Pig Swallows Pedometer And Causes Fire In England, And Other Stories: TM 196

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 Pandemichttps://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 UKhttps://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 MorrisRecurring Guest Hosts: Andy Hoyle, Naomi Kerbel, Kate LanxonProduction and Editing: Nate LanxonVoiceover Artist: Marta SvetekCertain Artwork Elements Designed By: macrovector / FreepikPublisher: AcastAds are not endorsements, nor controlled by Tech’s Message. Read Nate’s ad policy.Visit Us: UKTechShow.comWANT 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.

15 Maalis 202035min

This 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 STORY: Virgin Galactic sees demand for space travel surgehttps://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 MorrisRecurring Guest Hosts: Andy Hoyle, Naomi Kerbel, Kate LanxonProduction and Editing: Nate LanxonVoiceover Artist: Marta SvetekCertain Artwork Elements Designed By: macrovector / FreepikPublisher: AcastAds are not endorsements, nor controlled by Tech’s Message. Read Nate’s ad policy.Visit Us: UKTechShow.comWANT 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.

2 Maalis 202033min

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 Barcodeshttps://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 cancerhttps://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 STORY: HQ Trivia Has One Final, Drunken Hurrahhttps://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 MorrisRecurring Guest Hosts: Andy Hoyle, Naomi Kerbel, Kate LanxonProduction and Editing: Nate LanxonVoiceover Artist: Marta SvetekCertain Artwork Elements Designed By: macrovector / FreepikPublisher: AcastVisit Us: UKTechShow.comWANT 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.

23 Helmi 202026min

This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message:- Mobile World Congress Canceled Due to Coronavirus Concernshttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-02-12/mobile-world-congress-cancelled-due-to-coronavirus-concernshttps://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 UKhttps://www.theguardian.com/media/2020/feb/12/ofcom-to-be-put-in-charge-of-regulating-internet-in-ukPatreon supporters have access to our ad-free, longer version of the show, which includes the above as well as additional discussions about:- EXTRA STORY: No 10 tells BBC licence fee will be scrappedhttps://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 MorrisRecurring Guest Hosts: Andy Hoyle, Naomi Kerbel, Kate LanxonProduction and Editing: Nate LanxonVoiceover Artist: Marta SvetekCertain Artwork Elements Designed By: macrovector / FreepikPublisher: AcastVisit Us: UKTechShow.comWANT 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.

16 Helmi 202034min

This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message:- Companies are pulling out of MWC left, right and centrehttps://www.cnet.com/news/nividia-drops-out-of-mwc-2020-over-coronavirus-worries/ - Dyson Reveals Patents for Headphones That Purify Air Around Youhttps://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 keyshttps://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 MorrisRecurring Guest Hosts: Andy Hoyle, Naomi Kerbel, Kate LanxonProduction and Editing: Nate LanxonVoiceover Artist: Marta SvetekCertain Artwork Elements Designed By: macrovector / FreepikPublisher: AcastVisit Us: UKTechShow.comWANT 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.

9 Helmi 202036min

This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message:- Airbnb Hosts in Coronavirus Epicenter Stay Open for Businesshttps://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 transitionhttps://www.theregister.co.uk/2020/01/30/uk_government_free_eu_roaming_will_end/- BT to charge people £50 for keeping old wi-fi routershttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-51294395Patreon supporters have access to our ad-free, longer version of the show, which includes the above as well as additional discussions about:- EXTRA STORY: EU votes in favor of choosing a common charging cable standardhttps://www.engadget.com/2020/01/31/european-union-wants-common-charging-cable-standard/ - Outtakes and more!TECH’S MESSAGE IS: Hosts: Nate Lanxon, Ian MorrisRecurring Guest Hosts: Andy Hoyle, Naomi Kerbel, Kate LanxonProduction and Editing: Nate LanxonVoiceover Artist: Marta SvetekCertain Artwork Elements Designed By: macrovector / FreepikPublisher: AcastVisit Us: UKTechShow.comWANT 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.

3 Helmi 202041min

This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message:- Bose is closing all of its retail stores in North America, Europe, Japan, and Australiahttps://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 taxishttps://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 Waleshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/uk-51110206Patreon supporters have access to our ad-free, longer version of the show, which includes the above as well as additional discussions about:- EXTRA STORY: Amazon Picks Manchester Over London for New U.K. Corporate Officehttps://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 MorrisRecurring Guest Hosts: Andy Hoyle, Naomi Kerbel, Kate LanxonProduction and Editing: Nate LanxonVoiceover Artist: Marta SvetekCertain Artwork Elements Designed By: macrovector / FreepikPublisher: AcastVisit Us: UKTechShow.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

19 Tammi 202031min