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
Feds vs. Tesla, YouTube health update, Twitter celebrity exodus
November 07, 2022 09:30 - 38 minutesTesla is under a federal criminal investigation, new YouTube labels, celebrities want to leave Elon Musk's Twitter, the world's fastest shoes increase your walking speed by 250% and how to find out who's calling you from an unknown or blocked number. Plus, signs your computer's hard drive is failing and a new way for Android users to know if they are being tracked. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feds vs. Tesla, YouTube health update, Twitter celebrity exodus
November 07, 2022 09:30 - 33 minutes - 45.9 MBTesla is under a federal criminal investigation, new YouTube labels, celebrities want to leave Elon Musk's Twitter, the world's fastest shoes increase your walking speed by 250% and how to find out who's calling you from an unknown or blocked number. Plus, signs your computer's hard drive is failing and a new way for Android users to know if they are being tracked. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Update Chrome now, cash-saving travel tips, spot the real Amazon reviews
November 04, 2022 08:00 - 43 minutesGot a trip coming up? These are the best days to book a flight. Plus, update Google Chrome now if you have a Mac, why people are trying to get out of work, how to know if your boss is spying on you, use your PC's step recorder feature and Amazon review tips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Update Chrome now, cash-saving travel tips, spot the real Amazon reviews
November 04, 2022 08:00 - 38 minutes - 53.6 MBGot a trip coming up? These are the best days to book a flight. Plus, update Google Chrome now if you have a Mac, why people are trying to get out of work, how to know if your boss is spying on you, use your PC's step recorder feature and Amazon review tips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Human washing machines, movie space race, iCloud update
November 03, 2022 08:00 - 32 minutes - 29.5 MBSit in this washing machine for an automated bath. Plus, Apple's new iCloud web interface is much more useful, Disney wants to track you across its parks, how AI is taking your job, Russian actors will shoot a movie in space, how to find anyone's email address online and the secret way to know who's calling without looking at your phone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Starlink for RVs, best phone cases, free Google Workspace boost
November 02, 2022 08:00 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBStarlink's internet service for RVs, Google finally lets you view its latest Nest cameras on the web, Google Workspace's individual storage jumps from 15GB to 1TB and how to browse the internet without being tracked. Plus, this $2,000 gaming bed has a built-in TV, console and LED lights, pick the perfect phone case and how to buy unclaimed USPS and Amazon packages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hidden Netflix trick, Google email bias, smart TV spies
November 01, 2022 08:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBZuckerberg may slash 20% of Facebook’s workforce, Spotify won't remove Kanye West's music, how to use an iPad as a second computer monitor, why Google sends Republican emails to spam and how to get unbiased independent news. Plus, every Netflix app on iPhone and Android has a hidden trick and how to stop your smart TV from spying on you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fatal Tesla crashes, email privacy tips, Wi-Fi secrets
October 31, 2022 08:00 - 37 minutes - 51 MBAre you sitting on your butt all day in front of a screen? That's bad for your health, so use these tech tips to take more breaks. Also, your phone is your own meteorologist, what a free email account will cost you, how to use a QR code to give out your Wi-Fi password, say no to butter boards, 10 more fatal crashes involving Tesla's autopilot and why inflight Wi-Fi won't suck anymore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Venmo on Amazon, holiday smart speaker, no more Chrome
October 28, 2022 08:00 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MBIf you can solve this riddle, you belong in the FBI. Plus, Amazon now allows you to pay with Venmo, Chrome is going away with Windows 7 and browser extensions that take over your searches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Space travel coming soon, thin speakers, unsend texts
October 27, 2022 08:00 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBHave a printer at home? Follow these five critical security steps to keep hackers out. Plus, new smart screws detect when they’re loose, MIT researchers build ultra-thin speakers, 3 gotchas about unsending text messages, encryption 101 and all you need to know about Spaceship Neptune, a space travel capsule that costs $125,000 per ticket. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Digital license plates, no more shared Netflix, Halloween tech
October 26, 2022 08:00 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBCheck your pinky for this smartphone deformity. Plus, Amazon is hiring 100,000 seasonal workers, Netflix cracks down on shared accounts, best ways to use smart plugs, California drivers can now sport digital license plates on their cars and Facebook users must change this privacy setting. Also, use tech to have the spookiest house on the block this Halloween. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Smugglers on social media, Meta meltdown, Facebook privacy tips
October 25, 2022 09:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBScared of Apple AirTag stalkers? Here's how to sniff out creeps who are tracking you. Plus, watch out for this TSA scam, hide your phone number and email on Facebook, fix your charging issues and why Meta is melting down. Also, smugglers are using Snapchat and TikTok to recruit Americans into driving migrants from the border into the U.S. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Smartphone fires, Amazon suicide kits, eye-scanning phones
October 24, 2022 15:45 - 35 minutes - 48.2 MBBe careful who you insult on Twitter. They might retaliate like Elon Musk. Plus, why short-sightedness is growing, funny questions to ask Siri, how to control your TV with your voice, the biggest AI fails, iris-scanning tech is coming to more devices and the shocking story behind Amazon's suicide kits. Also, don't leave old phones lying around. They could catch fire! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dark Web social media, new Apple tech, browser history hack
October 21, 2022 09:00 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBWant to lose weight? Our social media expert Matt has all the tips you need. Thanks to these apps, his weight loss journey was a success. Plus, hackers are selling verified Twitter and Instagram accounts on the Dark Web, iPad 2022, new foldable iPad with USB-C and a foldable Pixel. Also, you don't want these mobile searches to end up as part of your history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Best iOS 16 features, email tracking, WhatsApp privacy update
October 20, 2022 08:00 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBHere are all the new iOS 16 features you didn't know about. Plus, how to make strangers read your emails, secret AR setting in Google Maps, WhatsApp may soon let you hide your online status, what happens to your Google account when you die and how to stop email tracking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Amazon foodie freebies, TV voice controls, Twitter spam accounts
October 19, 2022 09:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBSick of streaming services? Here's how to find and record your shows for free. Plus, Amazon is giving Prime subscribers a free year of Grubhub+ deliveries, Twitter says it removes one million spam accounts a day and CVS adds audio prescription labels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Translate 200 languages, Apple's Lockdown Mode, crazy TikTok conspiracies
October 18, 2022 08:00 - 33 minutes - 30.9 MBDrinking can trap you in another dimension — or so TikTok users say. Plus, 3 creepy lists that show everything Google knows about you, use your kid's voice in your GPS app, update Chrome now, track prices to snag the best deals and one big cybersecurity mistake you're making. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Amazon's smart shopping carts, Windows 12, Starlink for boats
October 17, 2022 08:00 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBIf you can't parallel park, this new steering system can help. It lets your car drive sideways! Also in this episode, you can use Tesla superchargers — even if you don't have one. Plus, when Windows 12 will come out, find hidden cameras in hotels and Airbnb rentals and how to find out who's calling without answering the phone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Browser hack, AI glasses, secret menus on your devices
October 14, 2022 08:00 - 42 minutes - 58.6 MBKiss your online anonymity goodbye. This browser hack exposes your secrets — even when you're incognito. Also in this podcast, check out these secret phone and computer menus and how to send files from your smartphone to your computer. Plus, insider calculator tools to make life easier and the inside scoop on Google's AI glasses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Airless tires, master Google Search, $20K android
October 13, 2022 08:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBMusk unveils new $20K humanoid robot, store your driver's license in your iPhone, ads in the sky, Michelin's airless tires, smart shopping carts are coming to stores near you and how to search a specific website using Google Search. Plus, use these apps to convert old photos and negatives to digital photos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Free iPhone upgrade, Twitter's new edit button, smart water bottle
October 12, 2022 08:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBGatorade's new smart water bottle uses sweatiness to tell when you need to hydrate. Plus, get your free iPhone upgrade from Google, Twitter's new edit button, Yahoo Mail app update, secret iPhone keyboard and how to check if your ISP is throttling your speeds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Elon Musk's Twitter plan, TikTok car thieves, solar power vs. storms
October 11, 2022 08:00 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBChinese super apps inspire Elon Musk's Twitter plans, a solar-powered town kept power during Hurricane Ian, new phishing attacks, TikTok teaches car thieves, the world's oldest webcam and how to use our phone to hang pictures the easy way. Plus, how to make money renting your car and stop websites from tracking you with URLs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Find hidden spy cameras, text scams, self-flying taxis
October 10, 2022 08:00 - 37 minutes - 51.2 MBThe Supreme Court takes on social media, why to delete Kaspersky, Facebook is in trouble, NFTs are over, pilotless air taxis, worst text scams and life-saving tech. Plus, how to make sure Amazon Alexa isn’t recording everything you say and find hidden spy cameras. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Elon Musk's Twitter, use Gmail offline, medication reminders
October 07, 2022 08:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MBElon Musk is moving forward with his plan to buy Twitter. Kim has the scoop on what it could look like. Plus, a trick criminals can use to get past your security system, the latest on Tesla's humanoid Optimus robot, how to use Gmail in offline mode, and setting up medication reminders on iOS 16. In WTH news of the week, a real-life invisibility jacket is in the works. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
