Kim Komando Daily Tech Update

Is there such a thing as using too much data? Verizon thought so. While California Fire Department was busy saving lives from raging wildfires, Verizon decided to throttle back on their data usage. On this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim gives her opinion on why Verizon really put restrictions on the fire department. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more ab...

As millions of students head back to class, think of the hundreds of back-to-school rituals that were once a stable of Americana. Parents were required to do this every season. But thanks to consumer technology, these time-consuming slices of our lives are gone forever. Listen to how tech has changed things. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad ch...

Some days, your smartphone may not seem as fast as the day you bought it. But before you rush out for an upgrade to the latest smartphone, you might want to consider whether it's your phone - or something more sinister. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim talks about the latest smartphone hijacking scheme and what you can do about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/a...

You may know your credit score but do you know your trustworthiness score? On this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim looks at Facebook's recently revealed user reputation score. What does it mean and will it actually work? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wherever there is connected technology, there are armies of people who dedicate their lives to breaking-in, and stealing that data. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim looks at how birth control can impact your privacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As kids head back to school or college, it's time to perhaps get a student laptop. But, which one do you choose? In this episode of the Consumer Tech Update podcast, Kim gives you a comparison as you make the choice between an Apple or a Windows computer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Americans love their cars. In the past, it was all about style and horsepower. Now, it's all about the technology inside of a vehicle and what it can do. But is there a limit to how much technology is really acceptable? Listen to this podcast for Kim's take on the issue.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the weekend upon us, here are some cool ways to explore - or work, with Google Maps. Google Maps is the world's de facto navigation app so in this episode of Consumer Tech Update, we're finishing up Digital-Life-Hacks Week with some tricks you can do with Google Maps that you may not be using but definitely should be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more a...

Did you know your smartphone has all kinds of hidden talents? In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, we're continuing Digital-Life-Hacks Week, by giving you 2 tricks you can do with your smartphone for getting things done faster and better. It doesn’t matter, whether you’re an iPhone or Samsung holder, you’ll love these tricks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn...

Despite the popularity of Mac computers the fact is, more people use Windows 10 computers than any other. In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, we're continuing Digital-Life-Hacks Week by giving you some tips on how to speed up your work using Windows 10. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Consumer Tech Update, we're continuing Digital-Life-Hacks Week by sharing 3 hidden gems for iPhone users. Looking to charge your phone in a hurry? Want to be able to see the screen more easily? How about keeping your phone secure? You’ll use these iPhone life hacks time and time again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choice...

It's Digital Life-Hacks week and in this episode of Consumer Tech Update, Kim shares with you ways to keep your child's vital medical information available to first responders in case of an emergency. With kids back in school, these tips will give both moms and dads peace of mind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...

The First Amendment states that our government can't regulate our right to free speech but what about Big Tech? Facebook, Twitter, Apple, and other tech companies have been cracking down on conspiracy theorist and radio show host Alex Jones. In this Consumer Tech Update podcast Kim explores the topic of free speech and Big Tech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn...

Decades after dating sites and apps started to appear, we finally know the science of why most of them don't work. More times than not users strike out, regardless of whether it's for a one-night stand or the serious-minded. Kim will tell you what is attributed to the high failure rate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

How much time do you spend on your devices every day? There are only 24 hours in a day and we all try to make the most of it. And Big Tech companies want to be a part of your day too but how much time do they want? In this Consumer Tech Update podcast, we find out how much of your time Big Tech wants. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices....

Facebook has been in talks with some of the biggest banks such as JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo and Citigroup trying to convince them to share millions of customers account data. But as we all know, Facebook has a less than stellar reputation in safeguarding user data. Do you want Facebook's hands in your bank account? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about y...

Ask yourself this: Do your kids know some of life’s most important basic skills? It seems that people under the age of forty have no concept of proper spelling or using a compass. Such basic skills have been replaced with new ones, but is that enough? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nowadays your laptop is indispensable and even when you’re traveling, you need to have it with you. However, be careful never to pack your laptop in checked luggage, instead take it with you in your carry-on. Kim Komando shares why your safety is at risk. Keywords: laptop, carry-on, checked bag, luggage, travel, airplane, lithium-ion, battery, safety, tech, news, Kim Komando Learn more about your...

Google promised from the beginning to abide by one simple code of conduct: “Don’t be evil.” But today, that code has been officially erased from all of Google’s public documents. Why? Listen to Kim’s take. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Big iOS scam hits iPhone, Mac and Windows PC users too. The scam uses a realistic looking but fake Apple website and once you get routed to it, you get an alarming message. Listen to Kim tell you the number one rule to avoid falling for such malicious scams! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When traveling or simply out in a public place, you are tempted to use public Wi-Fi. But be careful! They’re not safe. Follow these steps to reduce your risks of being hacked. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You may have heard the story of the St. Louis Uber driver who set up hidden cameras in his car to record then live stream his passengers. Do you have the right to seek legal action? Or do we lose our privacy the moment we are out in public? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re wondering what kids are doing this summer, they’re off on a remote island killing each other. This popular video game is free but you’ll be shocked how they’re making billions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Remember “The Jetsons?” It was a futuristic cartoon show in the 60s that predicted we would have a mechanical maid to help around the house. As it turns out, Big Tech engineers are secretly working on home robots. What will the future bring? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re over thirty, you probably remember long summer days of playing outside. Today’s kids spend only one hour outdoors each day. You’ll be shocked when you hear of the activities that today’s children and teens have never done. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices