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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

Battle for free speech, MOVEit cyber threat & casino livestream frenzy

Plus, Amber Beruan was mugged at gunpoint... only to be followed by the assailant sliding into her FB DMs. I talk to her about what unfolded next. Fiat's teeny electric car, doctors charging fees for emails, and ways to eliminate sleep distractions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 11, 202338 min

ChatGPT legal disaster, OnlyFans unmasked & online cash scams

Plus, improve your rest by playing Pokémon? Catch better sleep with Niantic's new sleeping app. I talk to a lady who needs a device to help her cat relax. Discover ways to spot AI fakery online, effortlessly share grocery lists, and learn how to score cheap stuff online. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 10, 202339 min

Find My iPhone glitch, tax prep malware & Google Drive’s sneaky file limits

Plus, I have the best times to post on Instagram. Also, how to set up your phone to be a second monitor. And want to see more pics of your loved ones? Here's a way to name your favorite people and animals in your photo app to find them easy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 07, 202341 min

Voice authentication hacked, YouTube’s psych tricks & erase photos easily

Plus, I talked to an IT pro laid off from the public school system due to budget cuts. He needs help finding a new gig. The reason your real flight reservation could be a scam, Amazon launches a small biz network, and the one place you shouldn't use WD-40. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 06, 202338 min

FB marketplace scams, Costco membership crackdown & top-selling eBay stuff

Plus, I talk to Shreya Datta, a tech exec who fell for a scammer. She shared how she lost $450,000. The FTC takes on Publishers Clearing House, Facebook's new child protection tools, and how to preserve your VHS memories the easy way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 05, 202339 min

Chinese spy balloon unveiled, FTC sues Amazon & airline price hacks

Plus, I talk to the CEO of HerMoney.com, Jean Chatzky, about automating your finances — and why you should do it. Sextortion schemes target teens big time, malware-filled smartwatches sent to servicemembers, and free ways to make AI art. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 04, 202338 min

Store facial recognition tech, hospitals hacked & Netflix password crackdown

Plus, still pay with checks? Here’s why you need to switch to electronic payments — now. I talk to a guy worried that his DJI drone might be a national security threat. The FTC sues Amazon, the dos and don'ts of posting pics of your kids, and Google search terms to avoid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 03, 202339 min

Drone sinkhole rescue, AI baseball scouting & passive income tricks

Plus, looking for romance? Be careful — special guest Jeremy tells us all about the latest pig butchering scam. A gunman robs and asks his victim out on FB, GoFundMe donation chaos, and a dog saved by social media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 30, 202347 min

ChatGPT's nuclear codes, smartphone stops gunshot & Tesla's secret mode

Plus, still use a landline? Here's what that reveals about your personality. I talk to a guy that wants to build his own cloud storage for home data. Trucking companies hiring gamers, Google unveils new 3D views, and a director-approved TV setting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 29, 202337 min

Zuck cage fights Elon, AI Jesus & cellphone-free island

Plus, locked in FB jail? I talk to a guy who sued Facebook to get his account back — and won. Roblox update allows mature content on its kid-friendly platform. Google Maps drivers getting stuck in the mud, unique ways to use an AirTag, and pausing your internet while on vacation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 28, 202338 min

TikTok stores U.S. data, Beyoncé's eBay bidet & chatroom child dangers

Plus, Kate Kleinert lost $39 thousand in a cruel romance scam. I talk to her about how she's turning the tables on fraudsters. The truth about how much you can make on OnlyFans. 100k ChatGPT accounts stolen, and tips to avoid fake home listings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 27, 202339 min

Airlines track your data, influencers dominate news & stop writing checks

Plus, can ChatGPT create jobs? Here's the scoop on a new AI role opening up for humans. My advice to a lady hunting down a PC that doesn't track her. Fake online marketplaces are stealing identities, what's stored on your hotel key, and Apple Watches are predicting falls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 26, 202338 min

Pop-up hypnosis scam, Instacart order bullies & AI video tool

Plus, big-time influencers are leaving social media, and here are the reasons why. Update your Apple tech now to fix a serious security flaw. Send your travel docs to your tablet and the right amount of steps you need to take in a day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 23, 202353 min

Cyberstalker car fire, fastest typist alive & self-driving fiasco

Plus, Mike Perez built gas station skimmers that earned him hundreds of thousands of dollars… until he got caught. I have a chat with him about it. A spooky void on Google Maps, the Maryland license plate debacle, and get clear conversations on your phone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 22, 202337 min

Wildfire pic fail, casino selfie laws & 10 must-have tech freebies

Plus, I talk to Grandma Joy Ryan and her grandson, Brad, about their travels to all 63 U.S. national parks. The LAPD’s new way to combat catalytic converter theft. TikToker jumps into an alligator pit, Google's “booty” tech, and things to do with a dead phone Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 21, 202338 min

Naughty WFH trend, suicide hotline data fiasco & Google's life questions

Plus, are we alone? I talk UFOs and aliens with Dr. Seth Shostak, Senior Astronomer for the SETI institute. A Georgia man sued Meta — and won his case. US buys up personal data, dating profile blunders and how to remove photos from real estate sites. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 20, 202339 min

AirPod hearing aids, Tesla’s autopilot danger & steamy texts online

Plus, do you know how your doorbell data is being used? If you have a Ring or Nest cam, it's being sold. I talk to a man who didn't fall for a scam, thanks to my advice. Times to post online to go viral, track all the shows you watch, and how to find hidden spy cams. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 19, 202339 min

Warren Buffet on AI, upload dead people & earn $ online

Plus, got a green thumb? Here are the best smart sprinklers to keep your lawn fresh. Find out who's selling your data with this genius email trick. Avoid embarrassing edits in shared web docs, an underwater jeep rescue, and a sweet Facebook story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 16, 202345 min

Drone tracks man's cars, AI image takeover & YouTube robot chef

Plus, lend your security cam to the police? Authorities in Toledo, OH, think it's a good idea. I speak with Jen Caltrider, program director at Mozilla's *Privacy Not Included, on health apps' data sharing. See if your passwords are sold on the dark web and unmask scam websites' creators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 15, 202338 min

Apple's Vision Pro, lucrative AI jobs & Windows 11 cyberstalkers

Plus, all the new tech and software coming to Apple in time for gift-giving season. I give my advice to a gal that needs Wi-Fi free security cams for her animal rescue. Most searched misspelled words on Google and how to see everything you've done on Facebook. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 14, 202339 min

Trump deepfakes, Instagram's pedo networks & iPad tipping tactics

Plus, does it pay to go electric? Get the unfiltered truth about EV mileage. I talk to advertising guru Katy Huff about newsletter ads and her company, Madrev.co. Convert your iPhone into a mini metal detector and safeguard your phone from harmful apps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 13, 202338 min

AI-enhanced Indiana Jones, $40M phone scams & brain chip implants

Plus, free smart TV? Telly offers one in exchange for your data. I chat with a guy who needs to stop his elderly mom from changing her passwords. Discover why the wealthy ditch their phone cases, ways to earn cash with online surveys, and the best day to book flights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 12, 202339 min

How Apple Watch is revolutionizing PTSD treatment and unlocking hope

When I heard about how the Apple Watch was helping soldiers with PTSD, I wanted to know more. I interviewed a soldier who was on over 35 meds, losing his family and had no hope. Thanks to the Apple Watch and a special app, he’s now living a happy productive life. And I also spoke with the developer of the app who came up with the idea for his Dad, a military vet. Bonus: The Apple Watch and iPhone are covered by insurance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 09, 202354 min

AI jobs most at risk, Amazon's palm reader & Audi's car sniffing team

Plus, I reveal the truth behind Beethoven's death — all it took was a few strands of hair! Google Pixel 7A prototype causes bidding war on eBay, check your remote battery using your smartphone and the perfect placement for your doorbell cam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 08, 202337 min

Amazon party drugs, “Google” scam danger word & creepy webcam hackers

Plus, FCC puts an end to scam texts. UFO sightings are rising because of Elon Musk’s satellites, a GPS tracker that sees if your skis are stolen and three free police scanner apps. And a money tip that saved me just over $456 in 5 minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 07, 202337 min

TikTok under fire, Trump arrest deepfakes & ChatGPT work lies

Plus, I tell you all about the Google Bard release and why it's dull on purpose. New ATM crime to watch out for, water bill money-saving tips and save your important texts. Tired of overly detailed recipe websites? I have a hack for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 06, 202338 min

ChatGPT's creator unmasked, deepfake election controversy & "Hello" phone snafu

Plus, traveling soon? Take full advantage of your hotel TV with these tips. I talk with a guest on a unique mission: a digital payroll solution for an Amish business. United Airlines' new air taxi service and how to see if your internet bill is weighing you down. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 05, 202339 min

Cyberscams unleashed, Amazon Echo celeb exodus & Georgia's nude ID shocker

Plus, turn it off and on again? Here's why sometimes a reboot is the best fix for your tech. Let your creativity flow with personalized emoji creations. Director-approved TV setting, and professional wiffle ball is a homerun online. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 02, 202336 min

Airbnb's guest chores, Fortnite's $245M settlement & smartphone spies

Plus, phone, drone and a daring rescue — I talk to the man who did it all. Remember your old TV? It's part of a class-action lawsuit. Tesla app unlocks stranger's car, 3 apps for a healthier you, and my answer to this question: What's the safest way to store naked pictures of my wife? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 01, 202337 min

eBay's dead bats, Venmo dirty secrets & items Amazon won't let you return

Plus, take a great pic of the moon on your Samsung phone? That might be the work of AI. Google's newly introduced "Magic Wand" tool will change the workplace. Earn real college credits on YouTube and a guide to detecting GPS trackers on your car. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 31, 202337 min
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