

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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Dec 19, 2023 • 37min
2M Teslas recalled, Google kills cookies & buy used Amazon goods
Plus, I chat with Stephen Smith of StoryFile. His tech lets you talk to an AI version of someone you love, even after they're gone. I tell you why Google’s new AI search tool is a website builder's worst fear. There's more: decoy numbers to fool scammers and apps listening in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 18, 2023 • 37min
Robot bartenders, Amazon spy cams & shocking dating app stories
Plus, ChatGPT's finally got competition — let's dig into Google's Gemini AI. Why aren't foldable phones selling? I'll share some insights. Also, tips to stop blue light from disrupting your sleep and three ways to get discounts without sharing your data. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 15, 2023 • 49min
Top Google searches, World Excel Championships & holiday card tool
Plus, don't do this: an author loses a book deal after being accused of sabotaging reviews of other writers. A lady brings a gun into the MRI machine (we'll let you guess what happens). How men can survive the "pumpkin gate" viral trend, and letters from our listener mail! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 14, 2023 • 35min
AI salary bumps, China sinks data center & email marketing pro tips
Plus, Amazon's slashing seller fees to rival Shein, and I look into a pill that tracks your health internally. Quick tip: disable this iPhone feature on FaceTime. I'll also share unspoken email etiquette and clever tech hacks to reduce holiday stress, including how to avoid Amazon spoilers and capture great family photos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 13, 2023 • 36min
Bathroom spy cams, Google product updates & GTA 6 fake downloads
Plus, Mitch from ScanMyPhotos fought credit card giants for 18 years and won. Small-biz owners, he's got tips on claiming your share of a $5.5 billion settlement. Also, ChatGPT's new quirk? It likes big "tips"! Google's top travel spots, and how to check your phone's real battery power. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 12, 2023 • 37min
Gemini versus ChatGPT, 23andMe hack & PowerPoint holiday wishlists
Plus, Colin from The Markup found Meta's Pixel tracking students on sites they have to use for school. Yep, kids' private info sent to Facebook. Also, the top celebs used for fake news — I got the list. Tips to find spy cams and get snow alerts to your phone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 11, 2023 • 36min
House cleaning robots, bank robocall scams & Google's Santa fail
Plus, I'm hooking Jessica from Illinois up with tips for cheap last-minute flights. Doing some holiday shopping? Here are the top tech gifts this season. Free tool to block online trolls and unique remote jobs. Also, try these Siri/Google voice commands for emergencies! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 8, 2023 • 50min
PlayStation deletes 1,000+ shows, more TV ads & Windows 11 updates
Topics covered in this podcast include Oxford's word of the year, an AI influencer making $11,000 a month, a tool that creates songs from lyrics, Google's Santa search engine issue, the debate over Santa Claus's existence, and the risks of sharing personal photos online.

Dec 7, 2023 • 35min
Facebook $ scam, gas tanks vs. EVs & "grandfluencers" take charge
Discussion on 'grandfluencers' and Facebook as a news source, cautionary tale of Google Maps incident. The presence and applications of artificial intelligence in our lives. Success story of a kindergarten teacher turning teaching skills into a side hustle. Discussion on different car stereos and how they bring older cars into the digital age.

Dec 6, 2023 • 36min
IRS tax change, Golden Bachelor's shady resume & 4 reliable weather apps
Plus, pilot Jon Kotwicki bought three old (and super huge) planes to turn into Airbnbs. Hear how he did it. Nearly 4,000 car dealers are pleading for delays in EV regulations — here's why. And Airbnb is banking on the solar eclipse, also I'll tell you what the kids want for Christmas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices