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
Travel tips: Don't get hacked, scammed or tracked
Whether you're traveling for business or pleasure, you're a prime target for hackers, scammers and identity theft. Learn crucial safety practices to protect your wallet, privacy, bank account and hom…
00:30:32 |
Fri 12 Jul 2019
Say goodbye to security lines with the latest airport tech
Travel can be stressful, and waiting in long lines and struggling through security isn't a great start to any summer getaway. But airports are getting major upgrades to help travelers navigate termin…
00:25:43 |
Fri 05 Jul 2019
Finding the irreplaceable: Lost photos making their way home
Photos tell the story of who we are, what we see and how we see it. Here are some heartwarming tales of photos lost then found — sometimes years later — thanks to social media. Kim explores how photo…
00:24:45 |
Fri 28 Jun 2019
Internet addiction: How Facebook and Instagram keep you hooked
Internet addiction destroys relationships, families, finances, futures and entire lives. How do addicts get hooked? It starts with carefully crafted techniques websites and apps use to keep you comin…
00:45:46 |
Fri 21 Jun 2019
Workplace of the future: Employees get microchipped
Why would any employee want to be microchipped? Would you do it? Some see microchipping as the next logical step in employee security and efficiency. Others see it as an invasion of privacy like the …
00:49:29 |
Fri 14 Jun 2019
Why YouTube's problem with child predators is hard to fix
There is a disturbing movement on YouTube that targets young children. Renowned psychologist Dr. Christine Davidson joins Kim Komando to talk about Elsagate. Listen to this fascinating conversation a…
00:43:21 |
Thu 06 Jun 2019
Tech stops high-speed chases-Get EDNA out of your car-Grow your social media following
Will technology finally put a stop to lethal high-speed car chases? Is your car holding onto information that you might not want to share with others? If you want to grow your social media following,…
00:29:44 |
Fri 31 May 2019
Spying smart speakers -- Ads for anvils -- Using social media to grow a business
Are smart speakers spying on you? Is your smartphone targeting your ads based on your calls? Can you grow your business just by using social media? Listen the the answers for these questions and more…
00:28:54 |
Thu 23 May 2019
Getting online overseas -- Funny sign goes viral on social media -- Alternatives to Gmail
If you travel overseas and you need to get online, would you know what to do? Have you ever seen a road sign that made you laugh out loud? And what’s a better email option than Gmail? Listen in as Ki…
00:32:03 |
Fri 17 May 2019
Ransomware taking more hostages
The U.S. government’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency describes ransomware is a type of malware designed to deny access to a computer system or data until a ransom is paid. It typica…
00:27:43 |
Fri 10 May 2019
Can your smartphone cause cancer or ADHD?
How many hours a day do you use your cellphone? How many wireless devices are in your home? Those devices emit radio frequency radiation. Scientists continue to study the effects of prolonged exposur…
00:38:15 |
Fri 03 May 2019
Technology helps lost cameras go home
If you've ever lost anything of sentimental value, you'll relate to the stories in this podcast. You'll hear tales of lost cameras and valuable photos that were returned to their owners -- sometimes …
00:24:48 |
Sat 27 Apr 2019
Who's spying on you?
There was a time when tiny cameras brought to mind images of James Bond. But these cameras are now available to anyone who can afford them. And they are increasingly being used to spy on guests in ho…
00:29:08 |
Sat 13 Apr 2019
Ex-director of FBI, CIA takes on a phone scammer
Robocalls and phone scammers are getting worse. Most are merely annoying but some can be terrifying, like the scammer who threatened to kill Lynda and William Webster. Webster's name may sound famili…
00:29:13 |
Fri 12 Apr 2019
New list: Worst companies for data privacy
A Texas-based tech company launched a new system that rates websites that collect your personal data. They've recently published their "data privacy misleaders board" -- a list no company wants their…
00:27:45 |
Wed 10 Apr 2019
Social media tracks your every online move
Did you know there’s a link between liking curly fries and your intelligence? According to social media algorithms there is. When you click a link, like a page or friend another person, you’re giving…
00:18:40 |
Sat 06 Apr 2019
How clinical trials can help beat cancer
Clinical trials help doctors test medications on real patients. Successful clinical trials have helped patients beat cancer and added more years of quality life. If you're interested in clinical tria…
00:41:29 |
Fri 05 Apr 2019
Break through the noise and market your business on social media
Whether you work for a Fortune 500 company, a small mom-and-pop shop, or act as a "solo-preneur," you need to market your business online. With so many digital channels, where do you get the most ban…
00:25:07 |
Wed 03 Apr 2019
To 'Digital Nomads' the world is their office
Imagine ridding yourself of all but the most essential items to travel and live around the world, while still running a business. Digital devices make such a lifestyle possible. Listen as one America…
00:19:58 |
Sat 30 Mar 2019
Apps and safety tips from an online dating pro: ‘Stop with the bathroom selfies’
Online dating expert and ghostwriter Meredith Golden, the founder of SpoonMeetSpoon.com, offers tips to choose the best dating apps that fit your lifestyle. We put our own Mike James in the hot seat,…
00:40:31 |
Fri 29 Mar 2019
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