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 23, 2022 • 49min
Pig butchering, scam sweatshops, top security tips
Be careful when an online friend offers financial advice. They might be luring you into a pig butchering scheme. This trending scam has stripped millions of dollars from victims across the world. That's why Allie Seligman spoke with ProPublica reporter Cezary Podkul, an expert on these vicious scams. Listen to this episode for the full scoop, from how the scam works to essential cybersecurity tips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 22, 2022 • 36min
Fan sues Tom Brady, book best airline seats, 5 TV mistakes
Plus, the SEC charges a crew of social media influencers with $100 million for fraud, Elon Musk sells 22 million shares of Tesla stock in three days, most people relate more with online strangers than real-life friends and this hidden Google Map feature shows everywhere you’ve been. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 21, 2022 • 37min
Bad TikTok advice, Etsy scammers, TV volume trick
Plus, three big changes coming to your Instagram account, Apple’s new whiteboard app gives you and up to 99 friends an infinite canvas, wear QR code fashion and a built-in smartphone feature that organizes your health records. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 20, 2022 • 37min
TikTok ban, top holiday scams, tax update alert
Plus, what to do when locked out of your Facebook account, get weather alerts on your phone, Twitter's office supply fire sale, Zoom holiday party ideas and how a new gift card scam steals your cash with barcode stickers. Also, would you get plastic surgery to look like an AI image? Surgeons say they're getting these disturbing requests. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 19, 2022 • 39min
Best future car tech, virtual Santa visits, secret Instagram hack
Selling your home? You'll need a big virtual tour — as long as you watch out for these security risks. Plus, this tech tool reveals whether a used car was in an accident and five ways to use an old iPhone or Android. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 16, 2022 • 47min
Facebook ticket scam, cut streaming costs, crypto arrest
Why you really need to start using a password manager, a look inside the downfall of FTX, and smart tech tips from Kim Komando and friends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 15, 2022 • 35min
Festive Alexa tricks, phone TV tips, clever ways to catch cheaters
Tip drivers with Alexa, Twitter charges $11 per month for paid subscriptions, robots are taking over customer service, 45-year-old computer for $375K auction, share your phone to a TV screen, tech clues your partner is cheating and how to wipe your ex from your digital world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 14, 2022 • 37min
$1K health headphones, top holiday scams, safer group chats
Would you let Amazon track your search history if it paid you $2 per month? Plus, Google Messages rolls out fully encrypted group chats, how to enable full encryption for iCloud backups, next iOS update boosts AirDrop security, air-purifying headphones for almost $1K and holiday scams to watch out for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 13, 2022 • 36min
Cops use Facebook, ChatGPT drama, top scams spreading
Plus, how to save big money with smart water tech, know files hackers use the most, the five worst tech gadgets that steal your privacy and callers like you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 12, 2022 • 39min
Amazon sleep schedule, Santa wine scam, airplane phone calls
Passengers can talk on the phone while flying, watch out for a festive wine scam, Amazon wants to monitor your sleep and how to find out future traffic conditions months in advance. Plus, how to stop AirTag stalkers on Android, see a site’s website traffic, use a hotel room TV to charge your devices and more tech tips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
