Computer America

Ben Crossman
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Nov 16, 2021 • 37min

Massive DDoS Thwarted, New World Disables Trading, Russian Satellite Missile Test

Topics For The Show:Spotify, Discord, and others are coming back online after a brief Google Cloud outage – The VergeCloudflare blocked a massive 2 Tbps DDoS attack | TechCrunchRussia may have just shot down its own satellite, creating a huge debris cloud [Updated] | Ars TechnicaNew World disables wealth transfers as item dupes ruin in-game economy | Ars TechnicaSwedish Officials Call For EU-Wide Ban On ‘Proof of Work’ Crypto MiningBlockchain Explorer – Search the Blockchain | BTC | ETH | BCHLA Wants To Ban iBuyers, Private Equity Firms From Profiting off HousingFacebook targets children with ‘surveillance ads’, research claims | The IndependentQualcomm’s next-gen CPU for PCs will take on Apple’s M-series chips in 2023 – The VergeFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
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Nov 15, 2021 • 9min

Xbox 20th Anniversary Recap, Halo Infinite Multiplayer Launched

Halo 20th Anniversary Recap, Halo Infinite has launched on Xbox and PC to all Xbox Game Pass holders.Xbox 20th AnniversXbox 6 Part Documentary ComingHalo TV show to Paramount+ in 2022The Rock Cross PromotionExpanded Backwards CompatilityHalo Infinite Multiplayer “Available” ImmediatelyDecember 8th ReleaseServers/Steam DedFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
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Nov 15, 2021 • 21min

Right-Click Artwork, NFT Band, Bitcoins Taproot Update

Show Notes For 11/15 Headline Podcast:Bitcoin’s big code upgrade improves privacy and security | EngadgetBlockchain Explorer – Search the Blockchain | BTC | ETH | BCHGucci made an Xbox Series X for the one percent | EngadgetThere’s an NFT ‘Band’ With No Music Now. Sorry.This Powerful Right-Click Artwork Is Made of 10,000 NFTsGroup of Crypto Investors on Discord Plans to Buy Copy of US ConstitutionApple digital ID scheme comes with conditions and costs – BBC NewsApple patent fights lookie-loos with glasses-activated screen blur | Ars TechnicaFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
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Nov 13, 2021 • 1h 1min

Shatter Resistant Concrete, Electrified Flooring, 3D Printed Wagyu with Ralph Bond

For more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
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Nov 9, 2021 • 1h 1min

Fishing Site Hacked, REvil Members Caught, Leaked Alder Lake

Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.Topics:AMD’s first Zen 4 CPUs include a 128-core chip built for the cloud | Engadget‘Pokémon Go’ maker Niantic is helping others create AR metaverse apps | EngadgetLeaked Alder Lake Core i3 would be first interesting budget CPU in almost 2 years | Ars TechnicaHere’s what the infrastructure bill means for road safety and EVs | Ars TechnicaBiden’s “historic” $65 billion broadband plan approved by Congress | Ars TechnicaREvil: Day of reckoning for notorious cyber gang – BBC NewsFishing gear seller caught in hacker’s net – BBC NewsError 503Security software company McAfee acquired for $14 billion – The VergeVirgin Galactic has sold 100 tickets to space since increasing flight prices to $450,000 | EngadgetRobinhood says email addresses of 5 million customers exposed in security breachGE to break up into 3 companies focusing on aviation, health care and energyApple will make it easier to replace an iPhone 13 screen without breaking Face ID | EngadgetComcast admits “widespread” outage as tens of thousands of users report problems | Ars TechnicaFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
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Nov 4, 2021 • 1h 1min

Nikola Settlement, Right-Clicker Mentality, Ethical AI Gone Wrong

Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.Topics:Meta to continue use of facial recognition technology | AppleInsiderFacebook’s metaverse plans labelled as ‘dystopian’ and ‘a bad idea’ – BBC NewsNikola sets aside $125 million to settle with SEC | TechCrunchUS blacklists maker of Pegasus spyware that helps governments spy on activists | Ars TechnicaWhat the Hell Is ‘Right-Clicker Mentality’?Ethical AI Trained on Reddit Posts Said Genocide Is OK If It Makes People HappyAlphabet is launching a company that uses AI for drug discovery – The VergeBlue Origin loses lawsuit over NASA’s SpaceX lunar lander contract (updated) | EngadgetSamsung’s designer jeans only have a pocket for the Galaxy Z Flip 3 | EngadgetSAMSUNGFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
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Nov 2, 2021 • 1h 1min

Criminal Trial Over, Nintendo To Bring Civil Suit Against Bowser

Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.Topics:Scientists create new 5D storage system that is more than 10,000 times denser than Blu-Rays | The Independent‘Squid Game’ cryptocurrency collapses in a $3 million scam | EngadgetChinese version of Fortnite to close in November – BBC NewsYahoo pulls out of China for good – CNNModder pleads guilty to piracy charges, will pay Nintendo $4.5 million | Ars TechnicaFacebook Shuts Down Massive Photo Tagging Facial Recognition ProgramNetflix Games starts global rollout on Android, with iOS ‘on the way’ – The VergeAmazon’s New World faces down a world of wild glitches | Ars TechnicaApple’s first headset will focus on “high-quality” games, reporter claims | Ars TechnicaFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
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Nov 1, 2021 • 1h 1min

Meta's Endgame, Netflix Horror Movie, Wikipedia Editing War

Meta Endgame Is Monetizing All Human BehaviorFacebook documents reveal company targeted children as young as 6Facebook takes down government-run troll farm in Nicaragua | EngadgetNetflix released a horror movie written by a bot and it's spectacular - CNETRoblox comes back online after three-day outage | EngadgetDell spins off $64 billion VMware as it battles debt hangover | Ars TechnicaSolved: This Is the $57,789 Pokémon Card Man Used COVID Relief Money to BuyPWCC Marketplace | Leading the Trading Card IndustryWikipedia in Chinese editing war of words - BBC NewsCan we stomach the latest emerging food innovations? - BBC News
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Oct 22, 2021 • 1h 1min

Popzara With Windows 11 Fixes, Google Stadia Changes, HBO Subs

Both Segments: 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 fixes Windows 11 AMD CPU performance issues with new update – The VergeRazer’s smart RGB face mask is now available for $100 | EngadgetRazer’s smart RGB face mask will ship before the end of the year | EngadgetGoogle Now Offering White-Label Stadia Tech, Starting With AT&T’s Free Arkham Knight Demo – IGNHBO Max Subscribers Loss in U.S. in Third Quarter, Global Growth – The Hollywood ReporterFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
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Oct 20, 2021 • 1h 1min

Facebook Rebranding To Horizon, CryptoEats Scam, Bitcoin All Time High

Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.Topics:Facebook plans to change company name to focus on the metaverse – The VergeShipping times for Apple’s $19 Polishing Cloth slip to late November | Ars TechnicaAmazon offers up more data to tell third-party sellers which items will be popular – The VergeElaborate ‘CryptoEats’ Food Delivery Scam Steals $500,000 in MinutesBitcoin Just Hit an All Time High Price: $67,000Bitcoin (BTC) Price, Charts, and News | Coinbase: bitcoin price, btc price, bitcoin coinbaseMuseum Starts OnlyFans Account After Its TikTok Is Banned for Posting NudesPayPal might buy Pinterest | EngadgetNetflix CEO says he ‘screwed up’ on Dave Chappelle as employees walk out | EngadgetFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

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