The Current powered by Kim Komando

1233 episodes

Is your Christmas tree killing your Wi-Fi?
17/12/2025 | 27 mins.
The holidays are here. In this episode of The Current, our AI host Mara explains why your Christmas tree tinsel could be slowing down the internet. Also, the one thing you must never do when renting a car this season. And she exposes a scary new scam where hackers use fake police emails to get your data. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Woman finds man in Waymo trunk
16/12/2025 | 48 mins.
Imagine ordering a Waymo and finding a man in the trunk. That actually happened in L.A. this week to a mom and her daughter. Once you recover from that horror story, here's more news: Uncle Sam is hunting for coders and why Mom is swiping right for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The truth about Incognito mode
10/12/2025 | 15 mins.
Kim's very own AI bot reveals why Google is paying billions to settle the "Incognito" lawsuit. Here's how to actually secure your browsing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is Instacart using AI to overcharge you?
09/12/2025 | 40 mins.
Check your grocery receipt. A new investigation exposes how Instacart is using smart algorithms to quietly jack up prices. Sometimes by dollars per item. Plus, ChatGPT vs. Gemini, Google's smart glasses and Silicon Valley's new code word for layoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How to prompt AI like a pro
05/12/2025 | 29 mins.
AI host Mara is back with a recipe for success! In this episode, she breaks down the "AI Sandwich," a simple 4-step method to stop ChatGPT from vomiting boring answers and start giving you exactly what you need. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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About 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 See megaphone.spotify.com/legal for privacy information.

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