Kim Komando Daily Tech Update
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 compelling conversations, you can make informed decisions and stay up-to-date with the latest trends in the tech world. In the Kim Komando Daily Tech Update Podcast, every episode is loaded with ways to better your tech life. New Kim Komando Daily Tech Update Podcast episodes drop every day, Monday through Sunday. If you want Kim?s daily longer podcasts, search for Kim Komando Today in your favorite podcast player. To learn more about Kim, the things she mentions, or submit a topic or question, drop by www.Komando.com
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AI is stealing your Facebook
AI can clone your Facebook account and scam your closest friends. All they need is your face and name. Here's how to stop it before it happens.
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2026-05-27Link to episode
AI is writing text scams now
Americans lost $639 million to text scams in 2025. Crisis mode. AI is writing the bait now. Even the smartest people are falling it. Flip the script. Use AI to outsmart the imposters.
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2026-05-26Link to episode
Uncover WWII veteran records online
This Memorial Day, honor your family's heroes by uncovering their history. The National Archives and Fold3 have digitized WWII draft cards, signatures, and records for free.
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2026-05-25Link to episode
911 phone hack
Every iPhone and Android has an emergency SOS built in. It calls 911 and alerts your emergency contacts automatically. Most people have never touched it. Set it up before you need it.
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2026-05-24Link to episode
Cars store private data
Contacts, texts, your garage code. It?s all stored in your car. When you sell or trade it in, the data stays behind. Do this to clear your name before handing over the keys.
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2026-05-23Link to episode
Your printer is a tattletale
Your color laser printer isn't just a printer. It's a witness. It's been secretly tracking every page you've ever printed and snitching on you since the 1980's.
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2026-05-22Link to episode
Your phone is now a cursive translator
Found a box of old cursive letters and no time to type them out? Your phone can do it in seconds.
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2026-05-21Link to episode
Photos are killing your phone storage
The average person takes dozens of photos a day. The duplicates? They're quietly eating up most of your phone's storage. Here's how to clean them out fast.
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2026-05-20Link to episode
Use AI to score $600 credit card
AI found my neighbor an extra $640 a year in credit card rewards. The same can happen to you. Here's the prompt to make it happen.
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2026-05-19Link to episode
AI voice clone fix
McAfee says voice clones hit 85% accuracy. 70% of us can't tell what's real. The one word that'll save you $18,000.
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2026-05-18Link to episode
Free apps to keep your inner peace
Sunrise walks with my dogs Bella and Abby is how I give my brain a break. To keep the peace, I use prayer apps. Here are the free ones worth trying.
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2026-05-17Link to episode
11 hidden cameras trick
I stayed at an Airbnb once and found 11 hidden cameras. 47% of Americans discovered one in their rental. Most never check. I?ll tell you how to find them.
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2026-05-16Link to episode
How to catch a cheater on their own phone
Think your partner?s digital trail is clean because their inbox is empty? Think again. Smart two-timers have ditched secret apps and are hiding affairs right under your nose.
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2026-05-15Link to episode
Stop killing your e-bike battery
Heading out of town? Don't make the $800 mistake of leaving your e-bike battery at full or empty. Both can destroy it for good.
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2026-05-14Link to episode
JetBlue sued for surveillance pricing
Your friend booked the same flight for way less money. It wasn't luck. JetBlue is being sued for allegedly using customers' personal data to set ticket prices. Here's how to save money on your next flight.
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2026-05-14Link to episode
R.I.P. MBA
The traditional MBA is flunking out. Enrollment is tanking and schools are slashing tuition by 40%. Even employers aren't impressed by diplomas anymore. Targeted AI credentials are where the real money is.
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2026-05-13Link to episode
The $3.5 billion typo
You texted your client "the eel is done" instead of "the deal is done." Yikes! Autocorrect mistakes costs businesses $3.5 billion a year. Fight back with this tip.
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2026-05-13Link to episode
AI is moving into your iPhone
5.8 billion people carry the same rectangle Steve Jobs gave us 19 years ago. That's not changing. But AI is about to rewire it from the inside out, and someone's already got plans for every secret you whisper into it.
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2026-05-12Link to episode
Quick way to find cheap gas
Gas prices are creeping up. These free tricks can help you find the cheapest pump near you.
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2026-05-12Link to episode
What AI is doing to your job
New data shows AI isn't firing people, it's just not rehiring them. The reason why most people still have jobs.
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2026-05-11Link to episode
Where to get your free TV
Cut the costs, not the entertainment. Stop overpaying for multiple subscriptions and start watching your favorite shows for zilch right now.
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2026-05-11Link to episode
Voice-to-text AI at work
From dictating emails and reports to writing code, AI-powered voice-to-text is replacing the keyboard in the modern workplace.
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2026-05-10Link to episode
Woman lost over $3K to fake travel agent
Don't let your dream vacation turn into a nightmare. Follow these rules to make sure that you're not being played.
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2026-05-10Link to episode
What?s your 2006 tech worth now?
From TomToms to BlackBerrys, Reddit is revisiting the luxury gadgets that time (and your smartphone) forgot.
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2026-05-09Link to episode
Can you copyright an AI song?
The cold, hard truth: If the bot writes the whole song, it belongs to the public. Here is the legal secret to locking it down.
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2026-05-09Link to episode
End of the road for lithium-ion batteries
Goodbye fire risks, hello 500-mile range. How the shift to solid-state batteries will revolutionize the way we power our devices and cars.
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2026-05-08Link to episode
Use AI to ace your job interview
Before someone ever sees your face, an algorithm already scored you. Use AI to beat it at its own game.
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2026-05-08Link to episode
Apple News bias
The FTC sent a warning letter to Apple about it's 620 top stories. Shocker: Zero came from right-leaning sources.
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2026-05-07Link to episode
Ray-Ban Meta creep
Someone in line at the coffee shop glances at you. Normal, right? Not anymore. They could be wearing Ray-Ban Meta glasses with a hidden camera.
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2026-05-07Link to episode
This will teach them
Apple and Google recorded millions of your conversations since 2014. Those targeted ads were NO coincidence.
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2026-05-06Link to episode
Your résumé snitches on you
That resume you just emailed? It might be ratting you out. Some free resume builders embed invisible tracking pixels that phone home the moment someone opens your file.
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2026-05-06Link to episode
Claim your share of $70 billion
There is $70 billion in unclaimed money sitting in state treasuries right now. AI can help you claim what's yours in under 5 minutes.
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2026-05-05Link to episode
Who controls your kid?s screen time?
From L.A. to Alabama, states are passing laws to set strict limits on kids' screen time. But will it actually work? Why "bureaucrats" might not be the answer and how the real power still belongs to you.
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2026-05-04Link to episode
How to find your lost phone
Nearly 30% of "lost" phones are actually right under your nose. The one specific setting that lets you find your device even when it's on silent.
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2026-05-04Link to episode
AI decides your future
While you?re scrolling, AI is deciding your job prospects, insurance rates, and loan approvals. I'm revealing the invisible ways algorithms are judging your lifestyle and how you can fight back.
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2026-05-03Link to episode
The secret to cheaper tech
Laptop prices are climbing, but you don't have to settle for the sticker price. You can outsmart the latest price hikes without overpaying.
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2026-05-03Link to episode
The death of conversation
From silent dinner tables to the "Great Silence," research shows Americans are talking 28% less than what they used to. The trend could reshape brain development for the next generation.
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2026-05-02Link to episode
Your TV uses AI to watch you
Your TV has a hidden feature that's been tracking you and selling your data for years. Hear how to turn it off for free.
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2026-05-02Link to episode
Yes, someone is listening
You're not being paranoid. You're being tracked by more than 2,000 different companies. The scary part? You gave them permission to do it without knowing.
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2026-05-01Link to episode
Outsmart phone pickpockets
Tracking apps can help you find your phone, unless a thief disables them first. Here's how to stay one step ahead.
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2026-05-01Link to episode
Mickey Mouse is watching you
Disneyland is now using facial recognition to verify guests at the gate. I'm breaking down what the park is doing with your data and why fans are outraged.
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2026-04-30Link to episode
Stop leaving $10,000 on the table
Your manager has negotiated a lot more salaries than you have. That's why the average person misses out $10,000 every year. Use AI to level the playing field.
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2026-04-30Link to episode
Fake AI influencers making real money
Chatbot influencers are now a billion-dollar industry, built to exploit a pandemic of loneliness. Men are living proof. Listen for my prediction for why that is.
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2026-04-29Link to episode
Turn your tablet into a smart home hub
Skip the $300 wall-mounted unit. Your dusty old tablet can become a free command center that controls every smart light, lock, speaker, and camera in your house from one touchscreen.
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2026-04-29Link to episode
Are you really human?
More websites are making you prove that you're a real person and not an AI bot pretending to be human. Sam Altman has a device to do exactly that.
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2026-04-28Link to episode
Loyalty card secrets they won't tell
That loyalty discount comes with a hidden price tag, your data sold to brokers, banks, and even health insurer partners. I'll show you the free trick that lets you keep the savings without handing over your real info.
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2026-04-28Link to episode
The NFL paywall fight
Tens of millions are spent on streaming every week, and the NFL wants in on it. I'll walk you through the league's push to charge fans, and whether a Sports Broadcasting Act from 1961 still holds up in the streaming era.
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2026-04-27Link to episode
Three tricks for marketplace steals
Most people scroll Marketplace and lose out on the good stuff. I'll show you how to train the algorithm, when the best listings actually drop, and the exact message that gets sellers to slash their price.
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2026-04-27Link to episode
Stop confessing to your chatbot
Every word you type into AI sits on someone's server and it can be subpoenaed. I'll tell you what you should never confess to a chatbot, and why your AI agent's mistakes become your legal problem.
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2026-04-26Link to episode
Stop the calls before they start
Ever called a business and ended up on a follow-up list forever? I'll tell you what really happens the second you dial ? and share the simple trick, plus iPhone and Android settings, that keep your number private every time.
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2026-04-26Link to episode