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This week on Tech’s Message:London Zoo penguin chicks named after Tim Berners-Lee for Platinum Jubileehttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-61495009 Uber to launch UK subscriptions as cost of living crisis biteshttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2022/05/16/uber-launch-uk-subscriptions-cost-living-crisis-bites/ The extended version available via Patreon subscription also includes: Celebrating 20 years of HDMI cableshttps://www.cnet.com/tech/home-entertainment/profigold-prov1015-long-distance-1080p-with-15m-hdmi-cable/ https://www.cnet.com/pictures/photos-panasonic-viera-tx-p46z1-is-wireless-1080p-thx-certified-and-epically-cool/ Moonfall2:1 aspect ratiosCambridge murder scavenger huntMuch 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 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.

22 Touko 202237min

This week on Tech’s Message:Tesco to open offices in its supermarketshttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2022/05/12/tesco-open-offices-supermarkets/Nate cancels NetflixBinge-watching Squid Game. One month to watch everything, although still working way through Nazi Megastructures season two on NatGeo.What should be on the pre-cancellation Netflix watch list?EurovisionNate watches it, Ian despises it, and social media thrives on it. Let’s light the touchpaper and retire a safe distance as we explore social media’s lighthearted side… . If my text exchange with Ian ahead of the show was any indicator, he’s really moistened his undergarments with anger over this already.Queen’s speech raised the possibility of imminent e-scooter legalisation. We don’t know much about this but it’s probably to be expected. More later in the spring, we expect.The extended version available via Patreon subscription also includes: Xbox’s game streaming device and TV app could arrive soonhttps://www.engadget.com/xbox-game-streaming-device-tv-app-samsung-report-201006642.htmlNote: Microsoft has an event coming up in June with Bethesda, which it owns: https://www.engadget.com/xbox-bethesda-games-showcase-132441529.htmlBecome 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.

15 Touko 202238min

This week on Tech’s Message:The UK is inviting Elon Musk to discuss his plans for Twitterhttps://www.engadget.com/uk-inviting-elon-musk-discuss-plans-twitter-121015542.html?src=rss Here’s what he wrote: https://committees.parliament.uk/publications/22100/documents/163945/default/UK to make fake reviews illegal and tackle ‘subscription traps’https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/apr/20/uk-to-make-fake-reviews-illegal-and-tackle-subscription-traps Amazon is taking action over review firms https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-61348521The extended version available via Patreon subscription also includes: REMINDERS: How do you do yours?I recently realised my approach to using a Reminders app was woefully ineffective. Kate has helped me consolidate and organise. How do YOU keen track of To-Dos? Do you use apps, notepads, tattoos on your foreheads?https://www.notion.so/product https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wunderlist https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Things_(software) 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.

8 Touko 202231min

This week on Tech’s Message:How do you go from tractors to pornogaphy, really?https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-61284686 Vampire devices!https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-61235367 UK regulations could soon hit Netflix, Disney+ and other streaming services https://www.pocket-lint.com/tv/news/netflix/160921-uk-regulations-netflix-disney-plus-prime-video-ofcom The extended version available via Patreon subscription also includes: Woman rescued after falling in toilet while trying to retrieve phonehttps://news.sky.com/story/woman-rescued-after-falling-in-toilet-while-trying-to-retrieve-phone-at-top-of-mount-walker-in-washington-state-12596724But where are all the other broken device stories?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.

1 Touko 202237min

This week on Tech’s Message:Watching TV in self-driving cars to be allowedhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-61155735Streaming subscriptions in decline as UK households cut budgetshttps://www.theguardian.com/media/2022/apr/18/streaming-subscriptions-in-decline-as-uk-households-cut-budgetsThe extended version available via Patreon subscription also includes:Nate’s singing, plus:Bristol video shop celebrates 40 years in businesshttps://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2022/apr/17/bristol-video-shop-celebrates-40-years-in-business…And much more!Become a supporter to unlock bonus content and listen live — join our 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.

24 Huhti 202239min

This week on Tech’s Message:Dyson headphones come with air vacuum for mouthhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-60927032 https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-11-09/dyson-is-said-to-be-working-on-an-air-purifier-headphone-combo?sref=5hBiPAPD Twitter user sentenced to 150 hours of community service in UK for posting ‘offensive’ tweethttps://www.theverge.com/2022/3/31/23004339/uk-twitter-user-sentenced-grossly-offensive-tweet-tom-moore-joseph-kellyThe extended version available via Patreon subscription also includes: Forcing WhatsApp and iMessage to Work Together Is Doomed to Failhttps://www.wired.co.uk/article/dma-interoperability-messaging-imessage-whatsapp Become a 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.

3 Huhti 202234min

This week on Tech’s Message:Online Harms Bill: Cyber-flashing added to proposed legislationhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-60750463 https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-03-16/u-k-sets-out-law-to-prosecute-bosses-in-big-tech-crackdown Mobile networks devastated by Apple’s heartless attempts to stop their spying https://www.macrumors.com/2022/03/13/uk-network-operators-target-icloud-private-relay/https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6229acd18fa8f526d520d0b7/Mobile_UK.pdf https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/mobile-ecosystems-market-study-interim-report/interim-report The extended version available via Patreon subscription also includes: Nate Bought The Mac Studio: First Impressions Hands-On Eyes-Onhttps://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2022/03/mac-studio-review-a-nearly-perfect-workhorse-mac/ 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.

20 Maalis 202234min

This week on Tech’s Message:Bitcoin cash machines ordered to shut down in UKhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-60709209Netflix raises prices again for subscribers in UK and Irelandhttps://www.theguardian.com/media/2022/mar/10/netflix-prices-subscribers-uk-ireland Cyberpunk 2077 for Xbox Series X|SGraphics cardsMac Studio and moreThe extended version available via Patreon subscription also includes: The Tech’s Message Conversation RandomiserTech conferencesOffice chairsBecome a supporter to 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.

13 Maalis 202242min