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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Did China really beat America's tech?
China just built the world's fastest supercomputer. Headlines say it's a loss for America. Plus, Kathleen has a PhD. She wants to make extra money reviewing AI answers.
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2026-07-06Link to episode
Two-word AI trick
There's two magic words that completely change your AI answers. Plus, Francesca teaches her 102-year-old grandpa and 89-year-old grandma how to use UberEats. The video is viral.
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2026-07-06Link to episode
AI axes 28,000 jobs a month
AI is reshaping the job market. I break down which ones are safe and the ones that aren't. Plus, Lily's iPhone has a mind of its own. Apps open randomly. Screens swipe on their own. I have a theory and a plan.
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2026-07-05Link to episode
How to find a hidden tracker
Keep running into your ex? A secret tracker might be why. Plus, Elliot and his fiancée go on a wild police chase in a Waymo. Against their will.
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2026-07-05Link to episode
America turns 250
Happy 4th of July! Hear the simple ways to make this special milestone count. Plus we help Mike use his law degree for extra cash. How? Fact checking AI.
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2026-07-04Link to episode
4th of July wallet hack
This 4th of July, declare independence from the $219 a month subscriptions you forgot about. The trick? AI. Plus, Bert is using Suno bring over 100 songs he's written to life.
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2026-07-04Link to episode
Drone strikes JetBlue flight at JFK
A JetBlue jet was hit by a drone while it was landing. Now prison time and fines up to $100,000 are on the table. Plus, Anita's friends say her Apple Watch is bad for her health. I break down the science behind it.
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2026-07-03Link to episode
Secret to perfect firework photos
Every 4th of July, millions of Americans take a picture of the same thing. Fireworks. But it ends up looking like an orange blob. The cycle ends today. Plus, we help David explain AI to his wife and 14-year-old granddaughter.
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2026-07-03Link to episode
Car buttons are making a comeback
Car screens are great. But drivers are fed up. They want car buttons back. Plus we help Randy find a new Randy front and rear dash camera.
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2026-07-02Link to episode
AI knows your pet is in pain
Pets are wired to hide their pain. AI detects it in seconds. Plus, Sue's son lost everything in the Altadena fire. He couldn't prove what he owned. We help Sue make a home inventory with AI.
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2026-07-02Link to episode
AI is delusional. Not crazy
Think your chatbot is giving you objective, genius advice? Think again. The tools are programmed to mirror your thoughts. Tells you exactly what you want to hear. Plus, we teach William to use Google's Nano Banana.
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2026-07-01Link to episode
Viral LEGO desk hack for tangled cords
Your charging cord is tangled again. The fix? Superglueing LEGOs to the desk. Plus, we're talking to GrammaCrackers. The 81 year old grandmother taking YouTube by storm. Every dime she makes playing Minecraft goes to her grandson's cancer battle.
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2026-07-01Link to episode
Ford's AI engineer plan backfires
Ford thought it could replace expert engineers with AI. The result? Recalls. Plus, Hollie is looking for ways to introduce AI to her second graders. I'll give her tips.
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2026-06-30Link to episode
Google Finance AI makeover
No more punching in ticker symbols one by one. Google Finance's new AI feature builds your entire portfolio from a screenshot or sentence. Plus, scammers convinced a woman to ship them $55,000 hidden in pants. How? Pretending to be a Federal Reserve officer.
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2026-06-30Link to episode
Is your sleep tracker keeping you awake?
Your sleep tracker might be ruining your sleep. Doctors have a name for it. Orthosomnia. Plus, Roger is looking to digitalize decades of oil rigs footage. From what exactly? Betamax.
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2026-06-29Link to episode
AI catches dangerous drug combos
Most of us treat our medicine cabinets like a chemistry set. Blindly mixing prescriptions and supplements. AI flags serious clashes. Plus, Jane's new house got broken into three times in three weeks! I talk with her about the security setup she needs to stay safe.
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2026-06-29Link to episode
Google joins the Dow
Your retirement fund is about to get a lot more tech-heavy. Alphabet is replacing Verizon on the Dow Jones. Plus Cynthia has three businesses and a shoebox full of faded receipts. She dreads it every tax season. AI helps.
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2026-06-28Link to episode
Put a time limit on doomscrolling
The average person spends 2.5 hours a day on social media. There's a free lock on your phone that keeps you from sinking in. Plus, I talk to Clark about easy and legit ways his daughter can make money.
