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Tech's MessageDVDs: TM 329 Short VersionThis week Nate and Ian discuss the dual-layered delight that is DVD -- it's history, and our memories of using it.SOURCES:The death of the DVD: Why sales dropped more than 86% in 13 yearshttps://web.archive.org/web/20200329212906/https://www.cnbc.com/2019/11/08/the-death-of-the-dvd-why-sales-dropped-more-than-86percent-in-13-years.htmlPlayStation 2 Wikihttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PlayStation_2Bouncing DVD logohttps://www.bouncingdvdlogo.comDVD Frequently Asked Questionshttps://web.archive.org/web/19970329103433/http://www.videodiscovery.com/vdyweb/dvd/dvdfaq.html...
2024-10-2736 minTech's MessageMissed Call Fear: TM 328 Short VersionNate and Ian discuss the modern anxiety of calls from unknown numbers, repeated missed calls, and general caller ID-related terror. You might think this is a Halloween episode, such is the horror of the content.SOURCES AND LINKS:Mobile company customer forumshttps://community.o2.co.uk/t5/Tech-Support/People-I-have-never-contacted-returning-my-calls/td-p/1626378https://community.three.co.uk/t5/Account-and-services/Scammer-using-my-number/m-p/32346https://community.bt.com/t5/Home-phone-including-Digital/Receiving-calls-from-people-saying-I-called-them-but-I-haven-t/td-p/2173030Mumsnethttps://www.mumsnet.com/talk/_chat/4972436-to-have-anxiety-from-this-missed-callCaller anxietyhttps://www.reddit.com/r/Anxiety/comments/17fis4j...
2024-10-2029 minTech's MessageGames Console Controllers: TM 327 Short VersionThis week Nate's joined by Andrew Lanxon from CNET to discuss a rich history of games console controllers, from the bizarre to the innovative.SOURCES AND LINKS:PlayStation Multitaphttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PlayStation_MultitapMusic 2000https://www.mobygames.com/game/4945/mtv-music-generator/https://psxdatacenter.com/games/P/M/SLES-02224.htmlDreamCast VMUhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VMU Sony PocketStationhttps://playstation.fandom.com/wiki/PocketStationManhunt 2https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2007/10/halloween-review-manhunt-2-wii/ Fi...
2024-10-1338 minTech's MessageHard Disks: TM 324 Short VersionThis week we are talking over our past, present and future relationships with the hard disk. Andrew Lanxon from CNET joins for this one and in the extended version he brings you what he learned during a reporting trip to a tiny Scottish island that enjoys energy independence.Here are some links to various things we discussed in the show:Andy’s Eigg feature in CNET (check the embedded video) https://www.cnet.com/home/energy-and-utilities/this-stunning-remote-island-took-control-of-its-energy-destiny-i-got-a-first-hand-look/Acorn magazine https://archive.org/details/AcornUser105-Apr91/page/n94/mode/1upIBM hard dis...
2024-09-2340 minTech's MessageScan Face For Smut: TM 320 Short VersionThis week on Tech’s Message:Mobile phones: Firms face £3bn legal claim for overcharginghttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67649539Unproven AI face scans may estimate age for porn access in UKhttps://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/12/unproven-ai-face-scans-may-estimate-age-for-access-in-uk/https://www.theregister.com/2023/12/05/uk_age_verifcation_proposals/ The extended, ad-free version available via Patreon subscription includes extended sections, outtakes, as well as additional discussions about:Laptop Vs. DesktopIn which Nate talks about going from using a desktop (Mac Studio) to a laptop (new...
2023-12-1130 minTech's MessageIn Aperture Purchases: TM 319 Short VersionThis week on Tech’s Message:We're joined by CNET's Andrew Lanxon -- find his photography YouTube channel here.Sony’s getting into the in-camera micropayments gamehttps://pressroom.pixelshift.studio/sony-electronics-announces-custom-gridline-license-available-for-alpha-camera-bodieshttps://pro.sony/ue_US/digital-imaging/custom-gridlineRegard: https://www.polygon.com/23399591/elder-scrolls-4-oblivion-horse-armor-video-game-cosmeticsRegard also: https://avlgear.com/product/panasonic-lumix-dmw-sfu2-s1-filmmaker-upgrade-software-key-download-only/Evernote's changes and the future of our note-takinghttps://www.engadget.com/evernote-is-reportedly-testing-a-severely-restricted-plan-for-free-users-184607336.html?src=rss The extended, ad-free version available via Patreon subscription includes extended secti...
2023-12-0335 minTech's MessageClick For Frogs: TM 312 Short VersionThis week on Tech’s Message, with Andrew Lanxon:I Rode the World's First Autonomous Public Bus Servicehttps://www.cnet.com/tech/i-rode-the-worlds-first-autonomous-public-bus-service/ Remote driver car rental service launches in Milton Keynes https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-65768717MySpace: 20 Years OnThe extended, ad-free version available via Patreon subscription also includes:EcoFlow PowerStream Lets Renters Have Solar Power, Toohttps://www.cnet.com/home/energy-and-utilities/ecoflow-powerstream-lets-renters-have-solar-power-too/Outtakes and much more…Links:Follow Andrew Lanxon:https://www.youtube.com/c/AndrewLanxonPhotography https://twitter.com/Batteryhq https://www.instagram.com...
2023-06-0441 minTech's MessageLet Me Alert It For You: TM 308 Short VersionThis week on Tech’s Message:The failure of the UK’s emergency test systemWhat network Three got wrong and whyGoodbye, Covid tracing app, we hardly knew yeNate’s back in New York filmingIan’s bananaThe extended, ad-free version available via Patreon subscription also includes:HMV’s reopening its biggest UK storeVinyl, merch and live music are back for retailBananasBagpipesKiltsHaggisOuttakes and much more…Links:https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-65391455 https://www.ispreview.co.uk/index.php/2023/04/three-uk-coughs-to-problems-with-emergency-alert-test.html https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-65377793 https://www.telegrap...
2023-04-3027 minTech's MessageInternet Outages & Book Depository's Final Chapter: TM 305 Short VersionThis week on Tech’s Message:Amazon shutters Book Depository DPReview dies a deathVirgin Media’s repeated outagesBenefits of local fibre providersAre outages that problematic in a world of 5G and tethering?The extended, ad-free version available via Patreon subscription also includes:Nate’s recent American cheese crisisCould Twitter Blue be temporarily worth subscribing to after all?Outtakes and much more…Links:https://www.theguardian.com/books/2023/apr/04/amazon-to-close-book-depository-online-shop https://www.theguardian.com/books/2022/jan/11/uk-book-sales-in-2021-highest-in-a-decade https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65042770 https://www.ispreview.co.uk/in...
2023-04-0929 minTech's MessageSignalling The End For The UK: TM 302 Short VersionThis week on Tech’s Message:Signal could leave the UKHow could encrypted apps pull out of a country?Online Safety BillHello Tomorrow on Apple TVMicrosoft’s Activision dealIs the UK big enough to swap tech company decisions?The extended, ad-free version available via Patreon subscription also includes:The Trouble With SmarthomesAI and robots in the gardenWill robots walk our dogs in future?HomeKit’s architecture woesNew HomePodsIan’s smart home setupNate’s smart home setupOuttakes and much more…Links:https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2023/02/signal-vows-to-defy-uk-legislation-that-puts-e2e-encryption-in-the-crosshairs/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technol...
2023-02-2640 minTech's MessageIn Which We Perform A Play Written By ChatGPT: TM 300 Short VersionThis week on Tech’s Message:To celebrate the 300th episode of the show, we got ChatGPT to write several pages of a screenplay about two podcasters called Ian and Nate. Because the results were so fun we decided to act them out — badly. However, we also discuss:UK wants to ban encrypted phoneshttps://www.vice.com/en/article/z34p49/uk-proposes-making-sale-possession-of-encrypted-phones-illegal-encrochat-sky https://www.wired.co.uk/article/encrochat-phone-police-hacking-encryption-drugs The extended, ad-free version available via Patreon subscription also includes:Discussion on the perils of keeping our devices and apps in syncOuttakes and much more…Beco...
2023-02-1239 minTech's MessageThe Connection Between Joan of Arc and 3G in Plymouth: TM 299 Short VersionThis week on Tech’s Message:Death of 3GWhy 2G will stick around so longNate’s new TV showJoan of Arc & PlymouthSmart meters and 3G KindlesTesla’s necessary 3G upgradesChatGPT coming to BingGoogle’s less-than-useful search modifiersThe future of search and SEOThe extended, ad-free version available via Patreon subscription also includes:Printers: why are they so terrible?Live test: Ian’s laser printerThe HP LaserJet 4LPrinting stuff at workIs printer ink a Ponzi scheme?Hand-drawing QR codesOuttakes, Guess The Hole, and much more…Links:https://www.ispreview.co.uk/index.php/2023/02/ofcom-uk-sets-out-expectations-for-2g-and-3g-mob...
2023-02-0530 minTech's MessageThe End of The Physical: TM 296 Short VersionGThis week on Tech’s Message:Almost 90% of games sold in UK in 2022 were digital - ERAhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-64187547Police to visit 1,000 homes in crackdown on illegal Premier League streamshttps://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/police-premier-league-illegal-streaming-28911133The extended, ad-free version available via Patreon subscription also includes:Twitter Intentionally Suspended Tweetbot, Third-Party Apps, Messages Showhttps://www.theinformation.com/articles/musks-twitter-intentionally-suspended-tweet-bot-third-party-apps-messages-showNate’s Conversation With Facebook’s BlenderBotGuess The Hole!So much more...Become a supporter to unlock bonus content and listen live — join our Patreon.Full show notes, subscription options...
2023-01-1534 minTech's MessageZero Fax Given: TM 289 Short VersionThis week on Tech’s Message we take an in-depth look at the history of fax machines in the UK.NEWS:UK Prepares to Condemn Fax Machines to Deathhttps://www.ofcom.org.uk/news-centre/2022/farewell-to-the-fax-machine https://www.ofcom.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0032/246866/Consultation-Removing-fax-from-the-universal-service-obligations-on-BT-and-KCOM.pdf https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/jul/07/japanese-fax-fans-rally-to-defence-of-much-maligned-machine https://www.rcseng.ac.uk/news-and-events/media-centre/press-releases/nhs-fax-machines/ https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2009/jul/14/fax-machine-mia-farrow Twitter Says UK Users Among Those to Pay For Blue Tickhttps://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/nov/05/twitter-launches-8-blue-tick-subscription-service PATREON VERSION:The extended, ad-free version av...
2022-11-0642 minTech's MessageDisney Who Plus: TM 288 Short VersionThis week on Tech’s Message:NEWS:If you think 5G is overhyped, wait till you meet 5.5Ghttps://www.theregister.com/2022/10/28/5_point_5_g_network/Disney+ Will Change Doctor Who in One Major Way https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/doctor-who-disney-major-change/ https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2022/10/25/doctor-who-get-american-makeover-disney-takes-british-classic/ DISCUSSIONS:Redditor acquires decommissioned Netflix cache server with 262TB of storagehttps://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2022/10/redditor-acquires-decommissioned-netflix-cache-server-with-262tb-of-storage/ https://www.vice.com/en/article/k7bkev/how-a-redditor-ended-up-with-an-industrial-grade-netflix-server Although they deleted the post: https://www.reddit.com/r/homelab/comments/ydollm/so_i_got_a_netflix_cache_server/ https://www.ft.co...
2022-10-3029 minTech's MessageSky Stream And Internope Nopetrality: TM 287 Short VersionThis week on Tech’s Message:NEWS:What the hell is Sky Stream?https://www.sky.com/tv/streamhttps://www.pocket-lint.com/tv/reviews/sky/163028-sky-stream-reviewhttps://www.pocket-lint.com/tv/buyers-guides/sky/162786-sky-stream-vs-sky-glass-which-sky-service-suits-you-betterNet Neutrality – Ofcom UK Softens Open Internet Safeguards - https://www.ispreview.co.uk/index.php/2022/10/net-neutrality-ofcom-uk-softens-open-internet-safeguards.html - https://www.ofcom.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0028/245926/net-neutrality-review.pdfPATREON VERSION:The extended, ad-free version available via Patreon subscription also includes:Amazon UK makes cautious move into insurance saleshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-63301143Outtakes and more…Become...
2022-10-2336 minTech's MessageGTA Anniversary, Netflix's UK Ads, Pixel 7 Pro Review: TM 286 Short VersionThis week on Tech’s Message, Ian takes the host’s chair as Nate’s out sick and his brother, Andrew Lanxon, steps in to help discuss:NEWS:Netflix ad-supported service to launch in Novemberhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-63245483Netflix signs up to ratings body Barbhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-63218707DISCUSSIONS:Grand Theft Auto is 25!https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Theft_Auto_(video_game) https://gta.fandom.com/wiki/Hot_Coffee_Modification https://web.archive.org/web/20110706105956/http://www.kotaku.com.au/2009/07/grand-theft-auto-and-pac-man-the-same/FEATURES:Google Pixel 7 Pro Review...
2022-10-1639 minTech's MessageWould You Pay For 4K YouTube? TM 285 Short VersionThis week on Tech’s Message:NEWS:EU Parliament approves common charging cable from 2024https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-63132831 https://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etudes/BRIE/2021/698819/EPRS_BRI(2021)698819_EN.pdf YouTube locks 4K playback behind Premium subscriptionshttps://www.theverge.com/2022/10/4/23386782/youtube-premium-subscription-4k-quality-resolution-restriction-google https://www.ispreview.co.uk/index.php/2022/10/pros-and-cons-for-uk-broadband-isps-if-youtube-paywalls-4k-videos.html DISCUSSIONS:Hive smart radiator valvesEve smart motion sensorsBuilding multiple PCs for kidsFEATURES:Quiz: Who am I? Guess the cable!PATREON VERSION:The extended, ad-free version available via Patreon subscription also includes:Apple ‘note...
2022-10-0935 minTech's MessageWe're Back, And This Time It's Even More Personal: TM 284 Short VersionThis week on Tech’s Message:NEWS:Bruce Willis’s face https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-63106024Google is shutting down Stadia https://www.engadget.com/google-shutting-down-stadia-162704135.html?src=rssDISCUSSIONS:Smart kitchens and movement sensorsIn-car CD changersLabel printers and labelling label printersFEATURES:Budget tech product price quizReviewing a one-star reviewPATREON VERSION:The extended, ad-free version available via Patreon subscription also includes:’Ghosting’ is just digital rudeness, isn’t it?Posting 3D-printed bodyparts to girlfriendsOuttakes & moreBecome a supporter to unlock bonus content and listen liv...
2022-10-0237 minTech's MessageJames Webb's SSD Surprise and Broadband Umbrellas: TM 283 Short VersionThis week on Tech’s Message:The James Webb Space Telescope is capturing the universe on a 68GB SSDhttps://www.engadget.com/the-james-webb-space-telescope-has-a-68-gb-ssd-095528169.html https://spectrum.ieee.org/james-webb-telescope-communications Engineers with Umbrellas Protect UK Broadband Cabinets from Heat https://www.ispreview.co.uk/index.php/2022/07/engineers-with-umbrellas-protect-uk-broadband-cabinets-from-heat.html https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-07-19/how-to-keep-cool-in-heatwave-uk-data-centers-use-hosepipes-on-roofs London Tube cooling system trial for deepest lines beginshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-62172343 30 Years Of Rosetta Stonehttps://en...
2022-07-2431 minTech's MessageWould Pay Monthly For Ice-Cold Steering Wheels: TM 282 Short VersionThis week on Tech’s Message:BMW introduces new heated seat subscription in UKhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-62142208Every New Emoji that Could Hit Your Phone: Bizarre Shaking Head, Goose, Moosehttps://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/every-new-emoji-that-could-hit-your-phone-bizarre-shaking-head-goose-moose/ The extended version available via Patreon subscription also includes:How good was it to recall our first broadband experiences (broadsperiences?)Become a supporter to unlock bonus content and listen live — join our Patreon.Full show notes, subscription options and more available at http...
2022-07-1731 minTech's MessageCaledonian Nasal Dilemma: TM 281 Short VersionThis week on Tech’s Message:Laserdisc: What would have happened if it’d won the format war?https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-13367398 https://www.wired.co.uk/article/episode-24 Broadband ISP BT Sees UK Network Traffic Peak at 28Tbps https://www.ispreview.co.uk/index.php/2022/07/broadband-isp-bt-sees-uk-network-traffic-peak-at-28tbps.html Cargo bike sales soar as UK petrol prices surgehttps://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2022/jul/08/cargo-bike-sales-soar-as-uk-petrol-prices-surge Vodafone and Virgin Media O2 Put 4G and 5G on London Underground https://www...
2022-07-1039 minTech's MessagePerfect Email Signatures and Death of Digital Photo Frames: TM 280 Short VersionThis week on Tech’s Message we’re joined by CNET.com’s Andrew Lanxon. Check out his photography YouTube channel. Also on this episode: Email SignaturesDo you pay attention to email signatures? Do you ever print an email without thinking first?Digital Photo FramesWhatever happened to digital photo frames?Ofcom may extend TV ad breaks in review of broadcasting ruleshttps://www.theguardian.com/media/2022/jul/01/ofcom-may-extend-tv-ad-breaks-in-review-of-broadcasting-rulesThe extended version available via Patreon subscription also includes:The iPhone Is 15 Years Old
2022-07-0343 minTech's MessageThe Future of Biometric Identification Might Be An Anus: TM 279This week on Tech’s Message:Three UK announces Apple Watch cellular pairing at lasthttps://www.pocket-lint.com/smartwatches/news/three/161601-three-uk-announces-apple-watch-cellular-pairing-at-last https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/apple-watch-3-in-the-uk-what-you-need-to-know-about-using-4g-lte/ Instagram: Video selfies trial to verify age of teenshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-61828900 https://www.yoti.com/press/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-61606477 Plus:Can an anus be used for biometric authentication?I’ve added Bluetooth to my 8-year-old PCSky...
2022-06-2635 minTech's MessageSky Glass In-Depth Review, UK Phone Charger Drama: TM 278This week on Tech’s Message:It’s a brave new world today — Ian is hosting solo! Only once before has Nate not featured on an episode of Tech’s Message, and that was many years ago when occasional guest host Andrew Lanxon read out some headlines. This time, it’s all Ian, and it’s a full-length show.Ian goes in depth to review the Sky Glass system, explaining some of the challenges involved in the initial delivery and black level let-downs, as well as of course the perks and advantages of using Sky’s all-in-one v...
2022-06-1235 minTech's MessageCameras In Amazon Delivery Vans, All Change At The BBC, Keeping CDs: TM 277 Short VersionThis week on Tech’s Message:Amazon installs AI cameras to monitor its UK delivery drivershttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2022/05/22/amazon-installs-ai-cameras-monitor-delivery-drivers/ https://www.vice.com/en/article/4adpan/surveilling-drivers-cant-fix-amazons-road-safety-problem https://news.trust.org/item/20210319120214-n93hk https://www.smmt.co.uk/2021/11/lights-cameras-action-the-importance-of-camera-systems-in-uk-haulage-fleets/ https://fastview360.co.uk/transport-solutions/haulage-camera-systems/ https://www.abi.org.uk/products-and-issues/topics-and-issues/fraud/crash-for-cash/ BBC to make significant changes to output to meet budget shortfallhttps://radiotoday.co.uk/2022/05/bbc-radio-5-live-to-lose-am-network-and-radio-4-to-cease-long-wave-service/The extended ve...
2022-05-2936 minTech's MessageJubilee Penguins and Twenty Years Of HDMI Cables: TM 276 Short VersionThis week on Tech’s Message:London Zoo penguin chicks named after Tim Berners-Lee for Platinum Jubileehttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-61495009 Uber to launch UK subscriptions as cost of living crisis biteshttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2022/05/16/uber-launch-uk-subscriptions-cost-living-crisis-bites/ The extended version available via Patreon subscription also includes: Celebrating 20 years of HDMI cableshttps://www.cnet.com/tech/home-entertainment/profigold-prov1015-long-distance-1080p-with-15m-hdmi-cable/ https://www.cnet.com/pictures/photos-panasonic-viera-tx-p46z1-is-wireless-1080p-thx-certified-and-epically-cool/ Moonfall2:1 aspect ratios...
2022-05-2237 minTech's MessageCo-Working In A Tesco, Scooters, Eurovision, Spice Girls: TM 275 Short VersionThis week on Tech’s Message:Tesco to open offices in its supermarketshttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2022/05/12/tesco-open-offices-supermarkets/Nate cancels NetflixBinge-watching Squid Game. One month to watch everything, although still working way through Nazi Megastructures season two on NatGeo.What should be on the pre-cancellation Netflix watch list?EurovisionNate watches it, Ian despises it, and social media thrives on it. Let’s light the touchpaper and retire a safe distance as we explore social media’s lighthearted side… . If my text exchange with Ian ahea...
2022-05-1538 minTech's MessageMusk's UK Invite, Fake Review Laws, How To Do Reminders: TM 274 Short VersionThis week on Tech’s Message:The UK is inviting Elon Musk to discuss his plans for Twitterhttps://www.engadget.com/uk-inviting-elon-musk-discuss-plans-twitter-121015542.html?src=rss Here’s what he wrote: https://committees.parliament.uk/publications/22100/documents/163945/default/UK to make fake reviews illegal and tackle ‘subscription traps’https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/apr/20/uk-to-make-fake-reviews-illegal-and-tackle-subscription-traps Amazon is taking action over review firms https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-61348521The extended version available via Patreon subscription also includes: REMINDERS: How do you do yours?
2022-05-0831 minTech's MessageTractors, Smut, Vampire Tech, Netflix and Toilet Mistakes: TM 273 Short VersionThis week on Tech’s Message:How do you go from tractors to pornogaphy, really?https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-61284686 Vampire devices!https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-61235367 UK regulations could soon hit Netflix, Disney+ and other streaming services https://www.pocket-lint.com/tv/news/netflix/160921-uk-regulations-netflix-disney-plus-prime-video-ofcom The extended version available via Patreon subscription also includes: Woman rescued after falling in toilet while trying to retrieve phonehttps://news.sky.com/story/woman-rescued-after-falling-in-toilet-while-trying-to-retrieve-phone-at-top-of-mount-walker-in-washington-state-12596724But where are all th...
2022-05-0137 minTech's MessageBritish VHS Rentals Are Here To Stay, Netflix Be Damned: TM 272 Short VersionThis week on Tech’s Message:Watching TV in self-driving cars to be allowedhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-61155735Streaming subscriptions in decline as UK households cut budgetshttps://www.theguardian.com/media/2022/apr/18/streaming-subscriptions-in-decline-as-uk-households-cut-budgetsThe extended version available via Patreon subscription also includes:Nate’s singing, plus:Bristol video shop celebrates 40 years in businesshttps://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/apr/17/bristol-video-shop-celebrates-40-years-in-business…And much more!Become a supporter to unlock bonus content and listen live — join our Patr...
2022-04-2439 minTech's MessageYeah, We Need To Talk About This Dyson Stuff: TM 271 Short VersionThis week on Tech’s Message:Dyson headphones come with air vacuum for mouthhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-60927032 https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-11-09/dyson-is-said-to-be-working-on-an-air-purifier-headphone-combo?sref=5hBiPAPD Twitter user sentenced to 150 hours of community service in UK for posting ‘offensive’ tweethttps://www.theverge.com/2022/3/31/23004339/uk-twitter-user-sentenced-grossly-offensive-tweet-tom-moore-joseph-kellyThe extended version available via Patreon subscription also includes: Forcing WhatsApp and iMessage to Work Together Is Doomed to Failhttps://www.wired.co.uk/article/dma-interoperability-messaging-imessage-whatsapp Become a supporte...
2022-04-0334 minTech's MessageThe Online Private Relay Qualms Bill: TM 270 Short VersionThis week on Tech’s Message:Online Harms Bill: Cyber-flashing added to proposed legislationhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-60750463 https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-03-16/u-k-sets-out-law-to-prosecute-bosses-in-big-tech-crackdown Mobile networks devastated by Apple’s heartless attempts to stop their spying https://www.macrumors.com/2022/03/13/uk-network-operators-target-icloud-private-relay/https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6229acd18fa8f526d520d0b7/Mobile_UK.pdf https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mobile-ecosystems-market-study-interim-report/interim-report The extended version available via Patreon subscription also includes: Nate Bought...
2022-03-2034 minTech's MessageWe Need Unscripted Levity: TM 269 Short VersionThis week on Tech’s Message:Bitcoin cash machines ordered to shut down in UKhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-60709209Netflix raises prices again for subscribers in UK and Irelandhttps://www.theguardian.com/media/2022/mar/10/netflix-prices-subscribers-uk-ireland Cyberpunk 2077 for Xbox Series X|SGraphics cardsMac Studio and moreThe extended version available via Patreon subscription also includes: The Tech’s Message Conversation RandomiserTech conferencesOffice chairsBecome a supporter to unloc...
2022-03-1342 minTech's Message'Flappy Bird: The Movie' Starring 'The Rock,' And Other Concepts: TM 268 Short VersionThis week on Tech’s Message:Queen holds first official engagement since Prince Charles Covid scarehttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-60391826 Bioshock will be a Netflix movie, but will it work?https://www.awn.com/news/bioshock-film-adaptation-coming-netflixThe extended version available via Patreon subscription also includes: Is Firefox OK?https://www.wired.com/story/firefox-mozilla-2022/ Otter Browser aims to bring Chromium to decades-old OS/2 operating systemhttps://www.xda-developers.com/otter-browser-os2/Google and Mozilla are ready for...
2022-02-2031 minTech's MessageAge Gates Are Back & What We Found In Our Amazon GDPR Request: TM 267 Short VersionThis week on Tech’s Message:Reddit and Twitter users face age checks under UK porn law planshttps://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/feb/09/reddit-and-twitter-users-face-age-checks-under-uk-porn-law-plansDiscussion: Ian got all his data from Amazon. What did he find?Here’s where to start your own GDPR request with Amazon from: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/privacy-central/data-requests/preview.html (from the dropdown, select “Request All Your Data”)The extended version available via Patreon subscription also includes: Discussion: Why Do DVDs Still Exist?https://www.wired.co...
2022-02-1336 minTech's MessageTheories On Why Postage Stamps Are Really Going Digital: TM 266This week on Tech’s Message:A new era for stamps: Shaun the Sheep features in UK’s first “video stamp”[PR] https://www.royalmailgroup.com/en/press-centre/press-releases/royal-mail-group/a-new-era-for-stamps-shaun-the-sheep-features-in-uk-s-first-video-stamp/ https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2022/02/01/paper-stamps-licked-royal-mail-gives-post-digital-upgrade/ SkyShowtime & HBO Maxhttps://www.pocket-lint.com/tv/news/sky/159927-sky-showtime-streaming-service-release-date-locations-movies-tv https://9to5mac.com/2022/02/01/hbo-max-expands-15-european-countries/ Interview: Charlotte Steggall on National Apprenticeship Week Get in touch with Charlotte: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlottesteggall See also:https://www.nationalapprenticeshipweek.co.uk htt...
2022-02-0635 minTech's MessageUK Demands Xbox Refunds, Driverless Car Crash Laws: TM 265This week on Tech’s Message:Microsoft is making its Xbox subscriptions more flexible after UK regulator steps inhttps://www.theverge.com/2022/1/27/22904713/microsoft-xbox-subscriptions-changes-uk-cma-regulatorMajor legal changes needed for driverless car erahttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-60126014The extended version available via Patreon subscription also includes: Spotify removes Neil Young music in feud over Joe Rogan’s false Covid claimshttps://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/jan/26/spotify-neil-young-joe-rogan-covid-misinformationBecome a supporter to unlock bonus content and listen live — join our Patreon.F...
2022-01-3030 minTech's MessageThreedafone or Vodathree, Home Office Encryption: TM 264This week on Tech’s Message:Vodafone Is Said to Have Explored Acquisition of Three UKhttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-01-22/vodafone-is-said-to-have-explored-acquisition-of-three-uk The Home Office is whinging about end-to-end encryption yet again https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-60072191https://twitter.com/ukhomeoffice/status/1483375279477305356 The extended version available via Patreon subscription also includes: Microsoft-Activision stuff and future of game subscriptions?https://news.microsoft.com/2022/01/18/microsoft-to-acquire-activision-blizzard-to-bring-the-joy-and-community-of-gaming-to-everyone-across-every-device/Become a supporter to unlock bonus content and listen live — join our Patreon...
2022-01-2330 minTech's MessageIt’s All About Period Tracking If You’re A Gen Z Brit (Apparently): TM 263This week on Tech’s Message:People devote third of waking time to mobile appshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-59952557 App Annie report: https://www.appannie.com/en/go/state-of-mobile-2022 BBC Three to return to terrestrial TV on 1 February 2022https://www.pocket-lint.com/tv/news/bbc/155938-bbc-three-to-return-as-full-uk-channel UK government at war with BBC over licence fee https://twitter.com/NadineDorries/status/1482622722228240387The extended version available via Patreon subscription also includes: The Internet loses a car culture gathering place—DriveTri...
2022-01-1636 minTech's MessageTech’s Message Episode 262This week on Tech’s Message:The year coming in UK mobile phone networksThe good news: Three and EE strike first deal for mobile coverage on the Tubehttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2021/12/21/three-ee-first-strike-deal-roll-mobile-coverage-london-underground/The bad news: Vodafone and EE delay EU roaming charges returnhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-59881892The Year Ahead In TVs In BritainThe battle over the best TV display tech has been kicked up a notch this year at CES Nate, and I know you're always co...
2022-01-0937 minTech's MessageTech’s Message Episode 261This week on Tech’s Message:NATE: Google and Apple have ‘vice-like grip’ on UK mobiles, warns regulatorhttps://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/dec/14/google-and-apple-have-vice-like-grip-on-uk-mobiles-warns-regulatorIAN: Cyber flashing explainedhttps://www.theweek.co.uk/news/technology/953558/what-is-cyberflashinghttps://feministlawsociety.org.uk/criminalise-cyberflashingThe extended version available via Patreon subscription also includes: Online grocer Farmdrop cancels Christmas deliveries as it falls into administrationhttps://www.thegrocer.co.uk/restructures-and-receiverships/online-grocer-farmdrop-cancels-christmas-deliveries-as-it-falls-into-administration/662996.articleBONUS LINKShttp://web.archive.org/web/20080209142537/http://reviews.cnet.c...
2021-12-1936 minTech's MessageTech's Message Episode 260This week on Tech’s Message:NATE: UK to phase out 2G and 3G by 2033https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-59583783Virgin gigabit: https://www.uswitch.com/broadband/news/2021/12/virgin-media-upgrades-entire-network-to-gigabit-broadband/ Here's Why Movie Dialogue Has Gotten More Difficult To Understand (And Three Ways To Fix It)https://www.slashfilm.com/673162/heres-why-movie-dialogue-has-gotten-more-difficult-to-understand-and-three-ways-to-fix-it/ Nick’s link: https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-amplify-dialogue-on-tv-4691892 The extended version available via Patreon subscription also includes: Quake 1 gets its first major co-op content update in 25 yearshttps://arstechnica.com/gam...
2021-12-1238 minTech's MessageTech’s Message Episode 259This week on Tech’s Message:NATE: Huge fines and a ban on default passwords in new UK lawhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-59400762IAN: Twitter bans posting pictures of ‘private individuals’ against their wisheshttps://www.theverge.com/2021/11/30/22809746/twitter-ban-personal-information-private-media-photo-videos-harassmentThe extended version available via Patreon subscription also includes: E-scooters in London: Met Police warn retailers not to exploit customers at Christmashttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-59474466Become a supporter to unlock bonus content and listen live — join our Patr...
2021-12-0534 minTech's MessageTech's Message Episode 258This week on Tech’s Message (featuring CNET.com’s Lead Photographer & Lead Advice Editor in Europe, Andrew Lanxon):Spotify hides shuffle button after Adele says albums should ‘tell a story’https://www.theguardian.com/music/2021/nov/21/spotify-hides-shuffle-button-adele-albums-should-tell-a-storySMART LIGHT BULBS AND PLUGSThe extended version available via Patreon subscription also includes: LIFE AS A YOUTUBER WHEN YOUR BOSS IS AN ALGORITHMDiscussion of YouTube life with Andy.For Andy’s video about the camera, check this out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-J8ZCcJd_4...
2021-11-2837 minTech's MessageTech's Message Episode 257This week on Tech’s Message:UK to ban any handheld use of a mobile phone behind the wheelhttps://www.engadget.com/uk-ban-any-handheld-use-mobile-phone-driving-125038275.htmlPeacock / Paramount+ / Sky’s strategy / Star Trek discoveryhttps://blog.trekcore.com/2021/11/star-trek-discovery-leaves-netflix-paramount-plus-2022/https://www.engadget.com/peacock-uk-ireland-sky-now-tv-streaming-164859612.htmlThe extended version available via Patreon subscription also includes: Amazon to stop accepting Visa credit cards in UKhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-59306200?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGABecome a supporter to unlock bonu...
2021-11-2136 minTech's MessageTech’s Message Episode 256This week on Tech’s Message:U.K. Warns Facebook to Keep Users Safe or Risk Criminal Chargeshttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-11-04/u-k-calls-for-facebook-to-soon-face-criminal-action-on-new-law'The way my boss monitored me at home was creepy'https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-59152864The extended version available via Patreon subscription also includes: Extra Message follow-up: What do we do with all our old cables?In response to myself, here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extra-message-71-58405615Become a supporter to unlock bo...
2021-11-0735 minTech's MessageTech’s Message Episode 255This week on Tech’s Message:Facebook MetaNATE: One million households in the UK potentially hit by Amazon ‘brushing scams’https://www.which.co.uk/news/2021/10/one-million-households-in-the-uk-potentially-hit-by-amazon-brushing-scams/ https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=G33XVXQPUV79Z2ZC IAN: UK schools slap a hold on facial scanning of children amid fierce criticismhttps://www.theregister.com/2021/10/26/uk_schools_canteen_facial_recog/ https://techmonitor.ai/policy/privacy-and-data-protection/facial-recognition-in-schools-ayrshireThe extended version available via Patreon subscription also includes: SPOOKTO...
2021-10-3131 minTech's MessageTech's Message Episode 254This week on Tech’s Message:Updated MP3 with correct DTNS promo near the end. UK schools are using facial recognition to take pupils’ lunch moneyhttps://www.theverge.com/2021/10/18/22732330/uk-schools-facial-recognition-lunch-payments-north-ayrshireAnti-obesity scheme to offer voucher rewards for healthy livinghttps://www.theguardian.com/society/2021/oct/22/anti-obesity-scheme-to-offer-voucher-rewards-for-healthy-livingThe extended version available via Patreon subscription also includes:The iPod is still here, it's just evolvedhttps://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/the-ipod-is-still-here-its-just-evolved/https://9to5mac.com/2021/10/22/ipod-success-story-steve-jobs/https://www.theg...
2021-10-2433 minTech's MessageTech's Message Episode 253This week on Tech’s Message:Shoppers start to use new £100 contactless payment limithttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-58898474BT broadband customers can get Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for freehttps://www.pocket-lint.com/games/news/bt/158738-bt-broadband-customers-can-get-xbox-game-pass-ultimate-for-freeNeighbour wins privacy row over smart doorbell and camerashttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-58911296NOTE: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/oct/14/amazon-asks-ring-owners-to-respect-privacy-after-court-rules-usage-broke-lawU.K.’s National Film and TV School to Offer “Industry First” Virtual Production Coursehttps://www.hollywood...
2021-10-1731 minTech's MessageTech's Message Episode 252This week on Tech’s Message:Amazon opens first UK bricks-and-mortar non-food storehttps://www.theguardian.com/technology/2021/oct/06/amazon-opens-first-uk-bricks-and-mortar-non-food-store-bluewater-kentSky Glasshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-58828822https://www.engadget.com/sky-smart-tv-glass-comcast-095543008.htmlhttps://www.wired.co.uk/article/sky-glassThe extended version available via Patreon subscription also includes:Discussion around how we read news.AppsRSSTwitter/other socialTV?Word of mouth?Nate: the Bloomberg TerminalKate follows Peep Show-inspired Dobby Club…Become a supporter to unlock bonus content and list...
2021-10-1033 min
Tech's MessageTech’s Message Episode 251This week on Tech’s Message:UK researchers find Apple Pay, Visa contactless hackhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-58719891New UK broadband rules will make it easier to switch supplierhttps://www.theguardian.com/money/2021/sep/28/new-uk-broadband-rules-switch-supplier-ofcom-dealsThe extended version available via Patreon subscription also includes: EU rules to force USB-C chargers for all phoneshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-58665809?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGAAmazon Wants Robots In Your House (Or: Go Away, Amazon Robots)...
2021-10-0332 min
Tech's MessageTech’s Message Episode 250This week on Tech’s Message:Continuing Virgin Media saga: 5 days and no apology. Gigaclear installs on the 14thThat time Nate played laser guns with Lara CroftUK children’s digital privacy code comes into effecthttps://www.theguardian.com/technology/2021/sep/02/uk-childrens-digital-privacy-code-comes-into-effect https://www.wired.co.uk/article/age-appropriate-design-code-big-tech Investigation into hacked "map" of UK gun ownershttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-58413847Ian will talk to us all about his latest Three 5G woesThe extended version availa...
2021-09-0534 min
Tech's MessageTech's Message Episode 249This week on Tech’s Message:BRIEF UPDATE: Nate cancelled Virgin Media Data protection 'shake-up' takes aim at cookie pop-upshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-58340333PayPal to allow UK users to buy and sell cryptocurrencieshttps://www.theguardian.com/technology/2021/aug/23/paypal-uk-buy-sell-cryptocurrencies-bitcoin-ethereum-litecoinThe extended version available via Patreon subscription also includes: Using Ecosia For 3 Months… Saving Treeshttps://ecosia.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/206019452-How-does-Ecosia-make-money- Become a supporter to unlock bonus content and listen live — join our Patreon.Fu...
2021-08-2932 min
Tech's MessageTech's Message Episode 248This week on Tech’s Message:We’re joined by Andrew Lanxon! Find him on YouTube and Instagram, plus his work at CNET.com.New Adventures in Fibreoptic BroadbandA discussion around Andy’s recent move to Hyperoptic and how smaller fibre firms are doing in terms of speed, value, installation etc. Nate will explain his consideration of a move from Virgin to Gigaclear after calculating that it’d be cheaper to leave contract early than stay, but with faster speeds to boot.The Market For CamerasWe’ll discuss th...
2021-08-2238 min
Tech's MessageTech’s Message Episode 247This week on Tech’s Message:App Store prices dropping in UK, South Africa, and other countries, morehttps://9to5mac.com/2021/08/03/app-store-prices-dropping-in-uk-south-africa-and-other-countries-more/I’ve noticed £10 IAPs dropping to £9, for instance.Note on Bloomberg Terminal: The British pound has become the best performing G10 currency in the year to date. It is up 1.48% against the U.S. dollar, trading at 1.39 to the U.S. currency.Nearly a third of waking hours spent on TV and streaming, Ofcom sayshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-58086629Paramo...
2021-08-0927 min
Tech's MessageTech's Message Episode 246: Short VersionThis week on Tech’s Message:Ofcom releases pricing trends for comms services in the UKhttps://www.ofcom.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0013/222331/Pricing-trends-for-communications-services-in-the-UK.pdf Nothing Earphones reviewhttps://twitter.com/Quicktake/status/1420730910882807815 The extended version available via Patreon subscription also includes: Why is the BBC not showing as much of The Olympics this year? https://www.t3.com/news/why-is-the-bbc-not-showing-as-much-of-the-olympics-this-yearBecome a supporter to unlock bonus content and listen live — join our Patreon.Full show notes, subscription options...
2021-08-0130 min
Tech's MessageTech's Message Episode 245This week on Tech’s Message:BT to phase out 3G in UK by 2023 for EE, Plusnet, BT Mobile subscribershttps://www.theregister.com/2021/07/15/bt_3g_shutdown/NOTE FOR MORE ON the 5G BIT: EE aims for 5G coverage everywhere in UK by 2028 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-57811958Online racists face football ban of up to 10 years, vows Boris Johnsonhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-57837003The extended version available via Patreon or Apple Podcasts subscriptions also includes:The Steam Deck sold out in mi...
2021-07-1832 min
Tech's MessageTech's Message Episode 244This week on Tech’s Message:Right to repair rules will extend lifespan of products, government sayshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-57665593Some specifics here on what’s included:https://www.which.co.uk/news/2021/06/new-right-to-repair-laws-introduced-what-do-they-actually-mean-for-you/Parents of children called Alexa challenge Amazonhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-57680173https://www.latimes.com/business/la-xpm-2012-nov-30-la-fi-tn-apple-baby-names-mac-siri-20121130-story.htmlThe extended version available via Patreon or Apple Podcasts subscriptions also includes:Ian’s visit to a Dolby Atmos...
2021-07-0429 min
Tech's MessageTech's Message Episode 243This week on Tech’s Message:Roaming fees are back. It’s time to switch networkhttps://www.wired.co.uk/article/uk-roaming-charges-eu https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45064268 BT Signs OneWeb Deal to Tackle UK Rural Broadband Slow Spotshttps://www.ispreview.co.uk/index.php/2021/06/bt-sign-oneweb-deal-to-tackle-uk-rural-broadband-slow-spots.html https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-06-27/bt-agrees-to-use-oneweb-satellites-for-u-k-rural-internet-push?sref=5hBiPAPDhttps://www.oneweb.world/media-center/oneweb-and-bt-sign-agreement-to-explore-rural-connectivity-solutions-in-the-uk-and-beyondThe extended version available via Patreon or Apple Podcasts subscriptions also includes:“I’m totally s...
2021-06-2729 min
Tech's MessageTech’s Message Episode 241This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message:Xbox Announced Streaming TV Sticks and Smart TV Appshttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-06-10/microsoft-wants-to-offer-xbox-gaming-on-tvs-without-the-console?sref=5hBiPAPD Apple Lossless & Spatial AudioWe examine the features, the pros and the cons and determine what more needs to be done to make lossless and hi-res even greater.** Exclusive for Patreon supporters **Access to our ad-free, longer version of the show, which includes the above as well as additional discussions about:Apple AirPods vs. Google Pixe...
2021-06-1336 min
Tech's MessageTech’s Message Episode 240This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message:Amazon to stream major National Theatre plays in UK and Irelandhttps://www.theguardian.com/stage/2021/may/25/amazon-to-stream-major-national-theatre-plays-in-uk-and-ireland'Irresponsible' London Underground Bitcoin advert bannedhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-57254318Related: NatWest launches 'urgent' cryptocurrency scam alert https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-57267199What the ad probably should have said is that it’s time to sell.** Exclusive for Patreon supporters **Access to our ad-free, longer version of the show, which includes the above as well...
2021-05-3026 min
Tech's MessageTech’s Message Episode 239This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message:London will open electric scooter trials in JuneSee press release https://tfl.gov.uk/info-for/media/press-releases/2021/may/tfl-and-london-councils-announce-london-s-e-scooter-trial-will-begin-in-junehttps://www.engadget.com/e-scooter-trials-to-begin-in-london-starting-next-month-122007779.htmlThe UK plans to roll out an emergency alert system this yearhttps://www.engadget.com/uk-sms-emergency-alert-system-151502943.html** Exclusive for Patreon supporters ** Access to our ad-free, longer version of the show, which includes the above as well as additional discussions about:Game streaming apps: They are very good. - Xbo...
2021-05-2326 min
Tech's MessageTech’s Message Episode 238This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message:Government publishes draft online harms billhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-57071977Full PDF: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/985033/Draft_Online_Safety_Bill_Bookmarked.pdfHSBC plans Zoom-free Friday afternoons for some UK staffhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-57057782** Exclusive for Patreon supporters ** Access to our ad-free, longer version of the show, which includes the above as well as additional discussions about:Replacing Huawei's 5G To...
2021-05-1640 min
Tech's MessageTech’s Message Episode 237This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message:Facebook: Nice iOS app of ours you have there, would be a shame if you had to pay for ithttps://www.theregister.com/2021/05/07/facebook_ios_app/https://www.engadget.com/ios-14-5-users-reject-app-tracking-165309407.htmlThe Adobe Flash nightmare on Windows 10 is finally coming to an endhttps://www.tomsguide.com/uk/news/the-adobe-flash-nightmare-on-windows-10-is-finally-coming-to-an-end** Exclusive for Patreon supporters **Access to our ad-free, longer version of the show, which includes the above as well as add...
2021-05-0932 min
Tech's MessageTech’s Message Episode 236This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message:Boris Johnson's personal mobile phone number available online for 15 yearshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-56937889https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2021/apr/29/boris-johnsons-phone-number-listed-online-for-last-15-yearsiOS 14.6 beta 1 hinted at Apple Music HiFi support with Dolby audio referenceshttps://9to5mac.com/2021/05/01/ios-14-6-beta-1-hinted-at-apple-music-hifi-support-with-dolby-audio-references/** Exclusive for Patreon supporters **Access to our ad-free, longer version of the show, which includes the above as well as additional discussions about:GTA 5 Online is the worst gam...
2021-05-0229 min
Tech's MessageTech’s Message Episode 235This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message:NextDoor fear: All Nate’s neighbours are terrifiedPaying for multiplayer gaming- What Microsoft did with free to play games** Exclusive for Patreon supporters **Access to our ad-free, longer version of the show, which includes the above as well as additional discussions about:Apple could supercharge your sleep with its first smart mattresshttps://www.tomsguide.com/uk/amp/news/apple-could-supercharge-your-sleep-with-a-haptic-bedAlso each episode for Patreon supporters:Extended segmentsPer...
2021-03-2835 min
Tech's MessageTech’s Message Episode 234This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message:UK parliament to debate requiring verified ID to open a social media accounthttps://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/575833https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=26469383Lockdown boredom drives UK video games market to £7bn record highhttps://amp.theguardian.com/games/2021/mar/19/lockdown-boredom-drives-uk-video-games-market-to-7bn-record-highYours for £1: what would you do with a traditional red phone box?https://amp.theguardian.com/artanddesign/shortcuts/2021/mar/15/yours-for-one-pound-what-would-you-do-with-a-traditional-red-phone-box?__twitter_impression=true** Exclusive for Patreon supporters ** Access to our ad-f...
2021-03-2143 min
Tech's MessageTech’s Message Episode 233This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message:The UK is secretly testing a controversial web snooping toolhttps://www.wired.co.uk/article/internet-connection-records-ip-actNetflix considers crackdown on password sharinghttps://www.bbc.com/news/technology-56368698https://www.t3.com/news/netflix-is-playing-a-dangerous-game-thats-sure-to-backfireSmartphone Lobby Wants Conference for 50,000 People in Junehttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-03-08/wireless-lobby-says-it-will-hold-event-for-50-000-people-in-june** Exclusive for Patreon supporters **Access to our ad-free, longer version of the show, which includes the above as...
2021-03-1436 min
Tech's MessageTech’s Message Episode 232This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message:Amazon’s first cashierless grocery store opens in UKhttps://mobile.twitter.com/Quicktake/status/1367554356921442306BBC Three to return as broadcast channel next yearhttps://www.theguardian.com/media/2021/mar/02/bbc-three-to-return-as-broadcast-channel-next-year** Exclusive for Patreon supporters **Access to our ad-free, longer version of the show, which includes the above as well as additional discussions about:Call of Duty patch brings 'biggest download day on record'https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-56281224PLUS...
2021-03-0728 min
Tech's MessageTech’s Message Episode 231This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message:Romance fraud on rise in coronavirus lockdownhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-55997611Man to pay £25,000 damages over negative TrustPilot reviewhttps://on.ft.com/3aVEiI4** Exclusive for Patreon supporters **Access to our ad-free, longer version of the show, which includes the above as well as additional discussions about:Twitter wants to let you pay me for my Tweetshttps://www.t3.com/news/twitter-wants-to-introduce-twippingAlso each episode for Patreon supp...
2021-02-1427 min
Tech's MessageTech’s Message Episode 230This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message:Bebo chief reveals plan to take on Facebook and Twitterhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-55908193Online gambling faces fresh restrictionshttps://finance.yahoo.com/news/online-gambling-faces-restrictions-072731416.htmlPatreon supporters have access to our ad-free, longer version of the show, which includes the above as well as additional discussions about:FEATURE: Why won’t email die?Plus outtakes and more!TECH’S MESSAGE IS:Hosts: Nate Lanxon, Ian MorrisRecur...
2021-02-0733 min
Tech's MessageTech’s Message Episode 229This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message:Facebook News feature launches in UKhttps://techcrunch.com/2021/01/25/facebook-news-launches-in-the-uk-its-first-market-outside-of-the-us-for-the-curated-news-portal/ Contactless limit could rise to £100https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55826118 NOTE: https://www.theregister.com/2021/01/26/payment_cards/Patreon supporters have access to our ad-free, longer version of the show, which includes the above as well as additional discussions about:Telegram now lets you move chats from WhatsApp: here's how to do ithttps://www.t3.com/news/telegram-now-lets-you-move-chats-from-whatsapp-heres-how-to-do-itPlus outtak...
2021-01-3131 min
Tech's MessageYou’re Listening To Very Angry JudgementCast With Nate & Andy: TM 228This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message Nate is joined by Andy Hoyle to discuss:Brexit: 'I was asked to pay an extra £82 for my £200 coat'https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55734277Dutch buy delivery uniforms, borrow dogs to dodge curfewhttps://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-netherlands-pets/dutch-buy-delivery-uniforms-borrow-dogs-to-dodge-curfew-idUSKBN29Q219Patreon supporters have access to our ad-free, longer version of the show, which includes the above as well as additional discussions about:Dutch buy delivery uniforms, borrow dogs to dodge curfewhttps://www.r...
2021-01-2429 min
Tech's MessageMusk’s Starlink Heads For UK, Sony’s UHD Streaming Plans: TM 227This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message:Elon Musk launches into UK broadband markethttps://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/elon-musk-launches-into-uk-broadband-market-3b2p0vrdbSony is launching a streaming service with Blu-ray picture quality — but only for its Bravia TVshttps://thenextweb.com/plugged/2021/01/12/sony-is-launching-a-streaming-service-with-blu-ray-picture-quality-but-only-for-its-bravia-tvs/Patreon supporters have access to our ad-free, longer version of the show, which includes the above as well as additional discussions about:Watching Commercial TV Really Is Very, Very Tedious IndeedSignal messaging platform stops working as downl...
2021-01-1733 min
Tech's MessageIt's Time To Delete WhatsApp And Lose Weight: TM 226This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message Nate is joined by Andy Hoyle to discuss:WhatsApp gives users an ultimatum: Share data with Facebook or stop using the apphttps://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2021/01/whatsapp-users-must-share-their-data-with-facebook-or-stop-using-the-app/https://www.wired.co.uk/article/signal-vs-whatsappTackling my lockdown weight gain with Apple Fitness Plushttps://www.cnet.com/google-amp/news/tackling-my-lockdown-weight-gain-with-apple-fitness-plus/See Andy’s YouTube channel here: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCwbR5A9Lit-fXwQyaxT3fXg#menuPatreon supporters have access to our ad-free, longer version of t...
2021-01-1041 min
Tech's MessageWhy Dolby Vision HDR Is Such A Big Deal For Mobile Phones: TM 225This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message:IPhone 12 Pro Adds 10 Bit Dolby Vision HDRASA bans misleading Homescapes, Gardenscapes adshttps://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2020-10-13-asa-bans-misleading-homescapes-gardenscapes-adsPatreon supporters have access to our ad-free, longer version of the show, which includes the above as well as additional discussions about:Drivers to be banned from picking up mobile phoneshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-54578607Plus outtakes and more!TECH’S MESSAGE IS:Hosts: Nate Lanxon, Ian Morri...
2020-10-1838 min
Tech's MessagePayPal’s New ‘Inactivity Fees’ Mean Brits Must Spend It Or Lose It: TM 223This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message:Tube will soon be entirely cashless, says TfL bosshttps://www.standard.co.uk/news/transport/tube-london-cashless-andy-byford-a4560826.html PayPal introducing inactivity fee in the UKhttps://www.paypalobjects.com/marketing/ua/pdf/GB/en/ua-121620.pdf#page90 New UK app records police encounters and saves footage in cloudhttps://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/oct/03/new-uk-app-records-police-encounters-and-saves-footage-in-cloudUber Wins More Time in London With 18-Month License Extensionhttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-09-28/uber...
2020-10-0431 min
Tech's MessageBehind The Mystery Of Broadband That Stops Working At 7 AM: TM 222This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message:The pandemic has killed cash https://www.wired.co.uk/article/pandemic-cashless-societyOld TV caused village broadband outages for 18 monthshttps://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-54239180Zen Internet explainer: https://support.zen.co.uk/kb/Knowledgebase/Broadband-Understanding-REIN-and-SHINESir David Attenborough breaks Jennifer Aniston's Instagram recordhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-54292947 Follow Sir David: https://www.instagram.com/davidattenborough/Patreon supporters have access to our ad-free, longer version of the show...
2020-09-2732 min
Tech's MessageUK Police On TikTok, Guardian Shuts Down Parody Site, ARM Goes To Nvidia: TM 221This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message:TikTok: Cambridgeshire police officers warned over 'offensive' videoshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-54154832 SEE ALSO: https://www.reddit.com/r/policeuk/comments/itpfc1/bbc_news_tiktok_cambridgeshire_police_officers/AND: https://www.cambs.police.uk/assets/PDFs/About/Misconduct/AboutUs-TaylorCooper-determination.pdf Guardian takes legal action to shut down parody headline generatorhttps://www.pressgazette.co.uk/guardian-takes-legal-action-to-shut-down-parody-headline-generator/ UK-based chip designer sold to US firm Nvidiahttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/techn...
2020-09-2139 min
Tech's MessageRobot Care Workers, Drone-Delivered Condoms, Xbox Game Pass: TM 220This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message:Robots to be used in UK care homes to help reduce lonelinesshttps://www.theguardian.com/society/2020/sep/07/robots-used-uk-care-homes-help-reduce-loneliness Tesco to trial drone delivery servicehttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-54102580 Xbox Game Pass is adding EA Play games to its lineuphttps://thenextweb.com/gaming/2020/09/09/xbox-game-pass-is-adding-ea-play-games-to-its-lineup/Patreon supporters have access to our ad-free, longer version of the show, which includes the above as well as additional discussions about:Fun with Backups!...
2020-09-1334 min
Tech's MessageEE Goes All-In With Apple, Fake Reviewers Busted, IFA’s Folds: TM 219This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message Nate is joined by CNET.com’s Andy Hoyle! Check out Andy’s photography YouTube channel and his CNET IFA experience video.UK carrier EE launches ‘first of its kind’ iPhone cell plan bundling Apple Music, TV+ and Arcadehttps://9to5mac.com/2020/09/02/ee-full-works-iphone-bundle-plan/Amazon takes down a five-star fraud in the UKhttps://www.theverge.com/2020/9/4/21423429/amazon-top-reviewers-uk-fraud Best gadgets of IFA 2020https://www.cnet.com/news/best-gadgets-of-ifa-2020/ Patreon supporters have access to our ad-free, longer versi...
2020-09-0634 min
Tech's MessageNapster Goes British, Drink Driving Tech, Windows 95: TM 218This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message:Napster sold for a song to UK virtual events companyhttps://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2020/08/napster-sold-for-a-song-to-uk-virtual-events-company/ Phones could detect drinking over legal driving limithttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53834476 Happy Birthday, Windows 95 https://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2020/08/happy-birthday-windows-95/Patreon supporters have access to our ad-free, longer version of the show, which includes the above as well as additional discussions about:It’s Time To Complain About Printers It’s a slow news w...
2020-08-3028 min
Tech's MessageThere Will Be No Teenage Debauchery In My Guesthouse: TM 217This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message:Eurostar blames Covid-19 for premium seat only wi-fihttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53737400 Airbnb to limit UK bookings for under-25shttps://www.cityam.com/party-poopers-airbnb-to-limit-uk-bookings-for-under-25s/Patreon supporters have access to our ad-free, longer version of the show, which includes the above as well as additional discussions about:- Epic Games and the Apple/Google fight- Outtakes and more!TECH’S MESSAGE IS: Hosts: Nate Lanxon, Ian Morris...
2020-08-1632 min
Tech's MessageThere Is A Death To Mourn And Its Name Is Argos Catalogue: TM 215This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message:Argos axes 'book of dreams' catalogue after 48 yearshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53592591Browse old Argos catalogues here: http://dev.argosbookofdreams.co.ukSainsbury's to try out virtual queuing systemhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53569086This iPhone accessory might be the biggest revolution in phone photography everhttps://www.cnet.com/news/profoto-b10-flash-airx-app-biggest-revolution-iphone-camera-phone-photography/ Patreon supporters have access to our ad-free, longer version of the show, which includes the abov...
2020-08-0337 min
Tech's MessageCassettes Are Back, It’s No Wind Up: TM 214This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message:UK music fans snap up 65,000 cassettes in 2020https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53472748 With no Olympics to gawp at, we’re all buying smaller, cheaper TVs https://www.wired.co.uk/article/how-coronavirus-killed-television-sales Vodafone Adds Amazon Prime and YouTube Premium as New Benefitshttps://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2020/07/vodafone-adds-amazon-prime-and-youtube-premium-as-new-benefits/Patreon supporters have access to our ad-free, longer version of the show, which includes the above as well as additional discussions about:- A Journe...
2020-07-2634 min
Tech's MessageWho Loses Four Things A Month?!: TM 213This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message:Lloyds Promises to Help Unsubscribe You From All the £7.99 a Month Fun Thingshttps://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2020/07/lloyds-unsubscribe-app-help/ Teens ride hired Tees Valley e-scooters on A19https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/uk-england-tees-53447777Vodafone's Curve is a GPS tracker to help find lost itemshttps://www.engadget.com/amp/vodafone-gps-tracker-curve-194351017.htmlPatreon supporters have access to our ad-free, longer version of the show, which includes the above as well as additional discussions about:...
2020-07-1932 min
Tech's MessageHere’s What £16,000 Of Loot Boxes Gets You: TM 212This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message:Loot boxes: Lords call for 'immediate' gambling regulationhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53253195PLUS: Nate tells the story of what happened when Gameloft accidentally sold loot packs containing £2,500-worth of in-game currency for just £5, and allowed multiple purchases. Nate bought more than £16,000 of currency in Asphalt 9: Legends for about £30, but it revealed just how much money is required to really unlock things within free-to-play games, as not even this money unlocked everything possible.Unreal’s new iPhone app does live mot...
2020-07-1232 min
Tech's MessageThe Loneliest Toilet On Orkney: TM 210This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message:Disney Channel is Shutting Down in the UK, Soon It'll be Disney+ or Nothinghttps://www.radiotimes.com/news/tv/2020-06-25/disney-channel-uk-disney-plus/ Lockdown Loo is an Online Map of Public Toilets that are Actually Openhttps://www.timeout.com/london/news/this-map-shows-all-of-londons-loos-open-in-lockdown-062220O2 sends surprise refund cheques after 15 yearshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53178172Patreon supporters have access to our ad-free, longer version of the show, which includes the above as well as a...
2020-06-2827 min
Tech's MessageAlan Partridge, OK Beeb, 3D Offices: TM 209This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message:- OK Beeb: BBC voice assistant will learn regional accentshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52891155Watch Ian Dixon’s YouTube demo of the BBC app- London firm creates Fortnite-like simulated 3D offices for those working from homehttps://www.standard.co.uk/tech/fortnitelike-simulated-offices-for-working-from-home-a4458891.html- Alan Partridge Is Coming in Our Ear Holes This September in a New Podcasthttps://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2020/06/alan-partridge-new-podcast/Patreon supporters have access to o...
2020-06-0732 min
Tech's MessageDrive-Thru Cinemas, 5G Horse Waste USB Sticks, Sky Q HDR: TM 208This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message:- Sky Q kicks off HDR support starting with on-demand nature showshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52821220 - Drive-in cinema is coming to south London in Julyhttps://www.timeout.com/london/news/drive-in-cinema-is-coming-to-south-london-in-july-052920 - The UK is cracking down on sales of fraudulent ‘anti-5G’ USB stickshttps://www.engadget.com/uk-trading-standards-bioshield-5g-stick-161005899.html?guccounter=1 The USB stick tear-down: https://www.pentestpartners.com/security-blog/reverse-engineering-a-5g-bioshield/Patreon supporters have access to our ad...
2020-05-3129 min
Tech's MessageAsking Kids To Research Porn At Home, What Could POSSIBLY Go Wrong?: TM 207This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message:- Hull school 'sorry' after pupils researched porn homework on webhttps://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/news/education/mum-disgusted-hardcore-porn-homework-4142348 -- BBC Three's Proper Return to Telly Teased Againhttps://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2020/05/bbc-three-tv-channel-return/- Ian and Marta’s 24-Hour Gaming Livestream: How, Why, Where, And Poophttp://www.multitwitch.tv/squidjet/sliceandd6/martholio/ian9outof10/itavengerPatreon supporters have access to our ad-free, longer version of the show, which includes the above as well a...
2020-05-2537 min
Tech's MessageBrace Yourselves For Her Majesty's Scooter Service: TM 206This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message:- Scooters finally to be allowed on UK roadshttps://www.gov.uk/government/news/2-billion-package-to-create-new-era-for-cycling-and-walking- Broadband impact of Covid-19 lockdown in the UKhttps://www.theregister.co.uk/2020/05/14/broadband_speeds_uk_march/ - Streaming Xbox to iPads, plus fisheye and macro lens chatPatreon supporters have access to our ad-free, longer version of the show, which includes the above as well as additional discussions about:- EXTRA STORY: Giphy bought by Facebookhtt...
2020-05-1840 min
Tech's MessageVirgin And O2, How To Supercharge Your Webcam, Online Museums: TM 205This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message:- Virgin and O2 plan merger to challenge Sky and BThttps://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/may/01/virgin-and-o2-plan-merger-to-challenge-sky-and-bt - British Museum makes over half of its collection viewable onlinehttps://www.engadget.com/british-museum-free-artifiact-images-023917176.html - Webcam feature: Built-in vs. Premium standalone a la Razer Kiyo vs. DSLR plugged into hardware encoder box. THE PROS AND CONS!Patreon supporters have access to our ad-free, longer version of the show, which includes the above as well...
2020-05-0336 min
Tech's MessageWould You Take A Covid-19 Test If Your Employer Was Told The Result?: TM 204This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message:- Babylon Offers Its Workers Free Virus Test—If They Share Resultshttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-04-21/babylon-gives-its-workers-free-virus-test-if-they-share-results- Explanation of UK’s approach to contact tracinghttps://www.nhsx.nhs.uk/blogs/digital-contact-tracing-protecting-nhs-and-saving-lives/Patreon supporters have access to our ad-free, longer version of the show, which includes the above as well as additional discussions about:- EXTRA STORY: Apple Watch turns 5: Are smartwatches here to stay then?- Many extended sections and othe...
2020-04-2637 min
Tech's MessageFinally, A Reason To Discuss ‘The Black Dahlia Murder’: TM 203This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message:- Download Festival Goes Digital This Year After the Donington Park Event Was Cancelledhttps://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2020/04/download-festival-june-announced/- Domestic electricity use up during day as nation works from homehttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52331534- A look at this week’s 5G idiocyhttps://www.linkedin.com/posts/nick-jeffery-ba05b72_mobiles-masts-and-health-activity-6655833607380234240-j4wv/https://news.sky.com/story/coronavirus-eamonn-holmes-investigated-by-ofcom-over-5g-conspiracy-comments-11972840Patreon supporters have access to our ad-free, longer vers...
2020-04-1929 min
Tech's MessageHow To Spend That £10,000 Of Office Expenses (A Guide For MPs): TM 202This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message:- NHS phone app holds key to lifting UK’s coronavirus lockdownhttps://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/news/nhs-phone-app-holds-key-to-lifting-uks-coronavirus-lockdown-wfmt3pt0g Apple and Google partner on COVID-19 contact tracing technology (PR)https://www.apple.com/uk/newsroom/2020/04/apple-and-google-partner-on-covid-19-contact-tracing-technology/- MPs Get £10,000 Extra In Expenses to Work From Homehttps://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/coronavirus-mps-given-extra-10-000-each-for-home-working-expenses-w0h5sx99lhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-52231592 Patreon supporters have access to our...
2020-04-1234 min
Tech's MessageWife-Carrying and Cheese-Rolling Competitions Next to Go Virtual?: TM 201This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message:- Grand National first virtual horse race on prime-time UK TVhttps://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2020/apr/04/virtual-grand-national-2020-live-horse-racing-aintreeDota 2 commentary credit: SheeverGaming available at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5uqb_yeIniWNP5_9Q242Bw. Listen to the original on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nnfhYE1MY3A- Podcast listening is down as people work from home https://newconsumer.com/2020/03/podcast-stats-covid-19-nike-training-app/ Podtrac: https://analytics.podtrac.com/blog/2020/3/30/weekly-podcast-data-amid-the-coronavirus-crisis-update-through-march-29-2020Aca...
2020-04-0831 min
Tech's MessageBuy ALL The Meat From Strangers On Facebook: TM 195This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message:- Facebook: Home food businesses concern FSA watchdoghttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-51475289- Organised Crime Turns to Illegal Metal Detecting for Stealing Hordeshttps://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2020/02/illegal-metal-detecting/- West Midlands to get access to ultrafast home broadbandhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-51658344Patreon supporters have access to our ad-free, longer version of the show, which includes the above as well as additional discussions about:- EXTRA STO...
2020-03-0233 min
Tech's MessageYour Pretty Face Is Going to Help Thieves: TM 161Please support us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/uktech for access to our exclusive ad-free extended version of the show, additional weekly special features in the programme, live-streaming, instant access to our entire back catalogue of extended shows, access to our Discord member’s club, higher quality MP3s, zero commitment required, and much more. GET IN TOUCH using hello@techpodcast.uk. All messages sent will be read and considered for inclusion on a future show. This week on the regular version of TECH'S MESSAGE Nate and Kate Lanxon discuss:- Argos lets...
2019-03-1730 min