In FrequencyCast Show 31, Pete and Carl explore eBooks and eBook readers such as the new Sony Reader. We also look at new DAB radios from Pure, the Cowon iAudio D2, and we set a little quiz. The news section includes details of some channel re-brands and half-price HD. Plus, the team answer your TV and technology questions.
Oct 01, 2008•31 min
The Sony Reader was released in the UK in September 2008, and allows you to read electronic books using the new e-ink technology. We get hands-on with this eBook reader. Pictures and screenshots at https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/ebookreaders.html
Sep 17, 2008•20 min
In FrequencyCast Show 30, Carl and Pete look at Watts - how much power your appliances and gadgets eat up each year. We also look at smartphones. The guys answer your questions on Freesat, VoIP, Setanta Sports, Home Hub and Digital TV in the US. Got a TV or technology question? Get in touch via FrequencyCast.co.uk
Sep 01, 2008•31 min
In FrequencyCast Show 29, Pete and Carl run through the various digital TV options, look at the iGotU GPS tracker, and try to get in shape with the groundbreaking Nintendo Wii Fit. The team also answers your questions on getting Freesat on a PC, BT Vision problems and AAAA batteries.
Aug 01, 2008•31 min
In FrequencyCast Show 28, Carl and Pete look at the BT ToGo, the free Windows Mobile device, as well as explore the BT wi-fi sharing service BT Fon. The team also answers loads of your questions on the Asus Eee PC, plus help with Broadband speed and satellite TV queries.
Jul 01, 2008•30 min
On FrequencyCast Show 27, Carl and Pete look at the new Freesat service, and compare it to other free-to-view TV services in the UK. The guys also look at USB modems for your laptop, as well as the Xobni Outlook manager. We also answer your questions Freesat, games consoles, twin tuners and Internet radios
Jun 01, 2008•30 min
On FrequencyCast Show 26, Carl and Pete find out just what the BBC iPlayer is all about, and take a look at the Asus Eee PC. We also look at what Virgin Media has to offer customers. In the news, we look at HD for Freeview, Freesat, iPhone, Wii and the return of Blakes 7.
May 01, 2008•31 min
On FrequencyCast Show 25, Carl and Pete offer some advice on choosing and buying a new TV. The guys also take a listen to what Audio Description has to offer, look at the Phorm latest, explore plans for local Freeview, plus answer questions on BT Vision, Virgin, DAB and wi-fi.
Apr 01, 2008•31 min
On FrequencyCast Show 24, Carl and Pete give their thoughts on DAB Digital Radio and Internet Radio, after a turbulent couple of months on the radio scene. We also look at the Neuros OSD, DVD format wars, Knight Rider, and read out your text messages and digital TV questions.
Mar 01, 2008•32 min
On FrequencyCast Show 23, the UK TV and Technology podcast, Carl and Pete go back in time to look at 1980s technology, as voted by our listeners. We also look at the HD options in the UK, the demise of two DAB stations, some BT Vision news, your Interactive questions, and squirrels.
Feb 01, 2008•32 min
On FrequencyCast Show 22, the UK TV and Tech podcast, Carl and Pete look at TV accessories such as AV senders, Apple TV, TV-B-Gone, boosters and remote controls. As well as a news roundup, we look at the latest SatNav from TomTom and answer questions on iPods, Freeview Playback, Freesat and Ex-pats.
Jan 01, 2008•33 min
On FrequencyCast Show 21, the UK TV and Tech radio show, Carl and Pete look at ways to archive your video, audio and photo collection. In this show, we also look at exciting Freeview developments, the new iPhone from Apple, the Skypephone and a very odd wireless gadget. The lads also look at your calls and emails, and remember the Knight Industries 2000.
Dec 01, 2007•28 min
The FrequencyCast Tech Podcast team takes a look at the Apple iPhone, walks though all of the applications, explains how to activate the phone in the UK, and compares it against rival phones.
Nov 14, 2007•33 min
On FrequencyCast Show 20, the UK TV and Tech podcast, presenters Carl and Pete look at DVD recorders - how to choose a machine and what formats to choose. We also look at the updated version of the BT Home Hub, a new Skypephone, some Slingbox news, and news on the UK digital Switchover.
Nov 01, 2007•31 min
The FrequencyCast UK team takes a look at the BT Home Hub and provide a walkthrough on the Hub Manager, setting up wi-fi, setting the clock, improving reception and forwarding ports. More at http://www.filesaveas.com/bthomehub.html
Oct 05, 2007•24 min
Show 19 of FrequencyCast, the British TV and Tech podcast, offers a round-up of the various on-demand TV services such as Virgin Cable, Tiscali, BT Vision and Top Up TV. Presenters Carl and Pete also look at energy-saving meters, and a new MP3 player, the iAudio D2.
Oct 01, 2007•29 min
Show 18 of the FrequencyCast podcast, the British TV and Tech show, takes a look at how to watch and record TV on your PC. Presenters Carl and Pete also take a look at a crazy little remote-controlled helicopter, answer questions on broadband and the Plusdeck cassette drive.
Sep 01, 2007•26 min
In Show 17 of FrequencyCast, the UK TV and Tech podcast, Carl and Pete explore all things Broadband. The team also look at a podcast kit, rapping ringtones, 10 new national DAB channels, and they check out the summer sporting details from BT Vision, Virgin Media and Sky. The team also mourn the death of the Lobster 700 DAB phone.
Aug 01, 2007•32 min
In Show 16 of FrequencyCast, the UKs TV and Tech podcast, Carl and Pete turn their eyes towards Sky. As well as looking at satellite telly, the lads investigate a pocket-sized radio station, discover a Virgin plans for Freeview and tackle some tough questions on wi-fi, BT Vision and the Home Hub.
Jul 01, 2007•25 min
Show 15 of the FrequencyCast UK podcast takes a listen to Internet Radio and how to expand your listening choice. Carl and Pete also take a look at some VoD news, an odd USB speaker, major discounts on a DAB radio phone, and look back at some pioneering mobile hardware.
Jun 01, 2007•31 min
Show 14 of the FrequencyCast podcast takes a look at how to improve your Freeview reception. Carl and Pete also take a look at the new Nokia N95 GPS handset, and looks at news items such as free TV from Virgin Media, and a novel mobile phone survey that allow you to make cash from using your smartphone.
May 01, 2007•32 min
FrequencyCast Show 13 covers a busy month of news including more on Sky vs. Virgin, the removal of ITV Play, two changes to Sky+ and the launch of Tiscali TV. In the focus section, Pete and Carl explore Web 2.0 and services such as Orb, Wikipedia, Del.icio.us, Digiguide, LinkedIn, web radio and RSS feeds.
Apr 01, 2007•27 min
In FrequencyCast show 12, Carl and Pete take a close look at BT Vision, the new home TV and On Demand service from BT, explore the Motorola Homesight home monitoring solution, and follow the latest in the Sky Digital versus Virgin Media digital TV war. Plus news on Setanta, Slingcatcher and Joost.
Mar 01, 2007•26 min
In FrequencyCast show 11, Carl and Pete take a close look at MP3s, top MP3 Players and some ways of converting our old recordings. We have more on Top Up TV, a Skype lie detector, a Second Life and ways to recycle your mobile.
Feb 07, 2007•31 min
In FrequencyCast show ten, the team reviews two new bits of kit, the Top Up TV Anytime box and the Nintendo Wii games system. Carl and Pete explore changes in the law on FM MP3 player transmitters, catch up with Slingbox news, take a look at the o2 XDA Orbit, and answer your Freeview and DAB questions.
Jan 07, 2007•28 min
In FrequencyCast show nine, Carl and Pete look at the launch details of the BT Vision home TV service and some DAB radio changes. The team takes a close look at the BT Home Hub broadband router, and investigate the 21st century solution to lost keys. Finally, the team answers listeners questions on Sky, Nabaztag and Top Up TV. Oh, and Tea Dunking.
Dec 10, 2006•25 min
FrequencyCast Show 08 takes a look at the ongoing Top Up TV Anytime delays, the latest news on digital TV in the UK from Sky and Freeview, and then focusses in on Voice Over Internet and cheap calls over the Internet with MSN, Skype, BT Broadband Talk and Vonage. Carl and Pete are also impressed by a Verball.
Nov 11, 2006•31 min
In FrequencyCast Show 07, Carl and Pete look at what will happen when UK analogue TV gets turned off in 2012. In the news, more on Top Up TV changes, news on launch plans for BT Vision and the Wii in Britain, and the team takes a look at the new Lobster 700TV digital TV and radio mobile phone.
Oct 11, 2006•25 min
In show 06 of the UK TV and technology podcast, FrequencyCast, presenters Carl and Pete investigate the controversy behind the new Top Up TV Anytime service, learn about free digital TV from ntl:Telewest, and explore digital video recorders in depth.
Sep 13, 2006•22 min
FrequencyCast Show 05 takes a look at new TV remote viewing solution Orb, Tiscali broadband plans and details of a free iPod Shuffle UK offer. Pete and Carl also take a look at what wi-fi offers, the Nabaztag and the Gupi, plus a new USB turntable.
Aug 23, 2006•22 min