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
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- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 38 minutes
- Episodes
- 1194
- Years Active
- 2016 - 2025
This man turned his lost love into an AI chatbot
Everyone has a different way of coping with tragedy. When Joshua Barbeau lost his girlfriend, he created an AI chatbot based on her personality. In this episode, Kim sits down with him as well as dev…
00:51:49 |
Thu 27 Jan 2022
My mother’s cancer journey ended
My mother was diagnosed with Stage 4 Pancreatic Cancer in December 2017. By 2020, she was cancer-free. But the cancer returned with a vengeance and doctors used the word “hospice.” Here’s my own jour…
00:43:49 |
Wed 26 Jan 2022
COVID test scams, Netflix price increase, smart Alexa tip
Looking for free COVID tests? Don’t go to one of the many scam sites that have popped up almost overnight. Plus, Netflix just hit a major milestone … and you’re not going to like it. Plus, how to use…
00:44:41 |
Fri 21 Jan 2022
Tech's impact on our bodies
Neck pain, muscle strain and even "smartphone pinky syndrome" are just some of the ways tech can hurt your health. Kim chats with technology writer Nicolas Carr on the unforeseen impacts of technolog…
00:42:36 |
Thu 20 Jan 2022
Wordle tips, smart guns, 'Batman' letdown
Are you playing Wordle? It seems like just about everyone is! We've got pro tips to help you win the hot word game and a warning about the Wordle app. Plus, smart guns are coming and Kim has the deta…
00:48:01 |
Fri 14 Jan 2022
An unbelievable story about hackers hitting up a hospital for ransomware
Ransomware hackers recently hit a hospital, and everything from the cardiac machines to IV pumps stopped working. Doctors and nurses had to use pen and paper. There were no electronic patient records…
00:29:14 |
Thu 13 Jan 2022
Goodbye 3G, CES winners, 'Harry Potter' reunion flubs
The major wireless providers are doing away with 3G, and the impact goes well beyond your smartphone. Plus, Ben has the best products announced at this year's CES. Matt, our trusty internet scout, ha…
00:49:50 |
Fri 07 Jan 2022
SEO 101: How to get more traffic to your website
If you have a website, you want it to show up on the first page of Google for as many different search terms as possible. How can you get there? SEO, or search engine optimization, is the secret sauc…
00:42:36 |
Wed 05 Jan 2022
5 ways to clean up your photos before it's too late
Now that we can snap pictures from our smartphones, we all have way more photos than we know what to do with. Between your physical albums and the digital images clogging up your phones and computers…
00:37:00 |
Sat 01 Jan 2022
Watch out for this Google ad scam — and try this trick for better pet photos
Watch out: Scammers are creating Google ads to leech off of your search traffic. This scary trick conned some people out of $500,000 in cryptocurrency. In this episode, you’ll also get some tips for …
00:42:10 |
Fri 31 Dec 2021
How companies and government agencies buy your private info
You probably think of your devices as tools that make life ten times easier. Keep in mind that they also collect a ton of valuable data that can be used against you. For instance, police officers can…
00:48:40 |
Wed 29 Dec 2021
Best apps of the year, quick tech tips, Twitter bans these photos
Relive 2021 with the top songs, podcasts and apps of the year. Plus, a change to Twitter could put an end to certain types of bullying — if it's actually effective. And a special way to make guests f…
00:44:22 |
Fri 24 Dec 2021
Using tech to track down terrorists
Governments have more tools than ever before when it comes to tracking down information. Sometimes that puts us at risk, but in the right hands, those tools can keep us safe here at home. In this epi…
00:39:54 |
Tue 21 Dec 2021
Scary Windows flaw, $8/mo to start your car, fix your photos
Ben has the scoop on a Log4j, a dangerous security flaw that's so ubiquitous we may see the impact for years to come. Plus, the age of subscriptions continues as one car company wants you to pay up t…
00:46:40 |
Fri 17 Dec 2021
How to find out everything Amazon knows about you
Amazon is your biggest fan. It knows your voice, search history, advertiser preferences, favorite books, Alexa history and more. In this episode, Kim speaks with two Reuters reporters who exposed the…
00:45:21 |
Thu 16 Dec 2021
The day the internet died, AirTags and car theft, gift ideas
Amazon Web Services went down and took a ton of websites and services with it. Plus, thieves are using AirTags to track potential victims. And Kim, Ben and Allie have your back with some out-of-the-b…
00:46:36 |
Fri 10 Dec 2021
Essential tech cleanups to do before 2022
Is your digital life in need of a little TLC? Kim, Ben and Allie are here with smart ways to tidy up your tech, inside and out. You'll learn a few cleaning secrets, along with simple methods of sorti…
00:37:50 |
Thu 09 Dec 2021
Top apps of the year, Twitter bans sharing certain photos, Alexa guest mode
It's that time again: The list of the top apps and streaming music of 2021 is out. Are these great downloads on your phone? Plus, Twitter just banned sharing a certain kind of photo — and Ben has the…
00:44:21 |
Fri 03 Dec 2021
10 security terms you need to know right now
You can’t protect your privacy and security if you don’t know the lingo. In this episode, Kim teaches you 10 important security terms you need to know and why they’re so crucial.
Learn more about yo…
00:35:41 |
Wed 01 Dec 2021
10 years of data on you, Amazon Echo on wheels, tech tricks
Have you heard of ShadowDragon? It collects data from 120 major sites going back a decade. Yes, 10 years of info about YOU. Plus, the iPhone 13 and iOS 15 are here, along with Amazon's new smart home…
00:51:22 |
Fri 26 Nov 2021
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