November 08, 2021

This week Black Friday deals. Netflix launching games to the public while Nintendo warns of chip shortage. Why are companies delaying 5G? Facebook shuts down facial recognition feature, and drones attack electrical substations. Air Date: 11/6 - 11/12/21

1 hour 52 minutes

Join us on TechTime with Nathan Mumm this week on the show; we also talk about why Facebook Shuts Down Facial Recognition Feature, and consumer drones attack US electrical substations. Do you NFT's are coming to video games? Non-Fundgable Tokens keep getting more traction, and this growing trend is not about to stop. Finally, we have a fan's question regarding saving money on video games this holiday season, and we have some suggestions.

"Welcome to TechTime Radio with Nathan Mumm, the show that makes you go "Hummmm" Technology news of the week for November 6th through the 12th, 2021.

Episode 73: Hour 1

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US mobile carriers Verizon and AT&T have agreed to temporarily postpone their rollout of C-band 5G - https://tinyurl.com/4wra8v6e
Netflix is launching its first games worldwide as it seeks to break into the game subscription market. - https://tinyurl.com/fr6cah9c
Don't Break that iPhone 13's screen as it cannot be replaced without special software controlled by Apple. - https://tinyurl.com/vpajaht6
Nintendo warns chip shortage will hit Switch sales - https://tinyurl.com/3rr78vu6
'Squid Game' cryptocurrency scams $2 million after creators vanish

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Christian Espinosa talks about his book "The Smartest Person in the Room"

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The best Black Friday gadget deals 2021: How, when, and where to find them.

Get your baskets at the ready, the countdown to Black Friday has begun. If tech deals are top of your shopping list this year, we've got all you need to know about the best Black Friday gadget deals so you can nab yourself a bargain.

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Episode 73: Hour 2

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Mike and Nathan share this week's informative emails that I have received during the week. This includes scams, phishing emails, and all-out mistruths disguised as legitimate emails

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A modified consumer drone was used in an attack on an electrical substation in the US last year, according to a report from the FBI, Department of Homeland Security, and National Counterterrorism Center.
Facebook Shuts Down Facial Recognition Feature - https://tinyurl.com/2mkmsedn

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Game publisher Electronic Arts (EA) has told investors that collectible NFTs (Non-Fungible Tokens) are "an important part of the future of our industry". - https://tinyurl.com/33h6s7w6
What Happens if your new PC cannot play some top titles? Intel has posted a release that the hybrid CPU core architecture on Alder Lake can be incompatible with certain games. -https://tinyurl.com/ukjy34pf
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