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
How the government and companies buy your personal data
We think of our gadgets as helpful tools that make our lives easier, but they can also be turned against us. The data your devices collect is so valuable it could be used against you in a criminal tr…
00:48:40 |
Tue 14 Sep 2021
Tech Refresh: WhatsApp not so private, 3 smart tech hacks, talking duck
After years of assuring users Facebook can't read WhatsApp messages, the truth comes out. Kim, Allie and Ben offer up their favorite quick tech life hacks, including how to use your browser to earn c…
00:41:14 |
Fri 10 Sep 2021
Disinformation: How social media lies change history
Keeping you ignorant is profitable, which is why companies, governments and terrorist groups manufacture fake social media posts. Fall for them, and you’re letting strangers inject their lies into yo…
00:44:23 |
Wed 08 Sep 2021
Tech Refresh: iPhone 13, digital license, pay later on Amazon
The iPhone 13 is coming soon. Before you shell out $1K, get Kim's advice on whether now is really the time to upgrade. Plus, digital licenses are coming soon, if you live in one of eight states. And …
00:46:07 |
Fri 03 Sep 2021
Cybersecurity 101: Inside the mind of a hacker
Online scams reach new heights just about every month. How can you protect yourself? You need to get in the head of a criminal. That's why Kim sat down with IBM social engineer Stephanie Carruthers, …
00:22:45 |
Tue 31 Aug 2021
Tech Refresh: Crypto hits $2.1T, UPS scam, quick tech hacks
Cryptocurrency shows no sign of slowing down, and there's a list of mining scam apps you need to know about. Plus, a new phishing email campaign is using the UPS and a really clever tactic to fool pe…
00:40:14 |
Fri 27 Aug 2021
How do you track down terrorists? This guy actually did it
Now that the Taliban has taken over Afghanistan, many nationals are scrambling to cover up their digital lives. Any sign of cooperation with Americans could be a death sentence. In this episode, Kim …
00:39:55 |
Tue 24 Aug 2021
Tech Refresh: Windows nightmare continues, podcasting tips, new Gen Z trend
This week, Kim and Allie are joined by a special guest, Paul Colligan. He's a super-smart podcast expert and chats with us about some excellent ideas if you've ever thought about starting your own sh…
00:49:45 |
Fri 20 Aug 2021
Bonus: An hour of Kim Komando's national radio show
This week's podcast is a full hour of The Kim Komando Show, originally broadcast to 420+ radio stations across the U.S. on Aug. 14 and 15. Listen on your schedule for 30 days totally free at getkim.c…
00:40:00 |
Tue 17 Aug 2021
Tech Refresh: Apple's plan to fight child porn, stop scam texts, be a Netflix star
Apple says it is going to start scanning photos for child porn. Is this a privacy violation or a much-needed change? Plus, scam texts are on the rise. We've got tips on what to watch for. And if you …
00:52:35 |
Fri 13 Aug 2021
She passed away. Then he turned her into an AI chatbot
When tragedy struck, Joshua Barbeau decided to cope with the death of his girlfriend by creating an AI chatbot based on her personality. In this episode, Kim sits down with him as well as developer J…
00:54:49 |
Thu 12 Aug 2021
Tech Refresh: X-rated email scam, FBI's secret spy phones, tech life hacks
The FBI busted criminals using a secret app to communicate their nefarious deeds. The biggest surprise here is how they did it. X-rated emails are one of scammers' favorite ways to get your info. Plu…
00:43:39 |
Fri 06 Aug 2021
The inventor of the cellphone on his first-ever call and what's coming next
Cellphones completely changed the way we communicate. One of the most influential figures behind the tech? Marty Cooper, known as the Father of the Cellphone. In this episode, Kim and Marty take a tr…
00:44:32 |
Tue 03 Aug 2021
Tech Refresh: Fake Windows 11 installers, update your iPhone, Alexa's new persona
Windows 11 is coming, but it's not here yet. Before you go Googling for the installer, a warning about dangerous malware. Plus, a new update for iPhones and iPads goes well beyond cool new features; …
00:38:34 |
Fri 30 Jul 2021
Starting a podcast? 4 tips that could make or break it
To make a successful podcast, you need solid storytelling and production skills. That's why I sat down with audio expert Valerie Geller to break down the biggest mistakes audio pioneers make. We shar…
00:48:56 |
Tue 27 Jul 2021
Tech Refresh: Bezos in space, crypto scam warning, clear duplicate contacts
Jeff Bezos went to space and back and had a, well, unusual way of thanking all of us for it. Security cameras are watching at just about every store; some are smarter than others. In the tech tip, Be…
00:40:31 |
Fri 23 Jul 2021
The secret software watching your every move at work
Thanks to invasive software, companies can track your every move — even outside of work hours. In this episode, security researcher Cooper Quintin reveals how so-called bossware works, what it tracks…
00:40:58 |
Tue 20 Jul 2021
Tech Refresh: Twitter's big mistake, Ring encryption, finding your lost phone
Twitter's blue checkmark verifications are back. You won't believe how the social media company screwed it up. Plus, a vital security measure finally makes its way to Ring cameras, and Allie has a qu…
00:37:54 |
Fri 16 Jul 2021
Your smart devices are leaking private info - Steps you can take
When you put a cheap smart bulb in your shopping cart, no one warned you it might be susceptible to hackers who could use it to break into your entire network. With more and more of our devices conne…
00:38:30 |
Wed 14 Jul 2021
Tech Refresh: Nosy smart assistants, old scam is back, using email aliases
It seems, yes, Google's smart assistant is always listening. What can you do about it? Plus, a tricky scam is back with a new name, and find out how email aliases can clean up your inbox and protect …
00:42:39 |
Fri 09 Jul 2021
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