Kim Komando Daily Tech Update

Split your burger order into six payments? You can, but your wallet might regret it later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Going grocery shopping? Don’t be surprised if soon a little robot packs all your stuff — not the bagger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don’t just post and hope. Ask AI for captions, hashtags and edits that fit each social platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nvidia’s CEO says human-like robots are less than five years away. They’ll walk, talk, and maybe even take your job. Scared? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I used ChatGPT to see if my new puppy was playing too rough. The AI gave me helpful tips in seconds. Here's how you can use it too Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Big companies know nearly everything about you. Here’s why it’s impossible to get out of their grips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you're the type that needs a cold hotel room, this strategy is for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23&Me has filed bankrupcy and to get some much needed cash, they plan on selling your data. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Remember this: Crypto transactions are never reversible. You need to keep your investments safe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The F-47 will team up with AI drones to handle threats in real time. No pilots needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keep spammers and creeps away by using a temporary phone number. Here’s how to get one for free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The feds say Amazon’s liable for unsafe third-party products. Amazon’s counter? The Safety Commission itself is unconstitutional. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple Watches can be life-saving, but they’re not cheap. If you have an FSA or HSA, you may be able to get reimbursed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tempted to pop on the free public internet? Take my advice: Don’t do it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No need to buy extra software. Windows and Mac have built-in screen recorders. Here’s how to use them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hackers stole the names and home addresses of Tesla owners and shared them online. Here’s what you need to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Porch pirates stole over $12 billion worth of packages last year. Make sure your doorbell cam is in the right spot to catch them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lots of folks got rid of their expensive cable in hopes of saving a buck. Now, streaming costs more than cable ever did. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From the moment you book, airlines collect data on your habits, web activity, and even your complaints. Here’s how to protect your privacy in the skies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are your email signatures destroying the planet? One professor thinks so. His solution? Ban them all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Use ChatGPT, Gemini or Claude to craft that perfect office email? From overused words to perfect grammar, here’s how to avoid sounding like a robot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amazon is rolling out an AI-powered Alexa that sends everything you say to its servers for “processing.” If you don’t opt in, your Echo becomes useless. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Facebook isn’t the go-to social media for Gen Z anymore, but Marketplace is keeping them around. Here’s how to find hidden gems and the best deals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Once a must-have, even for Rolex owners, the Apple Watch has lost its shine. Sales are down 20%. Can Apple turn it around? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A carpenter used AirTags to catch thieves in a $5 million heist. Protect your car, luggage, and bike the right way before they go missing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scammed by a fake Microsoft pop-up? The FTC is refunding $25 million to victims of fraudulent tech support companies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scammers are flooding phones with fake alerts about tolls, accounts, and deliveries. Here’s how to spot the tricks before you get caught. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Whether you’ve got a new pup or a seasoned pro, these apps will make life easier with training tips, dog-friendly spots, and trusted pet sitters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Need extra cash? This side hustle pays you to be kind and just be yourself. Here’s how it works. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stop giving your personal number to everyone. Protect your privacy with a second number. Here’s how to set one up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new car theft trick is spreading fast, and it doesn’t even require your keys. Here’s how it works. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some worry history is repeating itself, but the reality is different. Here’s why AI isn’t the bubble you think it is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

By this time next year, over half of all job postings will list AI experience as a must. Now’s the time to get up to speed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every click, purchase, and Alexa command you've ever made is tracked by Amazon. Want to see what else it knows? Here’s how to get your data. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Getting out of a subscription is hard by design. Here’s how companies use “cancellation funnels” to keep you paying up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Touch screens, gesture controls, pop-out door handles. Car tech is going too far, and drivers are fed up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Find out how you can enjoy free meals and get paid to review restaurants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Extortionists are skipping email and sending official-looking ransom letters through the U.S. Postal Service. Here's the scoop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One second, it's in your pocket. The next, it's gone. Here's exactly what to do now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most people think Zillow's Zestimate is the best way to value a home. The truth is, it’s not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I predict one day the moon will have its own version of Google Maps. Plus, a couple of great apps that'll help you stargaze at night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Smartphones, AI you can talk to, and glasses-free 3D video calls: It’s not sci-fi anymore. Here’s what you’ll be using soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My friend’s car had a mystery leak. Instead of guessing, I let ChatGPT’s live video mode take a look. Here’s what happened. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The U.S. government might soon require social media credentials from green card, citizenship, asylum, and refugee applicants. Here’s what to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Using your phone instead of a credit card might seem less secure, but it’s actually safer. Here’s why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When it comes to big events, Netflix, Hulu and others still can’t seem to get it right. I’ll tell you why in this short podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A deepfaked call or video could cost the company big. Spot the scam before it’s too late. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Believing in one conspiracy is one thing, but falling for them all? It leads to a darker, more spiteful worldview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Doesn’t matter if it’s a dinner recipe or a confidential agreement. Every document you print contains a hidden code that traces back to you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Think you’ve found the perfect hire? Not so fast. AI might be feeding them answers mid-interview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices