Computer America

Ben Crossman

Computer America is the nation's longest running talk show on Computers and Technology, spanning 25+ years of industry guests and analysis.

  1. 5D AGO

    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 Scientists Found an Untapped Energy Source Running Through Our Cells Source: Popular Mechanics Link: https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/health/a69927474/flexoelectricity-cells/ World’s first neuromorphic supercomputer nears reality with brain-inspired math Source: Interesting Engineering Link: https://interestingengineering.com/science/world-first-neuromorphic-supercomputer-us Wireless device ‘speaks’ to the brain with light Source: Northwestern University Link: https://news.northwestern.edu/stories/2025/12/wireless-device-speaks-to-the-brain-with-light Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVIKYOKcKoo Teen inventor solves car blind spots with brilliant new tech! Source: Inside Edition Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHJnUHJIcgQ Ingestible Bioprinter Treats GI Tract Injuries from Inside the Body Source: Inside Precision Medicine Link: https://www.insideprecisionmedicine.com/topics/patient-care/ingestible-bioprinter-treats-gi-tract-injuries-from-inside-the-body/ World’s first cryogen-free superconducting motor promises 99.5% efficiency for aviation Source: Interesting Engineering Link: https://interestingengineering.com/ces-2026/world-first-cryogen-free-superconducting-motor New breakthrough to restore aging joints could help treat osteoarthritis Source: ScienceAlert.com Link: https://www.sciencealert.com/new-breakthrough-to-restore-aging-joints-could-help-treat-osteoarthritis Quantum tools set to transform life science, researchers say Source: Phys.org Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/medical/quantum-tools-set-to-transform-life-science-researchers-say/ar-AA1Uj3Hc

    37 min

  2. JAN 23

    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: https://news.mit.edu/2025/printable-aluminum-alloy-sets-strength-records-may-enable-lighter-aircraft-parts-1007 Story 2: New 'physics shortcut' lets laptops tackle quantum problems once reserved for supercomputers and AI Source: LiveScience.com Story by Owen Hughes Link: https://www.livescience.com/technology/computing/new-physics-shortcut-lets-laptops-tackle-quantum-problems-once-reserved-for-supercomputers-and-ai Story 3: Hyperloop shock: China’s maglev hits 435 mph in 2 seconds, sets world record Source: Interesting Engineering Story by Sujita Sinha Link: https://interestingengineering.com/transportation/china-maglev-hits-435-mph-in-2-seconds Honorable Mentions Story: This 3D-printed, carbon-absorbing bridge is inspired by bones Source: CNN Story by Rebecca Calms Link: https://www.cnn.com/science/diamanti-3d-printed-concrete-sustainable-bridge-hnk-spc-intl Story: New drug stalls Alzheimer's development in breakthrough trial Source: ScienceAlert.com Story by David Nield Link: https://www.sciencealert.com/new-drug-stalls-alzheimers-development-in-breakthrough-trial Story: Scientists build a quantum computer that can repair itself using recycled atoms Source: Phys.org Story by Robert Egan Link: https://phys.org/news/2025-12-scientists-quantum-recycled-atoms.html Story: New Image Sensor Breaks Optical Limits – My subhead: a lens‑free system that achieves sub‑micron, 3D resolution across a wide field of view, something previously considered impossible with optical wavelengths Source: University of Connecticut Story by Sarah Redmond Link: https://today.uconn.edu/2025/12/new-image-sensor-breaks-optical-limits/

