Kim Komando Daily Tech Update
Kim Komando
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 can make informed decisions and stay up-to-date with the latest trends in the tech world. In the Kim Komando Daily Tech Update Podcast, every episode is loaded with ways to better your tech life. New Kim Komando Daily Tech Update Podcast episodes drop every day, Monday through Sunday. If you want Kim’s daily longer podcasts, search for Kim Komando Today in your favorite podcast player. To learn more about Kim, the things she mentions, or submit a topic or question, drop by www.Komando.comSee megaphone.spotify.com/legal for privacy information.
Episodes
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Mar 19, 2026 • 8min
Your phone has an expiration date
Linda, a caller who uses an older iPhone 8, checks in for upgrade advice. They discuss device support lifespans and security risks of running an unsupported phone. Conversation covers trade-in offers, choosing between iPhone 16 and 16e, differences in size, camera, MagSafe and longevity. Reminder to read trade-in fine print.
Mar 19, 2026 • 9min
AI's political bias
A warning about relying on AI for voting advice and how political leanings can show up in chatbots. A look at Google's Nano Banana image tool and the quirky naming backstory. A light conversation about branding choices and playful banana jokes. Promotion of newsletter signups sprinkled through the chat.
Mar 18, 2026 • 12min
Mom catches Alexa saying something creepy
A mom is pulling the plug on Amazon's Alexa. She heard it asked her four-year old daughter a creepy question. How she responded and the settings to protect your kid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 18, 2026 • 6min
ChatGPT’s adult mode: What to know
OpenAI spent years telling us it was saving humanity. Now it's reportedly weeks away from launching a smut mode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 17, 2026 • 9min
Hand over your ID? Hard pass
Half of all U.S. states now require age verification to keep kids off social media and adult sites. Spoiler: the kids aren't slowing down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 17, 2026 • 6min
Meta licenses Google Gemini
One of the richest companies on earth just said: we can't build AI fast enough. Here's what it means for all of us. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 16, 2026 • 8min
Edit pics in seconds with AI
Say "goodbye" to boring backgrounds and say "hello" to picture-perfect photos. Google's Gemini edits them for free. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 16, 2026 • 6min
What AI is doing to your job
New data shows AI isn't firing people, it's just not rehiring them. The reason why most people still have jobs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 15, 2026 • 12min
Scoring booked out campsites
Yellowstone and Glacier are two of the hardest campsites to reserve in the U.S. But booked out doesn't always mean unavailable. The free tools that will get you in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 15, 2026 • 6min
MacKenzie Scott gives away $26B
That's more than Bezos, Musk, and Page combined. So, how do you get your hands on it? Let’s just say you’ll want to keep a very close eye on your inbox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
