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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.

Chatbots are outdated: A guide to AI agents from The Current

If your phone starts planning your vacation and grocery shopping without you, don’t panic. Kim Komando breaks down why 2026 is the year of AI agents.

The fourth credit freeze you missed: A security guide from The Current

I put together a quick reference with the links to all four agencies, their phone numbers, and what to expect when you freeze.

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

A Christmas message with tears, turkey and thoughts.

Put the phones down: A holiday AI game from The Current

This game gave my family a reason to laugh together instead of scrolling alone.

Panic shopping guide: Gifts that still deliver

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

Music made by machines (and me)

Music from thin air? Kim Komando’s testing AI tools that turn your shower thoughts into actual songs.

Gifts your partner will actually love

Pizza ovens, massages and more goodies they’ll use nonstop.

The spy in your rental car

Stop syncing your contacts with a rental car. Even one button tap can share way too much.

I’m cheating on ChatGPT

I’ve been making ChatGPT fight Google Gemini, and man, one of them is getting smoked.

Free gift in the mail? It’s a scam

Ever get a weird Amazon box and think it’s a gift? Think again.

Data detox: How to wipe your info in 2026

While you’re busy filling your cart, retailers are filling their databases with your personal data.

Best Black Friday gifts for him, her and the kiddos

Grab gold rings, smart speakers and more genius buys for the whole family

Porch pirates are hacking tracking numbers to beat you home

Someone dressed as a trash bag to steal packages? That actually happened.

Holiday crowd-pleasers the whole family will love

Before the turkey hits the table, check out these gadgets, games and sweet DIY kits. They’ll make your Thanksgiving way more fun.

 🛍️ Best Amazon Black Friday deals

Before you fall down the Black Friday rabbit hole, let me save you hours and frustration.

Smart mirrors for your bathroom are here

I remember the first time I saw a bathroom mirror with a built-in TV. I was at a ski lodge in Vail and called Barry to come see it.

Holiday-ready home upgrades

I know you like to save money and think of me as your secret elf. Consider this your cheat sheet to a cozy, stress-free season. ✨ Dyson V9 cordless vacuum (55% off) Suck it, dust bunnies. Tackles carpets, hard floors, and converts to a handheld in seconds. I love to vacuum but only with this […]

Identity theft starts small and ruins big

Last month, a friend of mine, we’ll call him David, got an alert from his identity protection service. It wasn’t a $2,000 charge for a new TV. It wasn’t $10,000 worth of phones in another country. It was a $48.50 bill opened in his full legal name for a utility company in a city he’d […]