    31 min

  3. JAN 16

    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 Longer, Narrower Aircraft Wings Source: NASA Link: https://www.nasa.gov/aeronautics/nasa-boeing-test-aircraft-wings/ See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJNJfrkge9o These Laser Beams Could Power Military Drones 5,000 Feet in the Air Source: Gizmodo.com Link: https://gizmodo.com/these-laser-beams-could-power-military-drones-5000-feet-in-the-air-2000702020 See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJNJfrkge9o Robots Smaller Than Salt Grains Can Now Think for Themselves Source: ScienceBlog.com Link: https://scienceblog.com/robots-smaller-than-salt-grains-can-now-think-for-themselves/ Honorable Mentions New 3D chips could make electronics faster and more energy-efficient Source: MIT News Link: https://news.mit.edu/2025/new-3d-chips-could-make-electronics-faster-and-more-energy-efficient-0618 Robot achieves 0.053 mm micro-precision in the world’s first robotic cataract surgery Source: Interesting Engineering Link: https://interestingengineering.com/health/ucla-robotic-cataract-surgery-breakthrough This Soft Robot Is 100% Edible, Including the Battery - It’s designed to feed medication to wild boars, but you can eat it too Source: IEEE Spectrum Link: https://spectrum.ieee.org/soft-edible-robot Research shows how coffee waste could be used to clean contaminated water Source: TechXplore.com Link: https://techxplore.com/news/2025-12-coffee-contaminated.html

    37 min

  4. JAN 15

    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, our diverse editorial staff is committed to keeping things interesting and always entertaining. A veritable cornucopia of editorial excellence, if you will.Topics:Samsung Unveils World’s First 130-Inch Micro RGB TV Featuring Next-Generation Color and Bold New Design – Samsung Global Newsroom CES – The Most Powerful Tech Event in the World Samsung Family Hub™️ | Samsung US | Samsung USA Introducing Galaxy Z TriFold: The Shape of What’s Next in Mobile Innovation LG CES 2026 | LG Global Luna Band: Displayless health tracker without subscription, with voice | heise online ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDP | 27 to 31.5 Inches | Gaming Monitors｜ROG – Republic of Gamers｜ROG USA Roborock Saros 10R Robot Vacuum – Google Search Lepro AMI – Lepro US The ROG XREAL R1 gaming glasses let you game anywhere on a 171-inch 240Hz virtual screen IXI – The world’s first autofocus eyewear Vision Care at the Speed of Sight – Eyebot Project AVA: 3D Hologram AI Desk Companion | Razer United States RayNeo AR Smart Glasses | Official Olympic Partner Clicks Communicator: the ultimate communication companion LEGO® SMART Play™ System | Official LEGO® Shop US C-200 Ultrasonic 8″ Chef’s Knife – Seattle Ultrasonics ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 13 Aura Edition | Premium 14 inch AI PC for business | 21NSCTO1WWUS2 | Lenovo US Feeder Vista – Birdfy LG Electronics Presents LG ClOiD Home Robot To Demonstrate “Zero Labor Home” at CES 2026 Throne Science

    1h 13m

  5. JAN 9

    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 heavy-duty truck while driving Source: Purdue University Link: https://www.purdue.edu/newsroom/2025/Q4/first-highway-segment-in-u-s-wirelessly-charges-electric-heavy-duty-truck-while-driving/ Story 3: An iron-on electronic circuit to create wearable tech Source: American Chemical Society press release Link: https://www.acs.org/pressroom/presspacs/2025/december/an-iron-on-electronic-circuit-to-create-wearable-tech.html Story 4: CES News: Headset for the blind uses AI and haptics to guide the user. Source: A company called .lumen Links: https://www.dotlumen.com/glasses, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0H6D01duRc Honorable Mentions Story: New Algorithm Dramatically Speeds Up Stroke Detection Scans Source: NYU Tandon School of Engineering Link: https://engineering.nyu.edu/news/new-algorithm-dramatically-speeds-stroke-detection-scans Story: New materials yank ‘forever chemicals’ from water Source: ScienceNewsExplores.org Link: https://www.snexplores.org/article/mof-filter-pfas-forever-chemicals-water Story: World’s smallest AI supercomputer can fit in your pocket, run without server or GPUs Source: Interesting Engineering Links: https://interestingengineering.com/ai-robotics/us-world-smallest-ai-supercomputer, https://tiiny.ai/, https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/commercial/2025/12/worlds-smallest-mini-pc-thats-about-the-size-of-a-smartphone-unveiled Story: Strengthening asphalt roads with a unique green ingredient: Algae Source: EurekAlert!.org Links: https://www.eurekalert.org/news-releases/1109918, https://hexaconstruction.media/article/34059-algae-based-asphalt-shrugs-off-freezing-temperatures-and-reduces-carbon-output Story: Scientists discover 'magical' material that's stronger than steel and lighter than aluminum — and its potential is dizzying Source: The Cool Down on MSN Link: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/scientists-discover-magical-material-that-s-stronger-than-steel-and-lighter-than-aluminum-and-its-potential-is-dizzying/ar-AA1RyiNJ

