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Computer America Story Topics 01/28/2022 Google relents: Legacy G Suite users will be able to migrate to free accountshttps://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/01/google-relents-legacy-g-suite-users-will-be-able-to-migrate-to-free-accounts/ Major Windows 11 update, with taskbar tweaks and Android apps, coming in Februaryhttps://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/01/major-windows-11-update-with-taskbar-tweaks-and-android-apps-coming-in-february/ Valve Steam Deck will start shipping on February 28https://www.techspot.com/news/93155-valve-steam-deck-start-shipping-february-28.html Misc. Sega leaves the Japanese arcade business for goodhttps://www.polygon.com/22906391/sega-japan-arcades-sold-history Movie Time! Drive My Car (2021) and the Cinematic Allegoryhttps://www.popzara.com/podcast/movie-time-drive-my-car-2021-and-the-cinematic-allegory/ CES 2022 Wrap-Up: OLED Displays, GPU Upgrades, Projectors, EV Cars, Laptops, AR, and the Multiverse Arrives The State of Gaming January 2022: God of War, Monster Hunter Rise, Pokémon Legends: Arceus, CES GPUs, Dying Light 2 and NPDhttps://www.popzara.com/podcast/ces-2022-wrap-up-oled-displays-gpu-upgrades-projectors-ev-cars-laptops-ar-and-the-multiverse-arrives/

January 28, 2022 Show NotesStory 1: NASA’s Parker Solar Probe is the first spacecraft to visit the sun’s atmosphereSource: ScienceNews.org Story by Lisa GrossmanLink: https://bit.ly/3E4iWF1NASA held a press briefing in December highlighting data from its Parker Solar Probe that earlier this year became the first craft to enter the sun’s atmosphere.The Parker Solar Probe left interplanetary space and entered the sun’s atmosphere this past April where it took measurements of exactly where this atmospheric boundary lies, which is called the Alfvén critical surface.And this entry point to the sun’s atmosphere is about 8 million miles above the sun’s surface.Exploring this boundary was one of the Parker Solar Probe’s main goals when it launched in 2018.This outer edge of the sun’s atmosphere is important because it marks where packets of plasma can separate from the sun and become part of the solar wind, which is the speedy stream of charged particles that constantly emanates from the sun.Since the solar wind can potentially damage Earth’s satellites and negatively impact life on our planet, scientists want to pinpoint exactly how the wind gets started to better understand how it can impact Earth.Story 2: Canon’s New Sensor Could Revolutionize Low-Light PhotographySource: Gizmodo.com Story by Andrew LiszewskiLink: https://gizmodo.com/canons-new-sensor-captures-full-color-images-in-near-to-1848179414According to Nikkei Asia [an online news magazine], Canon is poised to shake up the digital imaging industry next year with a new sensor capable of capturingfull-color images at “one-tenth the brightness conventional sensors need.”This could revolutionize autonomous driving and even security systems.The most common solution to low-light photography is to rely on night vision technology which captures infrared light instead of the light that falls in the visible spectrum.It results in high-contrast imagery where it’s easy to discern objects and finer details.But there’s no color information, and that’s what Canon is trying to remedy with its new sensors.Traditional sensors produce images based on the number of photons each pixel detects over a period of time—the more light and photons available, the better the results will be.Canon’s new sensor uses an electronic element in every pixel that can multiply and generate an electrical pulse when just a single photon hits it, giving it much greater sensitivity in near total darkness.Story 3: Sony reveals 8K VR headset prototypeSource: Eurogamer.net Story by Ed NightingaleLink: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-12-08-sony-reveals-prototype-for-8k-vr-headsetSee video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkJJA0PCOxISony revealed a prototype for an 8K Virtual Reality headset as part of its ‘Sony Technology Day’ online demonstration event staged last month.8K refers to an ultra-high-definition display with a width of approximately 8,000 pixels. That’s double the resolution of the 4K TVs you see in stores today.The prototype Sony VR headset uses an organic light-emitting diode micro display for each eye.Each individual eye micro display produces 4K visuals, and combined the result is an 8K extremely realistic visual experience.The use of small micro displays also helps make the VR headset smaller, lighter, and more comfortable.During the event Sony outlined how the upcoming VR headset could be used formore than gaming. For example, for medical training, design engineering and live streaming entertainment experiences.However, no pricing and availability dates were revealed.Story 4: Designers hope hydrogen-powered plane will fly halfway around the world without refuelingSource: TechCrunch.com Story by Kris HoltLink: https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/06/designers-hope-hydrogen-powered-plane-will-fly-halfway-around-the-world-without-refueling/Researchers around the world continue to look at the potential viability of hydrogen-powered commercial airliners – and here’s why: Commercial electric planes won’t be feasible until batteries become more powerful and lightweight.Hydrogen-powered flight is another possible way forward, and a research group, the FlyZero project, which is led by the Aerospace Technology Institute and funded by the UK government, recently disclosed a concept for a liquid hydrogen-powered midsize aircraft.It said the plane would be able to fly 279 passengers non-stop from London to San Francisco, or from London to Auckland, New Zealand with one stop for refueling.The aircraft, which has a 54-meter wingspan [177 feet] with two turbofan engines, would offer the “same speed and comfort as today’s aircraft” but with zero carbon emissions.Remember – the exhaust from a hydrogen-powered vehicle is heat and water vapor.We’re years away from commercial hydrogen aircraft becoming a reality, though. The refueling infrastructure doesn’t exist yet and hydrogen is more expensive and difficult to store onboard than kerosene-based fuel.However, the Aerospace Technology Institute expects that, by the middle of the 2030s, efficient hydrogen planes might be a more economical option than current planes.For more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

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!

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!

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!

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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!

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!

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!

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!