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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

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50:28

America's largest water company gets hacked

The Current powered by Kim Komando ·

2024/10/09

Our water is under attack. American Water, serving 14 million in 14 states, shut down systems after discovering hackers inside. Plus, MoneyGram data breach, playing poker against the bots, and influencer crashes $200K Lambo on livestream.

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46:45

TikTok’s parent company is on a data grab

The Current powered by Kim Komando ·

2024/10/07

25X faster than OpenAI. That's how fast ByteDance scrapes the world's online data. What for? Plus, data breaches hit Comcast and Truist Bank, Google’s impressive NotebookLM, and Amazon’s Rufus chatbot.

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37:24

YouTube's fake animal rescues

The Current powered by Kim Komando ·

2024/10/04

Abandoned kitten! Pup caught in a gate! Those dramatic rescue videos on YouTube? Many are staged just for clicks. We’re breaking that down, plus Verizon’s outage silence, Google slipping ads next to AI summaries, and the season’s hottest travel trends.

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35:11

Is Google shaping elections? Dr. Robert Epstein...

The Current powered by Kim Komando ·

2024/10/03

Dr. Robert Epstein says Google’s algorithms may be secretly swaying elections — by ranking biased results, steering search queries, and sending targeted voting reminders. I talk to him, and he breaks down his eye-opening research on how search engines might be reshaping our democracy.

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45:29

Your DNA could soon be up for sale

The Current powered by Kim Komando ·

2024/10/02

You spit in a tube, and now 23andMe is thinking of selling your data after a massive hack tanked their value. So much for learning your ancestry. Meanwhile, Gen Z is going #desperate on LinkedIn, and Mazda’s charging $10 just to use remote start.

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57:04

Airline data breach puts podcaster Payne Lindsey in...

The Current powered by Kim Komando ·

2024/09/30

True-crime podcaster Payne Lindsey, creator of Up and Vanished, was all set to fly to Nome for his latest investigation but bailed at the last minute. He didn’t tell anyone, yet somehow rumors started swirling on social media that he was there. Payne joins us to break it down, plus we’re talking Verizon outages, a couple blocked from suing Uber, and leaked MrBeast "founder mode" documents.

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41:35

QR codes used in warfare

The Current powered by Kim Komando ·

2024/09/27

You won't believe how powerful scanning one of these malicious QR codes is. Plus, the app that turned into a marketing nightmare, three must-have downloads and OpenAI's duet shows just how far language models are coming.

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34:13

Google Search is dying

The Current powered by Kim Komando ·

2024/09/26

Younger people are turning to AI chatbots, TikTok and Reddit for answers instead. Gen-Z is also sticking with older cars to avoid new tech and high costs. Plus, Chipotle is using robots for avocado prep, and we’ll show you how to turn your smart TV into a photo frame.

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01:01:41

Bosses are firing Gen Z workers fast

The Current powered by Kim Komando ·

2024/09/25

Gen Z grads are getting the axe — 6 in 10 employers have already let them go. Plus, a massive security breach exposed the private info of millions. Find out how one guy spent $1K on Facebook Ads to find love and about a new law that could change your car radio.

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47:45

Hackers steal $285M in Bitcoin

The Current powered by Kim Komando ·

2024/09/23

$285 million in crypto — gone. Two hackers stole over 4,100 Bitcoin from a billionaire, but they didn’t get away with it. Plus, tips for using Perplexity AI, a shocking Titan submersible update, and a fantasy football fan caught sending fake threats.

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45:20

AI brings dead celebs back to life

The Current powered by Kim Komando ·

2024/09/20

Well, kinda... Hollywood is spending millions to resurrect the likeness of screen legends like Judy Garland with AI. Creepy or fine? Plus, YouTube’s new pause ads, why to skip the blue light filter, and a warning for iPad Pro owners: iOS 18 is bricking devices!

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33:48

Car companies are tracking your driving

The Current powered by Kim Komando ·

2024/09/19

Are you a speed racer? You're being watched. Major car companies are watching how you drive and selling your data to third-party brokers. Plus, discover secret codes to protect your family from scams and why the FCC is cracking down on illegal jammers.

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42:32

AI will watch everything you do

The Current powered by Kim Komando ·

2024/09/18

Are you behaving badly? Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison predicts that AI will soon keep you in line. In other news: MoviePass fraud exposed, Snapchat uses your face for ads, and the story behind the viral 'Hawk Tuah' girl.

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40:54

How I avoided a $40K scam

The Current powered by Kim Komando ·

2024/09/16

Paul emailed me about a $39,500 invoice, demanding I pay up ASAP. The problem? I didn’t owe him a cent. Plus, AI is eyeing 60 million jobs, Gen Z is trauma dumping on TikTok, and a woman was rescued after falling 60 feet off a mountain thanks to her navigation app.

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48:24

Are scammers using infidelity to manipulate you?

The Current powered by Kim Komando ·

2024/09/13

“Your spouse is cheating on you.” That’s the shocking line behind a new sextortion scam. The message includes a link claiming to offer “proof,” but it’s a trap to get you to click. Plus, Gen Z is moving away from Google, and strange science wins big at the Ig Nobel awards.

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33:59

How tech saved lives in Georgia school shooting

The Current powered by Kim Komando ·

2024/09/12

A tragic shooting at Apalachee High in Winder, Georgia, left four dead and nine injured. It may have been worse without a new safety system — teachers used a digital panic button to save lives. Plus, Amazon Alexa loses billions, Taylor Swift surveillance, and FB censors opinions.

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23:28

Father takes on website after son's tragic death

The Current powered by Kim Komando ·

2024/09/11

This episode discusses suicide. If you're struggling, reach out to the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988. You're not alone. Last year, Brett Allred’s world shattered when his 23-year-old son, Riley, took his own life. While searching Riley’s phone for memories, Brett found screenshots of a website with step-by-step instructions on how to die. Now, he's on a mission to shut it down.

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40:18

How to get cheap flights with expert Clark Howard

The Current powered by Kim Komando ·

2024/09/09

Money-saving guru Clark Howard is here, sharing his top-secret strategies to land the cheapest flights imaginable — and trust me, the airlines do not want you knowing these tricks. We talk about clever booking hacks, algorithms, hidden deals, and the perfect time to strike.

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48:08

Amazon bans drivers from singing?

The Current powered by Kim Komando ·

2024/09/06

Some Amazon drivers say they can’t even hum along to their favorite tunes. And NFL fans, want to watch every game this season? Be ready to cough up $2,500! Plus, cellphone bans in classrooms and an illegal Navy Wi-Fi dish on a warship!

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35:16

The broken promise of 'ad-free' TV

The Current powered by Kim Komando ·

2024/09/05

Streaming was supposed to be ad-free, but now ads are sneaking into paid plans, and free ones are packed with them. What happened? Plus, is Facebook listening through your phone? I'll cover that, how tech is making us lonelier, and the latest AI threat.

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