

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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Nov 22, 2020 • 1h 1min
Prevalence Of Hate Speech, Arecibo Demolished, Robot Dog Sentry

Nov 22, 2020 • 1h 1min
Dariush Derakhshani, CGI/Hardware Expert On All The Best Gadgets For Holiday 2020
Both Segments: Dariush Derakhshani. CGI Expert/CorrespondentTopics:NVIDIA’s latest desktop workstation has four 80GB GPUs | EngadgetIs PCIe Gen 4 Worth the Upgrade? Your ultimate guide to PCIe 4.0What are PCIe Lanes and Why Do They Matter? – Velocity Micro BlogBest CPUs of 2020 – Top Picks for Gaming and Performance | Tom’s HardwareRadeon RX 6800 & RX 6800 XT Review: AMD’s Back With Big Navi | HotHardwareBest Graphics Cards 2020 – Top Gaming GPUs for the Money | Tom’s HardwareAMD Radeon RX 6800 XT Vs. Nvidia RTX 3080: Which Should You Buy?Improved Graphical Fidelity in WoW with AMD FidelityFX – Wowhead NewsThe RTX 3080 Launch can’t get any worse… Right? Wrong… – YouTubeSorry, but the new MacBook Air is not faster than 98% of PC laptops | PCWorldFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Nov 22, 2020 • 1h 1min
Better Beyond Meat, Texas Data Breach, Netflix's Space Force Renewal
Both Segments: Computer And Technology News.Topics:Beyond Meat says its new plant-based burgers are juicier and healthier | EngadgetNearly 28 million licensed Texas drivers hit by data breachUpdate Regarding Data Security Incident Due to Unauthorized Access | CAPCOMNetflix orders ‘Space Force’ season 2 at an awkward moment | EngadgetHP: That print-free-for-life deal we promised you? Well, now it’s pay-per-month to continue using your printer ink • The RegisterMonster Wolf Robot Aims to Scare Bears in Japan – The New York TimesVideo games ‘good for well-being’, says University of Oxford study – BBC NewsNVIDIA’s latest desktop workstation has four 80GB GPUs | EngadgetFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Nov 22, 2020 • 1h 1min
Ralph Bond, Science/Tech Trends, Drone Seed Shooter, Water Tank, Taxi Robots
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Nov 22, 2020 • 1h 1min
Techguy.org, Ubuntu Bug Fix, Noveto Sound, YouTube Going Down
Both Segments: Techguy.org. Mike Cermak, Owner/Operator.Topics:Ubuntu fixes bugs that standard users could use to become root | Ars TechnicaSorry, but the new MacBook Air is not faster than 98% of PC laptops | PCWorldYouTube went down around the world, but it’s now fixed – The VergeMicrosoft: ‘please do not blow vape smoke into your Xbox Series X’ – The VergeFired Microsoft Software Engineer Sentenced to 9 Years in PrisonNew device puts music in your head — no headphones requiredNoveto – Transforming how we experience audioFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Nov 22, 2020 • 1h 1min
iCleanse, The Chemical-Free Way To Clean Devices
Both Segments: iCleanse.com. Christopher J. Allen, CEO.iCleanse is a trusted manufacture of on-the-fly disinfection. Patented and GSA approved, the iCleanse family of products effectively kills 99.9% of pathogens that can lead to infection is as little as 30 seconds.For more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Nov 11, 2020 • 1h 1min
Social Media Political Ad Bans, "One More Thing" Apple Recap, Halo TV Back In Action
Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.Topics:Facebook and Google indefinitely extend their ban on political ads | EngadgetRing recalls some second-gen video doorbells due to fire risk (update) | EngadgetBMW launches its new flagship iX electric SUV with 300 miles of range – The VergeHalo TV show brings back original Cortana actress – The VergeTwitch urges streamers not to use copyrighted music | EngadgetMoscow’s facial recognition system can be hijacked for just $200, report shows – The VergeHere’s everything Apple announced at its M1 Mac event | EngadgetApple’s new M1 Macs won’t work with external GPUs | EngadgetThe biggest difference between the new MacBook Air and MacBook Pro is a fan – The VergeFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Nov 10, 2020 • 1h 1min
Serena Wood Blinds By Lutron Interview, SSD Breakthrough By Micron, Amazon EU Charges
First Segment: Serena by Lutron. Melissa Andresko, Chief Corporate Brand Ambassador.Serena smart wood blinds are handcrafted with real North American basswood for a timeless, elegant look. Now it’s easy to get real wood blinds combined with groundbreaking smart technology.NATURAL LIGHT OPTIMIZATIONTMEnable your blinds to automatically adjust the amount of tilt based on the position of the sun for maximum comfort throughout the day.EASY TO ADJUSTAdjust the tilt of the 2” wood slats at the touch of a button or with a spoken word. Blinds also have a customized bottom rail so you can easily manually lift or lower the blinds.THREE CONTROL OPTIONSAdjust the tilt of the smart blinds using the Lutron app, smart remote, or voice assistants including Alexa and Google (does not work with Siri).CUSTOM FITSingle blinds are available in widths from 20”–72” and as tall as 72”. Two blinds under one valance are available in widths from 40”–96” and as tall as 72”.Topics:Europe charges Amazon with using its dominance and data to squeeze rivals | ReutersMicron wants to kill hard disk drives with new super cheap flash memory | TechRadarFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Nov 9, 2020 • 1h 1min
Parler Tops The Charts, McDonald's McPlant, Zoom Troubles
Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.Topics:‘Free speech’ social network Parler tops app store rankings following Biden’s election win | TechCrunchFacebook Revenue and Usage Statistics (2020) – Business of AppsMcDonald’s to launch a McPlant vegetarian option | TechCrunchZoom lied to users about end-to-end encryption for years, FTC says | Ars TechnicaNetflix is testing a linear channel in France that should help with decision fatigue – The VergeVirgin Hyperloop hits an important milestone: the first human passenger test – The VergeFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Nov 5, 2020 • 1h 1min
$1 Billion Bitcoin Seized, Facebook/Twitter On Election Disinformation, $3,000 Galaxy Phone
Both Segments: Computer and Technology NewsTopics:Silk Road Bitcoins Worth Over $1 Billion Are Target of U.S. – BloombergSocial networks fail to corral Trump’s misinformation about U.S. vote count | ReutersFacebook blocks hashtags for #sharpiegate, #stopthesteal election conspiracies | TechCrunchTwitter restricts President Trump tweet for making up election rules – The VergeSamsung built a bigger, $3,000 version of the Galaxy Fold 2 for China | Ars TechnicaMassachusetts voters pass a right-to-repair measure, giving them unprecedented access to their car data | TechCrunchProposition 22’s Victory Shows How Uber and Lyft Break DemocracyEveryone Gets a Cuddle Buddy in Belgium’s New LockdownNintendo Switch lifetime sales soar past the NES | EngadgetThe PS5 will only be sold online on launch day | EngadgetEA details next-gen updates for ‘Star Wars Squadrons,’ ‘FIFA 21’ and more | Engadget49% Facebook Employees Don’t Believe It Had Positive Impact On WorldFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!


