

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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Jun 24, 2021 • 1h 1min
Archive 360 Interview, Discussing Intelligent Enterprise Information Management
Both Segments: Archive 360, Bill Tolson, VP of Global Compliance & eDiscovery.Archive360’s PaaS platform is trusted by organizations around the world to securely migrate their digital data to the cloud, and responsibly manage it for today’s regulatory, legal and business intelligence obligations.Our customers achieve this by applying context around the search, classification, and analysis of structured and unstructured data – including files, videos, audio, CRM, ERP, emails/electronic communication, social media – while maintaining full control over security, privacy, access, and compliance.For more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Jun 23, 2021 • 1h 1min
John McAfee Found Dead, Supreme Court Decision On Snapchat, Peloton Tread+ Changes
Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.Topics:John McAfee found dead in prison after Spanish court allows extradition | ReutersSupreme Court says school can’t punish student for profane Snapchat post – The VergeAltice is reducing cable-Internet upload speeds by up to 86% next month | Ars TechnicaFounders of South African Bitcoin exchange disappear after $3.6 billion ‘hack’ | EngadgetPeloton’s Tread+ temporarily needs a subscription, but a fix is on the way | EngadgetTim Cook called Nancy Pelosi to warn her against disrupting the iPhone with antitrust – The VergeChina’s Artificial Sun Fusion Reactor Breaks World RecordRembrandt’s The Night Watch painting restored by AI – BBC NewsDeepMind uses AI to tackle neglected deadly diseases – BBC NewsFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Jun 22, 2021 • 1h 1min
Bobby Kotick $155M Pay Package Approved, Tinder Adding Video, Epic Games Voice/Anti-Cheat Services
Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.Topics:Epic Games will let developers use its voice and anti-cheat services for free | EngadgetNow that China has all but banned cryptocurrencies, GPU prices are falling like Bitcoin • The RegisterConnecting to malicious Wi-Fi networks can mess with your iPhone | Ars TechnicaTinder lets people add videos to their dating profiles | EngadgetSteven Spielberg’s production company signs multifilm deal with Netflix | Ars TechnicaMicrosoft Hits $2 Trillion Market Cap During Trading – WSJ.comActivision Blizzard CEO’s $155m pay package approved after delay | Financial TimesOculus loses one of its first in-app VR ad partners following backlash | EngadgetFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Jun 21, 2021 • 1h 1min
The Sneakerverse, OnlyFans Goes PG, Texas Power Grid Woes
Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.Topics:Sneaker community startup SoleSavy raises $12.5 million Series A to build an end-to-end sneakersphere | TechCrunchSony relists Cyberpunk 2077, includes new warning: Base PS4 “not recommended” | Ars TechnicaTexas Power Companies Are Remotely Raising Temperatures on Residents’ Smart ThermostatsHyundai acquires controlling stake in U.S. robotics firm Boston Dynamics for $880 millionOnlyFans Seeks Funding at $1B Valuation, Wants to Go Mainstream: ReportFacebook launches its Clubhouse clone and podcast streaming | EngadgetAmazon Warehouse Destroys 130K Items Per Week, Some Brand-New: ReportAn NFT of Jay-Z’s first album has sparked a record label lawsuit – The VergeBitcoin crackdown sends graphics cards prices plummeting in China after Sichuan terminated mining operations | South China Morning PostBitcoin Price | BTC Price Index and Live Chart — CoinDesk 20For more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Jun 18, 2021 • 1h 1min
Artificial Intelligence Power Hour, Biotech, Drones, and Sarcasm
For full show notes: https://computeramerica.com/2021/06/18/artificial-intelligence-power-hour-biotech-drones-and-sarcasm/For more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Jun 17, 2021 • 1h 1min
Halo Fitness Accuracy, Uber Software Bug, Vigilante Malware, El Salvador Bitcoin
Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.Topics:Uber software bug results in some drivers being charged to give rides – CNNVigilante malware blocks victims from downloading pirated softwareSnapchat is removing its speedometer filter amid legal issues | EngadgetAmazon’s Halo body fat percentage calculator outperforms lab devices – The VergeThree big questions about Facebook’s new VR ads – The VergeWorld Bank rejects El Salvador request for Bitcoin help – BBC NewsUS lawmakers want to restrict police use of ‘Stingray’ cell tower simulators | EngadgetFood-delivery apps up to 44% more expensive, survey finds – BBC NewsFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Jun 16, 2021 • 1h 1min
Windows 11 Leak, ITT Technical Institute Loan Relief, Rent-A-Moxie
Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.Topics:ITT Technical Institute: 18,000 Former Students Get Loan Relief – NBC New YorkTwitter may now directly be held responsible for every single tweet in India | Business Insider IndiaGPS rules everything. A satellite launch this week keeps its upgrade rolling – CNETWindows 11 Leaked – What we know so far about Microsoft’s new OSYou can now rent the kid-friendly Moxie robot for $149 a month | EngadgetApple reportedly trialed plans for a primary care service on its own employees – The VergeAmazon Execs Worry About Turnover, Running Out of Workers: ReportAmazon blames social media companies for sales of fake Amazon reviews | Ars TechnicaFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Jun 8, 2021 • 1h 1min
FBI Honeypot Phone Company, Apple iOS 15 Update, Colonial Ransom Reclaimed
Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.Topics:MoviePass settles with FTC over complaints that it blocked subscribers | EngadgetDOJ Charges Criminal ‘Influencers’ Who Worked for FBI’s Honeypot Phone CompanyBitcoin (BTC) price slides as US seizes most of Colonial ransomApple announces iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 | Ars TechnicaApple macOS Monterey: New features, details, device support | Ars TechnicaApple pays millions in iPhone-repair explicit photo case – BBC NewsApple’s new encrypted browsing feature won’t be available in China, Saudi Arabia and more: report | TechCrunchFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Jun 3, 2021 • 1h 1min
Synthetic Messenger, Among Us Chicken Nugget for $100,000, Huawei Harmony OS
Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.Topics:An Army of 100 Bots Is Reading Climate Change News and Clicking Every Ad Along the WaySynthetic MessengerRequiring proof of age to look at online porn raises privacy issues, Senate committee hears | National PostAmong Us crewmate-shaped chicken nugget from BTS meal nears $100,000 on eBay – CNETSupreme Court reins in definition of crime under controversial hacking law | Ars TechnicaAttack on meat supplier came from REvil, ransomware’s most cut-throat gang | Ars TechnicaHuawei officially replaces Android with HarmonyOS, which is also Android | Ars TechnicaApple updates AirTags to address stalking concerns | EngadgetNorton antivirus adds Ethereum cryptocurrency mining – BBC NewsFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Jun 2, 2021 • 1h 1min
Techguy.org's Mike Cermak, Talking Beef Hacks, Amazon Sidewalk, and Windows 10 Update
Both Segments: Techguy.org, Mike Cermak. Owner/Operator.Topics:Network/rack cleanup | Tech Support GuyExclusive: In the office full-time? No thanks, say 86 per cent of tech professionals – CityAM : CityAMMicrosoft to reveal its next generation of Windows on June 24th – The VergeMicrosoft is finally ditching its Windows 95-era icons – The VergeAfter Dark (software) – WikipediaShortages loom as ransomware hamstrings the world’s biggest meat producer | Ars TechnicaTry This One Weird Trick Russian Hackers Hate – Krebs on SecurityAmazon plans to share your internet with your neighbors. This is how you opt outFirefox now blocks cross-site tracking by default in private browsingFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!


