Kim Komando Daily Tech Update

Australia and Britain have passed laws keeping children under 16 off major social media apps. California and about 30 other states are considering the same. Plus, we tell Crystal how to stop a group chat that fires off 500 messages a day on her 12-year-old daughter’s phone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meta’s Muse AI reportedly keeps a page on every person in a user’s life, including where they live, work, and how close they are. Plus we talked to Kalie about how AI pieced together her daughters’ personal information from her family's posts online. Her story hit 6 million views on X. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The nation’s largest brokerage built its own site for “private exclusives” that only Compass clients can see. Plus, a Flock camera reportedly and wrongly linked Amadeus’s car to a 100 mph case. He was detained. A Wendy’s receipt is the only thing that saved his life. We talk to him about the scary encounter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Insurers look at your home’s climate risk. You can see yours in 30 seconds. Plus, we help Kevin make his 100+ smart devices safer from AI risks with one router setting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bad news if Apple’s first foldable iPhone was on your Christmas list. It was gone within hours of going on sale, and the next delivery dates are in early 2027. Plus, we tell Melodie why those “free TV boxes” are pirated and risky. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can’t find your readers? Your phone can read that tiny print out loud. There are two free apps that get the job done. Plus, we talk to Richard about how he used AI to prepare for his wife’s surgery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Elon Musk’s flying supercar was a stunt, not a product. Hear why real flying cars are decades away. Plus, the strange key fob trick helps you find your car, and how AI can now tell where a photo was taken, no location data needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meta’s free Animated Drawings tool turns a masterpiece into a video that walks, waves, and jumps. Plus, we help Grandpa Keith use AI to turn his military stories into a children’s book for his grandkids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you used the CVS app or website before July 27th, you may be owed a payment from its data-sharing settlement. Plus, we talk about the FBI raiding a Cambodian scam compound, and a global crackdown that has seized $17 billion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can you tell whether that viral video is real? Hear the three free ways to check before you share. Plus, we talked to Cathy about how my newsletter helped her spot a fake bank call. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cellular carriers like T-Mobile are quietly raising customer bills by a dollar a line, and calling it a fee instead of a price hike. Hear how it works and how to try for a discount. Plus, we talk about Instagram Plus and Disney’s price hikes, and how you can get up to $200 back from Amazon Prime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stop wasting time searching through hundreds of emails. Gemini can answer questions about your own inbox. Plus, Teresa’s email flooded with spam right after she tested a Wyze camera. We talk to her about why it may be a coincidence, and a trick that keeps your real inbox clean. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pre-orders for Apple’s first foldable iPhone open today. My advice? If you're buying one, get AppleCare too. Plus, we help John decide between getting an iPhone Duo or the iPhone 18 Pro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your dog or cat can be the star of your jack-o’-lantern this year. I’ll share the prompt that creates a custom stencil from a photo. It’s pawsitively gourd-geous. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some AI researchers are reportedly taking up smoking to signal their belief that AI will cure cancer. Plus, we talk to Ruth, a Los Angeles screenwriter, who explains how Hollywood writers like her are getting paid to train AI to replace them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple’s first foldable phone could sell out in minutes. Hear the one step to take today to be first in line. Plus, why your iPhone battery is dying so fast after the iOS 27 update. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A North Carolina man posted AI-generated songs on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube, then used 10,000 bots to stream them billions of times over seven years. We break down how the scam worked. Plus, we help Brian sell his AI-made cyberpunk albums. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your phone on silent could mean missing an emergency call. There’s a setting that lets calls from your favorite contacts always ring through. Plus, we help Peter find a way to track his 14-year-old daughter for safety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nearly half of them believe AI is already conscious and that tech companies are hiding super smart chatbots. We have the truth. Plus, Alabama capped TikTok at two hours a day for kids, with a midnight lockout. We explain why teens will get around it in seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You may already have free coverage hiding on your credit card. I’ll teach you how to check it. Plus, we help James stop thieves from scamming his credit cards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A fleet of new SpaceX satellites could deliver everyday cell service anywhere on Earth. Plus, we help Bob fix the Wi-Fi dead zone in his metal garage shop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A free search feature lets chatbots be your secretary. It will call local businesses for you and send back the prices. Plus, we help Tim use AI to make music scores from old piano recordings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

OpenAI promised special protections for teens, but tests showed the safeguards failed. Plus, Chris's three kids bypassed phone locks through hidden game links. We break down how to lock down browsing safely. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The best picture of your kid might be hiding inside a video you already took. You can save it as a photo in five seconds. Plus, we talk to pilot Justin Myers, who says he may have found Amelia Earhart’s plane on Google Earth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The world famous investor is 96-years-old, worth over $140 billion, and goes down the YouTube rabbit hole every night. We have what he watches. Plus, we help Dr. Moore, a periodontist outside Dallas, start a YouTube channel and podcast to educate patients. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You don’t need expensive inflatables to be the scariest house on the block. Your TV or a mini projector does the job. Plus, Amazon, Google and Meta keep notes on who they think you are, and there's a free site where strangers photograph your ancestors' headstones. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Passengers are taking Zoom calls mid-flight with Starlink internet. Plus, we help Mike and his wife find a better way to talk on the catamaran they live on. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your Echo or Ring camera might be sharing your internet with the neighbors. Listen to learn how to turn it off. Plus, a hidden gym camera, a hacked doorbell, and an ex spying through Ring. Oh my! We break down how easily your privacy gets invaded, and what to change today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tesla's long awaited Roadster hits 60 in 1.9 seconds. But you can only buy one if you paid $250,000 back in 2017. Plus, why GM's new trucks ditched the oil dipstick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Waiting for a product to drop its price or go back in stock? Your phone watches and alerts you when it happens. Plus, we help Alan use his AI to its fullest potential. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Homeowners are fuming over cameras that read license plates. But where was that outrage when we handed over our data for grocery discounts and "free" apps? Plus, we help Mary find cameras after her neighbor's dogs bit her. Twice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You hand your kid your phone to play a game. Two minutes later they've texted your boss and found your banking app. There's a phone setting that locks it to just one app. Plus, Holly's son accidentally ordered 70,000 Dum Dums on Amazon! We talk to her about the candy conundrum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Waymo’s interior cameras and remote monitors caught two teens shooting a water gun out of a driverless car. No one else was around. Plus, a prankster got 50 friends to send 50 Waymos to the same dead end street. The result? Chaos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever look up at a plane and wonder where it's going? There’s a free app that tells you. Plus, the easy way to track a flight when you’re picking someone up from the airport. And we talk to Bray, the guy behind a telescope ranch that lets you stargaze from anywhere in the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

School picture day is on life support. Parents are ditching the $60 photo packages for a free AI hack you can do at home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most people couldn't list what they own if their house burned down tonight. AI can. It builds your home inventory for you in five minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Google's Project Suncatcher sent four of its most powerful AI chips into orbit on a SpaceX rocket. But can a data center really run in space on nothing but sunlight? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation put historical passenger records online for free. I’ll tell you how to pull up the exact hand-written ship manifest that shows your ancestor's age, hometown, and even how much money they carried. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The belief that a four year degree is a must-have has dropped to its lowest point ever. Meanwhile, plenty of trade jobs pay over $125,000 a year without one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The days of carrying a stack of plastic cards are over. Your phone can hold everything in one smart wallet. No separate apps needed. Hear how to set it up in minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How much will you pay for a Big Mac before you head to Wendy's? McDonald's is using AI to find that number, and it changes with your city, your neighborhood, and even the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your power company might upgrade your thermostat for free, or pay you to enroll. There’s a two minute search to find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CEO Garrett Langley says Flock helped clear over a million crimes last year. But CBS couldn't get a straight answer to back it up. Plus, a Florida officer used Flock cameras 717 times to stalk his ex-wife. We break down the company's new safeguards and the wild ways people are fighting back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

iOS 27 added a feature that finds and automatically fixes your weak, reused, or breached passwords. Plus, how to use your phone as a stud finder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Online scams are being run out of a massive 200 acre facility. It was built on human trafficking and targeting retired Americans. Plus, we talk about Matt Damon revealing Netflix's secret formula for keeping distracted viewers watching. And Elon Musk's plan to build his own version of "The Odyssey." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Netflix has hidden features to remind you about new releases and to kick your ex off your account. Plus, Mary's son lost more than $250,000 to a romance scam. We help her figure out what to do next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The co-founder of Microsoft says unregulated AI could kill much of humanity. Meanwhile, Kathy makes her case for why AI isn't the real threat. It’s the humans behind it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

That ad for your dream house might be too good to be true. Could be a stolen photo from another state. The same thing happened to Alison. Her family was duped by an Airbnb listing. Rusty nails and a “room” that turned out to be a shed. She shares how to spot a fake rental before you pay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Politicians keep promising a law requiring a chatbot kill switch. But it's technically impossible. Plus, we break down if AI could actually help create a bioweapon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

That membership fee you forgot about years ago? You’re probably still being charged. AI fixes it in 90-seconds. Plus, we help Luke take down a business that used his real name, address, and his parents’ phone number to open an LLC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Landing a job in today's market is tough enough. But small mistakes, like bringing an iced coffee to an interview, are enough to end it before it starts. Plus, we talk to Jacob, one of thousands of students across the U.S. who booed a commencement speaker for telling graduates to embrace AI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phone got stolen? The new Theft Detection setting senses motion and locks the screen before a thief gets anywhere. Plus, now that Apple's new foldable $2,000 iPhone is here, old iPhones are getting pricier instead of cheaper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A software glitch abruptly shut down Samsung's smart refrigerators worldwide. Millions of dollars in food got ruined. Plus, the Brand New or Not True game is back. Two fake products. One real one. Can you guess which? We share our picks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Overcharging your phone wears out the battery faster. There's a setting that makes it last longer. Plus, we talk about an app that makes your texts two days late on purpose. And the setting that finally clears the forgotten apps still spying on your phone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Forget asking your kids for tech help. Older adults are adapting faster to AI than younger generations. Plus, Jean used chatbots to turn her grandson's drawings into a book. We give her the best and safe sites to make it official. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why do $200 million Hollywood blockbusters look like low budget soap operas on your brand-new TV? Two words: motion smoothing. Plus, Joe uses his AI coach for everything. Nutrition. Sleep. Workouts. It's like a gym buddy who never complains or asks you to split the protein bar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While New York City and Los Angeles ban AI in schools entirely, Alabama is teaching kids to use it. Plus, we unpack Alpha School. It cuts academics to 2 hours a day and uses AI tutors instead of traditional teachers. We debate if it actually works. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Turkey day will be here before you know it. And flights are disappearing fast. AI finds the cheapest dates to fly and could save you a third off your ticket. Plus, WSB's Mark Arum and I talk about how to train chatbots to take your job, digital wallets, and if you should donate your old tech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Donald Trump wants to rename AI "Super Intelligence." Plus, we break down the trillion dollar space race between Musk, Bezos, and China to launch tens of thousands of satellites into orbit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This scheme can hijack your phone number in minutes, giving criminals access to your bank codes. That's exactly what happened to Patricia. She walks us through her journey. Plus, the free lock that stops it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I live near a massive data center, so I looked into what that's really like. Turns out, the reality doesn't match the headlines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Deleting a scam text isn't enough. There’s a free number that reports scams directly to your carrier. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every generation has been told the end is near. This time, it's AI's turn in the doomsday spotlight, but history has a pattern worth noticing before you panic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most homeowners who appeal their property tax assessment win. But almost nobody tries. Chatbots draft the letter for you. Plus, two roommates are going viral for busting out a diss track about their landlord. Has over 20,000 views. Take that Cindy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your next gadget is about to cost more. Blame data centers. We’ll talk about how memory prices broke a 20 year rule of tech shopping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's a phone setting that automatically blurs inappropriate photos in your kid's messages. I’ll tell you how to turn it on Androids and Apple. Plus, we help Matt see his kids’ school email addresses without overpaying. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No vehicle on the market today is actually self-driving. No matter what the ads say. We break down why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tired of playing phone support when your mom calls for tech help? There’s a 10 second trick that lets you see screens from anywhere. Plus, two security warnings you need to know, including how a woman lost $4.3 million to scammers pretending to be the FBI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everyone's worried data centers are draining local water supplies dry. But it's wrong. We break down the real numbers. Plus, MIT economist Dr. David Autor makes the case that AI is too unpredictable to take your job. For now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

iOS 27 has a hidden feature that builds shortcuts just by describing what you want. Plus, we help Bob keep a digitized ongoing list of what’s in his kitchen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If AI is powerful enough to be dangerous, it's powerful enough to cure cancer. We break down the argument that's shaping AI. Plus, we dig into the wild theory are China's clumsy, viral robot fails actually intentional, designed to make humanity underestimate them? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A simple phrase turns your chatbot into a comedian. The LOL moment? Uses your own chat history against you. We got the prompt that'll "get you cooked.” Plus, James built himself an AI wife. A bad one based on movie villains. First man in history to engineer more nagging into his life. On purpose.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some political voices want America to halt chatbot research entirely. But that could hand the lead to competitors like China. Plus, we debate whether Anthropic's ex-safety lead is right that AI could destroy humanity within a decade. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thursday is Constitution Day! In addition to free entry, there's an $80 lifetime deal for older adults. Plus, we help Crescenda find cameras so her three sons can start their on own YouTube channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Turns out your employer can require you to silence or even lock away your phone during your shift, but the rules have to apply to everyone, corner office included. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sending something sensitive on Gmail? There's a setting built right in that almost nobody uses. Pick an expiration date, and your message vanishes from the recipient's inbox when time's up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

That old picture of you online might already be in Clearview AI's database. Plus, we help Nancy and her friends pick which AI hairstyle apps are safe to use to try out their new hairdos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's an 30-second chatbot trick that decodes your Medicare coverage before open enrollment closes. Plus, my embarrassing story about how my AI email assistant accidentally sent four conflicting replies to a major radio executive. I had no idea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A driver spent 13 days in jail after a license plate camera wrongly linked her to a crash. And Electronic Frontier Foundation's Dr. Matthew Guariglia talks about where Flock cameras are heading next. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most churches live stream now. Your phone can find yours in seconds. Plus, we help Father Andrew use AI to unite his English and Spanish speaking congregation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CD sales are up 16% this year. It's all thanks to Gen Z and K-pop fans, even though most of them don't have a CD player. Plus, we help Jim get his decades of lost music back from Apple Music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Never check your power bank on a flight. It can explode. Melissa saw it happen with her own eyes. She tells us the story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple has officially entered the foldable phone market. Plus, we talk with Georgia Tech PhD researcher Ariana about how she is using interactive tech and low-frequency sound walls to keep zoo elephants mentally stimulated. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

25 years after 9/11, some families still hold onto a single voicemail as their last recording of a loved one. Hear how to save yours before it's gone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wondering why deleting and blocking political emails never actually stops them? I explain why. Plus, Mark Graham and I tackle a range of pressing tech topics. From an Anthropic researcher's scary AI warnings to everyday digital safety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

That 22 page lease nobody actually reads is full of clauses that could cost you. There's an AI prompt that flags hidden fees and renewal traps before you sign. Plus, we talk to Trevor about how chatbots saved his career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple's 18 Ultra is finally here. Took a decade to make. And has a $2,000+ price tag. Plus, award-winning photographer Steven’s entry was so stunning, the competition said it looked too good to be believed. The kicker? It was shot on his Samsung phone. We talk to him about his picture-perfect ending. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No more scrolling through the alphabet on your remote. Your smart TV can connect to a regular keyboard. Wired or Bluetooth. Plus, we help Mark set up streaming on his boat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While most venture capital chases chatbots, others are pouring money into sports teams. Luxury travel. And real estate instead. We break down why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chatbots have a teacher mode. No cheating allowed. And we help Dom turn his 38 years of teaching electronics and robotics into a YouTube channel for kids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you turn off the recording light on your smart glasses, Meta will kill the camera. Permanently. Irony much? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Holiday traffic could double your drive time this evening. There’s a Google Maps trick to time your trip perfectly. Flying? Keep a good grip on your phone. Dorian dropped hers in an airplane toilet. She went in after it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple's biggest launch of the year drops Wednesday. Waiting three days to buy new gear could save you money. And disappointment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The deadline is real to save your old VHS tapes. Hear the cheap way to save them before it's too late. Plus, Roger wants our help digitizing 40-year-old Betamax tapes of global sea-towing adventures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The “Camera Jet” AI camera spots missed plaque. Then blasts it away with mouthwash. Nothing says "good morning" like a toothbrush judging your flossing habits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Got a sketchy text or email? AI spots the red flags in seconds. Plus, we help Gee get his Amazon back after crooks hijacked it. Made $2,500 worth of fraudulent purchases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new investigation anti-data center, anti-Flock camera, and pro-Palestinian campus demonstrations trace back to one man. A rich organizer with ties to a pro-China media network. Plus, Gordon shares the viral trick of asking AI to roast him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don't be the person emailing at 9 PM before a holiday weekend. There’s a scheduling trick that’ll save your team’s sanity. Plus, Mark’s mom keeps accidentally clicking pop-up scams. We got the family setting that stops it for good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A California class action lawsuit claims Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses record strangers without consent. But the law might not be on the plaintiff's side. Plus, we break down why Meta's $18 billion settlement isn't going directly to the victims. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

iPhone resale values crash right after every Apple announcement. There's a trick to lock in the price. Speaking of Apple, we're breaking down all the new products expected to be unveiled on September 9th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grand Theft Auto 6 drops November 19th. And people are already booking vacation days for it. Plus, would you pass an in-person drawing test? A video game company is putting artists to the test. The goal? Prove they’re human. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two out of three Medicare Advantage denials get reversed on appeal. Yet less than 1% of people ever try. An AI prompt drafts a formal appeal letter in seconds. Plus, we help Joy use chatbots to fight back on a 97% insurance rate increase.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple's September 9th event marks two historic firsts. The new CEO John Ternus. And the long-rumored foldable iPhone Ultra. Plus, we chat with Anita about if her Apple Watch is bad for her health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

