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
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• 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
  

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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.
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September 17, 1976, NASA rolls out the first Space Shuttle, Enterprise.
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Marc Gregoire's review of this week's whiskey
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Hundreds of flying taxis are to be made in Ohio and will be operational by 2025.
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