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)
Is the American EV dream dead?
A new report says yes. Ford, GM, Dodge, and Jeep quietly backed out of their EV plans. Plus, John had a heart attack behind the wheel. Called his son, Jack. He rerouted his dad's Tesla to the ER. On his phone. A whole state away. Doctors say it saved John's life.
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Published: Jul 16, 2026Duration: 11m 9s
Ditch the app. Your phone translates
Forget the translator app. It's already built into your devices. And it's free. Plus, those apps that pay you to scan receipts and gas pumps sound harmless. But you're actually trading your data. That's the question Cathay has. We break it down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published: Jul 16, 2026Duration: 7m 30s
Your Google photos might be training AI
Google says your family photos aren't training AI. The fine print says otherwise. We break it down and tell you how to fix it. Plus, WSB Atlanta's Mark Arum and I talk about the creative ways to keep your kids off screens this summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published: Jul 15, 2026Duration: 11m 14s
Try a new hairdo with AI
Thinking about a big hair change? Try it with AI first. Plus, Stacey, a Paralympic chaplain and wheelchair athlete, spent 7 hours manually entering financial reports every year. We got the fix to save her time and money.
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Published: Jul 15, 2026Duration: 11m 14s
$30 cure for doomscrolling addiction
California wants to ban addictive scrolling features for kids under 16. Some parents already found the fix. Flip phones. Plus, Phil's Echo Dot gave him some serious attitude after he told it to be quiet. Listen here to turn off the teen sass.
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Published: Jul 14, 2026Duration: 8m 18s
Google Flights hack
Still haven't booked your summer trip yet? Listen here for tips to save money. Plus, Amy's family-owned florist shop keeps getting blamed for bad orders it never received. Thanks to copycat websites. We help her protect her business on Google.
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Published: Jul 14, 2026Duration: 9m 15s
OpenAI's new screenless device
The creator of Chat GPT’s new product has no display. At all. And it's being designed by Jony Ive, the mind behind the iPhone and Apple Watch. Plus, Johanna got fed up with Facebook Marketplace. So she built her own website with AI.
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Published: Jul 13, 2026Duration: 11m 56s
Three-word fix for AI slop
Tired of getting boring results from your chatbot? Then stop giving generic commands. Plus, Rocky is addicted to his game. Plays 80 hours a week on his phone. We break down why games hook you and where to find real help.
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Published: Jul 13, 2026Duration: 11m 7s
Dad throws son’s Nintendo out the window
A mouthy teen dared his dad to chuck his Nintendo Switch out the window. So he did. At 60 mph. The craziest part? It still works. The video is going viral. Plus, Kristina got laid off at 55. The next day she built an AI consultancy.
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Published: Jul 12, 2026Duration: 11m 27s
Sunscreen wrecks your phone
Sunscreen protects your skin. But it's quietly destroying your phone screen. The easy fixes to keep it safe this summer. And Adam has recorded nearly 10,000 concerts on cassette tapes since 1984. From Nirvana to Sonic Youth. Now volunteers are archiving them online for free.
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Published: Jul 12, 2026Duration: 9m 3s
$8K robot butler comes with hidden stranger
A new robot promises to do your chores. But there’s a major privacy catch buried in the fine print. Plus we help Aaron keep tabs on his 12-year-old son.
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Published: Jul 11, 2026Duration: 9m 21s
AI turns junk into cash
That cluttered garage shelf could be worth hundreds. AI prices it for you. Plus, Maddie's rescue dog is one of a kind. Or so she thought. Until she found an almost identical dog in an Amazon review. Real? Or AI? We break it down.
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Published: Jul 11, 2026Duration: 8m 11s
Most influencers fake being rich
That influencer's jet, car, designer clothes. All fake. Some of them are "LARPing" as millionaires. Plus, Ginny used AI to design her wedding dress. Got custom-made in Asia. Casually saved $12,000. We talk to her about the ultimate hack.
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Published: Jul 10, 2026Duration: 8m 50s
Stop spoilers before they ruin your show
Tired of spoilers ruining your favorite show? TikTok and X's hidden setting blocks them. Plus, Chuck wrote a song to honor his parents. Just one problem. He hates his singing voice. We weigh in on whether AI belongs in something this personal.
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Published: Jul 10, 2026Duration: 8m 54s
Nobody wants a data center next door
Every AI tool you use runs on a massive data center. Yet nobody wants it nearby. Why towns are fighting back. Plus, Brooklyn's TikTok video is going viral. In 48 hours she raised $146,000 for a complete stranger. An 85-year-old AMC employee.
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Published: Jul 9, 2026Duration: 7m 13s
AI plans your vacation
Skip the trip planning stress. Let AI do it for you. Plus, Kurt's stolen iPhone went from Italy to Africa. The data? Still not erased. We break down why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published: Jul 9, 2026Duration: 11m 50s
AirPod camera project paused
Apple spent four years secretly making AirPods with tiny cameras. So Siri see what you see. Then the whole project got suspended. No warning. Hear why. Plus, we walk Tim through webcam safety for his 13-year-old son.
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Published: Jul 8, 2026Duration: 8m 48s
Turn your phone into a star map
There are two free apps that turns your phone into a star guide. Plus, a fake bail bondsman called Krista demanding $5,000 for her grandson's arrest. Only problem? Her grandson was upstairs. The whole time. Hear how she turned the tables.
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Published: Jul 8, 2026Duration: 9m 47s
$60 cube that locks your phone
People are spending $60 to stop using their phones. It's called the Brick. Going viral and selling out. Plus Jolene wants to track her luggage with AirTags. But she's worried about the lithium battery ban. We got the answer.
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Published: Jul 7, 2026Duration: 8m 53s
Secret housing tab hides the money
If you want to win the real estate game, head to the boring tabs. Shows you how to snoop on the homeowner's mortgage history. Plus, we help Aaron decide if extra eBay fees is worth it for selling car parts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Published: Jul 7, 2026Duration: 9m 5s