Stay ConnectedTech’s Message is the Webby Award-shortlisted, globally five-star-rated technology podcast from British journalists Nate Lanxon (Bloomberg, Wired, CNET) and Ian Morris (T3, Tom’s Guide, Gizmodo). Hear news & nostalgia inspired by the week’s consumer technology developments, tightly and professionally presented with insight and irreverent humour.
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Copyright: © Nate Lanxon
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
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Access to our ad-free, longer version of the show, which includes the above as well as additional discussions about:
Head transplants
Robot prostate exams
Our experiments to produce the podcast live, complete with audio interludes
Also each episode for Patreon supporters:
Extended segments
Personal stories
Fun outtakes and so much more!
TECH’S MESSAGE IS:
Hosts: Nate Lanxon, Ian Morris
Recurring Guest Host: Andy Hoyle
Production and Editing: Nate Lanxon
Voiceover Artist: Marta Svetek
Music: Audio Network & Pond5
Certain Artwork Elements Designed By: macrovector / Freepik
Publisher: Acast
Copyright © Nate Lanxon
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WANT MORE? Access ad-free, extended versions of each episode, download our weekly sister show Extra Message, listen to us recording live or download a full uncensored copy on demand, and much more, by joining us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/uktech. You’ll get instant access to our entire back catalogue of extended shows, Extra Message, our Discord member’s club, higher quality MP3s, and there’s zero commitment required. Give us a try and support me and the show in the process!
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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 'biggest download day on record'
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-56281224
PLUS: Why does Nate deliberately use as much 4G each month as possible??
Also each episode for Patreon supporters:
Extended segments
Personal stories
Fun outtakes and so much more!
TECH’S MESSAGE IS:
Hosts: Nate Lanxon, Ian Morris
Recurring Guest Host: Andy Hoyle
Production and Editing: Nate Lanxon
Voiceover Artist: Marta Svetek
Music: Audio Network & Pond5
Certain Artwork Elements Designed By: macrovector / Freepik
Publisher: Acast
Copyright © Nate Lanxon
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Visit Us: UKTechShow.com
WANT MORE? Access ad-free, extended versions of each episode, download our weekly sister show Extra Message, listen to us recording live or download a full uncensored copy on demand, and much more, by joining us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/uktech. You’ll get instant access to our entire back catalogue of extended shows, Extra Message, our Discord member’s club, higher quality MP3s, and there’s zero commitment required. Give us a try and support me and the show in the process!
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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
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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 each episode for Patreon supporters:
Extended segments
Personal stories
Fun outtakes and so much more!
TECH’S MESSAGE IS:
Hosts: Nate Lanxon, Ian Morris
Recurring Guest Host: Andy Hoyle
Production and Editing: Nate Lanxon
Voiceover Artist: Marta Svetek
Music: Audio Network & Pond5
Certain Artwork Elements Designed By: macrovector / Freepik
Publisher: Acast
Copyright © Nate Lanxon
Ads are not endorsements, nor controlled by Tech’s Message. Read Nate’s ad policy.
Visit Us: UKTechShow.com
WANT MORE? Access ad-free, extended versions of each episode, download our weekly sister show Extra Message, listen to us recording live or download a full uncensored copy on demand, and much more, by joining us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/uktech. You’ll get instant access to our entire back catalogue of extended shows, Extra Message, our Discord member’s club, higher quality MP3s, and there’s zero commitment required. Give us a try and support me and the show in the process!
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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: Nate Lanxon, Ian Morris
Recurring Guest Hosts: Andy Hoyle, Naomi Kerbel, Kate Lanxon
Production and Editing: Nate Lanxon
Voiceover Artist: Marta Svetek
Music: Audio Network & Pond5
Certain Artwork Elements Designed By: macrovector / Freepik
Publisher: Acast
Copyright © Nate Lanxon
Ads are not endorsements, nor controlled by Tech’s Message. Read Nate’s ad policy.
Visit Us: UKTechShow.com
WANT MORE? Access ad-free, extended versions of each episode, download our weekly sister show Extra Message, listen to us recording live or download a full uncensored copy on demand, and much more, by joining us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/uktech. You’ll get instant access to our entire back catalogue of extended shows, Extra Message, our Discord member’s club, higher quality MP3s, and there’s zero commitment required. Give us a try and support me and the show in the process!
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This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message:
Facebook News feature launches in UK
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 about:
Telegram now lets you move chats from WhatsApp: here's how to do it
https://www.t3.com/news/telegram-now-lets-you-move-chats-from-whatsapp-heres-how-to-do-it
Plus outtakes and more!
TECH’S MESSAGE IS:
Hosts: Nate Lanxon, Ian Morris
Recurring Guest Hosts: Andy Hoyle, Naomi Kerbel, Kate Lanxon
Production and Editing: Nate Lanxon
Voiceover Artist: Marta Svetek
Music: Audio Network & Pond5
Certain Artwork Elements Designed By: macrovector / Freepik
Publisher: Acast
Copyright © Nate Lanxon
Ads are not endorsements, nor controlled by Tech’s Message. Read Nate’s ad policy.
Visit Us: UKTechShow.com
WANT MORE? Access ad-free, extended versions of each episode, download our weekly sister show Extra Message, listen to us recording live or download a full uncensored copy on demand, and much more, by joining us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/uktech. You’ll get instant access to our entire back catalogue of extended shows, Extra Message, our Discord member’s club, higher quality MP3s, and there’s zero commitment required. Give us a try and support me and the show in the process!
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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
Patreon supporters have access to our ad-free, longer version of the show, which includes the above as well as additional discussions about:
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 Plus outtakes and more!
TECH’S MESSAGE IS:
Hosts: Nate Lanxon, Ian Morris Recurring Guest Hosts: Andy Hoyle, Naomi Kerbel, Kate LanxonProduction and Editing: Nate Lanxon Voiceover Artist: Marta Svetek Music: Audio Network & Pond5 Certain Artwork Elements Designed By: macrovector / Freepik Publisher: Acast Copyright © Nate Lanxon
Ads are not endorsements, nor controlled by Tech’s Message. Read Nate’s ad policy.
Visit Us: UKTechShow.com
WANT MORE? Access ad-free, extended versions of each episode, download our weekly sister show Extra Message, listen to us recording live or download a full uncensored copy on demand, and much more, by joining us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/uktech. You’ll get instant access to our entire back catalogue of extended shows, Extra Message, our Discord member’s club, higher quality MP3s, and there’s zero commitment required. Give us a try and support me and the show in the process!
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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
Patreon supporters have access to our ad-free, longer version of the show, which includes the above as well as additional discussions about:
Watching Commercial TV Really Is Very, Very Tedious Indeed
Signal messaging platform stops working as downloads surge
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-55684595
Plus outtakes and more!
TECH’S MESSAGE IS:
Hosts: Nate Lanxon, Ian Morris
Recurring Guest Hosts: Andy Hoyle, Naomi Kerbel, Kate Lanxon
Production and Editing: Nate Lanxon
Voiceover Artist: Marta Svetek
Music: Audio Network & Pond5
Certain Artwork Elements Designed By: macrovector / Freepik
Publisher: Acast
Copyright © Nate Lanxon
Ads are not endorsements, nor controlled by Tech’s Message. Read Nate’s ad policy.
Visit Us: UKTechShow.com
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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://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 Andy’s YouTube channel here: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCwbR5A9Lit-fXwQyaxT3fXg#menu
Patreon supporters have access to our ad-free, longer version of the show, which includes the above as well as additional discussions about:
Lockdown Christmas tech
Extended fitness discussion regarding music and Guantanamo Bay
An unprompted appearance from Ian Morris
Plus outtakes and more!
TECH’S MESSAGE IS:
Hosts: Nate Lanxon, Ian Morris
Recurring Guest Hosts: Andy Hoyle, Naomi Kerbel, Kate Lanxon
Production and Editing: Nate Lanxon
Voiceover Artist: Marta Svetek
Music: Audio Network & Pond5
Certain Artwork Elements Designed By: macrovector / Freepik
Publisher: Acast
Copyright © Nate Lanxon
Ads are not endorsements, nor controlled by Tech’s Message. Read Nate’s ad policy.
Visit Us: UKTechShow.com
WANT MORE? Access ad-free, extended versions of each episode, download our weekly sister show Extra Message, listen to us recording live or download a full uncensored copy on demand, and much more, by joining us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/uktech. You’ll get instant access to our entire back catalogue of extended shows, Extra Message, our Discord member’s club, higher quality MP3s, and there’s zero commitment required. Give us a try and support me and the show in the process!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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!
TECH’S MESSAGE IS:
Hosts: Nate Lanxon, Ian Morris
Recurring Guest Hosts: Andy Hoyle, Naomi Kerbel, Kate Lanxon
Production and Editing: Nate Lanxon
Voiceover Artist: Marta Svetek
Music: Audio Network & Pond5
Certain Artwork Elements Designed By: macrovector / Freepik
Publisher: Acast
Copyright © Nate Lanxon
Ads are not endorsements, nor controlled by Tech’s Message. Read Nate’s ad policy.
Visit Us: UKTechShow.com
WANT MORE? Access ad-free, extended versions of each episode, download our weekly sister show Extra Message, listen to us recording live or download a full uncensored copy on demand, and much more, by joining us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/uktech. You’ll get instant access to our entire back catalogue of extended shows, Extra Message, our Discord member’s club, higher quality MP3s, and there’s zero commitment required. Give us a try and support me and the show in the process!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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/Trusts/HospitalsAndClinics/DefaultView.aspx?id=1031
https://www.nhs.uk/Services/Trusts/Overview/DefaultView.aspx?id=732
https://www.apple.com/uk/healthcare/health-records/
https://www.evergreen-life.co.uk
https://www.nhs.uk/using-the-nhs/nhs-services/gps/gp-online-services/
Mobile call time rose by half after start of Covid-19 lockdown
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-54465353
Pirate Sites Flourish as UK Site Blocking Efforts Die Down
https://torrentfreak.com/pirate-sites-flourish-as-uk-site-blocking-efforts-die-down-for-now-201010/
Patreon supporters have access to our ad-free, longer version of the show, which includes the above as well as additional discussions about:
Tea drinkers are outraged by one woman's way of making 'British Tea’
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRz5A816hpc
Plus outtakes and more!
TECH’S MESSAGE IS:
Hosts: Nate Lanxon, Ian Morris
Recurring Guest Hosts: Andy Hoyle, Naomi Kerbel, Kate Lanxon
Production and Editing: Nate Lanxon
Voiceover Artist: Marta Svetek
Music: Audio Network & Pond5
Certain Artwork Elements Designed By: macrovector / Freepik
Publisher: Acast
Copyright © Nate Lanxon
Ads are not endorsements, nor controlled by Tech’s Message. Read Nate’s ad policy.
Visit Us: UKTechShow.com
WANT MORE? Access ad-free, extended versions of each episode, download our weekly sister show Extra Message, listen to us recording live or download a full uncensored copy on demand, and much more, by joining us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/uktech. You’ll get instant access to our entire back catalogue of extended shows, Extra Message, our Discord member’s club, higher quality MP3s, and there’s zero commitment required. Give us a try and support me and the show in the process
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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