TM 18: Spotify takes on iTunes at podcasting (feat. Helen Zaltzman)
Tech's Message25 Touko 2015

TM 18: Spotify takes on iTunes at podcasting (feat. Helen Zaltzman)

This podcast is an episode of Tech's Message, a weekly audio download from London-based technology journalists Nate Lanxon and Ian Morris. Hear a discussion based on the week's most interesting UK technology news, and other irreverent takes on tech issues deemed important for British ears to hear.Subscribe FREEAnswer Me This! andThe Allusionist host Helen Zaltzman joins Tech's Message to discuss how Spotify's move into podcast distribution could give iTunes a reason to rethink its approach to on-demand audio.News Discussed on Tech's Message episode 18:Premium phone costs will fall on bill changesBritain now prefers cashless payments to notes and coinsThe UK gets a dedicated esports betting service this weekEmail and feedbackHi Nate,Great podcast, I listen every week and have done since the days of Wired. I often think about writing in but rarely have a strong opinion about the discussion topics. …until the topic of Apple Products being classified as ‘obsolete’ and the iPhone 3GS in particular.I am a freelance Graphic Designer and long term user and fan of Apple products. I own a 2007 iMac, 2010 MacBook Pro and an iPhone 4. As a fan of new tech I am always tempted by new Apple products upon their release and when friends get out their new phones and thinner, retina laptops a part of me always considers looking at the available deals in hope of upgrading.On the other hand I don’t agree with the way so many of us have become accustomed to of purchasing tech products, religiously buying the latest phone when there isn’t a lot wrong with what you’ve got. I use my phone, laptop and desktop more than a lot of people would use theirs so I am very aware of computers slowing down and software updates becoming few and far between etc. But rather than buy a new laptop for example I’ve upgraded the hard drive to a 512GB SSD to keep it’s speed up.My girlfriend has an iPhone 3GS which she has been using every day for 5 years and she has no plans of upgrading soon. As a fellow Graphic Designer and some who uses Apple products everyday she obviously would love the speed and features of the newer products. But as someone who cares about issues of sustainability and the design of products fore fronting the lifespan of a product I can’t help but think that Apple just want to sell more of the latest products with disregard for it’s loyal consumers and the environment.Another point worth mentioning is that being a freelancer and someone who likes to use a product to it’s fullest before retiring it. The costs become more of an issue. The high prices of the latest models compared with the value and appeal of an item which is now classed as obsolete and not supported anymore makes it even more difficult to upgrade. It also doesn’t teach great values to the millions of Apple consumers out there.I can’t be the only fan/user of Apple (and other tech) products out there who feels like this. Keep up the good reporting!Best Regards,JimmyHi Nate and IanFollowing your piece in last week's Tech's Message Podcast, I thought I would write in. I've been a resident of London for over twelve years, and used various forms of taxi throughout, both before and after the rise of app-based services. Whilst I agree that black cabs are being disrupted by the likes of Uber (and you did forget to mention that black cabs have their own apps, such as Hailo and Kabbee), I don't think that they're as much of a challenge as you think. The problem comes down to "the knowledge", which, in my opinion, is considerably better than using GPS, as it's more than just being able to read a map - it's knowing where you are, or someone else is, and what's nearby. I've often been able to jump in the back of a black cab, tell them where I'm going, and then put my headphones in, comfortable in the knowledge that they know where to go. With Uber, which I've tried several times, I've had to tell them each step of the way, and, at one occasion, had&...

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TM 28: British Girls Choose Computing, X-Rated Music Videos

TM 28: British Girls Choose Computing, X-Rated Music Videos

THIS WEEK ON TECH'S MESSAGE Nate and Ian discuss the enormous rise in British students taking Computing as a GCSE, including a 121% increase in girls taking up the course; they shed some light/opinion on the UK's move to impose movie-like age ratings on music videos; and in a discussion segment they examine the expected features of Apple's next TV product and whether it'll stack up against the rest of the UK competition -- or what it could bring to shake up the market. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

23 Elo 201538min

Nate is on holiday! But here are some headlines...

Nate is on holiday! But here are some headlines...

Nate is on holiday, hence the small gap in episodes. Normally service will resume in a week - he promises! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

14 Elo 20153min

TM 27: Why there's no Windows 9, Amazon's Top Gear gamble

TM 27: Why there's no Windows 9, Amazon's Top Gear gamble

Nate Lanxon explains why Microsoft probably chose to skip releasing Windows 9 in favour of Windows 10, plus Top Gear looks to be Amazon's quarter-billion-dollar gamble to make its streaming video service a hit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3 Elo 201538min

TM 26: Formula E, Apple Pay UK, British music industry devolves

TM 26: Formula E, Apple Pay UK, British music industry devolves

THIS WEEK ON TECH'S MESSAGE Nate is alone... with himself. Apple Pay has launched in the UK, which means it's time to test it out as ironically as possible. Plus the British music industry has taken a step backward into the dark ages, cheering a court's decision to once again make it illegal to put a copy of a CD you bought onto your iPhone. Plus Nate is joined by Andrew Hoyle of CNET.com to discuss his experience covering the Formula E event in London recently. Just what is this electric motor sport and how is it helping drive forward the green energy agenda? And what's Twitter got to do with it all? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

20 Heinä 201529min

TM 25: The death of Nokia in Britain and the future of Minecon.mp3

TM 25: The death of Nokia in Britain and the future of Minecon.mp3

THIS WEEK ON TECH'S MESSAGE Nate and Ian discuss Microsoft's decision to effectively end the life of Nokia, and what it means for the UK smartphone market in which Windows Phone was at one point quite a success. Nate also interviews journalist Stuart Dredge about his experience attending the London Minecon convention. Just why was the United Nations (UN) there, and what's Britain's education system got to do with it all? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12 Heinä 201534min

TM 24: Apple Music's UK review, British millennials' surprising TV habits

TM 24: Apple Music's UK review, British millennials' surprising TV habits

We offer a review of how Apple Music is performing in the United Kingdom, speaking to Guardian and MusicAlly media expert Stuart Dredge about how the service has been received by the music industry and consumers alike. What is it missing? How does the UK's reaction to Apple's Beats 1 radio station differ from that of the United States? Join Nate Lanxon and Ian Morris to learn more. We also discuss the release of the first 2TB SSD drive for laptops, and wonder who now even needs traditional spinning disks any more; and we learn only half of British millennials surveyed by Ofcom watch TV as it's being broadcast -- but is that actually higher than we'd expect? All that and more on this week's Tech's Message. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

7 Heinä 201538min

TM 23: VR role-play, Wimbledon says 'down Periscope'

TM 23: VR role-play, Wimbledon says 'down Periscope'

THIS WEEK: We're joined by Knights Night of ESO-RP to explain how modern role-play works within video gaming and how virtual reality could take it to the next level; plus Katie Collins of WIRED joins to explain London mayor Boris Johnson's attempts to bridge the gap between Uber and traditional black cabs; and regular co-host Ian Morris debates Wimbledon's frowning towards sports fans using Periscope and so-called 'selfie sticks' during sports matches. Plus your feedback about 3D cinema pricing in the UK and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

29 Kesä 201534min

TM 22: News, future of roller coasters, 3D cinema FAILS

TM 22: News, future of roller coasters, 3D cinema FAILS

A veteran designer of roller coasters worldwide joins Nate Lanxon to discuss how European theme parks are building and innovating next-generation thrills. In the news, Nate is joined by fellow journalist Ian Morris to discuss the UK music industry bodies backing the British government into a corner over CD ripping; and why has 3D cinema got Nate so angry? And why does Ian agree? Hear both discuss the successes and failings of how the present cinema industry is winning and losing fans. Please consider leaving us a review on iTunes, telling your friends and colleagues about the show -- it really helps more than you might think! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

21 Kesä 201537min

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