Computer America
by Ben Crossman
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Computer America is the nation's longest running talk show on Computers and Technology, spanning 25+ years of industry guests and analysis.
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- Destroying PFAS Forever Chemicals & Self-Assembling Space Robots w/ Ralph Bond · 37 minA new way to fight 'forever chemicals' - ASU researchers develop technique that can capture and destroy ubiquitous “forever chemicals” PFAS, instead of just filtering them…
- Reversing Brain Damage & 3D Printing Martian Homes · 38 minGenetically Engineered Yeast Could Build the First Martian OutpostAuthor: Andy Tomaswick Source: UniverseToday.com Link…
- New Macbook Pro, Starbucks AI, Calcopia.com · 1 h 7 minCalcopia.com. Nathan Evans, Managing Editor. Calcopia is your place for unique and interesting analyses on the best of gaming, movies, tech, books, a regularly updated Podcast…
- How Train Tracks Could Generate Power & Poop Makes Concrete Stronger w/ Ralph Bond · 27 min(23 October 2026 Notes) Story 1: Electro-hydraulic platform converts rail-track vibrations into usable electricity Author: Mrigakshi Dixit Source: Interesting Engineering Link…
- AlphaGenome, AI Plasma Control, and Eggshell Space Shields w/ Ralph Bond · 32 minPodcast Show Notes – 16 October 2026 Story 1: DeepMind’s new genome ‘atlas’ charts effects of all nine billion human gene mutations • Source / Attribution: Nature.com — Story by…
- Mars Fuel Breakthroughs, Sound Beams, Fast-Charging Batteries, and Light Wound Care w/ Ralph Bond · 37 minShow Notes – October 9, 2026 Main Stories Story 1: Making rocket fuel out of Mars' thin air: New breakthrough could make it happen • Source: Space.com (Story by Keith Cooper) •…
- AI Cancer Screening, Stroke-Predicting Chips, and Real-Time Stroke Monitoring w/ Ralph Bond · 36 minShow Notes – October 2, 2026: All Medical Tech Special Main Stories Story 1: New imaging combines light and sound to watch brain oxygen supply in real time • Source…
- Stratospheric Telecom, Sound-Powered Micro-Robots, and Blender-Made Graphene w/ Ralph Bond · 33 minUS stratospheric craft flies 9,300 miles to Japan in world-first sky data network Aamir Khollam Interesting Engineering via MSN…
- Transformers 40th Anniversary, Apple iPhone Duo, and LG TV LAN Scanning w/ Calcopia.com · 1 h 28 minCalcopia.com. Nathan Evans, Managing Editor. Calcopia is your place for unique and interesting analyses on the best of gaming, movies, tech, books, a regularly updated Podcast…
- Biological Data Center, Gold E-Waste Recovery, and Smartphone Blindness Navigation w/ Ralph Bond · 37 minWorld-First Biological Data Center Uses 16 Million Living Human Neurons to Process Data Georgina Jedikovska [via Interesting Engineering] Technocracy.com…
- Mimic Robotics AI Audi Factory, Ocean Mineral Mining, Fuel-Free Space Thrusters w/ Ralph Bond · 38 minShow Notes 4 September 2026 Mimic Robotics introduces ‘frontier video-action models’ to the factory floor at AudiStory by David EdwardsRobotics & Automation News…
- Wind-Power Cargo Ship, Superhot Geothermal, AI Lab, and mRNA Cancer Vaccine w/ Ralph Bond · 35 minOceanbird Wing Sail InstallationSource: Interesting Engineeringhttps://interestingengineering.com/videos/giant-150-foot-wing-just-set-sail-on-a-754-foot-cargo-ship-and-it-runs-on…
- Daily Top Tech Picks w/ Calcopia! · 1 h 23 minCalcopia is your place for unique and interesting analyses on the best of gaming, movies, tech, books, a regularly updated Podcast, and original content you won’t find anywhere…
- Bidirectional Pixels, AI-Guided Movement, and Water-Harvesting Jackets w/ Ralph Bond · 28 minShow Notes Researchers invent 'new type of pixel' that could create displays that double as cameras — and the internet's first thought is 'what could go wrong?'Source…
- Smarter Building Design, UV Healing Lenses, and AI Early Cancer Signals w/ Ralph Bond · 32 minShow Notes - July 31, 2026 Computer model could enable bridges and buildings that use less materialAuthor: Zach WinnSource: MIT NewsLink…
