

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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Oct 15, 2019 • 1h
Fortnite Chapter 2, Walmart Direct-To-Fridge, Google Daydream VR, Kabuto
Topics:Malware That Spits Cash Out of ATMs Has Spread Across the World – VICE‘Fortnite’ Chapter 2 is the fresh start the game neededGoogle’s Daydream VR experiment is overWalmart’s direct-to-fridge delivery service now available in three US citiesLevel Home emerges from stealth with $71M from Walmart and Lennar and a new take on the smart lock | TechCrunchKabuto is building smart suitcases for geeks | TechCrunchHarry Potter fans can spend $75 a year on a new subscription service – The VergeAMC is launching its own on-demand movie serviceResearchers find bug in Python script may have affected hundreds of studies | Ars TechnicaYouTube gets alleged copyright troll to agree to stop trolling YouTubers – The VergeIt Is Currently Impossible to Exchange Money for an iPhone – VICEWorn-Out Flash Memory Is Suddenly Bricking Tesla Cars – VICEFor full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Oct 13, 2019 • 1h 1min
DoD Particle Beams, Auto Golf Balls, And more! With Ralph Bond
Ralph Bond is Computer America's Science and Tech Trends correspondent. Check out the full show notes at ComputerAmerica.com

Oct 10, 2019 • 1h 1min
Bluume Interview with Rhett Doolittle, CEO - How To Tackle SMB Marketing
Rhett Doolittle, CEO, Bluume, Business WarriorWhile serving hundreds of small business clients as a marketing agency, Bluume struggled with what really worked. We tested dozens of dashboards and tools in the hope of being able to identify how to better grow our client’s businesses. All dashboards failed us and our clients.So we developed a software platform for storefront operators to provide them a peace of mind and confidence to drive maximum traffic to their doors.Topics:Rwanda’s Mara X, Z are the first smartphones made fully in AfricaGoogle wants to reduce Stadia lag with ‘negative latency’NASCAR could introduce hybrid race cars by 2022HBO will display mental health notices ahead of some showsWaymo tells riders to get ready for fully driverless rides | Ars TechnicaFor full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Oct 9, 2019 • 1h 1min
Amazon Music HD, Amazon Echo Studio, And High Def Streaming Audio
Sandy Berger, Compukiss.com, Consumer Electronics ExpertTopics:Amazon.com: Vinyl Store: CDs & VinylAmazon.com: Introducing Echo Studio – High-fidelity smart speaker with 3D audio and Alexa: Amazon DevicesDolby AtmosFor full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Oct 8, 2019 • 1h 1min
Blizzard Entertainment, NBA, And China, Or How To Cave
Topics:The NBA is afraid of offending China — and so are online platforms – The VergeChinese firms Tencent, Vivo and CCTV suspend ties with the NBA over Hong Kong tweet | TechCrunchBlizzard bans esports player who voiced support of Hong Kong protests – Business InsiderThe PlayStation 5 officially launches ‘holiday 2020’Only 14 theaters are playing Gemini Man in true 120 fps HFR 3D – PolygonMeet the E-Waste Recycler Jailed for a Year for Infringing Microsoft’s Copyright – VICESamsung could be heading for a 50 percent profit dropMirror launches live training sessions that let coaches see you at home – The VergeFor full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Oct 3, 2019 • 1h 1min
Microsoft Surface Duo, Uber Copter, Kaspersky Catches Uzbek SSS, More!
Both Segments: Computer and Technology News!Topics:Bose discontinues its Sleepbuds due to battery issuesMicrosoft Surface Duo hands-on: a foldable Android Surface phone – The VergeIBM is Building Drone-Based Disaster RecoveryUber makes JFK airport helicopter taxis available to all users – ReutersYes, computers really are taking jobs from humans — especially in banking: Don Pittis | CBC NewsKaspersky finds Uzbekistan hacking op… because group used Kaspersky AV | Ars TechnicaUber Copter’s $200 trips to JFK are now available to everyone (updated)Intel wants to use AI to reconnect damaged spinal nervesGoogle’s Pixel 4 will feature something called a ‘Pixel Neural Core’After discovering he has at least 17 kids, man sues fertility clinic | Ars TechnicaFor full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Oct 3, 2019 • 1h 1min
Pixel 4 Talk, Password Changes To Chrome, Heat Pumps, and Techguy.org!
Both Segments: Mike Cermak, Techguy.org, Correspondent.Topics:For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!Heat Pump Water Heaters | Department of EnergyGen 5 Smartwatches – FossilGoogle wants to warn you if you reuse passwords or create weak ones – CNETjCKcq_GqpOAA6Qxe0n1bB6C8IZH4tGTmVBUaOBMoLyo.jpg (4000×3000)Google Pixel 4: Leaks, specs, release date, and more – 9to5GoogleFor full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Sep 26, 2019 • 1h 1min
Equifax Settlement, Yahoo Settlement, 5G Infrastructure, And More!
Equifax Settlement, Yahoo Settlement, 5G Infrastructure, And More!

Sep 26, 2019 • 1h 1min
Juul CEO Steps Down, Buy Spot, Facebook AR Ambitions, More!
Topics:Juul CEO steps down, company promises to follow Trump ban – POLITICODevin Wenig steps down as eBay CEO | TechCrunchBoston Dynamics’ Spot robot is now on sale for “less than the price of a car” – NeowinRing experimented with activating all nearby cameras after a 911 call – The VergeSprint took FCC cash for “serving” 885,000 people it wasn’t actually serving | Ars TechnicaOculus’ latest concept headset has electronic varifocal lensesMatch.com connected daters to fake accounts to boost subscriptions, US regulators say – The VergeFacebook is mapping the planet to create a foundation for its AR glassesThe world’s largest offshore wind farm is nearly complete – CNNFake veteran hiring site downloads spyware instead of jobs | Ars TechnicaFor full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Sep 26, 2019 • 1h 1min
Mars Helicopters, Super Accurate Clocks, Robot Pants, With Ralph Bond!
Mars Helicopters, Super Accurate Clocks, Robot Pants, With Ralph Bond!


