

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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Jul 8, 2022 • 44min
Find out when you'll die, gas scams, fix old photos
Your true age isn't just about how many birthdays you've had. Would you take a $500 test that reveals how long you might live? Plus, gas scams are banking on the pain we're all facing at the pump. And a trick to fix old, grainy photos to make them worth displaying. Bonus: It's free! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 8, 2022 • 40min
Robotic sherpas, Spotify karaoke, FCC fights spam
Start saving your money now. Apple is gearing up to launch a ton of new devices this fall! Plus, Disney patents "robot sherpas" to carry your belongings, the FCC plans to prevent ringless spam voicemails and Spotify is working on a new karaoke mode that judges your singing skills. I've also got the secret to booking airplane seats with the most legroom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 7, 2022 • 40min
Rent your kitchen, get $20 from Amazon, Google Meet betrayal
Bad news: Google Meet will now rat on you if you're late for a meeting. On the bright side, Google Workspace now lets you work with Microsoft Office files offline. Plus, you can keep groceries cold with a $500 smart box, get $20 from Amazon and track the stars with these astronomy apps for iPhone and Android. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 6, 2022 • 42min
Delete TikTok ASAP, fake news sites, pro YouTube tricks
If TikTok is on your smartphone, you need to remove it now. Here's why. Plus, mobile ad IDs aren’t anonymous, the crypto crash is far from over and these five signs reveal if hackers are watching you through your security cameras. Also, time travel in Google Maps and search YouTube like a pro with these insider tricks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 6, 2022 • 42min
Netflix ads, creepiest tech, encryption 101
Not sure what encryption is? Here's a quick explanation, plus how to tell if your texts are encrypted. In this episode, you'll get the scoop on new Netflix ads, the creepiest tech to watch out for and how to hide your phone number when making a call. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 1, 2022 • 41min
Hermit malware, bad Android apps, pin text messages
The Mars probe gets a big update ... from good old Windows 98. Better late than never! Plus, a scary government spy tool was discovered on iPhones and Androids. Allie has that news, plus bad apps still live in the Google Play Store. Matt has the details on how to really clean your AirPods, plus a clever texting tip: how to pin text threads and single messages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 30, 2022 • 35min
Humanoid robots, plastic replacement, Instagram face scans
Elon Musk’s humanoid Tesla robot could come out in months. Instagram is testing an AI face-scanning tool to verify age. Twitter wants writers to publish longer content with Notes and spray-on plant coating could replace plastic food wrap. Plus, here are a few ways to stop Google tracking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 29, 2022 • 33min
Google News redesign, IKEA AR app, Wi-Fi calling
Want to rearrange your furniture, but not sure how it will look? Use IKEA's new AR app to visualize your new space. Plus, a Google News redesign emphasizes local stories, Brave's new tool lets you create and share your own search rankings and Wi-Fi calling is a fix you need to know about. I'll also share a tech trick you can use to access Google Maps or Apple Maps when you don’t have cell service. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 28, 2022 • 36min
Clone dead voices, LinkedIn crypto fraud, hacked jacuzzis
Want your dead grandmother to read you a story? If Amazon's new Alexa AI feature comes to life, you could clone dead voices. Plus, hackers are taking over jacuzzis, Anna Sorokin is selling NFTs and the FBI warns of crypto fraud on LinkedIn. Oh, and you won't believe how much money Big Tech companies make per minute. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 27, 2022 • 38min
Air taxis, free money, link between phones and cancer
The Los Angeles Times said air taxis would soon fill the skies. Is this true, or just fake news? I've got the answer. Plus, Apple plans to end passwords forever and UC Berkeley finds a link between phone use and cancer. In this 30-minute podcast, I'll also tell you how to get free money from class-action lawsuits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices