The Current powered by Kim Komando

Plus, Kim discovered her feet pics are for sale online, why car insurance prices are through the roof and how Andrew got scammed by Uber. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kim and Andrew chat with Bryan Johnson about his one-of-a-kind anti-aging journey with Project Blueprint. Get this: he's shelling out $2 million a year to turn back the clock. Plus, we've got the scoop on a pastor's bizarre claim of heavenly guidance into a crypto scam. That and much more!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kim, Andrew, and Allie talk all things tech! Today, we're covering a GoFundMe scam, Ring's new policy on police footage requests, the latest in AI cooking tools, plus tips on handling situations when kids stumble upon iffy content online. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kim and Andrew talk about the biggest data breach ever (over 26 billion leaked!), along with a wild tipping story, Google's move to ditch search engine testers, and what your dog loves watching on TV!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you allergic to Wi-Fi? Kim and Andrew chat with Deborah Cooney, who believes that radio waves from tech are so harmful to her health, she moved to the Wi-Fi-free town. Plus, we'll cover Biden deepfakes, a woman married to a ragdoll, and an important iPhone setting.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to buy the $3,499 Apple Vision Pro? Here's why you shouldn't grab a used one. Andrew has a wild online dating story, plus he'll share a viral trick for weeding out the bad eggs on dating apps. And get this: Elon Musk thinks 1 billion humanoid robots will be on Earth by 2040. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, we're covering TikTok gardening tips that pros warn are your plants' worst nightmare. Andrew has a wild story about getting scammed on a dating app. It's cold outside, so here are some top tricks for staying warm with your tech. And, as always, we'll be reading your letters! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, I continue with the best of CES 2024. We've got everything from Samsung's ultra-flexible flip phone to a smart cat door that keeps out rats. You won't want to miss these. Want to make more while spending less? I've got the lowdown on Facebook's Buy Nothing groups and a unique tip: turn your backyard into a money-making dog park! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, CES 2024 has arrived, and I'm diving into this year's top tech picks, like Samsung's new robot Ballie and Kohler's bidet that you can talk to. Also, be sure not to miss my conversation with Christopher Stott, CEO of Lonestar, a startup that's sending data servers to the moon! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, it's your pet versus AI — scientists reveal who's really man's best friend. Hear how Natalie Nasatka's quick thinking with her Apple Watch turned life-saving. Also, Zillow's latest report is out, and it's the smaller towns, not big cities, that are grabbing the real estate spotlight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, AI chatbots will be a big deal in the upcoming elections — and it's not good news. I also talk with Cathy from North Carolina about real and fake money-making apps. There's more: I'll clue you in on the four times you really should change your password. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, don't miss Andrew's epic showdown with a Gmail hacker — spoiler: he wins! We've also got some killer tips to level up your tech life. And get this: video ads in shopping carts are now a thing, and how you text might just show if you're keeping up with Gen Z.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, I chat to Professor Scott Galloway about his views that Gen Z should be educated on mating dynamics — especially with sexbots on the rise. I’ll also show you how to spot phony retail sites, introduce a woman who turns her dating app matches into music, and highlight ChatGPT Plus's new file analysis tool. Don't miss out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, TikTok's Jacob Knowles takes us from lobster traps to social media fame. Get the scoop on Apple's "Scary Fast" event. Boston Dynamics' robotic dog turns into a chatty tour guide with ChatGPT, and hackers solve a $200 million Bitcoin riddle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, there's a fresh term to catch up on: Artificial General Intelligence, or AGI. Let's unpack it together. Guys, your phone might be doing more than pinging notifications — it could be affecting sperm counts. Stay for the scoop on doorbell cameras and a quick way to tackle those lengthy privacy policies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, are you a chronic snoozer? Here's why hitting that button isn't as bad as you think. Caller Jeffrey wonders, is it safe to share email addresses through QR codes? Despite rumors, find out why X (formerly Twitter) isn't going away, and the scoop on California canceling GM's self-driving taxi service. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, hear about a man who tattoos his online trolls' faces on himself in a unique payback plot. Do you lurk on your ex’s social profiles? I reveal the science behind why we do it — even if it’s not good for you. Also, Amazon shopping hacks for snagging deals and tips to ace voice typing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, I offer advice to caller Bob from Atlanta on how to fight a false Amazon counterfeit claim. I also reveal the weird way a Caribbean island plans to earn $30 million from AI. Find out the science behind the "six degrees of separation", and learn which apps are looking in.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, Mozilla's *Privacy Not Included project investigated the data collected by 25 top car brands — and it's a lot! I discuss the shocking findings with Program Director Jen Caltrider. Google's new policy on first-time advertisers, and Mercedes' builds a Tesla competitor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, I chat with Bloomberg reporter Zeke Faux, who traced a text scam targeting him all the way to a human trafficking ring in Cambodia. A new scheme threatening to leak personal s*x tapes, the rising costs of high-speed internet, and must-know AI terms.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, wonder what really goes down with your car at the mechanic's? I'm talking car cams — could be just the thing you need. I'll also be sharing some tips with June from Knoxville on how to document her past adventures as a police officer. And get this: a really cool plant ID tool. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, pro TikTok tips that you don't want to miss. We discuss a unique hiring method: the "coffee cup test." Also, discover a simple hack to enjoy YouTube videos with the screen off and access captions on any app on your phone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, it's almost 2024. I'll be listing my top tech resolutions for this year, and Komando Content Queen Allie joins in! Also, California bans this ultra-weird product from Amazon — and yes, it involves donkeys. Peloton tablet goes obsolete, and I've got five tech holiday road trip tips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, I chat with Heather Hooks, an online reseller who turned $300 into a $1 million business. Listen to this story for side-hustle inspo! Also, a guy convinced a chatbot to sell him a Chevy Tahoe for $1. Rite Aid gets a five-year AI ban, and a gal makes a cringey laptop discovery.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus, I'll be chatting with Brother Tim, the abbot of Livingstone Monastery, about "Five Loaves" — an emergency food pantry that serves over 1,800 families. Also, some great Christmas video call ideas to share with your fam, and how to get snow alerts to your phone!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices