PODCAST · technology
Computer America
by Ben Crossman
Computer America is the nation's longest running talk show on Computers and Technology, spanning 25+ years of industry guests and analysis.
Episodes
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Mars Fuel Breakthroughs, Sound Beams, Fast-Charging Batteries, and Light Wound Care w/ Ralph Bond
Show 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) Link: https://www.space.com/astronomy/mars/making-rocket-fuel-out-of-mars-thin-air-new-breakthrough-could-make-it-happen...
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AI Cancer Screening, Stroke-Predicting Chips, and Real-Time Stroke Monitoring w/ Ralph Bond
Show 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: MedicalXpress.com (Story by Gaby Clark) Link: https://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-09-imaging-combines-brain-oxygen-real.html Research...
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Stratospheric Telecom, Sound-Powered Micro-Robots, and Blender-Made Graphene w/ Ralph Bond
US stratospheric craft flies 9,300 miles to Japan in world-first sky data network Aamir Khollam Interesting Engineering via MSN https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/us-stratospheric-craft-flies-9300-miles-to-japan-in-world-first-sky-data-network-test/ar-AA2bwVb1 Scientists build tiny robots…
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Transformers 40th Anniversary, Apple iPhone Duo, and LG TV LAN Scanning w/ Calcopia.com
Calcopia.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, and original content you won’t find anywhere else. 100 percent independent and agenda-free, our diverse editorial staff…
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Biological Data Center, Gold E-Waste Recovery, and Smartphone Blindness Navigation w/ Ralph Bond
World-First Biological Data Center Uses 16 Million Living Human Neurons to Process Data Georgina Jedikovska [via Interesting Engineering] Technocracy.com https://www.technocracy.news/world-first-biological-data-center-uses-16-million-living-human-neurons-to-process-data/ Scientists built an...
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Mimic Robotics AI Audi Factory, Ocean Mineral Mining, Fuel-Free Space Thrusters w/ Ralph Bond
Show Notes 4 September 2026 Mimic Robotics introduces ‘frontier video-action models’ to the factory floor at AudiStory by David EdwardsRobotics & Automation News...
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Wind-Power Cargo Ship, Superhot Geothermal, AI Lab, and mRNA Cancer Vaccine w/ Ralph Bond
Oceanbird 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-windhttps://www.theoceanbird.com/press-releases/oceanbird-completes-installationQuaise Energy Superhot Geothermal...
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Daily Top Tech Picks w/ Calcopia!
Calcopia 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 else. 100 percent independent and agenda-free, our diverse editorial staff is committed to keeping things interesting…
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Bidirectional Pixels, AI-Guided Movement, and Water-Harvesting Jackets w/ Ralph Bond
Show Notes Researchers invent 'new type of pixel' that could create displays that double as cameras — and the internet's first thought is 'what could go wrong?'Source: TechRadar.comStory by David Nield...
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Smarter Building Design, UV Healing Lenses, and AI Early Cancer Signals w/ Ralph Bond
Show Notes - July 31, 2026 Computer model could enable bridges and buildings that use less materialAuthor: Zach WinnSource: MIT NewsLink: https://news.mit.edu/2026/computer-model-could-enable-less-material-bridges-buildings-0624 Self-Healing Contact Lenses Activated by UV Light: A Breakthrough in...
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NASA's Electric Airliner, Bridge 3D Print Repairing, Plastic Bottle Batteries w/ Ralph Bond
Show Notes 24 July 2026NASA Program Explores Hybrid-Electric ‘Double Bubble’ [fuselage] Airliner ConceptFlyingmag.comStory by Jack Daleohttps://www.flyingmag.com/nasa-electra-hybrid-commercial-airliner-concept/Electra Company WebsiteElectrahttps://electra.aero/Electra Press...
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Transparent Solar Cells, Soil-Powered Tech, and Shape-Shifting Liquid Batteries w/ Ralph Bond
Show Notes 17 July 2026Ultra-thin transparent solar cells promise invisible charging for wearables, cars, and homesDigitalTrends.com - Story by Sudhanshu Kumar Mangalam...
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How Nerves Rebuild Bones and Spinach Heals Dry Eye w/ Ralph Bond
Show NotesStory 1: First map of nerve circuitry in bone helps physicians identify key signals for bone repairRobert EganMedicalXpress.comhttps://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-01-nerve-circuitry-bone-physicians-key.htmlhttps://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.adr9608Story 2: Spinach-Based Eye…
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Sony Stops Disc Making, Xbox Price Increases, Social Media Bans w/ Calcopia
Show NotesFox Buying Roku: A Cage Match for the TV Home ScreenBy Rob EnderleTechNewsWorld https://www.technewsworld.com/story/fox-buying-roku-a-cage-match-for-the-tv-home-screen-180403.html Sony Will Stop Making Disc-Based PlayStation Games Starting 2028By Igor BonifacicEngadget...
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0.7nm Chips, E-Waste Gold Extraction, and Full Color 3D Lidar w/ Ralph Bond
Show Notes 3 July 2026Story 1: IBM Unveils the World’s First Sub-1-Nanometer Chip TechnologyStory by Allen LeeSource: TechTimes.comLink: https://www.techtimes.com/articles/319060/20260625/ibm-unveils-worlds-first-sub-1-nanometer-chip-technology.htmLink:...
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Tidal Power, Fusion Licensing, And Bio-Jet Fuel w/ Ralph Bond
Show Notes 26 June 2026 World’s Most Powerful Tidal Turbine ‘Orbital O2’ Begins Operations Off Scotland’s Orkney IslandsMI News...
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A New Era of Robotics and Sustainable Ocean Fuel w/ Ralph Bond
Show Notes Story 1: A new frontier for marine robot communication: University of Florida scientists develop BlueMEDave SchlenkerUniversity of...
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2000+ MPG Car, Fog Bacteria, Solar Breakthrough, and Age-Reversing Nasal Sprays w/ Ralph Bond
Show NotesStudent-Built Car Hits 2,145 MPG And Beats Every Production VehicleRex SanchezAutoBlog.comhttps://www.autoblog.com/news/student-built-car-hits-2145-mpg-and-beats-every-production-vehicleSee YouTube video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tz84xF6tn-MBacteria Live in Fog Droplets and...
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Nintendo Switch 2 Turns One, Nvidia Spark Silicon, and Steam Machine's Return w/ Calcopia!
Computer America Stories 06/5/2026 Happy First Birthday, Switch 2 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nintendo_Switch_2 Nvidia’s RTX Spark Silicon Brings Supercomputer Ambitions to Consumer Laptops https://www.pcmag.com/news/nvidia-rtx-spark-in-consumer-laptops-computex-2026 Steam Machine and Steam…
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New Picosecond Spintronic Switch, California Canal Solar Project, and Plant Hearing w/ Ralph Bond
Show Notes 5 June 2026 Researchers built a switch 1,000 times faster than today's AI chips, and it barely generates any heat - University of Tokyo's antiferromagnetic spintronic switch operates at picosecond speedsKishalaya KunduTechSpot.com...
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Smart Rings, AI Wildfire Detection, and Extraterrestrial Agriculture w/ Ralph Bond
Show Notes 29 May 2026 This see-through smart ring translates sign language and almost works like magicRachit AgarwalDigital Trends https://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/this-see-through-smart-ring-translates-sign-language-and-almost-works-like-magic/ A Wireless Ring-Type Device for Sign…
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3D-Printed Brain Sensors, Internal Ultrasound Light, and Automated Neural Surgery w/ Ralph Bond
Show Notes 3D-printed brain sensors may unlock personalized neural monitoring Ty Tkacik Penn State website https://www.psu.edu/news/research/story/3d-printed-brain-sensors-may-unlock-personalized-neural-monitoring Researchers use ultrasound to create light inside the body Stanford University…
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Shapeshifting Wings and Artificial Neurons w/ Ralph Bond
Show Notes 8 May 2026 This 'gas battery' turns CO2 and NOx pollution into electricitySungkyunkwan UniversityTechXplore.com https://techxplore.com/news/2026-04-gas-battery-pollution-electricity-air.html https://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2026/ee/d5ee06789h Humanoid robot takes first...
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Sustainable Tech: From Century-Long Plane Parts to Glow-in-the-Dark Streets w/ Ralph Bond
Show Notes 1 May 2026New Self-Healing Material Could Extend Life of Planes, Cars by Centuries Soo Kim Newsweek https://www.newsweek.com/self-healing-material-could-extend-life-planes-cars-centuries-11833122Chinese Scientists Bioengineering Plants with Firefly Genes to Glow Frank Landymore...
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AI Tanks, Data Center Efficiency, and Hydrogen from Breadcrumbs w/ Ralph Bond
Show Notes 24 April 2026XM30 Lynx: The US Army’s New 50mm Cannon‑Powered Robot War Machine Alex Barrientos GadgetReview.com https://www.gadgetreview.com/xm30-lynx-the-us-armys-new-50mm-cannon%e2%80%91powered-robot-war-machineNew software could cut cooling energy use by 25% in data centers Ty…
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3D Printed Organs, AI Blood Tests, and Bionic Touch w/ Ralph Bond
Show Notes 17 April 2026 Researchers Develop 3D Printed Lab-Grown Ear Cartilage 3DPrinting.com https://3dprinting.com/news/researchers-develop-3d-printed-lab-grown-ear-cartilage/ 3D Printed Ear Video ETH Zurich YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=01U6KC35dKw Novel prosthetic design combines…
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Wave Energy, Mushroom Packaging, and Robotic Skin w/ Ralph Bond
Show Notes 10 April 2026 Scientists may have figured out how to unlock the energy of ocean waves David Nield ScienceAlert.com https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-may-have-figured-out-how-to-unlock-the-energy-of-ocean-waves Power in Motion: Transforming Energy Harvesting with Gyroscopes...
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From Interplanetary Light Sails to Sub-Millimeter Quantum Measuring w/ Ralph Bond
Show Notes 3 April 2026 Researchers Develop Photonic Crystal Light Sails for Interplanetary Exploration National Today.com https://nationaltoday.com/us/al/tuskegee/news/2026/03/06/researchers-develop-photonic-crystal-light-sail-for-interplanetary-exploration/ Fuel-free interplanetary travel:...
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The Price of Entertainment: PlayStation, Netflix, and Nintendo w/ Calcopia
Sony Is Raising Prices on PlayStation Consoles and Portals Polygon https://www.polygon.com/ps5-price-increase-sony-playstation-portal Netflix Raises Prices Across All Streaming Plans CNBC https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/26/netflix-raises-prices-across-all-streaming-plans.html Physical vs Digital:...
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AI Search Robots, Tofu Water Batteries, and 4D Vision Chips w/ Ralph Bond
Story 1: AI search robot uses 3D maps and internet knowledge to find lost items Andreas Schmitz, Technical University Munich TechXplore.com https://techxplore.com/news/2026-03-ai-robot-3d-internet-knowledge.html Research paper: https://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/11359697 Video:...
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EyeDAR Sensors, Transplant Coatings, and Prostate Cancer Advances w/ Ralph Bond
Show Notes 20 March 2026 Story 1: Extra ‘set of eyes’ for self-driving cars: Roadside radar sensors could reduce blind spots Silvia Cernea Clark Rice University website https://news.rice.edu/news/2026/extra-set-eyes-self-driving-cars-roadside-radar-sensors-could-reduce-blind-spots...
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Hair Loss Breakthrough: Light Therapy Suppresses Key Markers by 92%
Show Notes 13 March 2026 Story 1: 3D Printing Soft Robots - Rotational multi-material printing offers intricate, programmable shapesSource: Harvard School of Engineering Story by Anne J. Manning Link: https://seas.harvard.edu/news/3d-printing-soft-robots See video here:...
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Lidar Revolution: Affordable Solid-State Sensors Aim for Sub-$200 Price Point
Show Notes 6 March 2026 Story 1: Scientists Grew Mini Brains, Then Trained Them to Solve an Engineering Problem Source: ScienceAlert.com Link: https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-grew-mini-brains-then-trained-them-to-solve-an-engineering-problem 200,000 living human brain cells just learned…
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Lunar Lasers, Desalination Lithium, and Spinal Regeneration w/ Ralph Bond
Show Notes 27 February 2026 Story 1: Artemis II to Test Laser-Based Communication from the Moon Source: ExtremeTech.com Link: https://www.extremetech.com/aerospace/artemis-ii-to-test-laser-based-communication-from-the-moon Story 2: New solar-powered device extracts lithium for batteries while...
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Robot Swarms, Mobile AI Semi-Trucks, and Supercomputing Jet Flaws w/ Ralph Bond
Show Notes 20 February 2026 Story 1: Watch a robot swarm “bloom” like a garden Source: ArsTechnica.com Link: https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/01/watch-a-robot-swarm-bloom-like-a-garden/ See research paper here: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/scirobotics.ady7233 See video here:...
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DeepMind AI Decodes DNA, Carbon Robotics Large Plant Model, MIT 3D Print Home Beams w/ Ralph Bond
Show Notes 2/13/2026 AI model from Google's DeepMind reads recipe for life in DNA Source: BBC Link: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c39428dv18yo Carbon Robotics Launches the World’s First-Ever Large Plant Model Source: BusinessWire.com Link:...
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Computing with Heat, Cellular Energy Sources, and Neuromorphic Supercomputers w/ Ralph Bond
Tiny silicon structures compute with heat, achieving 99% accurate matrix multiplication Source: Techxplore.com Link: https://techxplore.com/news/2026-01-tiny-silicon-accurate-matrix-multiplication.html#google_vignette Research Paper: https://journals.aps.org/prapplied/abstract/10.1103/5drp-hrx1...
