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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Tesla?s driverless gamble
Tesla is celebrating its first production milestone for a car you can't actually drive. Testing in Austin and Buffalo reveals the software is still a frightening work in progress.
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2026-02-23Link to episode
Why you should screenshot your health data
An image of your fitness stats can turn an AI chatbot into a free personal trainer and longevity expert.
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2026-02-22Link to episode
Social media?s tobacco moment
Evidence in a new landmark trial suggests social media giants knew their apps were addictive to teens. Now, they are finally answering to a jury.
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2026-02-22Link to episode
Your AI handyman
Stop guessing at the hardware store. Here is how to use ChatGPT or Gemini to identify parts and fix appliances in seconds.
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2026-02-21Link 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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2026-02-21Link to episode
Burglars use Zillow and Redfin to target homes
Find out how to delete the online photos that show them your floor plan and secret entry points. Don't be a welcome mat. Take down the listing pics now!
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2026-02-20Link to episode
Zuckerberg on Trial
A lawsuit claims Instagram was purposefully designed to addict and harm teens. The most damning evidence? Mark Zuckerberg keeps his own children off the platform.
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2026-02-20Link to episode
Your smart light is spying on you
That cheap smart bulb in your lamp is quietly harvesting your daily habits and beaming them back to data brokers. Here is a simple digital life hack to lock it out using a guest Wi-Fi network and keep your personal data safe.
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2026-02-19Link to episode
This will teach them
Suddenly flooded with ads for a product you just talked about? You weren't imagining things. Now, two multi-trillion dollar companies have paid huge settlements, but the privacy problem may be far from over.
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2026-02-19Link to episode
ChatGPT caricature craze
That fun cartoon selfie is a privacy nightmare waiting to happen. Here's the one setting you must turn off right now.
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2026-02-18Link to episode
Samsung brings back the 'cool' factor
After hitting $125,000, Bitcoin?s price has been cut in half. This volatility has some prominent skeptics doubling down on their claims that it has no real value.
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2026-02-18Link to episode
Office gossip exposed by AI note apps
Don't vent to your coworker right after a Zoom or Teams call. Your spicy takes and complaints are likely being transcribed and emailed to the entire team.
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2026-02-17Link to episode
AI rattles doctors and lawyers
Artificial intelligence is moving beyond basic tasks to transform core functions in the medical and legal fields, changing the expertise needed for highly-educated professionals.
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2026-02-17Link to episode
AI skills employers want
Forget being replaced: companies are scrambling to hire and promote workers with AI skills. I've got the list in this podcast.
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2026-02-16Link to episode
Why EVs aren't saving the planet
Yet another new research study is casting serious doubt on the idea that driving electric vehicles (EVs) has any positive effect on the environment.
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2026-02-16Link to episode
How to see your child's texts
Want to know what your kiddo is up to? Here's the sneaky way in.
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2026-02-15Link to episode
The falling Bitcoin
As Bitcoin's price plummets and financial experts question its intrinsic value, the age-old asset, gold, is on the rise. Here's the scoop.
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2026-02-15Link to episode
How to book last minute reservations
Forgot to make dinner plans? Use these OpenTable and Google Maps tricks to score a table at the last minute.
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2026-02-14Link to episode
Valentine's Day
This Valentine's Day comes with a warning: Long-distance online romance scams are swindling even the most savvy. Here are the clues.
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2026-02-14Link 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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2026-02-13Link to episode
The green bubble
There?s a strange bias affecting iPhone users. We?ll call it the 'green bubble stigma.' Many of you instantly know what I?m describing.
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2026-02-13Link to episode
Is your security cam committing a felony?
Your security camera is only as smart as its vantage point. Here is your quick-start guide to the do?s and don?ts of professional-grade placement.
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2026-02-12Link to episode
Don't trust AI with your money
Two-thirds of people ask AI for financial guidance. Here's why you shouldn't.
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2026-02-12Link to episode
Wi-Fi can see through walls now
MIT researchers figured out its signals bounce off your body. Here's what that means for you.
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2026-02-11Link to episode
You can't delete what was uploaded
Even without a subscription, your smart devices are constantly sending data to the cloud. Hear how.
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2026-02-11Link 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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2026-02-10Link to episode
Lost dog? How your Ring doorbell can find it
Forget stapling flyers to telephone poles. Amazon?s surveillance network has a new mission: bringing Fido home.
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2026-02-10Link to episode
Hidden trackers in your resume
Just apply to a new job? Here's how your resume could be ratting you out.
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2026-02-09Link 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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2026-02-09Link to episode
Google's new live translate
Hear foreign film, lecture, or conversation in English through your own earbuds.
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2026-02-08Link to episode
The wild Olympic tech
Forget the medals for a second. The tech at this year's Winter Games is mind-blowing.
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2026-02-08Link to episode
Your TV is lying to you
That shiny new TV? The manufacturer made it look worse on purpose. Here's why.
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2026-02-07Link to episode
8K TV is dead
Here's why you should buy a big OLED screen with Dolby Vision and HDR10 Plus instead for the big game.
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2026-02-07Link to episode
Your smart speaker knows how you're feeling
Your Alexa isn't just listening to what you say. It's analyzing how you say it. The scoop in this short podcast.
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2026-02-06Link to episode
A false sense of security
Think your video doorbell catches everything? Think again. Thieves are now using cheap Wi-Fi jammers to knock cameras offline before they strike.
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2026-02-06Link to episode
Your security cam might be committing a felony
Your security camera might be breaking the law right now. It's not the video. It's the audio.
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2026-02-05Link to episode
$7 million AI commercial
No need for cameras, actors, or a film crew. Svedka vodka claims to have produced the first big game ad created almost entirely with Artificial Intelligence.
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2026-02-05Link to episode
How to replace your AirTag battery
The AirTag 2 is here, but hold your wallet. Try this $1 hack to make your old tracker good as new.
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2026-02-04Link to episode
Why companies are faking AI layoffs
Is AI really stealing your job, or is your CEO lying? Here is why Big Tech is blaming algorithms for boring old budget cuts.
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2026-02-04Link to episode
Your printer is snitching on you
Every document you print has a secret code on it. Hear why it traces right back to you.
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2026-02-03Link to episode
Why Grok undressed people
Musk wanted you to stay online longer, so the safety guardrails came down. When the AI started crossing the line, the cost became clear. Listen now.
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2026-02-03Link to episode
Show AI a pic for an answer
You can't Google what you can't describe. Here's how a photo and follow-up questions to your favorite AI chatbot can identify anything from a weird bug to a mystery rash.
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2026-02-02Link to episode
Your iPhone is now a digital bouncer
Unknown callers now have to beg for your attention before your phone even rings. It?s a little aggressive, but it kills spam dead.
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2026-02-02Link to episode
Create email aliases
Find out exactly who sold your data. You can track which companies are leaking your info and block them instantly. Here's how.
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2026-02-01Link to episode
Apple misses again
No in-house AI? Check. Unpopular new iPhone? Check. It?s shaping up to be a rough year for the former king of tech.
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2026-02-01Link to episode
Grocery stores are watching
Big Brother is in the cereal aisle. Kroger and Walmart are rolling out AI cameras that track your age, gender, and every move to target ads. Here is how to shop without being watched.
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2026-01-31Link to episode
The dangerous jury duty scam
Scammers are spoofing police numbers and demanding cold hard cash (up to $30,000) via Venmo, Zelle, crypto, or gift cards to save you from 'arrest.'
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2026-01-31Link to episode
Weekend planning with AI
It's Friday and you're about to spend half your weekend figuring out what to do with your weekend. Stop. There's AI for that.
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2026-01-30Link to episode
TikTok's obsessed with yellow and pink
The real reason people are color-coding their feelings on TikTok. (Hint: It?s not vulnerability, it?s vanity.)
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2026-01-30Link to episode
Hidden Amazon deals
Forget Prime Day! Find incredible, year-round deals on new, used, and overstock items by exploring Amazon?s secret Resale and Outlet sections.
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2026-01-29Link to episode