TechTime with Nathan Mumm | 101: Electric vs. Gas Vehicles | Ransomware Gang takes over Costa Rica | Airdate: 5-17-22

Welcome to TechTime Radio with Nathan Mumm, the show that makes you go “Hummmm” Technology news of the week for May 15th  – May 21st  2022.

Today on the show, we have Nick Espinosa joining us from Security Fanatics to talk about the top issues in security happening in the Russia and Ukraine war, along with a few other cyber security issues. Who wants to buy Twitter now? What happens when a ransomware gang threatens to take over a government, and what is happening to Bitcoin? Next, we have Phil Hennessy joining the show as we start a four-part series Phil’s Electric vs. Gas Vehicles Technology Insights. In addition, we have our standard features, including “This Week in Technology,” | “Mike’s Mesmerizing Moment,”  and, of course, our “Pick of the Day” whiskey tasting. So sit back, raise a glass, and welcome to TechTime with Nathan Mumm.

Episode 101:  Starts at 0:52
— [Now on Today’s Show]: Starts at 3:00
— [Top Stories In The First Five Minutes]: Starts at 5:33

• Snoop Dogg Wants to buy Twitter and has big plans to revamp the platform. – https://tinyurl.com/33cdeke8
• Ransomware Gang Threatens to Overthrow Costa Rica Government – A ransomware gang that infiltrated some Costa Rican government computer systems has upped its threat. – https://tinyurl.com/2p9kxbr3
• Bitcoin’s Plunge Exposes Crypto Currency as Volatile

— [Pick of the Day – Whiskey Tasting Review]: Starts at 15:38
ELIJAH CRAIG TOASTED BARREL BOURBON | 94 Proof | $55.00

— [Technology Insider with Nick Espinosa]: Starts at 17:35
Nick Espinosa joined us from Security Fanatics to talk about the top issues in security happening in the Russia and Ukraine war, along with a few other cyber security issues.

— [This Week in Technology]: Starts at 33:15
May 19, 2001

Apple Computer opens the first two locations of its retail stores in McLean, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. In the first weekend of opening, the stores attracted 7,700 shoppers and sold a combined $599,000. While ridiculed by many technology “experts” at the time, the choice turned out to be wise.

— [Marc’s Mumbles Whiskey Details]: Starts at 36:44

— [Ask the Expert – Phil Hennessy]: Starts at 38:44

Phil’s Electric vs. Gas Vehicles Technology Insights Part 1 of 4

— [Mike’s Mesmerizing Moment brought to us by StoriCoffee®]: Starts at 49:30

— [Pick of the Day]: Starts at 52:40

ELIJAH CRAIG TOASTED BARREL BOURBON | 94 Proof | $55.00
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