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This week Nate & Ian discuss everyone's favourite computing essential: the dongle. Last episode of the year. SOURCES: Donglevision https://tedium.co/2020/08/21/weird-dongle-history-evolution/ NewScientist on dongles https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_EIZI3TDTGTsC/page/n25/mode/2up Byte on dongles https://archive.org/details/byte-magazine-1981-10/page/n133/mode/2up?q=dongle Commodore PET https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Commodore_PET Software protection dongle https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software_protection_dongle Apple makes 23 different dongles — and it would cost you $857 to buy them all https://www.businessinsider.com/apple-dongles-2017-8#2-lightning-to-30-pin-adapter-29-2 Ebuyer search for dongles https://www.ebuyer.com/search?q=dongle&sort=relevancy+descending Anker 565 https://www.anker.com/uk/products/a8388?variant=41786313998500 Become a supporter to go ad-free, 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week is a special episode in which we revisit Ian's 2007 CNET feature, Top Ten Off Switches. Do the selections stand up to modern scrutiny? And how have off switches evolved in a world of Wi-Fi, virtual assistants and touchscreens? SOURCES: Top ten off switches (live) https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/top-ten-off-switches/ Top ten off switches (archived, with pictures) https://web.archive.org/web/20071114120435/http://crave.cnet.co.uk/0,39029477,49293357-1,00.htm The Slashdot post about the feature https://hardware.slashdot.org/story/07/11/12/1429244/the-top-ten-off-switches Become a supporter to go ad-free, 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Nate and Ian discuss HD DVD, arguably one of the last global format wars to be fought -- and lost. The Patreon extended version also includes a lengthy discussion about the hypothetical future HD DVD might have had, were it to have won the format war against Sony's Blu-ray. SOURCES: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HD_DVD https://www.reddit.com/r/HDDVD/comments/114cteq/hd_dvd_exclusives/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-definition_optical_disc_format_war https://www.pcworld.com/article/535906/hddvd_bluray.html https://www.cnet.com/tech/home-entertainment/why-hd-dvd-will-beat-blu-ray/ https://www.reddit.com/r/dvdcollection/comments/l1wz2r/any_love_for_an_obsolete_format_most_of_my_hd_dvd/ https://www.britannica.com/technology/DVD https://www.reuters.com/article/technologyNews/idUSN1419176920070815/ https://electronics.howstuffworks.com/hd-dvd.htm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_high-definition_optical_disc_formats#endnote_HDMC_table_note_h https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolby_TrueHD https://pioneer-blurayodd.eu/?lang=en Become a supporter to go ad-free, 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Nate and Ian discuss the dual-layered delight that is DVD -- it's history, and our memories of using it. SOURCES: The death of the DVD: Why sales dropped more than 86% in 13 years https://web.archive.org/web/20200329212906/https://www.cnbc.com/2019/11/08/the-death-of-the-dvd-why-sales-dropped-more-than-86percent-in-13-years.html PlayStation 2 Wiki https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PlayStation_2 Bouncing DVD logo https://www.bouncingdvdlogo.com DVD Frequently Asked Questions https://web.archive.org/web/19970329103433/http://www.videodiscovery.com/vdyweb/dvd/dvdfaq.html DVD industry in crisis as sales slump https://www.theguardian.com/media/2010/nov/29/dvd-industry-sales-slump-blu-ray HMV boss says more people buying DVDs and Blu-ray https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c99wngrw4nxo DVD and Blu-ray sales statistics https://www.avforums.com/threads/dvd-and-blu-ray-sales-statistics.2004986/ British Video Association press release archive https://web.archive.org/web/20100623045015/http://www.bva.org.uk/news-press-releases/2009-news-release-sales-robust-transitional-year-british-video-industry DVD Commercial from 2000 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xn8m9KLYQg Yahoo DVD Player review https://www.cnet.com/reviews/yahoo-ydp-530-review/ 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 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.

Nate and Ian discuss the modern anxiety of calls from unknown numbers, repeated missed calls, and general caller ID-related terror. You might think this is a Halloween episode, such is the horror of the content. SOURCES AND LINKS: Mobile company customer forums https://community.o2.co.uk/t5/Tech-Support/People-I-have-never-contacted-returning-my-calls/td-p/1626378https://community.three.co.uk/t5/Account-and-services/Scammer-using-my-number/m-p/32346https://community.bt.com/t5/Home-phone-including-Digital/Receiving-calls-from-people-saying-I-called-them-but-I-haven-t/td-p/2173030Mumsnet https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/_chat/4972436-to-have-anxiety-from-this-missed-call Caller anxiety https://www.reddit.com/r/Anxiety/comments/17fis4j/just_completing_ignored_an_important_phone_call/ Apple will launch a Business Caller ID service next year https://www.engadget.com/mobile/smartphones/apple-will-launch-a-business-caller-id-service-next-year-223913262.html 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.

This week Nate's joined by Andrew Lanxon from CNET to discuss a rich history of games console controllers, from the bizarre to the innovative. SOURCES AND LINKS: PlayStation Multitap https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PlayStation_Multitap Music 2000 https://www.mobygames.com/game/4945/mtv-music-generator/ https://psxdatacenter.com/games/P/M/SLES-02224.html DreamCast VMU https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VMU Sony PocketStation https://playstation.fandom.com/wiki/PocketStation Manhunt 2 https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2007/10/halloween-review-manhunt-2-wii/ Fishing controller (and there are others) https://segaretro.org/Fishing_Controller https://www.videogamesage.com/forums/topic/8783-n64-fishing-rod-controller-info/#comment-222306 Godzilla Generations screenshot https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/373544883983482884/1294970656412274750/godzilla-dreamcast-1160x653.png?ex=670cf2e7&is=670ba167&hm=137a8d005ef963c21f7e691de7d0d5099a9a5079e3c8a8ba2a77427fd82353a7& 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 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.

This week, the boys discuss and reminisce about Bluetooth, specifically its history and evolution as a conduit for wireless audio. SOURCES AND LINKS: Know A Little More Bluetooth episode https://shows.acast.com/know-a-little-more/episodes/about-bluetooth-5-updated Deep guide to Bluetooth codecs and qualities https://www.audiophile-heaven.com/2023/03/bluetooth-sound-quality-guide-what-are-the-codecs-and-how-do-they-work.html Weirdest Bluetooth gadgets https://www.tomsguide.com/us/weirdest-bluetooth-gadgets-stuff-roundup,review-2369.html More weird gadgets https://www.androidcentral.com/weird-bluetooth-gadgets And yet more still! https://www.reddit.com/r/Android/comments/2a2rv4/what_are_some_unique_bluetooth_accessories/ Brittanica guide to Bluetooth https://www.britannica.com/technology/Bluetooth Manual for the early Nokia headset https://www.manualslib.com/manual/1562633/Nokia-Hs-12w.html?page=6#manual History of Nokia Bluetooth https://blogs.windows.com/devices/2012/02/03/all-ears-a-pictorial-history-of-bluetooth-headsets-part-1/ B&W article about Bluetooth audio https://www.bowerswilkins.com/en-us/blog/sound-lab/is-bluetooth-audio-worse.html AirPods Max https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AirPods_Max#Overview Sonos headphones https://www.sonos.com/en-gb/shop/sonos-ace Become a supporter to unlock bonus content and listen live — join our Patreon. 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.

This week we discuss the history of online dating, from the 1990s web services, through the UK's Teletext and into the modern era of apps. Nate discusses how he met his wife through an app, and Ian complains about how he hasn't yet. And then comes the future: what do we expect is next for dating apps and related technologies? LINKS FROM THIS EPISODE: Teletext https://www.blunham.com/Radar/Teletext/WebAlbums/P182S01=Dial_a_Date.html Sex.com in WIRED https://www.wired.com/2003/08/sex-com/ Match.com in WIRED 1995 https://www.wired.com/1995/09/love-and-money/ Hater Dater https://web.archive.org/web/20200208062220/https://www.haterdater.com/ Gluten-Free Singles https://web.archive.org/web/20131106133442/http://www.glutenfreesingles.com/ Bristlr https://www.bristlr.com Farmers Only https://www.farmersonly.com/ Dating study https://9to5mac.com/2024/09/16/dating-apps-havent-helped-us-find-better-partners-suggests-research/ Iceland app https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/some-icelanders-are-accidentally-dating-a-relative-and-now-theres-an-app-for-that-25175819/ Become a supporter to unlock bonus content and listen live — join our Patreon. Hosts: Nate Lanxon, Ian Morris Production and Editing: Nate Lanxon Ads (on free version) are not endorsements, nor controlled by Tech’s Message. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we are talking over our past, present and future relationships with the hard disk. Andrew Lanxon from CNET joins for this one and in the extended version he brings you what he learned during a reporting trip to a tiny Scottish island that enjoys energy independence. Here are some links to various things we discussed in the show: Andy’s Eigg feature in CNET (check the embedded video) https://www.cnet.com/home/energy-and-utilities/this-stunning-remote-island-took-control-of-its-energy-destiny-i-got-a-first-hand-look/ Acorn magazine https://archive.org/details/AcornUser105-Apr91/page/n94/mode/1up IBM hard disk history https://www.ibm.com/history/ramac Death if the disk https://www.pcgamer.com/hard-drives-predicted-to-be-history-after-2028/ Seagate hikes drive prices https://www.theregister.com/2024/04/23/seagate_hdd_prices/ Seagate 32TB drive https://www.seagate.com/gb/en/products/enterprise-drives/exos-x/x-mozaic/ 2007 in tech https://www.computerhistory.org/timeline/2007/ Eigg history https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eigg 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome back to Tech's Message! This week, in our inaugural episode of the new Tech's Message era, we're discussing the history of webcams. For Patrons, we also discuss Apple's recent announcements and Ian's decision to invest some serious cash in one of the products. Here are some links to various things we discussed in the show: Webcams look like balls: https://www.reddit.com/r/vintagecomputing/comments/18lzalf/not_sure_if_1999_counts_as_vintage_already/ Intel Easy PC Web Cam: https://www.reddit.com/r/nostalgia/comments/mf0zea/first_webcam_i_purchased_early_2000s Webcam reviews and prices from CNET circa 2000: https://web.archive.org/web/20000411021102/http://cnet.com/hardware/search/results/0,10238,0-1085-402-0-1,00.html?tag=st.co.1078.dir.1085-402-0 Wirecutter guide to modern webcams: https://www.nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-webcams/ Computer Chronicles webcam episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4mxg4pBgIw The greatest defunct Web sites and dotcom disasters: https://web.archive.org/web/20080607211819/http://crave.cnet.co.uk/0%2C39029477%2C49296926-2%2C00.htm Apple VideoPhone: https://www.reddit.com/r/VintageApple/comments/1due7sk/apple_videophone_video_conferencing_1996_style/#lightbox The complete, ad-free episode is available via Patreon subscription and includes our weekly news discussion, extended segments, 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 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.

Ian and I took nine months off from podcasting, but rest quite assured: it wasn't in order for him to gestate and pass our baby. In this bonus episode, I'll explain the actual reason for our absence and our plan for a new era of Tech's Message, which begins on this very day -- look out for episode 323 in your feed shortly! We're really grateful to everyone who's kept our feed in their podcatchers and stuck with their Patreon membership until we were ready to return. We've got some cool plans for the show and we'll welcome your feedback. Onwards! Nate & Ian Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Tech’s Message: AI machine cannot be called an inventor, rules UK court https://www.ft.com/content/7bccf980-9eaf-40d9-92b6-ab3ffb43c98dhttps://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5ff6c264d3bf7f65d42209f9/consolidated-patents-act-1977.pdf https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67772177 Police to be able to run face recognition searches on 50m driving licence holders https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/dec/20/police-to-be-able-to-run-face-recognition-searches-on-50m-driving-licence-holders https://www.technologyreview.com/2021/04/14/1022676/robert-williams-facial-recognition-lawsuit-aclu-detroit-police/ The extended, ad-free version available via Patreon subscription includes extended sections, outtakes, as well as additional discussions about: Ministry of Justice plan to destroy historical wills is ‘insane’, say experts https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/dec/18/ministry-of-justice-plan-to-destroy-historical-wills-is-insane-say-experts GUESS THE HO HO HOLE! 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.

This week on Tech’s Message: AI machine cannot be called an inventor, rules UK court https://www.ft.com/content/7bccf980-9eaf-40d9-92b6-ab3ffb43c98dhttps://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5ff6c264d3bf7f65d42209f9/consolidated-patents-act-1977.pdf https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67772177 Police to be able to run face recognition searches on 50m driving licence holders https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/dec/20/police-to-be-able-to-run-face-recognition-searches-on-50m-driving-licence-holders https://www.technologyreview.com/2021/04/14/1022676/robert-williams-facial-recognition-lawsuit-aclu-detroit-police/ The extended, ad-free version available via Patreon subscription includes extended sections, outtakes, as well as additional discussions about: Ministry of Justice plan to destroy historical wills is ‘insane’, say experts https://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/dec/18/ministry-of-justice-plan-to-destroy-historical-wills-is-insane-say-experts GUESS THE HO HO HOLE! 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.

This week on Tech’s Message: Bedfordshire Police use AI to save hours on admin duties https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-67680698 https://docdefender.net https://rivengroup.com https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/14734000/officers Google Groups losing Usenet integration https://www.theverge.com/2023/12/14/24002220/google-groups-is-about-to-drop-support-for-posting-to-or-browsing-usenet https://archive.org/details/usenet The extended, ad-free version available via Patreon subscription includes extended sections, outtakes, as well as additional discussions about: On The Death of E3 https://arstechnica.com/gaming/2023/12/how-the-internet-killed-e3/ 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.

This week on Tech’s Message: Mobile phones: Firms face £3bn legal claim for overcharging https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67649539 Unproven AI face scans may estimate age for porn access in UK https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/12/unproven-ai-face-scans-may-estimate-age-for-access-in-uk/ https://www.theregister.com/2023/12/05/uk_age_verifcation_proposals/ The extended, ad-free version available via Patreon subscription includes extended sections, outtakes, as well as additional discussions about: Laptop Vs. Desktop In which Nate talks about going from using a desktop (Mac Studio) to a laptop (new MacBook). 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.

This week on Tech’s Message: We're joined by CNET's Andrew Lanxon -- find his photography YouTube channel here. Sony’s getting into the in-camera micropayments game https://pressroom.pixelshift.studio/sony-electronics-announces-custom-gridline-license-available-for-alpha-camera-bodies https://pro.sony/ue_US/digital-imaging/custom-gridline Regard: https://www.polygon.com/23399591/elder-scrolls-4-oblivion-horse-armor-video-game-cosmetics Regard also: https://avlgear.com/product/panasonic-lumix-dmw-sfu2-s1-filmmaker-upgrade-software-key-download-only/ Evernote's changes and the future of our note-taking https://www.engadget.com/evernote-is-reportedly-testing-a-severely-restricted-plan-for-free-users-184607336.html?src=rss The extended, ad-free version available via Patreon subscription includes extended sections, outtakes, as well as additional discussions about: ChatGPT is one year old. Here’s how it changed the tech world. https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2023/11/chatgpt-was-the-spark-that-lit-the-fire-under-generative-ai-one-year-ago-today/ 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.

This week on Tech’s Message: We're joined by CNET's Andrew Lanxon -- find his photography YouTube channel here. Sony’s getting into the in-camera micropayments game https://pressroom.pixelshift.studio/sony-electronics-announces-custom-gridline-license-available-for-alpha-camera-bodies https://pro.sony/ue_US/digital-imaging/custom-gridline Regard: https://www.polygon.com/23399591/elder-scrolls-4-oblivion-horse-armor-video-game-cosmetics Regard also: https://avlgear.com/product/panasonic-lumix-dmw-sfu2-s1-filmmaker-upgrade-software-key-download-only/ Evernote's changes and the future of our note-taking https://www.engadget.com/evernote-is-reportedly-testing-a-severely-restricted-plan-for-free-users-184607336.html?src=rss The extended, ad-free version available via Patreon subscription includes extended sections, outtakes, as well as additional discussions about: ChatGPT is one year old. Here’s how it changed the tech world. https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2023/11/chatgpt-was-the-spark-that-lit-the-fire-under-generative-ai-one-year-ago-today/ 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.

This week on Tech’s Message: Squid Game Contestants Considering Lawsuit Over Reality Show Injuries https://gizmodo.com/squid-game-the-challenge-contestant-possible-lawsuit-1851047311 UK's cookie crumble: Data watchdog serves up tougher recipe for consent banners https://www.theregister.com/2023/11/22/uk_ico_cookie_action/ Keep or cancel Freeview? The arguments https://rxtvinfo.com/2023/keep-or-cancel-free-to-air-terrestrial-tv-the-arguments/ The extended, ad-free version available via Patreon subscription includes extended sections, outtakes, as well as additional discussions about: FEATURE When Is The Right Time To Buy A New Computer? 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.

This week on Tech’s Message: Booths supermarkets to ditch self-checkouts in north of England stores https://www.theguardian.com/business/2023/nov/10/booths-supermarkets-to-ditch-self-checkouts-in-north-of-england-stores Apple Wallet account balances now available for 10 UK banks https://9to5mac.com/2023/11/10/apple-wallet-account-balances/ Apple to bridge message divide - but keeps green bubbles https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67451724 LINK: Tom Merritt's Know A Little More about RCS https://play.acast.com/s/know-a-little-more/aboutrcs The extended, ad-free version available via Patreon subscription includes extended sections, outtakes, as well as additional discussions about: Parking Meters: Where is the contactless and why are there so many apps? 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.

This week on Tech’s Message: Newport: Can AI help find lost £227m Bitcoin fortune? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-67297013 Disney+ now has an ad supported tier like Netflix https://www.pocket-lint.com/disney-plus-subscription-tiers-uk-differences-price/ Facebook and Instagram launch a paid ad-free subscription https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/30/23938283/facebook-instagram-ad-free-subscription-eu Plus: Paramount+ has stopped working for Ian, YouTube ad-blocking woes and why Google search is just terrible now. The extended, ad-free version available via Patreon subscription includes extended sections, outtakes, as well as additional discussions about: Discussions: Does the PC vs Mac debate feel really old school now? Discussion about how 15 years ago it felt like rivalry between PC and Mac, Apple and Microsoft etc hit fever pitch. Today, it’s just a lot more boring isn’t it? Sidenote: Microsoft Word just turned 40, and so did the Apple Lisa. https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/25/23931391/microsoft-word-was-released-40-years-ago-today 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.