October 21, 2026
Insurers look at your home’s climate risk. You can see yours in 30 seconds. Plus, we help Kevin make his 100+ smart devices safer from AI risks with one router setting.
October 20, 2026
Bad news if Apple’s first foldable iPhone was on your Christmas list. It was gone within hours of going on sale, and the next delivery dates are in early 2027. Plus, we tell Melodie why those “free TV boxes” are pirated and risky.
Can’t find your readers? Your phone can read that tiny print out loud. There are two free apps that get the job done. Plus, we talk to Richard about how he used AI to prepare for his wife’s surgery.
October 19, 2026
Meta’s free Animated Drawings tool turns a masterpiece into a video that walks, waves, and jumps. Plus, we help Grandpa Keith use AI to turn his military stories into a children’s book for his grandkids.
October 18, 2026
Can you tell whether that viral video is real? Hear the three free ways to check before you share. Plus, we talked to Cathy about how my newsletter helped her spot a fake bank call.
October 17, 2026
Cellular carriers like T-Mobile are quietly raising customer bills by a dollar a line, and calling it a fee instead of a price hike. Hear how it works and how to try for a discount. Plus, we talk about Instagram Plus and Disney’s price hikes, and how you can get up to $200 back from Amazon Prime.
A YouTuber built a $180 camera that only tracks police cars. Then two officers showed up at his door. Police in thousands of American towns use Flock cameras to log your license plate everywhere you drive. Anthony Sistilli wanted to know what happens when the watched becomes the watcher. When officers asked what he planned to do with the data, his answer was simple: it’s the same question citizens ask when cops do it to them. We talk to him about the encounter. Then, tech CEO Autumn-Kyoko Cushman thought her picker was broken, so she let her mom and dad swipe through her Hinge account. 577 notifications later, she’s going viral. Also in this episode: Warren Buffett’s late-night YouTube habit, the Kardashians’ AI intro gone wrong, a burglar who stole 50 empty Mac mini boxes, Elon Musk’s AI shopping demo that exposed his private info, Jeff Bezos on a 3-day work week, and the Halloween TV trick that makes your house look haunted. I’m Kim Komando, and I’ve got the tech stories you need to know, without the geek speak. Enjoy the show? Hit Follow so you never miss an episode, and leave a 5-star review. It’s how new listeners find us. Show notes and every episode: komando.com/podcasts Ask me a tech question: komando.com/contact-us/askkim Free newsletter: GetKim.com Find me @kimkomando everywhere. CHAPTERS: 0:00 Buffett is hooked on YouTube. 7:01 Starlink brings Zoom calls to 30,000 feet. 10:51 The FCC may allow AI political robocalls. 12:07 AI built a zombie shooter game in one weekend. 14:49 Chip’s $15,000 car comes when called. 17:02 Terese: Real AI feedback jobs. 19:25 Fake FBI agents spoof real phone numbers. 20:19 Anthony Sistilli’s Flock clone watches cops. 27:10 Dead key fob? Do this. 28:43 AI turns doodles into diagrams. 31:01 Kevin: Lock down your smart home. 36:57 Haunt your house with a TV. 38:42 The Kardashians made an AI intro. 42:49 Be mean to Claude, get banned. 47:25 Computer prices are rising. 48:16 Character.AI files for bankruptcy. 50:23 FaceTime now pauses calls for nudity. 52:21 Michele finds her sister’s headstone. 55:10 Check your phone’s cloud backup. 55:37 Pamela fights a data center next door. 1:05:13 AI carves your pet into a pumpkin. 1:06:28 Mike uses AI for his wife’s Parkinson’s. 1:15:51 John: Should AI manage your 401(k)? 1:20:13 Your kids’ best photo is in a video. 1:23:43 Man steals 50 empty Mac mini boxes. 1:26:48 Claude sends police a fake murder tip. 1:29:22 Bezos: AI could mean a 3 day week. 1:31:39 Apple, Google, Amazon drop new gadgets. 1:35:31 Musk’s Grok demo exposed his info. 1:37:54 Autumn-Kyoko Cushman’s parents swipe on Hinge for her. 1:44:54 How to spot fake AI videos. 1:45:33 Dennis made his AI angry. 1:51:18 Google’s AI calls businesses for you. 1:52:52 Game: Fake or Real News Headlines. 1:55:06 Susan: Self publish a book safely. 1:59:34 Tech behind a 3,000 pound pumpkin. @kimkomando everywhere Want to watch Anthony Sistilli’s full video? Click here.
Stop wasting time searching through hundreds of emails. Gemini can answer questions about your own inbox. Plus, Teresa’s email flooded with spam right after she tested a Wyze camera. We talk to her about why it may be a coincidence, and a trick that keeps your real inbox clean.
October 13, 2026
You may already have free coverage hiding on your credit card. I’ll teach you how to check it. Plus, we help James stop thieves from scamming his credit cards.
October 12, 2026
A free search feature lets chatbots be your secretary. It will call local businesses for you and send back the prices. Plus, we help Tim use AI to make music scores from old piano recordings.
October 11, 2026
The best picture of your kid might be hiding inside a video you already took. You can save it as a photo in five seconds. Plus, we talk to pilot Justin Myers, who says he may have found Amelia Earhart’s plane on Google Earth.
October 10, 2026
Can a fogging license plate holder fool Flock cameras? One inventor says it can. I talk to him about his unusual invention and the growing debate over neighborhood surveillance. Plus, a woman dumps ChatGPT and the internet goes wild. A murder victim’s voice is recreated with AI for a courtroom statement. And a caller shares how ChatGPT helped flag a possible medical emergency. I’m Kim Komando, and I’ve got the tech stories you need to know, without the geek speak. Also in this episode: Amazon’s secret file on you, the catch with free smart thermostats, adult ads in kids’ games, bizarre AI job interviews and the latest privacy warnings. JUMP TO YOUR FAVORITE STORY 00:00 Pop quiz: What keeps your bank transactions safe? 5:26 Meta’s Muse: AI so cuddly you’ll spill your data 10:31 Adult ads in kids’ games 13:34 Hasta la vista, robots! 14:57 Murder victim delivers AI impact statement 28:21 Michael: Should Siri read my email? 34:06 Barbara: Are Amazon delivery photos surveillance? 37:53 Bet You Didn’t Know: How plane searches work 40:30 Meet Coyotech, the AI radio DJ 46:19 Self-checkout is checking out 49:03 Amazon keeps a file on you 50:17 Tech updates: Apple, Microsoft and Ring 52:52 The dog filmed the wedding 54:27 Alexandra: The ChatGPT breakup backlash 58:42 The tap-to-pay donation scam 59:47 Game: Brand New or Not True 1:02:25 Ken: Heating up a dry ice business 1:10:25 AI Tool of the Week: Google Photos Wardrobe 1:11:10 Mary: ChatGPT catches a medical emergency 1:15:46 Bill: Is it safe to upload photos to AI? 1:19:23 Strangers photograph your family’s grave 1:21:48 Loud working: Office trend or nuisance? 1:24:37 Tesla Roadster: A flying car? 1:28:35 Tech updates: iPhone Duo, Kindles and Googlebook 1:33:11 The HOA Flock camera debate gets it wrong 1:40:00 Who controls your free thermostat? 1:40:43 Harry: The fogging license plate holder inventor 1:49:48 Gibberish AI job interviews go viral 1:52:04 Susan: Fitness tracker freakout 1:57:44 Robert: Best AI for genealogy? 2:02:45.854 Google’s time machine nostalgia trip Follow The Kim Komando Show so you never miss an episode. Please leave a five-star review. And share this one with someone who cares about privacy. More episodes: https://www.komando.com/podcasts Free tech newsletters: https://www.getkim.com Follow me: @kimkomando
You don’t need expensive inflatables to be the scariest house on the block. Your TV or a mini projector does the job. Plus, Amazon, Google and Meta keep notes on who they think you are, and there’s a free site where strangers photograph your ancestors’ headstones.
October 8, 2026
Tomi Mikula spent eight months negotiating car deals for free to learn exactly how dealerships profit. Now his own multi-million dollar company, Delivrd, charges a flat $1,000 to negotiate for you. We talk to him about how the business works and some of the biggest mistakes buyers make.
October 7, 2026
Homeowners are fuming over cameras that read license plates. But where was that outrage when we handed over our data for grocery discounts and “free” apps? Plus, we help Mary find cameras after her neighbor’s dogs bit her. Twice.
October 6, 2026
Ever look up at a plane and wonder where it’s going? There’s a free app that tells you. Plus, the easy way to track a flight when you’re picking someone up from the airport. And we talk to Bray, the guy behind a telescope ranch that lets you stargaze from anywhere in the world.
October 5, 2026
School picture day is on life support. Parents are ditching the $60 photo packages for a free AI hack you can do at home.
October 4, 2026
The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation put historical passenger records online for free. I’ll tell you how to pull up the exact hand-written ship manifest that shows your ancestor’s age, hometown, and even how much money they carried.
October 3, 2026
An Amazon driver could be photographing your house with AI smart glasses. One booby-trapped photo can take over your iPhone. And AI is about to decide what you pay at McDonald’s. This week, I break down the tech news that hits your wallet, your privacy and your family. Plus, a Flock camera wrongly flagged a man named Amadeus. His Wendy’s receipt saved his life. IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 Bigger Amazon Checks 4:40 The Trillion-Dollar Lunch Meetup 8:04 Bill Gates: AI Could Destroy Us 9:52 Facebook Faces a $219 Billion Fine 11:29 TikTok Pays $100M, Adds Teen Curfew 13:26 Robot Hand Walks on Its Fingers 15:59 AI: To Pay or Not to Pay? 19:30 One Booby-Trapped Photo Hijacks iPhones 20:13 AI Dynamic Pricing Hits McDonald’s 21:56 Josh’s “Your Son Is Lost” Facebook Message 30:18 Spot Fake Prime Big Deal Days Deals 32:04 Digital Wallet Security Risks 34:43 Best Apps for Song Lyrics 39:48 Kids Turned NPR Podcast Comments Into Group Chats 41:15 Decode Emojis + Gen Alpha Slang 45:26 Dallas Garbage Trucks Spy on Your Lawn 47:52 FBI Raids 200-Acre Scam Compound 51:55 iPhones Changing Colors 53:02 YouTube Custom Feeds 53:21 Apple’s Smart Home Hub Arrives Oct. 13 55:02 Tinder Turns Dating Into a Group Activity 56:35 Gen Z Thinks AI Is Alive 59:15 Save a Voicemail as a File 59:52 Flock Camera Flags the Wrong Man 1:09:01 Gemini Remembers Your Hiding Spots 1:10:55 Magic Streaming Boxes Are Illegal 1:14:49 Donna Saved $400 With My AI Tips 1:17:19 Bird Migration App 1:20:26 Why Lovable AI Is a Trap 1:22:47 Amazon Drivers Photograph Your House 1:24:51 The $745,000 GoFundMe That Got Pulled 1:27:53 Instagram Plus Features 1:28:36 Streaming Prices Up for Football 1:30:20 SpaceX Starship Reaches Orbit 1:30:59 Is Flirting With AI Cheating? 1:33:12 Game: Real or Not? 1:36:30 How to Make Money With AI 1:41:48 AI Chatbots Come to Apple CarPlay 1:44:31 Luke 3D Prints Free Wheelchairs for Kids 1:52:55 Best AI Tools for Personal Finance 2:00:00 Ask ChatGPT What Cops Would Seize Love the show? Hit Follow so you never miss an episode, and leave a 5-star review. It takes ten seconds and helps more people find us. More tech tips and every episode: komando.com/podcasts Follow me everywhere: @kimkomando I just saw a robot charging itself. It was re-volting!
October 2, 2026
Your power company might upgrade your thermostat for free, or pay you to enroll. There’s a two minute search to find out.