Computer America

First Segment: Tr3dent. Kevin McCaffrey, Founder/CEO.

Tr3Dent’s suite of visualization tools and software enables users to see and interact dynamically with new and existing business models, processes and data. Many of the tools integrate engaging 3D views that help make boring and complex information immediately understandable. All of our offerings help to ensure effective communication and adoption of key programs, standards and strategies throughout our client organizations. Tr3Dent solutions have also been proven to unlock unique insights that fuel innovation and enable better business decisions.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/iHpS31s_wdQ

Second Segment: Computer and Technology News

Today's Topics Include:

Waymo Makes Big Purchases

Facebook Bans Cryptocurrency Ads

VPN Vulnerability From Cisco

Hauwei Deal Dropped

And more! For full show notes, check out computeramerica.com!

First Segment: WP Engine. Mary Ellen Dugan, Chief Marketing Officer.

"WP Engine equips you with a suite of agility, performance, intelligence, and integration solutions, so you can build and deploy a range of online experiences from campaign sites to content hubs to ecommerce extensions. Our platform is unified by powerful technology, award winning service, and an ecosystem of partners and developers that expand the value you gain from all solutions."

https://www.youtube.com/embed/R4Al-cjn6n8

Second Segment: Computer and Technology News

Today's Topics Include:

Coincheck Loses $400 Million In Heist

Elon Musks Flamethrower

White House Doesn't Want A 5G Network

Dell May Sell Itself To VMWare

Facebook Privacy In The Wake Of EU Rules

And more! For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Both Segments: Popzara Magazine. Nathan Evans, Managing Editor

Throughout Popzara you’ll experience views on gaming, movies, technology, cultural icons and movements, even politics. Reviews and previews, in-depth analyses, opinion pieces, conversations, news bits, and so much more. We value originality and our diverse staff are 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.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/FlY5SZh6R9k

Today's show will include:

Nintendo’s Miitomo shutdown is a wake-up call for its smartphone track record

https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2018/01/nintendos-first-smartphone-app-will-shut-down-in-may-and-good-riddance/

CNN shutters Casey Neistat’s video company Beme, which it bought 14 months ago for $25 million

https://www.theverge.com/2018/1/25/16932250/casey-neistat-video-company-beme-shut-down-cnn

https://www.cnet.com/news/cnn-to-part-ways-with-youtube-star-casey-neistat/

And more! For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

First Segment: HybridBlock. Carson Knuth, VP of Operations

HybridBlock consists of an ecosystem that leverages the power of cryptocurrency. We are focused on the person who just learned about cryptocurrency, the intermediate trader, and the expert day trader looking for the most sophisticated, secure, and reliable trading tools on the planet. We want everyone in the world to have a personalized experience to buy, trade, and learn about cryptocurrency according to THEIR needs.

Second Segment: Computer and Technology News

Today's Topics Include:

SEC Warns Against Blockchain Name Changing

Google Chrome Gets Way Better

Apple Changes iBooks to Books

Chinese Beggars Accept QR Codes

Lootboxes Go Back To Court

And more! For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

First Segment: Other World Computing. Larry O’Connor, Founder/CEO.

At OWC, we’re committed to constant innovation, exemplary customer service, and American design. For more than 25 Years, OWC has had a simple goal. 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, all with a focus on easy, DIY setup and installation. For us, it’s as much about building exceptional relationships, as it is about building exceptional products.

Second Segment: Computer and Technology News

Today’s Topics Include:

iOS 11.3 Update

Changing Of Airline Tickets

Death Predicting AI Given FDA Approval

Fitbit Spells Out The End of Pebble Support

Qualcomm Fined $1.23 Billion Dollars

And more! For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

First Segment: Square Panda. Andy Butler, CEO.

It is often said that a child's most precious gift is their curiosity. At Square Panda™, we are creating a new generation of products that let children follow their curiosity through play activities involving both the physical and virtual worlds. Our products, games and learning activities are designed by a team composed of world class game designers, educators, parents, user experience specialists, artists and engineers. The team at Square Panda™ is dedicated to providing other innovative multi-sensory, play-oriented learning devices to children around the world.

Second Segment: Computer and Technology News.

Today's Topics Include:

Apple HomePod Arrives Feb 9th

New Record Set For MicroSD, 512GB

Microsoft's Xbox Game Pass Launch Titles

Verizon Tax Cuts Going To Use

Netflix Rises Above $100 Billion

For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

First Segment: Spectrums. Ashkan Kouchak, CEO.

Spectrums simplifies connecting, improves opportunities for engagement and helps you promote and highlight your complete online presence.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/V6xPsM5Jqxs

Second Segment: Computer and Technology News

Today's Topics Include:

Amazon's Grocery Store of The Future

Thor: Ragnarok Leaked A Month Early To Pirate Sites

Intel Spectre Patch Is Faulty Says Intel

Facebook Apologizes for Corrosive Effect On Democracy

Apple May Discontinue iPhone X Come Next Iteration

And more! For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

First Segment: BoxLock. Brad Ruffkess, Founder/CEO

When it works, home delivery is a convenient and efficient way to get anything you need from just about anywhere. But what about when a package doesn’t show up on your doorstep, even though the carrier’s tracking says it was delivered? If you’re one of the 23 million Americans who’ve had a package stolen from their doorstep by a “porch pirate,” you’ve experienced the frustration of a missing package and the hassle, delay and expense of trying to replace it — if it’s replaceable at all.

Second Segment: Computer and Technology News

Today’s Topics Include:

https://www.engadget.com/2018/01/19/cftc-charges-three-cryptocurrency-operators/

https://www.engadget.com/2018/01/19/moviepass-to-invest-in-films/

Energy-efficient LEDs are just a few atoms thick

https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2018/01/years-after-predicted-death-game-consoles-are-doing-better-than-ever/

And more! For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Both Segments: Computer and Technology News

Today's Topics Include:

iOS Battery Throttling Update Coming

Samsung Mass Producing GDDR6 For Next Gen Graphics Cards

Youtube Taking Down Tide Pod Challenge Videos

Amazon's New Headquarters

Microsoft AI Artist

Intel Gives Spectre/Meltdown Update

And More! For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Both Segments: Dariush Derakhshani. Computer Graphics Expert

Today's Topics Include:

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/12/171220122021.htm

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/01/180102103813.htm

This is a little specific, but interesting – a popular platform for sharing (free and paid) 3d models for use in CG work has made it easy to create a model and how it looks in one program, and their system auto-converts it to the other programs. Neat.

http://cgpress.org/archives/turbosquid-rolls-our-stemcell-format-conversion.html

Simple mention of brionging AR sensors to low end phones:

http://cgpress.org/archives/usensar-announced-bringing-augmented-reality-to-low-end-devices.html

For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!