

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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Jan 27, 2022 • 27min
Apple Working On First Party Payments, Dark Web Kickbacks, Tesla Truck Delayed
Computer and Technology News.Topics:Robot successfully performs keyhole surgery on pigs without human help | Robots | The GuardianiPhones will soon accept contactless payments directly, says report – The VergeDark web news site owner sentenced for role in $8.4 million kickback scheme | EngadgetCrypto money laundering rises 30%, report finds – BBC NewsEpic will keep giving away free games in 2022 – The VergeTesla Cybertruck delayed until 2023 – The VergeOne of Amazon’s seller programs has been found to be unlawful | EngadgetFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Jan 26, 2022 • 1h 10min
$1 Million Apple Bug Bounty, Belarus Hactivists, DDoS Squid Game w/ Scott Schober
Scott N. Schober, BVS, Inc. CEO, cybersecurity expert and author of top-selling cybersecurity books.Scott Schober is an authoritative voice in our industry, and he provides our listeners with a unique and invaluable perspective on cybercrime and cybersecurity.Topics:Apple’s AirTag uncovers a secret German intelligence agency | AppleInsiderNominations opened for 2022 IFSEC Global Influencers in Security & Fire as judges are revealed!Hactivists say they hacked Belarus rail system to stop Russian military buildup | Ars TechnicaDDoS attacks on Andorra’s internet linked to Squid Game Minecraft tournament – The Record by Recorded FutureCyber-attack targets Red Cross Red Crescent data | ICRCWhy did Europol just shut down VPN Lab? – YouTubeNine-year-old kids are launching DDoS attacks against schoolsHow do cyberthreats affect the global economy? – YouTubeHow the Best Hackers Learn Their Craft – YouTubeApple pays record $100,500 to student who found Mac webcam hack | AppleInsiderFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Jan 25, 2022 • 40min
No More Cookies, Nvidia Drops Arm, Hactivists Take On Belarus
Computer and Technology News.Topics:Nvidia preparing to abandon Arm takeover, Bloomberg reportsThe struggling magician behind the iBeer app was making up to $20K a day in its heyday – The VergeAT&T is rolling out multi-gig fiber internet to more than 70 cities | EngadgetGoogle abandons FLoC, introduces Topics API to replace tracking cookies – The VergeHactivists say they hacked Belarus rail system to stop Russian military buildup | Ars TechnicaPanasonic’s higher-capacity Tesla battery could enter production in 2023 | EngadgetMeta says its new AI supercomputer will be the world’s fastest by mid-2022 | EngadgetFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Jan 21, 2022 • 29min
How Hydra's Regrow Heads, Water On Mars, Reprogramming Cells w/ Ralph Bond
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Jan 20, 2022 • 25min
Wordle For Charity, Crypto.com Hack, Google Play on Windows
Computer and Technology NewsTopics:Wordle developer donates in-app spend to charity – BBC NewsPeloton is reportedly pausing Bike and Tread production amid lower demand | EngadgetCrypto.com CEO confirms hundreds of accounts were hacked, hedges on other details – The VergeVishal Garg, Better.com CEO Who Fired 900 Workers On Zoom Call ReinstalledGoogle Play Games are available on Windows in a three-country beta | EngadgetSony expects Microsoft to ‘continue to ensure’ Activision games stay multiplatform – The VergeFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Jan 19, 2022 • 41min
Starlink Obstructing Astronomy Images?, School DDoSing, Fatal Tesla Crash Sentencing
Computer and Technology News.Topics:Tonga’s internet may be cut off for weeks following eruption | EngadgetStarlink Satellites Are Photo Bombing Astronomy Images | PCMagNine-year-old kids are launching DDoS attacks against schoolsA Hacker Is Negotiating With Victims on the Blockchain After $1.4M HeistTesla driver in fatal California crash first to face felony charges involving Autopilot | EngadgetLawmakers Plan Legislation to ‘Ban Surveillance Advertising’For more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Jan 18, 2022 • 42min
ActivisionBlizzard Acquisition By Microsoft Gaming, C-Band Woes, NFT Dune Project
Computer and Technology News.Topics:Microsoft is buying Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion | EngadgetMicrosoft Game Pass tops 25 million subscribers | EngadgetUS airlines warn C-Band 5G could cause ‘catastrophic disruption’ | EngadgetIsrael police uses NSO’s Pegasus to spy on citizens – CTechApple digital keys reportedly coming to some Hyundai cars this summer – The VergeNFT Group Buys Copy Of Dune For €2.66 Million, Believing It Gives Them Copyright | IFLScienceSpain sets new rules for influencers who promote cryptocurrency | EngadgetFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Jan 13, 2022 • 24min
Wondercise Interview, Fitness Tracking and Social Workouts
Wondercise. Eric Chuang, CEO.Wondercise Studio is a social media platform with a fitness focus, which brings together users from anywhere in the world to host classes, compete with one another, and share experiences.Users train with others across the world through voice and video chat functions. Anyone can host a class, join live-streamed group sessions, and sync workouts with others. This will bring the at-gym experience into other settings and build affinity with trainers and coaches alike.Interacting through Wondercise’s patented Live Motion Matching™ technology, paired with Apple Watch, Garmin, or Wondercise wearables, users can access instant performance metrics and analysis, with real-time scores and leaderboards. Wondercise Studio is displayed via smartphone or cast to a big screen for the optimal training experience.For more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Jan 11, 2022 • 17min
Special Segment: Facebook - Disable vs. Delete, Profiles Live On
Facebook collecting people's data even when accounts are deactivated (digiday.com)

Jan 11, 2022 • 1h 20min
CES 2022 Recap w/ Popzara.com, Trends/Standout Products
Popzara.com. Herman Exum, Writer.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:Samsung at CES 2022 press conference: as it happened | TechRadarThe Best TVs at CES 2022Gaming Monitors At CES 2022 Were Big Buzz, Here Are Some Of The Best | HotHardwareBMW Color Changing Car at CES 2022! – YouTubeBrondell Pro Sanitizing Air Purifier with AG+ Technology by Aurabeat | BrondellSmart lighting company Sengled announces a health monitoring light bulb – The VergeAlienware’s Concept Nyx game server box software to aggregate and stream from all stores | PC GamerVinFast presents five BEVs at the CES – electrive.comInnovation Award Honorees – CES 2022For more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!