Computer America

Both Segments: Popzara. 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:

Twitter “bot” purge causes outcry from trollerati as follower counts fall

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2018/02/twitter-suspends-thousands-of-accounts-for-bot-behavior-some-cry-censorship/

HP’s first Windows 10 ARM PC is available for preorder

https://www.theverge.com/2018/2/22/17041770/hp-envy-x2-qualcomm-2-in-1-tablet-windows-10-battery-life

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2018/02/always-connected-windows-on-arm-machines-coming-this-quarter/

 

Other:

Black Panther Breaks Records!

MUTE hits Netflix

 

For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

First Segment: OR Books. Colin Robinson, Co-Publisher.

OR Books is a new type of publishing company. It embraces progressive change in politics, culture and the way we do business. Our list is highly selective: we publish just one or two books a month, combining established authors with new discoveries. Our editorial standards are fastidious; our design clear and elegant. We employ exciting promotion with highly creative use of video and the Internet. To avoid the waste of unsold stock and returns, we produce our books only when they are wanted, either through print-on-demand or as platform-agnostic e-books.

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

Second Segment: Computer and Technology News.

Today's Topics Include:

https://www.engadget.com/2018/02/22/china-xinjiang-surveillance-tech-spread/

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2018/02/windows-10-fall-creators-update-reaches-85-percent-of-pcs/

https://www.engadget.com/2018/02/21/sec-guidelines-push-for-clearer-data-breach-disclosures/

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2018/02/rancher-finds-creepy-and-un-american-spy-cam-tied-to-his-tree-sues-feds/

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

Both Segments: Sandy Berger. Compukiss, Correspondent.

I am a geek from way back. I started off as a computer programmer some thirty-odd years ago. I was one of the few women in technology way back then, so I often take an different viewpoint on technology. Unlike many other technology journalists, I started off as a technology-lover and moved into journalism.

I have authored seven books about computers and technology and am working on the eighth. See the Great Age Books website for more info on my latest book series.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/8Tmw0BLP9fo

Today's Topics Include:

The voice assistants have entered a new realm, coming in devices with  high end speakers.

The two most notable are the Google Max and Apple's HomePod. Let's talk about each of these.

My take -- Google Max gets an A and the HomePod gets an D.

 

For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

First Segment: LIKE App. Michelle Xu, Senior Brand Manager.

LIKE is a fun video maker and music video editor. Everyone could be a magician with LIKE! Move with the beat, you can create incredible videos with the coolest magic effects. Everyone can easily make amazing videos; share them to your social media and you could be the next SOCIAL STAR!

https://www.youtube.com/embed/LiouR3XM-rE

Second Segment: Computer and Technology News

Today's Topics Include:

Spotify Eyeing Hardware

Tesla's Amazon Cloud Server Hacked, Farmed Crypto

ESA Wants To Save Old Multiplayer Games

30 TB SSD Samsung

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/WpgFpACtDKM

Today's Topics Include: 

http://www.sonnettech.com/product/egfx-breakaway-box.html

http://sonnettech.com/product/thunderbolt/index.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI98arv4eX2QIVC2l-Ch0GIQgREAAYASAAEgJkKfD_BwE

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/01/180117135503.htm

https://www.indy100.com/article/video-game-violent-actions-study-research-science-8175901

For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Happy Belated New Year and Belated Valentine's!

Introduction

New Year's Day was seven weeks ago but this is the first "Cooking With Linux" Computer America show of the new year, so "Happy New Year!" It's also one day past Valentine's Day. No one ever accused me of being too often on time.

Before we get too comfortable, please check out my other Cooking With Linux escapades.

First and foremost, PLEASE Subscribe to Marcel's YouTube channel where you can view the latest editions of the Cooking With Linux show.

https://www.youtube.com/freethinkeratlarge/ 

"Cooking With Linux" on Flipboard https://flipboard.com/@wftl/cooking-with-linux-oun4gv1ly 

My own site is http://marcelgagne.com where I talk about whatever comes into my head, including Linux and Open Source software. If you just want the Linux and Open Source stuff, head over to http://cookingwithlinux.com .

Both Segments: Computer and Technology News

https://www.youtube.com/embed/tEJ3dY2heQE

Today’s Topics Include:

Tractor Owners Fighting For Right To Repair

Valve Bans Developer Leaving It's Own Fake Reviews

Faraday Future Gets A Lifeline

Facebook's VPN Service

Magic Leap Holograms

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

First Segment: FuzePlay. Kyle Muir, President

FuzePlay’s hardware platform FUZE’s play by allowing all online experiences to be taken offline and into the real word, thus creating opportunity for global citizenship and peer-to-peer sharing. Our approach is simple, put futuristic technologies into universal toys and teach through play while leveraging free, open source tools that are familiar to educators and commonly used inside the classroom. We are high-tech for the non-tech and make learning tech as easy as 1, 2, 3, Build Hack Play.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/aJR1nC0lu3c

Second Segment: Computer and Technology News

Today's Topics Include:

Facebook Loses 2.8 Million Users Under 25

Verizon To Lock Unregistered Phones Before Being Bought

Cyber Attack Of The Winter Olympics Confirmed

Apple HomePod Teardown

For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Both Segments: Ralph Bond. Science & Tech Trends.

Ralph Bond has been a long time Computer America correspondent, specializing in PR and explaining technology to the masses. Having worked for Intel, Autodesk, and more, no one else explains topics like Ralph. Tune in for stories that span all over the technology and science spectrum.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/LQdAVgH6UuI

Today's Cheat Notes

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First Segment: Netvue Technologies. Lucas Yao, Marketing Manager and Spokesperson.

Belle is the world's 1st intelligent Wi-Fi doorbell that greets your visitors on your behalf and notifies you when you’re needed. Protecting your packages, waving off potential solicitors, and greeting your friends are only a few of Belle’s many talents. It’s like having a personal doorman for your family, except Belle stays on duty 24/7. 

https://www.youtube.com/embed/7vvQe3otS8U

Second Segment: Computer and Technology News

Today's Topics Include:

Russian Hackers Penetrate Voter Databases 2016

Hulu Loses $920 Million Dollars 2017

Co-Founder of EFF Dies

iPhone Source Code Leak

US Bust Cybercrime Ring

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