Kim Komando Today
1,017 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 329 ratingsSound like a tech pro, even if you’re not! Award-winning popular host Kim Komando is your secret weapon.
Kim is in a class all her own. Her widely successful radio show is heard on over 500 stations in the United States and internationally in 175 different countries. Kim has millions of fans who love her down-to-earth, deeply relatable, and easy-to-understand way of talking about consumer tech.
Every episode is loaded with the scoop about the latest gadgets, online security, social media trends, and digital privacy. Kim makes it all entertaining and fun. With a mix of important news, practical advice, and compelling conversations, you’ll be able to make informed decisions and stay up-to-date with the latest trends in the tech world.
Kim started her show and still owns it herself. She’s not part of a big broadcasting company. Her company has no debt or investors. That’s why many small business owners also turn to her for advice on growing their businesses using web-based tools.
In the Kim Komando Today Podcast, every episode is loaded with ways to better your tech life. New episodes of the Kim Komando Podcast drop every Monday through Friday.
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Episodes
MrBeast hits 300M subscribers
July 10, 2024 19:47 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBNo other YouTuber has ever done this before. In other news, hackers stole 193 million Ticketmaster barcodes, and Airbnb has a hidden-cam problem. Plus, NASA's heat maps show ground temperatures reaching 160 degrees in Phoenix.
Is 'oatzempic' a weight-loss miracle?
July 08, 2024 17:26 - 40 minutes - 28.2 MBTikTok claims an oatmeal and lime smoothie can help you lose 20 pounds a month. Plus, there’s a major Roku hack, you can’t be anonymous on OpenTable and be careful what you click on X.
This professor has an OnlyFans. Should he be fired?
July 05, 2024 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBJoe Gow and Carmen Wilson have a spicy side gig making adult videos. They were happy, and everything was going great — until Joe's other job found out. Joe was the Chancellor at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Because of the side hustle, the university ousted him from that role, and now he's fighting to keep his tenured professor position.
Nvidia's big bet on AI
July 04, 2024 10:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBA Silicon Valley success story no one saw coming — Nvidia's now the world's top company, worth $3.42 trillion, thanks to its AI chips. They power everything from gaming to your car. Plus, employees sue over returning to work, iPhone 16 changes, and catching creepy Airbnb hosts.
She 'married' an AI chatbot
July 03, 2024 10:00 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MBWe catch up with Rosanna Ramos, the New York mom who married her Replika husband, Eren Kartal. Last year, she told us how Eren, being an AI chatbot, doesn’t judge or bring any baggage. How's their relationship going now? Stick around to find out!
Woman takes down peeping Tom
July 01, 2024 10:00 - 44 minutes - 40.5 MBMichelle Chandler was trying on pants in a Nordstrom dressing room when she sensed something off. She looked down under her stall. What did Michelle find? A man recording her with his iPhone. He tried to run. That's when she took matters into her own hands, literally.
The NFL may owe you a ton of money
June 28, 2024 19:28 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBPaid for the "Sunday Ticket" subscription service? A jury found that the NFL broke antitrust laws in how it handled some Sunday games. Uber's "One Less Car" challenge, and no more green texts with your Android buddy. Also, a creepy AI ad from Toys 'R' Us!
When a deleted text message isn't
June 27, 2024 10:00 - 33 minutes - 30.7 MBThink your deleted text messages are gone for good? One husband found out the hard way and is now suing Apple for over $6 million. Also, rough times ahead for discount travel sites, the best weather apps to keep you updated, and apps that make grocery list-making a breeze.
America's drinking water is under attack
June 26, 2024 19:43 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBWater systems in Kansas, Texas and Pennsylvania have already been hit by hackers in China, Russia and Iran. Plus, clothes that block 5G waves, AI coming to Alexa, and Walmart's new digital pricing. We also chat with Joseph Cox about his book "Dark Wire," which is about Anom, the FBI's secret app used by criminals.
Tesla traps toddler inside after battery dies
June 24, 2024 20:36 - 45 minutes - 41.5 MBA girl was saved from a Tesla Model Y in 100-degree weather in Arizona. Plus, two Florida seniors were scammed out of $400,000 in gold, and there's a nationwide coffee recall. Plus, we talk to Brian Morrison, creator of Free Blockbuster — it's like those little free libraries, but for movies.
Bryan Johnson says he's aging in reverse
June 21, 2024 19:46 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBRemember Bryan Johnson, the tech millionaire trying not to die? He says his body now ages only 7.6 months for every 12. We'll also cover how employers are luring people back to the office and why Apple is changing plans for the Vision Pro headset.
The generation of new car deniers
June 20, 2024 17:03 - 34 minutes - 32 MBThe average age of cars in the U.S. is now over twelve and a half years, the oldest ever. I'll explain why people aren't buying new ones. Plus, police using AI for surveillance, a warning about AirTag stalking, and how to use your Amazon Echo as an intercom.
Insurers use drones to watch your home
June 19, 2024 10:00 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBInvasion of privacy? CJ Sveen says his home insurance was dropped after aerial pics were used to spy on his property. Plus, Russian troops smuggle Starlink, Android's new "Find My Device" feature, and the crazy lengths one hacker went to avoid paying $100,000 in child support.
Get Temu off your phone now
June 17, 2024 20:00 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBTikTok isn't the only Chinese app to worry about. A shopping app, downloaded by millions of Americans, uses sneaky tactics to monitor users. We spoke with Titan Crawford, founder of the Facebook group PDX Stolen Cars, which has helped recover over 3,000 stolen cars in Portland.
Wells Fargo fires employees for faking work
June 14, 2024 19:38 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBOver a dozen workers were caught faking keyboard activity and using mouse jigglers to look busy. Plus, CVS recalls 133 medications, the controversial Windows Recall faces a delay, and a must-know site for those wary of flying Boeing planes.
$2M a year to live forever
June 13, 2024 10:00 - 36 minutes - 33 MBDon't die. That’s 46-year-old Bryan Johnson’s main goal in life. Bryan made $400 million when he sold his credit card processing company to eBay. Today, he lives in Los Angeles as a self-proclaimed "rejuvenation athlete" and spends his time and money trying to turn back the clock.
How to make money in podcasting
June 12, 2024 10:00 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBWe talk with Rob Walch from Libsyn about the current state of podcasting and get his top tips for starting your own podcast. Plus, X makes your 'likes' private, SoftBank uses AI to make angry customers sound calm, and nobody likes being called a bot.
WWDC 2024 recap: AI, iOS 18, and VisionOS 2
June 10, 2024 20:17 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBApple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference is here. We have the latest updates on iPhone, Mac, and more. Plus, Richard Godfrey says he knows where the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 is, thanks to HAM radio operators.
Apple’s next big idea: Robot butlers
June 07, 2024 10:00 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBPicture an AI smarty-pants to wash the dishes, clean the house and video chat with you when you’re not home. Plus, fakes on Facebook, no more sharing Disney+ passwords, and Amazon's Just Walk Out technology.
Your digital twin could save your life
June 06, 2024 10:00 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBYou have a digital twin you haven't met yet — a virtual replica of yourself that can predict health issues and offer personalized advice. Here's the scoop. Plus, be aware of piano scams, kids and social media addiction, and the risk of falling for phone scams.
Remote Amazon tribe gets the internet
June 05, 2024 20:02 - 45 minutes - 42 MBNine months ago, the Marubo people got Starlink — now elders say everyone's lazy and hooked on porn. Plus, Tokyo's government launches a dating app, and remote job scams are on the rise.
MrBeast broke the YouTube record
June 03, 2024 19:00 - 34 minutes - 31.2 MBHis channel has more than 270 million subscribers, making him the most subscribed YouTuber in the world. What's the key to his meteoric rise? Plus, X allows porn, don't try this castor oil TikTok trend, and watch out for the latest scammer tricks.
Cheap clothes online could make you sick
May 31, 2024 20:37 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MBMajor fashion retailer Shein was caught selling millions of clothes containing toxic chemicals, some of which are linked to cancer. Plus, an Amazon driver ignores a house fire, Samsung washing machine drama, and police drones are here.
