TechTime with Nathan Mumm | 152: Amazon Anywhere is reviewed | A Third Thumb & Look back at Deep Blue | Airdate: 5-9-23

This week on TechTime with Nathan Mumm®, A third thumb? What could you do with an extra digit? We have breaking news on Amazon Anywhere to share. Next, What if you could fly like the green goblin in real life? Microsoft thinks it has a new way to make 2FA security better; we think differently. Then, We explore how IBM’s Deep Blue becomes a household name.

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Episode 152: Starts at 1:30

— [Now on Today’s Show]: Starts at 2:58
— [Top Stories in Technology]: Starts at 5:35

• We explain the release of Amazon Anywhere – https://tinyurl.com/27h9vuth
• What could we do with a third thumb? – The thumb is 3-D printed extension of the hand that is controlled by the wearer’s toes. –https://tinyurl.com/422bjex8
• Although most PCs are still running on DDR4 or even DDR3 memory, DDR6 is well on its way to being released, but will it be worth the wait? – https://tinyurl.com/4dvcafkz
• Microsoft thinks it has a new way to make 2FA security better, and less annoying for you – https://tinyurl.com/bdhkxdwf

— [Pick of the Day – Whiskey Tasting Reveal]: Starts at 27:31
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— [Gadgets and Gear with Gwen Way]: Starts at 30:15
What if you could fly like the green goblin in real life
https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/skysurferaircraft/skysurfer-aircraft/pledge/new?clicked_reward=false

— [This Week in Technology]: Starts at 46:22
May 11, 1997 – IBM’s Deep Blue Beats World’s Best Chess Player Garry Kasparov

Garry Kasparov beat IBM’s Deep Blue in the first match of what many considered a test of artificial intelligence. The world’s best chess player, Kasparov eventually lost the match and $1.1 million purse to the IBM supercomputer, which he had claimed could never surpass human chess ability.

— [Marc’s Whiskey Mumble]: Starts at 48:38

— [Technology Fail of the Week]: Starts at 50:56
This week it comes to us from Discord as they plan to make everyone change their username.

— [Mike’s Mesmerizing Moment brought to us by StoriCoffee®]: Starts at 52:42
Why is a username so passionate for people?

— [Pick of the Day Whiskey Review]: Starts at 54:16
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