Tag: matter

Digital Dr. Dolittle: AI is finally giving pets a voice

Kim Komando reveals the AI models cracking animal grammar. From 30-year research leaps to smart collars, see how your pet is finally being heard.

Is your smartwatch obsolete? My top picks for 2026

Kim Komando explains why older wearables fail to track vital health data. See her top picks for accurate monitoring and battery life.

Put the phones down: A holiday AI game from The Current

This game gave my family a reason to laugh together instead of scrolling alone.

AI is killing off the billable hour

Think lawyers are charging too much? Kim Komando explains how the billable hour is changing and what AI can replace for pennies.

How to freeze your credit and protect your identity

First, look at the handy AI photo. If only, I’d be so good at multitasking. (lol)  “Hey, Kim, I just was notified that my personal data was part of the recent SimonMed data breach. My data’s already out there from another breach. Does it even matter anymore?” — Sara in Newport Beach, CA Hearing about […]

White-collar jobs, meet your match

I hear from some of you who say, “Kim, I don’t care about AI, it’s not my thing.” I get it. But AI does matter. You’re using it even when you think you’re not. Ever yell, “Speak to a real person”?  AI is not just here, it’s taking names and unpaid lunch breaks. As much […]

This is worse than spam calls

Most people have never heard of companies like Mobilewalla or Gravy Analytics, but they know you.  The FTC just clamped down on these two for secretly vacuuming up people’s real-time location data without consent. Not just estimated neighborhoods or passing GPS flickers.  We’re talking exact coordinates, tied to your phone’s unique ID, showing where you […]

This 15-digit code is your stolen phone insurance

If your smartphone was ever lost or stolen, would you know what to do? Lock it remotely, call your carrier or use a tracking app. That’s a start.

Why you need a second phone number

I have a second number on my phone. You should, too. Your main number? Keep that locked down for the important stuff — your bank, doctor’s office and family. But when you’re ordering takeout, signing up for a one-time deal or making an online purchase, why give out your real number?  That’s where a second […]

Security tip: Next time you stay at a hotel, turn on your VPN

It’s just not for your home devices — here’s how your VPN can be a multipurpose digital survival tool wherever you’re using it.

Stop annoying political texts

Political texts driving you crazy? Here are smart tips to stop them, no matter your device.

How to rock a remote interview: Tips for shining over the phone or on video

6 ways to prepare for your video job interview.

5 legit ways to make extra cash on your schedule

People ask me all the time for an easy way to rake in the dough. Do those exist? Yes and no. 

Looking for a job? 4 ways to create a winning resume that will get past bots

A bot could reject your resume before it’s even seen by the hiring manager or recruiter.

Want a change of scenery? 10 cities that will pay you to move there

These 10 cities will pay you to move there and start a new life.

7 ways finding a job is changing – and what it means for you

If you’re ever looking to switch companies in the field you work in or want an entirely new career path, you might want to think about turning to a staffing agency.