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2026-06-28Link to episode
AI glasses war
A good old fashioned product war is brewing. This time, it's the battle of the AI glasses. Plus, Olivia asks a question that every recent grad needs answered. How do you use AI without losing the skills that make you valuable?
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2026-06-27Link to episode
Maps checks venue vibes
The hour of arguing about where to eat is officially over. Google and Apple Maps use AI to tell you restaurant vibes. Switching gears, Larry's wife is getting threatening emails from her former student. How to make sure she's protected.
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2026-06-27Link to episode
Is AI politically biased?
A new investigation reveals chatbots are taking sides in the midterms. I break down which ones lean where. Plus, Trina's Ring camera catches a DoorDash driver red-handed. Saw him drop food on the ground and put it back in the box. That's one delivery that really left a bad taste.
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2026-06-26Link to episode
AI roasts your dating life
Dating profiles can sound robotic. Use AI. It'll give you a reality check and get people to swipe right. Plus, when Jake saved his daughter from a serious car accident. All thanks to her iPhone's crash detection.
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2026-06-26Link to episode
Big Tech battle takes over Hollywood
Big Tech is muscling its way into the movie business. The prize? How you spend your free time. Plus, John's bank blocked a sneaky $30 scam from a website promising free background checks. I talk with him about the red flags and the public databases he should be using.
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2026-06-25Link to episode
Fly to Europe for $400
People are booking cheap round trips to Europe. They aren't lucky. They just know where to look. The free tools to help you out. Plus, Aurora noticed a glowing green light on her phone. Turns out apps are secretly listening.
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2026-06-25Link to episode
Why AI hasn't destroyed Google
A lot of people predicted AI would kill Google. Three years later, Google still controls 90% of search. Plus, I talk to Shaw about why kids are so addicted to screens and how to fix it.
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2026-06-24Link to episode
AI restores family photos
That crumbling picture in your grandparents photo album? Gemini can bring it back to life for free. Takes 15 seconds. Plus, Ruth shares what it's like to train Hollywood chatbots to do their jobs.
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2026-06-24Link to episode
AI is wiping out middle managers
1 in 5 companies will cut half their middle managers by the end of 2026. AI is holding the chainsaw.
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2026-06-23Link to episode
Skip hold. Talk to humans
Nothing ruins your day like spending 45 minutes on hold. I have the cheat codes to talk to humans fast. Plus, Laura lost $250,000 to a romance scam. We break down every red flag.
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2026-06-23Link to episode
iPhone 18 Pro could cost $1,300
The iPhone 18 Pro and Max might be Apple's most expensive phones yet. Why? A memory chip shortage. Plus, Addie's Waymo carded her. Asked if she was 18. She's actually 30.
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2026-06-22Link to episode
AI trick that wins negotiations
Your $10,000 raise just became $3,000. Why? You weren't ready. Use AI to practice negotiations. And Kathy entered about 200 sweepstakes a day. Until she was banned. I got the fix.
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2026-06-22Link to episode
$4 billion lost to fake hotel sites
Fake hotel booking sites rake in $4 billion a year. You could be next. The one rule to keep you safe. Plus, ChatGPT knew Diana's birthday and the exact time she was born. She never told it any of that. Freaky.
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2026-06-21Link to episode
Free Father's Day streaming gift
Ask dad what he wants for Father's Day. He'll say nothing. He's lying. I'll tell you how you can turn his streaming account into a Father's Day theatre for free. Plus, Maryann is looking to turn her decades of pharmacy experience into a side job. I talk with her about how AI can help.
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2026-06-21Link to episode
Apple vs. Meta AI gadget battle
Get ready for an old-fashioned product war. Apple is getting ready to launch its own AI camera. Equipped with AI AirPods. Plus, Jim was about to get shipwrecked by massive cruise ship internet fees. Until I gave him a $40 WiFi hack.
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2026-06-20Link to episode
Phone?s hidden hotel pricing trick
Your friend booked the same hotel room as you. Just for $40 less. Your phone is the reason. Plus, Adam's bagel shop customers are not happy? Not because of the treats. Becuase he used AI to handle his social media.
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2026-06-20Link to episode
Nearly 4,000 Waymos recalled
More than 3,800 of Waymo's self-driving taxis are recalled. Why? Ignoring traffic signs. Plus Jacob is one of the thousands of 2026 college graduates who booed pro-AI commencement speakers. I speak with him about why he did it.
