Computer America

Both Segments: Popzara Magazine. Cory Galliher, Senior Games Editor

Cory Galliher Journalist, writer, and gamer extraordinaire, Senior Games Editor Cory aims to be king of the universe and all he surveys. His credits include AOL, The Cumberland Times-News, and The Well-Read Mage.

Today's Topics Include:

Microtransactions are an "Unfortunate Reality of Modern Gaming"

Star Citizen puts paywall on CitizenCon stream

Valve making games again?

New game releases - Monster Hunter Generations Ultimate, Dragon Quest XI, Zone of the Enders

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.

Today's Topics Include:

Apple will reveal its new iPhones on September 12

https://www.engadget.com/2018/08/30/apple-new-iphone-september-12-2018/

Microsoft removes device install limits for Office 365 subscribers

https://www.engadget.com/2018/08/30/microsoft-device-limits-office-365-subscribers-home-personal/

DC Universe Launches September 15—But Titans Won't Arrive Until a Month Later

https://io9.gizmodo.com/dc-universe-launches-september-15-but-titans-wont-arriv-1828712978

China's Tencent Folds Yet Another Video Game Company Into Its Empire

http://fortune.com/2018/08/30/chinas-tencent-folds-yet-another-video-game-company-into-its-empire/

Students Can Get Hulu and Showtime Cheap Through Spotify

https://lifehacker.com/students-can-get-hulu-and-showtime-cheap-through-spotif-1828723360

First Segment: Augmently. Ziggy Kormandel, President.

Augmently, Inc. is a Los Angeles based creative technology company that has developed a unique, patented Augmented Reality (AR) platform which allows mobile device users to virtually place a celebrity, animated character or product in an environment of their choice. Unlike other AR applications, Augmently uses hyper-realistic imagery rather than 3D computer generated objects. Augmently’s main focus is to be the leader in the mobile AR space today.

Second Segment: Computer and Technology News.

Today's News Includes:

Netgear and Harman Kardon Team Up

Unlocking Phone Violates Your 5th Amendment Rights

Mozilla To Block Trackers By Default

VPN's Real Use

Marshall Makes A Smart Speaker

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

Both Segments: Scott Schober. President/CEO, Author of Hacked Again, Cybersecurity 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.

Today's Topics Include:

Voting machine maker claims vote machine hack-fests a 'green light' for foreign hackers

https://www.theregister.co.uk/2018/08/28/voting_machine_hacking/

Lead character played by Matthew Broderick in WarGames, David Scott Lewis discusses his worst cybersecurity fears with Scott.

https://youtu.be/D6BR5UAzUhk

Wireless Infusion Pumps Could Increase Cybersecurity Vulnerability

https://healthitsecurity.com/news/wireless-infusion-pumps-could-increase-cybersecurity-vulnerability

2 Million Customers Affected In T-Mobile Data Breach

https://philadelphia.cbslocal.com/2018/08/28/2-million-customers-affected-in-t-mobile-data-breach/

OTHER updates:

The other week I had the privilege of conducting a cybercrime video interview of a Cyber Shark- Robert Herjavec.  Robert is the CEO of Herjavec Group which is a top cyber security company and ranked #1 on the Cybersecurity 500 List for 2018.    The 30 minute interview will appear exclusively on www.cybersecurityventures.com in another week or so.

First Segment: Voicera. Omar Tawakol, Founder/CEO.

Eva is an in-meeting AI assistant. Eva will take notes for you in meetings you attend. Running late, double booked, had to leave early? Don’t miss out - Eva can take notes for you there too! Eva will listen and pull out important moments - we call these Predictive Highlights. If you want to mark something yourself, just say, "Okay Eva, Action Item" or tap in the app. With Eva in your meetings, they become activated. Voicera doesn’t own your meeting data. It’s your meeting, your data, not ours.

Second Segment: Computer and Technology News.

Today's Topics Include:

Huawei Becomes Worlds Second Phone Seller

AMD Chip Maker Won't Focus On Future Chipsets

FCC Made A Podcast!

Steam For Linux Adds 1,000 Games In Over A Week

Air Pollution Done Are Is Making Stupider

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

Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.

Today's Topics Include:

Disney Play Will Be Their Netflix Competitor

Next iPhone Rumors

Amazon Payed Employees To Say Nice Things

Tesla Semi Truck Driving Cross Country

Fortnite Android Vulnerability

Toyota Investing Heavily In Uber

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

Both Segments: Ralph Bond. Science and Tech Trends Correspondent.

"I started my career in the early 80s with Computer Automation, and then worked for Rockwell International Semiconductors Division, PDA Engineering, IntelCorporation [1993-2006], and finally Autodesk [2007 - 17 Nov 2017]. Today I'm available to provide spot project support in PR, podcast production, and general marketing communications.  My 10 years of service to Autodesk introduced me to the world of Architecture, Engineering and Construction [AEC] technology.  I'm always open to project work in that field. " - Ralph Bond

Cheat Notes

For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

First Segment: OrCam Technologies. Dr. Bryan Wolynski, Consultant.

OrCam’s mission is to harness the power of artificial vision by incorporating pioneering technology into a wearable platform which improves the lives of individuals who are blind, visually impaired, and have reading difficulties. OrCam was jointly founded in 2010 by Prof. Amnon Shashua and Mr. Ziv Aviram, who are also the co-founders of Mobileye, the collision avoidance system leader and autonomous driving innovator. The original OrCam MyEye device was launched in 2015, and the next generation OrCam MyEye 2.0 was launched in 2017.

Second Segment: Computer and Technology News.

Today's Topics Include:

Microsoft To Offer Hardware With Two Year Agreement To Xbox Live

iFixIt Teardown of Magic Leap One

Sony Aibo Heading To The US

Europe To Ban Halogen Bulbs

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

First Segment: Spaces. Brad Herman, CTO and Co-Founder.

SPACES provides a unique and ground-breaking service: transportation to new realities. Our cutting edge technology ensures your safe passage into worlds beyond imagining, full of intrigue, excitement, and fun. Embark on an adventure together with your team, every sense immersed, to discover what awaits!

https://youtu.be/aivax0DsE5Q

Second Segment: Computer and Technology News.

Today's Topics Include:

Fire Department Throttled During Calls

Android Sends Data Much More Often Than iOS

BlackHat Hacked

IRC Turns 30!

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

First Segment: Admix. Samuel Huber, Founder/CEO.

Admix is devoted to helping VR/AR developers succeed. Admix Academy empowers VR/AR pioneers worldwide. Developing VR/AR content is hard, but building a successful company is even harder. The Admix Academy aims to build an ecosystem to provide tools and financial support for entrepreneurs worldwide in their mission to change the world with immersive technologies.

Second Segment: Computer and Technology News.

Today's Topics Include:

Facebook Removing 5,000 Ads To Prevent Discrimination

Tesla's GigaFactory Became The Worlds Biggest Battery Factory

HTC Vive Wireless Adapter Available For Pre-Order

Google Incognito Mode

Netflix Bypassing iTunes With Latest Build

For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!