Best Consumertech Podcasts (2025)

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Scammer ruins a 45-year marriage 23:31

17h ago23:31

23:31

What’s worse than your mom leaving your dad for a guy she met on Instagram? Finding out he’s a romance scammer and she knows — but she’s still in love. That’s what happened to Grant Inman. Now, the My Funeral Home Stories host is trying to help his mom see the truth. You, 21 min Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Can ChatGPT mess with your mind? 39:03

8d ago39:03

39:03

Some users are spiraling into delusions, claiming the AI gave them a sacred mission. It’s being called “ChatGPT-induced psychosis.” Plus: Physical buttons are making a comeback in cars, AirPods will soon translate languages, and Shark has recalled some pressure cookers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Waymo wants to sell you a $25K self-driving car 41:23

14d ago41:23

41:23

Owning your own robotaxi could soon be a reality. Plus, when did you made your first investment? Thanks to AI, people are doing it younger than ever. Also: Selfies with the pope, and why Apple wants you to delete Chrome right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Kim Komando

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Uber drove off with her kid 39:54

20d ago39:54

39:54

Her 5-year-old fell asleep in the backseat, and the driver left with her still inside. Uber refused to help until police stepped in. Their apology? A $7 credit. Plus, what's up with Instagram Edits, Meta's AI glasses now transcribe your convos, and chatbots place bets on the next pope. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Kim Komando Show Preview: Why does the TSA scan your face? 34:56

24d ago34:56

34:56

Rosemary from Florida wants to know what really happens to your face scan at the airport. Is it stored forever? Plus, secrets not to tell ChatGPT, why 5G isn't always what it claims to be, and how to score money with Google Opinion Rewards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Kim Komando Show Preview: How to make your pet go viral 36:10

1M ago36:10

36:10

Got a super cute pup or kitty? I chat with the creator behind The Oreo Cat on how to make your pet a social media superstar — and even make a little cash doing it. Plus, scientists clone direwolves (kind of), and AI is outpacing doctors on MRIs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Want the job? Prove AI can’t do it 43:34

1M ago43:34

43:34

Shopify now blocks hires unless managers show the role needs a human. Also: one tweet wiped out $6 trillion, T-Mobile software glitch, and new research questions how unique your fingerprints really are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Kim Komando

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Kim Komando Show Preview: His dream girl stole $80K 36:45

1M ago36:45

36:45

Sam from Austin thought he’d found love online. Instead, he lost $80,000 in a fake gold investment scam. Plus, find out why guys are suing OnlyFans, and meet Samsung’s new vacuum: it can answer your calls and texts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Kim Komando

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Is Google the new Kodak? 1:02:21

1M ago1:02:21

1:02:21

Nobody’s Googling. We’re ChatGPTing now. Alphabet stock is down 25% from its peak. Ford wants fake stick shifts in EVs, scientists are growing human organs and Amazon just picked a new producer for 007. Hello, Mr. Bond. And Kim talks to Phil Michaelson, CEO of Fast Growing Trees, about how he's able to ship trees from A to B — along with some great…

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The Kim Komando Show Preview: How to master social media with Buster Scher 37:05

2M ago37:05

37:05

Buster Scher started a basketball blog at 14. That passion turned into Hoops Nation, now with over a million followers. He’s worked with the NBA, professional athletes, and more to help boost their social media presence. He shares expert tips on making money online in his newsletter The Hobby Letter. Plus, ChatGPT’s new image tool, fast food paymen…

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The latest way your information is being targeted 43:08

2M ago43:08

43:08

An A.I. company is selling your data to the highest bidder, and there is nothing you can do about it. Plus, a sleek recording device is infiltrating your social interactions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Kim Komando

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The Kim Komando Show Preview: ChatGPT called him a murderer 35:35

2M ago35:35

35:35

A man searched his name on ChatGPT. It said he killed two of his kids. He didn't. Plus, Apple's intelligence troubles, a warning for "Call of Duty" cheaters, and billboards in space are on the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Kim Komando

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Amazon records everything you tell your Echo 41:52

2M ago41:52

41:52

Every embarrassing thing you ask your Echo? That's being stored and reported back to Amazon. Starting March 28th, every request you make goes straight to them. Plus, Google’s Gemini robot, ChatGPT will roast you for fun, and heat's aging your DNA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Kim Komando Show Preview: The world’s most advanced chatbot 37:27

2M ago37:27

37:27

Meet Manus, an AI that thinks on its own. What it means for your job and the future of work. Plus, futuristic laptops, Millennials’ biggest parenting regrets, and a message sent 15 billion miles into the unknown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Kim Komando

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Will AI steal your job next? 41:38

2M ago41:38

41:38

92 million jobs could disappear by 2030. A new report says AI is coming for them. Is yours on the list? Plus, iPhone texts to ignore, a smart ring that catches cheaters, and words that expose your ChatGPT habit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Kim Komando

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Who are the Costco Guys — and why do they exist? 32:09

2M ago32:09

32:09

Andrew and Joey are back with another edition of Smart Dads! Joey breaks down who the Costco Guys are and why they're famous. Plus, Andrew has a life hack to get around all those annoying concert service fees! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Kim Komando

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Pranking scammers with Kitboga 1:00:53

2M ago1:00:53

1:00:53

We team up with Kitboga, the internet’s favorite scambaiter, to waste scammers’ time and cause chaos. He walks us through his process, using fake personas and clever tricks to throw them off. He even pretends to be Kim’s husband just to mess with them. Plus, a legit AI job that pays $65 an hour with no degree needed. Learn more about your ad choice…

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Creepy or cool? 3 human-like robots you have to see 34:43

3M ago34:43

34:43

Wouldn't it be great to have your own robot butler? That future is closer than you think. Some of these robots are almost too real! Plus, your boss might be spying on you, and TikTokers are smashing their own feet for views. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Kim Komando

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She’s the Bluetooth lady 14:35

3M ago14:35

14:35

Every time you fail to pair your phone, she’s there: “Device not found.” Meet Kristen DiMercurio, the voice of Bluetooth, as she spills on hearing herself everywhere, life as a voice actor in the AI age, and the weirdest requests she gets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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8 years later, he found his missing dog 48:06

3M ago48:06

48:06

Paul Guilbeault lost his Miniature Pinscher, Damian, when he moved to Phoenix and thought he was gone forever — until now. Plus, a 'Free Gift' scam is making the rounds, T-Mobile’s Starlink deal, and Apple’s secret robot project. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Kim Komando

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Meet the TikTok PI exposing cheaters for millions to see 21:40

3M ago21:40

21:40

Is your partner acting sketchy? Staying late at work? Suddenly has a new “friend”? Steph A., aka "Your Fave Investigator," finds out the truth and posts the receipts for millions to see. How does she track them down? She gives me the dirt! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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You're on camera — all the time 36:24

3M ago36:24

36:24

The average person likely gets recorded 400 to 500 times a week. Oracle CEO Larry Ellison says it's only going to get worse. Plus, Google AI used in cyberattacks, UnitedHealthcare hack aftermath, and is the dead internet theory real? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Kim Komando

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OpenAI releases 03-mini 42:11

3M ago42:11

42:11

Control AI, control the world. China’s DeepSeek has OpenAI on edge. Now, OpenAI is rolling out its latest ChatGPT models, 03-mini and 03-mini-high. Plus, urgent Apple security updates and a bizarre jacket that claims to block radiation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Kim Komando

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Julie vanished. He’s turning to AI to find her. 29:41

3M ago29:41

29:41

Kurt from Savannah, Georgia, calls in. His friend Julie disappeared last year. He thinks traffickers took her and needs tech help to track her down. Plus, Amazon Alexa is losing millions, a budget travel hack you’ll want to try, and how Meta trains its AI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Is DeepSeek hiding something? 42:38

