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Show 3 May 2024Story 1: A simple injection could bring aging batteries back to life.Source: Interesting Engineering Story by Rizwan ChoudhuryLink: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/aging-batteries-a-simple-injection-could-bring-them-back/ar-BB1jDNpd  Story 2: Scientists are growing crops with salt water that could help save us from starvation.Source: AgNews Story by Ellyn LapointeLink: https://news.agropages.com/News/NewsDetail---49686.htmSee also: https://www.salicrop.com/  Story 3: Scientists turn food waste into plastic-free diapers and sanitary pads.Source: ZME Science Story by Tibi PuiuLink: https://www.zmescience.com/future/food-waste-diapers-sanitary-pads/Story 4: Lab grown mini colons advance colorectal cancer research.Source: MedicalExpress.com Story by Ecole Polytechnique Federale de LausanneLink: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-04-mini-colons-advance-colorectal-cancer.htmlSee video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jk4nAAQMxY4See also the study published in Nature.  For more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

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:Biden signs TikTok ‘ban’ bill into law, starting the clock for ByteDance to divest ithttps://www.theverge.com/2024/4/24/24139036/biden-signs-tiktok-ban-bill-divest-foreign-aid-packageApple Reportedly Slashes Apple Vision Pro Shipments Due to Unexpectedly Low Demandhttps://www.ign.com/articles/apple-reportedly-slashes-apple-vision-pro-shipments-due-to-unexpectedly-low-demandMeta opens Quest operating system to third-party device makershttps://www.reuters.com/technology/meta-opens-quest-operating-system-third-party-device-makers-2024-04-22Windows 11 Start menu ads are now rolling out to everyonehttps://www.theverge.com/2024/4/24/24138949/microsoft-windows-11-start-menu-ads-recommendations-setting-disableFallout games gather 5 million players in one day thanks to hit serieshttps://www.gamesindustry.biz/fallout-games-gather-5m-players-in-one-day-news-in-briefNintendo Game Boy turns 35 years-oldhttps://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/worldtoday/game-boy-turns-35-years-old/103753922FOR MORE INFO, INTERVIEWS, REVIEWS, NEWS, RADIO, PODCASTS, VIDEO, AND MORE, CHECK OUT COMPUTERAMERICA.COM!

Show Notes 26 April 2024Story 1: Engineering household robots to have a little common sense - With help from a large language model, MIT engineers enabled robots to self-correct after missteps and carry on with their chores.Source: MIT News Story by Jennifer ChuLink: https://news.mit.edu/2024/engineering-household-robots-have-little-common-sense-0325  Story 2: Intel unveils largest-ever AI 'neuromorphic computer' that mimics the human brain.Source: LiveScience.com Story by Keumars Afifi-SabetLink: https://www.livescience.com/technology/computing/intel-unveils-largest-ever-ai-neuromorphic-computer-that-mimics-the-human-brainStory 3: Scientists develop new material that could allow rechargeable batteries to 'self-heal' - The new cathode material for lithium-sulfur batteries is healable and highly conductive.Source: The Cool Down Story by Rick KazmerLink: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/technology/scientists-develop-new-material-that-could-allow-rechargeable-batteries-to-self-heal-we-are-very-excited-about-the-discovery/ar-BB1kH5yrStory 4: Engineer plans solar panel implant for human retina to retain eyesight.Source: InterestingEngineering.com Story by Ameya PalejaLink: https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/solar-panels-restore-visionSee also: https://www.unsw.edu.au/newsroom/news/2024/03/solar-panels-in-your-eyeballs--this-engineer-is-looking-into-itFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

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:Movie Time! The Best, Worst, and Everything Else Movies of 2023 | Popzara PodcastHulu on Disney+ officially launches, bringing together Mickey Mouse and The Handmaid's TaleTwitch Bans Using ‘Intimate’ Body Parts As Green ScreensNYC’s AI Chatbot Tells Businesses to Break the Law – The MarkupIntel, Microsoft discuss plans to run Copilot locally on PCs instead of in the cloud | Ars Technica'Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire' To Open To $135M Worldwide Box Office

Show Notes 12 April 2024All Medical Miracles this Week!Story 1: New self-powered throat patch could help people speak without vocal cords.Source: LiveScience.com Story by Rebecca SohnLink: https://www.livescience.com/health/new-self-powered-throat-patch-could-help-people-speak-without-vocal-cords  Story 2: A bioelectronic mesh capable of growing with cardiac tissues for comprehensive heart monitoring.Source: MedicalXpress.com Story by Daegan MillerLink: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-03-bioelectronic-mesh-capable-cardiac-tissues.htmlStory 3: Shape-shifting ultrasound stickers detect post-surgical complications - First-of-its-kind device ‘tags’ an organ to monitor abnormal, life-threatening fluid leaks.Source: Northwestern University Story by Amanda MorrisLink: https://news.northwestern.edu/stories/2024/03/shape-shifting-ultrasound-stickers-detect-post-surgical-complications/Story 4: Implantable batteries can run on the body's own oxygen.Source: Phys.org Story by "Cell Press"Link: https://phys.org/news/2024-03-implantable-batteries-body-oxygen.htmlFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Show Notes 5 April 2024Story 1: Eco-friendly breakthrough extracts gold out of e-waste — and it’s all thanks to cheese.Source: ZME Science Story by Tibi PuiuLink: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/eco-friendly-breakthrough-extracts-gold-out-of-e-waste-and-it-s-all-thanks-to-cheese/ar-BB1jjOUiSee also: Gold Recovery from E-Waste by Food-Waste Amyloid AerogelsStory 2: New soft humanoid robot by Toyota can pick things up with its whole body.Source: Wonderfulengineering.com Story by Jannat Un NisaLink: https://wonderfulengineering.com/this-new-soft-humanoid-robot-by-toyota-can-pick-things-up-with-its-whole-body/See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FY-MD4gteeEStory 3: Scientists discover key to making plant-based protein with good texture.Source: SciTechDaily.com Story by University of Copenhagen Link: https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-discover-key-to-making-plant-based-protein-with-good-texture/Story 4: Engineers develop a vibrating, ingestible capsule that might help treat obesity.Source: MIT News Story by Anne TraftonLink: https://news.mit.edu/2023/engineers-develop-vibrating-ingestible-capsule-1222See also: A vibrating ingestible bioelectronic stimulator modulates gastric stretch receptors for illusory satietyFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Show Notes 29 March 2024Story 1: A new watchdog satellite will sniff out methane emissions from space.Source: The Washington Post Story by Nicolás RiveroLink: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/a-new-watchdog-satellite-will-sniff-out-methane-emissions-from-space/ar-BB1jivlHSee also: https://www.edf.org/methanesatSee also: https://seas.harvard.edu/news/2024/03/cutting-edge-methane-monitorSee video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTuaigBiNvw&t=2s  Story 2: Honda unveils mind-controlled scooter, a hands-free VR mobility device. Source: Interesting Engineering Story by Ameya PalejaLink: https://interestingengineering.com/transportation/honda-personal-mobility-xrSee also: Honda Combines Personal Mobility and VR in World's First Extended Reality Mobility Experience to Debut at SXSW 2024 [Honda Press Release]See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deHB2woZZ0E  Story 3: Scientists create DVD-shaped disc that can hold more movies than you could see in your entire life.Source: Futurism.com Story by Victor TangermannLink: https://futurism.com/the-byte/dvd-shaped-disc-hold-more-movies-lifeSource: A 3D nanoscale optical disk memory with petabit capacityLink: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-023-06980-ySource: DVD’s New Cousin Can Store More Than a Petabit Containing more data than the entire Internet can transmit in a secondLink: https://spectrum.ieee.org/data-storage-petabit-optical-discStory 4: RoboGuide: AI-powered robot dog developed to assist blind and visually impaired individuals.Source: The Science Times Story by Margaret DavisLink: https://www.sciencetimes.com/articles/48640/20240209/roboguide-ai-powered-robot-dog-developed-assist-blind-visually-impaired.htmSee video here: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/this-robot-is-the-ai-powered-seeing-eye-dog-of-the-future/vi-BB1jmKpAFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Show Notes 1 March 2024Story 1: New invention could get rid of millions of batteries, scientists say.Source: The Independent Story by Andrew GriffinLink: https://www.independent.co.uk/tech/batteries-invention-power-sound-energy-b2488170.html Story 2: MIT team creates open-source hydrogen fuel cell motorcycle - The Electric Vehicle Team has designed a motorcycle powered by H2 that can be built by riders.Source: Hydrogen Fuel News Story by Bret WilliamsLink: https://www.hydrogenfuelnews.com/hydrogen-fuel-cell-mit-motorcycle/8562427/See also: https://evt.mit.edu/blog/2022-12-10-hydrogen-powered-bike-intro/See video here: https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideoStory 3: A climate-friendly way to capture carbon dioxide in the air [using geothermal energy]Source: Technology.org Link: https://www.technology.org/2024/02/21/a-climate-friendly-way-to-capture-carbon-dioxide-in-the-air/Source: TechXplore Story by Tatyana WoodallLink: https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/a-geothermal-powered-climate-friendly-way-to-capture-carbon-dioxide-in-the-air/ar-BB1ioYYaMore information: Martina Leveni et al, A potential for climate benign direct air CO2 capture with CO2-driven geothermal utilization and storage (DACCUS), Environmental Research Letters (2023). DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/ad0924Story 4: Plant-Based Soft Medical RobotsSource: Medgadet.com Story by Conn HastingsLink: WARNING – the story below comes from Medgadget.com, but when I try the link I now get a warning, very weird, may be temporary. https://www.medgadget.com/2023/12/plant-based-soft-medical-robots.htmlSo here is an alternative source: ScienceDaily.com https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/10/231023124412.htmSee video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9G3K5SaTGDEFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

