EP 247: TechTime with Nathan Mumm: Gaming Economics with Nintendo Switch 2's Detail, 1.5 Billion Crypto Heists, and Social Media Evolution with Guest Gwen Way Gadget "The Ring Mouse" | Air Date: 4/8 - 4/14/2025

TechTime with Nathan Mumm

The battle for TikTok's future heats up as Trump grants a second 75-day extension while major players like Microsoft, Blackstone, and Amazon circle the bidding arena. With 170 million US users hanging in the balance, we unpack the complex negotiations complicated by recent tariffs and international approvals.
Nintendo Switch 2's announcement brings sticker shock with its $449.99 price tag—matching PlayStation and Xbox pricing—while revealing a troubling trend in the gaming economy. We dive deep into what this means for consumers and examine how the $80 game price point and mandatory $20 upgrade fees to play older games signals a fundamental shift from ownership to rental in our digital lives.
The cryptocurrency world faces its most significant heist ever as North Korean hackers steal $1.5 billion from exchange ByBit. Our analysis reveals how this brazen theft was executed, why affected investors won't see their funds replaced, and what this means for cryptocurrency security moving forward.
Our Gadgets and Gear segment introduces the innovative Ring Mouse, a wearable Bluetooth device that transforms how we interact with computers. Beyond its practical applications for presentations, we explore its surprising potential for office pranks and subtle device control.
We celebrate Microsoft's 50th anniversary with a fast-paced quiz on the tech giant's defining moments and conclude with our signature whiskey tasting featuring Joseph A Magnus Murray Hill Club Special Release. Whether you're concerned about digital ownership rights, fascinated by emerging tech, or simply curious about the economics reshaping our digital landscape, this episode delivers insights that will make you go "hmmm."

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Chapters

1. Show Introduction and Welcome (00:00:00)

2. Top Tech Stories: TikTok's Future (00:01:38)

3. Nintendo Switch 2 Pricing and Digital Economy (00:06:20)

4. North Korean Hackers' $1.5B Cryptocurrency Heist (00:12:34)

5. Gadgets and Gear: The Ring Mouse (00:14:59)

6. Mike's Mesmerizing Moment: Gaming Economics (00:30:08)

7. Tech History: Apple's Forgotten Co-Founder (00:37:00)

8. Mark's Whiskey Mumble and Tech Fail (00:40:15)

9. Microsoft's 50th Anniversary Quiz (00:47:03)

10. Whiskey Pick of the Day and Show Wrap (00:52:49)