The Current powered by Kim Komando
Episodes
Woman kills Instagram lookalike, encryption 101, ChatGPT news
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
All rise: Emojis have entered the court. Plus, three WFH jobs that pay $20 per hour, a popular game for kids goes woke and a high-tech way to protect ...
ChatGPT could steal your job, EV dangers, new YouTube labels
06 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, Gen Z goes old school for money management, avoid stalkers on dating apps, use your phone to hang pictures the easy way, how to record your comp...
Video doorbell solves murder, TikTok cancer scam, best apps for seniors
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, watch out for this dangerous app, three quick computer tricks, why vintage video games are making a comeback, the richest dog in the world and a...
Paper map revival, best TV settings, subtitle tips
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What would you save in a fire? Most of us would run to our smartphones. Plus, why 50% of people don't connect the internet to smart tech, Netflix pass...
Get weather alerts and $360 in freebies, cat chess, Xbox goes woke
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, why MacBooks are being sold for scrap, use physical security keys to protect your Apple accounts, end-to-end encryption in Facebook Messenger an...
Facebook killer, tech layoffs, gas vs. electric cars
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Emailing your doctor? Prepare for fees. Plus, rent your car for cash, why you need a new email address ASAP and how to find spy cams with your phone. ...
Most invasive apps, Netflix sharing ends, ChatGPT news
30 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, watch out for this important tax change when using Venmo or Paypal, access Netflix's new workout hub, my favorite eBay tip and why white-collar ...
Exploding iPhones, ChatGPT vs. teachers, Bigfoot sighting
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, Ticketmaster's fight with Congress, how to find a dead phone you lost, the best apps for romantics and a weird new way to make money. Learn mor...
Earn $1,500 by dating, stop phone scammers, worst tech mistakes
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't wear your Apple Watch when you're boxing. It could call the cops! Plus, how to protect your IP address, Netflix will pay $385,000 for a flight a...
Amazon alert, when your laptop will die, money-saving streaming tricks
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, why this is a great time to buy new smartphones, the best way to get live TV, earrings that double as earbuds and my insider scoop on Apple's ne...
Tesla lies, Walmart drone secrets, no more Netflix password sharing
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, Amazon's big layoffs spell trouble ahead, four ways to tell if an image is real or Photoshopped, prosecutors reveal murder suspect Brian Walshe'...
How tech ages you, Apple Watch safety tips, best free video editors
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, employers get wise to work from home tricks, how fraudulent online retailers are robbing us blind, why Sony is reviving the Walkman and the scar...
Parking ticket scam, trending TikTok tech, hide from facial recognition
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We've got a wacky way to make money online. Hint: It involves your feet. Plus, the tech gadgets trending on TikTok, how to text from your computer and...
States ban TikTok, EV tax credits, new BMW subscriptions
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, protect your kids from ID theft, Bowling’s new pinsetters are causing drama, get handwritten notes into your PC, sniff out scammers with Googl...
Tesla's eight-car collision, Apple Maps update, ghost kitchens
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you order dog food on Amazon? You might get illegal loot. Plus, stop your boss from spying on you, get Microsoft Office and Adobe Photoshop for fr...
Cruel TikTok scam, Seattle vs. social media, Airbnb update
17 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, teens are diagnosing themselves with serious illnesses they found on TikTok, get better sleep with these podcasts and signs your phone or comput...
Dangerous nudes, angry neighbors, antivirus scams
16 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, how an Apple Watch saved a child's life, why Gen Z loves old gadgets (and will pay you handsomely for them), use your voice to control your TV a...
Elon Musk's world record, job scam warning, top weather apps
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Want to make money online? Be a virtual babysitter! Plus, the best apps to predict rain or snow, how to set up parental controls on TikTok, cutting ba...
Secret Amazon coupons, $3 billion phone scams, data privacy tips
12 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Got a Kia or Hyundai vehicle? Social media could encourage teens to steal your car. Plus, hidden online shopping deals, new Netflix workout series and...
Weirdest new devices, home selling danger, money tip
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What's in your toilet? A ton of data, apparently. Just connect this device to your iPhone — and then your toilet. Plus, a Mercedes-level stroller fo...
Smart car privacy hack, top fitness apps, worst iPhone alarms to wake up to
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Want to take a nap in your self-driving car? You might wake up in the middle of a police chase. Plus, a mom cyberbullied her daughter for a year, poli...
Google security check, smart TV spying, phone organization tricks
09 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can't make heads or tails of your doctor's chicken scratch handwriting? Let Google help. Plus, internet safety tips for parents, three ways to protec...
Ransomware gang grows a heart, easy tech refresh tips, romance scams
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever lost a bag at the airport? Maybe it took a joyride to McDonald's. Plus, this streaming mistake endangers your computer, a safety tip for...
Netflix ads, Facebook news, password managers 101
05 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New Netflix ads, Facebook and Instagram to start charging money, best golf apps, password manager pros and cons, new home wiring tips and my smart adv...
Update your iPhone, find hidden spy cams, Amazon saving tips
04 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Supreme Court takes on social media, why to delete Kaspersky, Facebook is in trouble, NFTs are over, pilotless air taxis, worst text scams and lif...
Home security mistakes, spot spyware, how tech ages you
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, how to boost cell coverage, the best way to trade or sell old phones, airline passenger airdrops nudes, home remodel tips and my smart advice fo...
Get free e-books, stop political spam, Apple AirTag mistakes
02 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, use your phone's best browser, boost your home's value, how microtransit will revolutionize the way we commute and an insider scoop on Tesla's f...
Update Chrome now, cash-saving travel tips, spot the real Amazon reviews
30 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Got a trip coming up? These are the best days to book a flight. Plus, update Google Chrome now if you have a Mac, why people are trying to get out of ...
Save money on Amazon, Apple Pay changes, Wi-Fi 7
29 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Big changes are coming to Apple Pay, internet coming to school buses, and super-sleuth tips for finding anyone’s email address online. Plus, the new...
Password manager hacked, smartwatch burns, Brand New or Not True
28 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ask Google to remove your data from search results, turn an old PC into a media server, Samsung smartwatch burn risks, popular password manager hacked...
Porn scams, new humanoid robot, grow taller with $150k legs
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, fast charger secrets, feds crack down on social media censorship, how to find the best router and the best way to keep your cell phone number pr...
Feds vs. Tesla, YouTube health update, Twitter celebrity exodus
26 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, the world's fastest shoes increase your walking speed by 250%, how to find out who's calling you from an unknown or blocked number, signs your c...
Pig butchering, scam sweatshops, top security tips
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Be careful when an online friend offers financial advice. They might be luring you into a pig butchering scheme. This trending scam has stripped milli...
Fan sues Tom Brady, book best airline seats, 5 TV mistakes
22 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, the SEC charges a crew of social media influencers with $100 million for fraud, Elon Musk sells 22 million shares of Tesla stock in three days, ...
Bad TikTok advice, Etsy scammers, TV volume trick
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, three big changes coming to your Instagram account, Apple’s new whiteboard app gives you and up to 99 friends an infinite canvas, wear QR code...
TikTok ban, top holiday scams, tax update alert
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, what to do when locked out of your Facebook account, get weather alerts on your phone, Twitter's office supply fire sale, Zoom holiday party ide...
Best future car tech, virtual Santa visits, secret Instagram hack
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Selling your home? You'll need a big virtual tour — as long as you watch out for these security risks. Plus, this tech tool reveals whether a used c...
Facebook ticket scam, cut streaming costs, crypto arrest
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why you really need to start using a password manager, a look inside the downfall of FTX, and smart tech tips from Kim Komando and friends. Learn mor...
Festive Alexa tricks, phone TV tips, clever ways to catch cheaters
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tip drivers with Alexa, Twitter charges $11 per month for paid subscriptions, robots are taking over customer service, 45-year-old computer for $375K ...
$1K health headphones, top holiday scams, safer group chats
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Would you let Amazon track your search history if it paid you $2 per month? Plus, Google Messages rolls out fully encrypted group chats, how to enable...
Cops use Facebook, ChatGPT drama, top scams spreading
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Plus, how to save big money with smart water tech, know files hackers use the most, the five worst tech gadgets that steal your privacy and callers li...
Amazon sleep schedule, Santa wine scam, airplane phone calls
12 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Passengers can talk on the phone while flying, watch out for a festive wine scam, Amazon wants to monitor your sleep and how to find out future traffi...
Gift card scams, stop porch pirates, top tech stories of 2022
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you tend to forget important things when you're busy? Try this quick trick. Plus, use these simple tips to protect your packages from porch pirates...
YouTube child celebrities, Disney's age-altering AI, holiday tech tips
08 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Win a $100 Amazon gift card! Here's how. Plus, five clues your email has been hacked, Starlink will beam high-speed broadband to remote areas, iPhone ...
Scary IRS scam, Alexa storytelling, 5 AirTag tricks
07 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you dealing with Christmas stress? The government is here to help! Also, Google launches yet another way to stuff websites with ads, Netflix expan...
Twitter censorship, Amazon Alexa stalkers, holiday scams
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Got a Eufy security cam? It may be sending your private videos to the cloud — without permission. Plus, stalkers are using Amazon Alexas to terroriz...
Windows recording trick, DIY home intercom, 5 signs your phone is tapped
05 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Planning a road trip? Here are five ways to make sure your car is safe for travel. Plus, how to turn your smart speakers into an intercom system, five...
Spot deepfakes, repair warning, best family plans
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wait until January to buy TVs, workout gear, winter clothes and home goods. Here's why. Plus, TikTok live streams are getting out of control, best Chr...
Best cheap gifts, airline app tricks, win $100 Amazon gift card
01 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Got a holiday trip coming up? Download these apps ahead of time. Plus, how to put your driver's license on your phone, the best holiday playlists, rec...
Wi-Fi password privacy tip, find low gas prices, AirTag tricks
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Don't want to share your Wi-Fi password with guests? Just use a QR code! Plus, make virtual gatherings more fun, find the lowest gas prices, use Waze ...
Find best deals online, get free shipping, online coupon tricks
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you still doing your holiday shopping? Use CamelCamelCamel to find the best prices. Plus, the inside scoop on Google Shopping, how to get free shi...
Heated seat scandal, pay with your palm, Meta bot hates Meta
28 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why aren't Americans buying electric vehicles? The answer might surprise you. Plus, BMW owners are mad at a new subscription and Facebook's newest cha...
Get faster internet, text message tips, sue scam callers for $100,000
25 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you get scam calls all the time? Here's how one guy used telemarketers to raise $100,000. Plus, the coolest new iPhone features, blocking third-par...
Find PC spies, YouTube tricks, Google tracking scandal
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Half of all macOS malware comes from this one app, Twitter will ditch the 280 character limit, Meta employees and security fired for hijacking user ac...
AirPods as hearing aids, PayPal warning, Twitter alternatives
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Got a messy photo gallery? Use these tricks to clean it up. Plus, the best Twitter alternatives, hidden privacy report for your phone, YouTube's new j...
ISPs caught lying, $400,000 naps, Apple iCloud redesign
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you paying for premium internet plans? A new study says your download speeds aren't as fast as they should be. Plus, avoid the worst passwords, Ap...
Massive crypto meltdown, Carvana crashes, schedule emails
21 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sick of scammers? Just sue them! Here's how. Plus, the secret to saving money on your streaming bills, how to schedule emails, tools to take screen br...
Text without service, better flights, Starlink gotcha
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this 30-minute podcast, Apple is spending $450 million to enable emergency texts when you don’t have service. Plus, Starlink’s new data cap, Ap...
Holiday mail mistake, Taylor Swift hype, better holiday photos
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The USPS is warning against one of the easiest ways to send a letter or gift. Why? Thieves are targeting holiday mail. Plus how Taylor Swift broke the...
Killer VR headset, Netflix flub, Zoom in the car
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this 30-minute podcast, a VR headset no one should wear. It can kill the wearer if they die in a game. Plus, Netflix’s ad-support tier doesn’t ...
Facebook's slow death, Twitter competitor, free background check
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this 30-minute podcast, Meta is in steep decline. Is this the beginning of the end for Facebook? Plus, all the changes at Twitter and a look at its...
OnlyFans for families, find Wi-Fi passwords, selfie tips
14 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why the era of Facebook is ending, Elon Musk's shocking luck, paying for blue Twitter checkmarks, family-friendly OnlyFans, Android's earthquake warni...
Car recall alert, self-driving taxis, smart assistant tricks
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Find the best laptop for your budget, new Siri and Google Assistant tricks, car recalls to watch out for, best video game gifts for any age, self-dri...
AI singers, ouija tech, free way to block trolls
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tech that lets us speak to our dead relatives is getting better. Plus, Amazon Smart Fridges are coming soon, five jobs robots and AI will replace, new...
Sell your poop, no more Netflix sharing, delete these apps
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Think before you flush. Your poop could be worth big money. Plus, Netflix wants you to stop sharing your account, Amazon Music offers Prime members ex...
TikTok ban, secret Facebook tool, get free shipping
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Facebook has a secret tool that deletes your phone number, the case for a TikTok ban in America, how video games helped a NASCAR driver win, five ways...
Feds vs. Tesla, YouTube health update, Twitter celebrity exodus
07 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tesla is under a federal criminal investigation, new YouTube labels, celebrities want to leave Elon Musk's Twitter, the world's fastest shoes increase...
Update Chrome now, cash-saving travel tips, spot the real Amazon reviews
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Got a trip coming up? These are the best days to book a flight. Plus, update Google Chrome now if you have a Mac, why people are trying to get out of ...
Human washing machines, movie space race, iCloud update
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sit in this washing machine for an automated bath. Plus, Apple's new iCloud web interface is much more useful, Disney wants to track you across its pa...
Starlink for RVs, best phone cases, free Google Workspace boost
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Starlink's internet service for RVs, Google finally lets you view its latest Nest cameras on the web, Google Workspace's individual storage jumps from...
Hidden Netflix trick, Google email bias, smart TV spies
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Zuckerberg may slash 20% of Facebook’s workforce, Spotify won't remove Kanye West's music, how to use an iPad as a second computer monitor, why Goog...
Fatal Tesla crashes, email privacy tips, Wi-Fi secrets
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Are you sitting on your butt all day in front of a screen? That's bad for your health, so use these tech tips to take more breaks. Also, your phone is...
Venmo on Amazon, holiday smart speaker, no more Chrome
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you can solve this riddle, you belong in the FBI. Plus, Amazon now allows you to pay with Venmo, Chrome is going away with Windows 7 and browser ex...
Space travel coming soon, thin speakers, unsend texts
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have a printer at home? Follow these five critical security steps to keep hackers out. Plus, new smart screws detect when they’re loose, MIT researc...
Digital license plates, no more shared Netflix, Halloween tech
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Check your pinky for this smartphone deformity. Plus, Amazon is hiring 100,000 seasonal workers, Netflix cracks down on shared accounts, best ways to ...
Smugglers on social media, Meta meltdown, Facebook privacy tips
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Scared of Apple AirTag stalkers? Here's how to sniff out creeps who are tracking you. Plus, watch out for this TSA scam, hide your phone number and em...
Smartphone fires, Amazon suicide kits, eye-scanning phones
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Be careful who you insult on Twitter. They might retaliate like Elon Musk. Plus, why short-sightedness is growing, funny questions to ask Siri, how to...
Dark Web social media, new Apple tech, browser history hack
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Want to lose weight? Our social media expert Matt has all the tips you need. Thanks to these apps, his weight loss journey was a success. Plus, hacker...
Best iOS 16 features, email tracking, WhatsApp privacy update
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Here are all the new iOS 16 features you didn't know about. Plus, how to make strangers read your emails, secret AR setting in Google Maps, WhatsApp m...
Amazon foodie freebies, TV voice controls, Twitter spam accounts
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sick of streaming services? Here's how to find and record your shows for free. Plus, Amazon is giving Prime subscribers a free year of Grubhub+ deliv...
Translate 200 languages, Apple's Lockdown Mode, crazy TikTok conspiracies
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Drinking can trap you in another dimension — or so TikTok users say. Plus, 3 creepy lists that show everything Google knows about you, use your kid'...
Amazon's smart shopping carts, Windows 12, Starlink for boats
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you can't parallel park, this new steering system can help. It lets your car drive sideways! Also in this episode, you can use Tesla superchargers...
Browser hack, AI glasses, secret menus on your devices
14 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kiss your online anonymity goodbye. This browser hack exposes your secrets — even when you're incognito. Also in this podcast, check out these secre...
Airless tires, master Google Search, $20K android
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Musk unveils new $20K humanoid robot, store your driver's license in your iPhone, ads in the sky, Michelin's airless tires, smart shopping carts are c...
Free iPhone upgrade, Twitter's new edit button, smart water bottle
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Gatorade's new smart water bottle uses sweatiness to tell when you need to hydrate. Plus, get your free iPhone upgrade from Google, Twitter's new edit...
Elon Musk's Twitter plan, TikTok car thieves, solar power vs. storms
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chinese super apps inspire Elon Musk's Twitter plans, a solar-powered town kept power during Hurricane Ian, new phishing attacks, TikTok teaches car t...
Find hidden spy cameras, text scams, self-flying taxis
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Supreme Court takes on social media, why to delete Kaspersky, Facebook is in trouble, NFTs are over, pilotless air taxis, worst text scams and lif...
Elon Musk's Twitter, use Gmail offline, medication reminders
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Elon Musk is moving forward with his plan to buy Twitter. Kim has the scoop on what it could look like. Plus, a trick criminals can use to get past yo...
World's fastest robot, iPhone 14 danger, credit card crime ring
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You don't have to be crazy rich to own a submarine! Plus, the dangerous iPhone 14 satellite feature, the world's fastest two-legged robot, AI actors, ...
Secret iPhone keyboard, Audacity update, 5 mistakes that ruin tech
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Google Fiber's 100Gbps download speed, Starlink slows down, Audacity update, secret iPhone keyboard and 5 ways you’re ruining your expensive phone, ...
Huge hotel hack, iPhone 14 issues, how TikTok changes our culture
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
TikTok is changing the way we speak, record your computer screen for free, iPhone 14 issues, huge hotel hack and Queen Elizabeth II's golden Wii cons...
Starlink vs. the government, 3 Google Maps secrets, TV volume hack
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Police can access your home security cameras, Tesla's cybertruck delays, Starlink bypasses government controls, signs a keylogger is on your phone an...
$1M LinkedIn romance scam, NASA mission, scam texts
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
NASA's Earth-saving mission, the FTC's plan to crack down on scam texts, and how to watch sports without cable. Plus, Allie and Matt talk with friend ...
Save money on Amazon, Apple Pay changes, Wi-Fi 7
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Big changes are coming to Apple Pay, internet coming to school buses, and super-sleuth tips for finding anyone’s email address online. Plus, the new...
Password manager hacked, smartwatch burns, Brand New or Not True
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Samsung’s smartwatch is under fire for reportedly burning wearers, a popular password manager was hacked, and why you shouldn’t rely on Tile’s n...
Porn scams, new humanoid robot, grow taller with $150k legs
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tech workers are getting leg-lengthening surgery that costs up to $150k. Plus, Tesla gets ready to unveil its humanoid Optimus robot, porn tech suppor...
Roblox sex scandal, DIY iPhone repair, quick fix for slow Wi-Fi
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If your kids play Roblox, you need to know about these creepy sex games. Plus, share your password with a QR code, quickly fix slow Wi-Fi, repair your...
NyQuil chicken TikTok trend, Windows 11 update, elder fraud report
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do your kids or grandkids use TikTok? Don't let them near your chicken — they might try to marinate it with NyQuil! Plus, you can now ask Google to...
Stop Amazon spam, clean energy iPhones, 6 signs your phone is hacked
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for an explosion of Amazon emails, 6 signs your phone has stalkerware, revolutionary new electric bar battery, clean energy charging for iPh...
GPS survival tip, sign digital docs, Google Photos update
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Google updates Photos with redesigned Memories and a new collage editor, use your photos for a virtual clothing fit at Walmart, Keurig's new smart bre...