February 1, 2026

He leaked secrets from inside a human trafficking scam compound. Then he had to escape alive.

A computer engineer gets lured to a “job” in Laos. What follows: 40 days of espionage, beatings and one of the most harrowing escapes you’ll read this year.

December 24, 2025

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.

December 9, 2025

AI is killing off the billable hour

Think lawyers are charging too much? Kim Komando explains how the billable hour is changing and what AI can replace for pennies.

October 27, 2025

Kids’ books made wonderfully easy

Nicole from Washington, D.C., recently wrote, “Hi, Kim, I love your shows on WTOP. I read your article about how to use AI to write a book. I want to write a children’s book. But I’m no artist!” Nicole, I love this idea. But you absolutely don’t need to be an artist to pull this […]

October 17, 2025

Geocaching turns 25, and it’s never been cooler 🎉

The weekend is here, and it’s hard to believe that geocaching recently turned 25 years old. It’s still going strong with over 3.4 million caches hidden around the world. I used to do geocaching with my son Ian. It’s a lot of fun.  Whether you’re looking for a new way to get your steps in, […]

August 24, 2025

Tech that makes long flights not feel like a prison sentence

When I was a kid, my kindergarten teacher called my mom and said, “We think Kim might have a problem. She’s convinced she went to Paris last weekend.” My mom laughed and said, “Oh no, we did go to Paris.”  See, my dad worked for United Airlines, so I grew up in the air. Flying […]

July 20, 2025

AI won’t fix your grief, but it can help manage it

“Hi, Kim, I’ve been taking care of my dad since his stroke. Your story about using ChatGPT to map out questions for our doctors has actually truly helped me feel a little more in control. It’s not perfect, but it’s been a lifeline.” — Maya in Ohio Thanks for your kind note, Maya. Being a […]

May 12, 2025

Outsource your memory, keep your genius

Your brain is meat. Beautiful, magical meat.  But it loses things. Important things like “brilliant 4 a.m. business idea” slip into the gray matter of the most sophisticated organ on the planet.  That’s why the smartest people I know (including me!) have a “second brain.” A digital vault that catches ideas, plans, reminders and projects […]

March 26, 2025

The secret meanings behind emojis

Emojis are your digital body language, and just like in real life, one wrong move can send the totally wrong message. 😬 The right emoji adds personality, sarcasm or a playful tone. But some of these tiny icons carry hidden meanings you might not realize. Use the 🍆 emoji to talk about dinner? Yikes. Definitely […]

March 16, 2025

Meet your future robot coworker

Humanoid robots have come a long way. In 2000, Honda’s $2.5 million ASIMO could barely shuffle along at 1 mph. Now, robots are running, flipping and handling customer service. Let’s dive into the robot revolution. 🦾 Why humanoid bots? Most robots are one-trick ponies — great at one task but useless everywhere else. The problem? […]