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Webcams: TM 323 Short Version15 Sep 202400:40:10

Welcome back to Tech's Message! This week, in our inaugural episode of the new Tech's Message era, we're discussing the history of webcams. For Patrons, we also discuss Apple's recent announcements and Ian's decision to invest some serious cash in one of the products.

Here are some links to various things we discussed in the show:

Webcams look like balls: https://www.reddit.com/r/vintagecomputing/comments/18lzalf/not_sure_if_1999_counts_as_vintage_already/ 

Intel Easy PC Web Cam:  https://www.reddit.com/r/nostalgia/comments/mf0zea/first_webcam_i_purchased_early_2000s

Webcam reviews and prices from CNET circa 2000: https://web.archive.org/web/20000411021102/http://cnet.com/hardware/search/results/0,10238,0-1085-402-0-1,00.html?tag=st.co.1078.dir.1085-402-0

Wirecutter guide to modern webcams: https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-webcams/

Computer Chronicles webcam episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4mxg4pBgIw

The greatest defunct Web sites and dotcom disasters: https://web.archive.org/web/20080607211819/http://crave.cnet.co.uk/0%2C39029477%2C49296926-2%2C00.htm

Apple VideoPhone: https://www.reddit.com/r/VintageApple/comments/1due7sk/apple_videophone_video_conferencing_1996_style/#lightbox


The complete, ad-free episode is available via Patreon subscription and includes our weekly news discussion, extended segments, outtakes and more. Become a supporter to unlock bonus content and listen live — join our Patreon.

Full show notes, subscription options and more available at https://www.uktechshow.com.

TECH’S MESSAGE IS:

Hosts: Nate Lanxon, Ian Morris

Production and Editing: Nate Lanxon

Music: Audio Network & Pond5

Certain Artwork Elements Designed By: macrovector / Freepik

Publisher (Free Version): Acast

Copyright © Nate Lanxon

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That Wasn't Even Our Final Form15 Sep 202400:16:56

Ian and I took nine months off from podcasting, but rest quite assured: it wasn't in order for him to gestate and pass our baby. 

In this bonus episode, I'll explain the actual reason for our absence and our plan for a new era of Tech's Message, which begins on this very day -- look out for episode 323 in your feed shortly!

We're really grateful to everyone who's kept our feed in their podcatchers and stuck with their Patreon membership until we were ready to return. We've got some cool plans for the show and we'll welcome your feedback.

Onwards!

Nate & Ian


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Genius Solutions For Street Crime: TM 314 Short Version22 Oct 202300:31:25

This week on Tech’s Message:

London mayor and Met boss urge phone firms to help tackle theft of mobiles

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-67125411

EE is launching a customised Apple TV 4K box, offering live TV through EE TV

https://www.pocket-lint.com/ee-apple-tv-4k-live-tv-eetv

Ian's review from 2014: https://www.techradar.com/reviews/audio-visual/digital-tv-recorders/ee-tv-1275987/review

The extended, ad-free version available via Patreon subscription includes extended sections, outtakes, as well as additional discussions about:

SSD vs HDD in 2023: The buyer's dilemma

https://www.tomshardware.com/news/ssd-price-cuts-q3-2023

https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/samsung-qvo-vs-evo-guide/ (Thanks, Nick!)

Become a supporter to unlock bonus content and listen live — join our Patreon.

Full show notes, subscription options and more available at https://www.uktechshow.com.

TECH’S MESSAGE IS:

Hosts: Nate Lanxon, Ian Morris Production and Editing: Nate Lanxon Music: Audio Network & Pond5 Certain Artwork Elements Designed By: macrovector / Freepik Publisher (Free Version): Acast Copyright © Nate Lanxon

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“The Gloved Finger Is On The Periphery Of The Problematic Orifice”: TM 22411 Oct 202000:33:06

NOTE: This is probably one of the most fun-yet-informative shows in TM history, according to hosts and live listeners at the time. Short version is good, Extended version is better, Unedited version is a blast. Enjoy!


This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message:

Health Records on iPhone now available in UK

https://9to5mac.com/2020/10/07/health-records-on-iphone/ 

https://www.apple.com/uk/newsroom/2020/10/health-records-on-iphone-available-today-in-the-uk/ 

https://www.nhs.uk/Services/Trusts/HospitalsAndClinics/DefaultView.aspx?id=1031 

https://www.nhs.uk/Services/Trusts/Overview/DefaultView.aspx?id=732 

https://www.apple.com/uk/healthcare/health-records/ 

https://www.evergreen-life.co.uk

https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/nhs-services/gps/gp-online-services/ 

Mobile call time rose by half after start of Covid-19 lockdown

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-54465353

Pirate Sites Flourish as UK Site Blocking Efforts Die Down

https://torrentfreak.com/pirate-sites-flourish-as-uk-site-blocking-efforts-die-down-for-now-201010/

Patreon supporters have access to our ad-free, longer version of the show, which includes the above as well as additional discussions about:

Tea drinkers are outraged by one woman's way of making 'British Tea’

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRz5A816hpc 

Plus outtakes and more!

TECH’S MESSAGE IS:

Hosts: Nate Lanxon, Ian Morris

Recurring Guest Hosts: Andy Hoyle, Naomi Kerbel, Kate Lanxon

Production and Editing: Nate Lanxon

Voiceover Artist: Marta Svetek

Music: Audio Network & Pond5

Certain Artwork Elements Designed By: macrovector / Freepik

Publisher: Acast

Copyright © Nate Lanxon

Ads are not endorsements, nor controlled by Tech’s Message. Read Nate’s ad policy.

Visit Us: UKTechShow.com

WANT MORE? Access ad-free, extended versions of each episode, download our weekly sister show Extra Message, listen to us recording live or download a full uncensored copy on demand, and much more, by joining us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/uktech. You’ll get instant access to our entire back catalogue of extended shows, Extra Message, our Discord member’s club, higher quality MP3s, and there’s zero commitment required. Give us a try and support me and the show in the process


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PayPal’s New ‘Inactivity Fees’ Mean Brits Must Spend It Or Lose It: TM 22304 Oct 202000:31:54

This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message:

Tube will soon be entirely cashless, says TfL boss

https://www.standard.co.uk/news/transport/tube-london-cashless-andy-byford-a4560826.html 

PayPal introducing inactivity fee in the UK

https://www.paypalobjects.com/marketing/ua/pdf/GB/en/ua-121620.pdf#page90 

New UK app records police encounters and saves footage in cloud

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/oct/03/new-uk-app-records-police-encounters-and-saves-footage-in-cloud

Uber Wins More Time in London With 18-Month License Extension

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-09-28/uber-is-fit-and-proper-to-keep-london-license-judge-rules-kfmbt224 

Patreon supporters have access to our ad-free, longer version of the show, which includes the above as well as additional discussions about:

Steam's first digital tabletop festival kicks off this month

https://www.engadget.com/steam-digital-tabletop-festival-121516238.html

Plus outtakes and more!

TECH’S MESSAGE IS:

Hosts: Nate Lanxon, Ian Morris

Recurring Guest Hosts: Andy Hoyle, Naomi Kerbel, Kate Lanxon

Production and Editing: Nate Lanxon

Voiceover Artist: Marta Svetek

Music: Audio Network & Pond5

Certain Artwork Elements Designed By: macrovector / Freepik

Publisher: Acast

Copyright © Nate Lanxon

Ads are not endorsements, nor controlled by Tech’s Message. Read Nate’s ad policy.

Visit Us: UKTechShow.com

WANT MORE? Access ad-free, extended versions of each episode, download our weekly sister show Extra Message, listen to us recording live or download a full uncensored copy on demand, and much more, by joining us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/uktech. You’ll get instant access to our entire back catalogue of extended shows, Extra Message, our Discord member’s club, higher quality MP3s, and there’s zero commitment required. Give us a try and support me and the show in the process!


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Behind The Mystery Of Broadband That Stops Working At 7 AM: TM 22227 Sep 202000:32:22

This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message:

The pandemic has killed cash 

https://www.wired.co.uk/article/pandemic-cashless-society

Old TV caused village broadband outages for 18 months

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-54239180

Zen Internet explainer: https://support.zen.co.uk/kb/Knowledgebase/Broadband-Understanding-REIN-and-SHINE

Sir David Attenborough breaks Jennifer Aniston's Instagram record

https://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, which includes the above as well as additional discussions about:

- Microsoft acquires Bethesda Softworks in $7.5B deal 

https://www.polygon.com/2020/9/21/21448884/microsoft-buys-bethesda-zenimax-xbox-game-studios-starfield-fallout-doom

- Outtakes and more!

TECH’S MESSAGE IS:

Hosts: Nate Lanxon, Ian Morris

Recurring Guest Hosts: Andy Hoyle, Naomi Kerbel, Kate Lanxon

Production and Editing: Nate Lanxon

Voiceover Artist: Marta Svetek

Music: Audio Network & Pond5

Certain Artwork Elements Designed By: macrovector / Freepik

Publisher: Acast

Copyright © Nate Lanxon

Ads are not endorsements, nor controlled by Tech’s Message. Read Nate’s ad policy.

Visit Us: UKTechShow.com

WANT MORE? Access ad-free, extended versions of each episode, download our weekly sister show Extra Message, listen to us recording live or download a full uncensored copy on demand, and much more, by joining us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/uktech. You’ll get instant access to our entire back catalogue of extended shows, Extra Message, our Discord member’s club, higher quality MP3s, and there’s zero commitment required. Give us a try and support me and the show in the process!


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UK Police On TikTok, Guardian Shuts Down Parody Site, ARM Goes To Nvidia: TM 22120 Sep 202000:39:23

This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message:

TikTok: Cambridgeshire police officers warned over 'offensive' videos

https://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 generator

https://www.pressgazette.co.uk/guardian-takes-legal-action-to-shut-down-parody-headline-generator/ 

UK-based chip designer sold to US firm Nvidia

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-54142567

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2020/sep/15/cambridge-staff-fobbed-off-at-meeting-over-softbank-arm-sale-to-nvidia-union

Patreon supporters have access to our ad-free, longer version of the show, which includes the above as well as additional discussions about:

- Apple’s new non-iPhone approach to its Watch, and how it’ll impact the UK

- Outtakes and more!

TECH’S MESSAGE IS:

Hosts: Nate Lanxon, Ian Morris

Recurring Guest Hosts: Andy Hoyle, Naomi Kerbel, Kate Lanxon

Production and Editing: Nate Lanxon

Voiceover Artist: Marta Svetek

Music: Audio Network & Pond5

Certain Artwork Elements Designed By: macrovector / Freepik

Publisher: Acast

Copyright © Nate Lanxon

Ads are not endorsements, nor controlled by Tech’s Message. Read Nate’s ad policy.

Visit Us: UKTechShow.com

WANT MORE? Access ad-free, extended versions of each episode, download our weekly sister show Extra Message, listen to us recording live or download a full uncensored copy on demand, and much more, by joining us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/uktech. You’ll get instant access to our entire back catalogue of extended shows, Extra Message, our Discord member’s club, higher quality MP3s, and there’s zero commitment required. Give us a try and support me and the show in the process!


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Robot Care Workers, Drone-Delivered Condoms, Xbox Game Pass: TM 22013 Sep 202000:34:23

This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message:

Robots to be used in UK care homes to help reduce loneliness

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2020/sep/07/robots-used-uk-care-homes-help-reduce-loneliness 

Tesco to trial drone delivery service

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-54102580 

Xbox Game Pass is adding EA Play games to its lineup

https://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!

- Outtakes and more!

TECH’S MESSAGE IS: 

Hosts: Nate Lanxon, Ian Morris

Recurring Guest Hosts: Andy Hoyle, Naomi Kerbel, Kate Lanxon

Production and Editing: Nate Lanxon

Voiceover Artist: Marta Svetek

Music: Audio Network & Pond5

Certain Artwork Elements Designed By: macrovector / Freepik

Publisher: Acast

Copyright © Nate Lanxon

Ads are not endorsements, nor controlled by Tech’s Message. Read Nate’s ad policy.

Visit Us: UKTechShow.com

WANT MORE? Access ad-free, extended versions of each episode, download our weekly sister show Extra Message, listen to us recording live or download a full uncensored copy on demand, and much more, by joining us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/uktech. You’ll get instant access to our entire back catalogue of extended shows, Extra Message, our Discord member’s club, higher quality MP3s, and there’s zero commitment required. Give us a try and support me and the show in the process!


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EE Goes All-In With Apple, Fake Reviewers Busted, IFA’s Folds: TM 21906 Sep 202000:34:56

This 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 Arcade

https://9to5mac.com/2020/09/02/ee-full-works-iphone-bundle-plan/

Amazon takes down a five-star fraud in the UK

https://www.theverge.com/2020/9/4/21423429/amazon-top-reviewers-uk-fraud 

Best gadgets of IFA 2020

https://www.cnet.com/news/best-gadgets-of-ifa-2020/ 

Patreon supporters have access to our ad-free, longer version of the show, which includes the above as well as additional discussions about:

FEATURE: What Are IFA, CES and Mobile World Congress Like Now? Is The Conference As We Know It Dead?

- Outtakes and more!

TECH’S MESSAGE IS: 

Hosts: Nate Lanxon, Ian Morris

Recurring Guest Hosts: Andy Hoyle, Naomi Kerbel, Kate Lanxon

Production and Editing: Nate Lanxon

Voiceover Artist: Marta Svetek

Music: Audio Network & Pond5

Certain Artwork Elements Designed By: macrovector / Freepik

Publisher: Acast

Copyright © Nate Lanxon

Ads are not endorsements, nor controlled by Tech’s Message. Read Nate’s ad policy.

Visit Us: UKTechShow.com

WANT MORE? Access ad-free, extended versions of each episode, download our weekly sister show Extra Message, listen to us recording live or download a full uncensored copy on demand, and much more, by joining us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/uktech. You’ll get instant access to our entire back catalogue of extended shows, Extra Message, our Discord member’s club, higher quality MP3s, and there’s zero commitment required. Give us a try and support me and the show in the process!


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Napster Goes British, Drink Driving Tech, Windows 95: TM 21830 Aug 202000:28:12

This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message:

Napster sold for a song to UK virtual events company

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2020/08/napster-sold-for-a-song-to-uk-virtual-events-company/ 

Phones could detect drinking over legal driving limit

https://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 week so let’s complain about printers for a while.

- Outtakes and more!

TECH’S MESSAGE IS: 

Hosts: Nate Lanxon, Ian Morris

Recurring Guest Hosts: Andy Hoyle, Naomi Kerbel, Kate Lanxon

Production and Editing: Nate Lanxon

Voiceover Artist: Marta Svetek

Music: Audio Network & Pond5

Certain Artwork Elements Designed By: macrovector / Freepik

Publisher: Acast

Copyright © Nate Lanxon

Ads are not endorsements, nor controlled by Tech’s Message. Read Nate’s ad policy.

Visit Us: UKTechShow.com

WANT MORE? Access ad-free, extended versions of each episode, download our weekly sister show Extra Message, listen to us recording live or download a full uncensored copy on demand, and much more, by joining us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/uktech. You’ll get instant access to our entire back catalogue of extended shows, Extra Message, our Discord member’s club, higher quality MP3s, and there’s zero commitment required. Give us a try and support me and the show in the process!


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There Will Be No Teenage Debauchery In My Guesthouse: TM 21716 Aug 202000:32:17

This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message:

Eurostar blames Covid-19 for premium seat only wi-fi

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53737400 

Airbnb to limit UK bookings for under-25s

https://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 Recurring Guest Hosts: Andy Hoyle, Naomi Kerbel, Kate LanxonProduction and Editing: Nate Lanxon Voiceover Artist: Marta Svetek Music: Audio Network & Pond5 CertainArtwork Elements Designed By: macrovector / Freepik Publisher: AcastCopyright © Nate Lanxon

Ads are not endorsements, nor controlled by Tech’s Message. Read Nate’s ad policy.

Visit Us: UKTechShow.com

WANT MORE? Access ad-free, extended versions of each episode,download our weekly sister show ExtraMessage, listen to us recordinglive or download a full uncensored copy on demand, and much more, byjoiningus on Patreon at www.patreon.com/uktech. You’ll get instantaccess to our entire back catalogue of extendedshows, Extra Message,our Discord member’s club, higher quality MP3s, and there’s zerocommitment required.Give us a try and support me and the show in theprocess!


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The New Use For Cinemas Is Not Movies: TM 21609 Aug 202000:35:28

This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message:

UK Cinemas Disappointed That Mulan Will Release on Disney+ Instead

https://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2020/08/uk-cinemas-disappointed-that-mulan-will-release-on-disney-instead/ 

Jurors could watch trials on cinema screens after successful test atOdeon in Edinburgh

https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/scottish-news/5890809/trials-court-cinema-odeon-jury-scotland/ 

2020 London Marathon Closed to Casuals Who May Only CompeteVirtually

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/newsbeat-53695789 

Patreon supporters have access to our ad-free, longer version of the show, which includes the above as well as additional discussions about:

Amazon to pass on UK digital tax to sellers in fees hikehttps://www.cityam.com/amazon-to-pass-on-uk-digital-tax-to-sellers-in-fees-hike/

- Significant rant about being an Amazon Marketplace seller - Outtakes and more!

TECH’S MESSAGE IS: 

Hosts: Nate Lanxon, Ian Morris Recurring Guest Hosts: Andy Hoyle, Naomi Kerbel, Kate LanxonProduction and Editing: Nate Lanxon Voiceover Artist: Marta Svetek Music: Audio Network & Pond5 CertainArtwork Elements Designed By: macrovector / Freepik Publisher: AcastCopyright © Nate Lanxon

Ads are not endorsements, nor controlled by Tech’s Message. Read Nate’s ad policy.

Visit Us: UKTechShow.com

WANT MORE? Access ad-free, extended versions of each episode,download our weekly sister show ExtraMessage, listen to us recordinglive or download a full uncensored copy on demand, and much more, byjoiningus on Patreon at www.patreon.com/uktech. You’ll get instantaccess to our entire back catalogue of extendedshows, Extra Message,our Discord member’s club, higher quality MP3s, and there’s zerocommitment required.Give us a try and support me and the show in theprocess!


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There Is A Death To Mourn And Its Name Is Argos Catalogue: TM 21503 Aug 202000:37:12

This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message:

Argos axes 'book of dreams' catalogue after 48 years

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53592591

Browse old Argos catalogues here: http://dev.argosbookofdreams.co.uk

Sainsbury's to try out virtual queuing system

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53569086

This iPhone accessory might be the biggest revolution in phone photography ever

https://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 above as well as additional discussions about:

- Technology conference CES going digital for 2021

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53567682

- Outtakes and more!

TECH’S MESSAGE IS:

Hosts: Nate Lanxon, Ian Morris

Recurring Guest Hosts: Andy Hoyle, Naomi Kerbel, Kate Lanxon

Production and Editing: Nate Lanxon

Voiceover Artist: Marta Svetek

Music: Audio Network & Pond5

Certain Artwork Elements Designed By: macrovector / Freepik

Publisher: Acast

Copyright © Nate Lanxon

Ads are not endorsements, nor controlled by Tech’s Message. Read Nate’s ad policy.

Visit Us: UKTechShow.com

WANT MORE? Access ad-free, extended versions of each episode, download our weekly sister show Extra Message, listen to us recording live or download a full uncensored copy on demand, and much more, by joining us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/uktech. You’ll get instant access to our entire back catalogue of extended shows, Extra Message, our Discord member’s club, higher quality MP3s, and there’s zero commitment required. Give us a try and support me and the show in the process!


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Back From The Not-Actually-Dead: TM 313 Short Version16 Oct 202300:30:30

Honestly, you take one several-month hiatus without really communicating why, your website expires and emails stop being delivered, and all of a sudden people thing the podcast has died. 

We joke about things because it's easier than taking responsibility for them. But we are still a living, breathing podcast; Ian hasn't angered himself into an early grave, nor has Nate got bored of podcasting now he has a TV show.

Thanks for sticking with us, and sorry again for the silence. We're back though and very glad to be!

Show notes will follow once the website has been migrated to a new server. Basically, paying Squarespace close to £150 a year just to host some text felt overkill.


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Cassettes Are Back, It’s No Wind Up: TM 21426 Jul 202000:34:47

This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message:

UK music fans snap up 65,000 cassettes in 2020

https://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 Benefits

https://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 Journey Into TikTok With Ian Morris

- Outtakes and more!

TECH’S MESSAGE IS:

Hosts: Nate Lanxon, Ian Morris

Recurring Guest Hosts: Andy Hoyle, Naomi Kerbel, Kate Lanxon

Production and Editing: Nate Lanxon

Voiceover Artist: Marta Svetek

Music: Audio Network & Pond5

Certain Artwork Elements Designed By: macrovector / Freepik

Publisher: Acast

Copyright © Nate Lanxon

Ads are not endorsements, nor controlled by Tech’s Message. Read Nate’s ad policy.

Visit Us: UKTechShow.com

WANT MORE? Access ad-free, extended versions of each episode, download our weekly sister show Extra Message, listen to us recording live or download a full uncensored copy on demand, and much more, by joining us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/uktech. You’ll get instant access to our entire back catalogue of extended shows, Extra Message, our Discord member’s club, higher quality MP3s, and there’s zero commitment required. Give us a try and support me and the show in the process!


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Who Loses Four Things A Month?!: TM 21319 Jul 202000:32:19

This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message:

Lloyds Promises to Help Unsubscribe You From All the £7.99 a Month Fun Things

https://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2020/07/lloyds-unsubscribe-app-help/ 

Teens ride hired Tees Valley e-scooters on A19

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/uk-england-tees-53447777

Vodafone's Curve is a GPS tracker to help find lost items

https://www.engadget.com/amp/vodafone-gps-tracker-curve-194351017.html

Patreon supporters have access to our ad-free, longer version of the show, which includes the above as well as additional discussions about:

Worms Armageddon updated after more than 20 years

https://www.engadget.com/worms-armageddon-update-21-years-225928208.html

- Outtakes and more!

TECH’S MESSAGE IS:

Hosts: Nate Lanxon, Ian Morris

Recurring Guest Hosts: Andy Hoyle, Naomi Kerbel, Kate Lanxon

Production and Editing: Nate Lanxon

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Here’s What £16,000 Of Loot Boxes Gets You: TM 21212 Jul 202000:32:56

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Loot boxes: Lords call for 'immediate' gambling regulation

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53253195

PLUS: 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 motion capture with Face ID sensors

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2020/07/unreals-new-iphone-app-does-live-motion-capture-with-face-id-sensors/ 

PLUS: Actor and motion-capture artist Marta Svetek joins to give her opinion on Epic’s latest mo-cap product.

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Broader discussion on loot boxes and it’s impact on the fun we have playing; also, let’s discuss how fair it is that I can spend the equivalent of £16,000 on speccing up cars that I use to race against real players, realistically none of whom were able to get the deal I got but also could still pay the money to get the same benefits — if the loot box luck was open their side. Am I cheating? If the game is pay to win anyway, why not? 

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The UK’s £400 Million OneWeb Gamble Explained: TM 21105 Jul 202000:33:13

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Rental E-Scooters Will Be Legal on U.K. Roads From This Weekend

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-07-01/rental-e-scooters-will-be-legal-on-u-k-roads-from-this-weekend?sref=c37iZPBM

E-scooters' UK speed limit 'shocks' blindness charity

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53253194

McDonald’s will add EV chargers to hundreds of its UK restaurants

https://thenextweb.com/shift/2020/06/29/mcdonalds-adds-ev-chargers-to-hundreds-uk-restaurants-im-lovin-it/

U.K. Government Venture Wins Satellite Sale, Inching Closer to Space

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-07-03/india-s-sunil-mittal-and-u-k-government-win-oneweb-auction?sref=c37iZPBM 

https://thenextweb.com/hardfork/2020/07/03/uk-rescue-bid-oneweb-satellite-internet-space-race-spacex-starfleet/ 

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2020/jun/26/satellite-experts-oneweb-investment-uk-galileo-brexit 

https://www.theregister.com/2020/06/30/oneweb_bs/

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EXTRA STORYAnalogue Radio Given Another Decade Before Switchoff

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The Loneliest Toilet On Orkney: TM 21028 Jun 202000:27:47

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Disney Channel is Shutting Down in the UK, Soon It'll be Disney+ or Nothing

https://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 Open

https://www.timeout.com/london/news/this-map-shows-all-of-londons-loos-open-in-lockdown-062220

O2 sends surprise refund cheques after 15 years

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53178172

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- EXTRA STORYWWDC 2020 highlights and opinion

https://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2020/06/boot-camp-is-dead-on-new-macs-and-8-other-things-apple-didnt-say-at-wwdc/ 

https://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2020/06/the-ipad-will-soon-allow-gamers-to-play-using-a-mouse-and-keyboard/ 

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2020/06/tvos-surround-sound-airpods-and-more-the-other-big-wwdc-announcements/ 

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Alan Partridge, OK Beeb, 3D Offices: TM 20907 Jun 202000:32:09

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- OK Beeb: BBC voice assistant will learn regional accents

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52891155

Watch Ian Dixon’s YouTube demo of the BBC app

- London firm creates Fortnite-like simulated 3D offices for those working from home

https://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 Podcast

https://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2020/06/alan-partridge-new-podcast/

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- EXTRA STORYBBC Archives - Wiped, Missing and Lost

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Drive-Thru Cinemas, 5G Horse Waste USB Sticks, Sky Q HDR: TM 20831 May 202000:29:11

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- Sky Q kicks off HDR support starting with on-demand nature shows

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52821220 

- Drive-in cinema is coming to south London in July

https://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 sticks

https://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/

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- A 10-minute story about the time Nate was 18 and staged an on-camera kidnapping for a student film that was so convincing it involved the Derbyshire police force

- What happens when you write about Donald Trump and Twitter for Bloomberg

- A reading of a some hate mail once sent to Anne Robinson that for some reason Ian kept a copy of

- How Ian’s 24-hour charity gaming livestream went

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Asking Kids To Research Porn At Home, What Could POSSIBLY Go Wrong?: TM 20724 May 202000:37:06

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- Hull school 'sorry' after pupils researched porn homework on web

https://www.hulldailymail.co.uk/news/education/mum-disgusted-hardcore-porn-homework-4142348 -

- BBC Three's Proper Return to Telly Teased Again

https://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2020/05/bbc-three-tv-channel-return/

- Ian and Marta’s 24-Hour Gaming Livestream: How, Why, Where, And Poop

http://www.multitwitch.tv/squidjet/sliceandd6/martholio/ian9outof10/itavenger

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- EXTRA STORYSolitaire turns 30!

https://www.theregister.co.uk/2020/05/22/windows_30_and_solitaire/ 

- EXTRA STORYOnline casino searches at 'all-time high' during lockdown

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-52633355

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Brace Yourselves For Her Majesty's Scooter Service: TM 20617 May 202000:40:23

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- Scooters finally to be allowed on UK roads

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/2-billion-package-to-create-new-era-for-cycling-and-walking

- Broadband impact of Covid-19 lockdown in the UK

https://www.theregister.co.uk/2020/05/14/broadband_speeds_uk_march/ 

- Streaming Xbox to iPads, plus fisheye and macro lens chat

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- EXTRA STORYGiphy bought by Facebook

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Virgin And O2, How To Supercharge Your Webcam, Online Museums: TM 20503 May 202000:36:42

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- Virgin and O2 plan merger to challenge Sky and BT

https://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 online

https://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!

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- EXTRA STORY: Games, Lego, jigsaws and 3D printing during lockdown

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Click For Frogs: TM 312 Short Version04 Jun 202300:41:42

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Would You Take A Covid-19 Test If Your Employer Was Told The Result?: TM 20426 Apr 202000:37:01

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- Babylon Offers Its Workers Free Virus Test—If They Share Results

https://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 tracing

https://www.nhsx.nhs.uk/blogs/digital-contact-tracing-protecting-nhs-and-saving-lives/

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- EXTRA STORYApple Watch turns 5: Are smartwatches here to stay then?

- Many extended sections and other highlights.

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TECH’S MESSAGE IS:

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Finally, A Reason To Discuss ‘The Black Dahlia Murder’: TM 20319 Apr 202000:29:59

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- Download Festival Goes Digital This Year After the Donington Park Event Was Cancelled

https://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2020/04/download-festival-june-announced/

- Domestic electricity use up during day as nation works from home

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-52331534

- A look at this week’s 5G idiocy

https://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-11972840

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- EXTRA STORYDigital hoarding: A dive into reason and strategy

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- Toothache

- Nate’s 1930s Radio Times project

- Better metadata!

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How To Spend That £10,000 Of Office Expenses (A Guide For MPs): TM 20212 Apr 202000:34:45

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- NHS phone app holds key to lifting UK’s coronavirus lockdown

https://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 Home

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/coronavirus-mps-given-extra-10-000-each-for-home-working-expenses-w0h5sx99l

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-52231592 

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- EXTRA STORYIan found a MiniDisc. We simply must talk about MiniDisc

- Charlie Brooker, Konnie Huq and bumper cars

- The best MP3 players from 2007!

- Why don’t MPs just use Samsung’s DEX instead of spending public money on laptops?

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Wife-Carrying and Cheese-Rolling Competitions Next to Go Virtual?: TM 20108 Apr 202000:31:39

This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message:

- Grand National first virtual horse race on prime-time UK TV

https://www.theguardian.com/sport/live/2020/apr/04/virtual-grand-national-2020-live-horse-racing-aintree

Dota 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-29-2020

Acast: https://medium.com/acast/how-covid-19-is-changing-the-podcast-landscape-now-and-what-the-data-tells-us-about-the-future-81210e504aff

- Mast fire probe amid 5G coronavirus claims

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-52164358 


FullFact: https://fullfact.org/health/5G-not-accelerating-coronavirus/

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LIVE FROM LOCKDOWN: An Evening With Tech’s Message: TM 20005 Apr 202000:59:38

A live special episode with a studio audience formed of participants from Europe to Scandinavia to the U.S. to Australia—listening and laughing live, as we present the funniest failures and hottest highlights from the last hundred episodes of Tech’s Message.

Recorded live on Saturday 4 April.

Two-hundred episodes, five years, a million downloads, a global Webby Award nomination and a loyal community of thousands of amazing listeners and Patrons.

It’s not been a bad life for Tech’s Message so far!

But those milestones have coincided with a global pandemic that’s miserable and deadly. We’re locked in our houses, or sick—or both.

The world needs laughter more than it needs two bearded BFFs talking about broadband, so we made episode 200 something really special: a live taping with our Patrons as a live studio audience spread across four continents.

Ian and Nate present a collection of the most lighthearted outtakes, popular rants, opinions about shoehorns, bizarre non-sequiturs and other nostalgic gems from the last 100 episodes of the show.

The clips were edited in advance into eight categories and were played out in front of a virtual audience. They’re joined by Tom Merritt, Andy Hoyle, Marta Svetek, plus dozens of Patreon supporters, friends and family.

TECH’S MESSAGE IS:

Hosts: Nate Lanxon, Ian Morris

Guests: Andy Hoyle, Tom Merritt, Marta Svetek

Production and Editing: Nate Lanxon

Voiceover Artist: Marta Svetek

Music: Pond5 & AudioNetwork

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Additional Artwork: Andy Hoyle

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The Importance of Radio and Podcasting During Pandemics: TM 19929 Mar 202000:34:14

This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message:

- UK and Europe boost contactless payment limit in response to coronavirus

- Radio listening booms while music streaming stalls

- Can’t buy webcams for love, nor money, nor a kiss

Patreon supporters have access to our ad-free, longer version of the show, which includes the above as well as additional discussions about:

- EXTRA STORYNow is the Time to Do the Dumb Stuff

- Lois, and the printing out of photos of spines as a part of a love letter exchange

- Jigsaws, scanning photos, digitising VHS, disco lights, and more

- Outtakes and more!

TECH’S MESSAGE IS:

Hosts: Nate Lanxon, Ian Morris

Recurring Guest Hosts: Andy Hoyle, Naomi Kerbel, Kate Lanxon

Production and Editing: Nate Lanxon

Voiceover Artist: Marta Svetek

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The Four Horsemen Of The Datapocalypse: TM 19822 Mar 202000:35:40

This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message:

- Netflix, YouTube cut video quality in Europe after pressure from EU official

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2020/03/netflix-and-youtube-cut-streaming-quality-in-europe-to-handle-pandemic/

- BT has 'plenty of capacity' despite Netflix quality cuts

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-51974866

- 4G Goes Live This Week on the London Underground's Jubilee Line

https://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2020/03/london-underground-4g/ 

- All 531 Carphone Warehouse Shops to Close from April

https://www.theregister.co.uk/2020/03/17/carphone_warehouse_closes_all_541_stores/ 

Patreon supporters have access to our ad-free, longer version of the show, which includes the above as well as additional discussions about:

- EXTRA STORYScooter Giant Lime Preparing Layoffs as Rider Numbers Collapse

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-03-21/scooter-giant-lime-preparing-layoffs-as-rider-numbers-collapse

- The offline ways to entertain yourselves during coronavirus lockdown

- Outtakes and more!