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2026-06-19Link to episode
Let AI pack your suitcase
Hate packing? AI does it for you. Plus Steven entered his amazing alligator pictures into a photography competition. The kicker? It got banned for being too good. Said it wasn't shot on a Samsung. Joke's on them. It was.
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2026-06-19Link to episode
Why OnlyFans creators average only $1,250
Think OnlyFans influencers are rich? Think again. They're making $1,250 a year on average. I'll tell you why. Plus, Brett is looking for a high-paying side hustle. Turns out you can make up to $65 an hour working from home as an AI tutor.
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2026-06-18Link to episode
Tap is the safest way to pay
Still swiping your credit card at the pump? Big mistake. When you do, your card hands over your real number. Thieves steal it. The two minute fix to keep your money safe. Plus, Dan got hit with four fake job interviews. Meant to steal his information. The suspect? AI bots.
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2026-06-18Link to episode
Your AI resumé isn't fooling recruiters
Graduates are flooding hiring desks with AI-generated resumés. Hiring managers see right through it. Takes two seconds. Why they're getting the boot and what actually works. Plus, I help Darrel save hundreds of dollars on fluctuating flights, hotels and rental car prices.
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2026-06-17Link to episode
AI diagnoses your car
Save $100 on a trip to the mechanic. AI knows exactly what that weird symbol lit up on your dashboard means. It'll tell you for free. Plus, Kendra wants to keep her great-great grandmother's recipes alive. I have the app that turns old cooking clippings into a feast of digitized memories.
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2026-06-17Link to episode
Fox buys Roku for $22 billion
Fox spent $22.2 billion on Roku. It wasn't for movies. It was for your screen. What this means for your data. Plus, minutes after logging into her bank account, Kathy got a call from a scammer demanding she change her IP address. How to spot the red flags before thieves wipe out your savings.
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2026-06-16Link to episode
Texting?s three hidden shortcuts
Your keyboard has a secret. There are shortcuts that make texting faster and way less frustrating. Plus, Tanya?s twin sister refuses to listen to The Kim Komando Show. Big mistake. So she called in with a deepfake prank plan. I have a better idea.
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2026-06-16Link to episode
SpaceX goes public
SpaceX is making history. It?s the 6th most valuable publicly traded company in the world. Opened on Wall Street at $150 a share after a tense two hour delay.
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2026-06-15Link to episode
AI decodes lab results
Doctor printouts can look like they're written in a total different language. AI makes sense of it in seconds. Plus, renowned surgeon Dr. Amron shares a wild story. He found out someone was using a AI voice clone of his voice. Why? To sell fake medical cream to his own patients.
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2026-06-15Link to episode
Google sues scammers for AI fakes
AI is making it hard to spot scam websites. It looks so real, Google sued the cyber thieves who used Gemini to pull it off. The one rule that keeps you safe.
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2026-06-14Link to episode
Fix phone dead zones for free
No bars? No problem. Use Wi-Fi calling instead of the towers. And Victoria noticed a weird arrow and orange light on her locked iPhone. Spoiler alert. Her apps were secretly accessing her location and microphone.
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2026-06-14Link to episode
Tipping culture reaches breaking point
Americans are tipping less than ever. Fed up with automatic gratuity screens. 20% used to be a great bonus. Now it's the starting point.
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2026-06-13Link to episode
AI summarizes YouTube videos
Your time never gets a refund. Let AI watch that 53 minute YouTube. Full recap in 15 seconds. Plus, Michael is drowning in real estate contracts. I'm helping save $999 an hour on a lawyer by using AI.
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2026-06-13Link to episode
Three must-have travel gadgets under $30
Lost luggage, dead phones and sketchy airport USB ports can ruin a summer trip fast. The essential travel gear you need to solve all your problems before you leave. Plus, Sarah's family is reuniting to celebrate her great-grandparents' 109th anniversary. I help her find a scanner to capture those picture-perfect memories.
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2026-06-12Link to episode
Get paid to flag AI mistakes
Looking for extra cash? You can get paid up to $40 an hour to read, rate and correct AI responses. If AI isn't your thing, Steve has the ultimate blueprint for turning decades of IT and car dealership experience into a major, high paying remote consulting gig. Listen here for the best way to turn your resume into cash.
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2026-06-11Link to episode