We couldn’t have planned this even if we tried.
Frank Abagnale: AI is making it easier for scammers
Frank Abagnale is best known for his exploits as a con man, famously depicted in the movie “Catch Me If You Can.”
ChatGPT-4o can see everything
ChatGPT-4o dropped some of its newest features that are free to everyone! The odds that they charge for them in the future is high. They want to get you hooked now.
AI is stealing your voice from the internet
It’s easier than ever to copy a real human voice. Just think about all the harm that could cause. Scary stuff, folks. Pro tip: Set all your online accounts to private.
Do you know a kid obsessed with Roblox?
Roblox is adding paid billboard ads within the game, making it the largest playground for product pushing. Do you think kids have selective vision when their game is covered in ads?
Thermonator: The flame-throwing dog
How is this legal in 48 out of 50 states? You can purchase one of these robo-dogs for just under $10,000. It’s a pass for me.
Cybertruck frunk almost chops off fingers
The Cybertruck front truck (“frunk”) has a safety feature that looks mighty unsafe to me.
Waymo drives on the wrong side to avoid skaters
Last month, a group of skaters in LA captured this video of a Waymo driving on the wrong side of the road to avoid hitting them. Waymo says it was the safest option. How would you feel if Waymo decided a head-on collision with your car was the best decision?
How to save money on groceries
I know, food prices are insane. Cliff Smith found a great way to save — and has eaten a lot of great meals in his quest.
Have stuff you want to get rid of? Try Linda's Stuff
Linda’s story gives me chills. She started out selling her kids’ old video games online, and now she runs a multimillion-dollar company. Check out the full interview here.
Support alligator goes missing
Today I learned: Exotic support animals are a thing. See ya later, alligator.
Amazon's smart shopping cart
I love the idea of being able to skip checkout and still pay for my stuff. One of my biggest questions is how much prices will differ depending on where you live.
Keep your iPhone locked, even if it's lost!
Smart how-to today: Set up Apple’s Stolen Device Protection setting. This hack only works if you set it up before your iPhone goes missing, so do it now before it’s too late.
Know someone who has a Ring doorbell?
The check might be in the mail. Yep, Ring is settling a class-action lawsuit.
Tech how-to: Get YouTube notifications
This is a smart way to always know when your favorite creators (ahem, me!) have a new video live.
Kitboga: Behind the scenes of his scambaiter chronicles
Kitboga joined The Kim Komando Show to talk all things “scambaiter.” He shared lots, including the longest time he has spent with a scammer. Find out on the full podcast here.
Before you buy a house, watch this
Pat Lawlor and his wife were first-time homebuyers, eager and ready to start the process. Things took a turn for the worse when Pat received an email from his “escrow officer” and sent over their down payment. Catch the full interview here. Buyer beware!
What is the Dark Web?
It’s not just hackers and scammers … though, yeah, they are there. Let’s take a closer look.
Ozempic's life-changing side effects
Sure, it’ll help you lose weight, but Ozempic has side effects people aren’t talking about. It may even cancel out birth control.
MrBeast's backstory: Rise to No. 1 on YouTube
MrBeast surpassed the top YouTube channel #tseries, then broke a world record for most subscribers in one day. How did this enormous creator get where he is? We did the digging.