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Popzara.com. Nathan Evans, Managing Editor.Throughout Popzara you’ll find views on gaming, movies, technology, cultural icons and so much more. Reviews and previews, in-depth analyses, opinion pieces, conversations, and a regularly updated Podcast keep things interesting and always entertaining. Our diverse editorial staff is committed to bringing this cornucopia of editorial goodness in fair-minded and positive ways, with minimal snark and maximum fun. A little bit of everything for the discriminating reader and curious listener is what you’ll find at Popzara.Topics:PlayStation 5 Achieves Milestone of 50 Million Units Sold to Consumers – Sony Interactive EntertainmentA $300 Million ‘Spider-Man 2’ Budget, Sony’s Future And AAA UnsustainabilitySony won’t take away your PlayStation-bought Discovery shows after allHyperloop One to Shut Down After Failing to Reinvent TransitE3 is officially over forever – The VergeMicrosoft shelves Windows ‘mixed reality’ feature | ReutersApple pulls online sales of Apple Watches as US ban nears – The VergeSomeone Convinced a ChatGPT-Powered Chevy Dealer to Sell $81K Tahoe for Just $1 – autoevolutionCelebrate 30 Years of DOOMThe Insomniac Games hack is unprecedented – PolygonMovie Time! Becoming Santa: The Santa Clause (1994) and Christmas Evil (1980) | Popzara PodcastFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Show Notes December 22, 2023Story 1: Researchers fuse lab-grown human brain tissue with electronicsSource: Popular Science Story by Andrew PaulLink: https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/a-brain-organoid-biochip-displayed-serious-voice-recognition-and-math-skills/ar-AA1loSVSSee also: https://newatlas.com/computers/hybrid-brain-organoid-computing/Indiana University Source: https://blogs.iu.edu/iuimpact/2023/12/15/human-brain-tissue-on-a-computer-chip-iu-bioengineers-are-building-the-intersection-of-organoids-and-ai/See video here: https://www.msn.com/en-us/video/health/scientists-produce-computer-made-from-lab-grown-human-brain-cells/vi-AA1lnNDX?t=8Story 2: Profuse Technology achieves 80% faster muscle growth for [lab grown] cultivated meatSource: The Jerusalem Post Story by Zachy HennesseyLink: https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/profuse-technology-achieves-80-faster-muscle-growth-for-cultivated-meat/ar-AA1hoBjHNote: this news came out in September, but I think it is an important development to share!Story 3: Double-action solar tower promises clean energy all day and nightSource: New Atlas Story by Loz BlainLink: https://newatlas.com/energy/double-solar-updraft-cooling/Story 4: Stretchy electronic skin responds to touch and pressure like real skinSource: New Scientist Story by Karmela Padavic-CallaghanLink: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2374270-stretchy-electronic-skin-responds-to-touch-and-pressure-like-real-skin/For more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Show Notes December 15, 2023Story 1: Detroit now has the country's first wireless-charging road for EVsSource: Scripps News Story by news staffLink: https://scrippsnews.com/stories/detroit-now-has-the-country-s-first-wireless-charging-road-for-evs/See also: https://detroitmi.gov/news/mdot-city-detroit-and-electreon-unveil-nations-first-public-ev-charging-roadway-michigan-centralStory 2: Scientists Have Created Synthetic Sponges That Soak Up Microplastics - Made from starch and gelatin, the biodegradable sponges remove as much as 90 percent of microplastics in tap water and seawaterSource: Smithsonian Magazine Story by Chris BaraniukLink: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/scientists-have-created-synthetic-sponges-that-soak-up-microplastics-180983017/Story 3: NASA will land daring spacecraft on a world 800 million miles awaySource: Mashable.com Story by Mark KaufmanLink: https://mashable.com/article/nasa-dragonfly-space-missionStory 4: This 3D Printer Works in Your Body to Repair Bones and GutsSource: The Daily Beast Story by Tony Ho TranLink: https://www.thedailybeast.com/this-3d-printer-works-in-your-body-to-repair-bones-and-gutsSource: Interesting Engineering Story by Amal Jos ChackoLink: https://interestingengineering.com/science/now-print-structures-deep-in-your-tissues-with-this-new-acoustic-techniqueFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Show Notes December 8, 2023Story 1: World's first autonomous turbogenerator-hybrid electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft takes flightSource: Interesting Engineering Story by Can EmirLink: https://interestingengineering.com/transportation/chaparral-c1-turbogenerator-hybrid-hvtolSee video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7c9ehwExIwStory 2: Engineers develop an efficient process to make fuel from carbon dioxideSource: MIT News Story by David L. ChandlerLink: https://news.mit.edu/2023/engineers-develop-efficient-fuel-process-carbon-dioxide-1030Story 3: Inactive bacteria powers self-healing concrete to repair cracksSource: Interesting Engineering Story by Mrgakshi DixitLink: https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/bacteria-powers-self-healing-cracksSee also: https://drexel.edu/engineering/news-events/news/archive/2023/November/self-healing-concerte-phd-student/Story 4: One-time CRISPR treatment could permanently lower cholesterolSource: New Scientist Story by Michael Le PageLink: https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/medical/one-time-crispr-treatment-could-permanently-lower-cholesterol/ar-AA1jUwqzAlso see: https://vervetx.gcs-web.com/news-releases/news-release-details/verve-therapeutics-announces-interim-data-verve-101For more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Show Notes December 1, 2023Story 1 : NASA and Japan to launch world's 1st wooden satellite as soon as 2024Source: LiveScience Story by Ben TurnerLink: https://www.msn.com/en-gb/entertainment/news/nasa-and-japan-to-launch-worlds-1st-wooden-satellite-as-soon-as-2024-why/ar-AA1jVIgAStory 2: Micromotors purify wastewater and create green energySource: Interesting Engineering Story by Loukia PapadopoulosLink: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/micromotors-purify-wastewater-and-create-green-energy/ar-AA1keb8HStory 3: How smart trailers could give trucking a clean, electrified boostSource: Popular Science Story by Rob VergerLink: https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/how-smart-trailers-could-give-trucking-a-clean-electrified-boost/ar-AA1jnnZMStory 4: New AI system achieves 98.5% accuracy in autism diagnosis of childrenSource: News Medical Life Sciences Link: https://www.news-medical.net/news/20231121/New-AI-system-achieves-98525-accuracy-in-autism-diagnosis.aspxFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Show Notes November 24, 2023Story 1: Scientist Invents Potato That Could Warn Us About Nuclear LeaksSource: Newsweek Story by Aristo GeorgiouLink: https://www.newsweek.com/scientists-invent-potato-could-warn-nuclear-leaks-1845348Story 2: United States Opens First Facility to Suck CO2 Out of the AirSource: Futurism.com Story by Noor Al-SibaiLink: https://futurism.com/the-byte/us-direct-air-capture-facilityStory 3: AI chemist finds molecule to make oxygen on Mars after sifting through millionsSource: Space.com on MSN.com Story by Charles Q. ChoiLink: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/ai-chemist-finds-molecule-to-make-oxygen-on-mars-after-sifting-through-millions/ar-AA1jSzJqSource: A robot powered by artificial intelligence may be able to make oxygen on Mars, study finds – Story by Eric LagattaLink: https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/nation-now/2023/11/20/oxygen-on-mars-produced-from-water/71656675007/ Story 4: MIT tests new ingestible sensor that records your breathing through your intestines Source: Engadget.com Story by Malak Saleh Link: https://www.engadget.com/mit-tests-new-ingestible-sensor-that-record-your-breathing-through-your-intestines-224823353.html See also: https://news.mit.edu/2023/ingestible-electronic-device-detects-breathing-depression-patients-1117 See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faqD5gosuXo For more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Show Notes November 17, 2023Story 1: Researchers accidentally discover mind-blowing new technology to tackle plastic pollution: ‘It was a surprise’Source: Yahoo News Story by Leo Collis Link: https://news.yahoo.com/researchers-accidentally-discover-mind-blowing-130000972.htmlStory 2: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Researchers Search for 'Ghost Particles'Source: PNNL website Story by Steven AshbyLink: https://www.pnnl.gov/news-media/pnnl-researchers-search-ghost-particlesStory 3: £160,000 [estimated price from $170,000] flying car you must build yourself sails through first flightSource: UK's Metro Story by Dean MurrayLink: https://metro.co.uk/2023/11/10/gbp160-000-flying-car-build-sails-first-flight-19805724/See video here: https://www.samsonsky.com/videos/Story 