Computer America

First Segment: AIVIA Speakers. Mladen Jovicic, CEO/Founder AIVIA redefines the way you stream media by offering multiple ways to connect. Stream your favorite content over Bluetooth, Wi-Fi or AUX connections or simply access all your favorite content like Youtube, Netflix or Spotify directly from the screen. https://www.youtube.com/embed/jGHku72lvpU Second Segment: Computer and Technology News. Today's Topics Include: Facebook's Video Chat Device Pioneer Shows Off Self-Driving Technology Honda Robots Google/Lenovo VR Headset For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

First Segment: Axius. Colin Barceloux, CEO. Axius provides Smart Home management and support. With a unique combination of hardware, software, and best-in-class IT support, Axius offers a personalized, remote service solution for "Smart" Homeowners.   Second Segment: Computer and Technology News, + CES 2018 Coverage Today's Topics Include: FCC Reclassifies Broadband GoPro Drops Its Drone Division Intel Unveils Kaby Lake-G Wireless Charging Goes Qi Samsung's 146-Inch TV And more! For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

First Segment: Trive. David Mondrus, CEO/Founder Trive CEO, David Mondrus joins Crypto Fanatics to chat about his background, fake news and Trive. The new application features a Chrome browser extension so users can see the truth in news and also get paid for being a part of the system. https://www.youtube.com/embed/N6f3RSbC9VQ Second Segment: Computer and Technology News Today's Topics Include: HP Laptop Battery Recall Ex-NSA Stole 50 TB of Data LG's First 4k Projector Aadhaar Breached, 1.2 Billion Identities Compromised More! For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

First Segment: dinCloud. Ali Din, Chief Marketing Officer dinCloud is a Cloud Services Provider (CSP) that helps organizations rapidly migrate to the cloud through a strong network of Value Added Resellers (VARs) and Managed Service Providers (MSPs). Each customer’s hosted private cloud offers hosted workspaces and cloud infrastructure that the customer controls through direct and open access. dinCloud’s subscription-based services are tailored to ?t a range of business models resulting in reduced cost, enhanced security, control, and productivity.   Second Segment: Computer and Technology News. Today's Topics Include: Meltdown and Spectre Security Flaws Amazon Alexa In The Microwave France Tackling Fake News Chairman Pai Cancels Trip To CES 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: Google Library Asparations Unsecured Android Apps Roombas On The Prowl Intel Security Flaw For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

 Both Segments: Cory Gallifer, Gaming Correspondent. Cory Galliher, associate editor with Popzara Press, spends his days working as a journalist and technical writer and his nights working as a crime-fighting detective. Or maybe he just plays a bunch of video games and messes around with a lot of tech while subjecting the world to his opinions on it all. He's been with Popzara since the heady early years of 2014 and intends to stick around, meaning the nightmare might never end. https://www.youtube.com/embed/7NW2jTek0RI Todays Topics Include: What we played during the slower release months in winter Full release of PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, game's impact on the industry and Early Access Hidden Gems of 2017 Games we're looking forward to in 2018 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://www.youtube.com/embed/cVfUIngAUcI Topics Include: Apple accused of racism after Face ID fails to distinguish between Chinese iPhone X users http://www.mirror.co.uk/tech/apple-accused-racism-after-face-11735152   Windows 10’s face authentication defeated with a picture https://www.theverge.com/2017/12/21/16804992/microsoft-windows-10-windows-hello-bypass-security   Burger Joint Teams Up With Surveillance Giant to Scan Your Face for Loyalty Points https://gizmodo.com/burger-joint-teams-up-with-surveillance-giant-to-scan-y-1821498988   And more! For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Introduction This is the final "Cooking With Linux" episode on the Computer America radio show this year.  It's also the time of year when we all watch Christmas movies and listen to Christmas music. It's also the time for the annual sitting down to watch "A Christmas Carol", specifically the 1951 version with Alastair Sim, the best Scrooge there ever was.   Before we get too comfortable with the "Bah humbugs!", check out my other Cooking With Linux escapades . . . "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 .  

