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Though most commonly used for playing games, there are so many more productive aspects to virtual reality and augmented reality that you may not be aware of. From real estate to education, virtual reality technology is changing the world. Are we ready? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most technology has so far targeted mainly our sense of sight and sound. Soon, we may be able to sense, transmit, and receive smell through the internet. Applications range from virtual reality to online shopping. Listen to what the future of your digital life holds for your nose. It’s fun and exciting! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anytime you swipe your credit or debit card, you are putting your money at risk. Hackers and scammers have gotten more sophisticated. In this free Komando on Demand podcast, I will tell you how to spot the skimmers and shimmers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Will we create a super-intelligent AI and forget to give it a conscience? How far is too far when it comes to AI? Listen to this free Komando on Demand podcast as I explore the real risks that face all of us as the AI world gets bigger and smarter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Podcasting is exploding. It’s expected to be a billion-dollar industry within 5 years. In this Komando on Demand podcast, Kim speaks with the head of a top advertising agency about how to get started, how to make money, and how you can be part of this next revolution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You’ve heard them – the annoying robotic calls that try to scam you with free vacations or false threats from the IRS. In fact, it is estimated that scammers make 2.5 billion robocalls in one month alone. This poses a very real risk to consumers as it gets harder to identify and avoid malicious automated calls. In this Komando on Demand podcast, you’ll learn how to protect yourself and your family from falling victim to these tricky and downright dangerous phone calls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever get the feeling you’re being watched? More and more vacationers are discovering hidden cameras in their rentals or hotel rooms, and you won’t believe some of the nooks they are found in. As if the thought of being recorded isn't scary enough, the legal action (or lack thereof) in many privacy cases will surely frighten you. In this Komando On Demand podcast, I’ll share my own harrowing experience, how to spot hidden cameras, and what to do if someone’s been recording your every move. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is Alexa spying on you? Your personal voice assistant might be a double agent. It works for you by answering questions and making life easier. She’s also working for Amazon collecting information. You can listen to everything Amazon has stored away and delete your past. You might have growing privacy concerns. In this free Komando on Demand podcast, you’ll hear how to listen to everything you have said to Alexa and how to the delete the recordings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The FBI is sounding the warning that we are all at risk of Russian hackers. The cyber attack groups are zeroing in on the router in our homes to use against us. But there are steps you can take to prevent yourself from becoming a victim of these organized cyber crooks. Listen to my Komando On Demand podcast for more on what the hackers are after and how you can stop them. You’ll want to share this important information with your family and friends. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Each time you "click here to agree," a piece of your privacy dies. Most of us use smartphones, Facebook, Twitter, Google and dozens of other apps. Each one makes you agree to a contract that you likely didn't read. Do you know what you've given up? Click here to listen to my free Komando on Demand podcast about how our need for convenience is coming at a very high price. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As much as we'd like to believe flying cars will be a thing really soon, they won't. It's going to take years before that technology is perfected. Just look at how self-driving cars are moving along. But our cars ARE changing. In the next five years, we can expect them to be connected like never before. What will your new car know about you? Listen to my Komando on Demand podcast for an inside look at your future behind the wheel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your smartphone camera can do much more than take a great picture. It can become a scanner, game system, security system, even translator. Click here to listen to my free Komando on Demand podcast about using your camera to the best of its capabilities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Technology allows you to literally put words in someone else’s mouth. Video manipulation is advancing to a point where even terror attacks and mass destruction can be falsely created. We are on the cusp of a new era, where fake news will look more real than ever. Click here to listen to my free Komando on Demand podcast about why you can’t believe everything you see and how video manipulation could be a major threat to national security. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most of us use the internet every day. Are you putting much thought into what you are doing? Your online activity can have a dramatic impact on your life and your family’s security. Click here to listen to my free Komando on Demand podcast for the 7 things you should never do online. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How will technology shape our future? There is no doubt that automation will evolve and life will change. Technology will have a profound effect on what’s ahead in the coming years. We can barely keep up with the pace at which it is expanding. So what will our lives be like in the future? Click here to listen to my free Komando on Demand podcast for a list of technologies that will mold our fate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Facebook started as a way to connect people, not as a political pundit. Today it seems like everyone is talking politics on their timelines. Do you want to turn your feedback into a place to share life updates, post pictures and just relax? You’re about to be flooded with political posts as midterm elections approach. But you don’t have to be! Click here to listen to my free Komando on Demand podcast for how to silence the political rants on your Facebook feed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Would you live in 6-months of darkness and temperatures more than 100 degrees below zero for your job? In a rare interview, Kim talks with one elite scientist, stationed at the South Pole, about how he copes with life in this desolate environment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are you looking to get back to work, clear up some debt or find a side job to make extra cash? All you need is an internet connection. It’s quick, it’s easy and you can add flexibility to your busy schedule. This podcast will walk you through the steps so you can get started utilizing your skills to make extra cash. Listen to my free Komando on Demand podcast for some of the best ways to make money on your own time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is it protection or paranoia? The head of the FBI has warned that the Chinese government may be spying on U.S. citizens who use smartphones made by Huawei or ZTE. Both makers deny the surveillance, but the idea of cyber snooping comes with precedence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Google saves your search history and tracks what you click online. If you need a break from the surveillance, you have options. You can use a search engine that does not mark your every move. Click here to listen to my free Komando on Demand podcast for three ways to hunt the internet that you may find refreshing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is it a smart idea to base a child's education on her or his DNA? What if you knew right at birth whether your child would excel at math, science or music? Would you want to know? Testing DNA for IQ could take the stress off parents and teachers. It might also lead us to an eugenics society. Listen and learn what could be on the horizon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can DNA predetermine your future? Scientists think intelligence can be measured with a simple swab of your saliva. Advanced technology reading the DNA of children and foreshadowing their lives. It sounds like science fiction becoming reality. The new developments could lead to a future most never saw coming. Click here to listen to part one of my free Komando on Demand podcast about whether intelligence, is in your genes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The future may get here faster than we think, as the world races toward 5G wireless technology. 5G will be faster, revolutionary and could even fight terrorism? This is much more than a just an upgrade, it could allow for driverless cars and smart cities. It will be unlike anything the world has ever seen before. Will this breakthrough come at a cost to your health, increasing the risk of disease and disorders? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Remember the days of going to the store to rent your favorite movie? Then the disappointment when there were no copies available? Netflix sure fixed that problem and now is growing into a media giant. Movies, TV Shows, original programming, all at your fingertips, whenever you want. But there’s more to Netflix than you might know! Listen to my free Komando on Demand podcast for handy tips to help you get the most out of your video-streaming service. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Facebook's scandal gets worse as more details emerge about how they tracked you like you never knew before. In my podcast, I talk to some of the leading technology and data breach attorneys, John Yanchunis and Steven Teppler, about what's in store for Facebook and also what we can do to protect ourselves in this age of dwindling privacy. It's become clear that your information is the currency of the 21st century. Have we lost trust in Facebook? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your online privacy is compromised! Cambridge Analytica manipulated you, then harvested your personal data and psychographic profiles through Facebook. But did you help? Is it too late to protect yourself? Can you get your privacy back? What are your rights? Does online privacy even exist? The laws are changing, so listen now for my inside scoop from an Internet Security Lawyer and a risk management pro – on this week’s Komando on Demand free podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's the internet you probably have never seen. The Dark Web is a hidden network of about 50,000 sites where criminals, hackers, trolls, extremists and governments exist. Listen and learn how it works and what steps people take to access it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 2 of our series on The Dark Web. It’s a fascinating and dangerous place, but as public intrigue grows, so does the number of horrific stories that emerge from this misunderstood corner of the internet. In this Komando on Demand podcast, I’ll explain how this modern technology is enabling modern slavery and I’ll talk to the freedom fighters who bring cyber criminals to justice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the latest in cancer detection technology, your odds of preventing it go up. The more you know about your own DNA, the better chances you have of ambushing cancer long before it happens. And if it does happen? Nano Robots may soon help. Cancer detection, prevention and defeat are now partners, and you shouldn’t be afraid to learn about them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For every police officer that goes down in the line of fire, hundreds are saved by new technologies in ballistics, body armor, bullet-proof protective gear and trauma prep packs. Now you can get the very same gear used by Special Elite, Armed Forces and Law Enforcement to protect you and your family. In this free Komando on Demand podcast, I’ll tell you about the cutting edge tools to gear up, prepare smart, and stay ready. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dog is man’s best friend, but a Device Detection Dog is a cybercriminal’s worst enemy. If you’re stashing illegal data of any kind, a well-trained K-9 will find it. You can flush it, bury it, put it in your gas tank, swallow it … but you can’t hide electronic evidence from a detection dog. In this free Komando on Demand podcast you’ll hear the latest tactics used to crack down on child pornography and cybercrime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2009 Bitcoin sold for a handful of change. Today Bitcoin is worth around $11,000, but it’s been at nearly $18,000. So … bite the bullet or bail out? In this podcast, I have critical investment advice including public offerings, security practices & common mistakes – from both masters & critics of cryptocurrency. All that and more from the digital world of Kim Komando. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Move over cookbooks, now you can find any recipe online and watch everyday people making incredible dishes. These food vloggers have turned their love of cooking into a money-making business and you can too! Want to share your recipes and cooking expertise with a worldwide audience? Listen to my free podcast, sit back and take some notes as these food blogging experts share their advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tune your listening skills as you never have before – and actually hear the evolution of technology. The progression of the internet and computers can be dissected by sounds. Put your hearing skills to the test and take a trip through time as computers evolve. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Almost 3 years after trading in their home for an RV and selling everything in exchange for a carefree life on the open road, we’re checking in with one of our favorite couples to see what they have learned, what they’d do differently and if they have any regrets. Plus, life with an RV can be fun and profitable! How owners are capitalizing on adventure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One couple sells everything they have; including the kitchen sink, to travel the highways and byways of the United States. You'll learn from their mistakes and find out if you have the right stuff to make it without a home base. Listen to my free podcast to hear their story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On January 31st, a rare and beautiful astronomical event will take place. The Super Blue Blood Eclipsed Moon will grace our skies. Not only has it captured the attention of the world’s astronomers and astrophysicists, it has piqued the interest of history buffs and theologians. Here’s the fun part … this particular moon is totally photographical, I’ll have the best advice and talk to astronomer, and educator Andrew Fraknoi along with popular tech videocaster Jeremy Judkins as we share must-have tip Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You’ve probably heard about Bitcoin, but like many, are completely confused by the new digital currency. Bitcoin’s value is soaring, but there are so many questions surrounding this fairly new cryptocurrency. Listen to me FREE Komando on Demand podcast as I answer the questions you’re too embarrassed to ask and find out the pros and cons of buying and selling Bitcoins. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you have or did you just get a “smart” TV? Most new models have smart technology, which mean your TV will connect to the Internet. It also means you’re a target for hackers. Listen to my Komando On Demand FREE podcast to hear why you should be worried and what you can do about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

So what does it take to invent the next breakthrough in technology? Our world is constantly being shaped by inventors, entrepreneurs and geniuses who defy the odds and follow their dreams. If you have a great big idea that you are passionate about, this two part podcast series is for you. In part 1 of this Komando On Demand podcast series, you’ll hear success secrets from today’s top innovators and visionaries and get a sneak peek at what’s brewing in the think tanks of tomorrow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Disease elimination in our lifetime? It’s closer now than ever before. Hear the latest about how tech, medical and science communities are zeroing in on Cancer, Sickle Cell Anemia, Heart Disease and others! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Forget privacy! Even if you think your home is a safe haven, the “Internet of Things” is taking over and listening to your every move. Smartphones, TV’s, barbie dolls and even crockpots are listening and storing your conversations. All of it prime information for anyone who wants it. Listen to my free podcast to hear what types of appliances are gathering information, where it’s going and what you can do about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Star Wars’ The Last Jedi takes digital characters to a new innovative level. Learn the secrets directly from the computer engineers and animators who are bringing the characters to life. You’ll never look at Star Wars’ the same way again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

They used to say smoking was not harmful to our health. Today, researchers and doctors are warning about radio frequency radiation, but are we listening? Don’t miss this Komando On Demand FREE podcast as I talk to the researchers behind the film “Generation Zapped,” an eye-opening documentary about the health risks caused by RF frequencies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What new “smart” gadgets will be under your tree this year? Smart TVs, refrigerators and more sure can make our lives easier and more enjoyable. Pretty soon everything in our home will use smart technology. As exciting as it is, there are dangers you need to be aware of. From the archives of Komando on demand, Kim talks about the warning signs as technology takes over! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 2 of our series on The Dark Web. It’s a fascinating and dangerous place, but as public intrigue grows, so does the number of horrific stories that emerge from this misunderstood corner of the internet. In this Komando on Demand podcast, I’ll explain how this modern technology is enabling modern slavery and I’ll talk to the freedom fighters who bring cyber criminals to justice Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get ready to save. In this Komando On Demand FREE podcast, I talk to a savvy shopper who is forced to get creative with finances after her husband loses his job. How she saves $11,000 on a $15,000 yearly grocery bill. Listen to my Komando On Demand FREE podcast to hear how you can do the same! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In part one of a two part series on a disturbing place most have only heard about. The Dark Web. We talk to the documentary filmmaker who will surprise you when he says the media has gotten it all wrong. Listen to my Komando On Demand FREE podcast to hear why he says the Dark Web is not what you think. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Take a walk through the city of the future – the smart city. These connected cities will have features like self-driving cars, internet-connected homes, sustainable power and more. But will the smart city be bright and shiny, full of robots and tech or dark and gloomy. In this Komando on Demand podcast, I will explore the city of the future and talk to the experts who are building the tech that will change the way we live. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cody Wilson is out to disrupt the firearm industry by implementing some of the coolest tech around - 3-D printers. But will his idea of giving anyone with a computer and an internet connection the ability to manufacture a weapon a good idea? For better or worse, technology will undoubtedly play a role in the future of weaponry - and accountability. In this Komando On Demand podcast, I will explore this highly charged topic as I talk to Cody about his Ghost Gun. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices