196: Automakers Share Driving habits with Insurance Companies, and indoor surveillance is now outlawed at an Airbnb with 4G Wi-Fi on the Moon? Gwen Way shares a robot pet, as Roku accounts are for sale on DarkWeb. | Air Date: 3/10 - 3/16/24

TechTime with Nathan Mumm

Prepare to question everything you thought you knew about technology and privacy as Mike Gorday and I, Nathan Mumm, alongside cybersecurity guru Gwen Way, crack open the digital Pandora's box. From the comfort of your home to the moon's craggy surface, we're bringing you insights that just might tempt you to wrap your Wi-Fi password in a space blanket. Hear how the automotive industry's hunger for data could drive up your insurance premiums and why Airbnb's latest policy might allow you not double-check your rental smoke alarms for cameras.
Ever wondered if high-tech innovations can stir the soul like a finely aged bourbon? We put this to the test, weaving tales from ancient papermaking to whiskey's spirited history, all while sipping on Four Roses Bourbon. And as for that spontaneous investment I made live on the show? You'll get the inside track on LOOI, the Kickstarter sensation promising to turn your smartphone into a robot pal. Gwen's infectious enthusiasm for the latest gadgets might have you reaching for your wallet, too.
So, whether you're a tech aficionado or just someone who appreciates a good yarn (and perhaps a tipple), this episode's for you. We'll send you off with a few laughs, some head-scratching moments, and a newfound appreciation for the complex dance between innovation and privacy. Join us on Tech Time Radio for a journey that's as educational as it is entertaining, and remember—sometimes the most technological word we need is 'cheers'!
Stay tuned for all this and more, only on TechTime Radio with Nathan Mumm, the show that makes you go "Humm" Technology news of the week for March 10 - March 16, 2024
Episode 196: Starts at :30

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

• LexisNexis, which generates consumer risk profiles for the insurers, including when they sped, braked too hard, or accelerated rapidly - https://tinyurl.com/mznk7734
• Airbnb bans all indoor security cameras - https://tinyurl.com/8p67ckcm
• Talking on the Moon: The quest to establish lunar wi-fi - https://tinyurl.com/mrmzxumm

--- [Pick of the Day - Whiskey Tasting Reveal]
Four Roses Single Barrel Barrel Strength OBSO | 111.4 Proof | $100 / 750ml (~$150 Secondary)
--- [Gadgets and Gear with Gwen Way]:
LOOI: Turn Your Smartphone into a Desktop Robot! - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tangiblefuture/looi-robot-turn-your-smartphone-into-a-desktop-robot?ref=global-nav-featured-project

--- [This Week in Technology]
March 11, 105 - Paper is Shown to the Emperor of China, Paper Industry is Launched
--- [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 Roku with a data breach impacting over 15,000 customers
--- [Mike's Mesmerizing Moment brought to us by StoriCoffee®]
Question: Air BnB – Should the renter be allowed to view their guest since it is their home?
--- [Nathan Nugget]
None
--- [Pick of the Day Whiskey Review]
Four Roses Single Barrel Barrel Strength OBSO | 111.4 Proof | $100 / 750ml (~$150 Secondary)
Mike: Thumbs Up
Nathan: Thumbs Up

Chapitres

1. Technology and Privacy (00:00:00)

2. Insurance Premiums and Privacy Concerns (00:05:20)

3. Airbnb Bans Indoor Security Cameras (00:12:37)

4. Bourbon Recipe and Luna Robot Kickstarter (00:23:55)

5. Innovations in Paper and Whiskey (00:37:35)

6. Privacy and Surveillance in Rental Properties (00:43:22)

7. Tech Time Radio (00:55:14)