209: Elon Musk vs. Apple, New York Times Disappearing Source Codes, Teen Sextortion Scams, and Raspberry Pi is Now a Public Company. Guest Gwen Way Share the "Get Brick" Hardware Device | Air Date: 6/9 - 6/15/24

TechTime with Nathan Mumm

Is Elon Musk about to ignite a Silicon Valley showdown? Tune in to this thrilling episode of Tech Time Radio with Nathan Mumm as we uncover the mysterious disappearance of the New York Times source code, rumored to be linked to 4chan hackers. Elon Musk's bold critique of Apple's spyware sets the stage for a tech industry clash. Gwen Way joins us in our gadgets and gear segment, revealing a groundbreaking physical solution to help users lock distracting phone apps, a must-hear for anyone caught in the doom-scrolling trap.
Brace yourself for an in-depth exploration of cybersecurity concerns as we shine a light on recent data breaches. Discover the alarming breach in Disney's Club Penguin game, and another at the New York Times, where hackers accessed 5,000 repositories and 3.6 million files using an exploited GitHub token. Hear personal stories of compromised information and understand the broader implications for data security. Our discussion then pivots to a timely warning about the fastest-growing scam affecting teenagers globally, setting up for the next hot topic.
We tackle the chilling rise of sextortion scams targeting teenagers, focusing on the tragic story of 17-year-old Jordan. Explore how these malicious scams unfold and the devastating impacts they've had, with over 27 suicides reported in the US alone. We then shift gears to Apple's exciting integration of OpenAI's ChatGPT into their products, promising to upgrade Siri with more personal and proactive features. Gadget lovers won't want to miss our review of the Brick, an innovative tool designed to combat phone distractions. We'll also reminisce about the impact of Jurassic Park on special effects, celebrate Yarn Bombing Day, and enjoy a whiskey-tasting session.
Join us weekly on TechTime Radio with Nathan Mumm, the show that makes you go "Humm" Technology news of the week for June 9th - June 15th, 2024

--- [Now on Today's Show]
--- [Top Stories in Technology]

• New York Times source code leaks online via 4chan
• Sextortion is the fastest-growing scam affecting teenagers globally
• Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference laid out the tech giant's artificial intelligence plans
• Raspberry Pi is now a public company

--- [Pick of the Day - Whiskey Tasting Reveal]
Buffalo Trace Stagg Batch 23C | 125.9 Proof | Price: $70 / 750ml ($160 Secondary)
--- [Gadgets and Gear with Gwen Way]
Gwen shares with us the Get Brick hardware device
--- [This Week in Technology]
June 9, 1993 - Life Finds a Way - The motion picture Jurassic Park premiers in Washington D.C.
--- [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 Elon Musk as he tells Tim Cook he doesn’t want Apple’s ‘creepy spyware’

--- [Mike's Mesmerizing Moment brought to us by StoriCoffee®]
Question: Do you like the way Hollywood uses CGI for Movies, example is Jurassic Park and Lord of the Rings.
--- [Nathan Nugget]
None

--- [Pick of the Day Whiskey Review]

Buffalo Trace Stagg Batch 23C | 125.9 Proof | Price: $70 / 750ml ($160 Secondary)
Mike: Thumbs Up
Nathan: Thumbs Up

Chapters

1. 209: Elon Musk vs. Apple, New York Times Disappearing Source Codes, Teen Sextortion Scams, and Raspberry Pi is Now a Public Company. Guest Gwen Way Share the "Get Brick" Hardware Device | Air Date: 6/9 - 6/15/24 (00:00:00)

2. Data Breaches and Cybersecurity Concerns (00:04:27)

3. Teen Sextortion Scam (00:09:37)

4. Apple's Integration of OpenAI With Products (00:18:11)

5. Technology Gadgets and Gear Review (00:31:03)

6. Jurassic Park's Impact on Special Effects (00:42:21)