The Current powered by Kim Komando

The Current powered by 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.com See megaphone.spotify.com/legal for privacy information.

Episodes

February 26, 2026 8 mins
A Texas company sold a list of 435,000 Alzheimer's patients to anyone with a credit card. The fine? $45,000. I break down why HIPAA doesn't protect your family and what you can do right now.Plus, the Windows printer setting that's been driving you crazy for years and the sneaky calendar scam hiding on your iPhone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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New York Times reporter Kashmir Hill talked to over 100 psychologists about how these bots are fueling real-world delusions. It’s a must-hear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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February 24, 2026 9 mins
Your phone has been keeping a secret diary of everywhere you go. I'll break down the hidden location tracking feature sitting on your iPhone or Android right now. Plus, the creepy AI tool that can pinpoint exactly where you are just from a photo you posted online. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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February 20, 2026 11 mins
A stranger glances at you in line at Starbucks. Ninety seconds later their phone knows your name, your job, and your last three Instagram posts. Today, Kim breaks down Meta's facial recognition push, what you can do to protect yourself, and why a leaked internal memo makes the whole thing even more alarming. Plus what parents need to know about Lyft riding solo, a security flaw that left businesses wide open to hackers for nearly a...
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February 19, 2026 9 mins
AI cloned a woman's voice and her mom wired fifteen thousand dollars before she knew what hit her. I break down exactly how scammers do it in three seconds, why your bank's voice authentication is already defeated, and the one code word your family needs today. Plus, Mark Zuckerberg's kids aren't on social media but yours might be, Microsoft's AI was reading your boss's confidential emails for weeks, and your phone posture might be...
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February 18, 2026 9 mins
A Waymo costs $8. An Uber for the same ride? $17. The robotaxi price war is here, and it's changing everything. I break down who's winning, who's faking it (looking at you, Tesla), and why owning a car might soon feel like a gym membership you never use. Plus, your browser leaves fingerprints on every site you visit and a Pokémon card just sold for $13 million. Time to check that shoebox. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...
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February 17, 2026 30 mins
WIRED senior correspondent Andy Greenberg got a late-night email from inside a Southeast Asian compound. The message: “I am a computer engineer being forced to work here. I want to help shut this down.” What happened next will blow your mind. Hear my convo with him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Not only that, he wants to plop entire AI factories and data centers there. I cover more of Musk's lunar factory plans. Plus, how the FBI found Nancy Guthrie's doorbell cam footage, why you shouldn't trust AI for financial advice, and Google Chrome's secret dinosaur game. Another fun thing: How many years will a baby born today stare at a screen? You won't believe the answer. Listen to it in this podcast! Learn more about your ad...
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February 12, 2026 8 mins
Nearly 10% of Americans have been followed by a hidden device like an AirTag without their consent. In this episode of The Current, I'm showing you how to spot if you've got an unwanted tech stalker and exactly how to send it packing. Also checking out some genuinely cool AR glasses that turn your windshield into a sci-fi dashboard, plus the best tech deals you can find today. Five minutes to reclaim your privacy? Worth it. Let's g...
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Ring’s cute big game ad was just a cover. Their new AI 'Search Party' feature is officially turning neighborhood cameras into a massive surveillance web linked to law enforcement. I'll show you the hidden setting to change right now to opt your home out of the network. Plus: Meta: Unsealed docs reveal executives were warned of 500k inappropriate messages sent to kids every single day. J&J: AI-enhanced surgery bot linked...
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Listen to my daily tech newsletter The Current on the go. I’ll tell you about the first person to receive a Neuralink brain implant. It’s an amazing human story. Plus, did you see Ring’s commercial during the big game? They’re finding lost dogs and catching criminals, but there’s more you need to know that wasn’t in the ad. I’ll also tell you what else is in your inbox Tuesday, including a chance to win $250. Sign up at GetKim.com ...
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February 5, 2026 7 mins
Get my daily tech newsletter The Current on the go by listening to this audio version. I'll test your knowledge on a big oopsie at Pixar and explain why "buying" a movie doesn't mean what you think it does anymore. Plus, I'll let you know what else you can find in Thursday's newsletter, including your chance to win $250. Not subscribed? Sign up at GetKim.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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February 2, 2026 52 mins
Craig Dubitsky is the Founder of Hello Products (sold to Colgate) and the strategic mind behind the iconic EOS lip balm spheres. Now, he’s the Co-Founder of Happy Coffee alongside Robert Downey Jr. I ask Craig how a 12-person team gets product into 17,000 stores and how NetSuite saved his operations when hypergrowth literally broke their systems. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Get my daily tech newsletter The Current on the go by listening to this audio version. I'll ask you an out-of-this-world trivia question and tell you about AI that can understand your dog and shop for you. Plus, I'll point you to critical info and links in the January 14 newsletter in your inbox. Not subscribed? Sign up at GetKim.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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January 27, 2026 48 mins
Doctors? Lawyers? Writers? No one's safe. Here’s which roles Microsoft says have the most crossover with AI and are likely to be taken over. Plus, the staggering number of ads you see every day, ChatGPT slipping in ads, and how your grocery store is spying on you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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January 21, 2026 34 mins
Dig through your junk drawer. That old iPod might actually be worth six figures. I'll tell you which models are selling for insane money. Plus, cybercrime costs less than Netflix (here's why), the story behind the Nano Banana name, and Microsoft Copilot's big evolution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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January 14, 2026 53 mins
Forget your credit score. A hidden digital profile is ranking you as a VIP or a problem child, and it's affecting everything from job offers to loan rates. I talk to Darius Belejevas, Head of Incogni, who reveals what's really in these files. Plus, an AI deepfake text sends a woman to jail, and creeps wearing Ray-Ban Metas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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January 6, 2026 41 mins
Money-saving guru Clark Howard is here sharing his top-secret strategies airlines don't want you to know. We talk about clever booking hacks, algorithms, hidden deals, and the perfect time to strike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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December 30, 2025 20 mins
Is your spouse acting sketchy? Guarding their phone? That’s where private investigator Steph A. (aka @YourfavInvestigator) steps in. Armed with a camcorder and pro spy skills, she catches two-timers in the act. Listen now to find out if your partner is lying to your face. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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December 23, 2025 60 mins
I teamed up with the internet’s favorite scambaiter, Kitboga, to turn the tables on these crooks. You will not believe the chaos when he uses his voice changer to pretend to be my husband. BONUS: Want to make $65/hr from home? Here's a legit AI job that requires no degree. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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