TechTime with Nathan Mumm | 116: LASE Awards 2022 Nominations | Fan’s LETTERS | Price hikes on PS5 | Airdate: 8-30-22

Join us on TechTime Radio with Nathan Mumm, the show that makes you go “Hummmm” Technology news of the week for August 28th – September 3rd, 2022.

Today on TechTime Radio with Nathan Mumm, Elon Musk says whistleblower’s testimony gives him more reasons to dump Twitter deal, and have you heard of the United Launch Alliance? Hackers are selling missile firms’ data on the black market, and video gamers face price hikes on PS5, as Nintendo Switch stays the same, while PC gaming prices are dropping. We have a fans-submitted “LETTERS” segment and the LASE Awards – (Literature Award of Streaming Entertainment) nomination reveal. In addition, we have our standard features, including “Technology Fail of the Week” | “This Week in Technology” | “Nathan Nugget,” and, of course, our “Pick of the Day” whiskey tasting. So, sit back, raise a glass, and welcome to TechTime with Nathan Mumm

Episode 116: Starts at 1:44

— [Now on Today’s Show]: Starts at 3:51

— [Technology Fail of the Week]: Starts at 6:00

This Weeks Fail comes to us from the country of FRANCE: The tax authorities are always out to get their money.

Following an experiment using artificial intelligence (AI), more than 20,000 hidden pools were discovered. This accounts for £8.5million pounds in revenue, French media is reporting. Pools can lead to higher property taxes because they boost property value, and must be declared under French law.

— [Top Stories in The First Five Minutes]: Starts at 11:12

• Elon Musk says whistleblower’s testimony gives him more reasons to dump Twitter deal – https://tinyurl.com/pttyywmj
• Nichelle Nichols’ remains will go explore strange new worlds through United Launch Alliance – https://tinyurl.com/yc5jtdbf
• Nato investigates hacker sale of missile firm data – https://tinyurl.com/5eydspdv
• Gamers face price rise on PS5 but not Switch – https://tinyurl.com/48pd3drw

— [Pick of the Day – Whiskey Tasting Review]: Starts at 22:11

Stone Barn Oregon Single Barrel Straight Bourbon Whiskey #74 | 94 Proof | $50.00

— [Letters]: Starts at 24:32

Mike and Nathan share this week’s informative emails from “FANS” that were received during the week. This includes scams, phishing emails, and all-out mistruths disguised as legitimate emails.

— [This Week in Technology]: Starts at 36:15

August 29, 1997 – Netflix was founded 25 years ago.
It’s hard to believe that Netflix turned 25 on Monday though Netflix.com didn’t launch until April 14, 1998.

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

— [LASE Awards Nominations]: Starts at 43:51
Literature Awards of Streaming Entertainment – LASE Awards Nominations Reveal –

— [Pick of the Day]: Starts at 52:53

Stone Barn Oregon Single Barrel Straight Bourbon Whiskey #74 | 94 Proof | $50.00

Mike: Thumbs Up
Nathan: Thumbs Down

— [Mike’s Mesmerizing Moment brought to us by StoriCoffee®]: Starts at 53:51

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