TechTime with Nathan Mumm | 126: Hope to Improve Cancer & Prosthetics | Property in the Metaverse | Airdate: 11-8-22

Today on TechTime with Nathan Mumm, James Riddle joins us and answers a few questions on new technology that hopes to improve lung cancer detection and robotic systems that could transform prosthetics. Are you buying property or a place to live in the Metaverse before the market explodes? First, we explain Mastodon as people are moving away from Twitter to this platform, but there needs to be more clarity. Next, a Microsoft misstep, as the latest ad test might have you running toward a Mac. Finally, we have Gwen Way back to talk about a new Gadget and Gear. In addition, we have our standard features, including “Mike’s Mesmerizing Moment,” “This Week in Technology,” and a possible “Nathan Nugget.” Finally, our “Pick of the Day” whiskey tasting. So, sit back, raise a glass, and welcome to TechTime with Nathan Mumm.

Join us on TechTime Radio with Nathan Mumm, the show that makes you go “Hummmm” Technology news of the week for November 6th – 12th, 2022.

Episode 126: Starts at 1:34

— [Now on Today’s Show]: Starts at 3:11
— [Top Stories in The First Five Minutes]: Starts at 4:50

• Twitter users jump to Mastodon – https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-63534240
• Do you like Movies? Well AMC Partners With Zoom to Bring Meetings to a Theater Near You – https://tinyurl.com/mva9vuzp
• Billions being spent in metaverse land grab – https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-63488059

— [Pick of the Day – Whiskey Tasting Reveal]: Starts at 20:30
Lismore Single Malt Whiskey | 80 Proof | $26.95

— [Ask the Expert with James Riddle]: Starts at 22:32
James Riddle the Vice President of Research Services & Strategic Consulting at Advarra joins the show to talk about medical technology breakthroughs in the last few months.

— [This Week in Technology]: Starts at 39:48
November 6, 1980 – IBM and Microsoft formally sign a contract whereby Microsoft will create an operating system for the in-development IBM PC. Microsoft shrewdly included a clause in the agreement that allowed them to sell the operating system to other companies under the name MS-DOS.

— [Marc’s Mumble Whiskey Details]: Starts at 43:33

— [Gadgets and Gear with Gwen Way]: Starts at 45:36
SuperBase V: First Plug-and-Play Home Energy Storage System

— [Technology Fail of the Week]: Starts at 50:48
Tesla Recalls 40,000 Vehicles Over Potential Power Steering Failure. – Certain 2017-2021 Model S and X Teslas could potentially experience a loss of power steering assist if you hit a pothole or drive on rough roads.

— [Mike’s Mesmerizing Moment brought to us by StoriCoffee®]: Starts at 52:01

— [Pick of the Day]: Starts a 54:24
Lismore Single Malt Whiskey | 80 Proof | $26.95

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