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.
Episodes
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Aug 14, 2023 • 40min
Elon vs. Zuck, computer brain implants & white font trick
Plus, ChatGPT's truth-skirting and why it poses risks for everyone. Wonder how TikTok knows what you like? I've got answers. I chat with caller Gwen from TX about getting started with her Mac. Tips on dodging fake home listings and getting college cred online. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 11, 2023 • 45min
AI pet friends, TikTok ageism & most confusing acronyms
Plus, how many times can you flip your phone before it breaks? YouTubers are testing this out in a really bizarre way, and the results will shock you. Uncover secrets to tracking flights, snagging a sold-out campsite and calculating binge-watch time of your favorite shows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 10, 2023 • 37min
Juul's age-verifying vape, Street View car chase & golf goes viral
Plus, I talk to Dr. Cindy Smith, who had 100 Amazon packages arrive at her doorstep, about what happened. Parents are overanalyzing how their kids are doing at summer camp based on social photos. Don't make these mistakes when buying tech on Amazon, and learn how to stop blue light from ruining your sleep. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 9, 2023 • 37min
Google date-me docs, light bulb bans & burner email addresses
Plus, I offer advice to a guy who fell for an airline scam. More young people are needing hearing aids — here's why. A Dark Web tool is giving criminals access to Macs. BMW's new sedan boasts an impressive backseat. And, discover three ways to avoid fake home listings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 8, 2023 • 37min
Google's scary AI news, brain implant hope & Gwyneth Paltrow's Airbnb
Plus, e-bikes are blowing up ... a lot. Own one? I talked with FDNY's Chief of Department John J. Hodgens about staying safe. I'll also share how a couple travels for free, how AI is replacing extras in movies, and a fast way to get out of a locked car trunk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 7, 2023 • 39min
QR code scams, Chinese hackers win big & speed up your old computer
Chinese hackers targeting the USA, QR code scams with malware downloads, a new distraction-free web browser called Sidekick. Importance of employee education in cybersecurity, falling for phishing emails, and using VPN. Different ways to earn income from home, and tricks to speed up a slow computer. Various methods for transferring and playing music in a car, and tips on cleaning a smartwatch. Anecdote about a summer staycation and a promotion for Sonic's small hand-mixed classic shakes.
Aug 4, 2023 • 51min
TikTok cheaters unveiled, Nextdoor's top complaints & cinema etiquette downfall
Plus, we have a special guest: cybersecurity guru Ricoh Danielson, who tells us about his latest cases. Discover how a one-star Google review solved the mystery of a fatal hit-and-run. We'll also share tricks to speed up your PC, and reasons why you should start using your tablet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 3, 2023 • 37min
Twitter turns to X, deepfake influencers & DMV approved flying car
Plus, Daniel Belquer, the "Chief Vibrational Officer" of Music: Not Impossible, shares the story of the haptic suit his team created to make live events special for the deaf and hard of hearing. A homeowner's plan to stop Google Maps backfires, ESRB's facial scanning tech and Wayfair's AI tool. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 2, 2023 • 38min
Meteorite hunters' big profits, Amazon recall helper & new emojis
Plus, Benjamin and Holly's entire tech life is under attack — I give them my trusted advice. iOS 17 is coming this fall; here's why it's time to sell your older iPhones before they're worth squat. Samsung's new products and the "bougie broke" trend takes over TikTok. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 1, 2023 • 37min
AI denies insurance coverage, global ID system & hackers' favorite files
Plus, Washington Post's Geoffrey Fowler learned his $123 HP ink cartridges cost $2 to make — I chat with him about it. Ukrainian women are using AI to "honey trap" Russian soldiers. AI thinks it wrote the Constitution, and tools designed to combat constant lateness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
