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September 30, 2023 - Show

Mega lawsuits against Big Tech are underway, with Google and Amazon squaring off against the FTC. Got enough cash stashed at home? I'll talk about why you can't just count on digital payments. Bosses are tracking you, a new police drone aimed and iPhones overheating. All that and much more, along with all your calls and questions.

September 30, 2023 - Callers

This week, I chat with NYT columnist Kashmir Hill about Clearview AI, catch up with van dweller Lindy Moore on life on the road, and dive into Martinus Evans' online community, the Slow AF Run Club

September 30, 2023 - KKT

Always forgetting your laptop charger? Here's how to make your laptop battery last longer. Now's the time to stop leaving voicemails — we've got the lowdown on new phone etiquette rules. NFL goes AI, TikTok slang for parents and how to turn an okay resume into a great one.

September 23, 2023 – Show

A 14-year-old girl found an iPhone taped to the back of an airline toilet — she thinks it was put there on purpose. Elon Musk’s hunt for Neuralink volunteers, Yelp’s new phony review index and a drone pilot chases a bear out of a tree with a drone. Plus, the latest Microsoft AI updates. All that and much more, along with all your calls and questions.

September 23, 2023 – Callers

This week, I talk to Matt about getting his daughter a cell phone, chat with Moe Kennedy who accidentally ate her AirPod and give advice to Diane about AirTags for her Great Dane rescue.

September 23, 2023 – Kim Komando Today

Do you often think about ancient Rome? Why a viral meme says it's always on guys’ minds. Google Bard sifts through your inbox — here’s what that means for privacy. Pro tips for scheduling work meetings and hotel room hotspots you should def clean.

September 16, 2023 – Show

A cyberattack has impacted all MGM casinos and resorts nationwide — it all started with a 10-minute phone call. A boy gets hope from ChatGPT after years of chronic pain. Also, Sony is giving its old robot dogs foster care, and drugs are being sold on Facebook Marketplace. All that and much more, plus all your calls and questions.

September 16, 2023 – Callers

This week, I talked to twins Madison and Christine about tracking down their cyberstalker, offered social media advice to Pamela, and showed Dave how to have text messages spoken aloud upon receipt.

September 16, 2023 – Kim Komando Today

Special guest Andrew Babinski shows us TikTok tricks. We discuss a strange hiring method: the 'coffee cup test.' Also, a simple hack to enjoy YouTube videos with the screen off and access captions on any app on your phone.

September 9, 2023 – Show

What should it cost taxpayers to bring the internet to remote areas? I tell you why it can be very expensive. Plus, teens are dying from TikTok challenges. A cellphone saves a guy from a jaguar attack, the rise of vacation photographers and Amazon starts charging for garage delivery. All that and much more, plus all your calls and questions.

September 9, 2023 – Callers

This week, I talk to Bloomberg journalist Zeke Faux about his investigation into crypto scams, chat with Mozilla Foundation’s Jen Caltrider about the data your car shares and Brian from Roanoke, WV, about computer privacy.

September 9, 2023 – Kim Komando Today

Be careful with QR codes — clever new scams are spreading fast. How much is $1,000 in Apple shares from 1998 worth today? Hint: it’s a lot. A heartwarming Facebook story, fun ChatGPT-powered tools, video game speedruns, and how to upgrade your browser.

September 2, 2023 - Show

I chatted with journalist Jason Koebler of 404 Media about his investigation into sketchy Instagram ads. Plus, a principal is using TikTok to call out her students. Deepfake scam videos spread over social, lost kids found through video doorbell and Google Meet’s new AI features. All that and much more, plus all your calls and questions.

September 2, 2023 - Callers

This week, I help David make a QR code for his WiFi, Mark find the cheapest cell plan for traveling, Dennis understand his smart thermostat’s privacy settings.

September 2, 2023 - Kim Komando Today

Getting paid to snooze? I talked to Twitch streamer StanleyMOV about his sleep streams. They've made him enough to pay his rent. Find spy cams with your phone, the latest on a big cybercrime bust, and quick tips to get work done faster.

August 26, 2023 – Show

I talk with director Alex Winter about his doc The YouTube Effect — and ways the platform has changed our lives. Also, Elon Musk says X could fail after a series of blunders. Dangerous baby products sold on FB, people use dating apps for networking and back to school deals. All that and much more, plus all your calls and questions.

August 26, 2023 – Callers

This week, I talk to director Alex Winter about his documentary 'The YouTube Effect,' KHVH Honolulu's Rick Hamada about the Hawaii wildfires, and caller Frank about his children's safety using the Saturn app.

August 26, 2023 – Kim Komando Today

Tim Riegel makes $169,000 a year selling fire pits on Etsy and shares some expert tips for online selling. Half of parents say they don't know how to raise kids without a smartphone. How to type with your voice only, and reasons why you need to download offline Google maps.

August 19, 2023 – Show

In this week’s show, AM and FM radio are in major jeopardy right now — here's what you can do to protect them. Shop through Instacart? Learn how the app avoids revealing the real cost of using it. The lazy girl job viral trend and AI-generated reviews. Plus, college professors are coming up with novel ways to outsmart ChatGPT in the classroom. All that and much more, along with all your calls and questions.

