2023-10-02 00:00
When you want to find a scammer, follow the money. Remember when Microsoft rolled out Bing Chat, backed by OpenAI’s GPT-4, in February 2023? They wanted to shake things up and go sm… Read More
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2023-10-01 00:00
I’ve been waving the red flag about voice scams for what feels like eons now. But thanks to the explosion of affordable AI tools, voice cloning isn’t just for James Bond villa… Read More
2023-09-29 21:00
I got an email from a reader asking if hitting the “unsubscribe” button in her inbox is smart. Like many things in tech, it depends. In some cases, reacting to spammers m… Read More
2023-09-29 08:00
This is so cool, and it’s happening this Sunday. ESPN and Disney are teaming up for a one-of-a-kind NFL experience.
While you’ve got your usual Falcons vs. Jaguars action f… Read More
2023-09-29 00:00
If you have a pulse and an internet connection, companies want all the details they can get on what you’re willing to buy — and it’s getting harder to tell where they&rs……Read More
2023-09-28 20:00
It’s a cozy Friday evening, and you just started streaming your favorite show. But, as the plot thickens, your Wi-Fi takes an unexpected hiatus. Annoying, right?
Before you unplu… Read More
2023-09-28 00:00
You’ve got a GPS tracker — and you’ve got a tracker — and you! From Apple AirTags to Tiles to Jiobit sensors, GPS trackers are everywhere. I put them in my cars, w… Read More
2023-09-27 08:00
Fall means changing leaves, sweaters, football and pumpkin spice. Most people either love or hate it, but no matter what, it gets a lot of buzz. Google Trends dug into search data to see… Read More
2023-09-27 00:00
I’ve got some urgent news you need to pay attention to. The nefarious Xenomorph Android malware I told you about in February is back in full force — and it’s targeting a… Read More
2023-09-26 23:00
Sometimes, we share alerts about one major hack you need to know about — and other times, there’s enough going on that I need to pack a lot in. Sorry, friends, but this is one… Read More
2023-09-26 21:00
ChatGPT launched last November, and it didn’t take long for the alarm bells to start ringing at Google. “Uh oh, AI is here and it works — what do we have?” (That&r……Read More
2023-09-26 00:00
Think the cloud is a safe bet for your data? In a world of increasing data breaches, hackers and threats, even cloud storage might not be enough. So, why not look to the stars — or… Read More
2023-09-25 21:00
Have you ever felt like spam is that one friend who just can’t take a hint? You know, the one who keeps inviting you to their pyramid scheme parties? Out of nowhere, your inbox is f… Read More
2023-09-25 00:00
If you’re like me, you scan online reviews before adding that big “something” to a shopping cart … choosing a new plumber or finding a place to get sushi —… Read More
2023-09-24 00:00
I’m sure you remember this: “You hang up first.” “No, you hang up first.” Not quite as romantic when you fumble for the end call button on your iPhone, eh? A… Read More
2023-09-23 11:00
Smart tech life hacks to save you time and keep you safe
When you work in tech, the questions never end. One I get over and over again: “Kim, was my computer hacked?” Maybe… Read More
2023-09-22 21:00
High-res photos may look stunning, but they eat up a lot of storage space on your device. If you want to scale things back a bit, I’ve got the lowdown for you. You can thank me late… Read More
2023-09-22 00:00
It’s my job to help people with their digital problems, and it’s sad how often that means assisting folks to sort out a scam. Or even being the one to break the news to them… Read More
2023-09-21 21:00
I tell Siri what to type all the time. It’s so frustrating when I’m doing this and Barry is in the room. He thinks I am talking to him and will say, “What do you mean?&r……Read More
2023-09-21 08:00
Maybe you’re the person who wants to lounge on the sand with an icy drink in hand. Or perhaps you’re like me and want to see as many undersea creatures as possible. Bring on t… Read More
2023-09-21 00:00
Sensors in today’s smartwatches can detect your heartbeat, track how you sleep and even monitor blood oxygen levels. If Apple gets its way, your watch will be able to track your blo… Read More
2023-09-20 08:00
Humble brag: I do a lot. Between the national radio show, this newsletter, my website, podcasts, Sirius XM show and columns for sites like the Daily Mail, Fox and USA Today … I&rsq……Read More
2023-09-20 00:00
Thousands of rentals just got wiped off the map in NYC. A new law bans Airbnb rentals, and you better believe people are scrambling for alternatives to expensive hotels.
That’s w… Read More
2023-09-19 08:00
If you’ve ever thought of building something as big as the Komando Media Empire, you must know that teamwork and collaboration are key. That’s why we’re all three days a… Read More
2023-09-18 08:00
When I think “embarrassing searches,” they’re not … those kinds. They’re the ones where I’m trying to figure out how to spell a word I definitely shou… Read More
2023-09-18 00:00
Ever wanted to get inside the brain of one of today’s most infamous names in tech? The new book “Elon Musk” contains over 600 pages of juicy details about Musk’s l… Read More
2023-09-17 00:00
I hate passwords. I know you do, too. Tech companies know we all do — and they’re finally doing something about it. Good timing, given how fast AI can crack passwords now, eh?… Read More
2023-09-16 11:00
Remember when talking to yourself would bring weird looks? In the era of earbuds, it’s totally normal. Using your voice can make an annoying task like writing up a letter or outline… Read More
2023-09-15 22:00
Maybe you wrote down someone’s email address incorrectly, or you’ve been trying to track down a relative and hit a dead end. I can help.
Start with a searchClick here to re… Read More
2023-09-15 00:30
When it rains, it pours — and I’m not talking about the weather! A bunch of operating systems, apps and programs just released critical security updates. To make your life eas… Read More
2023-09-14 20:30
There are two kinds of people: Those who upgrade to new devices anytime something shiny catches their eye and those who wait until their beloved gadgets finally bite the dust before upgra… Read More
2023-09-14 00:00
Facebook Marketplace is a treasure trove for second-hand electronics, furniture and collectibles. In the market for something a little … weirder? Scroll past the old bikes and baby… Read More
2023-09-13 20:00
Think of Google as a Swiss Army Knife. If you know how to use the hidden tools, you can get just about anything done. Here are a dozen not-so-conventional ways to use Google way beyond re… Read More
2023-09-12 23:00
Set a reminder for Monday, Sept. 18. That’s when iOS 17 is dropping — and it’s the one thing Apple just announced at its big Wonderlust fall release event that won&rsquo……Read More
2023-09-12 21:00
A friend is raving about a new show you just have to watch. You’re in, you’re excited and then you realize, “Oh, it’s on a streaming service I don’t subscrib… Read More
2023-09-12 08:00
Hold on to your hat because this list might be more alarming than your worst tech glitches. Security Gauge pulled crime data from 18,000 agencies — including the FBI and local polic… Read More
2023-09-12 00:00
Meta, the organization behind Facebook, is one of many companies relying on user data to beef up its artificial intelligence (AI) tools. Obviously, this leaves me pretty uneasy. Meta&rsqu……Read More
2023-09-11 20:00
Search engine optimization (SEO) feels like magic if you don’t know how it works. Google’s algorithm determines what makes it to page one of any particular search — and… Read More
2023-09-11 03:00
Just imagine! No more checking email, logging in, authentication codes, memes and seeing photos of your best friend’s meals. You might yearn for some disconnection, but it’s r… Read More
2023-09-10 23:00
So you removed all the shady apps from your phone. You adjusted the privacy settings on your kid’s smart toys. Heck, you even stopped Alexa from saving your recorded conversations… Read More
2023-09-10 03:00
Kids these days will never know the thrill of wandering the aisles at Blockbuster and picking out a Friday night movie. Sometimes, all we had to go on was the VHS cover. Risky move!
St… Read More
2023-09-08 19:30
It’s happened to me and I’m sure you, too. You’re at the perfect location for a family photo. It’s just you, the fam and a beautiful background — and no one… Read More
2023-09-08 00:00
It’s no secret our devices spy on us. The shocker is that it goes way beyond smartphones and laptops. That smart fridge of yours just might be tracking your eating habits and sellin… Read More
2023-09-07 21:00
Most of us know someone with implanted pacemakers or defibrillators — and I’m willing to bet those people use tech in their everyday lives.
Here’s the scary news: Mag… Read More
2023-09-07 08:00
There are two types of people: Cruise people and people like me who would rather do anything else. Don’t get me wrong, I get the appeal. Being stuck on a boat for days on end just i… Read More
2023-09-07 00:00
$42,450,000,000. That’s how much the U.S. government is spending to bring affordable, reliable, high-speed internet to all the places that don’t have it. Politics aside, that… Read More
2023-09-06 21:00
Ever received a text message from a number you don’t recognize? I get a lot of texts from numbers that I have no idea who that person is. Instead of replying with “Ahem, who d… Read More
2023-09-06 08:00
Sick of slow Wi-Fi? Your provider might be to blame.
Let’s look at the fastest (and slowest) average download speeds for providers across the U.S.Click here to read full story Read More
2023-09-06 00:00
Big Tech makes big money by tracking what you do online. You may have heard of tracking pixels, cookies and scripts. I bet you didn’t know that fonts can track you, too.
Google g… Read More
2023-09-05 08:00
Cars.com, an undeniably great website URL, sold for $872 million. Insurance.com? Yep, $35.6 million. Voice.com went for a cool $30 million.
You can head to GoDaddy and grab a domain fo… Read More
2023-09-05 00:00
The leaves change colors, you grab a scarf, pumpkin spice is back and Apple has a big announcement — all classic signs of fall. Sept. 12 is Wonderlust — yeah, Apple’s na… Read More
2023-09-03 00:00
I’m psychic. I know who’s calling me without even looking at my phone. I’m just kidding. If I really were psychic, I’d know all the winning lottery numbers and be… Read More
2023-09-02 11:00
Back-to-school time means loading up on school supplies and taking your kiddo to get new shoes. You still have to do that — but now there’s more than ever to get prepped.
I… Read More
2023-09-01 20:00
Remember when the Chinese spy balloon floated across our country? That was just insane. With apps on our phones, the Chinese government doesn’t need to be so blatant about stealing… Read More
2023-08-31 22:00
We all like to think our medical data is safe and secure. Sorry to burst that bubble for you today.
Cybersecurity researcher Jeremiah Fowler says he found a significant Cigna data brea… Read More
2023-08-31 20:00
When my son Ian was 3, I bought him a cellphone. It had three buttons: Call Mom, call Dad and call Grandma. He was young, but it helped us all feel better that he could reach us.
There… Read More
2023-08-31 08:00
Rule of thumb: Don’t Google “coupons.” You’ll most likely end up on junk sites trying to get you to click an ad.
That said, CouponFollow found typical hou… Read More
2023-08-31 00:00
I love when I get a press release that isn’t more of the same bogus crap claiming, “This groundbreaking technology is going to change the world.” Spoiler: It never will… Read More
2023-08-30 08:00
Do you use Amazon’s Subscribe & Save feature? They lure you with an excellent discount to set it up, and you can choose how often you get something auto-delivered (two weeks to… Read More
2023-08-30 00:00
You’re suddenly thrown into a situation where you must perform CPR to save a life. Oh no. You don’t remember anything from that course 15 years ago.
You might think a quick… Read More
2023-08-29 00:00
Did you ever watch “The Jetsons” and wish the robotic maid Rosey was real? She was responsible for many household tasks, including cleaning, cooking and caring for the family… Read More
2023-08-28 08:00
I know. I said it. The holidays are — somehow, some way — approaching. The good news is you have some time before the madness begins. It’s the perfect time to pick up ex… Read More
2023-08-28 00:00
When my mom passed away, I wrote a tribute to her online. So did my siblings, her friends and other family members. It was a way for us to honor Mom and grieve together.
That’s n… Read More
2023-08-27 00:00
Would you stop a random stranger in the supermarket and say to them, “Do you think I’m ugly? Come on, be honest. Just say it like it is.”
On the wildly popular… Read More
2023-08-26 11:00
Google knows more about you than your best friends. That includes (if you have the correct settings enabled) where you go and even the pictures you take at that location.
You have to c… Read More
2023-08-24 08:00
You’re telling a friend about a product or TV show, and then you see an ad for it in your browser or on social media. Feel like you’re being watched? You’re not alone… Read More
2023-08-24 00:00
You may not be looking for love online, but a lot of people are. Tinder says about 40% of couples meet via apps. Whoa.
There are lots of happily-ever-afters, but for some, dating apps… Read More
2023-08-22 08:00
Before you read any more, make your guess: What’s the most-viewed video on YouTube? Hint: Once you hum the song, it’ll be stuck in your head all week. I apologize in advance… Read More
2023-08-22 00:30
I don’t mean to frighten you, but there seems to be a disturbing trend when people sell on Facebook Marketplace, OfferUp or Craigslist. Sure, these platforms are a decent place to m… Read More
2023-08-21 08:00
You make yourself feel better about all the time you spend staring at your phone, computer, tablet and TV by popping on a cute pair of blue-light blocking glasses. Or perhaps you even pon… Read More
2023-08-21 00:00
I remember the first time I fired up TikTok to see what it was all about. In about 10 minutes, the darn app’s algorithms kicked into gear. On my feed, aside from people dancing all… Read More
2023-08-20 00:00
When I first read about groups of people who get together online to exchange stories, videos and pictures of baby dolls that cost $20,000 or more, I was like, “That’s nuts.&rd……Read More
2023-08-19 11:00
I’ll never forget the caller on my national radio show asking me for guidance because her brother was scammed out of $450,000. He trusted the wrong person, and he’s far from a… Read More
2023-08-18 08:00
What a world we live in. Use Instacart, and someone else can brave Costco for you. An Uber Eats driver will pick up your dinner. And, for a couple hundred bucks, someone with a great eye… Read More
2023-08-18 00:00
Aliens might be on their way, but the robots are very much here. The apps you rely on every day use your data in many ways. The latest craze? Your data’s making a whole lot of robot… Read More
2023-08-17 08:00
Every time you see her at the office, Jan from accounting is just lovely. She asks about your family, compliments your hair and has a smile on her face. Via email, she’s a total jer… Read More
2023-08-17 00:00
The internet is moving past “quiet quitting.” It’s when someone does the bare minimum at work, putting in only the effort required to get the job done.
Gallup’s… Read More
2023-08-16 22:45
I’ll never forget the call I took from a woman whose brother was scammed out of over $450,000. I talk to way too many people who’ve been scammed, and in almost all c… Read More
2023-08-16 08:00
Quick, take your best guess! Which state has the most chargers per registered electric vehicle (EV)?
Nope, it’s not California — though it is the state with the most… Read More
2023-08-16 00:00
Imagine if either of these online games were your business. In a single day, you had all these customers showing up at your site or store.
Roblox has 66,100,000 daily active user… Read More
2023-08-15 21:00
You know by now your phone’s battery performance degrades the older your phone gets. That’s just how lithium-ion batteries work, unfortunately. With each charging cycle, they… Read More
2023-08-15 08:00
I collect cars, anything from classics to supercars. But my favorite is my 2012 MB SLS with the gull-wing doors. Well, I also love my 1946 Chevy Pickup and 1964 ½ Mustang …… Read More
2023-08-15 00:00
I think we’re all wondering the same thing. Am I really saving any money since I ditched cable for streaming? And about those commercials … they’ve come to streaming, t… Read More
2023-08-14 08:00
Before you bite on a headline about this online, let me give you the whole story. MoneyGeek analyzed FBI crime stats from 2021 (the latest available) to see which cities across the U.S. a… Read More
2023-08-14 00:00
I’ve said it for years. The police have them for a great reason and you should too — cameras that record what happens in front of your car, behind your car and in your car. It… Read More
2023-08-13 00:00
Back in April, I interviewed Rosanna Ramos, a 36-year-old Bronx mother of two, who said she was in love with her AI “husband,” Eren. He’s everything she ever wanted &mda……Read More
2023-08-12 11:00
You need a timer, and you need it fast. Do a Google search for “timer” and one appears right there for you to use. There’s a stopwatch option, too. Easy, right?
Here… Read More
2023-08-12 10:30
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If you travel for business or pleasure, renting a car is always an excellent option for exploring a new city or simply getting to where you need to go. But, li… Read More
2023-08-11 08:00
I have so many listeners and readers in Hawaii. I also lived in Maui for years. It’s heart-wrenching to see lives lost, homes destroyed and the devastation. We won’t know the… Read More
2023-08-11 00:00
A few years ago, a family member posted on Facebook that he had been diagnosed with a terminal illness. My mother replied with LOL. She thought that meant “lots of love,” not… Read More
2023-08-10 21:00
Let’s be honest. No one loves picking up someone from the airport. If you’ve been chosen for this task, take it as a badge of honor. It means you’re a trusted friend.&nb……Read More
2023-08-10 08:00
Pop quiz: Where’s the most popular place in the U.S. — according to TikTok views?
Nope, not LA. It’s not NYC, either. It’s Miami!Click here to read full story Read More
2023-08-10 00:00
Let’s get ready to rumble! In this corner, we have our reigning champion: Gas cars. They’re reliable, affordable and tried-and-true.
In this corner, showing up brand spanki… Read More
2023-08-09 21:00
Nothing is more frustrating than trying to browse the internet and having to wait (and wait and wait) for pages to load. Sometimes, it’s a momentary glitch, but more often than not… Read More
2023-08-09 08:00
Are there certain numbers you never answer? If I see one that starts with the same few digits as mine, I know it’s likely a scam. That’s one of the tricks they use to get you… Read More
2023-08-09 00:00
Picture this: It’s the night before your wedding and you’re frantically trying to pen your vows. You know, the most important exchange you’ll have with your sweetheart o… Read More
2023-08-08 21:00
Dr. Cindy Smith started getting so many random packages from Amazon that they blocked her front door. We’re talking over 100 Amazon boxes filled with random stuff like 1,000 headlam… Read More
2023-08-08 16:30
All the buzzes, beeps, pop-ups, rings, dings and notifications built into our tech make it hard to focus. They’re built that way because it’s good for business when we’r… Read More
2023-08-08 08:00
I can’t imagine we’ll stop saying “Google it” when referring to finding info online any time soon — but, in reality, the way people search the web is changin… Read More
2023-08-08 00:00
When you think of expired items, your mind likely wanders to things like food, beauty and household products. However, computers can go bad, too … especially Google’s Chromeb… Read More
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