Tinder date tried to kill her - April 5th, Hour 4

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Hadlie Monroe’s online match turned a romantic picnic into a fight for her life. She shares her chilling survival story. Plus, ChatGPT’s latest image-generation tool, and how AI can help you land your next job.

Kim Komando Show Preview: His dream girl stole $80K

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Sam from Austin thought he’d found love online. Instead, he lost $80,000 in a fake gold investment scam. Plus, find out why guys are suing OnlyFans, and meet Samsung’s new vacuum: it can answer your calls and texts.

Why does the “IRS” want your personal data?

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Spoiler: it doesn’t. IRS scams are making the rounds again. Here’s how to spot them

Don't post your boarding pass

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Showing off your boarding pass online feels great … until scammers snag your personal details. Here’s why your ticket deserves privacy.

TikTok sale won't stop the spies

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The deadline for TikTok’s new buyer is tomorrow, but Chinese-made drones, vacuums, and cameras quietly continue collecting data.

Hide your number when you call

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Don’t want your name to pop up on Caller ID? Here’s a simple, quick tip.

Graphic designers, is this the end?

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ChatGPT’s new image tool is so good, you don’t need any art skills. Just type what you want and it makes it.

Want to sound smarter? Fix your audio

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People judge how smart and likable you are based on your sound quality. Here’s how to level up your mic game for Zoom and beyond.

Watch out for fake IRS sites on Google

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It’s tax season, and scammers are paying to show up first when you search for IRS help.

Is Google now irrelevant?

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AI is changing how we search, and Google might be too slow to keep up.

How to make AI-generated pics look good

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ChatGPT-4o’s new image tools turn your photos into eye-popping digital art. Here’s how to get the best results, fast.

How to book a sold-out campsite

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Top parks book out months ahead, but smart apps can alert you to cancellations in real time. Here’s how to beat the system.

Is Google the new Kodak?

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Nobody’s Googling. We’re ChatGPTing now. Alphabet stock is down 25% from its peak. Ford wants fake stick shifts in EVs, scientists are growing human organs and Amazon just picked a new producer for 007. Hello, Mr. Bond. And Kim talks to Phil Michaelson, CEO of Fast Growing Trees, about how he’s able to ship trees from A to B — along with some great tips for selling online.

Your DNA is up for sale

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23andMe went bankrupt, and your genetic data is now part of its assets.

Delete an email? It’s not gone

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Free email services can recover messages days or weeks after you hit delete. Here’s what to know.

How to use GPT-4o’s new image tool

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Describe anything and ChatGPT will create artwork you can tweak, download, and use however you want. It’s amazing.

Can you guess this bird call?

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This free app can name birds just from their song or a quick photo. Birdwatchers, you’re gonna want this.

This company has your data – March 29th, Hour 1

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One of the biggest ad companies quietly admitted it’s been tracking nearly everyone online. A man in Phoenix lost $900,000 to a crypto scam that started with a friend request. Jeff Bezos is engaged and, of course, the internet has opinions. Meanwhile, 23andMe just filed for bankruptcy. If your DNA is still sitting in their system, now’s the time to delete it. And yes, people are using ChatGPT for bedroom inspiration.

The Kim Komando Show Preview: How to master social media with Buster Scher

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Buster Scher started a basketball blog at 14. That passion turned into Hoops Nation, now with over a million followers. He’s worked with the NBA, professional athletes, and more to help boost their social media presence. He shares expert tips on making money online in his newsletter The Hobby Letter. Plus, ChatGPT’s new image tool, fast food payment plans, and more.

How to master social media with Buster Scher – March 29th, Hour 2

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Buster Scher started a basketball blog at 14. That passion turned into Hoops Nation, now with over a million followers. He’s worked with the NBA, professional athletes, and more to help boost their social media presence. He shares expert tips on making money online in his newsletter The Hobby Letter. Plus, ChatGPT’s new image tool, fast food payment plans, and more.