Tech's Message – Details, episodes & analysis

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

Ads (on free version) are not endorsements, nor controlled by Tech’s Message. Read Nate’s ad policy.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

Ads (on free version) are not endorsements, nor controlled by Tech’s Message. Read Nate’s ad policy.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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!

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.