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Kim Komando
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Sep 25, 2023 • 36min

VHS tapes worth $, AI predicts your death & hobby drone spying

Plus, True Classic CEO Ryan Bartlett started his company with just $3,000; since 2019, it's made more than $250 million. I talk to him about the tactics he used to kickstart his journey. Also, subscription fee overload and must-do tips for your next visit to the mechanic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sep 22, 2023 • 53min

Cheaters on Venmo, TikTok's snail problem & iOS 17 highlights

Plus, do you often think about ancient Rome? Why a viral meme says it's always on guys’ minds. Google Bard sifts through your inbox — here’s what that means for privacy. Pro tips for scheduling work meetings and hotel room hotspots you should def clean.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sep 21, 2023 • 36min

Hawaii fire disinfo, tiny military drone & QR code dog tag

Plus, got social media FOMO from your friends' vacay pics? Don't feel too bad — I'll tell you why they might be rolling in debt. Also, I guide Debi on building a heartfelt digital scrapbook for her son. AI that builds software for just $1, and lifesaving tech essentials for every school child. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sep 20, 2023 • 37min

Gen Z tracks each other, e-scooter dangers & iPhone 15 pricing

Plus, Cassie is the mom of two reborn dolls — super-realistic baby dolls that aren't alive, but with which she shares a real bond. I talk to her all about it. The scoop on TikTok age filters, Sony's robotic dog foster program, and how your tech might interfere with implants.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sep 19, 2023 • 46min

Casino cyberattack, drugs on FB Marketplace & Google Flights refunds

Plus, for over a decade, twin sisters Madison and Christine were haunted by a cyberstalker who shared their nude photos with loved ones. They share their journey to justice. Fishy reviews on aspartame, a ChatGPT diagnosis tale, and putting a halt to Facebook's data harvest for AI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sep 18, 2023 • 37min

Major lithium discovery, Google antitrust trial & free background checks

Plus, does your car track your sex life? You might be surprised. I chat with a caller embroiled in a Facebook scam involving their T-shirt art. Also, the yellow line disrupting autonomous cars in Florida, and hot takes on Apple's new products. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sep 15, 2023 • 37min

Trail cam saves hiker, AI backpack & printer tricks

Plus, special guest Andrew Babinski shows us TikTok tips. We discuss a unique hiring method: the 'coffee cup test.' Also, discover a simple hack to enjoy YouTube videos with the screen off and access captions on any app on your phone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sep 14, 2023 • 36min

Guy does year offline, robots takeover Vegas & emergency Wi-Fi

Plus, I offer advice to caller Bob from Atlanta on how to fight a false Amazon counterfeit claim. I also reveal the weird way a Caribbean island plans to earn $30 million from AI. Find out the science behind the 'six degrees of separation' theory, and learn which apps are looking in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sep 13, 2023 • 36min

VHS tapes worth $, cellphone saves life & free stuff online

Plus, Mozilla's *Privacy Not Included project investigated the data collected by 25 top car brands — and it's a lot! I discuss the shocking findings with Program Director Jen Caltrider. Google's new policy on first-time advertisers, and Mercedes' builds a Tesla competitor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Sep 12, 2023 • 35min

TikTok challenge gone wrong, AI child p*rn & dark web tools

Plus, I chat with Bloomberg reporter Zeke Faux, who traced a text scam targeting him all the way to a human trafficking ring in Cambodia. A new scheme threatening to leak personal s*x tapes, the rising costs of high-speed internet, and must-know AI terms.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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