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Both Segments: Nathan Evans, Popzara.com, Managing Editor.Topics:Elite 130 | Cooler Masternzxt n210 – Google SearchH210 | NZXTH210i Matte White | NZXTBoss Level (2021) – IMDbLinksys’ first WiFi 6E routers are now available to buy | EngadgetWi-Fi 6E, explained: what is 6GHz Wi-Fi? – The Verge‘Disaster Girl’ has sold her popular meme as an NFT for $500,000 – The VergeVirtual Worlds Marketplace on OpenSea: Buy, sell, and explore digital assetsRare Super Mario Bros. game sells for a record $660,000 – CNNRoku pulls YouTube TV from its store as Google feud deepens | EngadgetMinecraft Dungeons Getting Fully Optimized Touch Controls for Cloud Gaming with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate – Xbox WireFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Special Segment: Super Apps.Topics:Why China’s “super-apps “ will never succeed in the US | by Christopher Chen | PrototyprIntroducing Super App: a New Approach to All-in-One Experience | InfopulseTop 8 Successful Super Apps Examples In The World 2021Tech in Asia – Connecting Asia’s startup ecosystemFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.Topics:Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins dies at 90 – BBC NewsCES will return as an in-person event in 2022 | EngadgetPlay this Dreamcast Castlevania game 20+ years after it was canceled | Ars TechnicaDisaster Girl meme Zoe Roth of NC sells photo as NFT crypto art | Raleigh News & ObserverDelivery Drivers Are Using Grey Market Apps to Make Their Jobs Suck LessGoogle Promised Its Contact Tracing App Was Completely Private—But It Wasn’t – The MarkupChina orders companies to step up monitoring of foreigners in anti-spying push | China | The GuardianSignal >> Government Requests >> Grand jury subpoena for Signal user data, Central District of CaliforniaFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.Topics:Legislation would mandate driver-monitoring tech in every car | Ars TechnicaTesla claims driver was behind the wheel of unexplained ‘autopilot’ crash but police dispute it ‘100%’ | The IndependentTesla claims driver was behind the wheel of unexplained ‘autopilot’ crash but police dispute it ‘100%’It fell from the sky: Floridians must call police for found rocket debrisCellebrite Pushes Update After Signal Owner Hacks DeviceLawyer Asks For New Trial After Cellebrite Vulnerability DiscoveryDeepfake satellite images pose serious military and political challenges | EngadgetPentagon explains odd transfer of 175 million IP addresses to obscure company | Ars TechnicaADT sues Amazon’s Ring over lookalike blue octagon signs | EngadgetTwitch Streamer Destiny and an Economist Debate Capitalism, Achieve NothingFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.Topics:Roku warns of standoff with Google over YouTube TV | Engadget‘Colette’ Oscar win is a first for the video game industry | EngadgetGoogle’s Guacamole may be premature, but it sounds ripe to become an Android feature – The VergeHundreds lose internet service in northern B.C. after beaver chews through cable | CBC NewsUS teen’s Snapchat rant reaches Supreme Court in free speech case – BBC NewsSupreme Court kills FTC’s “strongest tool” for getting refunds to scam victims | Ars TechnicaCOVID emergency shuts Japan’s Super Nintendo World one month after opening | Ars TechnicaIndia Covid: Anger as Twitter ordered to remove critical virus posts – BBC NewsChina’s state rocket company unveils rendering of a Starship look-alike | Ars TechnicaApple’s ransomware mess is the future of online extortion | Ars TechnicaFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.Topics:Microsoft and the UK will build the world’s ‘most powerful’ weather supercomputer | EngadgetArgentine version of Google falls into “wrong” hands leading to search engine’s temporary collapse — MercoPressIn epic hack, Signal developer turns the tables on forensics firm Cellebrite | Ars TechnicaTikTok loophole sees users post pornographic and violent videos – BBC NewsAI unlocks ancient Dead Sea Scrolls mystery – BBC NewsFoxconn drastically scales back plans for $10 billion Wisconsin factory | EngadgetNASA Has Created Oxygen on Mars In a Major Milestone for Space ExplorationConsumer Reports shows Tesla Autopilot works with no one in the driver’s seat | Ars TechnicaTesla’s solar panels and Powerwall batteries are becoming a package deal | Engadget‘Sonic the Hedgehog 2’ is getting another spikey sidekick | EngadgetMan sues Apple for terminating Apple ID with $24K worth of content | AppleInsiderLinux bans University of Minnesota for sending buggy patches in the nam

Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.Topics:Apple’s colorful new iMacs feature a sleeker design and the M1 chip | EngadgetApple’s new iPad Pro has an M1 chip, Thunderbolt and 5G support | EngadgetUSB 4 specs and features: Everything you need to know about theThe new Apple TV 4K gets a revamped remote and A12 Bionic chip | EngadgetApple will launch podcast subscriptions next month | EngadgetApple’s AirTag tracks your items for $29 | EngadgetiOS 14.5 will roll out ‘next week’ | EngadgetOverwatch director Jeff Kaplan has left Blizzard – The VergeElon Musk denies Autopilot was active before deadly crash in Texas | Ars TechnicaMicrosoft reportedly working on new Windows store that’s open to all apps and games – The VergeDiscord reportedly won’t sell itself to Microsoft (or anyone else) | EngadgetHTC’s wireless Vive Air headset outed by a premature award | Ars TechnicaVIVE Air VR Headset | iF WORLD DESIGN GUIDEFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmeri

Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.Topics:504 Gateway Time-outMicrosoft says mandatory password changing is “ancient and obsolete” | Ars TechnicaWhy China is banning one of the world’s largest Bitcoin mining hubsTwo people killed in fiery Tesla crash with no one driving – The VergeNasa successfully flies small helicopter on Mars – BBC NewsSony reverses decision to close PS3 and Vita game stores this summer | EngadgetCharles Geschke: Adobe co-founder who helped develop the PDF dies – BBC NewsApple trusts Phobio for its trade-ins, but maybe you should think twice – The Verge‘Britcoin’ not bitcoin? UK considers new digital currency | ReutersFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

During my years at Intel I worked for the broadcast team where I developed a love for radio. Today I am keeping that passion alive by appearing each month on the Computer America Show as the team's Science and Technology Trends Correspondent.

Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.Topics:Intel, Nvidia, TSMC execs agree: Chip shortage could last into 2023 | Ars TechnicaThe looming software kill-switch lurking in aging PlayStation hardware | Ars TechnicaLG’s rollable OLED R TV is available in the US, if you can afford one | EngadgetWilliam Amos: Canadian politician seen naked in work Zoom call – BBC NewsWhat to expect from Apple’s “Spring Loaded” event on April 20 | Ars TechnicaSpring Loaded: Apple announces April 20 event | Ars TechnicaFacebook urged to scrap Instagram for children plans – BBC NewsTwitch is purging 7.5 million bots that inflated view and follower counts | EngadgetUS imposes sanctions on Russia over cyber-attacks – BBC NewsThe EU is considering a ban on AI for mass surveillance and social credit scores – The VergeFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Both Segments: Sandy Berger, Consumer Electronics ExpertTopics:Finally, a Whole Home WiFi System That Works-Best Coverage Mesh Wifi by eeroWhat is a Tri-Band WiFi System? – NETGEAR Connection BlogWi-Fi 6 Explained: The Real Speed Novelty and More | Dong Knows TechShop eero Home WiFi Systems | eeroTrueMesh: The Fastest WiFi Mesh Network for Your Home | eeroAmazon.com: Etekcity Smart Food Nutrition Scale, Digital Grams and Ounces for Weight Loss, Baking, Cooking, Keto and Meal Prep, Stainless Steel: Kitchen & DiningSmart Sticky Note Printer | Works with Alexa | A Day 1 Editions conceptSmart Nutrition Scale | Works with Alexa | A Day 1 Editions conceptBest HomeKit Light Panels 2021 | iMoreMicrosoft buys AI speech tech company Nuance for $19.7 billion – The VergeSet up and use Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa with SmartThingsApple’s HomePod is officially discontinued. Here are the smart speakers you should buy instead. | Popular ScienceApple discontinues original HomePod, will focus on mini | TechCrunchApple

Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.Topics:Google gamed its ad auction system to favor its own ads, generated $213 million | AppleInsiderTexas Man Tried to Blow Up the InternetHow Facebook let fake engagement distort global politics: a whistleblower’s account | Technology | The GuardianNVIDIA’s Drive Atlan chip is headed to cars in 2025 | EngadgetNVIDIA unveils pro-level Ampere GPUs for workstations | EngadgetNVIDIA’s Grace, its first datacenter CPU, is another major threat to Intel | EngadgetWhat Is a DPU? | NVIDIA BlogMicrosoft buys AI speech tech company Nuance for $19.7 billion – The VergeCanadian Military Documents UFO Sightings, Intelligence Report RevealsThe FCC wants you to test your internet speeds with its new app – The VergeSubmit a request – FCC ComplaintsDomino’s starts making autonomous pizza deliveries | EngadgetNetflix is working on a live-action Gundam movie | EngadgetG-Saviour | The Gundam Wiki | FandomFacebook removes over 16,000 groups trading fake reviews | Facebook | The Guardian

Both Segments: Techguy.org. Mike Cermak, Owner/Operator.Topics:34% of WFH (work from home) workers say they’d rather quit than return to full-time office work10 Best Internet Providers for Gaming 2021 | Reviews.orgSpaceX president: No plans to add price tiers to Starlink satellite internet – CNETSpaceX a handful of Starlink launches from blanketing Earth in broadband – CNETInternet Speed Classifications: What to know about Internet SpeedsNew Microsoft Edge grew 1,300% this year, overtaking FirefoxChrome vs. Firefox vs. Microsoft Edge: Which browser gobbles up the most RAM? | Tom’s GuideSexy Bill Gates And 11 Other Historic Tech PhotosLG Unlocked Phones: The G8X ThinQ™ Dual Screen, G8 ThinQ™, Stylo™ 5 & More | LG USAThe French army is testing Boston Dynamics’ robot dog Spot in combat scenarios – The VergeSpot | Boston DynamicsBest Buy’s new Beta program promises concierge tech support for $200 a year – The VergeFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAm

Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.Topics:Waymo CEO John Krafcik steps down | Ars TechnicaGMC’s newly-unveiled Hummer EV SUV is 830HP of electric ‘supertruck’ | EngadgetLG TO CLOSE MOBILE PHONE BUSINESS WORLDWIDE | LG NEWSROOMYahoo Answers has shut down | Yahoo Help – SLN35642Facebook data leak: Half a billion users’ information posted on hacking website, cyber experts say – CNNSupreme Court rules for Google in Oracle copyright fight over AndroidGenesis broke a world record for the most drones in the sky | EngadgetJustice Clarence Thomas Takes Aim At Tech And Its Power ‘To Cut Off Speech’ : NPROnline-only Outriders can be paused in single-player — if you have an Nvidia GPU – The VergeFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.Topics:The latest in the global semiconductor shortage – The VergeGoogle Wifi router management is getting rolled into the Google Home app – The VergeTesla delivered more cars than it made in the first quarter of 2021 – The VergeOfficial Xbox Series X mini fridges are coming | EngadgetE3 2021 organizers confirm the all-digital event will be ‘100 percent free’ | EngadgetLG will reportedly announce closure of smartphone business on April 5ISP imposes data cap, explains it to users with condescending pizza analogy | Ars TechnicaTesla’s Touchscreen Shifter Seems Like a Really Bad IdeaSealed Super Mario Bros. shatters record with $660,000 auction sale | Ars TechnicaNorth Korean hackers are now using a fake security company to target researchers – SiliconANGLEGoogle puts limits on which apps can see what’s installed on an Android device | EngadgetGoogle puts limits on which apps can see what’s installed on an Android device | EngadgetOppo smartphone adds 60x microscope ca

Both Segments: Scott Schober, BVS, 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:Tampa, FL (Eastern Region) – FutureCon EventsAP sources: SolarWinds hack got emails of top DHS officialsBillions of records have been hacked already. Make cybersecurity a priority or risk disaster, warns analyst | ZDNetSchool cyber-attack affects 40,000 pupils’ email – BBC NewsDForce hacker returns $25m in ‘stolen’ crypto-currencies – BBC NewsRansomware admin is refunding victims their ransom paymentsHe downloaded the Trezor app on iOS. It was a scam and stole $1 million in bitcoin. – The Washington PostCaught Spyi

Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.Topics:The massive cargo ship that blocked the Suez Canal is now moving again | Ars TechnicaSuez Canal blockage costing millions daily, further complicated by rocks under the ship’s bow – ABC NewsThe cost of the Suez Canal blockage – BBC NewsVW accidentally leaks new name for its U.S. operations: VoltswagenNASA Is Launching a $10 Billion ‘Time Machine’Sony is closing its PlayStation Store for PS3 in July and Vita in August – The VergeAmazon Twitter war with Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren spurred by Jeff Bezos – VoxThe Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra camera bump is huge — for a reason – The VergeCyberpunk 2077’s massive 1.2 patch is finally here | EngadgetA Jony Ive-designed Leica camera prototype is going up for auction | EngadgetAT&T lobbies against nationwide fiber, says 10Mbps uploads are good enough | Ars TechnicaActivision releases online-only PC game without online content, cracked in one day | Ars TechnicaSolarWinds hack obtained emails of top U.S. Department of Hom

Both Segments: Nathan Evans, Popzara.com, 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:Sony’s PlayStation 5 is available at Best Buy again [UPDATE: Sold Out] – The VergeRazer Is Turning Its Smart Face Mask Concept Into a Real ThingMicrosoft Is in Exclusive Talks to Acquire Discord – WSJRazer Pro Type Keyboard | Gadget Reviews | Popzara PressHow Discord (somewhat accidentally) invented the future of the internet – Protocol — The people, power and politics of techMicrosoft Could Be Testing Its Immunity – WSJPixar’s ‘Lu

Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.Topics:One in three spot hate speech in online videos – BBC NewsIntel invests $20 billion into new factories, will produce chips for other companies – The VergeIntel chief Pat Gelsinger: Too many chips made in Asia – BBC NewsSlack quickly removes message invites in its new DM feature over harassment concerns – The VergeUtah is banning porn on cellphones – this is why | The IndependentGoogle Searches End Without a Click Almost Third-Thirds of the TimeIn 2020, Two Thirds of Google Searches Ended Without a Click [Rand Fishkin Zero Click]Researchers developed an AI backpack system to guide vision-impaired wearers | EngadgetFree software advocates seek removal of Richard Stallman and entire FSF board | Ars TechnicaStaff and Board — Free Software Foundation — Working together for free softwareBurberry designs skins for Honor of Kings characters – BBC NewsAfter Declaring Bankruptcy Twice, RadioShack Plots ComebackCongress to grill US internet giants over disinformationFor

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