Kim Komando Daily Tech Update

Anxiety, depression, and hostility. The data is clear on what social media does to kids. Here's my take in this short podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The average person spends more than $200 a month on subscriptions, often underestimating the cost by 40%. That amounts to thousands of dollars annually in unnecessary spending. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Landing a gig is tough, but in these industries? It's brutal. Here is where the job market is hurting the most. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If $200 billion and a security team couldn't stop it, what chance do you have? I reveal the warning signs this nightmare spyware is on your phone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The world's biggest AI now wants your medical records, fitness data, and health apps all in one place. But with zero laws protecting it, I explain why handing over everything to Big Tech is risky. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It can do way more than count steps. I reveal secret features that'll make you wonder how you ever lived without them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every January, Vegas unveils the next big thing. Most tank. I cover this year's soon-to-be failures, from creepy AI assistants to a musical lollipop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Selling on Craigslist? A buyer brings a mechanic buddy to check your engine. What happens next will shock you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Put it on your finger and see your health data? I explain the hype. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don’t have time to read that 40-page report? Turn that dry PDF into an engaging podcast. Here’s how. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

They have gone from a “fashion don’t” to a “fashion do.” I explain why these shades are finally cool in this quick update. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If something happened to you tomorrow, could your family access your digital life? What you need to know in this short podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Now is the time it stops being something you visit and starts being something that is baked in to your life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cut the costs, not the entertainment. Stop overpaying for multiple subscriptions and start watching your favorite shows for zilch right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Goodbye fire risks, hello 500-mile range. How the shift to solid-state batteries in 2026 will revolutionize the way we power our devices and cars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Big Tech is silently using your chats and posts to train their AI. I’ll walk you through the exact settings to change in under 60 seconds. Listen now to lock down your privacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I’ve been saying it for years: Big Tech missed the boat on robots. But in 2026, they are finally catching up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Confused by the tangle of cables that came with your new tech? Here is how to put a master technician in your pocket using your phone's camera. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You better be. Industry insiders agree that after years of rumors, all signs point to a launch. Hear my take in this short podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Staring at a lab report that looks like alphabet soup? Don't panic. Here is how AI can translate that scary medical jargon into plain English. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Forget cell towers. This is the year massive satellite constellations go fully operational. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A shiny new iPad is the ultimate gift, but if you don't set it up right, it’s a ticking time bomb for your wallet and your child's safety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wondering what everyone else got for Christmas? The sales data just dropped, revealing the specific gadgets that dominated the holidays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We assume we have more time to ask the big questions, until we don’t. Here is the most meaningful thing you will do with your smartphone this year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CEOs used to hide layoffs. Now, they are openly gutting middle management as proof they are all-in on AI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let’s start off the new year by finding some missing cash. This time on your phone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2025 was the year we talked about AI until we were blue in the face. Now, here’s what’s in store for 2026. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Before you ride tonight, take ten seconds to guarantee you get home safe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is it time for a password purge? Here is your guide to saving money and securing your data in the new year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2025: You worked with AI. 2026: AI works for you. Here's the scoop in this short podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Samsung’s budget-friendly giants to Hisense’s $100,000 video walls, here is why you no longer need a projector to go big. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's give your vacay plans an instant vibe check with AI. Hear how in this short podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re sitting down to write a five-year plan for 2026, do yourself a favor: Stop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You see the bottle. You think you took it, but you aren't sure. Guessing wrong can land you in the ER. Here is how to stop the guesswork and guarantee you never miss a dose. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You have streaming, YouTube, and more to figure out what you want to watch. But did you really watch anything? The scoop in this short podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Retailers are using AI to fight back. Unfortunately, those bots often flag you as the scammer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The race for "Space Superiority" just accelerated. The new plan? Boots on the Moon by 2028 and a nuclear reactor running up there by 2030. Here is how this giant leap actually affects you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stuck with a pile of online returns? Gemini’s new Nano Banana Tool lets you create a virtual model to try them on without leaving the house. Here’s how. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you fly a drone for fun or for a living, pay attention. The U.S. has officially pulled the plug on new sales of Chinese drones and drone parts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From smart fridges to new laptops, your gifts are likely outdated and exposed. Here's the scoop in this short podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a season often defined by the latest gadgets and glowing screens, this is a gentle reminder of the one gift that can’t be bought. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The sleigh has left the North Pole! If you’re wondering where in the world Santa is right now, check out this live map to spot him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Running out for a forgotten gift? Watch out. A sophisticated scam is afoot that could empty your wallet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You’ve spent thousands on your trip. The last thing you want are sky high fares. Here’s how to get ahead of the surge pricing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you get a DNA kit as a gift this Christmas, let me give you a quick heads-up. DNA tests aren’t always just about fun facts like where your ancestors lived or why you hate cilantro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stuck talking to a customer service bot? Here’s the tips to outsmart it and avoid those endless loops. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is that really a 5-star item or junk? You can’t always trust what you see while line shopping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No one likes sitting in the middle seat. You can get around it! Here’s my tip to make you feel like you’re flying first class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AI might have a good poker face, but it still has its tells. Here’s how to spot the subtle signs that you’re reading something written by an algorithm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You waste 17 hours a year looking for your car. Find out how Google Maps can get that time back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices