Computer America

Computer America

Hour one: News, brought to you by Slimware Utilities!

Craig and Ben do Computer and Technology News, brought to you by Slimware Utilities, the Official Optimization Software of Computer America, and answer your computer questions!

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Hour two: Functionalize.  Mike Toutonghil Founder.

From research to manufacture, Functionalize is focused on bringing you breakthrough functional materials, starting with Functionalize F-Electric®, for 3D printing and other uses to come.  Their flagship product is a breakthrough in 3D printing filament. Developed using Functionalize new patent-pending nano-materials production process, it’s the most electrically conductive filament. It’s the first thermoplastic material that enables you to 3D print complete electrical circuits, sockets, switches, buttons and connectors, directly into your 3D printed structures.

Computer America

Hour one: Simple Matters.  Neal Pecchenino, Director of Products and Operations.

What is Ditto? Ditto was created as a kind of anti-gadget – something to free people from worrying about their smartphones and to be more present in life. Ditto is tiny and elegant. No buttons, switches, lights displays, or cables. Less is more.  Just wear Ditto close to your body and don’t worry about constantly checking your phone. Free yourself from smartphone anxiety and Don’t Miss Out – on important calls, texts or messages.

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Hour two: News, brought to you by Slimware Utilities!

Craig and Ben do Computer and Technology News, brought to you by Slimware Utilities, the Official Optimization Software of Computer America, and answer your computer questions!

Computer America

Hour one: News, brought to you by Slimware Utilities!

Craig and Ben do Computer and Technology News, brought to you by Slimware Utilities, the Official Optimization Software of Computer America, and answer your computer questions!

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Hour one: pi lab.  Matt MacBeth, CEO / Co-Founder.

Edwin the Duck is the world's first rubber Smart Duck; an app-connected toy with personality who guides children through an animated world of stories, games, and songs using his exclusive SQUACK Technology that enables you to control Edwin's animations through taps, turns, and twists. You can also listen to music and movies along with Edwin through his included BLUETOOTH wireless enabled speaker. And as your child grows, so will Edwin, offering more and more rich content.

Computer America

Both Hours:  Linux show. Marcel Gagné, Linux Expert.

Marcel Gagné is the author of several books including “Moving to Linux: Kiss the Blue Screen of Death Goodbye!”, now in its 2nd edition!  Other books include “Moving to Ubuntu Linux.” And his newest title is “Moving to Free Software.”  He was also a Linux Journal monthly columnist.  His column is titled, “Cooking with Linux.”  Please welcome author and columnist, and now Computer America Linux Correspondent… Marcel Gagné to the show.

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Computer America

Hour one: Intel. Jason Ziller, Director, Thunderbolt Marketing & Planning. Bruce Snell, Director of Technical Solutions, Intel Security

Intel is our guest today in this Intel Sponsor Hour!  On today's rebroadcast, we have TWO Intel representatives with us.  In the first half hour we'll be talking about Intel's Thunderbolt technology with Jason Ziller.  And in the second half hour, we'll be talking about wearable technology items that make great gifts for the upcoming holidays with Bruce Snell. 

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Hour two: News, brought to you by Slimware Utilities!

Craig and Ben do Computer and Technology News, brought to you by Slimware Utilities, the Official Optimization Software of Computer America, and answer your computer questions!

Computer America

Hour one: News, brought to you by Slimware Utilities!

Craig and Ben do Computer and Technology News, brought to you by Slimware Utilities, the Official Optimization Software of Computer America, and answer your computer questions!

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Hour two: Humanscale.  Mr. Chris Gibson, Vice President Marketing and Product Management.

Humanscale believes that the best designs are based on purpose and function. If a design solves a functional problem as simply and elegantly as possible, the resulting form will have a beauty that is honest and timeless.  Humanscale is now the global ergonomics leader with a reputation for designing intuitive products which improve the comfort and health of office workers.

Computer America

Hour one: CUJO.  Mr. Robert Beatty, VP of Technology.

With billions of connected devices, our lives are increasingly exposed to virtual threats. Traditional security solutions

are outdated with cybercriminals creating new ways to reach into your home everyday. CUJO takes just seconds to start. Once you connect the device to your router and plug it in, you’re finished. CUJO protects you against identity theft, financial fraud, device destruction, and other home hackings.

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Hour two: News, brought to you by Slimware Utilities!

Craig and Ben do Computer and Technology News, brought to you by Slimware Utilities, the Official Optimization Software of Computer America, and answer your computer questions!

Computer America

BOTH Hours: Ralph Bond.  Author, Computer America Correspondent.

Ralph Bond is with Autodesk and he's here tonight as one of our Computer America Correspondents. Ralph finds technology items that will blow you away and tonight is no exception!

Today's topics include:

An Amazing 3D Printed Robot Can Solve the Rubik’s Cube in Under 2 Seconds!

Watch an Apple IIgs Boot Over 20 Years After It Was Last Turned Off!

A magical gadget scans your food to reveal its nutritional value!

Scientists find a way to make concrete on Mars!

Netflix’s CEO predicts genetically modified humans will fight AI robots in battle for Earth!

A Bubble pen that can write in nanoparticles to create tiny machines!

...and so much more!

 

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Computer America

BOTH Hours: News, brought to you by Slimware Utilities!

Craig and Ben do Computer and Technology News, brought to you by Slimware Utilities, the Official Optimization Software of Computer America, and answer your computer questions!

Computer America

BOTH hours: Sandy Berger, Consumer Electronics Expert, Columnist.

Sandy Berger is a Computer America Correspondent who is well veresed in things like printers, digital cameras and so much more.