

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 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

Dec 5, 2023 • 37min
Scary AI warning, Meta fails kids & iPhone's NameDrop privacy
Plus, Dakota Williams from Colorado found hidden cameras in her rental's smoke detectors. She's here to tell her story. I reveal the most data-hungry shopping apps. And, a look at why people are turning to Duolingo and Yelp to find love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 4, 2023 • 37min
Gaza deepfake horror, Mac malware alert & IG small biz tricks
Plus, too much phone time could be bad for your marriage. Bad news: Here’s how much your social media logins cost on the Dark Web. Also, how selfies could be a health risk and what's up with AI hallucinations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dec 1, 2023 • 51min
Funny Amazon reviews, Google Drive chaos & Christmas streaming tips
Plus, find out who's the world's most photographed person (Hint: it's not Kim Kardashian). Backlash against Google Maps' new look, how to spot "typosquatting" against your business, restaurants' sneaky use of dating apps, and a quick iPhone trick. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 30, 2023 • 37min
Travel points taken over, Cybertruck troubles & AI chef disasters
Plus, did you get suspended from X ? I share my expert advice for a caller who has. Take a look at a 911 app that lets first responders peek at the scene before they arrive. Chatbot fortune tellers are edging out the human competition, and don't miss Walmart's game-changing AR furniture app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 29, 2023 • 37min
Rent-A-Hitman owner, AI lifeguard & fake travel guides
Plus, concerned about ChatGPT scraping your data? I'll show you how to stop it. Also, people are finding creative ways to earn money by renting out their Starlink satellites. Don't miss Google's latest gadgets, opportunities to earn money with your car, and tech travel tips you'll use repeatedly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 28, 2023 • 36min
AI Elvis, Apple malware skyrocketing & life-saving 911 app
The podcast covers topics such as Apple's emergency SOS satellite service, risks of a certain product, comparing electric vehicles to gas tanks, slow travel, connecting with community, and pet care. It also discusses platforms that connect pet owners with pet sitters and the portability of digital movie libraries.

Nov 27, 2023 • 39min
Journalism vs. AI, overtipping pressures & cable cord-cutting
AI's impact on journalism and protecting copyrighted material, solving tech issues by restarting, frustrations with VPN and website access, features and risks of using Express VPN


