

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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Nov 25, 2024 • 51min
Wear a health tracker? Expect high insurance costs
Health trackers are more than step counters; they're selling your data, which could hike your insurance premiums. The team humorously discusses the invasive ads that follow. Facial recognition tech at TSA is expanding, leading to quirky frustrations at airport security. Plus, the Menendez brothers' resentencing sparks intrigue, with the potential for a ‘lottery’ to decide seats. Amidst these serious topics, there's light-hearted banter about digital milestones and the oddities of modern parenting slang.

Nov 22, 2024 • 57min
He lost $1 million to scammers
A 79-year-old man lost his life savings to scammers pretending to be WWE wrestler Alexa Bliss. Plus, sending medical info to ChatGPT, AI news anchors canned and Jaguar's controversial new commercial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 21, 2024 • 37min
3 ways you're a target online
Single? Posting vacation pics? Sharing Instagram videos? These everyday habits can put you in a scammer's crosshairs. Also, China's stolen military secrets, why Gen Z is ditching cars, and the best way to clean up duplicate photos. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 20, 2024 • 45min
Is Google selling Chrome?
The government wants Google to break up, and its Chrome browser could sell for $20 billion. Plus, hackers are slipping malware into podcasts, two Missouri cops were busted using traffic stops to steal women’s private photos, and Google Lens is getting a powerful new update. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 18, 2024 • 49min
The fight that broke Netflix
Mike Tyson vs. Jake Paul pulled in 60 million viewers. Paul claimed the win, but the real champ was Netflix. Also coming up: a robot dog patrolling Mar-a-Lago, a QR code email scam warning, and Kim’s chat with NordPass VP Gerald Kasulis about the shocking passwords people still use and how a password manager can save the day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 15, 2024 • 37min
Think you’re covered? AI might say no
Health insurers are using AI to deny claims and fatten their wallets. Amazon is merging Freevee, its ad-supported streaming service, into Prime Video. Plus, what to know about BlueSky and how students are relying on ChatGPT to crank out essays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 14, 2024 • 38min
Grocery stores are gathering data on you
Is America’s largest grocery chain planning to charge you based on your income? Plus, free TV is making a comeback, a cyber-kidnapping alert, and what happens when AI goes rogue. I also chat with a caller looking to remove tracking from her smart TV. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 13, 2024 • 43min
Apple is axing its $3,500 AR headset
Looks like it’s curtains for the Vision Pro. Apple’s slashing production in half, and it may be the end of the line. Plus, a Nigerian man got ten years for a phishing scam, ChatGPT stepped in to save a Redditor’s life, and there’s now a “digital condom” (no, you don’t have to wrap your phone in latex). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 11, 2024 • 44min
Make $170K answering questions online
One guy ditched his mechanic gig after making more money on JustAnswers. Now, he's living the dream! Plus, we talk to a mom living a nightmare: her son's nanny cam was hacked. Then Apple throws shade at Bing, and robot dentists. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 8, 2024 • 37min
Did you vote? Your party affiliation is now public
New site VoteRef exposes your voting history, party, address, and age for anyone to see. Plus, bots closing deals, a guy sues Intel over his computer crashing, and what makes you a hacker’s dream target online. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices