This week on Tech’s Message : Roaming fees are back. It’s time to switch network https://www.wired.co.uk/article/uk-roaming-charges-eu https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-45064268 BT Signs OneWeb Deal to Tackle UK Rural Broadband Slow Spots https://www.ispreview.co.uk/index.php/2021/06/bt-sign-oneweb-deal-to-tackle-uk-rural-broadband-slow-spots.html https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-06-27/bt-agrees-to-use-oneweb-satellites-for-u-k-rural-internet-push?sref=5hBiPAPD https://www.oneweb.w...
Jun 27, 2021•30 min•Season 7Ep. 243
This week on Tech’s Message : Nate is joined by Kate Lanxon. Find her website at https://www.snailscribbles.com and on Instagram @snail_scribbles . Three UK telco bug has customers receiving and making random calls https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/technology/three-uk-telco-bug-has-customers-receiving-and-making-random-calls/ https://twitter.com/ThreeUK/status/1406186043708223491 Note recycled phone numbers. https://www.telesign.com/blog/number-deactivation-and-the-recycled-phone-number-dile...
Jun 20, 2021•26 min•Season 7Ep. 242
This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message : Xbox Announced Streaming TV Sticks and Smart TV Apps https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-06-10/microsoft-wants-to-offer-xbox-gaming-on-tvs-without-the-console?sref=5hBiPAPD Apple Lossless & Spatial Audio We examine the features, the pros and the cons and determine what more needs to be done to make lossless and hi-res even greater. ** Exclusive for Patreon supporters ** Access to our ad-free, longer version of the show, which incl...
Jun 13, 2021•37 min•Season 7Ep. 241
This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message : Amazon to stream major National Theatre plays in UK and Ireland https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2021/may/25/amazon-to-stream-major-national-theatre-plays-in-uk-and-ireland 'Irresponsible' London Underground Bitcoin advert banned https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-57254318 Related: NatWest launches 'urgent' cryptocurrency scam alert https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-57267199 What the ad probably should have said is that it’s time to sell...
May 30, 2021•27 min•Season 7Ep. 240
This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message : London will open electric scooter trials in June See press release https://tfl.gov.uk/info-for/media/press-releases/2021/may/tfl-and-london-councils-announce-london-s-e-scooter-trial-will-begin-in-june https://www.engadget.com/e-scooter-trials-to-begin-in-london-starting-next-month-122007779.html The UK plans to roll out an emergency alert system this year https://www.engadget.com/uk-sms-emergency-alert-system-151502943.html ** Exclusive for P...
May 23, 2021•26 min•Season 7Ep. 239
This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message : Government publishes draft online harms bill https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-57071977 Full PDF: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/985033/Draft_Online_Safety_Bill_Bookmarked.pdf HSBC plans Zoom-free Friday afternoons for some UK staff https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-57057782 ** Exclusive for Patreon supporters ** Access to our ad-free, longer version of the show, which incl...
May 16, 2021•41 min•Season 7Ep. 238
This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message : Facebook: Nice iOS app of ours you have there, would be a shame if you had to pay for it https://www.theregister.com/2021/05/07/facebook_ios_app/ https://www.engadget.com/ios-14-5-users-reject-app-tracking-165309407.html The Adobe Flash nightmare on Windows 10 is finally coming to an end https://www.tomsguide.com/uk/news/the-adobe-flash-nightmare-on-windows-10-is-finally-coming-to-an-end ** Exclusive for Patreon supporters ** Access to our ad-...
May 09, 2021•33 min•Season 7Ep. 237
This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message : Boris Johnson's personal mobile phone number available online for 15 years https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-56937889 https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2021/apr/29/boris-johnsons-phone-number-listed-online-for-last-15-years iOS 14.6 beta 1 hinted at Apple Music HiFi support with Dolby audio references https://9to5mac.com/2021/05/01/ios-14-6-beta-1-hinted-at-apple-music-hifi-support-with-dolby-audio-references/ ** Exclusive for Patreon ...
May 02, 2021•29 min•Season 7Ep. 236
This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message : NextDoor fear: All Nate’s neighbours are terrified Paying for multiplayer gaming - What Microsoft did with free to play games ** Exclusive for Patreon supporters ** Access to our ad-free, longer version of the show, which includes the above as well as additional discussions about: Apple could supercharge your sleep with its first smart mattress https://www.tomsguide.com/uk/amp/news/apple-could-supercharge-your-sleep-with-a-haptic-bed Also each...
Mar 28, 2021•35 min•Season 7Ep. 235
This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message : UK parliament to debate requiring verified ID to open a social media account https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/575833 https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=26469383 Lockdown boredom drives UK video games market to £7bn record high https://amp.theguardian.com/games/2021/mar/19/lockdown-boredom-drives-uk-video-games-market-to-7bn-record-high Yours for £1: what would you do with a traditional red phone box? https://amp.theguardian.com/artan...
Mar 21, 2021•43 min•Season 7Ep. 234
This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message : The UK is secretly testing a controversial web snooping tool https://www.wired.co.uk/article/internet-connection-records-ip-act Netflix considers crackdown on password sharing https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-56368698 https://www.t3.com/news/netflix-is-playing-a-dangerous-game-thats-sure-to-backfire Smartphone Lobby Wants Conference for 50,000 People in June https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-03-08/wireless-lobby-says-it-will-hold...
Mar 14, 2021•36 min•Season 7Ep. 233
This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message : Amazon’s first cashierless grocery store opens in UK https://mobile.twitter.com/Quicktake/status/1367554356921442306 BBC Three to return as broadcast channel next year https://www.theguardian.com/media/2021/mar/02/bbc-three-to-return-as-broadcast-channel-next-year ** Exclusive for Patreon supporters ** Access to our ad-free, longer version of the show, which includes the above as well as additional discussions about: Call of Duty patch brings ...
Mar 07, 2021•29 min•Season 7Ep. 232
This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message : Romance fraud on rise in coronavirus lockdown https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-55997611 Man to pay £25,000 damages over negative TrustPilot review https://on.ft.com/3aVEiI4 ** Exclusive for Patreon supporters ** Access to our ad-free, longer version of the show, which includes the above as well as additional discussions about: Twitter wants to let you pay me for my Tweets https://www.t3.com/news/twitter-wants-to-introduce-twipping Also ea...
Feb 14, 2021•27 min•Season 7Ep. 231
This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message : Bebo chief reveals plan to take on Facebook and Twitter https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-55908193 Online gambling faces fresh restrictions https://finance.yahoo.com/news/online-gambling-faces-restrictions-072731416.html Patreon supporters have access to our ad-free, longer version of the show, which includes the above as well as additional discussions about: FEATURE: Why won’t email die? Plus outtakes and more! TECH’S MESSAGE IS: Hosts : ...
Feb 07, 2021•33 min•Season 7Ep. 230
This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message : Facebook News feature launches in UK https://techcrunch.com/2021/01/25/facebook-news-launches-in-the-uk-its-first-market-outside-of-the-us-for-the-curated-news-portal/ Contactless limit could rise to £100 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55826118 NOTE: https://www.theregister.com/2021/01/26/payment_cards/ Patreon supporters have access to our ad-free, longer version of the show, which includes the above as well as additional discussions abo...
Jan 31, 2021•32 min•Season 7Ep. 229
This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message Nate is joined by Andy Hoyle to discuss: Brexit: 'I was asked to pay an extra £82 for my £200 coat' https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-55734277 Dutch buy delivery uniforms, borrow dogs to dodge curfew https://www.reuters.com/article/us-health-coronavirus-netherlands-pets/dutch-buy-delivery-uniforms-borrow-dogs-to-dodge-curfew-idUSKBN29Q219 Patreon supporters have access to our ad-free, longer version of the show, which includes the above as wel...
Jan 24, 2021•30 min•Season 7Ep. 228
This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message : Elon Musk launches into UK broadband market https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/elon-musk-launches-into-uk-broadband-market-3b2p0vrdb Sony is launching a streaming service with Blu-ray picture quality — but only for its Bravia TVs https://thenextweb.com/plugged/2021/01/12/sony-is-launching-a-streaming-service-with-blu-ray-picture-quality-but-only-for-its-bravia-tvs/ Patreon supporters have access to our ad-free, longer version of the show, whic...
Jan 17, 2021•34 min•Season 7Ep. 227
This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message Nate is joined by Andy Hoyle to discuss: WhatsApp gives users an ultimatum: Share data with Facebook or stop using the app https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2021/01/whatsapp-users-must-share-their-data-with-facebook-or-stop-using-the-app/ https://www.wired.co.uk/article/signal-vs-whatsapp Tackling my lockdown weight gain with Apple Fitness Plus https://www.cnet.com/google-amp/news/tackling-my-lockdown-weight-gain-with-apple-fitness-plus/ See A...
Jan 10, 2021•42 min•Season 7Ep. 226
This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message : IPhone 12 Pro Adds 10 Bit Dolby Vision HDR ASA bans misleading Homescapes, Gardenscapes ads https://www.gamesindustry.biz/articles/2020-10-13-asa-bans-misleading-homescapes-gardenscapes-ads Patreon supporters have access to our ad-free, longer version of the show, which includes the above as well as additional discussions about: Drivers to be banned from picking up mobile phones https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-54578607 Plus outtakes and more! TE...
Oct 18, 2020•38 min•Season 6Ep. 225
NOTE: This is probably one of the most fun-yet-informative shows in TM history, according to hosts and live listeners at the time. Short version is good, Extended version is better, Unedited version is a blast. Enjoy! This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message : Health Records on iPhone now available in UK https://9to5mac.com/2020/10/07/health-records-on-iphone/ https://www.apple.com/uk/newsroom/2020/10/health-records-on-iphone-available-today-in-the-uk/ https://www.nhs.uk/Services/Trust...
Oct 11, 2020•33 min•Season 6Ep. 224
This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message : Tube will soon be entirely cashless, says TfL boss https://www.standard.co.uk/news/transport/tube-london-cashless-andy-byford-a4560826.html PayPal introducing inactivity fee in the UK https://www.paypalobjects.com/marketing/ua/pdf/GB/en/ua-121620.pdf#page90 New UK app records police encounters and saves footage in cloud https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/oct/03/new-uk-app-records-police-encounters-and-saves-footage-in-cloud Uber Wins Mor...
Oct 04, 2020•32 min•Season 6Ep. 223
This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message : The pandemic has killed cash https://www.wired.co.uk/article/pandemic-cashless-society Old TV caused village broadband outages for 18 months https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-54239180 Zen Internet explainer: https://support.zen.co.uk/kb/Knowledgebase/Broadband-Understanding-REIN-and-SHINE Sir David Attenborough breaks Jennifer Aniston's Instagram record https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-54292947 Follow Sir David: https://www.instag...
Sep 27, 2020•32 min•Season 6Ep. 222
This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message : TikTok: Cambridgeshire police officers warned over 'offensive' videos https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-54154832 SEE ALSO: https://www.reddit.com/r/policeuk/comments/itpfc1/bbc_news_tiktok_cambridgeshire_police_officers/ AND: https://www.cambs.police.uk/assets/PDFs/About/Misconduct/AboutUs-TaylorCooper-determination.pdf Guardian takes legal action to shut down parody headline generator https://www.pressgazette.co.uk/guardian...
Sep 20, 2020•39 min•Season 6Ep. 221
This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message : Robots to be used in UK care homes to help reduce loneliness https://www.theguardian.com/society/2020/sep/07/robots-used-uk-care-homes-help-reduce-loneliness Tesco to trial drone delivery service https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-54102580 Xbox Game Pass is adding EA Play games to its lineup https://thenextweb.com/gaming/2020/09/09/xbox-game-pass-is-adding-ea-play-games-to-its-lineup/ Patreon supporters have access to our ad-free, longer ve...
Sep 13, 2020•34 min•Season 6Ep. 220
This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message Nate is joined by CNET.com ’s Andy Hoyle ! Check out Andy’s photography YouTube channel and his CNET IFA experience video . UK carrier EE launches ‘first of its kind’ iPhone cell plan bundling Apple Music, TV+ and Arcade https://9to5mac.com/2020/09/02/ee-full-works-iphone-bundle-plan/ Amazon takes down a five-star fraud in the UK https://www.theverge.com/2020/9/4/21423429/amazon-top-reviewers-uk-fraud Best gadgets of IFA 2020 https://www.cnet.co...
Sep 06, 2020•35 min•Season 6Ep. 219
This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message : Napster sold for a song to UK virtual events company https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2020/08/napster-sold-for-a-song-to-uk-virtual-events-company/ Phones could detect drinking over legal driving limit https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53834476 Happy Birthday, Windows 95 https://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2020/08/happy-birthday-windows-95/ Patreon supporters have access to our ad-free, longer version of the show, which includes the above as well as ...
Aug 30, 2020•28 min•Season 6Ep. 218
This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message : Eurostar blames Covid-19 for premium seat only wi-fi https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53737400 Airbnb to limit UK bookings for under-25s https://www.cityam.com/party-poopers-airbnb-to-limit-uk-bookings-for-under-25s/ Patreon supporters have access to our ad-free, longer version of the show, which includes the above as well as additional discussions about: - Epic Games and the Apple/Google fight - Outtakes and more! TECH’S MESSAGE IS: Host...
Aug 16, 2020•32 min•Season 6Ep. 217
This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message : UK Cinemas Disappointed That Mulan Will Release on Disney+ Instead https://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2020/08/uk-cinemas-disappointed-that-mulan-will-release-on-disney-instead/ Jurors could watch trials on cinema screens after successful test atOdeon in Edinburgh https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/scottish-news/5890809/trials-court-cinema-odeon-jury-scotland/ 2020 London Marathon Closed to Casuals Who May Only CompeteVirtually https://www.bbc.co.uk/...
Aug 09, 2020•35 min•Season 6Ep. 216
This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message : Argos axes 'book of dreams' catalogue after 48 years https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-53592591 Browse old Argos catalogues here: http://dev.argosbookofdreams.co.uk Sainsbury's to try out virtual queuing system https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53569086 This iPhone accessory might be the biggest revolution in phone photography ever https://www.cnet.com/news/profoto-b10-flash-airx-app-biggest-revolution-iphone-camera-phone-photography/ Pa...
Aug 03, 2020•37 min•Season 6Ep. 215
This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message : UK music fans snap up 65,000 cassettes in 2020 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-53472748 With no Olympics to gawp at, we’re all buying smaller, cheaper TVs https://www.wired.co.uk/article/how-coronavirus-killed-television-sales Vodafone Adds Amazon Prime and YouTube Premium as New Benefits https://www.gizmodo.co.uk/2020/07/vodafone-adds-amazon-prime-and-youtube-premium-as-new-benefits/ Patreon supporters have access to our ad-free, longer...
Jul 26, 2020•35 min•Season 6Ep. 214
