Can your trash make you rich? Two high schoolers flipped junk from the dump into over $1 million on Facebook Marketplace. Plus, OpenAI drops $10 million on a domain, window-washing robots are here, and stores are using weather data to time their discounts.
Her entire life is being faked online — April 19th, Hour 4
Oscar from Texas says a man is obsessed with his daughter. Now, he’s impersonating her online. Fake accounts, false messages, even rumors she’s pregnant. Plus, 3 things you can do with a dead iPhone, and the dark side of influencer culture.
Kim Komando Show Preview: Why does the TSA scan your face?
Rosemary from Florida wants to know what really happens to your face scan at the airport. Is it stored forever? Plus, secrets not to tell ChatGPT, why 5G isn’t always what it claims to be, and how to score money with Google Opinion Rewards.
Don’t fall for the travel tech panic
Public Wi-Fi horror stories make great headlines, but here’s what really puts your info at risk.
Stop your electronics from exploding
Your phone or e-bike could catch fire if the battery gets too hot. Here’s how to keep it safe.
The National Weather Service at 169 years old
It gets $3.5 billion a year, but most of your forecasts come from private companies that do it better.
How to go viral on Instagram
Want your content to actually take off? Here’s a simple framework to boost your chances of getting it out there.
The Satanic space flight
Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin rocket launch with Katy Perry and Gayle King is under fire online. Not for science, but for satanic symbols and staged space drama.
The QR code scam hiding in your mailbox
Get a diamond ring in the mail? No, it’s not from a secret admirer. It’s from a scammer trying to loot all your money.
Can’t focus lately? It might be brain rot
Endless scrolling wrecks your attention span. There’s a fix, but you might not like it.
Restore old photos with AI
Scratched, faded, or torn family photos? AI tools can restore them in seconds. Here’s how to do it yourself.
Scam alert: Buying a car online
Scammers are copying legit sites like Carvana to steal your money. You think you’re getting a great deal, but the car never shows up.
Where to find your phone’s IMEI number
If your phone goes missing, one number can help shut it down fast. Even if someone swaps the SIM.
What your profile pic says about you (like it or not)
Whether you’re on eBay, Etsy, or LinkedIn, your photo matters more than you think. Here’s how to make it work for you.
These new budget phones are worth it
Tight budget? You can still get a fast, feature-packed phone. Here’s a few to put on your shopping list.
Search trick to find recipes faster
Skip the life story and pop-up ads. These quick tricks get you straight to the ingredients and steps.
Your next iPhone could cost $2,300 — April 12th, Hour 1
Here’s how much tariffs will drive up the price of your tech. Wild story: Jean from the Midwest faces 29 years in prison after losing $200,000 in a romance scam. Plus, an Amazon driver saves a woman’s life, and an AI gadget records everything you say.
How to make your pet go viral — April 12th, Hour 2
Got a super cute pup or kitty? I chat with the creator behind The Oreo Cat on how to make your pet a social media superstar — and even make a little cash doing it. Plus, scientists clone direwolves (kind of), and AI is outpacing doctors on MRIs.
Guy brings AI avatar to court — April 12th, Hour 3
He didn’t hire a lawyer. He generated one with AI. Spoiler: It didn’t go over well. Plus, Sabrina Carpenter lands a gig inside Fortnite, and a new hiring buzzword to know. Looking for a side gig? You can get paid to test websites before they go live.