    39 min

  6. JAN 4

    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.comLink: https://techxplore.com/news/2025-11-real-world-helper-exoskeletons-closer.htmlResearch Paper: https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/scirobotics.ads8652Story 2: New Augmented Reality Tech Can Turn Any Surface into Keyboard Source: University of Texas at DallasLink: https://news.utdallas.edu/science-technology/augmented-reality-tech-keyboard-2025/Story 3: Supercomputer Creates One of the Most Realistic Virtual Brains Ever Seen Source: ScienceAlert.comLink: https://www.sciencealert.com/supercomputer-creates-one-of-the-most-realistic-virtual-brains-ever-seenVideo 1: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1531823138015033Video 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w5Xcx0dDwGQStory 4: Scientists Discover a Way to 'Recharge' Aging Human Cells Source: ScienceAlert.comLink: https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-discover-a-way-to-recharge-aging-human-cellsResearch Paper: https://www.pnas.org/doi/10.1073/pnas.2505237122Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHbSqcemBW8Honorable Mentions Story: CES product announcement: world’s first sonic toothbrush equipped with SmartNose, an integrated connected sensor designed to analyze breath biomarkers in real time Source: US-based company Autobrush CES announcement todayLink: https://tryautobrush.com/Story: AI trained on bacterial genomes produces never-before-seen proteins Source: ArsTechnica.comLink: https://arstechnica.com/science/2025/11/generative-ai-meets-the-genome/Research Paper: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-025-09749-7Story: Department of Energy, PNNL Partner to Power the Nation’s Bioeconomy Source: Pacific Northwest National LaboratoryLink: https://www.pnnl.gov/news-media/department-energy-pnnl-partner-power-nations-bioeconomyStory: Astro Mechanica teams with UK SME Helix to build hybrid-electric engines for the next generation of supersonic aircraft Source: Aerospace Global NewsLink: https://aerospaceglobalnews.com/news/astro-mechanica-helix-supersonic-engines-electric-motors/

    37 min

  7. 12/22/2025

    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 committed to keeping things interesting and always entertaining. A veritable cornucopia of editorial excellence, if you will. Topics: https://www.engadget.com/transportation/waymo-vehicles-are-operating-again-in-san-francisco-following-a-power-outage-112924838.html https://mashable.com/article/clair-obscur-expedition-33-indie-game-awards-revoked-ai https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/larry-ellison-gives-404-billion-guarantee-paramount-bid-warner-bros-2025-12-22 https://www.androidauthority.com/spotify-annas-archive-3627023

    1h 31m

  8. 12/19/2025

    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 SciencePopular Science ArticleResearch Paper2. Birch Leaves and Peanuts Transformed into Cutting-Edge Laser TechnologySource: Bioengineer.orgBioengineer.org ArticleOptics.org ArticleResearch Paper3. What you need to know about Amazon’s new Starlink rivalSource: Independent.co.ukIndependent.co.uk ArticleAbout Amazon AnnouncementAmazon Leo Website4. MIT's injectable brain chips could treat disease without surgerySource: NewAtlas.comNewAtlas.com ArticleSpin-off Company WebsiteVideoHonorable MentionsNew semiconductors could allow classical and quantum computing on the same chip, thanks to superconductivity breakthroughSource: LiveScience.comLiveScience.com ArticleWe took a test-drive of NASA's new moon rover candidatesSource: National GeographicNational Geographic Article3-D printing researchers develop fast-curing, environmentally friendly concrete substituteSource: Oregon State UniversityOregon State University ArticleResearchers test soft robotics exosuit in Adelaide to reduce astronaut muscular fatigueSource: SpaceConnect.com.auSpaceConnect.com.au Article

    40 min
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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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  • Creator
    Ben Crossman
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    642
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Computer America
  • Show Website
    Computer America