4: Glasses Provide Audible Prompts for Blind WearersSource: MedGadget.com Story by Conn HastingsLink: https://www.medgadget.com/2023/11/glasses-provide-audible-prompts-for-blind-wearers.htmlFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Show Notes November 3, 2023Story 1: Microsoft Project Silica: Glass Plates That Store Data for 10,000 YearsSource: ExtremeTech.com Story by Ryan WhitwamLink: https://www.extremetech.com/computing/microsoft-project-silica-glass-plates-that-store-data-for-10000-yearsSee video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rfEYd4NGQgStory 2: ABB To Provide Hydrogen Fuel Cell Propulsion Systems for Container ShipsSource: CleanTechnica.com Story by Steve HanleyLink: https://cleantechnica.com/2023/09/21/abb-to-provide-hydrogen-fuel-cell-propulsion-systems-for-container-ships/Story 3: World's smallest particle accelerator is 54 million times smaller than the Large Hadron Collider, and it works!Source: Live Science Story by Harry BakerLink: https://www.livescience.com/physics-mathematics/particle-physics/worlds-smallest-particle-accelerator-is-54-million-times-smaller-than-the-large-hadron-collider-and-it-worksStory 4: Woman Becomes First Person to Be Fitted for Bionic Hand That Integrates Nervous and Skeletal SystemsSource: People Magazine Story by Sandra Rose SalatheLink: https://people.com/woman-becomes-first-person-to-receive-brain-controlled-bionic-hand-8356363See video here: https://www.msn.com/en-us/video/health/woman-becomes-first-person-to-be-fitted-for-bionic-hand-that-integrates-nervous-and-skeletal-systemswoman-becomes-first-person-to-be-fitted-for-bionic-hand-that-integrates-nervous-and-skeletal-systems/vi-AA1ib00M?ocid=msedgdhp&t=38#

Popzara.com. Nathan Evans, Managing Editor.Throughout Popzara you’ll find views on gaming, movies, technology, cultural icons and so much more. Reviews and previews, in-depth analyses, opinion pieces, conversations, and a regularly updated Podcast keep things interesting and always entertaining. Our diverse editorial staff is committed to bringing this cornucopia of editorial goodness in fair-minded and positive ways, with minimal snark and maximum fun. A little bit of everything for the discriminating reader and curious listener is what you’ll find at Popzara.Topics:Microsoft Word Turns 40https://insider.microsoft365.com/pt-br/blog/microsoft-word-turns-40Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is its "fastest-selling" PlayStation game - Says Sonyhttps://www.axios.com/2023/10/23/marvels-spiderman-2-playstation-salesApple Pay Later is available to everyone in the UShttps://www.engadget.com/apple-pay-later-is-available-to-everyone-in-the-us-174654047.htmlX is officially rolling out audio and video callshttps://www.theverge.com/2023/10/25/23932371/x-audio-video-calls-elon-muskMicrosoft CEO Admits Giving Up on Windows Phone Was One of the Most 'Difficult Decisions' He Madehttps://www.ign.com/articles/microsoft-ceo-admits-giving-up-on-windows-phone-was-one-of-the-most-difficult-decisions-he-madeMisc.Movie Time! Podcast: Halloween 2023 ShlocktoberFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Show Notes 27 October 2023Story 1: Roads Can Be Built on the Moon, Laser Experiment ShowsSource: Newsweek Story by Aristos GeorgiouLink: https://www.newsweek.com/roads-built-moon-laser-experiment-shows-1834003Source: ScienceFocus.com Story by Noa LeachLink: https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/laser-moondust-lunar-roadsImage source: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/wild-experiment-shows-how-lasers-could-be-used-to-build-moon-roads/ar-AA1i6Jd8 Story 2: These Solar Windows Are an Invisible Alternative to Solar PanelsSource: CNET Story by Claire ReillyLink: https://www.cnet.com/science/these-solar-windows-are-an-invisible-alternative-to-solar-panels/Story 3: Raytheon Is Building a Revolutionary New Detonation Engine for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency [DARPA]Source: WonderfulEngineering.com Story by Shaheer ShahzadLink: https://wonderfulengineering.com/raytheon-is-building-a-revolutionary-new-detonation-engine-for-darpa/For details on what a rotating detonation engine is, check out this Wikipedia article.Story 4: Scientists Develop Drug That Prevents Weight Gain in Junk-Food-Eating MiceSource: ScienceAlert.com Story by Rebecca DyerLink: https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-develop-drug-that-prevents-weight-gain-in-junk-food-eating-miceFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!