

The Current powered by Kim Komando
Kim Komando
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.comSee megaphone.spotify.com/legal for privacy information.
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Dec 16, 2025 • 48min
Woman finds man in Waymo trunk
Imagine ordering a Waymo and finding a man in the trunk. That actually happened in L.A. this week to a mom and her daughter. Once you recover from that horror story, here's more news: Uncle Sam is hunting for coders and why Mom is swiping right for you.
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Dec 10, 2025 • 15min
The truth about Incognito mode
Kim's very own AI bot reveals why Google is paying billions to settle the "Incognito" lawsuit. Here's how to actually secure your browsing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 9, 2025 • 40min
Is Instacart using AI to overcharge you?
Check your grocery receipt. A new investigation exposes how Instacart is using smart algorithms to quietly jack up prices. Sometimes by dollars per item. Plus, ChatGPT vs. Gemini, Google's smart glasses and Silicon Valley's new code word for layoffs.
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Dec 5, 2025 • 30min
How to prompt AI like a pro
AI host Mara is back with a recipe for success! In this episode, she breaks down the "AI Sandwich," a simple 4-step method to stop ChatGPT from vomiting boring answers and start giving you exactly what you need.
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Dec 3, 2025 • 35min
The secret settings club
Ready to hack your life? Join your AI host, Riley, to unlock hidden gadget backdoors to supercharge your workflow. Plus, Bill Gates vs. the Robots (tax-wise, at least), and the legal drama coming for TikTok. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 2, 2025 • 26min
Is 3I/ATLAS from space aliens? w/ Avi Loeb
The interstellar comet will make its closest approach to Earth on December 19th. In this throwback episode of The Current, I talk to Harvard astrophysicist Dr. Avi Loeb, who thinks it’s more than a pile of dust and ice. He says it's moving too fast and has a strange trajectory, among other things. Could it be extraterrestrial? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 27, 2025 • 29min
Your Thanksgiving tech upgrade
Forget the stress and the deep fryer mishaps. In this special holiday episode,
Mara, Rylie, and George (the whole AI gang) arm you with the intelligence for a truly flawless Thanksgiving. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 24, 2025 • 25min
Your driver license for sale
Your state is auctioning off your identity for millions to data brokers, while you get nothing. It's time for some cocoa. Here's your ultimate streaming binge guide for the holidays.
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Nov 20, 2025 • 33min
How thieves steal money just by walking past you
Discover the alarming reality of ghost tapping, a method where thieves can access your digital wallet just by being nearby. Dive into the world of AI-generated car crash evidence and its dangers for insurance claims. Explore the strange marketplace offering crypto for public humiliation and the upcoming expansion of Waymo robotaxis. Plus, get essential tips on protecting your finances and navigating the complexities of AI and digital interactions. Stay informed and safeguard yourself in this tech-driven world!

Nov 18, 2025 • 53min
The world’s first AI cyberattack
You use it to write emails, now it's orchestrating crimes. Anthropic says its AI targeted 30 global organizations (including banks) in a cyberattack campaign. Scary stuff! Plus, a Russian bot fail, Louvre password drama, and deals you don't want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


