

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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Feb 14, 2024 • 37min
Everyone is suing Amazon
Plus, Andrew and Allie talk about Australia's "Right To Disconnect" law, and how bosses there face jail time for emailing after hours. People using YouTube to fake work, and a super strange recruitment test from FedEx (it involves blue aliens). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 13, 2024 • 37min
Cash is no longer king when you have Apple Pay
Got an empty wallet? You're not alone. Andrew and Allie talk about how digital payments are overtaking physical currency. Plus, they dive into how tech caused chaos at the Waste Management Open, and highlight the biggest recalls and malware warnings you should know about. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 12, 2024 • 51min
Meet Tong Tong, the creepy AI toddler
Kim and Andrew talk about an AI website pumping out 20,000 fake IDs ... a day. Plus, a bogus LastPass app makes its way into the App Store, an entire radio tower gets stolen, and Mr. Bean is blamed for the poor EV sales in the UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 9, 2024 • 50min
It's a huge threat: China targets U.S. home routers
Kim, Andrew and Allie talk about tracking Taylor Swift's jet, a YouTube science discovery and AI product placement on TikTok. Plus, the inventor of Bitcoin? No one knows who they are, here's the story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 8, 2024 • 42min
Phones that emit the most (and least) radiation
Is your phone making you sick? Kim and Andrew have the lowdown. Also, there's a new streaming service that could have you cancelling your subscriptions. Beware of a new scam at gas stations targeting your credit card. Plus, answers to your burning questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 7, 2024 • 52min
AI chooses nukes in wargames: "We have it! Let's use it."
We talk to Rev. Alicia L. Folberth, one of the top online mediums. She tells us how evil spirits can mess with your tech and gives Kim a huge prediction about The Current newsletters. Plus, we cover how to watch the big game this Sunday (without cable) and AI learning from babies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 6, 2024 • 47min
Meta trains its AI on your public posts
Kim and Andrew talk about a photographer's wild rescue from the snow, all thanks to a drone. Plus, a TikTok video about ghost kitchens goes viral, "The Simpsons" predicts the Apple Vision Pro, and 20 tech phrases that have disappeared. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 5, 2024 • 55min
She's a "human cyborg" with 52 implants
Anastasia Synn is the world-record holder for tech implants in her body. She can make calls right from her wrist, detect metal objects, and yes, her hands are magnetic. Plus, we talk about Elon Musk's humanoid robot and a Gen Z work debate that's going viral. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 2, 2024 • 45min
Can you tell if it's clickbait?
Kim, Andrew, and Allie try guessing what clickbaity articles are about, or not — and yes, you can play this with your friends! We talk about 5 tech headlines that'll get you in the know, and why a professor is calling for more diverse robots. Plus, we'll share our great tips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Feb 1, 2024 • 49min
The meaning of "i" in iPhone
Plus, Drew Barrymore fell for a catfishing scam. Also, an AI-created ad targeting Hamas somehow lands on Hulu — we'll dive into that. Ever wonder what it's like to work for Bill Gates? We've got some insider info. That and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices