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Both Segments: Scott Schober. President/CEO, Author of Hacked Again, Cybersecurity 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.

https://youtu.be/K4cCiDpt8FQ

Today's Topics Include:

Voting machine maker claims vote machine hack-fests a 'green light' for foreign hackers
https://www.theregister.co.uk/2018/08/28/voting_machine_hacking/

Wireless Infusion Pumps Could Increase Cybersecurity Vulnerability
https://healthitsecurity.com/news/wireless-infusion-pumps-could-increase-cybersecurity-vulnerability

OTHER updates:

The other week I had the privilege of conducting a cybercrime video interview of a Cyber Shark- Robert Herjavec. Robert is the CEO of Herjavec Group which is a top cyber security company and ranked #1 on the Cybersecurity 500 List for 2018. The 30 minute interview will appear exclusively on www.cybersecurityventures.com in another week or so.

First Segment: Voicera. Omar Tawakol, Founder/CEO.

Eva is an in-meeting AI assistant. Eva will take notes for you in meetings you attend. Running late, double booked, had to leave early? Don’t miss out - Eva can take notes for you there too! Eva will listen and pull out important moments - we call these Predictive Highlights. If you want to mark something yourself, just say, "Okay Eva, Action Item" or tap in the app. With Eva in your meetings, they become activated. Voicera doesn’t own your meeting data. It’s your meeting, your data, not ours.

Second Segment: Computer and Technology News.

Today's Topics Include:

Huawei Becomes Worlds Second Phone Seller

AMD Chip Maker Won't Focus On Future Chipsets

FCC Made A Podcast!

Steam For Linux Adds 1,000 Games In Over A Week

Air Pollution Done Are Is Making Stupider

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

Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.

Today's Topics Include:

Disney Play Will Be Their Netflix Competitor

Next iPhone Rumors

Amazon Payed Employees To Say Nice Things

Tesla Semi Truck Driving Cross Country

Fortnite Android Vulnerability

Toyota Investing Heavily In Uber

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

Both Segments: Ralph Bond. Science and Tech Trends Correspondent.

"I started my career in the early 80s with Computer Automation, and then worked for Rockwell International Semiconductors Division, PDA Engineering, IntelCorporation [1993-2006], and finally Autodesk [2007 - 17 Nov 2017]. 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. " - Ralph Bond

https://youtu.be/XSv41fl5zzw

Cheat Notes

For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

First Segment: OrCam Technologies. Dr. Bryan Wolynski, Consultant.

OrCam’s mission is to harness the power of artificial vision by incorporating pioneering technology into a wearable platform which improves the lives of individuals who are blind, visually impaired, and have reading difficulties. OrCam was jointly founded in 2010 by Prof. Amnon Shashua and Mr. Ziv Aviram, who are also the co-founders of Mobileye, the collision avoidance system leader and autonomous driving innovator. The original OrCam MyEye device was launched in 2015, and the next generation OrCam MyEye 2.0 was launched in 2017.

Second Segment: Computer and Technology News.

Today's Topics Include:

Microsoft To Offer Hardware With Two Year Agreement To Xbox Live

iFixIt Teardown of Magic Leap One

Sony Aibo Heading To The US

Europe To Ban Halogen Bulbs

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

First Segment: Spaces. Brad Herman, CTO and Co-Founder.

SPACES provides a unique and ground-breaking service: transportation to new realities. Our cutting edge technology ensures your safe passage into worlds beyond imagining, full of intrigue, excitement, and fun. Embark on an adventure together with your team, every sense immersed, to discover what awaits!

https://youtu.be/aivax0DsE5Q

Second Segment: Computer and Technology News.

Today's Topics Include:

Fire Department Throttled During Calls

Android Sends Data Much More Often Than iOS

BlackHat Hacked

IRC Turns 30!

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

First Segment: Admix. Samuel Huber, Founder/CEO.

Admix is devoted to helping VR/AR developers succeed. Admix Academy empowers VR/AR pioneers worldwide. Developing VR/AR content is hard, but building a successful company is even harder. The Admix Academy aims to build an ecosystem to provide tools and financial support for entrepreneurs worldwide in their mission to change the world with immersive technologies.

Second Segment: Computer and Technology News.

Today's Topics Include:

Facebook Removing 5,000 Ads To Prevent Discrimination

Tesla's GigaFactory Became The Worlds Biggest Battery Factory

HTC Vive Wireless Adapter Available For Pre-Order

Google Incognito Mode

Netflix Bypassing iTunes With Latest Build

For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

First Segment: Enablesoft. Richard Milam, CEO.

When EnableSoft introduced Foxtrot in 1995, the term Robotic Process Automation (RPA) had not yet been coined. Screen Scraping, Extract Translate and Load (ETL) and Data Scripting were a few of the many terms used to describe what Foxtrot was able to do. Most sources today still describe RPA as an emerging technology, meaning that Foxtrot has always been a product ahead of its time.

Second Segment: Computer and Technology News.

Today's Topics Include:

Google Locations Lawsuit

Official Venezuelan Cryptocurrency

Egypt Implements New Censorship Laws

Huawei Advertising Mishap

Nvidia Not Factoring In Cryptominers

For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

First Segment: ItaQuod. Bill Vergantino, CEO/Co-Founder.

The information needed for a business development rep or sales rep to move either a lead or opportunity forward, is also the same information needed by teams such as Marketing, Product Management, Strategic Alliances and the Executive teams who are responsible for organizational strategy, messaging, solution roadmaps and partnerships…other teams that will make the sales team’s efforts even more successful in the future.

Second Segment: Computer and Technology News.

Today's Topics Include:

https://www.engadget.com/2018/08/17/bixby-aint-ready-for-home/

https://www.engadget.com/2018/08/17/senators-urge-tech-giants-block-3d-printed-gun-files/

https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2018/8/17/17723182/nvidia-geforce-rtx-2080-ti-specs-leak-rumors

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-take-two-grand-theft-auto/u-s-judge-blocks-programs-letting-grand-theft-auto-players-cheat-idUKKBN1L12NS

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

Introduction

Before we get started, you should really follow my Flipboard and YouTube channels and personal Websites.

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

Subscribe to Marcel's YouTube channel where you can view the latest editions of the Cooking With Linux show.
https://www.youtube.com/user/freethinkeratlarge/

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

You might also want to support Marcel's video habits on Patreon.
https://patreon.com/marcelgagne

I continue to do my regular Tuesday "Cooking with Linux (without a net)" every Tuesday at 12 Noon eastern time.

Until next time . . . A votre santé! Bon appétit!

-- Marcel Gagné

Both Segments: Dariush Derakhshani. CGI/Graphics Expert, Correspondent.

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

Today's Topics Include:

Hololens and how Microsoft is opening it up to researchers:

https://gfxspeak.com/2018/06/22/inventing-reflects-liveworx/

Entry-level Xeons:

https://gfxspeak.com/2018/07/12/announces-processor-workstations/

and the new workstations using them from Dell:

http://www.cgw.com/Press-Center/News/2018/Dell-debuts-new-entry-level-Precision-workstatio.aspx

3d modeling from photos (not a super new thing, though):

https://www.bentley.com/en/products/product-line/reality-modeling-software/contextcapture

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

First Segment: Lucid. Han Jin, CEO/Co-Founder.

The human brain has solved depth with only two eyes since our existence, but technology is still behind while using short-term hardware solutions which are expensive, energy-consuming and bulky. As software is eating everything, we believe in a pure software solution similar to the way we perceive depth and the world. It starts with learning from data and growing the capabilities of 3D vision to the next level like a baby seeing their environment for the first time and understanding the space, objects and movements as it matures. Lucid has built up an enormous database of 3D data which allows any dual camera to be trained on and match the performance of other hardware depth systems.

Second Segment: Computer and Technology News.

Today's Topics Include:

Samsung Bixby 2 Updates

Samsung Galaxy Watch Updates

Samsung Galaxy Home Announced

Samsung Galaxy Note 9

And some other non-Samsung Stuff. For full shownotes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

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

Sandy Berger is Computer America’s Consumer Electronics Expert, having experience in the field of reviews and consumer electronics for a number of years. Check out more of her writings, reviews, and musings at her website.

Today's Topics Include:

Amazon Fire HD 8 and 10 with

All-New Show Mode Charging Dock for Fire HD

We can also talk about how Google is countering this with Google Home devices with screens from other manufacturers like Lenovo and JBL.

For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Both Segments: Cory Galliher. Popzara Magazine, Gaming Correspondent.

Cory Galliher Journalist, writer, and gamer extraordinaire, Senior Games Editor Cory aims to be king of the universe and all he surveys. His credits include AOL, The Cumberland Times-News, and The Well-Read Mage.

Today's Topics Include:

Fallout 76 Won't Be on Steam

Star Citizen Removes In-Game Currency Cap

Releasing Cool New Games on 3DS is Such a Waste

Fortnite to skip Google Play on Android

For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.

Today's Topics Include:

No, Microsoft Isn't Turning Windows 10 Into A Subscription

Clear Biometrics For Football Games

Senators Grill Google Over China Moves

Pentagon Bans Fitness Trackers In War Zones

AMD ThreadRipper 2990WX

Android P Updates

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

First Segment: Beautiful.AI. Mitch Grasso, CEO/Founder.

We've all been there: Your presentation is at 9am tomorrow morning, but instead of rehearsing you’re up at midnight drawing circles and lining up arrows. This can’t be the best way to build a presentation, but until now it’s all we’ve had. The Beautiful.AI team has spent decades working on other people’s presentations—writing them, designing them, and building software to make them. During that time, we’ve watched way too many people bang their heads against the wall trying to turn ideas into visual presentations. And so we decided to do something about it.

Second Segment: Computer and Technology News.

Today's Topics Include:

Sneaker Company Wants To Stop Scammers

GameFly Shutting Down

Brookestone Shutting Down

High Speed Internet Bad For Us

Scary Amazon Alexa Skill

For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

First Segment: Brain U Online. John DenBoer, CEO and Chief Medical Officer.

SMART Brain Aging, Inc. is a healthcare technology company delivering research supported programs, in-person and virtually, that reduce cognitive decline in aging brains. We currently offer two programs: Brain U Clinic and Brain U Online. SMART Brain Aging, Inc. was incorporated in 2016 with the backing of over seven years of dementia research and many years of design and development. The inspiration for the products we provide comes from the research of Dr. John DenBoer, clinical neuropsychologist, and is further fueled by the personal family experiences with dementia of both Dr. DenBoer and other company staff.

Second Segment: Computer and Technology News.

Today's Topics Include:

MoviePass Changes

NASA Having Trouble Getting The James Webb Telescope Up

South Korea Wants To Tax Global Companies

Juul Looking At Ways To Cut Teen Smokers

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

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

Techguy.org is the preferred technology community forum of Computer America. Providing discussion, help, and insight into the technology world, all with a dedicated community that helps one another through this crazy thing we call life. Check them out if you have any questions or topics! Maybe you'll even be able to help another user while you're there!

Today's Topics Include:

France Bans Smartphones in Schools

Windows Planning Device As A Service As Windows 7 Ends

Long-Range WiFi Solution By Mike Cermak

Google Planning Censored Search Engine In China

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

Both Segments: Scott Schober, Cyber Security Expert.

Scott N. Schober is the President and CEO of Berkeley Varitronics Systems (BVS), a forty-year-old New Jersey-based privately held company and leading provider of advanced, world-class wireless test and security solutions. Schober also invented BVS’s cell phone detection tools, used to enforce a “no cell phone policy” in prisons and secure government facilities. Scott is a highly sought-after subject expert on the topic of cybersecurity.

Today's Topics Include:

Soccer Ball Vladimir Putin Gave to President Trump Has Built-In Electronic Chip

https://youtu.be/9iPhCRthMVk

How Venmo users are vulnerable to hackers
https://youtu.be/OTnFR1IwjxU

NSA has yet to fix security holes that helped Snowden leaks
https://www.engadget.com/2018/07/28/nsa-has-yet-to-fix-security-holes-that-helped-snowden-leaks/

Idaho inmates hacked prison tablets and stole $225,000
https://www.engadget.com/2018/07/27/inmates-jpay-tablet-hack-email-music-games-idaho/

For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

First Segment: OWC Digital/MacSales.com, Larry O'Connor, Founder and CEO.

At OWC, we're committed to constant innovation, exemplary customer service, and American design. For more than 25 Years, OWC has had a simple goal. 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, all with a focus on easy, DIY setup and installation.

Second Segment: Computer and Technology News.

Today's Topics Include:

Fake Apple Support

DJI Mavic 2 Drone Leak

FOX AI Predictions

Amazon's Lord Of The Rings Show Update

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

Both Segments: Popzara Magazine. Nathan Evans, Managing Editor.

Throughout Popzara you’ll experience views on gaming, movies, technology, cultural icons and movements, even politics. Reviews and previews, in-depth analyses, opinion pieces, conversations, news bits, and so much more. We value originality and our diverse staff are committed to bringing this cornucopia of editorial goodness in fair-minded and positive ways, with minimal snark. A little bit of everything for the discriminating reader and curious listener.

Today's Topics Include:

Amazon’s Rekognition messes up, matches 28 lawmakers to mugshots

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2018/07/amazons-rekognition-messes-up-matches-28-lawmakers-to-mugshots/

Microsoft’s Xbox Adaptive Controller has packaging that gamers with disabilities can open without their teeth

https://www.theverge.com/2018/7/25/17611488/microsoft-xbox-adaptive-controller-unboxing-packaging

Samsung Display’s ‘Unbreakable Panel’ Certified by Underwriters Laboratories

https://news.samsung.com/us/samsung-displays-unbreakable-panel-certified-underwriters-laboratories/

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

First Segment: Pengo Technologies Co. ltd. Diana Lan, Product Manager.

At Pengo, we have great teams of people who want to create products that make our lives better, easier, and faster. The connection between devices, the data transfer, the audio/video transfers, has been the key factor in today's technology. We are dedicated in breaking-thru the barriers that come our way. Combining cutting-edge technology and design into a perfect product for the market.

Second Segment: Computer and Technology News.

Today's Topics Include:

Ada Lovelace's Program Sells For $125,000

Samsung Building More Efficient Chips

Virgin Galactic Breaks Records

Intel's New i7 Won't Include Hyperthreading

Facebook Has Worst Day On Record

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

Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.

Today's Topics Include:

FCC Confirms It Was Mislead By Sinclair

EU Fines Multiple Companies For Price Fixing

Re-programmable Braille Books

Apple Updating MacBook Pros For Thermal Throttling

Chrome Officially Alerts Non Secure Sites

Verizon Wants To Stream TV Over 5G

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

First Segment: iBeat. Ryan Howard, CEO.

The iBeat Heat Watch continuously monitors your heart rate and circulation for anything that appears to be unsafe. We analyze data in real-time to look for potential life-threatening emergencies. If something appears to be off, we ask if you are okay. If you indicate you are not okay or do not respond within ten seconds, our around-the-clock dispatch team will be contacted. Within seconds of an emergency happening, the watch will notify our dispatch team who will send the appropriate help - police, firefighters, paramedics, or even just a loved one - to your exact location.

https://youtu.be/IhuzlIUFpF4

Second Segment: Computer and Technology News.

Today's Topics Include:

Google Stifles Search Competition With Android

NYC Bill Could Force AirBNB To Show Host Info

Comcast Drops $71 Billion Bid For Fox

Apple's New i9 MacBook Pro Runs Too Hot

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

First Segment: Niceland Seafood. Oliver Luckett, Chairman.

Niceland Seafood is the first turn-key provider of fresh Icelandic fish to offer full traceability from sea to pan. It’s the simple answer to the ever-growing problem with transparency in the fishing and seafood industries: Every Niceland Seafood package comes with a unique QR code that, once scanned, visualizes each individual journey from the fishing grounds to the store. Likewise, the system allows retailers to both purchase and track their orders in real time, all from their smartphone.

https://youtu.be/3LNxjWJmOBY

Second segment: Computer and Technology News.

Today's Topics Include:

Voting Machine Vendor Admits To Remote Access

Jeff Bezos Becomes Richest Man

Internet Connected Microwave

3D Printed Gun Manufacturer Wins Lawsuit

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

First Segment: ATEN. Yu-Ting Liang, Product Manager.

ATEN has specialized in connectivity and management solutions in information technology, professional audio/video and green energy business since its establishment in 1979, and has been a worldwide leader in the KVM switch market. ATEN offers a broad range of solutions to meet the needs of consumers, small office/home office (SOHO) users, and small and medium sized business (SMB) customers. ATEN´s state-of-the-art KVM switches include Cable KVM, Desktop KVM, Rack KVM and KVM Extenders.

https://youtu.be/BUf6v97-MV8

Second Segment: Computer and Technology News.

Today's Topics Include:

$2 Million Electric Car

Tesla Breaks Hypermiling Record

China Now Makes More Electric Cars Than All Other Countries, Combined

Amazon Prime Day Warning

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

Both Segments: Ralph Bond. Science and Tech Trends Correspondent.

Ralph Bond correspondent for the Computer America Show, and is the author of “Family Computer Fun, Digital Ideas Using Your Photos, Movies and Music” by Que Publishing, and co-author of “The PC Dads Guide to Becoming a Computer Smart Parent” by Dell Publishing. Ralph was Intel’s Consumer Education manager for more than 10 years, and for the past ten years he’s been part of Autodesk’s communications team.

https://youtu.be/-6dmtK_EB2A

Cheat Notes

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

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

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

http://e-stewards.org/

https://www.eartheye.org/

http://epeat.net/

Second Segment: Computer and Technology News.

Today's Topics Include:

Walmart Patents Audio Surveillance Tool

Apple Macbook Pro Refresh 2018

Social Media Made The World Cup Fun

US Drone Documents For Sale On Dark Web

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

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

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

Second Segment: Computer and Technology News.

Today's Topics Include:

The Oldest Color Discovered

Tesla Builds Shanghai Factory

YouTube Cracks Down On Conspiracy Theories

Intel Cascade Lake Supports A Lot of RAM

Paypal Messes Up The Automated Letter

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

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

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

Second Segment: Computer and Technology News.

Today's Topics Include:

Apple Updates iOS 11.4.1

Timehop Loses Millions Of Customers Data

HBO Changing Soon

Twitter Purging Users, Stock Dives

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

First Segment: Chefling. Jeff Xie, Co-Founder

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

Second Segment: Computer and Technology News.

Today's Topics Include:

Browser Gone Bad

Elon Musk Sending Engineers To Help Trapped Boys

Post Office Owes Some Royalties

YouTube Content ID System Failed

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

Both Segments: Mike Cermak, Techguy.org.

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

Today's Topics Include:

Netflix will may offer more expensive packages:

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

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

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

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

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

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

Both Segments: Cory Galliher, Popzara, Gaming Correspondent.

Cory Galliher Journalist, writer, and gamer extraordinaire, Senior Games Editor Cory aims to be king of the universe and all he surveys. His credits include AOL, The Cumberland Times-News, and The Well-Read Mage.

Today's Topics Include:

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

Gamestop's Strategy Just Isn't Working

PUBG Developer Drops Fortnite Lawsuit

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

For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Both Segments: Scott Schober, Cyber Security Expert.

Scott N. Schober is the President and CEO of Berkeley Varitronics Systems (BVS), a forty-year-old New Jersey-based privately held company and leading provider of advanced, world-class wireless test and security solutions. Schober also invented BVS’s cell phone detection tools, used to enforce a “no cell phone policy” in prisons and secure government facilities. Scott is a highly sought-after subject expert on the topic of cybersecurity.

Today's Topics Include:

The NSA’s Hidden Spy Hubs in Eight U.S. Cities
https://theintercept.com/2018/06/25/att-internet-nsa-spy-hubs/

Why Your Teen Should Develop Hacking Skills This Summer
https://securityintelligence.com/why-your-teen-should-develop-hacking-skills-this-summer/

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

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

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

First Segment: Cynerio. Leon Lerman, CEO.

Cynerio is addressing one of healthcare’s most critical cybersecurity challenges. Cyber criminals are exploiting inherent vulnerabilities in medical devices to extract PHI, causing financial damage to healthcare organizations and putting patient privacy and safety at risk. Cynerio provides a unique network based platform that gives security leaders control over the security of their connected medical devices, and enables them to respond rapidly and effectively to incidents to ensure patient safety and data protection.

Second Segment: Computer and Technology News.

Today's Topics Include:

Razer/Microsoft Working On Keyboard/Mouse For Xbox

Navy Omniphobic Ships

AT&T Encouraged Employees To Use Unethical Tactics

World's Tiniest Computer

Scientists Prove Theory of Relativity On Galactic Level

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

Both Segments: Fasetto. Coy Christmas, CEO.

Forum is a smart meeting hub—and the best way to connect with any audience. It broadcasts presentations through its own Wi-Fi network and allows everyone in your meeting to follow along on all devices (as long as they have a browser). No apps. No cords. No internet necessary. Only better meetings.

For full show notes, be sure to check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Before we get started, you should really follow my Flipboard and YouTube channels and personal Websites.

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

Subscribe to Marcel's YouTube channel where you can view the latest editions of the Cooking With Linux show.
https://www.youtube.com/user/freethinkeratlarge/

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

You might also want to support Marcel's video habits on Patreon.
https://patreon.com/marcelgagne

Both Segments: Dariush Derakhshani, Graphics Correspondent.

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

Today's Topics Include:

Character Nimator program from Adobe

http://gfxspeak.com/2018/06/08/adobes-character-animator/

haptic feedback for AR

http://gfxspeak.com/2018/04/27/demonstrates-technology-microsofts/

holograms

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/04/180425120208.htm

Computers telling the future

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/06/180613102016.htm

For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Both Segments: E3 Roundup w/ Popzara's Cory Galliher.

Cory joins us on the program, having attended the event, to talk about overall impressions, stand out titles, keynotes that fell short, etc. Expert commentary included!

Today's Topics Include:

Nintendo

EA

Xbox/Microsoft

Bethesda

Square Enix

Ubisoft

Sony/Playstation

Complete Games List

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

Both Segments: Computer and Technology News

Today's Topics Include:

Trump Directs The Creation Of Space Force Military Branch

Jaguar Breaks Electric Boat Record

CEO of Theranos Facing Criminal Charges

CEO of Audi Facing Criminal Charges

Apple Will Share Location During 911 Calls

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

Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.

https://youtu.be/ydUetdCO3EM

Today's Topics Include:

Sony Responds To Fortnite Account Locking

Opportunity Is Lost To The Dust For Now

Elon Musk Picks Up Contract For Loop In Chicago

Verizon Changes Unlimited Data Plans

Microsoft Looking To Go Cashier-less

Europe's New Copyright Laws

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

First Segment: GigaOm. Byron Reese, CEO.

Gigaom is technology research and analysis firm. Our focus is on helping business leaders understand the implications of emerging technologies and their impacts on business, media, and society. We are forward-leaning, with a futures-oriented take on the trends and tools that are shaping the economy of the 21st century: Cloud, Data, Mobile, Work Futures, and the Internet of Things. Gigaom reaches over 6.5 million monthly unique readers, with a mobile reach of over 2 million monthly visitors.

https://youtu.be/vPTk-5mGM2k

Second Segment: Computer and Technology News.

Today's Topics Include:

10,000 Jobs To Be Lost With Citi Bank Due To Automation

Tesla To Cut 9% Of Workforce In Restructuring

Plume Mesh Router Services

Xbox's New Consoles

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

First Segment: Circadence. Keenan Skelly, VP of Global Partnerships

With over 20 years’ experience, 34 patents and a history of cutting-edge software development, Circadence solves complex customer problems using robust, industry-leading solutions. Circadence is a recognized leader in the Federal cybersecurity community. Powered by a culture of innovation, intellectual property and the demands of an evolving cyber market, Circadence is using its current cyber range solution and next generation cybersecurity training platform to address this critical national security challenge and tremendous business opportunity.

https://youtu.be/OKnI_ezS3lc

Second Segment: Computer and Technology News.

Today's Topics Include:

Bitcoin Has Lost More Than Half It's Value

The US Has The Best Super Computer Again

Uber Patents Way To Check If You're Drunk

Apple Bans Crypto Mining In App Stores

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

Both Segments: Ralph Bond, Science and Tech Trends Correspondent.

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.

Cheat Sheet

For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

First Segment: Circadence. Kennan Skelly, VP of Global Partnerships and Security Evangelist.

With over 20 years’ experience, 34 patents and a history of cutting-edge software development, Circadence solves complex customer problems using robust, industry-leading solutions. Circadence is a recognized leader in the Federal cybersecurity community. Powered by a culture of innovation, intellectual property and the demands of an evolving cyber market, Circadence is using its current cyber range solution and next generation cybersecurity training platform to address this critical national security challenge and tremendous business opportunity.

Second Segment: Computer and Technology News.

Today's Topics Include:

Reddit Trained A Murder-Obsessed AI

MSI's New Gaming Monitor Is Super Fast

FCC Made up DDOS

Tesla Sped Up Before Fatal Crash

Ticketfly Hack of 27 Million Accounts

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

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

Today's Topics Include:

The New Surface Pro LTE Advanced came out a few weeks ago, and I’ve got one… so we could talk about that:

https://www.theverge.com/2018/3/6/17080188/microsoft-surface-pro-lte-cellular-connected-pc-laptop-review

Microsoft’s deep sea data center is online:

https://www.engadget.com/2018/06/06/microsoft-s-deep-sea-data-center-is-now-opearational/

Mercedes-Benz offers subscription service starting at $1100/mo:

https://www.engadget.com/2018/06/05/mercedes-benz-car-subscriptions-start-1095-month/

Mesh WiFi router can track your motion by analyzing signal changes:

https://www.engadget.com/2018/06/06/origin-wireless-wifi-mesh-motion-fall-sleep-detection/

I guess some people will care about Instagram, but I’m too old to know much about it:

https://www.theverge.com/2018/6/5/17431996/instagram-longer-videos-hour-rumor

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

First Segment: Mehak Vohra, Founder of Jamocha Media.

Mehak Vohra is the founder and CEO of Jamocha Media. Mehak works primarily with early stage startups in user acquisition and social growth. She was #4 on Forbes Top 10 Gen Z Marketers list of 2017. She is the host of the internet show Daily Deck with Mehak where she talks about daily tech news.

Second Segment: Computer and Technology News.

Today's Topics Include:

Microsoft Buys GitHub for $7.5Billion

So...

Much...

Apple...

Zombie Radio Shack

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

First Segment: IEEE Computer Society. Dr. Dejan S. Milojicic, Division Director.

The IEEE Computer Society is the world's leading membership organization dedicated to computer science and technology. Serving more than 60,000 members, the IEEE Computer Society is the trusted information, networking, and career-development source for a global community of technology leaders that includes researchers, educators, software engineers, IT professionals, employers, and students.

Second Segment: Computer and Technology News.

Today's Topics Include:

Google Dropping Military Contract For AI

Jeep/Chryslers 5 Year Plan

Spotify Rollbacks Hateful Conduct Policy

Apple To Launch Health Features Next iOS

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

First Segment: OneSpan. Will La Sala, Director of Security Solutions

OneSpan’s security and e-signature solutions protect people, devices and transactions from fraud, providing rock-solid security and a frictionless customer experience. This enables even the most regulated companies to drive bold digital transformation and deliver powerful digital interactions with their customers.

Second Segment: Computer and Technology News.

Today's Topics Include:

California Votes To Restore Net Neutrality

Waymo To Add 62,000 Chrysler Hybrids To Fleet

2018 Internet Trends

Intel Announces Optane Memory, DDR4 That Never Forgets

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

First Segment: Scott Schober. Author of Hacked Again, Cyber Security Expert

Scott Schober is cybersecurityspeaker, presenter, author and expert with abackground in wireless security product development. Since his audiences depend upon ubiquitous technologies such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and 4G LTE communications, Scott expertly parses this technology into easily digestible bites. Scott appears regularly on hundreds of network TV news stations, radio, podcasts and cybersecurity events offering insight on a variety of topics

Today's Topics Include:

Why the FBI urgently wants everyone in N.J. to reset their home internet router
http://www.nj.com/data/2018/05/why_the_fbi_urgently_wants_everyone_in_nj_to_reset.html

Scott Schober announces the Official 2018 Cybersecurity 500 List at the Cyber Investing Summit
https://youtu.be/ZPGZK2pc5_8

(Listen at 6:50 … Who is Human & Who is Robot? - Google using sub-vocals in their AI
https://youtu.be/LSuO3rW9po0

Both Segments: Computer and Technology News

https://youtu.be/OiTQH9-2icY

Today's Topics Include:

Papa New Guinea To Ban Facebook For A Month

Acorns Hits 3.5 Million Users

Nvidia's New Building First Look

AI Reports Skin Cancer More Successfully Than Doctors

Star Citizen Offering New Ship Pack, $27,000

For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Both Segments: Popzara. Nathan Evans, Managing Editor.

