What happens when you merge, tech news, and whiskey tasting into one exciting package? You get this episode of our show! With Nick Espinosa as our guest expert, we dissect the world of technology and its latest happenings, from Microsoft's massive acquisition of Activision Blizzard to the harrowing cyber warfare tactics of Hamas. Nick shares his insights into the landscape of cyber attacks and how it's transforming the war field.
We tackle the chilling implications of Hamas hijacking social media accounts and illuminate the shady corners of the recent FTX cryptocurrency heist. And yes, be prepared for our technology fail of the week and our intriguing Nathan Nugget!
In the world of tech, innovation and failure are two sides of the same coin. We analyze the fallout of Microsoft's Bing Chat AI image generator debacle and the implications of their overreaction in pulling the platform. We also underscore the significance of responsible e-waste disposal and the fascinating discussion takes a lighter turn as we celebrate the origins of pasta and the distinctive charm of wheat whiskey compared to bourbon. So, gear up for a captivating hour of technology news and insights, with a dash of whiskey on the side!
Episode 175: Starts at 1:29
This week on TechTime with Nathan Mumm®, Google says, "AI too important not to get right," as the European Union boss tells Musk, Zuckerberg, and TikTok chief that "Misinformation will no longer be tolerated." Next, we look into Hamas Hijacked Victims' Social Media Accounts being used to Spread Terror. We have Fake Rocket attacks and an FTX mess, as Nick Espinosa is here to explain. Then, Microsoft removed the Bing Chat AI image generator after the "Mickey Mouse 9/11 picture" surfaced. We explain what happened and the way it was created. Finally, Microsoft completed a $69 billion takeover of Activision Blizzard.
Join us on TechTime Radio with Nathan Mumm, the show that makes you go "Hmmm" Technology news of the week for October 15th – 21st, 2023
--- [Now on Today's Show]: Starts at 4:05
--- [Top Stories in Technology]: Starts at 5:48
--- [Pick of the Day - Whiskey Tasting Reveal]: Starts at 22:11
Bernheim Original Barrel Proof Wheat Whiskey Batch A223 | 118.8 Proof| $65 MSRP
--- [Ask the Expert - Nick Espinosa]: Starts at 25:17
Hamas Hijacked Victims’ Social Media Accounts Used to Spread Terror and more cyber security scares
--- [This Week in Technology]: Starts at 40:24
October 17, 1907 - Guglielmo Marconi opened the first commercial transatlantic wireless telegraph service.
--- [Marc's Whiskey Mumble]: Starts at 42:55
Marc Gregoire's review of this week's whiskey
--- [Technology Fail of the Week]: Starts at 46:12
This week’s “Technology Fail” comes to us from Microsoft’s Bing. Microsoft removes Bing Chat AI image generator after Mickey Mouse 9/11 picture surfaces.
--- [Nathan Nugget]: Starts at 50:22
Nearly half a billion small tech items thrown away
--- [Pick of the Day Whiskey Review]: Starts at 53:54
Bernheim Original Barrel Proof Wheat Whiskey Batch A223 | 118.8 Proof| $65 MSRP
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What happens when you merge, tech news, and whiskey tasting into one exciting package? You get this episode of our show! With Nick Espinosa as our guest expert, we dissect the world of technology and its latest happenings, from Microsoft's massive acquisition of Activision Blizzard to the harrowing cyber warfare tactics of Hamas. Nick shares his insights into the landscape of cyber attacks and how it's transforming the war field.
We tackle the chilling implications of Hamas hijacking social media accounts and illuminate the shady corners of the recent FTX cryptocurrency heist. And yes, be prepared for our technology fail of the week and our intriguing Nathan Nugget!
In the world of tech, innovation and failure are two sides of the same coin. We analyze the fallout of Microsoft's Bing Chat AI image generator debacle and the implications of their overreaction in pulling the platform. We also underscore the significance of responsible e-waste disposal and the fascinating discussion takes a lighter turn as we celebrate the origins of pasta and the distinctive charm of wheat whiskey compared to bourbon. So, gear up for a captivating hour of technology news and insights, with a dash of whiskey on the side!
Episode 175: Starts at 1:29
This week on TechTime with Nathan Mumm®, Google says, "AI too important not to get right," as the European Union boss tells Musk, Zuckerberg, and TikTok chief that "Misinformation will no longer be tolerated." Next, we look into Hamas Hijacked Victims' Social Media Accounts being used to Spread Terror. We have Fake Rocket attacks and an FTX mess, as Nick Espinosa is here to explain. Then, Microsoft removed the Bing Chat AI image generator after the "Mickey Mouse 9/11 picture" surfaced. We explain what happened and the way it was created. Finally, Microsoft completed a $69 billion takeover of Activision Blizzard.
Join us on TechTime Radio with Nathan Mumm, the show that makes you go "Hmmm" Technology news of the week for October 15th – 21st, 2023
--- [Now on Today's Show]: Starts at 4:05
--- [Top Stories in Technology]: Starts at 5:48
--- [Pick of the Day - Whiskey Tasting Reveal]: Starts at 22:11
Bernheim Original Barrel Proof Wheat Whiskey Batch A223 | 118.8 Proof| $65 MSRP
--- [Ask the Expert - Nick Espinosa]: Starts at 25:17
Hamas Hijacked Victims’ Social Media Accounts Used to Spread Terror and more cyber security scares
--- [This Week in Technology]: Starts at 40:24
October 17, 1907 - Guglielmo Marconi opened the first commercial transatlantic wireless telegraph service.
--- [Marc's Whiskey Mumble]: Starts at 42:55
Marc Gregoire's review of this week's whiskey
--- [Technology Fail of the Week]: Starts at 46:12
This week’s “Technology Fail” comes to us from Microsoft’s Bing. Microsoft removes Bing Chat AI image generator after Mickey Mouse 9/11 picture surfaces.
--- [Nathan Nugget]: Starts at 50:22
Nearly half a billion small tech items thrown away
--- [Pick of the Day Whiskey Review]: Starts at 53:54
Bernheim Original Barrel Proof Wheat Whiskey Batch A223 | 118.8 Proof| $65 MSRP
Marc: Thumbs Up
Nathan: Thumbs Up
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