October 16, 2026
Pre-orders for Apple’s first foldable iPhone open today. My advice? If you’re buying one, get AppleCare too. Plus, we help John decide between getting an iPhone Duo or the iPhone 18 Pro.
Pre-orders for Apple’s first foldable iPhone open today. My advice? If you’re buying one, get AppleCare too. Plus, we help John decide between getting an iPhone Duo or the iPhone 18 Pro.
Your dog or cat can be the star of your jack-o’-lantern this year. I’ll share the prompt that creates a custom stencil from a photo. It’s pawsitively gourd-geous.
Your dog or cat can be the star of your jack-o’-lantern this year. I’ll share the prompt that creates a custom stencil from a photo. It’s pawsitively gourd-geous.
October 15, 2026
Some AI researchers are reportedly taking up smoking to signal their belief that AI will cure cancer. Plus, we talk to Ruth, a Los Angeles screenwriter, who explains how Hollywood writers like her are getting paid to train AI to replace them.
Apple’s first foldable phone could sell out in minutes. Hear the one step to take today to be first in line. Plus, why your iPhone battery is dying so fast after the iOS 27 update.
October 14, 2026
A North Carolina man posted AI-generated songs on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and YouTube, then used 10,000 bots to stream them billions of times over seven years. We break down how the scam worked. Plus, we help Brian sell his AI-made cyberpunk albums.
Your phone on silent could mean missing an emergency call. There’s a setting that lets calls from your favorite contacts always ring through. Plus, we help Peter find a way to track his 14-year-old daughter for safety.
Your phone on silent could mean missing an emergency call. There’s a setting that lets calls from your favorite contacts always ring through. Plus, we help Peter find a way to track his 14-year-old daughter for safety.
October 13, 2026
Nearly half of them believe AI is already conscious and that tech companies are hiding super smart chatbots. We have the truth. Plus, Alabama capped TikTok at two hours a day for kids, with a midnight lockout. We explain why teens will get around it in seconds.
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.
Researchers found 28 of 30 car apps sent drivers’ data to advertising or tracking companies. Incogni CEO Darius Belejevas joins me to explain why this data is so valuable to insurers and lenders, and what you can do to protect yourself.
October 12, 2026
A fleet of new SpaceX satellites could deliver everyday cell service anywhere on Earth. Plus, we help Bob fix the Wi-Fi dead zone in his metal garage shop.
A fleet of new SpaceX satellites could deliver everyday cell service anywhere on Earth. Plus, we help Bob fix the Wi-Fi dead zone in his metal garage shop.
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
OpenAI promised special protections for teens, but tests showed the safeguards failed. Plus, Chris’s three kids bypassed phone locks through hidden game links. We break down how to lock down browsing safely.
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
The world famous investor is 96-years-old, worth over $140 billion, and goes down the YouTube rabbit hole every night. We have what he watches. Plus, we help Dr. Moore, a periodontist outside Dallas, start a YouTube channel and podcast to educate patients.
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.