Billionaire Mark Zuckerberg, sporting a gold chain and Gen Z curly hair, knows everyone’s roasting him online. From being called a lizard to claims he doesn’t blink, he’s ok with it. At 40, he says from his 387-foot mega yacht, if you’re gonna joke, “At least make them good memes.”
Weird morning routines of tech billionaires
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.
👔 From hoodies to high-end: Remember when tech CEOs’ unofficial uniforms were T-shirts and dorky sneakers? Now, Mark Zuckerberg rocks a $895,000 watch and Jeff Bezos is at fashion shows in leather and sunglasses. It’s not just that they grew up; tech drives our economy, and the billionaires in charge aren’t hiding their wealth anymore. In 1999, when Bezos was already a billionaire, he was driving a 1997 Honda Accord. Those days are long gone!
3,028
How many people made Forbes’ 2025 Billionaires List. Leading the pack? Elon Musk at $342B, Mark Zuckerberg at $216B and Jeff Bezos at $215B. Altogether, the list is worth a ridiculous $16.1 trillion! For perspective, they could literally give every person on Earth $2,000, but they won’t.
The billionaire who owns 98% of the island where he lives got pulled over
Larry Ellison, co-founder of Oracle, is worth $132.8 billion and owns 98% of the Hawaiian island Lanai. And he was ticketed for running a stop sign while driving his orange Corvette. He also didn’t have his driver’s license. Oops. Here’s the officer’s body cam video of the stop.
$137 million market
For bomb and fallout shelters in the U.S. That figure’s expected to grow another $40 million by 2030 as fears of nuclear war continue to mount. One guy who builds and installs bunkers says his prices start at $20,000, with most averaging around $500,000. All the billionaires building bunkers are definitely inflating this, too.
Hackers steal $285M in Bitcoin
$285 million in crypto — gone. Two hackers stole over 4,100 Bitcoin from a billionaire, but they didn’t get away with it. Plus, tips for using Perplexity AI, a shocking Titan submersible update, and a fantasy football fan caught sending fake threats.
Even celebs and smart people get scammed
Even the rich and famous aren’t immune — just ask billionaire Mark Cuban. Hear how he got scammed by a fake Google call and learn from his costly mistake.
March 23rd, 2024
The iPhone gets Apple sued. Also, billionaires fight to buy TikTok, Glassdoor reviews aren’t anonymous, anti-drone companies sell illegal jammers and hackers find a way into hotel passkeys. And why now’s the time to revisit your cord-cutting options. That and much more, plus all your calls and questions.
How Bezos, Musk, and Buffett pay no federal taxes and a bonus for anyone who owns a home
ProPublica obtained IRS information showing how billionaires like Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk and Warren Buffett pay little in income tax compared to their massive wealth — sometimes, even nothing. Kim sits down with her tax accountant to get the scoop. Plus, they talk about how to use your own home and special tax credits to lower your taxes.
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Kim takes your questions: Contact tracing, voice recognition, smart plugs and more
In this episode of Komando On Demand, Kim answers listener questions and talks to a few special guests. She gives advice on the best smart plugs, voice recognition software for writing a book, recording webinars automatically and more. Plus, Kim chats with a reporter who took the COVID-19 contact tracer training to see exactly how it works and a staff writer for Wired magazine who gets calls and emails meant for MacKenzie Bezos, Jeff Bezos’ billionaire ex-wife.
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Tips to lock down your phone and keep your information safe
Take note — no one is immune to hacking. As you know, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos’ phone was hacked and his private photos were leaked. You may not be a billionaire like Bezos, but you can take steps to make your phone hack-proof. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Billionaire innovators: What’s the secret to success in creating the next “it” thing in tech? - Part 1
So what does it take to invent the next breakthrough in technology? Our world is constantly being shaped by inventors, entrepreneurs and geniuses who defy the odds and follow their dreams. If you have a great big idea that you are passionate about, this two part podcast series is for you. In part 1 of this Komando On Demand podcast series, you’ll hear success secrets from today’s top innovators and visionaries and get a sneak peek at what’s brewing in the think tanks of tomorrow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices