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The Current powered by Kim Komando

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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.

Episodes

Kitboga exposes a shocking new scam

Scammers have a new trick up their sleeves, and Kitboga is here to break it down for us! Plus, Duolingo's mean streak, the U.S. House has banned ByteDance apps, and Meta is planning to open-source its latest AI model.

Aug 05, 202459 min

Clone your voice in 15 minutes

A new iPhone feature can make a copy of your voice. Could scammers use it for deepfakes? A German company will freeze your body for over $200,000, hoping to bring you back to life later. Plus, Taco Bell brings AI to the drive-thru, and be wary of fake Facebook stores.

Aug 02, 202447 min

Amazon is losing billions on Alexa

Amazon sold Echos below cost, hoping for more Alexa shopping. Spoiler: it didn’t work. Venmo transactions aren't private, and how your 'digital twin' could save your life. Also, Phil from Indiana isn't happy about his ex-wife FaceTiming their kids at his place.

Aug 01, 202439 min

How I got my cell phone number off the internet

We talk to Darius from Incogni, who tells us how you can remove your personal data from the internet. Plus, a family claims an Amazon driver stole their cat, people are yelling a lot at Siri, and there's a new sober dating app.

Jul 31, 202448 min

Your scammer could be a victim too

There's a massive cyberfraud industry exploiting people through slavery and kidnappings. If you've got a connected car, your data might be sold for pennies. Plus, we meet Ben Chin, the Candy Crush champ who beat 15 million players to win $500,000!

Jul 29, 202449 min

MrBeast breaks the internet

His channel has more than 300 million subscribers, making him the most subscribed YouTuber in the world. What’s the key to his meteoric rise? Plus, X allows porn, don’t try this castor oil TikTok trend, and watch out for the latest scammer tricks.

Jul 26, 202438 min

AI can tell your politics from your face

An AI algorithm called VGGFace2 can accurately guess if you're conservative or liberal with just a single pic. Smartphones in school? Teachers are pushing back with cell phone bans. Plus, Dawn from Atlanta thinks she's being cyberstalked, and I help her look for clues.

Jul 25, 202439 min

Dirty diaper ruined a family business

Paul and Rachelle Baron own Beau & Belle Littles, a once thriving swim diaper business. But when Amazon resold a returned diaper as "new," a one-star review flagged by more than 100 buyers left them $600,000 in debt. Plus, CrowdStrike trouble continues, web searches are changing, and a remote worker turned out to be a North Korean spy.

Jul 24, 202456 min

Guy Kawasaki on being remarkable

Guy Kawasaki, host of the “Remarkable People” podcast, has a new book, “Think Remarkable,” that you’ve got to check out. Plus, there’s a new AI danger lurking at work, the death of ad-free streaming, and why you're still getting scam calls. Feeling lonely? Everyone’s connected, yet isolation is at record levels.

Jul 22, 202451 min

Global tech outage wreaks havoc

A software update by CrowdStrike took down tons of computer systems around the world. Banks, businesses, hospitals, and more were all impacted. Plus, Amazon Prime Day updates and Zoom's demand for a return to the office.

Jul 19, 202440 min

Stop annoying political texts

Cyber crooks are hiding behind legitimate-looking political messages to lead you to dangerous websites. I also get into online job scams, five signs your phone might be tapped, and how to rent a pool for your summer vacation.

Jul 18, 202438 min

Woman duped out of nearly $1M in gold bars

She says it started with a pop-up on her computer. Relationship expert Amy Chan joins us to talk about online dating and crafting the perfect profile. Plus, a kid's stink that ruined a family business, the side hustle black market, and a major Life360 data leak.

Jul 17, 202452 min

Laptop catches fire on plane

It started smoking inside a passenger's bag. Plus, the RiteAid hack, and AT&T data breach. We also talk to Elliston Berry and Anna McAdams, a mother-daughter team fighting deepfake revenge porn.

Jul 15, 202459 min

Noland Arbaugh is the first Neuralink patient

His brain-chip implant lets him control computers and other devices with his mind. Kim Komando talks to Noland about why he got it and how it works. What could this tech mean for the future? He shares his ideas and hopes.

Jul 12, 202428 min

Your car is watching

Automakers and insurance companies are teaming up to share data on your driving habits. Also, EV sales are struggling, and there are issues with Airbnb. I speak with a guy whose identity was stolen, and now the scammer is using his info to con others.

Jul 11, 202439 min

MrBeast hits 300M subscribers

No other YouTuber has ever done this before. In other news, hackers stole 193 million Ticketmaster barcodes, and Airbnb has a hidden-cam problem. Plus, NASA's heat maps show ground temperatures reaching 160 degrees in Phoenix.

Jul 10, 202439 min

Is 'oatzempic' a weight-loss miracle?

TikTok claims an oatmeal and lime smoothie can help you lose 20 pounds a month. Plus, there’s a major Roku hack, you can’t be anonymous on OpenTable and be careful what you click on X.

Jul 08, 202445 min

This professor has an OnlyFans. Should he be fired?

Joe Gow and Carmen Wilson have a spicy side gig making adult videos. They were happy, and everything was going great — until Joe's other job found out. Joe was the Chancellor at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Because of the side hustle, the university ousted him from that role, and now he's fighting to keep his tenured professor position.

Jul 05, 202428 min

Nvidia's big bet on AI

A Silicon Valley success story no one saw coming — Nvidia's now the world's top company, worth $3.42 trillion, thanks to its AI chips. They power everything from gaming to your car. Plus, employees sue over returning to work, iPhone 16 changes, and catching creepy Airbnb hosts.

Jul 04, 202439 min

She 'married' an AI chatbot

We catch up with Rosanna Ramos, the New York mom who married her Replika husband, Eren Kartal. Last year, she told us how Eren, being an AI chatbot, doesn’t judge or bring any baggage. How's their relationship going now? Stick around to find out!

Jul 03, 202444 min

Woman takes down peeping Tom

Michelle Chandler was trying on pants in a Nordstrom dressing room when she sensed something off. She looked down under her stall. What did Michelle find? A man recording her with his iPhone. He tried to run. That's when she took matters into her own hands, literally.

Jul 01, 202448 min

The NFL may owe you a ton of money

Paid for the "Sunday Ticket" subscription service? A jury found that the NFL broke antitrust laws in how it handled some Sunday games. Uber's "One Less Car" challenge, and no more green texts with your Android buddy. Also, a creepy AI ad from Toys 'R' Us!

Jun 28, 202437 min

When a deleted text message isn't

Think your deleted text messages are gone for good? One husband found out the hard way and is now suing Apple for over $6 million. Also, rough times ahead for discount travel sites, the best weather apps to keep you updated, and apps that make grocery list-making a breeze.

Jun 27, 202437 min

America's drinking water is under attack

Water systems in Kansas, Texas and Pennsylvania have already been hit by hackers in China, Russia and Iran. Plus, clothes that block 5G waves, AI coming to Alexa, and Walmart's new digital pricing. We also chat with Joseph Cox about his book "Dark Wire," which is about Anom, the FBI's secret app used by criminals.

Jun 26, 202452 min

Tesla traps toddler inside after battery dies

A girl was saved from a Tesla Model Y in 100-degree weather in Arizona. Plus, two Florida seniors were scammed out of $400,000 in gold, and there's a nationwide coffee recall. Plus, we talk to Brian Morrison, creator of Free Blockbuster — it's like those little free libraries, but for movies.

Jun 24, 202449 min

Bryan Johnson says he's aging in reverse

Remember Bryan Johnson, the tech millionaire trying not to die? He says his body now ages only 7.6 months for every 12. We'll also cover how employers are luring people back to the office and why Apple is changing plans for the Vision Pro headset.

Jun 21, 202445 min

The generation of new car deniers

The average age of cars in the U.S. is now over twelve and a half years, the oldest ever. I'll explain why people aren't buying new ones. Plus, police using AI for surveillance, a warning about AirTag stalking, and how to use your Amazon Echo as an intercom.

Jun 20, 202439 min

Insurers use drones to watch your home

Invasion of privacy? CJ Sveen says his home insurance was dropped after aerial pics were used to spy on his property. Plus, Russian troops smuggle Starlink, Android's new "Find My Device" feature, and the crazy lengths one hacker went to avoid paying $100,000 in child support.

Jun 19, 202449 min

Get Temu off your phone now

TikTok isn't the only Chinese app to worry about. A shopping app, downloaded by millions of Americans, uses sneaky tactics to monitor users. We spoke with Titan Crawford, founder of the Facebook group PDX Stolen Cars, which has helped recover over 3,000 stolen cars in Portland.

Jun 17, 202443 min

Wells Fargo fires employees for faking work

Over a dozen workers were caught faking keyboard activity and using mouse jigglers to look busy. Plus, CVS recalls 133 medications, the controversial Windows Recall faces a delay, and a must-know site for those wary of flying Boeing planes.

Jun 14, 202436 min