TECH’S MESSAGE IS: 

Hosts: Nate Lanxon, Ian Morris

Recurring Guest Hosts: Andy Hoyle, Naomi Kerbel, Kate Lanxon

Production and Editing: Nate Lanxon

Voiceover Artist: Marta Svetek

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Get Your Hands Off Of My Food Van, Supper Lover: TM 19715 Mar 202000:35:21

UPDATE: Fixes small silence around 22m mark. Sorry about that!

This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message:

- Food Delivery Firms Start Contactless Services During Pandemic

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-03-12/uber-deliveroo-seek-to-limit-virus-spread-as-demand-jumps 

- VAT on e-books and newspapers scrapped (plus a quiz!)

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-51832899 

- BT is Launching Gigabit Broadband Across the UK

https://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2020/03/bt-gigabit-home-broadband-uk/ 

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: Do we want lossless audio anymore?

- Extended discussion around Star Trek

- Outtakes and more!

TECH’S MESSAGE IS:

Hosts: Nate Lanxon, Ian Morris

Recurring Guest Hosts: Andy Hoyle, Naomi Kerbel, Kate Lanxon

Production and Editing: Nate Lanxon

Voiceover Artist: Marta Svetek

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Pig Swallows Pedometer And Causes Fire In England, And Other Stories: TM 19610 Mar 202000:34:50

This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message:

- Bacon saved after pedometer-eating pig's poo starts farm fire

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-51790435

- The PlayStation 2 turns 20

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PlayStation_2

- Bloodhound car: A month to save land speed record project

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-51715582

Patreon supporters have access to our ad-free, longer version of the show, which includes the above as well as additional discussions about:

- EXTRA STORYBBC Studios is the next to pour money into Pocket Casts

What’s the future of podcasting going to look like, and is it one of walled gardens and exclusives, or freely accessible news and entertainment for all? We discuss this in depth, using the BBC story as a jumping off point.

https://www.engadget.com/2020/03/02/bbc-studios-pocket-casts-podcast-investment/

- Life in Edinburgh versus London

- Andy’s excitement over Half-Life: Alyx, and the PC required to run it

- Outtakes and more!

TECH’S MESSAGE IS:

Hosts: Nate Lanxon, Ian Morris

Recurring Guest Hosts: Andy Hoyle, Naomi Kerbel, Kate Lanxon

Production and Editing: Nate Lanxon

Voiceover Artist: Marta Svetek

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Buy ALL The Meat From Strangers On Facebook: TM 19502 Mar 202000:33:04

This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message:

- Facebook: Home food businesses concern FSA watchdog

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-51475289

- Organised Crime Turns to Illegal Metal Detecting for Stealing Hordes

https://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2020/02/illegal-metal-detecting/

- West Midlands to get access to ultrafast home broadband

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-51658344

Patreon supporters have access to our ad-free, longer version of the show, which includes the above as well as additional discussions about:

- EXTRA STORYVirgin Galactic sees demand for space travel surge

https://www.engadget.com/2020/02/25/virgin-galactic-one-small-step-ticket-reservations/

- The first ever two minutes of an episode discussing a host’s testicle mishap

- Extended discussion of the time Ian saved Nate’s life (sort of)

- Outtakes and more!

TECH’S MESSAGE IS:

Hosts: Nate Lanxon, Ian Morris

Recurring Guest Hosts: Andy Hoyle, Naomi Kerbel, Kate Lanxon

Production and Editing: Nate Lanxon

Voiceover Artist: Marta Svetek

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Trapped In The E-Gates: TM 311 Short Version28 May 202300:25:57

This week on Tech’s Message:

  • Anger over airports' passport e-gates not working
  • Train wi-fi at risk as part of cost-cutting move
  • Netflix expands password sharing crackdown to UK

The extended, ad-free version available via Patreon subscription also includes:

Links:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-65731795

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65673622

https://www.ispreview.co.uk/index.php/2023/05/government-may-cut-free-wifi-wireless-internet-from-uk-trains.html

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-65694932

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65691127

Become a supporter to unlock bonus content and listen live — join our Patreon.

Full show notes, subscription options and more available at https://www.uktechshow.com.

TECH’S MESSAGE IS:

Hosts: Nate Lanxon, Ian Morris

Production and Editing: Nate Lanxon

Music: Audio Network & Pond5

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Publisher (Free Version): Acast

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Barcode Fury In Guernsey, 5G Still Can’t Kill You, ISP Email Exploitation: TM 19423 Feb 202000:26:46

This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message:

- Email address charges branded 'daylight robbery'

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/business-51571275

- Shop Manager Quits After Bosses Insist on Barcodes

https://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2020/02/shop-manager-quits-barcodes/

- Ofcom measured UK's 5G radiation and found that, no, it won't give you cancer

https://www.theregister.co.uk/AMP/2020/02/21/ofcom_measured_5g_radiation_and_found_that_no_it_wont_give_you_cancer/

Patreon supporters have access to our ad-free, longer version of the show, which includes the above as well as additional discussions about:

- EXTRA STORYHQ Trivia Has One Final, Drunken Hurrah

https://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2020/02/hq-trivia-has-one-final-drunken-hurrah/

- Impromptu review of Mythic Quest: Raven’s Banquet on Apple TV+

- Fun with Anthrax

- Outtakes and more!

TECH’S MESSAGE IS:

Hosts: Nate Lanxon, Ian Morris

Recurring Guest Hosts: Andy Hoyle, Naomi Kerbel, Kate Lanxon

Production and Editing: Nate Lanxon

Voiceover Artist: Marta Svetek

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Publisher: Acast

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Britain’s Social Media Is About To Be Regulated: TM 19316 Feb 202000:34:07

This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message:

- Mobile World Congress Canceled Due to Coronavirus Concerns

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-02-12/mobile-world-congress-cancelled-due-to-coronavirus-concerns

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-02-14/tech-show-canceled-by-coronavirus-asks-for-financial-solidarity

- Ofcom to be put in charge of regulating internet in UK

https://www.theguardian.com/media/2020/feb/12/ofcom-to-be-put-in-charge-of-regulating-internet-in-uk

Patreon supporters have access to our ad-free, longer version of the show, which includes the above as well as additional discussions about:

- EXTRA STORYNo 10 tells BBC licence fee will be scrapped

https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/news/no-10-tells-bbc-licence-fee-will-be-scrapped-hzwb9bzsx

- Outtakes and more!

TECH’S MESSAGE IS:

Hosts: Nate Lanxon, Ian Morris

Recurring Guest Hosts: Andy Hoyle, Naomi Kerbel, Kate Lanxon

Production and Editing: Nate Lanxon

Voiceover Artist: Marta Svetek

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Publisher: Acast

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MWC Virus Fears, Dyson’s Air Purifier Headphones, iPhone CarKey: TM 19209 Feb 202000:36:12

This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message:

- Companies are pulling out of MWC left, right and centre

https://www.cnet.com/news/nividia-drops-out-of-mwc-2020-over-coronavirus-worries/ 

- Dyson Reveals Patents for Headphones That Purify Air Around You

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-02-04/dyson-reveals-patents-for-air-purifier-that-s-also-headphones

- iOS 13.4 could turn your iPhone and Apple Watch into car keys

https://www.engadget.com/2020/02/06/ios-13-4-carkey/ 

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: Past, present and future of folding phones: What’s here, and what’s coming?

- Outtakes and more!

TECH’S MESSAGE IS:

Hosts: Nate Lanxon, Ian Morris

Recurring Guest Hosts: Andy Hoyle, Naomi Kerbel, Kate Lanxon

Production and Editing: Nate Lanxon

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Booking An Airbnb In The Heart of The Coronavirus: TM 19103 Feb 202000:41:55

This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message:

- Airbnb Hosts in Coronavirus Epicenter Stay Open for Business

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-01-30/airbnb-hosts-in-coronavirus-epicenter-staying-open-for-business 

- UK govt says guaranteed surcharge-free EU roaming will end after Brexit transition

https://www.theregister.co.uk/2020/01/30/uk_government_free_eu_roaming_will_end/

- BT to charge people £50 for keeping old wi-fi routers

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-51294395

Patreon supporters have access to our ad-free, longer version of the show, which includes the above as well as additional discussions about:

- EXTRA STORYEU votes in favor of choosing a common charging cable standard

https://www.engadget.com/2020/01/31/european-union-wants-common-charging-cable-standard/ 

- Outtakes and more!

TECH’S MESSAGE IS:

Hosts: Nate Lanxon, Ian Morris

Recurring Guest Hosts: Andy Hoyle, Naomi Kerbel, Kate Lanxon

Production and Editing: Nate Lanxon

Voiceover Artist: Marta Svetek

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The Bose Close, Courtroom TV, E-Taxi Pilots: TM 19019 Jan 202000:31:12

This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message:

- Bose is closing all of its retail stores in North America, Europe, Japan, and Australia

https://www.theverge.com/platform/amp/2020/1/15/21067715/bose-shutting-down-retail-stores-layoffs-north-america-europe-japan-australia

- UK government opens trial for wirelessly charged taxis

https://www.engadget.com/amp/2020/01/16/uk-government-opens-trial-for-wirelessly-charged-taxis/

- TV cameras to be allowed in Crown Courts in England and Wales

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/uk-51110206

Patreon supporters have access to our ad-free, longer version of the show, which includes the above as well as additional discussions about:

- EXTRA STORYAmazon Picks Manchester Over London for New U.K. Corporate Office

https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-01-16/amazon-opens-first-corporate-office-in-u-k-outside-of-london

- Outtakes and more!

TECH’S MESSAGE IS: 

Hosts: Nate Lanxon, Ian Morris

Recurring Guest Hosts: Andy Hoyle, Naomi Kerbel, Kate Lanxon

Production and Editing: Nate Lanxon

Voiceover Artist: Marta Svetek

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CES HELL 2020: TM 189 (feat. Olivia Solon)14 Jan 202000:38:40

This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message, the second of two special episodes, we journey into CES Hell, where we’ll be remarking on the most ridiculous of the electronic souls that passed through the Consumer Electronics Show’s pearly concrete gates this year. Joining Nate is his usual partner in crime, Ian Morris. 

Joining them is long-time friend of the show and fellow WIRED graduate, Olivia Solon, editor of tech investigations at NBC News. Read her swatting feature here.

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: Much more from CES, plus an extended interview with Ms Solon! - Outtakes and more!

TECH’S MESSAGE IS: 

Hosts: Nate Lanxon, Ian Morris Recurring Guest Hosts: Andy Hoyle, Naomi Kerbel, Kate Lanxon Production and Editing: Nate Lanxon Voiceover Artist: Marta SvetekCertain Artwork Elements Designed By: macrovector / FreepikPublisher: Acast

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CES HEAVEN 2020: TM 18810 Jan 202000:38:59

This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message, the first of two special episodes, starting with CES Heaven, where we’ll be remarking on the most marvellous of the electronic souls that passed through the Consumer Electronics Show’s pearly concrete gates this year. Joining Nate is CNET.com’s Andy Hoyle. They discuss:

- Lenovo Thinkpad X1 Fold

https://www.cnet.com/reviews/lenovo-thinkpad-x1-fold-foldable-screens-come-to-windows-tablets-preview/

- Meet MarsCat: The autonomous robot cat that just wants to do its own thing

https://www.cnet.com/news/marscat-is-the-robotic-autonomous-pet-youve-been-waiting-for/

- Alienware UFO concept

https://www.cnet.com/news/alienware-concept-ufo-shows-why-portable-games-are-better-than-streaming-for-now/

- Brydge’s Pro+ keyboard with trackpad for iPad Pro

https://9to5mac.com/2020/01/07/hands-on-brydges-pro-keyboard-with-trackpad-for-ipad-pro-and-standalone-trackpad-for-ios/

- SanDisk unveils a portable 8TB SSD prototype and 1TB USB-C thumb drive

https://www.engadget.com/2020/01/06/sandisk-portable-8tb-ssd-prototype/

Patreon supporters have access to our ad-free, longer version of the show, which includes the above as well as additional discussions about:

- EXTRA STORYThe OnePlus Concept One is the fated end game of phone design

https://www.wired.co.uk/article/oneplus-concept-one

- Outtakes and more!

Check out Andy’s YouTube channel for his latest photography walkthroughs and tutorials, including the Peak District episode we discussed at the end of this week’s podcast.

TECH’S MESSAGE IS: 

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Toilet Seat Tech, Santa’s Sack Exposed, Ofcom’s Lock Logic: TM 18723 Dec 201900:25:03

This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message:

- Ofcom proposes locked-handset ban

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-50823052

- Royal Mail Caught Reading Kids' Private Letters to Santa

https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/christmas/christmas-present-gift-games-console-lego-books-royal-mail-a9248171.html

- The corporate poo patrol is coming after your precious toilet time

https://www.wired.co.uk/article/battle-toilet-workplace

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: The decade (1999-2009) in review, in review!

We take a journey down memory street to a podcast Ian and I recorded 10 years ago this week and see how things have changed. We spent the episode trying to decide what the tech of the decade was, so we’re going to listen to some clips and see if we’d still put these technologies in our list one decade hence. You’ll hear two other voices on occasion, a man called Rory Reid, now at the BBC of course, and Flora Graham, who went on to do great things at New Scientist and the journal Nature.

- The appearance of Robin, the Tech’s Message cat, who has a Christmas message for us

- Outtakes and more!

TECH’S MESSAGE IS:

Hosts: Nate Lanxon, Ian Morris

Recurring Guest Hosts: Andy Hoyle, Naomi Kerbel, Kate Lanxon

Production and Editing: Nate Lanxon

Voiceover Artist: Marta Svetek

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Publisher: Acast

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The Life Of A Mocap Actor, Half Life Alyx, Deliveroo: TM 18608 Dec 201900:45:11

This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message:

- Half-Life returns with Half-Life: Alyx. But is an all-VR game the right approach?

https://www.engadget.com/2019/11/21/half-life-alyx-valve-VR-prequel

- Another Deliveroo TV ad banned for being misleading

https://www.bbc.com/news/business-50644526

- INTERVIEW: Marta Svetek goes in-depth with what it’s like to be a motion-caption actor

https://www.instagram.com/martholio/


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: Plex unveils free and ad-supported movie streaming service

- EXTRA STORY: TfL adds authentication-free contactless payments for iPhone on London transport

- Extended version of interview with Marta, touching on Marvel studios

- The return of the confusion obligate nasal breathers

- Outtakes and more!

TECH’S MESSAGE IS:

Hosts: Nate Lanxon, Ian Morris

Recurring Guest Hosts: Andy Hoyle, Naomi Kerbel, Kate Lanxon

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Untitled Goose Game (HONK!), Vet Video Consultations: TM 18510 Nov 201900:27:42

This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message:

- Follow-up on “period pants” and emoji use with input from Plan International

- Facebook, Instagram will ban some sexual uses of the peach and eggplant emoji

https://www.dailydot.com/debug/peach-eggplant-emoji-sexual-solicitation/

- Untitled Goose Game: the fun, the thrills, the honks

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: Getting qualified as a drone pilot in the UK (plus quiz)

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TECH’S MESSAGE IS: 

Hosts: Nate Lanxon, Ian Morris

Recurring Guest Hosts: Andy Hoyle, Naomi Kerbel, Kate Lanxon

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Is It a Bird? Is It a Plane? Yes, And It's Also An Uber: TM 309 Short Version14 May 202300:35:19

This week on Tech’s Message:

  • Uber starts flight bookings for UK users
  • Could Uber move into haulage, removals, childcare or more?
  • Ofcom reveals results of improved text-to-switch service
  • Do we need 10Gbps fibre in the UK yet? What about 2Gbps then?
  • What is XGS-PON?
  • 10Gbps fibre connections are on the way

The extended, ad-free version available via Patreon subscription also includes:

  • Folding phones aren’t going away
  • Google announces Pixel Fold
  • Rollable devices
  • What’s the point of AirPod Maxes?
  • Outtakes and much more…

Links:

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/may/10/uber-users-in-uk-will-be-able-to-book-flights-on-app-by-summer

https://www.ispreview.co.uk/index.php/2023/05/ofcom-see-positive-impact-of-uk-mobile-text-to-switch-system.html

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/05/google-makes-the-pixel-fold-official/

https://blog.google/products/pixel/google-pixel-fold/

https://www.macworld.com/article/1915412/google-pixel-fold-iphone-trade-in-prices.html

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Period Pants, Language Apps, Xbox All Access UK: TM 18402 Nov 201900:31:00

This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message Nate and Kate discuss:

- Period emoji arrives on iPhones in bid to 'break the taboo' over menstruation

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2019/10/29/period-emoji-arrives-iphones-bid-break-taboo-menstruation/

- Microsoft Takes Subscriptions To Another Level With Xbox All Access

https://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/10/xbox-all-access-is-finally-coming-to-the-uk/

- Switching Off From Social Because Learning Polish Is Awesome

Patreon supporters have access to our ad-free, longer version of the show, which includes the above as well as additional discussions about:

- EXTRA STORYAirPods Pro, and The Need For Better Sleep Tech

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TECH’S MESSAGE IS:

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Plate of Purest Green, Digital Drugs, Red Dwarf Movie: TM 18326 Oct 201900:34:27

This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message:

- The UK's plan to put green plates on electric cars is dumb hypocrisy

https://www.wired.co.uk/article/electric-car-green-number-plate

- Red Dwarf is coming back with a made-for-TV movie

https://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/10/red-dwarf-is-getting-a-tv-movie/

- NHS to fully digitise prescriptions under plan to save £300m

https://www.theguardian.com/society/2019/oct/19/nhs-to-scrap-paper-prescriptions-under-plan-to-save-300m-over-two-years

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

- Rural 'not spots' targeted through £1bn 4G mobile coverage deal

https://news.sky.com/story/rural-not-spots-targeted-through-1bn-4g-mobile-coverage-deal-11844524

- Our favourite tech and gadgets in Red Dwarf, and why

- Outtakes and more!

TECH’S MESSAGE IS:

Hosts: Nate Lanxon, Ian Morris

Recurring Guest Hosts: Andy Hoyle, Naomi Kerbel

Production and Editing: Nate Lanxon

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Jessops Danger, Porn Block Axed, Facebook Tax: TM 18220 Oct 201900:30:45

Special guest Tom Merritt of Daily Tech News Show.

This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message:

- UK porn blacklist is dead after government abandons age verification

https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2019/10/uk-government-abandons-planned-porn-age-verification-scheme/ 

- Fury as Facebook pays just £28m of UK tax despite record £1.7bn revenues

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/technology/2019/10/11/fury-facebook-pays-just-29m-uk-tax-despite-record-17bn-revenues/ 

- Jessops is Today's Doom-Threatened High Street Name

https://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2019/10/jessops-high-street-closures/ 

Patreon supporters have access to our ad-free, longer version of the show, which includes the above as well as additional discussions about:

- EXTRA STORYBanning out-of-hours email 'could harm employee wellbeing’

https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-50073107 

- The story of the Radio Shack portable alarm at school discos

- Outtakes and more!

TECH’S MESSAGE IS:

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Recurring Guest Hosts: Andy Hoyle, Naomi Kerbel

Production and Editing: Nate Lanxon

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