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May 19, 2025 • 45min

23andMe data sold for $256M

Your DNA is now in the hands of biotech giant Regeneron. They say they’ll protect it. Plus, Owen Wilson deepfake scams, Meta lets fraud off the hook, and phone-free vacations. Got T-Mobile? Here's how to claim your part of the $350M data breach settlement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 12, 2025 • 23min

Scammer ruins a 45-year marriage

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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May 5, 2025 • 38min

Can ChatGPT mess with your mind?

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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Apr 29, 2025 • 40min

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

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/adchoices
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Apr 23, 2025 • 39min

Uber drove off with her kid

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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Apr 19, 2025 • 34min

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

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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Apr 12, 2025 • 35min

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

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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Apr 9, 2025 • 44min

Want the job? Prove AI can’t do it

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/adchoices
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Apr 5, 2025 • 36min

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

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/adchoices
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Mar 31, 2025 • 1h 2min

Is Google the new Kodak?

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 tips for selling online. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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