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34:39

Smart Rings, AI Wildfire Detection, and...

Computer America ·

2026/05/29

Show Notes 29 May 2026This see-through smart ring translates sign language and almost works like magicRachit AgarwalDigital Trendshttps://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 Language TranslationScience Advanceshttps://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/sciadv.aec8995This thumb ring translates sign language into textPopular

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35:39

3D-Printed Brain Sensors, Internal Ultrasound Light,...

Computer America ·

2026/05/22

Show Notes3D-printed brain sensors may unlock personalized neural monitoringTy TkacikPenn State websitehttps://www.psu.edu/news/research/story/3d-printed-brain-sensors-may-unlock-personalized-neural-monitoringResearchers use ultrasound to create light inside the bodyStanford University Reporthttps://news.stanford.edu/stories/2026/04/researchers-use-ultrasound-to-create-light-inside-the-bodyNeuralink builds surgical robot to speed up brain implant procedures for patientsMrigakshi DixitInteresting

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33:06

Shapeshifting Wings and Artificial Neurons w/ Ralph Bond

Computer America ·

2026/05/08

Show Notes 8 May 2026This 'gas battery' turns CO2 and NOx pollution into electricitySungkyunkwan UniversityTechXplore.comhttps://techxplore.com/news/2026-04-gas-battery-pollution-electricity-air.htmlhttps://pubs.rsc.org/en/content/articlelanding/2026/ee/d5ee06789hHumanoid robot takes first steps on construction siteMark GloverConstruction Managementhttps://constructionmanagement.co.uk/humanoid-robot-takes-first-steps-on-construction-site/AI-controlled morphing wings take flight as DLR tests

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30:34

Sustainable Tech: From Century-Long Plane Parts to...

Computer America ·

2026/05/01

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 Futurism.com https://futurism.com/science-energy/bioengineering-plants-glow-light-cities https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N1FAPvC123Q&t=1sScientists use AI to create ultra-strong, rust-proof steel for 3D-printed

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36:37

AI Tanks, Data Center Efficiency, and Hydrogen from...

Computer America ·

2026/04/27

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 Tkacik PennState website https://www.psu.edu/news/research/story/new-software-could-cut-cooling-energy-use-25-data-centersChemists make hydrogen from breadcrumbs in groundbreaking reaction that could replace

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36:38

3D Printed Organs, AI Blood Tests, and Bionic Touch...

Computer America ·

2026/04/17

Show Notes 17 April 2026Researchers Develop 3D Printed Lab-Grown Ear Cartilage3DPrinting.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=01U6KC35dKwNovel prosthetic design combines AI and 3D printing to improve fitRobert Egan MedicalXpress.comhttps://medicalxpress.com/news/2026-03-prosthetic-combines-ai-3d.htmlAI blood test finds silent liver disease years before symptomsJohns Hopkins

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39:03

Wave Energy, Mushroom Packaging, and Robotic Skin w/...

Computer America ·

2026/04/10

Show Notes 10 April 2026Scientists may have figured out how to unlock the energy of ocean waves David Nield ScienceAlert.comhttps://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-may-have-figured-out-how-to-unlock-the-energy-of-ocean-wavesPower in Motion: Transforming Energy Harvesting with Gyroscopes University of Osaka Asia Research Newshttps://www.asiaresearchnews.com/content/power-motion-transforming-energy-harvesting-gyroscopesResearchers use fungus to create plastic-free food packaging University of Maine

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43:28

From Interplanetary Light Sails to Sub-Millimeter...

Computer America ·

2026/04/03

Show Notes 3 April 2026Researchers Develop Photonic Crystal Light Sails for Interplanetary Exploration NationalToday.comhttps://nationaltoday.com/us/al/tuskegee/news/2026/03/06/researchers-develop-photonic-crystal-light-sail-for-interplanetary-exploration/Fuel-free interplanetary travel:Photonic crystal sail could help laser beams push spacecraft MSNhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/news/technology/fuel-free-interplanetary-travel-photonic-crystal-sail-could-help-laser-beams-push-spacecraft/ar-AA1XLjxKDesign

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83:18

The Price of Entertainment: PlayStation, Netflix, and...

Computer America ·

2026/03/27

Sony Is Raising Prices on PlayStation Consoles and Portals Polygonhttps://www.polygon.com/ps5-price-increase-sony-playstation-portalNetflix Raises Prices Across All Streaming Plans CNBChttps://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/26/netflix-raises-prices-across-all-streaming-plans.htmlPhysical vs Digital: Switch 2 Games Pricing Explained Polygonhttps://www.polygon.com/physical-vs-digital-switch-2-games-pricingApple Discontinues the Mac Pro

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36:20

AI Search Robots, Tofu Water Batteries, and 4D Vision...

Computer America ·

2026/03/27

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: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUouwHUZPWQStory 2: Tofu brine could power safer batteries that last decades, researchers say Skye Jacobs Techspot.com

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37:07

EyeDAR Sensors, Transplant Coatings, and Prostate...

Computer America ·

2026/03/20

Show Notes 20 March 2026Story 1: Extra ‘set of eyes’ for self-driving cars: Roadside radar sensors could reduce blind spots Silvia Cernea Clark Rice University websitehttps://news.rice.edu/news/2026/extra-set-eyes-self-driving-cars-roadside-radar-sensors-could-reduce-blind-spotshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1SWRzGPQJQStory 2: Spray-on 'immune-shield' coats transplant organs to curb rejection Medical Xpress via

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34:57

Hair Loss Breakthrough: Light Therapy Suppresses Key...

Computer America ·

2026/03/13

Show Notes 13 March 2026Story 1: 3D Printing Soft Robots - Rotational multi-material printing offers intricate, programmable shapesSource: Harvard School of Engineering Story by Anne J. ManningLink: https://seas.harvard.edu/news/3d-printing-soft-robotsSee video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BK9K_mJjlxEStory 2: AI robot vehicles learn to team up and extinguish fires in early trialSource: TechXplore.com Story by Andrew ZininLink:

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44:26

Lidar Revolution: Affordable Solid-State Sensors Aim...

Computer America ·

2026/03/06

Show Notes 6 March 2026Story 1: Scientists Grew Mini Brains, Then Trained Them to Solve an Engineering ProblemSource: ScienceAlert.com Link:https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-grew-mini-brains-then-trained-them-to-solve-an-engineering-problem200,000 living human brain cells just learned to play Doom and this is just the start of itSource: ZME Science Link:https://www.zmescience.com/science/wetware-brain-doom-play/Story 2: Sub-$200 Lidar Could Reshuffle Auto[mobile] Sensor EconomicsSource: IEEE

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27:27

Lunar Lasers, Desalination Lithium, and Spinal...

Computer America ·

2026/02/27

Show Notes 27 February 2026Story 1: Artemis II to Test Laser-Based Communication from the MoonSource: ExtremeTech.comLink: https://www.extremetech.com/aerospace/artemis-ii-to-test-laser-based-communication-from-the-moonStory 2: New solar-powered device extracts lithium for batteries while desalinating seawaterSource: Interesting EngineeringLink: https://interestingengineering.com/energy/china-solar-device-extracts-lithium-desalinates-seawaterSee research paper

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36:10

Robot Swarms, Mobile AI Semi-Trucks, and...

Computer America ·

2026/02/20

Show Notes 20 February 2026Story 1: Watch a robot swarm “bloom” like a gardenSource: ArsTechnica.comLink: 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.ady7233See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80QqrFmvIr0&t=2sStory 2: Electric semi-trucks could serve as mobile AI data centers, a Belgian startup proposes Source: Interesting EngineeringLink:

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39:46

DeepMind AI Decodes DNA, Carbon Robotics Large Plant...

Computer America ·

2026/02/13

Show Notes 2/13/2026AI model from Google's DeepMind reads recipe for life in DNA Source: BBC Link: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c39428dv18yoCarbon Robotics Launches the World’s First-Ever Large Plant ModelSource: BusinessWire.com Link: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260202630325/en/Carbon-Robotics-Launches-the-Worlds-First-Ever-Large-Plant-ModelYour future home might be framed with printed plasticSource: MIT

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36:31

Computing with Heat, Cellular Energy Sources, and...

Computer America ·

2026/02/06

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_vignetteResearch Paper:https://journals.aps.org/prapplied/abstract/10.1103/5drp-hrx1Scientists 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

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30:47

3D Printed Super-Aluminum, Quantum Computing...

Computer America ·

2026/01/23

Show Notes 23 January 2026Story 1: MIT just made aluminum 5x stronger with 3D printing - it is stronger, lighter, and tough enough to reshape the future of flightSource: ScienceDaily Based on MIT news announcementLink: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251226045316.htmSee also: https://news.mit.edu/2025/printable-aluminum-alloy-sets-strength-records-may-enable-lighter-aircraft-parts-1007Story 2: New 'physics shortcut' lets laptops tackle quantum problems once reserved for supercomputers

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36:37

Ultra-Low Orbit, Future of Flight, and Wireless Drone...

Computer America ·

2026/01/16

Show Notes 16 January 2026Very Low Earth Orbit Satellites Could be the Next Frontier in Satellite TechnologySource: ExtremeTech.comLink: https://www.extremetech.com/aerospace/very-low-earth-orbit-satellites-could-be-the-next-frontier-in-satelliteNASA, Boeing Test How to Improve Performance of Longer, Narrower Aircraft WingsSource: NASALink: https://www.nasa.gov/aeronautics/nasa-boeing-test-aircraft-wings/See video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJNJfrkge9oThese Laser Beams Could Power

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73:03

CES 2026 Recap w/ Calcopia

Computer America ·

2026/01/15

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

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