August 19, 2023 – Callers

TikTok star Chris Guerra makes funny videos for his 800K followers. He also shares the secret to making a viral TikTok vid. Jim in Florida is looking for a safe way to research his ancestry, and we talked about my DNA results. Logan Visser talked with me about how he broke the cycle of video game addiction. Plus so much more!

August 19, 2023 – Kim Komando Today

Some states are offering incentives for e-bike owners. We chat with Alex Fitzpatrick from Axios about the benefits available. Want to clear phone clutter? We’ve got an easy method. Learn how to track your subscriptions, and don't miss Allie's review of her new Pixel Tablet.

August 12, 2023 – Show

In this week's show, think your Mac is impenetrable? Bad news: it's become a big target for hackers. Also, OpenAI is scouring the web for your data — here’s how to opt-out. An herbal supplement is killing, and people seek the help of AI fortune tellers. And, a travel tip you'll use a ton. All that and much more, along with all your calls and questions.

August 12, 2023 – Callers

This week, I chat with pro housesitter Angela Laws about how she stays in homes around the world for free, Rent-a-Hitman.com’s webmaster Bob Innes on how his site catches killers, and caller Bruce Walters about why he got suspended from Twitter.

August 12, 2023 – Kim Komando Today

How many times can you flip your phone before it breaks? YouTubers are testing this out in a bizarre way — the results will shock you. Uncover secrets to tracking flights, snagging a sold-out campsite and calculating binge-watch time of your favorite shows.

August 5, 2023 – Show

In this week's show, Google is unveiling an AI news tool — here's why journalists should be afraid. Plus, brain chip implants have given some movement back to a paralyzed man. A Dark Web tool is providing attackers with access to Macs, and more young people are using hearing aids. Also, Juul is creating an age-verifying vape. All that and much more, plus all your calls and questions.

August 5, 2023 – Callers

This week, I chat with FDNY Chief of Department John J. Hodgens about e-bike explosions, Thomas from New Hampshire about an airline scam, and Dr. Cindy Smith from Virginia who had 100 Amazon packages arrive at her door.

August 5, 2023 – Kim Komando Today

We have a special guest: cybersecurity guru Ricoh Danielson, who tells us about his latest cases. Discover how a one-star Google review solved the mystery of a fatal hit-and-run. We'll also share tricks to speed up your PC, and reasons why you should start using your tablet.

July 29, 2023 – Show

In this week's show, notice any changes in ChatGPT? If it seems less intelligent, here's why you're right. Plus, AI monitoring helped police locate a drug trafficker through his daily commute. Amazon's palm tech arrives at Whole Foods and the everyday items that can slow your Wi-Fi. That and much more, plus all your calls and questions.

July 29, 2023 – Callers

This week, I talk to Stephanie about how she traced her drone stalker, book author Shawn about a TikTok video that made him an Amazon bestseller, and inventor Kisha, who needs tech help with her prototype.

July 29, 2023 – Kim Komando Today

Got a parking ticket? Beware of a new high-tech scam before paying. Vinyl's back— here's why it's time to dust off your records. Feet pic side hustles, multi-device texting, and computer organization tips.

July 22, 2023 – Show

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July 15, 2023 – Show

In this week's show, the enormous results of this year's Amazon Prime Day. I talk to journalist Jon Keegan from The Markup, who sheds light on how advertisers bid for your attention. The dangers of smashing printers for fun and BMW launches AR smart glasses for riding motorcycles. That and much more, plus all your calls and questions.

July 15, 2023 – Callers

Jon Keegan, an Investigative Data Journalist for The Markup, joined me to talk about personalized ads — and how Facebook, Google and Amazon know precisely what you want. James from Houston, Texas, is a missionary traveling to a Muslim country soon. He needs to find surveillance devices in his government-issued housing. Joan ordered from Temu and wants to clear her data, Barry says his ex is a digital stalker and Brian needs a hand making sure his e-bike isn’t a fire hazard. That and much more.

July 15, 2023 – Kim Komando Today

Here's why you shouldn't send sexy pics while online dating. Also, major updates from Microsoft, Apple, and Android. Discover secret tricks for using your notes app, how to track your steps without buying a Fitbit, and an amazing thrift shop find.

July 8, 2023 – Show

In this week's show, MOVEit-related data breaches have touched 200 major institutions. Plus, Apple's "My Photo Stream" is shutting down — you need to back your photos up now. And how a father is getting back at robocallers that cursed out his son with AI. That and much more, plus all your calls and questions.

July 8, 2023 – Callers

This week, I give my advice to a guy with a photography hustle about boosting his engagement online, and a gal whose brother was scammed out of $450k and a man seeking a new payment processing solution for his Christian business networking group.

July 8, 2023 – Kim Komando Today

'Find My iPhone' directs strangers to man's house, tax prep site delivers malware & Google Drive’s sneaky file limits. Plus, for all the future social media superstars, I have the best times to post on Instagram. Matt gives you a pro tip on how to set up your phone to be a second monitor. And want to see more pics of your loved ones? Allie’s got a way to name your favorite people and animals in your photo app to find them easy.

September 9, 2023 – Show

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