The Kim Komando Show

America's water systems are under cyberattack from China, Russia, and Iran. Two Florida seniors lost $400,000 to a phone scam. A clothing line that blocks 5G, and EV owners have buyer’s remorse. And tips on stopping political texts. That and much more, plus all your calls and questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Temu’s parent company is linked to the Chinese government. Is your data safe? Nvidia passes Microsoft as the world’s most valuable company. Plus, Ozempic scams surge, and AI-powered sex dolls. That and much more, plus all your calls and questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your driving apps are snitching on you to your insurance company. At this year’s WWDC, Apple goes all in on AI (come fall, expect a way smarter Siri!). Plus, a woman nearly dies from fake Ozempic, and chatbots are spreading election lies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kathy’s husband is talking to other women online, and falling for scams. She doesn’t know what steps to take next. Plus, NewsBreak app has ties to Communist China, X allows porn, and AI coworkers are coming. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The NSA says you need to turn your phone off once a week, or it’s your security on the line. Plus, police drones are here, cheap clothes cause infertility (they’re sold by the world’s largest fashion retailer), and the secret phone ID giving away your details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The first AI-created child porn case is in court, how to find the International Space Station in the night sky and an incredible new way for surgeons to “practice” before you go under the knife. Plus, update your iPhone, money-saving tricks for every small business and Tesla is in big trouble. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

OpenAI and Google unveiled voice assistant AI agents, ChatGPT-4o and Project Astra. Remember the 2013 movie 'Her'? They're like that — big personalities, and huge knowledge. It's groundbreaking stuff, and I'll explain what it means for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our hospitals are under attack. Here’s what you need to do to prepare. In a money bind? Don’t fall for the guise of cash-advance apps. Plus, Google Chrome AI update, military uses fake Cisco gear, and worst airlines for your luggage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Teen girls face a new threat at school: deepfakes. Want a new car? Before you buy an EV, know the big battery costs. Plus, hackers fight for your old router, AM radio faces extinction, and Dropbox data breach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The TikTok ban is moving forward — here’s what that means for you. What are your politics? AI says it can tell just from your face. Plus, CAPTCHAs are getting harder, Ring Doorbell privacy settlements, and data-hungry dating apps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your health data is being held for ransom! And listen to this: one guy is spending $10,000 a month on AI girlfriends. X is charging a dollar to post, and Meta is all in on AI. I also speak to a woman who's setting up online access to her trust for her kids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The FBI says China is the “defining threat of our generation.” Thousands of LG TVs are open for hacking, and Gen Z trades Google for TikTok. Plus, a gal wonders if her Roomba records her. Creepy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is it the end of the world? Rumors fly online about the solar eclipse — I'll tell you what's fiction. Also, Google's deleting billions of Incognito mode data, how fast food restaurants get you to pay more, and FDA approved an app for depression. Plus, Silicon Valley icon Guy Kawasaki talks about his new book, "Think Remarkable." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kate Middleton conspiracies are out of control Use an older router? Be careful, hackers are getting smarter and you’re at risk. There’s a new app all the rage out of Communist China — know about it before you kids do. Plus, the scary story of a woman being stalked by her brother. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The iPhone gets Apple sued. Also, billionaires fight to buy TikTok, Glassdoor reviews aren’t anonymous, anti-drone companies sell illegal jammers and hackers find a way into hotel passkeys. And why now’s the time to revisit your cord-cutting options. That and much more, plus all your calls and questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Citi's new rule: Go paperless or lose online access. Plus, a major data broker just lost a fight with the FTC — what do they know about you? Humane's new AI wearable, Cruise recalls 950 robotaxis, and the jobs most at risk from AI. Also, the worst money apps for your data. That and much more, plus all your calls and questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s the end of an era. Google’s new AI search tool looks to kill website traffic. Got a Tesla? Over 2 million have been recalled to fix Autopilot flaws. Plus, an Amazon hack hoax goes viral, the origins of the Nokia ringtone, and tech myths you need to stop believing. That and much more, plus all your calls and questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Biden stops “countries of concern” from buying our data in bulk. Plus, 17 million LoanDepot customers hacked, AT&T’s $5 apology for network outage and Apple cancels its EV car project. Also, Microsoft’s Copilot AI gets a big ego. That and much more, plus all your calls and questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A cyberattack hits a major health care provider. Plus, there was a massive cellular outage across the U.S. The Tesla Cybertruck gets new colors, big Apple updates, and a woman is marrying a hologram. And a look at all the latest tech changing the world (that's not AI). That and much more, plus all your calls and questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The fear that keeps Sam Altman up at night. Plus, AI voices of gun victims being sent to lawmakers, companies replacing passwords with biometrics, and Zillow's handy feature for room rentals. And an ultimate tip on where to stash an AirTag in your car. That and much more, plus all your calls and questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meta admits it trains its AI on your public pics and vids. Plus, the new way criminals target your bank account and the wild things folks are doing with their Apple Vision Pro. Also, a new super sports app is coming and an incredible drone rescue. That and much more, plus all your calls and questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Zuckerberg makes a big apology to families before Congress. Plus, California lawmakers want to take control of your cars. Oklahoma proposal wants to ban sexting before marriage, and China hacks American routers. And there’s a new job in town: robot babysitting. That and much more, plus all your calls and questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Biden deepfake shakes up the New Hampshire primary. Plus, 26 billion records leaked in the biggest data breach ever. Why AI isn’t coming for our jobs, changes with Google Search and Netflix stock soars. That and much more, plus all your calls and questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's one of the biggest leaks ever: A data breach uncovers over 25 million passwords. Plus, OpenAI's latest strategy to combat election deepfakes in 2024. A romance scammer convinces a woman to kill her husband. And tech buffs, get ready — Seagate just launched a record-breaking 30TB hard drive! That and much more, plus all your calls and questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All the top tech from CES 2024 — and why OpenAI's latest invention will take on Apple's App Store. Plus, Jeff Bezos goes all-in on a new challenger to Google Search. I'll also dive into Zillow's top housing markets and the things you should be asking AI to help with your biz. That and much more, plus all your calls and questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Biden’s new executive order requires AI companies to share safety test data with the government. Plus, men who use their phones a lot have problems with their little swimmers. 23andMe sells customer data to big pharma, best-selling items on FB Marketplace and Apple’s “Scary Fast” event. That and much more, plus all your calls and questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What should it cost taxpayers to bring the internet to remote areas? I tell you why it can be very expensive. Plus, teens are dying from TikTok challenges. A cellphone saves a guy from a jaguar attack, vacation photographers are on the rise, and Amazon is charging for garage delivery. All that and much more, plus all your calls and questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Google’s AI an atheist? Here’s what it will and won’t tell you. Plus, when will you die? Researchers made a calculator that can tell you with 78% accuracy. Rite Aid gets a facial recognition ban and 36 million Xfinity customers hacked. Plus, five tech tips for your best road trip! That and much more, with all your calls and questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s the end of an era. Google’s new AI search tool looks to kill website traffic. Got a Tesla? Over 2 million have been recalled to fix Autopilot flaws. Plus, an Amazon hack hoax goes viral, the origins of the Nokia ringtone, e-books track readers and tech myths you need to stop believing. That and much more, plus all your calls and questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

23andMe skirts the truth on its big October hack — what you need to know. Plus, has ChatGPT met its match? Google releases Gemini, its new AI. Amazon sued over a bathroom cam and a new pill that tracks your health. Also, three ways to preserve holiday memories. That and much more, plus all your calls and questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s not looking good — Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt says AI will endanger humanity. Plus, the FTC says Meta ignores reports of underage users. What top shopping sites collect on you, IRS delays taxes on Venmo (again), and the sad truth about where you get your news. That and much more, plus all your calls and questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Best of from August 12th Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

New cars might soon slow you down, thanks to the feds. TikTok's latest trend: Profiting off Jesus. Zelle gives refunds to victims of imposter scams, and AI might replace meteorologists. Plus, I’m breaking down the truth about Amazon warranties. That and much more, plus all your calls and questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Citi's new rule: Go paperless or lose online access. Plus, a major data broker just lost a fight with the FTC — what do they know about you? Humane's new AI wearable, Cruise recalls 950 robotaxis, and the jobs most at risk from AI. Also, the worst money apps for your data. That and much more, plus all your calls and questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Biden’s new executive order requires AI companies to share safety test data with the government. Plus, men who use their phones a lot have problems with their little swimmers. 