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Thursday Nov 16, 2017
Thursday Nov 16, 2017
Personal Computer Show
Wednesday, November 15th 2017 Broadcast
PRN.fm on the INTERNET 6:00 PM ET
HEADLINE NEWS
- Microsoft Will End Final Free Windows 10 Upgrade Program On December 31
- Windows 10 Adds Anti-Ransomware Feature in Fall Update
- Driverless Shuttle Gets Hit By A Truck During Its Debut Ride In Las Vegas
- Researchers Use Aluminum Foil to Boost Wi-Fi Performance
- Security software Enigma lost legal battle against antivirus maker Malwarebytes
- T-Mobile's gigabit network push reaches 430 markets in US
FEATURE SEGMENTS
Wearable and Health Technology – Dr Alfred Poor
- sensors in a mesh network for worker safety at construction sites
- a sensor vest to diagnose pneumonia in small children
- a smartphone app and device to test children’s vision at home
From the Workbench – Hank Kee
- The Disappearing Digital Compact Cameras
- Where Are the STEM Jobs?
Home Automation – Marty Winston
- Hacker gifts
Thursday Nov 09, 2017
Thursday Nov 09, 2017
Personal Computer Show
Wednesday, November 8th 2017 Broadcast
HEADLINE NEWS
- FOLLOW-UP: iOS apps can turn on your camera any time without warning
Proof of concept app exploits iOS camera permissions to secretly take pictures and videos - Google Docs users getting locked out of their files
Google Docs Lockout Fixed, But Big Privacy Fears Raised - Microsoft Will End Final Free Windows 10 Upgrade Program On December 31
- The Convergence of the CPU and GPU
FEATURE SEGMENTS
Wearable and Health Technology – Dr Alfred Poor
- retina scan may detect Alzheimer’s before symptoms appear;
- silicone rubber used to create flexible supercapacitor using a 3D printer;
- states are changing their laws to support the use of telehealth technology
From the Workbench – Hank Kee
- Black Friday – Caveat Emptor
Home Automation – Marty Winston
- air apparent pair apparent
Thursday Nov 02, 2017
Thursday Nov 02, 2017
Personal Computer Show
Wednesday, November 1st 2017 Broadcast
PRN.fm on the INTERNET 6:00 PM ET
IN THE NEWS
Sprint/T-Mobile merger is off, preserving wireless competition
Microsoft axes Outlook.com premium features
iOS apps can turn on your camera any time without warning
FEATURE SEGMENTS
Wearable and Health Technology – Dr Alfred Poor
Common smartphone app saves heart attack patients;
Smart hardhat helps workers in emergencies; and
California hospital system offers patients access on Apple app
From the Workbench – Hank Kee
Squeezing Into a Windows 10 32 GB Storage
The Original Copy of the Operating System
Home Automation – Marty Winston
MySQL Red Hat Super Micro
Thursday Oct 26, 2017
Thursday Oct 26, 2017
Personal Computer Show
Wednesday, October 25th 2017 Broadcast
PRN.fm on the INTERNET 6:00 PM ET
IN THE NEWS
Bad Rabbit: New Ransomware Attack Rapidly Spreading Across Europe
Newegg is being sued for an alleged Ponzi scheme
China Is Turning Off This Key Feature on Apple Watch Series 3
Google is shelling out $10k A DAY in court fines
Chinese wants to replace Windows
FEATURE SEGMENTS
Wearable and Health Technology – Dr Alfred Poor
AI on the Smartphone to deal with Depression
Temporary Tattoo for Early Skin Cancer Detection
Helping Seniors to Live Safely Alone
Crowdfunding – Hank Kee
Home Automation – Marty Winston
Halloween and the 40 Year Maintenance Free House
Thursday Oct 19, 2017
Thursday Oct 19, 2017
Personal Computer Show
Wednesday, October 18th 2017 Broadcast
PRN.fm on the INTERNET 6:00 PM ET
IN THE NEWS
This KRACK Hack Kills Your Wi-Fi Privacy
Supreme Court to Consider Search Warrant Power in Microsoft Email Case
Dark Web Ransomware Economy Growing at an Annual Rate of 2,500%,
Western Digital’s MAMR Technology Could Lead To 40TB Hard Drives
Kaspersky Lab and the AV Security Hole
DISCUSSION SEGMENT - Cord-cutting Cable TV
FEATURE SEGMENTS
Wearable and Health Technology – Dr Alfred Poor
Home Automation – Marty Winston
Thursday Oct 12, 2017
Thursday Oct 12, 2017
Personal Computer Show
Wednesday, September 27th 2017 Broadcast
PRN.fm on the INTERNET 6:00 PM ET
FOLLOW-UP
iPhone 8 and iPhone X don't support the new T-Mobile 5G
IN THE NEWS
Equifax CEO steps down -How badly did Equifax screw up?
Terms and Conditions banning bad reviews aren’t legal in America
Russia targeted election systems in 21 states, successfully hacking some
Drop test confirms Apple totally lied about the glass back on the iPhone 8
Ruling gives FAA more power over drones than local governments
FEATURE SEGMENTS
Wearable and Health Technology – Dr Alfred Poor
Goggles help low vision users see;
get glucose level readings on your FitBit smartwatch;
a new low-cost, low-power way to send data from sensors over long distances
Home Automation – Marty Winston
Beware of Ransomware remote controlling the Internet of Things
Thursday Oct 05, 2017
Thursday Oct 05, 2017
Personal Computer Show
Wednesday, October 4th 2017 Broadcast
PRN.fm on the INTERNET 6:00 PM ET
IN THE NEWS
iPhone 8 Plus reportedly splits open while charging
Security firm finds some Macs vulnerable to 'firmware' attacks
Internet-wide security update put on hold
Equifax couldn't find or patch vulnerable Struts implementations
Has Windows 10 Overtaken Windows 7 Yet?
A mini version of the Commodore 64
Yahoo said every single account was affected by 2013 attack-3 billion in all
FEATURE SEGMENTS
Wearable and Health Technology – Dr Alfred Poor
FDA Approved Continuous Glucose Monitor Attached to the Skin
Denim Jacket from Levy with Conductive Weave to Connect to a Smartphone
Autonomous Wheelchair
Home Automation – Marty Winston
New Developments with the LED Light Bulb
Wednesday Sep 27, 2017
Wednesday Sep 27, 2017
Personal Computer Show
Wednesday, September 27th 2017 Broadcast
PRN.fm on the INTERNET 6:00 PM ET
FOLLOW-UP
- iPhone 8 and iPhone X don't support the new T-Mobile 5G
IN THE NEWS
- Equifax CEO steps down -How badly did Equifax screw up?
- Terms and Conditions banning bad reviews aren’t legal in America
- Russia targeted election systems in 21 states, successfully hacking some
- Drop test confirms Apple totally lied about the glass back on the iPhone 8
- Ruling gives FAA more power over drones than local governments
FEATURE SEGMENTS
Wearable and Health Technology – Dr Alfred Poor
- Goggles help low vision users see;
- get glucose level readings on your FitBit smartwatch;
- a new low-cost, low-power way to send data from sensors over long distances
Home Automation – Marty Winston
- Beware of Ransomware remote controlling the Internet of Things
Wednesday Sep 20, 2017
Wednesday Sep 20, 2017
Personal Computer Show
Wednesday, September 20, 2017
PRN.fm on the Internet at 6 PM ET
What’s important in the news?
§ New iPhones cannot be used with T-Mobile 5g LTE Network
§ CCleaner victim of hack attack
Topic of Discussion
Overview of Home Automation Today – Marty Winston
§ What is home automation?
§ Home automation for the DIY’er
§ Home automation should meet a need, not to look for a need
§ How to approach a home automation project
Feature Segment
Wearable and Health Technology – Dr Alfred Poor
§ Enhance Apple ear pods as listening aids
§ Vibrate pillow to get to sleep
§ Forecast of wearable tech industry
Thursday Sep 14, 2017
Thursday Sep 14, 2017
Personal Computer Show
Wednesday, September 13th 2017 Broadcast
PRN.fm on the INTERNET 6:00 PM ET
IN THE NEWS
Jerry Pournelle passed away September 8th at age 84
Now it's safe to say you didn't invent email
Best Buy pulling Kaspersky software from shelves
Equifax Says Cyberattack May Have Affected 143 Million in the U.S.
Apple Unveils iPhone X and 8 Models as It Upgrades TV Set-Top Box
FEATURE SEGMENTS
Wearable and Health Technology – Dr Alfred Poor
Custom 3D Printed Insoles
An Endoscope for Endoscopy
Energy Harvesting
Home Automation – Marty Winston
Electronic Workbench