That holiday "sale" price might not be real. I got the fix. Shows a product's actual price history before you buy it. Plus, we chat about scammers using AI to sell giant, fake flowers. And how a fake AI monkey sparked a real police search. Bananas! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Microsoft's co-founder called AI one of the biggest threats to jobs and human life. Plus, his daughter Phoebe is under fire. Allegedly ran a scheme through her startup that earned an extra $70,000 a day. Lawyers say it could count as federal wire fraud. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

That free school laptop isn't really free. It can log activity after school hours. On your own Wi-Fi. Plus, we break down cheap ways to track your kids at school. Including putting AirTags in their shoes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Forget tech stores. Tesla and Hyundai are prepping car dealerships to sell and lease home robots. Plus, we help Ken, a retired ventriloquist, find a flexible job. His friend Hank has some opinions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don't wait until "someday" to capture your parents' memories and stories. There's a free app that lets you record it. Even preserves them at the Library of Congress. Plus, Sarah lost her voice to ALS 25 years ago. AI rebuilt it. How? 8 seconds of old home video audio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The FDA just cleared a robot that can draw blood on its own. No human needed. Has a 94.5% first-try success rate. Plus, we talk Anne through the risks and benefits of letting doctors record her appointments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You don't need cable or a streaming subscription to catch the football season. All you need is a $25 antenna. Plus, we help Doug figure out why his arena’s live camera keeps freezing over wi-fi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meta just settled for a fraction of what tobacco companies paid decades ago and admitted to nothing. But this isn't the end; the real reckoning may still be ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your bill went up again, and you're tired of it. Stop overpaying. AI turns your next customer service call into a negotiation you'll actually win Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meta just settled a case about social media harming kids. Plus, Marissa’s best friend of 15 years stole her newborn’s pictures. Passed the kid off as her own to strangers online. Even faking a birth story. We talk to Marissa about the fallout and the rise of “digital kidnapping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most of the apps on your phone aren't getting used. And they're still watching. There's a setting that auto-removes them for you. Plus, we help Renee free up storage on her devices. Without having to pay for more space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A short, greeting-free message to your doctor has less than a 25% chance of getting a prompt reply. Hear the format that that nearly guarantees one instead. Plus, we help Joe use AI to find cancer treatments for his wife. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tired of losing your fantasy league? I have the exact AI prompt to build your entire draft board. Sleepers and busts included. Plus, Andrew unveils how chatbots made his dream team. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Think Tesla is leading the humanoid revolution? You might be waiting for a household robot to drop, but China has ones that outrun Olympians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses look just like regular shades, making it easy for anyone to record you in public without asking. Kim reveals three dead giveaways that instantly prove someone is spying. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The AI layoffs are here, and hundreds of thousands of jobs are gone. The silver lining: small businesses are hiring displaced workers who have basic AI skills. Best part? AI will teach you for free. I'll show you how.t Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Buried school newsletter deadlines got you stressed? There's an AI trick that pulls out every date and permission slip in seconds. Plus, a teacher wants to use AI in her second grade classroom without replacing her students' creativity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple's September 9 event is two weeks out, but a slip inside iOS 27 spilled the beans: a foldable iPhone and AirPods with cameras. Hear what's coming and why you shouldn't buy anything Apple until the 9th. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A free app called Be My Eyes connects the visually impaired to sighted volunteers. It's all done on video call. In seconds. 10 million people already signed up to help. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Five million people wear the Oura ring to sleep better. A new class action says its "95% accurate" sleep tracking is really AI guesswork with coin-toss odds. Oura denies it. Here's what you need to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cell phone towers down? Your phone can text by satellite. Plus, a listener called in with a serious home security concern; Kim has a fix most people never think about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Flock's next generation cameras can identify your plate. Identity. Address. Even your relatives. In seconds. This could end up at the Supreme Court. Plus, we talk to Phil. His question? Can cars still run without updates? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AI data centers are quietly driving up power costs. 404 Media's Matthew Gault breaks down why and how to fight back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LinkedIn's rules explicitly says it's not a dating site. But a new survey says 1 in 4 people treat it like one. Meanwhile, job seekers are landing real interviews on Tinder. While actual daters are stuck dodging bots. That's what we call digital matchmaking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Replying politely to a text from a stranger might seem harmless. But it's a trap. It's called a pig butchering scam. Plus, John gets flooded with flattering Facebook friend requests. From random people. We tell him about a man who lost $200,000 for falling for it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The company filed a patent for smart glasses. Scans a room. Then decides who’s worth recording. Without asking. Plus, Melissa’s notification said 62,000 people saw her photos. But she doesn’t post online. We break down the reason why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Three young trades people in Texas are pulling six figures. No college degree needed. All thanks to the data center boom. Plus, we help Paul, a 20 year safety veteran, future proof his career with AI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Opening arguments begin today. Case claims Meta deliberately designed its app to addict kids and illegally collect their data. Plus, we look back at the business practices that built this case. And how it's gearing up to be the trial of the century. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's a free app that maps every known plate reader in the country. Routes you around them. Plus, a new system, Fusus, turns ordinary security cameras into a live police feed. Joseph from 404 Media tells us how it works. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Insurance companies are flying drones over homes. And dropping coverage over what they see. No claim. No inspection needed. Plus, Bill and his wife are still using super old iPhones. Way past software support. We help them upgrade without overpaying. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are all types of scholarships out there that no one applies for. Left-handers. Tall people. Even duck callers. AI searches for you. Plus, we help Debbie turn her passion and decades of teaching into her next big career move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Before you toss that old beige computer, check its resale value. An original Macintosh 128K just sold for thousands of dollars on eBay. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your phone can answer critical medical questions for first responders. Even while it's locked. Plus, a fire captain rescues his daughter from a crash. How? Got an iPhone SOS alert. We talk with Jake about the scary moment and how to make sure your phone is set up.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The FCC is warning about people posing as commissioners. Threatening fake investigations. There's one detail that gives it away. Plus, we're stumped on why a scam call asked a listener to read the logo off his TV remote. And how one woman turned $5,000 in Amazon returns into a multi-million dollar business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You've probably never used your phone's hidden shortcut. One tap turns it into your flashlight, camera, or screenshot button. Plus, tired of your ex's face popping up in your photo app? There's a secret "breakup mode" setting that fixes it for good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Flock Safety managed to bring people together against its license plate cameras. Plus, Google paid $68 million and Apple paid $95 million after their smart speakers recorded private conversations by accident. We break down how easily it happens. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The safest password might be none at all. Plus, we help Jim create and remember unique ones. Without writing them on paper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Wired reporter asked for his McDonald's loyalty data. Got back so many complex pages, he needed AI to decode it. Plus, we talk to Lisa. She went viral for her “Marry Lisa” billboards. Nearly 4,000 submissions later, she found the love of her life. On an app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to give your child an unforgettable gift when they grow up? A secret inbox in their name can unlock years of special memories. Plus, we talk about Tom Brady DMing his son motivational quotes. Even legendary quarterbacks can't pass on a good dad joke. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A federal appeals court ruled Meta, TikTok, Google, and Snap can be sued for harming kids with addictive algorithms. Plus, we test Samsung's new appliances that let you answer calls and texts mid-chore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Before dropping $150 on a repairman, AI diagnoses broken appliances. Free. Plus, we help David find the perfect recording setup to capture his 93 year old mom's memories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AI powered job interviews score everything. Your posture. Room. Even the bookshelf. The algorithm never tells you the criteria. Plus, Deborah says ChatGPT has completely changed the way she does her job as a small city manager. We help her get an official AI policy from her city council. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your AirPods Pro can run a real hearing test. FDA approved and free. Plus, AI generated country band, Breaking Rust, just hit #1 on Billboard's digital sales chart. We talk about what's next for chatbot music. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jimmy Kimmel called Meta's Ray-Ban smart glasses "Pervert glasses." Now some businesses are banning them. Plus, the question that everyone's been asking. Now that AI does much of the work, should lawyers charge flat fees? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your car might be secretly logging your driving habits. Selling them to insurance companies. Hear how to check your own file for free and shut off the tracking. For good. Plus, we help DJ find out if her ex is hacking her car tracker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A U.S. citizen used a duress code to wipe his phone at customs. Now he's facing federal charges. Plus, your old tech might be worth big bucks. And SanDisk's stock just surged almost 1,000%. Thanks to AI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Musical memory is one of the last things Alzheimer's touches. A personalized playlist can help restore it. Even for a moment. Plus, we help Joseph we help Joseph catalog his 5,000 book collection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dead zones might be a thing of the past. SpaceX's new satellites connect straight to your phone. No towers needed. Plus, a player lost $50,000 to a mobile game's VIP program. We break down how they're tracking big spenders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Those pre-approved credit card offers could be a crook's easiest target. There's a free site to stop it for good. Plus, Byron didn't find out about his data breach until a year later. We teach him how to protect himself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BMW owners started their car and got a full screen promo instead of the dashboard. The drivers? Furious. Plus, a major publication says its traffic is down nearly 80% because of AI. It might not survive. We break down why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Up to 8 in 10 hospital charges have errors. They count on you not noticing. AI catches them. Plus, we help Kim. She's a nurse practitioner who wants to make extra money with AI. Without being scammed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pringles has been chasing the perfect chip for years. A chatbot finally cracked it. Plus, a startup wants to build an AI clone of you that can work in your place. And Microsoft Teams can auto detect your work location through Wi-Fi. Mandatory. We break it all down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

School's back in session! We'll tell you a few different hacks to track your children this year. Plus, we talk to Emma about how her AirTag found her dog running loose through Manhattan. Such a paw-sitive story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new study found kids who started scrolling social apps at 11 were six months behind in school by 16. Plus, we get personal about how tech has changed childhood. And how we’re handling a real bullying situation at home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Smart TVs are screenshotting what you watch and selling it to advertisers. Hear how to turn it off. Plus we talk to Aaron Alva, a technologist, attorney, and former FTC insider who took Vizio to court over this in 2017. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Skip the $35,000 installation. DIY plug in solar panels are now legal in 8 states. Plus, some Amish communities traded horses for solar powered e-bikes. Meanwhile, Jeff Bezos says millions will be living in space within 20 years. We break it down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Store signups, raffle tickets, and online sellers don't need your real cell number. Google Voice keeps the scam calls and texts away. Plus, we help Mena and tell her why tapping to pay might be safer than swiping. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever pick up your phone for one thing and end up 40 videos deep? There's a name for it. Plus, Australia banned social media for people 16 and under. We share where we stand. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Curious to see what's ahead? AI can forecast what your community could look like in 20 years. From the future to the past. Susan uses a chatbot to turn her childhood home into a story. Her whole family loved it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Geek grads are a hot commodity right now. AI companies and Wall Street are fighting to hire them. Plus, cold calling is trending on TikTok. We share our old school sales stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If something happened to you tomorrow, could your family get into your phone? The fix takes two minutes. Plus, we help Kristie digitize decades of her kids' childhood photos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The FCC blocked new foreign devices from entering the U.S. Roombas included. Plus, China is developing a $14,000 robotic womb that carries a baby. We break down how it works. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Skip the interior designer. AI gives your living room a free makeover. Plus, Steven the school bus driver collected 242 jokes from my newsletter. He shares them with his co-workers everyday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Flock cameras are scanning license plates nationwide. No warrant needed. They’re also responsible for Joel Feder almost getting arrested. Police ambushed him and his wife in a Kohl’s parking lot. Guns drawn. The cameras wrongly tracked him for days over stolen plates he never took. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

These four tricks will get you into museums for $0. Plus, we have the wild story of a mom catching her teen driver speeding. On a banking app. And the questions every parent should ask about school monitoring apps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The FCC blocked Chinese made robots from being sold in the U.S. Plus, comedian Jason Gowin built an AI version of himself. RoboDad. We talk to him about why he did it and what it means for his family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Handwriting might be the last thing your phone hasn't erased. Turn your loved one's handwriting into a real font. Plus, WSB's Mark Arum and I talk about Meta Glasses and streaming services. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arizona State University is now offering a degree in content creation. Plus, Renee thanks us for helping her after her ex secretly cloned her phone for years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Got a text about an "unpaid toll"? Don't tap that link. The FBI says it’'s one of the biggest scams in America right now. Plus, we break down why Jeep owners are seeing pop-up ads every time they stop at a red light. And a security flaw that let hackers track Subarus in seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thieves are pretending to be the FBI to re-scam victims. Plus, we talk about the real FBI's new program, Operation Level Up. They warn victims they're being fooled. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

States are sitting on billions in unclaimed money. There’s a free site to check if some of that belongs to you. Who knows? You could be like Steph. She found $1,200 the same way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alpha School in Chicago has no human teachers. Only AI tutors. Plus, clinical officer Shawna breaks down why UChicago Law School is banning devices for first-year students. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

That old shoebox of jewelry could be worth hundreds. AI sorts it out. Plus, we help Debbie find free sites that reveal any home’s mortgage history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Congregants are split about church leaders using chatbots to write sermons. Plus, scammers cloned Pastor Jennifer using her own video. Then solicited money from strangers. We share the trick to spot deepfakes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carriers delete old voicemails. Without permission. Hear how to save it forever. Plus, Kristen’s mom was diagnosed with a rare eye infection. But the internet keeps pulling up irrelevant information. AI gives straight answers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Waymo's new teen account lets kids ride solo. No adults needed. The catch? Waymo already called the police on teen riders. Plus, Tyler asks for our help to get the word out about his new app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

That mosquito repellent app you downloaded? Studies say it does nothing. Hear what actually works. Plus, we help Ann protect her camper van from thieves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From getting hit by trains to plowing into marching bands. Bots are going viral for all the wrong reasons. Plus, Trina’s Ring camera caught her DoorDash driver drop her food on the ground. Wipe his shoe with it. And deliver it. The video is gaining traction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Every photo you take has hidden GPS data. It's the same trick that helped catch a fugitive in 2012. Turn it off before you share. Plus, we help Virginia restore her fire-damaged photo albums for her 25 grandchildren. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some rental car drivers are getting charged for damage they didn't even do. How? AI cameras. Plus, Dana is taking her grandkids to the Big Apple. We tell her how to keep their money safe without carrying cards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Americans received 52 billion robocalls last year. Your phone can screen unknown callers for free. Plus, Kimberly used my AI tip to restore an old photo of her grandparents. Brought the whole family to happy tears. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

China just did something even SpaceX hasn't. Caught a rocket booster in a giant net. But America could still be in the lead. Plus, Joe wants to know if he can get a cut of the $1.5 billion Anthropic settlement over pirated books used to train AI. We tell him how to check. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Remember the freezing a coin on ice trick that checks for power outages? Now there’s new tech that texts you what happened. Plus, we talk to Chris. A 20 year real estate veteran that got fooled by scammers. How? They used AI generated fake IDs to list property. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bots generate more internet traffic than humans now. Cloudflare's fix? Tracking your mouse and typing to prove you're real. Plus, we help Mickey turn his bedtime stories into AI-illustrated books for his grandkids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Paying for a smart device doesn't mean you actually own it. How to protect yourself before a company shuts it down. Plus, Michael thought he picked up a regular Uber ride. Turns out it was a scam. He saved an older woman from becoming a victim too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nobody wants data centers in their backyard. So Big Tech might launch them into orbit instead. Plus, Rick used Claude to build his own custom CRM. No coding needed. And he saved $550 a year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No nutrition label? Snap a picture. AI gives you the full breakdown. Plus, we help Nancy give her family digital access safely. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meta's smart glasses have a creepy new nickname. Now some owners are too embarrassed to wear them. Plus, Tim's Uber driver account got deactivated. Over a document he never uploaded. We help get his job back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Scammers need just 3 seconds to clone your kid's voice. Stop it with a safe family rule. Plus, we help Audrey stay connected with her family on her first trip to Europe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A humanoid removed 7 gallbladders. Human doctors controlled everything. A world first. Plus, Dave's ChatGPT diagnosed his car issues when mechanics couldn't. He shares his experience with us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Skip the store coloring book. AI turns any photo into a coloring sheet. Free. Plus, Barbara is nervous about selling her dolls on eBay. Listen here for my advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Think your phone is dead? Spoiler alert. It's still on. Whispering your exact location. Plus, we help Rob keep track of his art inventory with AI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Summer entertainment adding up? There are free concerts all around you. Just ask your phone. Plus, Deana and her friends were stranded on a boat. Two hours with no signal. My SOS tip helped save the day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A new report says yes. Ford, GM, Dodge, and Jeep quietly backed out of their EV plans. Plus, John had a heart attack behind the wheel. Called his son, Jack. He rerouted his dad's Tesla to the ER. On his phone. A whole state away. Doctors say it saved John's life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Forget the translator app. It's already built into your devices. And it's free. Plus, those apps that pay you to scan receipts and gas pumps sound harmless. But you're actually trading your data. That's the question Cathay has. We break it down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Google says your family photos aren't training AI. The fine print says otherwise. We break it down and tell you how to fix it. Plus, WSB Atlanta's Mark Arum and I talk about the creative ways to keep your kids off screens this summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Thinking about a big hair change? Try it with AI first. Plus, Stacey, a Paralympic chaplain and wheelchair athlete, spent 7 hours manually entering financial reports every year. We got the fix to save her time and money. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices