Kim Komando Daily Tech Update
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Your printer tracks you
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
Why you need to ditch video interviews
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
eBay haggling 101: How to score the best deals
Lowball offer got ignored? Don’t give up yet. The longer a seller waits, the better your chances. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Get AI working for you
One simple prompt can analyze your competition and give your business an edge in minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Find any song stuck in your head
Can’t name that earworm? Google and Siri can identify almost any tune in a sec! Here’s how. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Cancelling? Netflix doesn't care
Buy returned stuff at a discount and flip it for a profit. Some folks make thousands a month! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How to record phone calls
Doctor’s advice, billing disputes, legal matters. Recording calls can save you. Here’s how to do it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Turn Amazon’s returns into your cash
Buy returned stuff at a discount and flip it for a profit. Some folks make thousands a month! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Toll road scam texts: What you need to know
If you received a text about unpaid tolls, you’re not alone. Scammers are sending fake warnings nationwide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The new problem with Google Reviews
Fake and paid reviews have always been an issue, but now Google is making a big change. One that could shake up online business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
That's no angel, it's an Apple Watch
A driver blacked out, crashed through a garage, and landed in a pool. When he regained consciousness, the first voice he heard came from his wrist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Did Google’s AI rip off Chegg?
Chegg, the online tutoring company, says Google’s AI stole its business. Now, it’s suing. Does it have a case? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What I found on the Dark Web in just 5 minutes
Scams, traps, and crimes you won’t see coming. Here are all the dirty details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The most hated man in Big Tech
Is it Apple's Tim Cook? Google's Sundar Pichai? Or Jeff Bezos? I reveal the answer in this short podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Make $65/hour training AI
No coworkers, no commute. Just you and the future of tech. Here’s how to get started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
AM radio in every vehicle
Automakers tried to kill AM radio, but Congress isn’t buying their excuses. A full Senate vote is coming, here's the scoop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Can't sleep? Try this
We’ve all heard that blue light from screens wrecks your sleep, but is that really true? Try these tips to fall asleep faster. You’ll thank me later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is AI making you dumb?
More teens rely on AI for homework, but what happens when they stop learning basic knowledge? The long-term impact might be bigger than we think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Low on iPhone storage? Turn this on now
Your photos are eating up space, but a simple setting can free up tons of storage without losing your high-resolution images. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hollywood writers just realized AI steals their work
They thought they had protections, but AI is using their scripts as learning fodder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What Alexa and Siri don’t want you to know
Do they only listen when you call them? Wrong. Here’s the truth about your smart assistant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Gen Z is paying $20 just to talk
Putting down the phone is harder than ever. Now, some Gen Zers are so desperate for a real convo, they’re willing to shell out for it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Have you been censored?
The FTC is investigating Big Tech for censoring opinions under government pressure. Whistleblowers say it happened — now they want your input. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Think only boomers fall for scams?
Scammers don’t just target seniors. So who’s really at risk? The answer, and some other common scam myths, will surprise you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The new Apple iPhone 16e
Want a cheaper iPhone? The iPhone 16e is here. It’s still not cheap, but under $600 is easier to handle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4 phone myths that need to die
Think closing apps saves your phone's battery? Let’s bust that and three more phone myths you’ve probably fallen for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The truth about OnlyFans
Think OnlyFans is easy money? One model made $43 million, but the average creator makes just $1,300 a year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stop falling for these 4 big computer myths
No, a magnet won’t erase your hard drive, and yes, Macs get viruses. Let’s set the record straight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are we getting a new iPhone?
Goodbye home button, tiny screen, and Lightning cable. Apple is set to unveil a brand-new iPhone SE with USB-C and a more powerful processor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
TV myths you need to stop believing
4K always looks better? Leaving your TV on saves it? Pricey HDMI cables improve quality? Let’s bust these common TV myths once and for all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Gen Z vs. the bosses
Big names like Elon Musk, Jamie Dimon, and Trump are demanding employees return to the office. Some are complying, others are quitting. Is Gen Z about to be left behind? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How a VPN saved my friend $600 on a rental car
Retailers change prices based on location, but a simple trick can unlock hidden discounts. Use a VPN, clear your cookies, and try these other hacks to save big. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Bad weekend to buy Apple or Amazon gear
New Apple and Amazon products are dropping soon. If you’re thinking about upgrading, wait a few days or risk buying last year’s tech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Selling your car? Erase this first
Your car stores your home address, call history, and even credit card info. Before selling it, make sure your personal data doesn’t go with it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Billionaire AI battle: Altman vs. Musk
Elon Musk offered $97 billion for ChatGPT. Sam Altman fired back with a $9.7 billion bid for X. The backstory? Lawsuits, insults, and a fight over AI’s future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
See who’s secretly tracking you online
The Markup's Blacklight reveals hidden ad trackers, keyloggers, and session recorders in seconds. Find out what’s lurking behind the sites you visit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The government stores retirement records in a cave
Where are the computers? Believe it or not, federal retiree records are still stored underground. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Free package on your doorstep?
Hackers are mailing fake Amazon packages with QR codes inside. Scan it, and malware hijacks your phone in seconds. Here's how to stay safe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
You didn't believe that was a weather balloon, did you?
The Chinese spy balloon was packed with American tech from at least five U.S. companies, and the government knew. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3 ways to use Google Lens
Snap a pic, get answers. Google Lens helps you shop, translate text, and solve problems fast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Securing our lead in AI
China’s AI just outperformed ChatGPT — but they rigged the results. I’ve got the inside story on what this means for America’s AI future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How to use your voice to type
Type less, talk more! Voice typing lets you cruise past 160 words per minute. That's four times faster than typing by hand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
FBI warns about new text scam
Fake parking ticket and toll texts are tricking people into paying. Don't fall for it. Here's how to spot the scam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Make more money using AI
Struggling to grow your business? AI chatbots like ChatGPT and Gemini can help boost sales, fix your website, and find new revenue streams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It's (almost) always a scam
Scammers are using AI to pull off their most convincing tax fraud yet. Here’s what to watch for and how to protect yourself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Your phone is listening
Are apps secretly using your microphone? Here’s how to find out and stop them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apple’s folding iPhone is (finally) coming
Rumors say Apple is working on a foldable iPhone, possibly launching late this year. After years of waiting, will it be worth it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Protect your heart and wallet
Kate thought she found love with a charming surgeon overseas. Instead, she lost $40,000 to a scam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Super Bowl vs. hobby drones
Fly an FPV near the Superdome? New Orleans isn’t playing. Military-grade anti-drone tech will track you down in seconds, here's the scoop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3 must-know Super Bowl tech tips
Everyone’s watching the big game. Is your tech ready for Sunday? Here are some easy tricks to get set up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices