Are you still doing your holiday shopping? Use CamelCamelCamel to find the best prices. Plus, the inside scoop on Google Shopping, how to get free shipping, use online coupons and get cash back, use PhotoScan to take photos of pictures in frames, five series worth watching and how to find hidden cameras in your Airbnb or rental.
Heated seat scandal, pay with your palm, Meta bot hates Meta
Why aren’t Americans buying electric vehicles? The answer might surprise you. Plus, BMW owners are mad at a new subscription and Facebook’s newest chatbot hates Facebook. Also, you don’t need to swipe your credit card to pay anymore. Just hold out your hand. After a machine scans your palm, you’re good to go. Here’s why you should be worried.
Get faster internet, text message tips, sue scam callers for $100,000
Do you get scam calls all the time? Here’s how one guy used telemarketers to raise $100,000. Plus, the coolest new iPhone features, blocking third-party cookies and the best way to read a book on your phone. And a quick way to find specific pictures, keywords and more in your text messages.
Find PC spies, YouTube tricks, Google tracking scandal
Half of all macOS malware comes from this one app, Twitter will ditch the 280 character limit, Meta employees and security fired for hijacking user accounts, Google will pay a big settlement to 40 states for tracking locations, YouTube keyboard shortcuts you’ll use all the time, smishing tips and why Ubers are getting more expensive.
AirPods as hearing aids, PayPal warning, Twitter alternatives
Got a messy photo gallery? Use these tricks to clean it up. Plus, the best Twitter alternatives, hidden privacy report for your phone, YouTube’s new jingle, Google Maps update shows where EV stations are and an urgent Black Friday warning for shoppers with PayPal accounts. Also, Netflix now lets you cut off freeloaders and Apple AirPods can work as more affordable hearing aids.
ISPs caught lying, $400,000 naps, Apple iCloud redesign
Are you paying for premium internet plans? A new study says your download speeds aren’t as fast as they should be. Plus, avoid the worst passwords, Apple’s iCloud.com redesign, make $400,000 a year sleeping on TikTok and Apple’s iPhone 14 satellite emergency SOS is finally live.
Massive crypto meltdown, Carvana crashes, schedule emails
Sick of scammers? Just sue them! Here’s how. Plus, the secret to saving money on your streaming bills, how to schedule emails, tools to take screen breaks for your health, shocking smart thermostat research, Carvana’s stock plummets and why the left is freaking out about Elon Musk.
Holiday mail mistake, Taylor Swift hype, better holiday photos
The USPS is warning against one of the easiest ways to send a letter or gift. Why? Thieves are targeting holiday mail. Plus how Taylor Swift broke the internet, two smart new Windows tips and how to get better photos with your family.
Text without service, better flights, Starlink gotcha
In this 30-minute podcast, Apple is spending $450 million to enable emergency texts when you don’t have service. Plus, Starlink’s new data cap, Apple’s slick new free app and how to make long-haul flights more bearable. And take your guess at how many tech issues the average battles at work each week.
Killer VR headset, Netflix flub, Zoom in the car
In this 30-minute podcast, a VR headset no one should wear. It can kill the wearer if they die in a game. Plus, Netflix’s ad-support tier doesn’t work on some devices, three streaming hits are back, take a Zoom call from your car and how to save money on your streaming bills. And find out if Kim can fool Judith in Brand New or Not True.
Facebook's slow death, Twitter competitor, free background check
In this 30-minute podcast, Meta is in steep decline. Is this the beginning of the end for Facebook? Plus, all the changes at Twitter and a look at its newest competitor Mastodon. And a trick to find the best seat on a plane, get reminders from your smart assistant and how to do a free background check.
OnlyFans for families, find Wi-Fi passwords, selfie tips
Why the era of Facebook is ending, Elon Musk’s shocking luck, paying for blue Twitter checkmarks, family-friendly OnlyFans, Android’s earthquake warning, make your PC or Mac start up faster, how to find Wi-Fi network passwords and five ways to look better in photos.
Car recall alert, self-driving taxis, smart assistant tricks
Find the best laptop for your budget, new Siri and Google Assistant tricks, car recalls to watch out for, best video game gifts for any age, self-driving taxi updates and more of the top tech news stories from the Kim Komando team.
AI singers, ouija tech, free way to block trolls
Tech that lets us speak to our dead relatives is getting better. Plus, Amazon Smart Fridges are coming soon, five jobs robots and AI will replace, new burrito tech, block trolls with this free tool, improve your website and see if you can pass this security test.
Sell your poop, no more Netflix sharing, delete these apps
Think before you flush. Your poop could be worth big money. Plus, Netflix wants you to stop sharing your account, Amazon Music offers Prime members expanded ad-free listening and why Uber is bombarding you with ads. Also, try these free alternatives to Microsoft Office, Adobe Photoshop or Illustrator.
TikTok ban, secret Facebook tool, get free shipping
Facebook has a secret tool that deletes your phone number, the case for a TikTok ban in America, how video games helped a NASCAR driver win, five ways to get free shipping whenever you shop online and the best free video editors for Windows and Mac.
Feds vs. Tesla, YouTube health update, Twitter celebrity exodus
Tesla is under a federal criminal investigation, new YouTube labels, celebrities want to leave Elon Musk’s Twitter, the world’s fastest shoes increase your walking speed by 250% and how to find out who’s calling you from an unknown or blocked number. Plus, signs your computer’s hard drive is failing and a new way for Android users to know if they are being tracked.
Update Chrome now, cash-saving travel tips, spot the real Amazon reviews
Got a trip coming up? These are the best days to book a flight. Plus, update Google Chrome now if you have a Mac, why people are trying to get out of work, how to know if your boss is spying on you, use your PC’s step recorder feature and Amazon review tips.
Human washing machines, movie space race, iCloud update
Sit in this washing machine for an automated bath. Plus, Apple’s new iCloud web interface is much more useful, Disney wants to track you across its parks, how AI is taking your job, Russian actors will shoot a movie in space, how to find anyone’s email address online and the secret way to know who’s calling without looking at your phone.
Starlink for RVs, best phone cases, free Google Workspace boost
Starlink’s internet service for RVs, Google finally lets you view its latest Nest cameras on the web, Google Workspace’s individual storage jumps from 15GB to 1TB and how to browse the internet without being tracked. Plus, this $2,000 gaming bed has a built-in TV, console and LED lights, pick the perfect phone case and how to buy unclaimed USPS and Amazon packages.