Kim Komando Daily Tech Update

Google’s reign as the go-to search engine is slipping fast. OpenAI just launched its own web browser, ChatGPT Atlas, and it doesn’t just find answers. It explains them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Got a grimy screen, dusty vent, or smudged keyboard? Don’t stress it. Head to the laundry room for a trick that’ll make you say wow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kohler’s Dekoda camera snaps onto your toilet to analyze your, let’s call it, daily download. I’d say that’s a little too smart for comfort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You open Netflix, stare at the screen for 20 minutes, and still end up watching nothing. Let’s fix that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Russia and China are using romance to steal secrets. Their newest spy tactic? Seduction over software. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A firefighter’s dog chewed a lithium battery and set the rug on fire. Here’s the one thing you should never do with battery-powered devices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Millions lost access during the AWS outage. Some think Amazon pulled the plug. The truth is simpler. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Yeah… you probably don’t need 12 photos of the same brunch. Here's how to free up some space while saving your precious memories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple’s AirTags are supposed to help you find lost stuff, not people. Here’s how one woman learned that the hard way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Restaurants and grocery stores toss out tons of good food every day. These free apps rescue it. You can eat well for next to nothing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Turns out the mysterious lights that freaked everyone out weren’t aliens after all. The truth? I reveal the answer in this short podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve all done it: Googled our rashes. Now we ask AI, like it or not. Here's how to do it the safe way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's anything but a success. Sales are gloomy. Apple's still selling it. Why? Here's my take in this short podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's time to take a breather. Feeling a little burnt out? Try these tech tools for a happier, healthier you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cursed at, yelled at, spit at. Tesla owners say it's like driving a roving political sign. Here's the scoop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can't even open a website without the wheel of death? Here's the reason. It's not what you think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maybe a little tough love is what your chatbot needs to shape up. Here’s why being a little mean to ChatGPT or your other fave chatbot might actually help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Think there’s nothing to do? Open your phone. Hidden in a few apps are the best local events, new friends, and plans you’ll actually want to keep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gold’s soaring toward $5,000 an ounce while crypto takes another hit. Here's what to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don't know where to start with chatbots? There are now free online classes to ease your way in. Try these and let me know what you think! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here comes the dirty talk. This December, expect to have sexier convos with your favorite chatbot. Cool or not? Here's my take in this short podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stop wrestling with your thumbs to move that tiny cursor. There’s a hidden trick on your phone that lets you glide right to the mistake and fix it in seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The $7,500 federal credit is gone, but automakers are slashing prices to move cars. I explain why this could be your moment to score a deal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don’t waste time hunting for coupon codes. Let your browser (or AI) do it for you and score deals you didn’t even know existed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AI’s a fun travel buddy until it books you into a hotel that doesn’t exist. Here’s why you should double-check before you trust it with your getaway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tell it your destination and plans, and it’ll make a smart list for you. Stress level: zero. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Federal investigators are looking into crashes, fires, and injuries linked to Tesla’s self-driving feature. Experts say it’s another reminder not to trust it with your safety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tired of nonstop buzzes and pings? Use your phone’s built-in Focus tools to silence the noise, block distractions, and finally get a little peace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dig through your drawers. Old BlackBerrys, Nokias, and even cassette answering machines are now collectibles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sick of playing tech support for Mom and Dad? There’s a simple way to help them with their computer without explaining every click. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Open enrollment kicks off next week, and so do the fake calls. If someone asks for your Social Security or bank info, hang up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hidden treasures are all around you. You just haven’t noticed them yet. This global game makes finding them addicting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Remember this date. It’s the day AI finally made fake videos indistinguishable from real life. OpenAI's Sora 2 changes everything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hackers love an unlocked computer. Here’s the Bluetooth-powered way to make your PC or Mac protect itself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Police say an Uber driver and ChatGPT left the key evidence. How tech exposed a modern-day firestarter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

OpenAI’s Sora 2 lets you build a digital version of yourself for videos, ads, and social posts. Cool idea ... until your AI twin ends up in the wrong hands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

About 9 in 10 recruiters use AI to scan resumes. If you used AI to write yours, you could be flagged as dishonest or unqualified. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your next European trip won’t come with a passport stamp. Soon, travelers will face high-tech border kiosks that scan your face, fingerprints, and passport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gen Z is ditching do-it-all smartphones for flip phones, CD players, and even cassette tapes. Find out why old-school tech is back in style and how stars like Taylor Swift and Sabrina Carpenter are cashing in. Don’t toss that dusty Walkman yet, it might be worth more than you think! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Think you know tech? Three myths everyone believes about cameras, batteries, and the dark web could be costing you more than you realize. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The next big thing is not a gadget or an app. It’s The Singularity. A moment when AI networks wake up, connect, and change life on Earth forever. Here’s what you need to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pixie Dust is a decade old Wi‑Fi exploit that can crack your router in seconds and most devices are still vulnerable. Researchers found only 4 of 24 devices patched and seven never updated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Driverless cars are hitting the roads in major cities, but when they break traffic laws, police are left scratching their heads. Who gets the ticket when there’s no driver behind the wheel? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Got an old laptop or PC? Don’t toss it. Install Chrome OS Flex and bring it back to life for free with minimal hassle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Microsoft is ending Windows 10 support on October 14, leaving over 400 million PCs vulnerable. Without costly extended updates, students and small businesses face tough choices on security and upgrades. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Always the peacemaker? You’ve been running an unpaid role as everyone’s feelings manager. Here’s how ChatGPT can help you stay calm, clear, and in control without burning out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Streaming dominates while traditional TV fades fast. Nielsen says cable viewers are mostly down to five channels: ESPN, a cable news pick, and a lifestyle network, proving we have left linear TV behind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Think your neighbor’s package mix-up is innocent? It could be a scam to get free stuff from Amazon. Here’s how the trick works and what you should do instead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A shutdown won’t cut your internet or cell service, but it could mean flight delays, stalled tax refunds, and federal services grinding to a halt. Here’s what it means for you and your family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The average American spends nearly $200 a month on streaming and internet. Chances are, you’re paying for shows you don’t even watch. Here’s how to audit your subscriptions, cut the fat, and still catch every show you love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices