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This week on Tech’s Message:Amazon opens first UK bricks-and-mortar non-food storehttps://www.theguardian.com/technology/2021/oct/06/amazon-opens-first-uk-bricks-and-mortar-non-food-store-bluewater-kentSky Glasshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-58828822https://www.engadget.com/sky-smart-tv-glass-comcast-095543008.htmlhttps://www.wired.co.uk/article/sky-glassThe extended version available via Patreon subscription also includes:Discussion around how we read news.AppsRSSTwitter/other socialTV?Word of mouth?Nate: the Bloomberg TerminalKate follows Peep Show-inspired Dobby Club…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 Okt 202133min

This week on Tech’s Message:UK researchers find Apple Pay, Visa contactless hackhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-58719891New UK broadband rules will make it easier to switch supplierhttps://www.theguardian.com/money/2021/sep/28/new-uk-broadband-rules-switch-supplier-ofcom-dealsThe extended version available via Patreon subscription also includes: EU rules to force USB-C chargers for all phoneshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-58665809?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGAAmazon Wants Robots In Your House (Or: Go Away, Amazon Robots)https://www.cnet.com/home/amazon-astro-household-robot-everything-to-know-about-price-privacy-battery-and-more/Also for Patrons only:Swapping your girlfriend for a garden slideEconomics of 1990s BT phonecardsChamois leathersAn Ian Rant about plugs and tipsMuch 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.

3 Okt 202132min

This week on Tech’s Message:Continuing Virgin Media saga: 5 days and no apology. Gigaclear installs on the 14thThat time Nate played laser guns with Lara CroftUK children’s digital privacy code comes into effecthttps://www.theguardian.com/technology/2021/sep/02/uk-childrens-digital-privacy-code-comes-into-effect https://www.wired.co.uk/article/age-appropriate-design-code-big-tech Investigation into hacked "map" of UK gun ownershttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-58413847Ian will talk to us all about his latest Three 5G woesThe extended version available via Patreon subscription also includes: Ian will talk to us all about his latest Three 5G woesWhat are the best unlimited 5G deals right now, and why on EARTH hasn’t Ian moved to one after a decade of moaning? Plus 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.

5 Sep 202134min

This week on Tech’s Message:BRIEF UPDATE: Nate cancelled Virgin Media Data protection 'shake-up' takes aim at cookie pop-upshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-58340333PayPal to allow UK users to buy and sell cryptocurrencieshttps://www.theguardian.com/technology/2021/aug/23/paypal-uk-buy-sell-cryptocurrencies-bitcoin-ethereum-litecoinThe extended version available via Patreon subscription also includes: Using Ecosia For 3 Months… Saving Treeshttps://ecosia.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/206019452-How-does-Ecosia-make-money- 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. ADDITIONAL NOTES FROM THIS WEEK’S EPISODEhttps://www.searchenginejournal.com/google-vs-duckduckgo/301997/#close 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 Aug 202132min

This week on Tech’s Message:We’re joined by Andrew Lanxon! Find him on YouTube and Instagram, plus his work at CNET.com.New Adventures in Fibreoptic BroadbandA discussion around Andy’s recent move to Hyperoptic and how smaller fibre firms are doing in terms of speed, value, installation etc. Nate will explain his consideration of a move from Virgin to Gigaclear after calculating that it’d be cheaper to leave contract early than stay, but with faster speeds to boot.The Market For CamerasWe’ll discuss the broad market for cameras, where the pain points are in terms of deciding between high-end smartphone or SLR, touch on video, and examine the very top end of the market and what’s exclusively available to the professionals on their big budgets.The extended version available via Patreon subscription also includes: Skyrim Anniversary Edition Adds Fishing, PS5/Xbox Series X|S Upgrades On The Wayhttps://www.gamespot.com/articles/skyrim-anniversary-edition-adds-fishing-ps5-xbox-series-x-s-upgrades-on-the-way/1100-6495364/ GameSpot reported this week that Elder Scrolls developer Bethesda Game Studios is re-releasing The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, and it's even introducing a new piece of content. This 10th Anniversary Edition of the game will be available on PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S.But, the blog continued, 10 years of content isn't all that's in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim 10th Anniversary Edition. There is also a brand-new mechanic that's been added to the open-world action-RPG: fishing. Yes, fishing will be included as a free mini-game when Skyrim's 10th Anniversary Edition is released — GameSpot said “drops” but I refuse to use that term — on November 11.Separately, Polygon wrote that the Anniversary Edition contains the full game, all enhancements from the Special Edition, and the Dawnguard, Hearthfire, and Dragonborn expansions. The game comes with a free next-gen console upgrade, over 500 Creation Club elements like quests, dungeons, bosses, and weapons.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.

22 Aug 202138min

This week on Tech’s Message:App Store prices dropping in UK, South Africa, and other countries, morehttps://9to5mac.com/2021/08/03/app-store-prices-dropping-in-uk-south-africa-and-other-countries-more/I’ve noticed £10 IAPs dropping to £9, for instance.Note on Bloomberg Terminal: The British pound has become the best performing G10 currency in the year to date. It is up 1.48% against the U.S. dollar, trading at 1.39 to the U.S. currency.Nearly a third of waking hours spent on TV and streaming, Ofcom sayshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-58086629Paramount+ will launch in Europe in 2022https://www.engadget.com/paramount-plus-europe-launch-145633779.htmlThis is particularly good news for South Park fans, since Paramount+ is getting 14 South Park movies starting with two this year.https://www.engadget.com/paramount-plus-14-south-park-movies-171903072.htmlThe extended version available via Patreon subscription also includes:I am an old man yelling at the cloud and the security cameras I connected to ithttps://www.t3.com/news/i-am-an-old-man-yelling-at-the-cloud-and-the-security-cameras-i-connected-to-itBecome 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 Aug 202127min

In this Extra Message, I explain why Apple Podcasts subscriptions are not working for us, hence our removal of the offer. As was the case prior to June, the best way to support the show is by listening to our free feed and leaving a review or telling your friends, or joining us on Patreon. Thanks to both the people who tried our Apple Podcasts paid offer, and do reach out if you want your money back. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

2 Aug 20218min

This week on Tech’s Message:Ofcom releases pricing trends for comms services in the UKhttps://www.ofcom.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0013/222331/Pricing-trends-for-communications-services-in-the-UK.pdf Nothing Earphones reviewhttps://twitter.com/Quicktake/status/1420730910882807815 The extended version available via Patreon subscription also includes: Why is the BBC not showing as much of The Olympics this year? https://www.t3.com/news/why-is-the-bbc-not-showing-as-much-of-the-olympics-this-yearBecome 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.

1 Aug 202130min