Automakers say car subscriptions could earn them $1,600 a year. Plus, news on the Kaiser Permanente health breach, phony Verizon invoice emails, and a Waymo going haywire in San Fran.

Tesla's in trouble, big trouble

4 days ago 36m 31s

Tesla sales are plummeting, and 14,000 workers have been laid off. Plus, Google unveils a ChatGPT rival, FTC scams skyrocket, and Instagram blurs unsolicited nudes. Struggling with sleep? I've got a pro phone tip that will help.

One email cost this man $167K

4 days ago 39m 18s

Pat Lawlor was happy to buy his first home — until he received a fake email from someone he thought was his escrow officer. Plus, closing apps doesn't save iPhone battery, a flame-throwing robot dog, and Amazon's new grocery delivery.

Bonus episode: The Kim Komando Show, April 20

6 days ago 33m 26s

One tech CEO thinks AI girlfriends are the next billion-dollar biz. Meanwhile, a tragedy: an 81-year-old man kills an Uber driver he mistook for a scammer. Plus, what your hotel card key reveals about you.

Peeping Tom caught in the act

6 days ago 48m 15s

Target shoppers saw him slip a phone under a woman's dress (ew). Plus, get updates on the TikTok ban, dark web blackmail, and a major ground beef recall. We also talk with popular YouTuber Kitboga about taking on scammers by wasting their time.

China preps to hack the U.S.

9 days ago 46m 17s

The FBI says Chinese gov-backed hackers are waiting to 'deal a devastating blow.' Plus, Taylor Swift's album leaks, Meta's AI chatbot goes live, and lots of big retailers are shutting down (so long, 99 Cents Only store).

Insurance canceled? Blame the drones

10 days ago 35m 11s

It's not a bird or a plane — it's your insurance company. Plus, tech phrases you’ll never use again, simple phones to keep kids off social media, and Cybertruck fails.

Ransomware gang has your health data

11 days ago 52m 8s

Yes, the Change Healthcare hack just got worse. Here's what you need to know. Plus, X charges a $1 fee to post, a foodie side hustle saves a guy $40K, and beware of scary SIM swapping scams.

Bonus episode: The Kim Komando Show, April 13

13 days ago 33m 42s

A new tech ban is coming, this time it targets Russia. Trade your data for money? I tell you the real cost of cash-incentive offers (it’s not pretty). True crime lovers — here’s a side hustle you won’t want to miss. Plus, a gal wonders if her R

Deepfake p*rn survivor fights back

13 days ago 50m 56s

In 2020, Breeze Liu found a nude video of herself — recorded without her knowledge — on P*rnhub. That video then spiraled into hundreds of deepfakes created of her. Seeking help to take them down, she found little to none. Now, she's taking mat

Is 'oatzempic' a weight-loss miracle?

16 days ago 40m 57s

TikTok claims an oatmeal and lime smoothie can help you lose 20 pounds a month. Plus, there’s a major Roku hack, you can’t be anonymous on OpenTable and be careful what you click on X.

Why we're lonely because of tech

18 days ago 36m 58s

Everyone's connected, yet isolation is at record levels. Have an opinion on Elon Musk? Here's why judgment pours out for him, both good and bad. Plus, a new AI danger at work, the death of ad-free streaming, and why you're still getting scam ca

Insurers use drones to watch your home

18 days ago 45m 12s

Invasion of privacy? CJ Sveen says his home insurance was dropped after aerial pics were used to spy on his property. Plus, Russian troops smuggle Starlink, Android's new "Find My Device" feature, and the crazy lengths one hacker took to avoid

Bonus episode: The Kim Komando Show, April 6

20 days ago 34m 16s

Is it the end of the world? Rumors fly online about the solar eclipse — I'll tell you what's fact and fiction. Also, the government filmed an Army vet's front porch for 68 days. Plus, Silicon Valley icon Guy Kawasaki talks about his new book, "

Your old photos are worth money to AI

20 days ago 37m 8s

Big tech will pay top dollar for your cringey Myspace pics. Plus, how to file a claim in Walmart's $45 million lawsuit (you could get $500), phony AI image generators run wild on Facebook, and Disney+ stops password sharing. And all the weird s

Florida just banned social media for teens

25 days ago 38m 14s

Will it hold up in court? Plus, illegal Wi-Fi jammers for sale on Amazon, why even the pros are dumping fitness trackers and why wired matters when it comes to home security.

Google will destroy billions of Incognito mode data

25 days ago 49m 46s

They said the data was impossible to find ... until a judge ruled on a class-action settlement. Plus, we talk with Guy Kawasaki, Apple's first Mac marketer, about his book "Think Remarkable" and becoming remarkable yourself!

Bonus episode: The Kim Komando Show, March 30

27 days ago 34m 52s

Sarah from Portland, Oregon, has been stalked on and off for years. Now, she has a sinking feeling that her estranged brother, who works in IT, is behind it. Plus, use an older router? Be careful, hackers are getting smarter and you’re at risk.

What to do after AT&T's massive data breach

27 days ago 43m 52s

Over 73 million accounts are at risk. Plus, viral claims that the world could end on April 8th, and Kia has recalled thousands of Telluride SUVs. Also, why you should watch your fingers around the new Cybertruck. OUCH!

Scammers can use YOUR videos for deepfakes

30 days ago 45m 22s

Plus, an interview with a guy who lost big money to fake investments — and he's smart, folks. It can happen to anyone!

Florida just banned social media for teens

1 month ago 35m 36s

Will it hold up in court? Plus, illegal Wi-Fi jammers for sale on Amazon, why even the pros are dumping fitness trackers and why wired matters when it comes to home security.

SWAT team blames Find My for wrongful raid

Mar 27th, 2024 40m 30s

Florida wants to ban teens from social media, 15 malicious apps spotted on Google Play and AI to make beer taste better.

Bonus episode: The Kim Komando Show, March 23

Mar 26th, 2024 37m 36s

The U.S. government is suing Apple and Glassdoor's reviews aren't anonymous after all. And Jim calls to ask if he can trust a nice woman online who is pushing crypto. Spoiler: No!