Ransomware puts hospitals in danger
May 30, 2024 10:00 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBThe hack on Ascension threw its 140 hospitals and 40 senior facilities into full-blown chaos. Plus, Google's untrustworthy AI, tech phrases you'll never use again, and lost sleep from binge-watching.
Ticketmaster hack exposes data of 560M customers
May 29, 2024 19:47 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBGot concert tickets? Your personal info might be on the market. Plus, why Gen Z is ditching driving, the latest malicious apps on Google Play, and how an international burglary ring is using Wi-Fi jammers.
Scammers use your videos for deepfakes
May 27, 2024 10:00 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBPlus, an interview with a a guy who lost big money to fake investments — and he's smart, folks! It could happen to anyone.
Google's AI answers are a joke
May 24, 2024 21:30 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBThe only way to truly delete iPhone pics, deepfake law written with help from ChatGPT, and a warning if your Samsung phone breaks.
Get copies of all your medical records
May 23, 2024 10:00 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBA major cyber attack on a top U.S. hospital chain wasn't just another hack — it was a wake-up call. Apple has just unveiled its latest line of iPads, packed with new features that are sure to impress. Plus, OpenAI's new model and the best alternative to going to see a movie.
What really happens when you hit ‘I'm not a robot’
May 22, 2024 19:39 - 40 minutes - 37.3 MBYou're not just proving you're human — you're revealing your browser's dirty secrets. We also talk to Jeff Johnson from The Trek Planner about using Google Earth to find ancient ruins. Plus, Gen Z brings parents to job interviews and human skills bots can't replicate.
Ex-con man Frank Abagnale on AI
May 20, 2024 20:53 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MBHe's one of the most famous imposters ever. Now, he says, artificial intelligence is going to bring on a whole new wave of scams. Plus, a dangerous selfie fail, social media sperm donors, and robberies on Facebook Marketplace.
Google Search is changing
May 17, 2024 20:24 - 36 minutes - 33.1 MBWeb traffic is dying, and now Google is putting AI answers at the top of its search results. What does this mean for your favorite websites? Plus, Uber's new shuttle service, Tesla drivers ditch self-driving mode, and Jeff Bezos' email etiquette.
Employees are suing over going back to work
May 16, 2024 10:00 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBWith the COVID emergency long gone, can employers fire workers who refuse to come back into the office? Plus, Apple Watch gets the FDA green light, why you should power down, and watch for this TSA scam.
This mom goes screen-free
May 15, 2024 19:36 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBMost kids are glued to the computer. But Stacy Liberatore, Deputy Science and Technology Editor at DailyMail.com, takes a different approach — she says no to screens for her daughter. Plus, updates on ChatGPT-4o, Gmail AI features, and fast food freebies.
OpenAI rolls out ChatGPT-4o: What to know
May 13, 2024 19:51 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBIt's much smarter and faster than before, and it will be available for free. Plus, what happens when you're in the emergency room and your hospital gets hacked? We talk to Zackery Ryan, a patient who was at the hospital during last week's Ascension cyberattack.
Our hospitals are under attack
May 10, 2024 19:27 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBThis week's cyberattack on one of the largest health systems in the U.S., Ascension, was bad — really bad. Plus, a controversial Apple iPad ad, more Cybertruck problems, and Roblox adds virtual billboards to the game.
You can’t delete Meta AI
May 09, 2024 10:00 - 35 minutes - 32.6 MBMeta wants to make your FB or IG search bar work more like ChatGPT. You can't turn it off. Plus, high school coach uses AI to frame principal, the most dreaded word at work, and a new TV projection breakthrough. Got a car? Here's how to make it into your next side hustle.
This guy will get you to sleep, seriously
May 08, 2024 19:36 - 44 minutes - 40.7 MBCan't seem to get to bed? Benjamin Boster reads dry Wikipedia articles to help people catch some Z's on his 'I Can't Sleep' podcast. Bad sleepers say he's changed their lives. Plus, woman duped by Keanu Reeves deepfake, U.S. military used fake Cisco routers, and new Apple iPads.
Spies want in on your router
May 06, 2024 19:57 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBIs yours at risk? Hackers' new side hustle is charging Chinese and Russian spies and scammers for access to old home routers so they can launch denial-of-service (DoS) attacks. Plus, Google blocks romance writer, worst airlines for luggage, and Microsoft gets hacked.
Going shopping? AI is watching you
May 03, 2024 19:48 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBSam's Club is using AI to check what's in your shopping cart — it's supposed to make your trip to the store 23% faster. When will humans go extinct? Scientists claim to know when. Plus, precise friend-tracking with the iPhone 15, and a Dropbox data breach.
Top eBay seller makes $25M a year — here's how
May 01, 2024 19:42 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBWant to start your own eBay side biz? Don't miss this! Linda Lightman started selling her sons' video games on eBay in the '90s. Fast forward to today, and she owns a 100,000 sq. ft. warehouse where she employs a small army of people.
For dating apps, it's either your privacy or true love
April 29, 2024 20:16 - 37 minutes - 34.1 MBMozilla says that most dating apps (80%) sell or share your intimate information. What exactly are you giving away? Plus, Google teases fees for 'search,' an Airbnb shocker, and Boston Dynamics puts hair on its bots.
Want to drive? First, you must subscribe
April 26, 2024 19:14 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBAutomakers say car subscriptions could earn them $1,600 a year. Plus, news on the Kaiser Permanente health breach, phony Verizon invoice emails, and a Waymo going haywire in San Fran.
Tesla's in trouble, big trouble
April 25, 2024 10:00 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBTesla sales are plummeting, and 14,000 workers have been laid off. Plus, Google unveils a ChatGPT rival, FTC scams skyrocket, and Instagram blurs unsolicited nudes. Struggling with sleep? I've got a pro phone tip that will help.
One email cost this man $167K
April 24, 2024 19:24 - 36 minutes - 33.3 MBPat Lawlor was happy to buy his first home — until he received a fake email from someone he thought was his escrow officer. Plus, closing apps doesn't save iPhone battery, a flame-throwing robot dog, and Amazon's new grocery delivery.
Bonus episode: The Kim Komando Show, April 20
April 23, 2024 10:00 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBOne tech CEO thinks AI girlfriends are the next billion-dollar biz. Meanwhile, a tragedy: an 81-year-old man kills an Uber driver he mistook for a scammer. Plus, what your hotel card key reveals about you.
Peeping Tom caught in the act
April 22, 2024 20:15 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBTarget shoppers saw him slip a phone under a woman's dress (ew). Plus, get updates on the TikTok ban, dark web blackmail, and a major ground beef recall. We also talk with popular YouTuber Kitboga about taking on scammers by wasting their time.
China preps to hack the U.S.
April 19, 2024 19:46 - 43 minutes - 39.7 MBThe FBI says Chinese gov-backed hackers are waiting to 'deal a devastating blow.' Plus, Taylor Swift's album leaks, Meta's AI chatbot goes live, and lots of big retailers are shutting down (so long, 99 Cents Only store).
Insurance canceled? Blame the drones
April 18, 2024 10:09 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBIt's not a bird or a plane — it's your insurance company. Plus, tech phrases you’ll never use again, simple phones to keep kids off social media, and Cybertruck fails.
Ransomware gang has your health data
April 17, 2024 21:52 - 49 minutes - 45 MBYes, the Change Healthcare hack just got worse. Here's what you need to know. Plus, X charges a $1 fee to post, a foodie side hustle saves a guy $40K, and beware of scary SIM swapping scams.
Bonus episode: The Kim Komando Show, April 13
April 16, 2024 10:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBA new tech ban is coming, this time it targets Russia. Trade your data for money? I tell you the real cost of cash-incentive offers (it’s not pretty). True crime lovers — here’s a side hustle you won’t want to miss. Plus, a gal wonders if her Roomba records her. Creepy!