

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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Oct 19, 2021 • 1h 1min
Pixel 6 and 6 Pro, Android 12, Amazon Lied To Congress, Argentina's Hack
Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.Topics:Google deletes 3,000+ articles over bogus DMCA noticeSinclair Broadcast Group hit by ransomware attack : NPRPixel 6 and 6 Pro: a first look at Google’s shot at a premium Android phone – The VergeGoogle’s Pixel 6 can translate text as you type | EngadgetGoogle turns those annoying call center menus into easy-to-navigate screens | EngadgetAndroid 12 is now rolling out to Pixel phones | EngadgetSmash Ultimate’s final update is a love story – The VergeUS lawmakers say Amazon executives may have lied to Congress – CNETNew FCC rules could force wireless carriers to block spam texts | EngadgetHacker steals government ID database for Argentina’s entire population – The Record by Recorded FutureFDA proposes rule for over-the-counter hearing aids | EngadgetFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Oct 18, 2021 • 1h 1min
Apple Oct 18th Event Recap, Facebook Metaverse, Radiant Nuclear Generators
Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.Topics:Apple’s macOS Monterey update is coming October 25th | EngadgetApple’s latest MacBook Pros have MagSafe, SD card slots and camera notches | EngadgetFacebook to hire 10,000 in EU to work on metaverse – BBC NewsAmazon to hire 150,000 workers in US for holiday shopping season – CNET‘Squid Game’ documents may show how Netflix rates the success of its content | EngadgetUK schools will use facial recognition to speed up lunch payments | EngadgetRadiant aims to replace diesel generators with small nuclear reactorsRadiant NuclearFord Nucleon – WikipediaContinuous scrolling comes to mobile Google Search | Ars TechnicaMicrosoft execs reportedly warned Bill Gates years ago to stop emailing a female employee – The VergeFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Oct 13, 2021 • 1h 1min
Facebook's DIO List, /all Chat Disabled, CoD Anti-Cheat
Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.Topics:Facebook’s Secret Blacklist of “Dangerous” Groups and PeopleRiot Games disables /all chat in ‘League of Legends’ | EngadgetJohn Deere–Backed Lobbying Groups Host Anti-Right to Repair ConferenceTheranos device “made a bunch of noise” but did nothing else in Safeway demo | Ars Technica‘Call of Duty: Warzone’ and ‘Vanguard’ anti-cheat updates include a kernel-level driver | EngadgetSecurity flaws at NFT marketplace OpenSea left users’ crypto wallets open to attack | EngadgetWilliam Shatner becomes the oldest person to reach space | EngadgetFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Oct 11, 2021 • 1h 1min
Apple Appeals Epic Games Ruling, China Limits Crypto-Mining, Instagram 'Take A Break'
Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.Topics:Apple appeals the Epic Games ruling and asks to put ordered App Store changes on hold | TechCrunchGas-powered lawn mowers, leaf blowers to be banned under new California law | Ars TechnicaChina limits investments in cryptocurrency mining | EngadgetSony and TSMC may team up to tackle global chip shortages | EngadgetInstagram will encourage teens to ‘take a break’ | EngadgetGoogle Blocked Russian Government Phishing Emails Targeting 14,000 UsersGoogle gives security keys to 10,000 high-risk users – BBC NewsFaceTime calls finally seem to be working in the UAE | EngadgetCyberattacks concerning to most in US: Pearson/AP-NORC pollFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Oct 8, 2021 • 1h 1min
Battery Recycling, Hydrogen Power Hour, Hyperloops With Ralph Bond
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Oct 7, 2021 • 1h 1min
AMD Performance Reduced, YouTube Rewind Cancelled, Twitch Data Leak
Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.Topics:Twitch’s security problems started long before this week’s hack – The VergeTwitch confirms massive data breach – BBC NewsOver 1.5 billion Facebook users’ personal data found for sale on hacker forum – TechRepublicAMD Warns of ‘Reduced Performance’ for Ryzen Chips on Windows 11 | PCMagYouTube cancels Rewind for good after years of everyone hating it – The VergeGM’s next driver-assist system will be hands-free in “95% of situations” | Ars TechnicaSnapchat taking steps to stop drug deals on its app – CNETGoogle’s fourth podcasting service will reportedly be “YouTube Podcasts“ | Ars TechnicaMajor SMS routing company says it was the victim of a five-year hack (updated) | Engadget4 NFT Projects Took Investors’ Money and Disappeared in One DayTechnidroids NFT CollectionFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Oct 5, 2021 • 1h 1min
Facebook Outage, Facebook Whistleblower Testimony, Depression Therapy Tech
Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.Topics:Facebook is back online after a massive outage that also took down Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger, and Oculus – The VergeFor Much of the World, Facebook Going Down Is a Disaster, Not a JokeFacebook Can’t Be SavedInvestors Spent Millions on ‘Evolved Apes’ NFTs. Then They Got ScammedWoman successfully treated for depression with electrical brain implant | Depression | The GuardianFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Sep 30, 2021 • 1h 1min
What Makes A Good Video Game In China?
Both Segments: Chinese Regulations On New Video GamesTopics:Chinese authorities call in Tencent, NetEase for ear-bashing over new gaming restrictions for kids | South China Morning PostChina’s regulators said to slow their approval of new online games, as Beijing’s campaign against gaming addiction heats up | South China Morning Postayk7zsxk6iq71.jpg (1164×12802)For more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Sep 29, 2021 • 1h 1min
The Ethics Of Digital Surveillance With Scott Schober
Both Segments: Scott Schober, Cyber Security Expert. BVS, Founder.Scott N. Schober is the President and CEO of Berkeley Varitronics Systems (BVS), a forty-year-old New Jersey-based privately held company and leading provider of advanced, world-class wireless test and security solutions. Schober also invented BVS’s cell phone detection tools, used to enforce a “no cell phone policy” in prisons and secure government facilities. Scott is a highly sought-after subject expert on the topic of cybersecurity.Topics:2021 CornCon: Quad Cities Cybersecurity ConferenceSome popular apps are ignoring Apple’s new anti-tracking rulesDon’t be fooled — Amazon’s Astro isn’t a home robot, it’s a camera on wheels – The VergeAmazon’s indoor camera drone is ready to fly around your house | Ars TechnicaGeofence Warrants and the Fourth Amendment – Harvard Law ReviewCellebrite – Digital Intelligence For A Safer WorldIn U.S. v Wilson, the Ninth Circuit Reaffirms Fourth Amendment Protection for Electronic Communications | Electronic Frontier FoundationCryptocurrency expert admits aiding North Korea – BBC NewsFBI held back ransomware decryption key from businesses to run operation targeting hackers – The Washington PostVice Society Ransomware Gang Attacks United Health Centers of San Joaquin ValleyTampa, FL (Eastern Region) – FutureCon EventsGM’s new software hub will update your next EV like a smartphone | EngadgetFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Sep 27, 2021 • 1h 1min
World's Fastest Internet Speed, Mr Goxx, Facebook Cancels Instagram Kids
Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.Topics:China roundup: Meng Wanzhou’s release and Huawei’s future | TechCrunchJapan breaks world record for fastest internet speedMr Goxx, the crypto-trading hamster beating human investors – BBC NewsHow 2 Guys Allegedly Manipulated the GameStop Options MarketFacebook says Instagram is not ‘toxic for teens,’ despite WSJ report – The VergeFacebook suspends plan to launch Instagram Kids app as critics circle | Ars TechnicaSkype reveals a colorful redesign, new features and performance upgrades | EngadgetFilm studios sue “no logs” VPN provider for $10 million | Ars TechnicaFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!


