Tag: tracking

How to pull your driving report for free

You can see your driving report like your credit history. Here’s how to check what insurance companies already have on you and what to do if it’s wrong.

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.

Your package isn’t missing: A guide to AI delivery scams from The Current

Scammers are using AI to send perfect-looking package notices timed right before Christmas.

How AI tricks you into spending more (and what to do about it)

AI is the new pushy salesman, and it doesn’t breathe, sleep or blink.

How to fix your bad AI output

You are going to love this. I know it. Why? Because we’ve all done it.  You toss ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot, Perplexity or, God forbid, Siri a simple question, and it vomits. Or you tell it, “Write an email,” and out comes a mushy blob of corporate buzzwords no real human would ever say. If you […]

The loyalty trap: That free coffee cost you everything

Let me tell you something that’ll make you look at your “loyalty perks” apps and programs a lot differently.  You think you’re getting a deal along with points, rewards, a freebie here and there. But what you’re really signing up for is a machine that’s collecting, analyzing and monetizing you. I studied a new report […]

Read this before you renew your car insurance

You’ve probably seen this pitch from your insurance company: “Drive safely and save. Sign up for our smart driving program today!” You’ve got a squeaky-clean record, so what’s the harm, right? Before you sign up, let’s pop the hood. 😳 What they’re tracking These programs use an app on your phone or a gadget in […]

Your phone is spying on you

Your phone keeps all your secrets. Where you’ve been. What you’ve typed. Even which sketchy Wi-Fi you used in 2017. It’s got the memory of an elephant and the self-restraint of a toddler with a drum set.  Let’s just call your phone “Sir Veillance.” Here’s a quick breakdown of the creepy stuff your phone is […]

This phone is made in the USA

“Kim, I love my iPhone 16 but hate it’s made in China and apps track everything you do including your bowel movements. Is there a phone made in the USA that doesn’t track you?” — Paul in Tampa, Florida Well, Paul, there’s exactly one, the $1,999 Liberty Phone from Purism. If the name makes you […]

The future of laptops

My job is to keep you ahead of the curve, so you know what’s worth your hard-earned money and what’s just hype. One reader recently asked me: Where are laptops going next? Let’s break it down. 🤖 AI is baked in As AI gets better, imagine a bot that automates boring laptop tasks like booking […]

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.

Warning: Free VPNs are putting you at risk

You think you’re saving money with free VPN downloads or apps, but they will cost you in the end.