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Both Segments: Computer and Technology NewsTopics:Bethesda is making major changes to its engine ahead of ‘The Elder Scrolls 6’ | EngadgetUnidentified robocall told millions to ‘stay home’ ahead of Election Day: report | TheHillSpot Robot Dog Surveys Radiation at Chernobyl | Inspection RobotsCalifornia voters to decide fate of gig economy workers | ReutersAnt Group IPO in Shanghai and Hong Kong is suspendedWalmart ends contract with robotics company Bossa Nova, report saysAI camera operator repeatedly confuses bald head for soccer ball during live stream – The VergeBlizzard’s virtual BlizzCon will be free to watch | EngadgetFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Both Segments: Computer and Technology NewsTopics:Facebook reportedly skirted its own rules to protect conservatives from disciplinary measures – The VergeFacebook’s fact-checking favors conservatives in election lead-up – The Washington PostBaby Shark is the most-viewed YouTube video of all time, and there’s no end in sight – The VergeThe Biden-Harris campaign has launched a ‘Build Back Better’ map in Fortnite – The VergeDriverless race car sums up 2020 by swerving into a wall for no reasonStudents Are Rebelling Against Eye-Tracking Exam Surveillance ToolsApple will host ‘one more thing’ event on November 10th | EngadgetInternet Archive adds fact checks to explain web page takedowns | EngadgetFCC funding aims to guarantee 100 Mbps internet throughout Puerto Rico | EngadgetFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Both Segments: Popzara. Nathan Evans, Managing Editor.Topics:The State of Gaming October 2020: Sega and Super Mario Anniversaries, Crash Bandicoot is Back, Star Wars Squadrons, and NPD | Popzara PodcastJames Randi, dazzling magician and skeptic, dies at 92Quibi streaming service shutting down after less than 1 year | Ars TechnicaTwitch blasts streamers with vague, unhelpful DMCA takedown emails | Ars TechnicaJony Ive will help design ‘the future of Airbnb’ | EngadgetCyberpunk 2077 Features Animated Lip-Sync For All Supported Languages – GameSpotFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Both Segments: Chinese Social Credit SystemWhat is the Social Credit System?http://www.gov.cn/zhengce/content/2014-06/27/content_8913.htmWhat Affects Your Score?http://politics.people.com.cn/n1/2019/0515/c1001-31086953.htmlhttps://www.cbc.ca/radio/thecurrent/the-current-for-march-7-2019-1.5046443/how-china-s-social-credit-system-blocked-millions-of-people-from-travelling-1.5046445Examples Of Instances Per Province (halfway down in article)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_Credit_SystemImplications (Below That)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Social_Credit_SystemHow far along is it?https://www.cbc.ca/radio/thecurrent/the-current-for-march-7-2019-1.5046443/how-china-s-social-credit-system-blocked-millions-of-people-from-travelling-1.5046445https://www.wired.co.uk/article/china-social-credit-system-explainedEffects Of Policies In Chinahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mass_surveillance_in_Chinahttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/China_Internet_Security_Lawhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Censorship_in_Chinahttps://en.wikiped

Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.Topics:EU probes whether Instagram exposed children’s data – Business InsiderInfluencers Exposed for Posting Fake Private Jet Photos – Rogue RocketTikTok puts Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours back in Billboard’s top 10 – The VergeChina’s revamped law bans online services that ‘induce addiction’ in kids | Engadgetwg8vl4pd0hr31.jpg (2896×2908)Disney Plus has a new warning label for content with racist stereotypes | EngadgetUK closes loophole that allowed using your phone while driving | EngadgetTikTok is banning accounts that share QAnon-related content | EngadgetFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.Topics:Twitter briefly restricts Trump campaign account amid Republican outcry | ReutersBarnes & Noble warns customers it has been hacked‘Person in jetpack’ spotted flying again near LA airport – BBC NewsSony finally shows the PS5 interface | EngadgetAmazon says third-party sellers made more than $3.5 billion from Prime Day | Engadget‘Cyberpunk 2077’ will hit Stadia the same day as consoles and PC | EngadgetFCC’s Ajit Pai wants to ‘clarify’ the meaning of Section 230 | EngadgetGoogle Music shuts down smart speaker support and music store | Ars TechnicaGoogle and Intel warn of high-severity Bluetooth security bug in Linux | Ars TechnicaAI helps make world’s largest 3D map of the universe – The HinduFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

First Segment: Edifier. Thomas Riess, PR Coordinator.Second Segment: Computer and Technology NewsTopics:Microsoft takes down massive hacking operation that could have affected the election – CNNWalt Disney announces reorganization to focus on streaming | TechCrunch1c8ace8f-every-company-disney-owns-13_pageversion-lg.jpg (2500×3017)Free-to-play gaming giant Roblox confidentially files to go public | TechCrunchOn Facebook, Misinformation Is More Popular Now Than in 2016 – The New York TimesNetflix is creating a problem by canceling TV shows too soon – InsiderFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Both Segments: Sandy Berger, Consumer Electronics Expert.Topics:Apple’s iPhone 12 event: the 7 biggest announcements – The VergeiPhone 12 event recap: All the big announcements you missed | Tom’s GuideVerizon announces its nationwide 5G network – The Verge0gzd84lpc2t51.png (1199×899)For more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

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Both Segments: Scott Schober, Cyber Security Expert/Author.Scott N. Schober is the President and CEO of Berkeley Varitronics Systems (BVS), a forty-year-old New Jersey-based privately held company and leading provider of advanced, world-class wireless test and security solutions. Schober also invented BVS’s cell phone detection tools, used to enforce a “no cell phone policy” in prisons and secure government facilities. Scott is a highly sought-after subject expert on the topic of cybersecurity.Topics:Ransomware: Surge in attacks as hackers take advantage of organisations under pressure | ZDNetRansomware victims are paying out millions a month. One particular version has cost them the most | ZDNetGlobal Surges in Ransomware Attacks – Check Point SoftwareHow to stop political robotexts from being so effective – YouTubeTikTok Revenue and Usage Statistics (2020) – Business of Apps(7) Cybersecurity expert Scott Schober on the latest tensions facing TikTok and WeChat – YouTubeTikTok passes Instagram as second-most

Both Segments: Mike Cermak, Owner/Operator of Techguy.org!Topics:Tech Support Guy – Free computer helpVB-Audio Virtual AppsMicrosoft Office 365, Outlook down again | ZDNetApple iPhone 12: Price, Oct. 13 announcement, 5G, plus rumors of a ‘Mini’ surprise | ZDNetWired1.jpg (1620×1080)The US Army is putting AR goggles on military dogs to better guide themTesla has disbanded its PR department: reportElon Musk: Public Beta for SpaceX’s Satellite Internet Will Start Soon | PCMagFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Backups:https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-backup-software?test_uuid=01jrZgWNXhmA3ocG7ZHXevj&test_variant=bhttps://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-cloud-storage-and-file-sharing-services?test_uuid=01jrZgWNXhmA3ocG7ZHXevj&test_variant=bHow to Set Up Subscription-Free Offsite Backuphttps://www.pcmag.com/how-to/how-to-check-your-hard-drives-healthMalware:https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/comprehensive-securityCleaning/Dusting:https://www.pcgamer.com/how-to-clean-your-computer-casehttps://www.wikihow.com/Clean-a-KeyboardCleaning Up Old Software/Update:https://www.computerhope.com/jargon/a/addremov.htmhttps://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/4027667/windows-10-updateDefrag SSD:Why You Shouldn’t Defragment a Solid State Hard DriveMaintain your Smartphone/Tablet:Check Your Subscriptions:https://www.popsci.com/check-app-subscriptionsCheck your Service Providers:HomepageCheck Your Security Status:https://haveibeenpwned.comhttps://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-password-managers?test_uuid=01jrZgWNXhmA3ocG7ZH

Both Segments: Popzara.com, Nathan Evans, Managing Editor.Topics:About | Popzara PressRazer Pro Type Keyboard Gadget Reviews | Popzara PressMicrosoft is bringing Xbox remote play to iOS | Engadget‘Fortnite’ Maker, Spotify Form Advocacy Group to Push for App Store Changes – WSJStraight, Middle-Aged Men are Being Charged More to Use Tinder PlusSean Rad gave a cringe-worthy defence for why Tinder charges its older users more money | Business InsiderCalifornia is ready to pull the plug on gas vehiclesAmazon announces streaming gaming service Luna, launching next month | Ars TechnicaDoom Eternal is the first game to arrive on Xbox Game Pass following Microsoft’s acquisition of ZeniMax – The VergeThe State of Gaming September 2020: Next-Gen Xbox + PS5 Priced, NPD, The Avengers Stalls, Tony Hawk MVP, Super Mario 3D and RIP 3DS | Popzara Podcast425.jpg (640×585)For more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Both Segments: Computer and Technology.Topics:Nikola electric truck founder resigns in the wake of SEC investigation | Engadget$100,000 in bribes helped fraudulent Amazon sellers earn $100 million, DOJ says | Ars TechnicaTikTok owner ByteDance is reportedly eyeing a $60 billion valuation for TikTok Global | Markets InsiderEverything we know so far about Oracle not actually buying TikTok | Ars TechnicaMicrosoft is acquiring Bethesda Softworks parent company ZeniMax – The VergeMassive ‘Marvel’s Avengers’ patch fixes over 1,000 bugs | EngadgetCompanies can track your phone’s movements to target ads | Ars TechnicaFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Smart Cities, What Are They?https://www.ey.com/en_ch/digital/what-does-the-future-of-smart-cities-look-likehttps://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2020/07/02/the-smart-cities-of-the-future-5-ways-technology-is-transforming-our-cities/#166472f973f8How will they change how we live?https://www.mexicanist.com/l/smart-cityWhat are the positives?https://www.inc.com/soren-kaplan/the-future-of-smart-cities.htmlhttps://www.mckinsey.com/industries/capital-projects-and-infrastructure/our-insights/smart-cities-digital-solutions-for-a-more-livable-futurehttps://interestingengineering.com/5-things-you-will-see-in-the-future-of-smart-cityWhat are the challenges?https://wireless.cioreview.com/cxoinsight/the-next-generation-of-wireless-networks–nid-7158-cid-13.htmlhttps://www.smartcitiesworld.net/opinions/opinions/the-three-biggest-challenges-to-building-a-commutable-smart-cityhttps://www.bosch.com/stories/smart-cities-of-the-futurehttps://www.allerin.com/blog/exposing-the-dark-side-of-smart-citiesWhat are the negatives?http

Both Segments: Computer and Technology News.Topics:Major hospital system hit with cyberattack, potentially largest in U.S. historyAn AI Paper Published in a Major Journal Dabbles in PhrenologyiPhone 12 braided USB-C may finally fix Apple cord rep – SlashGearU.S. judge blocks Trump administration’s ban on new TikTok downloads | ReutersSkyborg: U.S. Air Force Wants a Fleet of Drones as Robotic Wingmen | Digital TrendsSensors of world’s largest digital camera snap first 3,200-megapixel images at SLAC | SLAC National Accelerator LaboratoryFarmVille—yes, the original—is finally meeting its demise | Ars TechnicaAmazon Prime Day was just announced, and some deals have already started | Ars TechnicaFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Computer and Technology News.Topics:Here’s everything Amazon announced at its big hardware event | EngadgetAlexa can bark at intruders from your Echo for $49 per year | EngadgetNew Version of Microsoft Office Coming Next Year That Won’t Require a Subscription – MacRumorsChinese Asteroid Mining Robot Due to Launch in November | Universe TodayElon Musk reveals plans to slash electric battery costs, build $25,000 TeslaWikipedia is getting a new look for the first time in 10 years. Here’s why. – DiffWhat happens to Scots Wikipedia now?For more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Why Aren’t Elections Held Online?Why Can’t We Vote Online?Links:Coronavirus boosts push for online voting despite security risks – POLITICOWhy can’t you vote online? – The VergeWe must consider secure online voting | TechCrunchWhy Mobile Voting? – Mobile Voting ProjectMalware infects 30 percent of computers in U.S. | InfoWorldIT threat evolution Q2 2020. Mobile statistics | SecurelistMIT researchers identify security vulnerabilities in voting app | MIT News | Massachusetts Institute of Technologyhttps://www.politico.com/f/?id=00000172-9406-dd0c-ab73-fe6e10070001ivoting-ccs14.pdfEmail and Internet Voting: The Overlooked Threat to Election Security – Common CauseTusk/Montgomery Philanthropies Announces First in the Nation Mobile Voting Blockchain Pilot Program for Active Duty Service MembersAre Blockchains the Answer for Secure Elections? Probably Not – Scientific AmericanFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

Both Segments: Computer And Technology News.Topics:Apple calls Epic lawsuit a ‘campaign to reinvigorate interest in Fortnite’ | Engadgetfortnite – Explore – Google TrendsAmazon Music now has podcasts – The VergeHere’s everything Apple announced at its ‘Time Flies’ event | EngadgetiPad Pro – AppleHomeComplete Roundup of Nvidia RTX 3000 Series Reveal Event, All RevealsAMD’s next-generation Zen 3 CPUs and Radeon RX 6000 ‘Big Navi’ GPU will be revealed next month – The VergeXbox Series X and S: everything you need to know about the next-gen of Xbox – The VergeNew Google Fiber plan: $100 for 2Gbps, plus Wi-Fi 6 router and mesh extender | Ars TechnicaFacebook’s Infinite Office is a virtual office space for the WFH crowd | EngadgetFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!

NordPass. Patricia Chaney, Spokesperson.With NordPass, store your passwords in the cloud, access them on desktop, mobile, or your favorite browser. All encrypted on your device, for your eyes only.Topics:Password Manager: Autosave & Autofill Passwords | NordPassHow Long Would it Take to Crack Your Password? Find Out! – Randomize400K people register to vote on Snapchat | TheHillFor more info, interviews, reviews, news, radio, podcasts, video, and more, check out ComputerAmerica.com!