Kim Komando Daily Tech Update

Kim Komando
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Jan 17, 2026 • 11min

At the AI drive-thru

Don't count on getting extra fries. McDonald's weighs the bag before you get it with AI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jan 16, 2026 • 8min

Is someone recording you with smart glasses?

Brenda, a caller from Atlanta who shares a first-person Venmo/QR code scam from Christmas Day. The conversation covers how to spot hidden cameras in smart glasses and how their cues can be disabled. Brenda recounts the theft, police and bank response, and the security steps she took afterward. The segment stresses staying skeptical and verifying requests, especially during holidays.
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Jan 16, 2026 • 7min

Stop whining about AI pop stars

Sienna Rose is racking up millions of streams by mimicking the hits. The industry is crying foul, but the real lesson here? AI can copy a style, but it can never start a movement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jan 15, 2026 • 9min

The Truman Show scam

Remember the movie? Jim Carrey's living his whole life on camera and has no idea. There's a scam that works the same way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jan 15, 2026 • 7min

The kingdom that never was

You aren’t using the Metaverse. Neither is anyone else. Here’s why it still commands headlines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jan 14, 2026 • 8min

The AI cure for writer's block

Staring at a blank screen? Stop typing and start talking. Here's how to turn a voice memo into a polished doc. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jan 14, 2026 • 7min

State of Virginia limits social media

Anxiety, depression, and hostility. The data is clear on what social media does to kids. Here's my take in this short podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jan 13, 2026 • 8min

You're bleeding money

The average person spends more than $200 a month on subscriptions, often underestimating the cost by 40%. That amounts to thousands of dollars annually in unnecessary spending. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jan 13, 2026 • 7min

Worst degrees in the AI age

Landing a gig is tough, but in these industries? It's brutal. Here is where the job market is hurting the most. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jan 12, 2026 • 9min

Pegasus spyware hacked Bezos

If $200 billion and a security team couldn't stop it, what chance do you have? I reveal the warning signs this nightmare spyware is on your phone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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