201: We Relive The Lawsuit that Silenced Napster, META's VR Education and Data Privacy Debates, AT&T's Settlement for Data Throttling, and Spotify's Jamming Software, and Bankruptcy on User Data Privacy | Air Date: 4/14 - 4/20/24

TechTime with Nathan Mumm

Prepare your virtual time machine, as we embark on a spellbinding journey through the digital era's defining moments, including the notorious Napster lawsuit and an unexpected visit from space debris in sunny Florida. We not only revisit history, but we also peer into the future, debating Spotify's groundbreaking idea to let you remix songs, and Meta's bold quest to revolutionize education with VR – albeit with privacy hurdles to leap over, as Turkey's closure of Threads reminds us.
It's not all binary banter; we also serve up a masterclass on fortifying your digital domain against phishing scams with Windows Sandbox. Meanwhile, amidst the tech talk, we uncork a bottle of Hirsch The Single Barrel Double Oak and deliberate on its rich nuances. Does it tickle the palate as much as our love for bourbon tickles the soul? You bet!
Closing the digital dossier, we examine the thorny side of tech, from AT&T's hefty settlement for data throttling to the precarious situation at 23andMe and the implications of bankruptcy on user data privacy. We wrestle with the ethical dilemmas of corporate responsibility while savoring another sip of our whiskey, revealing whether this day's libation earns our coveted stamp of approval. Pour yourself a glass and plug in – it's an episode you won't want to miss.
Episode 201: Starts at :30
Episode 201: Welcome fellow tech enthusiasts to the radio show, where we blend bits and bytes into a delightful digital cocktail with a little whiskey on the side!

This week on TechTime with Nathan Mumm®, We're winding back the clock to revisit the lawsuit that silenced Napster, the platform that changed the music industry forever. In a cosmic twist, NASA has confirmed that debris from the space station made an unexpected house call in Florida. Meanwhile, Spotify is tuning up to potentially introduce 'Music Pro,' a new paid tier that could let users remix their favorite songs.

Stay tuned, dear listeners, as we unravel the mysteries of code, circuits, and whiskey. So grab your VR headset, adjust your tinfoil hat, and join us—it's TechTime Radio, and I am your Host, Nathan Mumm. #TechTimeRadio Join us weekly on TechTime Radio with Nathan Mumm, the show that makes you go "Humm" Technology news of the week for April 14th - April 20th, 2024

--- [Now on Today's Show]
--- [Top Stories in Technology]

• Meta wants to put students and teachers in Quest VR headsets
• NASA confirms mystery object that crashed through roof of Florida home came from space station
• Spotify testing new TikTok inspired remix feature
• Meta to close Threads in Turkey to comply with an injunction prohibiting data sharing with Instagram

--- [Pick of the Day - Whiskey Tasting Reveal]
HIRSCH The Single Barrel Double Oak | 112 Proof | $150 / 750ml ($220 Secondary)
--- [Letters]
TechTime Staff share this week's informative emails that were received during the week. This includes scams, phishing emails, and all-out mistruths disguised as legitimate emails. We also explain Windows Sandbox.

--- [This Week in Technology]
April 13, 2000 - The Lawsuit That Kills Napster
--- [Marc's Whiskey Mumble]
Marc Gregoire's review of this week's whiskey
--- [Technology Fail of the Week]
This week’s “Technology Fail” comes to us from At&T
--- [Mike's Mesmerizing Moment brought to us by StoriCoffee®]
Question: Bankruptcy and Data Privacy
--- [Pick of the Day Whiskey Review]
HIRSCH The Single Barrel Double Oak | 112 Proof | $150 / 750ml ($220 Secondary)

Mike: Thumbs Up
Nathan: Thumbs Up

Chapitres

1. 201: We Relive The Lawsuit that Silenced Napster, META's VR Education and Data Privacy Debates, AT&T's Settlement for Data Throttling, and Spotify's Jamming Software, and Bankruptcy on User Data Privacy | Air Date: 4/14 - 4/20/24 (00:00:00)

2. Tech Talk (00:10:58)

3. Whiskey Tasting and Windows Sandbox (00:20:14)

4. Email Scams and Technology History (00:33:38)

5. Technology Fail and Whiskey Tasting (00:46:34)