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Show Notes
Researchers invent 'new type of pixel' that could create displays that double as cameras — and the internet's first thought is 'what could go wrong?'Source: TechRadar.comStory by David Nield
https://www.techradar.com/computing/computing-components/researchers-invent-new-type-of-pixel-that-could-create-displays-that-double-as-cameras-and-the-internets-first-thought-is-what-could-go-wrong
·What if AI could move your hand? Students build a wearable device using AI and electric pulsesSource: Newswav.com
https://newswav.com/article/what-if-ai-could-move-your-hand-students-build-a-wearable-device-using-ai-a-A2605_J9DkHA
·This Jacket Pulls Drinking Water from Thin Air - The advance in fabric technology comes alongside a new benchmark for atmospheric water harvestingSource: University of Texas at Austin website
https://news.utexas.edu/2026/06/11/this-jacket-pulls-drinking-water-from-thin-air/
·Lab-Grown Retinal Cells Show Promise for New Eye Therapies - Critical cells that line retinal blood vessels grown from stem cells restore retinal function in mouse models and form retinal tissue in a lab for future disease studiesSource: Duke University Pratt School of EngineeringStory by Ken Kingery
https://pratt.duke.edu/news/lab-grown-retinal-cells/
·Cambridge experts find utterly simple fix for longer lasting EV batteries. Just put some pressure on it - Scientists found a way to make EV batteries last longer without reinventing the batterySource: Digitaltrends.comStory by Vikhyaat Vivek
https://www.digitaltrends.com/cars/cambrige-experts-find-utterly-simple-fix-for-longer-lasting-ev-batteries-just-put-some-pressure-on-it/
·How Biology Inspired a Former Surgeon to Rethink RoboticsSource: Forbes MagazineStory by Dr. Jonathan Reichental
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jonathanreichental/2026/06/22/how-biology-inspired-a-former-surgeon-to-rethink-robotics/
·MIT’s 6 mW chip lets tiny drones see and map their surroundings in real time - New MIT chip enables tiny drones and robots to create detailed 3D maps while using minimal powerSource: Interesting EngineeringStory by Neetika Walter
https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/mit-gleanmer-chip-real-time-3d-mapping
·Magnetic muscle implants help amputees feel coordinated prosthetic hand movementsSource: PsyPost on MSN.com
https://www.msn.com/en-us/technology/robotics/magnetic-muscle-implants-help-amputees-feel-coordinated-prosthetic-hand-movements/ar-AA26KxAn
Show Notes - July 31, 2026
Computer model could enable bridges and buildings that use less materialAuthor: Zach WinnSource: MIT NewsLink:
https://news.mit.edu/2026/computer-model-could-enable-less-material-bridges-buildings-0624
Self-Healing Contact Lenses Activated by UV Light: A Breakthrough in Vision CareAuthor: Bioengineer.comSource: Bioengineer.comLink:
https://bioengineer.org/self-healing-contact-lenses-activated-by-uv-light-a-breakthrough-in-vision-care/
Research Paper:
https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsapm.5c04803
AI identifies pancreatic cancer years before diagnosis, offering potential for earlier treatmentAuthor: Mayo ClinicSource: Mayo ClinicLink:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/medical-professionals/cancer/news/ai-identifies-pancreatic-cancer-years-before-diagnosis-offering-potential-for-earlier-treatment/mac-20602833
World-first: therapy to make cells young again given to a personAuthor: Heidi LedfordSource: Scientific AmericanLink:
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/world-first-therapy-to-make-cells-young-again-given-to-a-person/
Company Link:
https://www.lifebiosciences.com/
Honorable MentionsWater locked in 1-nanometer channels could enable safer energy storageAuthor: Robert EganSource: TechXplore.comLink:
https://techxplore.com/news/2026-06-nanometer-channels-enable-safer-energy.html
Autonomous Bee Habitats - Hyve is a Mobile Beekeeping Concept Designed to Support Pollinator HealthAuthor: Amy DuongSource: TrendHunter.comLink:
https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hyve-1
Mining batteries, in a microwave - Microwave-based method to upcycle old lithium-ion cathodesAuthor: DOE/Sandia National LaboratoriesSource: EurekAlert.orgLink:
https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1132337
This Magnetic Charging Breakthrough Lets Electric Ships Recharge Wirelessly at SeaAuthor: Aaron GreenbaumSource: BGR.comLink:
https://www.bgr.com/2191853/magnetic-charging-breakthrough-electric-ships-recharge-wirelessly-at-sea/
Show Notes 24 July 2026NASA Program Explores Hybrid-Electric ‘Double Bubble’ [fuselage] Airliner ConceptFlyingmag.comStory by Jack Daleohttps://www.flyingmag.com/nasa-electra-hybrid-commercial-airliner-concept/Electra Company WebsiteElectrahttps://electra.aero/Electra Press ReleaseElectrahttps://electra.aero/news/electra-unveils-turbo-electric-aircraft-concept-for-next-generation-airliner-as-part-of-nasa-aaces-2050-programNASA AACES ProgramNASAhttps://www.nasa.gov/reference/advanced-aircraft-concepts-for-environmental-sustainability-2050/“Cold spray” 3D printing technique proves effective for on-site bridge repairMIT NewsStory by Anne Wilsonhttps://news.mit.edu/2025/cold-spray-3d-printing-technique-effective-bridge-repair-0620Plastic bottles could find new life in batteries as graphitePenn State announcementhttps://www.psu.edu/news/research/story/plastic-bottles-could-find-new-life-batteries-graphiteScienceDirect Research PaperScienceDirecthttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0925963526002700?via%3DihubSurgeons Use Teleoperated Humanoid Robots to Perform Live Surgery – a World FirstUniversity of California, San DiegoStory by Ioana Patringenaruhttps://today.ucsd.edu/story/surgeons-use-teleoperated-humanoid-robots-to-perform-live-surgery-a-world-firstUCSD Surgery VideoYouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qp0eiQL6vB8A Seaweed-based ingredient can help turn dirt into 3D-printed wallsUniversity of Colorado BoulderStory by Yvaine Yehttps://www.colorado.edu/today/2026/06/22/seaweed-based-ingredient-can-help-turn-dirt-3d-printed-wallsNature Research PaperNaturehttps://www.nature.
Show Notes 17 July 2026Ultra-thin transparent solar cells promise invisible charging for wearables, cars, and homesDigitalTrends.com - Story by Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam
https://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/ultra-thin-transparent-solar-cells-promise-invisible-charging-for-wearables-cars-and-homes/
Soil power: UK startup Bactery is generating sustainable energy from the earthUniversity of Bath press release
https://www.bath.ac.uk/announcements/soil-power-uk-startup-bactery-is-generating-sustainable-energy-from-the-earth/
Bactery Company WebsiteBactery
https://www.bactery.com/
This shape-shifting liquid stores solar energy, and releases it on demandAnthropocene Magazine
https://www.anthropocenemagazine.org/2026/06/this-shape-shifting-liquid-soaks-up-sunlight-stores-energy-and-releases-it-on-demand/
Boosting one protein helps the brain fight Alzheimer’sScienceDaily.com - From Baylor College of Medicine
https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/05/260502013550.htm
Previously unrecognized immune response could enhance defense against cancerBaylor College of Medicine
https://www.bcm.edu/news/previously-unrecognized-immune-response-could-enhance-defense-against-cancer
New US partnership aims to extract critical semiconductor materials from aluminum wasteInteresting Engineering - Story by Atharva Gosavi
https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/us-to-extract-critical-semiconductor-materials
Low-tech solution to the 6G problem: Metacrystal panels offer cheap way to guide wireless signals around cornersNewAtlas.com - Story by Etiido Uko
https://newatlas.com/telecommunications/metamaterial-panels-wireless-signals-indoor-barriers/
Revolutionary 3D Microscope Delivers High-Resolution Tissue Imaging at a Fraction of the CostBioengineer.org
https://bioengineer.org/revolutionary-3d-microscope-delivers-high-resolution-tissue-imaging-at-a-fraction-of-the-cost/
Show NotesStory 1: First map of nerve circuitry in bone helps physicians identify key signals for bone repairRobert EganMedicalXpress.comhttps://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-01-nerve-circuitry-bone-physicians-key.htmlhttps://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.adr9608Story 2: Spinach-Based Eye Drops Could Help Treat a Common Eye ConditionDavid NieldScienceAlert.comhttps://www.sciencealert.com/spinach-based-eye-drops-could-help-treat-a-common-eye-conditionhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eL8OuEJeDxYStory 3: Engineered blood clots form faster to stop severe bleedingMedical News Life Scienceshttps://www.news-medical.net/news/20260615/Engineered-blood-clots-form-faster-to-stop-severe-bleeding.aspxhttps://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-026-10412-yStory 4: Stanford scientists regrow lost cartilage and reverse arthritis in major breakthroughScienceDaily.comhttps://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/06/260612021604.htmhttps://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.adx6649Story 5: Animals react to secret sounds from plants, say scientistsPallab GhoshBBChttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c8e4860n9rpoStory 6: Chinese team converts wastewater to ammoniaEcohubmap.comhttps://www.ecohubmap.com/the-news/chinese-team-converts-wastewater-to-ammonia/rshyl3lmp17l3v3Story 7: Electricity could produce cement with almost no carbon footprintAmerican Chemical Societyhttps://www.acs.org/pressroom/presspacs/2026/may/electricity-could-produce-cement-with-almost-no-carbon-footprint.html
Show NotesFox Buying Roku: A Cage Match for the TV Home ScreenBy Rob EnderleTechNewsWorld
https://www.technewsworld.com/story/fox-buying-roku-a-cage-match-for-the-tv-home-screen-180403.html
Sony Will Stop Making Disc-Based PlayStation Games Starting 2028By Igor BonifacicEngadget
https://www.engadget.com/2205792/sony-will-stop-making-disc-based-playstation-games-starting-2028
Brands Share Playful Responses to Sony's Digital-Only AnnouncementBy Theodore McKenzie80lv
https://80.lv/articles/brands-share-playful-responses-to-sony-s-digital-only-announcement
GitHub Is Offering CD-ROMs of Your Code For a Few DaysBy Jorge JimenezPC Gamer
https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/your-code-is-physically-yours-forever-until-you-lose-it-lets-be-real-github-wagging-its-finger-at-sonys-own-goal-is-offering-cd-roms-of-your-code-for-a-few-days
Xbox Follows Apple with Price IncreasesBy Ivan MehtaTechCrunch
https://techcrunch.com/2026/06/25/xbox-follows-apple-with-price-increases/
Support for a Social Media Ban for Kids Under 16 Cuts Across Party LinesBy Lauren FeinerThe Verge
https://www.theverge.com/tech/961051/support-for-a-social-media-ban-for-kids-under-16-cuts-across-party-lines
Neon Rescues Sam Altman Movie After Amazon Drops ItBy Thomas GermainGizmodo
https://gizmodo.com/neon-rescues-sam-altman-movie-after-amazon-drops-it
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Show Notes 3 July 2026Story 1: IBM Unveils the World’s First Sub-1-Nanometer Chip TechnologyStory by Allen LeeSource: TechTimes.comLink: https://www.techtimes.com/articles/319060/20260625/ibm-unveils-worlds-first-sub-1-nanometer-chip-technology.htmLink: https://newsroom.ibm.com/2026-06-25-ibm-debuts-worlds-first-sub-1-nanometer-chip-technology?utm_source=chatgpt.comStory 2: University licenses breakthrough e-waste gold and copper recovery technologySource: Edinburgh InnovationsLink: https://edinburgh-innovations.ed.ac.uk/news/university-of-edinburgh-licenses-breakthrough-e-waste-gold-and-copper-recovery-technologyStory 3: World's first 'native' color lidar will let robots and self-driving cars map the world in full color 3DStory by Fiona JacksonSource: Newsbreak.comLink: https://www.newsbreak.com/livescience-525075/4659318310506-world-s-first-native-color-lidar-will-let-robots-and-self-driving-cars-map-the-world-in-full-color-3dLink: https://ouster.com/Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=msrvH_nivHIStory 4: Lab-created ‘SpudCell’ marks ‘stunning’ step toward building life from scratchStory by Kai DupferschmidtSource: Science.orgLink: https://www.science.org/content/article/lab-created-spudcell-marks-major-step-toward-building-life-scratchLink: https://twin-cities.umn.edu/news-events/worlds-first-synthetic-cell-complete-life-cycle-could-revolutionize-biologicalLink: https://biotic.org/research/spudcell/Honorable Mention: Scientists Turn Wet Coffee Grounds into Coal-Like Fuel in Just 90 SecondsStory by Tudor TaritaSource: ZME ScienceLink: https://www.zmescience.com/ecology/scientists-turn-wet-coffee-grounds-into-coal-like-fuel-in-just-90-seconds/Honorable Mention: Paper Battery Startup Aims to Power Everything in Your HouseStory by Matthew S. SmithSource: IEEE SpectrumLink: <
Show Notes 26 June 2026
World’s Most Powerful Tidal Turbine ‘Orbital O2’ Begins Operations Off Scotland’s Orkney IslandsMI News NetworkMarineInsight.comhttps://www.marineinsight.com/worlds-most-powerful-tidal-turbine-orbital-o2-begins-operations-off-scotlands-orkney-islands/https://www.orbitalmarine.com/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSM3WukK_cgHelion secures world’s first regulatory licenses for fusion power plant being built in WashingtonLisa StifflerGeekwirehttps://www.geekwire.com/2026/helion-secures-worlds-first-regulatory-licenses-for-fusion-power-plant-being-built-in-washington/Circularity Fuels Converts Raw Dairy Biogas to Jet Fuel in World First End-to-End PilotBeth AntonRenewable Energy Newshttps://www.renewableenergymagazine.com/biogas/circularity-fuels-converts-raw-dairy-biogas-to-20260617Ultrasound-based pacemaker noninvasively steadies the heartJennifer ChuMIT Newshttps://news.mit.edu/2026/ultrasound-based-pacemaker-noninvasively-steadies-heart-0602Waste oils and fats to be turned into low-emission jet fuel with new modular techSujita SinhaInteresting Engineeringhttps://interestingengineering.com/energy/honeywell-brazil-cleaner-jet-fuelNanoengineered wood sets new record for transformer insulationLisa LockTechXplore.comhttps://techxplore.com/news/2026-06-nanoengineered-wood-insulation.htmlWorld-first hydrogen-powered 'gas station' for ships passes key trialsOmar KardoudiNew Atlashttps://newatlas.com/marine/elire-maritime-hydrogen-power-hub/A solar-powered rubbish-eating boat? The vessel chomping plastic waste out of the seaKatharine GammonThe Guardianhttps://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jun/12/solar-powered-rubbish-eating-boat-plastic-waste-sea
Show Notes
Story 1: A new frontier for marine robot communication: University of Florida scientists develop BlueMEDave SchlenkerUniversity of Floridahttps://www.eng.ufl.edu/news/research-innovation/a-new-frontier-for-marine-robot-communication-uf-scientists-develop-blueme/?utm_source=chatgpt.comhttps://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/11506063Story 2: Scientists bred a fast-growing kelp that could fuel ships and aircraft without oilBrooklyn SmithThe Cool Down on MSN.comhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/scientists-bred-a-fast-growing-kelp-that-could-fuel-ships-and-aircraft-without-oil/ar-AA239D7SStory 3: Introducing Argus, a robot with 20 legs and eyes built to move and see in any direction instantlyAllen G. Breed and Holly RamerAP News Servicehttps://apnews.com/article/robot-duke-argus-6ba9651ba6553ebc4405ffc07a26afedhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivufnqS3pRc&t=2sStory 4: Genetically Engineered Hookworms Developed to Produce and Deliver Therapeutic AgentsBioengineer.orghttps://bioengineer.org/genetically-engineered-hookworms-developed-to-produce-and-deliver-therapeutic-agents/Honorable MentionsStory: Robots Could Turn E-Waste into a Source of Legacy Chips - This startup wants to recover usable RAM before circuit boards are shreddedShannon CuthrellIEEE Spectrumhttps://spectrum.ieee.org/e-waste-recycling-robots-ramStory: Scientists Found a Remarkable Way to Help Kids Like VegetablesDavid NieldScienceAlert.comhttps://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-found-a-remarkable-way-to-help-kids-like-vegetablesStory: This Groundbreaking Hydrogen Engine Could Rival Diesel Power Without the EmissionsJonathan SayersBGR.comhttps://www.bgr.com/2167090/groundbreaking-hydrogen-engine-no-emissions-diesel/Story: New thermal imaging system detects early melanoma before it is visibleNews Medical Life Scienceshttps://www.news-medical.net/news/20260525/New-thermal-imaging-system-detects-early-melanoma-before-it-is-visible.aspx
Show NotesStudent-Built Car Hits 2,145 MPG And Beats Every Production VehicleRex SanchezAutoBlog.comhttps://www.autoblog.com/news/student-built-car-hits-2145-mpg-and-beats-every-production-vehicleSee YouTube video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tz84xF6tn-MBacteria Live in Fog Droplets and Clear Toxins from Earth’s AirKeith CowingAstrobiology.comhttps://astrobiology.com/2026/05/bacteria-live-in-fog-droplets-and-clear-toxins-from-earths-air.htmlSee also: https://futurism.com/science-energy/something-living-inside-fogSee research paper here: https://journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/mbio.00463-26Solar cells just did the “impossible” with this 130% breakthrough - A new “spin-flip” breakthrough could let solar panels generate more energy than they receiveKyushu UniversityScienceDaily.comhttps://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260328024517.htmSee research paper here: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/jacs.5c20500Scientists reverse brain aging, with a nasal spray - New therapy is turning back the clock in aging brains, healing inflammation, restoring memory and reshaping the future of brain age-related therapies.Zaid ElayyanTexas A&M Storieshttps://stories.tamu.edu/news/2026/04/14/scientists-reverse-brain-aging-with-a-nasal-spray/Scientists Create First-Ever ‘Smell Map’ - A detailed diagram of smell receptors in the nose fills in missing details of how olfaction worksCatherine CarusoHarvard School of Medicine Websitehttps://hms.harvard.edu/news/scientists-create-first-ever-smell-mapAI-powered spectrometer chip shrinks lab technology to the size of a grain of sand - Scientists built a grain-of-sand-sized AI chip that could turn future gadgets into powerful chemical and medical scanners.University of California DavisScienceDaily.comhttps://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/05/260525000501.htmEach atom in the universe might be uniqueK. R. CallawayScientific Americanhttps://www.scientificamerican.com/article/each-
Computer America Stories 06/5/2026
Happy First Birthday, Switch 2
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Switch_2
Nvidia’s RTX Spark Silicon Brings Supercomputer Ambitions to Consumer Laptops
https://www.pcmag.com/news/nvidia-rtx-spark-in-consumer-laptops-computex-2026
Steam Machine and Steam Frame are coming 'this summer'
https://www.engadget.com/2187938/steam-machine-and-steam-frame-are-coming-this-summer/
Behind the Movie Claiming to Be the First Straight-to-VHS Release in 20 Years — And Why It’s a ‘Middle Finger’ to AI
https://variety.com/2026/film/global/behind-the-fstraight-to-vhs-release-in-20-years-and-why-its-a-middle-finger-to-ai-1236767661/
Misc.
Show Notes 5 June 2026
Researchers built a switch 1,000 times faster than today's AI chips, and it barely generates any heat - University of Tokyo's antiferromagnetic spintronic switch operates at picosecond speedsKishalaya KunduTechSpot.com
https://www.techspot.com/news/112430-researchers-built-switch-1000-times-faster-than-today.html
https://www.s.u-tokyo.ac.jp/en/press/11143/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.adt3136?utm_source=chatgpt.com
Solar [panels] on canals reduces water evaporation by 70% and algae growth by 85%Pilar Sanchez MolinaPV Magazine
https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2026/05/04/solar-on-canals-reduces-water-evaporation-by-70-and-algae-growth-by-85/
https://www.tid.org/current-projects/project-nexus/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1yAxRxRpuc
https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/solar-panel-covered-canals-have-their-day-sun-california
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EtJzOtOpYdo
Can plants hear? Latest research offers new insightsGaby Clark and Andrew ZininPhys.org
https://phys.org/news/2026-05-latest-insights.html
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-026-44444-1
AI Tool in Radiotherapy Advances Global Fight to Eradicate Cervical CancerN/ABioengineering.com
https://bioengineer.org/ai-tool-in-radiotherapy-advances-global-fight-to-eradicate-cervical-cancer/
Show Notes 29 May 2026
This see-through smart ring translates sign language and almost works like magicRachit AgarwalDigital Trends
https://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/this-see-through-smart-ring-translates-sign-language-and-almost-works-like-magic/
A Wireless Ring-Type Device for Sign Language TranslationScience Advances
https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.aec8995
This thumb ring translates sign language into textPopular Science
https://www.popsci.com/technology/sign-language-translator-ring/
States Across the Wildfire-Prone Western US Are Using AI for Early DetectionAssociated PressWildland Firefighter
https://www.wildlandfirefighter.com/2026/05/04/states-across-the-wildfire-prone-western-us-are-using-ai-for-early-detection/
Recycled human waste could turn the dust on Mars and the Moon into fertile soil for cropsEric RallsEarth.com
https://www.earth.com/news/recycled-astronaut-waste-could-turn-moon-and-mars-soil-into-farmland-for-crops/
Scientists destroy COVID and flu viruses in the lab with sound wavesDavid NieldScienceAlert
https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-destroy-covid-and-flu-viruses-in-the-lab-with-sound-waves
Inactivation of SARS-CoV-2 and influenza A viruses by high-frequency ultrasoundScientific Reports
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-026-37584-x
Spelman Students Invent a Way for Plants to Talk with PlantGPTSpelman College
https://www.spelman.edu/news/2026/05/spelman-students-invent-a-way-for-plants-to-talk-with-plantgpt.html
Spelman College students create 'PlantGPT' AI tool to help people communicate with plantsMadeline MontgomeryCBS News Atlanta
https://www.cbsnews.com/atlanta/news/spelman-college-plantgpt-ai-tool-people-communicate-plants/
A Hemp-based Plastic Offers a Greener Alternative to Plastic PackagingUniversity of Connecticut
https://today.uconn.edu/2026/05/a-hemp-based-plastic-offers-a-greener-alternative-to-plastic-packaging/
Sugarcane waste concrete cuts CO₂ by up to 30% while boosting strengthRobert EganTech Xplore
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Show Notes
3D-printed brain sensors may unlock personalized neural monitoring
Ty Tkacik
Penn State website
https://www.psu.edu/news/research/story/3d-printed-brain-sensors-may-unlock-personalized-neural-monitoring
Researchers use ultrasound to create light inside the body
Stanford University Report
https://news.stanford.edu/stories/2026/04/researchers-use-ultrasound-to-create-light-inside-the-body
Neuralink builds surgical robot to speed up brain implant procedures for patients
Mrigakshi Dixit
Interesting Engineering
https://interestingengineering.com/science/neuralink-unveils-surgical-robot-to-automate-bci
MIT Laser Breakthrough Lets Scientists Watch Drugs Enter the Brain in Real Time
Adam Zewe
SciTechDaily.com
https://scitechdaily.com/mit-laser-breakthrough-lets-scientists-watch-drugs-enter-the-brain-in-real-time/
Helium-3 mining on the lunar surface
The European Space Agency
https://www.esa.int/Enabling_Support/Preparing_for_the_Future/Space_for_Earth/Energy/Helium-3_mining_on_the_lunar_surface
No batteries, just body heat: Demonstrating the potential of battery-free sensing
Lisa Lock
TechXplore.com
https://techxplore.com/news/2026-04-batteries-body-potential-battery-free.html
Scientists think a hidden source of clean energy could power Earth for 170,000 years — and they've figured out the 'recipe' to find it
Sascha Pare
LiveScience.com
https://www.livescience.com/planet-earth/geology/scientists-think-a-hidden-source-of-clean-energy-could-power-earth-for-170-000-years-and-theyve-figured-out-the-recipe-to-find-it
Evolution Favored Genes Linked to Red Hair – And Vitamin D May Be Why
David Nield
ScienceAlert.com
https://www.sciencealert.com/evolution-favored-genes-linked-to-red-hair-and-vitamin-d-may-be-why
Show Notes 8 May 2026
This 'gas battery' turns CO2 and NOx pollution into electricitySungkyunkwan UniversityTechXplore.com
https://techxplore.com/news/2026-04-gas-battery-pollution-electricity-air.html
https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2026/ee/d5ee06789h
Humanoid robot takes first steps on construction siteMark GloverConstruction Management
https://constructionmanagement.co.uk/humanoid-robot-takes-first-steps-on-construction-site/
AI-controlled morphing wings take flight as DLR tests aircraftJay MenonAerospace Global News
https://aerospaceglobalnews.com/news/dlr-ai-controlled-morphing-wings-aircraft/
Scientists invent artificial neurons that 'talk' to real brain cellsMarianne GuenotLiveScience.com
https://www.livescience.com/health/neuroscience/scientists-invent-artificial-neurons-that-talk-to-real-brain-cells-paving-way-to-better-brain-implants
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41565-026-02149-6.epdf
The next big thing in sustainable construction: Iron-fortified wood?Anthropocene Magazine
https://www.anthropocenemagazine.org/2025/05/the-next-big-thing-in-sustainable-construction-iron-fortified-wood/
Scientists Discover an Amazing New Use for Your Leftover Coffee GroundsMichael IrvingScienceAlert.com
https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-discover-an-amazing-new-use-for-your-leftover-coffee-grounds
Implantable ‘living pharmacy’ produces multiple drugs inside the bodyAmanda MorrisNorthwestern University
https://news.northwestern.edu/stories/2026/03/implantable-living-pharmacy-produces-multiple-drugs-inside-the-body
Sound Waves Could Be Used to Remotely Reprogram Material StiffnessLiezel LabiosUC San Diego Website
https://today.ucsd.edu/story/sound-waves-could-be-used-to-remotely-reprogram-material-stiffness-study-shows
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SAIvkSN_N1c
Show Notes 1 May 2026New Self-Healing Material Could Extend Life of Planes, Cars by Centuries Soo Kim Newsweek https://www.newsweek.com/self-healing-material-could-extend-life-planes-cars-centuries-11833122Chinese Scientists Bioengineering Plants with Firefly Genes to Glow Frank Landymore Futurism.com https://futurism.com/science-energy/bioengineering-plants-glow-light-cities https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1FAPvC123Q&t=1sScientists use AI to create ultra-strong, rust-proof steel for 3D-printed parts Christopher McFadden InterestingEngineering.com https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/ai-creates-rust-proof-steel https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMRDl64Ixq4&t=9sSmart contact lens monitors eye pressure and delivers glaucoma drugs Annalisa Merelli Statnews.com https://www.statnews.com/2026/04/08/glaucoma-smart-contact-lens-combines-monitoring-drug-delivery/ https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/scitranslmed.ads9541Low-frequency wireless sensor tracks artery stiffening in real time BioTechToday.com https://biotech-today.com/low-frequency-wireless-sensor-tracks-artery-stiffening-in-real-time-with-less-interference/A Bizarre Worm Could Teach Humans to Regenerate Darren Orf Popular Mechanics https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/animals/a69047453/stem-cell-worm-regeneration/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNQK2-XdZD0Common Vitamin May Reduce Buildup of Alzheimer's Proteins David Nield ScienceAlert.com https://www.sciencealert.com/common-vitamin-may-reduce-buildup-of-alzheimers-proteins-study-findsScientists Found a Way to Grow Potatoes Under Solar Panels Now Solar
Show Notes 24 April 2026XM30 Lynx: The US Army’s New 50mm Cannon‑Powered Robot War Machine Alex Barrientos GadgetReview.com https://www.gadgetreview.com/xm30-lynx-the-us-armys-new-50mm-cannon%e2%80%91powered-robot-war-machineNew software could cut cooling energy use by 25% in data centers Ty Tkacik PennState website https://www.psu.edu/news/research/story/new-software-could-cut-cooling-energy-use-25-data-centersChemists make hydrogen from breadcrumbs in groundbreaking reaction that could replace some fossil fuels Victoria Atkinson LiveScience.com https://www.livescience.com/chemistry/chemists-make-hydrogen-from-breadcrumbs-in-groundbreaking-reaction-that-could-replace-some-fossil-fuelsGraphene 'scaffold' recruits bone cells and helps the body repair fractures Robert Egan Phys.org https://phys.org/news/2026-04-graphene-scaffold-bone-cells-body.htmlEco-Friendly Laser Method Turns Leather into Flexible Wearable Tech Tomorrow’s World Today https://www.tomorrowsworldtoday.com/sustainability/eco-friendly-laser-method-turns-leather-into-flexible-wearable-tech/KAIST Develops Electrode Technology Achieving 86% Efficiency for Converting CO₂ into Plastic Precursors Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology website https://www.kaist.ac.kr/newsen/html/news/?mode=V&mng_no=60350Scientists gene hacked a plant so it grows five types of psychoactive drugs at once Victor Tangermann Futurism.com https://futurism.com/health-medicine/gene-hacked-plant-grows-five-types-psychedelic-drugsScientists Just Discovered There’s Actually Something Faster than the Speed of Light Darren Orf Popular Mechanics https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/a70885429/darkness-faster-than-light/
Show Notes 17 April 2026
Researchers Develop 3D Printed Lab-Grown Ear Cartilage
3DPrinting.com https://3dprinting.com/news/researchers-develop-3d-printed-lab-grown-ear-cartilage/
3D Printed Ear Video ETH Zurich YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01U6KC35dKw
Novel prosthetic design combines AI and 3D printing to improve fit
Robert Egan MedicalXpress.com
https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-03-prosthetic-combines-ai-3d.html
AI blood test finds silent liver disease years before symptoms
Johns Hopkins Medicine
ScienceDaily.com https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/03/260305223204.htm
AI Liver Disease Research Paper Science Translational Medicine
Science.org
https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/scitranslmed.adw2603
The Future of Mobility: How Advanced Robotic Prosthetics are Restoring Touch and Motion
Kevin Famuyiro
Los Angeles Times https://www.latimes.com/doctors-scientists/innovations/technology/story/advanced-robotic-prosthetics-surgery-sensors-bionic-limbs
Inside world's first hydrogen-powered cruise scheduled to set sail this year
Erin Deborah Waks
MSN
https://www.msn.com/en-ae/travel/cruises/inside-world-s-first-hydrogen-powered-cruise-scheduled-to-set-sail-this-year/ar-AA1ZspvQ
Life May Have Started as Sticky Goo, Long Before Cells Even Existed
Jess Cockerill
ScienceAlert.com
https://www.sciencealert.com/life-may-have-started-as-sticky-goo-long-before-cells-even-existed
Bioengineered neuronal ‘circuit board’ mimics conditions of the human brain
Biotech-today.com
https://biotech-today.com/bioengineered-neuronal-circuit-board-mimics-conditions-of-the-human-brain/
Chinese Scientists Create ‘Organic’ Electric Car Batteries Using Plastic
Neha Bhatia
GreenMatters.com
https://www.greenmatters.com/pn/chinese-scientists-create-organic-electric-car-batteries-using-plastic-in-breakthrough-research
Show Notes 10 April 2026
Scientists may have figured out how to unlock the energy of ocean waves David Nield ScienceAlert.com
https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-may-have-figured-out-how-to-unlock-the-energy-of-ocean-waves
Power in Motion: Transforming Energy Harvesting with Gyroscopes University of Osaka Asia Research News
https://www.asiaresearchnews.com/content/power-motion-transforming-energy-harvesting-gyroscopes
Researchers use fungus to create plastic-free food packaging University of Maine University of Maine News
https://umaine.edu/news/2026/02/researchers-use-fungus-to-create-plastic-free-food-packaging/
Mushroom Packaging Video University of Maine YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Be_SnPFJodo
Graphene-based ‘artificial skin’ brings human-like touch closer to robots University of Cambridge University of Cambridge Research
https://www.cam.ac.uk/research/news/graphene-based-artificial-skin-brings-human-like-touch-closer-to-robots
Graphene Artificial Skin Video University of Cambridge YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rGr28Xm1bu4
Artificial Skin Research Paper Nature Nanotechnology Nature.com
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41563-026-02508-7
Scientists create cancer-fighting immune cells right in the body Sarah C.P. Williams University of California, San Francisco
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-026-10235-x
H&M wants to make clothing from CO2 using this startup’s tech Tim De Chant TechCrunch.com
https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/17/hm-wants-to-make-clothing-from-co2-using-this-startups-tech/
Construction Robotics in 2026: 4 Workflows Where Robots Are Actually Working on Construction Site Martin Piekarz Bricks and Bytes
https://bricks-bytes.com/technology/construction-robotics-in-2026/
Japan: World’s First Onshore Operation of Hydrogen-Fueled Engine for Large Ships Begins FuelCellWorks FuelCellWorks.com
https://fuelcellsworks.com/2026/03/30/energy-innovation/japan-world-s-first-onshore-operation-of-hydrogen-fueled-engine-for-large-ships-begins
Show Notes 3 April 2026
Researchers Develop Photonic Crystal Light Sails for Interplanetary Exploration National
Today.com
https://nationaltoday.com/us/al/tuskegee/news/2026/03/06/researchers-develop-photonic-crystal-light-sail-for-interplanetary-exploration/
Fuel-free interplanetary travel:
Photonic crystal sail could help laser beams push spacecraft MSN
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/fuel-free-interplanetary-travel-photonic-crystal-sail-could-help-laser-beams-push-spacecraft/ar-AA1XLjxK
Design and manufacture of a photonic crystal light sail SPIE Digital Library
https://www.spiedigitallibrary.org/journals/journal-of-nanophotonics/volume-19/issue-04/046008/Design-and-manufacture-of-a-photonic-crystal-light-sail/10.1117/1.JNP.19.046008.full
NASA’s Advanced Composite Solar Sail System (ACS3) NASA
https://www.nasa.gov/mission/acs3/
How UCLA scientists helped reimagine a forgotten battery design from Thomas Edison UCLA
https://www.chemistry.ucla.edu/news/how-ucla-scientists-helped-reimagine-a-forgotten-battery-design-from-thomas-edison/
A Fast-Charging, High-Stability Nickel-Iron Battery via Protein-Induced Biomineralization Wiley Online Library
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/smll.202507934
Quantum-inspired laser system delivers distance measurements with sub-millimeter accuracy Phys.org
https://phys.org/news/2026-03-quantum-laser-distance-millimeter-accuracy.html
How your virtual twin could one day save your life IEEE Spectrum
https://spectrum.ieee.org/living-heart-project-virtual-twins
The Living Heart Project Dassault Systèmes
https://www.3ds.com/heart
The Living Heart Project: A Decade of Innovation YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ae_IqlxgCME
Lab-grown algae removes microplastics from water University of Missouri
https://engineering.missouri.edu/2026/lab-grown-algae-removes-microplastics-from-water/
Sony Is Raising Prices on PlayStation Consoles and Portals Polygon
https://www.polygon.com/ps5-price-increase-sony-playstation-portal
Netflix Raises Prices Across All Streaming Plans CNBC
https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/26/netflix-raises-prices-across-all-streaming-plans.html
Physical vs Digital: Switch 2 Games Pricing Explained Polygon
https://www.polygon.com/physical-vs-digital-switch-2-games-pricing
Apple Discontinues the Mac Pro Engadget
https://www.engadget.com/computing/apple-discontinues-the-mac-pro-221502339.html
MacBook Neo 2026: The Perfect Laptop for Most Users Calcopia
https://calcopia.com/macbook-neo-2026-the-perfect-laptop-for-most-users/
ChatGPT Sexy Mode Disabled Following Investor Concerns Ars Technica
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/03/chatgpt-wont-talk-dirty-any-time-soon-as-sexy-mode-turns-off-investors-report-says
Story 1: AI search robot uses 3D maps and internet knowledge to find lost items Andreas Schmitz, Technical University Munich TechXplore.com https://techxplore.com/news/2026-03-ai-robot-3d-internet-knowledge.html Research paper: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/11359697 Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUouwHUZPWQStory 2: Tofu brine could power safer batteries that last decades, researchers say Skye Jacobs Techspot.com https://www.techspot.com/news/111434-tofu-brine-could-power-safer-batteries-last-decades.html Research paper: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-026-69384-2Story 3: New 4D vision chip can help robots, drones track distance and speed of moving objects Mrigakshi Dixit InterestingEngineering.com https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/4d-vision-chip-helps-robots-track-distance-speed Research paper: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-026-10183-6Story 4: Blood test 'clock' can predict Alzheimer's symptoms before they emerge David Nield ScienceAlert.com https://www.sciencealert.com/blood-test-clock-can-predict-alzheimers-symptoms-before-they-emerge Research paper: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-026-04206-yStory 5: Scientists mixed dead leaves with magnesium—and created a super metal Darren Orf Popular Mechanics via MSN.com https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/scientists-mixed-dead-leaves-with-magnesium-and-created-a-supermetal/ar-AA1YOXDc?ocid=BingNewsSerpStory 6: Turning sawdust into fire-resistant materials Samuel Schlaefli ETHzurich https://ethz.ch/en/news-and-events/eth-news/news/2026/03/turning-sawdust-into-fire-resistant-materials.htmlStory 7: The world’s first self-balancing electric motorcycle is now entering production Micha Toll Electrek.com https://electrek.co/2026/03/16/the-w
Show Notes 20 March 2026
Story 1: Extra ‘set of eyes’ for self-driving cars: Roadside radar sensors could reduce blind spots Silvia Cernea Clark Rice University website
https://news.rice.edu/news/2026/extra-set-eyes-self-driving-cars-roadside-radar-sensors-could-reduce-blind-spots
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1SWRzGPQJQ
Story 2: Spray-on 'immune-shield' coats transplant organs to curb rejection Medical Xpress via MSN.com
https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/spray-on-immune-shield-coats-transplant-organs-to-curb-rejection/ar-AA1XGjVR
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S016836592501082X
Story 3: A New Type of Immunotherapy Drug for Prostate Cancer Shows Up to 99% Drop in Cancer Biomarkers Tudor Tarita ZME Science
https://www.zmescience.com/medicine/diseases-medicine/a-new-type-of-immunotherapy-drug-for-prostate-cancer-shows-up-to-99-drop-in-cancer-biomarkers/
Story 4: Researchers develop beating, 3D‑printed heart model for surgical practice Tina Hilding Washington State University
https://news.wsu.edu/press-release/2026/03/04/researchers-develop-beating-3d-printed-heart-model-for-surgical-practice/
Story 5: Breakthrough laser technology enables deeper, more efficient bone surgery University of Basel News-medical.net
https://www.news-medical.net/news/20260226/Breakthrough-laser-technology-enables-deeper-more-efficient-bone-surgery.aspx
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-026-37117-6
Story 6: Hyundai’s Autonomous Firefighting Robot Handles 1,400+ Degree Temps TomorrowsWorldToday.com
https://www.tomorrowsworldtoday.com/robotics/hyundais-autonomous-firefighting-robot-handles-1400-degree-temps/
Story 7: Scientists discovered a way to create 3D-printed wood — and the breakthrough could change how hundreds of products get made Laurelle Stelle The Cool Down on MSN.com
https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/lifestyle-buzz/scientists-discovered-a-way-to-create-3d-printed-wood-and-the-breakthrough-could-change-how-hundreds-of-products-get-made/ar-AA1XuWWf
Story 8: New microrobot swarms use whirlpools to lift objects 45,000 times heavier Mrigakshi Dixit Interesting Engineering
Show Notes 13 March 2026
Story 1: 3D Printing Soft Robots - Rotational multi-material printing offers intricate, programmable shapesSource: Harvard School of Engineering Story by Anne J. Manning
Link: https://seas.harvard.edu/news/3d-printing-soft-robots
See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BK9K_mJjlxE
Story 2: AI robot vehicles learn to team up and extinguish fires in early trial
Source: TechXplore.com Story by Andrew Zinin
Link: https://techxplore.com/news/2026-02-ai-robot-vehicles-team-extinguish.html
See research paper here: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0952197626000618?via%3Dihub
Story 3: New Light Therapy Can Suppress a Key Marker of Hair Loss by 92%Source: ScienceAlert.com Story by Carly CassellaLink: https://www.sciencealert.com/new-light-therapy-can-suppress-a-key-marker-of-hair-loss-by-92
Story 4: Mapping Protein Production in Brain Cells Yields New Insights for Brain Disease - UC San Diego and Scripps Research scientists used a novel method to show that some memory neurons produce proteins at higher rates than others.
Source: UC San Diego Today Story by Susanne Clara Bard
Link: https://today.ucsd.edu/story/mapping-protein-production-in-brain-cells-yields-new-insights-for-brain-disease
Show Notes 6 March 2026
Story 1: Scientists Grew Mini Brains, Then Trained Them to Solve an Engineering Problem
Source: ScienceAlert.com
Link:
https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-grew-mini-brains-then-trained-them-to-solve-an-engineering-problem
200,000 living human brain cells just learned to play Doom and this is just the start of it
Source: ZME Science
Link:https://www.zmescience.com/science/wetware-brain-doom-play/
Story 2: Sub-$200 Lidar Could Reshuffle Auto[mobile] Sensor Economics
Source: IEEE Spectrum Link:
https://spectrum.ieee.org/solid-state-lidar-microvision-adas
Additional Info:
https://microvision.com/
Story 3: Magical Marvel: Tiny Fairy-Like Robot Flies by the Power of Wind and Light
Source: SciTechDaily.com
Link:
https://scitechdaily.com/magical-marvel-tiny-fairy-like-robot-flies-by-the-power-of-wind-and-light/
Story 4: Scientists uncover why some brain cells resist Alzheimer’s disease
Source: UCLA Newsroom Link:
https://newsroom.ucla.edu/releases/scientists-uncover-why-some-brain-cells-resist-alzheimers-disease
Research Paper:
https://www.cell.com/cell/fulltext/S0092-8674(25)01487-4
Honorable Mentions
New plastic material could solve energy storage challenge, researchers report
Source: PennState News
Link:
https://www.psu.edu/news/research/story/new-plastic-material-could-solve-energy-storage-challenge-researchers-report
Research Paper:
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-026-10195-2
Why Perovskite LEDs Might Soon Replace Every Light in Your Home
Source: ZME Science
Link:
https://www.zmescience.com/science/news-science/why-perovskite-could-replace-normal-leds/
Neither classical nor quantum: This computer lets light solve complex calculations Source: Interesting Engineering
Link:
https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/computer-uses-light-to-solve-calculations
A new flexible AI chip for smart wearables is thinner than a human hair
Source: TechXplore.com
Show Notes 27 February 2026
Story 1: Artemis II to Test Laser-Based Communication from the Moon
Source: ExtremeTech.com
Link: https://www.extremetech.com/aerospace/artemis-ii-to-test-laser-based-communication-from-the-moon
Story 2: New solar-powered device extracts lithium for batteries while desalinating seawater
Source: Interesting Engineering
Link: https://interestingengineering.com/energy/china-solar-device-extracts-lithium-desalinates-seawater
See research paper here: https://www.cell.com/device/abstract/S2666-9986(25)00341-2
Story 3: Paralysis treatment heals lab-grown human spinal cord organoids
Source: Northwestern University
Link: https://news.northwestern.edu/stories/2026/02/paralysis-treatment-heals-lab-grown-human-spinal-cord-organoids
See research paper here: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41551-025-01606-2
Story 4: Toward regenerative bioprinting: Magnetic mixer enables scalable manufacturing of 3D-printed tissues
Source: TechXplore.com
Link: https://techxplore.com/news/2026-02-regenerative-bioprinting-magnetic-mixer-enables.html
See research paper here: https://www.cell.com/device/abstract/S2666-9986(25)00357-6
Honorable Mentions
Story: How to Compute with Electron Waves
Source: NewsBreak.com
Link: https://www.newsbreak.com/ieee-spectrum-319637150/4454843506865-how-to-compute-with-electron-waves
Story: This Silent Wind Turbine Solves Sailing’s Power Problem
Source: Yanko Design
Link: https://www.yankodesign.com/2026/01/18/this-silent-wind-turbine-solves-sailings-power-problem/
Story: Army establishes new AI, machine learning career path for officers
Source: US Army Website
Link: https://www.army.mil/article/289843/army_establishes_new_ai_machine_learning_career_path_for_officers
Story: Smart chip could slash computing energy use by up to 5,000×
Source: Interesting Engineering via MSN
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/technology/hardware-and-devices/smart-chip-could-slash-computing-energy-use-by-up-to-5-000/ar-AA1UFiIN
Show Notes 20 February 2026
Story 1: Watch a robot swarm “bloom” like a garden
Source: ArsTechnica.com
Link: https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/01/watch-a-robot-swarm-bloom-like-a-garden/
See research paper here: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/scirobotics.ady7233
See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80QqrFmvIr0&t=2s
Story 2: Electric semi-trucks could serve as mobile AI data centers, a Belgian startup proposes
Source: Interesting Engineering
Link: https://interestingengineering.com/ai-robotics/belgian-startup-data-centers-electric-semi-trucks
See also: https://windrose.tech/
Story 3: World-first - supercomputer discovered this invisible flaw in all jet engines
Source: Slashgear.com
Link: https://www.slashgear.com/2093053/frontier-supercomputer-jet-engine-blade-simulation/
Story 4: Bubble Bots: Simple biocompatible microrobots autonomously target tumors Source: Caltech
Link: https://researchimpact.caltech.edu/research-news/bubble-bots-simple-biocompatible-microrobots-autonomously-target-tumors
See research paper here: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41565-025-02109-6
Honorable Mentions Story: Microbes in Space Mutated and Developed a Remarkable Ability Source: ScienceAlert.com
Link: https://www.sciencealert.com/microbes-in-space-mutated-and-developed-a-remarkable-ability
Story: Scientists watch microscopic plant 'mouths' breathing in real time with palm-sized tool Source: Live Science
Link: https://www.livescience.com/planet-earth/plants/scientists-watch-microscopic-plant-mouths-breathing-in-real-time-with-palm-sized-tool
Story: This Startup’s Air‑Powered Fuel Could Rewrite the Future of Energy
Source: Inc. Magazine
Link: https://www.inc.com/maria-jose-gutierrez-chavez/this-startups-air-powered-fuel-could-rewrite-the-future-of-energy/91296983
Story: Psychedelics may rewire the brain to treat PTSD. Scientists are finally beginning to understand how.
Source: LiveScience.com
Link: https://www.livescience.com/health/mind/psychedelics-may-rewire-the-brain-to-treat-ptsd-scientists-are-finally-beginning-to-understand-how
Show Notes 2/13/2026
AI model from Google's DeepMind reads recipe for life in DNA
Source: BBC
Link: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c39428dv18yo
Carbon Robotics Launches the World’s First-Ever Large Plant Model
Source: BusinessWire.com
Link: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260202630325/en/Carbon-Robotics-Launches-the-Worlds-First-Ever-Large-Plant-Model
Your future home might be framed with printed plastic
Source: MIT News
Link: https://news.mit.edu/2026/your-future-home-might-be-framed-with-printed-plastic-0203
A new scan lets scientists see inside the human body in 3D color Source: ScienceDaily.com
Link: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260204121550.htm
3D-printed passive cooling system cools data centers without fans or pumps Source: Interesting Engineering
Link: https://interestingengineering.com/ai-robotics/3d-printed-passive-cooling-data-centers
How we’re helping preserve the genetic information of endangered species with AI Source: Google's The Keyword Blog
Link: https://blog.google/innovation-and-ai/technology/ai/ai-to-preserve-endangered-species/
The Navy’s Batwing Fighter Jet Promises Mach 4 Speed… But It’s Still Just a Concept
Source: YD Design
Link: https://www.yankodesign.com/2026/02/06/the-navys-batwing-fighter-jet-promises-mach-4-speed-but-its-still-just-a-concept/
New study of chemical reactions in space 'could impact the [theories of the] origin of life in ways we hadn't thought of'
Source: LiveScience.com
Link: https://www.livescience.com/chemistry/complex-building-blocks-of-life-can-form-on-space-dust-offering-new-clues-to-the-origins-of-life
Tiny silicon structures compute with heat, achieving 99% accurate matrix multiplication Source: Techxplore.com Link:
https://techxplore.com/news/2026-01-tiny-silicon-accurate-matrix-multiplication.html#google_vignette
Research Paper:
https://journals.aps.org/prapplied/abstract/10.1103/5drp-hrx1
Scientists Found an Untapped Energy Source Running Through Our Cells Source: Popular Mechanics Link:
https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/health/a69927474/flexoelectricity-cells/
World’s first neuromorphic supercomputer nears reality with brain-inspired math Source: Interesting Engineering Link:
https://interestingengineering.com/science/world-first-neuromorphic-supercomputer-us
Wireless device ‘speaks’ to the brain with light Source: Northwestern University Link:
https://news.northwestern.edu/stories/2025/12/wireless-device-speaks-to-the-brain-with-light
Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVIKYOKcKoo
Teen inventor solves car blind spots with brilliant new tech! Source: Inside Edition Link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHJnUHJIcgQ
Ingestible Bioprinter Treats GI Tract Injuries from Inside the Body Source: Inside Precision Medicine Link:
https://www.insideprecisionmedicine.com/topics/patient-care/ingestible-bioprinter-treats-gi-tract-injuries-from-inside-the-body/
World’s first cryogen-free superconducting motor promises 99.5% efficiency for aviation Source: Interesting Engineering Link:
https://interestingengineering.com/ces-2026/world-first-cryogen-free-superconducting-motor
New breakthrough to restore aging joints could help treat osteoarthritis Source: ScienceAlert.com Link:
https://www.sciencealert.com/new-breakthrough-to-restore-aging-joints-could-help-treat-osteoarthritis
Quantum tools set to transform life science, researchers say Source: Phys.org Link:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/medical/quantum-tools-set-to-transform-life-science-researchers-say/ar-AA1Uj3Hc
Show Notes 23 January 2026
Story 1: MIT just made aluminum 5x stronger with 3D printing - it is stronger, lighter, and tough enough to reshape the future of flight
Source: ScienceDaily Based on MIT news announcement
Link: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251226045316.htm
See also: https://news.mit.edu/2025/printable-aluminum-alloy-sets-strength-records-may-enable-lighter-aircraft-parts-1007
Story 2: New 'physics shortcut' lets laptops tackle quantum problems once reserved for supercomputers and AI
Source: LiveScience.com Story by Owen Hughes
Link: https://www.livescience.com/technology/computing/new-physics-shortcut-lets-laptops-tackle-quantum-problems-once-reserved-for-supercomputers-and-ai
Story 3: Hyperloop shock: China’s maglev hits 435 mph in 2 seconds, sets world record
Source: Interesting Engineering Story by Sujita Sinha
Link: https://interestingengineering.com/transportation/china-maglev-hits-435-mph-in-2-seconds
Honorable Mentions
Story: This 3D-printed, carbon-absorbing bridge is inspired by bones
Source: CNN Story by Rebecca Calms
Link: https://www.cnn.com/science/diamanti-3d-printed-concrete-sustainable-bridge-hnk-spc-intl
Story: New drug stalls Alzheimer's development in breakthrough trial
Source: ScienceAlert.com Story by David Nield
Link: https://www.sciencealert.com/new-drug-stalls-alzheimers-development-in-breakthrough-trial
Story: Scientists build a quantum computer that can repair itself using recycled atoms
Source: Phys.org Story by Robert Egan
Link: https://phys.org/news/2025-12-scientists-quantum-recycled-atoms.html
Story: New Image Sensor Breaks Optical Limits – My subhead: a lens‑free system that achieves sub‑micron, 3D resolution across a wide field of view, something previously considered impossible with optical wavelengths
Source: University of Connecticut Story by Sarah Redmond
Link: https://today.uconn.edu/2025/12/new-image-sensor-breaks-optical-limits/
Show Notes 16 January 2026
Very Low Earth Orbit Satellites Could be the Next Frontier in Satellite Technology
Source: ExtremeTech.com
Link: https://www.extremetech.com/aerospace/very-low-earth-orbit-satellites-could-be-the-next-frontier-in-satellite
NASA, Boeing Test How to Improve Performance of Longer, Narrower Aircraft Wings
Source: NASA
Link: https://www.nasa.gov/aeronautics/nasa-boeing-test-aircraft-wings/
See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJNJfrkge9o
These Laser Beams Could Power Military Drones 5,000 Feet in the Air
Source: Gizmodo.com
Link: https://gizmodo.com/these-laser-beams-could-power-military-drones-5000-feet-in-the-air-2000702020
See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJNJfrkge9o
Robots Smaller Than Salt Grains Can Now Think for Themselves
Source: ScienceBlog.com
Link: https://scienceblog.com/robots-smaller-than-salt-grains-can-now-think-for-themselves/
Honorable Mentions
New 3D chips could make electronics faster and more energy-efficient
Source: MIT News
Link: https://news.mit.edu/2025/new-3d-chips-could-make-electronics-faster-and-more-energy-efficient-0618
Robot achieves 0.053 mm micro-precision in the world’s first robotic cataract surgery
Source: Interesting Engineering
Link: https://interestingengineering.com/health/ucla-robotic-cataract-surgery-breakthrough
This Soft Robot Is 100% Edible, Including the Battery - It’s designed to feed medication to wild boars, but you can eat it too
Source: IEEE Spectrum
Link: https://spectrum.ieee.org/soft-edible-robot
Research shows how coffee waste could be used to clean contaminated water
Source: TechXplore.com
Link: https://techxplore.com/news/2025-12-coffee-contaminated.html
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Main Stories
Story 1: The perfect polymer? Plant-based plastic is fully saltwater degradable and leaves behind zero microplastics
Source: Phys.org
Link: https://phys.org/news/2025-12-polymer-based-plastic-fully-saltwater.html
Story 2: First highway segment in U.S. wirelessly charges electric heavy-duty truck while driving
Source: Purdue University
Link: https://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/2025/Q4/first-highway-segment-in-u-s-wirelessly-charges-electric-heavy-duty-truck-while-driving/
Story 3: An iron-on electronic circuit to create wearable tech
Source: American Chemical Society press release
Link: https://www.acs.org/pressroom/presspacs/2025/december/an-iron-on-electronic-circuit-to-create-wearable-tech.html
Story 4: CES News: Headset for the blind uses AI and haptics to guide the user.
Source: A company called .lumen
Links: https://www.dotlumen.com/glasses, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0H6D01duRc
Honorable Mentions
Story: New Algorithm Dramatically Speeds Up Stroke Detection Scans
Source: NYU Tandon School of Engineering
Link: https://engineering.nyu.edu/news/new-algorithm-dramatically-speeds-stroke-detection-scans
Story: New materials yank ‘forever chemicals’ from water
Source: ScienceNewsExplores.org
Link: https://www.snexplores.org/article/mof-filter-pfas-forever-chemicals-water
Story: World’s smallest AI supercomputer can fit in your pocket, run without server or GPUs
Source: Interesting Engineering
Links: https://interestingengineering.com/ai-robotics/us-world-smallest-ai-supercomputer, https://tiiny.ai/, https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/commercial/2025/12/worlds-smallest-mini-pc-thats-about-the-size-of-a-smartphone-unveiled
Story: Strengthening asphalt roads with a unique green ingredient: Algae
Source: EurekAlert!.org
Links: https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1109918, https://hexaconstruction.media/article/34059-algae-based-asphalt-shrugs-off-freezing-temperatures-and-reduces-carbon-output
Story: Scientists discover 'magical' material that's stronger than steel and lighter than aluminum — and its potential is dizzying
Source: The Cool Down on MSN
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/scientists-discover-magical-material-that-s-stronger-than-steel-and-lighter-than-aluminum-and-its-potential-is-dizzying/ar-AA1RyiNJ
Show Notes for Computer America
Story 1: Real-world helper exoskeletons come closer to reality with AI training
* Source: TechXplore.com
* Link: https://techxplore.com/news/2025-11-real-world-helper-exoskeletons-closer.html
* Research Paper: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/scirobotics.ads8652
Story 2: New Augmented Reality Tech Can Turn Any Surface into Keyboard
* Source: University of Texas at Dallas
* Link: https://news.utdallas.edu/science-technology/augmented-reality-tech-keyboard-2025/
Story 3: Supercomputer Creates One of the Most Realistic Virtual Brains Ever Seen
* Source: ScienceAlert.com
* Link: https://www.sciencealert.com/supercomputer-creates-one-of-the-most-realistic-virtual-brains-ever-seen
* Video 1: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1531823138015033
* Video 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5Xcx0dDwGQ
Story 4: Scientists Discover a Way to 'Recharge' Aging Human Cells
* Source: ScienceAlert.com
* Link: https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-discover-a-way-to-recharge-aging-human-cells
* Research Paper: https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2505237122
* Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHbSqcemBW8
Honorable Mentions
Story: CES product announcement: world’s first sonic toothbrush equipped with SmartNose, an integrated connected sensor designed to analyze breath biomarkers in real time
* Source: US-based company Autobrush CES announcement today
* Link: https://tryautobrush.com/
Story: AI trained on bacterial genomes produces never-before-seen proteins
* Source: ArsTechnica.com
* Link: https://arstechnica.com/science/2025/11/generative-ai-meets-the-genome/
* Research Paper: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-025-09749-7
Story: Department of Energy, PNNL Partner to Power the Nation’s Bioeconomy
* Source: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
* Link: https://www.pnnl.gov/news-media/department-energy-pnnl-partner-power-nations-bioeconomy
Story: Astro Mechanica teams with UK SME Helix to build hybrid-electric engines for the next generation of supersonic aircraft
* Source: Aerospace Global News
* Link: https://aerospaceglobalnews.com/news/astro-mechanica-helix-supersonic-engines-electric-motors/
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Show Notes: 19 December 2025Stories of the Day
1. New wearable device lets you touch fabric online, read braille, and more - VoxeLite can help you literally feel websites.* Source: Popular Science
* Popular Science Article
* Research Paper
- Birch Leaves and Peanuts Transformed into Cutting-Edge Laser Technology* Source: Bioengineer.org
- Bioengineer.org Article
- Optics.org Article
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Research Paper
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What you need to know about Amazon’s new Starlink rival* Source: Independent.co.uk
- Independent.co.uk Article
- About Amazon Announcement
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Amazon Leo Website
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MIT's injectable brain chips could treat disease without surgery* Source: NewAtlas.com
- NewAtlas.com Article
- Spin-off Company Website
- Video
Honorable Mentions* New semiconductors could allow classical and quantum computing on the same chip, thanks to superconductivity breakthrough + Source: LiveScience.com + LiveScience.com Article * We took a test-drive of NASA's new moon rover candidates + Source: National Geographic + National Geographic Article * 3-D printing researchers develop fast-curing, environmentally friendly concrete substitute + Source: Oregon State University + Oregon State University Article * Researchers test soft robotics exosuit in Adelaide to reduce astronaut muscular fatigue + Source: SpaceConnect.com.au + SpaceConnect.com.au Article
Show Notes
Featured Stories* Hyundai wants to cut EV charging time to 3 minutes, as fast as filling up a gas car
+ Source: Electrek.com
+ Link: https://electrek.co/2025/11/20/hyundai-cut-ev-charging-time-3-minutes/
* Japanese scientists unveil a quantum battery that defies energy loss
+ Source: ScienceDaily.com
+ Links: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/10/251023031612.htm, https://journals.aps.org/prl/abstract/10.1103/PhysRevLett.134.180401
* Smart Bandage Uses Electricity and Drugs to Heal Wounds
+ Source: IEEE Spectrum
+ Link: https://spectrum.ieee.org/smart-bandage-ai-electrical-stimulation
Honorable Mentions* Focused Ultrasound Passes First Test in Treatment of Brain Cancer in Children + Source: Columbia University Irving Medical Center + Links: https://www.cuimc.columbia.edu/news/focused-ultrasound-passes-first-test-treatment-brain-cancer-children, https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/scitranslmed.adq6645 * Research team develops game-changing material that could transform future buildings: 'Challenges the idea' + Source: The Cool Down via MSN + Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/research-team-develops-game-changing-material-that-could-transform-future-buildings-challenges-the-idea/ar-AA1QXvLg * Science history: Experiment shows mutations arise spontaneously, supporting pillar of Darwinian evolution + Source: LiveScience.com + Link: https://www.livescience.com/planet-earth/evolution/science-history-experiment-shows-mutations-arise-spontaneously-supporting-pillar-of-darwinian-evolution-nov-20-194 * Breakthrough Helps Scientists Grow More Realistic Human Brain Models + Source: ScienceAlert.com + Links: https://www.sciencealert.com/breakthrough-helps-scientists-grow-more-realistic-human-brain-models, https://advanced.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/adfm.202509452 * MIT Is One Step Closer to Having Building-Sized Batteries With This Innovative Tech + Source: Slashgear + Links: https://www.slashgear.com/2009844/mit-one-step-closer-building-sized-concrete-batteries/, https://news.mit.edu/2025/concrete-battery-now-packs-ten-times-power-1001
Show Notes: 5 December 2025
Story 1: Startup develops incredible tech to pull water from unexpected source: 'This is just the beginning of what's possible'* Source: The Cool Down on MSN, Story by Elija McKee
* Link
* See also
* See also
* Video here
Story 2: PowerLattice attracts investment from ex-Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger for its power-saving chiplet* Source: TechCrunch.com, Story by Marina Temkin * Link * See also
Story 3: Space-based US solar firm breaks world record for beaming wireless electricity* Source: Interesting Engineering, Story by Chris Young * Link * See also
Story 4: Artificial cartilage mimics natural flexibility with adjustable structure* Source: Phys.org, Story by Robert Egan * Link * See research paper here
Honorable Mentions
Story: Russian airline introduces a humanoid robot cabin crew on flights* Source: Aerospace Global News, Story by Marisa Garcia
* Link
* See video here
Story: A New Generation? Could Rolls-Royce’s Hydrogen Engine Concept Redefine Jet Power?* Source: Simple Flying, Story by Paul Hartley * Link
Story: Scientists Just Unveiled a Lunar Robot So Smart It Might Replace Astronauts* Source: Dailygalaxy.com, Story by Lydia Amazouz * Link
Story: The 19 best Christmas gifts for science lovers (and nerds)* Source: NewScientist.com * Link
Story 1
Title: 3D Solar towers boost electricity production by around 50%
Source: New Atlas
Links:
* Solar Towers Electricity
* Janta Power Closes $5.5 Million Seed Round to Power the Future of Clean Energy
Story 2
Title: European Space Agency to Trial Growing Protein Powder in Space Using Astronaut Urine
Source: ExtremeTech.com
Links:
* ESA to Trial Growing Protein Powder in Space Using Astronaut Urine
* Europe wants to make space food out of thin air and astronaut pee
Story 3
Title: This Sunflower-Based Protein Could Be the Future of Vegan Meat Alternatives
Source: SciTechDaily.com
Link: Sunflower-Based Protein for Vegan Meat AlternativesStory 4
Title: Discovery of key to joint regeneration could help regrow lost limbs
Source: MedicalXpress.com
Link: Joint Regeneration Key DiscoveryHonorable Mentions
Story: US scientists make alloys tough enough to withstand nuclear fusion’s Sun-like heat
Source: Interesting Engineering
Link: New Alloys for Fusion Reactors
Story: Scientists Are Literally Growing Metal
Source: Popular Mechanics via MSN
Links:
* Scientists Are Literally Growing Metal
* Research Paper
Story: Floating device turns raindrops into electricity
Source: ScienceDaily.com
Link: Floating Device Turns Raindrops into Electricity
Story: 12 Times the Speed of Sound? A Look at The World’s 1st Hypersonic Jet Powered By Hydrogen Fuel
Source: SimplyFlying.com
Links:
* World’s 1st Hypersonic Jet Hydrogen Fuel
* Hypersonix Company Website
Show Notes
Story 1: Computing and AI* Title: Scientists create world's first microwave-powered computer chip — it's much faster and consumes less power than conventional CPUs * Source: LiveScience.com * Links: + LiveScience Article + Research Paper + Cornell Chronicle Posting
Story 2: Sustainable Materials* Title: Green alternative for light-emitting materials in displays uses plant waste and amino acids * Source: TechXplore.com * Links: + TechXplore Article + Research Paper
Story 3: Next-Gen Armor* Title: Scientists Created a Bulletproof Material 3 Times Stronger Than Kevlar—It’s Already Breaking Records * Source: Popular Mechanics * Links: + Popular Mechanics Article + Research Paper + New Scientist Article
Story 4: Medical Tech* Title: Injectable antenna could safely power deep-tissue medical implants * Source: MIT Media Lab * Link: MIT News Article
Honorable Mentions* Title: Tabletop particle accelerator could transform medicine and materials science * Source: Phys.org * Link: Phys.org Article * Title: Need a New 3D Material? Build It With DNA * Source: Columbia University Engineering * Link: Columbia Engineering Article * Title: Spider-Like Robot Combines 3D Printing and Construction for Earth and Lunar Applications * Source: 3Dprinting.com * Link: 3Dprinting.com Article * Title: Robots you can wear like clothes: Automatic weaving of 'fabric muscle' brings commercialization closer * Source: TechXplore.com * Link: TechXplore Article
Show Notes: 14 November 2025
Main Stories
Story 1: Wireless Charging Roads* Title: This Wireless-Charging Road Is More Powerful Than Most Tesla Superchargers
* Source: InsideEVs.com
* Link: Wireless Charging Highway Power
* Company Site: Electreon
* See Also: First Highway Charges Cars as They Drive
Story 2: Tank-Killer Robot* Title: Meet FireAnt: US firm unveils mini ‘tank-killer’ robot built to hunt heavy armor * Source: Interesting Engineering on MSN * Link: Meet FireAnt: US firm unveils mini ‘tank-killer’ robot built to hunt heavy armor * Company Site: Swarmbotics AI
Story 3: Airborne 5G/6G Network Title: Skydweller Aero and Nokia Federal Solutions Secure US Navy Contract to Develop Airborne Beyond 5G* Tactical Network * Source: SpaceDaily.com * Link: Skydweller Aero and Nokia Federal Solutions Secure US Navy Contract to Develop Airborne Beyond 5G Tactical Network * Company Site: Skydweller Aero * Project Site: Intelligent Radio Access Network for Beyond 5G Resilient Tactical Networks
Story 4: Universal Kidney* Title: Breakthrough: Scientists Create 'Universal' Kidney to Match Any Blood Type * Source: ScienceAlert.com * Link: Breakthrough: Scientists Create 'Universal' Kidney to Match Any Blood Type * Research Paper: Universal Kidney Research
Honorable Mentions
Story: Regrowing Tooth Enamel* Title: Dentists Could Soon 'Regrow' Your Tooth Enamel with a Simple Gel
* Source: ScienceAlert.com
* Link: Dentists Could Soon 'Regrow' Your Tooth Enamel with a Simple Gel
* Research Paper: Enamel Regrowth Research
Story: Slashing Household Energy Use* Title: Startup unveils incredible tech that could slash household energy use: 'Transforms every building' * Source: The Cool Down via MSN * Link: Startup unveils incredible tech that could slash household energy use
Story: Printing Solar Cells* Title: Printing Solar Cells Like Newspaper * Source: Electronicsforu.com * Link: Printing Solar Cells Like Newspaper
Story: Fire-Fighting Robot* Title: This First-Year Student Invented a Fire-Fighting Robot * Source: Cockrell School of Engineering, University of Texas at Austin * Link: This First-Year Student Invented a Fire-Fighting Robot
Bonus Fun Virtual Experience* Google's virtual Route 66 driving adventure (Source: Google Arts & Culture in collaboration with the National Trust for Historic Preservation) + Link: https://artsandculture.google.com/project/route-66
Main Stories1. Powered by mushrooms, living computers are on the rise - Neural organics lead to lower energy costs, faster calculation speeds (Source: Ohio State News) * Link: https://news.osu.edu/powered-by-mushrooms-living-computers-are-on-the-rise/ * See also: https://bioengineer.org/mushroom-powered-technology-the-emergence-of-living-computers/ * See research paper here: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0328965 2. Kubota Claims World’s First Hydrogen Fuel Cell, Self-Driving Tractor (Source: Equipmentworld.com) * Link: https://www.equipmentworld.com/technology/article/15768565/kubota-worlds-first-hydrogen-selfdriving-tractor-unveiled * See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzIBOK_fkfU 3. Eye prosthesis is the first to restore sight lost to macular degeneration (Source: Stanford Medicine News Center) * Link: https://med.stanford.edu/news/all-news/2025/10/eye-prosthesis.html * See research paper here: https://www.nejm.org/doi/10.1056/NEJMoa2501396 4. Scientists Reverse Alzheimer’s in Mice with a Single Injection - It only took two hours for a visible difference (Source: ZME Science) * Link: https://www.zmescience.com/science/neurology-science/scientists-reverse-alzheimers-in-mice-with-a-single-injection/ * See research paper here: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41392-025-02426-1
Honorable Mentions Hydrogen Production Takes Flight at Hamburg Airport with New Infrastructure Roadmap (Source: Hydrogenfuelnews.com) + Link: https://www.hydrogenfuelnews.com/hydrogen-production-takes-flight-at-hamburg-airport-with-new-infrastructure-roadmap/8573558/ * Smart elastomer muscles give soft robotics record 2,000x lifting capability (Source: Interesting Engineering) + Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/smart-elastomer-muscles-give-soft-robotics-record-2000x-lifting-capability/ar-AA1P4fo5?ocid=BingNewsVerp * Toyota to launch world's first EV with a solid-state battery by 2027 — they're expected to last longer and charge faster* (Source: Livescience.com) + Link: https://www.livescience.com/technology/electric-vehicles/toyota-to-launch-worlds-first-ev-with-a-solid-state-battery-by-2027-theyre-expected-to-last-longer-and-charge-faster + See press release here: https://global.toyota/en/newsroom/corporate/43380876.html * AI identifies batteries in the waste stream (Source: Recycling-magazine.com) + Link: https://www.recycling-magazine.com/2024/05/21/ai-identifies-batteries-in-the-waste-stream/ + See company website here: https://lionvision.co.uk/
Show Notes 24 October 2025
Story 1: 3D-Printer Prints Living Tissue Inside Human Body* Source: electronicsforu.com
* Link: https://www.electronicsforu.com/news/3d-printer-prints-living-tissue-inside-human-body
* See also: Miniature 3D-printed objects inside the body
* See also: https://3dprintingindustry.com/news/stuttgart-research-advances-in-body-3d-printing-with-new-e1-8m-grant-245344/
Story 2: Breakthrough Brain Implant from NYU Abu Dhabi Enables Safer, More Precise Drug Delivery* Source: NYU Abu Dhabi website * Link: https://nyuad.nyu.edu/en/news/latest-news/science-and-technology/2025/october/nyuad-researchers-spiral-brain-implant.html * See research paper here: https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1741-2552/ae0523
Story 3: Tiny living robots made from human cells could one day deliver medicine* Source: Knowridge.com * Link: https://knowridge.com/2025/09/tiny-living-robots-made-from-human-cells-could-one-day-deliver-medicine/ * See also: https://www.technologynetworks.com/biopharma/news/biobots-made-from-human-lung-cells-may-enable-more-targeted-drug-delivery-405224
Story 4: Smart shoe insert could improve mobility for people with walking problems* Source: MedicalXpress.com * Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-09-smart-insert-mobility-people-problems.html
Honorable Mentions
Story: Engineers Create Soft Robots That Can Literally Walk on Water* Source: SciTechDaily.com
* Link: https://scitechdaily.com/engineers-create-soft-robots-that-can-literally-walk-on-water/
Story: First drug treatment for sleep apnea may be within reach* Source: MedicalXpress.com * Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-10-drug-treatment-apnea.html
Story: Bricklaying robot stacks 360 blocks an hour to speed up homebuilding* Source: Electronics360 * Link: https://electronics360.globalspec.com/article/22916/bricklaying-robot-stacks-360-blocks-an-hour-to-speed-up-homebuilding * See also: https://www.fbr.com.au/view/hadrian * See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eMIDJB3Pd-M
Story: Tumbleweed rover tests demonstrate transformative technology for low-cost Mars exploration* Source: Phys.org * Link: https://phys.org/news/2025-09-tumbleweed-rover-technology-mars-exploration.html * See research paper here: https://meetingorganizer.copernicus.org/EPSC-DPS2025/EPSC-DPS2025-1775.html
Story 1: Tiny lab-grown brains could help build the next generation of computers - Biocomputing has left the realm of science fiction and entered the laboratory* Source: Techspot.com * Link: Tiny lab-grown brains could help build the next generation of computers * See also BBC article: Lab-grown brains: The future of computing? * See also: FinalSpark
Story 2: US firm’s new EV battery design could add 50% more range, targets 1,000 miles* Source: InterestingEngineering.com * Link: US firm’s new EV battery design could add 50% more range, targets 1,000 miles * See the company's post on this here: 24M Unlocks New U.S. Battery Manufacturing Opportunities with Groundbreaking Energy-Dense 24M ETOP® Electrode-to-Pack Technology
Story 3: Can glass replace bone? Scientists 3D print bio-glass that mimics skeletal strength* Source: Thetimesofinnovation.com * Link: Can glass replace bone? Scientists 3D print bio-glass that mimics skeletal strength
Story 4: Study Reveals Brain System That Repairs Your Body While You Sleep* Source: ScienceAlert.com * Link: Study Reveals Brain System That Repairs Your Body While You Sleep * See research paper here: Growth Hormone–Releasing Hormone Neurons in the Arcuate Nucleus Govern Sleep-Dependent Body Repair
Honorable MentionsStory: “One Molecule Defies Physics”: Cambridge Scientists Unveil P3TTM Solar Breakthrough with Near-Perfect Efficiency, Threatening Conventional Energy Industry Order* Source: Energy-reporters.com * Link: “One Molecule Defies Physics”: Cambridge Scientists Unveil P3TTM Solar Breakthrough with Near-Perfect Efficiency, Threatening Conventional Energy Industry Order * See research paper here: Near-perfect exciton harvesting in a Mott-Hubbard organic semiconductor
Story: Microbes Unlock Copper as AI Demand Soars* Source: DigitrendZ blog * Link: Microbes Unlock Copper as AI Demand Soars
Story: Scientists develop incredible leaf-inspired material that could replace plastic: 'Very strong'* Source: TheCoolDown.com * Link: Scientists develop incredible leaf-inspired material that could replace plastic: 'Very strong' * See research paper here: A layered, ecological, advanced, and multi-functional film (LEAFF) as a sustainable plastic alternative
Story: Scientists crack the mystery of hidden atomic order inside microchips for the first time - Using advanced microscopy and AI, scientists revealed short-range atomic order that changes how semiconductors conduct electricity* Source: InterestingEngineering.com * Link: Scientists crack the mystery of hidden atomic order inside microchips for the first time
- Solar-powered ‘artificial plant’ purifies radioactive soil by 95% in 20 days
- Source: Interesting Engineering Story by Aman Tripathi
- Link: https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/artificial-plant-cleans-radioactive-soil
- See also: https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1099362
- See also: https://www.asiaresearchnews.com/content/purifying-radioactive-soil-sunlight-alone-dgist-successfully-developed-%E2%80%9Cartificial-plant%E2%80%9D
- See research paper here: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs.est.5c03657
- Microsoft claims a 'breakthrough' in AI chip cooling
- Source: Engadget.com Story by Will Shanklin
- Link: https://www.engadget.com/ai/microsoft-claims-a-breakthrough-in-ai-chip-cooling-193106705.html
- See also Microsoft’s information: https://news.microsoft.com/source/features/innovation/microfluidics-liquid-cooling-ai-chips/?msockid=3234617e11b66d9c06b0770c100c6c8d
- Battery made from natural materials could replace conventional lithium-ion batteries
- Source: TechXplore on MSN Story by Lesley Henton
- Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/battery-made-from-natural-materials-could-replace-conventional-lithium-ion-batteries/ar-AA1Ne9Kt
- See Texas A&M post here: https://stories.tamu.edu/news/2025/09/24/battery-made-from-natural-materials-could-replace-conventional-lithium-ion-batteries/
- See research paper here: https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2509325122
- AI spine model developed by Florida Atlantic University and Baptist Health could transform back pain treatment
- Source: Florida Atlantic University Story by Gisele Galoustian
- Link: https://www.fau.edu/engineering/biomedical/news/2509-ai-spine-modeling-back-pain/
- See research paper here: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1878875025005923
- Scientific breakthrough leads to 'fluorescent biological qubit'
- Source: LiveScience.com Story by Roland Moore-Colyer
- Link: https://www.livescience.com/technology/scientific-breakthrough-leads-to-fluorescent-biological-qubit-it-could-mean-turning-your-cells-into-quantum-sensors
- Improving prediction of worsening knee osteoarthritis with an AI-assisted model
- Source: MedicalXpress.com Story by Science X staff
- Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-08-worsening-knee-osteoarthritis-ai.html
- Laser-blasted 'black metal' could make solar technology 15 times more efficient
- Source: LiveScience.com Story by Owen Hughes
- Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/laser-blastedebayack-metal-could-make-solar-technology-15-times-more-efficient/ar-AA1LaV4B
- This New Solid-State EV Battery Charges Quicker Than Getting Gas
- Source: InsideEVs.com Story by Iulian Dnistran
- Link: https://insideevs.com/news/771520/rimac-solid-state-battery-specs/
Show Notes 3 October 2025
Story 1: Some Layers of Your Brain Actually Get Stronger as You Age
* Source: ScienceAlert.com
* Story by: Michelle Starr
* Link: https://www.sciencealert.com/some-layers-of-your-brain-actually-get-stronger-as-you-age
* Research Paper: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41593-025-02013-1
Story 2: Engineers harness light to help heart cells beat stronger and healthier
* Source: Knowridge.com (News from UC Irvine)
* Link: https://knowridge.com/2025/09/engineers-harness-light-to-help-heart-cells-beat-stronger-and-healthier/
* Research Paper: https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2509467122
Story 3: UCSB-designed soft robot intubation device could save lives
* Source: UC Santa Barbara “The Current”
* Story by: Sonia Fernandez
* Link: https://news.ucsb.edu/2025/022019/ucsb-designed-soft-robot-intubation-device-could-save-lives
* Research Paper: https://doi.org/10.1126/scitranslmed.ads7681
Story 4: Wi-Fi sleep monitoring method offers a non-intrusive, accurate alternative to more cumbersome techniques
* Source: MedicalXpress.com
* Story by: David Bradley
* Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/wi-fi-sleep-monitoring-method-offers-a-non-intrusive-accurate-alternative-to-more-cumbersome-techniques/ar-AA1Mn7tv
* Research Paper: https://www.inderscience.com/info/inarticle.php?artid=148201
Honorable Mentions
* Story: A new catalyst could make mixed plastic recycling a reality
+ Source: Phys.org
+ Story by: Robert Egan
+ Link: https://phys.org/news/2025-09-catalyst-plastic-recycling-reality.html
+ Research Paper: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41557-025-01892-y
* Story: A New Solar Panel Shield Made From Onion Peels Outlasted Industry Plastics in Tests
+ Source: ZME Science
+ Story by: Tudor Tarita
+ Link: https://www.zmescience.com/ecology/renewable-energy-ecology/a-new-solar-panel-shield-made-from-onion-peels-outlasted-industry-plastics-in-tests/
* Story: Bio-oil made with corn stalks, wood debris could plug orphaned fossil fuel wells
+ Source: Iowa State University
+ Link: https://www.news.iastate.edu/news/bio-oil-made-corn-stalks-wood-debris-could-plug-orphaned-fossil-fuel-wells
* Story: Biochar yields triple win for cotton: Healthier soil, less water, and 87% less nitrogen runoff
+ Source: Anthropocene Magazine
+ Story by: Emma Bryce
+ Link: https://www.realclearscience.com/2025/08/11/biochar_yields_a_triple_win_for_cotton_1127969.html
Show Notes 26 September 2025
Story 1: No sorting needed: Plasma torch shows promise for hassle-free plastic recycling
Source: TechXplore.com
Link: https://techxplore.com/news/2025-09-plasma-torch-hassle-free-plastic.html
Story 2: MIT spinoff achieves major milestone in pursuit of limitless energy beneath our feet: 'Could fundamentally change how we power our world'
Source: The Cool Down via MSN.com
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/mit-spinoff-achieves-major-milestone-in-pursuit-of-limitless-energy-beneath-our-feet-could-fundamentally-change-how-we-power-our-world/ar-AA1KOf5n
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYHcCsFlD2Q
See also: https://www.quaise.com/
Story 3: Scientists build micromotors smaller than a human hair - Tiny light-powered gears could revolutionize medicine by powering machines the size of human cells.
Source: ScienceDaily.com
Link: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250918025025.htm
Research paper: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-025-62869-6
Story 4: New Ultrasound Helmet Reaches Deep Inside the Brain Without Surgery
Source: ScienceAlert.com
Link: https://www.sciencealert.com/new-ultrasound-helmet-reaches-deep-inside-the-brain-without-surgery
Research paper: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-025-63020-1
Honorable Mentions
Story: NASA Is Testing a Nuclear Battery That Could Last 433 Years
Source: Popular Mechanics
Link: https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/a65964293/nuclear-battery-433-years/
Story: China’s transparent coating to turn ordinary windows into solar power generators
Source: Interesting Engineering
Link: https://interestingengineering.com/energy/colorless-coating-turn-windows-into-solar-panels
Story: Scientists Pitch Bold Plan to Turn Nuclear Waste Into Nuclear Fuel - Tapping into discarded nuclear waste could help generate a self-sufficient source of a key ingredient for nuclear fusion, a new plan proposes.
Source: Gizmodo
Link: https://gizmodo.com/scientists-pitch-bold-plan-to-turn-nuclear-waste-into-nuclear-fuel-2000643875
Story: Scientists Made ‘Jelly Ice’ That Never Melts. It’s Edible, Compostable and Reusable
Source: ZME Science
Link: https://www.zmescience.com/science/news-science/scientists-made-jelly-ice-that-never-melts-its-edible-compostable-and-reusable/
Show Notes 19 September 2025
Story 1: Researchers building RoboBalls to explore other planets
Source: The Purdue Exponent, a student-run newspaper serving the Purdue community in West Lafayette, Indiana Story by Dean Murray* Link: https://www.purdueexponent.org/news/national/researchers-building-roboballs-to-explore-other-planets/article_2c06a5ae-3b24-5834-bfc8-9f7df72e299c.html
* See the school’s website for the project: https://rad.engr.tamu.edu/roboball-i/
* See the school’s video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKRN0EEJ5VE
* See video here: https://www.facebook.com/reel/637417789106125
* And see video posted on this article from MSN: https://www.msn.com/en-gb/video/news/researchers-working-on-swarm-of-roboballs-to-send-to-other-planets/vi-AA1LSgsN?t=72
Story 2: This paint sweats to cool off buildings. No energy required.
Source: Anthropocene Magazine* Link: https://www.anthropocenemagazine.org/2025/06/new-paint-sweats-to-cool-off-buildings/
* See research paper here: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.adt3372
* See also: https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/lifestyle-buzz/researchers-develop-extraordinary-paint-that-can-sweat-to-keep-buildings-cool-a-practical-and-long-term-solution/ar-AA1L7zL9
Story 3: Biochar from Human Waste Offers a Circular Solution to Fertilizer Shortages - Excrement contains nutrients needed for crop growth and a new source of them could cut farming’s huge CO2 output
Source: The Guardian* Link: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2025/aug/11/biochar-from-human-waste-could-solve-global-fertiliser-shortages-study-finds
* See research paper here: https://www.pnas.org/doi/abs/10.1073/pnas.2503668122
* image source: https://biochartoday.com/news/biochar-from-human-waste-offers-a-circular-solution-to-fertilizer-shortages/
Story 4: WiFi signals can measure heart rate — no wearables needed
Source: University of California, Santa Cruz* Link: https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/wifi-signals-can-measure-heart-rate-no-wearables-needed
* See research paper here: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/abstract/document/11096342
Honorable Mentions
Story: California’s first solar-covered canal is now fully online
Source: Canary Media [Clean energy journalism for a cooler tomorrow] Story by Maria Gallucci* Link: https://www.canarymedia.com/articles/solar/california-first-canal-array-project-nexus
Story: 3D-printed electronics can dissolve in water for quick recycling
Source: NewScientist.com Story by Jeremy Hsu* Link: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2493756-3d-printed-electronics-can-dissolve-in-water-for-quick-recycling/
Story: Ice-cooled buildings could ease strain on power grid
Source: TechXplore.com Story by Lesley Henton* Link: https://techxplore.com/news/2025-08-ice-cooled-ease-strain-power.html
Story: Novel backpack enhances stability for people with ataxia
Source: MedicalXpress.com Story from Radboud University* Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-08-backpack-stability-people-ataxia.html
Show Notes:
Story 1: Map of 600,000 brain cells rewrites the textbook on how the brain makes decisions
Source: LiveScience.com
Link: https://www.livescience.com/health/neuroscience/map-of-600-000-brain-cells-rewrites-the-textbook-on-how-the-brain-makes-decisions
Story 2: Super solar cells withstand 10,000 bends, retain over 85% output after 2,800 hours
Source: InterestingEngineering.com via MSN
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/technology/renewable-energy/super-solar-cells-withstand-10-000-bends-retain-over-85-output-after-2-800-hours/ar-AA1JEC2z
Story 3: Soft skin, sharp senses: New robotic 'touch' sees danger before it hits
Source: TechExplore.com
Link: https://techxplore.com/news/2025-08-soft-skin-sharp-robotic-danger.html
Research Paper: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/11097357
Story 4: Soft wearable robot jacket responds to movements, supports upper-limb impairments
Source: InterestingEngineering.com
Link: https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/us-engineers-robot-worn-like-jackets
Research Paper: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-025-62538-8
Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dFHTyUrAaz0&t=12s
Honorable Mentions:
Story: Some People Are Immune to All Viruses. Scientists Now Want to Replicate This Ability for a Universal Antiviral
Source: ZME Science
Link: https://www.zmescience.com/medicine/universal-antiviral/
Story: Generative AI designs compounds that can kill drug-resistant bacteria
Source: Phys.org
Link: https://phys.org/news/2025-08-generative-ai-compounds-drug-resistant.html
Research Paper: https://www.cell.com/cell/abstract/S0092-8674(25)00855-4
Story: This New Indoor Solar Cell Could Power the Entire Internet of Things Using Only the Light from Your Ceiling
Source: ZME Science
Link: https://www.zmescience.com/science/news-science/this-new-indoor-solar-cell-could-power-the-entire-internet-of-things-using-only-the-light-from-your-ceiling/
Story: Researchers Explore ‘Biomining’ Seaweed for Critical Minerals
Source: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Link: https://www.pnnl.gov/news-media/researchers-explore-biomining-seaweed-critical-minerals
Story 1: Scientists use quantum machine learning to create semiconductors for the first time
Source: LiveScience.com
Link: https://www.livescience.com/technology/computing/scientists-use-quantum-machine-learning-to-create-semiconductors-for-the-first-time-and-it-could-transform-how-chips-are-made
Research Paper: https://advanced.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/advs.202506213
Story 2: How used EV batteries could help fuel the AI boom
Source: CBS News
Link: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/used-ev-batteries-artificial-intelligence/
Also See: https://www.crusoe.ai/
Also See: https://www.redwoodmaterials.com/
Story 3: Carbon-Negative Building Material Made from Seawater and CO2
Source: TechnologyNetworks.com
Link: https://www.technologynetworks.com/applied-sciences/news/carbon-negative-building-material-made-from-seawater-and-co2-397532
Story 4: Researchers develop a biosensor based on light and AI for early diagnosis of cancer
Source: MedicalXpress.com
Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-07-biosensor-based-ai-early-diagnosis.html
Research Paper: https://advanced.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/advs.202503257
Honorable Mentions
Story: Worcester Polytechnic Institute Researchers Develop Cleaner, Scalable Process to Recycle Lithium-Ion Batteries
Source: WPI News Website
Link: https://www.wpi.edu/news/wpi-researchers-develop-cleaner-scalable-process-recycle-lithium-ion-batteries
Research Paper: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2405829725003848
Story: pFIBRE Launches Scalable Biodegradable Films to Replace Single-Use Plastics
Source: ThePackHub.com
Link: https://thepackhub.com/innovation-news/pfibre-launches-scalable-biodegradable-films-to-replace-single-use-plastics/
Story: Scientists Create Living Plastic Alternative - And it's edible, too!
Source: Futurism.com
Link: https://futurism.com/scientists-living-plastic
Also See: https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-create-biodegradable-plastic-alternative-thats-literally-alive
Story: Nth Cycle is bringing critical metals refining to the U.S. - the company is already producing nickel and cobalt from battery scrap in Ohio
Source: MIT News
Link: https://news.mit.edu/2025/nth-cycle-brings-critical-metals-refining-0627
Also See: https://nthcycle.com/
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Show Notes 22 August 2025
Story 1: Zapping Volunteers' Brains with Electricity Boosted Their Math Skills
Source: ScienceAlert.com
Link: https://www.sciencealert.com/zapping-volunteers-brains-with-electricity-boosted-their-maths-skills
Story 2: Moon mining takes giant leap forward with plans to harvest lunar soil
Source: Newsweek via MSN
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/moon-mining-takes-giant-leap-forward-with-plans-to-harvest-lunar-soil/ar-AA1JFqd9
Story 3: University of British Columbia researchers create 3D-printed living lung tissue - Printed tissue enables better testing of drugs and disease pathways
Source: University of British Columbia website
Link: https://news.ok.ubc.ca/2025/07/15/ubco-researchers-create-3d-printed-living-lung-tissue/
Story 4: AI designs molecular missiles to precisely target cancer cells
Link: https://www.dtu.dk/english/newsarchive/2025/07/ai-platform-designs-molecular-missiles-to-attack-cancer-cells
Honorable Mentions
Story: AI-powered microscope predicts, and tracks protein aggregation linked to brain diseases
Source: EPFL News
Link: https://actu.epfl.ch/news/smart-microscope-captures-aggregation-of-misfold-2/
Story: Rolls-Royce teams up for advanced modular nuclear reactors to power 3 million homes
Source: InterestingEngineering.com
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/smallbusiness/rolls-royce-teams-up-for-advanced-modular-nuclear-reactors-to-power-3-million-homes/ar-AA1JOpTm
Story: Cells Outside the Brain Show Signs of Memory And "Learning" For the First Time
Source: IFL Science
Link: https://www.iflscience.com/cells-outside-the-brain-show-signs-of-memory-and-learning-for-the-first-time-7945
Story: A New Hidden State of Matter Could Make Computers 1,000x Faster
Source: Popular Mechanics
Link: https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/a65531679/hidden-metallic-state/
Show Notes 15 August 2025
Story 1: Meta researchers are developing a gesture-controlled wristband that can interact with a computer
Source: TechCrunch.com
Link: https://techcrunch.com/2025/07/23/meta-researchers-are-developing-a-gesture-controlled-wristband-that-can-interact-with-a-computer/
Find the research paper here: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-025-09255-w
Story 2: First standard production tire with over 70% bio-based and recycled materials
Source: Pirelli News Release
Link: https://press.pirelli.com/pirelli-first-standard-production-tyre-with-over-70-bio-based-and-recycled-materials/#_ftn1
Story 3: Who-Fi: An AI-Powered Wi-Fi Technology That Can Identify and Track Individuals Without Cameras
Source: Gadgets360.com
Link: https://www.gadgets360.com/internet/news/whofi-wifi-technology-ai-tracking-biometric-signals-behind-walls-without-cameras-study-8949928
See also: https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/wifi-fingerprint-ai-tracking-without-device
See research paper here: https://arxiv.org/abs/2507.12869
Story 4: Scientists create first mini lungs with built-in blood vessels, unlocking new insights for pulmonary vascular disease
Source: MedicalXpress.com
Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-07-scientists-mini-lungs-built-blood.html
See also: https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/scientists-create-first-mini-lungs-built-blood-vessels-unlocking-new-insights-pulmonary
See research paper here: https://www.cell.com/cell/abstract/S0092-8674(25)00628-2
Honorable Mentions
Story: Scientists develop game-changing method to make use of walnut and pistachio shells [to make biomass fuel]
Source: The Cool Down via MSN
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/scientists-develop-game-changing-method-to-make-use-of-walnut-and-pistachio-shells-a-significant-step-forward/ar-AA1HFuM5
Story: World’s most advanced haptic gloves bring real-time touch into virtual reality
Source: Timesofinnovation.com
Link: https://timesofinnovation.com/ai-in-healthcare/worlds-most-advanced-haptic-gloves-bring-real-time-touch-into-virtual-reality/
Story: US firm to build 3,275°F brick battery to decarbonize steel and cement plants
Source: InterestingEngineering.com
Link: https://interestingengineering.com/energy/mass-produce-heat-storing-electric-bricks
Story: Smarter flow simulation model for analyzing blood flow in brain aneurysms improves efficiency and accuracy
Source: MedicalXpress.com
Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-07-smarter-simulation-blood-brain-aneurysms.html
Popzara.com. Nathan Evans, Managing Editor.
Throughout Popzara you’ll find views on gaming, movies, technology, cultural icons and so much more. Reviews and previews, in-depth analyses, opinion pieces, conversations, and a regularly updated Podcast keep things interesting and always entertaining. Our diverse editorial staff is committed to bringing this cornucopia of editorial goodness in fair-minded and positive ways, with minimal snark and maximum fun. A little bit of everything for the discriminating reader and curious listener is what you’ll find at Popzara.
Topics:
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New liquid metal-infused circuit boards can self-heal and work after taking heavy damage
Source: LiveScience.com
Link: https://www.livescience.com/technology/electronics/unlike-conventional-electronics-liquid-metal-used-in-novel-circuit-boards-can-self-heal-and-work-after-taking-heavy-damage
Story 2: Cooling data centers is a multi-billion-dollar problem - now researchers want to use a common cooling mechanism found in animals to solve it
Source: TechRadar.com
Link: https://www.techradar.com/pro/cooling-data-centers-is-a-multi-billion-dollar-problem-researchers-want-to-use-a-common-cooling-mechanism-found-in-animals-to-solve-that-issue
See research paper here: https://www.cell.com/joule/abstract/S2542-4351(25)00156-4?_returnURL=https%3A%2F%2Flinkinghub.elsevier.com%2Fretrieve%2Fpii%2FS2542435125001564%3Fshowall%3Dtrue
Story 3: Scientists invent weird, shape-shifting 'electronic ink' that could give rise to a new generation of flexible gadgets
Source: LiveScience.com
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/scientists-invent-weird-shape-shifting-electronic-ink-that-could-give-rise-to-a-new-generation-of-flexible-gadgets/ar-AA1HAE0v
Story 4: A bionic knee integrated into tissue can restore natural movement
Source: MIT News
Link: https://news.mit.edu/2025/bionic-knee-integrated-into-tissue-can-restore-natural-movement-0710
See research paper “Tissue-integrated bionic knee restores versatile legged movement after amputation” here: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.adv3223
Honorable Mentions
Story: Using AI to make lower-carbon, faster-curing concrete
Source: Engineering at Meta
Link: https://engineering.fb.com/2025/07/16/data-center-engineering/ai-make-lower-carbon-faster-curing-concrete/
Story: A mild spinal zap can cut brain-computer interface learning time in half
Source: Medicine.net
Link: https://www.medicine.net/news/Neurology/A-mild-spinal-zap-can-cut-brain-computer-interface-learning-time-in-half.html
Story: Scientists invent photosynthetic 'living' material that sucks CO2 out of the atmosphere
Source: LiveScience.com
Link: https://www.livescience.com/technology/engineering/scientists-invent-photosynthetic-living-material-that-sucks-co2-out-of-the-atmosphere
Story: Alzheimer’s gene therapy shows promise in preserving cognitive function
Source: University of California San Diego
Link: https://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/news/alzheimers-gene-therapy-shows-promise-preserving-cognitive-function
Show Notes 1 August 2025
Story 1: Husker researchers developing cephalopod-inspired synthetic skins
Source: University of Nebraska-Lincoln website
Link: https://news.unl.edu/article/husker-researchers-developing-cephalopod-inspired-synthetic-skins
See research paper Synthetic Chromatophores for Color and Pattern Morphing Skins here: https://advanced.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/adma.202505104?af=R
Story 2: US soldiers get smart rifle scopes that aim and help shoot enemy drones on their own
Source: Interesting Engineering Story by Kapil Kajal
Link: https://interestingengineering.com/military/us-army-rolls-smart-rifle-scopes
See also: https://www.smart-shooter.com/
Story 3: Can 3D-Printed Skin Save Soldiers? The US Army Thinks So
Source: NextGenDefense.com Story by Joe Saballa
Link: https://nextgendefense.com/3d-printed-skin-save-soldiers/
Story 4: Scientists create liver organoids with functional blood vessels
Source: News Medical Life Sciences website – Institute of Science Tokyo
Link: https://www.news-medical.net/news/20250717/Scientists-create-liver-organoids-with-functional-blood-vessels.aspxHonorable Mentions
Story: Researchers use high-tech drones with exceptional vision to revolutionize how farmers grow food: 'Farmers are looking for ways to assess their crops'
Source: The Cool Down Story by Calvin Coffee
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/nutrition/researchers-use-high-tech-drones-with-exceptional-vision-to-revolutionize-how-farmers-grow-food-farmers-are-looking-for-ways-to-assess-their-crops/ar-AA1GI8Iz
Story: Replicating Real-Life Blood Vessels to Cure Vascular Disease
Source: Texas A&M website Story by Bailey Noah
Link: https://stories.tamu.edu/news/2025/05/28/replicating-real-life-blood-vessels-to-cure-vascular-disease/
Story: New fuel cell could enable electric aviation - These devices could pack three times as much energy per pound as today’s best EV batteries, offering a lightweight option for powering trucks, planes, or ships.
Source: MIT News Story by David L. Chandler
Link: https://news.mit.edu/2025/new-fuel-cell-could-enable-electric-aviation-0527
Story: MIT's high-tech 'bubble wrap' turns air into safe drinking water — even in Death Valley
Source: LiveScience.com Story by Damien Pine
Link: https://www.livescience.com/technology/engineering/mits-high-tech-bubble-wrap-turns-air-into-safe-drinking-water-even-in-death-valley
Story 1: Japan sets new internet speed record — it's 4 million times faster than average US broadband speeds* Source: LiveScience.com * Story by Perri Thaler * Link: https://www.livescience.com/technology/communications/japan-sets-new-internet-speed-record-its-4-million-times-faster-than-average-us-broadband-speeds * Official research team statement: https://www.nict.go.jp/en/press/2025/05/29-1.html * See also: https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/japan-shatters-internet-speed-record-can-download-entire-netflix-library-in-a-seconds/ * Internet Archive: https://archive.org/ * Relevant Product Example: TRU COMPONENTS TC-7638628 https://www.conrad.com/en/p/tru-components-tc-7638628-data-cable-64-pin-pitch-1-27-mm-7-x-0-127-mm-30-m-grey-1909657.html
Story 2: Breakthrough US thermal coating cools buildings by 36°F, slashes AC bills, power use* Source: TimesofInnovation.com * Story by Kir Birkin * Link: https://timesofinnovation.com/energy-efficiency/breakthrough-us-thermal-coating-cools-buildings-by-36f-slashes-ac-bills-power-use/
Story 3: Graphene-based artificial tongue achieves near-human-like sense of taste* Source: Phys.org * Story by Charles Blue * Link: https://phys.org/news/2025-07-graphene-based-artificial-tongue-human.html * Research paper: https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2413060122
Story 4: Scientists Found the Staggering Natural Switch That Could Bring Back Your Eyesight* Source: Popular Mechanics * Story by POPMECH Editors * Link: https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/health/a65438356/restoring-eyesight-breakthrough/ * See also: https://scitechdaily.com/breakthrough-drug-restores-vision-researchers-successfully-reverse-retinal-damage/ * Celliaz Inc: https://celliaz.com
Honorable Mentions:Story: Scientists extracted water and oxygen from moon dust using sunlight. Could it work on the lunar surface?* Source: Space.com * Story by Keith Cooper * Link: https://www.space.com/astronomy/moon/scientists-extracted-water-and-oxygen-from-moon-dust-using-sunlight-could-it-work-on-the-lunar-surface
Story: Scientists propose nuclear rocket with solar wings to reach mystery planet in 7 years* Source: Timesofinnovation.com * Story by Kir Birkin * Link: https://timesofinnovation.com/aerospace-technology/scientists-propose-nuclear-rocket-with-solar-wings-to-reach-mystery-planet-in-7-years
Story: US firm’s reactor to supply hydrogen, electricity for 400,000 homes, water for 2.3 million people* Source: InterestingEngineering.com * Story by Aman Tripathi * Link: https://interestingengineering.com/energy/us-firm-reactor-supply-hydrogen-electricity
Story: Researchers at MIT create AI-based tool that restores age-damaged artworks in hours* Source: The Guardian * Link: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2025/jun/11/researchers-create-ai-based-tool-that-restores-age-damaged-artworks-in-hours?CMP=share_btn_url
Show Notes 18 July 2025
Story 1: Bill Gates-backed rectangular turbine pilot could upend wind power
Source: Electrek.com Story by Michelle Lewis
Link: https://electrek.co/2025/06/26/bill-gates-backed-rectangular-turbine-pilot-could-upend-wind-power/
See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTWhGSdZh1o
See company website here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTWhGSdZh1o
Story 2: Owls’ silent flight inspires new noise reduction technology
Source: American Chemical Society website
Link: https://www.acs.org/pressroom/presspacs/2025/june/owls-silent-flight-inspires-new-noise-reduction-technology.html
See also: https://hearingreview.com/hearing-loss/hearing-loss-prevention/industrial-military/new-noise-reduction-tech-inspired-by-owls-silent-flight
Story 3: Contactless system to detect fentanyl and other drugs
Source: Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Story by Tom Rickey
Link: https://www.pnnl.gov/news-media/chemists-develop-contactless-system-detect-fentanyl-other-drugs
Story 4: Controversial World-First Project to Create Human DNA From Scratch Takes First Steps - The massive project will likely take decades to complete, but it has significant oversight built into it to ensure it remains ethical.
Source: IFLScience.com Story by Dr. Russell Moul
Link: https://www.iflscience.com/controversial-world-first-project-to-create-human-dna-from-scratch-takes-first-steps-79797
See also: https://wellcome.org/news/researchers-take-first-steps-creating-synthetic-human-genomes
Honorable Mentions
Story: Scientists rewind heart ageing using lab-grown scaffold that mimics young tissue
Source: Interesting Engineering Story by Neetika Walter
Link: https://interestingengineering.com/health/reverse-heart-ageing-ecm-decipher
Story: Study shows making hydrogen with soda cans and seawater is scalable and sustainable
Source: TechXplore.com Story by Jennifer Chu, MIT
Link: https://techxplore.com/news/2025-06-hydrogen-soda-cans-seawater-scalable.html
Story: Donut Lab reveals 845-hp electric motor weighing 88 pounds
Source: MotorAuthority.com Story by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
Link: https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1145467_donut-lab-reveals-845-hp-electric-motor-weighing-88-pounds
See company website here: https://www.donutlab.com/
Story: AugWind Energy to Install First Commercial-Scale AirBattery in Germany
Source: CleanTechnica.com Story by Jake Richardson
Link: https://cleantechnica.com/2025/07/01/augwind-energy-to-install-first-commercial-scale-airbattery-in-germany/
Show Notes 11 July 2025
Story 1: University researchers develop a revolutionary closet-sized nuclear reactor: 'Something no other university has'
Source: The Cool Down via MSN
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/university-researchers-develop-revolutionary-closet-sized-nuclear-reactor-something-no-other-university-has/ar-AA1GQUlh
Story 2: Scientists design novel battery that runs on atomic waste
Source: Ohio State News
Link: https://news.osu.edu/scientists-design-novel-battery-that-runs-on-atomic-waste/
Story 3: DARPA smashes wireless power record, beaming energy more than 5 miles away — and uses it to make popcorn
Source: LiveScience.com
Link: https://www.livescience.com/technology/darpa-smashes-wireless-power-record-beaming-energy-more-than-5-miles-away-and-uses-it-to-make-popcorn
Story 4: US doctor performs prostate telesurgery on a patient in Africa
Source: TheEngineer.co.uk
Link: https://www.theengineer.co.uk/content/news/us-doctor-performs-telesurgery-on-patient-in-africa
See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rWW32okjhrc
Honorable Mentions
Story: A new technology for extending the shelf life of produce -
Source: MIT News
Link: https://news.mit.edu/2025/new-technology-extends-produce-shelf-life-0521
Story: 'Smart' dental implants developed that feel and function like natural teeth
Source: MedicalXpress.com
Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-06-smart-dental-implants-function-natural.html
Story: MIT researchers bond gallium nitride transistors to silicon for faster next-gen wireless devices
Source: TechSpot.com
Link: https://www.techspot.com/news/108441-mit-researchers-bond-gallium-nitride-transistors-silicon-chips.html
Story: France has a new laser rifle that can melt electronics from 500 meters away
Source: ZME Science
Link: https://www.zmescience.com/research/inventions/silent-laser-rifle-helma-lp/
Story 1: Electronic face 'tattoos' could measure your mental strain at work
Source: LiveScience.com
Link: https://www.livescience.com/health/neuroscience/electronic-face-tattoos-could-measure-your-mental-strain-at-work
Research paper here: https://www.cell.com/device/abstract/S2666-9986(25)00094-8
Story 2: This laser breakthrough can read text on a page from a mile away
Source: ScienceAlert.com
Link: https://www.sciencealert.com/this-laser-breakthrough-can-read-text-on-a-page-from-a-mile-away
Story 3: Scientists develop a game-changing method to make use of coffee waste
Source: The Cool Down
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/lifestyle-buzz/scientists-develop-game-changing-method-to-make-use-of-coffee-waste-this-is-a-true-circular-economy-solution/ar-AA1H2cG4
Story 4: Houston patient receives first fully robotic heart transplant in U.S.
Source: Houston Chronicle via MSN
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/i-want-to-live-houston-patient-receives-first-fully-robotic-heart-transplant-in-u-s/ar-AA1GU3l8
See also: https://www.bcm.edu/news/robotic-heart-transplant-surgery-performed-at-baylor-st-lukes-medical-center
Honorable Mentions
Story: This EV battery fully recharges in just 18 seconds — and it just got the green light for mass production
Source: LiveScience.com
Link: https://www.livescience.com/technology/electric-vehicles/ev-battery-that-recharges-in-just-18-seconds-green-lit-for-mass-production
Story: Axolotls May Hold the Key to Regrowing Limbs, and Scientists Are Unraveling Their Secrets to Help Humans Do the Same
Source: Smithsonian Magazine
Link: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/axolotls-may-hold-the-key-to-regrowing-limbs-and-scientists-are-unraveling-their-secrets-to-help-humans-do-the-same-180986781/
Story: Aerial robot with 'elephant trunk' developed for complex mid-air manipulation tasks
Source: TechXplore.com
Link: https://techxplore.com/news/2025-06-aerial-robot-elephant-trunk-complex.html
Story: Chasing the Sun at Midnight: How 24/7 Solar Became Possible
Source: Climatecosmos.com
Link: https://climatecosmos.com/space/chasing-the-sun-at-midnight-how-24-7-solar-became-possible/
Show Notes 20 June 2025
Story 1: Crawling Toward the Future: Robotic Centipedes Aim to Revolutionize Farming
Source: Impactlab.com
See also: https://groundcontrolrobotics.com/
Link: https://www.impactlab.com/2025/05/25/crawling-toward-the-future-robotic-centipedes-aim-to-revolutionize-farming/
See this short video here: https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?&q=Ground+Control+Robotics&∣=2803501D0F3FAF7A22AD2803501D0F3FAF7A22AD&&FORM=VRDGAR
See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kvm4AK_z_0c
Story 2: Soft robotic gripper injects leaves with precision
Source: Cornell University Chronicle Story by Stephen D’Angelo Cornell Research and Innovation
Link: https://news.cornell.edu/stories/2025/06/soft-robotic-gripper-injects-leaves-precision#:~:text=Cornell%20researchers%20have%20developed%20a%20soft%20robotic%20device,can%20also%20inject%20genetic%20material%20into%20the%20leaves
See research paper here: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/scirobotics.adu2394
Story 3: Seoul National University College of Engineering Researchers Unveil World’s First 3D Microphone with Single-Sensor Position Estimation
Source: Bioengineer.org
Link: https://bioengineer.org/breakthrough-innovation-snu-researchers-unveil-worlds-first-3d-microphone-with-single-sensor-position-estimation/
See also: https://techxplore.com/news/2025-06-sensor-3d-microphone-enables-robots.html
See research paper here: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0736584525000249?via%3Dihub
Story 4: First-of-its-kind technology helps man with ALS ‘speak’ in real time - New brain-computer interface system enables faster, more natural conversation
Source: https://health.ucdavis.edu/news/headlines/first-of-its-kind-technology-helps-man-with-als-speak-in-real-time/2025/06
Link: See research paper here: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-025-09127-3
Honorable Mentions
Story: World’s first 2D, non-silicon computer developed
Source: PennState News Room Story by Ashley Wenners Herron
Link: https://www.psu.edu/news/research/story/worlds-first-2d-non-silicon-computer-developed
Story: China’s Largest Relocation Project: Robots Relocate 7,500 Ton Historical Complex
Source: RealityPlus.com
Link: https://www.rprealtyplus.com/international/chinas-largest-relocation-project-robots-relocate-7500-ton-historical-complex-120313.html
MUST SEE VIDEO HERE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aatM7mvCEko
Story: Turning CO₂ into cement: A new path to greener construction
Source: Earth.com Story by Rodielon Putol
Link: https://www.earth.com/news/turning-co2-into-cement-a-new-path-to-greener-construction/
Story: Your Next Flight Could Run on Algae: Inside the Biofuel Revolution - Climate Cosmos
Source: Climatecosmos.com Story by Jeff Carlin
Link: https://climatecosmos.com/sustainability/your-next-flight-could-run-on-algae-inside-the-biofuel-revolution/
Show Notes 13 June 2025
Story 1: Scientists turn hard-to-recycle plastics into clean hydrogen fuel
Source: Knowridge.com
Link: https://knowridge.com/2025/06/scientists-turn-hard-to-recycle-plastics-into-clean-hydrogen-fuel/
Story 2: Terraforming Mars Might Actually Work and Scientists Now Have a Plan to Try It
Source: ZME Science Story by Tibi Puiu
Link: https://www.zmescience.com/science/news-science/terraforming-mars-might-actually-work-and-scientists-now-have-a-plan-to-try-it/
See research paper here: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41550-025-02548-0
Story 3: Radiant Raises $165 Million For Development Of ‘World’s First’ Mass Produced Nuclear Reactor
Source: Nucnet.org Story by David Dalton
Link: https://www.nucnet.org/news/radiant-raises-usd165-million-for-development-of-world-s-first-mass-produced-nuclear-reactor-6-1-2025
See also: https://www.radiantnuclear.com/
Story 4: A step closer to the confident production of blood stem cells for regenerative medicine
Source: Eurekalert.org Hospital del Mar Research Institute, Barcelona
Link: https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1083986
Research paper here: https://ashpublications.org/blood/article-abstract/doi/10.1182/blood.2024027742/536680/An-unbiased-genomewide-screen-uncovers-7-genes
Honorable Mentions
Story: Graduate student unveils plant-inspired tech that pulls harmful toxin from air: 'Totally different than what anybody else is doing'
Source: The Cool Down Story by Jon Turi
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/lifestyle-buzz/graduate-student-unveils-plant-inspired-tech-that-pulls-harmful-toxin-from-air-totally-different-than-what-anybody-else-is-doing/ar-AA1GbW0G
Story: A fresh new way to produce freshwater: Sonicated carbon nanotube catalysts
Source: Water Online
Link: https://www.wateronline.com/doc/a-fresh-new-way-to-produce-freshwater-sonicated-carbon-nanotube-catalysts-0001
Story: 3D-printed device advances human tissue modeling
Source: WU Medicine [University of Washington] NewsRoom Story by Leila Gray
Link: https://newsroom.uw.edu/blog/3d-printed-device-advances-human-tissue-modeling
Story: New MIT Tech Could Cut Oil Refining Energy by 90%
Source: SciTechDaily.com Story by Anne Trafton, MIT
Link: https://scitechdaily.com/new-mit-tech-could-cut-oil-refining-energy-by-90/
Show Notes 6 June 2025
Story 1: US scientists and Samsung team hit 100% cooling efficiency with no refrigerants
Source: Timesofinnovation.com Story by Sam Kim
Link: https://timesofinnovation.com/environmental-sustainability/us-scientists-samsung-team-hit-100-cooling-efficiency-with-no-refrigerants/
See information posted by Samsung at: https://news.samsung.com/global/samsung-develops-next-generation-peltier-cooling-technology-with-johns-hopkins-apl
See research paper here: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-025-59698-y
Story 2: Germany’s shape-shifting smart [building] facade uses compressed air and AI to cut emissions
Source: Interesting Engineering Story by Georgina Jedikovska
Link: https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/germanys-shape-shifting-smart-facade
See video here: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=170817409104034
Story 3: 'Super-vision' contact lenses let wearers see in the dark — even with their eyes closed
Source: LiveScience.com Story by Ben Turner
Link: https://www.livescience.com/technology/super-vision-contact-lenses-let-wearers-see-in-the-dark-even-with-their-eyes-closed
Story 4: Hair-Thin Camera Could Help Doctors Spot Tumors, Cancer Cells Without Major Surgery
Source: StudyFinds.org Story by Sophia Naughton
Link: https://studyfinds.org/hair-thin-camera-spot-tumors-without-major-surgery/
See research paper here: https://opg.optica.org/boe/fulltext.cfm?uri=boe-16-6-2376&id=571299
Honorable Mentions
Story: Ultra-light robotic prosthetic hand enables efficient and stable grasping through simple control
Source: Tech Xplore Story by science staff
Link: https://techxplore.com/news/2025-05-ultra-robotic-prosthetic-enables-efficient.html
Story: Breakthrough lithium–CO₂ battery captures carbon while storing energy
Source: Energy Live News
Link: https://www.energylivenews.com/2025/05/21/breakthrough-lithium-co%E2%82%82-battery-captures-carbon-while-storing-energy/
Story: Smallest inorganic semiconductor enables eco-friendly hydrogen production
Source: Phys.org Story by Baby Clark
Link: https://phys.org/news/2025-05-smallest-inorganic-semiconductor-enables-eco.html
Story: Nurabot: Taiwan’s AI Nurse on the Frontlines
Source: 1Nurse.com
Link: https://www.1nurse.com/blog/story/2025/05/28/ai-healthcare-taiwans-technological-transformation/
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Apple is reportedly going to rename all of its operating systems
https://www.theverge.com/news/675945/apple-operating-systems-new-name-year-ios-macos
Rumor: Microsoft shelves first-party Xbox handheld to work on Windows 11 portable performance
https://www.tomshardware.com/software/windows/microsoft-shelves-first-party-xbox-handheld-to-work-on-windows-11-portable-performance
Disney+ and Hulu offer subscribers some freebies
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/05/amid-rising-prices-disney-and-hulu-offer-subscribers-some-freebies
Google Photos Turns 10
https://blog.google/products/photos/google-photos-10-years-tips-tricks
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/05/google-photos-turns-10-celebrates-with-new-ai-infused-photo-editor
Misc.Switch 2 Launches Next Week! (June 5th)King of the Hill Revival Gets Teaser
Show Notes 30 May 2025
Story 1: Superwood: A potentially revolutionary material that could replace steel
Source: Robotics & Automation News Story by Mai Tao
Link: https://roboticsandautomationnews.com/2025/05/17/superwood-a-potentially-revolutionary-material-that-could-replace-steel/90938/
Story 2: Hydrogen From Human Waste: Urine-Based Fuel Tech Slashes Electricity Use by 27% in Stunning Green Energy Revolution
Source: Sustainability Times Story by Noah Bennett
Link: https://www.sustainability-times.com/energy/hydrogen-from-human-waste-urine-based-fuel-tech-slashes-electricity-use-by-27-in-stunning-green-energy-revolution
See also: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/newsroom/news/list/2025/05/08/urine-not-water-for-efficient-production-of-green-hydrogen
Story 3: Eldercare robot helps people sit and stand, and catches them if they fall
Source: MIT News Story by Jennifer Chu
Link: https://news.mit.edu/2025/eldercare-robot-helps-people-sit-stand-catches-them-fall-0513
See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DlT6vHx4Dz4
Story 4: Novel nanoparticle could make ultrasound-based cancer treatments more effective and safer
Source: News Medical Life Sciences By Oregon Health & Science University
Link: https://www.news-medical.net/news/20250514/Novel-nanoparticle-could-make-ultrasound-based-cancer-treatments-more-effective-and-safer.aspx
See also: https://phys.org/news/2025-05-drug-nanoparticles-precision-safety-ultrasound.html
Honorable Mentions
Story: Using perovskite to make LED pixels as small as a virus
Source: TechXplore.com Story by Bob Yirka
Link: https://techxplore.com/news/2025-03-perovskite-pixels-small-virus.html
Story: Your Next International Flight Could Be Powered by Pig Fat Biodiesel
Source: Motor Trend Story by Andrew Beckford
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/foodanddrink/cookingschool/your-next-international-flight-could-be-powered-by-pig-fat-biodiesel/ar-AA1F3ENs
Story: Researchers [at Oregon State University] find new species of electricity-conducting organism [i.e. bacteria], name it after Tribe
Source: OSU website
Link: https://news.oregonstate.edu/news/researchers-find-new-species-electricity-conducting-organism-name-it-after-tribe
Story: Tiny 3D Printed Robot Uses Magnets to Fly
Source: ExtremeTech.com Story by Adrianna Nine
Link: https://www.extremetech.com/science/tiny-3d-printed-robot-uses-magnets-to-fly
See research paper here: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.ads6858
Show Notes 23 May 2025
Story 1: Fungi could be used to build homes one day* Source: CNN, Story by Kameryn Griesser
* Link: https://www.cnn.com/2025/04/30/science/fungi-bacteria-home-building-sustainable
* See research paper here: https://www.cell.com/cell-reports-physical-science/fulltext/S2666-3864(25)00116-X
Story 2: In the quest for crops that can thrive in a warmer future, scientists just had a breakthrough* Source: Anthropocene Magazine, Story by Emma Bryce * Link: https://www.anthropocenemagazine.org/2025/05/in-the-quest-for-crops-that-can-thrive-in-a-warmer-future-scientists-just-had-a-breakthrough/ * Research paper here: https://www.cell.com/cell/abstract/S0092-8674(25)00413-1
Story 3: Edible aquatic robots could be eaten by fish to eliminate waste* Source: New Atlas, Story by Ben Coxworth * Link: https://newatlas.com/robotics/fish-food-bodied-robots/ * See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDmnoexVT5o
Story 4: Non-Invasive Ultrasound Halts Brain Lesion Growth* Source: Technology Networks University of Virginia press room * Link: https://www.technologynetworks.com/neuroscience/news/non-invasive-ultrasound-halts-brain-lesion-growth-399712
Honorable Mentions* Story: How to engineer microbes to enable us to live on Mars + Source: The Conversation + Link: https://theconversation.com/how-to-engineer-microbes-to-enable-us-to-live-on-mars-253456 * Story: Microscopy method can reconstruct mammalian brain tissue in synaptic detail + Source: Phys.org, Story by Institute of Science and Technology Austria + Link: https://phys.org/news/2025-05-microscopy-method-reconstruct-mammalian-brain.html * Story: Neuroscientists use brain implants and AI to map language processing in real time + Source: PsyPost.org, Story by Eric W. Dolan + Link: https://www.psypost.org/neuroscientists-use-brain-implants-and-ai-to-map-language-processing-in-real-time * Story: Mini rolling robot takes virtual biopsies + Source: University of Leeds + Link: https://www.leeds.ac.uk/research-32/news/article/5757/mini-rolling-robot-takes-virtual-biopsies
Show Notes 16 May 2025
Story 1: Liquid Hydrogen Storage Breakthrough Puts Zero-Emission Aviation Within Reach - Student Team Pulls Off First Flight Test of Liquid Hydrogen-Powered Electric Aircraft
Source: Hydrogen Fuel News Story by Frankie Wallace
Link: https://www.hydrogenfuelnews.com/liquid-hydrogen-storage-breakthrough-puts-zero-emission-aviation-within-reach/8570815/
Story 2: Breakthrough sensor material brings human-like touch to robots at low cost
Source: Interesting Engineering Story by Jijo Malayil
Link: https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/low-cost-sensing-for-robotic-skin-technology
Find the research paper here: https://advanced.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/aelm.202400848
Story 3: Glass out, plastic in: New fiber optic technology set to be deployed in AI data centers is both cheaper and faster
Source: TechRadar.com Story by Wayne Williams
Link: https://www.techradar.com/pro/glass-out-plastic-in-new-fiber-optic-technology-set-to-be-deployed-in-ai-data-centers-is-both-cheaper-and-faster
Story 4: New rice-sized microrobot could slip into brain to treat inoperable tumors
Source: Interesting Engineering Story by Jijo Malayil
Link: https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/minimally-invasive-microrobot-navigates-brain
See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugEqTLOfEg4
Honorable Mentions
Story: Soft Auditory Brainstem Implant to Improve Upon Hard Auditory Brainstem Implant
Source: The Hearing Review
Link: https://hearingreview.com/hearing-products/implants-bone-conduction/soft-auditory-brainstem-implant-to-improve-upon-hard-abi
Story: 3D printing with sunlight
Source: Techno-Science Story by Adrien Bernard
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/3d-printing-with-sunlight-%EF%B8%8F/ar-AA1DcRPq
Story: Researchers develop microelectronics for space and aerospace applications
Source: Carnegie Mellon University Story by Krista Burns
Link: https://engineering.cmu.edu/news-events/news/2025/04/25-space-tolerant-chips.html
Story: Nighthawk: NASA plans massive Mars helicopter to scan ancient volcanoes for life
Source: Interesting Engineering Story by Mrigakshi Dixit
Link: https://www.yahoo.com/news/nighthawk-nasa-plans-massive-mars-095605020.html
Show Notes 9 May 2025
Story 1: World’s first railway track-mounted solar plant open to rail traffic
Source: PV Magazine
Link: https://www.pv-magazine-australia.com/2025/04/28/sun-ways-inaugurates-removable-pv-plant-on-railway-tracks/
See research paper here: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772671123001249#fig0002
See also: https://www.sun-ways.ch/en
Story 2: New electronic “skin” could enable lightweight night-vision glasses
Source: MIT News
Link: https://news.mit.edu/2025/new-electronic-skin-could-enable-lightweight-night-vision-glasses-0423
See research paper here: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-025-08874-7
Story 3: Gold Injections in The Eye May Be the Future of Vision Preservation
Source: Science Alert
Link: https://www.sciencealert.com/gold-injections-in-the-eye-may-be-the-future-of-vision-preservation
See research paper here: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsnano.4c14061
Story 4: Lab-grown teeth could offer an alternative to fillings and implants, scientists say
Source: Live Science
Link: https://www.livescience.com/health/lab-grown-teeth-could-offer-alternative-to-fillings-and-implants-scientists-say
See research paper here: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsmacrolett.4c00520
Honorable Mentions
Story: World's first operating system for quantum computers unveiled — it can be used to manage a future quantum internet
Source: Live Science
Link: https://www.livescience.com/technology/computing/worlds-first-operating-system-for-quantum-computers-unveiled-it-can-be-used-to-manage-a-future-quantum-internet
See research paper here: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-025-08704-w
Story: Flying robots could help construct future skyscrapers, proves live test
Source: Interesting Engineering
Link: https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/flying-robots-could-construct-future-skyscrapers
Story: Hydrogen Fuel Cells Power New Future for Data Centers in California
Source: Hydrogen Fuel News
Link: https://www.hydrogenfuelnews.com/hydrogen-fuel-cells-power-new-future-for-data-centers-in-california/8570554/
Story: Smart Brain Implants Can Now Adapt to Optimize Parkinson's Treatment
Source: Science Alert
Link: https://www.sciencealert.com/smart-brain-implants-can-now-adapt-to-optimize-parkinsons-treatment
Show Notes 2 May 2025
Story 1: US to unleash robot swarms to build smart aircraft with speed, precision, safety
Source: Interesting Engineering Story by Jijo Malayil
Link: https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/robot-swarms-to-build-smart-aircraft?group=test_a
See also: https://www.globenewswire.com/news-release/2025/04/03/3055273/0/en/H2-Clipper-Transforms-Aviation-and-Aerospace-Manufacturing-with-Patented-Swarm-Robotics-Innovation.html
Note – read/see the patent here: https://patents.google.com/patent/US11851214B2/en
Story 2: This little nuclear battery could mean never needing to charge your phone again - The prototype uses carbon-14, an unstable and radioactive form of carbon.
Source: Industrial Equipment News Announcement from American Chemical Society
Link: https://www.ien.com/product-development/news/22937027/this-little-nuclear-battery-could-mean-never-needing-to-charge-your-phone-again
Story 3: Wheel-less helical ring-based soft robot can move reliably in all directions
Source: TechXplore.com Story by Ingrid Fadelli
Link: https://techxplore.com/news/2025-03-wheel-helical-based-soft-robot.html
See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iDLADT_S6Ks
Another good video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dE9Icvv0ddg
Story 4: “Wearable tech detects silent heart issues”: Over 90% accuracy achieved in breakthrough that could save millions without warning signs
Source: Sustainability Times Story by Hina Dinoo
Link: https://www.sustainability-times.com/featured/wearable-tech-detects-silent-heart-issues-over-90-accuracy-achieved-in-breakthrough-that-could-save-millions-without-warning-signs/#google_vignette
Honorable Mentions
Story: Scientists Create Smart Insole That Turns Every Step into Health Data
Source: Study Finds Story by “staff”
Link: https://studyfinds.org/new-smart-insole-health-data/
Story: Scientists achieve record-breaking growth in miniature, functional liver models
Source: Keio University School of Medicine
Link: https://www.keio.ac.jp/en/press-releases/2025/Apr/17/49-166303/
Story: Seabird modelling tool could transform offshore wind planning, study shows
Source: The Independent Story by Nick Forbes
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/seabird-modelling-tool-could-transform-offshore-wind-planning-study-shows/ar-AA1BZOPQ
Story: Error correction method reduces photon requirements for quantum computing
Source: Phys.org Story by K.W. Wesselink
Link: https://phys.org/news/2025-04-error-method-photon-requirements-quantum.html
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Perplexity is building a browser in part to collect customer data for targeted ads
OpenAI wants to buy Chrome and make it an “AI-first” experience - Ars Technica
Microsoft rolls Windows Recall out to the public nearly a year after announcing it - Ars Technica
4chan has been offline for over a week, and it's probably not coming back | TechSpot
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Nintendo Switch 2 pre-orders: Sold out at most retailers including GameStop, Walmart, Target, Best Buy and others
Show Notes 25 April 2025
Story 1: Scientists turn gunshot residue into glowing semiconductors to crack shooting cases
Source: Interesting Engineering Story by Aamir Khollam
Link: https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/forensic-tech-makes-gun-residue-glow
See research paper here: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0379073825000532
Story 2: Lab-grown chicken nuggets have been cooked up in a robotic bioreactor
Source: IFL Science Story by Maddy Chapman
Link: https://www.iflscience.com/lab-grown-chicken-nuggets-have-been-cooked-up-in-a-robotic-bioreactor-78848
See also: https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1080163
Story 3: Scientists develop record cold refrigerator that could unlock full potential of quantum computers
Source: Euro News Story by Roselyne Min
Link: https://www.euronews.com/next/2025/03/20/scientists-develop-record-cold-refrigerator-that-could-unlock-full-potential-of-quantum-co
Story 4: A Grain of Brain, 523 Million Synapses, and the Most Complicated Neuroscience Experiment Ever Attempted
Source: SciTechDaily Story from Allen Institute
Link: https://scitechdaily.com/a-grain-of-brain-523-million-synapses-and-the-most-complicated-neuroscience-experiment-ever-attempted/
See also: Scientists reveal advance in brain research once thought impossible
Honorable Mentions
Story: WD Touts New Hard Drive Recycling Process As 'Blueprint' for Domestic Reuse
Source: PC Magazine Story by Michael Kan
Link: https://www.pcmag.com/news/wd-touts-new-hard-drive-recycling-process-as-blueprint-for-domestic-reuse
Story: Cyborg 1.0: Thai Robocop patrols streets with 360° eyes, live face-tracking power
Source: Interesting Engineering Story by Jijo Malayil
Link: https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/ai-thai-robocop-patrols-streets?group=test_a
Story: Clean energy from rain? Scientists generate electricity from falling droplets
Source: Euro News Story by Rebecca Ann Hughes
Link: https://www.euronews.com/green/2025/04/17/clean-energy-from-rain-scientists-generate-electricity-from-falling-droplets
Story: Memory Is Not Confined to Our Brains, Scientists Discover
Source: ScienceAlert.com Story by Tessa Koumoundouros
Link: https://www.sciencealert.com/memory-is-not-confined-to-our-brains-scientists-discover
Show Notes 18 April 2025
Story 1: Kawasaki unveils hydrogen-powered robotic horse that you can ride
Source: Robotics & Automation News, Story by David Edwards
Link: https://roboticsandautomationnews.com/2025/04/06/kawasaki-unveils-hydrogen-powered-robotic-horse-that-you-can-ride/89601/
See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQDhzbTz-9k&t=1s
Story 2: Light-based computers are getting close to a commercial launch
Source: New Scientist, Story by Matthew Sparkes
Link: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2475302-light-based-computers-are-getting-close-to-a-commercial-launch/
Story 3: The Shape-Shifting Battery That Powers the Future of Wearable Tech
Source: SciTechDaily, News from Linköping University in Sweden
Link: https://scitechdaily.com/the-shape-shifting-battery-that-powers-the-future-of-wearable-tech/
Story 4: Scientists Just Built a Mini Human Nervous System That Can Process Pain in a Dish in World First
Source: ZME Science, Story by Tibi Puiu
Link: https://www.zmescience.com/medicine/mind-and-brain/scientists-just-built-a-mini-human-nervous-system-that-can-process-pain-in-a-dish-in-world-first/
See research paper here: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-025-08808-3
Honorable Mentions
Story: China turns moss into oil-sucking sponge with 90% reusability to fight deadly spills
Source: The Times of Innovations, Story by Aria Patel
Link: https://timesofinnovation.com/environmental-sustainability/china-turns-moss-into-oil-sucking-sponge-with-90-reusability-to-fight-deadly-spills/
Story: Scientists Find One Lifeform That Could Survive Extreme Extraterrestrial Environments
Source: IFL Science, Story by James Felton
Link: https://www.iflscience.com/scientists-find-one-lifeform-that-could-survive-extreme-extraterrestrial-environments-78654
Story: In a first, breakthrough 3D holograms can be touched, grabbed and poked
Source: Live Science, Story by Roland Moore-Colyer
Link: https://www.livescience.com/technology/virtual-reality/in-a-first-breakthrough-3d-holograms-can-be-be-touched-grabbed-and-poked
See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4wwKOXxX9Ck
Story: Clean Energy Surges to Power 40% of Global Electricity in 2024
Source: The Renewable Energy Institute
Link: https://www.renewableinstitute.org/clean-energy-surges-to-power-40-of-global-electricity-in-2024/
Show Notes 11 April 2025
Story 1: A flexible robot can help emergency responders search through rubble
Source: MIT News
Link: https://news.mit.edu/2025/sprout-flexible-robot-help-emergency-responders-search-rubble-0402
See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DaMCTH4qZTE
Story 2: Charging electric vehicles 5x faster in subfreezing temps
Source: University of Michigan News
Link: https://news.umich.edu/charging-electric-vehicles-5x-faster-in-subfreezing-temps/
Story 3: Early Study Shows Promise for Eye-Surgery Robot Invented at the University of Utah
Source: University of Utah website
Link: https://www.price.utah.edu/2025/02/19/early-study-shows-promise-for-eye-surgery-robot-invented-at-the-university-of-utah
See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpHt-put4t8
See research paper here: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/scirobotics.adp7700
Story 4: World’s smallest pacemaker is activated by light - Tiny device can be inserted with a syringe, then dissolves after it’s no longer needed
Source: Northwestern University website
Link: https://news.northwestern.edu/stories/2025/03/worlds-smallest-pacemaker-is-activated-by-light/
See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j_0hZ8cUwgo
Honorable Mentions
Story: Unlocking the Future of Green Energy: Exploring Hydrogen Production from Marine Microbes
Source: Science Magazine
Link: https://scienmag.com/unlocking-the-future-of-green-energy-exploring-hydrogen-production-from-marine-microbes/
Story: Scientists discover major differences in how humans and AI 'think' — and the implications could be significant
Source: LiveScience.com
Link: https://www.livescience.com/technology/artificial-intelligence/scientists-discover-major-differences-in-how-humans-and-ai-think-and-the-implications-could-be-significant
Story: Smartphones Could Diagnose Diseases Using Infrared Scans
Source: LabMedica.com
Link: https://www.labmedica.com/technology/articles/294804491/smartphones-could-diagnose-diseases-using-infrared-scans.html
Story: Airbus advances key technologies for next-generation single-aisle aircraft
Source: Airbus.com
Link: https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2025-03-airbus-advances-key-technologies-for-next-generation-single-aisle
Show Notes 4 April 2025
Story 1: These smart contact lens prototypes could convince future me to ditch my glasses thanks to wireless power transfer and eye health biosensing
Source: TechRadar.com Story by Stephen Warwick
Link: https://www.techradar.com/health-fitness/these-smart-contact-lens-prototypes-could-convince-future-me-to-ditch-my-glasses-thanks-to-wireless-power-transfer-and-eye-health-biosensing
See also: https://xpanceo.com/
Story 2: Wearable ring translates sign language into text - SpellRing is trained on 20,000 words in American Sign Language.
Source: Popular Science Story by Andrew Paul
Link: https://www.popsci.com/technology/sign-language-translator-ring/
See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUtRk-oUeIc
Story 3: Terabytes of data in a millimeter crystal - University of Chicago researchers created a "quantum-inspired” revolution in microelectronics, storing classical computer memory in crystal gaps where atoms should be
Source: Pritzker School of Molecular Engineering news posting, University of Chicago
Link: https://pme.uchicago.edu/news/terabytes-data-millimeter-crystal
See research paper here: https://www.degruyter.com/document/doi/10.1515/nanoph-2024-0635/html
Story 4: Cellular 'scaffold' enables myoblast implants on healthy muscle to advance regenerative medicine
Source: MedicalXpress.com News from Tokyo Metropolitan University
Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-02-cellular-scaffold-enables-myoblast-implants.html
See research paper here: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/cell-and-developmental-biology/articles/10.3389/fcell.2024.1502332/full
Honorable Mentions
Story: U.S. Firm Develops Solid-State Battery With 25x More Capacity, 1,000 Cycles
Source: Tomorrow's World Today
Link: https://www.tomorrowsworldtoday.com/energy/u-s-firm-develops-solid-state-battery-with-25x-more-capacity-1000-cycles/
Story: Brazil launches world’s first ethanol power plant to turn sugarcane into electricity
Source: Timesofinnovation.com Story by Aria Patel
Link: https://timesofinnovation.com/renewable-energy-sector/brazil-launches-worlds-first-ethanol-power-plant-to-turn-sugarcane-into-electricity/
See also: https://www.wartsila.com/media/news/26-03-2025-world-first-engine-test-to-convert-sugarcane-into-clean-power-3564930
Story: Startup cracks the code to create jet fuel in 'record time' from an unexpected source: 'Novel technology' Carbon dioxide and water
Source: The Cool Down Story by Rick Kazmer
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/other/startup-cracks-the-code-to-create-jet-fuel-in-record-time-from-an-unexpected-source-novel-technology/ar-AA1BUtDc
Story: Fetus Receives Life-Saving Medication Before Birth in Medical First
Source: ScienceAlert.com Story by Carly Cassella
Link: https://www.sciencealert.com/fetus-receives-life-saving-medication-inside-womb-in-medical-first
Show Notes 28 March 2025
Story 1: Ultra-Accurate Optical Atomic Clocks Could Enable True Self-Driving Cars
Source: TopSpeed.com Story by Craig Cole
Link: https://www.topspeed.com/ultra-accurate-optical-atomic-clocks-could-enable-true-self-driving-cars/
See Chalmers University of Technology news article here: https://www.chalmers.se/en/current/news/mc2-microcomb-chips-help-pave-the-way-for-thousand-times-more-accurate-gps-systems/
Story 2: This is the first quantum computer you can actually buy (and use, and power): Equal1's Bell-1 uses a standard power socket
Source: TechRadar.com Story by Efosa Udinmwen
Link: https://www.techradar.com/pro/this-is-the-first-quantum-computer-you-can-actually-buy-and-use-and-power-equal1s-bell-1-uses-a-standard-power-socket
See also: https://www.equal1.com/post/equal1-launches-bell-1-the-first-quantum-system-purpose-built-for-the-hpc-era
Story 3: Shape-shifting robot that swims now explores Mariana Trench, reaching a depth of 34,776-ft
Source: InterestingEngineering.com Story by Jijo Malayil
Link: https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/shape-shifting-robot-mariana-trench-exploration
See research paper here: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-021-00489-y
See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZ-2USuQEuU
Story 4: Wi-Fi-based technology developed to detect depression in older adults
Source: MedicalXpress.com Story by JMIR Publications
Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2025-03-wi-fi-based-technology-depression.html#google_vignette
See research paper here: https://aging.jmir.org/2025/1/e67715/
See also: https://www.digitalhealthscience.org/2025/03/03/ai-meets-mental-health-wi-fi-based-depression-detection-for-aging-populations/
Honorable Mentions This week all medical news
Story: MIT engineers turn skin cells directly into neurons for cell therapy
Source: MIT News Story by Anne Trafton
Link: https://news.mit.edu/2025/mit-engineers-turn-skin-cells-into-neurons-for-cell-therapy-0313
Story: Rosemary and Sage Could Lead to Better Alzheimer’s Treatment
Source: Discover Magazine Story by Jenny Lehmann
Link: https://www.discovermagazine.com/the-sciences/rosemary-and-sage-could-lead-to-better-alzheimers-treatment
See research paper here: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3921/14/3/293
Story: Scientists develop magnesium-enriched nanofiber patches for safer wound healing
Source: Phys.org Story from Shibaura Institute of Technology
Link: https://phys.org/news/2025-02-scientists-magnesium-enriched-nanofiber-patches.html#google_vignette
Story: Rapidly self-healing electronic skin for machine learning–assisted physiological and movement evaluation
Source: ScienceAdvances.org
Link: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.ads1301
Show Notes 21 March 2025
Story 1: Lithium needed for the battery revolution could be harvested from salt-lake brines or geothermal brine solutions
Source: Imperial College announcement by Ian Mundell
Link: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/news/261774/lithium-needed-battery-revolution-could-harvested/
See also: https://techxplore.com/news/2025-03-lithium-battery-revolution-harvested-saltwater.html
See research paper here: https://www.nature.com/articles/s44221-025-00398-8
Story 2: Nanoparticle breakthrough could bring 'holy grail' of solar power within reach
Source: LiveScience.com Story by Ben Turner
Link: https://www.livescience.com/chemistry/nanoparticle-breakthrough-could-bring-holy-grail-of-solar-power-within-reach
See the research paper here: https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2025/el/d4el00029c
Story 3: Mimicking Human Skin, This Self-Healing Gel Could be Applied to Soft Robotics
Source: Discover Magazine Story by Monica Cull
Link: https://www.discovermagazine.com/technology/mimicking-human-skin-this-self-healing-gel-could-be-applied-to-soft-robotics
See the research paper here: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41563-025-02146-5#Sec5
See also: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250307130138.htm
Story 4: Man survives with titanium heart for 100 days – a world first
Source: Nature Magazine Story by Smriti Mallapaty
Link: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-00782-0
See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wW3MMFmDobs
Honorable Mentions
Story: Scientists Use Amino Acid to Extract 99.99% of Lithium from Old Batteries
Source: Technology Networks
Link: https://www.technologynetworks.com/applied-sciences/news/scientists-use-amino-acid-to-extract-9999-of-lithium-from-old-batteries-397175
Story: Spinning, Twisted Light for Next-Generation Electronics
Source: RealClearScience.com
Link: https://www.realclearscience.com/2025/03/14/spinning_twisted_light_for_next-generation_electronics_1097501.html
Story: Nanoparticle Could Act as Switch in Optical Computers - New nanoparticles can switch between dark and bright states
Source: IEEE Spectrum Story by Katherine Bourzac
Link: https://spectrum.ieee.org/nanoparticle-optical-switches
Story: James Webb telescope's view of the Flame Nebula is a 'quantum leap' forward for astronomers
Source: LiveScience.com Story by Jamie Carter
Link: https://www.livescience.com/space/astronomy/space-photo-of-the-week-james-webb-telescopes-view-of-the-flame-nebula-is-a-quantum-leap-forward-for-astronomers
Show Notes 14 March 2025
Story 1: No Fiber Needed: New Chip Uses Light to Beam 10Gig Speeds Through the Air
Source: PC Magazine Story by Michael Kan
Link: https://www.pcmag.com/news/no-fiber-taara-chip-uses-light-to-beam-10gig-speeds-through-the-air
See also: https://www.wired.com/story/plaintext-google-taara-chip-internet-by-light/
Side note - for more about the Taara Project, see: https://x.company/projects/taara/
Story 2: Self-healing Asphalt Could Prevent Potholes and Save Costs on Vehicle Repairs
Source: ZME Science Story by Tibi Puiu
Link: https://www.zmescience.com/science/news-science/self-healing-asphalt-could-prevent-potholes-and-save-costs-on-vehicle-repairs/
Story 3: A protein from tiny tardigrades may help cancer patients tolerate radiation therapy
Source: MIT News Website Story by Anne Trafton
Link: https://news.mit.edu/2025/tiny-tardigrades-protein-may-help-cancer-patients-tolerate-radiation-therapy-0226
Story 4: New Implant May Help Patients Regenerate Their Own Heart Valves
Source: Georgia Tech News Announcement
Link: https://research.gatech.edu/feature/heart-valves
See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-fMI4VcPiLA
Honorable Mentions
Story: A private mission to Venus aims to look for signs of life - A probe would bring samples of the planet’s atmosphere to Earth
Source: ScienceNews.org Story by Lisa Grossman
Link: https://www.sciencenews.org/article/venus-life-signs-private-mission
Story: 11 Emerging Construction Technology Trends in 2025
Source: Construction News and Review Story by Alex Radchenko
Link: https://mycnr.com/guest-column/11-emerging-construction-technology-trends-in-2025/?form=MG0AV3
Story: Common Mushroom Fiber May Protect Against Flu, Study Finds
Source: ScienceAlert.com Story by David Nield
Link: https://www.sciencealert.com/common-mushroom-fiber-may-protect-against-flu-study-finds
Story: Physicists achieve fully optical readout of superconducting qubits
Source: Phys.org Story by Institute of Science and Technology Austria
Link: https://phys.org/news/2025-02-physicists-fully-optical-readout-superconducting.html
Show Notes
Story 1: US team creates ‘holey’ battery with 180-degree flexibility for wearables
Source: InterestingEngineering.com Story by Christopher McFadden
Link: https://interestingengineering.com/energy/holey-battery-for-wearables
Story 2: Stretchable, flexible, recyclable. This plastic is fantastic
Source: Princeton Engineering Story by John Sullivan
Link: https://engineering.princeton.edu/news/2024/12/12/stretchable-flexible-recyclable-plastic-fantastic
Story 3: NASA's 'SPHEREx' infrared space telescope is launching this week [note, launched on February 28]. Here's why it's a big deal
Source: Space.com Story by Sharmila Kuthunur
Link: https://www.space.com/space-exploration/missions/nasas-spherex-infrared-space-telescope-is-launching-this-week-heres-why-its-a-big-deal
Story 4: The US military wants to explore blood biohacks to boost warfighter performance in extreme conditions
Source: Business Insider Story by Kelsey Baker
Link: https://www.businessinsider.com/darpa-exploring-how-blood-biohacks-could-help-warfighters-2025-1
Computer America Stories 02/28/2025
The next chapter: Skype Ends
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2025/02/28/the-next-chapter-moving-from-skype-to-microsoft-teams/
Microsoft launches native Mac app for Copilot
https://www.engadget.com/ai/microsoft-launches-native-mac-app-for-copilot-235945829.html
Amazon’s subscription-based Alexa+ looks highly capable—and questionable
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/02/amazons-subscription-based-alexa-looks-highly-capable-and-questionable/
Apple Launches the iPhone 16e
https://www.nbcnews.com/select/shopping/apple-iphone-16e-preorder-rcna193702
Misc. Movie Time! The Best, Worst, and Everything Else Movies of 2024
https://www.popzara.com/podcast/movie-time-the-best-worst-and-everything-else-movies-of-2024/
Show Notes 28 February 2025
Story 1: This Chip Could Be the Massive Breakthrough We’ve Been Waiting for in Quantum Computing
Source: Popular Mechanics Story by Darren Orf
Link: https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/a63872181/majorana-1-topological-qubit/
See Microsoft’s official announcement here: https://news.microsoft.com/source/features/innovation/microsofts-majorana-1-chip-carves-new-path-for-quantum-computing/
See Mircosoft’s video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wSHmygPQukQ&t=18s
See also: https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/quantum/2025/02/19/microsoft-unveils-majorana-1-the-worlds-first-quantum-processor-powered-by-topological-qubits/
See also: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/microsoft-s-majorana-1-what-a-new-state-of-matter-means-for-quantum-computing/ar-AA1znhjk
Story 2: Scientists Reveal "Artificial Leaf" That Turns Carbon into Sustainable Fuels
Source: Futurism.com Story by Noor Al-Sibai
Link: https://futurism.com/artificial-leaf-carbon-sustainable-fuel
See research paper here: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41929-025-01292-y
Story 3: AI-designed chips are so weird that humans cannot really understand them — but they perform better than anything we've created
Source: LiveScience.com Story by Tim Danton
Link: https://www.livescience.com/technology/computing/humans-cannot-really-understand-them-weird-ai-designed-chip-is-unlike-any-other-made-by-humans-and-performs-much-better
See research paper here: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-024-54178-1#Fig1
Story 4: Biohybrid hand gestures with human muscles - Complex finger movements made possible with rolls of tendon like human muscle tissue*
Source: University of Tokyo Press Release
Link: https://www.u-tokyo.ac.jp/focus/en/press/z0508_00386.html
See video here: https://www.msn.com/en-xl/news/other/terminator-like-hand-that-uses-lab-grown-muscle-tissue-developed/vi-AA1zddSI
Story 1: Scientists develop a compact camera that can identify objects at the speed of light
Source: Digital Camera World Story by Leonie Helm
Link: https://www.digitalcameraworld.com/cameras/scientists-develop-a-compact-camera-that-can-identify-objects-at-the-speed-of-light
See the research paper here: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.adp0391
See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfgzAGpwHv4
Story 2: This Solar-Powered Reactor Sucks CO2 From the Air and Turns It into Fuel
Source: Gizmodo.com Story by Margherita Bassi
Link: https://gizmodo.com/this-solar-powered-reactor-sucks-co2-from-the-air-and-turns-it-into-fuel-2000563558
See the research paper here: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41560-025-01714-y
Story 3: Engineers develop a soft robot that crawls, climbs, and shape-shifts to move in new directions
Source: TechXplore.com Story from Seoul National University
Link: https://techxplore.com/news/2025-02-soft-robot-climbs-shifts.html#google_vignette
See also the research paper here: https://www.cell.com/cell-reports-physical-science/fulltext/S2666-3864(25)00047-5
Story 4: New assistive device enhances grasping for people with spinal cord injuries
Source: UC Berkeley Engineering News Page Story by Marni Ellery
Link: https://engineering.berkeley.edu/news/2025/02/new-assistive-device-enhances-grasping-for-people-with-spinal-cord-injuries/
Honorable Mentions
Story: A spine-zapping implant helped 3 people with a muscle-wasting disease walk better
Source: AP News Service Story by Lauran Neergaard
Link: https://apnews.com/article/spinal-muscular-atrophy-stimulate-neurodegenerative-826a3ea658d4daa36b6b0671b162af3c
Story: Scientists Invent Device That Straps to Any Car's Tailpipe, Transforming Exhaust Into Electricity
Source: Futurism.com Story by Frank Landymore
Link: https://futurism.com/the-byte/device-tailpipe-exhaust-electricity
Story: Photon-powered quantum battery breakthrough could boost solar cell efficiency
Source: Interesting Engineering Story by Aman Tripathi
Link: https://interestingengineering.com/energy/photon-powered-quantum-battery
Story: New holistic Apple Health Study launches today [February 14] in the Research app
Source: Apple Newsroom
Link: https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/02/new-holistic-apple-health-study-launches-today-in-the-research-app
Show Notes 14 February 2025
Story 1: New fabric can heat up more than 50 degrees to keep people warm in ultracold weather* Source: LiveScience.com Story by Victoria Atkinson
* Link: https://www.livescience.com/chemistry/new-fabric-can-heat-up-almost-50-degrees-to-keep-people-warm-in-ultracold-weather
* See the team’s research paper here: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s42114-024-00994-4
Story 2: MIT engineers develop breakthrough technology that could change the way we process [recycled] aluminum* Source: Yahoo!Tech "Today in Tech" Story by Jeremiah Budin * Link: https://www.yahoo.com/tech/mit-engineers-develop-breakthrough-technology-110053323.html?guccounter=1 * See also: https://www.techexplorist.com/capturing-recycling-aluminum-manufacturing-waste/95378/ * See also: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acssuschemeng.4c07268
Story 3: Machine Learning Designs Materials as Strong as Steel and as Light as Foam* Source: Technology Networks Story from University of Toronto * Link: https://www.technologynetworks.com/applied-sciences/news/machine-learning-designs-materials-as-strong-as-steel-and-as-light-as-foam-395414 * See also: https://advanced.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/adma.202410651
Story 4: New Smart Glasses Use Insect Vision Tech to Restore Full 3D Visual Experience - offering treatment of macular degeneration* Source: WonderfulEngineering.com Story by Jannat Un Nisa * Link: https://wonderfulengineering.com/new-smartglasses-use-insect-vision-tech-to-restore-full-3d-visual-experience/ * Check out the great video on the opening page of the company behind this technology, see: https://www.soliddd.com/
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Show Notes 7 February 2025
Story 1: More Sustainable Tires in Sight as Pacific Northwest National Laboratory and Bridgestone Team Up
Source: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Story by JoAnna Wendel
Link: https://www.pnnl.gov/news-media/more-sustainable-tires-sight-pnnl-and-bridgestone-team
Story 2: Scientists Develop Printable Droplet Laser Displays
Source: Photonics Spectra
Link: https://www.photonics.com/Articles/Scientists_Develop_Printable_Droplet_Laser/a70594
Story 3: US firm to bury nuclear reactors 1-mile underground to power data centers
Source: InterestingEngineering.com Story by Aman Tripathi
Link: https://interestingengineering.com/energy/bury-nuclear-reactor-1-mile-underground
See also: https://www.zmescience.com/science/news-science/why-this-startup-wants-to-bury-nuclear-reactors-a-mile-underground/
See also: https://deepfission.com/
Story 4: New biomaterial offers treatment for central nervous system injuries
Source: ScientistLive.com
Link: https://www.scientistlive.com/content/new-biomaterial-offers-treatment-central-nervous-system-injuries
See also: https://www.bath.ac.uk/announcements/piezoelectric-biomaterial-offers-new-treatment-potential-for-central-nervous-system-injuries/
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Show Notes 31 January 2025
Story 1: Scientists use plasma to enable futuristic 3D-printed food — here's how it could revolutionize an industry
Source: The Cool Down Story by Leslie Sattler
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/nutrition/scientists-use-plasma-to-enable-futuristic-3d-printed-food-here-s-how-it-could-revolutionize-an-industry/ar-AA1wXca4
See also: https://phys.org/news/2024-12-3d-pea-gels-potential-food.html
See also: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S2212429224004802?via%3Dihub
Story 2: Koreans Create EV Battery That Puts Out Its Own Fires and Holds 87% Power After 1000 Cycles
Source: CarScoops.com Story by Brad Anderson
Link: https://www.carscoops.com/2025/01/korean-researches-create-ev-battery-that-can-extinguish-itself-in-a-fire/
See also: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/smll.202406200
Story 3: Quantum computers that are actually useful and 1 step closer thanks to new silicon processor that could pack millions of qubits
Source: LiveScience.com Story by Owen Hughes
Link: https://www.livescience.com/technology/computing/quantum-computers-that-are-actually-useful-1-step-closer-thanks-to-new-silicon-processor-that-could-pack-millions-of-qubits
See also: https://www.equal1.com/post/equal1-new-major-quantum-computing-breakthrough
Story 4: New knit haptic sleeve simulates realistic touch
Source: Stanford University News
Link: https://news.stanford.edu/stories/2024/12/new-knit-haptic-sleeve-simulates-realistic-touch
See also: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/scirobotics.ado3887
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Show Notes 10 January 2025
Story 1: A new catalyst can turn methane into something useful - MIT chemical engineers have devised a way to capture methane, a potent greenhouse gas, and convert it into polymers.
Source: MIT News Story by Anne Trafton
Link: https://news.mit.edu/2024/new-catalyst-can-turn-methane-into-something-useful-1204
See the research paper here: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41929-024-01251-z
Story 2: Balloon system can produce localized solar electricity for the ground below
Source: TechXplore.com Story by Bob Yirka
Link: https://techxplore.com/news/2024-11-balloon-localized-solar-electricity-ground.html
See also: https://www.pv-magazine.com/2024/11/21/balloon-integrated-pv-system-for-emergency-power-needs-at-low-altitude/
See also: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S036054422403500X?via%3Dihub
Story 3: Future robots could one day tell how you're feeling by measuring your sweat, scientists say
Source: LiveScience.com Story by Owen Hughes
Link: https://www.livescience.com/technology/robotics/future-robots-could-one-day-tell-how-youre-feeling-by-measuring-your-sweat-scientists-say
See also: https://www.shiningscience.com/2024/12/future-robots-could-one-day-tell-how.html
Story 4: World’s first 3D-printed microneedles pave way for hearing loss treatments
Source: Interesting Engineering via MSN Story by Kapil Kajal
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/world-s-first-3d-printed-microneedles-pave-way-for-hearing-loss-treatments/ar-AA1wtZPv
See also: https://www.cuimc.columbia.edu/news/most-interesting-needle-world
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Show Notes 3 January 2025
Story 1: Solar-powered plasma technology offers a sustainable solution for seed germination challenges
Source: Phys.org Story by Frontiers Journals
Link: https://phys.org/news/2024-12-solar-powered-plasma-technology-sustainable.html
See also: https://journal.hep.com.cn/fase/EN/10.15302/J-FASE-2024573
Story 2: Circuit boards made from leaves could green up electronics’ act
Source: Anthropocene Story by Anthropocene Team
Link: https://www.anthropocenemagazine.org/2024/12/circuit-boards-made-from-leaves-could-green-up-electronics-act/
See also: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.adq3276
Story 3: Artificial photosynthesis could transform power generation
Source: Earth.com Story by Rodielon Putol
Link: https://www.earth.com/news/artificial-photosynthesis-could-transform-power-generation/
Story 4: 'Electronic' scalp tattoos could be next big thing in brain monitoring
Source: LiveScience.com Story by Emily Cooke
Link: https://www.livescience.com/health/neuroscience/electronic-scalp-tattoos-could-be-next-big-thing-in-brain-monitoring
See video here: https://cdn.jwplayer.com/previews/VOXuFPvf
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Computer America Stories 12/13/2024
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LG stops making Blu-ray players
https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/lg-stops-making-blu-ray-players-marking-the-end-of-an-era-limited-units-remain-while-inventory-lasts
Microsoft kills off Skype credits and phone numbers in favor of subscriptions
https://www.theverge.com/2024/12/13/24320322/skype-credit-number-discontinued-microsoft
Bluesky now has more than 25 million users
https://www.theverge.com/2024/12/13/24320334/bluesky-now-has-more-than-25-million-users
Misc. CES 2025 Coming!
The Game Awards 2024
https://www.theverge.com/24319637/the-game-awards-2024-trailers-annoucements
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Show Notes 27 December 2024
Story 1: Google 'Willow' quantum chip has solved a problem the best supercomputer would have taken a quadrillion times the age of the universe to crack
Source: LiveScience.com Story by Afifi-Sabet
Link: https://www.livescience.com/technology/computing/google-willow-quantum-computing-chip-solved-a-problem-the-best-supercomputer-taken-a-quadrillion-times-age-of-the-universe-to-crack
See also: https://arxiv.org/abs/2408.13687
Story 2: IBM Study: “Vehicles Believed to be Software-Defined and AI-Powered by 2035”
Source: AutoTechNews Press Room
Link: https://autotech.news/ibm-study-vehicles-believed-to-be-software-defined-and-ai-powered-by-2035/
See also: https://www.ibm.com/thought-leadership/institute-business-value/en-us/report/automotive-2035
Story 3: Mercedes is working on "solar paint" that could drastically reduce the need for charging - Enough juice for 12,000 km per year in sunny areas
Source: TechSpot.com Story by Zo Ahmed
Link: https://www.techspot.com/news/105884-mercedes-working-solar-paint-could-eliminate-need-charging.html
Story 4: Noninvasive imaging method can penetrate deeper into living tissue - Using high-powered lasers, this new method could help biologists study the body’s immune responses and develop new medicines
Source: MIT News Story by Adam Zewe
Link: https://news.mit.edu/2024/noninvasive-imaging-method-can-penetrate-deeper-living-tissue-1211
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Show Notes 20 December 2024
Story 1: Scientists and engineers produce world's first carbon-14 diamond battery with potential lifespan of thousands of years
Source: University of Bristol News release
Link: https://www.bristol.ac.uk/news/2024/december/diamond-battery-media-release.html
See also: https://gizmodo.com/the-forever-battery-worlds-first-diamond-battery-promises-power-for-thousands-of-years-2000536275
Story 2: From scrap to strength: Solid phase manufacturing transforms aluminum waste into high-value alloys
Source: TechXplore.com Story by Karyn Hede, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Link: https://techxplore.com/news/2024-12-scrap-strength-solid-phase-aluminum.html
See also: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-024-53062-2
See also: https://www.pnnl.gov/shape
Story 3: US scientists probe potentially massive energy source buried deep underground — and it has potential to power the globe for thousands of years
Source: The Cool Down via MSN Story by Rick Kazmer
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/us-scientists-probe-potentially-massive-energy-source-buried-deep-underground-and-it-has-potential-to-power-the-globe-for-thousands-of-years/ar-AA1vTyWt
See also: https://research.unl.edu/blog/husker-scientists-exploring-hydrogen-energy-potential-from-underground-rift/#:~:text=University%20of%20Nebraska%E2%80%93Lincoln%20researchers,reduce%20reliance%20on%20fossil%20fuels
See also: Model suggests Earth's subsurface may hold up to 5.6 × 10⁶ million metric tons of natural hydrogen https://phys.org/news/2024-12-earth-subsurface-million-metric-tons.html
See also: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/hidden-hydrogen-reserves-could-power-world-for-200-years/ar-AA1vXWXy
Story 4: New type of medical scanner shows promise for stroke patients
Source: MedicalXpress.com Story by Laura Graham, University of Aberdeen
Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-12-medical-scanner-patients.html
See also: https://pubs.rsna.org/doi/10.1148/radiol.232972
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Show Notes 13 December 2024
Story 1: Meet 'Blackbird': A flying taxi that spins and moves in any direction thanks to new propulsion system -- My add -- inspired by the kind of propulsion widely used on tugs and ferries
Source: LiveScience.com Story by Rory Bathgate
Link: https://www.livescience.com/technology/electric-vehicles/meet-blackbird-a-flying-taxi-that-spins-and-moves-in-any-direction-thanks-to-new-propulsion-system
See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqDNSV7kqnk
See also: https://www.cyclotech.at/
See also: https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/flying-taxi-blackbird-uses-boat-inspired-propulsion-system/ar-AA1v8HqI
Story 2: Researchers present the first fully AI-designed wind turbine — it’s 7x more efficient in cities
Source: ZME Science via MSN Story by Mihai Andrei
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/researchers-present-the-first-fully-ai-designed-wind-turbine-it-s-7x-more-efficient-in-cities/ar-AA1vc9xl
See also: https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/news/2024/the-birmingham-blade-the-worlds-first-geographically-tailored-urban-wind-turbine-designed-by-ai
Story 3: World Labs’ AI can generate interactive 3D scenes from a single photo
Source: TechCrunch Story by Kyle Wiggers
Link: https://techcrunch.com/2024/12/02/world-labs-ai-can-generate-interactive-3d-scenes-from-a-single-photo/
See also: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/something-previously-impossible-new-ai-makes-3d-worlds-out-of-a-single-image/ar-AA1v9jQL
See also: https://www.worldlabs.ai/about
See video demo here: https://www.worldlabs.ai/blog
Story 4: 3D-printed hydrogel enables continuous drug delivery via contact lens
Source: MedicalXpress.com Story from University of Waterloo
Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-11-3d-hydrogel-enables-drug-delivery.html
See also: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acsabm.4c00901
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Show Notes 6 December 2024
Story 1: Columbia Engineers Knit a “Blanket” of Sophisticated Radio-Frequency Antennas
Source: Electronicsforu.com Story by Akanksha Gaur
Link: https://www.electronicsforu.com/news/sophisticated-blanket-of-radio-frequency-antennas
See also: https://www.engineering.columbia.edu/about/news/columbia-engineers-knit-blanket-sophisticated-radio-frequency-antennas
See also: Flat‐Knit, Flexible, Textile Metasurfaces - Carter - 2024 - Advanced Materials - Wiley Online Library
See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AIb2evFmk3U&t=1s
Story 2: Revolutionary New Material Harvests Water from Thin Air Without Energy
Source: SciTechDaily Story by New York University
Link: https://scitechdaily.com/revolutionary-new-material-harvests-water-from-thin-air-without-energy/
Story 3: Turning waste into fuel: Bourbon industry offers new path for renewable energy
Source: University of Kentucky
Link: https://www.research.uky.edu/news/turning-waste-fuel-bourbon-industry-offers-new-path-renewable-energy
See also: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0301479724019613
Story 4: This ‘Morphing’ Wheel from South Korea Could Transform Lives and Robots
Source: WonderfulEngineering.com Story by Shaheer Shahzad
Link: https://wonderfulengineering.com/this-morphing-wheel-from-south-korea-could-transform-lives-and-robots/
See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uodsxXLTByg
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Show Notes 29 November 2024
Story 1: Bye bye microplastics new plastic is ocean degradable and recyclable
Source: SpaceDaily.com Story by Riko Seibo
Link: https://www.spacedaily.com/reports/Bye_bye_microplastics_new_plastic_is_ocean_degradable_and_recyclable_999.html
See also: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/microplastics-crisis-solved-scientists-create-plastic-that-vanishes-in-seawater/ar-AA1uzaF7
See also: https://phys.org/news/2024-11-durable-supramolecular-plastic-fully-ocean.html#google_vignette
Story 2: Hyundai’s Futuristic Hydrogen Battle Tank Is Fit for A Video Game
Source: Carscoops.com Story by Brad Anderson
Link: https://www.carscoops.com/2024/11/hyundais-next-gen-tank-is-fit-for-a-video-game-and-has-hydrogen-power/
See video here: https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?&q=Hyundai%e2%80%99s+Futuristic+Hydrogen+Battle+Tank+Is+Fit+For+A+Video+Game&∣=F20532E8ED0A95390883F20532E8ED0A95390883&&FORM=VRDGAR
Story 3: MIT researchers say nanoscale 3D transistors made from ultrathin semiconductor materials promise more efficient electronics; quantum mechanics offers a path beyond silicon limits
Source: TechRadar.com Story by Wayne Williams
Link: https://www.techradar.com/pro/mit-researchers-say-nanoscale-3d-transistors-made-from-ultrathin-semiconductor-materials-promise-more-efficient-electronics-quantum-mechanics-offers-a-path-beyond-silicon-limits
See also: https://news.mit.edu/2024/nanoscale-transistors-could-enable-more-efficient-electronics-1104
Story 4: Liquid crystal glasses filter out epileptic-seizure-triggering light
Source: New Atlas Story Michael Irving
Link: https://newatlas.com/medical-devices/epilepsy-seizure-light-filtering-glasses-liquid-crystal/
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Show Notes 22 November 2024
Story 1: Soft as skin, strong as steel: Powerful magnetic muscles lift 1000x their weight
Source: Interesting Engineering Story by Mrigakshi Dixit
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/soft-as-skin-strong-as-steel-powerful-magnetic-muscles-lift-1000x-their-weight/ar-AA1tRMVm
Story 2: Novel electrochemical reactor can extract lithium from brine to address growing demand
Source: TechXplore.com Story from Rice University announcement
Link: https://techxplore.com/news/2024-11-electrochemical-reactor-lithium-brine-demand.html#google_vignette
See also their research paper here: https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2410033121
Story 3: New chemical process makes biodiesel production easier, less energy intensive - Discovery by UC Santa Cruz researchers could accelerate biofuel’s adoption
Source: UC Santa Cruz News Center Story by Jasmin Galvan
Link: https://news.ucsc.edu/2024/11/biodiesel-easier-process.html
For a tutorial on Biodiesel Vs. Diesel: What's The Difference, see: https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/biodiesel-vs-diesel-what-s-the-difference/ar-BB1m2ylb?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=ENTPSP&cvid=4926c33f368e4ba8afdca6d9069698bb&ei=68
Story 4: Scientists turn blood into bone-repairing superpower to fight injuries and diseases
Source: Interesting Engineering Story by Mrigakshi Dixit
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/scientists-turn-blood-into-bone-repairing-superpower-to-fight-injuries-diseases/ar-AA1u8dtI?ocid=BingNewsSerp
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Show Notes 15 November 2024
Story 1: Researchers devise a unique upcycling use for old tires: Producing drinking water.
Source: Anthropocene Magazine Story by the staff
Link: https://www.anthropocenemagazine.org/2024/11/researchers-devise-a-unique-upcycling-use-for-old-tires-producing-drinking-water/
See also: https://newatlas.com/environment/solar-still-old-tires-purifies-15-cups-water-per-day/
See also: https://www.dal.ca/news/2024/10/31/saltwater-desalination-device.html
Story 2: Half a pound of this powder can remove as much CO₂ from the air as a tree, scientists say
Source: Los Angeles Times Story by Karen Kaplan
Link: https://www.latimes.com/environment/story/2024-10-23/this-powder-can-remove-as-much-co2-from-the-air-as-a-tree
See also: https://news.berkeley.edu/2024/10/23/capturing-carbon-from-the-air-just-got-easier/
Story 3: Hyundai Initium Hydrogen Concept Shows Where Design Is Headed Next - It’s powered by a hydrogen fuel cell that provides a maximum range of 404 miles.
Source: InsideEVs.com Story by Andrei Nedelea
Link: https://insideevs.com/news/739422/hyundai-initium-concept-design-language/
See also: https://www.hydrogenfuelnews.com/hyundai-hydrogen-car-innovation/8567996/
Story 4: Bioprinter rapidly mimics tissues from brain to bone - Researchers at the University of Melbourne have developed a new 3D bioprinting technique that can rapidly create accurate analogues of virtually any human tissue.
Source: TheEngineer.co.uk
Link: https://www.theengineer.co.uk/content/news/bioprinter-rapidly-mimics-tissues-from-brain-to-bone
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Show Notes 8 November 2024
Story 1: China’s compact in-wheel engine promises 201 brake horsepower output, and enhanced EV range
Source: Interesting Engineering Story by Abhishek Bhardwaj
Link: https://interestingengineering.com/transportation/china-gac-in-wheel-engine-evs
Story 2: Throwable thermal imaging: World’s 1st 360° ball-like camera for battlefield safety
Source: Interesting Engineering Story by Sujita Sinha
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/throwable-thermal-imaging-world-s-1st-360-ball-like-camera-for-battlefield-safety/ar-AA1rkdYN?ocid=BingNewsSerp
See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OgpPYOYkywo and here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-nKQJHekS8U
Additional articles:
See also: https://bounceimaging.com/worlds-first-thermal-360-throwable-camera-revealed-at-ntoa/
See also: https://thedefensepost.com/2024/09/26/bounce-imaging-throwable-camera/
Story 3: Edible Electronics Advance: Toothpaste-Based Transistor Developed
Source: Science Blog Story from Italian Institute of Technology
Link: https://scienceblog.com/548049/edible-electronics-advance-toothpaste-based-transistor-developed/
Story 4: Finger wrap uses sweat to provide health monitoring at your fingertips - A sweat-powered wearable has the potential to make continuous, personalized health monitoring as effortless as wearing a Band-Aid.
Source: Science Daily Announcement by University of California, San Diego
Link: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/09/240903144927.htm
See also: https://interestingengineering.com/health/sweat-powered-finger-senso-tracks-health
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Show Notes 1 November 2024
Story 1: Startup recycles plastic water bottles into remarkable 3D-printed homes — and it could help address the nation's housing crisis
Source: The Cool Down Story by Rick Kazmer
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/home-and-garden/startup-recycles-plastic-water-bottles-into-remarkable-3d-printed-homes-and-it-could-help-address-the-nation-s-housing-crisis/ar-AA1rKytX
See also: https://www.azureprintedhomes.com/
Story 2: New Wi-Fi Tech Tested At 9.9 Miles, Setting A New Record
Source: WonderfulEngineering.com Story by Shaheer Shahzad
Link: https://wonderfulengineering.com/new-wi-fi-tech-tested-at-9-9-miles-setting-a-new-record/
See also: https://www.morsemicro.com/
See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBMgZah2Z7g
Story 3: Scientists grow blood stem cells in breakthrough that could end need for bone marrow donors
Source: The Telegraph via MSN Story by Sarah Knapton
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-sg/health/other/scientists-grow-blood-stem-cells-in-breakthrough-that-could-end-need-for-bone-marrow-donors/ar-AA1pRKBD
Story 4: Raspberry Pi powered ‘third eye' helps visually impaired people navigate the world with AI
Source: Tomshardware.com Story by Ash Hill
Link: https://www.tomshardware.com/raspberry-pi/raspberry-pi-powered-third-eye-helps-visually-impaired-people-navigate-the-world-with-ai
See also: https://www.hackster.io/taifur/third-eye-for-blind-82bcd5
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Show Notes 20 September 2024
Story 1: World’s Biggest Battery Will Provide 85 Megawatts to New England Grid
Source: Singularityhub.com Story by Edd Gent
Link: https://singularityhub.com/2024/08/23/worlds-biggest-battery-will-provide-85-megawatts-to-new-england-grid/
See also: https://formenergy.com/massachusetts-new-england-states-selected-to-receive-389-million-in-federal-funding-for-transformational-transmission-and-energy-storage-infrastructure/
Story 2: Origami-inspired 'transformer' robots could help build habitats in space - These configurable bots could launch flat and then be assembled in space
Source: Space.com Story by Samantha Mathewson
Link: https://www.space.com/origami-inspired-robot-space-habitats
See also: https://news.ncsu.edu/2024/07/transformer-bot/
See also: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-024-50497-5
See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rA6fGJC8TFQ
Story 3: New engineering approach could lead to widespread adoption of photonic chips in consumer electronics
Source: TechXplore.com Article by TMOS
Link: https://techxplore.com/news/2024-09-approach-widespread-photonic-chips-consumer.html
See also: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41377-024-01570-7
Story 4: Scientists Destroy 99% of Cancer Cells in Lab with Vibrating Molecules
Source: ScienceAlert.com Story by David Nield
Link: https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-destroy-99-of-cancer-cells-in-lab-with-vibrating-molecules
See also: https://news.rice.edu/news/2023/molecular-jackhammers-good-vibrations-eradicate-cancer-cells
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Show Notes 13 September 2024
Story 1: This new AI modeler can turn pictures into 3D sculptures in seconds
Source: TechRadar.com Story by Eric Hal Schwartz
Link: https://www.techradar.com/computing/artificial-intelligence/this-new-ai-modeler-can-turn-pictures-into-3d-sculptures-in-seconds
See also: https://arxiv.org/abs/2408.00653
See also a Tom’s Hardware feature about VFusion3D: https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/ai-driven-technique-can-generate-quality-3d-assets-from-2d-images-in-seconds
Story 2: Researchers built an ‘AI Scientist’ — what can it do? -- The large language model does everything from reading the literature to writing and reviewing its own papers, but it has a limited range of applicability so far.
Source: Nature.com Story by Davide Castelvecchi
Link: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-024-02842-3
Story 3: New memory tech unveiled that reduces AI processing energy requirements by 1,000 times or more - New CRAM technology gives RAM chips the power to process data, not just store it.
Source: Tomshardware.com Story by Jeff Butts
Link: https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/artificial-intelligence/researchers-detail-new-technology-for-reducing-ai-processing-energy-requirements-by-1000-times-or-better
See also: https://www.nature.com/articles/s44335-024-00003-3
See also: https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/cram-in-memory-reduces-ai-energy-1000x/
See also: https://www.techno-science.net/en/news/thanks-to-this-technique-ai-could-consume-2500-times-less-energy-N25401.html
Story 4: Cleaning up the aging brain: Scientists restore brain’s trash disposal system
Source: ScienceBlog.com Story by University of Rochester
Link: https://scienceblog.com/546904/cleaning-up-the-aging-brain-scientists-restore-brains-trash-disposal-system/
See also: https://neurosciencenews.com/csf-neurology-aging-27549/
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Show Notes 6 September 2024
Story 1: The next world’s tallest building could be a 3,000-feet-high battery
Source: CNN Story by Amy Gunia
Link: https://www.cnn.com/style/skyscraper-batteries-som-energy-vault-spc/index.htmlStory 2: Japan Introduces Magnetic Levitation Car Technology
Source: ElectricTechnology.org Link: https://www.electricaltechnology.org/2024/08/japan-magnetic-levitation-car-technology.html#google_vignette
See also: https://www.oist.jp/news-center/news/2024/4/8/innovative-magnetic-levitation-new-material-offers-potential-unlocking-gravity-free-technology
See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klegk2dZmmg I recommend starting the video at the 4-minute mark – previous is tutorials on maglev.
Story 3: NASA's solar sail successfully spreads its wings in space
Source: Space.com Story by Meredith Garofalo
Link: https://www.space.com/nasa-solar-sail-deployment
See also: https://www.nasa.gov/general/nasa-next-generation-solar-sail-boom-technology-ready-for-launch/
See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rfYLnbw7iu8
Story 4: Building new bones with help from 3D printing
Source: MedicalXpress.com Story by University of Waterloo
Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-08-bones-3d.html
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Show Notes 30 August 2024
Story 1: A recipe for zero-emissions fuel: Soda cans, seawater, and caffeine
Source: MIT News Story by Jennifer Chu
Link: https://news.mit.edu/2024/recipe-for-zero-emissions-fuel-with-cans-seawater-caffeine-0725#:~:text=MIT%20engineers%20have%20found%20that%20when%20the%20aluminum,engine%20or%20fuel%20cell%20without%20generating%20carbon%20emissions
See also: https://www.cell.com/cell-reports-physical-science/fulltext/S2666-3864(24)00399-0
See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QIowXoHPeFk&t=2s
Story 2: City unveils world's first 'hydrogen apartment' block — here's how this technology could revolutionize the future of housing
Source: The Cool Down Story by Kristen Lawrence
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/city-unveils-world-s-first-hydrogen-apartment-block-here-s-how-this-technology-could-revolutionize-future-of-housing/ar-AA1oCdcr
See also: https://fuelcellsworks.com/news/korea-ulsan-unveils-worlds-first-hydrogen-fuel-cell-powered-apartment-complex/
See also: https://interestingengineering.com/energy/hydrogen-fuel-cell-powered-apartment-korea
Story 3: New living building material draws carbon out of the atmosphere
Source: TechXplore.com Story by University College London
Link: https://techxplore.com/news/2024-08-material-carbon-atmosphere.html#google_vignette
Story 4: New Biomaterial Regrows Damaged Cartilage in Joints
Source: Northwestern University Engineering News Story by Amanda Morris
Link: https://www.mccormick.northwestern.edu/news/articles/2024/08/new-biomaterial-regrows-damaged-cartilage-in-joints/
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Show Notes 23 August 2024
Story 1: These New Powered Pants by Google’s X Labs Will Allow You to Skip Up Mountains
Source: Wonderful Engineering Story by Taimur
Link: https://wonderfulengineering.com/these-new-powered-pants-by-googles-x-labs-will-allow-you-to-skip-up-mountains/
See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKdbyWbbxkc
See also video loop on the company’s website - https://www.skipwithjoy.com/
Story 2: Retinal images could predict future risk of heart or lung disease
Source: NewScientist.com Story by Timmy Broderick
Link: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2414090-retinal-images-could-predict-future-risk-of-heart-or-lung-disease/
See also: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/scitranslmed.adg4517
Story 3: MIT spinout Arnasi begins applying LiquiGlide no-stick technology to help patients - The company that brought you no-stick toothpaste is moving into the medical space, with a lubricant for ostomy pouches and other products that could improve millions of lives.
Source: MIT News Story by Zach Winn
Link: https://news.mit.edu/2024/mit-spinout-arnasi-begins-applying-liquiglide-to-help-patients-0730
Story 4: A Band-Aid for the heart? New 3D printing method makes this, and much more, possible
Source: University of Colorado, Boulder Story by Lisa Marshall and Nicholas Goda
Link: https://www.colorado.edu/today/2024/08/01/band-aid-heart-new-3d-printing-method-makes-and-much-more-possible
See also https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.adn6925
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Show Notes 16 August 2024
Story 1: Dune-inspired spacesuit recycles astronauts’ urine into drinkable water
Source: Engadget.com Story by Mat Smith
Link: https://www.engadget.com/the-morning-after-dune-inspired-spacesuit-recycles-astronauts-urine-into-drinkable-water-111540921.html
See also: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/space-technologies/articles/10.3389/frspt.2024.1391200/full
See also: https://www.frontiersin.org/news/2024/07/12/real-life-stillsuit-dune-inspired-upgrade-for-spacesuits-allow-astronauts-to
See video here explaining “stillsuits” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jvcihrciJes
Story 2: A scientific leap towards smart, self-watering, self-fertilizing soils
Source: Anthropocene Magazine Story by Emma Bryce
Link: https://www.anthropocenemagazine.org/2024/07/a-scientific-leap-towards-smart-self-watering-self-fertilizing-soils/
Story 3: Soft, stretchy 'jelly batteries' inspired by electric eels
Source: TechXplore.com Story from University of Cambridge
Link: https://techxplore.com/news/2024-07-soft-stretchy-jelly-batteries-electric.html
See also: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.adn5142
Story 4: 3D-Printed Blood Vessels: A Game-Changer for Heart Bypass Surgery
Source: ScienceBlog.com
Link: 3D-Printed Blood Vessels: A Game-Changer for Heart Bypass Surgery - ScienceBlog.com
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Show Notes 9 August 2024
Story 1: Harvesting unused micro-vibration to generate electricity
Source: NewsWise.com
Link: https://d.newswise.com/articles/harvesting-unused-micro-vibration-to-generate-electricity/
Story 2: Researchers invent 100% biodegradable 'barley plastic'
Source: Phys.org Story by University of Copenhagen
Link: https://phys.org/news/2024-06-biodegradable-barley-plastic.html
See also: https://science.ku.dk/english/press/news/2024/researchers-invent-one-hundred-percent-biodegradable-barley-plastic/
Story 3: Embraer Introduces Automatic Takeoffs for E2 Family [of aircraft]
Source: Aviation Week Story by Jens Flottau
Link: https://aviationweek.com/shownews/farnborough-airshow/embraer-introduces-automatic-takeoffs-e2-family
See also: https://interestingengineering.com/transportation/embraer-world-1st-auto-takeoff-planes
Story 4: Your Face's Heat Patterns Could Reveal Vital Clues About Your Health
Source: ScienceAlert.com Story by Carly Cassella
**Link: https://www.sciencealert.com/your-faces-heat-patterns-could-reveal-vital-clues-about-your-health
See also: https://www.cell.com/cell-metabolism/fulltext/S1550-4131(24)00188-8**
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Show Notes 2 August 2024
Story 1: US to test Japan’s unique wind turbines that generate power even at 7 mph
Source: Interesting Engineering Story by Mrigakshi Dixit
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/us-to-test-japan-s-unique-wind-turbines-that-generate-power-even-at-7-mph/ar-BB1q0Yk5?ocid=BingNewsSerp
See also: HCDA Partners to bring groundbreaking new clean energy technology to Kaka'ako (kanoawinds.com)
See also: https://kanoawinds.com/
Story 2: Crazy new AI can read your mind to recreate what you're looking at
Source: BGR.com Story by Joshua Hawkins
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/crazy-new-ai-can-read-your-mind-to-recreate-what-you-re-looking-at/ar-BB1pw9wd
See also: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2438107-mind-reading-ai-recreates-what-youre-looking-at-with-amazing-accuracy/
See also: https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2024.06.04.596589v1
Story 3: Why scientists think they may finally have found a way to recycle clothes
Source: The Washington Post Story by Nicolas Rivero
Link: https://www.washingtonpost.com/climate-solutions/2024/07/05/fast-fashion-clothing-waste-recycling/
See also: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.ado6827
Story 4: Maglev titanium heart now whirs inside the chest of a live patient
Source: New Atlas Story by Michael Franco
Link: https://newatlas.com/medical/maglev-titanium-heart-bivacor/
See also: https://clinicaltrials.gov/study/NCT06174103
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Show Notes 19 July 2024
Story 1: Self-healing solar cells pave the way to a reliable solar future
Source: Anthropocene Magazine Story by the publication's team
Link: https://www.anthropocenemagazine.org/2024/07/self-healing-solar-cells-pave-the-way-to-reliable-solar-future/
See also: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-024-07705-5
See also: https://www.monash.edu/engineering/about/news/articles/2024/self-healing-solar-cells-could-become-reality
Story 2: Green leather: Innovative plant-based substitute developed from pineapple leaf fiber and natural rubber
Source: Phys.org Story by Science X staff
Link: https://phys.org/news/2024-06-green-leather-based-substitute-pineapple.html
See also: https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/15/21/15400
Story 3: Scientists make cameras work more like human eyes and this could be good news for future smartphones
Source: TechRadar Story by Lance Ulanoff
Link: https://www.techradar.com/cameras/this-incredible-human-eye-like-scientific-breakthrough-could-lead-to-safer-self-driving-cars-and-better-smartphone-cameras
See also: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/scirobotics.adj8124
See also: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/computer-scientists-develop-new-and-improved-camera-inspired-by-the-human-eye/ar-BB1pe7vq
Story 4: Microrobots made of algae carry chemotherapy directly to lung tumors, improving cancer treatment
Source: MedicalXpress Story by Zhengxing Li
Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-06-microrobots-algae-chemo-lung-tumors.html#google_vignette
See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuOr6Dj1Wsw
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Show Notes 12 July 2024
Story 1: Bechtel breaks ground on $4B Bill Gates-backed nuclear reactor [My add on based on a Co-Pilot query – First nuclear reactor in US to use sodium instead of water for cooling]
Source: ConstructionDive.com Story by Matthew Thibault
Link: https://www.constructiondive.com/news/bechtel-bill-gates-nuclear-reactor-natrium/719746/
See also: https://www.bechtel.com/projects/natrium-demonstration-project/
Story 2: Researchers develop new training technique that aims to make AI systems less socially biased
Source: Oregon State University Newsroom
Link: https://today.oregonstate.edu/news/researchers-develop-new-training-technique-aims-make-ai-systems-less-socially-biased
See also: https://openaccess.thecvf.com/content/CVPR2024/papers/Slyman_FairDeDup_Detecting_and_Mitigating_Vision-Language_Fairness_Disparities_in_Semantic_Dataset_CVPR_2024_paper.pdf
Story 3: Changing a Single Gene Gave Mice Supercharged Hearing
Source: ScienceAlert.com Story by Tessa Koumoundouros
Link: https://www.sciencealert.com/changing-a-single-gene-gave-mice-supercharged-hearing
Story 4: Meet CARMEN, a Robot That Helps People with Mild Cognitive Impairment
Source: UC San Diego Today Story by Ioana Patringenaru
Link: https://today.ucsd.edu/story/meet-carmen-a-robot-that-helps-people-with-mild-cognitive-impairment#When:15:00:00Z
See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGKA32TlVXM
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Show Notes 5 July 2024
Story 1: Energy company launches world's first energy storage facility using molten salt.
Source: The Cool Down Story by Wes Stenzel
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/technology/energy-company-launches-world-s-first-energy-storage-facility-using-molten-salt-groundbreaking-technologies-can-change-our-world-towards-a-more-sustainable-future/ar-BB1oR6yp
See also: https://interestingengineering.com/energy/world-first-molten-salt-energy-storage
See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bbzr6sRks-w
Story 2: First-ever 3D printer that gulps plastic, metal, chips to make layered devices -Innovative 3D printing method streamlines multi-materials manufacturing
Source: Science Daily Story by University of Missouri
Link: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/06/240624125422.htm
See also: https://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/shopping/first-ever-3d-printer-that-gulps-plastic-metal-chips-to-make-layered-devices/ar-BB1oQjJC
See also: https://optics.org/news/15/6/38
Story 3: Researchers make ‘green’ [modular] floor to replace steel [in multistory buildings]
Source: Oak Ridge National Laboratory News
Link: https://www.ornl.gov/news/researchers-make-green-floor-replace-steel
Story 4: Researchers [repurpose a video gaming device to] develop technology that may allow stroke patients to undergo rehab at home
Source: MedicalXpress Story from NYU Tandon School of Engineering
Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-06-technology-patients-rehab-home.html
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Show Notes 28 June 2024
Story 1: New method makes hydrogen from solar power and agricultural waste
Source: Tech Xplore Story by Rob Mitchum
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/new-method-makes-hydrogen-from-solar-power-and-agricultural-waste/ar-BB1nkWqy
See also: https://today.uic.edu/new-method-makes-hydrogen-from-solar-power-and-agricultural-waste/
Story 2: Imagine powering your phone with carbon dioxide
Source: Anthropocene Magazine Story by Anthropocene Team
Link: https://www.anthropocenemagazine.org/2024/04/co2-in-electricity-out-with-this-new-generator/
See also: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-024-47040-x
Story 3: Scientists found an algae-based power source with negative carbon emissions
Source: BGR.com Story by Joshua Hawkins
Link: https://bgr.com/science/scientists-found-a-power-source-with-negative-carbon-emissions/
See also: https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1073/17/7/1749
Story 4: ‘Space hairdryer’ uses shockwaves to regenerate heart cells post-surgery
Source: Interesting Engineering Story by Mrigakshi Dixit
Link: https://interestingengineering.com/science/space-hairdryer-regenerates-heart-cells
See also: https://academic.oup.com/eurheartj/advance-article/doi/10.1093/eurheartj/ehae341/7695522
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Show Notes 21 June 2024
Story 1: The brain can store nearly 10 times more data than previously thought, study confirms
Source: LiveScience.com Story by Emily Cooke
Link: https://www.livescience.com/health/neuroscience/the-brain-can-store-nearly-10-times-more-data-than-previously-thought-study-confirms
See also: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38658027/
Story 2: Researchers leverage inkjet printing to make a portable multispectral 3D camera
Source: Phys.org Story by Science X Staff
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/researchers-leverage-inkjet-printing-to-make-a-portable-multispectral-3d-camera/ar-BB1o6VvQ
To fully understand how ink jet printing mechanics were used to create this breakthrough camera see this research paper: https://opg.optica.org/oe/fulltext.cfm?uri=oe-32-13-23510&id=55164
Story 3: Researchers report exceptionally small implant for future vision correction
Source: MedicalXpress.com Story by Emma Fry
Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-05-exceptionally-small-implant-future-vision.html
See also: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/adhm.202304169
Story 4: Virginia Tech researcher creates new [medical] tool to move tiny bioparticles - "invisible tweezers" use robotics and acoustic energy to achieve what human hands cannot.
Source: Virginia Tech Website Story by Alex Parrish
Link: https://news.vt.edu/articles/2024/05/eng-me-tian-acoustic-tweezer-robotics-science-advances.html
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Show Notes 14 June 2024
Story 1: DeepMind's AI program AlphaFold3 can predict the structure of every protein in the universe — and show how they function
Source: Live Science Story by Nicholas Fearn
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/deepmind-s-ai-program-alphafold3-can-predict-the-structure-of-every-protein-in-the-universe-and-show-how-they-function/ar-BB1mZraA
See also: https://alphafold.com/
Story 2: A robotic third thumb controlled by your toe could just be what you need
Source: Metro Story by Katherine Fidler
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/a-robotic-third-thumb-controlled-by-your-toe-could-just-be-what-you-need/ar-BB1nkC7Z?ocid=BingNewsSerp
See also: https://www.forbes.com/sites/lesliekatz/2024/06/05/robotic-third-thumb-set-to-supercharge-your-productivity/
See video here: https://www.msn.com/en-us/video/news/robotic-third-thumb-helps-perform-challenging-tasks-single-handedly/vi-BB1nm9dl?ocid=BingNewsSerp&t=24
Another video here after commercial: https://www.msn.com/en-us/video/peopleandplaces/this-robotic-thumb-is-designed-to-help-you-enhance-productivity-at-work/vi-BB1nosX4
Story 3: Scientists develop ultra-thin battery for smart contact lenses that could be charged by tears
Source: CNBC Story by Nessa Anwar
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/scientists-develop-ultra-thin-battery-for-smart-contact-lenses-that-could-be-charged-by-tears/ar-BB1nHZft
See also: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/researchers-made-batteries-powered-by-tears-for-smart-contact-lenses/ar-BB1nOPm7
See the video here: https://www.msn.com/en-us/video/money/the-super-thin-battery-that-could-power-smart-contact-lenses/vi-BB1nHZeh?t=62
Story 4: Mouth-based touchpad enables people living with paralysis to interact with computers
Source: Medical Xpress Story by Zach Winn
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/mouth-based-touchpad-enables-people-living-with-paralysis-to-interact-with-computers/ar-BB1nKDGs
See video here: https://augmental.notion.site/Augmental-Announces-Head-Tracking-Support-for-All-MouthPads-A-New-Level-of-Hands-Free-Computer-Cont-37357d3a25a2459fac8df4d8c548db3c
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Show Notes 7 June 2024
Story 1: This paint could clean both itself and the air.
Source: Scientific American Story by Kate Graham-Shaw
Link: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/self-cleaning-paint-could-break-down-pollutants-on-surfaces-and-from-the-air/
See also: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acscatal.3c06203
Story 2: Two teens won $50,000 for inventing a device that can filter toxic microplastics from water.
Source: Business Insider Story by Ellyn Lapointe and Morgan McFall-Johnsen
Link: https://www.businessinsider.com/teens-win-fifty-thousand-for-ultrasound-microplastic-filtration-device-2024-5
Story 3: This autonomous robot has invented the world’s best shock absorber.
Source: Wonderful Engineering Story by Shaheer Shahzad
Link: https://wonderfulengineering.com/this-autonomous-robot-has-invented-the-worlds-best-shock-absorber/
See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMSg8Fq0vws
Story 4: Wearable ultrasound patch enables continuous, non-invasive monitoring of cerebral blood flow.
Source: ScienceDaily News from University of California, San Diego
Link: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/05/240522225226.htm
See also: https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/wearable-ultrasound-patch-enables-continuous-non-invasive-monitoring-of-cerebral-blood-flow/ar-BB1mS3ZI?ocid=BingNewsSerp
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Show Notes 31 May 2024
Story 1: Edible gel promises hangover-free mornings.
Source: Gizmodo.com Story by Ed Cara
Link: https://gizmodo.com/edible-gel-hangover-cure-alcohol-toxins-drinking-1851478604
See also: https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/new-gel-breaks-down-alcohol-in-the-body/ar-BB1mjCGk
See also: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2430828-edible-gel-prevents-and-treats-alcohol-intoxication-in-mice/
Story 2: NASA is making a jet engine core for the 1st hybrid-electric airliner engine.
Source: Interesting Engineering Story by Chris Young
Link: https://interestingengineering.com/energy/jet-engine-cut-carbon-emissions
See also: https://www.nasa.gov/aeronautics/more-sustainable-jet-engine-prepared/
Story 3: Intel’s Aurora achieves exascale to become the fastest AI system.
Source: AI News Story by Ryan Daws
Link: https://www.artificialintelligence-news.com/2024/05/13/intel-aurora-exascale-to-become-fastest-ai-system/
Story 4: Surgery robot conducts precise operation on corn kernel.
Source: ScienceTimes.com Story by Conelisa N. Hubilla
Link: https://www.sciencetimes.com/articles/50356/20240524/surgery-robot-corn-kernel-microsurgery.htm
See also: https://www.sony.com/en/SonyInfo/News/Press/202405/24-020E/
See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgRAkBNFMHk
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Popzara.com. Nathan Evans, Managing Editor.
Throughout Popzara you’ll find views on gaming, movies, technology, cultural icons and so much more. Reviews and previews, in-depth analyses, opinion pieces, conversations, and a regularly updated Podcast keep things interesting and always entertaining. Our diverse editorial staff is committed to bringing this cornucopia of editorial goodness in fair-minded and positive ways, with minimal snark and maximum fun. A little bit of everything for the discriminating reader and curious listener is what you’ll find at Popzara.
Topics:
Spotify won’t open-source Car Thing, but starts refund process
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/05/spotify-wont-open-source-car-thing-but-starts-refund-process
ICQ will stop working June 26
https://icq.com/desktop/en?
Amazon Prime makes Grubhub permanent for Prime Members
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/05/30/amazon-prime-grubhub-subscription.html
Google Refines AI Search Overviews After Odd Results
https://www.wsj.com/tech/ai/google-refines-ai-search-overviews-after-odd-results-38ad78e3
Sony’s PS State of Play ShowMisc.Microsoft Arm Copilot+
https://blogs.microsoft.com/blog/2024/05/20/introducing-copilot-pcs
The State of Gaming May 2024: Ghost of Tsushima PC, Senua’s Saga: Hellblade 2, Paper Mario, Hades 2, V Rising, Homeworld 3, Duck Detective, Endless Ocean, Microsoft’s Copilot, and Furiosa
https://www.popzara.com/podcast/the-state-of-gaming-may-2024-ghost-of-tsushima-pc-senuas-saga-hellblade-2-paper-mario-hades-2-v-rising-homeworld-3-duck-detective-endless-ocean-microsofts-copilot-and-furi
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Show 24 May 2024
Story 1: NASA-funded pulsed plasma rocket concept aims to send astronauts to Mars in 2 months.
Source: Space.com Story by Samantha Mathewson
Link: https://www.space.com/nasa-pulsed-plasma-rocket-mars-2-months-howe-industries
See video here: https://www.howeindustries.net/ppr
Story 2: Robotic “SuperLimbs” could help moonwalkers recover from falls - A new MIT system could help astronauts conserve energy and extend missions on the lunar surface.
Source: MIT News Story by Jennifer Chu
Link: https://news.mit.edu/2024/robotic-superlimbs-could-help-moonwalkers-recover-from-falls-0515
See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wED3lBVopq4&t=1s
Story 3: Scientists make ‘living plastic’ with bacterial spores that could put an end to forever plastic pollution - The bacterial spores are incorporated into the bulk plastic. Interestingly, this plastic is more durable and flexible, mirroring the way rebar reinforces concrete.
Source: ZME Science Story by Tibi Puiu
Link: https://www.zmescience.com/science/news-science/scientists-make-living-plastic/
See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGfbwA7DKHQ&t=10s
Story 4: Swallowable sensors could pinpoint gut movement problems for patients.
Source: MedicalXpress.com Story by Heriot-Watt University
Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-03-swallowable-sensors-gut-movement-problems.html#google_vignette
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Show 17 May 2024
Story 1: Nissan steps up all-solid-state EV battery plans as pilot line construction kicks off.
Source: Electrek Story by Peter Johnson
Link: https://electrek.co/2024/04/16/nissan-steps-up-all-solid-state-ev-battery-plans/ Story 2: Groundbreaking microcapacitors could power chips of the future - Scientists developed microcapacitors with ultrahigh energy and power density, paving the way for on-chip energy storage in electronic devices.
Source: CleanTechnica.com Story from US Department of Energy
Link: https://cleantechnica.com/2024/05/07/groundbreaking-microcapacitors-could-power-chips-of-the-future/
See also: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-024-07365-5
Story 3: Company develops innovative magnetic train that can operate with existing infrastructure.
Source: The Cool Down Story by Rick Kazmer
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/company-develops-innovative-magnetic-train-that-can-operate-with-existing-infrastructure-an-easily-usable-technology/ar-AA1nLnwL
See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4m6nJM8DQ4M
Here’s a video with a very good explanation of the technology: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nG8SL9TLI8s
Story 4: A deaf toddler can hear thanks to a world-first gene treatment that took just 16 minutes.
Source: Business Insider Story by Serafina Kenny
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/a-deaf-toddler-can-hear-thanks-to-a-world-first-gene-treatment-that-took-just-16-minutes/ar-BB1m5VVb?ocid=BingNewsSerp
See also: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-05-uk-girl-groundbreaking-gene-therapy.html
See video here: https://www.msn.com/en-us/video/health/deaf-girl-reacts-to-mothers-voice-after-hearing-restored/vi-BB1m5Skc?ocid=BingNewsSerp&t=5
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Show 10 May 2024
Story 1: This genius ‘vampire drone’ is designed to fly forever - The drones feed on electricity from power lines to ensure they can keep flying.
Source: Fast Company Story by Jesus Diaz
Link: https://www.fastcompany.com/91089861/this-genius-vampire-drone-is-designed-to-fly-forever
See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L5FFx8VXjGw
Story 2: World’s largest electric cargo ship sets sail.
Source: Interesting Engineering Story by Prabhat Ranjan Mishra
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/10-basketball-court-sized-world-s-largest-electric-cargo-ship-sets-sail/ar-AA1nQRRV
See also: https://www.electrive.com/2024/05/02/worlds-largest-electric-container-ship-launches-in-china/
See also: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3260352/worlds-largest-electric-container-ship-starts-service-between-chinas-major-coastal-cities
Story 3: Space-based solar power may be one step closer to reality, thanks to this key test.
Source: Space.com Story by Tereza Pultarova
Link: https://www.space.com/space-based-solar-power-technology-demonstration
See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FCnvhwVdiFo&t=2s
Story 4: Scientists Make Breakthrough in Chronic Pain Treatment
Source: Newsweek Story by Pandora Dewan
Link: https://www.newsweek.com/scientists-breakthrough-chronic-pain-treatment-1894614
See also: Electrochemically actuated microelectrodes for minimally invasive peripheral nerve interfaces.
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Show 3 May 2024
Story 1: A simple injection could bring aging batteries back to life.
Source: Interesting Engineering Story by Rizwan Choudhury
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/aging-batteries-a-simple-injection-could-bring-them-back/ar-BB1jDNpd
Story 2: Scientists are growing crops with salt water that could help save us from starvation.
Source: AgNews Story by Ellyn Lapointe
Link: https://news.agropages.com/News/NewsDetail---49686.htm
See also: https://www.salicrop.com/
Story 3: Scientists turn food waste into plastic-free diapers and sanitary pads.
Source: ZME Science Story by Tibi Puiu
Link: https://www.zmescience.com/future/food-waste-diapers-sanitary-pads/
Story 4: Lab grown mini colons advance colorectal cancer research.
Source: MedicalExpress.com Story by Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne
Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-04-mini-colons-advance-colorectal-cancer.html
See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jk4nAAQMxY4
See also the study published in Nature.
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Popzara.com. Nathan Evans, Managing Editor.
Throughout Popzara you’ll find views on gaming, movies, technology, cultural icons and so much more. Reviews and previews, in-depth analyses, opinion pieces, conversations, and a regularly updated Podcast keep things interesting and always entertaining. Our diverse editorial staff is committed to bringing this cornucopia of editorial goodness in fair-minded and positive ways, with minimal snark and maximum fun. A little bit of everything for the discriminating reader and curious listener is what you’ll find at Popzara.
Topics:Biden signs TikTok ‘ban’ bill into law, starting the clock for ByteDance to divest it
https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/24/24139036/biden-signs-tiktok-ban-bill-divest-foreign-aid-package
Apple Reportedly Slashes Apple Vision Pro Shipments Due to Unexpectedly Low Demand
https://www.ign.com/articles/apple-reportedly-slashes-apple-vision-pro-shipments-due-to-unexpectedly-low-demand
Meta opens Quest operating system to third-party device makers
https://www.reuters.com/technology/meta-opens-quest-operating-system-third-party-device-makers-2024-04-22
Windows 11 Start menu ads are now rolling out to everyone
https://www.theverge.com/2024/4/24/24138949/microsoft-windows-11-start-menu-ads-recommendations-setting-disable
Fallout games gather 5 million players in one day thanks to hit series
https://www.gamesindustry.biz/fallout-games-gather-5m-players-in-one-day-news-in-brief
Nintendo Game Boy turns 35 years-old
https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/worldtoday/game-boy-turns-35-years-old/103753922
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Show Notes 26 April 2024
Story 1: Engineering household robots to have a little common sense - With help from a large language model, MIT engineers enabled robots to self-correct after missteps and carry on with their chores.
Source: MIT News Story by Jennifer Chu
Link: https://news.mit.edu/2024/engineering-household-robots-have-little-common-sense-0325
Story 2: Intel unveils largest-ever AI 'neuromorphic computer' that mimics the human brain.
Source: LiveScience.com Story by Keumars Afifi-Sabet
Link: https://www.livescience.com/technology/computing/intel-unveils-largest-ever-ai-neuromorphic-computer-that-mimics-the-human-brain
Story 3: Scientists develop new material that could allow rechargeable batteries to 'self-heal' - The new cathode material for lithium-sulfur batteries is healable and highly conductive.
Source: The Cool Down Story by Rick Kazmer
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/technology/scientists-develop-new-material-that-could-allow-rechargeable-batteries-to-self-heal-we-are-very-excited-about-the-discovery/ar-BB1kH5yr
Story 4: Engineer plans solar panel implant for human retina to retain eyesight.
Source: InterestingEngineering.com Story by Ameya Paleja
Link: https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/solar-panels-restore-vision
See also: https://www.unsw.edu.au/newsroom/news/2024/03/solar-panels-in-your-eyeballs--this-engineer-is-looking-into-it
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Popzara.com. Nathan Evans, Managing Editor.
Throughout Popzara you’ll find views on gaming, movies, technology, cultural icons and so much more. Reviews and previews, in-depth analyses, opinion pieces, conversations, and a regularly updated Podcast keep things interesting and always entertaining. Our diverse editorial staff is committed to bringing this cornucopia of editorial goodness in fair-minded and positive ways, with minimal snark and maximum fun. A little bit of everything for the discriminating reader and curious listener is what you’ll find at Popzara.
Topics:
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Show Notes 12 April 2024
All Medical Miracles this Week!
Story 1: New self-powered throat patch could help people speak without vocal cords.
Source: LiveScience.com
Story by Rebecca Sohn
Link: https://www.livescience.com/health/new-self-powered-throat-patch-could-help-people-speak-without-vocal-cords
Story 2: A bioelectronic mesh capable of growing with cardiac tissues for comprehensive heart monitoring.
Source: MedicalXpress.com
Story by Daegan Miller
Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2024-03-bioelectronic-mesh-capable-cardiac-tissues.html
Story 3: Shape-shifting ultrasound stickers detect post-surgical complications - First-of-its-kind device ‘tags’ an organ to monitor abnormal, life-threatening fluid leaks.
Source: Northwestern University
Story by Amanda Morris
Link: https://news.northwestern.edu/stories/2024/03/shape-shifting-ultrasound-stickers-detect-post-surgical-complications/
Story 4: Implantable batteries can run on the body's own oxygen.
Source: Phys.org
Story by "Cell Press"
Link: https://phys.org/news/2024-03-implantable-batteries-body-oxygen.html
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Show Notes 5 April 2024
Story 1: Eco-friendly breakthrough extracts gold out of e-waste — and it’s all thanks to cheese.
Source: ZME Science
Story by Tibi Puiu
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/eco-friendly-breakthrough-extracts-gold-out-of-e-waste-and-it-s-all-thanks-to-cheese/ar-BB1jjOUi
See also: Gold Recovery from E-Waste by Food-Waste Amyloid Aerogels
Story 2: New soft humanoid robot by Toyota can pick things up with its whole body.
Source: Wonderfulengineering.com
Story by Jannat Un Nisa
Link: https://wonderfulengineering.com/this-new-soft-humanoid-robot-by-toyota-can-pick-things-up-with-its-whole-body/
See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FY-MD4gteeE
Story 3: Scientists discover key to making plant-based protein with good texture.
Source: SciTechDaily.com
Story by University of Copenhagen
Link: https://scitechdaily.com/scientists-discover-key-to-making-plant-based-protein-with-good-texture/
Story 4: Engineers develop a vibrating, ingestible capsule that might help treat obesity.
Source: MIT News
Story by Anne Trafton
Link: https://news.mit.edu/2023/engineers-develop-vibrating-ingestible-capsule-1222
See also: A vibrating ingestible bioelectronic stimulator modulates gastric stretch receptors for illusory satiety
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Show Notes 29 March 2024
Story 1: A new watchdog satellite will sniff out methane emissions from space.
Source: The Washington Post
Story by Nicolás Rivero
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/a-new-watchdog-satellite-will-sniff-out-methane-emissions-from-space/ar-BB1jivlH
See also: https://www.edf.org/methanesat
See also: https://seas.harvard.edu/news/2024/03/cutting-edge-methane-monitor
See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aTuaigBiNvw&t=2s
**Story 2: Honda unveils mind-controlled scooter, a hands-free VR mobility device.
Source: Interesting Engineering Story by Ameya Paleja**
Link: https://interestingengineering.com/transportation/honda-personal-mobility-xr
See also: Honda Combines Personal Mobility and VR in World's First Extended Reality Mobility Experience to Debut at SXSW 2024 [Honda Press Release]
See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=deHB2woZZ0E
Story 3: Scientists create DVD-shaped disc that can hold more movies than you could see in your entire life.
Source: Futurism.com
Story by Victor Tangermann
Link: https://futurism.com/the-byte/dvd-shaped-disc-hold-more-movies-life
Source: A 3D nanoscale optical disk memory with petabit capacity
Link: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-023-06980-y
Source: DVD’s New Cousin Can Store More Than a Petabit Containing more data than the entire Internet can transmit in a second
Link: https://spectrum.ieee.org/data-storage-petabit-optical-disc
Story 4: RoboGuide: AI-powered robot dog developed to assist blind and visually impaired individuals.
Source: The Science Times
Story by Margaret Davis
**Link: https://www.sciencetimes.com/articles/48640/20240209/roboguide-ai-powered-robot-dog-developed-assist-blind-visually-impaired.htm
See video here: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/this-robot-is-the-ai-powered-seeing-eye-dog-of-the-future/vi-BB1jmKpA**
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Show Notes 1 March 2024
Story 1: New invention could get rid of millions of batteries, scientists say.
Source: The Independent
Story by Andrew Griffin
Link: https://www.independent.co.uk/tech/batteries-invention-power-sound-energy-b2488170.html
Story 2: MIT team creates open-source hydrogen fuel cell motorcycle - The Electric Vehicle Team has designed a motorcycle powered by H2 that can be built by riders.
Source: Hydrogen Fuel News
Story by Bret Williams
Link: https://www.hydrogenfuelnews.com/hydrogen-fuel-cell-mit-motorcycle/8562427/
**See also: https://evt.mit.edu/blog/2022-12-10-hydrogen-powered-bike-intro/
See video here: https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo**
Story 3: A climate-friendly way to capture carbon dioxide in the air [using geothermal energy]
Source: Technology.org
Link: https://www.technology.org/2024/02/21/a-climate-friendly-way-to-capture-carbon-dioxide-in-the-air/
Source: TechXplore
Story by Tatyana Woodall
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/a-geothermal-powered-climate-friendly-way-to-capture-carbon-dioxide-in-the-air/ar-BB1ioYYa
More information: Martina Leveni et al, A potential for climate benign direct air CO2 capture with CO2-driven geothermal utilization and storage (DACCUS), Environmental Research
Letters (2023). DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/ad0924
Story 4: Plant-Based Soft Medical Robots
Source: Medgadet.com
Story by Conn Hastings
Link: WARNING – the story below comes from Medgadget.com, but when I try the link I now get a warning, very weird, may be temporary. https://www.medgadget.com/2023/12/plant-based-soft-medical-robots.html
So here is an alternative source:
ScienceDaily.com https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2023/10/231023124412.htm
See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9G3K5SaTGDE
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Popzara.com. Nathan Evans, Managing Editor.Throughout Popzara you’ll find views on gaming, movies, technology, cultural icons and so much more. Reviews and previews, in-depth analyses, opinion pieces, conversations, and a regularly updated Podcast keep things interesting and always entertaining. Our diverse editorial staff is committed to bringing this cornucopia of editorial goodness in fair-minded and positive ways, with minimal snark and maximum fun. A little bit of everything for the discriminating reader and curious listener is what you’ll find at Popzara.Topics:AT&T SERVICE RESTORED AFTER CUSTOMERS HIT BY WIDESPREAD CELLULAR OUTAGES IN THE U.S.
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Show Notes 23 February 2024
Story 1: The company Bill Gates just backed is aiming to revolutionize air travel with a surprising resource.
Source: The Cool Down Story by Jeremiah Budin
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/the-company-bill-gates-just-backed-is-aiming-to-revolutionize-air-travel-with-a-surprising-resource/ar-BB1igBwR
See also Viridos website https://www.viridos.com/
And video here: https://m.facebook.com/ViridosNews/videos/watch-viridos-scientist-william-lambert-explain-how-photosynthesis-can-play-a-cr/1330048914407019/
Story 2: At the Speed of Light: Unveiling the Chip That’s Reimagining AI Processing
Source: SciTechDaily
Story from University of Pennsylvania
**Link: https://scitechdaily.com/at-the-speed-of-light-unveiling-the-chip-thats-reimagining-ai-processing/
See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=feplkkP7n5c&t=3s
Story 3: 3D-printed human brain tissue works like the real thing.**
Source: Live Science Story by Emily Cooke
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/3d-printed-human-brain-tissue-works-like-the-real-thing/ar-BB1hZfNh
Source: Futurism
Story by Victor Tangermann
Link: https://futurism.com/neoscope/scientists-3d-print-functional-human-brain-tissue
Story 4: Blood vessels made with 3D-printed ice could improve lab-grown organs - Molds of an organ's delicate blood vessel network can be made with 3D-printed ice, helping to overcome the intricacies of growing transplant organs in a lab.
Source: NewScientist.com
Story by Matthew Sparkes
Link: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2415964-blood-vessels-made-with-3d-printed-ice-could-improve-lab-grown-organs/#:~:text=Complex%20artificial%20organs%20could%20be%20created%20by%203D,that%20are%20required%20to%20develop%20lab-grown%20internal%20organs
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Show Notes 16 February 2024
Story 1: Liquid metal RAM is first step towards shapeless computing — as well as spineless robots with octopus-like features and robots from a popular 90's Sci-Fi movie.
Source: Techradar.com
Story by Wayne Williams
Link: https://www.techradar.com/pro/liquid-metal-ram-is-first-step-towards-shapeless-computing-as-well-as-spinless-robots-with-octopus-like-features-and-robots-from-a-popular-90s-sci-fi-movie
Story 2: Scientists turn glass into a 'transparent' semiconductor with laser
Source: InterestingEngineering.com
Story by Rizwan Choudhury
Link: https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/scientist-turn-glass-into-a-transparent-semiconductor-with-laser
Story 3: Europe’s deepest mine to become giant gravity battery
Source: The Independent via MSN
Story by Anthony Cuthbertson
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/europe-s-deepest-mine-to-become-giant-gravity-battery/ar-BB1hVJxb
Source: Euronews.com
Link: https://www.euronews.com/green/2024/02/06/this-disused-mine-in-finland-is-being-turned-into-a-gravity-battery-to-store-renewable-ene
Story 4: A new AI-based risk prediction system could help catch deadly pancreatic cancer cases earlier
Source: Technologyreview.com
Story by Rhiannon Williams
Link: https://www.technologyreview.com/2024/01/17/1086730/a-new-ai-based-risk-prediction-system-could-help-catch-deadly-pancreatic-cancer-cases-earlier/
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Show Notes 9 February 2024
Story 1: Watch a robot with living muscles walk through water
Source: NewScientist.com
Story by James Woodford
Link: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2414165-watch-a-robot-with-living-muscles-walk-through-water/
See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IesRn6ca-ws
See related news: Experts craft waterproof, low-voltage artificial muscles for bot motion.
Story 2: NASA plans massive solar-powered electric plane for Mars mission.
Source: Interesting Engineering
Story by Mrigakshi Dixit
Link: https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/maggie-nasa-solar-powered-electric-plane-mars
See also: https://www.nasa.gov/general/mars-aerial-and-ground-global-intelligent-explorer/
See also: https://mashable.com/article/nasa-mars-plane
Story 3: Meet The Sirius Jet: The World's First Hydrogen-Powered VTOL
Source: Simple Flying
Story by Vyte Klisauskaite
Link: https://simpleflying.com/sirius-jet-hydrogen-powered-evtol/
Story 4: Phone Attachment for Pupil Measurements with Any Skin Tone
Source: Medgadget.com
Story by Conn Hastings
Link: https://www.medgadget.com/2023/11/phone-attachment-for-pupil-measurements-with-any-skin-tone.html
See also: Study in Scientific Reports: Racially fair pupillometry measurements for RGB smartphone cameras using the far-red spectrum
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Apple Releases Apple Vision Pro Headset
https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2024/01/apple-vision-pro-available-in-the-us-on-february-2/
Hulu, Disney+ password crackdown kills account sharing on March 14
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/02/hulu-disney-password-crackdown-kills-account-sharing-on-march-14/
YouTube’s paid Music and Premium services now have more than 100 million subscribers
https://www.engadget.com/youtubes-paid-music-and-premium-services-now-have-more-than-100-million-subscribers-210008040.html
FCC moves to outlaw AI-generated robocalls
Misc.
AMD Releases Ryzen 8000 G-Series Processors
CES 2024 Wrap-Up: AI Obsession, Transparent OLEDs, Giant Screens, AR Laptops, E Ink Toilets, Cute Robots, Interactive Plants and More
The State of Gaming: The Best, Worst (and Everything Else) Games of 2023
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Show Notes February 2, 2024
Story 1: This small turbine can harness the power of passing cars.
Source: CNN Story by Jacopo Prisco
**Link: https://www.cnn.com/world/small-turbine-harness-power-of-passing-cars-scn-climate-spc-intl/index.html
See video here: https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?&q=This+small+turbine+can+harness+the+power+of+passing+cars&∣=344076B344FA66151EA7344076B344FA66151EA7&&FORM=VRDGAR
Story 2: Discovery enables cost-effective and eco-friendly green hydrogen production.**
Source: TechXplore
Story by JooHyeon Heo
Link: https://techxplore.com/news/2024-01-discovery-enables-effective-eco-friendly.html
See also: Study published in the journal Advanced Materials
Story 3: World’s first electric flying passenger ship could drastically cut commute times
Source: The Cool Down
Story by Jeremiah Budin
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/world-s-first-electric-flying-passenger-ship-could-drastically-cut-commute-times-it-will-revolutionize-how-we-travel/ar-BB1hu2T4
Watch video on the company’s website: https://candela.com/
See YouTube video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XSkjdfaHxhw
Story 4: Gene therapy administered via virus cures deafness in 11-year-old boy
Source: Futurism.com
Story by Sharon Adarlo
Link: https://futurism.com/neoscope/gene-therapy-virus-deaf-boy
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Show Notes January 19, 2024
Story 1: WaterCube: World’s first home air-to-water generator makes 120 gallons a day - featured at last week’s CES****
Source: Interesting Engineering Story by Shubhangi Dua
Link: https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/worlds-first-home-air-to-water-generator
See also https://genesissystems.com/ces-ibs/
See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4iwO7Cb1o8A
Story 2: Perovskite LED stack emits light 1000x brighter than regular OLEDs – Key trend, here come PeLEDs!
Source: Optics.org
Link: https://optics.org/news/15/1/8
See also: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/thousand-times-brighter-than-oled-how-cheap-material-bound-to-revolutionize-solar-panels-could-one-day-also-make-your-laptop-display-finally-readable-in-bright-sunlight/ar-AA1mT5Kg
Story 3: World's 1st graphene semiconductor could power future quantum computers - Scientists overcame a limitation in graphene to harness the material as a working semiconductor at terahertz frequencies with 10 times the mobility of silicon.
Source: LiveScience.com
Story by Keumars Afifi-Sabet
Link: https://www.livescience.com/technology/electronics/worlds-first-graphene-semiconductor-could-power-future-quantum-computers
See also: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-023-06811-0.epdf
Story 4: New analysis of cancer cells identifies 370 targets for smarter, personalized treatments - Cancer drug discovery accelerated as hundreds of overlooked targets prioritized.
Source: News-Medical.net
Story by Communications Team Sanger Institute
Link: https://www.news-medical.net/news/20240113/New-analysis-of-cancer-cells-identifies-370-targets-for-smarter-personalized-treatments.aspx
See also: https://www.sanger.ac.uk/news_item/cancer-drug-discovery-accelerated-as-hundreds-of-overlooked-targets-prioritised/
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Show Notes January 12, 2024
3 Science/Tech at CES 2024 that caught my eye:
Headline: An instrument more sensitive than a canine’s nose developed by the Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Source: The Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
Link: https://www.pnnl.gov/events/pnnl-ces-2024
Headline: Science and Technology Directorate of the Department of Homeland Security showcased a variety of programs and technologies at CES
Source: Department of Homeland Security website
Link: https://www.dhs.gov/science-and-technology/ces-2024
Headline: Crowdfunded hiking exoskeleton debuted this week at CES
Source: GlobalData via MSN
Story by Sarah Brady
**Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/crowdfunded-hiking-exoskeleton-set-for-debut/ar-AA1mpXgJ
See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDbSlarxb-k**
Story 2: eVince microreactor boasts 8+ years of nuclear power without using water
Source: Interesting Engineering
Story by Ameya Paleja
Link: https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/microreactor-no-water-for-operation
See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u7zNs2nueQM
Story 3: The British start-up plotting to make computer chips in space
Source: The Telegraph Story by Howard Mustoe
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/the-british-start-up-plotting-to-make-computer-chips-in-space/ar-AA1lWJml
Story 4: Researchers develop sustainable wound dressing hydrogel based on seaweed and carbonated water
Source: Phys.org
Story by Science X staff
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/researchers-develop-sustainable-wound-dressing-hydrogel-based-on-seaweed-and-carbonated-water/ar-AA1lzcsY
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Show Notes January 5, 2024
Story 1: This AI Robot Just Taught Itself How to Walk
Source: WonderfulEngineering.com
Story by Taimur
**Link: https://wonderfulengineering.com/this-ai-transformer-robot-just-taught-itself-how-to-walk/
See video here: http://tinyurl.com/549ykn78**
Story 2: Company unveils bladeless ‘honeycomb’ wind turbines
Source: The Cool Down Story by Allison Hunt
**Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/technology/company-unveils-bladeless-honeycomb-wind-turbines-here-s-how-this-super-efficient-technology-could-let-clean-energy-take-another-leap-forward/ar-AA1lHuHW
See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TLjHdbaTOG4 fast forward 30 seconds into the video. And the animations at the company’s website are great!*
Story 3: Innovative solar-powered clothing acts as personal air conditioning
Source: Techspot Story by Rob Thubron
Link: https://www.techspot.com/news/101237-beat-heat-innovative-solar-powered-clothing-acts-personal.html
Story 4: A novel 3D body-on-chip printed device that could replace the need for drug and chemical safety testing on animals
Source: Interesting Engineering
Story by Mrigakshi DixitLink: https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/3d-printed-body-on-chip-may-replace-animal-models-in-drug-testing
Also check out the official press release here: https://edinburgh-innovations.ed.ac.uk/news/new-device-could-replace-animals-used-in-drug-and-chemical-safety-testing
See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miF7hAeUUSg
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Popzara.com. Nathan Evans, Managing Editor.Throughout Popzara you’ll find views on gaming, movies, technology, cultural icons and so much more. Reviews and previews, in-depth analyses, opinion pieces, conversations, and a regularly updated Podcast keep things interesting and always entertaining. Our diverse editorial staff is committed to bringing this cornucopia of editorial goodness in fair-minded and positive ways, with minimal snark and maximum fun. A little bit of everything for the discriminating reader and curious listener is what you’ll find at Popzara.Topics:PlayStation 5 Achieves Milestone of 50 Million Units Sold to Consumers – Sony Interactive Entertainment
A $300 Million ‘Spider-Man 2’ Budget, Sony’s Future And AAA Unsustainability
Sony won’t take away your PlayStation-bought Discovery shows after all
Hyperloop One to Shut Down After Failing to Reinvent Transit
E3 is officially over forever – The Verge
Microsoft shelves Windows ‘mixed reality’ feature | Reuters
Apple pulls online sales of Apple Watches as US ban nears – The Verge
Someone Convinced a ChatGPT-Powered Chevy Dealer to Sell $81K Tahoe for Just $1 – autoevolution
Celebrate 30 Years of DOOM
The Insomniac Games hack is unprecedented – Polygon
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Show Notes December 22, 2023
Story 1: Researchers fuse lab-grown human brain tissue with electronicsSource: Popular Science
Story by Andrew Paul
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/a-brain-organoid-biochip-displayed-serious-voice-recognition-and-math-skills/ar-AA1loSVS
See also: https://newatlas.com/computers/hybrid-brain-organoid-computing/
Indiana University
Source: https://blogs.iu.edu/iuimpact/2023/12/15/human-brain-tissue-on-a-computer-chip-iu-bioengineers-are-building-the-intersection-of-organoids-and-ai/
See video here: https://www.msn.com/en-us/video/health/scientists-produce-computer-made-from-lab-grown-human-brain-cells/vi-AA1lnNDX?t=8
Story 2: Profuse Technology achieves 80% faster muscle growth for [lab grown] cultivated meat
Source: The Jerusalem Post
Story by Zachy Hennessey
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/other/profuse-technology-achieves-80-faster-muscle-growth-for-cultivated-meat/ar-AA1hoBjH
Note: this news came out in September, but I think it is an important development to share!
Story 3: Double-action solar tower promises clean energy all day and night
Source: New Atlas
Story by Loz Blain
Link: https://newatlas.com/energy/double-solar-updraft-cooling/
Story 4: Stretchy electronic skin responds to touch and pressure like real skin
Source: New Scientist
Story by Karmela Padavic-Callaghan
Link: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2374270-stretchy-electronic-skin-responds-to-touch-and-pressure-like-real-skin/
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Show Notes December 15, 2023
Story 1: Detroit now has the country's first wireless-charging road for EVsSource: Scripps News
Story by news staff
Link: https://scrippsnews.com/stories/detroit-now-has-the-country-s-first-wireless-charging-road-for-evs/
See also: https://detroitmi.gov/news/mdot-city-detroit-and-electreon-unveil-nations-first-public-ev-charging-roadway-michigan-central
Story 2: Scientists Have Created Synthetic Sponges That Soak Up Microplastics - Made from starch and gelatin, the biodegradable sponges remove as much as 90 percent of microplastics in tap water and seawater
Source: Smithsonian Magazine
Story by Chris Baraniuk
Link: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/innovation/scientists-have-created-synthetic-sponges-that-soak-up-microplastics-180983017/
Story 3: NASA will land daring spacecraft on a world 800 million miles away
Source: Mashable.com Story by Mark Kaufman
Link: https://mashable.com/article/nasa-dragonfly-space-mission
Story 4: This 3D Printer Works in Your Body to Repair Bones and Guts
Source: The Daily Beast Story by Tony Ho Tran
Link: https://www.thedailybeast.com/this-3d-printer-works-in-your-body-to-repair-bones-and-guts
Source: Interesting Engineering Story by Amal Jos Chacko
Link: https://interestingengineering.com/science/now-print-structures-deep-in-your-tissues-with-this-new-acoustic-technique
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Show Notes December 8, 2023
Story 1: World's first autonomous turbogenerator-hybrid electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft takes flight
Source: Interesting Engineering Story by Can Emir
**Link: https://interestingengineering.com/transportation/chaparral-c1-turbogenerator-hybrid-hvtol
See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7c9ehwExIw**
Story 2: Engineers develop an efficient process to make fuel from carbon dioxide
Source: MIT News
Story by David L. Chandler
Link: https://news.mit.edu/2023/engineers-develop-efficient-fuel-process-carbon-dioxide-1030
Story 3: Inactive bacteria powers self-healing concrete to repair cracks
Source: Interesting Engineering
Story by Mrgakshi Dixit
Link: https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/bacteria-powers-self-healing-cracks
See also: https://drexel.edu/engineering/news-events/news/archive/2023/November/self-healing-concerte-phd-student/
Story 4: One-time CRISPR treatment could permanently lower cholesterol
Source: New Scientist
Story by Michael Le Page
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/medical/one-time-crispr-treatment-could-permanently-lower-cholesterol/ar-AA1jUwqz
Also see: https://vervetx.gcs-web.com/news-releases/news-release-details/verve-therapeutics-announces-interim-data-verve-101
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Show Notes December 1, 2023
Story 1 : NASA and Japan to launch world's 1st wooden satellite as soon as 2024
Source: LiveScience
Story by Ben Turner
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-gb/entertainment/news/nasa-and-japan-to-launch-worlds-1st-wooden-satellite-as-soon-as-2024-why/ar-AA1jVIgA
Story 2: Micromotors purify wastewater and create green energy
Source: Interesting Engineering
Story by Loukia Papadopoulos
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/micromotors-purify-wastewater-and-create-green-energy/ar-AA1keb8H
Story 3: How smart trailers could give trucking a clean, electrified boost
Source: Popular Science Story by Rob Verger
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/how-smart-trailers-could-give-trucking-a-clean-electrified-boost/ar-AA1jnnZM
Story 4: New AI system achieves 98.5% accuracy in autism diagnosis of children
Source: News Medical Life Sciences
Link: https://www.news-medical.net/news/20231121/New-AI-system-achieves-98525-accuracy-in-autism-diagnosis.aspx
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Show Notes November 24, 2023
Story 1: Scientist Invents Potato That Could Warn Us About Nuclear Leaks
Source: Newsweek
Story by Aristo Georgiou
Link: https://www.newsweek.com/scientists-invent-potato-could-warn-nuclear-leaks-1845348
Story 2: United States Opens First Facility to Suck CO2 Out of the Air
Source: Futurism.com
Story by Noor Al-Sibai
Link: https://futurism.com/the-byte/us-direct-air-capture-facility
Story 3: AI chemist finds molecule to make oxygen on Mars after sifting through millions
Source: Space.com on MSN.com
Story by Charles Q. Choi
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/ai-chemist-finds-molecule-to-make-oxygen-on-mars-after-sifting-through-millions/ar-AA1jSzJq
Source: A robot powered by artificial intelligence may be able to make oxygen on Mars, study finds – Story by Eric Lagatta
Link: https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/nation-now/2023/11/20/oxygen-on-mars-produced-from-water/71656675007/
Story 4: MIT tests new ingestible sensor that records your breathing through your intestines
Source: Engadget.com
Story by Malak Saleh
Link: https://www.engadget.com/mit-tests-new-ingestible-sensor-that-record-your-breathing-through-your-intestines-224823353.html
See also: https://news.mit.edu/2023/ingestible-electronic-device-detects-breathing-depression-patients-1117
See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=faqD5gosuXo
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Show Notes November 17, 2023
Story 1: Researchers accidentally discover mind-blowing new technology to tackle plastic pollution: ‘It was a surprise’
Source: Yahoo News
Story by Leo Collis
Link: https://news.yahoo.com/researchers-accidentally-discover-mind-blowing-130000972.html
Story 2: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory Researchers Search for 'Ghost Particles'
Source: PNNL website
Story by Steven Ashby
Link: https://www.pnnl.gov/news-media/pnnl-researchers-search-ghost-particles Story 3: £160,000 [estimated price from $170,000] flying car you must build yourself sails through first flight
Source: UK's Metro Story by Dean Murray
Link: https://metro.co.uk/2023/11/10/gbp160-000-flying-car-build-sails-first-flight-19805724/
See video here: https://www.samsonsky.com/videos/
Story 4: Glasses Provide Audible Prompts for Blind Wearers
Source: MedGadget.com
Story by Conn Hastings
Link: https://www.medgadget.com/2023/11/glasses-provide-audible-prompts-for-blind-wearers.html
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Show Notes November 3, 2023
Story 1: Microsoft Project Silica: Glass Plates That Store Data for 10,000 Years
Source: ExtremeTech.com
Story by Ryan Whitwam
Link: https://www.extremetech.com/computing/microsoft-project-silica-glass-plates-that-store-data-for-10000-years
See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rfEYd4NGQg
Story 2: ABB To Provide Hydrogen Fuel Cell Propulsion Systems for Container Ships
Source: CleanTechnica.com
Story by Steve Hanley
Link: https://cleantechnica.com/2023/09/21/abb-to-provide-hydrogen-fuel-cell-propulsion-systems-for-container-ships/
Story 3: World's smallest particle accelerator is 54 million times smaller than the Large Hadron Collider, and it works!
Source: Live Science
Story by Harry Baker
Link: https://www.livescience.com/physics-mathematics/particle-physics/worlds-smallest-particle-accelerator-is-54-million-times-smaller-than-the-large-hadron-collider-and-it-works
Story 4: Woman Becomes First Person to Be Fitted for Bionic Hand That Integrates Nervous and Skeletal Systems
Source: People Magazine
Story by Sandra Rose Salathe
Link: https://people.com/woman-becomes-first-person-to-receive-brain-controlled-bionic-hand-8356363
See video here: https://www.msn.com/en-us/video/health/woman-becomes-first-person-to-be-fitted-for-bionic-hand-that-integrates-nervous-and-skeletal-systemswoman-becomes-first-person-to-be-fitted-for-bionic-hand-that-integrates-nervous-and-skeletal-systems/vi-AA1ib00M?ocid=msedgdhp&t=38#
Popzara.com. Nathan Evans, Managing Editor.
Throughout Popzara you’ll find views on gaming, movies, technology, cultural icons and so much more. Reviews and previews, in-depth analyses, opinion pieces, conversations, and a regularly updated Podcast keep things interesting and always entertaining. Our diverse editorial staff is committed to bringing this cornucopia of editorial goodness in fair-minded and positive ways, with minimal snark and maximum fun. A little bit of everything for the discriminating reader and curious listener is what you’ll find at Popzara.
Topics:
Microsoft Word Turns 40
https://insider.microsoft365.com/pt-br/blog/microsoft-word-turns-40
Marvel's Spider-Man 2 is its "fastest-selling" PlayStation game - Says Sony
https://www.axios.com/2023/10/23/marvels-spiderman-2-playstation-sales
Apple Pay Later is available to everyone in the US
https://www.engadget.com/apple-pay-later-is-available-to-everyone-in-the-us-174654047.html
X is officially rolling out audio and video calls
https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/25/23932371/x-audio-video-calls-elon-musk
Microsoft CEO Admits Giving Up on Windows Phone Was One of the Most 'Difficult Decisions' He Made
https://www.ign.com/articles/microsoft-ceo-admits-giving-up-on-windows-phone-was-one-of-the-most-difficult-decisions-he-made
Misc.
Movie Time! Podcast: Halloween 2023 Shlocktober
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Show Notes 27 October 2023
Story 1: Roads Can Be Built on the Moon, Laser Experiment Shows
Source: Newsweek Story by Aristos Georgiou
Link: https://www.newsweek.com/roads-built-moon-laser-experiment-shows-1834003
Source: ScienceFocus.com Story by Noa Leach
**Link: https://www.sciencefocus.com/news/laser-moondust-lunar-roads
Image source: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/wild-experiment-shows-how-lasers-could-be-used-to-build-moon-roads/ar-AA1i6Jd8**
Story 2: These Solar Windows Are an Invisible Alternative to Solar Panels
Source: CNET Story by Claire Reilly
Link: https://www.cnet.com/science/these-solar-windows-are-an-invisible-alternative-to-solar-panels/
Story 3: Raytheon Is Building a Revolutionary New Detonation Engine for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency [DARPA]
Source: WonderfulEngineering.com
Story by Shaheer Shahzad
Link: https://wonderfulengineering.com/raytheon-is-building-a-revolutionary-new-detonation-engine-for-darpa/
For details on what a rotating detonation engine is, check out this Wikipedia article.
Story 4: Scientists Develop Drug That Prevents Weight Gain in Junk-Food-Eating Mice
Source: ScienceAlert.com
Story by Rebecca Dyer
Link: https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-develop-drug-that-prevents-weight-gain-in-junk-food-eating-mice
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Show Notes 13 October 2023
Story 1: Desalination system could produce freshwater that is cheaper than tap water
Source: MIT News
Story by Jennifer Chu
Link: https://news.mit.edu/2023/desalination-system-could-produce-freshwater-cheaper-0927
Story 2: Scientists invent solar panel coating that lets them work in snowy weather - ‘Game-changing technology’ could significantly boost electricity generation during winter
Source: UK's Independent
Story by Anthony Cuthbertson
Link: https://www.independent.co.uk/tech/solar-panels-snow-renewable-energy-weather-b2413535.html
Source: Interesting Engineering Story by Shubhangi Dua
Link: https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/passive-snow-removal-method-pvs
Story 3: Joby Aircraft Becomes First Electric Air Taxi Delivered to the U.S. Air Force
Source: Business Wire September 25, 2023, press announcement
Link: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230925596439/en/
See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6qVLQsz_YJc Start the video at the 12 second mark
Story 4: Amazing Advance in Spinal Repair Allows Injured Mice to Walk Again
Source: ScienceAlert.com
Story by Rebecca Dyer
Link: https://www.sciencealert.com/amazing-advance-in-spinal-repair-allows-injured-mice-to-walk-again
Source: UCLAhealth.org
Link: https://www.uclahealth.org/news/scientists-regenerate-neurons-restore-walking-mice-after See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtPcWBXjOgk
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Popzara.com. Nathan Evans, Managing Editor. Throughout Popzara you’ll find views on gaming, movies, technology, cultural icons and so much more. Reviews and previews, in-depth analyses, opinion pieces, conversations, and a regularly updated Podcast keep things interesting and always entertaining. Our diverse editorial staff is committed to bringing this cornucopia of editorial goodness in fair-minded and positive ways, with minimal snark and maximum fun. A little bit of everything for the discriminating reader and curious listener is what you’ll find at Popzara. Topics: Google Podcasts to shut down in 2024 with listeners migrated to YouTube Music | TechCrunch
Historian Chris Kohler Talks The Making of Karateka and Preserving Games History | Popzara Podcast
The iPhone 15 Pro version of the Resident Evil 4 remake will cost $60 - The Verge
Google's 25th Birthday: Google Doodle Marks Search Engine's Legacy
Elon Musk | Book by Walter Isaacson | Official Publisher Page | Simon & Schuster
Tinder snobs can now pay $499 per month to be matched with the ‘most sought after’ profiles | TechCrunch
A huge Windows 11 update just dropped. 5 cool features your PC will get | Mashable
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Show Notes 6 October 2023
Story 1: Smart ePants - US Intelligence to spend $22 million on smart electrically powered and networked textile systems
Source: IARPA website
Link: https://www.iarpa.gov/research-programs/smart-epants
See also: ExtremeTech.com Story by Adrianna Nine
Link: https://www.extremetech.com/defense/us-intelligence-to-spend-22-million-on-surveillance-underwear
See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJWRpAEife8
Story 2: Scientists knit futuristic eco-building designs using fungal networks
Source: Frontiers Science News Story by Angharad Brewer Gillham
Link: https://blog.frontiersin.org/2023/07/14/scientists-knit-futuristic-eco-building-designs-using-fungal-networks/
Story 3: Humans as batteries: future smart devices could use our bodies as a power source
Source: The Science Times Story by Conelisa N. Habilla
Link: https://www.sciencetimes.com/articles/45340/20230810/humans-batteries-future-smart-devices-use-bodies-power-source.htm
Story 4: Aggressive cancer cells transformed into healthy muscle cells!
Source: Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory article
Link: https://www.cshl.edu/once-rhabdomyosarcoma-now-muscle/
Source: ScienceAlert.com
Story by Michelle Starr
Link: https://www.sciencealert.com/aggressive-cancer-cells-transformed-into-healthy-cells-in-breakthrough
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Show Notes 8 September 2023
Story 1: NASA revealed on August 24 the first Images of U.S. air quality and pollution generated by its pioneering air pollution sensor
Source: WonderfulEngineering.com
Story by Jannat Un Nisa
Link: https://wonderfulengineering.com/nasa-has-revealed-the-first-images-of-u-s-air-quality-and-pollution/
See NASA's August 24 announcement: https://www.nasa.gov/press-release/nasa-shares-first-images-from-us-pollution-monitoring-instrument
Be sure to click on the video. And here is the link to the TEMPO site: https://tempo.si.edu/
Story 2: AI helps robots manipulate objects with their whole bodies
Source: MIT News
Story by Adam Zewe
Link: https://news.mit.edu/2023/ai-technique-robots-manipulate-objects-whole-bodies-0824
See video embedded in the article.
Story 3: Dallas-based JetWind Power Corp. wants to install turbines at airports to collect the powerful wind from jet engines
Source: The Dallas Morning News Story by Kyle Arnold
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/airport-devises-genius-new-method-for-powering-itself-with-energy-from-airplane-takeoffs/ar-AA1fW5Rw
See also JetWind Power Corp home page: http://www.jetwindpower.com/
And an in-depth presentation video here: https://vimeo.com/252579790
Story 4: 3D Printed heart muscle beats - The ink helps heart muscle cells align so that they can contract in coordination
Source: Medgadget.com
Story by Conn Hastings
Link: https://www.medgadget.com/2023/08/3d-printed-heart-muscle-beats.html
See also a feature from the Harvard researchers:
https://seas.harvard.edu/news/2023/07/fiber-infused-ink-enables-3d-printed-heart-muscle-beat
Popzara.com, Nathan Evans, Managing Editor.Throughout Popzara you’ll find views on gaming, movies, technology, cultural icons and so much more. Reviews and previews, in-depth analyses, opinion pieces, conversations, and a regularly updated Podcast keep things interesting and always entertaining. Our diverse editorial staff is committed to bringing this cornucopia of editorial goodness in fair-minded and positive ways, with minimal snark and maximum fun. A little bit of everything for the discriminating reader and curious listener is what you’ll find at Popzara.
Topics:https://www.theverge.com/2023/8/29/23850431/youtube-content-violation-class-warning-removal
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/paperlike-color-world-first-color-e-ink-monitor/coming_soon
https://www.engadget.com/tcls-new-budget-phones-are-the-first-to-feature-nxtpaper-displays-143027711.html
https://www.polygon.com/23633001/nintendo-switch-2-release-date-2024-backward-compatibility
https://gamerant.com/best-selling-nintendo-switch-games-list/
https://www.gamespot.com/articles/nintendo-switch-just-passed-wiis-lifetime-sales-in-the-us-closing-in-on-xbox-360/1100-6517246/
https://www.theverge.com/2023/8/10/23827253/quake-ii-remaster-price-release-date-features
https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2023/08/starfield-leaker-arrested-for-felony-theft-after-attempting-to-sell-early-copies/
https://variety.com/2023/film/news/box-office-battle-barbie-gran-turismo-feud-over-first-place-finish-1235706049/For more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Show Notes 1 September 2023
Story 1: Scientists strengthen concrete by 30 percent with used coffee grounds
Source: Engadget.com
Story by Andrew Tarantola
Link: https://www.engadget.com/scientists-strengthen-concrete-by-30-percent-with-used-coffee-grounds-221643441.html
Additional source: https://www.rmit.edu.au/news/all-news/2023/aug/coffee-concrete
Story 2: NASA moves forward with plans for supersonic planes that could fly from New York to London in 1.5 hours
Source: Business Insider
Story by Marianne Guenot
Link: https://www.businessinsider.com/nasa-plan-supersonic-plane-fly-london-nyc-under-2-hours-2023-8
Story 3: New paint gives extra insulation, saving on energy, costs, and carbon emissions
Source: Newsweek
Story by Robyn White
Link: https://www.newsweek.com/scientists-invent-paint-energy-bills-1820162
Stanford University announcement: https://news.stanford.edu/press-releases/2023/08/14/paint-keeps-heatr-outside-summer/
Story 4: A.I. Helps Paralyzed Woman Speak for First Time in 18 Years
Source: Newsweek Story by Aristos Georgiou
Link: https://www.newsweek.com/artificial-intelligence-helps-paralyzed-woman-speak-first-time-18-years-1822552
See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTZ2N-HJbwA
Honorable Mentions:
Revolutionary flying car that will cost $789,000 just started test flights
Source: Business Insider
Story by Tim Levin
Link: https://www.businessinsider.com/flying-car-faa-test-flights-aska-a5-photos-2023-8
UN report: Wastewater is a hidden solution to the climate crisis
Source: Earth post on MSN Story by Chrissy Sexton
**Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/other/un-report-wastewater-is-a-hidden-solution-to-the-climate-crisis/ar-AA1fQWeE
Wastewater has been identified as a potential climate and nature solution, despite its growing threat to health and the environment, according to a recent report from the UN Environment Program (UNEP) and GRID-Arendal.**
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Show Notes 25 August 2023
Story 1: The same metal found on hot rods and Harleys could revolutionize solar panels - Chromium is showing immense promise as a cheap, plentiful alternative to metals used in smartphone screens and solar cells.
Source: Popular Science
Story by Andrew Paul
Link: https://www.popsci.com/technology/chromium-solar-panel-metal/
Story 2: Borrowing a page from plants, engineers create solar “leaves” that produce electricity and clean water
Source: Anthropocene Magazine
Story by Prachi Patel
Link: https://www.anthropocenemagazine.org/2023/08/these-solar-leaves-produce-electricity-and-clean-water/#:~:text=Chemical%20engineer%20Gan%20Huang%20and%20colleagues%20made%20a,and%20osmotic%20pressure%20drive%20the%20flow%20of%20water
A new bio-inspired solar leaf design with increased harvesting efficiency
Source: Imperial College London
Story by Bryony Ravate
Link: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/news/246833/bio-inspired-solar-leaf-design-with-increased/
Story 3: These high-tech tiles generate energy from our footsteps – and they could change how we power our cities
Source: The Cool Down
Story buy Becca Inglis
Link: https://www.thecooldown.com/green-tech/pavegen-tiles-walk-kinetic-energy-step/
Story 4: Scientists just made intriguing progress toward regenerating human teeth
Source: Futurism
Story by Victor Tangermann
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/medical/scientists-just-made-intriguing-progress-toward-regenerating-human-teeth/ar-AA1fsqU3
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Show Notes 18 August 2023
Story 1: Scientists at Fermilab close in on fifth force of nature
Source: BBC News
Story by Pallab Ghosh Link: https://news.yahoo.com/scientists-fermilab-close-fifth-force-153105864.html
Also see: A weirdly wobbly 'muon' particle might revolutionize physics by revealing a 5th force of nature or another dimension.
Source: Business Insider
Story by Sonam Sheth and Jessica Orwig
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/a-weirdly-wobbly-muon-particle-might-revolutionize-physics-by-revealing-a-5th-force-of-nature-or-another-dimension/ar-AA1fhlsh
Story 2: Freight truck maker Nikola now offering electric and hydrogen fuel cell-powered big rigs – key trend to watch “green trucking”
Source: EV Pulse
Story by Craig Cole
**Link: https://www.evpulse.com/features/video-needed-nikolas-electric-and-hydrogen-fuel-cell-powered-big-rigs-put-diesel-to-shame
See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aYdZVwQj8rM
Story 3: Key trend to monitor - Hydrogen-powered flight is closer to takeoff than ever**
Source: Popular Science
Story by Andrew Paul
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/hydrogen-powered-flight-is-closer-to-takeoff-than-ever/ar-AA1eKJYG
Story 4: UK Scientists Regrow Retinal Cells in The Lab Using Nanotechnology
Source: ScienceAlert.com
Story by Tessa Koumoundouros
Link: https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-regrow-retinal-cells-in-the-lab-using-nanotechnology
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Show Notes 11 August 2023
Story 1: Company develops remarkable technology that uses the power of waves to turn saltwater into clean, drinkable freshwater
Source: The Cool Down Story by Brittany Davies
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/company-develops-remarkable-technology-that-uses-the-power-of-waves-to-turn-saltwater-into-clean-drinkable-freshwater/ar-AA1eHL0k
See also: https://www.onekawater.com/
See video [with a lot of technical details] here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cab2znx2cnc
Story 2: MIT researchers develop energy-storing concrete that could form foundations for solar-powered homes
Source: New Scientist Story by Jeremy Hsu
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/energy-storing-concrete-could-form-foundations-for-solar-powered-homes/ar-AA1eBvcz
Story 3: NASA Will Land Three Autonomous Mapping Robots on the Moon - The CADRE rovers will demonstrate the potential of multi-robot missions for NASA's new era of lunar exploration
Source: Extremetech.com Story by Ryan Whitwam
Link: https://www.extremetech.com/science/nasa-will-land-three-autonomous-mapping-robots-on-the-moon
**Visit the JPL site here: https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/images/pia25667-cadre-mini-rover-drives-over-a-rock
See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M56RDPZ-2sw&list=PLKWlaxzCh8uLH4yrhPY35Vac2vhYPZpV3**
Story 4: Scientists intrigued by clever trick that makes cancer cells self-destruct
Source: Futurism.com
Story by Victor Tangermann
Link: https://futurism.com/neoscope/clever-trick-cancer-cells-self-destruct
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Show Notes 4 August 2023
Story 1: Sustainable, airless tires adopt NASA technology
Source: Reuters News Service
Link: https://news.yahoo.com/sustainable-airless-tires-adopt-nasa-090626985.html
Story 2: GE has a wild plan to ‘vacuum’ air pollution right out of our skies — here’s how the mind-blowing idea would work
Source: The Cool Down
Story by Nick Paschal
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/ge-has-a-wild-plan-to-vacuum-air-pollution-right-out-of-our-skies-here-s-how-the-mind-blowing-idea-would-work/ar-AA1ajfPi
See also: https://www.ge.com/research/newsroom/ge-successfully-demonstrates-scalable-direct-air-capture-system-co2-removal
See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J8IRLH1nuCg
Story 3: Tel Aviv University team produces 'green' hydrogen with over 90% efficiency
Source: Jerusalem Post
Story by Maayan Jaffe-Hoffman
Link: https://www.jpost.com/environment-and-climate-change/article-750489
Story 4: Breakthrough wearable ultrasound scanner could detect breast cancer earlier
Source: MedicalXpress.com Based on MIT posting
Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-07-wearable-ultrasound-scanner-breast-cancer.html
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Popzara.com. Nathan Evans, Managing Editor
Throughout Popzara you’ll find views on gaming, movies, technology, cultural icons and so much more. Reviews and previews, in-depth analyses, opinion pieces, conversations, and a regularly updated Podcast keep things interesting and always entertaining. Our diverse editorial staff is committed to bringing this cornucopia of editorial goodness in fair-minded and positive ways, with minimal snark and maximum fun. A little bit of everything for the discriminating reader and curious listener is what you’ll find at Popzara.
Topics:
“Blaze your glory!”—Twitter’s “X” becomes first one-letter iPhone app | Ars Technica
YouTube tests AI-generated video summaries | Engadget
PlayStation 5 Surpasses 40 Million in Sales – Sony Interactive Entertainment
Nintendo’s Switch successor is already in third-party devs’ hands, report claims | Ars Technica
MrBeast Sues His Food Delivery Partner Over ‘Inedible’ Burgers – Bloomberg
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Show Notes 28 July 2023
Story 1: Researchers at PNNL are exploring how to use algae to tap into the vast reserve of mineralogical wealth in the oceans
Source: PNNL.gov
Story by Steven Ashby
Link: https://www.pnnl.gov/news-media/pnnl-researchers-are-mining-minerals-sea-vital-energy-independence-research
Story 2: Self-healing metal? It's not just the stuff of science fiction
Source: Reuters News Service
Story by Will Dunham
Link: https://www.reuters.com/science/self-healing-metal-its-not-just-stuff-science-fiction-2023-07-19/
Story 3: Trend to watch - What is Li-Fi? A faster, more secure wireless internet is just around the corner
Source: Digital Trends
Story by Jon Martindale
Link: https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/what-is-li-fi/
Story 4: Spiral brain-computer interface slips into ear canal with no loss of hearing
Source: MedicalXpress.com
Story by Bob Yirka
Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-07-spiral-brain-computer-interface-ear-canal.html
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Show Notes 21 July 2023
Story 1: World's Largest Nuclear Fusion Rocket Engine Begins Construction
Source: ScienceAlert.com
Story by David Nield
**Link: https://www.sciencealert.com/worlds-largest-nuclear-fusion-rocket-engine-begins-construction
See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIp60JwMLhI**
Story 2: This ‘thermal cloak’ keeps spaces from getting either too hot or cold - The prototype fabric could one day help reduce heating and cooling energy cost
Source: ScienceNews.org
Story by Skyler Ware
Link: https://www.sciencenews.org/article/thermal-cloak-material-temperature
Story 3: This High-Tech Paint Could Cool the World
Source: Popular Mechanics
Story by Jackie Appel [July 14, 2023]
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/this-high-tech-paint-could-cool-the-world/ar-AA1dSeJM
Link: https://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/releases/2021/Q2/the-whitest-paint-is-here-and-its-the-coolest.-literally..html
Story 4: Unraveling connections between the brain and gut - MIT engineers’ new technology can probe the neural circuits that influence hunger, mood, and a variety of diseases.
Source: MIT News
Story by Anne Trafton
Link: https://news.mit.edu/2023/unraveling-connections-between-brain-gut-0622
For more articles, show notes, news, reviews, and more, check out: ComputerAmerica.com
Show Notes 14 July 2023
Story 1: Toyota Touts Solid State EVs with 932-Mile Range, 10-Minute Charging by 2027 – this is a hot trend to monitor!
Source: PC Magazine
Story by Emily Dreibelbis
Link: https://www.pcmag.com/news/toyota-touts-solid-state-evs-with-932-mile-range-10-minute-charging-by
For a deeper dive into the technology, see: https://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/news/toyota-s-solid-state-batteries-will-run-up-to-932-miles-on-a-single-charge/ar-AA1cO7M9
Story 2: This AI-Powered Robot Fish Explores Mysterious Organisms [and gathers DNA samples] Under the Sea
Source: WonderfulEngineering.com Story from a Reuters posting
Link: https://wonderfulengineering.com/this-ai-powered-robot-fish-explores-mysterious-organisms-under-the-sea/
Story 3: It only took five hours for an AI model to design a functional CPU
Source: Quartz Magazine
Story by Faustina Ngila
Link: https://qz.com/ai-cpu-five-hours-intel-risc-v-32ia-china-1850600823
Story 4: Delivering oxygen to tumors may be key in overcoming radiation therapy resistance
Source: MedicalXpress.com
Story by National Institute of Biomedical Imaging and Bioengineering Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-07-oxygen-tumors-key-therapy-resistance.html
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Show Notes 7 July 2023
Story 1: Microsoft's light-based computer marks 'the unravelling of Moore's Law'
Source: Yahoo News Story by Katie Wickens
Link: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/microsofts-light-based-computer-marks-124945574.html
Story 2: The first flying car, 'Model A,' approved by the FAA and it's 100% electric
Source: USA Today Story by Natalie Neysa Alund
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/the-first-flying-car-model-a-approved-by-the-faa-and-its-100-electric/ar-AA1dgzUh
Source: Mechical.com Story by Kamal Dwived
Link: https://www.mechical.com/2023/06/world-first-electric-flying-cars-alef.html
See video here: https://www.msn.com/es-mx/noticias/mundo/300-000-flying-car-gets-special-certification-from-faa-alef-model-a/vi-AA1diaiu
Story 3: Room-temperature superconductors could revolutionize electronics
Source: The Conversation Story by Massoud Pedram
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/room-temperature-superconductors-could-revolutionize-electronics-an-electrical-engineer-explains-the-materials-potential/ar-AA19aPQZ
Story 4: Nanorobots Release Reactive Oxygen Species to Kill Fungal Biofilms
Source: Medgadget.com
Story by Conn Hastings
Link: https://www.medgadget.com/2023/06/nanorobots-release-reactive-oxygen-species-to-kill-fungal-biofilms.html
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Relotis. Alani Kuye, Founder/CEO.
Relotis is an ai & Machine Learning platform that unlocks customer value via an easy to use interface and a 10 minute learning curve. The Relotis platform integrates ai and ML capabilities into your existing infrastructure via a clean, intuitive interface, while delivering real time customer retargeting and conversion to increase sales.
Topics:Validator Governance Frameworks and Their Impact on Networks (Research Paper)
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Show Notes 30 June 2023Story 1: Solar-powered fuel cell recycles plastic waste and carbon dioxideSource: New Scientist Story by Chen LyLink: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2378863-solar-powered-fuel-cell-recycles-plastic-waste-and-carbon-dioxide/
**Story 2: A Danish Artist Has Debuted an AI ‘Camera’ That Generates Images Using Your Geolocation Data
Source: News.artnet.com Story by Adam Schrader
Link: https://news.artnet.com/art-world/bjorn-karmann-ai-camera-paragraphica-2313584
See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zug3eXYapP8 andhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2RcteVtQO8**
Story 3: This new scientific breakthrough could help EVs drive 10 times longer before they need a recharge
Source: The Cool Down Story by Laurelle Stelle
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/this-new-scientific-breakthrough-could-help-evs-drive-10-times-longer-before-they-need-a-recharge-here-s-how/ar-AA1aReOh
Story 4: Handheld bioprinter prints tissues and organs within the body
Source: TechExplorist.com Story by Ashwini Sakharkar
Link: https://www.techexplorist.com/handheld-bioprinter-prints-tissues-and-organs-within-the-body/62164/
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Show Notes 16 June 2023Story 1: First Fully 3D-Printed Jet Engine Showcases Designing for Additive Manufacturing BreakthroughSource: Forbes Story by Carolyn SchwaarLink: https://www.forbes.com/sites/carolynschwaar/2023/06/08/this-3d-printed-microturbine-engine-is-designed-to-do-more-than-fly
See also: https://www.ptc.com/en/blogs/corporate/first-fully-3d-printed-jet-engine-additive-manufacturing-breakthrough
**Story 2: Potential Game-changer: In a Hillsboro, Oregon lab, Intel is immersing data center computers in fluids that dissipate heat more effectively than air cooling
Source: Oregonian Newspaper Story by Mike Rogoway
Link: https://www.oregonlive.com/silicon-forest/2023/06/chips-and-dip-will-submerging-computers-make-data-centers-more-climate-friendly.html
See video here: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/aU6PdMpYmzQ**
**Story 3: AI sculpture based on the works of five art masters on display at Stockholm's National Museum
Source: TechXplore.com
Link: https://techxplore.com/news/2023-06-ai-statue-michelangelo-sweden.html
See video here: https://youtu.be/A4G4EioJwmk**
Story 4: New wearable ultrasound system can monitor deep tissues
Source: Medgadget.com Story by Conn Hastings
Link: https://www.medgadget.com/2023/06/wearable-ultrasound-for-deep-tissue-monitoring.html
See also: A fully integrated wearable ultrasound system to monitor deep tissues in moving subjects. Link: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41587-023-01800-0
For more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Solar Energy (But From Space), Electricity-Free Cooling, Chronic Pain Research w/ Ralph Bond
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Popzara.com. Nathan Evans, Managing Editor.
Throughout Popzara you’ll find views on gaming, movies, technology, cultural icons and so much more. Reviews and previews, in-depth analyses, opinion pieces, conversations, and a regularly updated Podcast keep things interesting and always entertaining. Our diverse editorial staff is committed to bringing this cornucopia of editorial goodness in fair-minded and positive ways, with minimal snark and maximum fun. A little bit of everything for the discriminating reader and curious listener is what you’ll find at Popzara.
Topics:
ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 4070 Twin Edge OC SPIDER-MAN: Across the Spider-Verse Graphics Card | Computer Reviews | Popzara Press
Apple WWDC 2023: What to expect, from iOS 17 to new MacBooks | Engadget
Defying Expectations and Innovation: The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom | Popzara Podcast
‘No signs of remorse’—Sonic creator faces prison sentence and over $1 million fine in ongoing trial | PC Gamer
Millions of Gigabyte motherboards were sold with a potentially dangerous backdoor
Meta Quest 3 Showcase: Everything Revealed in 16 Minutes – YouTube
Meta beats Apple to the mixed-reality punch with $499 Quest 3 coming this fall | Ars Technica
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Show Notes 2 June 2023
Story 1: A new material creates clean electricity from the air around it
Source: Popular Science Story by Andrew Paul
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/a-new-material-creates-clean-electricity-from-the-air-around-it/ar-AA1bDX45?ocid=msedgdhp&pc=ENTPSP&cvid=47007fbadd95456abfd295903406b936&ei=12
Story 2: New AI Model Aims to Plug Key Gap in Cybersecurity Readiness
Source: PNNL News Press Release by Tom Rickey
Link: https://tinyurl.com/5mrpnrak
Story 3: Research team creates revolutionary new batteries that are safer, cleaner, and last longer than lithium-ion. Key trend to watch “oxygen-ion batteries”
Source: The Cool Down
Story by Wes Stenzel
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/scienceandtechnology/research-team-creates-revolutionary-new-batteries-that-are-safer-cleaner-and-last-longer-than-lithiumion/ar-AA1b8T9I?ocid=sapphireappshare
Story 4: Paralyzed man walks using device that reconnects brain with muscles
Source: The Guardian
Story by Ian Sample
Link: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2023/may/24/paralysed-man-walks-using-device-that-reconnects-brain-with-muscles?CMP=oth_b-aplnews_d-1
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Show Notes 26 May 2023
Story 1: Solar panel efficiency to increase 50% with first production of ‘miracle’ tandem cells – Key trend to watch: using perovskite for solar panels
Source: Yahoo! News
Story by Anthony Cuthberston
Link: https://news.yahoo.com/solar-panel-efficiency-increase-50-170539591.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall
Story 2: First-of-its-kind mission makes major discovery about the unknown depths of our oceans
Source: The Cool Down Newsletter Story by Brett Aresco
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/travel/news/first-of-its-kind-mission-makes-major-discovery-about-the-unknown-depths-of-our-oceans-a-tremendous-impact-on-humanity/ar-AA19JjE4
Source: Saildrone websiteLink: https://www.saildrone.com/about
Story 3: James Webb telescope spots ancient water frozen in a near-Earth comet — and scientists want to collect it
Source: Live Science via MSN.com
Story by Joanna Thompson
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/scienceandtechnology/james-webb-telescope-spots-ancient-water-frozen-in-a-nearearth-comet--and-scientists-want-to-collect-it/
Story 4: Meta, BMW to Offer In-Car Virtual Reality for Passengers
Source: ExtremeTech.com
Story by Josh Norem
Link: https://www.extremetech.com/cars/meta-bmw-to-offer-in-car-virtual-reality-for-passengers
See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4bhmar2bztA&
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Show Notes 19 May 2023
This week it’s all about four medical miracles!
Story 1: Tiny robot injected in the skull spreads its tentacles to monitor the brain
Source: NewScientist
Story by Jeremy Hsu
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/-news/robot-injected-in-the-skull-spreads-its-tentacles-to-monitor-the-brain/ar-AA1b1fsy?ocid=sapphireappshare
Story 2: Chemotherapy drug reaches brain in humans for the first time
Source: Northwestern Now
Story by Marla Paul
Link: https://news.northwestern.edu/stories/2023/05/chemotherapy-drug-reaches-brain-in-humans-for-first-time/
Story 3: Scientists Use Electricity to Make Wounds Heal 3x Faster
Source: ScienceAlert.com
Story by David Nield
Link: https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-use-electricity-to-make-wounds-heal-3x-faster
Story 4: Capsule Delivers Electrical Current to Stomach to Stimulate Appetite
Source: Medgadget.com
Story by Conn Hastings
Link: https://www.medgadget.com/2023/05/capsule-delivers-electrical-current-to-stomach-for-appetite.html
See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tybn9nbwfZc
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Show Notes 12 May 2023
Story 1: New AI system can translate a person’s brain activity into a continuous stream of text
Source: PsyPost.org
Story by Christina Maher
Side note: PsyPost.org is a psychology and neuroscience news website dedicated to reporting the latest research on human behavior, cognition, and society.
Link: https://www.psypost.org/2023/05/mind-reading-new-ai-system-can-translate-a-persons-brain-activity-into-a-continuous-stream-of-text-80255
Story 2: SETI Institute has joined forces with VLA to expand the search for aliens
Source: EarthSky.org
Story by Paul Scott Anderson
Link: https://earthsky.org/space/seti-very-larger-array-cosmic/
Story 3: World’s largest to date zero-emission plane to be developed by Alaska Airlines and ZeroAvia
Source: hydrogenfuelnews.com Link: https://www.hydrogenfuelnews.com/zero-emission-plane-zeroavia/8558545/
See video here - engine proof of concept January 2022: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gf9-vp9G3QA
Story 4: A graphene “tattoo” could help hearts keep their beat
Source: ScienceNews.org Story by Meghan Rosen
Link: https://www.sciencenews.org/article/graphene-tattoo-heart-beat-pacemaker
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Show Notes 5 May 2023
Story 1: New Color-Changing Coating Could Both Heat and Cool Buildings
Source: Scientific American
Story by Allison Parshall
Link: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/new-color-changing-coating-could-both-heat-and-cool-buildings/
Link 2: https://www.dezeen.com/2023/02/14/colour-changing-facade-material-university-of-chicago/
Link 3: https://techxplore.com/news/2023-01-temperature-sensing-material-energy.html
Story 2: New AI-based tsunami warning software could help save livesSource: Popular Science Story by Jamie Dickman
Link: https://www.popsci.com/technology/ai-tsunami-detection-system/
Story 3: Ocean Census research project aims to discover 100,000 previously unknown marine species
Source: CNN
Story by Katie Hunt
**Link: https://www.cnn.com/2023/04/27/world/ocean-census-launch-scnSource 2: https://oceancensus.org/?utm_source=uniofoxford&utm_medium=partner-comms&utm_campaign=launch
See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvWdpWwfGzc**
Story 4: A new peptide may hold potential as an Alzheimer’s treatment
Source: MIT News
Story buy Anne Trafton Link: https://tinyurl.com/2p95z7js
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Popzara.com. Nathan Evans, Managing Editor.Throughout Popzara you’ll find views on gaming, movies, technology, cultural icons and so much more. Reviews and previews, in-depth analyses, opinion pieces, conversations, and a regularly updated Podcast keep things interesting and always entertaining. Our diverse editorial staff is committed to bringing this cornucopia of editorial goodness in fair-minded and positive ways, with minimal snark and maximum fun. A little bit of everything for the discriminating reader and curious listener is what you’ll find at Popzara.Topics:Windows 11’s limited iMessage integration has publicly launched | Ars Technica
Sony has sold over 38.4 million PS5s following a record-breaking year | Engadget
‘Magic: The Gathering’ publisher Wizards of the Coast sent the Pinkertons after a leaker | Engadget
‘Vampire Survivors’ is getting an animated television series | Engadget
The Super Mario Bros Movie Crosses $900M At Global Box Office – Deadline
Movie Time! The Super Mario Bros. Movies (1993 – 2023), Hollywood Gaming, and Future Nostalgia | Popzara PodcastFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Show Notes 28 April 2023
Story 1: NASA Unveils Interior of Simulation Mars Habitat for Future Missions
Source: ExtremeTech.com
Story by Adrianna Nine
Link: https://www.extremetech.com/aerospace/nasa-unveils-interior-of-simulation-mars-habitat-for-future-missions
Source: https://www.nasa.gov/chapea/habitat
See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmjV6Grlo7s
Story 2: 'Big sponge': new tech aims to extract CO2 from the Earth’s oceans to tackle global warming
Source: Phys.org
Story by Romain Fonsegrives
**Link: https://phys.org/news/2023-04-big-sponge-co2-tech-oceans.html
See video here: https://tinyurl.com/2p9d96u9 [great additional information!]**
Story 3: Scientists are planning to send a robot snake to search for life on a small icy moon of Saturn
Source: Talker News on MSN
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/scientists-planning-to-send-robot-snake-to-search-for-aliens/ar-AA19RLYZ
See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5O4TAXaL4bw
Story 4: Scientists Create Gelatin-Based Surgical Sealant for Rapid Sealing Inside the Body
Source: Medgadget.com
Story by Conn Hastings
Link: https://www.medgadget.com/2023/04/gelatin-based-surgical-sealant-for-rapid-sealing-inside-the-body.html
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Show Notes 21 April 2023
Story 1: Breakthrough discovery suggests gravity created light in the earliest days of the universe
Source: BGR.com Story by Joshua Hawkins
Link: https://bgr.com/science/breakthrough-discovery-suggests-gravity-can-create-light/
Story 2: World's first commercially available smart gun featuring fingerprint unlocking
Source: Axios Story by Esteban L. Hernandez
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/worlds-first-smart-gun-featuring-fingerprint-unlocking-hits-the-market/ar-AA19Q7Fb
Source: Gizmodo.com Story by Mack DeGeurin
Link: https://gizmodo.com/smart-gun-firearm-biofire-technologies-1850337102
Link: https://smartgun.com/ [website for the company making the gun]
See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uI35-4GdyLo
Story 3: New electronic multifunctional patch for plants offers early detection of disease and other issues
Source: Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News
Link: https://www.genengnews.com/agbio/plant-disease-early-detection-via-use-of-multifunctional-patch/
Source 2: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.ade2232
Story 4: Scientists have learned how to turn blood sugar into electricity to power insulin pump implant
Source: Popular Mechanics Story by Tim Newcomb
Link: https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/health/a43468939/scientists-turn-blood-sugar-into-electricity/
Source: ETH Zurich press release
Link: https://ethz.ch/en/news-and-events/eth-news/news/2023/03/press-release-generating-power-with-blood-sugar.html
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Show Notes 14 April 2023
Story 1: New electric watercraft robot captures plastic and debris in rivers and lakes
Source: Electrek.com
Story by Peter Johnson
Link: https://electrek.co/2023/03/30/wasteshark-is-an-electric-catamaran-that-eats-plastic-in-the-water/
See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yT4Qoe0B9tU&t=4s
Story 2: Scientists have discovered that plants have voices
Source: Popular Mechanics
Story by Jackie Appel
Link: https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/environment/a43467924/plants-have-had-voices-this-whole-time/
Story 3: New Robotic hand can identify objects with just one grasp
Source: MIT News Story by Adam Zewe
Link: https://news.mit.edu/2023/robotic-hand-can-identify-objects-just-one-grasp-0403
Story 4: Astronauts will grow cultures of an incurable cancer in space to unlock its secrets
Source: Braintumourresearch.org
Link: https://www.braintumourresearch.org/media/news/news-item/2023/03/24/brain-tumour-cells-heading-to-international-space-station
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Story 1: Surprising alternative to crude oil used to make a new recyclable plastic
Source: ScienceAlert.com Story by Clare Watson
Link: https://tinyurl.com/4tdabteh
Story 2: Amazing proof-of-concept demonstration shows a soldier controlling a robot surveillance dog with his thoughts!
Source: UK’s Daily Mail Story by Stacy Liberatore
Link: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-11896135/Killer-robot-dogs-controlled-soldiers-MINDS-trialed-Australian-army.html
See video here: https://tinyurl.com/4h4sey32
Story 3: Scientists say habitats on Mars could be made from potato-based building materials
Source: Popular Science Story by Andrew Paul
Link: https://www.popsci.com/technology/mars-starcrete-potato/
Story 4: New app uses smartphone selfies to screen for pancreatic cancer
Source: University of Washington Press Release
Link: https://www.washington.edu/news/2017/08/28/new-app-uses-smartphone-selfies-to-screen-for-pancreatic-cancer/
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Nathan Evans, Managing Editor, Popzara.comThroughout Popzara you’ll find views on gaming, movies, technology, cultural icons and so much more. Reviews and previews, in-depth analyses, opinion pieces, conversations, and a regularly updated Podcast keep things interesting and always entertaining. Our diverse editorial staff is committed to bringing this cornucopia of editorial goodness in fair-minded and positive ways, with minimal snark and maximum fun. A little bit of everything for the discriminating reader and curious listener is what you’ll find at Popzara.Topics:E3 2023 has been canceledhttps://www.engadget.com/e3-2023-has-been-canceled-211201976.htmlApple introduces Apple Pay Later to allow consumers to pay for purchases over timehttps://www.apple.com/newsroom/2023/03/apple-introduces-apple-pay-later/The Last of Us’ first PC port is riddled with apparent performance issueshttps://arstechnica.com/gaming/2023/03/the-last-of-us-first-pc-port-is-riddled-with-apparent-performance-issues/Audible is testing ad-supported access to select titles for non-membershttps://techcrunch.com/2023/03/30/audible-testing-ad-supported-access-select-titles-non-members/https://help.audible.com/s/article/why-am-i-hearing-advertisements-in-my-audiobook?language=en_USMisc.Tetris Movie releases on Apple TVFilmmakers Austin Bragg and Meredith Bragg Talk Pinball: The Man Who Saved the Gamehttps://www.popzara.com/podcast/filmmakers-austin-bragg-and-meredith-bragg-talk-pinball-the-man-who-saved-the-game/For more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Show Notes 31 March 2023
Story 1: Here’s a creative idea – put solar panels between railroad tracks!
Source: Wonderfulengineering.com
Story by Jannat Un Nisa
Link: https://wonderfulengineering.com/this-is-the-worlds-first-solar-panel-carpet-on-a-railway-track-and-it-may-generate-electricity/
Story 2: New autonomous pile driving robot will accelerate solar farm construction
Source: Forbes
Story by Heather Wishart-Smith
Link: https://www.forbes.com/sites/heatherwishartsmith/2023/03/20/built-robotics-unveils-autonomous-pile-driving-robot-expediting-solar-rollout/?sh=274dc9187591
See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8Na6NF11iPc
Story 3: More artificial intelligence in your life - First we had OpenAI’s ChatGPT, now there’s Google’s Bard
Source: eWeek.com
Story by Drew Robb
Link: https://www.eweek.com/artificial-intelligence/chat-gpt-vs-google-bard/
Story 4: Scientists invent oxygen-ion battery as a longer lasting alternative to lithium-ion batteries
Source: TechXplore.com
Based on Vienna University of Technology announcement
Link: https://techxplore.com/news/2023-03-oxygen-ion-battery.html
Source: Popular Mechanics Story by Jackie Appel
Link: https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/energy/a43391877/oxygen-ion-battery-could-change-energy/
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Show Notes 17 March 2023
Story 1: Someday your desk lamp may be a house plant!
Source: MIT News Story by Anne Trafton
Link: https://tinyurl.com/auccexdm
See video here: https://tinyurl.com/387r4y4f
Story 2: Scientists discover an enzyme that can use air to generate electricity
Source: Popular Science Story by Jackie Appel
Link: https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/green-tech/a43251276/enzyme-can-use-air-to-generate-electricity/
Source: Gizmodo.com
Story by Kevin Hurler
Link: https://gizmodo.com/natural-enzyme-huc-generate-electricity-from-air-1850207533
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See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GC3ATunzd_8
Story 3: Scientists have devised a way to 3D print “biomaterial” inside the human body Source: Futurism.com
Story by Victor Tangermann
Link: https://futurism.com/neoscope/scientists-3d-print-inside-human-body
See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvoxI7qkRfE
Story 4: Scientists announce ‘organoid intelligence’ as a potential biological alternative to artificial intelligence Source: CNN Story by Ashley Strickland
Link: https://tinyurl.com/bd4kmyyb
Source: Johns Hopkins website Link: https://caat.jhsph.edu/programs/oi/
Source: Popular Mechanics
Story by Jackie Appel
Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/scienceandtechnology/scientists-are-creating-something-wild-organoid-intelligence/ar-AA182qFF?ocid=sapphireappshare
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See video here: https://www.msn.com/en-us/video/news/scientists-believe-organoid-intelligence-is-the-future-of-computing/vi-AA18jKN7?ocid=sapphireappshare&t=19
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Show Notes 10 March 2023
Story 1: Scientists have discovered a way to boost the efficiency of solar panels by 250%
Source: Sciencealert.com
Story by David Nield Link: https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-boost-the-efficiency-of-a-cheap-and-promising-solar-panel-material-by-250
Story 2: The James Webb Space Telescope spotted something that’s shaking up the scientific world!
Source: CNN Story by Ashley Strickland
Link: https://www.cnn.com/2023/02/22/world/webb-telescope-massive-early-galaxies-scn
Story 3: Key trend to watch: Microsoft wants to bring ChatGPT’s artificial intelligence capabilities to robots
Source: Microsoft Blog Link: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/group/autonomous-systems-group-robotics/articles/chatgpt-for-robotics/
See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYd0QcZcS6Q Story 4: It’s women’s history month – on Discover.com you can learn about 10 women in science who changed the world
Source: Discover.com Story by Megan Schmnidt
Link: https://www.discovermagazine.com/the-sciences/meet-10-women-in-science-who-changed-the-world
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Show Notes 3 March 2023
Story 1: Scientists pioneer new cloud seeding techniques to fight global drought
Source: ScienceTimes.com Story by Joshua Stan
Link: https://www.sciencetimes.com/articles/42282/20230208/unlocking-power-cloud-seeding-scientists-pioneer-innovative-techniques-fight-drought.htm
Source: USDA Agricultural Research Service Story by Kathryn Markham
Link: https://www.ars.usda.gov/oc/dof/seeding-the-skies-harvesting-rain/
Story 2: New artificial intelligence tool helps predict if chemotherapy will benefit a breast cancer patient
Source: CosmosMagazine.com Story by Evrim Yazgin
Link: https://cosmosmagazine.com/technology/ai-breast-cancer-treatment/
Story 3: Scientists are making catfish hybrids with alligator DNA
Source: ScienceAlert.com Story by Hannah Getahun
Link: https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-are-making-catfish-hybrids-with-alligator-dna-for-us-to-eat
Story 4: New factory retrofit could reduce a steel plant’s carbon emissions by 90 percent
Source: Popular Science Story by Andrew Paul
Link: https://www.popsci.com/technology/steel-factory-reduced-emissions/
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Popzara.com. Nathan Evans, Managing Editor.
Throughout Popzara you’ll find views on gaming, movies, technology, cultural icons and so much more. Reviews and previews, in-depth analyses, opinion pieces, conversations, and a regularly updated Podcast keep things interesting and always entertaining. Our diverse editorial staff is committed to bringing this cornucopia of editorial goodness in fair-minded and positive ways, with minimal snark and maximum fun. A little bit of everything for the discriminating reader and curious listener is what you’ll find at Popzara.
Topics:
Casting Spells and Muggle Magic: The Wizarding World of Hogwarts Legacy | Popzara Podcast
Apple is reportedly closer to bringing no-prick glucose monitoring to the Watch | Engadget
Metroid Prime Remastered Selling Out, Going For $100+ On eBay
NVIDIA and Microsoft to bring XBOX PC titles to GeForce NOW
Podcasts are coming to YouTube Music | TechCrunch
AI-generated comic artwork loses US Copyright protection | Ars Technica
Supreme Court admits they're not the best choice to decide the future of the internet | AppleInsider
Show Notes 24 February 2023
Story 1: New technology advances the use of waste cardboard for home insulation
Source: TechCrunch.com
Story Tim De Chant
Link: https://techcrunch.com/2022/11/30/transforming-old-cardboard-boxes-into-insulation-nets-cleanfiber-10-million-round/
Story 2: Key trend to watch - More than 56,000 hydrogen cars sold worldwide
Source: AutoTech.news
PR Newswire Link: https://autotech.news/over-56-thousand-hydrogen-passenger-vehicles-sold-so-far/
Story 3: World's first autonomous artificial intelligence jet fighter training aircraft
Source: NewAtlas.com
Story by David Szondy
Link: https://newatlas.com/military/worlds-first-autonomous-ai-tactical-aircraft-flight/ Story 4: New microneedle bandage can stop bleeding in less than two minutes
Source: SciTechDaily.com [Penn State University]
Link: https://scitechdaily.com/saving-lives-novel-microneedle-bandage-can-immediately-stop-bleeding-following-an-injury/
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Show Notes 17 February 2023
Story 1: Amazon's Zoox is now operating its purpose-built autonomous taxi on public roads
Source: Engadget.com Story by Steve Dent
Link: https://www.engadget.com/amazons-zoox-successfully-tests-its-purpose-built-autonomous-taxi-on-public-roads-134628930.html
See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tknowptOgU4
Story 2: Blue Origin Develops System to Deploy ‘Unlimited’ Solar Power on the Moon
Source: ExtremeTech.com Story by Ryan Whitwam
Link: https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/343062-blue-origin-develops-system-to-deploy-unlimited-solar-power-on-the-moon
Story 3: Ingestible sensor could help doctors pinpoint gastrointestinal difficulties
Source: MIT News Story by Anne Trafton
Link: https://news.mit.edu/2023/ingestible-sensor-could-help-doctors-pinpoint-gi-difficulties-0213
Story 4: Where to learn about 34 highly influential African American scientists
Source: InterestingEngineering.com Story by Christopher McFadden
Link: https://interestingengineering.com/culture/31-highly-influential-african-american-scientists
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Show Notes 10 February 2023
Story 1: Recent experiment shows lasers can direct lightning strikes
Source: The Guardian Story by Ian Sample
Link: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2023/jan/16/scientists-steer-lightning-bolts-with-lasers-for-the-first-time
Source: Institut Polytechnique de Paris
Link: https://www.polytechnique.edu/en/news/deflecting-lightning-laser-lightning-rod
Story 2: The Pentagon wants a drug that will heat your body ASAP
Source: Popular Mechanics Story by Tim Newcomb
Link: https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/health/a42537862/drug-that-will-heat-your-body-asap/
Story 3: Recent breakthrough dramatically cuts the time and cost of making “green” hydrogen from seawater
Source: InterestingEngineering.com Story by Jajo Malayil
Link: https://interestingengineering.com/innovation/hydrogen-from-sea-water-for-cheap
Story 4: Improved cancer treatment inspired by the foam on your latte
Source: MedicalXpress.com Story by Jennifer Brown, University of Iowa
Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2023-02-cancer-treatment-foam-latte.html
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Show Notes 3 February 2023
Story 1: Scientists create a small shapeshifting humanoid robot that can liquefy and reform
Source: Sciencealert.com Story by Michelle Starr
Link: https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-create-shapeshifting-humanoid-robot-that-can-liquefy-and-reform
Source: Sciencenews.org Story by McKenzie Prillaman
Link: https://www.sciencenews.org/article/robot-shape-shifting-gallium-melt-reform-magnetic-fields
See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9zE8JQCG5E
Source for image: https://www.geologyin.com/2018/02/gallium-is-metal-that-melts-in-your.html
Story 2: Researchers create a new type of yarn that turns movement into electricity
Source: Techxplore.com News release from University of Texas at Dallas
Link: https://techxplore.com/news/2023-01-demo-carbon-nanotube-yarn-harvests.html
Story 3: New all-in-one system can capture carbon dioxide emissions from industrial plants and convert it into a lucrative product
Source: Pacific Northwest National Laboratory website
Link: https://www.pnnl.gov/news-media/scientists-unveil-least-costly-carbon-capture-system-date
Story 4: New portable, electronic biosensor can help detect oral cancer
Source: Medgadget.com Story by Conn Hastings
Link: https://www.medgadget.com/2023/01/point-of-care-biosensor-to-detect-oral-cancer.html
Story 5: Unique MIT suit helps people better understand the aging experience
Source: MIT News
Link: https://news.mit.edu/2023/unique-mit-suit-helps-people-better-understand-aging-experience-0120
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Popzara.com. Nathan Evans, Managing Editor.Throughout Popzara you’ll find views on gaming, movies, technology, cultural icons and so much more. Reviews and previews, in-depth analyses, opinion pieces, conversations, and a regularly updated Podcast keep things interesting and always entertaining. Our diverse editorial staff is committed to bringing this cornucopia of editorial goodness in fair-minded and positive ways, with minimal snark and maximum fun. A little bit of everything for the discriminating reader and curious listener is what you’ll find at Popzara.Topics:Rep. Jake Auchincloss Reads U.S. House Floor Speech Written By ChatGPT | WBZ NewsRadio 1030
MSG probed over use of facial recognition to eject lawyers from show venues | Ars Technica
Justice Department Sues Google for Monopolizing Digital Advertising Technologies | OPA | Department of Justice
After 25 years, GoldenEye 007 gets its first modern rerelease Friday | Ars Technica
The State of Gaming: The Best, Worst (and Everything Else) Games of 2022 | Popzara Podcast
CES 2023 Wrap-Up: OLED/Micro LED Displays, 3D/E INK Laptops, Accessibility, Electric Autos, RGB Appliances, and More | Popzara PodcastFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Show Notes 27 January 2023
Story 1: A new satellite can now measure nearly all the Earth’s water
Source: CNN Story by Ashley Strickland
Link: https://www.cnn.com/2022/12/16/world/nasa-swot-launch-scn/index.html
See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=maI09QHicTg&t=4181s
Story 2: University of Minnesota researchers can move objects without touching them
Source: Scitechdaily.com and University of Minnesota announcement
Link: https://scitechdaily.com/not-science-fiction-a-new-method-to-move-objects-without-contact/
See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=61y6CBfyoqI&t=1s
Story 3: The viability of solar cars just got a shot in the arm with an order for 10,000 vehicles made by a Dutch car maker
Source: NL#Times Netherlands Times
Link: https://nltimes.nl/2023/01/17/dutch-startup-lightyear-pre-sells-10000-solar-electric-cars-company-leases
See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xee3D7prGzw
Story 4: Scientists recently discovered a fourth membrane in the human brain and the important role it plays
Source: Popular Mechanics Story by Tim Newcomb
Link: https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/health/a42436251/fourth-membrane-discovered-in-human-brain/
Source: newscientist.com Story by Clare Wilson
Link: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2353622-weve-just-discovered-a-new-part-of-the-brains-waste-disposal-system/
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Show Notes 20 January 2023
Story 1: NASA Just Announced Funding for 14 Futuristic Space Exploration Concepts Source: Extremetech.com
Story by Ryan Whitwam
Link: https://www.extremetech.com/extreme/342213-nasa-funds-14-futuristic-space-exploration-concepts-including-a-titan-seaplane
Story 2: New solar-powered machine turns carbon dioxide and waste plastic into valuable products
Source: Futurism.com
Story by: Maggie Harrison
Link: https://futurism.com/solar-machine-co2-plastic-fuel
Source: TechXplore.com [University of Cambridge press release]
Link: https://techxplore.com/news/2023-01-solar-powered-plastic-greenhouse-gases-sustainable.html
Story 3: Apple expected to launch a mixed reality headset this year
Source: AIBusiness.com
Story by Ben Wodecki
Link: https://aibusiness.com/verticals/here-comes-apple-s-mixed-reality-headset
Story 4: Researchers develop a blood test that can reliably detect Alzheimer’s disease
Source: Engadget.com
Story by Igor Bonifacic
Link: https://www.engadget.com/researchers-develop-blood-test-detects-alzheimers-disease-224320271.html
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Popzara.com, Nathan Evans, Managing Editor
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Topics:
Fortnite maker Epic Games to pay $520 million in record-breaking FTC settlement
https://www.cnn.com/2022/12/19/tech/fortnite-epic-ftc-settlement/index.html
Amazon Luna lets Prime members play Ubisoft PC games they own for free
https://www.engadget.com/amazon-luna-ubisoft-pc-game-share-175013720.html
Also: Amazon getting into more games-to-movies with God of War and Warhammer
https://movieweb.com/god-of-war-series-will-stay-incredibly-true-to-the-source-material-amazon-assures/
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/henry-cavill-warhammer-40000-amazon-1235283251/
Atari pulls the plug on Atari VCS console manufacturing
https://liliputing.com/atari-pulls-the-plug-on-atari-vcs-console-manufacturing/
Tie into the fabulous Atari 50 Collection:
https://www.popzara.com/games/game-reviews/atari-50-the-anniversary-celebration/
Misc.
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Avatar: The Way of Water3 hours, 3D Imax, 48 HFR
The State of Gaming December 2022: Callisto Protocol, NFS Unbound, High on Life, Dragon Quest Treasures, Crisis Core FF7, Amazon Gaming and NPD
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Story 1: Today marks the 75th anniversary of the first successful test of the transistor
* On this day, December 16, in 1947, scientists at Bell Labs conducted the first successful test of their semiconductor amplifier, the transistor.
* Over time, the transistor totally revolutionized the field of electronics, and paved the way for all the electronic devices in our lives today.
* As one of the most important building blocks of modern electronics, many historians contend it stands as one of the most important scientific inventions in world history.
* But first, what is a transistor?
* In the most fundamental terms, a transistor is a semiconductor device used to amplify or switch electrical signals and power.
* Another definition is a transistor is a semiconductor device for amplifying, controlling, and generating electrical signals. Transistors are the active components of integrated circuits, or “microchips,” which often contain billions of these minuscule devices etched into their shiny surfaces.
* In its role as a switch, the transistor either prevents or allows current to flow through.
* Here’s what motivated the researchers at Bell Labs to create the transistor 75 years ago:
* An amazing team of scientists at Bell Labs, most notably John Bardeen and Walter Brattain working under William Shockley, wanted to replace the unreliable and hot vacuum tubes [as well as slow electromechanical relays] used in long-distance telephone service equipment with something much more reliable and cost effective.
* The ideal substitute they created to replace vacuum tubes used to amplify weak electrical signals and produce audible sounds was a highly reliable solid-state transistor which offered dramatically smaller size and significantly less power consumption.
* Although today we’re celebrating the first successful test of the transistor, but the team demonstrated the discovery a week later on December 23, often considered the date the transistor was invented.
* In terms of sharing the news with the world officially, it was not until June 30, 1948, at a press conference that Bell Labs publicly announced their invention.
+ At the event a spokesman for the Labs claimed that “it may have far-reaching significance in electronics and electrical communication.”
* Nine years later, Bardeen, Brattain and Shockley received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1956 for the first transistor.
* The first commercial applications for transistors were for hearing aids and “pocket” radios in the 1950s.
* In 1959 scientists Mohamed Atalla and Dawon Kahng at Bell Labs invented the metal–oxide–semiconductor field-effect transistor the most widely used type of transistor – this was another major step in the advancement of transistor technology which ultimately laid the foundation for the development of semiconductor chips
* Over time scientists, like those at Fairchild Semiconductors [which was founded in 1957 by scientists who came to California to work with Shockley in Palo Alto but left to start their own venture] and Intel and others, figured out how to super miniaturize transistors and perfect manufacturing of transistors and integrated circuits.
+ A semiconductor chip [also called an integrated circuit] is an electric circuit with many components such as transistors and wiring formed on a semiconductor wafer.
* Fast forward to today, and the silicon chips in our smartphones, computers, TVs, cars, you name it, may contain millions if not billions of microscopic transistors on a chip the size of a fingernail, or smaller!
* And recently Intel announced their will be one trillion transistors on their chips by 2030! That’s ten times the number of transistors currently available on modern Central Processing Units, or “brain chips” like the ones that power your laptop, smartphone, etc.
* And here’s how the 75th anniversary of the transistor is of personal family history interest for me.
* My maternal grandfather, Gustave Charles de Coutouly, was on the team at Bell Labs working with William Shockley.
* He was a French scientist who was recruited by the US Army during the first world war to help develop our military’s radio technology.
* He met and married my American maternal grandmother, became an American citizen, the contributed to the field of electronics for decades.
* And regarding William Shockley, after work, my grandfather and Shockley would sometimes go up into the attic of my grandfather’s home in Madison, New Jersey and do research and experiments!
* Unfortunately, Shockley was an ardent eugenicist whose theories of black racial inferiority eventually made him an academic pariah.
* To my knowledge my grandfather did not share his beliefs. I do know from my mother’s stories that my grandmother did not like Shockley – who was famous for having a very difficult personality.
* I’ll never forget the day in the late 1950s [when I was maybe 7 years old] when he was visiting us in California, and he was so excited to give me a “transistor” pocket radio. I was old enough to be thrilled to get this amazing gadget, but too young to understand the significance.
Story 2: Airbus plans to test a hydrogen fuel cell engine on a modified superjumbo jetSource: Futurism.com Story by Victor TangermannLink: https://futurism.com/the-byte/airbus-hydrogen-fuel-cell-jetSource: Aerospace Manufacturing and Design Story by
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MetaWorld is a Canadian-based Web 3.0 technology company operating, developing, and commercializing MetaVerse technology assets, namely avatars and wearables.
Popzara.com. Nathan Evans, Managing Editor
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Pokémon Scarlet and Violet are the fastest-selling games in Nintendo history | GamesIndustry.biz
God of War: Ragnarok is Sony’s fastest-selling first-party title | Engadget
Microsoft admits “many” PlayStation exclusives “better quality” than those on Xbox | Eurogamer.net
The State of Gaming November 2022: Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, Sonic Frontiers, Harvestella, God of War Ragnarok, Atari 50, and NPD | Popzara Podcast
Mercedes locks faster acceleration behind a yearly $1,200 subscription – The Verge
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes sentenced to over 11 years in prison
Amazon Alexa is a “colossal failure,” on pace to lose $10 billion this year | Ars Technica
Elon Musk Says Child Sexual Exploitation Content Is a Top Priority
Movie Time! Dare to Be Stupid: UHF (1989) and Weird: The Al Yankovic Story (2022) | Popzara Podcast
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Edgewater Wireless. Andrew Skafel, President/CEO.
Edgewater Wireless is the industry leader in innovative Spectrum Slicing technology for residential and commercial markets. We develop advanced Wi-Fi silicon solutions, Access Points, and IP licensing designed to meet the high-density and high quality-of-service needs of service providers and their customers. With 25+ patents, Edgewater’s Multi-Channel, Single Radio technology revolutionizes Wi-Fi, delivering next-generation Wi-Fi today.
Edgewater’s physical layer Spectrum Slicing allows a frequency band to be divided, or sliced, to enable more radios to operate in a given area. Think of Spectrum Slicing like moving from a single-lane road to a multi-lane highway — regardless of Wi-Fi technology.
In a large-scale Proof of Concept (PoC) with a major Tier 1 Service Provider — looking at 6 million devices in 750,000 homes, Spectrum Slicing showed 7 to 18 times performance gains in 75% of homes. Interestingly, homes with the most devices saw the most significant improvements.
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Popzara.com. Nathan Evans, Managing Editor.
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Musk begins his Twitter ownership with firings, declares the ‘bird is freed’ | Reuters
Live updates: Elon Musk buys Twitter, declares ‘the bird is freed’ – The Washington Post
Meta’s value has plunged by $700 billion. Wall Street calls it a “train wreck.” – CBS News
Apple confirms the iPhone is getting USB-C, but isn’t happy about the reason why – The Verge
Kuo: iPhone 15 Pro will get a major redesign with no physical buttons
Report: Google will graciously let Android OEMs build Amazon Fire devices | Ars Technica
Bayonetta 3: Voice Actors Detail Their Pay, Workload, and the Dangerous Race to the Bottom – IGN
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 only allows PlayStation players to disable crossplay – The Verge
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2’s disc is just 72MB of nothing – The Verge
Not for Resale (2019) – IMDb
Movie Time! Halloween Spooktacular (2022) Part 2: The Best Cuts J-Horror Sampler | Popzara Podcast
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Topics:
Musk begins his Twitter ownership with firings, declares the ‘bird is freed’ | Reuters
Live updates: Elon Musk buys Twitter, declares ‘the bird is freed’ – The Washington Post
Meta’s value has plunged by $700 billion. Wall Street calls it a “train wreck.” – CBS News
Apple confirms the iPhone is getting USB-C, but isn’t happy about the reason why – The Verge
Kuo: iPhone 15 Pro will get a major redesign with no physical buttons
Report: Google will graciously let Android OEMs build Amazon Fire devices | Ars Technica
Bayonetta 3: Voice Actors Detail Their Pay, Workload, and the Dangerous Race to the Bottom – IGN
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 only allows PlayStation players to disable crossplay – The Verge
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2’s disc is just 72MB of nothing – The Verge
Not for Resale (2019) – IMDb
Movie Time! Halloween Spooktacular (2022) Part 2: The Best Cuts J-Horror Sampler | Popzara Podcast
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Nathan Evans. Managing Editor, Popzara.com
Throughout Popzara you’ll find views on gaming, movies, technology, cultural icons and so much more. Reviews and previews, in-depth analyses, opinion pieces, conversations, and a regularly updated Podcast keep things interesting and always entertaining. Our diverse editorial staff is committed to bringing this cornucopia of editorial goodness in fair-minded and positive ways, with minimal snark and maximum fun. A little bit of everything for the discriminating reader and curious listener is what you’ll find at Popzara.
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A Letter from Twitch President Dan Clancy on Subscription Revenue Shares | Twitch Blog
Google to shut gaming service Stadia in latest cost-cutting effort
Photo Service Getty Is Banning AI-Generated Images
Bruce Willis Becomes First Celebrity to Sell Rights to Deepfake Firm
James Earl Jones lets AI take over the voice of Darth Vader – The Verge
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X Raphael AM5 4.5GHz 16-Core Boxed Processor – Heatsink Not Included – Micro Center
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Topics:
A Letter from Twitch President Dan Clancy on Subscription Revenue Shares | Twitch Blog
Google to shut gaming service Stadia in latest cost-cutting effort
Photo Service Getty Is Banning AI-Generated Images
Bruce Willis Becomes First Celebrity to Sell Rights to Deepfake Firm
James Earl Jones lets AI take over the voice of Darth Vader – The Verge
AMD Ryzen 9 7950X Raphael AM5 4.5GHz 16-Core Boxed Processor – Heatsink Not Included – Micro Center
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Popzara.com. Nathan Evans, Managing Editor.
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The State of Gaming August 2022: Saints Row, Spider-Man Remaster, TMNT, Cult of the Lamb, SD Gundam, Thymesia, Soul Hackers 2, Tinykin, Netflix Gaming, and NPD | Popzara Podcast
Neat Bumblebee II USB Microphone | Audio/Video Reviews | Popzara Press
Netflix Mulling $7 to $9 Monthly Price for Ad-Supported Tier, Report Says
Netflix’s Resident Evil has already been canceled – The Verge
Trademark filings point to ‘Reality’ branding for Apple’s mixed reality headset – The Verge
30TB Portable SSD Hits Walmart For $39 But Stay Away From It | Tom’s Hardware
NASA’s Big Artemis I Moon Launch Scrubbed Due to Engine Issues – CNET
Artemis live updates: NASA scrubs launch because of fuel leaks
The ashes of Star Trek’s Nichelle Nichols’ will head to space – The Verge
Nichelle Nichols Tributes (Official) – Celestis® Memorial Spaceflights
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Nathan Evans. Managing Editor, Popzara.com.
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Star Trek actress Nichelle Nichols has died | Engadget
Google is switching your Gmail interface to this new look – The Verge
Oculus Quest 2 is getting a major price hike so it’s time to bring back the 64GB model | TechRadar
PS5 Finally Getting 1440p Monitor Support – IGN
Google is not shutting down Stadia | Engadget
Meta will no longer pay US publishers for news content | Engadget
Spotify’s subscribers rise to 188M amid podcasting setbacks – The Verge
All The Best Movie And TV Trailers From San Diego Comic-Con 2022
The State of Gaming July 2022: Stray, Xenoblade Chronicles 3, Live A Live, PowerWash Simulator, Sega Genesis Mini 2, Steam Deck Hands-on, and NPD | Popzara Podcast
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Netflix confirms an ad-supported tier is really, actually happening – The Verge
Windows 8.1 will begin warning its few remaining users about January 2023 update cutoff | Ars Technica
Japanese city worker loses USB containing personal details of every resident | Japan | The Guardian
KOTOR II’s Switch Port Has A Bug, But You Can Cheat Around It
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Amazon Alexa will be able to mimic deceased loved ones’ voices – CNN
AR, meet ML: IKEA app lets you erase and replace your furniture | Ars Technica
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Danavation Technologies. John Ricci, President and CEO
Danavation Technologies Corp. is a Canadian-based, IoT technology company providing commercially available, state-of-the-art Digital Smart Labels™. Our Digital Smart Labels™ (micro e-paper displays) enable clients to automate labelling, pricing, product info and promotions in real-time.
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Candidate.co. Ryan Agresta, CEO & Founder.
Candidate, headquartered in Seattle, is reimagining the traditional hiring model by leading with referrals. The dual sided tech platform makes it easier for employers to find talent and build more inclusive and diverse teams. Prioritizing more than what’s visible on an applicants’ resume, Candidate’s model adds a human touch point via the inclusion of a personal referral, bringing added credibility and efficiency to the hiring process. Employer partners include hundreds of startups, tech companies, and publicly traded ventures based in Seattle, San Francisco, New York and beyond. Open positions are spread across the country and include remote opportunities.
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Both Segments: Popzara.com. Nathan Evans, Managing Editor
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Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2022) | Movie Reviews | Popzara Press
CNN+ is shutting down earlier than planned | Engadget
Elon Musk Proposed Job Cuts and Hiring Stars to Help Twitter: Reports
Twitter admits it accidentally overstated user numbers between 2019 and 2021. | Engadget
Activision Blizzard shareholders approve Microsoft’s $68.7 billion takeover bid | Engadget
Yuji Naka says Square Enix doesn’t ‘value games’ after Balan Wonderworld mess – The Verge
Apple launches self-service repair program for iPhone users in the US | Ars Technica
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Topics:
Google Play is stripped of movie and TV show sales | Ars Technica
Movies & Shows – YouTube
‘Mystery Science Theater 3000’ is back on a dedicated streaming platform | Engadget
Uber will feature NYC taxi cabs in its app under groundbreaking new deal – The Verge
Stephen Wilhite, creator of the GIF, has died – The Verge
Here’s a Timeline of the Debate About How to Pronounce GIF | Time
Netflix Acquires Boss Fight Entertainment, Its Third Game Studio Deal – Variety
Apple unveils M1 Ultra, the world’s most powerful chip for a personal computer – Apple
You can spin the gear in Windows 11’s Notepad app and it’s delightful – The Verge
Movie Time! The Best, Worst (and Everything Else) Movies of 2021 | Popzara Podcast
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Computer and Technology News
Topics:
Spotify paid 130 artists more than $5m last year – BBC News
Lapsus$: Oxford teen accused of being multi-millionaire cyber-criminal – BBC News
Google says it thwarted North Korean cyberattacks in early 2022 | Engadget
FBI trolls Russian embassy with geotargeted ads for disgruntled spies | Ars Technica
Apple is reportedly planning an iPhone hardware subscription service | Engadget
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Computer and Technology News
Topics:
Arizona is the first state to allow driver’s licenses in Apple Wallet | Engadget
YouTube makes thousands of TV show episodes available to stream for free | Engadget
Starlink Raising Monthly Subscription Price For Satellite Internet Service, Citing Inflation
Microsoft confirms it’s been hacked by the same group that targeted Nvidia, Samsung | VGC
Authentication Giant Okta Breached Through Customer Support
Mercedes Drive Pilot Beats Tesla Autopilot By Taking Legal Responsibility
Rare Marvel Comics #1 ‘pay copy’ auctioned for $2.4 million – UPI.com
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Computer and Technology News
Topics:
Biden: Russia ‘exploring’ US cyber-attacks – BBC News
Behold, a password phishing site that can trick even savvy users | Ars Technica
After CP77 mess, CD Projekt Red will switch to Unreal for next Witcher game | Ars Technica
Nvidia reveals H100 GPU for AI and teases ‘world’s fastest AI supercomputer’ – The Verge
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Computer and Technology News
Topics:
Influencers in Australia risk jail for breaking finance tips rules – BBC News
French police charge seven in Netflix ‘Lupin’ set heist | Engadget
Scottish mental health charity SAMH targeted in cyber attack – BBC News
Hackers are corrupting the save files of ‘Elden Ring’ players on PC | Engadget
The ‘Overwatch 2’ PvP beta starts on April 26th | Engadget
The Nintendo Wii and DSi stores have been down for days with no explanation | Engadget
How to Stop Spam Text Messages – Techlicious
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Computer and Technology News
Topics:
Microsoft Defender tags Office updates as ransomware activity
Amazon completes MGM merger, will add studio’s films and TV to Prime Video | Ars Technica
Netflix Will Soon Test Charging Some Users for Sharing Passwords
US revokes licence of top Chinese telecoms company – BBC News
Apple Made an Additional $6.5 Billion USD by No Longer Providing Accessories With New iPhones | HYPEBEAST
Apple’s charts set the M1 Ultra up for an RTX 3090 fight it could never win – The Verge
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Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
‘Elden Ring’ has sold over 12 million copies in 18 days | Engadget
Amazon used a sneaky tactic to make it harder to quit Prime and cancellations dropped 14%, according to leaked data | Business Insider India
Google Domains is finally out of beta after more than seven years – The Verge
Stadia’s pivot to a Google Cloud product is official | Ars Technica
Instagram is getting ‘parental supervision’ features | Engadget
You can now draft an email in Google Docs and send it to Gmail | Engadget
Shenzhen Shutdown Is a ‘Shock’ to an Already Stressed Supply Chain
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Computer and Technology News
Topics:
Germany Warns Kaspersky Could Be Used to ‘Attack’ During Ukraine Invasion
Medical student surgically implants Bluetooth device into own ear to cheat in final exam | The Independent
Intel’s AMD bug find proves that Spectre is still looming over us – The Verge
CD sales rose for the first time in 17 years | Engadget
Microsoft says Windows 11 File Explorer ads were ‘not intended to be published externally’ – The Verge
Kawasaki made a rideable robotic goat | Engadget
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Computer and Technology News
Topics:
HBO hit with class action lawsuit for allegedly sharing subscriber data with Facebook | Engadget
Apple’s 3-meter Thunderbolt 4 cable is a steal at $159 – The Verge
World’s Largest Chip Manufacturer To Launch Another Mining Chip
Russia-Ukraine: Is internet on verge of break-up? – BBC News
Tinder now lets you background check your matches | Engadget
Google hints at Windows games running on Stadia – The Verge
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Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
SpaceX shifts resources to cybersecurity to address Starlink jamming – SpaceNews
Internet backbone provider Cogent cuts off service to Russia | Engadget
Russia mulls legalizing software piracy as it’s cut off from Western tech | Ars Technica
Samsung confirms hackers stole Galaxy source code – The Verge
Keyboard and mouse support is coming to Microsoft’s Xbox Cloud Gaming service | Engadget
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VIVID-PIX. Rick Voight, CEO.
With the help of a far-flung team of excellent people, we bring you Vivid-Pix, a company focused on developing easy-to-use software that helps you RESTORE – RELIVE – SHARE your underwater, on land, old and new pictures.
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Computer and Technology News
Topics:
Japan’s Sony and Honda are starting a new company to make electric vehicles – CNN
Facebook Gaming appears to be overrun by spam and pirated content | Engadget
Cybercriminals who breached Nvidia issue one of the most unusual demands ever | Ars Technica
Samsung will add phone performance throttling controls through an update | Engadget
Russia Says It Will Block Facebook
Apple teams up with Google, Mozilla, Microsoft to improve browser interoperability | AppleInsider
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For more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Computer and Technology News
Topics:
President Biden wants to ban advertising targeted toward kids | Engadget
Bungie rejects Steam Deck’s Linux, threatens to ban Destiny 2 players there – The Verge
Russia threatens to block Wikipedia over Ukraine invasion article | Engadget
YouTuber reunites ‘Celeste’ developer with lost Game Award after finding it on eBay | Engadget
Futurama’s revival will feature the original voice of Bender after all – The Verge
Batman tickets to cost more than other films at AMC theaters – The Verge
Rivian Jacks Up Vehicle Prices For Preorders Placed Years Ago, Enraging Customers
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Special Segment: Russian Invasion Of Ukraine, and How Tech Responds
Topics:
Facebook will demote Russian state media across its entire platform | Engadget
Reddit has quarantined r/Russia subreddit due to misinformation
Facebook and TikTok block Russian state media in Europe : NPR
Twitter is pausing ads and recommendations in Ukraine and Russia | Engadget
Google blocks RT, other Russian channels from earning ad dollars | Reuters
Digital technology and the war in Ukraine – Microsoft On the Issues
Uber looks to speed up sale of its stake in Russian ride-hailing app Yandex | Engadget
Netflix Declines to Carry Russian Propaganda Channels – Variety
Customers of Sanction-Hit Russian Banks Unable to Use Apple, Google Pay
Jolla says it’s trying to part ways with its major Russian stakeholder | Engadget
Binance will not block all Russian accounts after Ukraine request
Ukraine Pushes to Unplug Russia from the Internet – Rolling Stone
Elon Musk pledges to send Starlink terminals to Ukraine | Engadget
Facebook turns on ‘lock profile’ tool for people in Ukraine | Engadget
Airbnb offers free housing for up to 100,000 Ukrainian refugees | Engadget
Google disables Maps live traffic in Ukraine following Russian invasion | Engadget
Ukraine raises over $13 million in crypto to help fight Russian invasion | Engadget
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Computer and Technology News
Topics:
Russia Threatened to Crash the ISS. Can It?
As EU says it’ll ban Russia’s ‘toxic media machine’, social media firms face pressure to act | TechCrunch
Panasonic will start making Tesla’s higher-capacity EV batteries by March 2024 | Engadget
Hackers stole top-secret GPU details — then Nvidia hit back | Digital Trends
Toyota shuts down all Japanese production after supplier is hacked | Ars Technica
Revealed: leaked files show how Ericsson allegedly helped bribe Islamic State | Telecommunications industry | The Guardian
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Computer and Technology News, Ukraine/Russia Conflict
Topics:
Google Maps Live Traffic Showed the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Twitter admits it mistakenly removed Ukraine open source intelligence accounts | Ars Technica
Ukraine lobbies U.S. officials for bans on Russia software, aviation -diplomat | Reuters
Ukraine government websites downed by cyberattacks amid Russian invasion | The Independent
In leaked comments, EA says FIFA license is holding back soccer game design | Ars Technica
Tonga is back online after a five-week internet outage | Engadget
The new Moto Edge+ wants to be a more affordable Galaxy Note | Engadget
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Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
RIP Bethesda Launcher: Here’s how its nearly full transfer to Steam will work | Ars Technica
Virgin Hyperloop lays off 111 staffers as it abandons plans for passenger transport | Engadget
Metaverse app allows kids into virtual strip clubs – BBC News
Cyber-attacks bring down many Ukraine websites – BBC News
The Call of Duty series is reportedly taking a break in 2023 – The Verge
Apple’s AR/VR headset isn’t just a prototype anymore, sources say | Ars Technica
Missouri governor’s wild claims about journalist debunked in police report | Ars Technica
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Both Segments: Scott Schober, Author/Cyber Security Expert.
Scott N. Schober is the President and CEO of Berkeley Varitronics Systems (BVS), a 48 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.
Topics:
Inside the Bitcoin Laundering Case That Confounded the Internet – The New York Times
Guarding against possible Russian cyber attacks | PIX11
Encore: The Supply Chain Crisis from the Cyber Side Thursday, February 17, 2022
Twitter Suspends Hundreds of Bots Posting Chinese Olympic Propaganda
This New Tool Can Retrieve Pixelated Text from Redacted Documents
Missouri governor’s wild claims about journalist debunked in police report | Ars Technica
The IRS will let taxpayers authenticate their identity without using facial recognition | Engadget
Apple AirTags gain additional anti-stalking messaging in new iOS 15.4 beta | Engadget
2022 USA | RSA Conference
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Computer America Stories 02/18/2022
Apple taps 'Oldboy' director to shoot a martial arts fantasy film on an iPhone 13 Pro
https://www.engadget.com/apple-oldboy-director-martial-arts-fantasy-film-iphone-13-pro-075046803.html
Google is bringing Chrome OS to PCs and Macs
https://www.theverge.com/2022/2/15/22934810/google-chrome-os-chromebooks-flex-operating-system-enterprise-schools
Peloton owners can now play a video game while they work out
https://www.engadget.com/peloton-lanebreak-videogame-215537833.html
Misc.
Evolving Pocket Monsters with Pokémon Legends: Arceus
https://www.popzara.com/podcast/evolving-pocket-monsters-with-pokemon-legends-arceus/
Best/Worst Movies of 2021 Incoming
Uncharted Movie Arrives
Horizon Forbidden West Arrives
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Computer and Technology News
Topics:
US says Russian state hackers lurked in defense contractor networks for months | Ars Technica
Multiple Tax Raids At Premises Of Chinese Telecom Major Huawei
Telecoms giant Ericsson may have paid ISIS for access to Iraq | Engadget
EU Data Watchdog Calls for Total Ban of Pegasus Spyware
California’s strict child-data bill would limit Big Tech data collection | Ars Technica
Google moves to make Android apps more private – BBC News
Clearview AI aims to put almost every human in facial recognition database | Ars Technica
Look: Entire cabin reported stolen in Michigan – UPI.com
Look: Mystery emu on the loose in Virginia – UPI.com
Look: Exotic coatimundi found wandering loose in North Carolina – UPI.com
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Computer and Technology News
Topics:
Newegg Apologizes for Customer Service Failings, Promises Change | Tom’s Hardware
Hacker could’ve printed unlimited ‘Ether’ but chose $2M bug bounty instead
Democratic DAO Suffers Coup, New Leader Steals Everything
Ukraine’s Military, Banks Suffering DDoS Attacks
Netflix is making a ‘BioShock’ movie | Engadget
Paywall-breaking tool 12ft asks users to subscribe to cover costs | Science & Tech News | Sky News
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Computer and Technology News, Valentine’s Day Edition
Topics:
Bowser sentenced to 40 months for Team Xecuter’s console hacking | Ars Technica
Snapchat will put ads within stories and share the money with creators – The Verge
VR-related claims increased by 31 percent in 2021, says UK insurance firm | Engadget
EARN IT Act gets no changes to encryption language in Senate committee
Sony Tests “Hey, PlayStation” Voice Assistant on PS5 – Voicebot.ai
74% of ransomware revenue goes to Russia-linked hackers – BBC News
HMRC seizes NFT for first time in £1.4m fraud case – BBC News
Idaho Potato Commission releases limited-edition potato perfume – UPI.com
Millions will celebrate Valentine’s Day, except in nations where it’s banned or discouraged – UPI.com
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OWC. Larry O’Connor, CEO & Founder.
At OWC, we’re committed to constant innovation, exemplary customer service, and American design. For over 30 years our goal has been constant. To create innovative DIY solutions to give you the most from your technology.
Beginning with 100% compatible memory upgrades, reliably exceeding Apple’s maximum RAM specs, OWC’s product offering has grown to encompass the entire spectrum of upgrade and expansion possibilities including SSDs, docks, and storage. All with a focus on easy, DIY setup and installation.
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Computer and Technology News
Topics:
Radio station snafu in Seattle bricks some Mazda infotainment systems | Ars Technica
Microsoft promises to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation | Engadget
Microsoft announces open app store rules to prove it’s okay with new laws – The Verge
Samsung reveals the Galaxy S22 and S22+: Improved cameras and more durable designs | Engadget
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra hands-on: The Galaxy Note reincarnated | Engadget
Apple source code references ‘realityOS’ for potential VR/AR headsets | Engadget
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Computer and Technology News
Topics:
IRS stops requiring selfies after facial recognition system is widely panned | Ars Technica
UK revives plans to force age verification for adult content | Engadget
Tinder will stop charging older users more for premium features | Engadget
Apple’s ‘Tap to Pay’ lets iPhones accept contactless payments | Engadget
Report: Apple will introduce new iPhone, iPad on March 8 | Ars Technica
Feds Arrest Couple Who Allegedly Laundered $1 Billion in Stolen Bitcoins
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Computer and Technology News
Topics:
The Switch is now Nintendo’s best-selling home console ever | Engadget
Microsoft has reportedly killed its plans for the HoloLens 3 | Engadget
Facebook loses daily users for first time as stock sinks – The Verge
NSO tried to buy access to cell networks for “bags of cash,“ whistleblower says | Ars Technica
Site Sells Famous Songs as NFTs Without Permission, Sparks Global Outrage
Wormhole cryptocurrency platform hacked for $325 million after GitHub error – The Verge
Gold Cube in Central Park Is a Bizarre Crypto Ad
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Posit Science. Dr. Henry Mahncke, CEO of Posit Science, Developer of BrainHQ
BrainHQ is your online headquarters for working out your brain. Think of it as a personal gym, where you exercise your memory, attention, brain speed, people skills, intelligence and navigation instead of your abs, delts, and quads. Just as our bodies require care and exercise over the course of life, so do our brains. BrainHQ provides the exercise your brain needs to be at its sharpest.
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Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
Mysterious port-less laptop is 7 mm thin | Ars Technica
Man convicted & sentenced for million-dollar fake iPhone return scheme | AppleInsider
Nintendo music YouTuber who received 4,000 copyright strikes is closing their channel | VGC
Supermarket cameras to guess age of alcohol buyers – BBC News
SpaceX’s new Starlink Premium tier promises up to 500Mbps for $500 a month – The Verge
Firefox’s anti-tracking feature adds per-account VPN for more privacy – The Verge
DeepMind AI rivals average human competitive coder – BBC News
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Typewise. David Eberle, CEO & Co-Founder.
Typewise is a Swiss deep tech company, on a mission to make daily lives easier by decoding human thoughts. Current interaction with our digital devices happens only at 10% of the speed of our thoughts. Given that we spend more than 6.5 hours on our digital devices every day, the result is a massive loss of productivity—time that could be spent on more enjoyable activities.
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Waverly Labs. Andrew Ochoa, Founder and CEO.
Inspired by personal experiences to connect across language barriers, Waverly Labs was founded in 2014 at the convergence of wearable technology and speech translation. In 2016, we debuted Pilot, the first smart earbuds with live translation, selling over 35k units and $8MM in gross sales. Now, we’ve introduced Ambassador Interpreter—a translation tool designed for professionals.
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Computer and Technology News
Topics:
Microsoft says that if Apple isn’t stopped now, its antitrust behavior will just get worse | AppleInsider
Senate introduces bill to allow farmers to fix their own equipment
Wordle, the game everyone’s obsessed with, gets bought by the New York Times | Engadget
FBI urges temporary phones for Olympic athletes – BBC News
Cyber-attack strikes German fuel supplies – BBC News
NFT Collector ‘ILovePonzi’ Loses Valuable Ape NFTs to Hackers, Is Upset
500 Hz PC monitor prototype is fastest panel ever | Ars Technica
‘World of Warcraft’ will finally let Alliance and Horde players raid together | Engadget
‘It Takes Two’ is being adapted for film or TV | Engadget
Discord is officially rolling out on PlayStation consoles from today | VGC
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Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
Sony is buying Destiny creator Bungie for $3.6bn | VGC
Nintendo Sends Copyright Strikes To YouTube Music Channel
Ubisoft executive complains NFT critics just ‘don’t get it’ | Engadget
Elon Musk blocks jet tracking Twitter account after teen asks for $50K to delete it [Update] – Drive Tesla
FTC: Americans lost $770 million from social media fraud surge
Dating app Grindr disappears from Apple’s App Store in China (updated) | Engadget
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Computer America Story Topics 01/28/2022
Google relents: Legacy G Suite users will be able to migrate to free accounts
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/01/google-relents-legacy-g-suite-users-will-be-able-to-migrate-to-free-accounts/
Major Windows 11 update, with taskbar tweaks and Android apps, coming in February
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/01/major-windows-11-update-with-taskbar-tweaks-and-android-apps-coming-in-february/
Valve Steam Deck will start shipping on February 28
https://www.techspot.com/news/93155-valve-steam-deck-start-shipping-february-28.html
Misc.
Sega leaves the Japanese arcade business for good
https://www.polygon.com/22906391/sega-japan-arcades-sold-history
Movie Time! Drive My Car (2021) and the Cinematic Allegory
https://www.popzara.com/podcast/movie-time-drive-my-car-2021-and-the-cinematic-allegory/
CES 2022 Wrap-Up: OLED Displays, GPU Upgrades, Projectors, EV Cars, Laptops, AR, and the Multiverse Arrives
The State of Gaming January 2022: God of War, Monster Hunter Rise, Pokémon Legends: Arceus, CES GPUs, Dying Light 2 and NPD
https://www.popzara.com/podcast/ces-2022-wrap-up-oled-displays-gpu-upgrades-projectors-ev-cars-laptops-ar-and-the-multiverse-arrives/
January 28, 2022 Show Notes
Story 1: NASA’s Parker Solar Probe is the first spacecraft to visit the sun’s atmosphere
Source: ScienceNews.org Story by Lisa Grossman
Link: https://bit.ly/3E4iWF1
NASA held a press briefing in December highlighting data from its Parker Solar Probe that earlier this year became the first craft to enter the sun’s atmosphere.
The Parker Solar Probe left interplanetary space and entered the sun’s atmosphere this past April where it took measurements of exactly where this atmospheric boundary lies, which is called the Alfvén critical surface.
And this entry point to the sun’s atmosphere is about 8 million miles above the sun’s surface.
Exploring this boundary was one of the Parker Solar Probe’s main goals when it launched in 2018.
This outer edge of the sun’s atmosphere is important because it marks where packets of plasma can separate from the sun and become part of the solar wind, which is the speedy stream of charged particles that constantly emanates from the sun.
Since the solar wind can potentially damage Earth’s satellites and negatively impact life on our planet, scientists want to pinpoint exactly how the wind gets started to better understand how it can impact Earth.
Story 2: Canon’s New Sensor Could Revolutionize Low-Light Photography
Source: Gizmodo.com Story by Andrew Liszewski
Link: https://gizmodo.com/canons-new-sensor-captures-full-color-images-in-near-to-1848179414
According to Nikkei Asia [an online news magazine], Canon is poised to shake up the digital imaging industry next year with a new sensor capable of capturing
full-color images at “one-tenth the brightness conventional sensors need.”
This could revolutionize autonomous driving and even security systems.
The most common solution to low-light photography is to rely on night vision technology which captures infrared light instead of the light that falls in the visible spectrum.
It results in high-contrast imagery where it’s easy to discern objects and finer details.
But there’s no color information, and that’s what Canon is trying to remedy with its new sensors.
Traditional sensors produce images based on the number of photons each pixel detects over a period of time—the more light and photons available, the better the results will be.
Canon’s new sensor uses an electronic element in every pixel that can multiply and generate an electrical pulse when just a single photon hits it, giving it much greater sensitivity in near total darkness.
Story 3: Sony reveals 8K VR headset prototype
Source: Eurogamer.net Story by Ed Nightingale
Link: https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2021-12-08-sony-reveals-prototype-for-8k-vr-headset
See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkJJA0PCOxI
Sony revealed a prototype for an 8K Virtual Reality headset as part of its ‘Sony Technology Day’ online demonstration event staged last month.
8K refers to an ultra-high-definition display with a width of approximately 8,000 pixels. That’s double the resolution of the 4K TVs you see in stores today.
The prototype Sony VR headset uses an organic light-emitting diode micro display for each eye.
Each individual eye micro display produces 4K visuals, and combined the result is an 8K extremely realistic visual experience.
The use of small micro displays also helps make the VR headset smaller, lighter, and more comfortable.
During the event Sony outlined how the upcoming VR headset could be used for
more than gaming. For example, for medical training, design engineering and live streaming entertainment experiences.
However, no pricing and availability dates were revealed.
Story 4: Designers hope hydrogen-powered plane will fly halfway around the world without refueling
Source: TechCrunch.com Story by Kris Holt
Link: https://techcrunch.com/2021/12/06/designers-hope-hydrogen-powered-plane-will-fly-halfway-around-the-world-without-refueling/
Researchers around the world continue to look at the potential viability of hydrogen-powered commercial airliners – and here’s why: Commercial electric planes won’t be feasible until batteries become more powerful and lightweight.
Hydrogen-powered flight is another possible way forward, and a research group, the FlyZero project, which is led by the Aerospace Technology Institute and funded by the UK government, recently disclosed a concept for a liquid hydrogen-powered midsize aircraft.
It said the plane would be able to fly 279 passengers non-stop from London to San Francisco, or from London to Auckland, New Zealand with one stop for refueling.
The aircraft, which has a 54-meter wingspan [177 feet] with two turbofan engines, would offer the “same speed and comfort as today’s aircraft” but with zero carbon emissions.
Remember – the exhaust from a hydrogen-powered vehicle is heat and water vapor.
We’re years away from commercial hydrogen aircraft becoming a reality, though. The refueling infrastructure doesn’t exist yet and hydrogen is more expensive and difficult to store onboard than kerosene-based fuel.
However, the Aerospace Technology Institute expects that, by the middle of the 2030s, efficient hydrogen planes might be a more economical option than current planes.
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Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
Robot successfully performs keyhole surgery on pigs without human help | Robots | The Guardian
iPhones will soon accept contactless payments directly, says report – The Verge
Dark web news site owner sentenced for role in $8.4 million kickback scheme | Engadget
Crypto money laundering rises 30%, report finds – BBC News
Epic will keep giving away free games in 2022 – The Verge
Tesla Cybertruck delayed until 2023 – The Verge
One of Amazon’s seller programs has been found to be unlawful | Engadget
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Scott N. Schober, BVS, Inc. CEO, cybersecurity expert and author of top-selling cybersecurity books.
Scott Schober is an authoritative voice in our industry, and he provides our listeners with a unique and invaluable perspective on cybercrime and cybersecurity.
Topics:
Apple’s AirTag uncovers a secret German intelligence agency | AppleInsider
Nominations opened for 2022 IFSEC Global Influencers in Security & Fire as judges are revealed!
Hactivists say they hacked Belarus rail system to stop Russian military buildup | Ars Technica
DDoS attacks on Andorra’s internet linked to Squid Game Minecraft tournament – The Record by Recorded Future
Cyber-attack targets Red Cross Red Crescent data | ICRC
Why did Europol just shut down VPN Lab? – YouTube
Nine-year-old kids are launching DDoS attacks against schools
How do cyberthreats affect the global economy? – YouTube
How the Best Hackers Learn Their Craft – YouTube
Apple pays record $100,500 to student who found Mac webcam hack | AppleInsider
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Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
Nvidia preparing to abandon Arm takeover, Bloomberg reports
The struggling magician behind the iBeer app was making up to $20K a day in its heyday – The Verge
AT&T is rolling out multi-gig fiber internet to more than 70 cities | Engadget
Google abandons FLoC, introduces Topics API to replace tracking cookies – The Verge
Hactivists say they hacked Belarus rail system to stop Russian military buildup | Ars Technica
Panasonic’s higher-capacity Tesla battery could enter production in 2023 | Engadget
Meta says its new AI supercomputer will be the world’s fastest by mid-2022 | Engadget
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Computer and Technology News
Topics:
Wordle developer donates in-app spend to charity – BBC News
Peloton is reportedly pausing Bike and Tread production amid lower demand | Engadget
Crypto.com CEO confirms hundreds of accounts were hacked, hedges on other details – The Verge
Vishal Garg, Better.com CEO Who Fired 900 Workers On Zoom Call Reinstalled
Google Play Games are available on Windows in a three-country beta | Engadget
Sony expects Microsoft to ‘continue to ensure’ Activision games stay multiplatform – The Verge
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Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
Tonga’s internet may be cut off for weeks following eruption | Engadget
Starlink Satellites Are Photo Bombing Astronomy Images | PCMag
Nine-year-old kids are launching DDoS attacks against schools
A Hacker Is Negotiating With Victims on the Blockchain After $1.4M Heist
Tesla driver in fatal California crash first to face felony charges involving Autopilot | Engadget
Lawmakers Plan Legislation to ‘Ban Surveillance Advertising’
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Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
Microsoft is buying Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion | Engadget
Microsoft Game Pass tops 25 million subscribers | Engadget
US airlines warn C-Band 5G could cause ‘catastrophic disruption’ | Engadget
Israel police uses NSO’s Pegasus to spy on citizens – CTech
Apple digital keys reportedly coming to some Hyundai cars this summer – The Verge
NFT Group Buys Copy Of Dune For €2.66 Million, Believing It Gives Them Copyright | IFLScience
Spain sets new rules for influencers who promote cryptocurrency | Engadget
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Wondercise. Eric Chuang, CEO.
Wondercise Studio is a social media platform with a fitness focus, which brings together users from anywhere in the world to host classes, compete with one another, and share experiences.
Users train with others across the world through voice and video chat functions. Anyone can host a class, join live-streamed group sessions, and sync workouts with others. This will bring the at-gym experience into other settings and build affinity with trainers and coaches alike.
Interacting through Wondercise’s patented Live Motion Matching™ technology, paired with Apple Watch, Garmin, or Wondercise wearables, users can access instant performance metrics and analysis, with real-time scores and leaderboards. Wondercise Studio is displayed via smartphone or cast to a big screen for the optimal training experience.
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Popzara.com. Herman Exum, Writer.
Throughout Popzara you’ll find views on gaming, movies, technology, cultural icons and so much more. Reviews and previews, in-depth analyses, opinion pieces, conversations, and a regularly updated Podcast keep things interesting and always entertaining. Our diverse editorial staff is committed to bringing this cornucopia of editorial goodness in fair-minded and positive ways, with minimal snark and maximum fun. A little bit of everything for the discriminating reader and curious listener is what you’ll find at Popzara.
Topics:
Samsung at CES 2022 press conference: as it happened | TechRadar
The Best TVs at CES 2022
Gaming Monitors At CES 2022 Were Big Buzz, Here Are Some Of The Best | HotHardware
BMW Color Changing Car at CES 2022! – YouTube
Brondell Pro Sanitizing Air Purifier with AG+ Technology by Aurabeat | Brondell
Smart lighting company Sengled announces a health monitoring light bulb – The Verge
Alienware’s Concept Nyx game server box software to aggregate and stream from all stores | PC Gamer
VinFast presents five BEVs at the CES – electrive.com
Innovation Award Honorees – CES 2022
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Kinoo. Jim Marggraff, CEO.
Kinoo is an all-new video communication system which revolutionizes video chat through the use of augmented reality. Co-founded by Jim Marggraff, creator of the transformational, award-winning LeapPadⓇ Learning System, Kinoo, is a groundbreaking tool for fostering child development while nurturing precious relationships with older loved ones. Experts from Kinoo will be on-hand to tell you more about the expert-developed collaborative activities that help to connect remote family members for play and learning. Kinoo wants remote users to feel like they are in the same room as they play collaboratively in shared activities, learning and growing together.
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Showcase PC. Andrew Kuhlman, CEO.
ShowcasePCs were born from the idea of turning the gaming PC itself into an art form as captivating, creative and engrossing as the games they are designed to play.
We have created 100% unique, custom 3D and 4D designs that transform your PC into a work of art, and take your gaming experience to a new level.
We offer custom 3D and 4D PCs made from brand new parts as well as refurbished parts, allowing us to sell our unique PCs at a more affordable price point. We provide 3D and 4D cases alone if you prefer to build the PC yourself, as well as simple self-install kits to transform a normal PC into a stunning, color-changing 3D PC.
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GAMMA AR. Mr. Caner Dolas and Mr. Jayan Jevanesan, CEO & CTO.
GAMMA AR is a construction app that overlays BIM models to the construction site using Augmented Reality to prevent errors, reduce rework and shorten the time spent on documentation and follow up which allows savings of up to 10% of total construction costs.
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Nanotech Energy. David Palmer, VP Business Development.
As the world moves towards electric and away from fossil fuels, energy storage will become ubiquitous in its application. Nanotech Energy is enabling a future which realizes graphene’s potential to create real-world benefits, from helping develop more cost-efficient, environmentally-friendly personal electronic devices to creating a more efficient way to harness renewable energy. Nanotech Energy’s technology creates real-world benefits, including increased safety, cost-efficiency, sustainability, and creating a more efficient way to harness the power of renewable energy. Its organic graphene batteries address long-standing issues with lithium-ion batteries, and can be produced at scale using a simple process.
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Pentaform. Mr Joon Sang Lee & Mr. Samuel Wangsaputra, CEO & CFO.
Our mission is to close the digital divide. We believe that great technology should not cost the earth nor the planet. To do so, we’re crafting low cost, intuitive products that is robust and build to last. No unnecessary luxury. Just great design, easy to use and affordable for anyone.
Introducing abacus_basic, a fully fledge personal computer compressed into a keyboard. It works with any form of display and the wireless keyboard comes apart so you can even use it from the sofa. Engineered to last and made from recycled acrylonitrile butadiene styrene plastics.
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UnlinkVR. Daniil Tretiakov, CTO.
A system which replaces wires with lasers, applicable for high-end VR headsets. It gives same quality as with wire attached but wirelessly.
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Kwikset. Donnie Viajar, Product Marketing Manager.
With the Kwikset app and your smartphone, you can manage your lock from anywhere. Lock and unlock, manage users, view lock activity, receive lock notifications and much more. Your existing home Wi-Fi network and an internet connection brings the ultimate in security and convenience right to your finger tips.
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Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
New French Law Requires Car Commercials to Tell People to Walk or Bike Instead
Google will pay top execs $1 million each after declining to boost workers’ pay – The Verge
Activision Sues and Unmasks Alleged ‘Call of Duty: Warzone’ Cheat Sellers
Sweden Launches Psychological Defense Agency To Counter Disinformation
Google will spend 2022 trying to match Apple’s ecosystem integrations – The Verge
Chevy Silverado EV revealed: GM’s best-selling truck goes electric – The Verge
Sony shows off an electric SUV and says company may start selling cars | Ars Technica
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Ottonomy Inc. Deepak Gupta, Chief Revenue Officer.
Ottonomy robots help navigate businesses with staffing shortages for retail and restaurant industries. Our fully autonomous robots can deliver food & beverages, groceries, and packages to curbside, last mile, and even indoor environments.
Ottonomy robots are available on a “RaaS” (Robotics as a Service) model. Our business customers get access to a quicker, safer, and more economical delivery option as compared to traditional 3rd party delivery services.
Above all these robots are set to reduce carbon emissions and improve quality of life.
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Arculus. Dr. Adam Lowe, Chief Innovation Officer of CompoSecure.
The Arculus Key card is the next generation of cryptocurrency cold storage, which is combined with the Arculus Wallet mobile app. The Arculus solution uses 3-factor authentication, which protects against hacking and theft, and is the size and shape of a metal credit card. The Arculus mobile app enables consumers to send crypto to others, using fiat currency to buy crypto and swap crypto-to-crypto by using “tap to transact” authentication, which allows the user to securely authorize the transaction with the Arculus Key card.
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Invoxia. Amélie Caudron, CEO of Invoxia
Between 10% and 20% of dogs are either at risk or already suffer from difficult to diagnose heart conditions.
The Smart Dog Collar has won 2 CES Innovation Awards and is the first connected collar for dogs to give you a window into your pet’s health over the long-term and make it possible to react quickly before it’s too late. When coupled with accurate real-time GPS tracking, you will never worry about your dog again.
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Homey. Co-Founder Stefan Witkamp.
Athom, leading European makers of privacy-first smart home solutions, is unveiling Homey’s two new U.S. smart home products at CES 2022. Unlike the Big Tech giants, Homey is built to ensure privacy – it doesn’t listen in or sell any customer data. Review units are available now.
· Homey Bridge is an easy-to-use, affordable smart home hub that connects more than 50,000 smart home devices from more than 1,000 brands and features home control, monitoring, automation and energy savings. The hardware device retails for $69 and will be available for purchase on the Homey website, Amazon, Best Buy and other big-box retailers.
· Homey App allows users to customize and automate their entire smart home experience based on personal habits and preferences. The free app can be used to control smart home devices — either via Homey Bridge or as an app-only solution. The free version controls up to five devices and the premium version enables a household to connect an unlimited number of smart devices and is available for $2.99 per month.
Athom will showcase the Homey Bridge and Homey App at CES 2022, January 5-8 at the Venetian Expo, booth 51715 or at Showstoppers the evening of January 5 at the Wynn Hotel.
Topics:
Homey Pro – Powerful Home Automation.
Homey Beta
Homey Bridge | Homey Store
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Popzara.com. Nathan Evans, Managing Editor.
Throughout Popzara you’ll find views on gaming, movies, technology, cultural icons and so much more. Reviews and previews, in-depth analyses, opinion pieces, conversations, and a regularly updated Podcast keep things interesting and always entertaining. Our diverse editorial staff is committed to bringing this cornucopia of editorial goodness in fair-minded and positive ways, with minimal snark and maximum fun. A little bit of everything for the discriminating reader and curious listener is what you’ll find at Popzara.
Topics:
Tim Stokely, Founder and CEO of OnlyFans, Steps Down
First super fast PCIe 5.0 SSDs teased ahead of CES – The Verge
LG Display brought a reclining curved OLED throne to CES this year – The Verge
Netlicks? ‘The TV screen you can taste’ – BBC News
TikTok ousts Google to become favourite online destination – BBC News
RadioShack is launching a crypto market for ‘the older generation’ – The Verge
Why RadioShack DeFi – RadioShack DeFi
CES 2022 seemingly falling apart: Lenovo and Waymo join T-Mobile and others in opting-out – The Verge
T-Mobile, Amazon, and others are backing out of CES 2022 amid COVID resurgence | Ars Technica
From 360 Hz monitors to 8,000 Hz keyboards, 2021 was the year of the hertz | Ars Technica
Netlicks? ‘The TV screen you can taste’ – BBC News
LG’s 16:18 ultra-tall monitor means less scrolling | Ars Technica
Computer and Technology News for 1/3/2022
Topics:
Samsung is baking Stadia and GeForce Now into its TVs | Engadget
Samsung is putting NFTs in its smart TVs | Engadget
Square Enix is investing in decentralized blockchain games | Engadget
SpaceX Starlink Dish ‘Snow Melt Mode’ Warmth Attracts Cats
Apple hits $3 trillion market cap – The Verge
AT&T and Verizon reject US call to delay 5G expansions over interference | Engadget
China gaming crackdown: freeze on new video game licences extends into 2022 as 14,000 gaming-related firms shut down | South China Morning Post
Tesla asks employees to fight California plan to cut solar incentives
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Both Segments: John Mastrototaro. CEO, Movano.
Optimizing your health should be smart, simple and personalized. Wearable technology should come in a variety of form factors to fit your unique lifestyle and provide you with the data that matters most to you, so you can take control of your health journey and improve the quality of your life.
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Danavation Technologies Corp. John Ricci, CEO.
Danavation Technologies Corp.™ is a leading provider of micro e-paper displays in North America. Our state-of-the-art Digital Smart Labels™ enable companies to automate labelling, price, product information, and promotions in real time.
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Computer and Technology News. Headlines
Topics:
Malaysia’s updated copyright law imprisons streaming pirates for up to 20 years | Engadget
Adidas’ first NFT drop earns $23 million | Engadget
Harassment Of Navy Destroyers By Mysterious Drone Swarms Off California Went On For Weeks
UK donates 225 million stolen passwords to hack-checking site – BBC News
Tesla’s Musk says he will pay over $11 bln in taxes this year | Reuters
Microsoft had to use Xbox dev kits to run a ‘Halo Infinite’ tournament | Engadget
Taco Bell had beef with Beyond Meat’s fake carne asada (update: Beyond Meat denies it) – The Verge
Have I Been Pwned: Pwned Passwords
Amazon scraps new ban on phones in warehouses ‘until further notice’ | Engadget
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Quantum eMotion. Frances Bellido, CEO.
The world’s first circuit-sized Quantum Random Number Generator that secures mobile and internet transactions, IoT communication, M2M connections, networking equipment and cloud based applications.
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Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
Apple removes mentions of controversial child abuse scanning from its site | Engadget
Amazon Web Services Outage: ‘Issues Resolved,’ Company Says | Across America, US Patch
Man Lifts His Sleeping Ex-Girlfriend’s Eyelids to Unlock Her Phone, Stealing $24,000
Huawei documents reportedly show involvement in China’s surveillance efforts | Engadget
US puts drone maker DJI and seven other Chinese companies on investment blocklist | Engadget
Meta expands bug bounty program to reward discoveries of scraped data | Engadget
SiriusXM sued over lack of podcast transcripts for the hard of hearing | Engadget
Grindr fined £5.5m for sharing data for ads – BBC News
Pegasus spyware maker NSO running out of cash – 9to5Mac
Pegasus (spyware) – Wikipedia
Google is building a new augmented reality device and operating system | Ars Technica
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Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
Power On: The Story of Xbox Premium Prints – Xbox Gear Shop
Hackers launch over 840,000 attacks through Log4J flaw | Ars Technica
Mozilla expects to generate more than $500M in revenue this year | TechCrunch
New PS4 homebrew exploit points to similar PS5 hacks to come | Ars Technica
YouTube TV warns it may lose all Disney-owned channels amid contract dispute | Ars Technica
Apple releases Tracker Detect to protect Android users from AirTags stalkers | Engadget
The US Postal Service secretly tested a blockchain mobile voting system | Engadget
Former FCC officials are worried about air safety fears delaying 5G rollout – The Verge
Oversight Board raises alarm over Facebook’s role in Ethiopian conflict – The Verge
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Computer and Technology News: Headlines!
Topics:
Someone ‘briefly compromised’ the Indian Prime Minister’s Twitter account | Engadget
Flaw prompts 100 hack attacks a minute, security company says – BBC News
Hackers Steal $140 Million From Users of Crypto Gaming Company
A scene from the ‘Sex and the City’ revival created a PR emergency for Peloton | Engadget
Toyota is going to make you pay to start your car with your key fob – The Verge
The FAA will give Bezos and Branson its last astronaut wings | Engadget
Apple is about to become the world’s first $3 trillion company – CNN
New IBM and Samsung transistors could be key to super-efficient chips (updated) | Engadget
Bungie responds to report on its lackluster efforts to improve workplace culture | Engadget
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Interview with NZ Technologies Inc. Dr. Nima Ziraknejad, Founder and CEO.
NZTech’s top priority is to employ the knowledge and experiences gained from successful product developments in the automotive, mining, oil & gas, and smart home industries and apply them efficiently within the clinical space.
We believe that there exists a great pain in the operating room “the surgeon’s interface to modern imaging equipment is non-intuitive, prone to surgeon fatigue, and inefficient. We plan to address this pain and provide value to the clinical sector through the development of innovative 3D non-intrusive machine vision technologies.
Links
TIPSO™ – Touchless Image Interaction Technology | NZ Technologies Inc
HoverTap™ – Touchless Elevator Control Panel | NZ Technologies Inc
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Computer and Technology News: Headlines!
Topics:
Workers Are Using ‘Mouse Movers’ So They Can Use the Bathroom in Peace
Amazon will shut down its Alexa.com web ranking site next year | Engadget
Amazon will shut down its Alexa.com web ranking site next year | Engadget
Italian regulator fines Amazon $1.28 billion for abusing its market dominance | Engadget
Senators came to the Instagram hearing armed with their teenaged finstas | Engadget
Activision Blizzard employees create strike fund while taking steps toward unionization – The Verge
Encrypted Phone Company Backdoored by FBI Will Lead to ‘Years’ of Arrests
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Computer and Technology News: Headlines.
Topics:
Tesla’s in-dash video games can be played even while driving | Engadget
AWS us-east-1 outage brings down services around the world – DCD
Jessica Rosenworcel confirmed by Senate to lead the FCC – The Verge
Power companies band together for coast-to-coast EV fast-charger network | Ars Technica
Hacker named Bowser must pay Nintendo in piracy case – BBC News
YouTube reveals millions of incorrect copyright claims in six months – The Verge
Researchers Made a Camera That’s the Size of a Grain of Salt
The CIA Is Deep Into Cryptocurrency, Director Reveals
Apple CEO Tim Cook ‘Secretly’ Signed $275 Billion Deal With China in 2016 – MacRumors
Meta sued in excess of $150 billion for its role in Rohingya genocide | ZDNet
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Computer and technology News Headlines, Including EA Battlefield Plans, Russia/China Laser Aggression, and More!
Topics:
Judge Blocks Texas Bill That Aimed to Ban Social-Media ‘Deplatforming’
Hackers Steal $119M From ‘Web3’ Crypto Project With Old School Attack
Tesla is selling a $1,900 Cyberquad ATV for kids | Engadget
EA is going ‘all-in on Battlefield’ with plans for a connected universe | Engadget
Russia and China are attacking US satellites with lasers and jammers ‘every day’ says top general | The Independent
Facebook uncovers Chinese network behind fake expert – BBC News
This Person Does Not Exist
Apple reportedly warned suppliers of slowing demand for iPhones | Engadget
PredPol Crime Predictions Target Poor, Blacks, Latinos
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Scott Schober, Cybersecurity Expert. Author/Correspondent
Topics:
NordicTrack Patches Out ‘God Mode’ In Treadmills That Allowed Users To Watch Anything On Its Display | Techdirt
Still paying for antivirus software? Experts say you probably don’t need it
FBI document shows what data can be obtained from encrypted messaging apps – The Record by Recorded Future
Malwarebytes Cybersecurity for Home and Business | Anti-Malware & Antivirus
Porch pirate statistics in the United States | finder.com
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Headlines for the day
Topics:
Match will pay Tinder founders $441 million to settle lawsuit over financial deception (updated) | Engadget
Twitch will use machine learning to catch ban-dodging trolls | Engadget
Overcoming Advanced Computing Challenges with Million-X Performance | NVIDIA Developer Blog
Still paying for antivirus software? Experts say you probably don’t need it
More than a third of world’s population have never used internet, says UN | Internet | The Guardian
Tesla made a $50 ‘Cyberwhistle’ and it’s already sold out | Engadget
FBI document shows what data can be obtained from encrypted messaging apps – The Record by Recorded Future
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Headline Updates, Talking Twitter Changes, Google Sued Over Don’t Be Evil, and Apple’s True Wireless.
Topics:
Three Google workers sue over alleged violations of ‘don’t be evil’ motto | Engadget
Meta’s crypto chief is leaving the company | Engadget
Elon Musk says Raptor engine production is a ‘disaster’ that puts SpaceX at risk of bankruptcy – The Verge
Apple is exploring reverse and “true” wireless charging technology | Ars Technica
This browser extension shows how many brands on Amazon are actually just Amazon – The Verge
Twitter bans sharing ‘private’ images and videos without consent | Engadget
Patient receives the world’s first fully 3D-printed prosthetic eye | Engadget
Big Tech firms should pay ISPs to upgrade networks, telcos in Europe claim | Ars Technica
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Computer and Technology News Update
Topics:
Barely anyone has upgraded to Windows 11, survey claims | TechRadar
BMW removing touchscreen from a bunch of models due to chip shortage
Nissan to invest $17.6 billion in EV development over the next five years | Engadget
Mr Goxx, the cryptocurrency-trading hamster, dies – BBC News
You Can Now Get $25 From Zoom Following a Class Action Settlement
Twitter CTO Parag Agrawal will replace Jack Dorsey as CEO
Zoom Video Communications Litigation – Home
Black Friday online sales reportedly dipped for the first time ever | Engadget
China surveillance of journalists to use ‘traffic-light’ system – BBC News
Australia plans laws to make social networks identify trolls | Engadget
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Headline Tech Update, Talking Blizzard, Dodge, and JRR Token
Topics:
Nintendo of America head responds to ‘distressing’ situation at Activision Blizzard | Engadget
Activision Blizzard’s latest anti-harassment effort is a ‘responsibility committee’ | Engadget
Activision Blizzard CEO will consider leaving if problems aren’t solved quickly | Engadget
Dodge to phase out its Challenger and Charger muscle cars in shift towards EVs | Engadget
Samsung set to announce new $17 billion advanced chip plant in Texas: report – The Verge
Lord of the Rings-themed cryptocurrency gets thrown into Mount Doom | Ars Technica
‘Buy the Constitution’ Aftermath: Everyone Very Mad, Confused, Losing Lots of Money, Fighting, Crying, Etc.
Apple sues NSO Group over state-backed spyware | Engadget
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Interview with Pedego Electric Bikes. Featuring CEO Don DiCostanzo.
Pedego has been on the cutting edge of electric bike technology since 2008.
The latest generation of Pedego batteries pushes the boundaries even farther. They set a new standard for safety, range, power, user-friendliness, and serviceability.
That’s not to mention the sleek and modern style that is sure to turn heads wherever you ride.
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Headlines of the Day and More!
Topics:
Hedge Fund CEO Who Bailed Out GameStop Short Seller Bought the Constitution
Netflix renews ‘Arcane’ for a second season | Engadget
Adele got Spotify to remove the shuffle button from album pages | Engadget
El Salvador plans to create an entire city based on Bitcoin | Engadget
Uber Eats users in Ontario can now buy cannabis through the app | Engadget
Meta delays full Facebook and Instagram message encryption to 2023 | Engadget
GoDaddy discloses recent security breach that exposed 1.2 million accounts | Engadget
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Amazon.com Inc has amassed a vast amount of sensitive personal information on its customers. Internal documents reveal how a former aide to Joe Biden helped the tech giant build a lobbying juggernaut that has gutted legislation in two dozen states seeking to give consumers more control over their data.
https://www.reuters.com/investigates/special-report/amazon-privacy-lobbying
Both Segments: Nathan Evans, Popzara.com, Managing Editor.
Throughout Popzara you’ll find views on gaming, movies, technology, cultural icons and so much more. Reviews and previews, in-depth analyses, opinion pieces, conversations, and a regularly updated Podcast keep things interesting and always entertaining. Our diverse editorial staff is committed to bringing this cornucopia of editorial goodness in fair-minded and positive ways, with minimal snark and maximum fun. A little bit of everything for the discriminating reader and curious listener is what you’ll find at Popzara.
Topics:
Popzara Press – The Latest Bits and Bytes!
Magic: The Gathering and League of Legends cross over in the next Secret Lair set | PC Gamer
Ghostbusters: Afterlife | Gallery | Sony Pictures
Spotify Finally Expanding Video Podcast Platform
You Can Now Find the Lyrics to Your Favorite Songs in Spotify. Here’s How. — Spotify
YouTube Co-Founder Is Against Removing Dislikes
The time that EA got a sense of “pride and accomplishment” for being the most downvoted comment in Reddit history. : MuseumOfReddit
Google Stadia – Wikipedia
Steam Deck
Google Graveyard – Killed by Google
Jensen Huang gets chip industry’s highest honor 28 years after founding Nvidia | VentureBeat
Cast & Crew | What We Do in the Shadows on FX
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Special event wherein the heads behind CES 2022 introduce just how different this CES will be from past shows. Special mentions include the lack of mask mandate, reduced show size, and expansion of the West hall of the LVCC.
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Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
The NFL is adding commemorative NFTs to tickets for select games – The Verge
Miramax Is Suing Quentin Tarantino Over ‘Pulp Fiction’ NFTs
Amazon to stop accepting Visa credit cards in UK – BBC News
Apple announces Self Service Repair – Apple
Streamlabs will drop ‘OBS’ name after getting called out by open-source app – The Verge
Mattel arrives at the LA Motor Show with a life-size Barbie Extra EV | Engadget
Crime Boss or Tech CEO? An Encrypted Phone Company Sues the Government to Save Itself
Possum Released Without Charges After Holding Woman Hostage
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Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
Activision Blizzard shareholders demand Bobby Kotick’s resignation – The Verge
The end of “click to subscribe, call to cancel”? One of the news industry’s favorite retention tactics is illegal, FTC says » Nieman Journalism Lab
GTA Modders to Court: Our Game Fixes & Enhancements Are Fair Use, Not Piracy * TorrentFreak
Streamlabs accused of copying material for its console streaming platform | Engadget
TikTok takes extra steps to curb dangerous challenges – BBC News
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Topics For The Show:
Spotify, Discord, and others are coming back online after a brief Google Cloud outage – The Verge
Cloudflare blocked a massive 2 Tbps DDoS attack | TechCrunch
Russia may have just shot down its own satellite, creating a huge debris cloud [Updated] | Ars Technica
New World disables wealth transfers as item dupes ruin in-game economy | Ars Technica
Swedish Officials Call For EU-Wide Ban On ‘Proof of Work’ Crypto Mining
Blockchain Explorer – Search the Blockchain | BTC | ETH | BCH
LA Wants To Ban iBuyers, Private Equity Firms From Profiting off Housing
Facebook targets children with ‘surveillance ads’, research claims | The Independent
Qualcomm’s next-gen CPU for PCs will take on Apple’s M-series chips in 2023 – The Verge
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Halo 20th Anniversary Recap, Halo Infinite has launched on Xbox and PC to all Xbox Game Pass holders.
Xbox 20th Annivers
Xbox 6 Part Documentary Coming
Halo TV show to Paramount+ in 2022
The Rock Cross Promotion
Expanded Backwards Compatility
Halo Infinite Multiplayer “Available” Immediately
December 8th Release
Servers/Steam Ded
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Show Notes For 11/15 Headline Podcast:
Bitcoin’s big code upgrade improves privacy and security | Engadget
Blockchain Explorer – Search the Blockchain | BTC | ETH | BCH
Gucci made an Xbox Series X for the one percent | Engadget
There’s an NFT ‘Band’ With No Music Now. Sorry.
This Powerful Right-Click Artwork Is Made of 10,000 NFTs
Group of Crypto Investors on Discord Plans to Buy Copy of US Constitution
Apple digital ID scheme comes with conditions and costs – BBC News
Apple patent fights lookie-loos with glasses-activated screen blur | Ars Technica
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Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
AMD’s first Zen 4 CPUs include a 128-core chip built for the cloud | Engadget
‘Pokémon Go’ maker Niantic is helping others create AR metaverse apps | Engadget
Leaked Alder Lake Core i3 would be first interesting budget CPU in almost 2 years | Ars Technica
Here’s what the infrastructure bill means for road safety and EVs | Ars Technica
Biden’s “historic” $65 billion broadband plan approved by Congress | Ars Technica
REvil: Day of reckoning for notorious cyber gang – BBC News
Fishing gear seller caught in hacker’s net – BBC News
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Security software company McAfee acquired for $14 billion – The Verge
Virgin Galactic has sold 100 tickets to space since increasing flight prices to $450,000 | Engadget
Robinhood says email addresses of 5 million customers exposed in security breach
GE to break up into 3 companies focusing on aviation, health care and energy
Apple will make it easier to replace an iPhone 13 screen without breaking Face ID | Engadget
Comcast admits “widespread” outage as tens of thousands of users report problems | Ars Technica
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Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
Meta to continue use of facial recognition technology | AppleInsider
Facebook’s metaverse plans labelled as ‘dystopian’ and ‘a bad idea’ – BBC News
Nikola sets aside $125 million to settle with SEC | TechCrunch
US blacklists maker of Pegasus spyware that helps governments spy on activists | Ars Technica
What the Hell Is ‘Right-Clicker Mentality’?
Ethical AI Trained on Reddit Posts Said Genocide Is OK If It Makes People Happy
Alphabet is launching a company that uses AI for drug discovery – The Verge
Blue Origin loses lawsuit over NASA’s SpaceX lunar lander contract (updated) | Engadget
Samsung’s designer jeans only have a pocket for the Galaxy Z Flip 3 | Engadget
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Topics:
Scientists create new 5D storage system that is more than 10,000 times denser than Blu-Rays | The Independent
‘Squid Game’ cryptocurrency collapses in a $3 million scam | Engadget
Chinese version of Fortnite to close in November – BBC News
Yahoo pulls out of China for good – CNN
Modder pleads guilty to piracy charges, will pay Nintendo $4.5 million | Ars Technica
Facebook Shuts Down Massive Photo Tagging Facial Recognition Program
Netflix Games starts global rollout on Android, with iOS ‘on the way’ – The Verge
Amazon’s New World faces down a world of wild glitches | Ars Technica
Apple’s first headset will focus on “high-quality” games, reporter claims | Ars Technica
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Meta Endgame Is Monetizing All Human Behavior
Facebook documents reveal company targeted children as young as 6
Facebook takes down government-run troll farm in Nicaragua | Engadget
Netflix released a horror movie written by a bot and it's spectacular - CNET
Roblox comes back online after three-day outage | Engadget
Dell spins off $64 billion VMware as it battles debt hangover | Ars Technica
Solved: This Is the $57,789 Pokémon Card Man Used COVID Relief Money to Buy
PWCC Marketplace | Leading the Trading Card Industry
Wikipedia in Chinese editing war of words - BBC News
Can we stomach the latest emerging food innovations? - BBC News
Both Segments: Popzara.com. Nathan Evans, Managing Editor.
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Topics:
Microsoft fixes Windows 11 AMD CPU performance issues with new update – The Verge
Razer’s smart RGB face mask is now available for $100 | Engadget
Razer’s smart RGB face mask will ship before the end of the year | Engadget
Google Now Offering White-Label Stadia Tech, Starting With AT&T’s Free Arkham Knight Demo – IGN
HBO Max Subscribers Loss in U.S. in Third Quarter, Global Growth – The Hollywood Reporter
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Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
Facebook plans to change company name to focus on the metaverse – The Verge
Shipping times for Apple’s $19 Polishing Cloth slip to late November | Ars Technica
Amazon offers up more data to tell third-party sellers which items will be popular – The Verge
Elaborate ‘CryptoEats’ Food Delivery Scam Steals $500,000 in Minutes
Bitcoin Just Hit an All Time High Price: $67,000
Bitcoin (BTC) Price, Charts, and News | Coinbase: bitcoin price, btc price, bitcoin coinbase
Museum Starts OnlyFans Account After Its TikTok Is Banned for Posting Nudes
PayPal might buy Pinterest | Engadget
Netflix CEO says he ‘screwed up’ on Dave Chappelle as employees walk out | Engadget
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Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
Google deletes 3,000+ articles over bogus DMCA notice
Sinclair Broadcast Group hit by ransomware attack : NPR
Pixel 6 and 6 Pro: a first look at Google’s shot at a premium Android phone – The Verge
Google’s Pixel 6 can translate text as you type | Engadget
Google turns those annoying call center menus into easy-to-navigate screens | Engadget
Android 12 is now rolling out to Pixel phones | Engadget
Smash Ultimate’s final update is a love story – The Verge
US lawmakers say Amazon executives may have lied to Congress – CNET
New FCC rules could force wireless carriers to block spam texts | Engadget
Hacker steals government ID database for Argentina’s entire population – The Record by Recorded Future
FDA proposes rule for over-the-counter hearing aids | Engadget
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Topics:
Apple’s macOS Monterey update is coming October 25th | Engadget
Apple’s latest MacBook Pros have MagSafe, SD card slots and camera notches | Engadget
Facebook to hire 10,000 in EU to work on metaverse – BBC News
Amazon to hire 150,000 workers in US for holiday shopping season – CNET
‘Squid Game’ documents may show how Netflix rates the success of its content | Engadget
UK schools will use facial recognition to speed up lunch payments | Engadget
Radiant aims to replace diesel generators with small nuclear reactors
Radiant Nuclear
Ford Nucleon – Wikipedia
Continuous scrolling comes to mobile Google Search | Ars Technica
Microsoft execs reportedly warned Bill Gates years ago to stop emailing a female employee – The Verge
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Topics:
Facebook’s Secret Blacklist of “Dangerous” Groups and People
Riot Games disables /all chat in ‘League of Legends’ | Engadget
John Deere–Backed Lobbying Groups Host Anti-Right to Repair Conference
Theranos device “made a bunch of noise” but did nothing else in Safeway demo | Ars Technica
‘Call of Duty: Warzone’ and ‘Vanguard’ anti-cheat updates include a kernel-level driver | Engadget
Security flaws at NFT marketplace OpenSea left users’ crypto wallets open to attack | Engadget
William Shatner becomes the oldest person to reach space | Engadget
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Topics:
Apple appeals the Epic Games ruling and asks to put ordered App Store changes on hold | TechCrunch
Gas-powered lawn mowers, leaf blowers to be banned under new California law | Ars Technica
China limits investments in cryptocurrency mining | Engadget
Sony and TSMC may team up to tackle global chip shortages | Engadget
Instagram will encourage teens to ‘take a break’ | Engadget
Google Blocked Russian Government Phishing Emails Targeting 14,000 Users
Google gives security keys to 10,000 high-risk users – BBC News
FaceTime calls finally seem to be working in the UAE | Engadget
Cyberattacks concerning to most in US: Pearson/AP-NORC poll
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Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
Twitch’s security problems started long before this week’s hack – The Verge
Twitch confirms massive data breach – BBC News
Over 1.5 billion Facebook users’ personal data found for sale on hacker forum – TechRepublic
AMD Warns of ‘Reduced Performance’ for Ryzen Chips on Windows 11 | PCMag
YouTube cancels Rewind for good after years of everyone hating it – The Verge
GM’s next driver-assist system will be hands-free in “95% of situations” | Ars Technica
Snapchat taking steps to stop drug deals on its app – CNET
Google’s fourth podcasting service will reportedly be “YouTube Podcasts“ | Ars Technica
Major SMS routing company says it was the victim of a five-year hack (updated) | Engadget
4 NFT Projects Took Investors’ Money and Disappeared in One Day
Technidroids NFT Collection
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Topics:
Facebook is back online after a massive outage that also took down Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger, and Oculus – The Verge
For Much of the World, Facebook Going Down Is a Disaster, Not a Joke
Facebook Can’t Be Saved
Investors Spent Millions on ‘Evolved Apes’ NFTs. Then They Got Scammed
Woman successfully treated for depression with electrical brain implant | Depression | The Guardian
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Both Segments: Chinese Regulations On New Video Games
Topics:
Chinese authorities call in Tencent, NetEase for ear-bashing over new gaming restrictions for kids | South China Morning Post
China’s regulators said to slow their approval of new online games, as Beijing’s campaign against gaming addiction heats up | South China Morning Post
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Both Segments: Scott Schober, Cyber Security Expert. BVS, Founder.
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.
Topics:
2021 CornCon: Quad Cities Cybersecurity Conference
Some popular apps are ignoring Apple’s new anti-tracking rules
Don’t be fooled — Amazon’s Astro isn’t a home robot, it’s a camera on wheels – The Verge
Amazon’s indoor camera drone is ready to fly around your house | Ars Technica
Geofence Warrants and the Fourth Amendment – Harvard Law Review
Cellebrite – Digital Intelligence For A Safer World
In U.S. v Wilson, the Ninth Circuit Reaffirms Fourth Amendment Protection for Electronic Communications | Electronic Frontier Foundation
Cryptocurrency expert admits aiding North Korea – BBC News
FBI held back ransomware decryption key from businesses to run operation targeting hackers – The Washington Post
Vice Society Ransomware Gang Attacks United Health Centers of San Joaquin Valley
Tampa, FL (Eastern Region) – FutureCon Events
GM’s new software hub will update your next EV like a smartphone | Engadget
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Topics:
China roundup: Meng Wanzhou’s release and Huawei’s future | TechCrunch
Japan breaks world record for fastest internet speed
Mr Goxx, the crypto-trading hamster beating human investors – BBC News
How 2 Guys Allegedly Manipulated the GameStop Options Market
Facebook says Instagram is not ‘toxic for teens,’ despite WSJ report – The Verge
Facebook suspends plan to launch Instagram Kids app as critics circle | Ars Technica
Skype reveals a colorful redesign, new features and performance upgrades | Engadget
Film studios sue “no logs” VPN provider for $10 million | Ars Technica
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Topics:
Spin 5 | Laptops | Acer United States
How to get the free Windows 11 upgrade early – The Verge
European Union announces plans to require all mobile devices to use USB-C | Ars Technica
China’s central bank declares all cryptocurrency transactions illegal – CNET
A teenager on TikTok disrupted thousands of scientific studies with a single video – The Verge
Chris Pratt and Charlie Day headline the Mario Bros. movie in 2022 | Engadget
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Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
Tim Cook says employees who leak memos do not belong at Apple, according to leaked memo – The Verge
Apple won’t let ‘Fortnite’ back on the App Store until all court appeals are exhausted | Engadget
Leaked Apple Training Videos Show How It Undermines Third-Party Repair
Did the Internet Actually Help Find Gabby Petito?
Shocking: Snoop Dogg Is Not a White NFT Influencer In Italy
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Topics:
Bitcoin price flash crash prompts El Salvador president to ‘buy the dip’ | The Independent
How bad were Elizabeth Holmes’ 1AM emails? – The Verge
Millions of AMD PCs affected by new CPU driver flaw need to be patched ASAP | TechSpot
Twitter will pay over $800 million to settle a class action suit | Engadget
Amazon’s AI Cameras Are Punishing Drivers for Mistakes They Didn’t Make
Bitcoin mining producing tonnes of waste – BBC News
US probe into Binance reportedly expands to investigate insider trading | Engadget
Linux Foundation survey shows companies desperate to hire open-source talent | ZDNet
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Topics:
Google finishes 3,900-mile Grace Hopper cable linking US to UK and Spain – CNET
Three ex-US intelligence officers admit hacking for UAE – BBC News
Facebook under fire over secret teen research – BBC News
Facebook Profits From ‘Abortion Reversal’ Ads Seen 18.4 Million Times
NFT marketplace admits employee used insider information to buy collectibles | Engadget
Unicode 14.0 adds 37 new emoji, including ‘melting face’ and ‘beans’ | Engadget
Microsoft accounts no longer need a password | Engadget
Rivian starts building R1T electric trucks for customers | Engadget
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First Segment: Apple Event Coverage.
Apple’s iPhone 13 event: the 8 biggest announcements – The Verge
iPhone 13 and 13 Mini announced with redesigned camera array and smaller notch – The Verge
iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max announced with high refresh rate 120Hz displays – The Verge
The Apple Watch Series 7 is here and has a brand new look – The Verge
All-new iPad Mini announced with 5G, USB-C, and larger 8.3-inch display – The Verge
Apple is releasing iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 on September 20th – The Verge
iPhone 13’s cinematic mode will let you manipulate focus like a pro | Engadget
Second Segment: Computer and Technology News
Topics:
LG’s 325-inch Direct View LED TV is an answer to Samsung’s The Wall | Engadget
Social media influencer/model created from artificial intelligence lands 100 sponsorships | allkpop
Sony will finally unlock the PS5’s SSD slot for everyone tomorrow | Engadget
Geneticist George Church gets funding for lab-grown woolly mammoths
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Topics:
Epic appeals ruling in lawsuit against Apple over App Store rules | Engadget
Fake Walmart press release caused litecoin’s price to jump 20 percent | Engadget
Litecoin price today, LTC to USD live, marketcap and chart | CoinMarketCap
Fusion energy nears reality thanks to an ultra-powerful magnet | Engadget
Facebook’s program for VIPs allows politicians and celebs to break its rules, report says | Engadget
YouTube is also forcing the popular Rythm Discord music bot offline – The Verge
Apple patches an NSO zero-day flaw affecting all devices | TechCrunch
Last-minute iPhone 13 leak hints at 1TB storage option | Engadget
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Topics:
Bitcoin crashes on first day as El Salvador’s legal tender – BBC News
Coinbase Goes Nuclear After SEC Threatens to Sue Over Crypto Loans
‘Crypto Investing Club’ Leader Spent Investors’ Money on Jewellery, Real Estate
Chinese social media site Weibo suspends 22 K-pop accounts – BBC News
California man, 79, sentenced to 4 years for charging small businesses and charities hugely inflated prices for printer toner – MarketWatch
The Gmail app will soon make voice and video calls | Engadget
ProtonMail Under Fire For Sharing ClActivist Data With French Authorities
NASA will finally launch the James Webb Space Telescope on December 18th | Engadget
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Topics:
Amazon reportedly close to launching its own TV in the US – CNET
FAA grounds Virgin Galactic SpaceShip Two after ‘mishap’ on Richard Branson’s flight – CNET
Gig Workers Were Incentivized to Deliver Food During NYC’s Deadly Flood
A Lyft Ride to Evacuate Lake Tahoe During a Wildfire Cost $1500
Misinformation on Facebook beats factual news when it comes to clicks, study finds – The Washington Post
JD.com removes ‘Super Mario Maker 2,’ ‘FIFA 21’ and 84 other games in China | Engadget
Tech Tent – China’s crackdown on young gamers – BBC News
Apple is delaying its child safety features | Engadget
Apple will let video and music apps—but not games—link to other payment options | Ars Technica
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Topics:
Australia: Unprecedented surveillance bill rushed through parliament in 24 hours.
The end of phone calls: why young people have silenced their ringtones | Mobile phones | The Guardian
South Korea law forces Google and Apple to open up app store payments | Ars Technica
The Apple Watch Series 7 may be delayed due to manufacturing issues – The Verge
The Apple Watch Series 7 may be delayed due to manufacturing issues – The Verge
YouTuber Logan Paul spends $155k on NFT Rocks; says ‘it’s ridiculous but digital history’
What are NFTs and why are some worth millions? – BBC News
The end of phone calls: why young people have silenced their ringtones | Mobile phones | The Guardian
Australia: Unprecedented surveillance bill rushed through parliament in 24 hours.
NVIDIA’s latest tech makes AI voices more expressive and realistic | Engadget
Tokyo 2020: Toyota restarts driverless vehicles after accident – BBC News
Facebook will reduce political content in the News Feed starting today | Engadget
Windows 11 will be available on October 5th | Engadget
Twelve-year-old boy makes £290,000 from whale NFTs – BBC News
Fake Banksy NFT sold through artist’s website for £244k – BBC News
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Topics:
Kids in China now restricted to just 3 hours of online gaming per week – The Verge
Rumor hints the next iPhone might boast satellite communication | Engadget
Amazon disables ISIS propaganda website using AWS to host content (updated) | Engadget
PayPal may offer a stock-trading platform in the US | Engadget
Microsoft might not deliver Windows 11 updates to PCs with old CPUs | Engadget
Samsung seemingly caught swapping components in its 970 Evo Plus SSDs | Ars Technica
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Both Segments: Scott Schober, Cyber Security Expert, Correspondent.
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.
Topics:
(69) Cybersecurity Ventures at Black Hat USA 2021 in Las Vegas – YouTube
Amazon (AMZN) Cracks Down on Fake Reviews, Hitting Chinese Retailers – Bloomberg
Belarus Hackers Seek to Overthrow Local Government – Bloomberg
Hackers release data trove from Belarus in bid to overthrow Lukashenko regime | Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Data leak exposed 38 million records, including COVID-19 vaccination statuses | Engadget
“Billions of requests, thousands of dollars”: Inside a massive cyberattack on a Philippine human rights group – Rest of World
President Biden is meeting with Apple, Google and Microsoft on cybersecurity | Engadget
Peterborough NH Cyberattack: Town Loses $2.3M in Taxpayer Money – NBC Boston
Share a secret – One Time
Samsung Supports Retailers Affected By Looting With Innovative Television Block Function – Samsung Newsroom South Africa
Coinbase slammed for terrible customer service after hackers drain user accounts
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Topics:
Sweden must repay $1.6M in bitcoin to convicted drug dealer
Bosch says semiconductor supply chains in car industry no longer work
Stardew Valley’s creator is running a $40,000 esports tournament next month | Engadget
Data leak exposed 38 million records, including COVID-19 vaccination statuses | Engadget
Musk turns on Tesla’s latest Full Self-Driving beta, says it’s “actually not great” | Ars Technica
OnlyFans CEO on why it banned adult content: ‘the short answer is banks’ – The Verge
Covid: Most popular Facebook link in US spread vaccine doubt – BBC News
Microsoft will bring cloud gaming to Xbox consoles this holiday season | Engadget
Airbnb plans to temporarily house 20,000 Afghan refugees
Someone Bought an NFT of a Free Clipart Rock for $1.3 Million
Grey Stone Rock Vector Clipart image – Free stock photo – Public Domain photo – CC0 Images
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Topics:
OnlyFans to Bar Sexually Explicit Videos Starting in October – Bloomberg
A Brief On Tumblr’s Funding History Before The Automattic Acquisition – Crunchbase News
Samsung says it will stop loading its $1,000 smartphones with ads | Ars Technica
We have our first look at images from Amazon’s new Wheel of Time series | Ars Technica
Justice Department says facial recognition helped end an almost 15-year manhunt – The Verge
Intel leaks show next-gen desktop CPUs with hybrid “big.little” design | Ars Technica
Chip shortage: Toyota to cut global production by 40% – BBC News
The once-doomed MS Paint gets its first redesign in over a decade | Ars Technica
Apple urged to drop plans to scan iMessages, images for sex abuse | Child Rights News | Al Jazeera
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Topics:
Tesla Autopilot: US opens official investigation into self-driving tech – BBC News
Microsoft is making it harder to switch default browsers in Windows 11 – The Verge
Vivaldi Browser | Now with built-in Translate, Mail, and Calendar
Facebook has banned 3,000 accounts for COVID-19 and vaccine misinformation | Engadget
Boston Dynamics’ robots can parkour better than you | Engadget
Laser-powered fusion energy inches closer to reality | Engadget
Hackers who breached T-Mobile stole personal data for ~49 million accounts | Ars Technica
9to5Mac Writer Paid Source $500 in Bitcoin for Stolen Apple Data
Mastercard to end magnetic strip on cards – BBC News
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Topics:
US probing Autopilot problems on 765,000 Tesla vehicles
Intel Arc, the company’s first gaming GPUs, will debut in 2022 | Engadget
Twitter’s new design to get fix after headache complaints – BBC News
Dallas cops lost 8TB of criminal case data during bungled migration, says the DA… four months later • The Register
Android 12 beta feature lets you control your phone with your face | Engadget
Wikipedia vandal adds swastikas to 53,000 pages | Engadget
Sonos gets early patent victory against Google smart speakers | Ars Technica
Walmart is on the hunt for someone to develop cryptocurrency products – The Verge
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Topics:
Nvidia Reveals Its CEO Was Computer Generated in Keynote Speech
Instagram launches ‘limits’ to hide abusive messages – BBC News
TikTok hopes to help teenagers work, rest and sleep – BBC News
German animal shelter is posting profiles of adoptable pets on Tinder | Engadget
Activision Blizzard loses three senior designers amid sexual harassment lawsuit | Engadget
Hacker is returning $600M in crypto, claiming theft was just “for fun” | Ars Technica
Foxconn plans to build EV factories in the US and Thailand in 2022 | Engadget
Taiwan’s Foxconn to build EV plants in US and Thailand in 2022 – Nikkei Asia
Reddit is now valued at more than $10 billion – The Verge
Xiaomi clones the iPad Pro for half the price: $386 | Ars Technica
Facebook may be forced to sell Giphy one year after buying it | Ars Technica
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Topics:
Facebook shut down political ad research, daring the U.S. to regulate
Apple puts out six-page FAQ on child abuse photo-scanning tech – CNET
Expanded Protections for Children – Frequently Asked Questions v1.1
Amazon Sellers Offering Big Refunds to Delete Negative Reviews: WSJ
Tesla quietly delays Cybertruck to 2022 | Engadget
What to expect from Samsung’s August Unpacked event – The Verge
New “Glowworm attack” recovers audio from devices’ power LEDs | Ars Technica
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Topics:
Google+ class action starts paying out $2.15 for G+ privacy violations | Ars Technica
Scarlett Johansson’s Black Widow lawsuit has unearthed a huge problem with streaming – The Verge
Report: Apple to announce client-side photo hashing system to detect child abuse images in users’ photos libraries – 9to5Mac
Apple announces new protections for child safety: iMessage features, iCloud Photo scanning, more – 9to5Mac
Amazon launches new resale programs following backlash over stock destruction | Engadget
Disney’s Star Wars: Galactic Starcruiser hotel stays will cost at least $4,809 | Engadget
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Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
AT&T finalizes spinoff of DirecTV into its own company | Engadget
Apple Boots ‘Inappropriate’ Anti-Vaxx Dating App Unjected From App Store
Blizzard president ‘steps down’ amid sexual discrimination and harassment lawsuit | Engadget
Shares slide after China brands online games ‘electronic drugs’ – BBC News
Tokyo Olympics: Chinese nationalists turn on their athletes – BBC News
Hackers leak full EA data after failed extortion attempt – The Record by Recorded Future
Facebook is reportedly trying to analyze encrypted data without deciphering it | Engadget
Bipartisan infrastructure bill could require cars to include anti-drunk driving technology | Engadget
DOJ repatriates looted “Dream of Gilgamesh” tablet, other artifacts to Iraq | Ars Technica
Zoom to pay $85M for lying about encryption and sending data to Facebook and Google | Ars Technica
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Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
Amazon’s Lord of the Rings series arrives on September 2, 2022 | Engadget
Warhammer 40k Fans in Revolt Over ‘Zero Tolerance’ Fan Animation Policy
Elon Musk: ‘I don’t want to be CEO of anything’ – BBC News
Toyota Whiffed on EVs. Now It’s Trying to Slow Their Rise | WIRED
Pentagon believes its precognitive AI can predict events ‘days in advance’ | Engadget
Texas Instruments’ New Calculator Will Run Programs Written in Python – Slashdot
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Both Segments: Nathan Evans, Correspondent, Popzara.com.
Throughout Popzara you’ll find views on gaming, movies, technology, cultural icons and so much more. Reviews and previews, in-depth analyses, opinion pieces, conversations, and a regularly updated Podcast keep things interesting and always entertaining. Our diverse editorial staff is committed to bringing this cornucopia of editorial goodness in fair-minded and positive ways, with minimal snark and maximum fun. A little bit of everything for the discriminating reader and curious listener is what you’ll find at Popzara.
Topics:
Pig (2021) | Movie Reviews | Popzara Press
‘Black Widow’ star Scarlett Johansson sues Disney over streaming strategy | Engadget
Windows 11 Is Now Available as a Beta
Why Doesn’t Windows 11 Support My CPU?
Google to ban sugar-daddy apps from Play Store – BBC News
Not so sweet: Google responds to ‘sugar daddy’ Play Store app ban
The State of Gaming July 2021: Skyward Sword HD, Monster Hunter Stories 2, The World Ends With You, Steam Deck, Space Jam, and NPD | Popzara Podcast
About | Popzara Press
Putting the PS5’s 10 million sales in context | Ars Technica
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Both Segments: Fletch.ai. Grant Wernick, CEO and Co-Founder
Cyber-attacks have become mainstream news. We learn of something emerging daily. However, cybersecurity today is overly complex and not mainstream at all. Too often, organizations live in the unknown and wonder if an attack impacts them.
We’ve been in cybersecurity for a long time and have dealt with the laborious processes, inefficient systems, and expensive tools that ultimately get us nowhere. This is why we started Fletch to drive out complexity and breathe in simplicity.
At Fletch, we shed light in places hard for security teams to get to. We correlate surface crucial answers and relevant context necessary to prioritize and stay ahead of cybercriminals.
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Both Segments: Scott Schober, BVS and 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.
Topics:
WCYB Cybercrime Radio, Northport, N.Y. – Listen Live!
BluVector Hospitality Suite – Black Hat and Def Con 2021 Tickets, Wed, Aug 4, 2021 at 6:30 PM | Eventbrite
Black Hat USA 2021 | DEF CON Registration
Kaseya denies ransomware payment as it hails ‘100% effective’ decryption tool | The Daily Swig
This simple step can thwart top phone hackers | abc10.com
Stop Ransomware | CISA
10 Cyber Security Trends You Can’t Ignore In 2021 | PurpleSec
Wyze | Making Great Technology Accessible | Smart Home Devices
Biden warns cyber attacks could lead to a “real shooting war” | Ars Technica
VPN servers seized by Ukrainian authorities weren’t encrypted | Ars Technica
Turn off, turn on: Simple step can thwart top phone hackers
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Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
Blue Origin offers NASA $2 billion in last-ditch attempt at lunar lander contract | Engadget
Intel’s revised roadmap looks beyond 1 nanometer chips | Engadget
Intel Accelerates Process and Packaging Innovations
Activision Blizzard employees to walk out following sexual harassment lawsuit – The Verge
Lucasfilm hires YouTuber who used deepfake to improve ‘The Mandalorian’ | Engadget
VPN servers seized by Ukrainian authorities weren’t encrypted | Ars Technica
Videos Show Disputed Georgian Territory Waging War on Illegal Bitcoin Mines
Dell Can’t Ship Majority of Alienware Gaming PCs to California, Colorado, and Other States Due to Power Consumption Regulations – The FPS Review
Facebook and Instagram will limit advertisers’ ability to target teens | Engadget
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Both Segments: Computer and Technology News
Topics:
California Sues Activision Blizzard, Alleges ‘Frat Boy’ Culture
Today’s massive Internet outage comes courtesy of Akamai Edge DNS | Ars Technica
Why Kodak apologized to China over an Instagram post – CNET
Audacity Developers Apologize, Revise Controversial Privacy Policy
Google turns AlphaFold loose on the entire human genome | Ars Technica
More than 600,000 people told to isolate by NHS Covid-19 app – BBC News
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Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
A grandfather died of a heart attack after minors swatted him over his rare Twitter handle | TechSpot
UK man arrested over 2020 Twitter celebrity hacks | Engadget
Netflix bleeds subscribers in US and Canada, with no sign of recovery | Ars Technica
This chart illustrates why Netflix is the most popular streaming service
Netflix says its gaming push will begin with mobile | Engadget
Square Enix will boot idle players from packed ‘Final Fantasy XIV Online’ servers | Engadget
Amazon’s New World is brutally bricking RTX 3090 graphics cards | Windows Central
Lawsuit: eBay tried to “terrorize, stalk, and silence” couple that ran news site | Ars Technica
Biden picks Google foe to lead DOJ antitrust as it mulls plan to break up Big Tech | Ars Technica
NSO Says ‘Enough Is Enough,’ Will No Longer Talk to the Press About Damning Reports
FTC Formally Adopts Right to Repair Platform
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Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
CNN+ streaming service will offer live and on-demand content in early 2022 | Engadget
LinkedIn scraping of 700M records was ‘for fun’ says hacker – 9to5Mac
Ukraine warehouse packed with thousands of PS4s was actually a FIFA Ultimate Team bot farm • Eurogamer.net
Samsung’s colossal 1,000-inch MicroLED display has improved colors and a thinner design – The Verge
AI narration of chef Anthony Bourdain’s voice sparks row – BBC News
Warby Parker’s vision test app can help renew your glasses prescription | Engadget
Massive data leak reveals Israeli NSO Group’s spyware used to target activists, journalists, and political leaders globally
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Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
Cambridge data shows Bitcoin mining on the move – BBC News
Cambridge Bitcoin Electricity Consumption Index (CBECI)
Steam Deck
Netflix will reportedly offer video games within the next year | Engadget
Microsoft’s new 3D emoji include Clippy coming back to life in Office – The Verge
US consumer safety regulator sues Amazon over hazardous product sales | Engadget
LG’s rollable OLED TV is finally coming to the US for a staggering $100,000 – The Verge
Samsung announces massive 110-inch 4K TV with next-gen MicroLED picture quality – The Verge
Spain Consumer Protection Organization accuses Apple of slowing down newer iPhones after iOS 14.5 update – 9to5Mac
Tel Aviv will test dog poop DNA to fine owners who don’t clean up | The Times of Israel
Iranian hackers used Facebook to target US military personnel | Engadget
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Both Segments: Sandy Berger, Computer America Correspondent.
Sandy Berger is a long time tech journalist and avid fan of all things consumer electronics. Tune in as we discuss the latest in Apple and Microsoft Windows 11.
Topics:
iPad – Apple
iPad mini – Apple
iPad 10.2-inch – Apple
iPadOS 14 – Apple
iPadOS 15 Preview – Apple
Apple Pencil – Apple
Apple Music announces Spatial Audio and Lossless Audio – Apple
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Microsoft released its first tablet 10 years ago. So why did Apple win with the iPad? | Computerworld
Introducing Windows 11 | Windows Experience Blog
Mac – Apple
Mesh WiFi Network: Routers & Systems | NETGEAR
Finally, a Whole Home WiFi System That Works-Best Coverage Mesh Wifi by eero
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Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
Demonstration of World Record: 319 Tb/s Transmission over 3,001 km with 4-core optical fiber | 2021 | NICT – National Institute of Information and Communications Technology
Stadia will give developers and publishers a bigger cut of sales | Engadget
A Repair Would Cost $16,000 at Tesla: the Electrified Garage Did It for $700 – autoevolution
Quibi’s zombie corpse rises again to claim eight Emmy nominations – The Verge
Russian ransomware group’s dark web sites mysteriously go down – Axios
AT&T will let unlimited-data customers pay more to avoid the slow lane | Ars Technica
The Verge wants to know how much you pay for internet – The Verge
Join the Fight for Fair Internet – Consumer Reports
Sealed ‘Super Mario 64’ game sells at auction for a record-breaking $1.56 million | Engadget
Apple just launched an official $99 MagSafe battery pack for the iPhone 12 lineup – The Verge
Apple Announces $99 MagSafe iPhone 12 Battery Pack
Ring’s end-to-end encryption rolls out globally | Engadget
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Both Segments: Techguy.org. Mike Cermak, Owner/Operator.
Topics:
Up to 1,500 businesses infected in one of the worst ransomware attacks ever | Ars Technica
Hackers demand $70 mn after Kaseya ransomware attack – RFI
Audacity sparks uproar over new data collection policy | Engadget
Microsoft issues urgent security warning: Update your PC immediately – CNN
Jeff Bezos Hits Wealth Record of $211 Billion on Pentagon Move
Biden’s right-to-repair order could stop companies from blocking DIY fixes | Ars Technica
Bitcoin power plant is turning a 12,000-year-old glacial lake into a ‘hot tub’ | Ars Technica
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First Segment: Noopl. Tim Trine, CEO.
We’re working to create a more connected and engaged world using technology to allow you to stay in the moment. We believe technology should serve you and allow you to more fully interact with those around you, not just be gadgetry for technology’s sake.
Second Segment: Computer and Technology News.
Hackers reportedly lower ransom demand to restore data to $50M | TheHill
Nintendo’s new OLED Switch costs $350 and arrives October 8th | Engadget
No, open source Audacity audio editor is not “spyware” | Ars Technica
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Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
Facebook confirms tests of a new anti-extremism warning prompt – The Verge
Despite $2.1M ruling, RomUniverse owner considers bringing back ROM site | Ars Technica
US hits anti-robocall milestone but annoying calls won’t stop any time soon | Ars Technica
Cops are playing music during filmed encounters to game YouTube’s copyright striking
Intel and Apple may be first to use TSMC’s 3-nanometer chips | Engadget
Tesla Model S Plaid catches fire and briefly traps owner after electronic door handles fail, attorneys say – The Washington Post
Tesla delivers 200,000 cars a quarter for the first time | Engadget
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Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
Facebook, Google, TikTok and Twitter pledge to improve women’s safety online | Engadget
“Prioritise the safety of women”: Open letter to CEOs of Facebook, Google, TikTok & Twitter – World Wide Web Foundation
Pinterest bans all weight-loss ads | Engadget
Student gets Windows 11 running on a Windows Phone – The Verge
Apple’s macOS Monterey public beta is now available | Engadget
Apple Beta Software Program
British right to repair law excludes smartphones and computers – 9to5Mac
The Tim Berners-Lee NFT that sold for $5.4M might have an HTML error | Ars Technica
Humble Bundle stops purchasers from giving full payment to charity | Ars Technica
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Both Segments: Scott Schober, BVS. Cyber Security Correspondent.
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.
Topics:
White House weighs cracking down on secret ransomware payments, pursuing hackers
Ranked: The Most Significant Cyber Attacks from 2006-2020, by Country
Cyber insurance isn’t helping with cybersecurity, and it might be making the ransomware crisis worse, say researchers | ZDNet
U.S. under series of ransomware cyberattacks – YouTube
5 Things To Know About Microsoft’s Windows 11 Security Strategy
Database of 700M LinkedIn users found for sale on a hacking forum – SiliconANGLE
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First Segment: Quantum e-Motion. Francis Bellido, CEO.
Quantum eMotion’s family of Quantum Random Number Generators (QRNGs) is optimized to provide more speed, scalability and true randomness at a fraction of the cost of other devices in the market. Our innovative and patented solution uses a purely quantum solution called quantum tunneling to generate truly random numbers.
QNG2
QNG2 is the first Quantum Random Number Generator in the market the size of an integrated circuit. It’s small enough to be used in consumer electronics, while still being more powerful than any other product out there.
Second Segment: Computer and Technology News.
Facebook is now worth $1 trillion after a US court’s dismissal of 2 antitrust lawsuits spurs jump in stock | Business Insider India
Apple Makes Employees Wear Body Cameras To Control Leaks – Macworld UK
Juul to pay N.C. $40M and stop targeting kids after igniting vaping “epidemic“ | Ars Technica
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Both Segments: Albert Cory, Author. Inventing The Future.
Imagine a time before everyone stared at a screen, before fonts, icons, mice, and laser printers, before Apple and Microsoft… But behind the scenes, Xerox engineers were dreaming and inventing the modern personal computer.
Who were these people who changed the world, and why did corporate management just want to sell copiers and printers?Albert Cory* was one of the engineers, charged with making that dream a reality and unknowingly starting a revolution. Inventing the Future is based on the true story of the Xerox Star, the computer that changed everything.
Link To Book: Amazon.com: Inventing the Future eBook: Cory, Albert, Sainsbury, Jonathan, Mason, Samantha, McKellen, Scott: Kindle Store
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Both Segments: Popzara.com. Nathan Evans, Managing Editor.
Throughout Popzara you’ll find views on gaming, movies, technology, cultural icons and so much more. Reviews and previews, in-depth analyses, opinion pieces, conversations, and a regularly updated Podcast keep things interesting and always entertaining. Our diverse editorial staff is committed to bringing this cornucopia of editorial goodness in fair-minded and positive ways, with minimal snark and maximum fun. A little bit of everything for the discriminating reader and curious listener is what you’ll find at Popzara.
Topics:
Microsoft unveils Windows 11, a more polished OS | Engadget
Older Microsoft Surface devices cannot upgrade to Windows 11 | PCWorld
Android apps are coming to Windows 11 | Engadget
Upgrade to the New Windows 11 OS | Microsoft
Xbox cloud upgrade is live: Series X power on your browser for over 260 games | Ars Technica
Microsoft is supporting AMD’s answer to DLSS on Xbox consoles – The Verge
Brave Search enters public beta
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Both Segments: Archive 360, Bill Tolson, VP of Global Compliance & eDiscovery.
Archive360’s PaaS platform is trusted by organizations around the world to securely migrate their digital data to the cloud, and responsibly manage it for today’s regulatory, legal and business intelligence obligations.
Our customers achieve this by applying context around the search, classification, and analysis of structured and unstructured data – including files, videos, audio, CRM, ERP, emails/electronic communication, social media – while maintaining full control over security, privacy, access, and compliance.
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Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
John McAfee found dead in prison after Spanish court allows extradition | Reuters
Supreme Court says school can’t punish student for profane Snapchat post – The Verge
Altice is reducing cable-Internet upload speeds by up to 86% next month | Ars Technica
Founders of South African Bitcoin exchange disappear after $3.6 billion ‘hack’ | Engadget
Peloton’s Tread+ temporarily needs a subscription, but a fix is on the way | Engadget
Tim Cook called Nancy Pelosi to warn her against disrupting the iPhone with antitrust – The Verge
China’s Artificial Sun Fusion Reactor Breaks World Record
Rembrandt’s The Night Watch painting restored by AI – BBC News
DeepMind uses AI to tackle neglected deadly diseases – BBC News
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Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
Epic Games will let developers use its voice and anti-cheat services for free | Engadget
Now that China has all but banned cryptocurrencies, GPU prices are falling like Bitcoin • The Register
Connecting to malicious Wi-Fi networks can mess with your iPhone | Ars Technica
Tinder lets people add videos to their dating profiles | Engadget
Steven Spielberg’s production company signs multifilm deal with Netflix | Ars Technica
Microsoft Hits $2 Trillion Market Cap During Trading – WSJ.com
Activision Blizzard CEO’s $155m pay package approved after delay | Financial Times
Oculus loses one of its first in-app VR ad partners following backlash | Engadget
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Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
Sneaker community startup SoleSavy raises $12.5 million Series A to build an end-to-end sneakersphere | TechCrunch
Sony relists Cyberpunk 2077, includes new warning: Base PS4 “not recommended” | Ars Technica
Texas Power Companies Are Remotely Raising Temperatures on Residents’ Smart Thermostats
Hyundai acquires controlling stake in U.S. robotics firm Boston Dynamics for $880 million
OnlyFans Seeks Funding at $1B Valuation, Wants to Go Mainstream: Report
Facebook launches its Clubhouse clone and podcast streaming | Engadget
Amazon Warehouse Destroys 130K Items Per Week, Some Brand-New: Report
An NFT of Jay-Z’s first album has sparked a record label lawsuit – The Verge
Bitcoin crackdown sends graphics cards prices plummeting in China after Sichuan terminated mining operations | South China Morning Post
Bitcoin Price | BTC Price Index and Live Chart — CoinDesk 20
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For full show notes: https://computeramerica.com/2021/06/18/artificial-intelligence-power-hour-biotech-drones-and-sarcasm/
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Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
Uber software bug results in some drivers being charged to give rides – CNN
Vigilante malware blocks victims from downloading pirated software
Snapchat is removing its speedometer filter amid legal issues | Engadget
Amazon’s Halo body fat percentage calculator outperforms lab devices – The Verge
Three big questions about Facebook’s new VR ads – The Verge
World Bank rejects El Salvador request for Bitcoin help – BBC News
US lawmakers want to restrict police use of ‘Stingray’ cell tower simulators | Engadget
Food-delivery apps up to 44% more expensive, survey finds – BBC News
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Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
ITT Technical Institute: 18,000 Former Students Get Loan Relief – NBC New York
Twitter may now directly be held responsible for every single tweet in India | Business Insider India
GPS rules everything. A satellite launch this week keeps its upgrade rolling – CNET
Windows 11 Leaked – What we know so far about Microsoft’s new OS
You can now rent the kid-friendly Moxie robot for $149 a month | Engadget
Apple reportedly trialed plans for a primary care service on its own employees – The Verge
Amazon Execs Worry About Turnover, Running Out of Workers: Report
Amazon blames social media companies for sales of fake Amazon reviews | Ars Technica
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Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
MoviePass settles with FTC over complaints that it blocked subscribers | Engadget
DOJ Charges Criminal ‘Influencers’ Who Worked for FBI’s Honeypot Phone Company
Bitcoin (BTC) price slides as US seizes most of Colonial ransom
Apple announces iOS 15 and iPadOS 15 | Ars Technica
Apple macOS Monterey: New features, details, device support | Ars Technica
Apple pays millions in iPhone-repair explicit photo case – BBC News
Apple’s new encrypted browsing feature won’t be available in China, Saudi Arabia and more: report | TechCrunch
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Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
An Army of 100 Bots Is Reading Climate Change News and Clicking Every Ad Along the Way
Synthetic Messenger
Requiring proof of age to look at online porn raises privacy issues, Senate committee hears | National Post
Among Us crewmate-shaped chicken nugget from BTS meal nears $100,000 on eBay – CNET
Supreme Court reins in definition of crime under controversial hacking law | Ars Technica
Attack on meat supplier came from REvil, ransomware’s most cut-throat gang | Ars Technica
Huawei officially replaces Android with HarmonyOS, which is also Android | Ars Technica
Apple updates AirTags to address stalking concerns | Engadget
Norton antivirus adds Ethereum cryptocurrency mining – BBC News
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Both Segments: Techguy.org, Mike Cermak. Owner/Operator.
Topics:
Network/rack cleanup | Tech Support Guy
Exclusive: In the office full-time? No thanks, say 86 per cent of tech professionals – CityAM : CityAM
Microsoft to reveal its next generation of Windows on June 24th – The Verge
Microsoft is finally ditching its Windows 95-era icons – The Verge
After Dark (software) – Wikipedia
Shortages loom as ransomware hamstrings the world’s biggest meat producer | Ars Technica
Try This One Weird Trick Russian Hackers Hate – Krebs on Security
Amazon plans to share your internet with your neighbors. This is how you opt out
Firefox now blocks cross-site tracking by default in private browsing
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Both Segments: Nathan Evans, Popzara.com. Managing Editor.
Throughout Popzara you’ll find views on gaming, movies, technology, cultural icons and so much more. Reviews and previews, in-depth analyses, opinion pieces, conversations, and a regularly updated Podcast keep things interesting and always entertaining. Our diverse editorial staff is committed to bringing this cornucopia of editorial goodness in fair-minded and positive ways, with minimal snark and maximum fun. A little bit of everything for the discriminating reader and curious listener is what you’ll find at Popzara.
Topics:
Popzara Press – The Latest Bits and Bytes!
Beyond Calibri: Finding Microsoft’s next default font – Microsoft 365 Blog
Microsoft on Twitter: “We need to talk. What should our next default font be? https://t.co/fV9thfdAr4” / Twitter
What’s up with the “dead pixels” in Army Of The Dead?
Nine things we learned from the Epic v. Apple trial – The Verge
Amazon to buy MGM for $8 billion in major boost to Prime Video library | Ars Technica
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Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
Unreal Engine 5 Temporal Super Resolution promises “4K at the cost of 1080p” – NotebookCheck.net News
Exclusive: Meet The Murky Russian Network Behind An Anti-Pfizer Disinformation Drive In Europe
Downloading Ubuntu via BitTorrent gets Comcast customer a DMCA warning | Ars Technica
EA’s Ultimate Team raked in $3k per minute last year | Engadget
Microsoft teases a ‘next generation of Windows’ announcement ‘very soon’ – The Verge
PayPal and Venmo will let you send cryptocurrency to third-party wallets | Engadget
James Bond to stay on the big screen after Amazon deal – BBC News
Facebook will no longer stop the spread of a theory that COVID-19 was manufactured – The Verge
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Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
BlizzCon 2021 has been canceled – The Verge
Amazon to acquire MGM Studios for $8.5 billion – Axios
Amazon accused of unfair pricing policies by Washington DC – BBC News
An Insurance Startup Bragged It Uses AI to Detect Fraud. It Didn’t Go Well
Russia tried to spread dangerous lies about Pfizer vaccine, France suspects | Ars Technica
Researchers build 700TB optical disc that can probably store all of Netflix – TECHTELEGRAPH
Epic’s next-gen Unreal Engine 5 is now available in early access | Engadget
NVIDIA could announce the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti GPU on June 1st | Engadget
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Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
Epic v Apple: What have we learned? – BBC News
China will likely ban all bitcoin mining soon | Ars Technica
Florida governor signs law to block ‘deplatforming’ of Florida politicians – The Verge
This AI makes Robert De Niro perform lines in flawless German | Ars Technica
Flawless | London-based Neural Network Film Lab
Charlie Bit My Finger video to be taken off YouTube after selling for £500,000 – BBC News
A photo of cheese just got a UK drug dealer sentenced to 13 years in prison – The Verge
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Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
How Apple screwed Facebook | WIRED UK
Seagate’s new Mach.2 is the world’s fastest conventional hard drive | Ars Technica
Twitch launches a dedicated ‘hot tubs’ category after advertiser pushback – The Verge
Developer reveals Xbox Easter Egg after waiting nearly 20 years for people to find it | Engadget
US Treasury may require crypto transfers over $10K to be reported to the IRS | Engadget
Epic Games v. Apple by the numbers: Fortnite is worth that much money? | Ars Technica
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Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
Developers Flee Open Source Project After ‘Takeover’ By Korean Crown Prince
Microsoft will truly, finally kill off Internet Explorer in June 2022 | Engadget
Here’s Anker’s apology after 712 Eufy customers had camera feeds exposed to strangers – The Verge
Colonial Pipeline CEO confirms company paid $4.4 million ransom – The Verge
Bitcoin falls further as China cracks down on crypto-currencies – BBC News
HBO Max with ads: $10/mo starting in June, and guess what it won’t include | Ars Technica
Most new NVIDIA RTX gaming GPUs will be crypto-limited | Engadget
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Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
AT&T to spin off WarnerMedia, basically admitting giant merger was a mistake | Ars Technica
GameStop FOMO inspires a new wave of crypto pump-and-dumps | Ars Technica
Elon Musk clarifies that ‘Tesla has not sold any Bitcoin’
Twitch lowers subscription prices in most countries to reflect the cost of living | Engadget
Apple teases a Music announcement as more ‘Lossless’ clues appear | Engadget
Apple Music announces Spatial Audio and Lossless Audio – Apple
US fuel pipeline ‘paid hackers $5m in ransom’ – BBC News
Waymo self-driving taxi confused by traffic cones flees help – BBC News
Samsung teases its next generation of flexible displays | Engadget
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Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
7 Apple Suppliers Tied to Using Forced Labor in China: Report
$50 monthly broadband discounts available starting today via 825 ISPs | Ars Technica
The Emergency Broadband Benefit Program
Chicago Police Started Secret Drone Program Using Untraceable Cash: Report
Valve’s Gabe Newell hints at vague console plans coming “this year” | Ars Technica
Nvidia’s RTX 3050 brings ray tracing and DLSS to $800 laptops | Ars Technica
Intel claims its new Tiger Lake-H CPUs for laptops beat AMD’s Ryzen 5000 | Ars Technica
Intel says it has solved a key bottleneck in quantum computing | Engadget
IBM compiles dataset to teach software how software is made: 14m code samples, half of which actually work • The Register
Crash, arrest draw more scrutiny of Tesla Autopilot system
Ransomware crooks post cops’ psych evaluations after talks with DC police stall | Ars Technica
Vizio makes nearly as much money from ads and data as it does from TVs | Engadget
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Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
Sony says PS5 could be difficult to find into 2022 | Ars Technica
Cyberattack on US pipeline is linked to criminal gang
Misconfigured Database Exposes 200K Fake Amazon Reviewers – Infosecurity Magazine
Amazon “seized and destroyed” 2 million counterfeit products in 2020 | Ars Technica
New York Attorney General declares top ISPs committed net neutrality fraud | ZDNet
U.S. state AGs urge Facebook to cancel plans for Instagram for younger kids | Reuters
NTSB Releases Preliminary Report on Tesla Crash That Killed Two People
Apple working on ‘portable hybrid console’: enhanced GPU + ray tracing | TweakTown
Apple invests another $45 million in Gorilla Glass maker Corning – The Verge
Cryptocurrency: Musk’s SpaceX to launch dogecoin moon mission – BBC News
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Both Segments: Computer and Technology News
Topics:
IBM Research 2 nm Wafer Close up.jpg (3000×2400)
IBM Creates First 2nm Chip
LiveLeak shuts down after 15 years online | Tech News | Startups News
World waits to see where a Chinese booster will come down | Ars Technica
FCC’s net neutrality rollback overwhelmed by bogus industry comments, investigation finds – The Verge
‘Animal Crossing’ and ‘StarCraft’ join the Video Game Hall of Fame | Engadget
Scientists Create Record-Breaking Laser With Mind Blowing Power
Teens, tech and mental health: Oxford study finds no link – BBC News
Humble Bundle backtracks on charity donation cap plans after a backlash | Engadget
Internal emails reveal how badly Apple wanted to keep Netflix using in-app purchases – The Verge
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Special Segment: What Is Cryptocurrency?
Satoshi Nakamoto – Wikipedia
Blockchain Definition: What You Need to Know
Tether
What is a Bitcoin Fork? – Robinhood
Bitcoin Platinum
Global Cryptocurrency Market Charts | CoinMarketCap
Cryptocurrency Transfers and Deposits | Robinhood
43,635.04 | BTCBUSD | Binance Spot
Ethereum – Wikipedia
Dogecoin – Wikipedia
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Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
Announcing PlayStation’s new Partnership with Discord – SIE Blog – English
Jim Ryan, President & CEO – SIE Blog – English
Sony really hated PS4 crossplay, confidential documents reveal – The Verge
Here are Apple’s and Epic’s full slideshows arguing why they should win at trial – The Verge
Operating System Market Share Worldwide | StatCounter Global Stats
Fortnite made more than $9 billion in revenue in its first two years – The Verge
Epic acquires CGI artist hosting site ArtStation | Engadget
Bill Gates and Melinda Gates are splitting up
Verizon sells Yahoo and AOL for $5 billion | PBS NewsHour
Kroger will begin drone deliveries in Ohio this week | Ars Technica
Man arrested for faking Covid-19 check-in QR codes – BBC News
Court says Amazon is responsible for the safety of third-party products | Engadget
Why are game-makers creating new Game Boy games in 2021? | Ars Technica
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Both Segments: Nathan Evans, Popzara.com, Managing Editor.
Topics:
Elite 130 | Cooler Master
nzxt n210 – Google Search
H210 | NZXT
H210i Matte White | NZXT
Boss Level (2021) – IMDb
Linksys’ first WiFi 6E routers are now available to buy | Engadget
Wi-Fi 6E, explained: what is 6GHz Wi-Fi? – The Verge
‘Disaster Girl’ has sold her popular meme as an NFT for $500,000 – The Verge
Virtual Worlds Marketplace on OpenSea: Buy, sell, and explore digital assets
Rare Super Mario Bros. game sells for a record $660,000 – CNN
Roku pulls YouTube TV from its store as Google feud deepens | Engadget
Minecraft Dungeons Getting Fully Optimized Touch Controls for Cloud Gaming with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate – Xbox Wire
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Special Segment: Super Apps.
Topics:
Why China’s “super-apps “ will never succeed in the US | by Christopher Chen | Prototypr
Introducing Super App: a New Approach to All-in-One Experience | Infopulse
Top 8 Successful Super Apps Examples In The World 2021
Tech in Asia – Connecting Asia’s startup ecosystem
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Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
Apollo 11 astronaut Michael Collins dies at 90 – BBC News
CES will return as an in-person event in 2022 | Engadget
Play this Dreamcast Castlevania game 20+ years after it was canceled | Ars Technica
Disaster Girl meme Zoe Roth of NC sells photo as NFT crypto art | Raleigh News & Observer
Delivery Drivers Are Using Grey Market Apps to Make Their Jobs Suck Less
Google Promised Its Contact Tracing App Was Completely Private—But It Wasn’t – The Markup
China orders companies to step up monitoring of foreigners in anti-spying push | China | The Guardian
Signal >> Government Requests >> Grand jury subpoena for Signal user data, Central District of California
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Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
Legislation would mandate driver-monitoring tech in every car | Ars Technica
Tesla claims driver was behind the wheel of unexplained ‘autopilot’ crash but police dispute it ‘100%’ | The Independent
Tesla claims driver was behind the wheel of unexplained ‘autopilot’ crash but police dispute it ‘100%’
It fell from the sky: Floridians must call police for found rocket debris
Cellebrite Pushes Update After Signal Owner Hacks Device
Lawyer Asks For New Trial After Cellebrite Vulnerability Discovery
Deepfake satellite images pose serious military and political challenges | Engadget
Pentagon explains odd transfer of 175 million IP addresses to obscure company | Ars Technica
ADT sues Amazon’s Ring over lookalike blue octagon signs | Engadget
Twitch Streamer Destiny and an Economist Debate Capitalism, Achieve Nothing
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Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
Roku warns of standoff with Google over YouTube TV | Engadget
‘Colette’ Oscar win is a first for the video game industry | Engadget
Google’s Guacamole may be premature, but it sounds ripe to become an Android feature – The Verge
Hundreds lose internet service in northern B.C. after beaver chews through cable | CBC News
US teen’s Snapchat rant reaches Supreme Court in free speech case – BBC News
Supreme Court kills FTC’s “strongest tool” for getting refunds to scam victims | Ars Technica
COVID emergency shuts Japan’s Super Nintendo World one month after opening | Ars Technica
India Covid: Anger as Twitter ordered to remove critical virus posts – BBC News
China’s state rocket company unveils rendering of a Starship look-alike | Ars Technica
Apple’s ransomware mess is the future of online extortion | Ars Technica
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Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
Microsoft and the UK will build the world’s ‘most powerful’ weather supercomputer | Engadget
Argentine version of Google falls into “wrong” hands leading to search engine’s temporary collapse — MercoPress
In epic hack, Signal developer turns the tables on forensics firm Cellebrite | Ars Technica
TikTok loophole sees users post pornographic and violent videos – BBC News
AI unlocks ancient Dead Sea Scrolls mystery – BBC News
Foxconn drastically scales back plans for $10 billion Wisconsin factory | Engadget
NASA Has Created Oxygen on Mars In a Major Milestone for Space Exploration
Consumer Reports shows Tesla Autopilot works with no one in the driver’s seat | Ars Technica
Tesla’s solar panels and Powerwall batteries are becoming a package deal | Engadget
‘Sonic the Hedgehog 2’ is getting another spikey sidekick | Engadget
Man sues Apple for terminating Apple ID with $24K worth of content | AppleInsider
Linux bans University of Minnesota for sending buggy patches in the name of research [Update] – Neowin
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Topics:
Apple’s colorful new iMacs feature a sleeker design and the M1 chip | Engadget
Apple’s new iPad Pro has an M1 chip, Thunderbolt and 5G support | Engadget
USB 4 specs and features: Everything you need to know about the
The new Apple TV 4K gets a revamped remote and A12 Bionic chip | Engadget
Apple will launch podcast subscriptions next month | Engadget
Apple’s AirTag tracks your items for $29 | Engadget
iOS 14.5 will roll out ‘next week’ | Engadget
Overwatch director Jeff Kaplan has left Blizzard – The Verge
Elon Musk denies Autopilot was active before deadly crash in Texas | Ars Technica
Microsoft reportedly working on new Windows store that’s open to all apps and games – The Verge
Discord reportedly won’t sell itself to Microsoft (or anyone else) | Engadget
HTC’s wireless Vive Air headset outed by a premature award | Ars Technica
VIVE Air VR Headset | iF WORLD DESIGN GUIDE
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Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
504 Gateway Time-out
Microsoft says mandatory password changing is “ancient and obsolete” | Ars Technica
Why China is banning one of the world’s largest Bitcoin mining hubs
Two people killed in fiery Tesla crash with no one driving – The Verge
Nasa successfully flies small helicopter on Mars – BBC News
Sony reverses decision to close PS3 and Vita game stores this summer | Engadget
Charles Geschke: Adobe co-founder who helped develop the PDF dies – BBC News
Apple trusts Phobio for its trade-ins, but maybe you should think twice – The Verge
‘Britcoin’ not bitcoin? UK considers new digital currency | Reuters
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During my years at Intel I worked for the broadcast team where I developed a love for radio. Today I am keeping that passion alive by appearing each month on the Computer America Show as the team's Science and Technology Trends Correspondent.
Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
Intel, Nvidia, TSMC execs agree: Chip shortage could last into 2023 | Ars Technica
The looming software kill-switch lurking in aging PlayStation hardware | Ars Technica
LG’s rollable OLED R TV is available in the US, if you can afford one | Engadget
William Amos: Canadian politician seen naked in work Zoom call – BBC News
What to expect from Apple’s “Spring Loaded” event on April 20 | Ars Technica
Spring Loaded: Apple announces April 20 event | Ars Technica
Facebook urged to scrap Instagram for children plans – BBC News
Twitch is purging 7.5 million bots that inflated view and follower counts | Engadget
US imposes sanctions on Russia over cyber-attacks – BBC News
The EU is considering a ban on AI for mass surveillance and social credit scores – The Verge
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Both Segments: Sandy Berger, Consumer Electronics Expert
Topics:
Finally, a Whole Home WiFi System That Works-Best Coverage Mesh Wifi by eero
What is a Tri-Band WiFi System? – NETGEAR Connection Blog
Wi-Fi 6 Explained: The Real Speed Novelty and More | Dong Knows Tech
Shop eero Home WiFi Systems | eero
TrueMesh: The Fastest WiFi Mesh Network for Your Home | eero
Amazon.com: Etekcity Smart Food Nutrition Scale, Digital Grams and Ounces for Weight Loss, Baking, Cooking, Keto and Meal Prep, Stainless Steel: Kitchen & Dining
Smart Sticky Note Printer | Works with Alexa | A Day 1 Editions concept
Smart Nutrition Scale | Works with Alexa | A Day 1 Editions concept
Best HomeKit Light Panels 2021 | iMore
Microsoft buys AI speech tech company Nuance for $19.7 billion – The Verge
Set up and use Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa with SmartThings
Apple’s HomePod is officially discontinued. Here are the smart speakers you should buy instead. | Popular Science
Apple discontinues original HomePod, will focus on mini | TechCrunch
Apple stops selling the original HomePod to concentrate on the Mini
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Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
Google gamed its ad auction system to favor its own ads, generated $213 million | AppleInsider
Texas Man Tried to Blow Up the Internet
How Facebook let fake engagement distort global politics: a whistleblower’s account | Technology | The Guardian
NVIDIA’s Drive Atlan chip is headed to cars in 2025 | Engadget
NVIDIA unveils pro-level Ampere GPUs for workstations | Engadget
NVIDIA’s Grace, its first datacenter CPU, is another major threat to Intel | Engadget
What Is a DPU? | NVIDIA Blog
Microsoft buys AI speech tech company Nuance for $19.7 billion – The Verge
Canadian Military Documents UFO Sightings, Intelligence Report Reveals
The FCC wants you to test your internet speeds with its new app – The Verge
Submit a request – FCC Complaints
Domino’s starts making autonomous pizza deliveries | Engadget
Netflix is working on a live-action Gundam movie | Engadget
G-Saviour | The Gundam Wiki | Fandom
Facebook removes over 16,000 groups trading fake reviews | Facebook | The Guardian
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Both Segments: Techguy.org. Mike Cermak, Owner/Operator.
Topics:
34% of WFH (work from home) workers say they’d rather quit than return to full-time office work
10 Best Internet Providers for Gaming 2021 | Reviews.org
SpaceX president: No plans to add price tiers to Starlink satellite internet – CNET
SpaceX a handful of Starlink launches from blanketing Earth in broadband – CNET
Internet Speed Classifications: What to know about Internet Speeds
New Microsoft Edge grew 1,300% this year, overtaking Firefox
Chrome vs. Firefox vs. Microsoft Edge: Which browser gobbles up the most RAM? | Tom’s Guide
Sexy Bill Gates And 11 Other Historic Tech Photos
LG Unlocked Phones: The G8X ThinQ™ Dual Screen, G8 ThinQ™, Stylo™ 5 & More | LG USA
The French army is testing Boston Dynamics’ robot dog Spot in combat scenarios – The Verge
Spot | Boston Dynamics
Best Buy’s new Beta program promises concierge tech support for $200 a year – The Verge
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Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
Waymo CEO John Krafcik steps down | Ars Technica
GMC’s newly-unveiled Hummer EV SUV is 830HP of electric ‘supertruck’ | Engadget
LG TO CLOSE MOBILE PHONE BUSINESS WORLDWIDE | LG NEWSROOM
Yahoo Answers has shut down | Yahoo Help – SLN35642
Facebook data leak: Half a billion users’ information posted on hacking website, cyber experts say – CNN
Supreme Court rules for Google in Oracle copyright fight over Android
Genesis broke a world record for the most drones in the sky | Engadget
Justice Clarence Thomas Takes Aim At Tech And Its Power ‘To Cut Off Speech’ : NPR
Online-only Outriders can be paused in single-player — if you have an Nvidia GPU – The Verge
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Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
The latest in the global semiconductor shortage – The Verge
Google Wifi router management is getting rolled into the Google Home app – The Verge
Tesla delivered more cars than it made in the first quarter of 2021 – The Verge
Official Xbox Series X mini fridges are coming | Engadget
E3 2021 organizers confirm the all-digital event will be ‘100 percent free’ | Engadget
LG will reportedly announce closure of smartphone business on April 5
ISP imposes data cap, explains it to users with condescending pizza analogy | Ars Technica
Tesla’s Touchscreen Shifter Seems Like a Really Bad Idea
Sealed Super Mario Bros. shatters record with $660,000 auction sale | Ars Technica
North Korean hackers are now using a fake security company to target researchers – SiliconANGLE
Google puts limits on which apps can see what’s installed on an Android device | Engadget
Google puts limits on which apps can see what’s installed on an Android device | Engadget
Oppo smartphone adds 60x microscope camera – BBC News
Loot boxes linked to problem gambling in new research – BBC News
Stokes twins: YouTubers plead guilty over fake bank robbery – BBC News
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Both Segments: Scott Schober, BVS, 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.
Topics:
Tampa, FL (Eastern Region) – FutureCon Events
AP sources: SolarWinds hack got emails of top DHS officials
Billions of records have been hacked already. Make cybersecurity a priority or risk disaster, warns analyst | ZDNet
School cyber-attack affects 40,000 pupils’ email – BBC News
DForce hacker returns $25m in ‘stolen’ crypto-currencies – BBC News
Ransomware admin is refunding victims their ransom payments
He downloaded the Trezor app on iOS. It was a scam and stole $1 million in bitcoin. – The Washington Post
Caught Spying on Student, FBI Demands GPS Tracker Back | WIRED
Police say they found mafia fugitive on YouTube, posting cooking tutorials | Ars Technica
Arm intros Armv9 to propel ‘next 300 billion chips’ on wave of AI, IoT, 5G
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Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
The massive cargo ship that blocked the Suez Canal is now moving again | Ars Technica
Suez Canal blockage costing millions daily, further complicated by rocks under the ship’s bow – ABC News
The cost of the Suez Canal blockage – BBC News
VW accidentally leaks new name for its U.S. operations: Voltswagen
NASA Is Launching a $10 Billion ‘Time Machine’
Sony is closing its PlayStation Store for PS3 in July and Vita in August – The Verge
Amazon Twitter war with Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren spurred by Jeff Bezos – Vox
The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra camera bump is huge — for a reason – The Verge
Cyberpunk 2077’s massive 1.2 patch is finally here | Engadget
A Jony Ive-designed Leica camera prototype is going up for auction | Engadget
AT&T lobbies against nationwide fiber, says 10Mbps uploads are good enough | Ars Technica
Activision releases online-only PC game without online content, cracked in one day | Ars Technica
SolarWinds hack obtained emails of top U.S. Department of Homeland Security officials: AP | Reuters
Ransomware admin is refunding victims their ransom payments
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Both Segments: Nathan Evans, Popzara.com, Managing Editor.
Throughout Popzara you’ll find views on gaming, movies, technology, cultural icons and so much more. Reviews and previews, in-depth analyses, opinion pieces, conversations, and a regularly updated Podcast keep things interesting and always entertaining. Our diverse editorial staff is committed to bringing this cornucopia of editorial goodness in fair-minded and positive ways, with minimal snark and maximum fun. A little bit of everything for the discriminating reader and curious listener is what you’ll find at Popzara.
Topics:
Sony’s PlayStation 5 is available at Best Buy again [UPDATE: Sold Out] – The Verge
Razer Is Turning Its Smart Face Mask Concept Into a Real Thing
Microsoft Is in Exclusive Talks to Acquire Discord – WSJ
Razer Pro Type Keyboard | Gadget Reviews | Popzara Press
How Discord (somewhat accidentally) invented the future of the internet – Protocol — The people, power and politics of tech
Microsoft Could Be Testing Its Immunity – WSJ
Pixar’s ‘Luca’ to Skip Theaters and Debut as Disney+ Exclusive
‘Black Widow’ & ‘Cruella’ To Release Same Day On Disney+ And In Theaters – Deadline
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Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
One in three spot hate speech in online videos – BBC News
Intel invests $20 billion into new factories, will produce chips for other companies – The Verge
Intel chief Pat Gelsinger: Too many chips made in Asia – BBC News
Slack quickly removes message invites in its new DM feature over harassment concerns – The Verge
Utah is banning porn on cellphones – this is why | The Independent
Google Searches End Without a Click Almost Third-Thirds of the Time
In 2020, Two Thirds of Google Searches Ended Without a Click [Rand Fishkin Zero Click]
Researchers developed an AI backpack system to guide vision-impaired wearers | Engadget
Free software advocates seek removal of Richard Stallman and entire FSF board | Ars Technica
Staff and Board — Free Software Foundation — Working together for free software
Burberry designs skins for Honor of Kings characters – BBC News
After Declaring Bankruptcy Twice, RadioShack Plots Comeback
Congress to grill US internet giants over disinformation
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How do The Current Batteries Work?
How do batteries work? A simple introduction - Explain that Stuff
The Difference Between A Capacitor & A Battery
What’s the Difference Between Batteries and Capacitors? | Machine Design
What Is A Super Capacitor?
Supercapacitors explained – the future of energy storage? - Undecided with Matt Ferrell (undecidedmf.com)
What Makes Lithium Ion Batteries So Good?
Battery Reality: There’s Nothing Better Than Lithium-Ion Coming Soon - Bloomberg (googleusercontent.com)
Upsides?
Benefits of Lithium-Ion Batteries | Tennant Blog (tennantco.com)
Downsides?
Lithium battery - Wikipedia
Why Don’t We Have Better Batteries?
Possible Options?
Other Types Of Metals?
Beyond lithium: alternative materials for the battery boom (power-technology.com)
What is Graphene?
Advantages and Disadvantages of Graphene | Stanford Advanced Materials (wordpress.com)
Why Do We Hear About New Batteries, Then Nothing?
Example Article: Future batteries, coming soon: Charge in seconds, last months a (pocket-lint.com)
When Should We Expect An Upgrade?
How Much Has Lithium Ion Improved, And How?
As battery costs plummet, lithium-ion innovation hits limits, experts say | S&P Global Market Intelligence
Three battery technologies that could power the future | Saft Batteries | We energize the world.
Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
Jack Dorsey’s first tweet sold as an NFT for an oddly specific $2,915,835.47 – The Verge
Europe is starting to freak out about the launch dominance of SpaceX | Ars Technica
Judge certifies class action lawsuit over Apple’s MacBook butterfly keyboards – The Verge
Whistleblower Says AT&T Has Been Ripping Off US Schools For A Decade | Techdirt
YouTube is testing automatic product detection in videos – The Verge
Instagram is ‘most invasive app’, new study shows | The Independent
Facebook Finally Explains Its Mysterious Wrist Wearable | WIRED
Facebook finally explains its mysterious new wrist wearable | Ars Technica
Zoom increased profits by 4000 per cent during pandemic but paid no income tax, report says | The Independent
Donald Trump plans social media comeback, says adviser – BBC News
Factory blaze adds to computer chip supply crisis – BBC News
Time made a hypey crypto cover and is selling it as an NFT – The Verge
The brands are at it again — Taco Bell is hopping on the NFT train – The Verge
New Royal Navy ship to protect ‘critical’ undersea cables – BBC News
New York lawmaker wants to ban police use of armed robots | Ars Technica
Digidog, a Robotic Dog Used by the Police, Stirs Privacy Concerns – The New York Times
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Cricut Now Wants Users to Pay Extra for Unlimited Use of the Cutting Machines They Already Own
Philips Hue Outdoor Lightstrips Are on Sale So Turn Your Yard Purple
Adobe Goes After 27-Year Old ‘Pirated’ Copy of Acrobat Reader 1.0 for MS-DOS * TorrentFreak
Russia threatens to ban Twitter in the next month | Engadget
Apple capitulates to Russia laws requiring preinstalled software on iPhone, Mac | AppleInsider
Google Nest 2 home device tracks body activity in bed – BBC News
Intel’s 11th-gen desktop CPUs could win gamers back from AMD | Engadget
Nvidia confirms it accidentally unlocked RTX 3060 Ethereum mining – The Verge
Foxconn says it might build EVs at empty Wisconsin site, or in Mexico – The Verge
Official Global Website | Stellantis
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Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
Teen ‘mastermind’ pleads guilty to celeb Twitter hack – BBC News
Walmart will have PS5 and Xbox Series X consoles available March 18th [UPDATE: Sold Out] – The Verge
Chip shortage: Samsung warns of ‘serious imbalance’ – BBC News
New PSVR controllers suggest PS5 headset won’t need external sensors | Ars Technica
Australia: Sex consent app proposal sparks backlash – BBC News
UAE to test cloud-busting drones to boost rainfall – BBC News
Chrome brings live-captioning to any web audio source | Ars Technica
Robocalls: Pair who made 1 billion spoofed calls fined $225 million
FBI report reveals cybercrime victims lost $4.2 billion in 2020 | Engadget
Bitcoin ad banned for ‘misleading pensioners’ – BBC News
Chinese tycoon abruptly quits tech giant he founded – BBC News
Ex-Googler becomes China’s second-richest person – BBC News
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Topics:
https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/gaming/2021/03/13/college-esports-scholarships-go-mainly-men-nearly-90-funds/4674899001/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bvzgwsLo_-o
https://www.engadget.com/woman-creates-deepfakes-for-cheerleader-daughter-215024991.html
https://thenextweb.com/neural/2021/03/11/ai-detects-deepfakes-analyzing-light-reflections-in-the-cornea-eyes-gans-thispersondoesnotexist/
https://www.engadget.com/elon-musk-tesla-technoking-game-of-thrones-master-of-coin-142248051.html
https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/14/22330428/facebook-research-vaccine-hesitancy-doubt-coronavirus
https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/15/22327854/match-group-garbo-tinder-background-check-update
https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/15/22328203/nft-cryptoart-ethereum-blockchain-climate-change
https://www.google.com/search?q=youtube+greenhouse+emissions&sxsrf=ALeKk00k_GyRZ4sSUQv-rfmpNkKkvyVz_g:1615841431992&source=lnms&tbm=nws&biw=1718&bih=1319
https://www.theverge.com/2021/3/15/22331744/zoom-escaper-sabotage-meetings-fake-audio-problems
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Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
Samsung and Mastercard are collaborating on a fingerprint payment card | Engadget
EA confirms it isn’t secretly “fixing” FIFA matches | Ars Technica
Bloomberg: Next Nintendo Switch can output 4K and has a 7-inch OLED | Engadget
Nintendo Plans Switch Model With Bigger Samsung OLED Display – Bloomberg
Orlando’s Super Nintendo World reportedly won’t open until 2025 | Engadget
SpaceX’s SN10 Starship sticks the landing — and then explodes | Engadget
Parler sues Amazon (again), claims AWS ban sank a billion-dollar valuation | Ars Technica
New funding models can help riskier games — and might change studios in the process – The Verge
Star Citizen Squadron 42 misses beta window, doesn’t have a release date – Polygon
Star Citizen Roadmap – RSI
Honda will sell 100 of its level 3 self-driving Legend sedans in Japan | Engadget
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Both Segments: Techguy.org. Mike Cermak, Owner/Operator.
Topics:
Google to Stop Selling Targeted Ads Based on Browsing History – TheStreet
ads-privacy/FLOC-Whitepaper-Google.pdf at master · google/ads-privacy · GitHub
Microsoft: Multiple Exchange Server Zero-Days Under Attack by Chinese Hacking Group | SecurityWeek.Com
Intel ordered to pay $2.18 billion in patent lawsuit | Engadget
AMD announces $479 Radeon RX 6700 XT, will have ‘significantly more GPUs available’ – The Verge
Falcodrin – Twitch
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Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
Nikola admits to making “inaccurate” statements under disgraced founder | Ars Technica
How a 10-second video clip sold for $6.6 million | Reuters
Gatorade’s new Gx Sweat Patch tests your sweat for smarter hydration – The Verge
Verizon admitted 5G might be a big battery drain without admitting it
Texas Energy Co-Op Files For Bankruptcy After Storm, High Bill : NPR
Researchers build the fastest laser-based random number generator | Engadget
Streaming music made up 83 percent of the record industry’s revenue in 2020 | Engadget
Gab data breach may include 70GB of data on 15,000 users | Engadget
MyHeritage offers ‘creepy’ deepfake tool to reanimate dead – BBC News
Facebook, TikTok least trusted by Americans, Google most trusted, says survey | ZDNet
iPhone 13 might finally bring a smaller notch and faster screens – The Verge
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Both Segments: Nathan Evans. Popzara.com, Managing Editor.
Throughout Popzara you’ll find views on gaming, movies, technology, cultural icons and so much more. Reviews and previews, in-depth analyses, opinion pieces, conversations, and a regularly updated Podcast keep things interesting and always entertaining. Our diverse editorial staff is committed to bringing this cornucopia of editorial goodness in fair-minded and positive ways, with minimal snark and maximum fun. A little bit of everything for the discriminating reader and curious listener is what you’ll find at Popzara.
Topics
Fast-food drive-thrus are getting smarter. Here’s how – CNN
The U.S. Air Force Just Admitted The F-35 Stealth Fighter Has Failed
New ‘Halo Infinite’ screenshots tease a more detailed world | Engadget
Twitter announces paid Super Follows to let you charge for tweets – The Verge
Paramount Plus: Everything to know about CBS All Access’ replacement – CNET
Pokémon 25
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First Segment: Drone Delivery Canada. Michael Zahra, CEO/President.
Our vision is to be the premier drone delivery company globally. Through our relentless focus on customers, employees and safety, we commercialize our technology to create new and innovative logistics platforms for companies and government agencies.
Second Segment: Computer and Technology News.
360 Video: Go on a Mission With Zipline’s Delivery Drones – IEEE Spectrum
32BitsOfGil, Fastest Lap, Miami | Drone Racing League – YouTube
US and allies to build ‘China-free’ tech supply chain – Nikkei Asia
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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.
Topics:
Clubhouse suffers data breach | 2021-02-23 | Security Magazine
Twitter’s new hacking label has already been hacked – The Verge
‘Spy pixels in emails have become endemic’ – BBC News
Over 30,000 Apple Macs have been infected with a high-stealth malware, and the company has no idea why | Business Insider India
SolarWinds hackers targeted NASA, Federal Aviation Administration networks | TechCrunch
FireEye CEO on how the SolarWinds hack was discovered – CNN Video
FireEye Discovered SolarWinds Breach While Probing Own Hack – Bloomberg
More SolarWinds Hack Victims Yet to Be Publicly Identified, Tech Executives Say – WSJ
COMB – Biggest Data Breach of All Time Explained | CyberNews
Cyberpunk 2077 studio’s hacked data has reportedly been sold – The Verge
CD Projekt Red delays the ‘Cyberpunk 2077’ 1.2 patch until March | Engadget
Authorities bust SIM-swap ring they say took millions from the rich and famous | Ars Technica
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First Segment: Liquid Avatar. David Lucatch, CEO.
A Liquid Avatar is a high quality, biometric and blockchain secured online version of you! Now when you go online, you can easily and securely provide who you are and share only the information that you want to share with others.
You can also use different Liquid Avatars for each facet of your personality. Choose different icons for different groups like, family, friends, school, business, social media, and others.
Second Segment: Computer and Technology News.
Self-driving companies are inching toward fully driverless service | Ars Technica
Software bugs reportedly keep Arizona inmates jailed past release dates | Ars Technica
Apple beats Samsung in phone sales for first time since 2016 | Ars Technica
Huawei’s HarmonyOS: “Fake it till you make it” meets OS development | Ars Technica
Huawei’s new $2,800 foldable phone copies Samsung’s Galaxy Fold line | Ars Technica
Over 30,000 Apple Macs have been infected with a high-stealth malware, and the company has no idea why | Business Insider India
Rare’s unreleased N64 game ‘Dinosaur Planet’ leaks online | Engadget
SpaceX’s first private flight will carry the youngest ever American to orbit | Engadget
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First Segment: Edgewater Wireless. Andrew Skafel, CEO.
Spectrum Slicing allows a frequency band to be divided, or sliced, to allow more radios to operate in a given area. Think of Spectrum Slicing like moving from a single-lane road to a multi-lane highway — regardless of wireless technology. In Wi-Fi, Spectrum Slicing allows multiple radios to operate in the same ‘band’ within the same coverage area. Packing more radios in the same coverage area requires complex engineering. More capacity, with less interference means happy Wi-Fi users.
Topics:
Wi-Fi 7: The Next Generation in the Evolution of Wi-Fi | FierceWireless
Acting NASA chief says 2024 Moon landing no longer a “realistic” target | Ars Technica
Steam developer gets banned for “Very Positive” review trickery | Ars Technica
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Both Segments: Dariush Derakhshani, CGI Expert/Hardware Expert.
Topics:
Intel’s Xe gaming GPU testing is well underway, suggesting a 2021 release | TechRadar
Nvidia RTX 3000 GPU shortages are so bad it’s bringing back…the GTX 1050 Ti?! | TechRadar
Buy GeForce RTX Graphics Cards | NVIDIA GeForce Store
Falcodrin – Twitch
Samsung’s Chip Fabs in Texas Ordered to Shut Down Due to Power Shortage | Tom’s Hardware
Nvidia RTX 3060 prices are spiralling upwards – and the GPU isn’t even out yet | TechRadar
This Nvidia RTX 3090 by Galax smashes 16 world records with epic overclock | TechRadar
Custom PC; Mineral Oil Submerged Computer
Epic Games Presents MetaHuman Creator | Computer Graphics World
Frame.io Camera to Cloud Announced | Computer Graphics World
Google reportedly shut down its Stadia studios a week after praising them – The Verge
Google Graveyard – Killed by Google
‘Microsoft Flight Simulator’ update brings better UK and Ireland visuals | Engadget
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First Segment: Danavation. John Ricci, CEO.
Danavation Technologies Corp.™ is a leading provider of micro e-paper displays in North America. Our state-of-the-art Digital Smart Labels™ enable companies to automate labelling, price, product information, and promotions in real time.
Topics:
Bitcoin (BTC) price hits $50,000 for the first time
Researchers Levitated a Small Tray Using Nothing but Light | WIRED
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For more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Both Segments: Computer And Technology News
Topics:
Uncrewed Chinese Spacecraft Tianwen-1 Successfully Enters Mars Orbit
Joe Biden will tackle chip shortage with executive order | Engadget
Researchers built an AI that recognizes and rewards good doggos | Engadget
Cyberpunk and Witcher hackers don’t seem to be bluffing with $1M source code auction – The Verge
Bitcoin consumes ‘more electricity than Argentina’ – BBC News
TikTok’s Oracle-Walmart deal could be off – BBC News
HBO Max will be available outside the US in June | Engadget
Breached water plant employees used the same TeamViewer password and no firewall | Ars Technica
Instagram bans top anti-vaxxer Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over COVID falsehoods | Ars Technica
Nvidia is bringing back old RTX 2060 and GTX 1050 Ti GPUs to deal with global chip shortage – The Verge
Star Wars severs ties with The Mandalorian star Gina Carano – The Verge
Jack Black will play the snarky robot Claptrap in the Borderlands movie – The Verge
Post Malone will hold a virtual concert to celebrate Pokémon’s 25th anniversary – The Verge
Rep. James Clyburn Signals Return of $100B Broadband Bill | Multichannel News
Twitter permanently suspends ‘Project Veritas’ group | TheHill
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First Segment: SDSol Technologies. Azam Malik, CEO/Founder.
Relevant Links:
https://sdsol.com/portfolio/
https://sdsol.com/project/padl/
https://sdsol.com/project/mypark-smart-parking-app/
https://buyallsola.com/
Second Segment: Computer and Technology News.
Colorado Schools Could Soon Teach Kids How To Differentiate Between Fake News & Credible Media: ‘We All Need To Be A Little Distrustful’ – CBS Denver
SpaceX’s Starlink accepting $99 preorders as Musk considers IPO
Starlink
CD Projekt Red Suffers Cyberattack, Witcher 3 And Cyberpunk 2077 Source Code Stolen – IGN
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Other Shows You Makes Be Interested In:
Both Segments: Dating Site Data and Implications Of Online Dating.
Resources:
Americans’ personal experiences with online dating | Pew Research Center
Users of online dating platforms experience both positive – and negative – aspects of courtship on the web | Pew Research Center
Americans who think online dating has had a positive effect say it expands people’s options, is easier; those with a negative opinion think it facilitates lying | Pew Research Center
10 things dating sites won’t tell you – MarketWatch
Dating During the Pandemic: Online and Restless
fall-in-love-go-to-jail-bbb-report-on-how-some-romance-fraud-victims-become-money-mules-final-02-09-2019.pdf
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Both Segments: Popzara.com. Nathan Evans, Managing Editor.
Topics:
The State of Gaming: The Best, Worst (and Everything Else) Games of 2020 | Popzara Podcast
Movie Time! The Best, Worst (and Everything Else) Movies of 2020 | Popzara Podcast
Robinhood has stopped limiting GameStop shares – The Verge
Democrats take first stab at reforming Section 230 after Capitol riots – The Verge
Xiaomi’s latest concept phone has a quad waterfall display and no ports | Engadget
‘Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake’ has been delayed indefinitely | Engadget
Scrapped GoldenEye 007 game ‘remaster’ leaks online – BBC News
Disney+ offers ‘Raya and the Last Dragon’ pre-orders before its debut | Engadget
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Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
Parler CEO announces he’s been ‘terminated’ by the company’s board | Engadget
AT&T customer since 1960 buys WSJ print ad to complain of slow speeds | Ars Technica
23andMe is going public as it pushes further into healthcare | Engadget
Don’t buy Teslas during a production ramp, Elon Musk says – The Verge
Chrome is blocking The Great Suspender, here’s how to get your tabs back – The Verge
Malicious Chrome and Edge add-ons had a novel way to hide on 3 million devices | Ars Technica
EA moves closer to $1.2 billion Codemasters purchase | Engadget
Two Google engineers resign over firing of AI ethics researcher Timnit Gebru | Reuters
Instagram bans hundreds of accounts in OGUsers takedown | Engadget
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Both Segments: Scott Schober, Cyber Security Expert.
Topics:
Is President Biden’s Peloton bike vulnerable to hackers? – YouTube
Biden Peloton Raises Security Risks – The New York Times
Hacker leaks data of 2.28 million dating site users | ZDNet
China Has Stolen The Personal Data Of 80% Of American Adults: Report
iOS 14.5 will let Apple Watch owners unlock iPhones while wearing a mask | Engadget
Russia Is ‘Ready’ to Disconnect from Global Internet, Medvedev Says – The Moscow Times
Elon Musk: Neuralink enabled monkey to ‘play video games using his mind’ – Business Insider
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First Segment: CarePredict. Dr. Gerald Wilmink, Chief Business Officer.
CarePredict started as an idea, from our founder, who was simply looking for ways to help care for his parents and provide himself peace of mind. Since 2013, CarePredict’s mission has grown into a movement to transform this rapidly growing, underserved market and empower better care for all seniors. We are focused on identifying patterns in the daily lives of seniors that can predict declines in their health and enable early intervention.
Second Segment: Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
The new White House website has a hidden message calling for coders | Windows Central
See the ‘Girl with a Pearl Earring’ in astounding 10 gigapixel detail | Engadget
Airbnb has been quietly using social media to root out and ban extremists | Engadget
Linux has been ported to run on Apple’s M1 Macs – The Verge
Netflix grows to over 200 million subscribers globally | Engadget
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Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
CES 2021 Wrap-Up: 8K Displays, Laptop Revivals, Processor Wars, Smart Masks, and Touchless Toilets | Popzara Podcast
With latest Starlink launch, SpaceX to set record for rapid reuse | Ars Technica
Stuff in Space
Microsoft invests in $30 billion driverless car company Cruise | Ars Technica
New electric car battery can charge in five minutes | Science & Tech News | Sky News
Paramount+ will replace CBS All Access on March 4th | Engadget
Brave browser now supports peer-to-peer IPFS protocol | Engadget
The English Language Wikipedia Just Had Its Billionth Edit
Mt. Gox exchange investors may finally be able to recover some Bitcoin | Engadget
FBI investigating whether Capitol assault suspect tried to sell Pelosi computer to Russian intelligence service – ABC News
Apple Car Production Again Linked to Kia Motor’s US Plant in Georgia – MacRumors
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For more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Both Segments: CES 2021 Day 2 Coverage.
Topics:
Razer’s wild concepts: A smart mask and a gaming chair with a 60″ OLED | Engadget
Moflin AI pet | Engadget
Razer’s Blade 15 and Pro 17 get RTX 30-series GPUs, fast QHD displays | Engadget
Intel’s Rocket Lake S CPUs are up to 19 percent faster than last year | Engadget
AMD unveils 65W Ryzen 5800 and 5900 CPUs | Engadget
AMD’s Ryzen 5000 laptop CPUs arrive with big performance claims | Engadget
NVIDIA’s RTX 30 series GPUs are heading to laptops on January 26th | Engadget
NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 3060 offers ray tracing for $329 | Engadget
Samsung’s next flagship Exynos chip will have an AMD GPU | Engadget
Cadillac shows off a single-seater VTOL drone concept | Engadget
Watch Sony test drive its Vision-S prototype on public roads | Engadget
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Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
https://techcrunch.com/2021/01/07/mark-zuckerberg-announces-trump-banned-from-facebook-and-instagram-for-at-least-the-next-two-weeks/?rss=1
https://techcrunch.com/2021/01/07/twitch-disables-trumps-channel-over-incendiary-rhetoric/
https://www.theverge.com/2021/1/7/22218876/youtube-trump-videos-election-results-misinformation-strike-removed
https://www.vice.com/en/article/v7my83/police-need-help-identifying-famous-qanon-guy-named-jake-angeli-from-arizona
https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-55573802
https://www.engadget.com/elon-musk-richest-person-in-the-world-jeff-bezos-172513834.html
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2021/01/05/jobs-home-29-professionals-would-quit-if-forced-go-back-office/4142830001/
https://www.engadget.com/microsoft-wanted-to-buy-nintendo-145746874.html
https://www.engadget.com/mercedes-mbux-hyperscreen-eqs-161520472.html
https://www.engadget.com/samsung-microled-tvs-ces-160052013.html
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Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
https://www.theverge.com/2021/1/5/22215171/google-alphabet-union-cwa-organizers-goals-explainer
https://www.businessinsider.com.au/bitcoin-price-biggest-drop-since-march-after-record-crypto-volatility-2021-1
https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/gadgets-and-tech/5g-covid-guitar-pedal-b1782573.html
https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2021/01/saving-video-gamings-source-code-treasures-before-its-too-late/
https://www.engadget.com/singapore-tracetogether-police-225552941.html
https://www.forbes.com/sites/jackkelly/2021/01/04/jack-ma-chinese-multibillionaire-and-founder-of-tech-giant-alibaba-went-missing-after-criticizing-chinas-government/?sh=7f0ce65419ec
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2021/01/comcast-data-cap-blasted-by-lawmakers-as-it-expands-into-12-more-states/
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Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
Bitcoin tops $34,000 as record rally continues – BBC News
WhatsApp set an all-time record for calls on New Year’s Eve | Engadget
Amazon’s Haven healthcare venture is reportedly disbanding | Engadget
Microsoft hints at coming “sweeping visual rejuvenation” of Windows 10 | Ars Technica
Google workers announce plans to unionize – The Verge
Inspiring: CIA Rebrands to Attract Diverse Operatives
Ticketmaster admits it hacked rival company before it went out of business | Ars Technica
Emergency COVID Stimulus Will Likely Reveal UFO Documents
Hacked home cams used to livestream police raids in swatting attacks – BBC News
Florida Is Using Eventbrite for COVID-19 Vaccine Slots and It’s Not Going Well
For more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Both Segments: Popzara.com. Nathan Evans, Managing Editor.
Throughout Popzara you’ll find views on gaming, movies, technology, cultural icons and so much more. Reviews and previews, in-depth analyses, opinion pieces, conversations, and a regularly updated Podcast help keep things interesting and always entertaining. Our diverse editorial staff is 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 is what you’ll find at Popzara.
Topics:
Wonder Woman 1984 (2020) – IMDb
KFC | Cooler Master
Movie Time! Duel of the Santas: Santa Claus: The Movie (1985) and Fatman (2020) | Popzara Podcast
‘Cyberpunk 2077’ has sold 13 million copies despite bugs and refunds | Engadget
Cyberpunk 2077 hobbles AMD CPUs, but this quick fix instantly delivers higher frame rates | PC Gamer
Cyberpunk 2077 Is Playable On Nintendo Switch Through A Google Stadia Workaround – GameSpot
Biden’s @POTUS Twitter account won’t inherit Trump’s followers – CNET
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Both Segments: Scott Schober. Cyber Security Expert, Correspondent.
Scott N. Schober is the President and CEO of Berkeley Varitronics Systems (BVS), a forty-six-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.
Topics:
Senior Cyber: Best Security Practices for Your Golden Years: Schober, Scott N, Schober, Craig W: 9781736315804: Amazon.com: Books
SolarWinds Adviser Warned of Lax Security Years Before Hack – Bloomberg
US cyber-attack: Around 50 firms ‘genuinely impacted’ by massive breach – BBC News
A breakthrough year for passwordless technology – Microsoft Security
Updates to managing user authentication methods – Microsoft Tech Community
Russia’s hacking frenzy is a reckoning | Ars Technica
Trump’s Twitter account was hacked, Dutch ministry confirms | Donald Trump | The Guardian
DOJ charges Zoom employee for helping Chinese government shut down Tiananmen Square commemorations
Cylynt Comprehensive Software Protection Solutions
Top 30 Cybersecurity Experts You Should Follow in 2021
For more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
Nikon Is ending 70 years of camera production in Japan – mirrorlessrumors
Wonder Woman 1984 Lassos $38.5 Million at Box Office in Opening Weekend | Entertainment News
DOJ charges Zoom employee for helping Chinese government shut down Tiananmen Square commemorations
Robot Lawyer Faces Legal Troubles of Its Own | Tech Law | TechNewsWorld
Disney confirms ‘The Book of Boba Fett’ is a ‘Mandalorian’ spin-off series | Engadget
Upcoming Star Wars Disney Plus Shows: Cast, Plot, Release Dates
US cyber-attack: Russia ‘clearly’ behind SolarWinds operation, says Pompeo – BBC News
AT&T reportedly struggling to sell DirecTV at anything but a huge loss | Ars Technica
Cable companies can no longer ‘rent’ you the router you already own – The Verge
For more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
First Segment: Hearo.Live. Edward Lerner, CEO.
Hearo.Live allows you to connect with your friends and our online community to do the thing we always want to do together, maybe now more than ever – be with one another and hang out. With Hearo, you can load up your favorite YouTube playlist, chill with your favorite Twitch streamer, let your palms get sweaty watching your favorite esports team dominate, or get into the spirit with some live sports, hundreds of TV channels, and on-demand movies. Hearo allows you to enjoy the things you love with the people who matter most. Hearo is your virtual living room, virtual stadium, and virtual watch party for everything!
Topics For News:
https://www.bbc.com/news/business-55359568
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Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
Bitcoin price passes $20,000, setting new record | Ars Technica
StopDMCA trending as Twitch users outrage against US Senator’s bill – Dexerto
Security Researcher Reveals Solarwinds’ Update Server Was ‘Secured’ With The Password ‘solarwinds123’ | Techdirt
MIT researchers have built the most precise atomic clock to date | Engadget
Prosecutors say Trump’s Twitter was ‘hacked’ through simple password guess | Engadget
SEC fines Robinhood $65 million for misleading users | Engadget
Google hit with third antitrust lawsuit | Engadget
China collects Moon samples, may not share with NASA due to Wolf Amendment | Ars Technica
Fake GOP Leaders Are Selling CBD Oil On Parler
For more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
GE Appliances Interview, Discussing Kitchen Hub 2.0, Smart Homes, and News
First Segment: GE Appliances. Jeremy Miller, Smarthome Solutions Commercial Director.
Every once in a while, you’re at your absolute best: perfect kids, an Instagram-able husband and that work-life balance sweet spot.
But life doesn’t always work that way. Which is why at GE Appliances, we’ve made it our business to understand the realities of being you. All the tired annoyances, small victories, awkward moments and triumphant life hacks. The real you.
And we make appliances that work in service of you. By understanding exactly what you need — and exactly what you don’t. With features and design borne from real life. Because when we build our world-class refrigerators, dishwashers, ovens, washers and dryers — what we’re really creating are good things, for life.
Interview Links:
Kitchen Appliances, Refrigerators, Dishwashers | GE Appliances
Monogram Professional Kitchen Appliances
Café, Customizable Kitchen Appliances for the Modern Home
Innovative and Stylish GE™ Profile™ series appliances | GE Appliance
GE WiFi Connect – Kitchen Hub
GE Smart Appliances | GE Appliances
GE Smart Microwave Ovens | GE Appliances
GXWH70M | GE® Smart Whole House Water Filtration System | GE Appliances Parts
Adaptivate: Listen & Learn | Podcasts on Audible | Audible.com
Story Links:
UK politicians call for “making the resale of goods purchased using an automated bot an illegal activity” | PC Gamer
Lyft aims to bring fully driverless cars to multiple US cities in 2023 | Engadget
For more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
Gmail, Google and YouTube down: Services crash for users worldwide – Mirror Online
Why did Google go down? It ran out of storage – Technology News
iPhone factory workers say they haven’t been paid, cause millions in damages | Ars Technica
Pinterest agrees to $22.5 million settlement in discrimination lawsuit | Ars Technica
Facebook takes down more coordinated inauthentic behavior | Engadget
Alleged Russian SolarWinds Hack ‘Probably an 11’ On Scale of 1 to 10, Cybersecurity Expert Warns
It’s not as easy to get a Cyberpunk 2077 refund as CD Projekt Red suggested – The Verge
‘Among Us’ hits Nintendo Switch today | Engadget
Disney Plus is making a Legends clip show to help you keep track of the MCU – The Verge
U.S. physicists rally around ambitious plan to build fusion power plant | Science | AAAS
For more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
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Both Segments: Waves Audio. Michael Pearson-Adams, Director of Training and Development.
The Waves mission is to develop and provide solutions that enable unparalleled sonic quality for all audio applications. Underscoring this achievement, Waves award-winning audio processor plugins are now the standard technology for thousands of audio professionals in content creation. These plugins utilize Waves’ proprietary DSP algorithms based on their psycho-acoustic expertise. Psycho-acoustics is the study of the perception of sound.
Topics:
eMotion LV1 Live Mixer Software – 64 Stereo Channels | Waves
DiGiGrid IOS-XL SoundGrid Audio Interface | Hardware | Waves
Waves Audio | Mixing, Mastering & Music Production Tools
Courses | Waves
From Demo to Master – Free Online Mixing Course | Waves
Upcoming Events | Waves
For more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Both Segments: Sandy Berger, Compukiss.com, Correspondent.
Topics:
Compare Chromecast with Google TV – Google Store
Buy Chromecast with Google TV – Google Store
Google Home Max – Premium Wifi Speaker – Google Store
Best Streaming Services 2021 | Reviews.org
YouTube TV – Watch & DVR Live Sports, Shows & News
TiVo Stream 4K | Make your favorite apps feel like TV
Stadia Premiere Edition
Tech Specs of Chromecast Ultra – Google Store
Netflix is testing a linear channel in France that should help with decision fatigue – The Verge
AirPods Max – Apple
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Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
Apple Announces AirPods Max Over-Ear Headphones With Noise Cancellation, Priced at $549 – MacRumors
SpaceX gets $886 million from FCC to subsidize Starlink in 35 states | Ars Technica
Christopher Nolan isn’t happy with Warner Bros. over HBO Max releases – The Verge
Warner Bros. will release all of its new 2021 movies simultaneously on HBO Max – The Verge
GE puts default password in radiology devices, leaving healthcare networks exposed | Ars Technica
Grand theft GPU: $340,000 worth of RTX 3090s “fell off a truck” in China | Ars Technica
The fastest-selling PC game ever is a ‘World of Warcraft’ expansion | Engadget
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Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
CCPA Addendum | Tinder | Match. Chat. Meet. Modern Dating.
Conspiracy Theorists Buy Faraday Cages to Block 5G – Router Guard
��Ansgar Odinson�� on Twitter: “So apparently putting Faraday cages around routers has become a thing for the 5g conspiracy nuts and there are companies out there ready to cash in. My sides are in orbit. https://t.co/mGcud5Kb70” / Twitter
Elder Scrolls offers a choose-your-own type Twitter adventure | Engadget
Apple’s 2021 Mac CPU roadmap reportedly includes 32-core chips | Engadget
Iranian nuclear scientist was killed using ‘satellite-controlled machine gun’ | World News | Sky News
Baidu approved for fully driverless road tests in Beijing | Engadget
Pennsylvania legalizes delivery robots that weigh up to 550 pounds, classifies them as pedestrians – Mazech Media
Hot Topic’s new “Sad Shoyru” shirt reminds us that Neopets are dying – The Verge
Uber’s fraught and deadly pursuit of self-driving cars is over – The Verge
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Special Segment: Latest In Cooking Tech Gadgets
Both Segments: Cooking Tech Gadgets
Topics:
Make It Perfectly | Perfect Company
Barsys 2.0 – Barsys LLC
Home | Revolution Cooking
Avance Collection Pasta maker HR2375/06 | Philips
AeroGarden: Indoor Gardens, Grow Lights, Seed Kits, & More
Drop Scale – Drop
MEATER® | Wireless Smart Meat Thermometer | For BBQ & Kitchen Cooking
Anova Precision Cooker Pro | Anova Culinary
PicoBrew Pico C, Homebrewer Appliance
June Oven: 12-in-1 Countertop Convection Oven
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First Segment: Techguy.org. Mike Cermak, Owner/Operator.
Topics:
Tech Support Guy – Free computer help
Bell Avenue Lights – Chambersburg, PA
iPhone zero-click Wi-Fi exploit is one of the most breathtaking hacks ever | Ars Technica
Data Usage and Unlimited Data – Xfinity
Comcast Reports 2nd Quarter 2020 Results | Comcast Corporation
The Arecibo Observatory’s telescope has collapsed | Engadget
Trump threatens veto of defense bill unless Congress nixes Section 230 – CNET
Massachusetts lawmakers pass state-wide police ban on facial recognition | Engadget
London Police Just Turned On Facial Recognition In One Of The World’s Busiest Shopping Districts
Singapore issues first regulatory approval for lab-grown meat to Eat Just
Human Steak: the Next Lab-Grown Meat?
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Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
Giant Arecibo radio telescope collapses in Puerto Rico | Puerto Rico | The Guardian
FCC chairman Ajit Pai out, net neutrality back in | ZDNet
Another Mysterious Monolith Suddenly Appears — This Time In Romania : NPR
Helicopter Pilots Spot Sci-Fi-Looking Object In Utah’s Red Rock Country : NPR
Altă ciudățenie a anului 2020. Monolit metalic, apărut în mod misterios pe platoul de la Bâtca Doamnei ©
Microsoft will modify its Productivity Score tool after snooping criticism | Engadget
About Three-Quarters of Microsoft Flight Simulator Players Flew Home for Their First Trip | PCMag
Samsung reportedly won’t release a new Galaxy Note in 2021 | Engadget
Reddit reveals daily active user count for the first time: 52 million – The Verge
Nikola stock plunge continues as insider lockup period ends | Ars Technica
Lucid Motors finishes the first phase of its $700 million EV factory in Arizona – The Verge
The Lucid Air is a luxury electric sedan with the speed and power to rival Tesla – The Verge
Aftermarket truck mods pollute as much as 9 million extra pickups | Ars Technica
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Dumpster Fire Bot, Microsoft ‘Scoring’ System, Black Friday Ranting
Both Segments: Computer/Technology News.
Topics:
Burn Away 2020 With This Interactive Dumpster Fire
Email a dumpster fire | H.E.R.L.
The mysterious monolith in the Utah desert has now disappeared – CNET
‘Doom Eternal’ hits the Nintendo Switch on December 8th | Engadget
Microsoft envisions ‘scoring’ meetings based on body language | Engadget
GM has ditched plans to build Nikola’s hybrid fuel-cell pickup | Engadget
Disney digitally removes The Mandalorian’s accidental crew member cameo – The Verge
Chinese submarine sends first live video back from the bottom of the Mariana Trench – ABC News
AI solves 50-year-old science problem in ‘stunning advance’ that could dramatically change how we fight diseases, researchers say | The Independent
Super Nintendo World opens on February 4th with AR Mario Kart rollercoaster – The Verge
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Both Segments: Nathan Evans. Popzara.com, Managing Editor.
Throughout Popzara you’ll find views on gaming, movies, technology, cultural icons and so much more. Reviews and previews, in-depth analyses, opinion pieces, conversations, and a regularly updated Podcast help keep things interesting and always entertaining. Our diverse editorial staff is 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 is what you’ll find at Popzara.
Topics:
YouTube will run ads on smaller creators’ videos without paying them | Engadget
1980s sci-fi film ‘Short Circuit’ is getting a remake
Windows turns 35: a visual history – The Verge
‘Wonder Woman 1984’ to Debut on HBO Max, Movie Theaters – Variety
Every Disney Live-Action Remake on the Way – Nerdist
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Both Segments: Dariush Derakhshani. CGI Expert/Correspondent
Topics:
NVIDIA’s latest desktop workstation has four 80GB GPUs | Engadget
Is PCIe Gen 4 Worth the Upgrade? Your ultimate guide to PCIe 4.0
What are PCIe Lanes and Why Do They Matter? – Velocity Micro Blog
Best CPUs of 2020 – Top Picks for Gaming and Performance | Tom’s Hardware
Radeon RX 6800 & RX 6800 XT Review: AMD’s Back With Big Navi | HotHardware
Best Graphics Cards 2020 – Top Gaming GPUs for the Money | Tom’s Hardware
AMD Radeon RX 6800 XT Vs. Nvidia RTX 3080: Which Should You Buy?
Improved Graphical Fidelity in WoW with AMD FidelityFX – Wowhead News
The RTX 3080 Launch can’t get any worse… Right? Wrong… – YouTube
Sorry, but the new MacBook Air is not faster than 98% of PC laptops | PCWorld
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Both Segments: Computer And Technology News.
Topics:
Beyond Meat says its new plant-based burgers are juicier and healthier | Engadget
Nearly 28 million licensed Texas drivers hit by data breach
Update Regarding Data Security Incident Due to Unauthorized Access | CAPCOM
Netflix orders ‘Space Force’ season 2 at an awkward moment | Engadget
HP: That print-free-for-life deal we promised you? Well, now it’s pay-per-month to continue using your printer ink • The Register
Monster Wolf Robot Aims to Scare Bears in Japan – The New York Times
Video games ‘good for well-being’, says University of Oxford study – BBC News
NVIDIA’s latest desktop workstation has four 80GB GPUs | Engadget
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Both Segments: Techguy.org. Mike Cermak, Owner/Operator.
Topics:
Ubuntu fixes bugs that standard users could use to become root | Ars Technica
Sorry, but the new MacBook Air is not faster than 98% of PC laptops | PCWorld
YouTube went down around the world, but it’s now fixed – The Verge
Microsoft: ‘please do not blow vape smoke into your Xbox Series X’ – The Verge
Fired Microsoft Software Engineer Sentenced to 9 Years in Prison
New device puts music in your head — no headphones required
Noveto – Transforming how we experience audio
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Both Segments: iCleanse.com. Christopher J. Allen, CEO.
iCleanse is a trusted manufacture of on-the-fly disinfection. Patented and GSA approved, the iCleanse family of products effectively kills 99.9% of pathogens that can lead to infection is as little as 30 seconds.
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Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
Facebook and Google indefinitely extend their ban on political ads | Engadget
Ring recalls some second-gen video doorbells due to fire risk (update) | Engadget
BMW launches its new flagship iX electric SUV with 300 miles of range – The Verge
Halo TV show brings back original Cortana actress – The Verge
Twitch urges streamers not to use copyrighted music | Engadget
Moscow’s facial recognition system can be hijacked for just $200, report shows – The Verge
Here’s everything Apple announced at its M1 Mac event | Engadget
Apple’s new M1 Macs won’t work with external GPUs | Engadget
The biggest difference between the new MacBook Air and MacBook Pro is a fan – The Verge
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First Segment: Serena by Lutron. Melissa Andresko, Chief Corporate Brand Ambassador.
Serena smart wood blinds are handcrafted with real North American basswood for a timeless, elegant look. Now it’s easy to get real wood blinds combined with groundbreaking smart technology.
NATURAL LIGHT OPTIMIZATIONTM
Enable your blinds to automatically adjust the amount of tilt based on the position of the sun for maximum comfort throughout the day.
EASY TO ADJUST
Adjust the tilt of the 2” wood slats at the touch of a button or with a spoken word. Blinds also have a customized bottom rail so you can easily manually lift or lower the blinds.
THREE CONTROL OPTIONS
Adjust the tilt of the smart blinds using the Lutron app, smart remote, or voice assistants including Alexa and Google (does not work with Siri).
CUSTOM FIT
Single blinds are available in widths from 20”–72” and as tall as 72”. Two blinds under one valance are available in widths from 40”–96” and as tall as 72”.
Topics:
Europe charges Amazon with using its dominance and data to squeeze rivals | Reuters
Micron wants to kill hard disk drives with new super cheap flash memory | TechRadar
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Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
‘Free speech’ social network Parler tops app store rankings following Biden’s election win | TechCrunch
Facebook Revenue and Usage Statistics (2020) – Business of Apps
McDonald’s to launch a McPlant vegetarian option | TechCrunch
Zoom lied to users about end-to-end encryption for years, FTC says | Ars Technica
Netflix is testing a linear channel in France that should help with decision fatigue – The Verge
Virgin Hyperloop hits an important milestone: the first human passenger test – The Verge
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Both Segments: Computer and Technology News
Topics:
Silk Road Bitcoins Worth Over $1 Billion Are Target of U.S. – Bloomberg
Social networks fail to corral Trump’s misinformation about U.S. vote count | Reuters
Facebook blocks hashtags for #sharpiegate, #stopthesteal election conspiracies | TechCrunch
Twitter restricts President Trump tweet for making up election rules – The Verge
Samsung built a bigger, $3,000 version of the Galaxy Fold 2 for China | Ars Technica
Massachusetts voters pass a right-to-repair measure, giving them unprecedented access to their car data | TechCrunch
Proposition 22’s Victory Shows How Uber and Lyft Break Democracy
Everyone Gets a Cuddle Buddy in Belgium’s New Lockdown
Nintendo Switch lifetime sales soar past the NES | Engadget
The PS5 will only be sold online on launch day | Engadget
EA details next-gen updates for ‘Star Wars Squadrons,’ ‘FIFA 21’ and more | Engadget
49% Facebook Employees Don’t Believe It Had Positive Impact On World
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Both Segments: Computer and Technology News
Topics:
Bethesda is making major changes to its engine ahead of ‘The Elder Scrolls 6’ | Engadget
Unidentified robocall told millions to ‘stay home’ ahead of Election Day: report | TheHill
Spot Robot Dog Surveys Radiation at Chernobyl | Inspection Robots
California voters to decide fate of gig economy workers | Reuters
Ant Group IPO in Shanghai and Hong Kong is suspended
Walmart ends contract with robotics company Bossa Nova, report says
AI camera operator repeatedly confuses bald head for soccer ball during live stream – The Verge
Blizzard’s virtual BlizzCon will be free to watch | Engadget
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Both Segments: Computer and Technology News
Topics:
Facebook reportedly skirted its own rules to protect conservatives from disciplinary measures – The Verge
Facebook’s fact-checking favors conservatives in election lead-up – The Washington Post
Baby Shark is the most-viewed YouTube video of all time, and there’s no end in sight – The Verge
The Biden-Harris campaign has launched a ‘Build Back Better’ map in Fortnite – The Verge
Driverless race car sums up 2020 by swerving into a wall for no reason
Students Are Rebelling Against Eye-Tracking Exam Surveillance Tools
Apple will host ‘one more thing’ event on November 10th | Engadget
Internet Archive adds fact checks to explain web page takedowns | Engadget
FCC funding aims to guarantee 100 Mbps internet throughout Puerto Rico | Engadget
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Both Segments: Popzara. Nathan Evans, Managing Editor.
Topics:
The State of Gaming October 2020: Sega and Super Mario Anniversaries, Crash Bandicoot is Back, Star Wars Squadrons, and NPD | Popzara Podcast
James Randi, dazzling magician and skeptic, dies at 92
Quibi streaming service shutting down after less than 1 year | Ars Technica
Twitch blasts streamers with vague, unhelpful DMCA takedown emails | Ars Technica
Jony Ive will help design ‘the future of Airbnb’ | Engadget
Cyberpunk 2077 Features Animated Lip-Sync For All Supported Languages – GameSpot
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Both Segments: Chinese Social Credit System
What is the Social Credit System?
http://www.gov.cn/zhengce/content/2014-06/27/content_8913.htm
What Affects Your Score?
http://politics.people.com.cn/n1/2019/0515/c1001-31086953.html
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/thecurrent/the-current-for-march-7-2019-1.5046443/how-china-s-social-credit-system-blocked-millions-of-people-from-travelling-1.5046445
Examples Of Instances Per Province (halfway down in article)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_Credit_System
Implications (Below That)
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_Credit_System
How far along is it?
https://www.cbc.ca/radio/thecurrent/the-current-for-march-7-2019-1.5046443/how-china-s-social-credit-system-blocked-millions-of-people-from-travelling-1.5046445
https://www.wired.co.uk/article/china-social-credit-system-explained
Effects Of Policies In China
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mass_surveillance_in_China
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China_Internet_Security_Law
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Censorship_in_China
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Firewall
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208351
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragonfly_(search_engine)
Go Out Policy, Making This Important To Other Countries
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Go_Out_policy
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Industrial_espionage#China
China’s Policies Of Censorship
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2019/06/30-years-tiananmen-square-state-chinese-censorship-and-digital-surveillance
Clarifying:
https://www.wired.com/story/china-social-credit-score-system
https://www.technologyreview.com/2019/02/26/137255/chinas-social-credit-system-isnt-as-orwellian-as-it-sounds
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Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
EU probes whether Instagram exposed children’s data – Business Insider
Influencers Exposed for Posting Fake Private Jet Photos – Rogue Rocket
TikTok puts Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours back in Billboard’s top 10 – The Verge
China’s revamped law bans online services that ‘induce addiction’ in kids | Engadget
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Disney Plus has a new warning label for content with racist stereotypes | Engadget
UK closes loophole that allowed using your phone while driving | Engadget
TikTok is banning accounts that share QAnon-related content | Engadget
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Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
Twitter briefly restricts Trump campaign account amid Republican outcry | Reuters
Barnes & Noble warns customers it has been hacked
‘Person in jetpack’ spotted flying again near LA airport – BBC News
Sony finally shows the PS5 interface | Engadget
Amazon says third-party sellers made more than $3.5 billion from Prime Day | Engadget
‘Cyberpunk 2077’ will hit Stadia the same day as consoles and PC | Engadget
FCC’s Ajit Pai wants to ‘clarify’ the meaning of Section 230 | Engadget
Google Music shuts down smart speaker support and music store | Ars Technica
Google and Intel warn of high-severity Bluetooth security bug in Linux | Ars Technica
AI helps make world’s largest 3D map of the universe – The Hindu
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First Segment: Edifier. Thomas Riess, PR Coordinator.
Second Segment: Computer and Technology News
Topics:
Microsoft takes down massive hacking operation that could have affected the election – CNN
Walt Disney announces reorganization to focus on streaming | TechCrunch
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Free-to-play gaming giant Roblox confidentially files to go public | TechCrunch
On Facebook, Misinformation Is More Popular Now Than in 2016 – The New York Times
Netflix is creating a problem by canceling TV shows too soon – Insider
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Both Segments: Sandy Berger, Consumer Electronics Expert.
Topics:
Apple’s iPhone 12 event: the 7 biggest announcements – The Verge
iPhone 12 event recap: All the big announcements you missed | Tom’s Guide
Verizon announces its nationwide 5G network – The Verge
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Both Segments: Scott Schober, Cyber Security Expert/Author.
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.
Topics:
Ransomware: Surge in attacks as hackers take advantage of organisations under pressure | ZDNet
Ransomware victims are paying out millions a month. One particular version has cost them the most | ZDNet
Global Surges in Ransomware Attacks – Check Point Software
How to stop political robotexts from being so effective – YouTube
TikTok Revenue and Usage Statistics (2020) – Business of Apps
(7) Cybersecurity expert Scott Schober on the latest tensions facing TikTok and WeChat – YouTube
TikTok passes Instagram as second-most popular social app for US teens
Hacker Uploads Own Fingerprints To Crime Scene In Dumbest Cyber Attack Ever
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Both Segments: Mike Cermak, Owner/Operator of Techguy.org!
Topics:
Tech Support Guy – Free computer help
VB-Audio Virtual Apps
Microsoft Office 365, Outlook down again | ZDNet
Apple iPhone 12: Price, Oct. 13 announcement, 5G, plus rumors of a ‘Mini’ surprise | ZDNet
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The US Army is putting AR goggles on military dogs to better guide them
Tesla has disbanded its PR department: report
Elon Musk: Public Beta for SpaceX’s Satellite Internet Will Start Soon | PCMag
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Backups:
https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-backup-software?test_uuid=01jrZgWNXhmA3ocG7ZHXevj&test_variant=b
https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-cloud-storage-and-file-sharing-services?test_uuid=01jrZgWNXhmA3ocG7ZHXevj&test_variant=b
How to Set Up Subscription-Free Offsite Backup
https://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-check-your-hard-drives-health
Malware:
https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/comprehensive-security
Cleaning/Dusting:
https://www.pcgamer.com/how-to-clean-your-computer-case
https://www.wikihow.com/Clean-a-Keyboard
Cleaning Up Old Software/Update:
https://www.computerhope.com/jargon/a/addremov.htm
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4027667/windows-10-update
Defrag SSD:
Why You Shouldn’t Defragment a Solid State Hard Drive
Maintain your Smartphone/Tablet:
Check Your Subscriptions:
https://www.popsci.com/check-app-subscriptions
Check your Service Providers:
Homepage
Check Your Security Status:
https://haveibeenpwned.com
https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-password-managers?test_uuid=01jrZgWNXhmA3ocG7ZHXevj&test_variant=b
https://www.vice.com/en/article/bjeznz/how-do-you-know-when-youve-been-hacked-gmail-facebook
Check Spam Filters In Email:
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Both Segments: Popzara.com, Nathan Evans, Managing Editor.
Topics:
About | Popzara Press
Razer Pro Type Keyboard Gadget Reviews | Popzara Press
Microsoft is bringing Xbox remote play to iOS | Engadget
‘Fortnite’ Maker, Spotify Form Advocacy Group to Push for App Store Changes – WSJ
Straight, Middle-Aged Men are Being Charged More to Use Tinder Plus
Sean Rad gave a cringe-worthy defence for why Tinder charges its older users more money | Business Insider
California is ready to pull the plug on gas vehicles
Amazon announces streaming gaming service Luna, launching next month | Ars Technica
Doom Eternal is the first game to arrive on Xbox Game Pass following Microsoft’s acquisition of ZeniMax – The Verge
The State of Gaming September 2020: Next-Gen Xbox + PS5 Priced, NPD, The Avengers Stalls, Tony Hawk MVP, Super Mario 3D and RIP 3DS | Popzara Podcast
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Both Segments: Computer and Technology.
Topics:
Nikola electric truck founder resigns in the wake of SEC investigation | Engadget
$100,000 in bribes helped fraudulent Amazon sellers earn $100 million, DOJ says | Ars Technica
TikTok owner ByteDance is reportedly eyeing a $60 billion valuation for TikTok Global | Markets Insider
Everything we know so far about Oracle not actually buying TikTok | Ars Technica
Microsoft is acquiring Bethesda Softworks parent company ZeniMax – The Verge
Massive ‘Marvel’s Avengers’ patch fixes over 1,000 bugs | Engadget
Companies can track your phone’s movements to target ads | Ars Technica
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Smart Cities, What Are They?
https://www.ey.com/en_ch/digital/what-does-the-future-of-smart-cities-look-like
https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2020/07/02/the-smart-cities-of-the-future-5-ways-technology-is-transforming-our-cities/#166472f973f8
How will they change how we live?
https://www.mexicanist.com/l/smart-city
What are the positives?
https://www.inc.com/soren-kaplan/the-future-of-smart-cities.html
https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/capital-projects-and-infrastructure/our-insights/smart-cities-digital-solutions-for-a-more-livable-future
https://interestingengineering.com/5-things-you-will-see-in-the-future-of-smart-city
What are the challenges?
https://wireless.cioreview.com/cxoinsight/the-next-generation-of-wireless-networks–nid-7158-cid-13.html
https://www.smartcitiesworld.net/opinions/opinions/the-three-biggest-challenges-to-building-a-commutable-smart-city
https://www.bosch.com/stories/smart-cities-of-the-future
https://www.allerin.com/blog/exposing-the-dark-side-of-smart-cities
What are the negatives?
https://www.smartcitiesworld.net/special-reports/special-reports/the-future-of-facial-recognition-the-impact-on-smart-cities
https://www.rfwireless-world.com/Terminology/Advantages-and-Disadvantages-of-smart-city.html#:~:text=Drawbacks%20or%20disadvantages%20of%20smart%20city,-Following%20are%20the&text=%E2%9E%A8Even%20if%20money%20was,about%20data%20privacy%20and%20security.
https://www.quora.com/What-are-the-disadvantages-of-smart-cities
How will we interact with the city?
https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2017/05/19/how-telefonica-is-using-iot-and-big-data-to-build-smart-cities/#1ee065697e60
Examples of current efforts to modernize cities?
https://www.wired.co.uk/article/alibaba-city-brain-artificial-intelligence-china-kuala-lumpur
https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/pages/consulting/articles/smart-city-case-study-collection.html?icid=htmlfragdropdown:(smart-cities-of-the-future)
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Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
Major hospital system hit with cyberattack, potentially largest in U.S. history
An AI Paper Published in a Major Journal Dabbles in Phrenology
iPhone 12 braided USB-C may finally fix Apple cord rep – SlashGear
U.S. judge blocks Trump administration’s ban on new TikTok downloads | Reuters
Skyborg: U.S. Air Force Wants a Fleet of Drones as Robotic Wingmen | Digital Trends
Sensors of world’s largest digital camera snap first 3,200-megapixel images at SLAC | SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory
FarmVille—yes, the original—is finally meeting its demise | Ars Technica
Amazon Prime Day was just announced, and some deals have already started | Ars Technica
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Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
Here’s everything Amazon announced at its big hardware event | Engadget
Alexa can bark at intruders from your Echo for $49 per year | Engadget
New Version of Microsoft Office Coming Next Year That Won’t Require a Subscription – MacRumors
Chinese Asteroid Mining Robot Due to Launch in November | Universe Today
Elon Musk reveals plans to slash electric battery costs, build $25,000 Tesla
Wikipedia is getting a new look for the first time in 10 years. Here’s why. – Diff
What happens to Scots Wikipedia now?
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Why Aren’t Elections Held Online?
Why Can’t We Vote Online?
Links:
Coronavirus boosts push for online voting despite security risks – POLITICO
Why can’t you vote online? – The Verge
We must consider secure online voting | TechCrunch
Why Mobile Voting? – Mobile Voting Project
Malware infects 30 percent of computers in U.S. | InfoWorld
IT threat evolution Q2 2020. Mobile statistics | Securelist
MIT researchers identify security vulnerabilities in voting app | MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technology
https://www.politico.com/f/?id=00000172-9406-dd0c-ab73-fe6e10070001
ivoting-ccs14.pdf
Email and Internet Voting: The Overlooked Threat to Election Security – Common Cause
Tusk/Montgomery Philanthropies Announces First in the Nation Mobile Voting Blockchain Pilot Program for Active Duty Service Members
Are Blockchains the Answer for Secure Elections? Probably Not – Scientific American
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Both Segments: Computer And Technology News.
Topics:
Apple calls Epic lawsuit a ‘campaign to reinvigorate interest in Fortnite’ | Engadget
fortnite – Explore – Google Trends
Amazon Music now has podcasts – The Verge
Here’s everything Apple announced at its ‘Time Flies’ event | Engadget
iPad Pro – Apple
Home
Complete Roundup of Nvidia RTX 3000 Series Reveal Event, All Reveals
AMD’s next-generation Zen 3 CPUs and Radeon RX 6000 ‘Big Navi’ GPU will be revealed next month – The Verge
Xbox Series X and S: everything you need to know about the next-gen of Xbox – The Verge
New Google Fiber plan: $100 for 2Gbps, plus Wi-Fi 6 router and mesh extender | Ars Technica
Facebook’s Infinite Office is a virtual office space for the WFH crowd | Engadget
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NordPass. Patricia Chaney, Spokesperson.
With NordPass, store your passwords in the cloud, access them on desktop, mobile, or your favorite browser. All encrypted on your device, for your eyes only.
Topics:
Password Manager: Autosave & Autofill Passwords | NordPass
How Long Would it Take to Crack Your Password? Find Out! – Randomize
400K people register to vote on Snapchat | TheHill
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ASA’s $23M Toilet, 6G Trials To Begin, Super Mario Bros. 35
Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
Potty training: NASA tests new $23M titanium space toilet
Apple, Google face EU limits on pre-installing their own apps – Business Insider
South Korea plans to launch 6G trials in 2026 – BroadcastPro ME
‘Super Mario Bros. 35’: Iconic platformer, so-so battle royale | Engadget
Twitter is working on a fix for its automated image cropping | Engadget
(19) – M A R K – on Twitter: “@_jsimonovski I tried it with dogs. Let’s see. https://t.co/xktmrNPtid” / Twitter
NVIDIA delays RTX 3070 launch to prevent another ordering mess | Engadget
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https://www.thehotline.org/ 1-800-799-7233
Introduction: IoT And Domestic Violence/Abuse
https://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/id/eprint/10070024/1/Safe%20Article%20FINAL.pdf
(Violence Against Women): https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/violence-against-women
Extent Of Smart Devices:
https://securitytoday.com/Articles/2020/01/13/The-IoT-Rundown-for-2020.aspx?Page=2
https://www.mckinsey.com/spContent/connected_homes/index.html
Is This Really A Problem? (Stats)
https://nyuscholars.nyu.edu/en/publications/the-spyware-used-in-intimate-partner-violence
(Only 21% of Abuse Cases are Reported): https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/crimeandjustice/compendium/focusonviolentcrimeandsexualoffences/yearendingmarch2015/chapter4intimatepersonalviolenceandpartnerabuse#police-and-the-criminal-justice-system
Examples of Coercive Measures: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/how-technology-fuelling-britain-s-hidden-domestic-abuse-epidemic-coercive-control-law-a6870321.html
Examples of Use Cases
https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/jealous-businessman-spied-ex-partner-14640719
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-41817989
https://www.kaspersky.com/about/press-releases/2019_number-of-users-that-encountered-stalkerware-increased-by-35-percent-to-37000-in-2019
https://www.joinonelove.org/learn/digital_abuse/
Specific Devices To Watch
(Examples of Spying On Devices): https://blog.malwarebytes.com/cybercrime/2018/07/iot-domestic-abuse-can-stop/
Resources For Further Reading
https://www.techsafety.org/exit-from-this-website-quickly
https://www.ucl.ac.uk/steapp/sites/steapp/files/giot-report.pdf
https://www.iotforall.com/iot-domestic-abuse/
https://www.techsafety.org/internetbrowserprivacytips
https://journalofcyberpolicy.com/2018/07/27/preventing-iot-based-domestic-violence-abuse-stalking/
Conclusion:
Is This Going Away?
https://www.ucl.ac.uk/research/domains/sites/research_domains/files/br_ssp_2017-18_tanczer_internet_of_things_and_gender_based_violence.pdf
Can It Be Stopped?
https://xd.adobe.com/ideas/perspectives/social-impact/internet-accomplice-domestic-abuse/
https://www.circleof6app.com/
Both Segments: Computer and Technology News
Topics:
Target’s Delivery App Workers to Be Paid by a Blackbox Algorithm Nationwide
Nothing says ‘ready to game’ quite like being cocooned in a giant scorpion cockpit – The Verge
Private data gone public: Razer leaks 100,000+ gamers’ personal info | Ars Technica
Facebook’s Oculus Quest 2 leaks in full via official promo videos – The Verge
NVIDIA to Acquire Arm for $40 Billion, Creating World’s Premier Computing Company for the Age of AI | NVIDIA Newsroom
Feds seize almost $400K of ‘counterfeit Apple AirPods’ that are actually OnePlus Buds – The Verge
Oracle reportedly wins deal for TikTok’s US operations as ‘trusted tech partner’ – The Verge
Vinyl record sales surpass CDs for the first time since the 1980s – CNN
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First Segment: Humanscale. Sergio Silva, Design Director. Allan Escoto, Product Director.
The Humanscale Design Studio, based in New York City, abides by the philosophy that good design achieves more with less. Function, simplicity, and longevity, and sustainability are at the core of all our designs. When thinking through the design and manufacturing of each product, we carefully consider the materials and resources used, in aim of creating an overall Net Positive impact.
Topics:
Pro Click Ergonomic Mouse
GM shares more secrets of its Ultium battery technology – Roadshow
Google’s new ‘Verified Calls’ feature will tell you why a business is calling you | TechCrunch
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Each month, usually the second Friday, Ralph Bond joins Ben Crossman and the Computer America team to share science and tech trends and other stories I discover on the Web.
Both Segments: Computer and Technology News
Topics:
Xbox Series X will reportedly cost $499 and arrive November 10th | Engadget
Xbox Series S leak reveals $299 price | Engadget
Amazon bans foreign sales of plants in US after mysterious seed deliveries | Engadget
China says it landed a reusable spacecraft after a two-day flight | Engadget
T-Mobile reveals its plan to give free internet to 10 million homes | Engadget
Project 10Million: Working to Connect Every Student | T-Mobile for Education
AT&T’s current 5G is slower than 4G in nearly every city tested by PCMag | Ars Technica
The Latest Technology Product Reviews, News, Tips, and Deals | PCMag
Researchers capture the world’s first 3,200-megapixel digital photo | Engadget
General Motors will engineer and build Nikola’s hydrogen pickup | Ars Technica
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Both Segments: Computer and Technology News
Topics:
What is COBOL, and why do unemployment systems need it?
Facebook to freeze political ads before US presidential election – BBC News
Vivo is making a phone that has color-changing rear glass – The Verge
OnePlus’ Concept One smartphone has a ‘disappearing’ camera – The Verge
Harvard created a wool-like 3D-printable material that can shape shift | Engadget
The Right to Repair could help address a critical shortage in school computers | U.S. PIRG
Peloton’s next treadmill may cost less than $3,000 | Engadget
‘Super Mario 3D World’ and other classics are coming to Nintendo Switch – CNN
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Both Segments: Mike Cermak, Owner/Operator Techguy.org.
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.
Topics:
‘Just passed a guy in a jetpack’: sightings at Los Angeles airport fuel concern | Los Angeles | The Guardian
Apple’s move to make advertising harder on iOS 14 is part of a trend – The Verge
Engaging with people who use ad blockers – Think with Google
Blocking most Advertising servers via factory router firmware. : privacy
These ‘anti-procrastination’ smart glasses use AI to monitor what you look at all day – The Verge
The First Productivity Boosting Smart Glasses | Indiegogo
FULL REVEAL! Elon Musk’s Neuralink chip tested live in pig brains – YouTube
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Nvidia 3070/3080/3090 Reveal, RTX Explained, Amazon Surveillance
Both Segments: Computer and Technology News, With Corissa!
Topics:
Nvidia announces new RTX 3080 GPU, priced at $699 and launching September 17th – The Verge
RTX. It’s On: Ultimate Ray Tracing & AI | NVIDIA
Nvidia’s new RTX 3090 is a $1,499 monster GPU designed for 8K gaming – The Verge
Asus reveals latest ROG gaming gear, including RTX 3090, 3080 cards and Wi-Fi 6E router – CNET
Joe Biden launches digital campaign yard signs for Animal Crossing – CNET
Biden Campaign Releases Animal Crossing Digital Yard Signs – GameSpot
Amazon Drivers Are Hanging Smartphones in Trees to Get More Work – Bloomberg
Amazon uses worker surveillance to boost performance and stop staff joining unions, study says | The Independent | Independent
Facebook: Russian internet trolls hired U.S. journalists to push news
Walmart Plus takes on Amazon Prime with $98-a-year membership fee – CNET
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First Segment: AiSERA, Muddu Sudhakar, CEO.
AiSera are here to deliver you an amazing experience, fueled by the passion to change the day-in-the-life of your employees and customers. Our goal is to help users with greater self-service by automating common to complex actions and tasks. This enables users to focus on high-value work, while those requesting help can resolve their issues with self-service resolutions.
Topics:
Tay (bot) – Wikipedia
Star Wars Inspired Prosthetics – Electronic Skin
Apple Accidentally Approved Malware to Run on MacOS | WIRED
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Both Segments: Nathan Evans, Popzara.com. Managing Editor.
Throughout Popzara you’ll find views on gaming, movies, technology, cultural icons and so much more. Reviews and previews, in-depth analyses, opinion pieces, conversations, and a regularly updated Podcast help keep things interesting and always entertaining. Our diverse editorial staff is 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 is what you’ll find at Popzara.
Topics:
Filmmaker Kevin J. James Talks Not For Resale + Retro Gaming | Popzara Podcast
Gamescom 2020: Every announcement and trailer | PC Gamer
Ronald Reagan sends you to do war crimes in the latest Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War trailer – Report Door
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Need Game Support? – News | New World
Xbox Game Pass might be what finally lures me from iPhone to Android – CNET
Reports: “4K” Nintendo Switch revision slated for 2021 launch | Ars Technica
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First Segment: The Washington Post. Rachel Lerman, Technology Reporter.
Rachel Lerman covers technology breaking news for The Washington Post in San Francisco. Before joining The Post in 2020, she reported on Google and technology trends for the Associated Press. She spent the five years prior covering the booming technology industry in Seattle, most recently for the Seattle Times.
Topics:
SpaceX tests twisting technique to make Starlink satellites less visible | The Independent | Independent
Amazon and FedEx Push to Put Delivery Robots on Your Sidewalk | WIRED
Researchers achieve fastest-ever internet speed that could download all of Netflix in one second | The Independent | Independent
Anti-Piracy Outfit Hires VPN Expert to Help Track Down The Pirate Bay * TorrentFreak
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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.
Topics:
Wireless security, safety & test products as well as cybersecurity services
Customs and Border Protection Paid $476,000 to a Location Data Firm in New Deal
Tesla fights back against owners hacking their cars to unlock performance boost – Electrek
Elon Musk Says Tesla Developing Neural Network Training Computer for Full Self-Driving
Ex-Uber security head charged in alleged cover-up of 2016 data hack – Business Insider
235 million TikTok, Instragram and YouTube account exposed in database breach | 2020-08-24 | Security Magazine
Google’s own engineers said the company ‘confuses users’ on privacy settings that are now the subject of a lawsuit | Business Insider India
Terms of Service; Didn’t Read
ATM Hackers Have Picked Up Some Clever New Tricks | WIRED
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Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
Google’s Dinosaur browser game gets a dope mod that includes double swords – The Verge
Dino Swords
HBO Max drops first trailer for Zack Snyder’s Justice League | Ars Technica
The race to collect the pandemic’s history—as it unfolds | Ars Technica
Flight sticks are selling out after the release of Microsoft Flight Simulator – The Verge
Microsoft Flight Simulator is even better with this Airbus flight stick – The Verge
Tesla thwarts performance hacks for its electric cars | Engadget
‘Creepy men’ message women on Scrabble Go app – BBC News
BTS’s Dynamite shatters YouTube records – and heads for UK number one – BBC News
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First Segment: Dr. Katie Mack, Author. The End of Everything.
Dr. Katie Mack has been contemplating these questions since she was a young student, when her astronomy professor informed her the universe could end at any moment, in an instant. This revelation set her on the path toward theoretical astrophysics. Now, with lively wit and humor, she takes us on a mind-bending tour through five of the cosmos’s possible finales: the Big Crunch, Heat Death, the Big Rip, Vacuum Decay (the one that could happen at any moment!), and the Bounce. Guiding us through cutting-edge science and major concepts in quantum mechanics, cosmology, string theory, and much more, The End of Everything is a wildly fun, surprisingly upbeat ride to the farthest reaches of all that we know.
Topics:
Website
Book — Katie Mack, Astrophysicist
(17) Katie Mack (@AstroKatie) / Twitter
(3) LHC animation: The path of the protons – YouTube
The Future Circular Collider | CERN
AMC is reopening theaters today with 15-cent tickets – CNET
Razer sheds its gamer guise for new workplace Pro mouse and keyboard – CNET
Prosthesis is a real-life mech suit you can pilot, like the Power Loader – CNET
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First Segment: XCINEX. Cihan Fuat Atkin, CEO.
Venue is a new age streaming media player that provides access to premium ticketed entertainment in addition to all your favorite streaming services. Utilizing our patented Pay-Per-Viewer™️ tech, Venue will expand audiences for cinematic releases, concerts, and live events by offering secure and private home viewing through our exclusive Venue streaming app.
Topics:
Netflix is testing a ‘Shuffle’ button, because you’re tired of picking what to watch – The Verge
BlackBerry phones are back, baby | Engadget
Windows Update SHA-1 based endpoints discontinued for older Windows devices
Facebook funnelling readers towards Covid misinformation – study | Facebook | The Guardian
A New Software Tool – Fawkes – Cloaks Your Images to Trick Facial Recognition Algorithms
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Both Segments: Dariush Derakhshani, CGI Expert for Computer America.
Topics:
Virtual Production – Unreal Engine
Nvidia is reportedly in ‘advanced talks’ to buy ARM for more than $32 billion – The Verge
Pro-China Propaganda Act Used Fake Followers Made With AI-Generated Images | PCMag
This Person Does Not Exist
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 GPU Specifications Leaked Online And They Look Impressive – Gizbot News
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090: 40-50% faster than RTX 2080 Ti for $1399?! | TweakTown
AMD Ryzen 4000 Strikes Again: Renoir Clocks DDR4 To World Record 6666 MHz | Tom’s Hardware
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PS5 developers explain how the DualSense controller changes gameplay | Engadget
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Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
Lyft joins Uber in threatening to pull out of California over driver status – The Verge
NVIDIA’s GPU Technology Conference goes online in October | Engadget
Intel’s run at the GPU market begins with Tiger Lake onboard graphics | Ars Technica
Intel Tiger Lake Core i7-1165G7 4 Core CPU On Par With AMD Renoir Ryzen 7 4700U 8 Core CPU
Epic says Apple threatens ‘catastrophic’ response in two weeks if Fortnite doesn’t comply with rules – The Verge
ZTE’s Axon 20 5G will have the first under-display camera | Engadget
Oppo’s next flagship will use a custom Sony sensor with faster autofocus | Engadget
Secret Service bought location data pulled from common apps | Engadget
Colgate’s latest AI-powered smart toothbrush starts at $50 | Engadget
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appearing each month on the Computer America Show as the team's Science and Technology Trends Correspondent. Click the "Computer America Radio" tab to hear my appearances on the show, and access the show notes packed with lots of great information. And, starting June 7, 2019 I began making appearances on the Mark Mason show, KEX 1190 AM, Portland, Oregon.
Both Segments: Sandy Berger, Compukiss.com, Consumer Electronics Expert.
Sandy Berger, respected computer authority, journalist, media guest, speaker, and author, has more than three decades of experience as a computer and technology expert. Her eight books include: How to Have a Meaningful Relationship with Your Computer, Your Official Grown-up’s Guide to AOL and the Internet, Cyber Savers –Tips & Tricks for Today’s Drowning Computer Users, Sandy Berger’s Great Age Guide to Better Living through Technology, Sandy Berger’s Great Age Guide to the Internet, Sandy Berger’s Great Age Guide to Gadgets & Gizmos, Sandy Berger’s Great Age Guide to Online Health & Wellness, and Sandy Berger’s Great Age Guide to Online Travel. Sandy’s newspaper column, magazine articles, feature stories, product reviews, and computer tips can be found at her website, Compu-KISS.
Topics:
How much will it actually cost to watch Mulan on Disney Plus? – The Verge
Hamilton | Disney+ Originals
Peacock: Stream TV and Movies Online, Watch Live News and Sports
What devices and platforms are supported by Peacock?
Peacock: Stream TV and Movies Online, Watch Live News and Sports
Live TV Streaming, On Demand, and Originals – CBS All Access
TiVo Stream 4K | Make your favorite apps feel like TV
Apple TV+ – Apple
Live TV Streaming | Sling TV
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Accidental Google Home Recordings, Spy vs Spy, AI Jet Fighters
Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
Whoops, our bad, we may have ‘accidentally’ let Google Home devices record your every word, sound – oops • The Register
State Department: We’re responsible for Russian, Iranian text message campaign – Reuters
‘Xbox Series S’ console revealed by controller packaging | Engadget
Watch AI-controlled virtual fighters take on an Air Force pilot on August 18th | Engadget
Is the US about to split the internet? – BBC News
NVIDIA is teasing something big for August 31st | Engadget
Amazon looks to turn malls into giant fulfillment centers: Report – Business Insider
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Mozilla Changes Course, California Challenges Gig Economy, UK Facial Recognition
Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
Facial recognition has been used unlawfully and violated human rights, Court of Appeal rules in landmark case | The Independent
California judge orders Uber, Lyft to reclassify drivers as employees – Axios
Microsoft announces November launch for Xbox Series X, Halo Infinite delay | Ars Technica
Mozilla is laying off 250 people and planning a ‘new focus’ on making money – The Verge
McDonald’s CEO sent nude photos of employees over work email, lawsuit says | Ars Technica
Xiaomi unveils a ridiculous see-through TV | Engadget
Charter tries to convince FCC that broadband customers want data caps | Ars Technica
Boeing 747s still get critical updates via floppy disks – The Verge
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Mike Cermak, Techguy.org. Computer America Correspondent.
Techguy.org’s 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.
Topics:
Redditor who reverse-engineered the TikTok app claims it’s a huge data collection scheme
TikTok Must Sell, Or Face Ban In The United States – Computer America
Excel 97 Easter Egg – Turn Your Spreadsheet Into a Space Sim – YouTube
Guy Who Reverse-Engineered TikTok Reveals The Scary Things He Learned, Advises People To Stay Away From It | Bored Panda
Scientists rename human genes to stop Microsoft Excel from misreading them as dates – The Verge
Twitter hack teen’s court date ‘Zoombombed’ with porn – BBC News
Massive 20GB Intel Data Breach Floods the Internet, Mentions Backdoors | Tom’s Hardware
Facebook, Twitter remove Trump video for spreading harmful coronavirus misinformation – CNET
Amazon investing $10 billion to compete against SpaceX in satellite broadband | Ars Technica
Google looking to support satellite internet providers – 9to5Google
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ZenFri Inc, The Last Taxi Interview, Talking With The Developers
Both Segments: ZenFri Inc, The Last Taxi, Corey King/Dee King. Co-Founders and Producers.
The Last Taxi is a Virtual Reality (VR) action-management conversation game. Focused on topical issues surrounding automation, climate change, trans-humanism and class division, The Last Taxi is set in Progress Point a politically and economically-divided sprawling metropolis that has fully embraced automation and human modification, creating a satirical and somberly-surreal vision of the future.
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Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
Microsoft says it’s aiming to close TikTok deal by September 15th | Engadget
Chinese internet users brand ByteDance CEO a ‘traitor’ as TikTok seeks US buyer | TechCrunch
Alleged Twitter hacker was previously caught stealing a fortune in Bitcoin | Engadget
An unprecedented Nintendo leak turns into a moral dilemma for archivists – The Verge
Garmin reportedly paid millions to resolve its recent ransomware attack | Engadget
How Google made its newest Pixel phone so cheap | Engadget
SpaceX now plans for 5 million Starlink customers in US, up from 1 million | Ars Technica
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Both Segments: Nathan Evans, Popzara.com
Throughout Popzara you’ll find views on gaming, movies, technology, cultural icons and so much more. Reviews and previews, in-depth analyses, opinion pieces, conversations, and a regularly updated Podcast help keep things interesting and always entertaining. Our diverse editorial staff is 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 is what you’ll find at Popzara.
Topics:
https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2020/07/retail-listing-points-to-free-to-play-multiplayer-for-halo-infinite/
https://www.theverge.com/2020/7/29/21346339/spotify-q2-2020-earnings-podcasts-coronavirus-covid-19-consumption-recovery
https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2020/7/31/21349332/nvidia-talks-buy-arm-processor-mobile-deal-32-billion-softbank-purchase-rumor
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Both Segments: MeloQuest, Keys And Kingdoms. Graeme Winder, CEO/Founder.
Keys & Kingdoms makes it easier than ever for your child to learn how to play music on a real instrument! Your child will gain effective music skills as they progress through an epic adventure game filled with revolutionary training methods guaranteed to keep them engaged, inspired and craving for more!
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Both Segments: Scott Schober, BVS, Author of Hacked Again, 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.
Topics:
Trump says he is considering banning TikTok | The Independent
Internal code from 50 high-profile firms, like Microsoft, leaked online – Business Insider
Garmin Hacked in Massive Ransomware Attack: Service Returns to Normal | GearJunkie
Google will use authenticated logos to reduce Gmail phishing – The Verge
Krebs on Security
Pandemic Forcing Pentagon to Learn Tough Cybersecurity Lessons – USNI News
10,000 patients affected by data breach at University of Utah Health | KUTV
Years before big hack, Twitter contractors reportedly spied on celebs, including Beyoncé – The Verge
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Computer and Technology News
Topics:
CES 2021 in Las Vegas Canceled, Trade Show Moves to Online Format – Variety
Internal code from 50 high-profile firms, like Microsoft, leaked online – Business Insider
Apple is selling a braided Thunderbolt 3 cable for $129 | Engadget
Tech’s four biggest companies are going on trial – The Verge
Intel puts Dr. Ann Kelleher in charge of its delayed 7nm CPU project | Engadget
NASA’s new Mars rover is about to embark on a hunt for ancient alien life – The Verge
Rite Aid used facial recognition in secret across hundreds of its stores – The Verge
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Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
Intel debuts slightly slower, slightly cheaper version of its 10-core 10900K chip | Engadget
Instagram promises to fix bug after being exposed by always accessing the camera on iOS 14 – 9to5Mac
Hackers Demand $10 Million Ransom From Garmin
Google will use authenticated logos to reduce Gmail phishing – The Verge
Samsung Unpacked trailer teases all five new devices | Engadget
Qualcomm’s 100W charging scheme will go from 0-50 in 5 minutes | Ars Technica
Your next smartphone will be a lot harder to scratch | Ars Technica
Lollapalooza is streaming a special four-day broadcast for free on YouTube this year – The Verge
Energy Unveils Blueprint for Nationwide, ‘Unhackable’ Quantum Internet – Nextgov
Google will keep employees working remotely until July 2021 – The Verge
Report: ARM is for sale and Nvidia’s interested, Apple isn’t | Ars Technica
FCC Boss Ajit Pai Pretends To Care About A Prison Telco Monopoly Problem He Helped Protect | Above the Law
Fox Sports’ virtual baseball fans are just plain weird | Engadget
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Both Segments: Viewsonic, Phong Phanel, Product Marketing Manager For Professional Displays.
ViewSonic’s ColorPro™ professional monitor series delivers stunning, color-accurate, true-to-life images with industry color standards including sRGB and Adobe RGB. ColorPro™ series professional monitors serve as the ideal solution for creative work such as photography, design, illustration, video editing, and more.
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
First Segment: xOps.IT, Larry Gordon, CEO/Co-Founder.
xOps is a global company with headquarters in New York City and resources around the world. Our global presence allows us to offer highly engineered infrastructure solutions fast, at a low cost, and with high quality. It also allows us to offer services such as 24 x 7 deployment and operations support as part of our offering. In addition we offer operations consulting services In the US through our DevOps and Cloud consulting practice. xOps is unique because we are changing the nature of the IT services value chain.
Topics:
Teenager Finds Classical Alternative to Quantum Recommendation Algorithm | Quanta Magazine
Verizon’s 5G network is tiny—Verizon ads “falsely implied” it’s nationwide | Ars Technica
Western Digital releases new 18TB, 20TB EAMR drives | Ars Technica
You can buy ‘Microsoft Flight Simulator’ on 10 DVDs if you want | Engadget
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
Incredible vinyl-like super SSDs could make hard disk drives obsolete | TechRadar
Apple Silicon will force industry to reconsider use of Intel chips, says ex-Apple exec | Appleinsider
Lego is teasing a buildable NES console set | Engadget
Why is this copy of Super Mario Bros. worth a record $114,000? | Ars Technica
Shipt workers plan to walk off the job on July 15th to protest new company pay structure – The Verge
Tesla’s Model Y just got a $3,000 price cut – The Verge
SiriusXM acquires podcast platform Stitcher from Scripps for $325 million | Engadget
Ubisoft sexual harassment investigation claims three more executives | Games | The Guardian
You can now stake your claim in Apple’s $500 million iPhone slowdown settlement – The Verge
Frequently Asked Questions | Smartphone Performance Settlement
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Each month, usually the second Friday, I join Ben Crossman and the Computer America team to share science and tech trends and other stories I discover on the Web.
Computer and Technology News
Topics:
Chrome update may extend your laptop’s battery life by up to 2 hours | Engadget
Robocall Ban Upheld, Broadened by Supreme Court in Speech Case
PSVR Patent Describes Technology That Displays Ads Within Headsets
Why China’s Race For AI Dominance Depends On Math | The National Interest
Internet speeds were awful, so these rural Pennsylvanians put up their own wireless tower
New Mac ransomware is even more sinister than it appears | Ars Technica
Reddit and LinkedIn will fix clipboard snooping in their iOS apps | Engadget
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Both Segments: Darius Derakhshani, Graphics Expert
Topics:
Tech Tent: Apple’s App Store battle – BBC News
AMD’s upcoming Ryzen 3000XT brings 7nm improvements, higher boost | Ars Technica
AI recreates the painting techniques of famous artists | Engadget
After 15 Years, Apple Prepares to Break Up With Intel – The New York Times
PS5 release date, design, specs and news for Sony’s PlayStation 5 | TechRadar
Is Nvidia working on new budget graphics cards to hit AMD where it hurts? | TechRadar
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3090, RTX 3080, Titan RTX Ampere Gaming Graphics Cards Rumored Specs Leak Out
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Pictured? | TechPowerUp
Nvidia Could Start Next-Gen Graphics Cards Production in August | Cord Cutters News
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Both Segments: Nathan Evans, Popzara, Managing Editor.
Throughout Popzara you’ll find views on gaming, movies, technology, cultural icons and so much more. Reviews and previews, in-depth analyses, opinion pieces, conversations, and a regularly updated Podcast help keep things interesting and always entertaining. Our diverse editorial staff is 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 is what you’ll find at Popzara.
Topics:
Microsoft is permanently closing all physical retail stores | VentureBeat
Microsoft is shutting down Mixer and partnering with Facebook Gaming – The Verge
As Twitter Labels Trump Tweets, Some Republicans Flock To New Social Media Site
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Computer and Technology News
Topics:
Remember when we warned in February Apple will crack down on long-life HTTPS certs? It’s happening: Chrome, Firefox ready to join in, too • The Register
DirecTV Is Losing Customers Fast (And Now They Raised Prices on New Customers) | The National Interest
Detroit police chief cops to 96-percent facial recognition error rate | Ars Technica
YouTube TV costs $65 a month after yet another price increase | Engadget
Discord is rebranding to shift away from gaming | Engadget
Nest makes its Seasonal Savings program free for all thermostat users | Engadget
FCC says Huawei and ZTE are national security threats | Engadget
Apple might not include a charger with the iPhone 12. Good – The Verge
Microsoft’s second next-gen Xbox reportedly set for August reveal – The Verge
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Both Segments: DrFirst. Cam Deemer, President.
Since 2000, DrFirst has pioneered healthcare technology solutions and consulting services that securely connect people at every touchpoint of care to improve patient outcomes.
Our technology can be used as stand-alone solutions or integrated within the workflow of electronic health records and health information systems. DrFirst products are used by nearly 300,000 healthcare providers, including more than 100,000 prescribers, in hospitals, clinics, and private practices throughout the U.S. and Canada.
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
Could a boycott kill Facebook? – BBC News
Reddit bans r/The_Donald and r/ChapoTrapHouse as part of a major expansion of its rules – The Verge
Data caps on Comcast, T-Mobile return on July 1 | PCWorld
Apple Will Possibly Not Include Charger With iPhone 12
Professional cyclists will compete in a virtual Tour de France | Engadget
Another 53 iOS apps besides TikTok are grabbing clipboard data | Engadget
TikTok banned in India along with 58 other mostly Chinese apps amid border tensions | The Independent
How hackers extorted $1.14m from University of California, San Francisco – BBC News
Disney Presents High-Resolution Neural Face-Swapping Research
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
VICE – Someone Mysteriously Sent Almost $1 Billion in Bitcoin
Netmarketshare: Chrome now officially has more than 70% of the desktop browser market. – MSPoweruser
Browser market share
Heated seats as a service? BMW wants to sell car features on demand | Ars Technica
Vizio’s 2020 TV plans: HDMI 2.1, FreeSync, eARC, and—at long last—OLED | Ars Technica
Walmart partners with Tribeca to turn 160 store parking lots into drive-in theaters | TechCrunch
It’s happened again: AT&T sued for allegedly transferring victim’s number to thieves in $1.9m cryptocoin heist • The Register
MIT apologizes, permanently pulls offline huge dataset that taught AI systems to use racist, misogynistic slurs • The Register
Amazon is making a Fallout series with the creators of ‘Westworld’ | Engadget
Hundreds arrested as crime chat network cracked – BBC News
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Both Segments: Scott Schober, Cyber Security Expert.
Scott Schober has dedicated himself to educating anyone who would listen by telling his own story of being hacked in the hope that others can learn from his own mistakes.
Topics:
BBB warning of COVID-19 contact tracing scams | wbir.com
Adobe Flash Cut-Off Will Kill Millions Of Websites
Hate-hacking and Zoom ‘bombing’: Racism in the virtual workspace | Coronavirus pandemic | Al Jazeera
Stalker Online Breach: 1.3 Million User Records Stolen – Infosecurity Magazine
Google will automatically delete location history by default
Segway is retiring its iconic scooter that failed to revolutionize personal transportation – TechSpot
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Computer and Technology News
Topics:
Microsoft is shutting down Mixer and partnering with Facebook Gaming – The Verge
The Next Step for Mixer – From the Myxer
WWDC 2020: Here’s everything Apple just announced
Apple makes it easy to see the personal info apps request | Engadget
Japan’s new supercomputer ranked fastest in world
CERN approves plans for a $23 billion, 62-mile long super-collider | Engadget
Google adds fact checking to image searches | Engadget
‘BlueLeaks’ Exposes Files from Hundreds of Police Departments — Krebs on Security
Nearly 20 percent of Earth’s seafloor is now mapped – The Verge
GEBCO data download
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
T-Mobile offers an explanation for its twelve-hour outage on Monday | Engadget
Apple faces developer rage over 30% App Store tax – Business Insider
Over 21 years later, Pokémon Snap is coming back on Switch | Ars Technica
Zuckerberg: Facebook will allow users to turn off political ads – Business Insider
AT&T is laying off thousands of workers and closing 250 stores | Engadget
Amid pressure, Zoom will end-to-end encrypt all calls, free or paid | Ars Technica
Boston Dynamics’ Robot Dog is Now Available for Purchase at $74,500 – VICE
NBA restart plan includes using Oura rings to catch COVID-19 symptoms | Engadget
A Medical Device Maker Threatens iFixit Over Ventilator Repair Project – VICE
Lucid Motors will reveal its all-electric Air sedan on September 9th – The Verge
Bose calling it quits on audio AR platform, report says | TechCrunch
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
Former eBay employees harassed couple who wrote critical newsletter articles, prosecutors say
Intel’s Tiger Lake processors will feature on-chip malware protections | Engadget
The PS5’s dashboard will have ‘a whole new visual language’ | Engadget
Zoom Acknowledges It Suspended Activists’ Accounts At China’s Request : NPR
The Internet Archive has ended its ‘emergency library’ early – The Verge
The Milky Way Contains 36 Contactable Alien Civilizations, Scientists Estimate – VICE
Microsoft’s latest Windows 10 updates come with nasty printer bugs | Engadget
SpaceX’s Starlink might not qualify for low-latency funding, FCC says | Engadget
Gatwick drone arrests: Sussex Police pays out £200,000 – BBC News
Google: Missing Churchill photo mystery explained – BBC News
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
During my years at Intel I worked for the broadcast team where I developed a love for radio. Today I am keeping that passion alive by appearing each month on the Computer America Show as the team's Science and Technology Trends Correspondent. Click the "Computer America Radio" tab to hear my appearances on the show, and access the show notes packed with lots of great information. And, starting June 7, 2019 I began making appearances on the Mark Mason show, KEX 1190 AM, Portland, Oregon.
Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
Twitter would like you to actually read stories before you retweet them – The Verge
Amazon Ring Must End Its Dangerous Partnerships With Police | Electronic Frontier Foundation
Grubhub sells itself to Just Eat to create a food delivery giant | Engadget
EPA orders Amazon and eBay to remove products posing as coronavirus remedies | Engadget
3M sues Amazon storefront that allegedly sold fake N95 masks for $23 apiece – The Verge
Ford’s electric F-150 will go on sale in 2022 – The Verge
Adobe officially debuts Photoshop Camera for iOS and Android | Engadget
Twitch will begin scanning and deleting clips that contain copyrighted music – The Verge
Someone Mysteriously Paid $2.5M to Send $133 in Cryptocurrency – VICE
Scientists Have Discovered Vast Unidentified Structures Deep Inside the Earth – VICE
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Facebook/FBI Hack, eBay Port Scanning, Cox Mass Punishment With Techguy.org
Both Segments: Techguy.org, Mike Cermak, Correspondent
Topics:
Facebook paid for a tool to hack its own user, then handed it to the FBI | Engadget
eBay port scans visitors’ computers for remote access programs
Play stupid games, win stupid prizes: UK man gets 3 years for torching 4G phone mast over 5G fears • The Register
ANALYSIS: US Falls Out of Top 10 Average Internet Speeds Globally in 2020, but Global Speeds Faster Than Ever – DecisionData
Cox slows Internet speeds in entire neighborhoods to punish any heavy users | Ars Technica
Tesla is ready to mass-produce the Semi, Elon Musk says | Engadget
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
First Segment: OWC. Jennifer Soule, President.
Always focused onward and upward with dedication to innovation, quality, and trust, we always strive to go further to deliver a better return on our customers’ technology investments. Our customers rely on us to provide dependable products and support, without hesitation or compromise. We’re committed to providing free, comprehensive educational content and the support necessary to ensure that the MacSales.com customer experience is second to none.
Topics:
Apple Mac Upgrades – RAM, SSD Flash, External Drives and More
OWC SSDs for Apple Desktops, Laptops, and PCs
High-Performance Workflow Solutions – OWC Digital
OWC Software Store – Online Store for OWC Software
Small ISP cancels data caps permanently after reviewing pandemic usage | Ars Technica
Combat drone to compete against piloted plane – BBC News
Apple Watch called 911 when Chandler man was left unresponsive
Valve is allowing racist bots to invade ‘Team Fortress 2’ | Engadget
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Both Segments: Popzara.com. Nathan Evans, Managing Editor.
Throughout Popzara you’ll find views on gaming, movies, technology, cultural icons and so much more. Reviews and previews, in-depth analyses, opinion pieces, conversations, and a regularly updated Podcast help keep things interesting and always entertaining. Our diverse editorial staff is 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 is what you’ll find at Popzara.
Topics:
The State of Gaming May 2020: Streets of Rage 4, the TurboGraphx-16 mini Arrives, Unreal Engine 5 Is Real, and GameCenter CX | Popzara Podcast
You’re Invited: A Look at the Future of Gaming on PlayStation 5 – PlayStation.Blog
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Both Segments: Computer And Technology News.
Topics:
Donald Trump’s move against Twitter factchecking could backfire | Technology | The Guardian
Defying Trump, Twitter Doubles Down on Labeling Tweets – The New York Times
Zuckerberg dismisses fact-checking after bragging about fact-checking | Ars Technica
A $350 “anti-5G” device is just a 128MB USB stick, teardown finds | Ars Technica
Yamaha’s “Remote Cheerer” brings fan applause back to empty stadiums | Ars Technica
At last, you can watch early ‘Simpsons’ episodes as intended on Disney+ | Engadget
Hulu is testing Watch Parties for ad-free subscribers | Engadget
Uber sends thousands of Jump e-bikes to the recycling heap | Engadget
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Both Segments: Scott Schober, Cyber Security Expert, Author
Scott N. Schober is the President and CEO of Berkeley Varitronics Systems (BVS), a forty-six-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.
Topics:
COVID-19 Related Cyber Security Adjustments – Security Boulevard
70% of Organizations to Increase Cybersecurity Spending Following COVID-19 Pandemic | 2020-05-21 | Security Magazine
Mathway breach latest caper for Shiny Hunters | SC Media
List of Fortune 500 Chief Information Security Officers
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
Just turning your phone on qualifies as searching it, court rules | Ars Technica
A Mysterious Ancient Galaxy Just Rewrote the Universe’s Timeline – VICE
Nvidia’s AI recreates Pac-Man from scratch just by watching it being played – The Verge
PAC-MAN Recreated with AI by NVIDIA Researchers | NVIDIA Blog
Samsung lets you enjoy nature with its 2,000-nit outdoor QLED TV | Engadget
A robot sheepdog? ‘No one wants this,’ says one shepherd – The Verge
Elon Musk holds a ‘bake-off’ for a new factory – The Verge
Tesla Cybertruck Gigafactory Contenders Oklahoma & Texas Are Trying Re
Researchers claim new internet speed record of 44.2 Tbps – The Verge
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Both Topics: Computer and Technology News.
Volvo limits top speed to 112 mph across its range | Autoblog
Netflix to start cancelling inactive customers’ subscriptions | TechCrunch
G2A confirms stolen game key sales, pays $40,000 to Factorio devs | Ars Technica
The “Snyder cut” exists: Justice League re-shoot coming to HBO Max in 2021 | Ars Technica
Sabrent unveils world’s first 8TB NVMe M.2 SSD: up to 3.4GB/sec reads | TweakTown
Researchers: Nearly Half Of Accounts Tweeting About Coronavirus Are Likely Bots : Coronavirus Live Updates : NPR
Razer’s new Blade Pro 17 has a 300Hz display option – The Verge
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Both Segments: Dariush Derakhshani, Computer Graphics Expert.
Topics:
Man makes money buying his own pizza on DoorDash app – BBC News
NVIDIA A100 | NVIDIA
What is ray tracing? Everything you need to know, from games to graphics cards | TechRadar
A first look at Unreal Engine 5 – Unreal Engine
‘Apple Glass’ details leaked, will cost $499 and work with prescriptions
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Both Segments: Aquiline Drones. Roger Nunamann, Vice President of Strategic Projects.
Aquiline offers full-service, UAV solutions with equipment, personnel and cloud infrastructure for a multitude of use cases. We have redefined the entire unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) landscape by developing a unified, real-time cloud with autonomous flight capabilities, edge computing and AI enabled data insights.
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
First Segment: Postal.io. Erik Kostelnik, Co-Founder and CEO.
Postal is a leading sales and marketing engagement platform that empowers companies to improve conversion rates with automated direct mail, corporate gifting and charitable giving. The Postal platform leverages machine learning to enable customers to optimize the creation, delivery, budgeting, and reporting of offline campaigns at scale.
Second Segment: Computer And Technology News.
Nvidia unveils monstrous A100 AI chip with 54 billion transistors and 5 petaflops of performance | VentureBeat
This Word Does Not Exist
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Both Segments: Mike Cermak, Techguy.org.
Topics:
Factbox: The race to deploy COVID-19 contact tracing apps – Reuters
Exposure Notification – FAQ v1.1
McConnell measure would let FBI see web-browsing history without warrant – Business Insider
Coronavirus: Tesla stand-off eases as officials reach deal – BBC News
Elon Musk’s Boring Company finishes digging Las Vegas tunnels – The Verge
Google Chrome now groups browser tabs. Here’s how to do it – CNET
RIP: Microsoft to drop support for Windows 10 on 32-bit systems
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
First Segment: Compukiss.com. Sandy Berger, Correspondent.
Topics:
Trump Administration Approves Largest U.S. Solar Project Ever | OilPrice.com
Explore your island — Animal Crossing™: New Horizons for the Nintendo Switch™ system
LG NanoCell TVs: 4K and 8K Smart UHD TVs with AI ThinQ® | LG USA
LG 55SM9000PUA: Save up to $550.00 for a Limited Time | LG USA
HBO Max
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
First Segment: BandLab. John Ivers, Product Manager.
BandLab is a social music platform that enables creators to make music and share the creative process with musicians and fans. With a global community of creators and fans, BandLab combines music making and collaboration tools like the world’s first cross-platform DAW, with social features like video sharing, messaging and discovery. BandLab’s mission is to break down the technical, geographic and creative barriers between creators, collaborators and community by providing a completely FREE and unlimited service. Join the movement at www.bandlab.com.
Second Segment: Computer and Technology News.
Apple Reportedly Seeking to Move Significantly More Production From China to India – MacRumors
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
First Segment: Kabn Systems North America
Identity is what makes us unique, but since the inception of the Internet, digital identity has been an afterthought. With today’s acceleration of online commerce, education, healthcare, government and other services tailored to the individual, digital identity and the data that surrounds it is online “gold”. KABN believes that ownership of identity is a basic human right and individuals should be the primary beneficiary of any use of their identity.
Second Segment: Computer and Technology News.
KABN.NETWORK – KABN NETWORK
KABN Systems North America – KABN Systems North America
Liquid Avatar – Liquid Avatar Creators
5G coronavirus conspiracy theory leads to 77 mobile towers burned in UK, report says – CNET
Hackers sell over 73 million stolen user records on the dark web | Engadget
Bethesda says ‘Elder Scrolls 6’ details are years away | Engadget
On-demand food delivery apps are letting minors order alcohol, regulators say – The Verge
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
During my years at Intel I worked for the broadcast team where I developed a love for radio. Today I am keeping that passion alive by appearing each month on the Computer America Show as the team's Science and Technology Trends Correspondent. Click the "Computer America Radio" tab to hear my appearances on the show, and access the show notes packed with lots of great information. And, starting June 7, 2019 I began making appearances on the Mark Mason show, KEX 1190 AM, Portland, Oregon.
First Segment: Tanoshi Computers, Brad Johnston, CEO
Our mission is simple. Tanoshi was created to provide a brighter future for ALL kids.
Every child should have the opportunity to develop 21st Century computer skills needed to excel in today’s school environment, such as typing, familiarity with common productivity apps (Google Docs, Sheets, etc.), and coding. However, kids from lower income households and school districts, do not have the same opportunities as those from more affluent families and school districts.
Topics:
ScratchJr – Home
Nancy Drew: Codes & Clues | Interactive Games | HeR Interactive
Promote Computer Science | Code.org
Bachelor’s Degrees in Physics and STEM Earned by Women
Two Weeks After AMD Announced Super Fast Laptop Processors Intel Announces Its Rivals
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Both Segments: Techguy.org, Mike Cermak, Correspondent.
Topics:
The US box office made just $5K in the last week of March – CNET
Domestic Box Office Weeklies For 2020 – Box Office Mojo
‘Zoom is malware’: why experts worry about the video conferencing platform | Technology | The Guardian
Google uses location data to show which places are complying with stay-at-home orders — and which aren’t – The Verge
COVID-19 Community Mobility Reports
2020-03-29_CA_Mobility_Report_en.pdf
Splashtop Remote Access | Remote Computer Access Connection Software | PC, Mac
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Both Segments: Scott Schober, Cyber Security Expert, Author.
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.
Topics:
Hacked Again: COVID-19 Goes Phishing, Remote Workers Fight Back
Cybersecurity-Quiz.pdf
Zoom-bombing safeguards you can take right now – Scott Schober
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
First Segment: Dr Sargon Lazarof, Cosmetic Dentist/Founder/Inventor
Dr. Sargon is the inventor of the FDA’s first approved immediate load Ultratooth implant. At our office, you can have an implant placed with a crown in full function in as little as 1-hour!
Topics:
Biodent Store – Ultratooth Store
Saudi spies tracked phones using flaws the FCC failed to fix for years | TechCrunch
‘Star Trek: Voyager’ gets an unofficial 4K remaster thanks to AI | Engadget
‘Modern Warfare 2’ remaster reportedly goes on sale tomorrow | Engadget
Samsung’s 4K OLED Chromebook arrives on April 6th for $999 | Engadget
Court finds algorithm bias studies don’t violate US anti-hacking law | Engadget
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Both Segments: Popzara, Nathan Evans, Managing Editor.
Throughout Popzara you’ll find views on gaming, movies, technology, cultural icons and so much more. Reviews and previews, in-depth analyses, opinion pieces, conversations, and a regularly updated Podcast help keep things interesting and always entertaining. Our diverse editorial staff is 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 is what you’ll find at Popzara.
Topics:
Instacart is hiring 300,000 grocery shoppers (updated) | Engadget
Apple’s Universal Purchase Feature Goes Live This Week
Half-Life: Alyx
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
Intel’s neuromorphic chip learns to ‘smell’ 10 hazardous chemicals | Engadget
Microsoft unveils a ton of Xbox Series X hardware details | Engadget
AMD’s efficient Ryzen 9 CPUs target Intel’s gaming laptop crown | Engadget
Microsoft hits its goal of 1 billion devices running Windows 10 – The Verge
Apple accidentally listed four new iPad Pro models on its website | Engadget
Nearly 20 Million People Were Using Steam Today, Shattering Record – IGN
Password found to rescue victims of malicious COVID-19 tracker app
Universal is releasing movies in theaters and at home on the same day | Engadget
Uncensored Minecraft Library
Amazon to hire 100,000 people to handle coronavirus-induced online shopping – CBS News
TikTok will stop using China-based moderators to screen foreign content | Engadget
TikTok Told Moderators: Suppress Posts by the “Ugly” and Poor
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Today’s show was dedicated entirely to the idea that false information is working its way through the system.
Topics:
4 Tips for Spotting a Fake News Story | Harvard Summer School
Introducing Poynter’s International Fact-checking Network – Poynter
How to Spot Fake News – FactCheck.org
ABCnews.com.co – Wikipedia
WTOE 5NEWS – WTOE 5NEWS
Brazilian president Bolsonaro’s coronavirus test shows how media can misinform, too
Whole Foods workers angry over coronavirus paid time off policy
Fake News: How to Spot It
7 ways to avoid misinformation during the coronavirus pandemic – Poynter
Contrary to False Posts, Sanitizer Helpful Against Coronavirus – FactCheck.org
Twitter takes down coronavirus tweets from John McAfee, David Clarke, and others – The Verge
PowerPoint Presentation
Divorce cases spike in China after ‘couples spend too much time during coronavirus quarantine’ | Daily Mail Online
Manipulated Video Targeting Pelosi Goes Viral – FactCheck.org
There’s a coronavirus rumor going viral about a national quarantine — it’s fake – The Verge
Coronavirus Fears Haven’t Sunk Sales of Corona Beer in U.S. – FactCheck.org
Guide: How to spot cheap, out-of-context and deepfake videos | Africa Check
How to detect video that’s been manipulated
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
For more about me, see: https://ralphbond.wixsite.com/aboutme
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.
Computer And Technology News
Topics:
E3 cancelled: World’s biggest gaming event axed because of coronavirus, reports say | The Independent
Apple is shutting down all of its stores in Italy indefinitely due to the coronavirus – The Verge
YouTube will allow some creators to monetize coronavirus videos | Engadget
California ends opposition to T-Mobile and Sprint merger | Engadget
EU plans to introduce sweeping ‘right to repair’ legislation for electronics | Engadget
UK to levy additional tax on big tech companies beginning April 1st | Engadget
Elon Musk: Starlink latency will be good enough for competitive gaming | Ars Technica
How Riot Games’ new team plans to curb trolling before it begins | Engadget
Get your first look at a real Pixel 4a prototype | Ars Technica
NASA’s future monster rocket is once again over budget and behind schedule – The Verge
For more interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Introduction
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Today’s Wine
Today, we travel to Spain for our feature wine. It’s a 2018 Verdejo Sauvignon Blanc by Toro Bravo, of La Mancha, Spain. The Verdejo accounts for 70% of the grapes with the remaining 30% going to the Sauvignon Blanc grapes. This is a lovely crisp, straw colored white, with pear overtones coupled with a lemony zest. There’s also a hint of mustard that follows in behind, giving this wine a great deal more character than you’d expect in a $7 bottle of wine (Canadian prices). Honestly, there’s no way a wine this cheap should taste so good, but it does.
Enjoy!
News. Rumors. Conspiracy Theories
The EU has officially adopted Signal for its instant messaging because “privacy”
https://www.theverge.com/2020/2/24/21150918/european-commission-signal-encrypted-messaging
Open Source sustainability called into question
https://www.techrepublic.com/article/new-study-throws-the-open-source-sustainability-debate-into-question/
Latest episode of TIC TEK TOE drops at #011
https://tic-tek-toe.com/2020/02/14/not-that-virus-restaurants-stupid-government-oversight-star-trek-picard-bad-science-and-alcohol/
Today’s Featured Topic
Linux, Open Source, and Civil Disobedience
I’ve been doing a lot of thinking lately about the Open Source community and its willingness to flout local and international laws, sometimes for very good reasons. For example, think back, if you can, to “libdvdcss,” a library that allowed Linux users to play encrypted DVDs on their computers, even though that could bring a felony charge in the United States. Consider that users had movies on DVD that they bought and paid for, and they wanted to play them on a DVD player they had bought and paid for, using a computer they had bought a paid for. Despite following all the rules and legally paying for every hardware piece along the chain, Linux users were barred because the code necessary to allow that to play their legal content was barred to them.
So they broke the encryption, thereby breaking the law, the infamous Digital Millennium Copyright Act, or DMCA. The whole thing was obviously unfair, at least to those of us in the Linux community, so it seemed like a good reason to ignore the law. This law, remember, carried a felony charge.
Open Source VR Worlds
I’ve been spending a lot of time in VR lately, mostly playing games like “Drop Dead: Dual Strike” and “Sairento VR”, but I’ve also been exploring virtual worlds like AltspaceVR and VRChat. It’s in this search that I found out about Mozilla HUBS, a completely open source VR (social) platform.
https://hubs.mozilla.com
Distribution Focus
I’m always on the lookout for something really new and this month, I have a real winner. It’s called eXternOS and it’s create by a guy named, Anesu Chiodze. The idea is frankly new and very fresh. It’s powered by NW.js for it’s desktop.
You can find, and download, your copy here:
https://externos.io
Other Stuff
Bonus content!
We never have time for bonus content!
Until next time . . . A votre santé! Bon appétit!
— Marcel Gagné
First Segment: Andrew Skafel, CEO, Edgewater Wireless.
Edgewater Wireless is revolutionizing Wi-Fi infrastructure with our patented (over 20 and counting) MCSR™ technology and Next Generation Access Points. MCSR™ is the difference, delivering up to 50x greater throughput vs traditional Wi-Fi and dramatically lowering network infrastructure investment.
Edgewater Wireless commercializes leading edge wireless technologies for the service provider market. With a rich patent portfolio and some of the world’s most talented engineers, Edgewater Wireless is developing what service providers and your customers have long been asking for — vastly improved Wi-Fi network performance across a variety of industries and challenging environments with unparalleled performance, high flexibility and unsurpassed security.
Topics:
INVESTOR PRESENTATION – Edgewater Wireless
Edgewater Investor presentation
German state bans Office 365 in schools, citing privacy concerns – The Verge
New $3 ‘robot lawyer’ can automatically sue data brokers for not deleting your personal info | Fortune
DuckDuckGo Made a List of Jerks Tracking You Online
DoNotPay – The World’s First Robot Lawyer
Scientists break Google’s quantum algorithm
Researchers discover that Intel chips have an unfixable security flaw | Engadget
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
WORX, Tom Duncan, Executive Board Chair.
WORX employees easily find themselves motivated to innovate — it’s a message our President and CEO Tom Duncan has stood behind his entire career.
Tom has brought over a decade’s worth of international business experience and leadership to help create a tightknit team that’s efficient, collaborative and known for innovation and excellence.
Tom’s mantra: “Our company is winning not only because of our knowledge but because of our passion. It’s easy to work hard when you love what you’re doing. And I absolutely love what I’m doing.”
Topics:
Landroid M 20V Cordless Robotic Lawn Mower – WR140 | WORX
WORX Landroid Robotic Lawn Mower – YouTube
Landroid Boundary Wire Kit – WA0184 | WORX
Landroid Choose Landroid
Plague Inc. removed from Chinese app stores amid outbreak · TechNode
First Amendment doesn’t apply on YouTube; judges reject PragerU lawsuit | Ars Technica
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Swann Security. Jeremy Stewart, VP of Global Marketing
Swann has always been a leader. From humble beginnings in the basement of David Swann’s family home in Melbourne, Australia the business now has offices in the USA, Canada, Australia, UK, Hong Kong and China and a presence in over 40 countries on 6 continents. Swann pioneered the category of Do-it-Yourself security and is proud of the work it has done to make local communities safer. Today, Swann is part of the Infinova Group, providing the business with enhanced manufacturing capabilities, cutting-edge research and development of security and networking solutions, and access to an expanded international network.
Topics:
Spotlight Outdoor Security Camera USA
Wireless Home Security Systems | Swann Security USA
Innovation Award Honorees – CES 2020
Hackers Can Clone Millions of Toyota, Hyundai, and Kia Keys | WIRED
Ex-Waymo engineer Levandowski ordered to pay Google $179 million | Engadget
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Nathan Evans, Managing Editor, Popzara.
Throughout Popzara you’ll find views on gaming, movies, technology, cultural icons and so much more. Reviews and previews, in-depth analyses, opinion pieces, conversations, and a regularly updated Podcast help keep things interesting and always entertaining. Our diverse editorial staff is 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 is what you’ll find at Popzara.
Topics:
Xbox, Epic, and Unity are the latest to cancel GDC plans
Coronavirus concerns prompt cancellation of Facebook F8 developer conference – CNET
First Amendment doesn’t apply on YouTube; judges reject PragerU lawsuit | Ars Technica
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Mike Cermak, Techguy.org, Correspondent
Uber, Lyft issue coronavirus warnings, but some drivers feel left in the lurch – CNET
Uber temporarily shutters 240 accounts in Mexico because of coronavirus – CNET
Amazon removes 1 million products for misleading claims, price gouging amid coronavirus outbreak – ABC News
Clean phone, happy phone: Get a UV sanitizer for $60 or less – CNET
SETI@home Search for Alien Life Project Shuts Down After 21 Years
Did Apple throttle your iPhone? Settlement will give you a whopping $25 | Ars Technica
Tesla customer lawsuit claims company throttled battery range | Autoblog
The PlayStation 2 turns 20 and our readers have feelings | Engadget
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Both Segments: Scott Schober, Cyber Security Expert, Author
Scott N. Schober is the President and CEO of Berkeley Varitronics Systems (BVS), a forty-six-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.
Topics:
“Hacked Again” Softcover Book by Scott Schober
Media Tweets by Scott Schober (@ScottBVS) / Twitter
Security Awareness Training | KnowBe4
USA 2020 – Cybersecurity Conference | RSA Conference | RSA Conference
IT Security News & Blog | The State of Security | Tripwire
What Is PIPEDA? And How Does It Protect You and Your Privacy?
Robert Herjavec: Phish Takes A $400K Bite Out Of Shark Barbara Corcoran’s Company
DoD Agency Suffers Data Breach, Potentially Compromising SSNs | Military.com
Manipulated: Inside the Cyberwar to Hijack Elections and Distort the Truth: Theresa Payton: 9781538133507: Amazon.com: Books
Skim Scan (Official Music Video) for instant card skimmer detection – YouTube
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
First Segment: Melissa Andresko, Chief Brand Ambassador for Lutron, Caseta.
Lutron designs and manufactures automated light and shade controls for homes and commercial applications. Our story began with the control of electric light in the late 1950s, in a makeshift lab in New York City. There, Joel Spira a young physicist fascinated by the aesthetic manipulation of light, took over the spare bedroom in the apartment that he shared with his wife, Ruth, and set out to invent a solid-state device that would enable people to vary the intensity of the lights in their homes. The result? The world’s first solid state dimmer-and the birth of the lighting control industry.
Since then, Lutron has been busy innovating. We hold over 2,700 worldwide patents and were the first company to create a system of dimmer and motorized window shades for controlling both electric light and daylight.
Topics:
Caséta by Lutron | Smart Home Switches, Lighting Controls & Dimmers
Serena Shades Smart Home System – Remote Control Shades | Lutron Caseta
Geneva Motor Show canceled over coronavirus fears | Engadget
BMW Concept i4 previews 523-horsepower Tesla Model 3 rival
Microsoft won’t be at GDC because of coronavirus | Engadget
Vivo’s new concept phone comes with a ‘gimbal camera’ | Engadget
The latest Timex smartwatch has 25-day battery life | Engadget
The Raspberry Pi 4 gets a RAM upgrade: The 2GB version is now $35 | Ars Technica
OnlyFans says it wasn’t hacked after hundreds of performers’ videos leak online – The Verge
Horror story subreddit goes dark to protest Youtubers ripping off writers – The Verge
Senate unanimously approves bill to ban purchase of Huawei equipment with federal funds | TheHill
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Smart Cities Council, Philip Bane, Managing Director
We envision a world where digital technology and intelligent design have been harnessed to create smart, sustainable cities with high-quality living and high-quality jobs. To tap into the transformative power of smart technologies, cities need a trusted, neutral advisor. The Smart Cities Council provides that help. We are a network of leading companies advised by top universities, laboratories and standards bodies.
We promote cities that embody our three core values:
Livability: Cities that provide clean, healthy living conditions without pollution and congestion. With a digital infrastructure that makes city services instantly and conveniently available anytime, anywhere.
Workability: Cities that provide the enabling infrastructure — energy, connectivity, computing, essential services — to compete globally for high-quality jobs.
Sustainability: Cities that provide services without stealing from future generations.
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Parade Technologies, VESA Board Member, Craig Wiley
Topics:
DisplayPort | High Performance Digital Technology
VESA Publishes DisplayPort™ 2.0 Video Standard Enabling Support for Beyond-8K Resolutions, Higher Refresh Rates for 4K/HDR and Virtual Reality Applications – DisplayPort
Products Archive – Parade Technologies, Ltd.
Performance Criteria 1.1 – VESA Certified DisplayHDR™
Vesa Certified DisplayHDR™
IRS sues Facebook for $9B, says company offshored profits to Ireland | Fox Business
A new world record for the conversion of solar energy to electricity using quantum dots
Mars breakthrough: UK-build, plasma-powered rocket could halve journey times to Red Planet | Science | News | Express.co.uk
US Navy orders AMD, Nvidia-powered supercomputer with 590TB of RAM – TechSpot
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Other Shows You Makes Be Interested In:
Dariush Derakhshani, CGI Expert.
Topics:
See how ‘The Mandalorian’ used Unreal Engine for its real-time digital sets | Engadget
Google is disappointing the Stadia community | Engadget
Samsung Galaxy S20, S20+ & S20 Ultra
Cyberpunk 2077 confirmed for GeForce Now, will have ray tracing via the cloud | Ars Technica
Oculus Quest: All-in-One VR Headset | Oculus
Samsung’s 2020 TV lineup forces high-end buyers to go 8K whether they want it or not | Ars Technica
Product Overview – DropLabs
Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos and Star Trek collide in uncanny deepfake – CNET
QLED 8K TV – Introducing 8k resolution TV | Samsung US
Home & SOHO | QNAP (US)
MikroTik Routers and Wireless – Products: CCR1036-8G-2S+EM
VESA Publishes DisplayPort™ 2.0 Video Standard Enabling Support for Beyond-8K Resolutions, Higher Refresh Rates for 4K/HDR and Virtual Reality Applications – VESA – Interface Standards for The Display Industry
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Clario , Alun Baker, CEO.
Our lives have become increasingly digital. At the same time, cybercrime is rocketing, according to Cybersecurity Ventures the estimated cost will grow to $6 trillion by 2021. Software alone is clearly not enough and the industry, large corporates, and governments have failed to address what is a globally endemic problem. Clario is going to help people take control with a next-generation digital privacy and security solution with a human touch.
We believe that everyone has the right to digital security and privacy. Our purpose is to make things better: simple, safe, and more accessible. By creating awareness we drive change. By empowering people, we put them in control.
Topics:
Google: Oops, we may have sent your private Google Photos videos to strangers
…Google has recently notified Google Photos users that due to a “technical issue,” in Google Photos, some users’ private videos were “incorrectly exported to unrelated users’ archives,” 9to5Google reported Monday…
Scientists Sue FCC for Ignoring Cell Phone Radiation Risk | Law & Crime
…”The FCC has for years failed to protect public health by relying on 24-year-old safety tests designed when phones were the size of a shoe and used by few,” Davis told Law&Crime via email. ”We filed this appeal in order to insist that the agency take full measure of the U.S. government and other scientific evidence that cellphone radiation can be harmful.” …
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Bellhops, Kyle Miller, Director of Brand and Communications.
There’s a moment during each move when Bellhops customers realize everything is going to go well. They relax, smile more, start thinking about dinner. We exist to get people to that moment of relief and satisfaction, that moment when they know they’re home.
This is a sincere expression of how we view our role in customers’ lives: as guides and partners during a period of change. And to deliver this experience, we find movers and drivers who elevate their service through care and hospitality.
At the core of all our values is the desire to continually transform the experience of moving into something that people can rely on to be simple and enjoyable, and every facet of our company—our team, our process, and our services—has been designed to accomplish that mission.
Topics:
Grubhub is faking which restaurants it actually partners with – The Verge
…Grubhub has a new “growth hacking” strategy that includes creating a restaurant listing on its platform for places it doesn’t even partner with. According to a new report by the San Francisco Chronicleand tweets by restaurant owner Pim Techamuanvivit, Grubhub has been allowing customers to order food from its websites from restaurants that haven’t technically signed up to be on Grubhub or its subsidiaries’ platforms. (Disclosure: my parents own a restaurant that partners with Grubhub.)…
Apple and its wifi chip company Broadcom ordered to pay $1.1bn to university over iPhone patents | Science & Tech News | Sky News
… Apple and the wifi chip company it uses for iPhones have been ordered to pay $1.1bn (£840.5m) to a university for infringing patents. A jury handed down the verdict in favour of the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) which claims the Broadcom wifi chips used in hundreds of millions of Apple iPhones infringed four of its data transmission patents…
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Rembrandt Labs, Ray Imblum, President/Engineer
Say goodbye to muddy acoustics and uneven Tone. Say hello to the Model V by Rembrandt Labs. Powerful enough to wake the whole neighborhood without losing any of the precision sound that turns your music into a multi-sensory experience. With a +35db Amplifier, fill your entire home with stunningly clear sound using a smart phone, iPod or MP3 player. No other speaker matches the one-of-a-kind sound engineering of the Model V.
Place it on almost any surface, in any room. The Model V doesn’t compromise on sound quality. The Helmholtz Chamber and Transducer disk fills the room with rich, detailed sound. Take your listening experience from “good” to “unmissable”.
Topics:
FiLMiC’s multi-camera video tech comes to the iPhone 11 | Engadget
…They were the first to show off simultaneous video recording using multiple iPhone cameras (at the iPhone 11 launch event, no less), and now they’re making that functionality available in a free new app called DoubleTake…
Verizon brings 5G to the Super Bowl—for part of the stadium, anyway | Ars Technica
..With Super Bowl LIV at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami scheduled for February 2, Verizon emailed a media alert to Ars and other news outlets on Wednesday last week, bragging that it will “power the first Super Bowl featuring 5G.” Notably missing from the news alert was any indication of how many fans will be able to use the 5G network from their seats during the game…
Karma Automotive to build electric truck and SUV from Fisker’s ashes – The Verge
…Karma Automotive, the automaker previously known as Fisker Automotive, is working on an electric pickup truck and SUV, Bloomberg reports. The company plans to show off a concept version of the pickup before the end of the year, and eventually sell it with a starting price that’s less than its $135,000 Karma Revero. Both vehicles will be based around a new all-wheel-drive platform which will be built at the automaker’s factory in Southern California…
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Other Shows You Makes Be Interested In:
Piano In A Flash, Scott Houston, Founder
No matter how they are designed, people still want to play pianos. And today in 2020, learning to play is easier than you might think. Check out 6X Emmy Winner Scott “The Piano Guy” Houston is just waiting to show you a few cool things. So what’s stopping you? Come on, the kids are grown, career is done and it’s YOUR time now. It’s YOUR turn to play!
With Piano in a Flash, you can…
Practice at your own pace
Learn from the comfort of your home
Play tunes you know and love
Have fun playing for friends and family
Finally be able to call yourself a piano player
Links:
The Piano Guy Blog
About Us – ScottHouston.com
Lead sheet – Wikipedia
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Rex M. Lee, Cybersecurity & Privacy Advisor
Rex M. Lee, Privacy, Cybersecurity, & Intelligence Advisor, My Smart Privacy. He is also an accomplished freelance tech journalist. Mr. Lee has over 35 years of tech and telecom industry experience, which includes enterprise platform and software development. He is currently a cybersecurity and privacy advisor for BLACKOPS Partners, Washington, DC.
Topics:
Articles by Rex | My Smart Privacy
Legal Malware: How Tech Giants Collect Personal and Professional Info Through Apps
Mozilla removes almost 200 dodgy Firefox add-ons | TechRadar
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Millo Appliances, Aivaras Bakanas, Co-Founder/COO
We want to make our patented Magnetic Air Drive technology the new gold standard for every contemporary kitchen. A contactless engine to drive a new generation of smart appliances that make food preparation simple, enjoyable and limitless. And all with the goal of inspiring global communities to adopt a healthier and more sustainable diet.
Topics:
Meet the new Millo smart worktop – showcased at CES 2020 – YouTube
Leaked Memos Show Instacart is Running a Union-Busting Campaign – VICE
How a $300 projector can fool Tesla’s Autopilot | Ars Technica
House OKs legislation barring companies from microchipping their employees | Government and Politics | nwitimes.com
Peregrine falcons nesting in the Boeing MAX hangar will be kicked out soon – The Verge
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
The Public Safety Network. TJ Kennedy, Founder.
A company with unique business, strategic, legal, policy, technical, and operational expertise from the impatient builders of FirstNet who are dedicated to bringing the best solutions in the world to meet the mission critical needs of public safety today and into the future.
Public Safety Network
FirstNet – For public safety, by public safety | FirstNet.com
Secured Communications – The Global Leader in Safeguarding Corporate Communications
Topics:
US Space Force logo unveiled with a clear Star Trek influence | Engadget
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
During my years at Intel I worked for the broadcast team where I developed a love for radio. Today I am keeping that passion alive by appearing each month on the Computer America Show as the team's Science and Technology Trends Correspondent. Click the "Computer America Radio" tab to hear my appearances on the show, and access the show notes packed with lots of great information. And, starting June 7, 2019 I began making appearances on the Mark Mason show, KEX 1190 AM, Portland, Oregon.
Giftapart.com, Mr. Filipe Pedroso, Esq. , Founder/CEO
Only on Giftapart can you get the gifts you want, in the order you want. Using Giftapart’s patent-pending system of crowdfunding, gift contributors simply purchase as many parts as they want. No need to fumble through pages and pages of items. And that means gift receivers always get first what they want the most. It’s genius and so easy to use.
Topics:
US Broadband Gaps Are Twice as Bad as the Government Claims – VICE
Form 477 Resources | Federal Communications Commission
Area Summary | Fixed Broadband Deployment Data | Federal Communications Commission
Google has released a tool to spot faked and doctored images – MIT Technology Review
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Mike Cermak, Operator of Techguy.org
Over the past decade, we’ve had a lot of great members come and go. 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.
Topics:
Home – Shelly Cloud
Shelly 1 Open Source – Shelly Cloud
Twilio – Communication APIs for SMS, Voice, Video and Authentication
Zapier | The easiest way to automate your work
Elon Musk says an ‘awesome’ Neuralink update is coming soon – CNET
Amazon and Rivian dish details on their new electric delivery van – Roadshow
YouTuber uses neural networks to upscale 1896 short film to 4K 60 fps – TechSpot
Movie directors are talking to TV makers about killing motion smoothing – The Verge
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Hearo.live. Ned Lerner, CEO.
Our need for human connection is boundless. We love cheering together, laughing together, learning together and watching and sharing events, big and small together. Meet Hearo.Live (https://hearo.live)
Hearo.Live is an online connection platform that allows people to talk and watch events together as if they are side-by-side, using their phones or PCs. Hearos connect by watching eSports on Twitch, shows on YouTube, with support of more media services planned. Thanks to Hearo’s unique eVenue design, each group of friends has their own safe box to talk and watch, perhaps one of thousands of boxes within a single scalable ‘eStadium’. With an initial focus on esports, Hearo has already signed more than 10 esports partners. The company expects to add sports, classes and other event partners in 2020.
Hearo has named its novel connection service LaaS, Live (connection) as a Service. LaaS turns online media time into time with friends and websites into live venues. LaaS enables anyone to gather, connect and talk as if they are live ‘in venue’. LaaS can turn a web page into a virtual venue (eVenue) or add a live audience to video (live or recorded), or other media.
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Popzara, Nathan Evans, Managing Editor
Throughout Popzara you’ll find views on gaming, movies, technology, cultural icons and so much more. Reviews and previews, in-depth analyses, opinion pieces, conversations, and a regularly updated Podcast help keep things interesting and always entertaining. Our diverse editorial staff is 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 is what you’ll find at Popzara.
Topics:
Twitter boots Planters’ Baby Nut meme accounts for violating its rules – The Verge
The Super Bowl is streaming in 4K HDR for the first time – here’s how Fox Sports is pulling it off – The Verge
What the EU mandate for a common smartphone charger means
The ‘Warcraft 3: Reforged’ Metacritic Review Bombing Campaign Has Escalated
Warcraft III: Reforged for PC Reviews – Metacritic
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Palm. Dennis Miloseski and Howard Nuk, Co-Founders.
In a world of huge phones, Palm is the best device for staying connected on the go. At just the size of a credit card, Palm cares more about enabling your life and less about consuming your attention. Perfect for minimalists, athletes, and kids.
Topics:
Palm Phone | Best Small Phone for Minimalists
Palm Phone | Best Small Phone for Minimalists
Bark – Best Parental Control Monitoring App for iPhone & Android
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Scott Schober, Author, CEO of BVS
Since publication of his first book, Hacked Again, Scott Schober has dedicated himself to educating anyone who would listen by telling his own story of being hacked in the hope that others can learn from his own mistakes. Now joined by his brother Craig, the two have set their sights on the biggest target of all, small businesses.
Topics:
Mozilla removes almost 200 dodgy Firefox add-ons | TechRadar
Terms of Service; Didn’t Read
Ring app for Android found to be ‘packed’ with third-party data trackers | Android Central
Ring Doorbell App Packed with Third-Party Trackers | Electronic Frontier Foundation
Wyze | Making Great Technology Accessible | Smart Home Devices
Avast’s Free Antivirus Harvests All Your Clicks, Sells Them to Third-Parties – ExtremeTech
U.S. files lawsuits over robocall scams, cites ‘massive financial losses’ – Reuters
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Fasetto, Dan Bruck, Chief Marketing Officer.
Forum is for presenting wherever business takes you. Present in-person directly to anyone’s phone, tablet or laptop—the devices your audiences already have—to share presentations and receive participant input anywhere without the internet, dongles or cables. You can turn any space into a meeting room, whether it’s an open office, huddle space, cafeteria, outdoor patio—anywhere.
Topics:
Coronavirus threatens iPhone 9 production and entire electronics industry | Tom’s Guide
The company behind the Eve V laptop is back with crowd-developed monitors | Engadget
Spectrum – evedevices.com
Dyson hopes you’ll throw down $650 for its lamp that mimics candlelight | Engadget
Dyson | Dyson Lightcycle Morph™ light
Samsung Galaxy S9 phones are starting to get Android 10 – The Verge
Android 10 | Android
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
Microsoft forced to create a free Windows 7 update just days after updates ended – The Verge
Motorola wants you to be careful using the new Razr | Engadget
Rivian says its electric vehicles will cost less than first announced | Engadget
Mozilla has banned nearly 200 malicious Firefox add-ons over the last two weeks | ZDNet
The ‘Race To 5G’ Is A Giant Pile Of Lobbyist Nonsense | Techdirt
5G Action Now
Intel Is Patching the Patch for the Patch for Its ‘Zombieload’ Flaw | WIRED
Magecart gang arrested in Indonesia | ZDNet
Apple envisions a Mac made from a sheet of curved glass | Engadget
IBM uses AI to predict progress of Huntington’s disease symptoms | Engadget
Plague Inc. developer reminds players it is just a game amid coronavirus outbreak – The Verge
YouTube is using massive e-sports leagues to take on Twitch in big live-streaming bet – The Verge
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Vivid-Pix, Rick Voight, CEO
Applying patented artificial intelligence, RESTORE provides 1-click improvement to scanned prints, slides, documents, and digital camera images. Fine-tune with easy-to-use controls. Restore, relive, and share your cherished memories.
Topics:
Microsoft accidently exposed 250 million customer service records | Engadget
PSA: Never open a WhatsApp message from the crown prince of Saudi Arabia – The Verge
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
The Tactigon, Massimiliano Bellino, CEO
Great for work, great for game. Ergonomic design like a glove but easier to wear. Elegant and light as a bracelet but as technological as a smartwatch. A work tool that you can not do without.
Topics:
STD Condoms: Teens Propose New Version to Detect Diseases | Time
HP Remotely Kills Perfectly Good Ink Cartridge With DRM – VICE
HP Instant Ink | HP® Official Site – Sign up here
Motorola will begin taking foldable Razr pre-orders on January 26th | Engadget
Is this the back of the Xbox Series X? | Engadget
Low-Cost iPhone (AAPL) to Begin Production in February – Bloomberg
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Computer and Technology News
Topics:
Frontier Said to Tell Creditors It Seeks March Bankruptcy – Bloomberg
AMD CEO Dr. Lisa Su talks new Ryzen 4000 chips and out-performing Intel – The Verge
Tesla says faulty acceleration allegation is ‘completely false’ – The Verge
Microsoft says it will go ‘carbon negative’ by 2030 – CNN
Studio Ghibli films are coming to Netflix outside North America next month – The Verge
Smart scale goes dumb as Under Armour pulls the plug on connected tech | Ars Technica
Boeing seeks $10 billion in loans as 737 Max crisis continues | Ars Technica
South American nations open fire on ICANN for ‘illegal and unjust’ sale of .amazon to zillionaire Jeff Bezos • The Register
14% of Android app privacy policies contain contradictions about data collection | ZDNet
Ancient Crystals Have Revealed the Oldest Meteorite Crater on Earth – VICE
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
New TVs For CES 2020 | Samsung US
CES 2020 coolest TV concepts: Sony, LG, Samsung, and more - Business Insider
Google cutting web cookies, ending lucrative tracking tool for advertisers - Reuters
Microsoft's Chromium Edge browser is here | Engadget
Amazon reinstates FedEx Ground as a shipping option for Prime sellers | Engadget
Apple’s rack-mountable Mac Pro is now available | Ars Technica
iPhone charging cable: Apple could be forced to change to USB-C
January 2020 show notes
For more about me, see: https://ralphbond.wixsite.com/aboutme
During my years at Intel I worked for the broadcast team where I developed a love for radio. Today I am keeping that passion alive by appearing each month on the Computer America Show as the team’s Science and Technology Trends Correspondent. Click the “Computer America Radio” tab to hear my appearances on the show, and access the show notes packed with lots of great information. And, starting June 7, 2019 I began making appearances on the Mark Mason show, KEX 1190 AM, Portland, Oregon.
Persedo. Ricky Ford, President.
Traditional distillation and barrel aging deliver great spirits. And we respect tradition. But consumption habits are changing. Your customers demand smooth and more approachable tastes, with less burn; the kind of taste you can only get with premium and super-premium spirits.
To deliver that premium quality of aged spirits quickly and cost-effectively, you must remove certain inferior alcohols and create desired esters (before or after barreling) without the loss of volume from ever-extended barrel time. To produce a premium vodka or gin from neutral spirits, additional distillation and filtration is the standard protocol today. Instead, you can realize 20% more volume, use less energy and reach premium quality much faster using the Persedo Polishing Technology.
Topics:
YouTube ads of 100 top brands fund climate misinformation – study | Technology | The Guardian
Gary Starkweather, Inventor of the Laser Printer, Dies at 81 – The New York Times
DRAM breakthrough puts us one step closer to instant-on PCs | PC Gamer
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Before we get started, you should really follow my YouTube channel, my personal Websites, and if you are curious, my Flipboard magazines where you can follow the things that catch my attention.
Subscribe to Marcel’s YouTube channel where you can view the latest editions of the Cooking With Linux show.
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Dr Lorien Pratt. Chief Scientist for Quantellia.
AI is everywhere, and will affect you and your organization sooner or later.
Your goal: AI (including ML and DI) projects that succeed, providing long-term value for your organization and society at large.
Topics:
Responsible AI/DI Ecosystem
Link | How Decision Intelligence Connects Data, Actions, and Outcomes for a Better World – Link
Hyundai will show off a flying car concept at CES | Engadget
Apple is reportedly working on using satellites to send data to its devices | Engadget
Snopes rolls its own crowdfunding infrastructure to prepare for 2020’s disinformation warfare | TechCrunch
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
First Segment: Edgewater Wireless. Andrew Skafel, CEO.
Edgewater Wireless is revolutionizing WiFi infrastructure with our patented (over 20 and counting) Wi-Fi Spectrum Slicing technology and Next Generation Access Points. Wi-Fi Spectrum Slicing is the difference, delivering up to 50x greater throughput vs traditional WiFi and dramatically lowering network infrastructure investment.
Second Segment: Computer and Technology News.
https://www.wired.com/story/tesla-may-soon-have-a-battery-that-can-last-a-million-miles/
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Sean Schaeffer, CEO, Zoomaway.
ZoomedOUT is ZoomAway’s new flagship product and is pushing the boundaries of location-driven games with simple yet addictive and proven gameplay mechanics, all while seamlessly integrating with real-world hospitality features for businesses and points of interest.
Topics:
FYI: FBI raiding NSA’s global wiretap database to probe US peeps is probably illegal, unconstitutional, court says • The Register
Google’s Larry Page gave $400 million in Christmas donations. Not a penny went straight to charity. – Vox
German court bans Uber’s ride-hailing service | Engadget
Samsung’s next foldable phone could be this RAZR-like clamshell | Engadget
Facebook is working on its own operating system | Engadget
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Popzara. Managing Editor, Nathan Evans.
Throughout Popzara you’ll find views on gaming, movies, technology, cultural icons and so much more. Reviews and previews, in-depth analyses, opinion pieces, conversations, and a regularly updated Podcast help keep things interesting and always entertaining. Our diverse editorial staff is 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 is what you’ll find at Popzara.
Topics:
Congress slaps robocallers with $10,000 penalty—per call
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2019/12/congress-slaps-robocallers-with-10000-penalty-per-call
SITUATION: THERE ARE TOO MANY COMPETING SMART HOME STANDARDS
https://www.theverge.com/2019/12/19/21028256/smart-home-standard-google-apple-amazon-alexa-siri-zigbee-choip
New York Times Mobile Tracking Expose
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/12/19/opinion/location-tracking-cell-phone.html
TiVo announces plans to merge with entertainment tech firm Xperi
https://www.engadget.com/2019/12/19/tivo-xperi-merger
Extra:
CES 2020
New Xbox Revealed
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
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Brain HQ. Henry Mahncke, CEO.
BrainHQ is your online headquarters for working out your brain. Think of it as a personal gym, where you exercise your memory, attention, brain speed, people skills, intelligence and navigation instead of your abs, delts, and quads. Just as our bodies require care and exercise over the course of life, so do our brains—especially as we age. BrainHQ provides the exercise your brain needs to be at its sharpest.
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Mixed Dimensions, Mo Taslaq, CEO
Founded in 2013, Mixed Dimensions targets the emerging product opportunity enabling users of video games, AR/VR systems, and digital art communities to physically experience elements from their virtual engagements through personalized, fully customized 3D manufacturing. With our patent-pending core technology, virtual characters and designs are brought into the physical world, reinforcing the brand relationship between the user and the online experience, and empowering content owners to monetize their virtual assets and unlock massive new revenue streams.
Kickstarter – Human Anatomy Models
Topics:
Apple CEO Tim Cook says ‘a monopoly by itself isn’t bad if not abused’ – Business Insider
Elon Musk revives his plan to power the United States entirely on solar | Inverse
The Pirate Bay is testing pirate streaming again | Engadget
The most expensive new Mac Pro configuration costs $52,599 | Engadget
Verizon lays off more Yahoo/AOL employees after another drop in revenue | Ars Technica
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Robosense. Dr. Leilei Shinohara, Co-partner and Vice President of Research and Development.
RoboSense (Suteng Innovation Technology Co., Ltd.) is a world leading LiDAR environment perception solution provider.
Founded in 2014, RoboSense is headquartered in Shenzhen and has set up branch offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Germany, and the United States. Core members of the R&D engineers are from world’s top universities and top tech companies. The company is committed to delivering comprehensive LiDAR environment perception solutions, focused on which, the team has been continuously working on and making innovations in many core technical fields such as Chip, LiDAR hardware, and AI algorithms. With customers’ needs in mind, RoboSense provides a variety of be-spoke intelligent environment perception LiDAR systems.
Topics:
China’s Fiber Broadband Internet Approaches Nationwide Coverage; United States Lags Severely Behind – Broadband Now
New Google Pixel feature automatically ignores robocalls, spam calls – Business Insider
NASA unveils ‘the most powerful rocket ever built’ | Engadget
Thousands of ‘Coolest’ Kickstarter backers will only receive $20 | Engadget
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Sandy Berger, Consumer Electronics Expert, Compukiss.com
Topics:
The Best Smart Home Automation Systems of 2019 | ASecureLife.com
Amazon.com: Introducing Echo Studio – High-fidelity smart speaker with 3D audio and Alexa: Amazon Devices
Amazon.com: Echo Sub – Powerful subwoofer for your Echo – requires compatible Echo device: Amazon Devices
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K with Alexa Voice Remote, streaming media player
Amazon.com: Productivity: Alexa Skills: Organizers & Assistants, To-Do Lists & Notes, Productivity Alexa Skills & More
Amazon.com: Good Night: Alexa Skills
Amazon.com: Find My Phone: Alexa Skills
Does 5G pose health risks? – BBC News
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Dr. Kiran Musunuru, Author of The CRISPR Generation.
In The CRISPR Generation, Dr. Kiran Musunuru takes the reader through an insider’s view of the history of the gene-editing field, key discoveries about how gene editing can be used to prevent and treat diseases like AIDS and heart attacks, a full account of the events surrounding Dr. He’s revelation to the world, a dissection of Dr. He’s scientific and ethical lapses, and a look ahead to the consequences of gene editing for humankind, both good and bad.
Topics:
First CRISPR treatment for blood diseases shows early benefits – STAT
Apple changes Crimea map to meet Russian demands – BBC News
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
ExtractCraft, CEO Troy Ivan
Our ethanol recovery appliances are easy and safe to use in the home or small business and make achieving high quality extraction achievable for everyone! These appliances work under vacuum, with low heat, to recover almost all the ethanol for reuse, paying you back and paying for itself every time they are used. The Source Turbo is great for personal, small batch production, or process testing while the EtOH PRO (ē-toe pro) is a workhorse with a 1-gallon capacity.
Topics:
Paypal’s Aquisition of Chrome Extension Honey for $4 Billion Is Proof That Your Company Doesn’t Need to Be Disruptive to Be Successful | Inc.com
PayPal to Acquire Honey
Ubuntu 19.10: It’s fast, like “make old hardware feel new” fast | Ars Technica
Go master quits because AI ‘cannot be defeated’ – BBC News
Ford will pass on a tug-of-war with Tesla’s Cybertruck | Engadget
Facebook bans two prominent white nationalist groups after Guardian report | Engadget
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Computer And Technology News
Topics:
The next Xbox is in the wild, connecting to current-gen Xbox One players | Ars Technica
Microsoft may be building a disc-less next-gen Xbox after all | Engadget
‘Rocket League’ update removes loot boxes from the game | Engadget
Snap teams up with Gucci on limited-edition 3D Spectacles | Engadget
Opera’s latest version gives any web page a dark mode | Engadget
Portland’s facial recognition ban could be the strictest yet
FCC tries to bury finding that Verizon and T-Mobile exaggerated 4G coverage | Ars Technica
FCC rolls out a $9 billion fund for rural 5G connectivity | Engadget
Since the FCC won’t act, Congress finally moves on robocalls by passing half-decent TRACED Act • The Register
Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 865 is 25% faster, comes with mandatory 5G | Ars Technica
Why Alphabet’s days could be numbered under its new CEO – The Verge
For more interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Mike Cermak, Owner/Operator of Techguy.org
Topics:
Google Nest Hub Max – Smart Home Display – Google Store
Nest Hello Video Doorbell – Know Who’s Knocking – Google Store
Book an in-home consultation with Google – Google Store
Design Your Cybertruck | Tesla
Elon Musk testifies in California ‘pedo guy’ court case – BBC News
For more interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Librem 5 Ships, Cyber Monday Numbers, Best iOS Apps 2019
Computer and Technology News
Topics:
Spam calls grew 18% in 2019 | TechCrunch
Librem 5 backers have begun receiving their Linux phones | Ars Technica
Apple highlights some of the best (and most popular) apps of 2019 | Engadget
Spectre
TikTok sent US user data to China, lawsuit claims – BBC News
Cyber Monday totalled $9.2B in US online sales, smartphones accounted for a record $3B | TechCrunch
Apple loses bid to stop class action lawsuit over MacBook keyboards | Engadget
New crypto-cracking record reached, with less help than usual from Moore’s Law | Ars Technica
Amazon is now offering quantum computing as a service with Braket for AWS – The Verge
Mozilla removes all Avast Firefox extensions – gHacks Tech News
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Popzara. Nathan Evans, Popzara.com.
Throughout Popzara you’ll find views on gaming, movies, technology, cultural icons and so much more. Reviews and previews, in-depth analyses, opinion pieces, conversations, and a regularly updated Podcast help keep things interesting and always entertaining. Our diverse editorial staff is 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 is what you’ll find at Popzara.
Topics:
Episode 74 The Irishman Is Marvelous Cinema, Disney+ Vault, Star Wars Bores and Black Friday Mobs and Madness – SAFE SPACES Podcast
T-Mobile’s 5G network goes live ahead of schedule | Engadget
Sony Overtakes Nikon to Become Number Two Camera Company Behind Canon | Fstoppers
The Numbers – Where Data and the Movie Business Meet
Loudness war – Wikipedia
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Scott Schober, President/CEO of BVS, Author of Cybersecurity is Everybody’s Business.
A nationally recognized expert, Scott regularly attends conferences including RSA 2018, FutureCon 2019, SecureWorld and Cyber Investing Summit as a keynote speaker and panel expert. His expertise extends to topics including the future of wireless technology, protection from insider threats, susceptibility to cyber breaches, the impact of drones, and distracted driving technology.
Topics:
FutureCon Launches Next Generation Cybersecurity Conferences In 24 Cities Across N. America
Hackers demand $14M in Bitcoin to unlock systems for 110 nursing homes across US
New DeathRansom Ransomware Begins to Make a Name for Itself
ID Ransomware
Iowa asked researchers to break into a courthouse, then it arrested them | Engadget
N.J. school district’s payroll still down after ransomware attack – nj.com
(3) Cybersecurity is Everybody’s Business (Official Music Video) – YouTube
Hacker’s paradise: Louisiana’s ransomware disaster far from over | Ars Technica
Cheap kids smartwatch exposes the location of 5,000+ children | ZDNet
1.2 Billion Records Found Exposed Online in a Single Server | WIRED
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Nightingale, Ford vs Tesla, Toshiba Cancer Test
Lux Research, Nardev Ramanathan, Research Analyst
” We power innovation because we are innovators. Luxers are passionate about deep tech – our team is made up of engineers, scientists, and data scientists dedicated to working with clients in their quest to discover and deliver their next big innovative ideas. ” – Luxresearchinc.com
Topics:
Toshiba says its device tests for 13 cancer types with 99% accuracy from a single drop of blood | The Japan Times
WeChat keeps banning Chinese Americans for talking about Hong Kong – The Verge
Elon Musk tells Ford VP ‘bring it on’ in F-150 vs. Cybertruck battle | Engadget
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Computer And Technology News
Topics:
The RIPE NCC has run out of IPv4 Addresses — RIPE Network Coordination Centre
IPv4 Waiting List — RIPE Network Coordination Centre
Apple pulls all customer reviews from online Apple Store
Google addresses complaints of sub-4K image quality on Stadia | Ars Technica
Elon Musk: Tesla Cybertruck already has 200,000 pre-orders | Ars Technica
eBay is selling StubHub to Viagogo for $4.05 billion | Engadget
Samsung Galaxy S11 rumors: 120Hz display, five cameras, big size increase | Ars Technica
AI determines how much help Shakespeare had writing a play | Engadget
Huawei is suing French critics who say it’s tied to the Chinese state | Engadget
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Dariush Derakhshani, Computer Graphics Expert.
Topics:
The AMD Ryzen 9 3950X Review: 16 Cores on 7nm with PCIe 4.0
AMD launches ridiculously cheap $49 Athlon 3000G processor – which can even be overclocked | TechRadar
Intel Core i9-10980XE: 18C/36T all cores at 5.1GHz boost
AMD Q4: 16-core Ryzen 9 3950X, Threadripper Up To 32-Core 3970X, Coming November 25th
Intel Q3 2019 Fab Update: 10nm Product Era Has Begun, 7nm On Track
Tesla Cybertruck: Elon Musk unveils new electric pickup that’s ‘literally bulletproof’ – CNN
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
First Segment: Syntax, Ryan Etinson, CEO of Americas Region.
Since 1972, Syntax has been providing comprehensive technology solutions to businesses of all sizes with thousands of customers trusting Syntax with their IT services and ERP needs.
Today, Syntax is a leading managed cloud provider for mission-critical applications. Syntax has undisputed strength to implement and manage multi-ERP deployments (SAP and Oracle) in a secure and resilient private cloud, public cloud, hybrid cloud, or multi-cloud environment.
Topics:
‘Pokémon Sword & Shield’ had the best-selling launch of the series | Engadget
YouTube to update harassment and gaming policies, clarify changes to kids content | TechCrunch
Apple says it’s lost money on repairs over the last decade | Engadget
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.
Ring: Doorbell camera footage can be kept by police forever and shared with whomever they’d like – The Washington Post
New NASA study finds long-haul danger for astronauts: Blood flow in reverse
Microsoft tests Gmail integration in web-based Outlook | Engadget
Verizon’s 5G coverage maps are here, and they’re sparse | Engadget
Amazon may open checkout-free supermarkets early next year | Engadget
Researchers see spike in “out of season” IRS-impersonating phishing attacks | Ars Technica
Google outlines plans for mainline Linux kernel support in Android | Ars Technica
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Ian Chambers, CEO of Mind Candy, Moshi Twilight.
The Moshi Twilight Sleep Stories app is packed with over 40 hours of completely original sleepy content, with something new added every week. Families can choose from a growing library of over 120 different Sleep Stories, Music Tracks, Sounds and Kids’ Meditations, to help settle little listeners.
Studies show that a good night’s sleep is crucial for your child’s development. Sleep boosts energy levels, improves memory, increases concentration and promotes overall physical health. It can also help kids manage anxiety and stress, while reducing their focus on any negative thoughts. What’s more, the quality and quantity of sleep your kids get affects the entire household.
In a recent Moshi Twilight poll, more than half of the 1000 U.S. parents surveyed said that emotions such as stress and anxiety were keeping their kids from falling asleep at night. 85% of those surveyed said that story-telling plays an important role in the bedtime routine.
News Stories:
Cops put GPS tracker on man’s car, charge him with theft for removing it | Ars Technica
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Lume Cube. Trevor Farrow, Marketing Brand Manager.
At Lume Cube, we live to help you create better content. We believe limitations shouldn’t be placed on your creativity based on the gear you have, the light of day, or the environment you’re in. We are a group of Content Creation nerds who spend our lives diligently creating, building, & marketing products that we believe will make your life, your adventures, and your content better.
Topics For News:
Hulu increases the price of its live TV service, again | Engadget
GitHub will store all of its public open source code in an Arctic vault | Engadget
Google gives up on US carriers, will roll out its own RCS chat system | Ars Technica
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Computer and Technology News
Topics:
This Bank Had the Worst Password Policy We’ve Ever Seen – VICE
Trager adds Alexa voice control to its line of WiFi-enabled grills | Engadget
Disney+ warns viewers of ‘outdated cultural depictions’ in old movies | Engadget
Netflix is making ‘Beverly Hills Cop 4’ | TechCrunch
Breach affecting 1 million was caught only after hacker maxed out target’s storage | Ars Technica
Motorola’s revived RAZR is a fashion-forward foldable | Engadget
Google will offer checking accounts, says it won’t sell the data | Ars Technica
Uber has to pay New Jersey nearly $650 million in employment taxes | Engadget
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Both Segments: Compukiss.com, Sandy Berger. Streaming Services Expert.
Topics:
Welcome to Compu-KISS!
Hulu + Live TV – More than just Live TV streaming
YouTube TV – Watch & DVR Live Sports, Shows & News
Disney+ already has over 10 million sign-ups | Engadget
Disney+ cuts off ‘Simpsons’ jokes with widescreen episodes | Engadget
Disney+ vs. the competition: Which offers the best bang for your buck? | Engadget
Apple TV+ – Apple
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Today’s Topics:
Sonic the Hedgehog’s movie look is fixed following fan outcry | Ars Technica
NY regulators investigating Apple Card after viral complaint of sexism | Ars Technica
Iowa asked researchers to break into a courthouse, then it arrested them | Engadget
What SMART Stats Are Telling Us About Hard Drive Reliability
Elon Musk picks Berlin for Tesla’s Europe Gigafactory | TechCrunch
iOS Facebook app ‘secretly using camera’ while scrolling feed; likely a bug – 9to5Mac
There’s Growing Evidence That the Universe Is Connected by Giant Structures – VICE
‘When Will Someone Go to Jail?’: New Report Shows Google Secretly Storing Health Data of Millions of Americans | Common Dreams News
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Computer and Technology News!
Topics:
AMD’s 16-core Ryzen 3950X is its fastest desktop processor ever | Engadget
AMD unveils its next-gen Threadripper CPUs with up to 32 cores | Engadget
A Robinhood Exploit Let Redditors Bet Infinite Money on the Stock Market – VICE
The CGI ghost of James Dean will star in a Vietnam War movie | Engadget
China Bans Kids From Playing Games After 10 p.m., Caps Microtransaction Spending
This solar farm has to switch off every second day due to negative prices | RenewEconomy
Microsoft’s Project Silica offers robust thousand-year storage | Ars Technica
Netflix CEO says time spent streaming matters more than subscriptions | Engadget
T-Mobile’s 5G network will go live on December 6th | Engadget
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Both Segments: Mike Cermak, Techguy.org.
Topics:
The Real Reason Google Is Buying Fitbit | Time
Lasers can seemingly hack Alexa, Google Home and Siri – CNET
WordPress Admins Infect Their Sites With WP-VCD via Pirated Plugins
Windows 10 1909 (November 2019 Update) System Requirements
Tesla will unveil its ‘Cybertruck’ electric pickup on November 21st – The Verge
Elon Musk: Completely reusing rockets is SpaceX’s ‘holy grail’
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Hijack Digital Assistants, T-Mobile/Sprint Merger, Four-Day Work Week
Topics:
Hackers can hijack smart speakers with a $14 laser – Business Insider
ISPs lied to Congress to spread confusion about encrypted DNS, Mozilla says | Ars Technica
Segway’s first electric dirt bikes arrive in early 2020 | Engadget
FCC formally approves the T-Mobile-Sprint merger | Engadget
Microsoft Japan’s four-day working week trial led to productivity improvements – The Verge
T-Mobile says it owns exclusive rights to the color magenta | AdAge
CVS starts delivering prescriptions to homes via UPS drones | Engadget
Disney+ is boosting its library by running a Starz ad (update) | Engadget
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Purism is the brainchild of our founder and CEO, Todd Weaver. In 2014, watching his daughters growing up, Todd was increasingly concerned about the exploitative direction of the tech industry; out of this concern, he launched a crowdfund to form Purism – a company dedicated to freedom, privacy, and security.
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Computing is heading towards an era of any place, any time, and any device user experiences that are delivered through write-once reach-many content and applications across all platforms. It is beginning with cloud gaming, content streaming and software as a service (SaaS) applications and is growing into a collaborative ecosystem of client and cloud technologies, infrastructure, tools, and innovative content.
Find Tickets Available Here!
Topics:
The International Future Computing Summit (The IFC Summit) | The International Future Computing Association (TIFCA)
The International Future Computing Summit Tickets, Tue, Nov 5, 2019 at 9:00 AM | Eventbrite
China establishes $29B fund to wean itself off of US semiconductors – TechSpot
Twitter to ban all political advertising, raising pressure on Facebook | Technology | The Guardian
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Scott N. Schober is the President and CEO of Berkeley Varitronics Systems (BVS), a forty-six-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. Recent Author of Cyber Security is Everybody’s Business.
Topics:
Cybersecurity is Everybody’s Business (Official Music Video) – YouTube
Author – Scott Schober
Home – Scott Schober
“Hacked Again” Softcover Book by Scott Schober
Amazon.com: Cybersecurity Is Everybody’s Business: Solve the Security Puzzle for Your Small Business and Home eBook: Scott N. Schober, Craig W. Schober: Kindle Store
U.S. elections preparing to be hacked again? – YouTube
‘Click Here To Kill Everybody’ Book Review by Cybersecurity Expert Scott Schober – YouTube
Do more patients die at hospitals that experience data breaches?
Data breach remediation efforts and their implications for hospital quality – Choi – 2019 – Health Services Research – Wiley Online Library
South Florida, FL – FutureCon Events
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Michael DePasquale, Chairman and CEO, BIO-key International, Inc.
BIO-key is a pioneer and innovator in one, we are recognized as a leading developer of fingerprint biometric authentication and security solutions. Our roots can be traced to 1993. Thus, we have a long track record of supporting biometric authentication projects and developing healthy customer relationships.
Microsoft Ignite
‘Nearly All’ Counter-Strike Microtransactions Are Being Used for Money Laundering – VICE
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Computer and Technology News.
Topics:
Lab cultured ‘steaks’ grown on an artificial gelatin scaffold | Engadget
This Time, There Really Are NO IPv4 Internet Addresses Left – ISPreview UK
Intel’s 5GHz-capable Core i9-9900KS arrives October 30th | Engadget
AMD’s $749 Ryzen 9 3950X is the ‘world’s first’ 16-core gaming CPU | Engadget
Exclusive: Google owner Alphabet in bid to buy Fitbit – Reuters
Apple reveals new AirPods Pro, available October 30 – Apple
Air Force X-37B spaceplane returns to Earth after 780-day mission – CBS News
Microsoft has beaten Amazon to the Pentagon’s $10 billion cloud computing contract – MIT Technology Review
Uber announces deeper push into financial services with Uber Money
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Throughout Popzara you’ll find views on gaming, movies, technology, cultural icons and so much more. Reviews and previews, in-depth analyses, opinion pieces, conversations, and a regularly updated Podcast help keep things interesting and always entertaining.
Topics:
Velocilinx Boudica Gaming Collection Gaming Reviews | Popzara Press
Velocilinx
Wisconsin’s Massive Foxconn Boondoggle Is Getting Worse – Reason.com
FedEx is ending its ground-shipping contract with Amazon – The Verge
Amazon is spending billions on shipping as it makes Prime one-day delivery a reality – The Verge
Is Amazon Prime Worth It?
Amazon.com: Introducing Echo Buds – Wireless earbuds with immersive sound, active noise reduction, and Alexa: Amazon Devices
tesla stock – Google Search
Ubisoft delays multiple titles, including Watch Dogs Legion – The Verge
Sprint Corporation – AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon Form Joint Venture to Transform Messaging Experience
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Computer and Technology News
Tesla stuns with surprise profit and faster progress on new model and factory | The Independent
Republicans propose mass student surveillance plan to prevent shootings | World news | The Guardian
White House memo warns of hack as too many cyber experts resigned – Insider
Foxconn finally admits its empty Wisconsin ‘innovation centers’ aren’t being developed – The Verge
Ubisoft is delaying almost every game it has announced
Toyota will offer rides in self-driving cars at the Tokyo Olympics
Former Xbox executive Mike Ybarra is Blizzard’s new GM
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Computer and Technology News.
The facts: what happened
There are no signs showing that any of our customers were affected or that their data was accessed by the malicious actor.
While being connected to the server, the hacker could only see what an ordinary ISP would see, but it could not have been personalized or linked to a particular user.
The intruder managed to gain access to a single server we were renting from a Finnish data center.
The server itself did not contain any user activity logs. None of our applications send user-created credentials for authentication, so usernames and passwords couldn’t have been intercepted.
Our service as a whole was not hacked; our code was not hacked; the VPN tunnel was not breached. The NordVPN applications are unaffected. It was an individual instance of unauthorized access to 1 of more than 5000 servers we have.
The hacker managed to access this server because of the mistakes made by the data center owner, of which we were not aware.
As soon as we found out about the issue, we ceased our relationship with this particular data center and shredded the server.
It was not a targeted attack against NordVPN – as the media has discovered, at least two other VPN services were affected. There’s a chance that other services that rented servers from this data center could have been affected as well.
The incident effectively showed that the affected server did not contain any user activity logs. To prevent any similar incidents, among other means, we encrypt the hard disk of each new server we build. The security of our customers is the highest priority to us and we will raise the standards even more.
Timeline:
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The affected server was brought online on January 31st, 2018.
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Evidence of the breach appeared in public on March 5th, 2018. Further evidence suggests that this information only became available soon after the breach actually occurred.
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The potential for unauthorized access to our server was restricted when the data center deleted the undisclosed management account on March 20th, 2018.
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The server was shredded on April 13, 2019 – the moment we suspected a possible breach.
We as well updated our blog post: https://nordvpn.com/blog/official-response-datacenter-breach/.
Further News Topics:
Unsecured database exposes 179GB of US Army and government personnel data
Instagram bans ‘cosmetic surgery’ filters – BBC News
Google officially lays claim to quantum supremacy | Science News
US Air Force gets its first anti-drone laser weapon from Raytheon | Engadget
Huawei will finally release its $2,400 Mate X phone on November 15th | Engadget
SpaceX plans to start offering Starlink broadband services in 2020 – SpaceNews.com
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Catalyst Case, Chris Herbert, PR Manager
Catalyst has continued to design and invent unique products that have won numerous best-in-class awards from organizations around the world. As a first mover, they often introduces new categories that refresh the CE market. Catalyst designed and manufactured the first and to date, the only Waterproof Case for AirPods, carried by Apple in more than 500 stores worldwide as well as on apple.com.
News Links:
NordVPN finally admits it was hacked – Infosec
Amazon charges millions for a spot in its gift guide
Pizza Hut is testing Zume’s compostable round boxes | TechCrunch
Elon Musk tweets using SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet | TechCrunch
For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!
Kevin Sullivan, Sobriety Coach and Mentor
Relevant Links:
(PDF) Hooked : How to Build Habit-Forming Product – Nir Eyal | Victor Christianto – Academia.edu
Texting and Driving Accident Statistics – Distracted Driving
Air Force finally retires 8-inch floppies from missile launch control system | Ars Technica
Lyft will give people free and discounted rides to job interviews
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Dariush Derakhshani, Computer Graphics Expert.
Topics:
Use Ray Tracing With Any Graphics Card in World of Tanks Demo | Tom’s Hardware
Did Sony just leak that AMD’s next graphics card will have ray tracing? | TechRadar
Ray Tracing, Your Questions Answered: Types of Ray Tracing, Performance On GeForce GPUs, and More
Ray Tracing Galore: Intel’s Xe Graphics Reported to Join the Bandwagon | Tom’s Hardware
Raja Koduri Possibly Hints at June 2020 Intel Xe Graphics Card Release | Tom’s Hardware
Nvidia’s next-gen Ampere graphics cards could be just around the corner | TechRadar
Drawing and painting app Adobe Fresco launched for the iPad • GraphicSpeak
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Today’s Guest: Google. Molly VandenBerg, Technology Specialist.
Topics:
Pixel 4 – Capture the cosmos – Google Store
Pixelbook Go, the ready to go-there Chromebook – Google Store
Nest Wifi – Mesh Router – Google Store
Google Nest Mini – Smart Speaker for Any Room – Google Store
Pixel Buds – Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds – Google Store
Google’s cloud gaming service Stadia will launch on November 19th | TechCrunch
These are the games coming to Google Stadia | TechCrunch
Blizzard cancels Nintendo store event amid Hong Kong controversy – Business Insider
How A Massive Facebook Scam Siphoned Millions Of Dollars From Unsuspecting Boomers
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Topics:
Malware That Spits Cash Out of ATMs Has Spread Across the World – VICE
‘Fortnite’ Chapter 2 is the fresh start the game needed
Google’s Daydream VR experiment is over
Walmart’s direct-to-fridge delivery service now available in three US cities
Level Home emerges from stealth with $71M from Walmart and Lennar and a new take on the smart lock | TechCrunch
Kabuto is building smart suitcases for geeks | TechCrunch
Harry Potter fans can spend $75 a year on a new subscription service – The Verge
AMC is launching its own on-demand movie service
Researchers find bug in Python script may have affected hundreds of studies | Ars Technica
YouTube gets alleged copyright troll to agree to stop trolling YouTubers – The Verge
It Is Currently Impossible to Exchange Money for an iPhone – VICE
Worn-Out Flash Memory Is Suddenly Bricking Tesla Cars – VICE
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Ralph Bond is Computer America's Science and Tech Trends correspondent. Check out the full show notes at ComputerAmerica.com
Rhett Doolittle, CEO, Bluume, Business Warrior
While serving hundreds of small business clients as a marketing agency, Bluume struggled with what really worked. We tested dozens of dashboards and tools in the hope of being able to identify how to better grow our client’s businesses. All dashboards failed us and our clients.
So we developed a software platform for storefront operators to provide them a peace of mind and confidence to drive maximum traffic to their doors.
Topics:
Rwanda’s Mara X, Z are the first smartphones made fully in Africa
Google wants to reduce Stadia lag with ‘negative latency’
NASCAR could introduce hybrid race cars by 2022
HBO will display mental health notices ahead of some shows
Waymo tells riders to get ready for fully driverless rides | Ars Technica
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Sandy Berger, Compukiss.com, Consumer Electronics Expert
Topics:
Amazon.com: Vinyl Store: CDs & Vinyl
Amazon.com: Introducing Echo Studio – High-fidelity smart speaker with 3D audio and Alexa: Amazon Devices
Dolby Atmos
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Topics:
The NBA is afraid of offending China — and so are online platforms – The Verge
Chinese firms Tencent, Vivo and CCTV suspend ties with the NBA over Hong Kong tweet | TechCrunch
Blizzard bans esports player who voiced support of Hong Kong protests – Business Insider
The PlayStation 5 officially launches ‘holiday 2020’
Only 14 theaters are playing Gemini Man in true 120 fps HFR 3D – Polygon
Meet the E-Waste Recycler Jailed for a Year for Infringing Microsoft’s Copyright – VICE
Samsung could be heading for a 50 percent profit drop
Mirror launches live training sessions that let coaches see you at home – The Verge
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Both Segments: Computer and Technology News!
Topics:
Bose discontinues its Sleepbuds due to battery issues
Microsoft Surface Duo hands-on: a foldable Android Surface phone – The Verge
IBM is Building Drone-Based Disaster Recovery
Uber makes JFK airport helicopter taxis available to all users – Reuters
Yes, computers really are taking jobs from humans — especially in banking: Don Pittis | CBC News
Kaspersky finds Uzbekistan hacking op… because group used Kaspersky AV | Ars Technica
Uber Copter’s $200 trips to JFK are now available to everyone (updated)
Intel wants to use AI to reconnect damaged spinal nerves
Google’s Pixel 4 will feature something called a ‘Pixel Neural Core’
After discovering he has at least 17 kids, man sues fertility clinic | Ars Technica
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Both Segments: Mike Cermak, Techguy.org, Correspondent.
Topics:
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Heat Pump Water Heaters | Department of Energy
Gen 5 Smartwatches – Fossil
Google wants to warn you if you reuse passwords or create weak ones – CNET
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Google Pixel 4: Leaks, specs, release date, and more – 9to5Google
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Topics:
Juul CEO steps down, company promises to follow Trump ban – POLITICO
Devin Wenig steps down as eBay CEO | TechCrunch
Boston Dynamics’ Spot robot is now on sale for “less than the price of a car” – Neowin
Ring experimented with activating all nearby cameras after a 911 call – The Verge
Sprint took FCC cash for “serving” 885,000 people it wasn’t actually serving | Ars Technica
Oculus’ latest concept headset has electronic varifocal lenses
Match.com connected daters to fake accounts to boost subscriptions, US regulators say – The Verge
Facebook is mapping the planet to create a foundation for its AR glasses
The world’s largest offshore wind farm is nearly complete – CNN
Fake veteran hiring site downloads spyware instead of jobs | Ars Technica
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Both Segments: Popzara. Nathan Evans, Managing Editor.
Throughout Popzara you’ll find views on gaming, movies, technology, cultural icons and so much more. Reviews and previews, in-depth analyses, opinion pieces, conversations, and a regularly updated Podcast help keep things interesting and always entertaining. Our diverse editorial staff is 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 is what you’ll find at Popzara.
Topics:
Microsoft to hit 1 billion Windows 10 devices in 2020
https://www.theverge.com/2019/9/24/20881418/microsoft-devices-windows-10-billion-million
Apple TV update arrives with multi-user support and a new home screen
https://www.engadget.com/2019/09/24/apple-tvos-13-available/
Watch Sony’s State of Play event here at 4PM ET
https://www.engadget.com/2019/09/24/watch-sonys-state-of-play-today-at-4pm-et/
PlayStation 5 to increase energy efficiency—but only if users opt in
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2019/09/playstation-5-to-increase-energy-efficiency-but-only-if-users-opt-in/
p.s. talk about E3 2020 and about what Sony’s actions mean
Extra
Apple Arcade vs. Google Play Pass
Sega Genesis Mini Review / Podcast
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First Segment: Edgewater Wireless. Andrew Skafel, CEO.
Edgewater Wireless is revolutionizing WiFi infrastructure with our patented (over 20 and counting) Wi-Fi Spectrum Slicing technology and Next Generation Access Points. Wi-Fi Spectrum Slicing is the difference, delivering up to 50x greater throughput vs traditional WiFi and dramatically lowering network infrastructure investment.
Second Segment: Computer and Technology News.
https://www.wired.com/story/tesla-may-soon-have-a-battery-that-can-last-a-million-miles/
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Both Segments: Techguy.org, Mike Cermak, Owner/Operator.
Windows 10 KB4512941 Update Causing High CPU Usage in Cortana
IBM Age Discrimination Case Heads To Court | Here & Now
SpaceX wouldn’t move its satellite despite collision warning, ESA claims (updated)
Donated Licenses of Microsoft 365 Business Now Available: What You Need to Know
Firefox’s latest version blocks third-party trackers by default for everyone – The Verge
Ku Klux Klan donation account suspended by PayPal – BBC News
You shared Ring footage with police. They may share it, too – CNET
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Both Segments: Computer and Technology News
Today’s Topics Include:
Phone numbers for as many as 220 million Facebook users found online – Business Insider
A huge database of Facebook users’ phone numbers found online | TechCrunch
600,000 GPS trackers left exposed online with a default password of ‘123456’ | ZDNet
Google accused of secretly feeding personal data to advertisers
Trump Tweeted a Sensitive Photo. Internet Sleuths Decoded It | WIRED
DOE has decided many lightbulbs don’t have to meet efficiency standards | Ars Technica
Verizon brings 5G coverage to 13 stadiums as NFL season begins
Samsung cancels Galaxy Fold pre-orders to ‘rethink’ the experience
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Both Segments: Computer and Technology News
Today’s Topics Include:
USB-IF to continue confusing name scheme with USB4 Gen 3×2 – TechRepublic
Scammer Successfully Deepfaked CEO’s Voice To Fool Underling Into Transferring $243,000
In a swipe at Chrome, Firefox now blocks ad trackers by default | WIRED UK
Hong Kong Protestors Using Mesh Messaging App China Can’t Block: Usage Up 3685%
Tesla Autopilot was engaged before 2018 California crash, NTSB finds | TechCrunch
LG’s mammoth 88-inch 8K OLED TV goes on sale
Google could soon face another antitrust investigation
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Both Segments: Computer and Technology News
Topics:
Hacker Releases First Public Jailbreak for Up-to-Date iPhones in Years – VICE
Ransomware strike takes down 23 Texas local government agencies | Ars Technica
YouTube sues alleged copyright troll over extortion of multiple YouTubers – The Verge
Microsoft, Nvidia team up for more realistic visuals on Minecraft game – Reuters
Twitter bans advertising from state-controlled news outlets
Alienware’s Aurora desktop and gaming monitors get a huge redesign
SF is home to the world’s oldest webcam. After 25 years, it’s being switched off. – SFGate
Wireless Carrier Throttling of Online Video Is Pervasive – Bloomberg
MIT experts find a way to reduce video stream buffering on busy WiFi
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