TechTime with Nathan Mumm | 149: China Attack of Clones | Guest James Riddle on China’s Scary Tech | Airdate: 4-18-23

This week on TechTime with Nathan Mumm®, Facebook probably owes you money, we explain how to collect this. Plus China is looking to take on the world in many technologies. This week we will pause on TikTok but talk about the other technologies China is diving into. James Riddle joins the show to discuss a specific area of China’s interest in collecting Genetic Data. Next, we look back to April 16th, 1977, when two significant computers were released that changed the world. Finally, “What we found on the Web” as we discuss a few topics that will make you go Hummmmm.

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Episode 149: Starts at 1:30
— [Now on Today’s Show]: Starts at 2:53
— [Top Stories in Technology]: Starts at 4:30

• Facebook likely owes you money. How to see if you’re eligible – https://tinyurl.com/2p82z48a
• Chinese Satellite Goes on Inexplicable Sightseeing Tour After Researchers Put AI in Control – https://tinyurl.com/4x99h58r
• Three criminal complaints filed by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of New York were unsealed today in federal court in Brooklyn charging 44 defendants with various crimes related to efforts by the national police of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) — the Ministry of Public Security (MPS) – https://tinyurl.com/mt8uatza

— [Pick of the Day – Whiskey Tasting Reveal]: Starts at 16:32
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— [Ask the Expert with James Riddle]: Starts at 18:12
James Riddle our expert, talks about issues with China in the field of Genetics.

— [This Week in Technology]: Starts at 38:41
April 16, 1977 – releases of Apple II and Commodore PET

On the same day at the first annual West Coast Computer Faire, both the Apple II and Commodore PET 2001 personal computers are introduced. Ironically, Commodore had previously rejected purchasing the Apple II from Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, deciding to build their own computers. Both computers used the same processor, the MOS 6502, but the companies had two different design strategies.

— [Marc’s Whiskey Mumble]: Starts at 41:31

— [What We Found on the Web]: Starts at 44:46

• Elon Musk’s plans for his own AI company are starting to come into focus.
• A retired NASA spacecraft will re enter Earth’s atmosphere on Wednesday, with some parts of the vehicle expected to crash to Earth.

— [Technology Fail of the Week]: Starts at 49:05
This week’s “Technology Fail” comes to us from Google as Google Stock Drops as Samsung Considers Switching Its Devices to Bing

— [Mike’s Mesmerizing Moment brought to us by StoriCoffee®]: Starts at 50:14
Why do people in the US fear China?

— [Nathan Nugget]: Starts at 52:42
GameStop’s buy one, get one free sale includes popular PS5 and Nintendo Switch games

— [Pick of the Day Whiskey Review]: Starts at 54:19
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