Explore every episode of the podcast The Current powered by Kim Komando
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| How to earn $25 million a year on eBay | 30 Aug 2024 | 00:46:40 | |
Linda Lightman started by selling her kids' video games on eBay in the ’90s. Today, she operates a 100,000 sq. ft. warehouse with a dedicated team, all thanks to her eBay success. Plus, updates on Apple’s AI developments and tax credits for EVs. | |||
| The FTC bans fake online reviews | 29 Aug 2024 | 00:35:22 | |
Using bots to boost social media followers and influence is off the table, too. Disney+ adds Hulu shows, sparking parental outrage. Plus, Waymo horror stories, Facebook rental scams, and tips for your next mechanic visit. And Earl from Chicago needs wedding help for his daughter. | |||
| Every American's Social Security number could be up for grabs | 14 Aug 2024 | 00:38:31 | |
Hackers leaked 2.7 billion records from National Public Data, including SSNs. What does this mean for you? Plus, dynamic pricing at grocery stores, Google's new game-changing updates, and Ford's latest 'do not drive' alert. | |||
| AI celebrity nudes for sale online | 15 Mar 2024 | 00:40:48 | |
You could buy creepy pics of stars like Margot Robbie and Selena Gomez on eBay and Etsy. Also, Andrew and Allie cover a vitamin company's big fine for fake reviews, new checkout fees at Walmart, and the iPhone apps Kim Kardashian uses. | |||
| Can DNA tests predict your intelligence? - Part 2 | 19 Apr 2018 | 00:18:07 | |
Is it a smart idea to base a child's education on her or his DNA? What if you knew right at birth whether your child would excel at math, science or music? Would you want to know? Testing DNA for IQ could take the stress off parents and teachers. It might also lead us to an eugenics society. Listen and learn what could be on the horizon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| Can DNA tests predict your intelligence? - Part 1 | 19 Apr 2018 | 00:20:04 | |
Can DNA predetermine your future? Scientists think intelligence can be measured with a simple swab of your saliva. Advanced technology reading the DNA of children and foreshadowing their lives. It sounds like science fiction becoming reality. The new developments could lead to a future most never saw coming. Click here to listen to part one of my free Komando on Demand podcast about whether intelligence, is in your genes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| 5G is coming and it will cost you! What you need to know | 12 Apr 2018 | 00:28:44 | |
The future may get here faster than we think, as the world races toward 5G wireless technology. 5G will be faster, revolutionary and could even fight terrorism? This is much more than a just an upgrade, it could allow for driverless cars and smart cities. It will be unlike anything the world has ever seen before. Will this breakthrough come at a cost to your health, increasing the risk of disease and disorders? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| Netflix and relax with these 7 handy tips for everyone | 11 Apr 2018 | 00:12:42 | |
Remember the days of going to the store to rent your favorite movie? Then the disappointment when there were no copies available? Netflix sure fixed that problem and now is growing into a media giant. Movies, TV Shows, original programming, all at your fingertips, whenever you want. But there’s more to Netflix than you might know! Listen to my free Komando on Demand podcast for handy tips to help you get the most out of your video-streaming service. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| Facebook's widening privacy scandal affects you like you never imagined possible. | 05 Apr 2018 | 00:18:35 | |
Facebook's scandal gets worse as more details emerge about how they tracked you like you never knew before. In my podcast, I talk to some of the leading technology and data breach attorneys, John Yanchunis and Steven Teppler, about what's in store for Facebook and also what we can do to protect ourselves in this age of dwindling privacy. It's become clear that your information is the currency of the 21st century. Have we lost trust in Facebook? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| Cambridge Analytica Facebook manipulated us we helped | 29 Mar 2018 | 00:28:04 | |
Your online privacy is compromised! Cambridge Analytica manipulated you, then harvested your personal data and psychographic profiles through Facebook. But did you help? Is it too late to protect yourself? Can you get your privacy back? What are your rights? Does online privacy even exist? The laws are changing, so listen now for my inside scoop from an Internet Security Lawyer and a risk management pro – on this week’s Komando on Demand free podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| The Dark Web where crime hackers and government co-exist | 23 Mar 2018 | 00:15:42 | |
There's the internet you probably have never seen. The Dark Web is a hidden network of about 50,000 sites where criminals, hackers, trolls, extremists and governments exist. Listen and learn how it works and what steps people take to access it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| The Dark Web is fascinating and dangerous | 23 Mar 2018 | 00:17:04 | |
Part 2 of our series on The Dark Web. It’s a fascinating and dangerous place, but as public intrigue grows, so does the number of horrific stories that emerge from this misunderstood corner of the internet. In this Komando on Demand podcast, I’ll explain how this modern technology is enabling modern slavery and I’ll talk to the freedom fighters who bring cyber criminals to justice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| Cancer-fighting nanorobots seek and destroy tumors along with other breakthroughs to end cancer | 15 Mar 2018 | 00:30:58 | |
With the latest in cancer detection technology, your odds of preventing it go up. The more you know about your own DNA, the better chances you have of ambushing cancer long before it happens. And if it does happen? Nano Robots may soon help. Cancer detection, prevention and defeat are now partners, and you shouldn’t be afraid to learn about them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| High tech bullet-proof police protection gear that you can get too. | 08 Mar 2018 | 00:33:09 | |
For every police officer that goes down in the line of fire, hundreds are saved by new technologies in ballistics, body armor, bullet-proof protective gear and trauma prep packs. Now you can get the very same gear used by Special Elite, Armed Forces and Law Enforcement to protect you and your family. In this free Komando on Demand podcast, I’ll tell you about the cutting edge tools to gear up, prepare smart, and stay ready. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| Will the U.S. ban TikTok? | 14 Mar 2024 | 00:38:48 | |
The House passed a bill that could spell the end of TikTok. Andrew and Allie have the details. Plus, Google's Gemini AI won't say anything about elections, a crazy robot that can mimic any celeb, and the price of an original iPhone up for auction. | |||
| Cyber-Sniffing K-9s: Man’s best friend, Cybercrime’s worst enemy | 01 Mar 2018 | 00:20:25 | |
Dog is man’s best friend, but a Device Detection Dog is a cybercriminal’s worst enemy. If you’re stashing illegal data of any kind, a well-trained K-9 will find it. You can flush it, bury it, put it in your gas tank, swallow it … but you can’t hide electronic evidence from a detection dog. In this free Komando on Demand podcast you’ll hear the latest tactics used to crack down on child pornography and cybercrime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| Baffled by Bitcoin? Masters of Cryptocurrency explain everything you need to know | 22 Feb 2018 | 00:30:38 | |
In 2009 Bitcoin sold for a handful of change. Today Bitcoin is worth around $11,000, but it’s been at nearly $18,000. So … bite the bullet or bail out? In this podcast, I have critical investment advice including public offerings, security practices & common mistakes – from both masters & critics of cryptocurrency. All that and more from the digital world of Kim Komando. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| Foodies on fire, making money by showcasing their cooking skills online. | 15 Feb 2018 | 00:16:17 | |
Move over cookbooks, now you can find any recipe online and watch everyday people making incredible dishes. These food vloggers have turned their love of cooking into a money-making business and you can too! Want to share your recipes and cooking expertise with a worldwide audience? Listen to my free podcast, sit back and take some notes as these food blogging experts share their advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| Hearing your way through the evolution of the internet | 08 Feb 2018 | 00:19:41 | |
Tune your listening skills as you never have before – and actually hear the evolution of technology. The progression of the internet and computers can be dissected by sounds. Put your hearing skills to the test and take a trip through time as computers evolve. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| Downsized, free and living life on the open road - Part 2 | 02 Feb 2018 | 00:29:19 | |
Almost 3 years after trading in their home for an RV and selling everything in exchange for a carefree life on the open road, we’re checking in with one of our favorite couples to see what they have learned, what they’d do differently and if they have any regrets. Plus, life with an RV can be fun and profitable! How owners are capitalizing on adventure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| Downsizing for the freedom of the open road - Part 1 | 31 Jan 2018 | 00:22:23 | |
One couple sells everything they have; including the kitchen sink, to travel the highways and byways of the United States. You'll learn from their mistakes and find out if you have the right stuff to make it without a home base. Listen to my free podcast to hear their story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| Catch the rarest and most breathtaking Super Blue Blood Eclipsed Moon! | 25 Jan 2018 | 00:20:39 | |
On January 31st, a rare and beautiful astronomical event will take place. The Super Blue Blood Eclipsed Moon will grace our skies. Not only has it captured the attention of the world’s astronomers and astrophysicists, it has piqued the interest of history buffs and theologians. Here’s the fun part … this particular moon is totally photographical, I’ll have the best advice and talk to astronomer, and educator Andrew Fraknoi along with popular tech videocaster Jeremy Judkins as we share must-have tip Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| Breaking down the Bitcoin – everything you ever wanted to know but were too afraid to ask | 11 Jan 2018 | 00:28:20 | |
You’ve probably heard about Bitcoin, but like many, are completely confused by the new digital currency. Bitcoin’s value is soaring, but there are so many questions surrounding this fairly new cryptocurrency. Listen to me FREE Komando on Demand podcast as I answer the questions you’re too embarrassed to ask and find out the pros and cons of buying and selling Bitcoins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| Your smart TV is spying on you | 05 Jan 2018 | 00:21:54 | |
Do you have or did you just get a “smart” TV? Most new models have smart technology, which mean your TV will connect to the Internet. It also means you’re a target for hackers. Listen to my Komando On Demand FREE podcast to hear why you should be worried and what you can do about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| Billionaire innovators: What’s the secret to success in creating the next “it” thing in tech? - Part 1 | 27 Dec 2017 | 00:21:10 | |
So what does it take to invent the next breakthrough in technology? Our world is constantly being shaped by inventors, entrepreneurs and geniuses who defy the odds and follow their dreams. If you have a great big idea that you are passionate about, this two part podcast series is for you. In part 1 of this Komando On Demand podcast series, you’ll hear success secrets from today’s top innovators and visionaries and get a sneak peek at what’s brewing in the think tanks of tomorrow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| He created Clippy, Microsoft's first virtual assistant | 13 Mar 2024 | 00:41:54 | |
Let's go back to the '90s. Remember the paperclip that would pop up on screen to offer helpful (and annoying) MS Office advice? Clippy's creator, Kevan Atteberry, is here to tell the tale of how it was designed. Plus, Kim and Andrew talk about the first Apple Vision Pro surgery, and more top tech news headlines! | |||
| How technology is wiping out cancer and heart disease | 14 Dec 2017 | 00:33:44 | |
Disease elimination in our lifetime? It’s closer now than ever before. Hear the latest about how tech, medical and science communities are zeroing in on Cancer, Sickle Cell Anemia, Heart Disease and others! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| Beware of Barbie! And more of the unsuspecting gadgets that are listening to you in your home! | 12 Dec 2017 | 00:20:57 | |
Forget privacy! Even if you think your home is a safe haven, the “Internet of Things” is taking over and listening to your every move. Smartphones, TV’s, barbie dolls and even crockpots are listening and storing your conversations. All of it prime information for anyone who wants it. Listen to my free podcast to hear what types of appliances are gathering information, where it’s going and what you can do about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| How Star Wars' The Last Jedi is bringing dead actors and new characters to life | 07 Dec 2017 | 00:15:54 | |
Star Wars’ The Last Jedi takes digital characters to a new innovative level. Learn the secrets directly from the computer engineers and animators who are bringing the characters to life. You’ll never look at Star Wars’ the same way again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| Can your phone cause cancer or ADHD? | 30 Nov 2017 | 00:35:16 | |
They used to say smoking was not harmful to our health. Today, researchers and doctors are warning about radio frequency radiation, but are we listening? Don’t miss this Komando On Demand FREE podcast as I talk to the researchers behind the film “Generation Zapped,” an eye-opening documentary about the health risks caused by RF frequencies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| Dangers of Making Your House a Smart Home | 28 Nov 2017 | 00:20:14 | |
What new “smart” gadgets will be under your tree this year? Smart TVs, refrigerators and more sure can make our lives easier and more enjoyable. Pretty soon everything in our home will use smart technology. As exciting as it is, there are dangers you need to be aware of. From the archives of Komando on demand, Kim talks about the warning signs as technology takes over! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| The fascinating and dangerous Dark Web | 24 Nov 2017 | 00:18:24 | |
Part 2 of our series on The Dark Web. It’s a fascinating and dangerous place, but as public intrigue grows, so does the number of horrific stories that emerge from this misunderstood corner of the internet. In this Komando on Demand podcast, I’ll explain how this modern technology is enabling modern slavery and I’ll talk to the freedom fighters who bring cyber criminals to justice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| How you can save 73% on your grocery bill | 21 Nov 2017 | 00:26:39 | |
Get ready to save. In this Komando On Demand FREE podcast, I talk to a savvy shopper who is forced to get creative with finances after her husband loses his job. How she saves $11,000 on a $15,000 yearly grocery bill. Listen to my Komando On Demand FREE podcast to hear how you can do the same! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| Take a trip inside the deep dark web | 21 Nov 2017 | 00:16:36 | |
In part one of a two part series on a disturbing place most have only heard about. The Dark Web. We talk to the documentary filmmaker who will surprise you when he says the media has gotten it all wrong. Listen to my Komando On Demand FREE podcast to hear why he says the Dark Web is not what you think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| Living the hi-tech life! Are you ready make your home in a city of the future? | 16 Nov 2017 | 00:16:48 | |
Take a walk through the city of the future – the smart city. These connected cities will have features like self-driving cars, internet-connected homes, sustainable power and more. But will the smart city be bright and shiny, full of robots and tech or dark and gloomy. In this Komando on Demand podcast, I will explore the city of the future and talk to the experts who are building the tech that will change the way we live. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| How real is the risk posed by 3-D printed guns? | 09 Nov 2017 | 00:17:23 | |
Cody Wilson is out to disrupt the firearm industry by implementing some of the coolest tech around - 3-D printers. But will his idea of giving anyone with a computer and an internet connection the ability to manufacture a weapon a good idea? For better or worse, technology will undoubtedly play a role in the future of weaponry - and accountability. In this Komando On Demand podcast, I will explore this highly charged topic as I talk to Cody about his Ghost Gun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| Airbnb bans creepy indoor cams | 12 Mar 2024 | 00:38:48 | |
Plus, five big news outlets are pulling back a doctored photo of Kate Middleton. Also on the show, Kim and Andrew dig into Airbnb's new no indoor cameras rule, Kellogg's "greedflation" blunder, and lots more. | |||
| Are meditation and mindfulness apps solid advice or a silly waste of time? | 02 Nov 2017 | 00:31:53 | |
Trouble sleeping? Anxious? Depressed? You’re not alone. What if the relief you needed was right at your fingertips? Mobile meditation apps have been popping up and many are turning to them for relief. But are they really worthwhile and effective? In this Komando On Demand podcast, I will share some valuable insight to decide whether these apps are worth checking out - and why. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| Technology is revolutionizing the fight against Breast Cancer | 26 Oct 2017 | 00:18:10 | |
Everyone from nurses to NFL players wear pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness. In this Komando on Demand podcast, I’ll talk to two women who battled this deadly disease and explore the new technologies that are saving women’s lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| Hackers are not only targeting your computer, they are targeting your body | 19 Oct 2017 | 00:16:54 | |
Millions of internet-connected medical devices have been sold to Americans over the last few years. Smart medical devices such as insulin pumps, pacemakers, syringes, and defibrillators help save patients’ lives. But many of those devices have little to no digital security, making them tempting targets for hackers. In this Komando on Demand podcast, I’ll explain why hackers are targeting these devices and what tools help provide you and your family members' safety. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| Cyber Security Awareness Month - The online threats you need to know about now | 12 Oct 2017 | 00:15:51 | |
Every October has been set aside as National Cyber Security Awareness Month - a public service campaign to educate people about risks to their online privacy. This year's campaign is especially pressing with the recent cyberattacks on Equifax, the DNC and more. Cyber security awareness is at an all-time high. In this Komando on Demand podcast, I’ll tell you about major online threats that you need to know about, and how to protect your personal information from hackers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| Emergency medical tech: The latest devices that could save your life | 05 Oct 2017 | 00:30:43 | |
Recent news has been a tragic reminder of how fragile life is – hurricanes and acts of terror taking lives and challenging medical responders. The good news is, better and faster medical technology is emerging, such as devices to stop massive bleeding to trackers for babies and Alzheimer’s patients. In this Komando on Demand podcast, I’ll talk to the experts who are hard at work developing tech to help you avoid the doctor and prepare you for emergencies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| Modern slavery: Model escapes captors who allegedly try to sell her on the Dark Web | 29 Sep 2017 | 00:20:14 | |
The Dark Web. It’s a fascinating and dangerous place, but as public intrigue grows, so does the number of horrific stories that emerge from this misunderstood corner of the internet. One such story is the traumatic nightmare that British model, Chloe Ayling claims she went through when she was kidnapped and sold online. In this Komando on Demand podcast, I’ll explain how this modern technology is enabling modern slavery and speak with the freedom fighters who bring cyber criminals to justice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| Equifax: Biggest consumer data breach in history | 22 Sep 2017 | 00:19:25 | |
By now you’ve heard about the massive security hack at the credit reporting firm, Equifax. So, how and WHY did half of all American’s sensitive data fall victim to this breach? In this Komando on Demand podcast, we’ll explore the weakness in Equifax’s security protocols, and find out if the hack could have been avoided. Also, why did two of the firm’s top executives sell their Equifax stock before telling the public? Plus, we’ll tell you what you need to know about protecting your identity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| You won’t believe robocallers' latest schemes! Here are ways you can outsmart them | 14 Sep 2017 | 00:22:13 | |
You’ve heard them – the annoying robotic calls that try to scam you with free vacations or false threats from the IRS. In fact, it is estimated that scammers make 2.5 billion robocalls in one month alone. This poses a very real risk to consumers as it gets harder to identify and avoid malicious automated calls. In this Komando on Demand podcast, you’ll learn how to protect yourself and your family from falling victim to these tricky and downright dangerous phone calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| The robot revolution is here – are you ready? | 07 Sep 2017 | 00:43:20 | |
Robots are among us. They’re in our schools, hospitals, malls, offices and assembly lines. They’re skilled, fast, accurate, and sometimes even friendly. But are these digital beings only here to help or should we watch out for them? In this Komando on Demand podcast, experts in AI creation and robot ethics will tell you all you need to know about Artificial Intelligence and the future of robots in the workforce. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| DO NOT donate to Hurricane Harvey charities until you listen to this podcast | 30 Aug 2017 | 00:18:02 | |
Fake charities and donation scams are on the rise in the aftermath of disasters. Scammers take advantage of public goodwill and steal billions of dollars from people who want to help. In this Komando on Demand podcast, I’ll tell you how to protect yourself and your loved ones from these crooks, while still providing aid to those in need. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| Former CIA Chief of Disguise divulges spy secrets | 11 Mar 2024 | 00:39:57 | |
Kim is traveling in Japan but the A-Team is here! Plus, with over 25 years in the CIA, Jonna Mendez developed advanced disguise tactics that revolutionized agency operations. She joins us. There's more: three things that fooled the internet this week and truth about kids' apps. | |||
| You may think you know what time is. Are you right? | 23 Aug 2017 | 00:23:07 | |
What time is it? Did you know that people around the globe work day and night trying to define time? In this Komando on Demand podcast, I’ll explore the quirky aspects of a leap-year, and why the experts are arguing about a simple second. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||
| Google: Does it makes us dumb or smarter? | 17 Aug 2017 | 00:36:11 | |
How often do you turn to your device for answers about health concerns, creating travel plans, where to eat, and directions to get there? If your answer is "All the time" you're not alone. But could our dependence on tech be inhibiting us from thinking critically and making decisions? While the jury is out about whether or not our tech is really dumbing us down, there might be some evidence that we are relying on tech to perform things that used to define us as uniquely human. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices | |||