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VIVID-PIX. Rick Voight, CEO.With the help of a far-flung team of excellent people, we bring you Vivid-Pix, a company focused on developing easy-to-use software that helps you RESTORE – RELIVE – SHARE your underwater, on land, old and new pictures.For more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Computer and Technology NewsTopics:Japan’s Sony and Honda are starting a new company to make electric vehicles – CNNFacebook Gaming appears to be overrun by spam and pirated content | EngadgetCybercriminals who breached Nvidia issue one of the most unusual demands ever | Ars TechnicaSamsung will add phone performance throttling controls through an update | EngadgetRussia Says It Will Block FacebookApple teams up with Google, Mozilla, Microsoft to improve browser interoperability | AppleInsiderFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

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Computer and Technology NewsTopics:President Biden wants to ban advertising targeted toward kids | EngadgetBungie rejects Steam Deck’s Linux, threatens to ban Destiny 2 players there – The VergeRussia threatens to block Wikipedia over Ukraine invasion article | EngadgetYouTuber reunites ‘Celeste’ developer with lost Game Award after finding it on eBay | EngadgetFuturama’s revival will feature the original voice of Bender after all – The VergeBatman tickets to cost more than other films at AMC theaters – The VergeRivian Jacks Up Vehicle Prices For Preorders Placed Years Ago, Enraging CustomersFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Special Segment: Russian Invasion Of Ukraine, and How Tech RespondsTopics:Facebook will demote Russian state media across its entire platform | EngadgetReddit has quarantined r/Russia subreddit due to misinformationFacebook and TikTok block Russian state media in Europe : NPRTwitter is pausing ads and recommendations in Ukraine and Russia | EngadgetGoogle blocks RT, other Russian channels from earning ad dollars | ReutersDigital technology and the war in Ukraine – Microsoft On the IssuesUber looks to speed up sale of its stake in Russian ride-hailing app Yandex | EngadgetNetflix Declines to Carry Russian Propaganda Channels – VarietyCustomers of Sanction-Hit Russian Banks Unable to Use Apple, Google PayJolla says it’s trying to part ways with its major Russian stakeholder | EngadgetBinance will not block all Russian accounts after Ukraine requestUkraine Pushes to Unplug Russia from the Internet – Rolling StoneElon Musk pledges to send Starlink terminals to Ukraine | EngadgetFacebook turns on ‘lock profile’ to

Computer and Technology NewsTopics:Russia Threatened to Crash the ISS. Can It?As EU says it’ll ban Russia’s ‘toxic media machine’, social media firms face pressure to act | TechCrunchPanasonic will start making Tesla’s higher-capacity EV batteries by March 2024 | EngadgetHackers stole top-secret GPU details — then Nvidia hit back | Digital TrendsToyota shuts down all Japanese production after supplier is hacked | Ars TechnicaRevealed: leaked files show how Ericsson allegedly helped bribe Islamic State | Telecommunications industry | The GuardianFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

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Computer and Technology News, Ukraine/Russia ConflictTopics:Google Maps Live Traffic Showed the Russian Invasion of UkraineTwitter admits it mistakenly removed Ukraine open source intelligence accounts | Ars TechnicaUkraine lobbies U.S. officials for bans on Russia software, aviation -diplomat | ReutersUkraine government websites downed by cyberattacks amid Russian invasion | The IndependentIn leaked comments, EA says FIFA license is holding back soccer game design | Ars TechnicaTonga is back online after a five-week internet outage | EngadgetThe new Moto Edge+ wants to be a more affordable Galaxy Note | EngadgetFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Computer and Technology News.Topics:RIP Bethesda Launcher: Here’s how its nearly full transfer to Steam will work | Ars TechnicaVirgin Hyperloop lays off 111 staffers as it abandons plans for passenger transport | EngadgetMetaverse app allows kids into virtual strip clubs – BBC NewsCyber-attacks bring down many Ukraine websites – BBC NewsThe Call of Duty series is reportedly taking a break in 2023 – The VergeApple’s AR/VR headset isn’t just a prototype anymore, sources say | Ars TechnicaMissouri governor’s wild claims about journalist debunked in police report | Ars TechnicaFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Both Segments: Scott Schober, Author/Cyber Security Expert.Scott N. Schober is the President and CEO of Berkeley Varitronics Systems (BVS), a 48 year old New Jersey-based privately held company and leading provider of advanced, world-class wireless test and security solutions. Schober also invented BVS’s cell phone detection tools, used to enforce a “no cell phone policy” in prisons and secure government facilities. Scott is a highly sought-after subject expert on the topic of cybersecurity.Topics:Inside the Bitcoin Laundering Case That Confounded the Internet – The New York TimesGuarding against possible Russian cyber attacks | PIX11Encore: The Supply Chain Crisis from the Cyber Side Thursday, February 17, 2022Twitter Suspends Hundreds of Bots Posting Chinese Olympic PropagandaThis New Tool Can Retrieve Pixelated Text from Redacted DocumentsMissouri governor’s wild claims about journalist debunked in police report | Ars TechnicaThe IRS will let taxpayers authenticate their identity without using facial recog

Computer America Stories 02/18/2022 Apple taps 'Oldboy' director to shoot a martial arts fantasy film on an iPhone 13 Prohttps://www.engadget.com/apple-oldboy-director-martial-arts-fantasy-film-iphone-13-pro-075046803.html Google is bringing Chrome OS to PCs and Macshttps://www.theverge.com/2022/2/15/22934810/google-chrome-os-chromebooks-flex-operating-system-enterprise-schools Peloton owners can now play a video game while they work outhttps://www.engadget.com/peloton-lanebreak-videogame-215537833.html Misc.Evolving Pocket Monsters with Pokémon Legends: Arceushttps://www.popzara.com/podcast/evolving-pocket-monsters-with-pokemon-legends-arceus/ Best/Worst Movies of 2021 IncomingUncharted Movie ArrivesHorizon Forbidden West Arrives

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Computer and Technology NewsTopics:US says Russian state hackers lurked in defense contractor networks for months | Ars TechnicaMultiple Tax Raids At Premises Of Chinese Telecom Major HuaweiTelecoms giant Ericsson may have paid ISIS for access to Iraq | EngadgetEU Data Watchdog Calls for Total Ban of Pegasus SpywareCalifornia’s strict child-data bill would limit Big Tech data collection | Ars TechnicaGoogle moves to make Android apps more private – BBC NewsClearview AI aims to put almost every human in facial recognition database | Ars TechnicaLook: Entire cabin reported stolen in Michigan – UPI.comLook: Mystery emu on the loose in Virginia – UPI.comLook: Exotic coatimundi found wandering loose in North Carolina – UPI.comFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Computer and Technology NewsTopics:Newegg Apologizes for Customer Service Failings, Promises Change | Tom’s HardwareHacker could’ve printed unlimited ‘Ether’ but chose $2M bug bounty insteadDemocratic DAO Suffers Coup, New Leader Steals EverythingUkraine’s Military, Banks Suffering DDoS AttacksNetflix is making a ‘BioShock’ movie | EngadgetPaywall-breaking tool 12ft asks users to subscribe to cover costs | Science & Tech News | Sky NewsFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Computer and Technology News, Valentine’s Day EditionTopics:Bowser sentenced to 40 months for Team Xecuter’s console hacking | Ars TechnicaSnapchat will put ads within stories and share the money with creators – The VergeVR-related claims increased by 31 percent in 2021, says UK insurance firm | EngadgetEARN IT Act gets no changes to encryption language in Senate committeeSony Tests “Hey, PlayStation” Voice Assistant on PS5 – Voicebot.ai74% of ransomware revenue goes to Russia-linked hackers – BBC NewsHMRC seizes NFT for first time in £1.4m fraud case – BBC NewsIdaho Potato Commission releases limited-edition potato perfume – UPI.comMillions will celebrate Valentine’s Day, except in nations where it’s banned or discouraged – UPI.comFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

OWC. Larry O’Connor, CEO & Founder.At OWC, we’re committed to constant innovation, exemplary customer service, and American design. For over 30 years our goal has been constant. To create innovative DIY solutions to give you the most from your technology.Beginning with 100% compatible memory upgrades, reliably exceeding Apple’s maximum RAM specs, OWC’s product offering has grown to encompass the entire spectrum of upgrade and expansion possibilities including SSDs, docks, and storage. All with a focus on easy, DIY setup and installation.For more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

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Computer and Technology NewsTopics:Radio station snafu in Seattle bricks some Mazda infotainment systems | Ars TechnicaMicrosoft promises to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation | EngadgetMicrosoft announces open app store rules to prove it’s okay with new laws – The VergeSamsung reveals the Galaxy S22 and S22+: Improved cameras and more durable designs | EngadgetSamsung Galaxy S22 Ultra hands-on: The Galaxy Note reincarnated | EngadgetApple source code references ‘realityOS’ for potential VR/AR headsets | EngadgetFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Computer and Technology NewsTopics:IRS stops requiring selfies after facial recognition system is widely panned | Ars TechnicaUK revives plans to force age verification for adult content | EngadgetTinder will stop charging older users more for premium features | EngadgetApple’s ‘Tap to Pay’ lets iPhones accept contactless payments | EngadgetReport: Apple will introduce new iPhone, iPad on March 8 | Ars TechnicaFeds Arrest Couple Who Allegedly Laundered $1 Billion in Stolen BitcoinsFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!