Kim Komando Daily Tech Update

Criminals are getting bolder when it comes to stealing your deliveries. Here’s how to outsmart them before they even try. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From banning TikTok to redefining free speech rules for social media and breaking up tech giants like Google, here’s what could be ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scammers have stolen over $26 billion from Americans using an old-school crime with a modern twist. I’ll break it down in this quick podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AI chatbots, shopping searches, and new habits are reshaping how we find answers online. Can it bounce back or is it truly sinking? Here's my take. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is your fitness tracker turning into a tattletale? Find out how to shut it up and protect your data before it’s too late. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thinking about posting your family updates online this holiday season? Some things are safer kept offline. Here's what you need to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Missed holidays at home? With this tech trick, you can still enjoy classics with loved ones — no matter where they are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fast track to a becoming a programmer is over. AI has changed the game, and entry-level jobs are disappearing. Here's what to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Holiday cheer meets holiday scams! Fake Amazon alerts are flooding inboxes, texts, and calls to steal your info. Here’s how to outsmart them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cybercriminals are zeroing in on iPhone users with fake Apple emails, tricking them into handing over credit card info. Here’s how to spot the scam and stay protected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever get an ad that feels too perfect? I’ll show you a quick, fun way to see if your phone’s mic is snooping in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Not all discounted TVs are created equal. Here's how those too-good-to-be-true prices might leave you with a lackluster screen and how to shop smarter this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As you hunt for the best deals this weekend, don’t let shopping apps hunt for your personal data. Here's how to shop smart while protecting your privacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While you're enjoying family, food, and football, here's why holding off on some holiday shopping could lead to even better deals closer to Christmas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can you remember every account you’ve ever created? Hackers rely on you forgetting and take advantage of old, unused accounts for their schemes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This holiday season, doorbell cameras are capturing more porch pirates, and the thieves are finding new ways to avoid being caught. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No matter how well you treat your smartphone, it won’t last forever. Here’s how to tell when it’s time for an upgrade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you have a smartwatch tracking your steps, heart rate, and even how steady your walk is? It’s a great tool for keeping an eye on your health, but some of that data is making its way to third parties. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AI is cutting into website traffic everywhere. Learn the trick to analyze your competitors’ traffic sources and uncover the keywords driving their success all with one tool. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coca-Cola’s iconic holiday ad took an AI twist this year, and it backfired. Viewers aren’t feeling the warm fuzzies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No internet? No problem. Discover how to keep vital travel details like flights, hotels, and maps easily accessible offline with one quick trick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ChatGPT can rival doctors in diagnosing, but should you share your medical records with it? The answer is yes — if you take one precautionary step first. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cybercriminals are hijacking common searches to steal your personal info. Some are obvious. Others, not so much. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don’t let cherished family recipes get lost! It’s easier than you think to digitize handwritten favorites, organize them in a digital "Family Cookbook," and keep them accessible for future generations. Listen now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Instead of relying on the airlines to get it right, do this to know where your bag is. Heck, you may even help them find it if it goes missing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most doctors probably expect to use AI some day to diagnose illnesses. But they've underestimated what today's AI chatbots can do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you know the average new car has over 1,400 microchips and runs on 100 million lines of code? It’s always connected and collecting loads of data about you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A male student used AI to create explicit fake images of 50 girls at his school. Now, the question is: can the law keep up with this tech-driven horror? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wonder why you're told not to show those pearly whites? Here's what you need to know about getting your passport ready, including a quick renewal option. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A TikTok video falsely accused Sephora of donating to Trump’s campaign, gaining millions of views and fueling boycotts. I’ll break it all down in this quick podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do videos constantly buffer or web pages refuse to load? Here's why it happens — and how to fix it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Netflix crashed during the Tyson-Paul fight, leaving millions without a stream. Here's how a simple TV antenna could be your family's backup. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve all felt that gut punch when the rideshare fare pops up. Here are some insider tips to help you save. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An algorithm rejected more than 300,000 health insurance claims in just two months. It spent less than two seconds on each, leaving patients in the dark and lives at risk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everyone loves a crispy treat, but is it worth giving up your private data? I tell you about kitchen gadgets playing fast and loose with your info. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The FBI warns about scam emails faking arrest warrants, subpoenas, court orders, and IRS notices of seized accounts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who doesn't love hearing the iconic voices of Judy Garland, Burt Reynolds, or James Dean? Now, AI lets you bring them back to read anything you want aloud. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People are lining up to donate their voices to AI, but is it a good idea? Here’s why you might want to hold off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Good news for the 72 million people on Social Security: there’s a 2.5% increase starting in January. Bad news: scammers are going after you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever have a moment in an Uber or Lyft where something just feels off? There’s a new rideshare on the scene and it's bringing the heat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Royal Caribbean cruise employee secretly recorded nearly a thousand passengers, including kids, in cabin bathrooms. Discover where hidden cameras might be hiding and how to spot them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thought you'd heard it all with the old rumor about 5G signals spreading COVID? Well, there's even more where that came from. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Planning to dazzle the neighbors with holiday decorations? Scammers are out to dim your festive spirit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mattel had a little mishap that might give you a shock! These dolls ended up linking buyers to a site that’s, well, definitely not kid-friendly… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Got a legal doc drowning in legalese? Let AI break it down and make it easy to understand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the debut of China's J-35A stealth fighter, concerns mount over whether stolen U.S. data played a role in its design. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Toyota has a new solid-state battery that's less dense and more stable than lithium-ion batteries. Here's why it could be the answer to common EV complaints. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Veterans Day, we honor the brave men and women who served in all branches of our military. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's a new shopping holiday you have to know about. It could be your ticket great prices on flights, hotels and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This season, I'm only shopping on well-known websites. I list the reasons why in this short podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices