The Current powered by Kim Komando
The Kim Komando Show
Sound like a tech pro, even if you’re not! Award-winning popular host Kim Komando is your secret weapon. Kim is in a class all her own. Her widely successful radio show is heard on over 500 stations in the United States and internationally in 175...
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The Kim Komando Show
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Sound like a tech pro, even if you’re not! Award-winning popular host Kim Komando is your secret weapon. Kim is in a class all her own. Her widely successful radio show is heard on over 500 stations in the United States and internationally in 175 different countries. Kim has millions of fans who love her down-to-earth, deeply relatable, and easy-to-understand way of talking about consumer tech. Every episode is loaded with the scoop about the latest gadgets, online security, social media trends, and digital privacy. Kim makes it all entertaining and fun. With a mix of important news, practical advice, and compelling conversations, you’ll be able to make informed decisions and stay up-to-date with the latest trends in the tech world. Kim started her show and still owns it herself. She’s not part of a big broadcasting company. Her company has no debt or investors. That’s why many small business owners also turn to her for advice on growing their businesses using web-based tools. In the Current powered by Kim Komando, every episode is loaded with ways to better your tech life. New episodes drop every Monday & Wednesday. To learn more about Kim, the things she mentions, or submit a topic or question, drop by www.Komando.com See megaphone.spotify.com/legal for privacy information.
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Episodes
Your TV is a spy
4/13/2026
Your TV is watching you. It takes screenshots of what you're watching and sells that data to advertisers. I spoke with Aaron Alva, an attorney and former FTC insider, about why this is happening and how to stop it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:12:26
The store is watching you shop
4/9/2026
See those dome cameras at the grocery store? Those aren't just for shoplifters. Those run AI that tracks every step you take, every pause you make to figure out what you want to buy. Yes, it's watching you. Plus, who really invented Bitcoin, a loyalty points scam to watch for, and a ChatGPT trick to outsmart your mechanic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:09:08
Phone searches at the border
4/8/2026
Your phone is never private. A U.S. Customs agent can legally search it when you return home from your trip abroad. They scan every picture, text, or email. In 2025, the agents searched 55,318 devices. I’ll tell you why this is happening and how to protect yourself. We’re also looking at why some workers are choosing to retire early rather than retool for AI again. Plus, no more repeating yourself twice at drive-thru speaker. Phillip’s new espresso machine will remember your coffee order. Brew and conversation go a long way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:09:57
You can't spot a deepfake anymore
4/7/2026
Seven fingers? Extra teeth? Those tells are gone. New research from UC Berkeley confirms we've crossed what they call the "Indistinguishable Threshold," the point where AI-generated faces have become so realistic that people perform no better than a coin flip when trying to distinguish them from real photos. That's why I sat down with Dr. Hany Farid, digital forensics professor at UC Berkeley and the person many call "The Deepfake Detective," to talk about what this means for trust, elections, and the spread of misinformation in a world where seeing is no longer believing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:13:59
Inventory your home with AI
4/6/2026
The average home has $100k to $300k in belongings. And after a disaster, insurance adjusters are counting on you not remembering the details on them. I'll show you how AI can build a complete home inventory in about an hour.Plus, if your LinkedIn headline has one specific word in it, recruiters are scrolling right past you. I'll tell you what it is and how to fix it in five minutes.And for Tool of the Week: Gemini Live, Google's free voice AI that actually keeps up with real conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:11:43
How Big Tech's biggest jokes took over your life
4/1/2026
Gmail. Google Maps. The App Store. Every one was dismissed like an absurd April Fools' prank. But each had the last laugh. Then I cover why AI tax scams are getting smarter by the minute. I'll show you how to avoid them. Plus, your wine fridge is getting smart. It can scan hundreds of bottles and know your collection better than you. Wine not? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:11:51
Guy Kawasaki: Big Tech reads your texts
3/31/2026
Every message you've ever sent? Not as private as you think. Guy Kawasaki, Apple's original evangelist and Silicon Valley icon, sounds the alarm in his new book, Everybody Has Something to Hide. I sat down with him to talk about what's at stake, why Signal is the only app he trusts for private messaging, and why he wants you to use it too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:15:57
Your router has an expiration date
3/30/2026
The average person keeps their router for 7 years, but most of the security updates stop after 3 to 5 years. I’ll show you how to check if yours is still protected. Someone is crashing Zoom calls and selling it as a podcast. Plus, title fraud is one of the fastest-growing crimes in America. I’ll have one simple step to keep your home safe. Let’s take a trip down memory lane. Half of all CDs ever made were AOL trial discs. How do I know? I was making $25,000 a month running the computer section, until they asked me to pay them. I said no and made my own radio show. Sometimes saying no is the best move you ever make. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:10:10
Google Calendar ambush - your 30-second fix
3/26/2026
The Google invite you didn't ask for. It's skipping your inbox and going straight to your calendar. It just shows up. But here's the good news. I'll tell you how to fix it in 30 seconds.From your iPhone to your router, I have a few tips to keep you safe. Plus new research on pancreatic cancer and a landmark case found Meta and YouTube guilty of addicting kids to social media. And the age-old argument: is it Gif or Jif? The man who invented it, Steve Wilhite, weighs in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:10:24
AI finds the key to your family history
3/25/2026
Your family tree has been hiding in plain sight. AI just learned how to read it. I'll show you a free tool that searches 8 billion records. I tested it myself. Turns out my grandmother outsmarted an entire Ukrainian village to score a ticket to America. Plus, the real story behind the Komando name. Also: Scammers are now building fake Zoom waiting rooms that look identical to the real thing. And there's an AirPod trick going viral. All it takes is a twist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:10:05
Why your power costs $200 more than it should
3/19/2026
Leave all your stuff plugged in? That's a hidden electricity drain driving up your electric costs. I have simple fixes to save money. Good news: You won't have to unplug a thing. Plus, Amazon launches one-hour deliveries, new sleep apnea masks, and why AI agents are coming for entry-level office jobs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:11:10
Train AI for $74/hour
3/18/2026
If you like working solo and want a flexible job, this gig’s for you. Your job? Teach AI your job and your ways. Plus, someone attacked a Waymo for six minutes straight and the car didn't move. Here's why. Plus, the window trick for your key fob and iPad's cool new zoom feature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:10:05
Couple stranded by fake Uber driver
3/17/2026
Natasha and Randy wanted a ride to their cruise ship. Instead, their driver turned out to be an impostor using someone else's Uber account. I break down the red flags they missed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:16:46
13 apps that spy on you
3/13/2026
It's Friday the 13th, and nothing's scarier than downloading an app that turns out to be spyware. I dig into the most common ones that track your location, contacts and health data. Chances are, you have some of these installed. Scary! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:12:08
Forget cartoons, try this prompt
3/12/2026
I’m skipping the Pixar filters today and showing you a "secret weapon" prompt that uses AI to write a strikingly accurate opening page of your memoir. Beyond the deep dive, I’m covering a massive cyberattack on medical infrastructure and why blue-collar trades like plumbing and electrical work are more "AI-proof" than ever. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:11:38
The internet is carding you
3/11/2026
25 states require age verification to access social media or adult content online. You’re not handing your ID to Instagram. You’re handing it to a third-party company you’ve never heard of. Here's what to know. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:11:35
How eBay execs tried to silence a newsletter
3/10/2026
A bloody pig mask and live cockroaches were just the beginning. The Current exposes the disturbing true story of eBay executives who launched a campaign of psychological terror against a small publication. From anonymous threats to federal prison time, discover how a Fortune 500 giant tried to crush the truth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:18:39
How advertisers know everything about you
3/5/2026
Your phone isn't listening. The truth is scarier. Today's episode breaks down exactly why all those ads seem magically made for you. Plus: how a hacker used Sony's own chatbot to steal $20,000 worth of PlayStation games, and why you should avoid ChatGPT for medical emergencies. Phone dying? Here's a quick iPhone battery check that could save you $700 today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:09:37
How to save money on hotels with a VPN
3/4/2026
Where, when, and how you book your trip changes what you pay. It's called dynamic pricing, and every hotel booking site does it. Here's how to beat it. Plus, some of my fave Amazon deals and how Google Flights predicts your trip. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:09:13
AI jobs that pay six figures
3/3/2026
Think AI is just a job killer? It’s actually creating a new class of $200,000-a-year careers. From “vibe coding” to high-paying roles that require zero programming skills, ASU’s Dr. Ross Maciejewski reveals how to future-proof your paycheck and master the human-tech partnership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:33:15