These new budget phones are worth it

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Tight budget? You can still get a fast, feature-packed phone. Here’s a few to put on your shopping list.

Search trick to find recipes faster

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Skip the life story and pop-up ads. These quick tricks get you straight to the ingredients and steps.

Your next iPhone could cost $2,300 — April 12th, Hour 1

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Here’s how much tariffs will drive up the price of your tech. Wild story: Jean from the Midwest faces 29 years in prison after losing $200,000 in a romance scam. Plus, an Amazon driver saves a woman’s life, and an AI gadget records everything you say.

How to make your pet go viral — April 12th, Hour 2

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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.

Guy brings AI avatar to court — April 12th, Hour 3

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He didn’t hire a lawyer. He generated one with AI. Spoiler: It didn’t go over well. Plus, Sabrina Carpenter lands a gig inside Fortnite, and a new hiring buzzword to know. Looking for a side gig? You can get paid to test websites before they go live.

AI quietly raises your rent — April 12th, Hour 4

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Paying more in rent? Landlords are using AI tools to jack up prices. Also, why I’m skipping Airbnb (and maybe you should too). Plus, in-store tracking tech, gunshot-detecting AI, and a weird stat about men and voice assistants.

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

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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.

How to lose using a dating app

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Don’t tank your chances before the convo even starts. Skip these cringey openers if you actually want a reply.

How to scan your phone for spyware

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Feel like someone knows everything about you? You could have a lurker on your phone.

How much your iPhone will cost with tariffs

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It’s gonna be expensive. With the clock ticking, and the company’s reshuffling inventory to stay one step ahead.

How to hide apps on your phone

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Whether it’s for work or something personal, some apps are better off hidden. Here’s how to make them invisible on iPhone, Samsung, and Android.

AI + legal advice = bad idea

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AI makes things up, cites fake laws, and can even tank your case. If you think you need a lawyer, you probably do.

Want the job? Prove AI can’t do it

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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.

What’s the #1 email pet peeve?

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A new survey ranked the most annoying thing you can do in a work email. Plus, a tip to save 10+ hours a week writing them.

Why hire a real employee if AI can do the job?

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Shopify’s CEO says no new hires unless a manager can prove AI can’t do it. Expect more companies to follow.

Make up to $40/hour standing in line

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Apps like TaskRabbit and Spotblaze make it easy to get paid to wait. Here’s how.

Why I’m skipping Airbnb and Vrbo

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With reports of hidden cams and weak enforcement, here’s why I’m done with these platforms.

Fake car dealerships online

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One woman lost $55K to a listing that looked totally legit. Here’s how to avoid falling for the same trick.

Electronics to buy before tariffs hit

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A lot of your tech is made outside of the U.S. If you’re planning to get a new phone or laptop, don’t wait.

How to share your pics on the TV

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Want to show off your pics? Pop them on the TV for everyone to see. Here’s how.