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Kim Komando Today

Kim Komando Today

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?ll be able to make informed decisions and stay up-to-date with the latest trends in the tech world.  Kim started her show and still owns it herself. She?s not part of a big broadcasting company. Her company has no debt or investors. That?s why many small business owners also turn to her for advice on growing their businesses using web-based tools.  In the Kim Komando Today Podcast, every episode is loaded with ways to better your tech life. New episodes of the Kim Komando Podcast drop every Monday through Friday. To learn more about Kim, the things she mentions, or submit a topic or question, drop by www.Komando.com

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China preps to hack the U.S.

The FBI says Chinese gov-backed hackers are waiting to 'deal a devastating blow.' Plus, Taylor Swift's album leaks, Meta's AI chatbot goes live, and lots of big retailers are shutting down (so long, 99 Cents Only store). 

2024-04-19
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Insurance canceled? Blame the drones

It's not a bird or a plane ? it's your insurance company. Plus, tech phrases you?ll never use again, simple phones to keep kids off social media, and Cybertruck fails. 

2024-04-18
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Ransomware gang has your health data

Yes, the Change Healthcare hack just got worse. Here's what you need to know. Plus, X charges a $1 fee to post, a foodie side hustle saves a guy $40K, and beware of scary SIM swapping scams.

2024-04-17
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Bonus episode: The Kim Komando Show, April 13

A new tech ban is coming, this time it targets Russia. Trade your data for money? I tell you the real cost of cash-incentive offers (it?s not pretty). True crime lovers ? here?s a side hustle you won?t want to miss. Plus, a gal wonders if her Roomba records her. Creepy! 

2024-04-16
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Deepfake p*rn survivor fights back

In 2020, Breeze Liu found a nude video of herself ? recorded without her knowledge ? on P*rnhub. That video then spiraled into hundreds of deepfakes created of her. Seeking help to take them down, she found little to none. Now, she's taking matters into her own hands.

2024-04-15
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Is 'oatzempic' a weight-loss miracle?

TikTok claims an oatmeal and lime smoothie can help you lose 20 pounds a month. Plus, there?s a major Roku hack, you can?t be anonymous on OpenTable and be careful what you click on X.

2024-04-12
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Why we're lonely because of tech

Everyone's connected, yet isolation is at record levels. Have an opinion on Elon Musk? Here's why judgment pours out for him, both good and bad. Plus, a new AI danger at work, the death of ad-free streaming, and why you're still getting scam calls.

2024-04-11
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Insurers use drones to watch your home

Invasion of privacy? CJ Sveen says his home insurance was dropped after aerial pics were used to spy on his property. Plus, Russian troops smuggle Starlink, Android's new "Find My Device" feature, and the crazy lengths one hacker took to avoid paying $100,000 in child support. 

2024-04-10
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Bonus episode: The Kim Komando Show, April 6

Is it the end of the world? Rumors fly online about the solar eclipse ? I'll tell you what's fact and fiction. Also, the government filmed an Army vet's front porch for 68 days. Plus, Silicon Valley icon Guy Kawasaki talks about his new book, "Think Remarkable."

2024-04-09
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Your old photos are worth money to AI

Big tech will pay top dollar for your cringey Myspace pics. Plus, how to file a claim in Walmart's $45 million lawsuit (you could get $500), phony AI image generators run wild on Facebook, and Disney+ stops password sharing. And all the weird stuff you can gamble on online!

2024-04-08
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Florida just banned social media for teens

Will it hold up in court? Plus, illegal Wi-Fi jammers for sale on Amazon, why even the pros are dumping fitness trackers and why wired matters when it comes to home security.

2024-04-04
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Google will destroy billions of Incognito mode data

They said the data was impossible to find ... until a judge ruled on a class-action settlement. Plus, we talk with Guy Kawasaki, Apple's first Mac marketer, about his book "Think Remarkable" and becoming remarkable yourself!

2024-04-03
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Bonus episode: The Kim Komando Show, March 30

Sarah from Portland, Oregon, has been stalked on and off for years. Now, she has a sinking feeling that her estranged brother, who works in IT, is behind it. Plus, use an older router? Be careful, hackers are getting smarter and you?re at risk.

2024-04-02
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What to do after AT&T's massive data breach

Over 73 million accounts are at risk. Plus, viral claims that the world could end on April 8th, and Kia has recalled thousands of Telluride SUVs. Also, why you should watch your fingers around the new Cybertruck. OUCH! 

2024-04-01
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Scammers can use YOUR videos for deepfakes

Plus, an interview with a guy who lost big money to fake investments ? and he's smart, folks. It can happen to anyone!

2024-03-30
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Florida just banned social media for teens

Will it hold up in court? Plus, illegal Wi-Fi jammers for sale on Amazon, why even the pros are dumping fitness trackers and why wired matters when it comes to home security.

2024-03-29
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SWAT team blames Find My for wrongful raid

Florida wants to ban teens from social media, 15 malicious apps spotted on Google Play and AI to make beer taste better.

2024-03-28
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Bonus episode: The Kim Komando Show, March 23

The U.S. government is suing Apple and Glassdoor's reviews aren't anonymous after all. And Jim calls to ask if he can trust a nice woman online who is pushing crypto. Spoiler: No!

2024-03-26
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Princess Kate has cancer

Check if you're on a Boeing flight, the solar eclipse is coming, and Replika founder and CEO Eugenia Kuyda on the rise of AI romance.

2024-03-25
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The iPhone is getting Apple sued

Plus, jaywalkers always get caught in China, barista bots still want tips and India wants to stop fake news online. 

2024-03-22
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Glassdoor isn't anonymous after all

That bad review of your boss could reveal your info. Andrew and Allie talk about how cyberattacks hit U.S. water systems, Nvidia's $9 an hour AI nurse, and the job skills you need to know (yep, they're related to AI). Plus, tricks to get the best price on your flight!

2024-03-21
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The reason your insurance is so expensive

Rates going up? New York Times reporter Kashmir Hill joins to talk about how your car may be snitching on you. Also, Kim and Andrew take a look at the new viral video of Kate Middleton and Amazon's (dumb) solution to workplace burnout ? telling workers to think happy thoughts.

2024-03-20
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Watch out ? fake billionaires trick people out of money

Be careful of ads with stock tips from big names like Bill Ackerman. Kim and Andrew also break down who could be the next owner of TikTok if it gets the boot. Plus, Gen Xers and Baby Boomers don't get these emojis, and Texans look for VPNs after P**nhub ban.

2024-03-19
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This state wants to make sexting a felony

Kim also discovers her feet pics are for sale online. Plus, the reason why car insurance prices are through the roof and Andrew gets scammed by an Uber driver. That and much more! 

2024-03-18
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AI celebrity nudes for sale online

You could buy creepy pics of stars like Margot Robbie and Selena Gomez on eBay and Etsy. Also, Andrew and Allie cover a vitamin company's big fine for fake reviews, new checkout fees at Walmart, and the iPhone apps Kim Kardashian uses.

2024-03-15
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Will the U.S. ban TikTok?

The House passed a bill that could spell the end of TikTok. Andrew and Allie have the details. Plus, Google's Gemini AI won't say anything about elections, a crazy robot that can mimic any celeb, and the price of an original iPhone up for auction.

2024-03-14
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He created Clippy, Microsoft's first virtual assistant

Let's go back to the '90s. Remember the paperclip that would pop up on screen to offer helpful (and annoying) MS Office advice? Clippy's creator, Kevan Atteberry, is here to tell the tale of how it was designed. Plus, Kim and Andrew talk about the first Apple Vision Pro surgery, and more top tech news headlines!  

2024-03-13
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Airbnb bans creepy indoor cams

Plus, five big news outlets are pulling back a doctored photo of Kate Middleton. Also on the show, Kim and Andrew dig into Airbnb's new no indoor cameras rule, Kellogg's "greedflation" blunder, and lots more.

2024-03-12
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Former CIA Chief of Disguise divulges spy secrets

Kim is traveling in Japan but the A-Team is here! Plus, with over 25 years in the CIA, Jonna Mendez developed advanced disguise tactics that revolutionized agency operations. She joins us. There's more: three things that fooled the internet this week and truth about kids' apps. 

2024-03-11
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OpenAI reveals Elon Musk's old emails

Kim is traveling in Japan but the A-Team is here! Andrew and Allie talk election deepfakes, Reddit going public, and cyberattacks on a popular beer company. Also, the LAPD reveals its tips to stop Wi-Fi jamming tech. 

2024-03-08
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Top AI leaders scared of OpenAI, Meta, and Google

Kim is traveling in Japan but the A-Team is here! More than 100 AI leaders joined forces calling for responsible AI ? here's what they say. Allie and Andrew talk about a grandma who was swatted (and won $3.75 million), TikTok ban updates, and how much Meta lost during its two-hour outage.

2024-03-07
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Huge outage hits Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube

Kim is traveling in Japan but the A-Team is here! Why did the social networks go down? Andrew and Allie tell you what they know. Plus, American Express customers get hacked, and a Chinese app that can tell if you've photoshopped. That's not all: Lil Jon releases a meditation app.

2024-03-06
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Bitcoin tops $66,000 ? nears all-time high

Kim is traveling in Japan but the A-Team is here! Crypto's booming. We tell you why and what it means. Also, the new Apple Sports app makes it easy to track online betting stats, a wacky Willy Wonka AI blunder, and other top tech headlines. 

