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  • Omni Wearables Interview, Wikipedia Gains HTTPS, Intel Announces New Processors
    First Segment: Omni Wearables. Robert Fuziak, Founder/CEO
    Almost being hit by a truck while cycling inspired the idea for a new type of eyewear. A project that started as a way to achieve a rear view to prevent accidents resulted in the development of five utility patents. Our technology allows cameras, displays, LEDs, and sensors to dock with the temple arms of glasses. The designs appear to be conventional glasses until the docked components are pivoted into position.
    Second Segment: Computer and Technology News, brought to you by Computer America.
    Computer America goes out in search of the latest and best news stories of the day. Today, we cover topics such as:
    Facebook Argues With Germany Over “Fake News”
    Intel Launches Core i9 Processors, Top At $2,000
    Voice Controlled “Laundroid” Available
    Twitch User Launches Channel For Stock Trading
    WD Announces New SSD’s, Faster!
    Full show notes available at ComputerAmerica.com!
    1 hr 1 min
  • Nathan Evans, Managing Editor of Popzara.com, Talks Facebook, Baidu, Uber!
    Both Segments: Popzara. Nathan Evans, Managing Editor.
    Throughout Popzara you’ll see and hear views on gaming, movies, technology, cultural icons and movements, even politics. Opinion pieces, debates, reflections, reviews and previews, in-depth analyses, news tidbits, and so much more. A little bit of everything for the discriminating reader and curious listener. Today's topics include:
    Amazon opens its first drive-through grocery store
    Intel to make Thunderbolt 3 royalty-free in bid to spur adoption
    Baidu’s text-to-speech system mimics a variety of accents ‘perfectly'
    Mark Zuckerberg’s commencement speech streamed on Facebook with hilariously awful captions
    Texas legislature overrules Austin, allows Uber and Lyft to return
    Star Wars Turns 40!
    To see full show notes, head on over to ComputerAmerica.com!
    1 hr 3 min
  • Tech50Plus.com, Gary Kaye Talks VR, Telemedicine, and more!
    Both Segments: Tech50Plus. Gary Kaye, Founder and Chief Content Officer.
    “Tech50+ brings together one of the most experienced teams of journalists on the planet, each of whom has spent at least a generation following hi-tech and understands the needs and perspectives of the 50+ audience. We want Tech50+ to be the website you turn to for products, issues, and help.” – Tech50Plus
    Today’s Topics Include:
    – New progress in Telemedicine at Cleveland Clinic
    – The so-called “artificial pancreas” is now being prescribed for Type I Diabetics, but it’s still not the whole answer to diabetes management
    – a new app connects generations – Caibu is a little like FaceTime meets Kindle
    – Why it’s time for the older generations to start embracing VR
    For full show notes, head on over to ComputerAmerica.com!
    1 hr 2 min
  • Medici.md Interview, Wi-Fi 3D Imaging, Robots Need Work Too, Galaxy S8 Iris Scanner Hacked
    First Segment: Medici.md. Clinton Phillips, CEO/Founder.
    With Medici, you don’t have to use several different apps to talk to all of your doctors and specialists, you can have all of your doctors centralized on one, easy-to use, application on your smartphone. With Medici’s e-Prescribe functionality, your doctor can quickly diagnose your issue and, if needed, have a prescription sent to your local pharmacy within minutes…all from the Medici App! The new way to talk with all your doctors!
    Second Segment: Computer and Technology News!
    Computer America goes out in search of the best and the latest news stories of the day. Find stories such as:
    Robots Need Work Too
    Galaxy S8 Iris Scanner Hacked
    Wi-Fi 3D Imaging
    New Battery Promises The World
    Smart Lock Told To Get Smarter
    And more! Check out the full show notes at ComputerAmerica.com!
    1 hr 2 min
  • Society for Information Display, Destiny 2 Mega-Show, Net Neutrality Neutered
    First Segment: Society for Information Display (SID). Sri Peruvemba, Board Member and Chair of Marketing
    Society for Information Display is comprised of the top scientists, engineers, corporate researchers, and business people of the display industry, valued at over US$100B annually. SID was formed in 1962 to promulgate display technology, and that work continues today, publishing a monthly Journal of SID, Information Display magazine, and our annual Digest of Technical Papers, which is presented at our annual spring Display Week Symposium and Exhibition. These publications are available online without additional charge for members.
    Second Segment: Computer and Technology News, brought to you by Computer America!
    Computer America searches low and lower for the best news stories on the internet. Find out about stories today such as:
    Destiny 2 on PC Won’t Have Dedicated Servers
    Yup. No Beuno.
    Destiny 2 Adds Raid Support for Solo Players, Clans
    A big pain point with Destiny was the lack of available players when playing solo.
    Destiny 2 Can’t Handle on PS4 Pro
    4k/60 fps not possible on the latest console hardware.
    IBM Forcing Employees to Back Up
    Remote workers for IBM are told to make backups or to leave the company.
    Net Neutrality Neutered
    The repeal process has started to do away with Title II classification, reforms starting.
    For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
    1 hr 2 min
  • Ralph Bond, Autodesk and Correspondent, Talking News!
    Both Segments: Ralph Bond. Autodesk, Public Relations.
    "Starting August 27, 2007 I served Autodesk as a full-time PR consultant. Beginning in August of 2010 I became a regular, full-time employee. What an amazing adventure this continues to be each day! I'm supporting the Architecture Engineering and Cosntruction Solutions team with general media relations support and special web AV content production (which I also do for Manufacturing team at Autodesk). " Ralph Bond
    Cheat Sheet
    Full show notes can be found at computeramerica.com!
    1 hr 2 min
  • Alpha(Here We)Go Again, Microsoft Gobbling Data, Patent Trolls Taken To Court
    Both Segments: Computer and Technology News, brought to you by Computer America
    Computer America takes their days off by getting into the most important news around! We cover stories from policy to product, and everything in between. Check out stories such as:
    Ancestry.com Takes DNA Ownership Rights
    Bitcoin Reaches New High
    Facebook Leaks Rules For Controversial Content
    Bananagers At Amazon
    Emojis Imply Intent
    Supreme Court Takes Patent Trolls To Task
    Windows Gobbles Up Your Data
    And more! For full show notes, head on over to ComputerAmerica.com!
    1 hr 2 min
  • Cooking With Linux Marcel Gagne, Fresh Off His Talks At MMC-MCRCon 2017!
    Both Segments: Marcel Gagne. Cooking with Linux, Linux Correspondent.
    Marcel Gagné is the author of the “Moving to Linux” series of books, a regular columnist for several tech magazines, a public speaker, radio and television personality, and a well known voice in the Linux and open source universe. Just finished giving his speech entitled “How Open Source Destroyed the Past, Created the Present, and Will One Day, Save the Future”. Check it out and more here on today’s program.
    Show Notes and more at ComputerAmerica.com.
    1 hr
  • Rank17 Interview, Pirates Pirated Pirates, Bitcoin Trickles In, Tesla Batteries On Sale
    First Segment: Rank17. Steve Iverson, CEO/Founder
    “Rank17 is comprised of some really kick ass gamers. We are all geeks at heart and know what gamers want in a virtual experience. Our players come from Sony, Paramount Entertainment and other gaming companies which shall remain nameless. Our goal. To create the games you can’t live without. To create experiences you will never forget. To be that conversation at the water cooler. To be the go to game experts you can rely on.” – Rank17
    Second Segment: Computer and Technology News.
    Computer America goes out in search of the most important news stories of the day. Tune in for stories such as:
    Pirates Pirated Pirates
    Tesla Batteries On Sale
    Bitcoins Trickle In
    DeepMind Went Too Deep
    NASA Eyeing AI For Mission Control
    And more! For full show notes, head on over to ComputerAmerica.com!
    1 hr 1 min
  • Dariush Derakhshani, Computer America Graphics Expert
    Both Segments: Dariush Derakhshani, Graphics Expert.
    Computer America Correspondent Dariush Derakhshani joins us once again as we talk all about the latest happenings in the graphics world. Dariush is a long time veteran of the CGI industry, working behind the scenes and educating the next generation of graphic designers. Computer America feels there is no one better to help navigate graphics, teaching you design, the technology behind it, and more! Tune in today as we talk about:
    MSI Launches New Mobile Work Stations
    MSI announces a new line of mobile work stations. Mobile work stations are laptops on steroids, attempting to bring a semblance of mobility while not compromising on power and performance, allowing professionals to work on the go. These new stations are faster and more efficient, but be assured, these come with a large price tag.
    AMD Radeon Announces 500 Series Graphics Cards
    AMD Radeon has been capturing the mid range market for months now. And they have tweaked their previous 400 line to better perform and compete against Nvidia. We talk specs, are they worth noticing, and who these are really for.
    Titan Xp Released by Nvidia
    Nvidia has long held the crown when it comes to high end graphics cards. And they just re-crowned themselves with the Titan Xp, pascal architecture powering a Titan X line of cards. Check out as we talk if it’s the new best in the business, and why it’s so pricey.
    And more! For full show notes, head on over to ComputerAmerica.com!
    1 hr 2 min

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