Kim Komando Daily Tech Update
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Sandra Bullock warns: I’m not looking for love
Scammers are using Sandra Bullock’s image to trick people out of money. She’s setting the record straight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Lost your phone on silent? Make it ring anyway
You’ve checked your pockets, torn apart the couch, even dug through the laundry. Nothing. Here’s how to make your phone ring at full volume, even if the ringer's off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
OpenAI's newest tool is a direct challenge to DeepSeek
China’s AI is winning? OpenAI hits back with Deep Research, an AI that compiles full reports in minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Find out who's selling your Gmail with this simple trick
Getting flooded with spam? Companies might be behind it. Here’s how to find out who’s sharing your email. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DJI drone takes out firefighting aircraft
A 9-ounce drone grounded a firefighting aircraft during wildfires. The pilot? A former gaming executive who should have known better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How to watch the Super Bowl online for free
Watching every NFL game wasn’t cheap: the good news is you won’t have to pay that for the big game. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DeepSeek is 30 times cheaper to run
The race for the best AI is heating up, and Silicon Valley is starting to worry it’s no longer in the lead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
File taxes for free
Ditch expensive tax software! The IRS lets millions file for free. Here’s how to set it all up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fitbits burn folks wearing them
Fitbit ignored burn reports for years. Now, they owe $12.2 million. Here’s what happened. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stop the “Where are you?” texts
Skip the calls and endless messages. Request real-time location updates on iPhone and Android with a quick tap. Here’s how. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
iPhone iOS 18.3: Don’t upgrade yet
Apple’s new update fixes bugs and improves AI, but it’s draining batteries and slowing down phones. Here’s why you should wait. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
You've been hacked. Now what?
Losing control of your account is a nightmare, and bad advice makes it worse. Here’s how to take your power back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The dangers AI brings to teens
DeepSeek AI is shaping what kids see and believe. Can they trust it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Don't open an email with these 2 words
The FBI warns that scammers are using these phrases to scare you into action. Here’s what they are and how to avoid the trap. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
China's DeepSeek lie
China says DeepSeek AI cost $5.5 million, but they spent over half a billion and two years making it. And it’s collecting your data. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tim Cook says an Apple Watch saved his dad’s life
His father took a bad fall while home alone, but thanks to Apple Watch’s fall detection, what happened next prevented a tragedy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
I tested DeepSeek, and here's what it got right (and wrong)
China’s newest AI chatbot may seem advanced, but there are strict limits on what it will talk about. These are the questions that get shut down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DeepSeek: The AI powerhouse with a hidden price
DeepSeek beats ChatGPT, Llama, and Gemini, but it’s tied to the Chinese government. Here’s how to protect your data if you use it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
China's DeepSeek and the theft of U.S. technology
It just soared to the top of app stores, coinciding with a trillion-dollar market drop. Here's the scoop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Have a TP-Link router? This is serious
They're linked to security risks and cyberattacks. I'll show you how to protect your data before replacing yours. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why social media fact-checking never worked
Former President Biden criticized Facebook for ending fact-checking, but studies show it failed 85% of the time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Design your garden with Google Maps
Use satellite view to map your yard, sketch layouts, and get ready for spring. Nice! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Where's my flying car already?
It’s 2025 — shouldn’t we be living in a Star Trek world by now? Here’s why flying cars are still a distant dream. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Can you read cursive?
If so, the National Archives wants your help! They need volunteers to transcribe 300 million historical items. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The weather shouldn't surprise you
With new AI tools, you won't be caught off guard again. Here’s how to stay prepared. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Your smart assistant is listening
Siri, Alexa, Google Assistant — they’re always listening, even when you think they’re not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
TikTok: If you don't have It, you can't get it
TikTok got a 75-day extension thanks to President Trump's Executive Order, but new downloads are banned in the U.S. Some are so desperate they’re buying phones with TikTok pre-installed on eBay for thousands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Don't fall for this jury duty scam
No, you didn’t miss your summons. Scammers are pretending to be police, threatening arrest for skipping jury duty. Here’s how to stay safe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Don't become another victim of the California wildfires
California wildfires hit hard, but some celebs are exploiting fans on TikTok and GoFundMe. Here's what you need to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Borrow software you’ll never buy
Using programs like MS Word, Photoshop, or Final Cut on your computer can get pricey fast. Check out these tips to snag them for free! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stargate will change everything
The U.S. is investing $500 billion to build cutting-edge AI infrastructure. Here’s how it’s shaping the future and keeping us on top. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rent out your gear for cash
Have a house full of tech you don't use much? Make some extra money renting it out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Where are the drones from November?
A few months ago, New Jersey residents were all over the news describing giant drones hovering over their homes at night. What happened? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
5 things the NSA says you need to do with your phone
Simple settings, most on by default, can set you up for major security failure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
President Donald Trump and TikTok
TikTok is not going away. Let’s make understanding what’s going to happen simple. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How to talk to a real customer service rep
Secret ways to get past the bot, fast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Influencers are learning a lesson
Bragging about fancy freebies and luxury items online comes with a big risk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Retailers have so many ways to track you
Bet you don't realize all the ways they get their hands on your data. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scammers have a new trick
With one press of a button, they're in. Listen so you don't fall for it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How to track snow
The nation’s gearing up for snow, ice and blizzards. Here's how to know if you need to find the shovel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Chinese drone giant DJI drops no-fly zones
DJI, the world’s leading drone maker from China, has removed no-fly zones from its software. With tensions high over TikTok and Chinese tech, is this the next big threat to U.S. security? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
IRS fix to stop scammers
Before tax season scammers hit, take a quick step to protect your money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
TikTok ban: A lot can happen in 3 days
TikTok is a tool of Red China and poses a threat to U.S. national security. If nothing changes before Jan. 19, it's getting shut down in America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The TikTok ban and your videos
If Communist China-owned TikTok is banned on the 19th, that doesn't mean it's game over for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The quiet laptop breakthrough
It's not flashy, but the big reason to upgrade to a new laptop really will change your tech life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How to find 'the one' on dating apps
Tricks that increase your chance of finding the right person by a whopping 40%. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Job hunting? The real reason you didn't hear back
Bad news if you're job searching: 20% of the roles you see posted online aren't even real. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The white font hack that beats AI
Want your job application to stand out to AI systems? Here's how a simple white font trick can get your resume noticed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
GoFundMe scams are already starting
In the wake of Los Angeles’ fires, acts of generosity — or lack thereof — are revealing unexpected sides of Hollywood stars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
4 secret ways to use your smart TV
You use your smart TV for Netflix and chill, but let me show you how to unlock its full potential. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices