Computer America Show

ZenFri Inc, The Last Taxi Interview, Talking With The DevelopersBoth Segments: ZenFri Inc, The Last Taxi, Corey King/Dee King. Co-Founders and Producers.The Last Taxi is a Virtual Reality (VR) action-management conversation game. Focused on topical issues surrounding automation, climate change, trans-humanism and class division, The Last Taxi is set in Progress Point a politically and economically-divided sprawling metropolis that has fully embraced automation and human modification, creating a satirical and somberly-surreal vision of the future.For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.Topics:Microsoft says it’s aiming to close TikTok deal by September 15th | EngadgetChinese internet users brand ByteDance CEO a ‘traitor’ as TikTok seeks US buyer | TechCrunchAlleged Twitter hacker was previously caught stealing a fortune in Bitcoin | EngadgetAn unprecedented Nintendo leak turns into a moral dilemma for archivists – The VergeGarmin reportedly paid millions to resolve its recent ransomware attack | EngadgetHow Google made its newest Pixel phone so cheap | EngadgetSpaceX now plans for 5 million Starlink customers in US, up from 1 million | Ars TechnicaFor full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Both Segments: Nathan Evans, Popzara.comThroughout 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 help 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. A little bit of everything for the discriminating reader and curious listener is what you’ll find at Popzara.Topics:https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2020/07/retail-listing-points-to-free-to-play-multiplayer-for-halo-infinite/https://www.theverge.com/2020/7/29/21346339/spotify-q2-2020-earnings-podcasts-coronavirus-covid-19-consumption-recoveryhttps://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2020/7/31/21349332/nvidia-talks-buy-arm-processor-mobile-deal-32-billion-softbank-purchase-rumorFor full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Both Segments: MeloQuest, Keys And Kingdoms. Graeme Winder, CEO/Founder.Keys & Kingdoms makes it easier than ever for your child to learn how to play music on a real instrument! Your child will gain effective music skills as they progress through an epic adventure game filled with revolutionary training methods guaranteed to keep them engaged, inspired and craving for more!For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Both Segments: Scott Schober, BVS, Author of Hacked Again, 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:Trump says he is considering banning TikTok | The IndependentInternal code from 50 high-profile firms, like Microsoft, leaked online – Business InsiderGarmin Hacked in Massive Ransomware Attack: Service Returns to Normal | GearJunkieGoogle will use authenticated logos to reduce Gmail phishing – The VergeKrebs on SecurityPandemic Forcing Pentagon to Learn Tough Cybersecurity Lessons – USNI News10,000 patients affected by data breach at University of Utah Health | KUTVYears before big hack, Tw

Computer and Technology NewsTopics:CES 2021 in Las Vegas Canceled, Trade Show Moves to Online Format – VarietyInternal code from 50 high-profile firms, like Microsoft, leaked online – Business InsiderApple is selling a braided Thunderbolt 3 cable for $129 | EngadgetTech’s four biggest companies are going on trial – The VergeIntel puts Dr. Ann Kelleher in charge of its delayed 7nm CPU project | EngadgetNASA’s new Mars rover is about to embark on a hunt for ancient alien life – The VergeRite Aid used facial recognition in secret across hundreds of its stores – The VergeFor full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Computer and Technology News.Topics:Intel debuts slightly slower, slightly cheaper version of its 10-core 10900K chip | EngadgetInstagram promises to fix bug after being exposed by always accessing the camera on iOS 14 – 9to5MacHackers Demand $10 Million Ransom From GarminGoogle will use authenticated logos to reduce Gmail phishing – The VergeSamsung Unpacked trailer teases all five new devices | EngadgetQualcomm’s 100W charging scheme will go from 0-50 in 5 minutes | Ars TechnicaYour next smartphone will be a lot harder to scratch | Ars TechnicaLollapalooza is streaming a special four-day broadcast for free on YouTube this year – The VergeEnergy Unveils Blueprint for Nationwide, ‘Unhackable’ Quantum Internet – NextgovGoogle will keep employees working remotely until July 2021 – The VergeReport: ARM is for sale and Nvidia’s interested, Apple isn’t | Ars TechnicaFCC Boss Ajit Pai Pretends To Care About A Prison Telco Monopoly Problem He Helped Protect | Above the LawFox Sports’ virtual baseball fans are just p

Both Segments: Viewsonic, Phong Phanel, Product Marketing Manager For Professional Displays.ViewSonic’s ColorPro™ professional monitor series delivers stunning, color-accurate, true-to-life images with industry color standards including sRGB and Adobe RGB. ColorPro™ series professional monitors serve as the ideal solution for creative work such as photography, design, illustration, video editing, and more.For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

First Segment: xOps.IT, Larry Gordon, CEO/Co-Founder.xOps is a global company with headquarters in New York City and resources around the world. Our global presence allows us to offer highly engineered infrastructure solutions fast, at a low cost, and with high quality. It also allows us to offer services such as 24 x 7 deployment and operations support as part of our offering. In addition we offer operations consulting services In the US through our DevOps and Cloud consulting practice. xOps is unique because we are changing the nature of the IT services value chain. Topics:Teenager Finds Classical Alternative to Quantum Recommendation Algorithm | Quanta MagazineVerizon’s 5G network is tiny—Verizon ads “falsely implied” it’s nationwide | Ars TechnicaWestern Digital releases new 18TB, 20TB EAMR drives | Ars TechnicaYou can buy ‘Microsoft Flight Simulator’ on 10 DVDs if you want | EngadgetFor full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.Topics:Incredible vinyl-like super SSDs could make hard disk drives obsolete | TechRadarApple Silicon will force industry to reconsider use of Intel chips, says ex-Apple exec | AppleinsiderLego is teasing a buildable NES console set | EngadgetWhy is this copy of Super Mario Bros. worth a record $114,000? | Ars TechnicaShipt workers plan to walk off the job on July 15th to protest new company pay structure – The VergeTesla’s Model Y just got a $3,000 price cut – The VergeSiriusXM acquires podcast platform Stitcher from Scripps for $325 million | EngadgetUbisoft sexual harassment investigation claims three more executives | Games | The GuardianYou can now stake your claim in Apple’s $500 million iPhone slowdown settlement – The VergeFrequently Asked Questions | Smartphone Performance SettlementFor full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Each month, usually the second Friday, I join Ben Crossman and the Computer America team to share science and tech trends and other stories I discover on the Web.

Computer and Technology NewsTopics:Chrome update may extend your laptop’s battery life by up to 2 hours | EngadgetRobocall Ban Upheld, Broadened by Supreme Court in Speech CasePSVR Patent Describes Technology That Displays Ads Within HeadsetsWhy China’s Race For AI Dominance Depends On Math | The National InterestInternet speeds were awful, so these rural Pennsylvanians put up their own wireless towerNew Mac ransomware is even more sinister than it appears | Ars TechnicaReddit and LinkedIn will fix clipboard snooping in their iOS apps | EngadgetFor full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Both Segments: Darius Derakhshani, Graphics ExpertTopics:Tech Tent: Apple’s App Store battle – BBC NewsAMD’s upcoming Ryzen 3000XT brings 7nm improvements, higher boost | Ars TechnicaAI recreates the painting techniques of famous artists | EngadgetAfter 15 Years, Apple Prepares to Break Up With Intel – The New York TimesPS5 release date, design, specs and news for Sony’s PlayStation 5 | TechRadarIs Nvidia working on new budget graphics cards to hit AMD where it hurts? | TechRadarNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090, RTX 3080, Titan RTX Ampere Gaming Graphics Cards Rumored Specs Leak OutNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Pictured? | TechPowerUpNvidia Could Start Next-Gen Graphics Cards Production in August | Cord Cutters NewsFor full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Both Segments: Nathan Evans, Popzara, 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 help 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. A little bit of everything for the discriminating reader and curious listener is what you’ll find at Popzara.Topics:Microsoft is permanently closing all physical retail stores | VentureBeatMicrosoft is shutting down Mixer and partnering with Facebook Gaming – The VergeAs Twitter Labels Trump Tweets, Some Republicans Flock To New Social Media SiteFor full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Computer and Technology NewsTopics:Remember when we warned in February Apple will crack down on long-life HTTPS certs? It’s happening: Chrome, Firefox ready to join in, too • The RegisterDirecTV Is Losing Customers Fast (And Now They Raised Prices on New Customers) | The National InterestDetroit police chief cops to 96-percent facial recognition error rate | Ars TechnicaYouTube TV costs $65 a month after yet another price increase | EngadgetDiscord is rebranding to shift away from gaming | EngadgetNest makes its Seasonal Savings program free for all thermostat users | EngadgetFCC says Huawei and ZTE are national security threats | EngadgetApple might not include a charger with the iPhone 12. Good – The VergeMicrosoft’s second next-gen Xbox reportedly set for August reveal – The VergeFor full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Both Segments: DrFirst. Cam Deemer, President.Since 2000, DrFirst has pioneered healthcare technology solutions and consulting services that securely connect people at every touchpoint of care to improve patient outcomes.Our technology can be used as stand-alone solutions or integrated within the workflow of electronic health records and health information systems. DrFirst products are used by nearly 300,000 healthcare providers, including more than 100,000 prescribers, in hospitals, clinics, and private practices throughout the U.S. and Canada.For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Computer and Technology News.Topics:Could a boycott kill Facebook? – BBC NewsReddit bans r/The_Donald and r/ChapoTrapHouse as part of a major expansion of its rules – The VergeData caps on Comcast, T-Mobile return on July 1 | PCWorldApple Will Possibly Not Include Charger With iPhone 12Professional cyclists will compete in a virtual Tour de France | EngadgetAnother 53 iOS apps besides TikTok are grabbing clipboard data | EngadgetTikTok banned in India along with 58 other mostly Chinese apps amid border tensions | The IndependentHow hackers extorted $1.14m from University of California, San Francisco – BBC NewsDisney Presents High-Resolution Neural Face-Swapping ResearchFor full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Computer and Technology News.Topics:VICE – Someone Mysteriously Sent Almost $1 Billion in BitcoinNetmarketshare: Chrome now officially has more than 70% of the desktop browser market. – MSPoweruserBrowser market shareHeated seats as a service? BMW wants to sell car features on demand | Ars TechnicaVizio’s 2020 TV plans: HDMI 2.1, FreeSync, eARC, and—at long last—OLED | Ars TechnicaWalmart partners with Tribeca to turn 160 store parking lots into drive-in theaters | TechCrunchIt’s happened again: AT&T sued for allegedly transferring victim’s number to thieves in $1.9m cryptocoin heist • The RegisterMIT apologizes, permanently pulls offline huge dataset that taught AI systems to use racist, misogynistic slurs • The RegisterAmazon is making a Fallout series with the creators of ‘Westworld’ | EngadgetHundreds arrested as crime chat network cracked – BBC NewsFor full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Both Segments: Scott Schober, Cyber Security Expert.Scott Schober has dedicated himself to educating anyone who would listen by telling his own story of being hacked in the hope that others can learn from his own mistakes.Topics:BBB warning of COVID-19 contact tracing scams | wbir.comAdobe Flash Cut-Off Will Kill Millions Of WebsitesHate-hacking and Zoom ‘bombing’: Racism in the virtual workspace | Coronavirus pandemic | Al JazeeraStalker Online Breach: 1.3 Million User Records Stolen – Infosecurity MagazineGoogle will automatically delete location history by defaultSegway is retiring its iconic scooter that failed to revolutionize personal transportation – TechSpotFor full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Computer and Technology NewsTopics:Microsoft is shutting down Mixer and partnering with Facebook Gaming – The VergeThe Next Step for Mixer – From the MyxerWWDC 2020: Here’s everything Apple just announcedApple makes it easy to see the personal info apps request | EngadgetJapan’s new supercomputer ranked fastest in worldCERN approves plans for a $23 billion, 62-mile long super-collider | EngadgetGoogle adds fact checking to image searches | Engadget‘BlueLeaks’ Exposes Files from Hundreds of Police Departments — Krebs on SecurityNearly 20 percent of Earth’s seafloor is now mapped – The VergeGEBCO data downloadFor full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!