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 co...
Dyson new $500 toothbrush has a camera
The “Camera Jet” AI camera spots missed plaque. Then blasts it away with mouthwash. Nothing says "good morning" like a toothbrush judging your flossing habits.
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AI catches scam texts
Got a sketchy text or email? AI spots the red flags in seconds. Plus, we help Gee get his Amazon back after crooks hijacked it. Made $2,500 worth of fraudulent purchases.
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Who’s funding the “grassroots” protests?
A new investigation anti-data center, anti-Flock camera, and pro-Palestinian campus demonstrations trace back to one man. A rich organizer with ties to a pro-China media network. Plus, Gordon shares the viral trick of asking AI to roast him.
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Schedule emails. Skip weekend stress
Don't be the person emailing at 9 PM before a holiday weekend. There’s a scheduling trick that’ll save your team’s sanity. Plus, Mark’s mom keeps accidentally clicking pop-up scams. We got the family setting that stops it for good.
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Meta sued for AI smart glasses
A California class action lawsuit claims Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses record strangers without consent. But the law might not be on the plaintiff's side. Plus, we break down why Meta's $18 billion settlement isn't going directly to the victims.
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Beat the iPhone trade-in drop
iPhone resale values crash right after every Apple announcement. There's a trick to lock in the price. Speaking of Apple, we're breaking down all the new products expected to be unveiled on September 9th.
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Adults taking off work for GTA 6
Grand Theft Auto 6 drops November 19th. And people are already booking vacation days for it. Plus, would you pass an in-person drawing test? A video game company is putting artists to the test. The goal? Prove they’re human.
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Insurance denied? AI appeals it
Two out of three Medicare Advantage denials get reversed on appeal. Yet less than 1% of people ever try. An AI prompt drafts a formal appeal letter in seconds. Plus, we help Joy use chatbots to fight back on a 97% insurance rate increase.
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Apple's first $2,300 folding iPhone leaked
Apple's September 9th event marks two historic firsts. The new CEO John Ternus. And the long-rumored foldable iPhone Ultra. Plus, we chat with Anita about if her Apple Watch is bad for her health.
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Spot fake Labor Day deals
That holiday "sale" price might not be real. I got the fix. Shows a product's actual price history before you buy it. Plus, we chat about scammers using AI to sell giant, fake flowers. And how a fake AI monkey sparked a real police search. Bananas!
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Bill Gates says AI is a "grave threat"
Microsoft's co-founder called AI one of the biggest threats to jobs and human life. Plus, his daughter Phoebe is under fire. Allegedly ran a scheme through her startup that earned an extra $70,000 a day. Lawyers say it could count as federal wire fraud.
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School laptop spies at home
That free school laptop isn't really free. It can log activity after school hours. On your own Wi-Fi. Plus, we break down cheap ways to track your kids at school. Including putting AirTags in their shoes.
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Buy a robot at the car lot
Forget tech stores. Tesla and Hyundai are prepping car dealerships to sell and lease home robots. Plus, we help Ken, a retired ventriloquist, find a flexible job. His friend Hank has some opinions.
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Save your family's voices forever
Don't wait until "someday" to capture your parents' memories and stories. There's a free app that lets you record it. Even preserves them at the Library of Congress. Plus, Sarah lost her voice to ALS 25 years ago. AI rebuilt it. How? 8 seconds of old home video audio.
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Robot draws blood
The FDA just cleared a robot that can draw blood on its own. No human needed. Has a 94.5% first-try success rate. Plus, we talk Anne through the risks and benefits of letting doctors record her appointments.
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Watch NFL games for free
You don't need cable or a streaming subscription to catch the football season. All you need is a $25 antenna. Plus, we help Doug figure out why his arena’s live camera keeps freezing over wi-fi.
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Meta got off easy
Meta just settled for a fraction of what tobacco companies paid decades ago and admitted to nothing. But this isn't the end; the real reckoning may still be ahead.
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Shrink your bills with AI
Your bill went up again, and you're tired of it. Stop overpaying. AI turns your next customer service call into a negotiation you'll actually win
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Meta reaches $18 billion settlement
Meta just settled a case about social media harming kids. Plus, Marissa’s best friend of 15 years stole her newborn’s pictures. Passed the kid off as her own to strangers online. Even faking a birth story. We talk to Marissa about the fallout and the rise of “digital kidnapping.
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Your phone has 80 apps. You use 9
Most of the apps on your phone aren't getting used. And they're still watching. There's a setting that auto-removes them for you. Plus, we help Renee free up storage on her devices. Without having to pay for more space.
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Trick for faster doctor answers
A short, greeting-free message to your doctor has less than a 25% chance of getting a prompt reply. Hear the format that that nearly guarantees one instead. Plus, we help Joe use AI to find cancer treatments for his wife.
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AI drafts fantasy football teams
Tired of losing your fantasy league? I have the exact AI prompt to build your entire draft board. Sleepers and busts included. Plus, Andrew unveils how chatbots made his dream team.
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Tesla Optimus vs China's sprinting robot
Think Tesla is leading the humanoid revolution? You might be waiting for a household robot to drop, but China has ones that outrun Olympians.
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Are those shades secretly recording you?
Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses look just like regular shades, making it easy for anyone to record you in public without asking. Kim reveals three dead giveaways that instantly prove someone is spying.
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Laid Off Because of AI? Small Businesses Want You
The AI layoffs are here, and hundreds of thousands of jobs are gone. The silver lining: small businesses are hiring displaced workers who have basic AI skills. Best part? AI will teach you for free. I'll show you how.t
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AI organizes school calendar chaos
Buried school newsletter deadlines got you stressed? There's an AI trick that pulls out every date and permission slip in seconds. Plus, a teacher wants to use AI in her second grade classroom without replacing her students' creativity.
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Apple's Big Secret Leaked (And It's Hiding in iOS 27)
Apple's September 9 event is two weeks out, but a slip inside iOS 27 spilled the beans: a foldable iPhone and AirPods with cameras. Hear what's coming and why you shouldn't buy anything Apple until the 9th.
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Lend your eyes to a blind person
A free app called Be My Eyes connects the visually impaired to sighted volunteers. It's all done on video call. In seconds. 10 million people already signed up to help.
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Is Your Oura Ring Just Flipping a Coin?
Five million people wear the Oura ring to sleep better. A new class action says its "95% accurate" sleep tracking is really AI guesswork with coin-toss odds. Oura denies it. Here's what you need to know.
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Text via satellite during storms
Cell phone towers down? Your phone can text by satellite. Plus, a listener called in with a serious home security concern; Kim has a fix most people never think about.
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Flock quietly rolls out stronger cameras
Flock's next generation cameras can identify your plate. Identity. Address. Even your relatives. In seconds. This could end up at the Supreme Court. Plus, we talk to Phil. His question? Can cars still run without updates?
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Why is my electric bill going up?
AI data centers are quietly driving up power costs. 404 Media's Matthew Gault breaks down why and how to fight back.
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LinkedIn bans dating
LinkedIn's rules explicitly says it's not a dating site. But a new survey says 1 in 4 people treat it like one. Meanwhile, job seekers are landing real interviews on Tinder. While actual daters are stuck dodging bots. That's what we call digital matchmaking.
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"Wrong number" texts aren't accidents
Replying politely to a text from a stranger might seem harmless. But it's a trap. It's called a pig butchering scam. Plus, John gets flooded with flattering Facebook friend requests. From random people. We tell him about a man who lost $200,000 for falling for it.
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Meta glasses wants to film “interesting" people
The company filed a patent for smart glasses. Scans a room. Then decides who’s worth recording. Without asking. Plus, Melissa’s notification said 62,000 people saw her photos. But she doesn’t post online. We break down the reason why.
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Electricians can make $260,000 a year
Three young trades people in Texas are pulling six figures. No college degree needed. All thanks to the data center boom. Plus, we help Paul, a 20 year safety veteran, future proof his career with AI.
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Meta faces $1.4 trillion social media trial
Opening arguments begin today. Case claims Meta deliberately designed its app to addict kids and illegally collect their data. Plus, we look back at the business practices that built this case. And how it's gearing up to be the trial of the century.
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Avoid license plate cameras
There's a free app that maps every known plate reader in the country. Routes you around them. Plus, a new system, Fusus, turns ordinary security cameras into a live police feed. Joseph from 404 Media tells us how it works.
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Drone photos are cancelling home insurance
Insurance companies are flying drones over homes. And dropping coverage over what they see. No claim. No inspection needed. Plus, Bill and his wife are still using super old iPhones. Way past software support. We help them upgrade without overpaying.
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AI finds college scholarships
There are all types of scholarships out there that no one applies for. Left-handers. Tall people. Even duck callers. AI searches for you. Plus, we help Debbie turn her passion and decades of teaching into her next big career move.
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