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This 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.telegraph.co.uk/business/2023/04/28/hmv-return-flagship-store-oxford-street-london/ https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-023-36495-z 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 MorrisProduction and Editing: Nate LanxonMusic: Audio Network & Pond5Certain Artwork Elements Designed By: macrovector / FreepikPublisher (Free Version): AcastCopyright © Nate LanxonAds (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.

30 Huhti 202327min

This week on Tech’s Message:Google to open up app payments after UK watchdog probeBrits start 'em young with 20% of tots 'owning' a smartphoneInsights on toddler smartphone usageThe extended, ad-free version available via Patreon subscription also includes:Superdrug Mobile is actually a thing!An in-depth look at the UK’s virtual mobile networksOuttakes and much more…Links:https://www.ft.com/content/45ff9420-71c7-4995-8340-1da37c533c36 https://www.gov.uk/government/news/app-developers-on-google-play-store-offered-payment-choices-following-cma-probe https://www.theregister.com/2023/04/17/uk_toddler_phone_ownership/ https://www.ofcom.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0027/255852/childrens-media-use-and-attitudes-report-2023.pdf https://www.ispreview.co.uk/index.php/2023/04/superdrug-mobile-confirm-price-freeze-on-uk-4g-network.html https://www.superdrugmobile.com/our-plan https://www.ecotalk.co.uk/our-deals / https://www.ecotricity.co.uk/your-green-energy/ecotalk https://smarty.co.uk/plans/unlimited https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_United_Kingdom_mobile_virtual_network_operators https://www.1pmobile.com/Become a supporter to unlock bonus content and listen live — join our Patreon.Full show notes: https://www.uktechshow.com.Hosts: Nate Lanxon, Ian MorrisProduction and Editing: Nate LanxonMusic: Audio Network & Pond5Publisher (Free Version): AcastCopyright © Nate LanxonAds (free version) are not endorsements. Read Nate’s ad policy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

23 Huhti 202338min

This 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/index.php/2023/03/ofcom-raise-uk-automatic-compensation-payments-for-broadband-woes.htmlhttps://twitter.com/aakashg0/status/1641976869460275201?s=61&t=c8S1KbsuCzuGdMGh9xoj7w 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 MorrisProduction and Editing: Nate LanxonVoiceover Artist: Marta SvetekMusic: Audio Network & Pond5Certain Artwork Elements Designed By: macrovector / FreepikPublisher (Free Version): AcastCopyright © Nate LanxonAds (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.

9 Huhti 202329min

This week on Tech’s Message:UK proposes AI regulation… sort ofHow UK AI rules stack against the EU’sThe iPhone 15 could go eSIM-only in the UKWhat is an iSIM?The extended, ad-free version available via Patreon subscription also includes:Audible tests out ads in audiobooksLibraries that lend audiobooksPros and cons on ads in mediaOuttakes and much more…Links:https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-65102210https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2023/03/the-european-union-s-ai-act-explained/ https://www.pocket-lint.com/the-iphone-15-could-go-esim-only-in-the-uk-and-other-european-countries/ https://www.engadget.com/audible-is-now-testing-ads-in-your-audiobooks-for-some-reason-185337088.html https://help.audible.com/s/article/why-am-i-hearing-advertisements-in-my-audiobook?language=en_US Thanks to Adam for naming this week’s show!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 MorrisProduction and Editing: Nate LanxonVoiceover Artist: Marta SvetekMusic: Audio Network & Pond5Certain Artwork Elements Designed By: macrovector / FreepikPublisher (Free Version): AcastCopyright © Nate LanxonAds (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.

2 Huhti 202329min

This week on Tech’s Message:UK plans ways to let kids use AI for examsDeath of courseworkRoald Dahl ebooks forcibly changed South Park renamed “Tolkien” characterThe Old Testament The extended, ad-free version available via Patreon subscription also includes:The evolution of tech travel bagsWhat did we take to CES 15 years ago……and what would we take today?Who misses wireless hard drives and 3G Wi-Fi hotspots?Outtakes and much more…Links:Students to be allowed to use ChatGPT for GCSE and A-level exams under Whitehall planshttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2023/03/03/students-could-allowed-use-chatgpt-gcses-a-levels/ Roald Dahl ebooks ‘force censored versions on readers’ despite backlash https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/roald-dahl-collection-books-changes-text-puffin-uk-2023-rm2622vl0 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 MorrisProduction and Editing: Nate LanxonVoiceover Artist: Marta SvetekMusic: Audio Network & Pond5Certain Artwork Elements Designed By: macrovector / FreepikPublisher (Free Version): AcastCopyright © Nate LanxonAds (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.

5 Maalis 202333min

This 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/technology-64718842 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 MorrisProduction and Editing: Nate LanxonVoiceover Artist: Marta SvetekMusic: Audio Network & Pond5Certain Artwork Elements Designed By: macrovector / FreepikPublisher (Free Version): AcastCopyright © Nate LanxonAds (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.

26 Helmi 202340min

This week on Tech’s Message:Sheffield’s 6G developmentWhat exactly is the cyber-physical continuum?UK’s 5G speeds are slowing downWho’s got the worst fibre connectivity in the UK?Virgin Media’s upload speedsThe extended, ad-free version available via Patreon subscription also includes:Twitter wants us to pay for SMS-based two-factor authenticationHow’s Mastodon holding up these days?‘Tooting’ on MastodonUsing third-party 2FA appsOuttakes and much more…Links:https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-south-yorkshire-64661539 https://www.ispreview.co.uk/index.php/2023/02/ookla-warns-of-declining-uk-5g-mobile-broadband-speeds.html https://www.ericsson.com/en/6g https://www.theverge.com/2023/2/17/23605073/twitter-blue-charge-sms-2fa 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 MorrisProduction and Editing: Nate LanxonVoiceover Artist: Marta SvetekMusic: Audio Network & Pond5Certain Artwork Elements Designed By: macrovector / FreepikPublisher (Free Version): AcastCopyright © Nate LanxonAds (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.

19 Helmi 202330min