Consumer Tech Update

Think your Bluetooth earbuds or car connection are safe? Think again. Leaving Bluetooth on all the time can let hackers sneak in and listen to your calls or take control. Here’s what you need to know to stay protected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

California is actually sending real text messages to collect unpaid tolls, even after federal warnings about scam texts and millions lost to fraud. One woman ignored the message, thinking it was fake. Big mistake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get this, the average new car has anywhere between 1,400 and 1,500 computer chips. They power everything from heated seats to emergency crash alerts. When the car’s network or support software for these features ends, so do those fancy features. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Think fewer people are watching porn online? You’re right, and the reason might surprise you. New data shows that age verification laws cause adult site traffic to plummet.  It’s not just teens being locked out. Many adults are also staying away, unwilling to leave a digital trail. Have you subscribed to The Kim Komando YouTube channel yet? Why not? Tap here to start watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your phone’s Mobile Advertising ID tracks your activity, location, and purchases, then sells the data. Here’s how to turn off personalized ads on iPhone and Android to protect your privacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For 133 years, Kodak was the biggest name in photography. So why is it facing bankruptcy talks and a fight to stay alive? The answer in this short podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cold wash or dry clean only? Your iPhone can decode every tag so you never ruin another pair of pants. Here's how. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Like to drive fast? New noise cameras are listening for loud engines and automatically issuing tickets.  Know how they work to avoid those hefty fines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wonder what's going on mid-flight? Now you can hear it all! Here’s how to listen to cockpit chatter like a pro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A tiny California company took on Apple in a battle over stolen tech. There were secret meetings, key hires, and a surprise twist. Now, after years in court, justice is finally served. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want the dirt on your neighbor’s house? See what they paid, what they owe, and more. Here’s where to look. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coming to a street near you? The U.S. is eyeing Britain’s surveillance playbook. Facial recognition systems scan every face in public and cross-check it against databases to spot fugitives in real time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

They showed up at his door and then cleaned out his account! Don’t fall for this banking scam, here’s how to stay safe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spotify’s top artist is 100% AI, from the songs to the photos. Here's what to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two creepy new Instagram features could expose your likes and location. If you value your privacy, turn them off now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gen Z is getting a rude awakening! AI’s taking jobs, remote work’s over, and cheating through interviews won’t cut it. Here’s how to stay ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Flight delays, bad Wi-Fi and language barriers. Traveling is tough! Here are three smart tech hacks to make it way easier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's faster, smarter, and more honest. Here's why you should be using it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A mystery box shows up at your door with a free gift. Seems harmless, right? Think again. Here's how to stay safe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No job security, no remote work, and no more pretending you're “family.”  AT&T tried and it didn’t work! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices