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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

Credit bureaus are selling you out

Drowning in junk mail? Credit bureaus sell your info to banks and insurers, fueling all those “pre-approved” offers. Here’s how to stop them for good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 28, 202510 min

Secret messages through Google Docs

Forget phones. Students are turning Google Docs into secret chat rooms. With invisible text and shared files, it looks like homework but it is really the new way to pass notes in class. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 28, 20259 min

She made $93K selling grocery lists online

One Ohio mom turned $45 into $93,000 on Etsy by selling simple printables. Here’s how you can start your own side hustle with templates people actually buy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 27, 20258 min

Millions are falling for fake apps

Fake AI apps are flooding app stores, stealing logins, and tricking users with bogus reviews. Here’s how to spot them and keep your phone safe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 27, 20258 min

Pay up or get buried in fake reviews

Small businesses are under attack with fake Google Reviews demanding cash. Here’s how scammers target contractors, movers, and repair shops and what you can do to protect your reputation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 26, 20258 min

Were you tricked into joining Amazon Prime?

Amazon admits misleading 40 million customers into Prime. The FTC trial ends with a $2.5 billion payout. Here’s how much you could get back and what to do next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 26, 20258 min

How to write a book with ChatGPT

ChatGPT can help you turn your knowledge into real income by publishing and selling books on Amazon. With the right topic, a little guidance, and free tools, you could earn thousands a year from what you already know. Here’s how to get started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 25, 202511 min

You were right all along

YouTube admitted it suppressed COVID dissent after daily pressure from the White House. Google says it will reinstate suspended accounts but offers no apology. Here is the proof and what it means for free speech online. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 25, 20258 min

Don’t get tricked by “oops” money

A “wrong number” cash drop on Zelle or Venmo is not a mistake. Criminals use stolen cards to make you the fall guy, tricking you into sending your own money. Here is how to spot it and stay safe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 24, 20259 min

The enemy is already here

A nationwide SMS flood almost struck New York. While the Secret Service shut down a massive SIM server ring that could have sent 30 million texts per minute and knocked out 911, the threat shows how vulnerable our networks remain. Here is what happened and how to stay prepared. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 24, 20259 min

Your Bluetooth is spying on you right now

Bluetooth is tracking you even when your GPS is off. Apps use it to map your movements and build profiles. Here’s how to stop them and protect your privacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 23, 20259 min

The Amazon Prime Lawsuit

Prime is easy to join but a nightmare to cancel. Millions are suing as the FTC says quitting takes navigating multiple pages and answering endless questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 23, 20258 min

How to find your lost documents with AI

Stop wasting hours hunting for files. Learn how AI in Google Workspace and Microsoft Copilot can find your documents in seconds and boost your productivity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 22, 202511 min

iPhone Air: beauty or bust?

Apple’s new iPhone Air is making headlines as the thinnest iPhone ever, lighter than Samsung’s slimmest models. But with a single camera and a $1,000 price tag, is it worth it? Here’s what you need to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 22, 20258 min

Never get lost hiking again

Hit the trails smarter. From AllTrails’ 450,000 mapped routes to Cairn’s safety check-ins and PeakFinder’s mountain IDs, these hiking apps turn your phone into the ultimate trail guide. Here’s what you need to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 21, 20257 min

The glasses that will change everything

Oakley and Meta just launched sunglasses that look normal but secretly record everything you see. The AI-powered Oakley Meta Vanguard could change privacy, sports, and even journalism forever. Here’s what you need to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 21, 20259 min

The best day to book a flight

Forget the myths about cheap flights. Google Flights crunched billions of bookings and found the real hacks: book five weeks ahead, fly Wednesday, and skip the Tuesday ticket myth. Here’s what you need to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 20, 202510 min

Watch warns before it’s too late

The Apple Watch just leveled up. Beyond EKGs and blood oxygen it can now detect hypertension, the silent killer that strikes without warning. Here’s how Apple’s newest health feature could save your life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 20, 20259 min

Your phone will wait on hold for you

Tired of wasting hours on hold? Google Pixel and iPhone can now do the waiting for you. Hold for Me and Hold Assist let your phone handle customer service calls so you never miss a beat. Here’s how to set it up and reclaim your time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 19, 20258 min

Star Trek tech is finally here

Tired of wasting hours on hold? Google Pixel and iPhone can now do the waiting for you. Hold for Me and Hold Assist let your phone handle customer service calls so you never miss a beat. Here’s how to set it up and reclaim your time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 19, 20259 min

AI is stealing your photos off social media

AI is scraping billions of selfies from social media to train facial recognition. Bots target unmarked photos, but a simple watermark can protect your images. Here’s what you need to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 18, 20259 min

Facebook profits from sick ads

Social media’s dark side is growing. Reports show Meta profited from ads selling child-like sex dolls, even as scams and exploitation spread across its platforms. With billions in resources and AI tools, why is Big Tech still failing to stop it? Here’s what you need to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 18, 20258 min

How AI can nail your next interview

Feeling nervous before a job interview? Stop. Studies show saying “I’m excited” boosts your chances. Here’s how AI and ChatGPT Voice Mode can help you practice answers, simulate a recruiter, and get interview-ready with no pressure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 17, 202511 min

Big wireless companies never saw this coming

In San Antonio, vandals have set fire to 22 cell tower sites, but the bigger story is Starlink’s satellite network that could make cell towers obsolete and give your phone a signal anywhere on Earth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 17, 20257 min

Instacart hacks that save you money

Instacart is convenient, but it could be costing you big. Prices are often higher than in-store, fees add up fast, and substitutions can spike your total. Here’s how to shop smarter and keep your grocery bill under control. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 16, 202511 min

AI is secretly boosting the economy

AI isn’t just changing tech. It’s fueling the economy. Data centers are being built faster than office buildings, creating jobs, driving spending, and boosting growth that few are reporting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 16, 20258 min

Scale your work with AI clones

Train AI with your own emails, proposals, and FAQs so it responds in your voice, your style, and your standards. This scales you without replacing you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 15, 20258 min

Is ChatGPT the smartest entity on earth?

Sam Altman claims ChatGPT is smarter than people. Is he right, or is true intelligence still only human? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 15, 20259 min

Two numbers, one phone, total control

Keep your old phone number while getting a new one with Google Voice. Forward calls and texts seamlessly, dodge spam, and manage both numbers from the same phone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 14, 20258 min

Using AI at work? You’re liable

If your business uses AI for legal, medical, financial, or investment advice, you are fully liable for everything it generates. AI mistakes can cost you big, and insurance won’t cover it. Protect your company and share this warning with your team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sep 14, 20258 min
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