Throughout Popzara you’ll experience views on gaming, movies, technology, cultural icons and movements, even politics. Reviews and previews, in-depth analyses, opinion pieces, conversations, news bits, and so much more. We value originality and our diverse staff are committed to bringing this cornucopia of editorial goodness in fair-minded and positive ways, with minimal snark. A little bit of everything for the discriminating reader and curious listener.

https://youtu.be/GbZOPJbBzrg

Today's Topics Include:

Fortnite made nearly $300 million in the month of April

https://www.theverge.com/2018/5/24/17390004/fortnite-battle-royale-money-made-revenue-300-million-april-2018

Follow-up:

Woman says her Amazon device recorded private conversation, sent it out to random contact

https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/woman-says-her-amazon-device-recorded-private-conversation-sent-it-out-to-random-contact/755507974

StumbleUpon is calling it quits after 16 years

https://thenextweb.com/apps/2018/05/24/stumbleupon-is-calling-it-quits-after-16-years/

Bonus

Solo: A Star Wars Story

E3 2018 Incoming

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

First Segment: DataLocker. Sunil Mohinani, Technical Support Engineer

DataLocker products secure sensitive data using military-grade 256-bit encryption. With a wide range of products, DataLocker offers both hardware based external storage and software based cloud storage encryption options. Hardware based products do not require software or drivers to manage, encrypt or decrypt data.

Second Segment: Computer and Technology News

Today's Topics Include:

Fatal Uber Crash Updates

FBI Seizes Domain With 500,000 Routers

Samsung TV's New Obnoxious Ad Campaign

Amazon Alexa Does A Mess Up

Netflix Market Cap Now Worth More Than Comcast

For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

First Segment: Venafi. Jeff Hudson, CEO.

Most network attacks take place inside encrypted traffic where stolen or forged machine identities help cyber criminals evade cyber security solutions to remain undetected. Only continuous intelligence about the machine identities that provide access to every machine across your extended enterprise can protect you.

Second Segment: Computer and Technology News

Today's Topics Include:

Dish Announces AirTV

Pandora Finally Releases Personalized Playlists

Comcast Looks To Buy 21st Century Fox

FBI Inflates Number Of Unhackable Devices

Unconstitutional For President To Block People On Twitter

For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

First Segment: STEALTHbits Technologies. Gabriel Gumbs, VP of Product Strategy.

STEALTHbits Technologies is a cybersecurity software company focused on protecting an organization’s credentials and data. By removing inappropriate data access, enforcing security policy, and detecting advanced threats, we reduce security risk, fulfill compliance requirements and decrease operations expense.

Second Segment: Computer and Technology News.

Today's Topics Include:

Oregon City To Offer Gigabit Broadband

Amazon Is Selling Facial Recognition Tech To Law Enforcement

US Will Help Save ZTE

Smart Tupperware

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

First Segment: Heartbeat. Kate Edwards, COO/ Co-Founder

Heartbeat is the fastest growing audience of millennial women in the world, and the first to empower real women with amazing products and offers. We reward our Ambassadors for posting on Instagram, Snapchat, and Facebook about brands they genuinely love, amplifying their voices and creating social movements.

Second Segment: Computer and Technology News.

Today's Topics Include:

Ossic 3D Printed Headphone Company Vanishes

NASA Building A Really Cold Place

Google Sued For "Clandestine Tracking" In UK

The Robots Are Learning

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

Both Segments: Ralph Bond, Tech and Science Trends Correspondent.

"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. 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." - Website

https://youtu.be/6uWAUP6qJOI

Cheat Sheet

For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

COMPUTER AMERICA; ALL LINUX SHOW

Shiny!

Introduction

Before we get started, you should really follow my Flipboard and YouTube channels and personal Websites.

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

Subscribe to Marcel's YouTube channel where you can view the latest editions of the Cooking With Linux show.
https://www.youtube.com/user/freethinkeratlarge/

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

You might also want to support Marcel's video habits on Patreon.
https://patreon.com/marcelgagne

Until next time . . . A votre santé! Bon appétit!

-- Marcel Gagné

First Segment: AI Certain. Tim Kenney, CEO.

AI Horse Racing allowed us to showcase the accuracy of our patent pending neural network technology. We published the results of a several weeks of race forecast for every track, race, and horse to showcase the accuracy of those forecasts.

https://youtu.be/1KEWxf-gHWs

Second Segment: Computer and Technology News.

Today's topics include:

Cyber Security Czar Gets The Boot

Youtube Looking To Change Featured Music In Videos

Amazon Launches Deals For Prime Members

The True Salary Of Uber Drivers

Drone Made of Pizza

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

First Segment: QuantumViz. Richard Sheng, Co-Founder/CEO

QuantumViz provides data visualization tools for data scientists who need to tell a data-story with complex, big data analysis.

https://youtu.be/OPO_nlY8lmI

Second Segment: Computer and Technology News.

Today's Topics Include:

Facebook Deletes 583 Million Profiles In First Quarter of 2018

Supreme Court Ruling On Podcasts Gives It To EFF

Kaspersky Moving Company To Switzerland

Apple Is Now Sporting 50 Autonomous Cars

New Gmail Features Starting To Roll Out

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

First Segment: Linksys. Kannan Vardarajan, Product Manager.

Today, Belkin International has three brands – Belkin, Linksys and WeMo – to enhance the technology that connects us to the people, activities and experiences we love. Belkin products are renowned for their simplicity and ease of use, while our Linksys brand helped make wireless connectivity mainstream around the globe. Our newest brand, WeMo, is the leader in delivering customizable smart home experiences. Its product platform empowers people to monitor, measure and manage their electronics, appliances and lighting at home and on-the-go.

https://youtu.be/sjFdcArhxKE

Second Segment: Computer and Technology News.

Today's Topics Include:

Sports Betting Legal Says Supreme Court

TiVo Update Will See Alexa Support

Google One, Replacing Consumer Data Storage

Jails Are Opting For Video Calls Instead of Visitation

Net Neutrality Update

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

First Segment: Sealevel Systems Inc. William Jefferson Baldwin, Hardware Design Engineer.

Because the needs of our customers are ever evolving, we're constantly developing new products that leverage emerging technology. We're obsessive and passionate about what we do - from customer service to intuitive design to tech support. We do our jobs to the best of our ability, because we understand the products we create help our clients make the world stronger, safer and better.

https://youtu.be/qlm5cW1TaVA

Second Segment: Computer and Technology News.

Today's Topics Include:

YouTube CEO Addresses Demonetization

FCC Fines Spoof Caller $120 Million

Elon Musk To Offer Free Boring Tunnel Transport

Boston Dynamics Finally Comes To Market

Lyft Faces Class Action Lawsuit

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

First Segment: Strategy Analytics. Prabhat Agarwal, Director

Strategy Analytics has a unique combination of Researchers, Experts and Analytics covering supply side and demand side market dynamics. Our Experts have built a reputation for timely, trusted, deep dive forecasts and analysis across ecosystems. We work with CEOs, product planners and managers, research managers, product development teams and financial and business managers.

Second Segment: Computer and Technology News.

Today's Subjects Include:

New Reports of Distracted Driving Numbers

BMW's Car Sharing App

NYPD Warns Of New Card Skimmers

You Can Buy A GeForce For Not Insane Money

IBM Bans All Removable Storage In Its Facilities

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

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

Author Sandy Berger is the host of the AARP Webplace Computers and Technology website, and is the perfect host to guide you through the Internet. Sandy's easy-reading style and bite-sized chunks of information are just a few of the reasons why thousands of people who did not grow up with computers go to Sandy for her sound advice and easy to follow instruction.

https://youtu.be/JxcDwIw2I6c

Here are a few topics for today's show:

HP Envy Photo Printer 7855 All-in-One printer & HP's Instant Ink service. Fairly good inexpensive printer and service with a lot of caveats.

I lost my phone! Here's my experience and what I learned, along with information on how to find your phone and how to protect against loss.

MoviePass. I bought in a few months ago. Now they are having serious financial problems. Am I upset? No. Not at all.

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

First Segment: "#Paid". Adam Rivietz, Co-Founder, CSO.

There are those, known as influencers, empowering themselves to do what they love for a living through #paid. They’re the content Kings and Queens. The unique voices. The childhood heroes. The new age creative artists. The ones who allow the entire world to experience their art and storytelling on a daily basis. How are we different? Why are we doing this? Because there’s a palpable difference between selling out and souling out and we live that difference every single day.

Second Segment: Computer and Technology News.

Today's Topics Include:

Ireland's Upcoming Referendum Seeing Facebook Ad Changes

Google's Interesting New Voice Assistant Tricks

Microsoft Builder Recap/Highlights

WoW Player Who DDoS'd Others Sees Jail Time

Equifax's Final Numbers

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

First Segment: Imperva. Robert Hamilton, Director of Product Marketing.

Imperva is a leading provider of data and application security solutions that protect business-critical information in the cloud and on-premises. Founded in 2002, we have enjoyed a steady history of growth and success, generating $264 million in 2016, with over 5,200 customers and more than 500 partners in 100+ countries worldwide.

Second Segment: Computer and Technology News.

Today's Topics Include:

Uber Vehicle Reportedly Saw Person, Decided To Not Swerve

UK Police Says 92% False Positive Facial Recognition Is Ok

Handheld 3D Skin Printer

Firefox Considering Include Ads In Browser

7-Zip Security Flaw Discovered

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

First Segment: Pure Imagination Studios. Joshua Wexler, Chief Executive of Fun.

Pure Imagination Studios started in 2012 as a diversified entertainment company built by a team of creators who shared a true passion for storytelling. Since then, clients and projects have been increasing in quality, quantity, and magnitude, and we cherish every single one of them. In 2017, with a portfolio of more than 50 projects and dozens of clients who trust us to produce their content, we challenge ourselves every day to bend the lines between imagination and reality. We also treasure every opportunity, partnership and alliance that allows us to learn and innovate in the field of entertainment.

Second Segment: Computer and Technology News.

Today's Topics Include:

Robotic Wok's Take Over A Store

Lyft Brings Self Driving To Vegas

Half Million Pacemakers Need A Patch

New MoviePass Competitor

The Race To 5G

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

First Segment: Virsec. Willy Leichter, VP of Marketing.

Virsec is made up of leading experts and professionals from various disciplines including network security, semi-conductors, embedded systems and real-time memory systems. The team has broad experience across all sizes of global technology organizations, with decades of experience delivering innovative technology and leadership at companies including AMD, Cisco, Palo Alto Networks, Juniper, Dell, NextGen, BMC Software, Websense, as well a long list of high-growth and successful start-up organizations.

Second Segment: Computer and Technology News

Today's Topics Include:

Hulu To Allow Episode Downloads and Offline Viewing

Airbnb And The Housing Markets

Samsung's Latest MicroSD Card For Dashcams

Verizon To Get New Yahoo Bloatware On Phones

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

Both Segments: Techguy.org. Mike Cermak, Correspondent

https://youtu.be/dxh7VEyK6mM

Today's Topics Include:

Microsoft, Nintendo, and Sony warned by FTC about illegal limitations on product warranties:

https://www.theverge.com/2018/5/1/17308042/ftc-illegal-warranty-letters-warning-microsoft-sony-nintendo-asus-htc-hyundai

Google and Amazon put an end to domain fronting, leading to apps and web sites being censored in Russia and other countries

https://gizmodo.com/amazon-bends-the-knee-to-autocrats-threatens-to-cut-of-1825697153

At Facebook’s F8 conference, they announced an upcoming tool to allow users to “Clear History” – disconnecting their browsing history from their personal profile.

https://www.engadget.com/2018/05/01/facebook-clear-history-browsing-data-tracking/

People have lost trust in Facebook… so they launch a dating app?

https://www.theverge.com/2018/5/1/17307782/facebook-tinder-dating-app-f8-match-okcupid

And our requisite Tesla news… Nikola sues Tesla… get it?

https://www.engadget.com/2018/05/02/nikola-motors-is-suing-tesla/

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

Both Segments: Cory Galliher. Popzara, Gaming Correspondent.

Cory Galliher Journalist, writer, and gamer extraordinaire, Senior Games Editor Cory aims to be king of the universe and all he surveys. His credits include AOL, The Cumberland Times-News, and The Well-Read Mage.

https://youtu.be/97ddVx2y7xU

Today's Topics Include:

Nintendo Labo release

God of War 2018

Games Shutting Down due to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)

Parsec - Local Coop Gaming Online

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

First Segment: Glowforge. Dan Shapiro, CEO.

"We’re lucky to have access to variety of maker tools: laser cutters, 3d printers, woodworking tools, sewing machines, metalworking equipment, and paper cutting machines. We’ve grown up on lathes, x-acto knives, CNC mills, and drill presses. We learned to create with pen and paper, Autocad, Sketchup, crayons, graph paper, scissors, and imagination. Now it’s our turn to build something to give back. We hope you’ll be as excited about it as we are."

https://youtu.be/gwV-Utczrn4

Second Segment: Computer and Technology News.

Today's Topics Include:

AMD Is Testing 7nm Processors

Tesla Owner Banned For 18 Months

San Francisco To Limit Electric Scooters

France Seizes France.com From The French

Comcast Tv Bundling To Get Better Internet

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

Both Segments: Popzara Magazine. Nathan Evans, Managing Editor.

Throughout Popzara you’ll experience views on gaming, movies, technology, cultural icons and movements, even politics. Reviews and previews, in-depth analyses, opinion pieces, conversations, news bits, and so much more. We value originality and our diverse staff are committed to bringing this cornucopia of editorial goodness in fair-minded and positive ways, with minimal snark. A little bit of everything for the discriminating reader and curious listener.

https://youtu.be/f7j23cN3wCw

Today's Topics Include:

Nintendo Puts Switch Into Hands of Famicom-Generation President

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-04-26/nintendo-s-switch-puts-profits-back-on-course-to-wii-era-levels

Follow-up:

Nintendo Switch drives staggering 500 percent profit jump

https://www.theverge.com/2018/4/26/17283938/nintendo-switch-earnings-fy-2017-2018-forecast

Snap’s second-generation Spectacles are more grown up — and more expensive

https://www.theverge.com/2018/4/26/17279434/snapchat-spectacles-pricing-availability-snap-wearable-camera

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

First Segment: CyberEdge. Steve Piper, Co-Founder/CEO.

CyberEdge Group is a premier research and marketing consulting firm serving the needs of high-tech vendors and service providers. Headquartered in historic Annapolis, Maryland, CyberEdge is a “virtual” consulting company comprised of more than two-dozen highly experienced career consultants spanning a variety of disciplines and industries.

https://youtu.be/fYbjSNSI9ho

Second Segment: Computer and Technology News.

Today's Topics Include:

CRISPR Company Wants An In-Home Test

Halo Online Fan Game Gets Sacked

New Music Royalty Laws

Internet Fast Lanes Come Up

Poser Mark's Scamming People On Facebook

Police Take Down Largest DDoS Site

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

Both Segments: Scott Schober. Cyber Security Expert, Hacked Again.

Scott N. Schober is the President and CEO of Berkeley Varitronics Systems (BVS), a forty-year-old New Jersey-based privately held company and leading provider of advanced, world-class wireless test and security solutions. Schober also invented BVS’s cell phone detection tools, used to enforce a “no cell phone policy” in prisons and secure government facilities. Scott is a highly sought-after subject expert on the topic of cybersecurity.

Today's Topics Include:

A major exploit leaves every Nintendo Switch susceptible to hacking
https://www.digitaltrends.com/gaming/exploit-nintendo-switch/

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WPIX11 NY How Facebook Can Spy On You https://youtu.be/2yqx6SvqMso

CheddarTV: The Hackability of Bitcoin https://cheddar.com/videos/the-hackability-of-bitcoin

Pick up your copy of Hacked Again today…. www.hackedagain.com

Both Segments: Computer and Technology News

https://youtu.be/4a1LiSZ26zE

Today's Topics Include:

YouTube Removes 6.7 Million Problem Videos

Elio Motors Gets A Lifeline

Oracle Acquires Startup To Ensure "Brand Safety"

Windows 10 Lean

iOS 11.3.1 Update

Roku Getting Free Live News

Facebook Clearly States What's Allowed

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

First Segment: D-Link. Nima Jamshidi, Senior Product Line Manager.

D-Link helps you connect to more of everything with our innovative approach to computer networking. From relatively modest beginnings in Taiwan, the company has grown over the last 25 years into an exciting global brand offering the most up-to-date network solutions. Whether it is to suit the needs of the home consumer, a business or service provider, we take pride in offering award-winning networking products and services. We will continue to lead the way in building networks for people around the world.

Second Segment: Computer and Technology News.

Today's Topics Include:

Amazon Reportedly Making A Home Robot

More Than A Third Of TV Is Consumed Online

Police In Florida Try To Unlock Phone With Dead Man's Finger

Quantum Radar To Be Tested Outside The Lab

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

First Segment: Qwyit. Paul McGough, Founder/CTO.

Our QwyitTalk™ Security as a Service platform provides the proven TLS process using our patented authentication and encryption protocol. Any network, any application, every communications product can instantly offer secure, private messaging by simple, universal connection to our globally available QwyitTalk™ SaaS platform.

Second Segment: Computer and Technology News

Today's Topics Include:

Incremental Upgrade From Ryzen Chips

ATT Brings Not 5G To 100 Markets

Canada's Hacking Crime Problem

Apple Causing Headaches For 3rd Party Hardware

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

COMPUTER AMERICA; ALL LINUX SHOW

Shiny!

Introduction

Before we get started, you should really follow my Flipboard and YouTube channels and personal Websites.

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

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

Other Stuff

I've started doing a regular Tuesday Cooking with Linux without a net for my old friends at the Linux Journal, every Tuesday at 12 Noon eastern time.

Also, I am also doing a little work with LPI, aka the Linux Professional Institute.

LPI is the corner of the movement created to help people turn their interest in open source into careers and entrepreneurship. Founded by an IT educator (Dan York) and an open source advocate (me) in 1999, LPI has delivered almost a half million certification exams around the world. Its ongoing goal is to help people who want to gain and prove and maintain their open source skills.

Until next time . . . A votre santé! Bon appétit!

-- Marcel Gagné

Both Segments: Dariush Derakhshani. Graphics Expert, Koosh3d

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

Links to today's articles:

http://gfxspeak.com/2018/03/19/realtime-tracing-possible/

http://gfxspeak.com/2018/03/27/freesync-support-coming/

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/04/180412102851.htm

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/03/180329083256.htm

http://news.mit.edu/2018/affoa-vms-launch-advanced-fabrics-entrepreneurship-program-0413

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/04/180410103458.htm

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First Segment: QuirkLogic. Nashir Samanani, Founder/CEO.

Our story at QuirkLogic starts with Nash and Mike, but their story started years ago. They’ve been working together as a team for the last 30 years and have successfully started, grown, and sold several ventures – EraSoft, Elluminate. Over the years their teams and solutions have supported corporations and educational institutions that touched millions and have been widely recognized by the likes of: Fast Company, Gartner, E&Y, Microsoft and many others.

Second Segment: Computer and Technology News

Today's Topics Include:

Russia Brute Forces Telegram Ban

Cambridge Analytica Used Multiple Surveys

SpaceX Building BFR In California

T-Mobile Fined $40 Million For Illegal Practices

IRS E-File System Crashes On Tax Day

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First Segment: Brilliant. Aaron Emigh, CEO

Our vision at Brilliant is to create technology that makes it easy and fun to interact directly with your home. We envision a world in which every environment, homes in particular, can communicate directly with its guests in a way that is simple and fun. Controlling an environment should be as easy as flipping a switch, so it’s really no surprise that’s where we started – replacing the light switch with an ambient computing device, and building the interaction model of the future.

Second Segment: Computer and Technology News

Today’s Topics Include:

Android Apps Full Of Illegal Data Collection of Children

Police Use WhatsApp Photo To ID A Drug Dealer

Both Segments: Ralph Bond, Computer America Correspondent, Science and Tech Trends.

Ralph Bond correspondent for the Computer America Show, and is the author of “Family Computer Fun, Digital Ideas Using Your Photos, Movies and Music” by Que Publishing, and co-author of “The PC Dads Guide to Becoming a Computer Smart Parent” by Dell Publishing. Ralph was Intel’s Consumer Education manager for more than 10 years, and for the past ten years he’s been part of Autodesk’s communications team.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/B7YlYXtQbx8

Cheat Sheet

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First Segment: Bomgar. Sam Elliot, Director of Security Product Management.

Bomgar’s Secure Access solutions enable customers to easily support people, access and protect endpoints, and defend privileged credentials, in order to fight cyber threats and speed business performance. More than 13,000 organizations around the globe use Bomgar to deliver superior support services and reduce threats to valuable data and systems. Bomgar clients include some of the world’s leading IT outsourcers, systems integrators, software vendors, healthcare organizations, government agencies, universities, financial institutions, and retailers.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/EKnQJ1LSLLo

Second Segment: Computer and Technology News

Today's Topics Include:

Gmail New Redesign Concept Leaked

Video Game Champion Outed As Faked

Mercedes Considering Bringing Car Subscription To US

Chinese Facial Recognition Spotted Suspect Out Of 60,000 Crowd

Impossible Foods Brings Meat Substitute To White Castle

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

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

Sandy Berger joins us every second Wednesday of the month to talk all about the latest in consumer technology. Between cell phones, tablets, computers, smart home products, digital assistants, lighting, and more, there is always something to talk about. Tune in for her unbiased take on the products that are grabbing headlines.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/6YapjCHYt8o

Today's Topics Include:
2-in-1 laptops What to look for in 2-in-1 convertible computers. Size, power, screen, keyboard etc. Let’s compare a larger more powerful HP Envy x360 and a smaller Lenovo Yoga 720.Epson Eco Tank Printer – If you want to save money on ink, these are the printers for you! In 1 ½ years of using this printer, I have only paid $20 for ink a savings of about $400.Alexa and Google Home in third party hardware devices. Some good (Sonos, Insignia Alarm Clock). Some bad. (iLive Platinum)
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First Segment: CipherCloud. Anthony James, Chief Marketing Officer.

The cloud is here to stay and few businesses can be competitive without it, but when sensitive data leaves your business you face a loss of visibility and control. Mistakes are made, breaches happen, and if your data gets into the wrong hands, the results can be catastrophic. CipherCloud puts you back in charge, giving you clear insight into cloud activity while letting you take action to enforce your policies and never losing control of your most important assets – your data.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/vbq2_XwPwBY

Second Segment: Computer and Technology News.

Today's Topics Include:

Facebook Says Changes Will Impact Profits

Hot Peppers Cause Brain Injury

Vevo Was Hacked, Taking Down Most Viewed Video

64,000 Sheep/New Zealand Compromised By Cambridge Analytica

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

First Segment: hc1. Brad Bostic, CEO.

hc1.com®, the #1-rated healthcare CRM company, is dedicated to unlocking answers to healthcare’s biggest challenges. The hc1 platform has been adopted across more than 1,200 leading lab, post acute care, and health systems who leverage its award-winning healthcare CRM and analytics capabilities to drive profitable growth, deliver high-value care, and better understand patient and provider behavior to drive positive change. The vast amount of clinical and business data housed in the hc1 platform has also made it possible to deliver actionable insight related to pressing public health initiatives such as the opioid crisis.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/nWRqi9imkiQ

Second Segment: Computer and Technology news!

Today's Topics Include:

PayPal To Roll Out New Products Soon

Facebook To Open Its Data To Researchers

Apple's iphone 8 Red Editions

SpaceX Not At Fault For Loss Of Mission

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First Segment: Atlantic.Net. Marty Puranik, Founder/CEO

Established in 1994, Atlantic.Net is a market-leading hosting provider, with state-of-the-art data centers in New York, London, Toronto, San Francisco, Dallas, and Orlando. Over the years, we’ve steadily built a reputation as an exceptional hosting company, known for simplifying complex technologies, providing top-quality services, and demonstrating our trustworthiness to our clients time and time again. We’ve repeatedly been recognized for our work by the hosting industry, having been awarded numerous regional and national business awards. We are dedicated to promoting grassroots technology initiatives and open-source organizations.

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

Second Segment: Computer and Technology News.

Today's Topics Include:

Facebook To Let Users Unsend Messages

Walmart Rolling Out Pick Up Towers In Stores

Mt. Gox CEO Speaks Out

Korean University Boycotts Killer AI

Lawyer Bot!

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First Segment: Paul Bischoff, Privacy Advocate.

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

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

Second Segment: Computer And Technology News

Today's Topics Include:

Sony To Make Billions Off Spotify

EU Privacy Rules Coming To Everyone Says Facebook

Phantom Auto, Driving Your Autonomous Car

Congress Asks Why FCC Targeting Subsidized Internet

Apple Will Ship Mac Pro Updates 2019

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

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

Today's Topics Include:

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

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

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

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

Requisite Tesla news:

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

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

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Both Segments: Cory Galliher, Correspondent, Gaming Expert

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

Today's Topics Include:

Sea of Thieves Becomes Fastest Selling Game

Middle Earth: Shadow of War Removing Microtransactions

Far Cry 5 Review

Steam Machine Going Away

Overwatch Battle Royale?

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

Both Segments: Computer and Technology News

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

Today's Topics Include:

Niantic Pays 1.6 Million For Flubbed Event

Hubble Spots Furthest Star

Grindr Told Others Of HIV Status Of Users

Cloudflare Launches 1.1.1.1 DNS

Charter Fails To Prove Unions Cut Cables

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

Both Segments: Popzara.com, Nathan Evans, Managing Editor.

Throughout Popzara you’ll experience views on gaming, movies, technology, cultural icons and movements, even politics. Reviews and previews, in-depth analyses, opinion pieces, conversations, news bits, and so much more. We value originality and our diverse staff are committed to bringing this cornucopia of editorial goodness in fair-minded and positive ways, with minimal snark. A little bit of everything for the discriminating reader and curious listener.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/Yr11ExuwzHU

Computer America Story Topics: March 30th 2018:

Adnan Syed of Serial podcast fame granted new trial
https://www.cnet.com/news/adnan-syed-serial-podcast-granted-new-trial-sarah-koenig/

Apple releases iOS 11.3 with iPhone battery management, new Animoji, and more
https://www.theverge.com/2018/3/29/17176632/apple-ios-11-3-now-available-new-features

Misc:

DeleteFacebook Movement

ReadyPlayerOne

Rosanne Ratings

Far Cry 5

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

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

Second Segment: Computer and Technology News

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

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

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

Second Segment: Computer and Technology News.

Today's Topics Include:

Google Chrome To Finally Block Auto-play Videos

The Current State of 'Delete Facebook'

Spotify Freeloaders

Dropbox IPO Raises Some Serious Money

Sonos Taking Advertising Money To Charity

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

Both Segments: Dariush Derakhshani. Graphics Expert.

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

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

Today's Topics Include:

Screen Addicted Teens Unhappy

Lytro Spinoff

Adobe Dimensions

Samsung QLED TV

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First Segment: Brainwavz Audio. Marlon Sutherland.

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

https://www.youtube.com/embed/yQ8tISyckTA

Second Segment: Computer and Technology News.

Today's Topics Include:

Facebook's Role In Cambridge Analytica

World's Largest SSD Record Shattered

Police Chief Confirms Uber Not At Fault

Artificial Empathy

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First Segment: Mobcrush. Founder/President.

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

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

Second Segment: Computer and Technology News.

Today's Topics Include:

China To Ban Passengers For Their Social Score

Space Didn't Permanently Alter Astronauts Genes

Stock Trading App RobinHood

iPad Finally Getting Edge...

The Power of Ride Hailing Apps

Buffalo New York Bans Crypto Mining

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

Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/cJoUbX3r2do

Today's Topics Include:

Intel Redesigns CPU's To Fix Meltdown

Blue Apron Heading To Stores

Ford Making Driving Assist Standard

GM Spending $100 Million On Autonomous Ready Cars

Android Wear Getting Rebranded As Wear OS

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

First Segment: Diamond Assets. Charles Duarte, Vice President.

Diamond Assets partners with organizations in the education, corporate, and government sectors to maximize the residual value of their Apple devices. Unlike recyclers and buy-back companies, we go beyond the transaction by coaching and guiding our customers toward a cycle of financial sustainability. Our white-glove service, enhanced trade-in values, and dedicated account management makes it easy for organizations to refresh to the latest technology.

Second Segment: Computer and Technology News.

Today's Topics Include:

Coinhive Biggest Users Raking In Pennies

Google Maps Open Up To More Apps

CLOUD Act Ignores The 4th Amendment

Raspberry Pi 3 Model B+

Theranos and CEO Charged With Massive Fraud

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

Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/vnnIgsD7_bQ

Today's Topics Include:

Fitbit Announces Another Smart Watch

China Going All In On Face Recognition

Amazon Recalls Portable Power Banks

Ikea and TaskRabbit Set To Go

TSA Accused Of Searching Harddrives Illegally

AMD Processors Vulnerable Says Researchers

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First Segment: VASCO. David Vergara, Head of Global Product Marketing.

VASCO is a global leader in trusted security with two-factor authentication, transaction data signing, document e-signature and identity management solutions designed for all businesses and government agencies. VASCO also secures access to data and applications in the cloud and provides a robust toolset for application developers to easily integrate security functions into their web-based and mobile applications. More than 10,000 customers in 100 countries rely on VASCO to secure access, manage identities, verify transactions, simplify document signing and protect high value assets and systems.

https://www.youtube.com/embed/vr5a0klwl1I

Second Segment: Computer and Technology News!

Today's Topics Include:

X Prize Sets Sights On Robotic Avatars

PGA Golf Tour AR Brings Golf To Your Table

China's Wearable Face ID Spreads

Another Round of Twitter Purging

Music.ly Working on Better Content Management

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