205: On This Episode We Explore Digital Dangers. Got A Pencil? Retro Tapes Are Making a Comeback, We Have Emergency Gadgets with Gwen Way. Explore Clinical trial for AI depression tool, and is Europol Breached? | Air Date: 5/12 - 5/18/24

TechTime with Nathan Mumm

Who says you can't mix the old with the new or the whimsical with the downright serious? Buckle up, listeners, because we're about to stir the pot with everything from the questionable comeback of cassette tapes—yep, you heard it, Taylor Swift's bringing them back—to the brain-tickling topic of spies hiding in plain sight. Our discussion on Europol's classified data surfacing on the dark web is bound to make you contemplate the vulnerability of our digital fortresses.
Gwen Way drops by with something that's bound to be a new staple in your emergency kit—an emergency power card the size of your credit card, yet powerful enough to give your devices that extra life when you need it most. We'll also weigh in on the latest cybersecurity headline that didn't make the cut but perhaps should have, involving a ransomware attack on a US healthcare network. And because life's not all doom and gloom, you'll get to hear our take on the 'Nectar of the Gods'—does this whiskey really live up to its divine title?
Our creative juices aren't just for the tech talk; we also muse on Apple's advertising faux pas with their latest iPad Pro ad, giving you our candid thoughts on the matter. And, because we love a good throwback, we can't help but chuckle over the Chicken Dance and the possibility of boomboxes strutting their stuff once again. Join us for this episode where laughs are plenty, skepticism is welcome, and the conversation is as charged as a Batterix in your back pocket.
Episode 205: Starts at :30

Welcome fellow tech enthusiasts to the radio show, where we blend bits and bytes into a delightful digital cocktail with a little whiskey on the side!

This week on TechTime with Nathan Mumm®, Buckle up as we dive into the latest tech news and stories to keep you on the edge of your seat.
IntelBroker, a controversial entity, is allegedly selling a database containing classified Europol data. This breach raises serious concerns about security and the potential impact on criminal investigations. Meanwhile, Apple has publicly acknowledged that their recent iPad Pro advertisement missed the mark, prompting discussions about brand perception. We'll also explore the fascinating history of wireless technology, and Gwen Way is here for our Gadgets and Gear segment on a new gadget.
It's time for TechTime Radio, where we unravel the mysteries of technology, one byte at a time. Join us weekly on TechTime Radio with Nathan Mumm, the show that makes you go "Humm" Technology news of the week for May 12th – 18th, 2024
--- [Now on Today's Show]
--- [Top Stories in Technology]

• US bans China crypto-miner from nuclear base area
• Clinical trial for AI depression tool
• Look out, vinyl, here comes the newest analog challenger -- and you can even buy Taylor Swift tapes.
• Hackers claim to have breached Europol web portal, but force says no significant data stolen.

--- [Pick of the Day - Whiskey Tasting Reveal]
Woodinville Private Select "Nectar of the Gods"| 114.78 Proof | $70
--- [Gadgets and Gear with Gwen Way]
Gwen shares with us Battarix.com

--- [This Week in Technology]
May 10, 1894 - The Birth of Wireless
--- [Marc's Whiskey Mumble]
Marc Gregoire's review of this week's whiskey
--- [Technology Fail of the Week]
This week’s “Technology Fail” comes to us from APPLE
Apple has apologized and admitted it “missed the mark”
--- [Mike's Mesmerizing Moment brought to us by StoriCoffee®]
Question: What was your take on people’s reactions to the Apple ad?
--- [Nathan Nugget]
Portable AI Devices Aren't Ready for Prime Time
--- [Pick of the Day Whiskey Review]
Woodinville Private Select "Nectar of the Gods"| 114.78 Proof | $70
Mike: Thumbs Down
Nathan: Thumbs Down

Chapters

1. Gadgets, Gear, and Cybersecurity News (00:26:51)

2. Emergency Power Card (00:35:08)

3. Technology and Creativity in Advertising (00:42:49)