Computer America

First Segment: Paul Bischoff, Privacy Advocate.

At Comparitech.com our mission is to help consumers make more savvy decisions when they subscribe to tech services such as VPNs, antivirus and security products, cloud backup, password managers and more. First and foremost we are a pro-consumer website providing information, tools and comparison to help consumers in the US, UK and further afield to research and compare tech services.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/h8k-kWyUHHM

Second Segment: Computer And Technology News

Today's Topics Include:

Sony To Make Billions Off Spotify

EU Privacy Rules Coming To Everyone Says Facebook

Phantom Auto, Driving Your Autonomous Car

Congress Asks Why FCC Targeting Subsidized Internet

Apple Will Ship Mac Pro Updates 2019

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

Both Segments: Techguy.org, Mike Cermak, Owner/Operator.

Mike joins us the first Wednesday of every month to talk about the latest news, and of course tech support problems. Techguy.org has been Computer America's premiere Tech Support forums.

Today's Topics Include:

https://blog.frizk.net/2018/03/total-meltdown.html

https://www.theverge.com/2018/4/1/17179956/tiangong-1-chinese-space-station-fell-out-of-orbit-pacific-ocean

https://www.cnet.com/news/google-link-shortener-service-ends-firebase-dynamic-links-googl/

https://www.engadget.com/2018/04/02/panera-bread-left-millions-of-customer-records-exposed/

Requisite Tesla news:

https://www.cnet.com/news/tesla-goes-bankrupt-in-elon-musk-april-fools-day-gag/

https://www.engadget.com/2018/04/03/tesla-model-3-production-q1-report/

For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Both Segments: Cory Galliher, Correspondent, Gaming Expert

https://www.youtube.com/embed/-CGxTQXjZJ4

Today's Topics Include:

Sea of Thieves Becomes Fastest Selling Game

Middle Earth: Shadow of War Removing Microtransactions

Far Cry 5 Review

Steam Machine Going Away

Overwatch Battle Royale?

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

Both Segments: Computer and Technology News

https://www.youtube.com/embed/qeho-Nh3gzw

Today's Topics Include:

Niantic Pays 1.6 Million For Flubbed Event

Hubble Spots Furthest Star

Grindr Told Others Of HIV Status Of Users

Cloudflare Launches 1.1.1.1 DNS

Charter Fails To Prove Unions Cut Cables

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

Both Segments: Popzara.com, 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/Yr11ExuwzHU

Computer America Story Topics: March 30th 2018:

Adnan Syed of Serial podcast fame granted new trial

https://www.cnet.com/news/adnan-syed-serial-podcast-granted-new-trial-sarah-koenig/

Apple releases iOS 11.3 with iPhone battery management, new Animoji, and more

https://www.theverge.com/2018/3/29/17176632/apple-ios-11-3-now-available-new-features

Misc:

DeleteFacebook Movement

ReadyPlayerOne

Rosanne Ratings

Far Cry 5

For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

First Segment: KnowThings. Anand Kameswaran, CEO/Founder.

A KnowThing is a machine learning driven virtual device to support IoT prototyping, development and testing. Imagine doing test driven development against devices that don’t even exist yet, or performance testing against 1,000,000 devices without racks and cables. By interfacing at the protocol layer, KnowThings avoid the pitfalls of emulators and simulators while eliminating the need for physical devices through most of the SDLC.

Second Segment: Computer and Technology News

Today’s Topics Include:

Science Can Use Gold Nanoparticles To Store Data

Facebook Admits To Collecting Android Users Calls/Texts

Gigabit Service Coming To All Schools In North Dakota

Netflix Banned From Cannes

Ford Vending Machines Available In China

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

First Segment: CloudCoin. Sean Worthington, Creator/Founder.

CloudCoins provide a theoretically "perfect” global currency that cannot be counterfeited, double-spent, mined or lost. Your exchanges are 100% private, requiring no public ledgers, accounts, or even encryption. CloudCoins form a monetary system that is absolutely fair and ethical and requires no special software or downloads, and, like the Internet itself, cannot be brought down by governments, hackers or even nuclear weapons.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZrYjwP_2skE

Second Segment: Computer and Technology News.

Today's Topics Include:

Google Chrome To Finally Block Auto-play Videos

The Current State of 'Delete Facebook'

Spotify Freeloaders

Dropbox IPO Raises Some Serious Money

Sonos Taking Advertising Money To Charity

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

Both Segments: Dariush Derakhshani. Graphics Expert.

Dariush Derakhshani is a VFX and CG supervisor in Los Angeles, Ca. and an award-winning CG generalist-lighter. He is the author of several Maya books, including the best-selling series Introducing Maya--now going into its 10th edition and translated into more than a dozen languages--and has been an educational resource around the world for eight years. Dariush has been an animator and supervisor on commercials and feature films for close to 15 years at such places as Pixomondo, Digital Domain, Zoic Studios, Radium|ReelFX, Café FX, Rhythm and Hues, Sight Effects, and the hit show South Park.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/486xMy8Fb30

Today's Topics Include:

Screen Addicted Teens Unhappy

Lytro Spinoff

Adobe Dimensions

Samsung QLED TV

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

First Segment: Brainwavz Audio. Marlon Sutherland.

Brainwavz provides high-end earphones specifically designed for high-quality sound and tailor-made to provide the user with a solution that can be used across a wide range of audio genres and styles at affordable prices. Brainwavz believes in the idea that sound is a deeply personal experience, and strives to provide users with earphones that match their personal inclinations, to inspire with intensity. The Brainwavz name is known in many countries across the globe, and the company is continually committed to providing the best products at the best value.

Second Segment: Computer and Technology News.

Today's Topics Include:

Facebook's Role In Cambridge Analytica

World's Largest SSD Record Shattered

Police Chief Confirms Uber Not At Fault

Artificial Empathy

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

First Segment: Mobcrush. Founder/President.

The Mobcrush ‘Go Live, Get Paid’ platform allows creators of all sizes to live stream their gameplay to all supported social platforms, including Facebook, Twitch, YouTube, Twitter, Periscope, and Mobcrush -- wherever their audiences are at that moment. The platform also allows creators to take advantage of an array of sponsorship opportunities ranging from $15 to $2,500 per hour; leverage unified chat across all supported platforms; and utilize pre-set and custom video experiences for personalized and sponsored streaming.

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

Second Segment: Computer and Technology News.

Today's Topics Include:

China To Ban Passengers For Their Social Score

Space Didn't Permanently Alter Astronauts Genes

Stock Trading App RobinHood

iPad Finally Getting Edge...

The Power of Ride Hailing Apps

Buffalo New York Bans Crypto Mining

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