- NASA's Electric Airliner, Bridge 3D Print Repairing, Plastic Bottle Batteries w/ Ralph Bond · 38 minShow Notes 24 July 2026NASA Program Explores Hybrid-Electric ‘Double Bubble’ [fuselage] Airliner ConceptFlyingmag.comStory by Jack…
- Transparent Solar Cells, Soil-Powered Tech, and Shape-Shifting Liquid Batteries w/ Ralph Bond · 32 minShow Notes 17 July 2026Ultra-thin transparent solar cells promise invisible charging for wearables, cars, and homesDigitalTrends.com - Story by Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam…
- How Nerves Rebuild Bones and Spinach Heals Dry Eye w/ Ralph Bond · 35 minShow NotesStory 1: First map of nerve circuitry in bone helps physicians identify key signals for bone repairRobert…
- Sony Stops Disc Making, Xbox Price Increases, Social Media Bans w/ Calcopia · 1 h 20 minShow NotesFox Buying Roku: A Cage Match for the TV Home ScreenBy Rob EnderleTechNewsWorld https://www.technewsworld.com/story/fox-buying-roku-a-cage-match-for-the-tv-home-screen-1…
- 0.7nm Chips, E-Waste Gold Extraction, and Full Color 3D Lidar w/ Ralph Bond · 39 minShow Notes 3 July 2026Story 1: IBM Unveils the World’s First Sub-1-Nanometer Chip TechnologyStory by Allen LeeSource: TechTimes.comLink…
- Tidal Power, Fusion Licensing, And Bio-Jet Fuel w/ Ralph Bond · 42 minShow Notes 26 June 2026 World’s Most Powerful Tidal Turbine ‘Orbital O2’ Begins Operations Off Scotland’s Orkney IslandsMI News…
- A New Era of Robotics and Sustainable Ocean Fuel w/ Ralph Bond · 36 minShow Notes Story 1: A new frontier for marine robot communication: University of Florida scientists develop BlueMEDave SchlenkerUniversity of…
- 2000+ MPG Car, Fog Bacteria, Solar Breakthrough, and Age-Reversing Nasal Sprays w/ Ralph Bond · 39 minShow NotesStudent-Built Car Hits 2,145 MPG And Beats Every Production VehicleRex SanchezAutoBlog.comhttps://www.autoblog.com/news/student-built-car-hits-2145-mpg-and-beats-every-p…
- Nintendo Switch 2 Turns One, Nvidia Spark Silicon, and Steam Machine's Return w/ Calcopia! · 1 h 12 minComputer America Stories 06/5/2026 Happy First Birthday, Switch 2 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Switch_2 Nvidia’s RTX Spark Silicon Brings Supercomputer Ambitions to…
- New Picosecond Spintronic Switch, California Canal Solar Project, and Plant Hearing w/ Ralph Bond · 41 minShow Notes 5 June 2026 Researchers built a switch 1,000 times faster than today's AI chips, and it barely generates any heat - University of Tokyo's antiferromagnetic spintronic…
- Smart Rings, AI Wildfire Detection, and Extraterrestrial Agriculture w/ Ralph Bond · 35 minShow Notes 29 May 2026 This see-through smart ring translates sign language and almost works like magicRachit AgarwalDigital Trends…
- 3D-Printed Brain Sensors, Internal Ultrasound Light, and Automated Neural Surgery w/ Ralph Bond · 36 minShow Notes 3D-printed brain sensors may unlock personalized neural monitoring Ty Tkacik Penn State website…
- Shapeshifting Wings and Artificial Neurons w/ Ralph Bond · 33 minShow Notes 8 May 2026 This 'gas battery' turns CO2 and NOx pollution into electricitySungkyunkwan UniversityTechXplore.com…
- Sustainable Tech: From Century-Long Plane Parts to Glow-in-the-Dark Streets w/ Ralph Bond · 31 minShow Notes 1 May 2026New Self-Healing Material Could Extend Life of Planes, Cars by Centuries Soo Kim Newsweek…
- AI Tanks, Data Center Efficiency, and Hydrogen from Breadcrumbs w/ Ralph Bond · 37 minShow Notes 24 April 2026XM30 Lynx: The US Army’s New 50mm Cannon‑Powered Robot War Machine Alex Barrientos GadgetReview.com…
- 3D Printed Organs, AI Blood Tests, and Bionic Touch w/ Ralph Bond · 37 minShow Notes 17 April 2026 Researchers Develop 3D Printed Lab-Grown Ear Cartilage 3DPrinting.com https://3dprinting.com/news/researchers-develop-3d-printed-lab-grown-ear-cartilage…
- Wave Energy, Mushroom Packaging, and Robotic Skin w/ Ralph Bond · 39 minShow Notes 10 April 2026 Scientists may have figured out how to unlock the energy of ocean waves David Nield ScienceAlert.com…
- From Interplanetary Light Sails to Sub-Millimeter Quantum Measuring w/ Ralph Bond · 43 minShow Notes 3 April 2026 Researchers Develop Photonic Crystal Light Sails for Interplanetary Exploration National Today.com…
- The Price of Entertainment: PlayStation, Netflix, and Nintendo w/ Calcopia · 1 h 23 minSony Is Raising Prices on PlayStation Consoles and Portals Polygon https://www.polygon.com/ps5-price-increase-sony-playstation-portal Netflix Raises Prices Across All Streaming…
- AI Search Robots, Tofu Water Batteries, and 4D Vision Chips w/ Ralph Bond · 36 minStory 1: AI search robot uses 3D maps and internet knowledge to find lost items Andreas Schmitz, Technical University Munich TechXplore.com…
- EyeDAR Sensors, Transplant Coatings, and Prostate Cancer Advances w/ Ralph Bond · 37 minShow Notes 20 March 2026 Story 1: Extra ‘set of eyes’ for self-driving cars: Roadside radar sensors could reduce blind spots Silvia Cernea Clark Rice University website…
- Hair Loss Breakthrough: Light Therapy Suppresses Key Markers by 92% · 35 minShow Notes 13 March 2026 Story 1: 3D Printing Soft Robots - Rotational multi-material printing offers intricate, programmable shapesSource: Harvard School of Engineering Story…
- Lidar Revolution: Affordable Solid-State Sensors Aim for Sub-$200 Price Point · 44 minShow Notes 6 March 2026 Story 1: Scientists Grew Mini Brains, Then Trained Them to Solve an Engineering Problem Source: ScienceAlert.com Link…
- Lunar Lasers, Desalination Lithium, and Spinal Regeneration w/ Ralph Bond · 27 minShow Notes 27 February 2026 Story 1: Artemis II to Test Laser-Based Communication from the Moon Source: ExtremeTech.com Link…
- Robot Swarms, Mobile AI Semi-Trucks, and Supercomputing Jet Flaws w/ Ralph Bond · 36 minShow Notes 20 February 2026 Story 1: Watch a robot swarm “bloom” like a garden Source: ArsTechnica.com Link…
- DeepMind AI Decodes DNA, Carbon Robotics Large Plant Model, MIT 3D Print Home Beams w/ Ralph Bond · 40 minShow Notes 2/13/2026 AI model from Google's DeepMind reads recipe for life in DNA Source: BBC Link: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c39428dv18yo Carbon Robotics Launches the…
- Computing with Heat, Cellular Energy Sources, and Neuromorphic Supercomputers w/ Ralph Bond · 37 minTiny silicon structures compute with heat, achieving 99% accurate matrix multiplication Source: Techxplore.com Link…
- 3D Printed Super-Aluminum, Quantum Computing Shortcuts, and a 435 MPH Maglev Record w/ Ralph Bond · 31 minShow Notes 23 January 2026 Story 1: MIT just made aluminum 5x stronger with 3D printing - it is stronger, lighter, and tough enough to reshape the future of flight Source…
- Ultra-Low Orbit, Future of Flight, and Wireless Drone Power w/ Ralph Bond · 37 minShow Notes 16 January 2026 Very Low Earth Orbit Satellites Could be the Next Frontier in Satellite Technology Source: ExtremeTech.com Link…
- CES 2026 Recap w/ Calcopia · 1 h 13 minCalcopia.com. Nathan Evans, Managing Editor. Herman Exum, Tech Reporter.Calcopia is your place for unique and interesting analyses on the best of gaming, movies, tech, books, a…
- Saltwater-Degradable Plastic, Dynamic Wireless Charging, and DIY Smart Clothing w/ Ralph Bond · 39 minMain Stories Story 1: The perfect polymer? Plant-based plastic is fully saltwater degradable and leaves behind zero microplastics Source: Phys.org Link…
- AI Powered Exoskeletons, AR Keyboards, and Virtual Brains w/ Ralph Bond · 37 minShow Notes for Computer America Story 1: Real-world helper exoskeletons come closer to reality with AI training • Source: TechXplore.com • Link…
- Waymo Outage, Warner Bros Bidding, Spotify Stolen w/ Ralph Bond · 1 h 30 minCalcopia. Nathan Evans, Managing Editor. Calcopia is your place for unique and interesting analyses on the best of gaming, movies, tech, books, a regularly updated Podcast, and…
- Haptic Tech for Blind Users, Bio-Lasers, and Amazon's Internet Race w/ Ralph Bond · 40 minShow Notes: 19 December 2025Stories of the Day 1. New wearable device lets you touch fabric online, read braille, and more - VoxeLite can help you literally feel websites. •…
- 3-Minute EV Charging, Quantum Battery Breakthrough, and AI-Guided Smart Bandages w/ Ralph Bond · 33 minShow Notes Featured Stories • Hyundai wants to cut EV charging time to 3 minutes, as fast as filling up a gas car • Source: Electrek.com • Link…
