Kim Komando Daily Tech Update

Would you trust Santa’s list to ChatGPT? A lot of people will this year, and I'll tell you how many in this short podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you use a peer-to-peer payment app to pay rent or split bills, be careful with your privacy settings — you could be sharing more than you think. Even stars like Travis Kelce and Jon Hamm aren’t immune. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple’s AirPods Pro are getting a surprising update that could transform how some people experience everything around them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sick of managing who’s bringing what through endless group texts or emails? There's a simpler way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AI-written resumes are on the rise, but how can you catch them before making a bad hire? Here are the telltale signs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You use AI bots like ChatGPT, Gemini, and others to create all kinds of things. But does the way you treat them really matter? The answer might surprise you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Microsoft just dropped its annual Digital Defense Report, and the numbers are staggering. Here's the scoop, in this short podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

QR codes are everywhere — restaurants, stores, even buses. But scammers are taking advantage of that convenience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It causes mood swings, depression, and screen addiction. Fiction? Nope. Your kids are already hooked. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A virtual tour is a must for showing off your kitchen, living room, and garage on real estate sites. But if done wrong, it could expose you to serious security risks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It can transfer data 9,000 times faster than 5G. Here's how it’s set to change everything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stuck between a romance or an action movie? Artificial intelligence can help you pick the perfect one. Here's how. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Big Tech company is in everything — your email, docs, and more. Here’s how to reduce your reliance on it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to know the cheapest time to book your next flight? Google Flights has a new feature that shows you when to save big! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a recent real estate lawsuit, one expert had to admit they used Microsoft's CoPilot chatbot to come up with their numbers — and it all fell apart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your ex is gone, but your phone’s photo app didn’t get the memo. Here's how to stop that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stealing campaign signs is nothing new, but now there's a way to catch the thieves: AirTags. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Think you need a pro photographer for the perfect profile pic? Think again. I’ve got simple tricks to help you snap a killer headshot on your own! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There’s a creepy new form of stalking aimed at women, and it’s happening right at the airport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No one enjoys being stuck with airport pickup duty. But just because it’s your turn doesn’t mean you have to sit around, wondering when they’ll show up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever dreamed of having a real robot in your home? Not just a security camera on wheels, but a full-on, walking, two-legged robot. Well, it's happening, and Elon Musk is behind it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Online shopping is like a game, and I’ve got four cheat codes to save you serious cash. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One smartphone brand keeps its value better than the rest, putting extra cash in your pocket when it’s time to sell or trade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Around 15 million Americans sent their DNA in to learn about their ancestry. It seemed like harmless fun, until it wasn’t. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When someone dies, scammers waste no time setting up a Facebook group in their name. What they do next is downright unsettling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is your internet feeling slow? Someone could be mooching off your Wi-Fi. Boot those intruders with this quick podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The new AI features were supposed to make this phone a winner. But that’s not how it’s playing out. Here’s why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ready to turn your home into a haunted house? Your Amazon Echo and smart doorbell are about to get scary. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are already countless reasons to be wary of social media influencers. This latest one might even help them skirt the law. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You ask your chatbot a ton of personal questions. But does it have to keep your secrets? The answer may surprise you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After Hurricane Helene, a group quietly stepped in before anyone else. Now, after Milton hit Florida, they’re back, but rarely make the headlines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LexisNexis collects data on your finances, jobs, and location — all in a report you probably have, even if you’ve never heard of it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hurricane Milton is barreling toward Florida, and cell service might be the first thing to go. Got friends or family in the path? I'll share what they need to know to stay connected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your phone’s Emergency SOS can be a lifesaver in a crisis. Here’s how to use it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A deadly hurricane struck without warning, but a tool that could have predicted it wasn’t shared with the public. Find out why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Getting prescriptions online? Sure, it’s convenient. But that convenience could come with serious risks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tomorrow kicks off Amazon’s October Prime Day sale, where prices on big-screen TVs and tech get slashed. The deals are real — but so are the risks. Here’s why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There’s one hack you need to know before you set sail. It’ll save you money and keep everyone connected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

They're tracking more than criminals — they’re recording your bumper stickers, yard signs, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Think those fun filters on Snapchat are harmless? Don't be so sure. I’ll tell you why, in this short podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your phone says "5G" but are you really getting the fastest speed? Don’t be so sure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The chatbot is changing the way we work. Is it worth spending $20 a month on? Find out the pros and cons in this short podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wonder what it’s really like to ride in a self-driving car? There’s one recent story that might make you hold off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You get hundreds of emails every day, but how can you tell which ones are out to scam you? I’ll share what to watch for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did your cell service go out on Monday? Millions of Verizon customers were left in the dark and no one's explaining why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to make a little extra money with barely any effort? I’ve got a super simple tip for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you sent off your DNA a few years ago, you might regret it now. I’ve got a warning you need to hear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Worried about your dog running off? There’s a simple tech solution that could give you peace of mind. I’ll explain how it works. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here’s a story that might make you think twice before your next Uber ride. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thinking about buying a used smartphone to save money? Be careful — if it’s reported stolen, it could be locked and totally useless. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices