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Kim Komando Daily Tech Update

Kim Komandowww.komando.com
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 See megaphone.spotify.com/legal for privacy information.
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Let AI find the best deals fast

Labor Day sales are live and smarter shopping can save you even more. From AI tools to price trackers and hidden cart discounts, here is how to grab the best deals this holiday weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 29, 20259 min

You won’t believe what AirPods do now

Star Trek imagined a universal translator in 1967. Now Apple is making it real. Beginning in September, AirPods with iOS 26 will offer live voice translation in nine languages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 29, 202510 min

Are you paying too much for Prime?

What you think costs $139 a year could actually be over $300 once hidden fees and subscriptions are added. Here’s how to check your real Amazon Prime costs and start saving money today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 28, 20259 min

How to make a million dollars

Want a job straight out of college that pays six or even seven figures? The fastest track to a high-paying tech career isn’t in liberal arts. It’s in artificial intelligence. Here’s why AI degrees are landing grads top-tier salaries and skyrocketing careers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 28, 20259 min

Emergency phone access can save lives

Your phone holds your life, from photos to banking apps. If you trust someone, give them access for emergencies or quick help. Here are three easy ways to do it safely. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 27, 202510 min

Schools spying on kids at home?

Back to school means more than just books and homework. Parents, check your kids’ devices now for school-installed spyware that uses AI to monitor texts, searches, and online activity, even at home, and may be watching your entire family. Here’s what you need to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 27, 202510 min

Your crash course in AI slang

Discover the newest artificial intelligence slang and buzzwords including AI-washing, clanker, and slop. Stay updated on AI marketing myths, chatbot frustrations, and low-quality AI content trending online. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 26, 20258 min

Why Starlink launches are about to double

SpaceX is increasing Starlink satellite launches from Florida and California to build out a 30,000-satellite internet network. Here's why you'll be seeing more Falcon 9 rockets lighting up the sky. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 26, 20258 min

Your AirPods just became a universal translator

Heading to Tokyo? Order sushi in Japanese, no classes required. With Apple’s new iOS 26 update (coming with iPhone 17), AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 can instantly translate conversations in real time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 25, 202511 min

Do you have a case of AI psychosis?

Doctors may soon be asking you not just if you smoke or drink, but if you use AI … and how often. Real cases are emerging of people convinced their chatbot has feelings, emotions, even love for them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 25, 20256 min

Sell your old gadgets for cash

Easy, fast, and clutter-clearing. That shelf full of old tech? It’s basically a gift card waiting to happen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 24, 20259 min

Your eyes aren’t ready for the next TV

Remember lugging around a 35-inch glass TV? Then came LED, OLED, and 4K. So what’s next? Micro-LED. These screens are so sharp they actually outperform the human eye. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 24, 20258 min

How I stopped letting alerts run my day

All those constant dings, beeps, and buzzes? They’re killing your concentration. I found a fix that works on both iPhone and Android. It’s not an app, it’s already built into your phone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 23, 20257 min

Google’s $2,800 folding phone

Google just unveiled its most expensive smartphone ever: the Pixel 10 Pro Fold. Closed, you get a 6.4-inch outer screen. Open it up, and bam: a massive 8-inch display. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 23, 20258 min

Protect your wallet by tapping

Still swiping your credit card? You’re putting your number on display. Contactless payments like Apple or Google Pay are faster, safer, and way smarter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 22, 202512 min

The dating app celebs actually use

This one has A-listers, athletes, and millions waiting to join. If you're single, this is the one you want. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 22, 20258 min

Digitize handwriting the easy way

Old family letters don’t have to stay stuck in the past. With just your phone, you can turn cursive handwriting into digital text you can save, edit, and share in seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 21, 202510 min

Bundles are making a comeback

The cord-cutting revolution gave us freedom from bloated cable bundles. Now streaming companies are quietly putting the pieces back together. Are we heading right back to where we started? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 21, 202510 min

Is Bluetooth dangerous?

Think your Bluetooth earbuds or car connection are safe? Think again. Leaving Bluetooth on all the time can let hackers sneak in and listen to your calls or take control. Here’s what you need to know to stay protected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 20, 20258 min

Ignore this text, get fined

California is actually sending real text messages to collect unpaid tolls, even after federal warnings about scam texts and millions lost to fraud. One woman ignored the message, thinking it was fake. Big mistake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 20, 20258 min

Your smart car’s going dumb

Get this, the average new car has anywhere between 1,400 and 1,500 computer chips. They power everything from heated seats to emergency crash alerts. When the car’s network or support software for these features ends, so do those fancy features. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 19, 20258 min

Adult sites suffer big hit

Think fewer people are watching porn online? You’re right, and the reason might surprise you. New data shows that age verification laws cause adult site traffic to plummet. It’s not just teens being locked out. Many adults are also staying away, unwilling to leave a digital trail. Have you subscribed to The Kim Komando YouTube channel yet? Why not? Tap here to start watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Aug 19, 20259 min

Stop creepy ad tracking

Your phone’s Mobile Advertising ID tracks your activity, location, and purchases, then sells the data. Here’s how to turn off personalized ads on iPhone and Android to protect your privacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 18, 20259 min

Is Kodak going out of business?

For 133 years, Kodak was the biggest name in photography. So why is it facing bankruptcy talks and a fight to stay alive? The answer in this short podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 18, 202510 min

This iPhone trick saves your laundry

Cold wash or dry clean only? Your iPhone can decode every tag so you never ruin another pair of pants. Here's how. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 17, 20257 min

Noise cams ticketing loud cars

Like to drive fast? New noise cameras are listening for loud engines and automatically issuing tickets. Know how they work to avoid those hefty fines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 17, 20258 min

This free site lets you eavesdrop on pilots

Wonder what's going on mid-flight? Now you can hear it all! Here’s how to listen to cockpit chatter like a pro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 16, 202512 min

Apple caught red handed

A tiny California company took on Apple in a battle over stolen tech. There were secret meetings, key hires, and a surprise twist. Now, after years in court, justice is finally served. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 16, 20258 min

Secrets that lurk in home listings

Want the dirt on your neighbor’s house? See what they paid, what they owe, and more. Here’s where to look. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 15, 20259 min

Big Brother gets an upgrade

Coming to a street near you? The U.S. is eyeing Britain’s surveillance playbook. Facial recognition systems scan every face in public and cross-check it against databases to spot fugitives in real time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 15, 20257 min
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