TechTime with Nathan Mumm | 161: Instagram’s Threat to Twitter, Microsoft’s Acquisition & Flying Car | Airdate: 7-11-23

By Nathan Mumm | July 17, 2023

Ever wondered how Instagram’s new platform, Threads, is shaking up the social media scene? We’re about to spill the beans on this and more! With over 100 million users already on board, Threads is not just climbing the ranks, but challenging industry giants like Elon Musk’s Twitter. We’ll break down the strategic maneuvers behind Instagram’s move and the ripple effect it’s causing.

If you’re an avid gamer or a tech enthusiast, you won’t want to miss our conversation on Microsoft’s recent court victory. They’ve just gotten the green light to acquire Activision Blizzard for a whopping $68.7 billion! We analyze the potential fallout of this mega-deal on the gaming world. To ease your password fears, we’ve roped in Gwen Way to showcase Pin Master, a Kickstarter device that offers physical storage for passwords and pin codes. Unhackable and handy, it’s a game-changer!

Razor, the gaming hardware giant, is currently under the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. We pull back the curtain on their recent data breach scandal, their response, and what this means for digital security. But it’s not all doom and gloom! We also bring you the exciting news about the FAA-approved airworthiness certificate for a company pioneering flying cars. Are we on the brink of a Jetsons-like future? Tune in! Plus, we’ll wrap up with our take on the iconic Final Fantasy video game franchise. Now, who’s ready for some tech talk?

Episode 161 Starts at 1:28
This week on TechTime with Nathan Mumm®, Instagram’s Twitter alternative Threads surpasses 100 million users, Amazon Prime Day scams, and Microsoft Wins FTC Fight to Buy Activision Blizzard. Next, Gwen Way joins us for a Gadgets and Gear with a device that can take your password fears away. Finally, RAZER, the elite gaming hardware platform, is in hot water, and “Great Scotts a Flying Car” the FAA approves airworthiness certificate. We will explain more in the Nathan Nugget.

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— [Gadgets and Gear with Gwen Way]: Starts at 21:22
Gwen joins the show and talks about the Gadget of the Month the PIN-Master® 2.0 | The Most Secure & Compact Password Manager

— [This Week in Technology]: Starts at 35:26
July, 12th 1990, Nintendo releases the original Final Fantasy video game for its Nintendo Entertainment System in North America.

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Gaming gear company Razer responded to a massive data breach with a short statement on Twitter, letting users know that they started an investigation into the matter.

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— [Nathan Nugget]: Starts at 51:13
A flying car prototype just got an airworthiness certificate from the FAA, dubbed the Model A.

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