
Kim Komando Daily Tech Update
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How to keep your AirPods in your ears
Do your earbuds always seem to fall out? I’ve got a great trick to keep them in place. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Your driving apps are spying on you
Apps like MyRadar and GasBuddy are sharing your driving data with data brokers. Find out exactly what they're reporting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Best weather apps for your phone
June has just begun, and the U.S. is already experiencing wild weather. Here are some top apps to help you stay prepared. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apple (finally) embraces AI with Apple Intelligence
The company that once shunned "artificial intelligence" is now diving in. Here's what that bold move means. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Where to find hidden trackers in your car
Feel like you're being followed? Here’s where to search for AirTags, Tiles, or any other GPS trackers on your vehicle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The new generation of car deniers
Beyond the high cost of buying a new car, there are other reasons people are moving away from car ownership altogether. Here's the story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 Google Lens tricks
The app is an incredible visual lookup tool. Here are three ways you can use it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
AI 'knows' only what it steals?
Artists are suing major AI companies, claiming their work is being plagiarized by AI. Hear the full story in this short podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Blue light doesn't impact your sleep
We've all heard that using our phones before bed is bad for us. But is that really true? Hear why some scientists are saying otherwise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hotel thermostat hack
Is it too hot or cold in your room? Here's how to override your hotel room's temperature controls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Find an AirTag? Wrap it in aluminum foil
If you find an AirTag or similar tracker stalking you, try this trick. I tell you why in this short podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Use the NewsBreak app? Delete it
The most downloaded news app in the U.S. likely has ties to the Chinese military and was just caught using AI to fabricate stories. Here's the scoop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Make AI your fitness coach
You don't need an expensive gym membership to get a workout in. All you need is ChatGPT. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Amazon tribe got the internet for the first time
How did it turn out? For many men in the tribe, it led to addiction to social media and porn. More to this story in this short podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is it possible to quit Google?
If you're like me, you use Google products a ton. Here are some alternatives to try. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get photos of your home off Zillow, Redfin and Realtor.com
Are there pictures of your house online? Here's why that's a real danger and how you can remove them from listing sites. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A hospital's responsibility for ransomware attacks
When ransomware cripples a hospital, it's not the building or equipment that suffers — it's the patients who are denied. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Children and hot car deaths
Every year, about 37 young children tragically die from heat-related incidents in cars. Some parents are placing the blame on car manufacturers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The election: Donate to the candidate's official website only
Just hours after last week's verdict, the Trump campaign raised $35 million. That kind of money attracts cybercriminals with fake donation sites. Here's how to avoid them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 ways to make money on the side
Prices are skyrocketing, and having some extra cash never hurts. Give these side hustles a try. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Buy a Tesla truck and you're stuck
Thinking about buying the new stainless steel Cybertruck? Here’s why reselling it might not be so easy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trump fakes are coming – How to spot them
Former President Donald Trump was found guilty in a hush-money trial. You can bet hackers and scammers are already figuring out how to take advantage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The zero-click event and your smartphone
The NSA suggests a simple weekly routine for your smartphone: turn it off and then back on. Here's the reason why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your tech could interfere with medical implants
Have a loved one with a pacemaker or defibrillator? Here's something they need to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your cheap clothes could cause cancer
Bought anything from fast fashion company Shein? You might be putting your health at risk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Guess who's coming to the Gen Z job interview?
About a quarter of Gen Z job candidates bring a parent to their job interviews. I cover the full story in this short podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Free and cheap police scanner tools
Curious about emergencies happening in your neighborhood? These police scanner tools can keep you informed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Control smart home devices with Google Home or Amazon Echo
You don't need a big budget to create a smart home. These smart speakers can help you set up your own command center. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How your "digital twin" could save your life
What if you could know how goods, exercises, or treatments impact you ahead of time? Soon, a personal digital model of your body could let you find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Easiest ways to find your lost remote
You've wasted time searching under the sofa, the bed, and even the trashcan. Here's how to ensure your remote is always easy to find. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Another lesson on trusting AI, compliments of Google
Less than two weeks ago, Google introduced AI Overview, a major change in web search. The problem? AI Overview sometimes gives odd suggestions, like adding glue to your pizza sauce. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How to find lost military records and medals
Military awards are more than symbols; they carry the weight of history and personal sacrifice. But over time, they can get lost, stolen, or wear out. Here's how to get replacements. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Memorial Day
Let's pause to remember that this day is set aside to honor those who gave their lives for our freedom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How to get the best Memorial Day deal
There's a load of tech deals online this weekend. Here's how to tell if you're getting the biggest bang for your buck. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
California tests car tracking to tax your driving
California’s new road charge will track your mileage and charge you a fee based on how far you drive. Here's my take in this short podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple Watch golfing apps
Heading out to the green this weekend? Strap on your watch and check out these apps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tesla's slipping reputation
Just three years ago, Tesla's overall image ranked eighth among the top 100 companies. Here's why that's slipped. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple and Google team up to fix their stalking problem
Stalkers are using AirTags and other Bluetooth trackers to follow people. When two major tech rivals work together, you know it's serious. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Who is legally responsible if AI gives you a false answer?
Do you use ChatGPT at work? Here's why you could be on the hook if it slips up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
It begins: The first AI child porn case
Federal prosecutors charged a 42-year-old man for using AI to create over 13,000 fake images of minors. The full story in this short podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Measure your heart rate from your phone
Take care of your heart, and it will take care of you. Here are some apps to measure your heart rate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Old websites can vanish
You've probably heard that whatever you share online stays online. But that's not the case with websites. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Waymo - unsafe at any speed
Waymo might be coming to a city near you. Here's why I won't use one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No, the internet isn't forever
Want to save your webpage for generations to come? Here's a great tip. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Facial ID coming when you buy something
Are you ready for the next step in identification? Here are the details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Having a kid? Give them an email
I bought my son’s domain name and set up his email before he was even born. Here's why it was a great move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Google: soon to be the most distrusted name in news
Online search is changing, and journalists will feel the impact. Here's why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amazon Prime perks you might not know about
Are you using the most of your membership? Don't miss out on these great benefits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The most dangerous PIN numbers
Think for a minute about your PIN. If you're still using these numbers, it's time to make a change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DIY smartphone projector
You only need a few supplies for this fun project. Go ahead and give it a shot! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices