Plus, Mozilla's *Privacy Not Included project investigated the data collected by 25 top car brands — and it's a lot! I discuss the shocking findings with Program Director Jen Caltrider. Google's new policy on first-time advertisers, and Mercedes' builds a Tesla competitor.
Plus, I chat with Bloomberg reporter Zeke Faux, who traced a text scam targeting him all the way to a human trafficking ring in Cambodia. A new scheme threatening to leak personal s*x tapes, the rising costs of high-speed internet, and must-know AI terms.
Plus, wonder what really goes down with your car at the mechanic's? I'm talking car cams — could be just the thing you need. I'll also be sharing some tips with June from Knoxville on how to document her past adventures as a police officer. And get this: a really cool plant ID tool.
Plus, pro TikTok tips that you don't want to miss. We discuss a unique hiring method: the "coffee cup test." Also, discover a simple hack to enjoy YouTube videos with the screen off and access captions on any app on your phone.
Plus, it's almost 2024. I'll be listing my top tech resolutions for this year, and Komando Content Queen Allie joins in! Also, California bans this ultra-weird product from Amazon — and yes, it involves donkeys. Peloton tablet goes obsolete, and I've got five tech holiday road trip tips.
Plus, I chat with Heather Hooks, an online reseller who turned $300 into a $1 million business. Listen to this story for side-hustle inspo! Also, a guy convinced a chatbot to sell him a Chevy Tahoe for $1. Rite Aid gets a five-year AI ban, and a gal makes a cringey laptop discovery.
Plus, I'll be chatting with Brother Tim, the abbot of Livingstone Monastery, about "Five Loaves" — an emergency food pantry that serves over 1,800 families. Also, some great Christmas video call ideas to share with your fam, and how to get snow alerts to your phone!
Plus, the most dangerous car on the road? It's exactly what you would expect: Tesla. I have the deets on a cheap tool that will spot if a used car has been in an accident. FB post saves a gal's wedding ring, and don't miss these tricks for expert Christmas pics!
Plus, a video of a cat is laser-beamed 19 million miles into space. That's not all — a guy in London is dubbed "the worst man on the internet" for tattling on bad drivers. Rite Aid gets banned from using facial recognition tech, and we dig into the top misspellings on Google.
Plus, Dr. Ben Goertzel from Prophets of AI created Sophia, the world’s most famous robot. He tells us more about artificial general intelligence (AGI) — the AI that thinks like humans do. There's more: GM says goodbye to Apple CarPlay and surveillance tech to stop drunk drivers....
Plus, Jen Gomez, a former burglar who served ten years in prison, is now helping others secure their homes. Time to ditch the dating apps? Swiping right can be costly. Also, get the history of Nokia's ringtone and tips on how to prevent your Amazon Echo from ruining the holidays.
Plus, I chat with Stephen Smith of StoryFile. His tech lets you talk to an AI version of someone you love, even after they're gone. I tell you why Google’s new AI search tool is a website builder's worst fear. There's more: decoy numbers to fool scammers and apps listening in.
Plus, ChatGPT's finally got competition — let's dig into Google's Gemini AI. Why aren't foldable phones selling? I'll share some insights. Also, tips to stop blue light from disrupting your sleep and three ways to get discounts without sharing your data.
Plus, don't do this: an author loses a book deal after being accused of sabotaging reviews of other writers. A lady brings a gun into the MRI machine (we'll let you guess what happens). How men can survive the "pumpkin gate" viral trend, and letters from our listener mail!
Plus, Amazon's slashing seller fees to rival Shein, and I look into a pill that tracks your health internally. Quick tip: disable this iPhone feature on FaceTime. I'll also share unspoken email etiquette and clever tech hacks to reduce holiday stress, including how to avoid Amazon spoilers and capture great family photos.
Plus, Mitch from ScanMyPhotos fought credit card giants for 18 years and won. Small-biz owners, he's got tips on claiming your share of a $5.5 billion settlement. Also, ChatGPT's new quirk? It likes big "tips"! Google's top travel spots, and how to check your phone's real battery power.
Plus, Colin from The Markup found Meta's Pixel tracking students on sites they have to use for school. Yep, kids' private info sent to Facebook. Also, the top celebs used for fake news — I got the list. Tips to find spy cams and get snow alerts to your phone.
Plus, I'm hooking Jessica from Illinois up with tips for cheap last-minute flights. Doing some holiday shopping? Here are the top tech gifts this season. Free tool to block online trolls and unique remote jobs. Also, try these Siri/Google voice commands for emergencies!
Plus, Oxford reveals its top word of the year. Do you have "rizz"? There's more — an AI influencer earns $11,000 a month, and there's a new tool that creates songs from any set of lyrics. And, we talk about Google's big Santa search engine issue.
Plus, I'll be helping Fred from Texas with AI-powered tips and tricks for seniors. Discover how Google Maps mistakenly led cars into the desert. The truth about where the U.S. gets its news, why cell reception is getting worse, and how to find any Wi-Fi network's password.
Plus, pilot Jon Kotwicki bought three old (and super huge) planes to turn into Airbnbs. Hear how he did it. Nearly 4,000 car dealers are pleading for delays in EV regulations — here's why. And Airbnb is banking on the solar eclipse, also I'll tell you what the kids want for Christmas.
Plus, Dakota Williams from Colorado found hidden cameras in her rental's smoke detectors. She's here to tell her story. I reveal the most data-hungry shopping apps. And, a look at why people are turning to Duolingo and Yelp to find love.
Plus, too much phone time could be bad for your marriage. Bad news: Here’s how much your social media logins cost on the Dark Web. Also, how selfies could be a health risk and what's up with AI hallucinations.
Plus, find out who's the world's most photographed person (Hint: it's not Kim Kardashian). Backlash against Google Maps' new look, how to spot "typosquatting" against your business, restaurants' sneaky use of dating apps, and a quick iPhone trick.
Plus, did you get suspended from X ? I share my expert advice for a caller who has. Take a look at a 911 app that lets first responders peek at the scene before they arrive. Chatbot fortune tellers are edging out the human competition, and don't miss Walmart's game-changing AR furniture app.
Plus, concerned about ChatGPT scraping your data? I'll show you how to stop it. Also, people are finding creative ways to earn money by renting out their Starlink satellites. Don't miss Google's latest gadgets, opportunities to earn money with your car, and tech travel tips you'll use repeatedly.
Plus, Angela Laws has traveled the world for free — thanks to a house-sitting app. I talked to her about how you can do this, too. An herbal supplement sold online is killing people, gas tanks versus EV chargers and how to remove personal info from Google.
Plus, is AI going to take your job? About 25% of American careers are on the line. A caller's mom is drowning in scam texts, but I've got the remedy. Turn it on and off again? Solve tech issues with restarting. Find out how to remove location data before sharing photos.
Plus, we have a special guest: cybersecurity guru Ricoh Danielson, who will tell us about his latest cases. Also, how a one-star Google review solved the mystery of a fatal hit-and-run. Tricks to speed up your PC, and reasons why you should start using your tablet.
Plus, Old Man Steve is a TikTok pro. He's 85 years old and has nearly 2 million followers. People love watching him sip coffee and, yes, rock a pretty cool hat — I talk to him. A driver saved by an iPhone, the ins and outs of Amazon warranties, and AI stepping in as weathermen.
