A new tech ban is coming, and this time it targets Russia. Thinking about trading your data for cash? The real cost might surprise you. Plus, San Francisco’s subway still runs on floppy disks, and influencers are creating “digital clones” of themselves. That and all your great calls!
August 31st, 2024
🚀 Trump announced Boeing will build the F-47: It’ll still have a human pilot, but it’s capable of flying autonomously with a swarm of AI-powered drone wingmen. This next-gen jet packs stealth tech, advanced sensors and hypersonic weaponry. China and Russia? Not even close. Watch more here.
💪🇺🇸 The only easy day was yesterday: Special ops commanders went to DC to explain that America’s military tech, especially AI, machine learning, autonomous weapons and cyber warfare, is way behind our adversaries. China and Russia are investing heavily in AI-driven battlefield awareness, drone swarms and cyber capabilities. We have to do the same.
June 29th, 2024
America’s water systems are under cyberattack from China, Russia, and Iran. Two Florida seniors lost $400,000 to a phone scam. A clothing line that blocks 5G, and EV owners have buyer’s remorse. And tips on stopping political texts. That and much more, plus all your calls and questions.
America's drinking water is under attack
Water systems in Kansas, Texas and Pennsylvania have already been hit by hackers in China, Russia and Iran. Plus, clothes that block 5G waves, AI coming to Alexa, and Walmart’s new digital pricing. We also chat with Joseph Cox about his book “Dark Wire,” which is about Anom, the FBI’s secret app used by criminals.
Bonus episode: The Kim Komando Show, April 13
A new tech ban is coming, this time it targets Russia. Trade your data for money? I tell you the real cost of cash-incentive offers (it’s not pretty). True crime lovers — here’s a side hustle you won’t want to miss. Plus, a gal wonders if her Roomba records her. Creepy!
The returns start for Apple Vision Pro buyers
Plus, Kim and Andrew talk about the Waymo fire in San Francisco. Microsoft says countries like Russia and China are using ChatGPT for hacking, and a sperm donor scam is taking over social media.
Starlink bypasses government controls again
When Russia shut down Ukraine’s internet service, Elon Musk bypassed the Russians and ordered Starlink service to reconnect Ukraine. In 60-seconds, the story of how he’s done it again, this time in Iran.
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Russia wants to fine Wikipedia for reports
Did you know Russia’s censorship office keeps hounding Wikipedia? Listen to this one-minute podcast for the story behind the feud.
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Facebook and free speech problems
Why can’t Facebook make up its mind about free speech? Listen to this one-minute episode for the biggest flubs it’s made on the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
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Where's the cyberattack from Russia?
You know how the Biden administration keeps warning us about potential Russian cyberattacks? Listen to this one-minute episode for the worst that could happen.
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How the BBC is getting the real news into Russia
Russian news outlets aren’t allowed to tell the truth about the war in Ukraine. Listen to this one-minute podcast for the BBC’s plot to get the truth to the Russian people.
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Anonymous joined the war in Ukraine - What you need to know
Did you hear that the hacker group Anonymous blinded Russia’s fleet of spy satellites? Listen to this one-minute podcast for my take on what Russia is calling “an act of war.”
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The world's first cryptocurrency war is on
Did you know Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is triggering the world’s first cryptocurrency war? Listen to this one-minute episode to find out what’s going on.
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The "Nintendo Generation" and the Russia-Ukraine War
Is Gen Z unfit to fight in the Russia-Ukraine war? Listen to this one-minute podcast to find out why the Pentagon says the “Nintendo Generation” is at risk for boot camp injuries.
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Alert for all small business owners
Did you know the Russia-Ukraine conflict could hurt your small business? Listen to this one-minute podcast for a few ways to prepare.
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What happens if Russia retaliates and the internet goes down?
Can Russia’s invasion harm average Americans like you and me? Listen to this one-minute podcast for my take.
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Hit by ransomware? Don't count on help
The recent ransomware attack over the holiday weekend was the single biggest in history. Behind the attack is the same Russia-linked gang that hit JBS meat processing and got an $11 million dollar payout during the Memorial Day weekend.
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Scam alert: Beware of COVID vaccine emails - they're all fake
Russia’s Vladimir Putin announced yesterday that they’ve developed a COVID-19 vaccine — and that it works so well that even his own daughter has taken it. This only adds to the frenzy of scam emails being received by millions of Americans promising a vaccine. Here’s what’s going on.
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Russia is unplugging from the internet
Russia is leaving the world wide web as we know it and they have built their own independent internet which they will test this year. Kim looks at the reasoning behind Russia’s decision to leave the global internet and what it will mean to the Russian people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices