

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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Jun 22, 2023 • 37min
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 21, 2023 • 38min
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 20, 2023 • 39min
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 19, 2023 • 39min
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 16, 2023 • 45min
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 15, 2023 • 38min
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 14, 2023 • 39min
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 13, 2023 • 38min
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 12, 2023 • 39min
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 9, 2023 • 54min
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