

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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Sep 24, 2021 • 1h 1min
Install Windows 11 Early, USB-C Standardized, China Bans Crypto Transactions
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:Spin 5 | Laptops | Acer United StatesHow to get the free Windows 11 upgrade early – The VergeEuropean Union announces plans to require all mobile devices to use USB-C | Ars TechnicaChina’s central bank declares all cryptocurrency transactions illegal – CNETA teenager on TikTok disrupted thousands of scientific studies with a single video – The VergeChris Pratt and Charlie Day headline the Mario Bros. movie in 2022 | EngadgetFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Sep 22, 2021 • 1h 1min
Leaked Apple Memos, Gabby Petito Crowdsourced Investigation, Snoop Dogg NFT
Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.Topics:Tim Cook says employees who leak memos do not belong at Apple, according to leaked memo – The VergeApple won’t let ‘Fortnite’ back on the App Store until all court appeals are exhausted | EngadgetLeaked Apple Training Videos Show How It Undermines Third-Party RepairDid the Internet Actually Help Find Gabby Petito?Shocking: Snoop Dogg Is Not a White NFT Influencer In ItalyFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Sep 20, 2021 • 1h 1min
$800M Twitter Settlement, Bitcoin Flash Crash, Amazon's AI Driving Cameras
Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.Topics:Bitcoin price flash crash prompts El Salvador president to ‘buy the dip’ | The IndependentHow bad were Elizabeth Holmes’ 1AM emails? – The VergeMillions of AMD PCs affected by new CPU driver flaw need to be patched ASAP | TechSpotTwitter will pay over $800 million to settle a class action suit | EngadgetAmazon’s AI Cameras Are Punishing Drivers for Mistakes They Didn’t MakeBitcoin mining producing tonnes of waste – BBC NewsUS probe into Binance reportedly expands to investigate insider trading | EngadgetLinux Foundation survey shows companies desperate to hire open-source talent | ZDNetFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Sep 15, 2021 • 1h 1min
Study Finds Facebook Harms Teens, NFT Marketplace Controversy
Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.Topics:Google finishes 3,900-mile Grace Hopper cable linking US to UK and Spain – CNETThree ex-US intelligence officers admit hacking for UAE – BBC NewsFacebook under fire over secret teen research – BBC NewsFacebook Profits From ‘Abortion Reversal’ Ads Seen 18.4 Million TimesNFT marketplace admits employee used insider information to buy collectibles | EngadgetUnicode 14.0 adds 37 new emoji, including ‘melting face’ and ‘beans’ | EngadgetMicrosoft accounts no longer need a password | EngadgetRivian starts building R1T electric trucks for customers | EngadgetFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Sep 15, 2021 • 1h 1min
Apple September Event 2021 Roundup, LG's 325" TV, PS5 SSD Slot Expansion
First Segment: Apple Event Coverage.Apple’s iPhone 13 event: the 8 biggest announcements – The VergeiPhone 13 and 13 Mini announced with redesigned camera array and smaller notch – The VergeiPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max announced with high refresh rate 120Hz displays – The VergeThe Apple Watch Series 7 is here and has a brand new look – The VergeAll-new iPad Mini announced with 5G, USB-C, and larger 8.3-inch display – The VergeApple is releasing iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 on September 20th – The VergeiPhone 13’s cinematic mode will let you manipulate focus like a pro | EngadgetSecond Segment: Computer and Technology NewsTopics:LG’s 325-inch Direct View LED TV is an answer to Samsung’s The Wall | EngadgetSocial media influencer/model created from artificial intelligence lands 100 sponsorships | allkpopSony will finally unlock the PS5’s SSD slot for everyone tomorrow | EngadgetGeneticist George Church gets funding for lab-grown woolly mammothsFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Sep 15, 2021 • 1h 1min
Epic Appeals Ruling vs Apple, Litecoin Walmart Hoax, Facebook's VIP Program
Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.Topics:Epic appeals ruling in lawsuit against Apple over App Store rules | EngadgetFake Walmart press release caused litecoin’s price to jump 20 percent | EngadgetLitecoin price today, LTC to USD live, marketcap and chart | CoinMarketCapFusion energy nears reality thanks to an ultra-powerful magnet | EngadgetFacebook’s program for VIPs allows politicians and celebs to break its rules, report says | EngadgetYouTube is also forcing the popular Rythm Discord music bot offline – The VergeApple patches an NSO zero-day flaw affecting all devices | TechCrunchLast-minute iPhone 13 leak hints at 1TB storage option | EngadgetFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Sep 15, 2021 • 1h 1min
El Salvador's Grand Bitcoin Experiment, China vs K-Pop, ProtonMail Changes Stance
Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.Topics:Bitcoin crashes on first day as El Salvador’s legal tender – BBC NewsCoinbase Goes Nuclear After SEC Threatens to Sue Over Crypto Loans‘Crypto Investing Club’ Leader Spent Investors’ Money on Jewellery, Real EstateChinese social media site Weibo suspends 22 K-pop accounts – BBC NewsCalifornia man, 79, sentenced to 4 years for charging small businesses and charities hugely inflated prices for printer toner – MarketWatchThe Gmail app will soon make voice and video calls | EngadgetProtonMail Under Fire For Sharing ClActivist Data With French AuthoritiesNASA will finally launch the James Webb Space Telescope on December 18th | EngadgetFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Sep 15, 2021 • 1h 1min
Lyft Surge Pricing Snafu, JD.com Removes Classics, Apple Delays Child Safety Tech
Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.Topics:Amazon reportedly close to launching its own TV in the US – CNETFAA grounds Virgin Galactic SpaceShip Two after ‘mishap’ on Richard Branson’s flight – CNETGig Workers Were Incentivized to Deliver Food During NYC’s Deadly FloodA Lyft Ride to Evacuate Lake Tahoe During a Wildfire Cost $1500Misinformation on Facebook beats factual news when it comes to clicks, study finds – The Washington PostJD.com removes ‘Super Mario Maker 2,’ ‘FIFA 21’ and 84 other games in China | EngadgetTech Tent – China’s crackdown on young gamers – BBC NewsApple is delaying its child safety features | EngadgetApple will let video and music apps—but not games—link to other payment options | Ars TechnicaFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Sep 15, 2021 • 1h 1min
Logan Paul Pays $155K For A Rock Clipart, Facebook Reduces Political Content, AI Voices
Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.Topics:Australia: Unprecedented surveillance bill rushed through parliament in 24 hours.The end of phone calls: why young people have silenced their ringtones | Mobile phones | The GuardianSouth Korea law forces Google and Apple to open up app store payments | Ars TechnicaThe Apple Watch Series 7 may be delayed due to manufacturing issues – The VergeThe Apple Watch Series 7 may be delayed due to manufacturing issues – The VergeYouTuber Logan Paul spends $155k on NFT Rocks; says ‘it’s ridiculous but digital history’What are NFTs and why are some worth millions? – BBC NewsThe end of phone calls: why young people have silenced their ringtones | Mobile phones | The GuardianAustralia: Unprecedented surveillance bill rushed through parliament in 24 hours.NVIDIA’s latest tech makes AI voices more expressive and realistic | EngadgetTokyo 2020: Toyota restarts driverless vehicles after accident – BBC NewsFacebook will reduce political content in the News Feed starting today | EngadgetWindows 11 will be available on October 5th | EngadgetTwelve-year-old boy makes £290,000 from whale NFTs – BBC NewsFake Banksy NFT sold through artist’s website for £244k – BBC NewsFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Sep 15, 2021 • 1h 1min
China Restricts Game Time, PayPal Stock Trading Rumors, Samsung Swapping 970 EVO SSDs
Both Segments: Computer and Technology NewsTopics:Kids in China now restricted to just 3 hours of online gaming per week – The VergeRumor hints the next iPhone might boast satellite communication | EngadgetAmazon disables ISIS propaganda website using AWS to host content (updated) | EngadgetPayPal may offer a stock-trading platform in the US | EngadgetMicrosoft might not deliver Windows 11 updates to PCs with old CPUs | EngadgetSamsung seemingly caught swapping components in its 970 Evo Plus SSDs | Ars TechnicaFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!


