Kim Komando Daily Tech Update

Amazon AI reads through 12,000 reviews 

The "Customers say" summary can sum up thousands of reviews in seconds. I’ll tell you where to it and how to spot fake reviews before Black Friday. Plus, Bo tells us how

Everyday tech started with the military

Pick up your phone and thank a veteran. GPS, the internet, the microwave, and the EpiPen all trace back to the military. Hear the surprising stories behind the tech you u

Claim Veterans Day deals with your phone

There’s a free app to show proof of service for Veterans Day discounts. Plus, Gary Horton of the Greater Detroit Agency for the Blind and Visually Impaired and veteran Ar

iPhone censors your typing

A researcher says your keyboard won’t auto-complete certain phrases, from politics to religion. Hear what’s on the “gray list.” Plus, did you know a period at the end of

Clear your Black Friday inbox clutter

Gmail’s Manage subscriptions option lists every store that emails you and how many messages each one sent, and you can unsubscribe with a tap. Plus, what your Gmail addre

Delivery robots are under attack

From sidewalk kicks to full-on physical blockades, people are harassing delivery robots. A professor was reportedly arrested for attacking one. Plus, a dozen delivery rob

Turn AI into a tutor

The kids are using AI for homework, and it hands over the answers. Flip one switch and it becomes a tutor. I'll tell you how to turn it on. Plus, we help Michele use AI w

Son spent $150,000 to hear his dad again

Brian Dema built an AI hologram of his late father. We explore the booming "grief tech" industry and why to record loved ones' stories instead. Plus, Netflix’s Wonka show

Your phone can hear your smoke alarm

Your phone can listen for the smoke alarm when others can’t hear it. I'll tell you how to turn it on, and test it. Plus, Frankie tells us how an AI chatbot told him he wa

AI can read your bank transactions

Claude and ChatGPT let you link your bank account so they can read two years of transactions. Think twice. That puts your spending on another company’s servers. Plus, we

Amazon Prime refunds up to $200

Had trouble canceling Amazon Prime? The FTC’s settlement has paid out more than $840 million so far, and you don't have to file a claim. Plus, Barbara asks whether Amazon

Blocking data centers could backfire

Slowing AI data centers could have unintended consequences, especially among the biggest tech companies. Plus, we help Bruce find safe ways to earn extra money with AI. L

Your library card unlocks free streaming

Your library card can get you free movies, music, and audiobooks . Plus, a Kentucky school sent home AI-generated maps with garbled state names, like “Ven-eck-ee,” and Am

Who funded the data center pushback?

A lot of voters said no data centers on Election Day. We'll talk about the national advocacy groups that helped organize it. Plus, how to keep your smart home running in

Ask Gemini what's for dinner

Hungry on the road? Gemini is now built into Google Maps, and it's rolling out to Apple CarPlay, so you can ask for a restaurant hands-free. Plus, you can chat with ChatG

Tech’s hottest job pays $1.5 million

A Forward Deployed Engineer is one of the most popular job in tech right now. I’ll explain what it is. Plus, we help Steve figure out which careers will hold up as AI tak

Get refunded for your kids’ in-app purchases

Your kid racked up a $100 charge on game coins, and you may be able to get it back. Plus, we talk about how a nine-year old Minecraft YouTuber spent $118,000 on ads with

Election audits come down to dice 

It’s Election Day! After all the high-tech vote counting, some states pick ballots to audit by rolling 10-sided dice in public. I’ll explain how it works. Plus, Joe says

AI can read your furnace’s age

Your furnace has a birthday, and a photo of the label is all AI needs to decode it. Plus, Consumer Reports found each smart appliance it tested sent up to 135,000 text me

Google’s 3D booths connect military families

20 Google Beam units are heading to USO locations around the world so deployed troops can see their loved ones in life-sized form before the holidays. Plus, drones are th