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This week on Tech’s Message:Queen holds first official engagement since Prince Charles Covid scarehttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-60391826 Bioshock will be a Netflix movie, but will it work?https://www.awn.com/news/bioshock-film-adaptation-coming-netflixThe extended version available via Patreon subscription also includes: Is Firefox OK?https://www.wired.com/story/firefox-mozilla-2022/ Otter Browser aims to bring Chromium to decades-old OS/2 operating systemhttps://www.xda-developers.com/otter-browser-os2/Google and Mozilla are ready for Chrome and Firefox version 100 to break some websiteshttps://www.theverge.com/2022/2/17/22938721/chrome-firefox-edge-version-100-websites-bug-compatibility-issues-mozilla-google-microsoft Google wants to bring its Privacy Sandbox to Androidhttps://techcrunch.com/2022/02/16/google-wants-to-bring-its-privacy-sandbox-to-android/EXTRA LINKS RELATED TO BOOKMARKS:https://bookmarkos.com/every-bookmark-manager-ever-made/https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/eversync-sync-bookmarks-b/iohcojnlgnfbmjfjfkbhahhmppcggdog https://getpocket.com/en/ 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 LanxonPublisher (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 Feb 202231min

This week on Tech’s Message:Reddit and Twitter users face age checks under UK porn law planshttps://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/feb/09/reddit-and-twitter-users-face-age-checks-under-uk-porn-law-plansDiscussion: Ian got all his data from Amazon. What did he find?Here’s where to start your own GDPR request with Amazon from: https://www.amazon.co.uk/hz/privacy-central/data-requests/preview.html (from the dropdown, select “Request All Your Data”)The extended version available via Patreon subscription also includes: Discussion: Why Do DVDs Still Exist?https://www.wired.co.uk/article/dvd-sales-streamingBecome 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 Feb 202236min

This week on Tech’s Message:A new era for stamps: Shaun the Sheep features in UK’s first “video stamp”[PR] https://www.royalmailgroup.com/en/press-centre/press-releases/royal-mail-group/a-new-era-for-stamps-shaun-the-sheep-features-in-uk-s-first-video-stamp/ https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2022/02/01/paper-stamps-licked-royal-mail-gives-post-digital-upgrade/ SkyShowtime & HBO Maxhttps://www.pocket-lint.com/tv/news/sky/159927-sky-showtime-streaming-service-release-date-locations-movies-tv https://9to5mac.com/2022/02/01/hbo-max-expands-15-european-countries/ Interview: Charlotte Steggall on National Apprenticeship Week Get in touch with Charlotte: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlottesteggall See also:https://www.nationalapprenticeshipweek.co.uk https://www.gov.uk/government/news/national-apprenticeship-week-2022-date-announced The extended version available via Patreon subscription also includes: Power saving tech tips ahead of the UK price hikehttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-60242432Become 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.

6 Feb 202235min

This week on Tech’s Message:Microsoft is making its Xbox subscriptions more flexible after UK regulator steps inhttps://www.theverge.com/2022/1/27/22904713/microsoft-xbox-subscriptions-changes-uk-cma-regulatorMajor legal changes needed for driverless car erahttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-60126014The extended version available via Patreon subscription also includes: Spotify removes Neil Young music in feud over Joe Rogan’s false Covid claimshttps://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/jan/26/spotify-neil-young-joe-rogan-covid-misinformationBecome 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.

30 Jan 202230min

This week on Tech’s Message:Vodafone Is Said to Have Explored Acquisition of Three UKhttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-01-22/vodafone-is-said-to-have-explored-acquisition-of-three-uk The Home Office is whinging about end-to-end encryption yet again https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-60072191https://twitter.com/ukhomeoffice/status/1483375279477305356 The extended version available via Patreon subscription also includes: Microsoft-Activision stuff and future of game subscriptions?https://news.microsoft.com/2022/01/18/microsoft-to-acquire-activision-blizzard-to-bring-the-joy-and-community-of-gaming-to-everyone-across-every-device/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 Jan 202230min

This week on Tech’s Message:People devote third of waking time to mobile appshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-59952557 App Annie report: https://www.appannie.com/en/go/state-of-mobile-2022 BBC Three to return to terrestrial TV on 1 February 2022https://www.pocket-lint.com/tv/news/bbc/155938-bbc-three-to-return-as-full-uk-channel UK government at war with BBC over licence fee https://twitter.com/NadineDorries/status/1482622722228240387The extended version available via Patreon subscription also includes: The Internet loses a car culture gathering place—DriveTribe will closehttps://arstechnica.com/cars/2022/01/the-internet-loses-a-car-culture-gathering-place-drivetribe-will-close/Deleted scenes, outtakes 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.

16 Jan 202236min

This week on Tech’s Message:The year coming in UK mobile phone networksThe good news: Three and EE strike first deal for mobile coverage on the Tubehttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2021/12/21/three-ee-first-strike-deal-roll-mobile-coverage-london-underground/The bad news: Vodafone and EE delay EU roaming charges returnhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-59881892The Year Ahead In TVs In BritainThe battle over the best TV display tech has been kicked up a notch this year at CES Nate, and I know you're always considering a new TV so I wanted to tell you all about Quantum Dot OLED, which is the sexy mating of two impressive technologies.The extended version available via Patreon subscription also includes: CES!Bending: https://www.engadget.com/asus-zenbook-17-fold-oled-tablet-foldable-164510240.htmlHand massage: https://www.engadget.com/bauhutte-hand-massager-gamers-160006506.htmlHair colour at home: https://www.engadget.com/loreal-hair-color-at-home-device-colorsonic-ces-170049309.htmlBecome 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.

9 Jan 202237min

This week on Tech’s Message:NATE: Google and Apple have ‘vice-like grip’ on UK mobiles, warns regulatorhttps://www.theguardian.com/business/2021/dec/14/google-and-apple-have-vice-like-grip-on-uk-mobiles-warns-regulatorIAN: Cyber flashing explainedhttps://www.theweek.co.uk/news/technology/953558/what-is-cyberflashinghttps://feministlawsociety.org.uk/criminalise-cyberflashingThe extended version available via Patreon subscription also includes: Online grocer Farmdrop cancels Christmas deliveries as it falls into administrationhttps://www.thegrocer.co.uk/restructures-and-receiverships/online-grocer-farmdrop-cancels-christmas-deliveries-as-it-falls-into-administration/662996.articleBONUS LINKShttp://web.archive.org/web/20080209142537/http://reviews.cnet.co.uk/roryreid/0,139101702,49295378,00.htm 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.

19 Dec 202136min