TechTime with Nathan Mumm

224: Tech Tips for Holiday Scam Safety from Laura Bell Main, Tetris used as PTSD Therapy, and OpenAI Moves to be a For-Profit Business Plus an Interesting Nathan Nugget | Air Date: 9/29 - 10/5/24


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Laura Bell Main joins us to unwrap essential tips to help you avoid becoming a victim of holiday scams. We'll equip you with strategies to safely navigate the digital marketplace, while also offering practical advice for in-person shopping. As the festive season approaches, our conversation promises to keep you and your loved ones safe from the pitfalls of too-good-to-be-true offers and fake online ads.

Next, we shift gears to explore the surprising therapeutic benefits of Tetris in easing PTSD flashbacks. Discover how this classic game could serve as a tool for trauma intervention, offering hope to those in need of mental relief. We also delve into the potential restructure of OpenAI, following intriguing revelations from CEO Sam Altman, pondering how this shift might influence the future of artificial intelligence and the tech industry at large.

Balancing tech talk with a touch of nostalgia, we reminisce about the introduction of the CD player and share amusing anecdotes from Google's birthday celebrations. Our regular segments make a return, including the tech fail of the week featuring an outrageous billing error by Avis, and a look at how Seattle libraries are revolutionizing access to technology. Wrap up your listening experience with our whiskey tasting verdict, where we decide whether this week's pick is a hit or a miss. Stay tuned, stay tech-savvy, and stay entertained!

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