2024-03-05
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HP wants you to subscribe (and pay) to print

Just how much? You won't believe the costs. Plus, Brian Telford got stuck in the snow and sent his drone up with an SOS note to nearby Trenton Taylor's house. Spoiler alert: Trenton rescued him! We talked to both of them today about their incredible story and new friendship.

2024-03-04
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These popular doorbell cams can be easily hacked

Yikes, that's creepy. Do you have one in front of your house? Plus, Kim, Andrew and Allie talk Microsoft's Copilot AI demanding worship, massive Fortnite hack and a rental car scam plaguing Los Angeles and other cities.

2024-03-01
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This mystery song has the internet obsessed

Do you know where it's from? No one does, and online sleuths are on the hunt. Plus, AI-generated deepfake food pics are popping up on DoorDash and GrubHub, people are selling selfies with Stanley Cups, and more!

2024-02-29
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Harvard professor says he's found proof of alien life

Dr. Avi Loeb found tiny magnetic spheres in the Pacific Ocean, which he claims are extraterrestrial. Kim and Andrew have a fascinating convo with him! Plus, a dating app for people with good credit, the Loan Depot breach, and airplane mode myths.

2024-02-28
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Trusted websites get domain hijacked

Kim and Andrew talk about AT&T's apology for its service outage (you could get a credit). Plus, Gen Z's on constant "Do Not Disturb" mode, the FTC's $16.5 million fine on Avast for selling browsing data, and Microsoft Copilot generating fake Putin quotes about Navalny's death.

2024-02-27
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The aftermath of AT&T's huge blunder

Kim and Andrew also talk Google's move to permanently ban advertisers who fake celebrity endorsements. Plus, they cover a woman's engagement to an AI hologram, Vice shutting down its website, and what true crime fans need to watch on Netflix!

2024-02-26
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Spy satellites are watching you

Yep, they're not just looking at the the military ? we've got the details. Plus, a massive cellular outage across the U.S., Google pauses Gemini's image generator after a blunder and an Oklahoma man hacks a government auction website. 

2024-02-23
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A financial columnist lost $50K in a scam

Plus, Kim and Andrew will discuss Gen Z slang you need to know, fire ants with a taste for computers, whether it's cool to be rude to AI, and technology that controls your car's speed. All that plus more tech headlines!

2024-02-22
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SWAT team raids Kim's house

Plus, Madeline Smith, with over 1,000 cheaters caught online, shares her insights on spotting an unfaithful spouse. Kim and Andrew will also cover NASA's call for 4 volunteers for a Mars simulator and demystify some baffling Gen Z slang.

2024-02-21
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ChatGPT's New Features, Airbnb Stowaway Scare & iPhone's Secret Mode

Plus, do you give your devices an update? Meet people who don't, and the risks they take. The holidays are almost here ? we'll show you the tech to get and what to skip this November. Hear Johnny Cash cover Taylor Swift, thanks to AI. Also, a cool, easy trick for your Apple Watch.

2024-02-20
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OpenAI unveils Sora, its mind-blowing AI video tool

Plus, we talk to Kat Callaghan! She's the voice behind 'Jessie', TikTok's most popular text-to-speech personality. Kim and Andrew also talk about 'barbiecore', 'bedrotting', and other words just added to Dictionary.com.

2024-02-19
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The returns start for Apple Vision Pro buyers

Plus, Kim and Andrew talk about the Waymo fire in San Francisco. Microsoft says countries like Russia and China are using ChatGPT for hacking, and a sperm donor scam is taking over social media.

2024-02-16
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This fear keeps Sam Altman up at night

Plus, your AI girlfriend collects a lot of data. Kim and Andrew also talk the White House's plan to tackle deepfakes, and take a look back at the first kiss ever recorded.

2024-02-15
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Everyone is suing Amazon

Plus, Andrew and Allie talk about Australia's "Right To Disconnect" law, and how bosses there face jail time for emailing after hours. People using YouTube to fake work, and a super strange recruitment test from FedEx (it involves blue aliens).

2024-02-14
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Cash is no longer king when you have Apple Pay

Got an empty wallet? You're not alone. Andrew and Allie talk about how digital payments are overtaking physical currency. Plus, they dive into how tech caused chaos at the Waste Management Open, and highlight the biggest recalls and malware warnings you should know about.

2024-02-13
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Meet Tong Tong, the creepy AI toddler

Kim and Andrew talk about an AI website pumping out 20,000 fake IDs ... a day. Plus, a bogus LastPass app makes its way into the App Store, an entire radio tower gets stolen, and Mr. Bean is blamed for the poor EV sales in the UK.

2024-02-12
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It's a huge threat: China targets U.S. home routers

Kim, Andrew and Allie talk about tracking Taylor Swift's jet, a YouTube science discovery and AI product placement on TikTok. Plus, the inventor of Bitcoin? No one knows who they are, here's the story. 

2024-02-09
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