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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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Episodes

Kindle secrets every reader should know

Unlock your Kindle’s hidden features. Send PDFs, borrow library books, track reading speed, use dyslexia-friendly fonts, and listen to audiobooks via Bluetooth. Read smarter and faster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 13, 20259 min

Your boss isn’t calling, AI is

AI is helping scammers create eerily realistic attacks. From cloned voices to perfect phishing emails and fake websites, criminals are using technology to trick you. Stay alert and protect your money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 13, 20258 min

Turn a tracker into a lifesaver

Turn your AirTag or tracker into a personal safety tool. Share your location, set up check-ins, and alert loved ones instantly. Works with Apple or Android devices for peace of mind anytime, anywhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 12, 20259 min

The airline nightmare can get worse

Scammers are lurking in airline DMs, pretending to help upset passengers. Here's how to spot the fake messages and protect your bookings and credit cards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 12, 20258 min

Yes, you can pause the internet

Take control of your home Wi-Fi with a tap. Here’s how to pause the internet by device, set schedules, and finally win the “five more minutes” battle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 11, 20259 min

How sextortion scams trick millions

Scammers are sending fake sextortion emails claiming they hacked your camera and contacts. It’s all a bluff. Here’s how to spot the scam and why the best response is to do nothing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 11, 202510 min

Old iPhone? Turn it into this

Don’t ditch your old iPhone. From security cam to kid-safe game device, here’s how to give it a second life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 10, 20258 min

Scammers see millennials as easy prey

Scams aren’t just targeting seniors anymore. Millennials are being hit with fake jobs, debt relief cons, romance tricks, and crypto scams. Here’s how to stay sharp. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 10, 20258 min

Fingerprints can save lives, literally

Make life easier for loved ones with quick phone access. Set up fingerprint or face ID on your spouse’s, child’s, or parent’s devices for emergencies, navigation, or shared logistics. It’s secure, simple, and keeps the people you trust connected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 09, 202510 min

The Costco gold bar scam

Gold prices are soaring and scammers are cashing in. Learn how fake FTC callers are tricking people into buying gold bars worth thousands. Here’s how to spot the warning signs and protect your money before you become the next victim. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 09, 20259 min

Turn AI into your personal assistant

Imagine a 24/7 digital assistant that never sleeps. AI can break down contracts, create presentations, summarize data, draft posts, and write Zoom follow-up emails. Here’s how to make AI your ultimate work sidekick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 08, 202511 min

Three digital traps to avoid

Be careful online. Scammers are getting trickier than ever with fake Google Forms, phishing emails, and malicious QR codes. Here’s how to spot traps, protect your logins, financial information, and personal data before it’s too late. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 08, 20259 min

Log in or lose everything

Old accounts can vanish faster than you think. Gmail, Shutterfly, Dropbox, Yahoo, and more may delete your photos, emails, and memories if you haven’t signed in. Here’s how long you really have to log in before it’s all gone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 07, 20258 min

Selling online? Bring a bodyguard

A Florida man selling an iPhone met a “buyer” in person who pulled a gun, fired a shot into the ground, and stole the phone. Here’s how to stay safe, protect your money, and avoid dangerous situations when meeting buyers or sellers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 07, 20257 min

Stalkerware may be watching you

Your PC could be spying on you without your knowledge. Stalkerware secretly logs your photos, emails, location, and can even turn on your mic or camera. Here’s how to spot hidden apps, unusual activity, and protect your privacy before it’s too late. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 06, 20259 min

Your children’s minds trapped by these apps

What sounds like the plot of a horror novel is already real life. Social media apps like Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram are designed to hook children in minutes, sparking mood swings, depression, and full-blown addiction. Here’s what every parent and grandparent needs to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 06, 20258 min

Lost the remote? You don’t need one

Tired of struggling with your smart TV or streaming stick? Here’s how to use your voice to find shows, control captions, and even locate a lost remote. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 05, 202510 min

Everyone ignores this billion-dollar lottery hack

Tomorrow night’s Powerball jackpot is 1.3 billion dollars, but letting the computer randomly pick your numbers may not be the best strategy. Here's how to improve your odds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 05, 20259 min

The time machine hidden on your phone

Google Street View goes beyond cars, capturing over 10 million miles of roads worldwide. Here’s how to use Street View’s hidden time-travel feature. Try it out, it’s really fun! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 04, 20258 min

The internet is forever, except when it’s not

Texts and posts can live forever, while unused email, photo, and cloud accounts risk deletion if you stop logging in. Here’s how to keep your data safe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 04, 20259 min

The fake call hack you’ll actually use

Stuck in a bad conversation? Your phone can bail you out with a fake call on demand. Here’s how to set it up in seconds and escape awkward chats, dates, or meetings with ease. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 03, 20257 min

News avoidance makes lies look legit

Over Labor Day weekend, false rumors spread online claiming President Trump had died, and millions believed them. Here’s why fake news travels faster than facts and how news avoidance fuels the problem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 03, 20257 min

Driving gets easier when you know this

CarPlay and Android Auto can do more than stream music or show maps. With a few quick tricks, you can text hands-free, find coffee on the fly, and customize your screen so the apps you use most are always at your fingertips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 02, 202510 min

Are these glasses secretly recording you?

Smart glasses are getting harder to spot, and some can secretly record everything you say. Here’s what you need to know to protect your privacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 02, 20259 min

AI finds lost stuff faster than you

Losing your keys can ruin your day. New AI tools can scan your room, point out where they are hiding, and even suggest the most likely spots to check. Here is how it works. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 01, 20259 min

Your favorite podcast may disappear soon

Podcasting is changing fast. The era of big-budget true crime and long investigative series is fading, replaced by fast talk shows that are cheaper to make and easier to monetize. Here is why your favorite podcast may never return. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 01, 20258 min

iPhones are about to get a big upgrade

Apple’s iOS 26 lands September 9 with real time call screening, live translation, smarter Apple Intelligence, and faster wireless charging with features you will actually use. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 31, 20258 min

Drive-thrus just got smarter

Fast food chains are swapping out scratchy speakers for AI voices at the drive-thru. Orders sound crystal clear now, but not without a few hilarious hiccups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 31, 202511 min

Ditch the toolbox, use your phone

Hidden apps can help you level shelves, measure spaces with augmented reality, and even convert fractions in seconds. Here’s how to put it to work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 30, 20259 min

AI just put these careers on notice

Artificial intelligence is creating high paying careers, but it is also eliminating others. From broadcasting to translators and even reporters, many jobs are now at risk. Here is what students and professionals need to know to stay ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aug 30, 20258 min
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