Consumer Tech Update

Doctors may soon be asking you not just if you smoke or drink, but if you use AI … and how often. Real cases are emerging of people convinced their chatbot has feelings, emotions, even love for them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Easy, fast, and clutter-clearing. That shelf full of old tech? It’s basically a gift card waiting to happen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Remember lugging around a 35-inch glass TV? Then came LED, OLED, and 4K. So what’s next? Micro-LED. These screens are so sharp they actually outperform the human eye. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All those constant dings, beeps, and buzzes? They’re killing your concentration. I found a fix that works on both iPhone and Android. It’s not an app, it’s already built into your phone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Google just unveiled its most expensive smartphone ever: the Pixel 10 Pro Fold. Closed, you get a 6.4-inch outer screen. Open it up, and bam: a massive 8-inch display. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Still swiping your credit card? You’re putting your number on display. Contactless payments like Apple or Google Pay are faster, safer, and way smarter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This one has A-listers, athletes, and millions waiting to join. If you're single, this is the one you want. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Old family letters don’t have to stay stuck in the past. With just your phone, you can turn cursive handwriting into digital text you can save, edit, and share in seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The cord-cutting revolution gave us freedom from bloated cable bundles. Now streaming companies are quietly putting the pieces back together. Are we heading right back to where we started? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Think your Bluetooth earbuds or car connection are safe? Think again. Leaving Bluetooth on all the time can let hackers sneak in and listen to your calls or take control. Here’s what you need to know to stay protected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

California is actually sending real text messages to collect unpaid tolls, even after federal warnings about scam texts and millions lost to fraud. One woman ignored the message, thinking it was fake. Big mistake. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get this, the average new car has anywhere between 1,400 and 1,500 computer chips. They power everything from heated seats to emergency crash alerts. When the car’s network or support software for these features ends, so do those fancy features. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Think fewer people are watching porn online? You’re right, and the reason might surprise you. New data shows that age verification laws cause adult site traffic to plummet.  It’s not just teens being locked out. Many adults are also staying away, unwilling to leave a digital trail. Have you subscribed to The Kim Komando YouTube channel yet? Why not? Tap here to start watching! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your phone’s Mobile Advertising ID tracks your activity, location, and purchases, then sells the data. Here’s how to turn off personalized ads on iPhone and Android to protect your privacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For 133 years, Kodak was the biggest name in photography. So why is it facing bankruptcy talks and a fight to stay alive? The answer in this short podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cold wash or dry clean only? Your iPhone can decode every tag so you never ruin another pair of pants. Here's how. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Like to drive fast? New noise cameras are listening for loud engines and automatically issuing tickets.  Know how they work to avoid those hefty fines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wonder what's going on mid-flight? Now you can hear it all! Here’s how to listen to cockpit chatter like a pro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A tiny California company took on Apple in a battle over stolen tech. There were secret meetings, key hires, and a surprise twist. Now, after years in court, justice is finally served. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want the dirt on your neighbor’s house? See what they paid, what they owe, and more. Here’s where to look. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices