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UPDATE: Fixes small silence around 22m mark. Sorry about that!This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message:- Food Delivery Firms Start Contactless Services During Pandemichttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-03-12/uber-deliveroo-seek-to-limit-virus-spread-as-demand-jumps - VAT on e-books and newspapers scrapped (plus a quiz!)https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-51832899 - BT is Launching Gigabit Broadband Across the UKhttps://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2020/03/bt-gigabit-home-broadband-uk/ Patreon supporters have access to our ad-free, longer version of the show, which includes the above as well as additional discussions about:- EXTRA STORY: Do we want lossless audio anymore?- Extended discussion around Star Trek- Outtakes and more!TECH’S MESSAGE IS: Hosts: Nate Lanxon, Ian MorrisRecurring Guest Hosts: Andy Hoyle, Naomi Kerbel, Kate LanxonProduction and Editing: Nate LanxonVoiceover Artist: Marta SvetekCertain Artwork Elements Designed By: macrovector / FreepikPublisher: AcastAds are not endorsements, nor controlled by Tech’s Message. Read Nate’s ad policy.Visit Us: UKTechShow.comWANT MORE? Access ad-free, extended versions of each episode, download our weekly sister show Extra Message, listen to us recording live or download a full uncensored copy on demand, and much more, by joining us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/uktech. You’ll get instant access to our entire back catalogue of extended shows, Extra Message, our Discord member’s club, higher quality MP3s, and there’s zero commitment required. Give us a try and support me and the show in the process! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

15 Mar 202035min

This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message:- Bacon saved after pedometer-eating pig's poo starts farm firehttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-york-north-yorkshire-51790435- The PlayStation 2 turns 20https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PlayStation_2- Bloodhound car: A month to save land speed record projecthttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-51715582Patreon supporters have access to our ad-free, longer version of the show, which includes the above as well as additional discussions about:- EXTRA STORY: BBC Studios is the next to pour money into Pocket CastsWhat’s the future of podcasting going to look like, and is it one of walled gardens and exclusives, or freely accessible news and entertainment for all? We discuss this in depth, using the BBC story as a jumping off point.https://www.engadget.com/2020/03/02/bbc-studios-pocket-casts-podcast-investment/- Life in Edinburgh versus London- Andy’s excitement over Half-Life: Alyx, and the PC required to run it- Outtakes and more!TECH’S MESSAGE IS: Hosts: Nate Lanxon, Ian MorrisRecurring Guest Hosts: Andy Hoyle, Naomi Kerbel, Kate LanxonProduction and Editing: Nate LanxonVoiceover Artist: Marta SvetekCertain Artwork Elements Designed By: macrovector / FreepikPublisher: AcastAds are not endorsements, nor controlled by Tech’s Message. Read Nate’s ad policy.Visit Us: UKTechShow.comWANT MORE? Access ad-free, extended versions of each episode, download our weekly sister show Extra Message, listen to us recording live or download a full uncensored copy on demand, and much more, by joining us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/uktech. You’ll get instant access to our entire back catalogue of extended shows, Extra Message, our Discord member’s club, higher quality MP3s, and there’s zero commitment required. Give us a try and support me and the show in the process! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10 Mar 202034min

This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message:- Facebook: Home food businesses concern FSA watchdoghttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-51475289- Organised Crime Turns to Illegal Metal Detecting for Stealing Hordeshttps://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2020/02/illegal-metal-detecting/- West Midlands to get access to ultrafast home broadbandhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-51658344Patreon supporters have access to our ad-free, longer version of the show, which includes the above as well as additional discussions about:- EXTRA STORY: Virgin Galactic sees demand for space travel surgehttps://www.engadget.com/2020/02/25/virgin-galactic-one-small-step-ticket-reservations/- The first ever two minutes of an episode discussing a host’s testicle mishap- Extended discussion of the time Ian saved Nate’s life (sort of)- Outtakes and more!TECH’S MESSAGE IS: Hosts: Nate Lanxon, Ian MorrisRecurring Guest Hosts: Andy Hoyle, Naomi Kerbel, Kate LanxonProduction and Editing: Nate LanxonVoiceover Artist: Marta SvetekCertain Artwork Elements Designed By: macrovector / FreepikPublisher: AcastAds are not endorsements, nor controlled by Tech’s Message. Read Nate’s ad policy.Visit Us: UKTechShow.comWANT MORE? Access ad-free, extended versions of each episode, download our weekly sister show Extra Message, listen to us recording live or download a full uncensored copy on demand, and much more, by joining us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/uktech. You’ll get instant access to our entire back catalogue of extended shows, Extra Message, our Discord member’s club, higher quality MP3s, and there’s zero commitment required. Give us a try and support me and the show in the process! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 Mar 202033min

This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message:- Email address charges branded 'daylight robbery'https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/business-51571275- Shop Manager Quits After Bosses Insist on Barcodeshttps://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2020/02/shop-manager-quits-barcodes/- Ofcom measured UK's 5G radiation and found that, no, it won't give you cancerhttps://www.theregister.co.uk/AMP/2020/02/21/ofcom_measured_5g_radiation_and_found_that_no_it_wont_give_you_cancer/Patreon supporters have access to our ad-free, longer version of the show, which includes the above as well as additional discussions about:- EXTRA STORY: HQ Trivia Has One Final, Drunken Hurrahhttps://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2020/02/hq-trivia-has-one-final-drunken-hurrah/- Impromptu review of Mythic Quest: Raven’s Banquet on Apple TV+- Fun with Anthrax- Outtakes and more!TECH’S MESSAGE IS: Hosts: Nate Lanxon, Ian MorrisRecurring Guest Hosts: Andy Hoyle, Naomi Kerbel, Kate LanxonProduction and Editing: Nate LanxonVoiceover Artist: Marta SvetekCertain Artwork Elements Designed By: macrovector / FreepikPublisher: AcastVisit Us: UKTechShow.comWANT MORE? Access ad-free, extended versions of each episode, download our weekly sister show Extra Message, listen to us recording live or download a full uncensored copy on demand, and much more, by joining us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/uktech. You’ll get instant access to our entire back catalogue of extended shows, Extra Message, our Discord member’s club, higher quality MP3s, and there’s zero commitment required. Give us a try and support me and the show in the process! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

23 Feb 202026min

This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message:- Mobile World Congress Canceled Due to Coronavirus Concernshttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-02-12/mobile-world-congress-cancelled-due-to-coronavirus-concernshttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-02-14/tech-show-canceled-by-coronavirus-asks-for-financial-solidarity- Ofcom to be put in charge of regulating internet in UKhttps://www.theguardian.com/media/2020/feb/12/ofcom-to-be-put-in-charge-of-regulating-internet-in-ukPatreon supporters have access to our ad-free, longer version of the show, which includes the above as well as additional discussions about:- EXTRA STORY: No 10 tells BBC licence fee will be scrappedhttps://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/news/no-10-tells-bbc-licence-fee-will-be-scrapped-hzwb9bzsx- Outtakes and more!TECH’S MESSAGE IS: Hosts: Nate Lanxon, Ian MorrisRecurring Guest Hosts: Andy Hoyle, Naomi Kerbel, Kate LanxonProduction and Editing: Nate LanxonVoiceover Artist: Marta SvetekCertain Artwork Elements Designed By: macrovector / FreepikPublisher: AcastVisit Us: UKTechShow.comWANT MORE? Access ad-free, extended versions of each episode, download our weekly sister show Extra Message, listen to us recording live or download a full uncensored copy on demand, and much more, by joining us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/uktech. You’ll get instant access to our entire back catalogue of extended shows, Extra Message, our Discord member’s club, higher quality MP3s, and there’s zero commitment required. Give us a try and support me and the show in the process! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

16 Feb 202034min

This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message:- Companies are pulling out of MWC left, right and centrehttps://www.cnet.com/news/nividia-drops-out-of-mwc-2020-over-coronavirus-worries/ - Dyson Reveals Patents for Headphones That Purify Air Around Youhttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-02-04/dyson-reveals-patents-for-air-purifier-that-s-also-headphones- iOS 13.4 could turn your iPhone and Apple Watch into car keyshttps://www.engadget.com/2020/02/06/ios-13-4-carkey/ Patreon supporters have access to our ad-free, longer version of the show, which includes the above as well as additional discussions about:- EXTRA STORY: Past, present and future of folding phones: What’s here, and what’s coming?- Outtakes and more!TECH’S MESSAGE IS:Hosts: Nate Lanxon, Ian MorrisRecurring Guest Hosts: Andy Hoyle, Naomi Kerbel, Kate LanxonProduction and Editing: Nate LanxonVoiceover Artist: Marta SvetekCertain Artwork Elements Designed By: macrovector / FreepikPublisher: AcastVisit Us: UKTechShow.comWANT MORE? Access ad-free, extended versions of each episode, download our weekly sister show Extra Message, listen to us recording live or download a full uncensored copy on demand, and much more, by joining us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/uktech. You’ll get instant access to our entire back catalogue of extended shows, Extra Message, our Discord member’s club, higher quality MP3s, and there’s zero commitment required. Give us a try and support me and the show in the process! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

9 Feb 202036min

This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message:- Airbnb Hosts in Coronavirus Epicenter Stay Open for Businesshttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-01-30/airbnb-hosts-in-coronavirus-epicenter-staying-open-for-business - UK govt says guaranteed surcharge-free EU roaming will end after Brexit transitionhttps://www.theregister.co.uk/2020/01/30/uk_government_free_eu_roaming_will_end/- BT to charge people £50 for keeping old wi-fi routershttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-51294395Patreon supporters have access to our ad-free, longer version of the show, which includes the above as well as additional discussions about:- EXTRA STORY: EU votes in favor of choosing a common charging cable standardhttps://www.engadget.com/2020/01/31/european-union-wants-common-charging-cable-standard/ - Outtakes and more!TECH’S MESSAGE IS: Hosts: Nate Lanxon, Ian MorrisRecurring Guest Hosts: Andy Hoyle, Naomi Kerbel, Kate LanxonProduction and Editing: Nate LanxonVoiceover Artist: Marta SvetekCertain Artwork Elements Designed By: macrovector / FreepikPublisher: AcastVisit Us: UKTechShow.comWANT MORE? Access ad-free, extended versions of each episode, download our weekly sister show Extra Message, listen to us recording live or download a full uncensored copy on demand, and much more, by joining us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/uktech. You’ll get instant access to our entire back catalogue of extended shows, Extra Message, our Discord member’s club, higher quality MP3s, and there’s zero commitment required. Give us a try and support me and the show in the process! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

3 Feb 202041min

This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message:- Bose is closing all of its retail stores in North America, Europe, Japan, and Australiahttps://www.theverge.com/platform/amp/2020/1/15/21067715/bose-shutting-down-retail-stores-layoffs-north-america-europe-japan-australia- UK government opens trial for wirelessly charged taxishttps://www.engadget.com/amp/2020/01/16/uk-government-opens-trial-for-wirelessly-charged-taxis/- TV cameras to be allowed in Crown Courts in England and Waleshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/uk-51110206Patreon supporters have access to our ad-free, longer version of the show, which includes the above as well as additional discussions about:- EXTRA STORY: Amazon Picks Manchester Over London for New U.K. Corporate Officehttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-01-16/amazon-opens-first-corporate-office-in-u-k-outside-of-london- Outtakes and more!TECH’S MESSAGE IS: Hosts: Nate Lanxon, Ian MorrisRecurring Guest Hosts: Andy Hoyle, Naomi Kerbel, Kate LanxonProduction and Editing: Nate LanxonVoiceover Artist: Marta SvetekCertain Artwork Elements Designed By: macrovector / FreepikPublisher: AcastVisit Us: UKTechShow.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

19 Jan 202031min