Kim Komando Daily Tech Update
byKim Komando
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Sound like a tech pro, even if you’re not! Award-winning popular host Kim Komando is your secret weapon. Kim is in a class all her own. Her widely successful radio show is heard on over 500 stations in the United States and internationally in 175 different countries. Kim has millions of fans who love her down-to-earth, deeply relatable, and easy-to-understand way of talking about consumer tech. Every episode is loaded with the scoop about the latest gadgets, online security, social media trends, and digital privacy. Kim makes it all entertaining and fun. With a mix of important news, practical advice, and co...
Episodes(40 episodes)
Teachers swapped for AI
Alpha School in Chicago has no human teachers. Only AI tutors. Plus, clinical officer Shawna breaks down why UChicago Law School is banning devices for first-year students.
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Published: Jul 27, 2026Duration: 7m 59s
AI finds treasure in clutter
That old shoebox of jewelry could be worth hundreds. AI sorts it out. Plus, we help Debbie find free sites that reveal any home’s mortgage history.
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Published: Jul 27, 2026Duration: 6m 52s
Over 90% of pastors use AI
Congregants are split about church leaders using chatbots to write sermons. Plus, scammers cloned Pastor Jennifer using her own video. Then solicited money from strangers. We share the trick to spot deepfakes.
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Published: Jul 26, 2026Duration: 8m 57s
Voicemails have an expiration date
Carriers delete old voicemails. Without permission. Hear how to save it forever. Plus, Kristen’s mom was diagnosed with a rare eye infection. But the internet keeps pulling up irrelevant information. AI gives straight answers.
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Published: Jul 26, 2026Duration: 7m 2s
Waymo calls cops on teens
Waymo's new teen account lets kids ride solo. No adults needed. The catch? Waymo already called the police on teen riders. Plus, Tyler asks for our help to get the word out about his new app.
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Published: Jul 25, 2026Duration: 11m 30s
Zap mosquitoes with real tech
That mosquito repellent app you downloaded? Studies say it does nothing. Hear what actually works. Plus, we help Ann protect her camper van from thieves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published: Jul 25, 2026Duration: 8m 42s
Delivery bots gone wild
From getting hit by trains to plowing into marching bands. Bots are going viral for all the wrong reasons. Plus, Trina’s Ring camera caught her DoorDash driver drop her food on the ground. Wipe his shoe with it. And deliver it. The video is gaining traction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published: Jul 24, 2026Duration: 8m 49s
Photos leak your location
Every photo you take has hidden GPS data. It's the same trick that helped catch a fugitive in 2012. Turn it off before you share. Plus, we help Virginia restore her fire-damaged photo albums for her 25 grandchildren.
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Published: Jul 24, 2026Duration: 7m 44s
AI scans rental car returns
Some rental car drivers are getting charged for damage they didn't even do. How? AI cameras. Plus, Dana is taking her grandkids to the Big Apple. We tell her how to keep their money safe without carrying cards.
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Published: Jul 23, 2026Duration: 9m 46s
AI screens phone calls
Americans received 52 billion robocalls last year. Your phone can screen unknown callers for free. Plus, Kimberly used my AI tip to restore an old photo of her grandparents. Brought the whole family to happy tears. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published: Jul 23, 2026Duration: 9m 31s
China catches rocket booster
China just did something even SpaceX hasn't. Caught a rocket booster in a giant net. But America could still be in the lead. Plus, Joe wants to know if he can get a cut of the $1.5 billion Anthropic settlement over pirated books used to train AI. We tell him how to check.
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Published: Jul 22, 2026Duration: 6m 52s
Smart sensor upgrades old freezer trick
Remember the freezing a coin on ice trick that checks for power outages? Now there’s new tech that texts you what happened. Plus, we talk to Chris. A 20 year real estate veteran that got fooled by scammers. How? They used AI generated fake IDs to list property.
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Published: Jul 22, 2026Duration: 8m 13s
Bots outnumber humans online
Bots generate more internet traffic than humans now. Cloudflare's fix? Tracking your mouse and typing to prove you're real. Plus, we help Mickey turn his bedtime stories into AI-illustrated books for his grandkids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published: Jul 21, 2026Duration: 12m 34s
Your smart device can be killed remotely
Paying for a smart device doesn't mean you actually own it. How to protect yourself before a company shuts it down. Plus, Michael thought he picked up a regular Uber ride. Turns out it was a scam. He saved an older woman from becoming a victim too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published: Jul 21, 2026Duration: 8m 31s
Data centers could move to space
Nobody wants data centers in their backyard. So Big Tech might launch them into orbit instead. Plus, Rick used Claude to build his own custom CRM. No coding needed. And he saved $550 a year.
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Published: Jul 20, 2026Duration: 10m 21s
AI counts calories
No nutrition label? Snap a picture. AI gives you the full breakdown. Plus, we help Nancy give her family digital access safely.
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Published: Jul 20, 2026Duration: 11m 4s
Meta's smart glasses. AKA "pervert glasses"
Meta's smart glasses have a creepy new nickname. Now some owners are too embarrassed to wear them. Plus, Tim's Uber driver account got deactivated. Over a document he never uploaded. We help get his job back.
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Published: Jul 19, 2026Duration: 7m 39s
One word stops voice cloning
Scammers need just 3 seconds to clone your kid's voice. Stop it with a safe family rule. Plus, we help Audrey stay connected with her family on her first trip to Europe.
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Published: Jul 19, 2026Duration: 7m 7s
Robot performs 7 surgeries
A humanoid removed 7 gallbladders. Human doctors controlled everything. A world first. Plus, Dave's ChatGPT diagnosed his car issues when mechanics couldn't. He shares his experience with us.
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Published: Jul 18, 2026Duration: 9m 25s
AI turns photos into coloring pages
Skip the store coloring book. AI turns any photo into a coloring sheet. Free. Plus, Barbara is nervous about selling her dolls on eBay. Listen here for my advice.
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Published: Jul 18, 2026Duration: 7m 45s