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.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Technology Podcasts
Networks:
The Kim Komando Show
Description:
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
VPN myths that need to die
11/7/2025
Half the stuff you’ve heard about VPNs is total nonsense. No, they don’t make you invisible online. AI host Rylie breaks down fact from fiction. Plus, how Chess.com became a billion-dollar empire, a teen’s genius and the latest AI fails that’ll make you facepalm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:22:43
Is your loyalty card spying on you?
11/5/2025
Your fave AI-host Mara exposes the hidden price of loyalty programs (hint: it's your data). Then, how to turn your closet clutter into holiday cash. Plus, a rapid-fire look at the week's top headlines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:26:05
An ex-Russian sex spy’s warning for Silicon Valley
11/4/2025
Seduction, love bombing and stolen trade secrets. Former Russian sex spy Aliia Roza reveals the dark playbook foreign operatives use to turn Silicon Valley tech executives into assets. Now she warns your new romance could be a state-sponsored plot to steal everything. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:51:06
How to clean up your camera roll fast
10/30/2025
Is your phone begging for more storage? AI host Mara’s got the quick way to ditch duplicate pics on iPhone and Android. Plus, a NordicTrack recall, a 3-year-old hero with Face ID, and the coolest new iOS feature you didn’t know you needed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:20:48
Should I use AI to bring my mom back?
10/28/2025
An AI startup offered to build me a digital avatar of my late mom using photos, videos, and recordings. Thousands of you wrote to me about it. In this show, I reveal my emotional decision. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:37:00
When Amazon Broke the Internet
10/28/2025
What happens when Amazon crashes the internet, why you shouldn't fake a crime with AI, and why teachers are terrified of the words “six seven.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:21:48
Geocaching Turns 25
10/24/2025
Go treasure hunting in the real world with geocaching, then get nostalgic for old school gadgets. Plus, some wild AI fails and helpful tech tips Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:22:07
Batteries that go boom
10/22/2025
Lithium-ion batteries are in everything, and they’re catching fire more often. Find out how these tiny power packs can turn dangerous and why you should never toss an old phone battery in the trash. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:22:05
Humans out, robots in at Amazon
10/21/2025
600,000 jobs gone to the bots. Leaked Amazon docs reveal a plan to automate 75% of operations by 2033 and save billions doing it. Plus: Facebook wants a peek at your camera roll, a wild ChatGPT key fob trick, and Zuck’s insane car collection. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:39:03
Self-Flying Bot Planes
10/20/2025
Would you trust a plane with no pilot? Plus, California’s new Do-Not-Track law and the robot that wants to wash you Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:21:09
Energy Vampires
10/16/2025
Find out which everyday electronics are secretly draining your power bill and discover how AI voice cloning is reshaping scams. Plus, simple ways to protect your privacy, save money, and stay tech-savvy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:21:52
Real fake videos
10/15/2025
AI is blurring the line between real and fake faster than ever. From OpenAI’s Sora 2 video generator to a lost billion in Bitcoin and Taylor Swift’s AI-fueled backlash Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:00:18:23
AI that predicts when you’ll die
10/14/2025
Creepy or genius? A new university-trained AI model can predict your one-year death risk with 76% accuracy. No psychic powers required. Plus, Walmart’s partnership with ChatGPT, the comeback of tiny ’90s kitchen TVs, and why charging your e-bike indoors is more dangerous than you think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Duration:01:03:02
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