3M ago42:38

42:38

Rumors say DeepSeek is using American tech — but workers are banned from talking about it. Plus, Netflix’s new button (you’ll want to know about this), tax filing tips, and a robot kidnapper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Kim Komando

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What to know about DeepSeek 42:32

4M ago42:32

42:32

Did China just win the AI race? Meet a little-known Chinese startup called DeepSeek. Their AI models are outperforming big names like OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini — not just in price but in performance — triggering a global tech selloff. And the surprises don’t stop there. The U.S. government is eyeing another piece of Chinese tech for a po…

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Delete your name from the internet 41:43

4M ago41:43

41:43

One guy found his private info online and became a target for romance scams. Only one thing worked to remove it. Plus, Venmo for flights, Comcast’s $70 sports streaming plan, and #StickNation — yes, picking up sticks is a trend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Kim Komando

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Can Gen Z handle cash? 38:47

4M ago38:47

38:47

About 30% say they avoid it, saying it's too easy to steal. Want a tech career? AI is changing everything, and some degrees might already be outdated. Plus, the truth about video wills and how Zillow’s Zestimate could cost you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Kim Komando

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Cheaters don’t want you to know this iPhone trick 49:46

4M ago49:46

49:46

Think someone’s two-timing you? They could be using this sneaky iPhone app to cover their tracks. We’ll also talk about China’s control over TikTok, IRS changes for online sellers, and Trump’s new memecoin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Kim Komando

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Why the founder of Craigslist isn't a billionaire 36:01

4M ago36:01

36:01

Craig Newmark started the classified site 30 years ago from his San Francisco apartment. He told me why he never took VC money, how he thinks about OfferUp and Facebook Marketplace, and why the site still looks straight out of 1995 all these years later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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She’s teaching engineering lessons on Pornhub 41:23

4M ago41:23

41:23

A PhD student quit her degree to focus on content creation and she’s making a heck of a lot of money doing it. Plus, MrBeast’s smash-hit game show with a $15 million set, why TikTok can’t shut down and tech life hacks you’ll thank us for later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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America’s most surveilled city 38:42

4M ago38:42

38:42

The average U.S. city has six cameras recording for every thousand people. Think that’s a lot? Atlanta takes it to another level. Plus, why I’m not surprised people are saying no to new cars and a chilling AirTag stalking story you need to hear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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5 things Gen Z won't do 39:59

4M ago39:59

39:59

What gives? These kids grew up with Google! Plus, a woman gave $850,000 to a scammer impersonating Brad Pitt, fake serial killer post on Facebook and a TikTok ban update. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Kim Komando

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He threw away $765M in Bitcoin 37:33

4M ago37:33

37:33

One guy's dream of becoming a crypto millionaire is over — after 11 years of searching. Plus, Elon Musk's video game habit, Johnny Depp scammers all over the internet and how to get past hiring AI to find your next job. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Kim Komando

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She poses as a teen girl to stop sexual predators 25:21

4M ago25:21

25:21

Roo Powell leads SOSA (Safe from Online Sex Abuse) and goes undercover as a teen with wigs, fake braces, and a staged bedroom. She works with police to catch men targeting kids online. Her work has led to over 70 arrests — every parent should know about this. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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ADT hides a cyberattack 37:00

4M ago37:00

37:00

Hackers got into ADT’s systems, stealing customer info, and they waited months to tell anyone. Plus, why cash apps aren’t safe, Roblox’s kid safety problems, and flip phones making a comeback. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Kim Komando

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Caught in a wildfire? The Watch Duty app could save your life 16:14

4M ago16:14

16:14

When wildfires hit, reliable information is hard to find. Watch Duty is the app that’s already saving lives, delivering real-time updates to help families escape danger. I sat down with CEO John Mills to hear how this volunteer-powered app is stepping up during some of the most dangerous times of the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me…

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Exclusive: Kitboga’s robot army to outsmart scammers 47:04

