Kim's favorite calls Archives - Komando.com https://www.komando.com/videos/kims-favorite-calls/ The Kim Komando Show: America's top weekend talk radio program about all things digital! Free tips, downloads, software, newsletters, advice and more about the home electronics, digital cameras, photography, TVs, online security, gadgets and more. Wed, 24 Mar 2021 20:26:53 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://www.komando.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/cropped-favicon512x512-32x32.png Kim's favorite calls Archives - Komando.com https://www.komando.com/videos/kims-favorite-calls/ 32 32 166923932 White-hat hacker shows how easy it is to scam even a digital pro https://www.komando.com/video/kims-favorite-calls/white-hat-hacker-demonstrates-how-easy-it-is-to-scam-even-a-digital-pro/682875/ Thu, 28 Jan 2021 00:30:00 +0000 https://www.komando.com/?p=34831568

Stephanie Carruthers makes her living breaking into phones, private accounts and more. But don’t worry — she’s doing it to help keep you safe. This IBM privacy expert and professional hacker shows Kim just how easy it is to get fooled by a digital criminal. Check out her tips for recognizing scams and keeping yourself secure online and offline.

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The workplace goes digital with virtual reality training https://www.komando.com/video/future-tech/the-workplace-goes-digital-with-virtual-reality-training/695005/ Wed, 30 Dec 2020 00:30:00 +0000 https://www.komando.com/?post_type=video&p=695005
We've all had those uncomfortable situations at work. Maybe it's a disagreement with a coworker or a tricky customer interaction — or even firing a long-time employee.  

We’ve all had those uncomfortable situations at work. Maybe it’s a disagreement with a coworker or a tricky customer interaction — or even firing a long-time employee. Don’t you wish you could practice? Thanks to VR, AR and AI developer Talespin, you can. 

Kim chats with Talespin CEO and co-founder Kyle Jackson about how the company is bringing workplace training to the digital age with its virtual human simulations.

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Why digital billboard ads change when you approach https://www.komando.com/video/kims-favorite-calls/kim-talks-with-a-ceo-of-a-high-tech-advertising-platform/743565/ Mon, 14 Dec 2020 23:30:00 +0000 https://www.komando.com/?post_type=video&p=743565
We're exposed to as many as 5,000 ads a day. To break through the clutter, companies track and target us. Ads are getting even more personal thanks to the next generation of digital billboards.

We’re exposed to as many as 5,000 ads a day. To break through the clutter, companies track and target us. Ads are getting even more personal thanks to the next generation of digital billboards. Kim chats with Frank O’Brien, CEO of Five Tier, a company that bridges the gap between the ads you see in cyberspace and the ads you see in person. His secret? The little gadget in each of our pockets: our phones.

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Ex-law enforcement couple uses social media to track down their dog https://www.komando.com/video/kims-favorite-calls/ex-law-enforcement-couple-uses-social-media-to-track-down-their-dog/700906/ Sat, 12 Dec 2020 00:30:00 +0000 https://www.komando.com/?post_type=video&p=700906
Our pets are incredibly important parts of our lives.

Our pets are incredibly important parts of our lives. They really are just like family, so when one couple lost their dog, Katie, they combined their social media know-how and law enforcement backgrounds to track her down and bring her home.

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The fastest woman on two wheels https://www.komando.com/video/kims-favorite-calls/the-fastest-woman-on-two-wheels/708673/ Fri, 11 Dec 2020 00:30:00 +0000 https://www.komando.com/?post_type=video&p=708673
We all like going fast. Feeling the wind in our hair and the power of an engine can be a real rush, but one woman took it to a whole new level. She is even going for a new land speed record soon.

We all like going fast. Feeling the wind in our hair and the power of an engine can be a real rush, but one woman took it to a whole new level. Valerie Thompson has skyrocketed into the limelight with her penchant for speed and danger. She is even going for a new land speed record soon. But how does tech play into her success and what it could mean for the future of high-speed racing?

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One man wants to bring the DeLorean back from the dead https://www.komando.com/video/kims-favorite-calls/one-man-wants-to-bring-the-delorean-back-from-the-dead/710140/ Thu, 12 Nov 2020 23:30:00 +0000 https://www.komando.com/?post_type=video&p=710140
The ‘80s was a time of leg warmers, neon colors, flash dancing and the DeLorean. This car became a pop culture icon after it appeared as the time machine in the classic film “Back To The Future.

The ‘80s was a time of leg warmers, neon colors, flash dancing and the DeLorean. This car became a pop culture icon after it appeared as the time machine in the classic film “Back To The Future.” Now, superfan Stephen Wynne is one of the last remaining people in the world who knows how to fix the discontinued car and he wants to bring it back in a big way.

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Kim talks quantum computing with someone who actually built one https://www.komando.com/video/kims-favorite-calls/kim-talks-quantum-computing-with-someone-who-actually-built-one/742006/ Wed, 11 Nov 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.komando.com/?post_type=video&p=742006

Quantum computing is going to be the next big step in the evolution of computers. These computers can do things that we never thought possible. The way they work might sound confusing but just watch as this man describes it in a way that anyone can understand.

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Why buy a Lamborghini when you can build your own? https://www.komando.com/video/kims-favorite-calls/why-buy-a-lamborghini-when-you-can-build-your-own/696124/ Sat, 07 Nov 2020 00:45:00 +0000 https://www.komando.com/?post_type=video&p=696124
Mike Vetter has loved cars all his life. Instead of just drooling over wildly expensive supercars, though, he decided to build his own. His first creation? A Lamborghini replica he sold for $28,000.

Mike Vetter has loved cars all his life. Instead of just drooling over wildly expensive supercars, though, he decided to build his own. His first creation? A Lamborghini replica he sold for $28,000. Twenty years later, he’s built and sold hundreds of custom cars — some for hundreds of thousands of dollars. Mike shows Kim his impressive collection.

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How real movie magic is made on TikTok https://www.komando.com/video/kims-favorite-calls/how-real-movie-magic-is-made-on-tiktok/707520/ Wed, 04 Nov 2020 23:00:00 +0000 https://www.komando.com/?post_type=video&p=707520
Zach King is one of the biggest TikTok stars, and his creativity and innovation know no bounds.

Zach King is one of the biggest TikTok stars, and his creativity and innovation know no bounds. Through magic tricks, creative camera angles, mirrors and a deft editing hand, Zach makes the impossible seem possible. Kim and Zach discuss his creative process and how success has enabled him to grow his brand.

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Life in a town where Wi-Fi is illegal https://www.komando.com/video/kims-favorite-calls/the-town-where-wi-fi-is-illegal-what-its-like-living-with-no-internet/708892/ Wed, 04 Nov 2020 00:30:00 +0000 https://www.komando.com/?post_type=video&p=708892

If you’ve ever tried to connect to Wi-Fi, you know the sheer number of available networks virtually everywhere you go. Chuck Niday works in a “radio quiet zone,” and Wi-Fi, cellphone service and radio are all banned by law. In this video, Kim talks to Chuck about finding Wi-Fi signals in anything from old computers to wireless dehumidifiers.

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Dad takes over daughter’s social media accounts and gains thousands of followers https://www.komando.com/video/kims-favorite-calls/dad-takes-over-daughters-social-media-accounts-and-gains-thousands-of-followers-kim-komando-show/698660/ Tue, 03 Nov 2020 00:30:00 +0000 https://www.komando.com/?post_type=video&p=698660

When Larry Sumpter gave his daughter the choice of a month without her phone or two weeks of dad running her social media accounts, she jumped on the latter option. He posted TikTok videos and Instagram photos that embarrassed the teenager, but something else happened, too: Followers flocked to her pages. Kim and Larry talk about how an outside-the-box punishment became a surprising success and the importance of keeping kids safe online.

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Unnecessary (but useful) inventions – Kim’s favorite calls https://www.komando.com/video/kims-favorite-calls/unnecessary-but-useful-inventions-kims-favorite-calls/703538/ Fri, 30 Oct 2020 00:30:00 +0000 https://www.komando.com/?post_type=video&p=703538

This week Kim talks to Matty Benedetto, who is part of a new generation of inventors. With the availability and affordability of 3D printers, creators like Matt are able to create wacky things that before might have seemed … let’s say, unnecessary. Nowadays? These inventions feel like good old-fashioned fun.

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How a young entrepreneur used Instagram to grow a $30 million business https://www.komando.com/video/kims-favorite-calls/how-a-young-entrepreneur-used-instagram-to-grow-a-30-million-business/697259/ Tue, 27 Oct 2020 23:30:00 +0000 https://www.komando.com/?post_type=video&p=697259
Influencer marketing is huge business, and the right idea can spread on social media like wildfire.

Influencer marketing is huge business, and the right idea can spread on social media like wildfire. Kim talks to Snow Teeth Whitening CEO Josh Elizetxe about his brand’s enormous growth and what it took to stand out in a crowded market.

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Should we profit from our data? This tech pioneer thinks so https://www.komando.com/video/kims-favorite-calls/should-we-make-money-off-our-data-this-tech-pioneer-says-yes/693637/ Sat, 24 Oct 2020 00:45:00 +0000 https://www.komando.com/?post_type=video&p=693637
Jaron Lanier has quite the resume. He's the founding father of VR and is a nominee for TIME's "100 Most Influential People." In this interview, Jaron and Kim discuss his latest project, which asks, "Should people get paid for their data?"

Jaron Lanier has quite the resume. He’s the founding father of VR and is a nominee for TIME’s “100 Most Influential People.” In this interview, Jaron and Kim discuss his latest project, which asks, “Should people get paid for their data?”

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Paralyzed man regains control of his hand using an implant that reads his thoughts https://www.komando.com/video/kims-favorite-calls/paralyzed-man-regains-control-of-his-hand-using-an-implant-that-reads-his-thoughts/682623/ Tue, 06 Oct 2020 00:30:00 +0000 https://www.komando.com/?p=34830590

Nine years ago, Ohio native Ian Burkhart’s whole life changed after a wave pushed him into a sandbar — paralyzing the former athlete. Now, thanks to BATTELLE NeuroLife® technology, Ian is able to use his hand again. A muscle stimulation device and a brain-computer interface pair up to give him back some of his freedom. Kim and Ian talk about his injury and the ways advancements in technology are changing lives.

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World’s first commercial electric plane takes flight https://www.komando.com/video/kims-favorite-calls/worlds-first-commercial-electric-plane-takes-flight/700714/ Sun, 04 Oct 2020 00:30:00 +0000 https://www.komando.com/?post_type=video&p=700714
The world’s first fully electric commercial aircraft just took its inaugural test flight and it's even cooler than it sounds.

The world’s first fully electric commercial aircraft just took its inaugural test flight, and it’s even cooler than it sounds. Kim talks to Roei Ganzarski, CEO of MagniX, the company that designed the innovative plane’s motor. They discuss the ins and outs of flight safety and efficiency and how this could be the future of air travel.

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Young entrepreneurs create healthier chips from a surprising ingredient https://www.komando.com/video/komando-picks/young-entrepreneurs-create-healthier-chips-from-a-surprising-ingredient/683137/ Thu, 24 Sep 2020 23:30:00 +0000 https://www.komando.com/?p=34834717

Sure, chips are delicious, but no one would consider them healthy. Zack Schreier and Nick Hamburger changed all that with their guilt-free take on the classic snack. After two years of development, hundreds of ingredients and countless tests, they ended up with protein-packed chips made from an unlikely ingredient. Kim chats with Nick about how they’ve secured more than $1 million in funding and the future of the Quevos brand.

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Florida dad saves his kids from a shark using drone footage https://www.komando.com/video/kims-favorite-calls/florida-dad-saves-his-kids-from-a-shark-using-drone-footage-great-calls-from-the-kim-komando-show/682527/ Wed, 16 Sep 2020 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.komando.com/?p=34830189

A fun beach day turned scary for a Florida dad and his family. Dan Watson was photographing his kids when he spotted something scary: A shark swimming toward his family.

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Cyborg magician with 26 implanted microchips and magnets https://www.komando.com/video/kims-favorite-calls/kims-caller-cyborg-magician-with-26-implanted-microchips-and-magnets/686787/ Thu, 27 Aug 2020 00:15:00 +0000 https://www.komando.com/?post_type=video&p=686787
Over the past three years, magician Anastasia Synn has completely altered her body. This self-proclaimed "cyborg" has 26 microchips and magnets implanted, and she uses them to perform tricks no ordinary magician can. She joins Kim to talk about just how far you can take technology, as well as the future of biohacking.

Over the past three years, magician Anastasia Synn has completely altered her body. This self-proclaimed “cyborg” has 26 microchips and magnets implanted, and she uses them to perform tricks no ordinary magician can. She joins Kim to talk about just how far you can take technology, as well as the future of biohacking.

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Blogger and Instagram influencer gets real about the pressures of social media https://www.komando.com/video/kims-favorite-calls/blogger-and-instagram-influencer-gets-real-about-the-pressures-of-social-media-the-kim-komando-show/683131/ Tue, 25 Aug 2020 23:45:00 +0000 https://www.komando.com/?p=34834682

The life of a travel blogger seems so glamorous. Tour the globe, eat delicious food, stay in beautiful places — and get paid to do it. But things weren’t as perfect as they looked online for blogger Kashlee Kucheran. In fact, she became so obsessed with her online image and the idea of perfection that it nearly ruined her life.

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