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.
Do I really need a VPN? Kim Komando debunks 3 major myths
Think you have nothing to hide? Think again. Kim Komando explains why ISPs are legally allowed to sell your private data, even the medical symptoms you type into AI. Learn how to close your digital blinds and save money on travel.
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.
The great lobster heist: How a digital con stole dinner
Criminals used a tiny typo in an email address to steal $400,000 worth of lobster. Read this warning from The Current on how to stop digital impersonators from stealing your assets.
Is your smartwatch obsolete? My top picks for 2026
Kim Komando explains why older wearables fail to track vital health data. See her top picks for accurate monitoring and battery life.
You have a secret AI ‘shadow score.’ Here’s how to see it
Kim Komando explains how companies use AI to rank you. Find your secret shadow score and fix your data fast.
Your 2026 Tech Forecast: 5 trends changing everything
From Apple’s foldable iPhone to 1,000-mile EV batteries, read this innovation forecast from The Current to see the five biggest technologies launching this year.
Stop the ‘Silent Opt-In’: Your 2026 privacy audit
Big Tech quietly signed you up to train their AI. Use this privacy guide from The Current to turn off the hidden data tracking on Meta, LinkedIn and Google before the new year.

