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
Shark Tank $400K scam - Smart home 101 - Stop spam calls for good
Kim chats with fellow radio host Joe Pags about a $400K Shark Tank scam that just about anyone could fall for, the alarming rate at which smart speaks accidentally listen in on our conversations and …
00:41:09 |
Fri 06 Mar 2020
DNA tests, smart TVs and devices (even sex toys!) privacy exposed and data tracking
You’re being tracked through your tech in ways that will shock you. Kim speaks with top national digital expert and lawyer Steven Teppler about what’s going on and what you can do about it.
Learn mo…
00:47:44 |
Tue 03 Mar 2020
Google's head of ads research - Bringing the DeLorean back to life - Website marketing 101
Ever wonder how online ads work and what determines what you see — and what you click? Kim talks to Google’s Head of Ads Research and Insights, Justin De Graaf, about what drives consumer behavior. P…
00:42:51 |
Fri 28 Feb 2020
The social network before social networks
Let's go back in time to 1989. The Loma Prieta earthquake struck as the third game of the World Series was set to begin. During this time of panic, when other modes of communication failed, a group o…
00:19:02 |
Tue 25 Feb 2020
World's fastest woman - Delivering for Amazon - Avoid tax scams
Valerie Thompson isn't happy just being fast — she wants to be the fastest. Valerie is an eight-time land speed record club holder, dubbed the world's fastest female motorcycle racer. She talks to Ki…
00:32:27 |
Fri 21 Feb 2020
Life on the road: Downsizing to an RV
Six years ago, Jackie and Hal traded in their house for a home on the open road. On this episode, we're checking in to see what's gone right, what's gone wrong and how tech has played a role in their…
00:44:07 |
Tue 18 Feb 2020
Wi-Fi is illegal in this town - Digital magician Zach King - Email spoofing
Green Bank, West Virginia is home to a massive telescope and a rule unheard of in today's world — no Wi-Fi allowed. Kim chats with Chuck Niday, who works in the so-called Quiet Zone. Zach King is a s…
00:37:02 |
Fri 14 Feb 2020
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00:37:40 |
Wed 12 Feb 2020
How to succeed on social media - and the biggest mistakes you're making
Build an audience, get them talking and stand out on a platform packed with people all trying to be heard. Easier said than done, right? If you're a business owner or entrepreneur looking to make a n…
00:42:50 |
Tue 11 Feb 2020
FBI warning: Job scams to watch for - Dating apps safety - Coronavirus in your inbox
In this episode of Komando On Demand: Insider Edition, Kim chats with Daniel Linskey, former chief of police of Boston and fellow at The Duff & Phelps Institute, about a dangerous job scam spreading …
00:33:41 |
Fri 07 Feb 2020
Hospital of the future - The lowdown on 5G - Dangerous TikTok challenges
On this episode of Komando On Demand: Insider Edition, Kim talks with talk radio host Joe Pags about the future of 5G and why Apple is taking its time releasing a 5G-ready phone. Plus, find out how A…
00:42:09 |
Tue 04 Feb 2020
Coronavirus fake news - Steve Ballmer - Using tech to fight Australia's wildfires
Coronavirus is dominating headlines, and people are scared. And where there's fear, there's fake news. Learn how to spot misinformation. Plus, Kim chats with former CEO of Microsoft and chairman of t…
00:36:06 |
Fri 31 Jan 2020
Future tech: Useful or useless?
Technology is evolving faster than you can say "artificial intelligence." How does all this new tech impact our daily lives? In this episode of Komando On Demand, Kim explores a new world of gadgets …
00:32:53 |
Tue 28 Jan 2020
Should Apple unlock terrorists' phones? - Saving treasured voicemails - 57-day search for lost dog
Hear the heartwarming story of a couple who put their lives on hold for 57 days to search for their lost border collie, Katie. And you know ads follow you online but what about in real life? Kim dive…
00:36:39 |
Fri 24 Jan 2020
You're being tracked: How companies watch your every move
You know you're being tracked by surveillance cameras everywhere you go, ads that follow you around the internet and Big Tech companies that have a shocking amount of information about you — but it d…
00:32:01 |
Tue 21 Jan 2020
Barrett-Jackson online bidding tech - Tech help scam - iPhone saves lost hiker
Kim talks to Craig Jackson, Chairman and CEO of Barrett-Jackson and a pioneer in online bidding. This year’s Scottsdale, Ariz. auction is the biggest in history. Learn about the technology that power…
00:33:11 |
Fri 17 Jan 2020
Dangers of in-game spending, cleaning $250K IMAX screens, CES tech wins
Catch up on the top tech news of the day and meet digital movers and shakers on Komando On Demand: Insider Edition. Consumers spend billions of dollars a year on in-game purchases. Kim talks to a mom…
00:36:43 |
Fri 10 Jan 2020
The secret of success: Building sustainable habits
What's the key to success? Habits! In this episode of Komando On Demand, Kim brings you truly life-changing stories and tips from highly motivated movers and shakers. Meet VU Dream founder and podcas…
00:47:33 |
Tue 07 Jan 2020
Hacker watches child through Ring camera - Check your Wi-Fi speed - The Rideshare Guy
Where do Uber and Lyft drivers go to get their questions answered? The Rideshare Guy. Kim interviews Harry Campbell, an aerospace engineer who left his job to become the go-to expert on all things ri…
00:38:52 |
Fri 03 Jan 2020
Fake news tech: How it works and how to spot it
Every time you get online, you're bombarded with doctored images, fake videos, false accusations and outright lies. So how can you determine what's true and what's false? In this episode of Komando o…
00:34:47 |
Tue 31 Dec 2019
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