Kim Komando Daily Tech Update

Find out what Google knows about you

Google has a secret diary for you: years of your life, time-stamped and searchable. Here’s how you can read every single page. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 05, 2026 · 8m

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50K unsold Teslas

It doesn’t matter which Tesla dealership you visit. It’s a buyer’s market. Find out why cars are sitting stagnant on the lot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 05, 2026 · 7m

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Pest-proof your home with these smart lights

Take a listen for pro tips on how to make your home less attractive to creepy crawlies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 04, 2026 · 8m

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Amazon’s Project Kobe

The answer to Walmart? Amazon will open its first megastore in Chicago, with the dream of combining retail with its automated fulfillment center. What to know in this short podcast. …

Apr 04, 2026 · 7m

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The secret meanings behind emojis

That thumbs-up isn't as friendly as you think. Here's what your emojis are really saying behind your back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 03, 2026 · 7m

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Tech layoffs hit 5-year high

Major companies are cutting thousands of jobs while pouring billions into AI. Here's who's in the crosshairs and what you can do about it. Learn more about your ad choices. …

Apr 03, 2026 · 8m

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Outsmart resume bots

Job hunting is a job in itself. Now AI is making it harder by screening you first. Some job seekers are paying up to $15,000 for people to game the …

Apr 02, 2026 · 7m

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The fake government permit scam

A new, nearly foolproof scam is weaponizing your public building records, allowing criminals to perfectly impersonate city planning officials and demand hundreds in fake permit fees. Learn more about your …

Apr 02, 2026 · 6m

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Don’t be fooled by these 3 nasty tax scams

April Fools? More like April fraud. The IRS just dropped its annual Dirty Dozen scam list. The top three tax traps to keep an eye out for and how to …

Apr 01, 2026 · 5m

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The end of lithium-ion batteries

The end of an era is near for lithium-ion batteries. They're a fire risk. The 2026 breakthrough tech that fixes that. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 01, 2026 · 9m

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3 moves to protect your inbox

My friend Lisa called panicking. Someone drained her entire PayPal, Amazon, and bank account all in one night! Hear how they pulled it off and what you can do to …

Mar 31, 2026 · 6m

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AI gone rogue

AI is getting a mind of its own and pushing back on humans. We're talking about models that lie, ignore instructions, and just downright misbehaves. I'll tell you what's actually …

Mar 31, 2026 · 7m

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Go Hollywood on your phone

Your phone has a better camera than most filmmakers had 10 years ago. Video still shaky? Roll the tape! I’ll tell you why and how to fix it in one …

Mar 30, 2026 · 8m

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The hit artist that doesn’t exist

A musician has three songs on Apple Music’s Top 10 and a million YouTube views. There’s just one problem. He has no pulse. He’s AI. This is where music is …

Mar 30, 2026 · 5m

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Skincare glow-up incoming

Your face deserves better than the guessing game. AI can solve your skincare mystery. I’ll tell you how to turn your phone into a free personal consultant. Learn more about …

Mar 29, 2026 · 10m

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Is AI really better than nothing?

AI can do pretty much anything you want, giving advice to answering questions. It sounds pretty good until it’s wrong. Why you can and can’t trust it. Learn more about …

Mar 29, 2026 · 5m

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Pump the brakes on extra rental car fees

A man was charged $600 weeks after he returned his rental car. An AI scanner is the culprit. Hear how to make sure it doesn’t happen to you. Learn more …

Mar 28, 2026 · 11m

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AI decodes annoying corporate speak

Have you ever been in a meeting and have no idea what anyone is saying? Been there, done that. AI is jumping in to translate irritating corporate buzzwords. I’ll break …

Mar 28, 2026 · 8m

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Outsmart allergy season

Runny nose? Itchy eyes? Already ran through boxes of tissues? Been there, done that. The bad news: allergy season is here. The good news: your phone can help you get …

Mar 27, 2026 · 6m

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Meta and YouTube lose social media addiction trial

A landmark case just changed everything. For the first time, a jury agreed that major social media platforms purposely built addictive features that damage kids' mental health. Learn more about …

Mar 27, 2026 · 6m

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Flying soon? 3 ways to track TSA wait times

TSA wait times in Phoenix, Atlanta and other major hubs have hit five hours during the partial government shutdown. Oh, and the official TSA tracker? Offline. I'll tell you exactly …

Mar 26, 2026 · 9m

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Say goodbye to foreign routers

The FCC is banning the import and sales of all routers made outside the U.S. Hear why and what it means for your Wi-Fi. Learn more about your ad choices. …

Mar 26, 2026 · 11m

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Let me take you back home

You think those years are gone. They're not. Three free tools can put you back on your old street, inside your old house, and standing in your old yard in …

Mar 25, 2026 · 7m

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New scam hiding in your inbox

The criminals are not waiting for you to get hacked. They are counting on you thinking you already were. In this short podcast, I'll walk you through exactly how the …

Mar 25, 2026 · 7m

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How I used AI to negotiate my contract

A $900 landscaping quote hid some $20 plants. Here's how ChatGPT caught it and how you can do the same with any contractor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit …

Mar 24, 2026 · 8m

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Amazon launches one-hour delivery

If you thought one-day delivery was fast, just wait. Now you can get your order in the time it takes to watch an episode of your favorite reality show. Learn …

Mar 24, 2026 · 8m

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Quick way to find cheap gas

Gas prices are creeping toward $5 a gallon. These free tricks can help you find the cheapest pump near you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 23, 2026 · 6m

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Next smartphone could cost $523

Expect to pay more for your new upgrade. The Iran War is jacking up phone prices. Hear why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 23, 2026 · 13m

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Save $200/year on electricity

Your plugged-in devices are quietly draining power, even when they're off. Here's the easy fix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 22, 2026 · 6m

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Gen Z’s new PTO

Back in the day, we called it the weekend. Gen Z says it's not enough. They want a new kind of PTO with more days and money. Learn more about …

Mar 22, 2026 · 6m

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Your (free) AI real estate agent

Tired of scrolling through homes that don't fit? Here's how to get a personalized list of listings and fast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 21, 2026 · 7m

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Aliens.gov blasts off

Greetings, Earthlings! Aliens.gov is about to land. It could pull back the curtain on what the White House really knows about classified UFOs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit …

Mar 21, 2026 · 8m

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3 tech myths that won't go away

Airplane mode, background apps, and incognito mode. I'll bust them once and for all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 20, 2026 · 8m

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Why AI can't replace your financial advisor

Using AI to check their work sounds smart. But is it? My take in this short podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 20, 2026 · 6m

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Your phone has an expiration date

Just like the milk in the fridge, your phone sours. Here's how to tell your if it's past its prime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 19, 2026 · 8m

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AI's political bias

Mid-terms are coming, meaning a whole mess of seats are up for grabs. You could ask an AI who to vote for, but here's why you shouldn't. Learn more about …

Mar 19, 2026 · 8m

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Mom catches Alexa saying something creepy

A mom is pulling the plug on Amazon's Alexa. She heard it asked her four-year old daughter a creepy question. How she responded and the settings to protect your kid. …

Mar 18, 2026 · 12m

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ChatGPT’s adult mode: What to know

OpenAI spent years telling us it was saving humanity. Now it's reportedly weeks away from launching a smut mode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 18, 2026 · 6m

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Hand over your ID? Hard pass

Half of all U.S. states now require age verification to keep kids off social media and adult sites. Spoiler: the kids aren't slowing down. Learn more about your ad choices. …

Mar 17, 2026 · 9m

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Meta licenses Google Gemini

One of the richest companies on earth just said: we can't build AI fast enough. Here's what it means for all of us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit …

Mar 17, 2026 · 5m

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