TechTime with Nathan Mumm

184: Google's $700 Million Settlement and Apple's Race Against the Ban: Dissecting Tech Giants' Legal Battles and Cybersecurity Insights with Laura Bell. TomTom and Microsoft are redefining vehicle navigation | Air Date: 12/17 - 12/23/23


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Get ready to unravel the complexities of Google's recent antitrust woes and their hefty $700 million settlement with us. As tech giants clash with regulators, we dissect the fallout and its potential ripple effects throughout the industry. Meanwhile, Apple races to outmaneuver a US ban on their latest smartwatches, and we're on the pulse, analyzing their strategy to modify crucial technology under the wire. Laura Bell of SafeStack Academy graces our discussion, imparting wisdom on cybersecurity practices that empower you to safeguard your digital life with finesse and ease.

The balance between personal liberties and societal safety takes center stage as we debate the merits and drawbacks of AI-driven initiatives to curb drunk driving.  Our conversation then shifts gears, diving into the intricacies of Apple's legal entanglements and the bold steps they're taking in their standoff with Massimo Corp, all while keeping an eye on the evolving partnership between TomTom and Microsoft that's redefining vehicle navigation.

As we wrap up, you'll get an unfiltered glimpse into the rollercoaster of tech support experiences, from the triumphs to the tribulations. We share a toast with our whiskey of choice, marking the occasion of our TechTime Crappy Sweater Day with a blend of humor and cheer.

Thank you for tuning in to Techtime Radio with Nathan Mumm, the show that makes you go "Hmmm" Technology news of the week for December 17th – 23rd, 2023

Episode 184: Starts at 1:48

--- [Now on Today's Show]: Starts at 3:32
--- [Top Stories in Technology]: Starts at 5:45

  • Google is paying a $700 million fine, and you’re getting some of it - https://tinyurl.com/kr744wnh
  • Apple is scrambling to tweak its watches before the looming U.S. Ban - https://tinyurl.com/bdh26s29
  • Technology to stop drunk drivers could be coming to every new car in the nation - https://tinyurl.com/mwwtj2uh
  • Get ready for a ‘fully integrated’ conversational driving assistant from TomTom - https://tinyurl.com/3dsz53wy

--- [Pick of the Day - Whiskey Tasting Reveal]: Starts at 25:44
Four Roses Single Barrel Strength OBSK | 111.62 Proof | $100.00 MSRP
 
--- [Technology Insider]: Starts at 29:35
Laura Bell Main the founder and CEO of SafeStack Academy, aims to make cybersecurity accessible for everyone and any organization.

--- [This Week in Technology]: Starts at 41:47
This Week in Technology: December 22, 1882, The First Electric Christmas Tree Lights 

--- [Marc's Whiskey Mumble]: Starts at 44:30
Marc Gregoire's review of this week's whiskey

--- [Technology Fail of the Week]: Starts at 48:49
This week’s “Technology Fail” comes to us from Xfinity

--- [Nathan Nugget]: Starts at
None - Ran out of Time
 
--- [Pick of the Day Whiskey Review]: Starts at 54:45
Four Roses Single Barrel Strength OBSK | 111.62 Proof | $100.00 MSRP
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