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3D Printed Super-Aluminum, Quantum Computing Shortcuts, and a 435 MPH Maglev Record w/ Ralph Bond
Show Notes 23 January 2026 Story 1: MIT just made aluminum 5x stronger with 3D printing - it is stronger, lighter, and tough enough to reshape the future of flight Source: ScienceDaily Based on MIT news announcement Link: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251226045316.htm See also:...
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Ultra-Low Orbit, Future of Flight, and Wireless Drone Power w/ Ralph Bond
Show Notes 16 January 2026 Very Low Earth Orbit Satellites Could be the Next Frontier in Satellite Technology Source: ExtremeTech.com Link: https://www.extremetech.com/aerospace/very-low-earth-orbit-satellites-could-be-the-next-frontier-in-satellite NASA, Boeing Test How to Improve Performance of...
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CES 2026 Recap w/ Calcopia
Calcopia.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 regularly updated Podcast, and original content you won’t find anywhere else. 100 percent independent and agenda-free…
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Saltwater-Degradable Plastic, Dynamic Wireless Charging, and DIY Smart Clothing w/ Ralph Bond
Main Stories Story 1: The perfect polymer? Plant-based plastic is fully saltwater degradable and leaves behind zero microplastics Source: Phys.org Link: https://phys.org/news/2025-12-polymer-based-plastic-fully-saltwater.html Story 2: First highway segment in U.S. wirelessly charges electric...
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AI Powered Exoskeletons, AR Keyboards, and Virtual Brains w/ Ralph Bond
Show Notes for Computer America Story 1: Real-world helper exoskeletons come closer to reality with AI training Source: TechXplore.com Link: https://techxplore.com/news/2025-11-real-world-helper-exoskeletons-closer.html Research Paper: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/scirobotics.ads8652 Story...
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Waymo Outage, Warner Bros Bidding, Spotify Stolen w/ Ralph Bond
Calcopia. 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 original content you won’t find anywhere else. 100 percent independent and agenda-free, our diverse editorial staff is...
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Haptic Tech for Blind Users, Bio-Lasers, and Amazon's Internet Race w/ Ralph Bond
Show Notes: 19 December 2025Stories of the Day 1. New wearable device lets you touch fabric online, read braille, and more - VoxeLite can help you literally feel websites. Source: Popular Science Popular Science Article Research Paper 2. Birch Leaves and Peanuts Transformed into Cutting-Edge…
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3-Minute EV Charging, Quantum Battery Breakthrough, and AI-Guided Smart Bandages w/ Ralph Bond
Show Notes Featured Stories Hyundai wants to cut EV charging time to 3 minutes, as fast as filling up a gas car Source: Electrek.com Link: https://electrek.co/2025/11/20/hyundai-cut-ev-charging-time-3-minutes/ Japanese scientists unveil a quantum battery that defies energy loss Source:...
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Space Solar Power, Power Saving Chiplets, Water Harvesting from Tomatoes w/ Ralph Bond
Show Notes: 5 December 2025 Story 1: Startup develops incredible tech to pull water from unexpected source: 'This is just the beginning of what's possible' Source: The Cool Down on MSN, Story by Elija McKee Link See also See also Video here Story 2: PowerLattice attracts investment from ex-Intel...
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Vertical Solar Towers, Space Grown Protein, Sunflower Power w/ Ralph Bond
Story 1 Title: 3D Solar towers boost electricity production by around 50% Source: New Atlas Links: Solar Towers Electricity Janta Power Closes $5.5 Million Seed Round to Power the Future of Clean Energy Story 2 Title: European Space Agency to Trial Growing Protein Powder in Space Using Astronaut...
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Microwave CPU, Green Displays, New Kevlar w/ Ralph Bond
Show Notes Story 1: Computing and AI Title: Scientists create world's first microwave-powered computer chip — it's much faster and consumes less power than conventional CPUs Source: LiveScience.com Links: LiveScience Article Research Paper Cornell Chronicle Posting Story 2: Sustainable Materials...
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Charging Roads, Tank-Killer Robots, and Airborne 5G Networks w/ Ralph Bond
Show Notes: 14 November 2025 Main Stories Story 1: Wireless Charging Roads Title: This Wireless-Charging Road Is More Powerful Than Most Tesla Superchargers Source: InsideEVs.com Link: Wireless Charging Highway Power Company Site: Electreon See Also: First Highway Charges Cars as They Drive Story...
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Fungal Computers, Hydrogen Tractors, and Restoring Sight w/ Ralph Bond
Bonus Fun Virtual Experience Google's virtual Route 66 driving adventure (Source: Google Arts & Culture in collaboration with the National Trust for Historic Preservation) Link: https://artsandculture.google.com/project/route-66 Main Stories Powered by mushrooms, living computers are on the rise…
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