January 18, 2026

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.

January 17, 2026

Under-$50 comforts that bring the heat: Up to 60% off

From heating pads to mattress protectors, these helpers are seriously discounted.

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.

January 16, 2026

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.

January 15, 2026

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.

January 14, 2026

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.

January 13, 2026

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.

January 12, 2026

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.

January 11, 2026

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.

January 10, 2026

Amazon’s Winter Sale: Up to 50% off (I found the good stuff)

Amazon’s Winter Sale is live with discounts up to 50%. I’ve already done the hard part for you. No fluff, no filler, just the goods you’ll really use. Let’s save you some cash. 📍 Never lose your stuff again These tiny Apple AirTags (34% off, $65, four-pack, lowest price ever) and Tile’s Bluetooth tracker (29% […]

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.

January 9, 2026

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 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.

January 8, 2026

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.

January 7, 2026

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.

January 6, 2026

Smart ways to kick off 2026

Fitness, self-care and organization upgrades your year needs.

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.

January 5, 2026

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.

January 4, 2026

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.

Back to top