September 30, 2026
Netflix has hidden features to remind you about new releases and to kick your ex off your account. Plus, Mary’s son lost more than $250,000 to a romance scam. We help her figure out what to do next.
September 18, 2026
iOS 27 has a hidden feature that builds shortcuts just by describing what you want. Plus, we help Bob keep a digitized ongoing list of what’s in his kitchen.
September 15, 2026
Sending something sensitive on Gmail? There’s a setting built right in that almost nobody uses. Pick an expiration date, and your message vanishes from the recipient’s inbox when time’s up.
September 10, 2026
That 22 page lease nobody actually reads is full of clauses that could cost you. There’s an AI prompt that flags hidden fees and renewal traps before you sign. Plus, we talk to Trevor about how chatbots saved his career.
August 15, 2026
You’ve probably never used your phone’s hidden shortcut. One tap turns it into your flashlight, camera, or screenshot button. Plus, tired of your ex’s face popping up in your photo app? There’s a secret “breakup mode” setting that fixes it for good.
August 1, 2026
Silicon Valley legend and Apple evangelist Guy Kawasaki joins us on “5 Minutes from the Future” to reveal how AI is riding shotgun in his daily work. Plus: The internet’s viral fix for sneaky Meta smart glasses, a drone built specifically for dog poop duty and why robot dogs are backflipping off cliffs. EPISODE BREAKDOWN: 00:00 The internet’s favorite raccoon. 5:08.552 Chatbots teach weapon-building. 5:50.600 Robot dog backflips off cliffs. 9:24.637 Microwave beep gets a makeover. 11:24.267 Musk’s AI Odyssey. 14:23.860 Drone scoops your dog’s poop. 28:45.665 AI catches hidden dealer fees. 34:51.655 AirTag your kids’ shoes. 30:33.595 Can your ex hack your car? 36:50.613 United boots headphone-free fliers. 39:35.250 Meta glasses? Play Disney. 46:17.556 The 22-hour nonstop flight. 48:52.856 The chatbot that saved his life. 1:04:52.840 Kid drawings become storybooks. 1:12:12.096 9 new emojis drop. 1:17:05.234 Robot teachers, zero humans. 1:23:40.299 Myspace comeback? 1:35:49.120 Secret 401(k) traps. 1:36:57.213 5 Min from the Future: Guy Kawasaki. RESOURCES & LINKS: • Follow Guy Kawasaki: https://www.instagram.com/guykawasaki/ (@guykawasaki) • Show Website: https://www.komando.com/podcasts/ • Connect on Social: @kimkomando Enjoying the episode? Leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify to help new listeners find the show!
July 24, 2026
Every photo you take has hidden GPS data. It’s the same trick that helped catch a fugitive in 2012. Turn it off before you share. Plus, we help Virginia restore her fire-damaged photo albums for her 25 grandchildren.
July 18, 2026
Police ambushed Joel Feder and his wife in a Kohl’s parking lot. Guns drawn. The tipster? Flock cameras. Wrongly tracked him for days over stolen plates he never took. We talk to The Drive journalist one-on-one. Plus, remember that viral three-finger trick to catch a deepfake? Doesn’t work anymore. AI already caught up. And Lisa went viral for her “Marry Lisa” billboards. Nearly 4,000 submissions later, she found the love of her life. On an app. In this episode: 0:00:00 FBI’s fake phone company. 4:57.168 Is the American EV dream already dead? 15:18.636 Elton John gets hologram residency. 17:53.232 Flock cameras tracked the wrong car. 30:45.386 UChicago Law school bans screens. 29:57.905 3-finger deepfake test fails. 36:27.215 Sunshine for sale. 42:41.742 “Why do data centers have a disclaimer?” 45:52.185 MLB uses tech to challenge calls. 52:29.830 3 words upgrade AI answers Pt. 1. 1:02:30.770 AI inventories your house. 1:03:39.654 Fob thieves steal your car key’s signal. 54:56.203 Comedian Jason Gowin creates AI Robo-Dad. 1:04:25.945 “Marry Lisa” billboards go viral. 1:29:07.863 2 words upgrade AI answers Pt. 2. 1:37:11.178 AI spots hidden treasure in clutter. 1:47:38.684 Banks don’t FaceTime. 1:30:35.418 How do I start an AI career? 1:40:49.595 Tips to market new apps. Check out Joel Feder’s full story from The Drive: https://www.thedrive.com/news/how-flock-cameras-wrongly-tracked-me-for-days-over-stolen-plates-and-sent-police-after-me
July 11, 2026
A new robot promises to do your chores. But there’s a major privacy catch buried in the fine print. Plus we help Aaron keep tabs on his 12-year-old son.
July 10, 2026
Tired of spoilers ruining your favorite show? TikTok and X’s hidden setting blocks them. Plus, Chuck wrote a song to honor his parents. Just one problem. He hates his singing voice. We weigh in on whether AI belongs in something this personal.
July 5, 2026
Keep running into your ex? A secret tracker might be why. Plus, Elliot and his fiancée go on a wild police chase in a Waymo. Against their will.
June 30, 2026
No more punching in ticker symbols one by one. Google Finance’s new AI feature builds your entire portfolio from a screenshot or sentence. Plus, scammers convinced a woman to ship them $55,000 hidden in pants. How? Pretending to be a Federal Reserve officer.
June 20, 2026
Your friend booked the same hotel room as you. Just for $40 less. Your phone is the reason. Plus, Adam’s bagel shop customers are not happy? Not because of the treats. Becuase he used AI to handle his social media.
June 16, 2026
Your keyboard has a secret. There are shortcuts that make texting faster and way less frustrating. Plus, Tanya’s twin sister refuses to listen to The Kim Komando Show. Big mistake. So she called in with a deepfake prank plan. I have a better idea.
June 10, 2026
Squinting at a restaurant menu under dim lights is an absolute mood killer. Luckily there’s a free built-in magnifying glass on your phone that almost nobody knows exists. Plus, Microsoft Publisher is being phased out, and teachers like Mary are freaking out. She’s been using it for 33 years. I talk with her about the free replacement.
June 9, 2026
Third-party companies slide small charges onto your phone bill every month. Most people never notice. How to get a refund today. Plus, Joan is a landlord who wants to screen tenants without handing over her Social Security number. I walk through how.
May 16, 2026
I stayed at an Airbnb once and found 11 hidden cameras. 47% of Americans discovered one in their rental. Most never check. I’ll tell you how to find them.
May 6, 2026
Someone in line at the coffee shop glances at you. Normal, right? Not anymore. They could be wearing Ray-Ban Meta glasses with a hidden camera.
May 1, 2026
Your TV has a hidden feature that’s been tracking you and selling your data for years. Hear how to turn it off for free.
April 27, 2026
That loyalty discount comes with a hidden price tag, your data sold to brokers, banks, and even health insurer partners. I’ll show you the free trick that lets you keep the savings without handing over your real info.