Both Segments: Dariush Derakhshani. Graphics Correspondent. Dariush Derakhshani is a Creative Director and CG Supervisor with Radium in Santa Monica and an award-winning CG animator and author of several Maya books, including the best-selling series Introducing Maya: 3D for Beginners and Maya: Secrets of the Pros. Dariush has been an animator and supervisor on commercials and feature films for the past 10 years at such places as Café FX, Cobalt FX, and Sight Effects. https://www.youtube.com/embed/8PjT0xBA31o Topics: I have an HP z38c that I’ve been testing. It’s a 4k across, super wide screen curved monitor for professional use.   http://www8.hp.com/us/en/campaigns/display-z38c/index.html   Absolutely gorgeous.   Also would love to talk over holiday shopping ideas.   This was an interesting article: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/11/171127094944.htm  

Both Segments: Scott Schober.  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://www.youtube.com/embed/yV7Q0j86drk Today's Topics Include: BitCoin BOOM…. A correction is likely on the horizon Cryptocurrencies are the currency of choice for money laundering, criminals, hackers What if a country such as the United States banned or prohibited cryptocurrency ? it would be worthless overnight  Hackability of Bitcoin -  https://cheddar.com/videos/the-hackability-of-bitcoin   NiceHash  - $52 million worth of Bitcoin mysteriously disappeared  company lets users sell their computer power to help users mine bitcoin Many customers learned CTO recently served prison time- for running Darkode - a botnet   For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

First Segment: NUData Security. Robert Capps, Vice President/Strategist NuData Security is an award-winning passive biometrics and behavioral analytics company. Our flagship product, NuDetect, helps companies identify users based on their online interactions - behavior that can't be mimicked or replicated by a third party. NuData believes good users deserve good online experiences and brands deserve protection against abuse. NuDetect analyzes hundreds of device, location, passive biometric and behavioral signals to build an ongoing digital identity. This analysis informs clients of fraud risk and gives them choices about what actions to take even before the transaction. NuDetect is on track to analyze 200 billion online interactions in 2017. NuData is trusted by some of the largest global brands in the world to verify users with their own natural behaviors and offer a great customer experience.   Second Segment: Computer and Technology News Today's Topics Include: Facial Chicken Recognition Amazon Fined $10 Million Google Fined $2.7 Billion Uber Lands On BlackBerry Messenger And more! For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

First Segment: Bay Tek Games. Holly Hampton, Director of Marketing and Innovation. Bay Tek Games was founded in 1977 and is a family owned and operated business that is driven to provide fun and profit through innovative ticket redemption games. Headquartered in the heart of the Midwest, Pulaski, Wisconsin is home to Bay Tek Games. The rural community in Northeast Wisconsin populates over 3,500 citizens where hard work, fun, and simplicity meet. The employees share one vision of becoming the best in the world at developing and manufacturing ticket redemption games. https://www.youtube.com/embed/0174wtoSa9o Second Segment: Computer and Technology News Today's Topics Include: SpaceX Using Recycled Parts For NASA Speedtests Show Global Internet Speed Increasedd 30% AIM Dies Today Solar Panels Implementation Slows For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

First Segment: Addigy. Jason Dettbarn, CEO. Addigy simplifies and streamlines the IT management of your Macs. Macs are not bulletproof anymore, and require a comprehensive approach to security & management for MacOS . Sign-up for a trial to deploy software, system configurations, and perform a full audit of your assets in MINUTES. No server setup. No need to create packages. And no need to pay for days of training. https://www.youtube.com/embed/LIdXMUgU8i8 Second Segment: Computer And Technology News Today's Topics Include: Net Neutrality Ends, Now What? New iMac Pro Disney Buys Fox Studio's IP For $52 Billion Chinese Woman Offered Refund On iPhone For Flaw And more! For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Both Segments: Sandy Berger, Consumer Electronics Correspondent, Compukiss.com. Sandy Berger joins us on Computer America to talk all things consumer electronics for both segments. Sandy Berger is a consumer electronics expert with many years of experience in the field, giving her unbiased opinion on the products that are available to the masses.   Tune in to hear stories such as: "I just acquired a Note 8 and would like to talk about the phone itself also to compare it to the iPhone. Since I moved from an iPhone to an Android phone, I would also like to talk about the process of doing that. It is a little more complex than you might think." For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

First Segment: Copper State Communications. Michael Lewis, CIO. Copper State Communications is the only technology services provider to offer a full suite of solutions to Arizona’s SMB’s and enterprises, including phone systems, cabling, voice, data, cloud, and managed services. Serving more than 22,000 customers since 1982 with offices in Phoenix, Flagstaff, and Tucson, Copper State is THE go-to company for all things IT and telecom in Arizona.   Second Segment: Computer and Technology News Today’s Topics Include: Reactions To Netflix Twitter Account PepsiCo Orders 200 Tesla Semis And more! For full show notes, check out ComputerAmerica.com!