Computer America
Ben Crossman
Computer America is the nation's longest running talk show on Computers and Technology, spanning 25+ years of industry guests and analysis.
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Mar 23, 2022 • 33min
LAPSUS$ Strikes at Employees of Large Tech Firms
Computer and Technology NewsTopics:Arizona is the first state to allow driver’s licenses in Apple Wallet | EngadgetYouTube makes thousands of TV show episodes available to stream for free | EngadgetStarlink Raising Monthly Subscription Price For Satellite Internet Service, Citing InflationMicrosoft confirms it’s been hacked by the same group that targeted Nvidia, Samsung | VGCAuthentication Giant Okta Breached Through Customer SupportMercedes Drive Pilot Beats Tesla Autopilot By Taking Legal ResponsibilityRare Marvel Comics #1 ‘pay copy’ auctioned for $2.4 million – UPI.comFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Mar 22, 2022 • 32min
Next Witcher Game Will Be on Unreal Engine 5
Computer and Technology NewsTopics:Biden: Russia ‘exploring’ US cyber-attacks – BBC NewsBehold, a password phishing site that can trick even savvy users | Ars TechnicaAfter CP77 mess, CD Projekt Red will switch to Unreal for next Witcher game | Ars TechnicaNvidia reveals H100 GPU for AI and teases ‘world’s fastest AI supercomputer’ – The VergeFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Mar 22, 2022 • 37min
Tips and Tricks to Stop Spam Texts
Computer and Technology NewsTopics:Influencers in Australia risk jail for breaking finance tips rules – BBC NewsFrench police charge seven in Netflix ‘Lupin’ set heist | EngadgetScottish mental health charity SAMH targeted in cyber attack – BBC NewsHackers are corrupting the save files of ‘Elden Ring’ players on PC | EngadgetThe ‘Overwatch 2’ PvP beta starts on April 26th | EngadgetThe Nintendo Wii and DSi stores have been down for days with no explanation | EngadgetHow to Stop Spam Text Messages – TechliciousFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Mar 22, 2022 • 32min
Nice Wound, Care for Some Mussel Glue? w/ Ralph Bond
For more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Mar 22, 2022 • 33min
Netflix Charging for Password Sharing, What Gives?
Computer and Technology NewsTopics:Microsoft Defender tags Office updates as ransomware activityAmazon completes MGM merger, will add studio’s films and TV to Prime Video | Ars TechnicaNetflix Will Soon Test Charging Some Users for Sharing PasswordsUS revokes licence of top Chinese telecoms company – BBC NewsApple Made an Additional $6.5 Billion USD by No Longer Providing Accessories With New iPhones | HYPEBEASTApple’s charts set the M1 Ultra up for an RTX 3090 fight it could never win – The VergeFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Mar 16, 2022 • 26min
Elden Ring Smashes Records, Stadia Pivot, Google Domains
Computer and Technology News.Topics:‘Elden Ring’ has sold over 12 million copies in 18 days | EngadgetAmazon used a sneaky tactic to make it harder to quit Prime and cancellations dropped 14%, according to leaked data | Business Insider IndiaGoogle Domains is finally out of beta after more than seven years – The VergeStadia’s pivot to a Google Cloud product is official | Ars TechnicaInstagram is getting ‘parental supervision’ features | EngadgetYou can now draft an email in Google Docs and send it to Gmail | EngadgetShenzhen Shutdown Is a ‘Shock’ to an Already Stressed Supply ChainFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Mar 15, 2022 • 37min
Bluetooth Implant To Cheat?! And Other Tech News
Computer and Technology NewsTopics:Germany Warns Kaspersky Could Be Used to ‘Attack’ During Ukraine InvasionMedical student surgically implants Bluetooth device into own ear to cheat in final exam | The IndependentIntel’s AMD bug find proves that Spectre is still looming over us – The VergeCD sales rose for the first time in 17 years | EngadgetMicrosoft says Windows 11 File Explorer ads were ‘not intended to be published externally’ – The VergeKawasaki made a rideable robotic goat | EngadgetFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Mar 11, 2022 • 38min
Super Bone Growth, California Solar Project, ByFusion Building Blocks w/ Ralph Bond
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Mar 9, 2022 • 31min
Intel's New Mining Chip, Splinternet??, Tinder Introduces Background Checks
Computer and Technology NewsTopics:HBO hit with class action lawsuit for allegedly sharing subscriber data with Facebook | EngadgetApple’s 3-meter Thunderbolt 4 cable is a steal at $159 – The VergeWorld’s Largest Chip Manufacturer To Launch Another Mining ChipRussia-Ukraine: Is internet on verge of break-up? – BBC NewsTinder now lets you background check your matches | EngadgetGoogle hints at Windows games running on Stadia – The VergeFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Mar 7, 2022 • 28min
Cogent Communications Cut, Russia Mulls Legalizing Piracy, Samsung Galaxy Hacked
Computer and Technology News.Topics:SpaceX shifts resources to cybersecurity to address Starlink jamming – SpaceNewsInternet backbone provider Cogent cuts off service to Russia | EngadgetRussia mulls legalizing software piracy as it’s cut off from Western tech | Ars TechnicaSamsung confirms hackers stole Galaxy source code – The VergeKeyboard and mouse support is coming to Microsoft’s Xbox Cloud Gaming service | EngadgetFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
