TM 18: Spotify takes on iTunes at podcasting (feat. Helen Zaltzman)
Tech's Message25 Mai 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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Public Toilet Smell Sensors and Epic Mouse Chat: TM 292 Short Version

Public Toilet Smell Sensors and Epic Mouse Chat: TM 292 Short Version

This week on Tech’s Message:Pedestrian ‘jungle’: the row in Paris over rented e-scooters https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/nov/23/pedestrian-jungle-the-row-in-paris-over-rented-e-scooters In the UK tests are still ongoing but legalisation actively considered: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-61354078 https://www.gov.uk/guidance/e-scooter-trials-guidance-for-users Ericsson Kicks Off 6G Mobile Research Program in the UK https://www.ispreview.co.uk/index.php/2022/11/ericsson-kicks-off-6g-mobile-research-program-in-the-uk.html Public toilet ‘smell sensors’ warn potential visitors if cubicle is too stinky https://metro.co.uk/2022/11/22/public-toilet-smell-sensors-warn-visitors-if-cubicle-is-too-stinky-17805663/ BBC One HD regional versions to finally roll out spring 2023 https://www.pocket-lint.com/tv/news/bbc/163564-bbc-one-hd-regional-versions-to-finally-roll-out-spring-2023 https://www.t3.com/news/the-bbc-has-found-a-clever-way-to-make-iplayer-streaming-even-better-quality https://www.bbc.co.uk/rd/blog/2021-06-streaming-adaptive-bitrate-quality-resolution-bandwidth The extended, ad-free version available via Patreon subscription also includes:The 10 Worst and Weirdest Computer Mice https://www.pcmag.com/news/the-worst-and-weirdest-computer-mice https://boingboing.net/2009/11/06/the-openoffice-mouse.html https://www.wired.com/2007/06/skype-mouse-pho/ Become a supporter — join our Patreon.Full show notes https://www.uktechshow.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

27 Nov 202237min

Gnoming Your Mother-in-Law: TM 291 Short Version

Gnoming Your Mother-in-Law: TM 291 Short Version

This week on Tech’s Message:Spam phone callsGnoming on the dark web‘Guess the hole’Ticketing system failuresTaylor SwiftThe extended, ad-free version available via Patreon subscription also includes:Is now a good time to buy a new TV?Samsung vs LG vs SonyEffective upscaling technologiesOuttakes and much, 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.

20 Nov 202237min

Dear Future Mastodonians: TM 290 Short Version

Dear Future Mastodonians: TM 290 Short Version

This week on Tech’s Message:DISCUSSIONS:Social mediaMastodonFuture of live TVNetflix’s first UK TV ratingsPATREON VERSION:The extended, ad-free version available via Patreon subscription also includes:How to sort massive photo librariesMemesAI photo assistanceShould we ever delete large video files?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.

13 Nov 202234min

Zero Fax Given: TM 289 Short Version

Zero Fax Given: TM 289 Short Version

This week on Tech’s Message we take an in-depth look at the history of fax machines in the UK.NEWS:UK Prepares to Condemn Fax Machines to Deathhttps://www.ofcom.org.uk/news-centre/2022/farewell-to-the-fax-machine https://www.ofcom.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0032/246866/Consultation-Removing-fax-from-the-universal-service-obligations-on-BT-and-KCOM.pdf https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/jul/07/japanese-fax-fans-rally-to-defence-of-much-maligned-machine https://www.rcseng.ac.uk/news-and-events/media-centre/press-releases/nhs-fax-machines/ https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2009/jul/14/fax-machine-mia-farrow Twitter Says UK Users Among Those to Pay For Blue Tickhttps://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/nov/05/twitter-launches-8-blue-tick-subscription-service PATREON VERSION:The extended, ad-free version available via Patreon subscription also includes:Where do we buy electronics these days?Has Apple got it right with it’s stores?History of Tandy and PC WorldWhen we worked for Phones4U and Curry’sOuttakes 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.

6 Nov 202242min

Disney Who Plus: TM 288 Short Version

Disney Who Plus: TM 288 Short Version

This week on Tech’s Message:NEWS:If you think 5G is overhyped, wait till you meet 5.5Ghttps://www.theregister.com/2022/10/28/5_point_5_g_network/Disney+ Will Change Doctor Who in One Major Way https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/doctor-who-disney-major-change/ https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2022/10/25/doctor-who-get-american-makeover-disney-takes-british-classic/ DISCUSSIONS:Redditor acquires decommissioned Netflix cache server with 262TB of storagehttps://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2022/10/redditor-acquires-decommissioned-netflix-cache-server-with-262tb-of-storage/ https://www.vice.com/en/article/k7bkev/how-a-redditor-ended-up-with-an-industrial-grade-netflix-server Although they deleted the post: https://www.reddit.com/r/homelab/comments/ydollm/so_i_got_a_netflix_cache_server/ https://www.ft.com/stream/f8949c24-78bc-474b-aea2-a2517d323547 PATREON VERSION:The extended, ad-free version available via Patreon subscription also includes:In Praise if Single-Purpose Websites and In Hatred of Most Websites“This service looks better in the app!” Yes, of course it does, because you’ve made your website unusableWAP sites and our old usage of 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 & Pond5Publisher (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.

30 Okt 202229min

Sky Stream And Internope Nopetrality: TM 287 Short Version

Sky Stream And Internope Nopetrality: TM 287 Short Version

This week on Tech’s Message:NEWS:What the hell is Sky Stream?https://www.sky.com/tv/streamhttps://www.pocket-lint.com/tv/reviews/sky/163028-sky-stream-reviewhttps://www.pocket-lint.com/tv/buyers-guides/sky/162786-sky-stream-vs-sky-glass-which-sky-service-suits-you-betterNet Neutrality – Ofcom UK Softens Open Internet Safeguards - https://www.ispreview.co.uk/index.php/2022/10/net-neutrality-ofcom-uk-softens-open-internet-safeguards.html - https://www.ofcom.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0028/245926/net-neutrality-review.pdfPATREON VERSION:The extended, ad-free version available via Patreon subscription also includes:Amazon UK makes cautious move into insurance saleshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-63301143Outtakes and 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.

23 Okt 202236min

GTA Anniversary, Netflix's UK Ads, Pixel 7 Pro Review: TM 286 Short Version

GTA Anniversary, Netflix's UK Ads, Pixel 7 Pro Review: TM 286 Short Version

This week on Tech’s Message, Ian takes the host’s chair as Nate’s out sick and his brother, Andrew Lanxon, steps in to help discuss:NEWS:Netflix ad-supported service to launch in Novemberhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-63245483Netflix signs up to ratings body Barbhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-63218707DISCUSSIONS:Grand Theft Auto is 25!https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Theft_Auto_(video_game) https://gta.fandom.com/wiki/Hot_Coffee_Modification https://web.archive.org/web/20110706105956/http://www.kotaku.com.au/2009/07/grand-theft-auto-and-pac-man-the-same/FEATURES:Google Pixel 7 Pro Reviewhttps://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/pixel-7-pro-review-googles-best-flagship-phone-gets-better/PATREON VERSION:The extended, ad-free version available via Patreon subscription also includes:Moving people from WhatsApp to Signal — is it just self-righteousness gone mad or is it in our hands as experts to help people realise there are other options?When cars are just too longLet’s insult Nate since he’s not here this week!Many outtakes and extended conversationsFOLLOW ANDREW LANXONCNET: https://www.cnet.com/profiles/ahoyle/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AndrewLanxonPhotographyPortfolio: http://lanxonphotography.comBecome 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 MorrisCopyright © 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.

16 Okt 202239min

Would You Pay For 4K YouTube? TM 285 Short Version

Would You Pay For 4K YouTube? TM 285 Short Version

This week on Tech’s Message:NEWS:EU Parliament approves common charging cable from 2024https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-63132831 https://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etudes/BRIE/2021/698819/EPRS_BRI(2021)698819_EN.pdf YouTube locks 4K playback behind Premium subscriptionshttps://www.theverge.com/2022/10/4/23386782/youtube-premium-subscription-4k-quality-resolution-restriction-google https://www.ispreview.co.uk/index.php/2022/10/pros-and-cons-for-uk-broadband-isps-if-youtube-paywalls-4k-videos.html DISCUSSIONS:Hive smart radiator valvesEve smart motion sensorsBuilding multiple PCs for kidsFEATURES:Quiz: Who am I? Guess the cable!PATREON VERSION:The extended, ad-free version available via Patreon subscription also includes:Apple ‘notebooks’ become ‘laptops’ https://9to5mac.com/2022/10/07/apple-mac-notebooks-become-laptops/Even Signal is hopping on the Stories bandwagonhttps://www.engadget.com/signal-stories-messaging-162037970.html Jaguars, cars, miles-to-the-gallonStargateBowel movementsStar Trek transporter physicsThe Grand Tour’s very bad accidentBecome 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 LanxonMusic: 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.

9 Okt 202235min

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