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:AT&T SERVICE RESTORED AFTER CUSTOMERS HIT BY WIDESPREAD CELLULAR OUTAGES IN THE U.S.GOOGLE PAY IS SHUTTING DOWN IN THE US LATER THIS YEARCHANGES WE’RE MAKING TO GOOGLE ASSISTANTWALMART IS BUYING VIZIO FOR $2.3 BILLION. HERE’S WHY IT’S BUYING A TV MANUFACTURER. – CBS NEWSGOOGLE’S GEMINI HAS TROUBLE DRAWING WHITE PEOPLEMICROSOFT CONFIRMS WHICH XBOX GAMES ARE GOING TO SWITCH, PLAYSTATION | ARS TECHNICA‘WHITE PRIVILEGE IS F–KING REAL’: GOOGLE GEMINI PRODUCT LEAD’S OLD TWEETS ALLEGEDLY RESURFACE AMID ‘WOKE’ AI IMAGE FIASCOSONY PLANS PC VR COMPATIBILITY FOR PSVR 2 LATER THIS YEARGOOGLE TESTS KILLING THE NEWSROG ALLY (2023) | GAMING HANDHELDS｜#PLAYALLYOURGAMES ｜ROG USAPOPZARA PRESS – THE LATEST BITS AND BYTES!FOR MORE INFO, INTERVIEWS, REVIEWS, NEWS, RADIO, PODCASTS, VIDEO, AND MORE, CHECK OUT COMPUTERAMERICA.COM!

Show Notes 23 February 2024Story 1: The company Bill Gates just backed is aiming to revolutionize air travel with a surprising resource.Source: The Cool Down Story by Jeremiah BudinLink: https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/the-company-bill-gates-just-backed-is-aiming-to-revolutionize-air-travel-with-a-surprising-resource/ar-BB1igBwRSee also Viridos website https://www.viridos.com/And video here: https://m.facebook.com/ViridosNews/videos/watch-viridos-scientist-william-lambert-explain-how-photosynthesis-can-play-a-cr/1330048914407019/Story 2: At the Speed of Light: Unveiling the Chip That’s Reimagining AI ProcessingSource: SciTechDaily Story from University of PennsylvaniaLink: https://scitechdaily.com/at-the-speed-of-light-unveiling-the-chip-thats-reimagining-ai-processing/See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=feplkkP7n5c&t=3sStory 3: 3D-printed human brain tissue works like the real thing.Source: Live Science Story by Emily CookeLink: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/3d-printed-human-brain-tissue-works-like-the-real-thing/ar-BB1hZfNhSource: Futurism Story by Victor TangermannLink: https://futurism.com/neoscope/scientists-3d-print-functional-human-brain-tissueStory 4: Blood vessels made with 3D-printed ice could improve lab-grown organs - Molds of an organ's delicate blood vessel network can be made with 3D-printed ice, helping to overcome the intricacies of growing transplant organs in a lab.Source: NewScientist.com Story by Matthew SparkesLink: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2415964-blood-vessels-made-with-3d-printed-ice-could-improve-lab-grown-organs/#:~:text=Complex%20artificial%20organs%20could%20be%20created%20by%203D,that%20are%20required%20to%20develop%20lab-grown%20internal%20organsFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!