World's fastest robot, iPhone 14 danger, credit card crime ring
October 06, 2022 08:00 - 32 minutes - 30 MBYou don't have to be crazy rich to own a submarine! Plus, the dangerous iPhone 14 satellite feature, the world's fastest two-legged robot, AI actors, how to make sure people read your emails and a massive crime ring could be causing strange charges on your credit card. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Secret iPhone keyboard, Audacity update, 5 mistakes that ruin tech
October 05, 2022 08:00 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBGoogle Fiber's 100Gbps download speed, Starlink slows down, Audacity update, secret iPhone keyboard and 5 ways you’re ruining your expensive phone, laptop, tablet and TV. Plus, you'll use this eBay pro tip time and time again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Huge hotel hack, iPhone 14 issues, how TikTok changes our culture
October 04, 2022 08:00 - 31 minutes - 29 MBTikTok is changing the way we speak, record your computer screen for free, iPhone 14 issues, huge hotel hack and Queen Elizabeth II's golden Wii console. Plus, how to see live bird migration maps in your area and what to do when you get a text with a verification code you didn’t request. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Starlink vs. the government, 3 Google Maps secrets, TV volume hack
October 03, 2022 23:00 - 34 minutes - 47.2 MBPolice can access your home security cameras, Tesla's cybertruck delays, Starlink bypasses government controls, signs a keylogger is on your phone and find out how long it will take to beat a video game. Plus, search through your old Facebook posts for something specific, 3 Google Maps tricks and how to hear your TV at whatever volume you want. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
$1M LinkedIn romance scam, NASA mission, scam texts
September 30, 2022 10:00 - 40 minutes - 37.6 MBNASA's Earth-saving mission, the FTC's plan to crack down on scam texts, and how to watch sports without cable. Plus, Allie and Matt talk with friend of the show and cybersecurity expert Ricoh Danielson about a wild LinkedIn scam that ended with a high-stakes negotiation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Save money on Amazon, Apple Pay changes, Wi-Fi 7
September 29, 2022 10:00 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBBig changes are coming to Apple Pay, internet coming to school buses, and super-sleuth tips for finding anyone’s email address online. Plus, the new frontier of the internet is in the works with Wi-Fi 7, how to save money on Amazon, and tips to make Google Drive even safer to use. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Password manager hacked, smartwatch burns, Brand New or Not True
September 28, 2022 10:00 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBSamsung’s smartwatch is under fire for reportedly burning wearers, a popular password manager was hacked, and why you shouldn’t rely on Tile’s new QR code stickers to find your lost stuff. Plus, how to ask Google to remove your personal info from search results, turning an old PC into a media server, and see if Kim can fool a Komando listener in this week’s Brand New or Not True. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Porn scams, new humanoid robot, grow taller with $150k legs
September 27, 2022 08:00 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBTech workers are getting leg-lengthening surgery that costs up to $150k. Plus, Tesla gets ready to unveil its humanoid Optimus robot, porn tech support scams, feds crack down on social media censorship, fast charger secrets, find the best router in under one minute and the best way to keep your cell phone number private. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Roblox sex scandal, DIY iPhone repair, quick fix for slow Wi-Fi
September 26, 2022 09:00 - 33 minutes - 31 MBIf your kids play Roblox, you need to know about these creepy sex games. Plus, share your password with a QR code, quickly fix slow Wi-Fi, repair your iPhone 14 yourself, 3 ways to take better photos and videos on your smartphone, signs a hidden tracker is following you and how to hide your nude pictures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
NyQuil chicken TikTok trend, Windows 11 update, elder fraud report
September 23, 2022 08:00 - 41 minutes - 57.4 MBDo your kids or grandkids use TikTok? Don't let them near your chicken — they might try to marinate it with NyQuil! Plus, you can now ask Google to remove your personal data. Also, new Windows 11 features, scary elder fraud report, how to sell stuff online, Lockdown Mode for iPhones and iPads and things in your home that may be worth more than you think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stop Amazon spam, clean energy iPhones, 6 signs your phone is hacked
September 22, 2022 09:00 - 33 minutes - 22.8 MBGet ready for an explosion of Amazon emails, 6 signs your phone has stalkerware, revolutionary new electric bar battery, clean energy charging for iPhones and how to book an airline seat with the most legroom. Plus, your state could get Comcast's new internet service and how an Uber Eats delivery robot crashed a crime scene. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
GPS survival tip, sign digital docs, Google Photos update
September 21, 2022 09:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBGoogle updates Photos with redesigned Memories and a new collage editor, use your photos for a virtual clothing fit at Walmart, Keurig's new smart brewer makes a mind-blowing amount of coffee and how to get your real signature on digital docs. Plus, a rescue helicopter nearly abandoned a stranded man by mistaking his distress call. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How to handle a data breach, earn gift cards online, new security tips
September 20, 2022 09:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBEarn gift cards by searching the web, human trafficking scams and the funniest names people came up with for the new Uranus probe. Also, a quick fix for slow Wi-Fi, 3 ways to make sure Facebook isn't listening, 6 million people tracked this coffin and new iPhone and Android security features to turn on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sexting scandals, mouse jiggler work trick, aliens know where we are
September 19, 2022 08:00 - 35 minutes - 48.7 MBScientists are broadcasting Earth's location to aliens, YouTube keyboard shortcuts, 8 photos you need on your phone and the surprising things your phone can do when it's dead. Plus, a survey reveals shocking stats about nudes, how mouse jigglers trick bosses and a Verizon phone scam you need to watch out for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Text search secret, get faster internet, iPhone security news
September 16, 2022 08:00 - 41 minutes - 57.3 MBDo you get scam calls all the time? Here's how one guy used telemarketers to raise $100,000. Plus, the best new iPhone features, blocking third-party cookies and the best way to read a book on your phone. And a quick way to find specific pictures, keywords and more in your text messages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Amazon police plans, flying taxis, robotic manicures
September 15, 2022 09:00 - 31 minutes - 22 MBGet a $10 manicure from a robot, change this secret Google Maps setting and watch out for flying taxis. Plus, Amazon tests police stations as package pickup points, WFH jobs that pay $20/hour and YouTube will let creators offer paid video courses next year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
New Apple devices, Minecraft malware, phone privacy secrets
September 14, 2022 09:00 - 33 minutes - 22.9 MBAre Apple's new gadgets worth the price? I've got the inside scoop on the iPhone 14, Apple Watch 8 and AirPods Pro. Plus, if you love Minecraft, watch out for this malware. Also, here's how to protect your phone number and make the most out of smart sprinklers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Goodbye, Facebook, Biden chip plan, viral car thefts
September 13, 2022 08:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBDon't want someone to know you read their text? Just use these sneaky tricks. Plus, the White House reveals its $50 billion chip investment plan, the Facebook button is disappearing and a social media car stealing challenge to watch out for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Win $2 million, Fitbit catches killer, search engine secrets
September 12, 2022 09:00 - 35 minutes - 48.5 MBFitbit helps convict husband of murder, Apple offers a $2 million wager and the shocking costs to bring internet to rural communities. Plus, the best way to buy and sell coins, safety tech for kids and the best-kept search engine secrets you need to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Roomba vs. your privacy, new Android malware, cut your streaming bill
September 09, 2022 08:00 - 43 minutes - 60.3 MBCheck your Android for these apps and delete them ASAP. Plus, now that streaming prices are up, here's how to reduce your bills. Also, Roomba collects your data, great uses for an iPad, an easy way to sign documents and tech trivia you don't want to miss out on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Netflix ads, Facebook news, password managers 101
September 08, 2022 08:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBNetflix ads coming, Facebook and Instagram to start charging $, best golf apps, password manager pros and cons, new home wiring tips, and my smart advice with callers like you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Update your iPhone, find hidden spy cams, Amazon saving tips
September 07, 2022 08:00 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBSmart toilets get rid of poop, old iPhones need this update, find hidden spy cams, 5 Amazon mistakes cost you money, best video editing app, and my smart advice with callers like you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Home security mistakes, spot spyware, how tech ages you
September 06, 2022 08:00 - 34 minutes - 32 MBTech makes your cells age, airline passenger airdrops nudes, how to boost cell coverage, best way to trade or sell old phones, home remodel tips, and my smart advice with callers like you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Get free e-books, stop political spam, Apple AirTag mistakes
September 05, 2022 08:00 - 38 minutes - 52.6 MBWant a fully self-driving car? Tesla plans to roll one out by the end of the year. Plus, political spam will flood your inbox, microtransit will change the way we commute and an Apple AirTag mistake you should avoid. Also, use these secret tricks to get free e-books, use your phone's best browser and boost your home's value! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tech raising property taxes, side hustles, online dating changes, and guaranteed laughs
September 02, 2022 15:17 - 46 minutes - 63.2 MBAdd a room or pool? AI is increasing your taxes. Plus, best side hustles to earn money, online dating shocking change, big security problem selling things online, an unbelievable startup, and a truly funny joke at the end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Microsoft Outlook ads, rural internet trick, Musk Mars warning
September 01, 2022 08:00 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MBLive in an area with crappy internet? Try this trick. Plus, MS Flight Simulator’s new version is amazing, Outlook users won’t like a major change, the biggest gotcha using private mode, and my smart digital life advice to callers just like you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices