171: Pulling Back the Tech Curtain: Elon Musk's New Proposal, TikTok's Fine, and Understanding Cybersecurity Insurance with Hilario Itriago. Plus NASA rolls out the first Space Shuttle, Enterprise in 1976 | Air Date: 9/17/ - 9/23/23

TechTime with Nathan Mumm

Welcome to a riveting hour of Tech Time where we pull back the curtain on the trends and controversies shaking the tech world. Promising an enlightening conversation, we're taking you on a journey through Elon Musk's latest proposal - paid access to platform X. Then, we're shedding light on the hefty fine TikTok has been hit with by Irish regulators, for a whopping $345 million for breaching children's privacy acts. But that's not all - we're also Featuring Hilario Itriago, the President of USA Operations at Boxx Insurance, we'll venture into the often overlooked realm of cybersecurity insurance.
Hilario walks us through the intricacies of this insurance landscape and the layers of protection it affords consumers. Together, we'll break down the new MyCyber Protection Program for consumers, which merges cyber insurance with security tools and emergency assistance.
In a more controversial vein, we'll discuss the sexual assault allegations against UK star Russell Brand, and the subsequent ripple effect of YouTube's response. What does the court of public opinion have to say in these situations, and what are the possible repercussions of YouTube's policies? We'll also probe into the consumer implications of self-created holidays and promotional events by giants like Amazon. Don't miss this week's episode, served with a dash of our special segments - Mike's Mesmerizing Moment, Technology Fail of the Week, and Nathan Nuggets. Let's get the tech talk started!
Episode 171: Starts at 1:29
This week on TechTime with Nathan Mumm®, Elon Musk has suggested that all users of X may have to pay for access to the platform as Irish regulators fine TikTok 345 million for violating children's privacy. Next, Hilario Itriago from BOXX Insurance talks about cybersecurity insurance on a personal level. Then, we explore flying taxis, Las Vegas's mess with ransomware requests in the billions of dollars, and we "BOLDLY" look back at what happened on September 17, 1976.
Join us on TechTime Radio with Nathan Mumm, the show that makes you go "Hummmm" Technology news of the week for September 17th - 23rd , 2023
--- [Now on Today's Show]: Starts at 3:18
--- [Top Stories in Technology]: Starts at 4:46

• Would you pay to use X (Twitter)? Elon Musk thinks everyone should pay to be on his platform - https://tinyurl.com/5azm8u6b
• YouTube Blocks Monetization of Russell Brand's Account After Sex Assault Claims - https://tinyurl.com/3f99e2jf
• TikTok fined €345m over children's data privacy - https://tinyurl.com/yjc2zbp7
  

--- [Pick of the Day - Whiskey Tasting Reveal]: Starts at 22:53
Elijah Craig 12 Year Old - Small Batch | 94 Proof | $125.99

--- [Technology Insider]: Starts at 26:28
We get the information directly from the source, an Interview with the President of USA operations of BOXX Insurance, Hilario Itriago, regarding consumer cyber insurance.
--- [This Week in Technology]: Starts at 37:59
September 17, 1976, NASA rolls out the first Space Shuttle, Enterprise.
--- [Marc's Whiskey Mumble]: Starts at 41:02
Marc Gregoire's review of this week's whiskey
--- [Technology Fail of the Week]: Starts at 46:16
This week’s “Technology Fail” comes to us from LAS VEGAS Casinos as they are under attack.
--- [Mike's Mesmerizing Moment brought to us by StoriCoffee®]: Starts at 49:55
--- [Nathan Nugget]: Starts at 51:45
Hundreds of flying taxis are to be made in Ohio and will be operational by 2025.
--- [Pick of the Day Whiskey Review]: Starts at 54:02
Elijah Craig 12 Year Old - Small Batch | 94 Proof | $125.99

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1. 171: Pulling Back the Tech Curtain: Elon Musk's New Proposal, TikTok's Fine, and Understanding Cybersecurity Insurance with Hilario Itriago. Plus NASA rolls out the first Space Shuttle, Enterprise in 1976 | Air Date: 9/17/ - 9/23/23 (00:00:00)

2. Start of the Show (00:01:29)

3. Now On Today's Show (00:03:19)

4. Top Stories in Technology (00:04:46)

5. Brand & TikTok (00:12:01)

6. Cybersecurity Insurance for Consumers (00:21:21)

7. Pick of the Day - Whiskey Tasting Reveal (00:22:53)

8. Technology Insider (00:26:28)

9. Cyber Insurance (00:27:38)

10. Information and Subscription for Box Insurance (00:35:26)

11. This Week in Technology (00:37:59)

12. Marc's Whiskey Mumble (00:41:02)

13. Technology Fail of the Week (00:46:16)

14. Cyber Attacks and Future of Taxis (00:46:30)

15. Mike's Mesmerizing Moment brought to us by StoriCoffee® (00:49:55)

16. Nathan Nugget (00:51:45)

17. Pick of the Day - Whiskey Tasting Review (00:54:02)