June 3, 2020
As protests took place across the U.S., millions were watching on Facebook Live. If you turn to social media for news, I have a warning about what you’ll find.
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June 2, 2020
Today’s screens can display 16.7 million colors, and all those colors need names. Head to colornames.org to add your suggestions to the list and vote for others. Some of the latest? “Grandma Made Me Buy This Dress” for a nice dusty pink and “Diluted Limes” … You can guess what shade that one is.
June 1, 2020
In this episode of Komando On Demand, Kim answers listener questions and talks to a few special guests. She gives advice on the best smart plugs, voice recognition software for writing a book, recording webinars automatically and more. Plus, Kim chats with a reporter who took the COVID-19 contact tracer training to see exactly how it works and a staff writer for Wired magazine who gets calls and emails meant for MacKenzie Bezos, Jeff Bezos’ billionaire ex-wife.
Think back a few months. How often did you ignore calls and opt to communicate via text, email or social media message? Now, months into the pandemic, good old fashioned voice calls are through the roof.
May 29, 2020
President Trump signed an executive ordered aimed at limiting the legal protections that shield social media companies. The question now is how will he enforce it?
May 28, 2020
In March, T-Mobile closed 80% of its stores due to the coronavirus pandemic. How did they manage a huge workforce of more than 110,000 employees? Kim chats with Jon Freier, T-Mobile’s Executive Vice President of Consumer Markets, about the company’s pivot during the pandemic, how to lead during a crisis and T-Mobile’s on-going commitment to the military. Plus, can you guess what kind of calls and texts Elon Musk gets? Kim chats with a woman who knows firsthand.
A decade ago, we started saying “no more” to expensive cable and satellite service. Now, there are more streaming services than ever to fill the void. And they’ll put a dent in your wallet as much as, say, a traditional cable bill.
May 27, 2020
Tune into your local news station and you may see a segment that feels surprising if you keep up with the tech world: A feel-good story about Amazon’s happy employees. The truth? Amazon produced the entire segment. Now, how did this get on the air?
May 26, 2020
We all want better, smarter and faster. Researchers in Australia hit a new record internet speed that hits faster out of the ballpark. The team logged speeds of 44.2 terabits per second — fast enough to download 1,000+ HD movies in less than a second.
May 25, 2020
This Memorial Day, join me in taking a moment to show respect to those who embody the spirit of duty, honor and selflessness in the service of America.
May 24, 2020
This week’s exclusive episode of Komando On Demand is a full hour of The Kim Komando national radio show. Listen on your schedule on the Komando Community. Try it free for 30 days with code “Kim” at getkim.com. Coming up, widespread COVID-19 exposure notification is one step closer on iOS. Plus, this Memorial Day, learn more about your family members who served in WWII — for free. And meet a ransomware superhero who helps those who’ve been scammed and a woman who has Elon Musk’s old phone number.
May 22, 2020
Don’t be surprised to hear from coronavirus tracers who track the spread of the disease. But if you were one of the millions who got a text that you’ve been exposed to COVID-19, it was probably a scam. I’ll tell you what tipped me off.
May 21, 2020
Meet a bar worker and promoter named Steven Walsh who went from unemployed thanks to the pandemic to hosting trivia on Zoom and making thousands of dollars a day. Then, learn how small and mid-sized businesses can use data to advertise like the Fortune 500. Kim chats with Robert Brill, CEO of Brill Media. Plus, Kim talks to a caller who wants to get set up teaching a course online.
There are nearly 1.6 million drones registered in the U.S., according to FAA estimates, and DJI holds nearly two-thirds of the American market. Now this Chinese company’s products could be pulled from shelves. Why now? Listen to find out.
May 20, 2020
Your daily Zoom calls aren’t quite the same as being on television, but you still want to look your best, right? Take a cue from broadcasters with these five tips for looking great on camera.
May 19, 2020
A few months ago, Uber was on top of the ridesharing world. Fast forward to today and the demand has dried up — taking thousands of jobs along with it. The massive cuts at Uber give us a glimpse at what’s happening to the U.S. economy as a whole.
May 18, 2020
You can find success on social media or become a star on YouTube, but at the end of the day, you’re reliant on that platform. Your success is tied to it, for better and for worse. But build up an email list and your contacts are yours. Kim chats with PowerInbox CEO Jeff Kupietzky about converting your email list into a living, while keeping your subscribers happy. Learn the best days and times to send email and insider tips to increase your open rates.
The pandemic has brought innumerable changes. Among them, a shift in how much we really care about fame and celebrity. As our priorities shift, so too does what we care about. Has health finally overtaken wealth?
May 15, 2020
Ah, another weekend … at home. Fire up your video chat service of choice, gather a few friends and have a game night. Here are a few low-tech options to make your high-tech hangout more fun.
May 14, 2020
On this episode, Kim brings you the story of a man feeding a remote Alaska town with a Costco card and a ship. Toshua Parker went from a quarter-million dollars in debt to the owner of a successful grocery story that’s keeping Gustavus, Alaska stocked during the coronavirus pandemic. Plus, meet Jonathan Bass, Head of Marketing and Communications at Wing, a subsidiary of Alphabet. Wing has built an autonomous fleet of small, lightweight delivery drones that can transport small packages to homes in minutes.