Kim Komando Daily Tech Update

We've all been able to delete our Google search history in our browser but now Google is allowing users to delete their actual search data. Is Google suddenly being nice or is there another reason for this? In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim explores the real reason Google is allowing users to delete their search data. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Would you get an implant in your hand or finger that has all your personal data and financial information on it? In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim looks at how some employers are paying for their employees to get chip implants and what this technology could mean for all of us in the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cord cutting started with people getting rid of their landline telephones and then moved on to cutting cable in favor os streaming services. Now, cord cutters are ready to make another big move. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim looks at how people are cutting the cord across a variety of services to save some money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Like a scene from a sci-fi movie, robots are taking to the streets in Manhattan to help police catch criminals. Is "Robocop" actually becoming a reality? In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim looks at the use of security robots in New York City and how this can help keep the streets a little safer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple comes out with new hardware closer to the holidays and this year is no exception. But what can we expect to see? In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim talks about when is the best time to buy new Apple products and what new gadgets we can expect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to find out what information tech companies have on you? Want to see your Google search history? Now you can. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim looks at how companies like Apple and Google are now offering users the ability to see what data they have collected on them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scammers often rely on scare tactics to manipulate people out of fear. While most people are smart enough to see through these tactics, many are still getting duped. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update Kim looks at a big extortion email scam that has been playing on many people's fears and stealing their money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There have been so many "accidental" emails and messages that have been sent out to people or groups that they're not supposed to go to. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim looks at what's behind many of these accidental messages whether it's a false text message or an email that went to the wrong people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thirty million Facebook users had their accounts hacked and the criminals got a lot of personal information. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim talks about what personal information was stolen from Facebook users as well as what they can do about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Black Friday is coming up quick and now is the time to start putting together your shopping plan. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim looks at some of the Black Friday deals that have already been revealed so you can add them to your holiday shopping list. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With Thanksgiving coming up fast, many of us need to get moving on purchasing airline tickets. But, when can you get the best deals on airfare? In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim has 3 ways to make sure you score the lowest fare. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the heels of Apple's new iPhones, Google released its new Pixel 3 phones with some new features. Does the Pixel 3 have some features that set it apart is it more of the same old stuff? In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim looks at some of the specs of the Pixel 3 phones and what really sets them apart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you ever use Google's social media site called Google Plus? Apparently, not many people do but if you did your data might have been taken. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim looks at Google's revelation that a security flaw exposed user data for years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Apple Watch Series 4 has a lot of upgrades from it's overall design to many new functions for users. It can also save your life. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim looks at the new Apple Watch and its ability to monitor the well-being of its wearer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Believe it or not, October is not the best time to buy new tech. Why is that? In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim talks about the lack of deals for new technology this month and when is the best time to buy that new smartphone or tablet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple wants Siri to be your ultimate personal assistant and has added a new feature that can allow it to follow a bunch of different commands… even when you get pulled over by the police. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim looks at how Siri can be set up to perform a series of commands for any situation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most of us remember those tests on television of the Emergency Alert System back in the day. Now that most of us have cellphones, the government is testing a new way to communicate with the public. But beware, this can also bring out hackers and scammers that want to take advantage of the situation. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim warns us to be on our guard as hackers and scammers take advantage of these types of situations where victims are ripe for the pickings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The worst hack in Facebook history happened last week affecting some 50 million user accounts. But, your Facebook account isn't the only one that landed in the hands of hackers. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim looks at what last week's Facebook breach could mean for those users affected and how it can impact more than just their Facebook account. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you're looking for a career change, or just starting out and wondering which direction to go, think about a career in tech. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim gives you the top tech careers that pay the big bucks. And here's a hint: It's not programming! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re looking for a good movie, should you relax with Amazon Prime Video or Netflix? In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim looks at a recent comparison between the two streaming services in terms of quantity of movies, streaming quality, and ultimately which service gives you the most bang for your buck. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fortnite, Roblox, and Minecraft are just a few of the games that are wildly popular with kids right now. And because of their huge popularity, child predators have a new hunting ground in these virtual worlds. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim looks at the increasing number of child predators that are stalking kids in some of these popular online games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The long lines, uncomfortable seats, people coughing, the pushing, the shoving, and on occasion, rude airline employees. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim looks at how some airlines are trying new ways to help passengers relieve stress and tension while flying to their destination. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Not long ago, driving for Uber or Lyft could bring in significant income but as time goes by, the income made by drivers has dropped significantly. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim analyzes the decrease in wages made by Uber and Lyft drivers and the increase in others as we look at the gig economy as a whole. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The new Apple iPhones and Apple Watch are starting to hit stores and there are some good deals to be had if you want to upgrade. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim looks at the deals that you can get on Apple iPhones and the Apple Watch and how now might be the time to upgrade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We check our credit cards and bank statements to make sure everything is in order, but how often do you check your frequent flyer miles? On this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim exposes the big business of how hackers are selling stolen frequent flyer miles on the Dark Web. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple unveiled its new iPhone models a little over a week ago and while having a few improvements, it might not be the best time to upgrade. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim compares the new iPhone X to its predecessors in order to see if it's worth it to upgrade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Remember when you got your brand new smartphone and the battery lasted for days? Fast forward a few months or so and the battery seems to drain to almost nothing every few hours. In today's episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim looks at the science behind our smartphone batteries and how they work differently than we thought. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are many reasons people are cutting cable. It's too expensive or it doesn't have the programming we want. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim compares cable pricing and looks at whether streaming services are a better option. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The ways we communicate with each have changed and that means that in order to communicate with the public, government has to change their form of communication as well. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim talks about the upcoming test of the Wireless Emergency Alert System. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you heard about Amazon’s patented employee cages? The idea sounds outrageous but is there more to the story? In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim looks at why Amazon has created this so-called cage and why they are getting a bad rap about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you are within 800 miles of the path of Hurricane Florence, you need to be ready on every level. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim runs down a list of websites and apps that will help anyone affected by this hurricane to get the information they need. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

September 12 marks the day Apple fans have been waiting for as Apple introduces its new gadgets to the world. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim explores what we might expect to see from Apple as they unveil their three new iPhones and what updates they may have made. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After some minor and often times disappointing updates to its products, Apple is set to unveil a whole bunch of new tech that should have fans lined up at stores everywhere this fall. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim takes a sneak peek at what we may see at the big Apple event tomorrow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Americans take risks in many areas of their lives whether it's in business, school, at home, or online. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim explores how people are "digital risk takers" and what they need to do to safeguard themselves and their online privacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hurricane and tornado season is in full swing. If you live in an area that's prone to bad weather, listen up. In this Consumer Tech Update podcast you'll hear Kim's top picks and recommendation for free apps to track every storm and most of all, protect yourself and your family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Facebook users are extremely unhappy. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim looks at recent poll numbers from Facebook users that reflect their increasing dissatisfaction with Facebook. With Facebook, there seems to be more going on than people realize. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

School distractions are nothing new. They are the bane of parents all over the world. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, travel back in time as Kim looks at the history of what has distracted students going back decades ago. Modern day parents seem to be in good company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's been talk in the news lately about the bias at Facebook and Google and their perceived suppression. But that's not the real vulnerability to either company. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim digs deeper into the big secret behind what could be the real cause of bias. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every year, Apple hosts a highly-anticipated event where they unveil the newest iPhones, iPads, computer and more and put to rest all the rumors out there. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim talks about what we could be seeing from Apple at their big event on September 12, 2018. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You may believe that you’re too smart to fall for an e-mail scam, but millions of people still do. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim looks at one of the simplest email scams that is making the rounds right now and what we can do to defend against it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever gone treasure hunting… in your attic? It might be time to get out those old boxes of junk and take a look. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim looks at how a lot of valuable collectibles are mistaken for junk and hiding in attics everywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are Google, Facebook, and other social media suppressing conservative viewpoints? In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim explores the recent claims that tech companies are hindering free speech and how the government is trying to fight back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is there such a thing as using too much data? Verizon thought so. While California Fire Department was busy saving lives from raging wildfires, Verizon decided to throttle back on their data usage. On this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim gives her opinion on why Verizon really put restrictions on the fire department. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As millions of students head back to class, think of the hundreds of back-to-school rituals that were once a stable of Americana. Parents were required to do this every season. But thanks to consumer technology, these time-consuming slices of our lives are gone forever. Listen to how tech has changed things. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some days, your smartphone may not seem as fast as the day you bought it. But before you rush out for an upgrade to the latest smartphone, you might want to consider whether it's your phone - or something more sinister. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim talks about the latest smartphone hijacking scheme and what you can do about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You may know your credit score but do you know your trustworthiness score? On this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim looks at Facebook's recently revealed user reputation score. What does it mean and will it actually work? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wherever there is connected technology, there are armies of people who dedicate their lives to breaking-in, and stealing that data. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim looks at how birth control can impact your privacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As kids head back to school or college, it's time to perhaps get a student laptop. But, which one do you choose? In this episode of the Consumer Tech Update podcast, Kim gives you a comparison as you make the choice between an Apple or a Windows computer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Americans love their cars. In the past, it was all about style and horsepower. Now, it's all about the technology inside of a vehicle and what it can do. But is there a limit to how much technology is really acceptable? Listen to this podcast for Kim's take on the issue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the weekend upon us, here are some cool ways to explore - or work, with Google Maps. Google Maps is the world's de facto navigation app so in this episode of Consumer Tech Update, we're finishing up Digital-Life-Hacks Week with some tricks you can do with Google Maps that you may not be using but definitely should be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices