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This week on Tech’s Message:NATE: UK to phase out 2G and 3G by 2033https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-59583783Virgin gigabit: https://www.uswitch.com/broadband/news/2021/12/virgin-media-upgrades-entire-network-to-gigabit-broadband/ Here's Why Movie Dialogue Has Gotten More Difficult To Understand (And Three Ways To Fix It)https://www.slashfilm.com/673162/heres-why-movie-dialogue-has-gotten-more-difficult-to-understand-and-three-ways-to-fix-it/ Nick’s link: https://www.lifewire.com/how-to-amplify-dialogue-on-tv-4691892 The extended version available via Patreon subscription also includes: Quake 1 gets its first major co-op content update in 25 yearshttps://arstechnica.com/gaming/2021/12/quake-1-gets-its-first-major-co-op-content-update-in-25-years/PLUS: Much bonus chat about Ian and Nate’s adventures on television over the years!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.

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This week on Tech’s Message:NATE: Huge fines and a ban on default passwords in new UK lawhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-59400762IAN: Twitter bans posting pictures of ‘private individuals’ against their wisheshttps://www.theverge.com/2021/11/30/22809746/twitter-ban-personal-information-private-media-photo-videos-harassmentThe extended version available via Patreon subscription also includes: E-scooters in London: Met Police warn retailers not to exploit customers at Christmashttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-59474466Become 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 Joulu 202134min

This week on Tech’s Message (featuring CNET.com’s Lead Photographer & Lead Advice Editor in Europe, Andrew Lanxon):Spotify hides shuffle button after Adele says albums should ‘tell a story’https://www.theguardian.com/music/2021/nov/21/spotify-hides-shuffle-button-adele-albums-should-tell-a-storySMART LIGHT BULBS AND PLUGSThe extended version available via Patreon subscription also includes: LIFE AS A YOUTUBER WHEN YOUR BOSS IS AN ALGORITHMDiscussion of YouTube life with Andy.For Andy’s video about the camera, check this out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-J8ZCcJd_4A And for more, check out Andy’s recent tweet: https://twitter.com/Batteryhq/status/1462826668792426502?s=20Become 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.

28 Marras 202137min

This week on Tech’s Message:UK to ban any handheld use of a mobile phone behind the wheelhttps://www.engadget.com/uk-ban-any-handheld-use-mobile-phone-driving-125038275.htmlPeacock / Paramount+ / Sky’s strategy / Star Trek discoveryhttps://blog.trekcore.com/2021/11/star-trek-discovery-leaves-netflix-paramount-plus-2022/https://www.engadget.com/peacock-uk-ireland-sky-now-tv-streaming-164859612.htmlThe extended version available via Patreon subscription also includes: Amazon to stop accepting Visa credit cards in UKhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-59306200?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGABecome 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.

21 Marras 202136min

This week on Tech’s Message:U.K. Warns Facebook to Keep Users Safe or Risk Criminal Chargeshttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-11-04/u-k-calls-for-facebook-to-soon-face-criminal-action-on-new-law'The way my boss monitored me at home was creepy'https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-59152864The extended version available via Patreon subscription also includes: Extra Message follow-up: What do we do with all our old cables?In response to myself, here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/extra-message-71-58405615Become 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.

7 Marras 202135min

This week on Tech’s Message:Facebook MetaNATE: One million households in the UK potentially hit by Amazon ‘brushing scams’https://www.which.co.uk/news/2021/10/one-million-households-in-the-uk-potentially-hit-by-amazon-brushing-scams/ https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=G33XVXQPUV79Z2ZC IAN: UK schools slap a hold on facial scanning of children amid fierce criticismhttps://www.theregister.com/2021/10/26/uk_schools_canteen_facial_recog/ https://techmonitor.ai/policy/privacy-and-data-protection/facial-recognition-in-schools-ayrshireThe extended version available via Patreon subscription also includes: SPOOKTOBERMemories of MSN Communities, old websites and the plethora of treasure discoverable when you run disk recovery software on your old hard drives. Scary stuff, trust us!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.

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This week on Tech’s Message:Updated MP3 with correct DTNS promo near the end. UK schools are using facial recognition to take pupils’ lunch moneyhttps://www.theverge.com/2021/10/18/22732330/uk-schools-facial-recognition-lunch-payments-north-ayrshireAnti-obesity scheme to offer voucher rewards for healthy livinghttps://www.theguardian.com/society/2021/oct/22/anti-obesity-scheme-to-offer-voucher-rewards-for-healthy-livingThe extended version available via Patreon subscription also includes:The iPod is still here, it's just evolvedhttps://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/the-ipod-is-still-here-its-just-evolved/https://9to5mac.com/2021/10/22/ipod-success-story-steve-jobs/https://www.theguardian.com/music/2021/oct/23/20-years-of-the-ipod-how-music-and-tech-new-era-steve-jobsBecome 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.

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This week on Tech’s Message:Shoppers start to use new £100 contactless payment limithttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-58898474BT broadband customers can get Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for freehttps://www.pocket-lint.com/games/news/bt/158738-bt-broadband-customers-can-get-xbox-game-pass-ultimate-for-freeNeighbour wins privacy row over smart doorbell and camerashttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-58911296NOTE: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2021/oct/14/amazon-asks-ring-owners-to-respect-privacy-after-court-rules-usage-broke-lawU.K.’s National Film and TV School to Offer “Industry First” Virtual Production Coursehttps://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/uk-national-film-and-tv-school-to-offer-industry-first-virtual-production-course-1235028346/The extended version available via Patreon subscription also includes: What is the metaverse?https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-09-29/what-the-metaverse-is-who-s-in-it-and-why-it-matters-quicktakeA brief discussion around what we know so far, and what it isn’t. Based on Nate’s recent Bloomberg explainerBecome 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.

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