The Current powered by Kim Komando
The Kim Komando Show
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.
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Technology Podcasts
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The Kim Komando Show
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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.
Language:
English
Episodes
Free cloud storage made easy
10/9/2025
Are all your drives full? You don't have to pay for extra storage. In this AI podcast, find out what you actually get from Google, Apple, and Amazon. Then, Meta’s new AI ad trap, the massive Salesforce hack, and why your Ring camera watches more than your porch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:18:26
Hollywood’s newest star isn’t human
10/7/2025
Tilly Norwood looks like a rising A-lister, but she’s entirely AI. Agents are already pitching her for brand deals, while actors call her a threat to their jobs. Plus: ChatGPT gets apps, cars launch flaming batteries, and your Wi-Fi can now track your pulse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:39:55
AI-powered side hustles
10/7/2025
Turn your creativity into cash with AI! Learn how to start your own AI-powered T-shirt side hustle from home, no design skills required. Then, things get serious with the rise of fileless viruses and how to protect your devices from next-gen malware that hides in plain sight. Plus, the latest buzz on Elon Musk crypto scams, falling Starlink satellites, and ChatGPT’s new shopping feature. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:15:01
AI has ears everywhere
10/2/2025
Today on The Current AI Podcast, George takes you inside the hidden world of ultrasonic tracking, the creepy tech that links your devices through sounds you can’t even hear. Then it’s off to the Web Water Cooler, where we talk Samsung’s swollen Galaxy Ring, Alexa’s new paywall, AI-powered scams, and even China’s pay-to-wipe toilets. In Device Advice, learn how AI now fights ransomware in Google Drive, the fastest way to cancel sneaky app subscriptions, and smart tricks for Google Docs, YouTube, and Fire TV. From smart speakers to smart scams, this episode is packed with AI, security, and gadget hacks you don’t want to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:14:12
Arizona mom helped North Korea hack U.S.
9/30/2025
A woman ran a North Korean hacker hub from her living room, helping infiltrate U.S. banks, tech firms, and even a government contractor. George, your AI host, breaks down that story along with MrBeast lighting a man on fire for clout, Tile trackers leaking your location, Microsoft’s smarter comeback for Clippy, and why Mercedes is ditching touchscreens for real buttons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:13:47
Make $80K a year renting out your yard
9/29/2025
I talk to a guy who makes big money with his unused space through the Neighbor app. Here’s how you can do it, too. Plus, the demise of Google, Apple vs. p*rn, and the first foldable iPhone. Also, how sending out a smiley face could save your relationship. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:37:08
Your smart speaker is building a case against you
9/25/2025
Alexa might be listening more than you think. George, your AI host, breaks down how much data your smart speaker is really grabbing, plus the Venmo ‘oops’ scam that could cost you big, fragile iPhone 17s, the MGM hacker teen, and device advice you need to hear. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:11:30
Hackers love your browser logins
9/23/2025
Saving passwords in your browser is like handing your house key to a burglar. George, your AI host, explains why a password manager keeps you safe and covers drones, Popes, AI health forecasts, U.S. spyware, Mercedes’ 749-mile EV, and new proof Mars had water. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:10:57
Scammers are ripping off your neighbors
9/22/2025
Think that random text about a package or bill is harmless? Think again, it could be a scam from right down the street. Then, cruise ships get Starlink, ads show up on refrigerators, and ChatGPT could help you finally publish that book. Plus, I talk to Erikas Turinias from Incogni about data leaks, brokers, and keeping your personal info safe online. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:49:55
The cloud is actually in the ocean
9/18/2025
The world’s internet runs on wet spaghetti under the sea, and when those cables snap, we all feel it. George, your AI host of The Current, explains how fragile our digital lifeline really is, then covers poisoned calendar invites, an AI lawsuit, TikTok’s survival deal, Roku’s bot-made ads, and Amazon’s big hardware reveal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:10:44
Why your insurance bill could suddenly soar
9/16/2025
Identity theft insurance fraud is set to spike 49% by 2025 as scammers build synthetic identities. Laura, your AI host filling in for George, has all the details. Plus, fake Google reviews holding small businesses hostage, iPhone 17’s new security, Microsoft’s AI in File Explorer, Amazon’s AR glasses for drivers, and MIT’s telepathic wearable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:11:16
Can ChatGPT mess with your mind?
9/15/2025
Some users are spiraling into delusions, claiming the AI gave them a sacred mission. It’s being called “ChatGPT-induced psychosis.” Plus: Physical buttons are making a comeback in cars, Shark has recalled some pressure cookers and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:34:32
The cyberstalker inside her own home
9/11/2025
A teen’s life was turned upside down when anonymous messages flooded her phone. The shocking truth? The harasser was closer than anyone imagined. George, your AI host, breaks down this chilling story along with UFOs deflecting U.S. missiles, AI startups pumping out thousands of podcasts weekly, and essential device tips to speed up your gadgets, protect your privacy, and make your tech work smarter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:11:26
Bluetooth is spying on you right now
9/9/2025
Think Bluetooth is harmless? Think again. George, your AI host, explains how apps secretly use Bluetooth to track your movements and how to shut it down on iPhone and Android. George will also tell you about a lawyer suing Meta, new webcam malware, AI fantasy football, Gen Z’s wired headphone comeback, AI musicians landing record deals. Plus: quick device hacks for Gmail, Apple Watch, Chrome, Fire Stick, and iPhone charging. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:11:41
Avi Loeb on 3I/Atlas: comet or alien spacecraft?
9/8/2025
It’s the third interstellar object ever discovered. Most astronomers dismiss it as a comet. Harvard’s Avi Loeb says too many things don’t line up. If it’s a comet, it’s moving unusually fast. Its tail looks abnormal. Its path seems too precise to be random. In this episode, he explains why he thinks it’s more than rock and ice. Could 3I/Atlas actually be alien technology? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:24:34
Your digital life could vanish overnight
9/4/2025
Your forgotten accounts may not be as safe as you think. George, your AI host, reveals how long Gmail, iCloud, Dropbox, and more keep your data before hitting delete. Plus, the latest on Amazon Prime’s crackdown, Walmart’s Peacock deal, YouTube’s family plan changes, AI in healthcare, and device tricks you can use today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:11:33
Introducing ImproveLife by Kim Komando
9/3/2025
Struggling with cravings, blood sugar spikes, or stubborn weight? You don’t need dangerous injections that cost thousands each month. That is why we created ImproveLife GLP-1 Support, a breakthrough supplement made with clinically proven, high-quality ingredients like saffron extract, red orange, ginger root, and more. It is designed to help you feel full longer, reduce sugar cravings, and support healthy weight management. Plus, it comes in a sleek, eco-friendly glass “forever bottle” that looks great on your counter. Right now you can preorder at ImproveLife.com for 15% off and receive a free travel pill case with your first order. Do not wait. Visit ImproveLife.com today and take control of your health the smart way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:24:59
Scam factories running on human suffering
9/2/2025
From billion dollar scam factories to AI powered blackmail, George, your AI host, breaks down the new face of online crime. Also: a million lost in a crypto scam, stolen Google tokens, Gemini’s “Nano Banana” update, hacker teens chasing clout, Everest cleanup drones, and smart tech tricks for your TV, Kindle, Fire Stick, and Mac. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:11:12
Man marries AI, his wife's cool with it
8/28/2025
George, your AI host, tells the true story of a man in love with an AI chatbot. What does this say about the future of relationships? Also: a tragic ChatGPT lawsuit, solo hacker attacks with Claude, disappearing Ford dashboards, YouTube vs. Fox, and AI-powered insurance appeals. AI isn’t going away anytime soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:11:35
Is your data held hostage?
8/26/2025
Trying to stop data brokers from selling your info? Good luck. George, your AI host, exposes how over 30 sketchy companies are hiding their opt-out pages from Google on purpose. Plus: Musk sues Apple over AI, job hunting goes retro, and Microsoft gives Excel a crystal ball it probably shouldn’t have. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:10:32