John had a heart attack behind the wheel. He called his son for help. One problem: His son was an entire state away. Didn’t matter. From his phone, the son rerouted his dad’s Tesla straight to the ER. Doctors say those minutes saved John’s life. Plus, drones are the new fireworks. 17x Guinness World Record […]
Get more smart tech tips in Kim’s newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/book-hotels-direct Booking through a third party might seem like you’re getting a deal — but it can backfire. No loyalty points, no guaranteed upgrades, and if something goes wrong, the hotel may not be able to help. Here’s why booking direct wins every time. #kimkomando #traveltips #tech
Want more smart tech news like this? Get my free daily newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/google-home-cameras Google is bringing cameras to more of its smart home devices, the company says privacy protections are built in, but as smart homes become even smarter, many people are asking the same question: How much are you willing to let your devices […]
A new generation of AI-powered robots is being designed to help with everyday household chores like cleaning, organizing, and carrying items around the house. However, they still need humans to get the task done. Get more smart tech tips in Kim’s free newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/neo-home-robots #AI #robots #technology
Whether it’s because of age, access, cost, or personal choice, the numbers show there’s still a significant digital divide across the country. Get more smart tech tips in Kim’s free newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/internet-usage-stat #technology #internet #techtips
Have old family photos that are blurry, faded, or low quality? Google Gemini can help restore them with AI in just a few seconds. It’s an easy way to bring old memories back to life and improve photos that were once too damaged to enjoy. Get more smart tech tips in Kim’s free newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/gemini-photo-restore […]
AI clones are so good, they’re fooling world-class tech professionals. Deepfake expert and UC Berkeley professor Hany Farid can’t trust his own eyes. He shares what he’s learned. Plus, how AI slashed a $99,000 medical bill in half. And Elliot and his fiancée go on a wild police chase in a Waymo. Against their will. […]
Get more smart tech tips in Kim’s free newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/california-water-hack Iranian hackers gained access to parts of California’s water infrastructure, highlighting how vulnerable critical systems can be to cyberattacks. Officials say the incident is another reminder that utilities and other essential services remain frequent targets for hackers. #cybersecurity #techtips #news
Get more smart tech tips in Kim’s free newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/uber-lyft-price-shopping If you open both Uber and Lyft before booking a ride, the apps may know you’re comparing prices. It’s one more reminder that apps often know more about your behavior than you might expect. #Uber #Lyft #techtips
Want more smart tech tips like this? Get my free daily newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/ai-medication-check Make a list of your prescriptions, over-the-counter medications, and supplements, then ask AI to flag possible interactions before your next appointment. It’s a helpful way to organize your medications and prepare better questions for your doctor or pharmacist. AI should never replace […]
Scammers are creating fake wireless carrier websites that look almost identical to the real thing. Before you sign in or pay a bill, double-check the web address and navigate directly to your carrier’s website instead of using links from texts or emails. Want more smart tech tips like this? Get my free daily newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/wireless-website-scam-warning […]
Want more smart tech tips like this? Get my free daily newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/skip-phone-menu Tired of endless automated phone menus? Try saying “agent,” “representative,” or repeatedly pressing 0. Many customer service systems recognize these shortcuts and may connect you to a live person much faster. #techtips #customerservice #productivity
Want more tech news like this? Get my free daily newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/robot-kicks-child A viral video appears to show a robot suddenly kicking a child during a public demonstration. The footage has sparked a debate about how much we should trust robots in public spaces as AI becomes part of everyday life. #AI #robots #technology
Your Ring doorbell may be doing more than watching porch pirates. This week, we break down how home cameras became part of a giant surveillance web, why smart glasses keep trying to make “face cameras” happen and how AI tools can now drop you into someone else’s YouTube video. Normal stuff. Also this week: Iranian […]
Want more smart tech tips like this? Get my free daily newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/ai-passenger-seat More people are using ChatGPT during their commute to brainstorm ideas, answer questions, and talk through problems. For some drivers, AI has become a surprisingly useful passenger for long drives and everyday errands. #AI #ChatGPT #techtips
Want more smart tech tips like this? Get my free daily newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/chatgpt-packing-hack Packing for a trip? Upload photos of your clothes and ask ChatGPT to create outfits for each day of your vacation. It can help you mix and match pieces, avoid overpacking, and fit more outfits into less luggage. #ChatGPT #travelhacks #AI
Want more smart tech tips like this? Get my free daily newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/iphone-crash-detection After a serious car accident, a family received an emergency alert and map pin showing exactly where their daughter had crashed. Apple’s Crash Detection feature automatically contacted emergency services and shared her location, helping first responders reach her quickly. It’s a reminder […]
Want more smart tech tips like this? Get my free daily newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/flock-cameras-drones Flock cameras are the license plate readers used by neighborhoods and police departments to help locate stolen vehicles and track criminal activity. Now the company is exploring drone technology, allowing cameras to cover larger areas and respond faster to incidents. #kimkomando #privacy […]
Meet the X-59, NASA’s experimental supersonic jet designed to travel faster than the speed of sound while dramatically reducing the loud sonic boom that made earlier supersonic flights unpopular. If successful, this technology could help bring ultra-fast commercial air travel. Imagine flying from New York to Los Angeles in just a few hours. Would you […]
👉 Want more smart tech tips like this? Get my free daily newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/ai-fake-court-cases Both sides of a court case have landed in hot water after using AI to help with research, only to discover the chatbot had completely invented court cases. #kimkomando #ai #law
