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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.

Kim Komando


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    The iPhone 15 update back story

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2023 1:01


    What's making those phones so hot? Here's my take, in one minute. 

    That's not your bank on the phone

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2023 1:01


    Get a call about a computer hacking into your account? I tell you why you shouldn't fall for it, in 60 seconds. 

    A new generation of creeps, voyeurs and spies

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2023 1:01


    Peeping Toms have found new high-tech methods to be disgusting. I'll tell you all about them, in just one minute.

    Send that thank-you email

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2023 1:01


    After an interview, are you giving thanks? Here's why you should, in one minute. 

    Starlink - what's just ahead

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2023 1:01


    What does Elon Musk envision for our skies? Here's what's coming, in one minute. 

    Your Facebook after death

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2023 1:01


    When you die what happens to your Facebook? I give you the scoop, in one minute. 

    Emergency alert conspiracy theories and rumors

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2023 1:01


    What are some of the rumors floating around online? Here's a rundown, in one minute. 

    Your phone has an expiration date

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2023 1:01


    When is your device no longer fresh? Here's a way to find out, in one minute. 

    Why yesterday's emergency wireless test proved nothing

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2023 1:01


    Did you get the alert yesterday? Here's my take, in one minute. 

    A free photo search tool you have to use to believe

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 1:01


    What if I could find photos of you online in a split second? In this one-minute podcast, I'll let you in on an app that can. 

    Shocker about dating apps

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 1:01


    Find your love online? Here's why that's not a great sign for your relationship, in one minute. 

    How much money you need in an emergency

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2023 1:01


    Do you have enough cash on hand? This is the right amount to keep stored, in one minute. 

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    Your child's smartphone - 5000 messages a week

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2023 1:01


    Considering a phone for your kiddo? Here's the lowdown, in one minute. 

    Stop blue light from ruining your sleep

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 1:01


    Are screens stopping you from getting a good snooze? Hear my useful tips, in one minute. 

    Meta's new Vision Quest 3 Ray-Ban VR headset

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2023 2:01


    Are Meta's new virtual reality glasses, disguised as Ray-Bans, worth the hype? Here's the scoop, in 60 seconds. 

    You're about to get a massive emergency alert

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2023 1:01


    No need to panic if your phone starts blaring this week. Find out what's happening, in 60 seconds.

    The new smartphone etiquette

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2023 1:01


    To leave a voicemail or not leave a voicemail? I answer the question, in 60 seconds. 

    Don't be lazy during a data breach

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2023 1:01


    Not worried about your data? Here's why you shouldn't wait to protect yourself, in one minute. 

    The Philly looting and social media

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2023 1:01


    Social media predicted the Philly looting, so why'd it happen? Here's what went wrong, in 60 seconds.

    How hotel hackers get your info

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2023 1:01


    Are you on a legit hotel website? In just one minute, I cover the tactics criminals use to scam you.

    iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max - plagued with issues?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2023 1:01


    Should you wait to buy the latest Apple devices? Here's what people are saying, in one minute. 

    Your desktop is a mess

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 1:01


    Need some ideas on how to clean it? I've got some great tips in this one-minute podcast. 

    NASA putting backups on the moon

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2023 1:01


    The safest place to keep your data? Here's why it might be in space, in 60 seconds. 

    New phone etiquette rules

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 1:01


    Should you leave a voice mail or not? I tell you all about modern phone manners, in one minute. 

    FTC accuses Amazon of acting as a monopoly

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 1:01


    The first of the mega lawsuits against Big Tech is underway. What it means for you, in 60 seconds. 

    5 Gen Z slang words you need you to know

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 1:01


    Are you on fleek? Here's what that means, in one minute. 

    Can baby boomers save the networks?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 1:01


    The three big networks are up for sale. Here's why boomers are still watching traditional TV, in one minute. 

    Now's the time to talk to your kids about deepfakes

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 1:01


    Put a pic of your child online? Here's why you should rethink that, in one minute. 

    Apple - iPhone mania is back

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 1:01


    Stores in New York, Chicago and Boston were packed. Here's why everyone wants an iPhone, in one minute. 

    Put down your phone and talk - it's good for you

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2023 1:01


    Feeling grumpy or down? Here's why a good chat might make you feel better, in one minute. 

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    The Google Maps disaster

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2023 1:01


    How many updates has Google Maps missed? Here's why you should worry, in one minute. 

    iPhone 15 - 2 reasons to upgrade and 2 reasons not to

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2023 1:01


    Want to drop some big bucks at the Apple Store? I tell you if the new phone is right for you, one minute. 

    3 phone tips to keep elderly family members secure

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2023 1:01


    How can you make sure they're safe? I've got great tips in this one-minute podcast. 

    California tries to protect its actors from artificial intelligence

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2023 1:01


    Should AI be banned from the movies? Here's what that would mean for you, in one minute. 

    Download your entire Instagram catalogue

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 1:01


    Want to get rid of your Instagram? Here's what you should do first, in one minute. 

    Apple still has it

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    What is that "special" something about an iPhone? I give you the lowdown, in one minute. 

    Why you hate your voice

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 1:02


    Think you sound bad? I tell you the scientific reason behind that, in one minute. 

    The nightmare surrounding America's F-35 fighter jet

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 1:01


    Was our new stealth fighter hacked? Here's what we know, in one minute. 

    Why the best runners are ditching their GPS heart monitor watches

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 1:01


    Do you run with one? Here's why you might want to take it off, in one minute. 

    How Meta and Google train their AI

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 1:01


    Did you know your online chats might be teaching AI? Here's the scoop, in one minute. 

    Wyze cam security breach

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 1:01


    Own a Wyze security cam? Here's a story you'll want to hear, in 60 seconds. 

    AI predicts your death

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2023 1:01


    Can new tech accurately predict your death within a 5 to 90 day window? Here's my take, in 60 seconds. 

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    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2023 1:01


    Can you tell if your buddy's in a bad mood based off their email greeting? Here's why you can, in one minute. 

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    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2023 1:01


    Have a pile of old VHS tapes in your closet? Here's how to see if you have a valuable one, in one minute. 

    Feeling burnt out? Take a look at your mouse

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2023 1:01


    There's a tool better than a heart rate tracker for monitoring your stress. Here's the scoop, in one minute. 

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    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2023 1:01


    Apple rolled out its new iPhone. Here's how to decide if you should get it, in one minute.

    The hidden list that tells you what apps are listening

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2023 1:01


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    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2023 1:01


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    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2023 1:01


    Didn't hear all the news from the big Apple event? Here's one feature you don't want to miss, in one minute. 

    Don't leave your kid in a hot car (seriously)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2023 1:01


    Need a way not to forget? Get my tips in this one-minute podcast. 

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