23andMe sells customer data to big pharma, best-selling items on FB Marketplace and Apple’s “Scary Fast” event. That and much more, plus all your calls and questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Forty-two lawmakers are suing Meta, saying it’s harming children — I have the details. Plus, a car insurer denies a woman's car because it’s a Kia. A Ring cam saves a teen from a bear, and bootleg weight loss drugs are coming in from China. That and much more, plus all your calls and questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Replay from the week of July 29th, 2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hamas plans to live-stream the murders of Israeli and American hostages. Will big tech do anything about it? Plus, the Godfather of AI reveals his thoughts (they’re not so optimistic). The reason thieves are using Venmo, smartphone expiration dates and Google AI fixes photos with AI. That and much more, plus all your calls and questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An Airbnb guest has been living in a posh LA guest house for 540 days — rent free. The owner can’t give her the boot. Plus, Peeping Toms are upping their game with smartphones, Walmart Spark drivers are faking their credentials and Airbnb is using AI to track guests. That and much more, plus all your calls and questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mega lawsuits against Big Tech are underway, with Google and Amazon squaring off against the FTC. Got enough cash stashed at home? I'll talk about why you can't just count on digital payments. Bosses are tracking you, a new police drone aimed and iPhones overheating. All that and much more, along with all your calls and questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A 14-year-old girl found an iPhone taped to the back of an airline toilet — she thinks it was put there on purpose. Elon Musk’s hunt for Neuralink volunteers, Yelp’s new phony review index and a drone pilot chases a bear out of a tree with a drone. Plus, the latest Microsoft AI updates. All that and much more, along with all your calls and questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A cyberattack has impacted all MGM casinos and resorts nationwide — it all started with a 10-minute phone call. A boy gets hope from ChatGPT after years of chronic pain. Also, Sony is giving its old robot dogs foster care, and drugs are being sold on Facebook Marketplace. All that and much more, plus all your calls and questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What should it cost taxpayers to bring the internet to remote areas? I tell you why it can be very expensive. Plus, teens are dying from TikTok challenges. A cellphone saves a guy from a jaguar attack, the rise of vacation photographers and Amazon starts charging for garage delivery. All that and much more, plus all your calls and questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I chatted with journalist Jason Koebler of 404 Media about his investigation into sketchy Instagram ads. Plus, a principal is using TikTok to call out her students. Deepfake scam videos spread over social, lost kids found through video doorbells and Google Meet’s new AI features. All that and much more, plus all your calls and questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I spoke with director Alex Winter about his doc "The YouTube Effect" — and ways the platform has changed our lives. Also, Elon Musk says X could fail after a series of blunders. Dangerous baby products sold on FB, people use dating apps for networking and back-to-school deals. All that and much more, plus all your calls and questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week’s show, AM and FM radio are in major jeopardy right now — here's what you can do to protect them. Shop through Instacart? Learn how the app avoids revealing the real cost of using it. The lazy girl job viral trend and AI-generated reviews. Plus, college professors are coming up with novel ways to outsmart ChatGPT in the classroom. All that and much more, along with all your calls and questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's show, think your Mac is impenetrable? Bad news: It's become a big target for hackers. Also, OpenAI is scouring the web for your data — here's how to opt out. An herbal supplement is killing, and people seek the help of AI fortune tellers. And, a travel tip you'll use a ton. All that and much more, along with all your calls and questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's show, Google is unveiling an AI news tool — here's why journalists should be afraid. Plus, brain chip implants have given some movement back to a paralyzed man. A Dark Web tool provides attackers access to Macs, and more young people are using hearing aids. Also, Juul is creating an age-verifying vape. All that and much more, plus all your calls and questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's show, OpenAI founder Sam Altman's global ID system plans and how Ukrainian women use AI to "honey trap" Russian soldiers. Meteorite hunters' big profits, selling your old iPhone and sexy deep-faked influencers. Also, Allie and I share our most mispronounced words. That and much more, plus all your calls and questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's show, notice any changes in ChatGPT? If it seems less intelligent, here's why you're right. Plus, AI monitoring helped police locate a drug trafficker through his daily commute. Amazon's palm tech arrives at Whole Foods and the everyday items that can slow your Wi-Fi. That and much more, plus all your calls and questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices