Tag: Apple

Stalkerware attacks jumped 29% last year. Here’s the phone checkup everyone needs to do right now.

I get calls every week from people who think someone’s watching their every move. Sometimes they’re wrong. But stalkerware attacks on Android phones surged 29% in 2025, 26 spy app companies have been hacked since 2017, and almost 1 in 10 Americans has been tracked by a hidden GPS device. Here are the exact settings to check on your iPhone or Android right now.

Sweet steals: Up to 47% off Valentine finds

Skip the clichés: smartwatches, skin care and date-night ideas, all in one spot.

Why ‘buy’ doesn’t mean what you think it does anymore

That movie you bought on Apple TV? That game on Steam? It’s a license that can vanish overnight. Here’s what’s really happening to your digital library.

The malware your antivirus can’t see and the AI making 560,000 new viruses every day

Kim Komando reveals why AI-generated malware is beating free antivirus software, the dark web marketplace selling viruses for $100/month and the symptoms that mean your computer is already infected.

The 30-minute phone cleanup that recovers 75 GB and makes everything faster

Stop paying for cloud storage. Kim Komando reveals the secret hidden files and duplicate caches slowing down your device and how to wipe them for good.

The single sign-on trap: How one click snitches on you to 10,000 sites

Kim Komando reveals how clicking Sign in with Google or Sign in with Facebook lets tech giants track every site you visit and everything you do there.

Ditch the gadgets: Your phone just killed $1,930 worth of gear

Stop overpaying for single-use tech. Kim Komando reveals how free apps in your pocket make expensive scanners, fitness trackers and cable bills obsolete.

Drawer gold: Why your old iPods and iPhones are worth thousands

Kim Komando explains the massive resale market for vintage technology. Find out why a first-gen iPod can fetch $500 used and how a sealed original iPhone recently sold for $190,000. Learn exactly what to look for in your drawers and the smartest places to sell for maximum cash.

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

Amazon’s Winter Sale is live with discounts up to 50%. Score AirTags, heated bedding and cleaning helpers that actually matter.

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.

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.

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.

Don’t lock your family out: A digital legacy guide

If something happened to you tomorrow, would your family lose access to your photos and passwords? Follow this step-by-step guide from The Current to set up your Apple Legacy Contact and Google Inactive Account Manager.

What Christmas is for me: A personal message from Kim Komando

A Christmas message with tears, turkey and thoughts.

How to use your phone’s AI camera: A visual search guide from The Current

The next time you’re stuck assembling a toy, staring at a blinking error light or arguing with a strand of Christmas bulbs, don’t Google it. Point your camera and ask.

Panic shopping guide: Gifts that still deliver

Down to the wire? Apple gear, kid favorites and more easy wins can still arrive before Christmas.

Passwords are toast: A guide to passkeys from The Current

Passkeys are changing everything online.