

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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Oct 21, 2024 • 53min
TikTok addicts kids in 35 minutes
Just over half an hour. That’s all it takes for kids to get hooked on TikTok, according to leaked internal documents. Plus, why being nice to chatbots might benefit you, and what’s going on with Sam Altman’s mysterious orb device. Kim also talks to Darius Belejevas, head of Incogni, about how data brokers collect your personal info — even if you never gave it to them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 18, 2024 • 57min
Instagram is hiding your political posts
Sharing your political opinions online? Guess what — social media might be making sure no one sees them. Plus, 6G is here and it’s blazing fast, Toy Story gets real, and AI revives a woman’s voice. Kim also chats with Hear.com Co-Founder Paul Crusius about how he's transforming hearing care. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 17, 2024 • 38min
Your DNA up for sale
23andMe is struggling and searching for new ways to make money. One of those options? Selling your genetic data. Plus, the Hurricane Helene forecast scandal, fake election donation sites, and four key times to change your password. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 16, 2024 • 34min
Turn your business idea into reality with Airbnb co-founder Nathan Blecharczyk
Got a product, app, or idea you want to bring to life? Nathan Blecharczyk, co-founder of Airbnb, shares how he helped turn a simple concept into a global brand. I talk with him about Airbnb’s early days, the challenges they faced, and their new Co-Host Network. Plus, he explains how Airbnb tackles concerns like hidden cameras in rentals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 15, 2024 • 47min
Tesla’s bartender bots were controlled by humans at ‘We, Robot’ event
Many expected autonomous robots at Tesla’s 'We, Robot' event, but humans were actually pulling the strings. Also, #Facebook shifts focus to Gen Z, a man sues for $647 million over a lost crypto hard drive, and a new Gmail scam is making rounds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 11, 2024 • 36min
Tesla's 'We, Robot' event: Cybercabs, robot dancers, and more
Bots on bots on bots! Tesla’s 'We, Robot' event had it all — dancing robots grooving to 'Baby, Don’t Hurt Me,' bot bartenders, and cybercabs. We break down the best moments and what might actually become reality. Plus, Fidelity hack, Roblox dangers, and cash for your old phone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 10, 2024 • 39min
Get Temu off your phone ASAP
Think those low prices are a steal? Think again! I tell caller Tom from South Carolina what you’re really paying for. Plus, Google buries Trump’s campaign, Chicago’s surveillance cameras, and Disney+ tries the Netflix stunt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 9, 2024 • 54min
America's largest water company gets hacked
Our water is under attack. American Water, serving 14 million in 14 states, shut down systems after discovering hackers inside. Plus, MoneyGram data breach, playing poker against the bots, and influencer crashes $200K Lambo on livestream. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 7, 2024 • 50min
TikTok’s parent company is on a data grab
25X faster than OpenAI. That's how fast ByteDance scrapes the world's online data. What for? Plus, data breaches hit Comcast and Truist Bank, Google’s impressive NotebookLM, and Amazon’s Rufus chatbot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oct 4, 2024 • 41min
Facebook's fake animal rescues
Abandoned kitten! Pup caught in a gate! Those dramatic rescue videos? Many are staged just for clicks. We’re breaking that down, plus Verizon’s outage silence, Google slipping ads next to AI summaries, and the season’s hottest travel trends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices