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Both Segments: Scott Schober, BVS and Cyber Security Expert.Scott N. Schober is the President and CEO of Berkeley Varitronics Systems (BVS), a forty-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:WCYB Cybercrime Radio, Northport, N.Y. – Listen Live!BluVector Hospitality Suite – Black Hat and Def Con 2021 Tickets, Wed, Aug 4, 2021 at 6:30 PM | EventbriteBlack Hat USA 2021 | DEF CON RegistrationKaseya denies ransomware payment as it hails ‘100% effective’ decryption tool | The Daily SwigThis simple step can thwart top phone hackers | abc10.comStop Ransomware | CISA10 Cyber Security Trends You Can’t Ignore In 2021 | PurpleSecWyze | Making Great Technology Accessible | Smart Home DevicesBiden warns cyber att

Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.Topics:Blue Origin offers NASA $2 billion in last-ditch attempt at lunar lander contract | EngadgetIntel’s revised roadmap looks beyond 1 nanometer chips | EngadgetIntel Accelerates Process and Packaging InnovationsActivision Blizzard employees to walk out following sexual harassment lawsuit – The VergeLucasfilm hires YouTuber who used deepfake to improve ‘The Mandalorian’ | EngadgetVPN servers seized by Ukrainian authorities weren’t encrypted | Ars TechnicaVideos Show Disputed Georgian Territory Waging War on Illegal Bitcoin MinesDell Can’t Ship Majority of Alienware Gaming PCs to California, Colorado, and Other States Due to Power Consumption Regulations – The FPS ReviewFacebook and Instagram will limit advertisers’ ability to target teens | EngadgetFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Both Segments: Computer and Technology NewsTopics:California Sues Activision Blizzard, Alleges ‘Frat Boy’ CultureToday’s massive Internet outage comes courtesy of Akamai Edge DNS | Ars TechnicaWhy Kodak apologized to China over an Instagram post – CNETAudacity Developers Apologize, Revise Controversial Privacy PolicyGoogle turns AlphaFold loose on the entire human genome | Ars TechnicaMore than 600,000 people told to isolate by NHS Covid-19 app – BBC NewsFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.Topics:A grandfather died of a heart attack after minors swatted him over his rare Twitter handle | TechSpotUK man arrested over 2020 Twitter celebrity hacks | EngadgetNetflix bleeds subscribers in US and Canada, with no sign of recovery | Ars TechnicaThis chart illustrates why Netflix is the most popular streaming serviceNetflix says its gaming push will begin with mobile | EngadgetSquare Enix will boot idle players from packed ‘Final Fantasy XIV Online’ servers | EngadgetAmazon’s New World is brutally bricking RTX 3090 graphics cards | Windows CentralLawsuit: eBay tried to “terrorize, stalk, and silence” couple that ran news site | Ars TechnicaBiden picks Google foe to lead DOJ antitrust as it mulls plan to break up Big Tech | Ars TechnicaNSO Says ‘Enough Is Enough,’ Will No Longer Talk to the Press About Damning ReportsFTC Formally Adopts Right to Repair PlatformFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.

Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.Topics:CNN+ streaming service will offer live and on-demand content in early 2022 | EngadgetLinkedIn scraping of 700M records was ‘for fun’ says hacker – 9to5MacUkraine warehouse packed with thousands of PS4s was actually a FIFA Ultimate Team bot farm • Eurogamer.netSamsung’s colossal 1,000-inch MicroLED display has improved colors and a thinner design – The VergeAI narration of chef Anthony Bourdain’s voice sparks row – BBC NewsWarby Parker’s vision test app can help renew your glasses prescription | EngadgetMassive data leak reveals Israeli NSO Group’s spyware used to target activists, journalists, and political leaders globallyFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.Topics:Cambridge data shows Bitcoin mining on the move – BBC NewsCambridge Bitcoin Electricity Consumption Index (CBECI)Steam DeckNetflix will reportedly offer video games within the next year | EngadgetMicrosoft’s new 3D emoji include Clippy coming back to life in Office – The VergeUS consumer safety regulator sues Amazon over hazardous product sales | EngadgetLG’s rollable OLED TV is finally coming to the US for a staggering $100,000 – The VergeSamsung announces massive 110-inch 4K TV with next-gen MicroLED picture quality – The VergeSpain Consumer Protection Organization accuses Apple of slowing down newer iPhones after iOS 14.5 update – 9to5MacTel Aviv will test dog poop DNA to fine owners who don’t clean up | The Times of IsraelIranian hackers used Facebook to target US military personnel | EngadgetFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Both Segments: Sandy Berger, Computer America Correspondent.Sandy Berger is a long time tech journalist and avid fan of all things consumer electronics. Tune in as we discuss the latest in Apple and Microsoft Windows 11.Topics:iPad – AppleiPad mini – AppleiPad 10.2-inch – AppleiPadOS 14 – AppleiPadOS 15 Preview – AppleApple Pencil – AppleApple Music announces Spatial Audio and Lossless Audio – AppleYour request has been blocked. This could be due to several reasons.Microsoft released its first tablet 10 years ago. So why did Apple win with the iPad? | ComputerworldIntroducing Windows 11 | Windows Experience BlogMac – AppleMesh WiFi Network: Routers & Systems | NETGEARFinally, a Whole Home WiFi System That Works-Best Coverage Mesh Wifi by eeroFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.Topics:Demonstration of World Record: 319 Tb/s Transmission over 3,001 km with 4-core optical fiber | 2021 | NICT – National Institute of Information and Communications TechnologyStadia will give developers and publishers a bigger cut of sales | EngadgetA Repair Would Cost $16,000 at Tesla: the Electrified Garage Did It for $700 – autoevolutionQuibi’s zombie corpse rises again to claim eight Emmy nominations – The VergeRussian ransomware group’s dark web sites mysteriously go down – AxiosAT&T will let unlimited-data customers pay more to avoid the slow lane | Ars TechnicaThe Verge wants to know how much you pay for internet – The VergeJoin the Fight for Fair Internet – Consumer ReportsSealed ‘Super Mario 64’ game sells at auction for a record-breaking $1.56 million | EngadgetApple just launched an official $99 MagSafe battery pack for the iPhone 12 lineup – The VergeApple Announces $99 MagSafe iPhone 12 Battery PackRing’s end-to-end encryption rolls out globally

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Both Segments: Techguy.org. Mike Cermak, Owner/Operator.Topics:Up to 1,500 businesses infected in one of the worst ransomware attacks ever | Ars TechnicaHackers demand $70 mn after Kaseya ransomware attack – RFIAudacity sparks uproar over new data collection policy | EngadgetMicrosoft issues urgent security warning: Update your PC immediately – CNNJeff Bezos Hits Wealth Record of $211 Billion on Pentagon MoveBiden’s right-to-repair order could stop companies from blocking DIY fixes | Ars TechnicaBitcoin power plant is turning a 12,000-year-old glacial lake into a ‘hot tub’ | Ars TechnicaFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

First Segment: Noopl. Tim Trine, CEO.We’re working to create a more connected and engaged world using technology to allow you to stay in the moment. We believe technology should serve you and allow you to more fully interact with those around you, not just be gadgetry for technology’s sake.Second Segment: Computer and Technology News.Hackers reportedly lower ransom demand to restore data to $50M | TheHillNintendo’s new OLED Switch costs $350 and arrives October 8th | EngadgetNo, open source Audacity audio editor is not “spyware” | Ars TechnicaFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.Topics:Facebook confirms tests of a new anti-extremism warning prompt – The VergeDespite $2.1M ruling, RomUniverse owner considers bringing back ROM site | Ars TechnicaUS hits anti-robocall milestone but annoying calls won’t stop any time soon | Ars TechnicaCops are playing music during filmed encounters to game YouTube’s copyright strikingIntel and Apple may be first to use TSMC’s 3-nanometer chips | EngadgetTesla Model S Plaid catches fire and briefly traps owner after electronic door handles fail, attorneys say – The Washington PostTesla delivers 200,000 cars a quarter for the first time | EngadgetFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.Topics:Facebook, Google, TikTok and Twitter pledge to improve women’s safety online | Engadget“Prioritise the safety of women”: Open letter to CEOs of Facebook, Google, TikTok & Twitter – World Wide Web FoundationPinterest bans all weight-loss ads | EngadgetStudent gets Windows 11 running on a Windows Phone – The VergeApple’s macOS Monterey public beta is now available | EngadgetApple Beta Software ProgramBritish right to repair law excludes smartphones and computers – 9to5MacThe Tim Berners-Lee NFT that sold for $5.4M might have an HTML error | Ars TechnicaHumble Bundle stops purchasers from giving full payment to charity | Ars TechnicaFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Both Segments: Scott Schober, BVS. Cyber Security Correspondent.Scott N. Schober is the President and CEO of Berkeley Varitronics Systems (BVS), a forty-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:White House weighs cracking down on secret ransomware payments, pursuing hackersRanked: The Most Significant Cyber Attacks from 2006-2020, by CountryCyber insurance isn’t helping with cybersecurity, and it might be making the ransomware crisis worse, say researchers | ZDNetU.S. under series of ransomware cyberattacks – YouTube5 Things To Know About Microsoft’s Windows 11 Security StrategyDatabase of 700M LinkedIn users found for sale on a hacking forum – SiliconANGLEFor more info, interviews, reviews, news,

First Segment: Quantum e-Motion. Francis Bellido, CEO.Quantum eMotion’s family of Quantum Random Number Generators (QRNGs) is optimized to provide more speed, scalability and true randomness at a fraction of the cost of other devices in the market. Our innovative and patented solution uses a purely quantum solution called quantum tunneling to generate truly random numbers.QNG2QNG2 is the first Quantum Random Number Generator in the market the size of an integrated circuit. It’s small enough to be used in consumer electronics, while still being more powerful than any other product out there.Second Segment: Computer and Technology News.Facebook is now worth $1 trillion after a US court’s dismissal of 2 antitrust lawsuits spurs jump in stock | Business Insider IndiaApple Makes Employees Wear Body Cameras To Control Leaks – Macworld UKJuul to pay N.C. $40M and stop targeting kids after igniting vaping “epidemic“ | Ars TechnicaFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out Co

Both Segments: Albert Cory, Author. Inventing The Future.Imagine a time before everyone stared at a screen, before fonts, icons, mice, and laser printers, before Apple and Microsoft… But behind the scenes, Xerox engineers were dreaming and inventing the modern personal computer.Who were these people who changed the world, and why did corporate management just want to sell copiers and printers?Albert Cory* was one of the engineers, charged with making that dream a reality and unknowingly starting a revolution. Inventing the Future is based on the true story of the Xerox Star, the computer that changed everything.Link To Book: Amazon.com: Inventing the Future eBook: Cory, Albert, Sainsbury, Jonathan, Mason, Samantha, McKellen, Scott: Kindle StoreFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Both Segments: 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:Microsoft unveils Windows 11, a more polished OS | EngadgetOlder Microsoft Surface devices cannot upgrade to Windows 11 | PCWorldAndroid apps are coming to Windows 11 | EngadgetUpgrade to the New Windows 11 OS | MicrosoftXbox cloud upgrade is live: Series X power on your browser for over 260 games | Ars TechnicaMicrosoft is supporting AMD’s answer to DLSS on Xbox consoles – The VergeBrave Search enters public betaFor more info, int

Both Segments: Archive 360, Bill Tolson, VP of Global Compliance & eDiscovery.Archive360’s PaaS platform is trusted by organizations around the world to securely migrate their digital data to the cloud, and responsibly manage it for today’s regulatory, legal and business intelligence obligations.Our customers achieve this by applying context around the search, classification, and analysis of structured and unstructured data – including files, videos, audio, CRM, ERP, emails/electronic communication, social media – while maintaining full control over security, privacy, access, and compliance.For more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.Topics:John McAfee found dead in prison after Spanish court allows extradition | ReutersSupreme Court says school can’t punish student for profane Snapchat post – The VergeAltice is reducing cable-Internet upload speeds by up to 86% next month | Ars TechnicaFounders of South African Bitcoin exchange disappear after $3.6 billion ‘hack’ | EngadgetPeloton’s Tread+ temporarily needs a subscription, but a fix is on the way | EngadgetTim Cook called Nancy Pelosi to warn her against disrupting the iPhone with antitrust – The VergeChina’s Artificial Sun Fusion Reactor Breaks World RecordRembrandt’s The Night Watch painting restored by AI – BBC NewsDeepMind uses AI to tackle neglected deadly diseases – BBC NewsFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.Topics:Epic Games will let developers use its voice and anti-cheat services for free | EngadgetNow that China has all but banned cryptocurrencies, GPU prices are falling like Bitcoin • The RegisterConnecting to malicious Wi-Fi networks can mess with your iPhone | Ars TechnicaTinder lets people add videos to their dating profiles | EngadgetSteven Spielberg’s production company signs multifilm deal with Netflix | Ars TechnicaMicrosoft Hits $2 Trillion Market Cap During Trading – WSJ.comActivision Blizzard CEO’s $155m pay package approved after delay | Financial TimesOculus loses one of its first in-app VR ad partners following backlash | EngadgetFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!