In FrequencyCast show 101, we look at the future of smart watches following the Google announcement. We also look at the TV sets of the future, find out more about Simple TV and try some simple budget family mobiles. Plus your comments and questions on Powerline adapters, ChromeCast and amateur radio. Links and transcripts at https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/cast101.html
One hundred FrequencyCast shows.... time to look back at what the world was like when we started. Pete and Kelly look back at eight years of tech and play a few fun extracts. We also have an interview with Samsung about their new Wireless 1.5TB media drive, and we look at changes to the Dartford Crossing. In the news, the latest on the eBay data breach, new TV channels, and minty chocolatey biscuits. Links and transcripts at https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/cast100.html
For FrequencyCast Show 99, Kelly and Pete discuss the threat posed by Internet exploit Heartbleed. We also take a look at the latest Facebook purchase, a clever kettle, review Gadget Show Live and get hands-on with Occulus Rift and Google Glass. We also have an exclusive interview with John Challis, Boycie from Only Fools and Horses. Links and transcripts at https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/cast99.html
The FrequencyCast team was at Gadget Show Live 2014 at the NEC in Birmingham. Here is our special report, recorded on the press day, Tuesday the 8th of April 2014. Catch Kelly and Pete having lots of fun at the leading consumer tech show. More content to follow soon. Go to www.frequencycast.co.uk/gsl14
In FrequencyCast Show 98, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of offshore radio in the UK. We also look at an amateur radio special event station and discuss how to get your name to land on the Bennu comet. In the run-up to Gadget Show Live, we look at Ayegear jackets and car trackers, and the news, we look at the campaign to save BBC Three, plus Office for the iPad. Links and transcripts at https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/cast98.html
FrequencyCast Show 97, recorded for March 2014 takes a look at the focus-free Lytro camera, discusses the April 2014 Gadget Show Live, and notes that a couple of products we have looked at in the past have made it to Dragons Den. We also look at a wireless doorbell, a new light switch timer and Amazon Prime. In the news, a speed boost for Virgin customers, the chance to get your name into space, and a Fitbit recall. Links and transcripts at https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/cast97.html
FrequencyCast Show 96, our February 2014 show, sees us discussing Life Logging, with the Narrative Clip and Saga. We hear from Futurologist Jonathan Mitchener, and look at bright LED lighting. In the news, LBC, Nintendo, ITV, Sky AdSmart and NASA, plus questions on BT Sport, Powerline and XBMC. Links and transcripts at https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/cast96.html
FrequencyCast Show 95 was released in January 2014 and takes a look back at the last 12 months of technology. We also discuss the digital radio switchover, BT filters, and Pete is proud of becoming a Lord of the Principality of Sealand. In the news, paying in cheques by smartphone, Sky on Apple and bendy smartphones. Plus questions on BBC HD and CloudBox. Links and transcripts at https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/cast95.html
FrequencyCast Show 94 includes a look at Gadget Show Live Christmas 2013, and also gets hands-on with the new BT Home Hub 5. Pete and Kelly discuss plans for an automated social media service from Google, and Pete takes Kelly to Kempton Races... sort of. In the news, VuTV launches, the FM radio switchover is delayed and a there is a lack of Christmas games consoles. Links and transcripts at https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/cast94.html
Gadget Show Live Christmas 2013 took place at the start of November, this time at Earls Court in London. Pete and Kelly were there, chatting to the Gadget Show presenters, and talking to the various exhibitors looking for cool technology to talk about in upcoming shows. Here is our short video review of the Gadget Show Live Christmas event. More details at https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/gsl
As part of our coverage of Gadget Show Live London 2013, we caught up with Jason Bradbury from The Gadget Show. Jason is a licensed radio amateur, and we took the chance to find out more about what Jason loves about this tech hobby. A video version of this feature is also available on our site and on YouTube. Find out more about amateur radio at https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/amateurradio.html
As part of our coverage of Gadget Show Live London 2013, we caught up with Jason Bradbury from The Gadget Show. Jason is a licensed radio amateur, and we took the chance to find out more about what Jason loves about this tech hobby. An audio version of this feature is also available on our site and on iTunes. Find out more about amateur radio at https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/amateurradio.html
FrequencyCast Show 93 sees Pete and Kelly looking at the Ofcom report into Broadband and Mobiles in the UK. We also find out about the new Freeview TV service VuTV, look at some odd bits of seasonal technology and find out about the Asda 3D people printer. In the news, Android KitKat, iPlayer updates and a new smart pen. We also answer your questions on the Macbook Pro and Powerline connectivity. Links and transcripts at https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/cast93.html
For FrequencyCast Show 92, Pete and Kelly are asked to look at the new iPhones and iOS 7 (reluctantly). We also look at the new Dave Gorman TV show, lend our support to Cambridge Uni in the World Solar Challenge, and head off to the Hitchhikers Guide Radio Show Live. In the news, the end of the line for Top Up TV, plus Yahoo security worries. Also, your comments on printer ink, Raspberry Pi video and accessibility. Links and transcripts at https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/cast92.html
Most of the FrequencyCast team are big fans of The Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy, and in this special report, Pete and Alice review the traveling live version of the radio show. We also catch an exclusive interview with Mitch Benn, who plays Galactic President (and hoopy frood) Zaphod Beeblebrox. For the pics, go to https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/hitch2013
Each year we release a short promo to explain what FrequencyCast is all about. This is our new 90 second radio promo to explain to people what we do. It would be great if you could let your friends take a listen your friends, post on your Facebook page, or help spread the word!
Each year we release a short promo to explain what FrequencyCast is all about. This is our new 90 second promotional video to explain to people what we do. It would be great if you could show your friends, post on your Facebook page, or help spread the word!
For FrequencyCast Show 91, Pete and Kelly look at the o2 Be More Dog campaign and try o2 TU Go. We also talk to RS Components about the sensational Raspberry Pi and look at a way to control your PC with a Leap Motion wave. In the news, 4G going live, wi-fi from Sky and a Tesco tablet. Plus your comments on BT Sport, wi-fi and Gridwatch. Links and transcripts at https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/cast91.html
For FrequencyCast Show 90, Kelly and Pete leave the studio to check out some mobile apps. We also make sure you're ready for BT Sport, and take a look at some new fitness tech. Also, a look at data storage with BT Cloud and new media streamers from Sky and Google. In the news, 5 new HD channels, a cheap Sky streamer and 02 4G. Links and transcripts at https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/cast90.html
In FrequencyCast Show 89, we talk about technology that is designed to fail, a potential 1,000 new web domain names, 180 degree turnaround from Microsoft and panoramic wine bottle pics. Pete and Kelly also look at some top apps, play with tinfoil and get all luminous. In the news, Amazon AutoRip, iOS 7, BT Sport and data roaming. Links and transcripts at https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/cast89.html
In FrequencyCast Show 89, we talk about technology that is designed to fail, a potential 1,000 new web domain names, 180 degree turnaround from Microsoft and panoramic wine bottle pics. Pete and Kelly also look at some top apps, play with tinfoil and get all luminous. In the news, Amazon AutoRip, iOS 7, BT Sport and data roaming. Links and transcripts at https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/cast89.html
For FrequencyCast Show 88, we talk to BT about the upcoming TV service, BT Sport. Pete and Kelly look at the QuidCo and TopCashback applications, play with Stephen Fry, and see how easy it is to update a laptop's RAM. We also look at contactless payment worries and the Home Hub 4. Links and transcripts at https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/cast88.html
In FrequencyCast Show 87, Pete and Kelly look at an adapter that converts your monitor to touchscreen. We talk about cheap tablets and TV dongles, and talk to one of our Gadget Show Live ticket winners. We also hear from Carl... remember him? We look at UK scanner law, cheap Nook eBook readers, YouView, Google and Apple news, plus your comments and questions. Links and transcripts at https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/cast87.html
FrequencyCast was at Gadget Show Live 2013 at the NEC in Birmingham. Here's our special report, recorded on Day One, Tuesday the 2nd of April 2013. Catch Kelly and Pete having lots of fun at the UK's leading consumer tech show. A video version is now available on our site too. Go to www.frequencycast.co.uk/gsl
For FrequencyCast Show 86, Pete and Kelly talk about two clever dongles - one that adds Google Android to your TV, and one that offers access to Freeview, DAB, ham radio and aircraft transponders. We also look at the Pebble Smartwatch and the updated BBC theme. We discuss London area codes, and help with a Sky reception problem. In the news, Sky Sports on Now TV, and lots of Google announcements. Links and transcripts at https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/cast86.html
In this short audio update recorded on the 18th of March 2013, Pete phones Kelly with some news about this year's European Podcast Awards, and news of the UK winners this year. We also look at Mustard TV and Gadget Show Live Tickets. More at https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/news
In FrequencyCast Show 85, Pete and Kelly discover whether local TV is going to be worth watching. There is an exciting update on the Kelly challenge as she joins a ham radio course, and we discuss the top ten questions about Freeview interference from 4G. We also have 5 sets of tickets to Gadget Show Live to give away, and in the news, we look at the Sky takeover of o2 Broadband, and plans for BT to acquire ESPN. Links and transcripts at https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/cast85.html
For FrequencyCast Show 84, Pete and Kelly discuss Facebook Graph search, make free calls with BT SmartTalk, take a peek at Dragons Den, visit the Toy Fair 2013 and look at the RoadPixel journey recorder. In the news, 4G prices, Blackberry Z10, Sky Sports and the BBC. Plus your questions on YouView, Freesat HD and Windows 8 woes. Links and transcripts at https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/cast84.html
In January 2013, Pete and Sarah from FrequencyCast visited the London Toy Fair at the Grand Hall, Olympia, London. This is our audio review of the show, which includes some interviews, and a round-=up of this trade show. A video version is available on our site. For more on Toy Fair 2013, go to https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/toyfair
In January 2013, Pete and Sarah from FrequencyCast visited the London Toy Fair at the Grand Hall, Olympia, London. This is a video version of our audio report including some footage from the show and some interviews. For more on Toy Fair 2013, go to https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/toyfair
