Consumer Tech Update

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Kim Komando is your tech expert. Listen to her take on real topics you care about every weekday. You'll hear facts, opinion and the latest tech information underneath the surface. Don't miss your daily tech update in just one minute.

Episodios

  • What’s the #1 email pet peeve?

    09/04/2025 Duración: 08min

    A new survey ranked the most annoying thing you can do in a work email. Plus, a tip to save 10+ hours a week writing them.

  • Why hire a real employee if AI can do the job?

    09/04/2025 Duración: 08min

    Shopify’s CEO says no new hires unless a manager can prove AI can’t do it. Expect more companies to follow.

  • Make up to $40/hour standing in line

    08/04/2025 Duración: 07min

    Apps like TaskRabbit and Spotblaze make it easy to get paid to wait. Here’s how.

  • Why I’m skipping Airbnb and Vrbo

    08/04/2025 Duración: 07min

    With reports of hidden cams and weak enforcement, here’s why I’m done with these platforms.

  • Fake car dealerships online

    07/04/2025 Duración: 10min

    One woman lost $55K to a listing that looked totally legit. Here's how to avoid falling for the same trick.

  • Electronics to buy before tariffs hit

    07/04/2025 Duración: 09min

    A lot of your tech is made outside of the U.S. If you’re planning to get a new phone or laptop, don’t wait.

  • How to share your pics on the TV

    06/04/2025 Duración: 09min

    Want to show off your pics? Pop them on the TV for everyone to see. Here’s how.

  • Buy Now, Pay Later? Credit bureaus are catching up

    06/04/2025 Duración: 09min

    Those interest-free installment plans used to be invisible. Even if you missed a payment. Not anymore.

  • Get paid to test websites

    05/04/2025 Duración: 09min

    Crappy websites cost businesses big bucks. Here’s how you can help fix that and earn cash for it.

  • Why does the “IRS” want your personal data?

    05/04/2025 Duración: 08min

    Spoiler: it doesn’t. IRS scams are making the rounds again. Here’s how to spot them

  • Don't post your boarding pass

    04/04/2025 Duración: 08min

    Showing off your boarding pass online feels great … until scammers snag your personal details. Here’s why your ticket deserves privacy.

  • TikTok sale won't stop the spies

    04/04/2025 Duración: 08min

    The deadline for TikTok’s new buyer is tomorrow, but Chinese-made drones, vacuums, and cameras quietly continue collecting data.

  • Graphic designers, is this the end?

    03/04/2025 Duración: 08min

    ChatGPT’s new image tool is so good, you don’t need any art skills. Just type what you want and it makes it.

  • Hide your number when you call

    03/04/2025 Duración: 08min

    Don’t want your name to pop up on Caller ID? Here’s a simple, quick tip.

  • Want to sound smarter? Fix your audio

    02/04/2025 Duración: 07min

    People judge how smart and likable you are based on your sound quality. Here’s how to level up your mic game for Zoom and beyond.

  • Watch out for fake IRS sites on Google

    02/04/2025 Duración: 07min

    It’s tax season, and scammers are paying to show up first when you search for IRS help.

  • How to make AI-generated pics look good

    01/04/2025 Duración: 06min

    ChatGPT-4o’s new image tools turn your photos into eye-popping digital art. Here's how to get the best results, fast.

  • Is Google now irrelevant?

    01/04/2025 Duración: 11min

    AI is changing how we search, and Google might be too slow to keep up.

  • How to book a sold-out campsite

    01/04/2025 Duración: 10min

    Top parks book out months ahead, but smart apps can alert you to cancellations in real time. Here’s how to beat the system.

  • Your DNA is up for sale

    31/03/2025 Duración: 09min

    23andMe went bankrupt, and your genetic data is now part of its assets.

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