We're Back, And This Time It's Even More Personal: TM 284 Short Version
This week on Tech’s Message:NEWS:Bruce Willis’s face https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-63106024Google is shutting down Stadia https://www.engadget.com/google-shutting-down-stadia-162704135.html?src=rssDISCUSSIONS:Smart kitchens and movement sensorsIn-car CD changersLabel printers and labelling label printersFEATURES:Budget tech product price quizReviewing a one-star reviewPATREON VERSION:The extended, ad-free version available via Patreon subscription also includes:’Ghosting’ is just digital rudeness, isn’t it?Posting 3D-printed bodyparts to girlfriendsOuttakes & moreBecome 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 Morris Production and Editing: Nate Lanxon Voiceover Artist: Marta Svetek Music: Audio Network & Pond5 Certain Artwork Elements Designed By: macrovector / Freepik Publisher (Free Version): Acast Copyright © 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 Okt 202237min
James Webb's SSD Surprise and Broadband Umbrellas: TM 283 Short Version
This week on Tech’s Message:The James Webb Space Telescope is capturing the universe on a 68GB SSDhttps://www.engadget.com/the-james-webb-space-telescope-has-a-68-gb-ssd-095528169.html https://spectrum.ieee.org/james-webb-telescope-communications Engineers with Umbrellas Protect UK Broadband Cabinets from Heat https://www.ispreview.co.uk/index.php/2022/07/engineers-with-umbrellas-protect-uk-broadband-cabinets-from-heat.html https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-07-19/how-to-keep-cool-in-heatwave-uk-data-centers-use-hosepipes-on-roofs London Tube cooling system trial for deepest lines beginshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-62172343 30 Years Of Rosetta Stonehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosetta_Stone_(company) The extended version available via Patreon subscription also includes:Are Phones Just Too Boring Now?PlusVHS tape editing memoriesTourBox Nothing Phone (1)FEEDBACK FROM RICHARD GUNTHER🚙💺🔥💷💷💷💷💷💷👎👨🦳To which I replied:🤣👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻🤞🐑👬👌🥵🤬🐶(🚫+🧠)🔥🏅,🕵🏻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 Jul 202231min
Would Pay Monthly For Ice-Cold Steering Wheels: TM 282 Short Version
This week on Tech’s Message:BMW introduces new heated seat subscription in UKhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-62142208Every New Emoji that Could Hit Your Phone: Bizarre Shaking Head, Goose, Moosehttps://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/every-new-emoji-that-could-hit-your-phone-bizarre-shaking-head-goose-moose/ The extended version available via Patreon subscription also includes:How good was it to recall our first broadband experiences (broadsperiences?)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.
17 Jul 202231min
Caledonian Nasal Dilemma: TM 281 Short Version
This week on Tech’s Message:Laserdisc: What would have happened if it’d won the format war?https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-13367398 https://www.wired.co.uk/article/episode-24 Broadband ISP BT Sees UK Network Traffic Peak at 28Tbps https://www.ispreview.co.uk/index.php/2022/07/broadband-isp-bt-sees-uk-network-traffic-peak-at-28tbps.html Cargo bike sales soar as UK petrol prices surgehttps://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2022/jul/08/cargo-bike-sales-soar-as-uk-petrol-prices-surge Vodafone and Virgin Media O2 Put 4G and 5G on London Underground https://www.pocket-lint.com/phones/news/vodafone/161783-vodafone-and-virgin-media-o2-customers-next-to-gain-london-tube-mobile-coverage Jessop’s photo frame - thanks, Shaun! https://twitter.com/Shaunjenks/status/1543935056665878529/photo/1 The extended version available via Patreon subscription also includes:What happened after Amazon told Nate the ice cream he’d bought and eaten might contain pesticides?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.
10 Jul 202239min
Perfect Email Signatures and Death of Digital Photo Frames: TM 280 Short Version
This week on Tech’s Message we’re joined by CNET.com’s Andrew Lanxon. Check out his photography YouTube channel. Also on this episode: Email SignaturesDo you pay attention to email signatures? Do you ever print an email without thinking first?Digital Photo FramesWhatever happened to digital photo frames?Ofcom may extend TV ad breaks in review of broadcasting ruleshttps://www.theguardian.com/media/2022/jul/01/ofcom-may-extend-tv-ad-breaks-in-review-of-broadcasting-rulesThe extended version available via Patreon subscription also includes:The iPhone Is 15 Years Oldhttps://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/the-iphone-at-15-steve-jobs-revealed-his-great-product-15-years-ago/ The iPhone had 15 apps at launch. Can you guess them?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 Jul 202243min
The Future of Biometric Identification Might Be An Anus: TM 279
This week on Tech’s Message:Three UK announces Apple Watch cellular pairing at lasthttps://www.pocket-lint.com/smartwatches/news/three/161601-three-uk-announces-apple-watch-cellular-pairing-at-last https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/apple-watch-3-in-the-uk-what-you-need-to-know-about-using-4g-lte/ Instagram: Video selfies trial to verify age of teenshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-61828900 https://www.yoti.com/press/ https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-61606477 Plus:Can an anus be used for biometric authentication?I’ve added Bluetooth to my 8-year-old PCSky Glass review updateThe extended version available via Patreon subscription also includes:Kitchens: What tech is good for a kitchen?https://uk.pcmag.com/connected-kitchen/138284/instant-pot-pro-plus https://uk.pcmag.com/connected-kitchen/88686/the-best-smart-kitchen-appliances https://uk.pcmag.com/smart-home/130052/aerogarden-bounty-elite 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 Jun 202235min
Sky Glass In-Depth Review, UK Phone Charger Drama: TM 278
This week on Tech’s Message:It’s a brave new world today — Ian is hosting solo! Only once before has Nate not featured on an episode of Tech’s Message, and that was many years ago when occasional guest host Andrew Lanxon read out some headlines. This time, it’s all Ian, and it’s a full-length show.Ian goes in depth to review the Sky Glass system, explaining some of the challenges involved in the initial delivery and black level let-downs, as well as of course the perks and advantages of using Sky’s all-in-one view of its televisual future.Also discussed, the EU confirms all gadgets must switch to USB-C by autumn 2024 – even the iPhone. But what does that mean for the UK?https://www.stuff.tv/news/eu-confirms-all-gadgets-must-switch-to-usb-c-by-autumn-2024/ Assuming Nate doesn’t have Covid next week we’ll return then as normal. 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.
12 Jun 202235min
Cameras In Amazon Delivery Vans, All Change At The BBC, Keeping CDs: TM 277 Short Version
This week on Tech’s Message:Amazon installs AI cameras to monitor its UK delivery drivershttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2022/05/22/amazon-installs-ai-cameras-monitor-delivery-drivers/ https://www.vice.com/en/article/4adpan/surveilling-drivers-cant-fix-amazons-road-safety-problem https://news.trust.org/item/20210319120214-n93hk https://www.smmt.co.uk/2021/11/lights-cameras-action-the-importance-of-camera-systems-in-uk-haulage-fleets/ https://fastview360.co.uk/transport-solutions/haulage-camera-systems/ https://www.abi.org.uk/products-and-issues/topics-and-issues/fraud/crash-for-cash/ BBC to make significant changes to output to meet budget shortfallhttps://radiotoday.co.uk/2022/05/bbc-radio-5-live-to-lose-am-network-and-radio-4-to-cease-long-wave-service/The extended version available via Patreon subscription also includes: Should we keep our old CDs, DVDs and Blu-ray Discs?Discussion around whether to discard the physical in a non-physical world.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.
29 Mai 202236min
