The unsubscribe trap: Why that one click makes you a bigger target
Kim Komando scouts the hidden risks of hitting unsubscribe on junk mail. Learn why one in 644 of these links is a trap designed to steal your data and how to use built-in email safety tools to stay protected.
The Wi-Fi 7 trap: Why a $600 router won’t speed up your internet
Kim Komando explains why your $80 monthly plan is the real bottleneck for your home internet. Don’t fall for the Wi-Fi 7 hype because your router is just the off-ramp for a highway controlled by your ISP. Learn how to actually fix your signal for free instead of buying a Ferrari to drive to church.
Forget Rosetta Stone: Real-time AI tools that end the language barrier
AI translation has moved past clunky robot voices. From earbuds that translate 43 languages in half a second to Zoom calls that reanimate your lips to speak Japanese, Kim Komando scouts the gear that actually works.
Why your credit freeze isn’t enough to stop identity theft
A credit freeze blocks new accounts, but it won’t alert you when criminals open bank accounts or take out payday loans in your name. Kim Komando explains why layers of protection are the only way to save yourself 300 hours of cleanup stress.
Your car is a privacy nightmare on wheels
Automakers are selling your private driving habits to hike your insurance premiums. The Current exposes the car brands failing privacy tests and shows you how to wipe your data before you sell.
Celebrity voices for hire: How AI is bringing the dead back to work
ElevenLabs launched a marketplace where legends like Judy Garland and John Wayne return to work. Kim Komando shows you how to legally use AI voices to narrate your world today.
Your smart TV is spying on you more than Alexa ever could
Your living room screen takes a screenshot every few seconds to build a profile on you. The Current exposes the ACR trackers in every major smart TV and shows you how to shut them down.
Digital Dr. Dolittle: AI is finally giving pets a voice
Kim Komando reveals the AI models cracking animal grammar. From 30-year research leaps to smart collars, see how your pet is finally being heard.
Stop Wi-Fi sharing: How to fix your router right now
The Current reveals how AI is turning your home router into a neighborhood spy. Kim Komando exposes the secret networks and shows you the 10-minute fix to take back your privacy today.
The AI shift you haven’t heard about yet (that will change everything in 2026)
Kim Komando reveals the massive AI shift coming to your phone and home in 2026. The Current explains how “world models” go beyond ChatGPT to understand physics, gravity and the real world, so your AI can finally do your chores and fix your plumbing.
How to pull your driving report for free
You can see your driving report like your credit history. Here’s how to check what insurance companies already have on you and what to do if it’s wrong.
80% of data breaches start here: The most common passwords of 2025
The Current shows how AI is helping hackers crack passwords in seconds. Kim Komando breaks down the top 20 list, from “skibidi” to “admin,” and explains how your security habits make you a target for AI-powered data breaches.
How to permanently delete photos and wipe ‘ghost data’ from iPhone and Android
That photo you deleted last year? Still recoverable. Kim Komando reveals the cloud backup trap and factory reset failures that keep your private data alive, plus the exact deletion process that actually works.
How to wipe your car’s data before you sell it
Selling a car without clearing your info is like selling an unlocked phone. Use these steps to erase your personal data, so no one drives away with it.
How to launch a lucrative freelance career using AI tools
Kim Komando breaks down how to use ChatGPT and Gemini to launch a freelance career in this essential tutorial on earning extra income.
How to turn off ACR on every major TV brand
Automatic Content Recognition (ACR) tracks what you watch on your smart TV. Here’s how to disable it brand by brand and when to use the “nuclear option.”
The hidden money drain: How to find and cancel forgotten subscriptions
From “zombie” app fees to streaming add-ons, read this money-saving guide from The Current to find the hidden charges draining your bank account.
Is your phone spying on you? 7 warning signs Kim Komando says to check now
Think spyware is only for billionaires? Think again. Kim Komando breaks down the 7 red flags of a phone infection, from battery drain to weird texts. Plus, get the latest on AI scammers deepfaking priests, Samsung’s new guilt-trip features and why couples are letting ChatGPT name their babies.
Stop overthinking and start doing: 5 AI productivity hacks
New year, new workload. Use these 5 AI prompts from Kim Komando to turn chaos into clarity and reclaim hours every week.