Computer America

Ben Crossman
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Oct 5, 2020 • 1h 1min

NASA's $23M Toilet, 6G Trials To Begin, Super Mario Bros. 35

ASA’s $23M Toilet, 6G Trials To Begin, Super Mario Bros. 35Computer and Technology News.Topics:Potty training: NASA tests new $23M titanium space toiletApple, Google face EU limits on pre-installing their own apps – Business InsiderSouth Korea plans to launch 6G trials in 2026 – BroadcastPro ME‘Super Mario Bros. 35’: Iconic platformer, so-so battle royale | EngadgetTwitter is working on a fix for its automated image cropping | Engadget(19) – M A R K – on Twitter: “@_jsimonovski I tried it with dogs. Let’s see. https://t.co/xktmrNPtid” / TwitterNVIDIA delays RTX 3070 launch to prevent another ordering mess | EngadgetFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
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Sep 16, 2020 • 1h 1min

Tech Abuse, How IoT Enables Abusive Relationships

https://www.thehotline.org/ 1-800-799-7233Introduction: IoT And Domestic Violence/Abusehttps://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10070024/1/Safe%20Article%20FINAL.pdf(Violence Against Women): https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/violence-against-womenExtent Of Smart Devices:https://securitytoday.com/Articles/2020/01/13/The-IoT-Rundown-for-2020.aspx?Page=2https://www.mckinsey.com/spContent/connected_homes/index.htmlIs This Really A Problem? (Stats)https://nyuscholars.nyu.edu/en/publications/the-spyware-used-in-intimate-partner-violence(Only 21% of Abuse Cases are Reported): https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/crimeandjustice/compendium/focusonviolentcrimeandsexualoffences/yearendingmarch2015/chapter4intimatepersonalviolenceandpartnerabuse#police-and-the-criminal-justice-systemExamples of Coercive Measures: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/how-technology-fuelling-britain-s-hidden-domestic-abuse-epidemic-coercive-control-law-a6870321.htmlExamples of Use Caseshttps://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/jealous-businessman-spied-ex-partner-14640719https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41817989https://www.kaspersky.com/about/press-releases/2019_number-of-users-that-encountered-stalkerware-increased-by-35-percent-to-37000-in-2019https://www.joinonelove.org/learn/digital_abuse/Specific Devices To Watch(Examples of Spying On Devices): https://blog.malwarebytes.com/cybercrime/2018/07/iot-domestic-abuse-can-stop/Resources For Further Readinghttps://www.techsafety.org/exit-from-this-website-quicklyhttps://www.ucl.ac.uk/steapp/sites/steapp/files/giot-report.pdfhttps://www.iotforall.com/iot-domestic-abuse/https://www.techsafety.org/internetbrowserprivacytipshttps://journalofcyberpolicy.com/2018/07/27/preventing-iot-based-domestic-violence-abuse-stalking/Conclusion: Is This Going Away? https://www.ucl.ac.uk/research/domains/sites/research_domains/files/br_ssp_2017-18_tanczer_internet_of_things_and_gender_based_violence.pdfCan It Be Stopped?https://xd.adobe.com/ideas/perspectives/social-impact/internet-accomplice-domestic-abuse/https://www.circleof6app.com/
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Sep 15, 2020 • 1h 1min

Shipt Payment Changes, Scorpion Chair, Nvidia Buying ARM, Razer Leak

Both Segments: Computer and Technology NewsTopics:Target’s Delivery App Workers to Be Paid by a Blackbox Algorithm NationwideNothing says ‘ready to game’ quite like being cocooned in a giant scorpion cockpit – The VergePrivate data gone public: Razer leaks 100,000+ gamers’ personal info | Ars TechnicaFacebook’s Oculus Quest 2 leaks in full via official promo videos – The VergeNVIDIA to Acquire Arm for $40 Billion, Creating World’s Premier Computing Company for the Age of AI | NVIDIA NewsroomFeds seize almost $400K of ‘counterfeit Apple AirPods’ that are actually OnePlus Buds – The VergeOracle reportedly wins deal for TikTok’s US operations as ‘trusted tech partner’ – The VergeVinyl record sales surpass CDs for the first time since the 1980s – CNNFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
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Sep 11, 2020 • 1h 1min

Humanscale Interview, Ultium Battery Tech, Google's Verified Calls

First Segment: Humanscale. Sergio Silva, Design Director. Allan Escoto, Product Director.The Humanscale Design Studio, based in New York City, abides by the philosophy that good design achieves more with less. Function, simplicity, and longevity, and sustainability are at the core of all our designs. When thinking through the design and manufacturing of each product, we carefully consider the materials and resources used, in aim of creating an overall Net Positive impact.Topics:Pro Click Ergonomic MouseGM shares more secrets of its Ultium battery technology – RoadshowGoogle’s new ‘Verified Calls’ feature will tell you why a business is calling you | TechCrunchFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
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Sep 11, 2020 • 1h 1min

Mini Human Hearts, Hyperion Super Car, Find Your Town Pre-Historically w/ Ralph Bond

Each month, usually the second Friday, Ralph Bond joins Ben Crossman and the Computer America team to share science and tech trends and other stories I discover on the Web.
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Sep 8, 2020 • 1h 1min

Xbox Series X - S Prices, Mystery Seeds, Free Internet T-Mobile

Both Segments: Computer and Technology NewsTopics:Xbox Series X will reportedly cost $499 and arrive November 10th | EngadgetXbox Series S leak reveals $299 price | EngadgetAmazon bans foreign sales of plants in US after mysterious seed deliveries | EngadgetChina says it landed a reusable spacecraft after a two-day flight | EngadgetT-Mobile reveals its plan to give free internet to 10 million homes | EngadgetProject 10Million: Working to Connect Every Student | T-Mobile for EducationAT&T’s current 5G is slower than 4G in nearly every city tested by PCMag | Ars TechnicaThe Latest Technology Product Reviews, News, Tips, and Deals | PCMagResearchers capture the world’s first 3,200-megapixel digital photo | EngadgetGeneral Motors will engineer and build Nikola’s hydrogen pickup | Ars TechnicaFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
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Sep 4, 2020 • 1h 1min

COBOL Programmers Needed, Concept Phones, Right To Repair

Both Segments: Computer and Technology NewsTopics:What is COBOL, and why do unemployment systems need it?Facebook to freeze political ads before US presidential election – BBC NewsVivo is making a phone that has color-changing rear glass – The VergeOnePlus’ Concept One smartphone has a ‘disappearing’ camera – The VergeHarvard created a wool-like 3D-printable material that can shape shift | EngadgetThe Right to Repair could help address a critical shortage in school computers | U.S. PIRGPeloton’s next treadmill may cost less than $3,000 | Engadget‘Super Mario 3D World’ and other classics are coming to Nintendo Switch – CNNFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
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Sep 3, 2020 • 1h 1min

Jetpack Sightings, AdBlockers, Anti-Procrastination Smart Glasses, More!

Both Segments: Mike Cermak, Owner/Operator Techguy.org.We learn and share and see a lot more than tech support come out of the site every day. I like to think that we make some small difference in the world. Even in this day of complicated software, spyware and viruses, our great team of Moderators and volunteers help to make computing a little easier for everyone who visits. With more than 100 new users registering every day, Tech Support Guy shows no sign of stopping.Topics:‘Just passed a guy in a jetpack’: sightings at Los Angeles airport fuel concern | Los Angeles | The GuardianApple’s move to make advertising harder on iOS 14 is part of a trend – The VergeEngaging with people who use ad blockers – Think with GoogleBlocking most Advertising servers via factory router firmware. : privacyThese ‘anti-procrastination’ smart glasses use AI to monitor what you look at all day – The VergeThe First Productivity Boosting Smart Glasses | IndiegogoFULL REVEAL! Elon Musk’s Neuralink chip tested live in pig brains – YouTubeFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
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Sep 1, 2020 • 1h 1min

Nvidia 3070/3080/3090 Reveal, RTX Explained, Amazon Surveillance

Nvidia 3070/3080/3090 Reveal, RTX Explained, Amazon SurveillanceBoth Segments: Computer and Technology News, With Corissa!Topics:Nvidia announces new RTX 3080 GPU, priced at $699 and launching September 17th – The VergeRTX. It’s On: Ultimate Ray Tracing & AI | NVIDIANvidia’s new RTX 3090 is a $1,499 monster GPU designed for 8K gaming – The VergeAsus reveals latest ROG gaming gear, including RTX 3090, 3080 cards and Wi-Fi 6E router – CNETJoe Biden launches digital campaign yard signs for Animal Crossing – CNETBiden Campaign Releases Animal Crossing Digital Yard Signs – GameSpotAmazon Drivers Are Hanging Smartphones in Trees to Get More Work – BloombergAmazon uses worker surveillance to boost performance and stop staff joining unions, study says | The Independent | IndependentFacebook: Russian internet trolls hired U.S. journalists to push newsWalmart Plus takes on Amazon Prime with $98-a-year membership fee – CNETFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
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Aug 31, 2020 • 1h 1min

AiSERA Interview, Talking The Future of AI, Followed By News

First Segment: AiSERA, Muddu Sudhakar, CEO.AiSera are here to deliver you an amazing experience, fueled by the passion to change the day-in-the-life of your employees and customers. Our goal is to help users with greater self-service by automating common to complex actions and tasks. This enables users to focus on high-value work, while those requesting help can resolve their issues with self-service resolutions.Topics:Tay (bot) – WikipediaStar Wars Inspired Prosthetics – Electronic SkinApple Accidentally Approved Malware to Run on MacOS | WIREDFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

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