TechTime with Nathan Mumm | 166: Netflix’s Gaming, Musk Auction, Espinosa Talks about Cybersecurity | Airdate: 8-15-23

Have you ever wondered what might happen if video streaming giant Netflix ventured into the gaming industry?

We bring you an intriguing exploration of Netflix’s audacious plans of releasing a video game console to challenge the supremacy of Xbox and PlayStation. Get ready as we also delve into the fascinating world of Elon Musk and the peculiar items he has decided to auction off from Twitter- from oversized bird cages to a DJ booth.

We are excited to have our tech maestro, Nick Espinosa, explore the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing as millions of healthcare records have been stolen, Nick provides us with his invaluable insights into the cybersecurity world. Things lighten up a bit as we chuckle over his experience at the Star Trek convention in Las Vegas and his take on Musk’s unusual auction decision.

In this episode, we also reminisce about the 1997 Apple and Microsoft alliance – a game-changing event in the tech industry. We offer a fresh perspective on this deal, taking into account the antitrust angle, and Microsoft’s role in aiding its nemesis. To round it all off, our whiskey savant, Marc Gregoire, guides a tasting session and shares his expert verdict on our selection of the day. So sit back, relax, and enjoy a shot of whiskey as we traverse the exhilarating world of technology together. Tune in to Tech Time Radio for the latest updates and news in the technology world.

Episode 166 Starts at 1:28

This week on TechTime with Nathan Mumm®, Streaming Service Viewing has Overtaken Television Viewing, like 70 years ago when TV Viewing replaced Radio Listening. Then, Is Netflix looking to release a video game console to compete with PlayStation and Xbox, and why is Elon Musk having an auction?

Join us on TechTime Radio with Nathan Mumm, the show that makes you go “Hummmm” Technology news of the week for August 13th – 19th, 2023

— [Now on Today’s Show]: Starts at 3:09
— [Top Stories in Technology]: Starts at 4:50

• Netflix Is Testing Its Video Games Service On More Devices – https://tinyurl.com/yeyued49
• Elon Musk to auction Twitter signs and other memorabilia – https://tinyurl.com/msd47p9b
• LG is bringing the quirky, one-of-a-kind StanbyME Go to the United States – https://tinyurl.com/bab2vy5m
• Television Accounts for Less than Half of U.S. Viewing Time for the First Time – https://tinyurl.com/2cwbrz95

— [Pick of the Day – Whiskey Tasting Reveal]: Starts at 20:06
Frank August Small Batch Straight Bourbon | 100 Proof | $70.00

— [Ask the Expert with Guest Nick Espinosa]: Starts at 22:46
Nick explains the world of Cyber-crime and the latest security breaches.

• Colorado says millions had their healthcare data stolen after MOVEit breach
• Progressive Casualty Insurance Company (“Progressive”) breach
• Attempt by Russian state hackers to penetrate Ukrainian military systems.

— [This Week in Technology]: Starts at 36:43
August 14, 2006, Dell and Sony admit Laptops could catch on Fire!

— [Marc’s Whiskey Mumble]: Starts at 39:12
Marc Gregoire’s review of this week’s whiskey

— [Nathan Nugget]: Starts at 42:58
Nathan gets behind the real reason for the August 6, 1997, Apple and Microsoft Truce

— [Mike’s Mesmerizing Moment brought to us by StoriCoffee®]: Starts at 50:04

— [Pick of the Day Whiskey Review]: Starts at 53:18
Frank August Small Batch Straight Bourbon | 100 Proof | $70.00
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