TopPodcast.com
Menu
  • Home
  • Top Charts
  • Top Networks
  • Top Apps
  • Top Independents
  • Top Podfluencers
  • Top Picks
    • Top Business Podcasts
    • Top True Crime Podcasts
    • Top Finance Podcasts
    • Top Comedy Podcasts
    • Top Music Podcasts
    • Top Womens Podcasts
    • Top Kids Podcasts
    • Top Sports Podcasts
    • Top News Podcasts
    • Top Tech Podcasts
    • Top Crypto Podcasts
    • Top Entrepreneurial Podcasts
    • Top Fantasy Sports Podcasts
    • Top Political Podcasts
    • Top Science Podcasts
    • Top Self Help Podcasts
    • Top Sports Betting Podcasts
    • Top Stocks Podcasts
  • Podcast News
  • About Us
  • Podcast Advertising
  • Contact
Not in our directory?
Add Show Here
Podcast Equipment
Center

toppodcastlogoOur TOPPODCAST Picks

  • Comedy
  • Crypto
  • Sports
  • News
  • Politics
  • True Crime
  • Business
  • Finance

Follow Us

toppodcastlogoStay Connected

    View Top 200 Chart
    Back to Rankings Page
    Technology

    Tech’s Message

    Tech’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.


    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Advertise

    Copyright: © Nate Lanxon

    • Apple Podcasts
    • Google Play
    • Spotify

    Latest Episodes:
    Public Toilet Smell Sensors and Epic Mouse Chat: TM 292 Short Version Nov 27, 2022
    Show notes

    This week on Tech’s Message:

    • Pedestrian ‘jungle’: the row in Paris over rented e-scooters https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/nov/23/pedestrian-jungle-the-row-in-paris-over-rented-e-scooters
    • In the UK tests are still ongoing but legalisation actively considered: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-61354078
    • https://www.gov.uk/guidance/e-scooter-trials-guidance-for-users
    • Ericsson Kicks Off 6G Mobile Research Program in the UK https://www.ispreview.co.uk/index.php/2022/11/ericsson-kicks-off-6g-mobile-research-program-in-the-uk.html
    • Public toilet ‘smell sensors’ warn potential visitors if cubicle is too stinky
    • https://metro.co.uk/2022/11/22/public-toilet-smell-sensors-warn-visitors-if-cubicle-is-too-stinky-17805663/
    • BBC One HD regional versions to finally roll out spring 2023 https://www.pocket-lint.com/tv/news/bbc/163564-bbc-one-hd-regional-versions-to-finally-roll-out-spring-2023
    • https://www.t3.com/news/the-bbc-has-found-a-clever-way-to-make-iplayer-streaming-even-better-quality
    • https://www.bbc.co.uk/rd/blog/2021-06-streaming-adaptive-bitrate-quality-resolution-bandwidth

    The extended, ad-free version available via Patreon subscription also includes:

    • The 10 Worst and Weirdest Computer Mice
    • https://www.pcmag.com/news/the-worst-and-weirdest-computer-mice
    • https://boingboing.net/2009/11/06/the-openoffice-mouse.html
    • https://www.wired.com/2007/06/skype-mouse-pho/

    Become a supporter — join our Patreon.

    Full show notes https://www.uktechshow.com.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


    Gnoming Your Mother-in-Law: TM 291 Short Version Nov 20, 2022
    Show notes

    This week on Tech’s Message:

    • Spam phone calls
    • Gnoming on the dark web
    • ‘Guess the hole’
    • Ticketing system failures
    • Taylor Swift

    The extended, ad-free version available via Patreon subscription also includes:

    • Is now a good time to buy a new TV?
    • Samsung vs LG vs Sony
    • Effective upscaling technologies
    • Outtakes and much, 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 Morris

    Production and Editing: Nate Lanxon

    Voiceover Artist: Marta Svetek

    Music: Audio Network & Pond5

    Certain Artwork Elements Designed By: macrovector / Freepik

    Publisher (Free Version): Acast

    Copyright © Nate Lanxon

    Ads (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.


    Dear Future Mastodonians: TM 290 Short Version Nov 13, 2022
    Show notes

    This week on Tech’s Message:

    DISCUSSIONS:

    Social media

    Mastodon

    Future of live TV

    Netflix’s first UK TV ratings

    PATREON VERSION:

    The extended, ad-free version available via Patreon subscription also includes:

    How to sort massive photo libraries

    Memes

    AI photo assistance

    Should we ever delete large video files?

    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 Morris

    Production and Editing: Nate Lanxon

    Voiceover Artist: Marta Svetek

    Music: Audio Network & Pond5

    Certain Artwork Elements Designed By: macrovector / Freepik

    Publisher (Free Version): Acast

    Copyright © Nate Lanxon

    Ads (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.


    Zero Fax Given: TM 289 Short Version Nov 06, 2022
    Show notes

    This week on Tech’s Message we take an in-depth look at the history of fax machines in the UK.

    NEWS:

    • UK Prepares to Condemn Fax Machines to Death
    • https://www.ofcom.org.uk/news-centre/2022/farewell-to-the-fax-machine
    • https://www.ofcom.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0032/246866/Consultation-Removing-fax-from-the-universal-service-obligations-on-BT-and-KCOM.pdf
    • https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/jul/07/japanese-fax-fans-rally-to-defence-of-much-maligned-machine
    • https://www.rcseng.ac.uk/news-and-events/media-centre/press-releases/nhs-fax-machines/
    • https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2009/jul/14/fax-machine-mia-farrow
    • Twitter Says UK Users Among Those to Pay For Blue Tick
    • https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/nov/05/twitter-launches-8-blue-tick-subscription-service

    PATREON VERSION:

    The extended, ad-free version available via Patreon subscription also includes:

    • Where do we buy electronics these days?
    • Has Apple got it right with it’s stores?
    • History of Tandy and PC World
    • When we worked for Phones4U and Curry’s
    • Outtakes and 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 Morris

    Production and Editing: Nate Lanxon

    Voiceover Artist: Marta Svetek

    Music: Audio Network & Pond5

    Certain Artwork Elements Designed By: macrovector / Freepik

    Publisher (Free Version): Acast

    Copyright © Nate Lanxon

    Ads (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.


    Disney Who Plus: TM 288 Short Version Oct 30, 2022
    Show notes

    This week on Tech’s Message:

    NEWS:

    • If you think 5G is overhyped, wait till you meet 5.5G
    • https://www.theregister.com/2022/10/28/5_point_5_g_network/
    • Disney+ Will Change Doctor Who in One Major Way
    • https://www.denofgeek.com/tv/doctor-who-disney-major-change/
    • https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2022/10/25/doctor-who-get-american-makeover-disney-takes-british-classic/

    DISCUSSIONS:

    • Redditor acquires decommissioned Netflix cache server with 262TB of storage
    • https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2022/10/redditor-acquires-decommissioned-netflix-cache-server-with-262tb-of-storage/
    • https://www.vice.com/en/article/k7bkev/how-a-redditor-ended-up-with-an-industrial-grade-netflix-server
    • Although they deleted the post: https://www.reddit.com/r/homelab/comments/ydollm/so_i_got_a_netflix_cache_server/
    • https://www.ft.com/stream/f8949c24-78bc-474b-aea2-a2517d323547

    PATREON VERSION:

    The extended, ad-free version available via Patreon subscription also includes:

    • In Praise if Single-Purpose Websites and In Hatred of Most Websites
    • “This service looks better in the app!” Yes, of course it does, because you’ve made your website unusable
    • WAP sites and our old usage of them

    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 Morris

    Production and Editing: Nate Lanxon

    Voiceover Artist: Marta Svetek

    Music: Audio Network & Pond5

    Publisher (Free Version): Acast

    Copyright © Nate Lanxon

    Ads (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.


