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Sound 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. To learn more about Kim, the things she mentions, or submit a topic or question, drop by www.Komando.com

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Sound 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. To learn more about Kim, the things she mentions, or submit a topic or question, drop by www.Komando.com

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Episodes
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The internet couldn't stop this death

11/4/2024
New York killed Peanut, the internet's favorite squirrel. His owner is outraged. Plus, shady 'I am not a robot' scams, AI models stealing the spotlight in fashion, and why Microsoft’s throwing $1 million prize at you… just to use Bing.

Duration:00:49:18

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Teens flip junk into $1M on Facebook Marketplace — Here's how

11/1/2024
Kirk and Jacob McKinney saw money in what others tossed out. They started flipping dump finds on Facebook Marketplace in high school, turning junk into serious cash. Now, they’re on track to becoming millionaires. Plus, news on Elon Musk’s new family compound, ChatGPT’s latest updates, and MrBeast’s pitch decks going public.

Duration:01:02:44

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AI can tell your political party from your face

10/31/2024
Forget dinner debates — a new AI claims it can predict your politics from biometrics. Plus, brave Target shoppers confront an alleged peeping Tom, a distracted Tesla driver crashes on autopilot, and I’ve got three tips for snagging the lowest airfare. And don’t miss my chat with Kitboga, the internet’s top 'scam baiter,' on his latest takedowns.

Duration:00:32:31

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Hospitals using AI tool that fakes medical records

10/30/2024
Watch out: an AI tool hospitals use is making up medical notes — 8 out of 10 transcripts had fake info, even meds that don’t exist. Plus, Robert Downey Jr. rips into AI, Elon Musk gets pulled into deepfake crypto ads, and Reddit finally sees a profit.

Duration:00:52:19

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Chinese hackers reportedly collect U.S. phone call audio

10/28/2024
A Chinese group called 'Salt Typhoon' is accused of targeting calls involving political campaigns. Plus, a list of words you shouldn’t Google, a big no-no with your phone in the voting booth, and Disney’s latest AI moves.

Duration:00:42:11

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AI comes for your car

10/25/2024
Your ride's about to get way too smart. Qualcomm’s new AI chips built for cars will know who you are, predict your routes, and make decisions without asking. We've got more: a huge lithium find in Arkansas, the latest Call of Duty, and some bizarre Waymo fails. Plus, Kim talks to Ieva Juzenaite from Incogni about those shady people search sites selling your info.

Duration:00:58:47

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How to get your hacked Facebook back

10/24/2024
A woman's Facebook got hacked, and after trying everything, she finally got it back. We'll tell you how. Plus, a social media power couple divorces, 1,000 people caught on creepy hidden cams, and a YouTuber livestreams his month in solitary confinement.

Duration:00:39:45

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Meta's brain decoder reads minds

10/23/2024
What if you walked into a room, and everyone instantly knew what you were thinking? We’re not too far off. Thanks to Meta’s tech, similar to an MRI, that’s now a reality! Plus, dating tips for the 50+ crowd, the scoop on 'text pesting,' and which smartphone holds its value the longest.

Duration:00:34:11

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TikTok addicts kids in 35 minutes

10/21/2024
Just over half an hour. That’s all it takes for kids to get hooked on TikTok, according to leaked internal documents. Plus, why being nice to chatbots might benefit you, and what’s going on with Sam Altman’s mysterious orb device. Kim also talks to Darius Belejevas, head of Incogni, about how data brokers collect your personal info — even if you never gave it to them.

Duration:00:49:43

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Instagram is hiding your political posts

10/18/2024
Sharing your political opinions online? Guess what — social media might be making sure no one sees them. Plus, 6G is here and it’s blazing fast, Toy Story gets real, and AI revives a woman’s voice. Kim also chats with Hear.com Co-Founder Paul Crusius about how he's transforming hearing care.

Duration:00:53:14

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Your DNA up for sale

10/17/2024
23andMe is struggling and searching for new ways to make money. One of those options? Selling your genetic data. Plus, the Hurricane Helene forecast scandal, fake election donation sites, and four key times to change your password.

Duration:00:33:52

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Turn your business idea into reality with Airbnb co-founder Nathan Blecharczyk

10/16/2024
Got a product, app, or idea you want to bring to life? Nathan Blecharczyk, co-founder of Airbnb, shares how he helped turn a simple concept into a global brand. I talk with him about Airbnb’s early days, the challenges they faced, and their new Co-Host Network. Plus, he explains how Airbnb tackles concerns like hidden cameras in rentals.

Duration:00:29:47

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Tesla’s bartender bots were controlled by humans at ‘We, Robot’ event

10/15/2024
Many expected autonomous robots at Tesla’s 'We, Robot' event, but humans were actually pulling the strings. Also, #Facebook shifts focus to Gen Z, a man sues for $647 million over a lost crypto hard drive, and a new Gmail scam is making rounds.

Duration:00:43:22

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Tesla's 'We, Robot' event: Cybercabs, robot dancers, and more

10/11/2024
Bots on bots on bots! Tesla’s 'We, Robot' event had it all — dancing robots grooving to 'Baby, Don’t Hurt Me,' bot bartenders, and cybercabs. We break down the best moments and what might actually become reality. Plus, Fidelity hack, Roblox dangers, and cash for your old phone.

Duration:00:32:06

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America's largest water company gets hacked

10/9/2024
Our water is under attack. American Water, serving 14 million in 14 states, shut down systems after discovering hackers inside. Plus, MoneyGram data breach, playing poker against the bots, and influencer crashes $200K Lambo on livestream.

Duration:00:50:28

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Get Temu off your phone ASAP

10/9/2024
Think those low prices are a steal? Think again! I tell caller Tom from South Carolina what you’re really paying for. Plus, Google buries Trump’s campaign, Chicago’s surveillance cameras, and Disney+ tries the Netflix stunt.

Duration:00:35:05

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TikTok’s parent company is on a data grab

10/7/2024
25X faster than OpenAI. That's how fast ByteDance scrapes the world's online data. What for? Plus, data breaches hit Comcast and Truist Bank, Google’s impressive NotebookLM, and Amazon’s Rufus chatbot.

Duration:00:46:45

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YouTube's fake animal rescues

10/4/2024
Abandoned kitten! Pup caught in a gate! Those dramatic rescue videos on YouTube? Many are staged just for clicks. We’re breaking that down, plus Verizon’s outage silence, Google slipping ads next to AI summaries, and the season’s hottest travel trends.

Duration:00:37:24

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Is Google shaping elections? Dr. Robert Epstein weighs in

10/3/2024
Dr. Robert Epstein says Google’s algorithms may be secretly swaying elections — by ranking biased results, steering search queries, and sending targeted voting reminders. I talk to him, and he breaks down his eye-opening research on how search engines might be reshaping our democracy.

Duration:00:35:11

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Your DNA could soon be up for sale

10/2/2024
You spit in a tube, and now 23andMe is thinking of selling your data after a massive hack tanked their value. So much for learning your ancestry. Meanwhile, Gen Z is going #desperate on LinkedIn, and Mazda’s charging $10 just to use remote start.

Duration:00:45:29