4M ago47:04

47:04

Can you trust a video call? Is that website legit? Are you even talking to your real friends? AI is making it even harder to tell. YouTuber Kitboga is building a robot army to scam the scammers. In this episode, he shows me exactly how it works. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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She says an AI chatbot killed her son 46:45

4M ago46:45

46:45

Megan Garcia thought her son was playing video games. In reality, the 14-year-old was in an abusive, sexual relationship with an AI chatbot. Eventually, at the bot’s encouragement, he took his own life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Kim Komando

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Bryan Johnson plans to cheat death — here’s how 19:27

4M ago19:27

19:27

If you could live forever, would you? Bryan Johnson, 47, is determined to try. He wakes up at 5 a.m., follows a strict vegan diet, and tracks over 100 health metrics every day. He’s undergone gene therapy, received plasma transfusions from his teenage son, and had 300 million stem cells injected into his joints. Johnson says it's working — and that…

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Facebook doesn’t need to spy on your mic – what it does is scarier 39:48

4M ago39:48

39:48

Your searches, purchases, and even doctor visits are tracked by 48,000 companies feeding Facebook. Plus, a widow scammed out of $661K, why athletes are ditching fitness trackers, and the EV trend losing to hybrids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Kim Komando

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One email cost this man $167K 39:43

4M ago39:43

39:43

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Kim Komando

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Can a brain-chip implant be hacked? Neuralink's first patient says 'yes' 27:23

5M ago27:23

27:23

I sat down with Noland Arbaugh, the first Neuralink brain-chip implant patient. His implant lets him control computers, and other devices, with his mind. This brave guy shared the risks, including the possibility of the device being hacked, the application process and his hopes for the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad…

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Did ChatGPT kill the search engine? 40:44

5M ago40:44

40:44

You no longer need to visit Google and sift through hundreds of links to get your answers. Chatbots can pretty much do it all for you. Is it the end of the webpage? Plus, downsides to 'Buy Now, Pay Later,' how much your passwords are worth, and tricks to make money on Amazon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Weird morning routines of tech billionaires 46:00

5M ago46:00

46:00

Jeff Bezos kicks off his day with “breakfast octopus” (yes, really) and no alarm clock. We break down the unique dawn rituals of the richest tech CEOs. Plus, James Bond’s future, AirFryers sharing your data, and why Britannica thrives in the age Wikipedia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Is your TP-Link router getting banned? 46:23

5M ago46:23

46:23

TP-Link routers, used by 65% of American homes and even the Department of Defense, are under fire for ties to Chinese cyberattacks and ignored security flaws. Also: Steve Harvey’s not dead (thanks, AI), smart glasses might finally be cool, and OpenAI’s chatbot hotline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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The news app you can’t trust 36:21

5M ago36:21

36:21

Is NewsBreak on your phone? This AI-powered app, the U.S.’s top news aggregator, is accused of spreading fake stories. Fitness trackers might be selling your health data, GM just axed its robotaxi project, and — believe it or not — floppy disks are still running planes and subways! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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What is Skibidi Toilet? 50:47

5M ago50:47

50:47

Kids are hooked on toilets that dance and sing. Skibidi Toilet is the latest bizarre trend taking over their screens — we break it down for adults. Plus, Walmart’s body cam program, hidden risks of two-factor authentication, and why Gen Z needs a ride to work from Mom and Dad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Are the New Jersey drones searching for nukes? 49:36

5M ago49:36

49:36

A wild new theory claims drones in New Jersey are on the hunt for nuclear warheads. Plus, 23andMe in freefall, AirTags recover stolen jewels, and what 'Inbox Zero' says about you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Kim Komando

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New Jersey’s drone mystery: Who’s behind these things? 49:00

5M ago49:00

49:00

Car-sized drones are hovering over New Jersey, baffling residents and officials — what are they, and where did they come from? Plus, Hawk Tuah girl's memecoin crashes, and Google unveils a groundbreaking quantum chip. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Kim Komando

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