    Sky Stream And Internope Nopetrality: TM 287 Short Version Oct 23, 2022
    Show notes

    This week on Tech’s Message:

    NEWS:

    • What the hell is Sky Stream?
    • https://www.sky.com/tv/stream
    • https://www.pocket-lint.com/tv/reviews/sky/163028-sky-stream-review
    • https://www.pocket-lint.com/tv/buyers-guides/sky/162786-sky-stream-vs-sky-glass-which-sky-service-suits-you-better
    • Net Neutrality – Ofcom UK Softens Open Internet Safeguards
    • - https://www.ispreview.co.uk/index.php/2022/10/net-neutrality-ofcom-uk-softens-open-internet-safeguards.html
    • - https://www.ofcom.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0028/245926/net-neutrality-review.pdf

    PATREON VERSION:

    The extended, ad-free version available via Patreon subscription also includes:

    • Amazon UK makes cautious move into insurance sales
    • https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-63301143
    • Outtakes and 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 Morris

    Production and Editing: Nate Lanxon

    Voiceover Artist: Marta Svetek

    Music: Audio Network & Pond5

    Certain Artwork Elements Designed By: macrovector / Freepik

    Publisher (Free Version): Acast

    Copyright © Nate Lanxon

    Ads (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.


    GTA Anniversary, Netflix's UK Ads, Pixel 7 Pro Review: TM 286 Short Version Oct 16, 2022
    Show notes

    This week on Tech’s Message, Ian takes the host’s chair as Nate’s out sick and his brother, Andrew Lanxon, steps in to help discuss:

    NEWS:

    • Netflix ad-supported service to launch in November
    • https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-63245483
    • Netflix signs up to ratings body Barb
    • https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-63218707

    DISCUSSIONS:

    • Grand Theft Auto is 25!
    • https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grand_Theft_Auto_(video_game)
    • https://gta.fandom.com/wiki/Hot_Coffee_Modification
    • https://web.archive.org/web/20110706105956/http://www.kotaku.com.au/2009/07/grand-theft-auto-and-pac-man-the-same/

    FEATURES:

    • Google Pixel 7 Pro Review
    • https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/pixel-7-pro-review-googles-best-flagship-phone-gets-better/

    PATREON VERSION:

    The extended, ad-free version available via Patreon subscription also includes:

    • Moving people from WhatsApp to Signal — is it just self-righteousness gone mad or is it in our hands as experts to help people realise there are other options?
    • When cars are just too long
    • Let’s insult Nate since he’s not here this week!
    • Many outtakes and extended conversations

    FOLLOW ANDREW LANXON

    • CNET: https://www.cnet.com/profiles/ahoyle/
    • YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/AndrewLanxonPhotography
    • Portfolio: http://lanxonphotography.com

    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 Morris

    Copyright © Nate Lanxon

    Ads (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.


    Would You Pay For 4K YouTube? TM 285 Short Version Oct 09, 2022
    Show notes

    This week on Tech’s Message:

    NEWS:

    • EU Parliament approves common charging cable from 2024
    • https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-63132831
    • https://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etudes/BRIE/2021/698819/EPRS_BRI(2021)698819_EN.pdf
    • YouTube locks 4K playback behind Premium subscriptions
    • https://www.theverge.com/2022/10/4/23386782/youtube-premium-subscription-4k-quality-resolution-restriction-google
    • https://www.ispreview.co.uk/index.php/2022/10/pros-and-cons-for-uk-broadband-isps-if-youtube-paywalls-4k-videos.html

    DISCUSSIONS:

    • Hive smart radiator valves
    • Eve smart motion sensors
    • Building multiple PCs for kids

    FEATURES:

    • Quiz: Who am I? Guess the cable!

    PATREON VERSION:

    The extended, ad-free version available via Patreon subscription also includes:

    • Apple ‘notebooks’ become ‘laptops’
    • https://9to5mac.com/2022/10/07/apple-mac-notebooks-become-laptops/
    • Even Signal is hopping on the Stories bandwagon
    • https://www.engadget.com/signal-stories-messaging-162037970.html
    • Jaguars, cars, miles-to-the-gallon
    • Stargate
    • Bowel movements
    • Star Trek transporter physics
    • The Grand Tour’s very bad accident

    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 Morris

    Production and Editing: Nate Lanxon

    Music: Audio Network & Pond5

    Certain Artwork Elements Designed By: macrovector / Freepik

    Publisher (Free Version): Acast

    Copyright © Nate Lanxon

    Ads (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.


    We're Back, And This Time It's Even More Personal: TM 284 Short Version Oct 02, 2022
    Show notes

    This week on Tech’s Message:

    NEWS:

    • Bruce Willis’s facehttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-63106024
    • Google is shutting down Stadiahttps://www.engadget.com/google-shutting-down-stadia-162704135.html?src=rss

    DISCUSSIONS:

    • Smart kitchens and movement sensors
    • In-car CD changers
    • Label printers and labelling label printers

    FEATURES:

    • Budget tech product price quiz
    • Reviewing a one-star review

    PATREON VERSION:

    The extended, ad-free version available via Patreon subscription also includes:

    • ’Ghosting’ is just digital rudeness, isn’t it?
    • Posting 3D-printed bodyparts to girlfriends
    • Outtakes & 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 Morris Production and Editing: Nate Lanxon Voiceover Artist: Marta Svetek Music: Audio Network & Pond5 Certain Artwork Elements Designed By: macrovector / Freepik Publisher (Free Version): Acast Copyright © Nate Lanxon

    Ads (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.


    James Webb's SSD Surprise and Broadband Umbrellas: TM 283 Short Version Jul 24, 2022
    Show notes

    This week on Tech’s Message:

    The James Webb Space Telescope is capturing the universe on a 68GB SSD

    https://www.engadget.com/the-james-webb-space-telescope-has-a-68-gb-ssd-095528169.html

    https://spectrum.ieee.org/james-webb-telescope-communications

    Engineers with Umbrellas Protect UK Broadband Cabinets from Heat

    https://www.ispreview.co.uk/index.php/2022/07/engineers-with-umbrellas-protect-uk-broadband-cabinets-from-heat.html

    https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-07-19/how-to-keep-cool-in-heatwave-uk-data-centers-use-hosepipes-on-roofs

    London Tube cooling system trial for deepest lines begins

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-62172343

    30 Years Of Rosetta Stone

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosetta_Stone_(company)

    The extended version available via Patreon subscription also includes:

    Are Phones Just Too Boring Now?

    Plus

    • VHS tape editing memories
    • TourBox
    • Nothing Phone (1)

    FEEDBACK FROM RICHARD GUNTHER

    🚙💺🔥💷💷💷💷💷💷👎

    👨‍🦳

    To which I replied:

    🤣

    👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻 👏🏻

    🤞🐑👬👌

    🥵🤬

    🐶(🚫+🧠)🔥

    🏅,

    🕵🏻

    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 Morris

    Production and Editing: Nate Lanxon

    Voiceover Artist: Marta Svetek

    Music: Audio Network & Pond5

    Certain Artwork Elements Designed By: macrovector / Freepik

    Publisher (Free Version): Acast

    Copyright © Nate Lanxon

    Ads (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.


    Previous 1 3 4 5 6 7 34 Next

    Related Podcasts

    Reply All

    1

    Reply All Games & Hobbies
    Inside VR & AR

    2

    Inside VR & AR Gadgets
    Note to Self

    3

    Note to Self News
    BrainStuff

    4

    BrainStuff Natural Sciences
    This Week in Tech (Audio)

    5

    This Week in Tech (Audio) News
    Hands-On Tech (Audio)

    6

    Hands-On Tech (Audio) Technology
    footer-logo

    Contact Us

    Toll Free: 844-670-7747

    Links

    • Home
    • Top Charts
    • Networks
    • Apps
    • Independents Podcasts
    • Podcast Advertising
    • Podcast News
    • Contact Us
    • About Us
    • Analytics & Insights

    Stay Connected

      Privacy, Terms of Use & Our Code of Ethics Protecting Content Creators Copyrights