Computer America

First Segment: Basel Action Network (BAN). James Puckett, Executive Director.

We’re a non-profit organization creating a sustainable world where society’s discarded items remain a force for good. We believe that true recycling should be both environmentally and socially responsible. Since 1997, we’ve been working at the nexus of human rights and environmental justice. We fulfill our bold mission with interrelated strategies for policy, marketing solutions, and public engagement.

http://e-stewards.org/

https://www.eartheye.org/

http://epeat.net/

 

Second Segment: Computer and Technology News.

Today's Topics Include:

Walmart Patents Audio Surveillance Tool

Apple Macbook Pro Refresh 2018

Social Media Made The World Cup Fun

US Drone Documents For Sale On Dark Web

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

Both Segments: Compukiss. Sandy Berger, Consumer Electronics Expert.

https://youtu.be/ViUpH7TE-_E

Today's Topics Include:

Streaming Device Options

Streaming Services

The Future of Streaming

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

First Segment: Truly Social Games. Cooper Dubois, Co-founder/CEO.

"We are Truly Social. We believe that games should be super fun, accessible to everyone, and able to be played for 2 minutes, or two hours." Here to talk about their latest release, Planet Gold Rush. Be the boss of your own gold mine in Planet Gold Rush, where you can survey new dig sites, explore gold rich lands, and most importantly, strike it rich!

 

Second Segment: Computer and Technology News.

Today's Topics Include:

The Oldest Color Discovered

Tesla Builds Shanghai Factory

YouTube Cracks Down On Conspiracy Theories

Intel Cascade Lake Supports A Lot of RAM

Paypal Messes Up The Automated Letter

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

First Segment: Purism. Kyle Rankin, Chief Security Officer.

Purism is a security and freedom-focused computer manufacturer based in San Francisco, founded in 2014 with the fundamental goals of combining the philosophies of the Free Software movement with the hardware manufacturing process, and to make it easy for individuals and businesses to have computers that they can trust and feel safe using, i.e. making security more convenient than not. Purism is a social purpose corporation (SPC) devoted to providing the highest quality hardware available, ensuring the rights of security, privacy, and freedom for all users.

 

Second Segment: Computer and Technology News.

Today's Topics Include:

Apple Updates iOS 11.4.1

Timehop Loses Millions Of Customers Data

HBO Changing Soon

Twitter Purging Users, Stock Dives

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

First Segment: Chefling. Jeff Xie, Co-Founder

Chefling, Inc. is headquartered in Silicon Valley, and provides users with the ultimate solution for the smart kitchen, delivering cost-savings, convenience and a personalized assistant. Chefling has developed the only smart kitchen app that incorporates inventory organization, intuitive recipe suggestion, shopping list management, and voice assistant integration into one platform to simplify the cooking experience.

 

Second Segment: Computer and Technology News.

Today's Topics Include:

Browser Gone Bad

Elon Musk Sending Engineers To Help Trapped Boys

Post Office Owes Some Royalties

YouTube Content ID System Failed

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

Both Segments: Mike Cermak, Techguy.org.

The site has grown from a simple site of common solutions to a whole community of people trying to help others. We learn and share and see a lot more than tech support come out of the site every day. I like to think that we make some small difference in the world. Even in this day of complicated software, spyware and viruses, our great team of Moderators and volunteers help to make computing a little easier for everyone who visits. With more than 100 new users registering every day, Tech Support Guy shows no sign of stopping.

 

Today's Topics Include:

Netflix will may offer more expensive packages:

https://gizmodo.com/are-you-ready-for-even-more-expensive-netflix-options-1827358943

 

California is considering a GDPR-like law to give consumers control over their data:

https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/california-privacy-bill_us_5b35c730e4b007aa2f7eb34e

 

Sweden to reach it’s 2030 renewable energy target this year:

https://www.businesslive.co.za/bd/world/europe/2018-07-04-sweden-to-reach-its-2030-renewable-energy-target-this-year/

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

Both Segments: Cory Galliher, Popzara, Gaming Correspondent.

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:

Take-Two CEO: Red Dead Redemption 2 selling as well as GTA 5 isn't a "realistic expectation"

Gamestop's Strategy Just Isn't Working

PUBG Developer Drops Fortnite Lawsuit

Riot Accidentally Sends A ‘Few’ League of LegendsPlayers Other People’s Personal Info

For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.

 

Today's Topics Include:

China Tests Laser Rifles

Comcast Throttling Mobile Streaming

Tesla Hits Milestone With Days To Spare

MoviePass Uses Hail Mary To Save Itself

Browser Maker Opera Going Public

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

Both Segments: Scott Schober, Cyber Security 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:

The NSA’s Hidden Spy Hubs in Eight U.S. Cities

https://theintercept.com/2018/06/25/att-internet-nsa-spy-hubs/

Why Your Teen Should Develop Hacking Skills This Summer

https://securityintelligence.com/why-your-teen-should-develop-hacking-skills-this-summer/

The $5 Million Surveillance Car That Hacks iPhones From 500 Meters

https://www.forbes.com/sites/thomasbrewster/2018/06/25/iphone-hacking-truck-sold-by-israeli-surveillance-company/#462b9d937690

 

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

Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.

 

Today's Topics Include:

WPA3 Is Out

Pepper The Robot Gets A New Job In New York

Google Assistant Can Speak Spanish

Nvidia Releases Draconian NDA

DOTA 2 Player Kicked From $15 Million Tournemant

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