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Tech's Message Podcast

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.

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    Webcams: TM 323 Short Version

    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.

    40 min

  2. 4 DAYS AGO

    That Wasn't Even Our Final Form

    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.

    17 min

  3. 25/12/2023

    The Haribo of Crime Solutions: TM 322 Short Version

    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.

    30 min

  4. 17/12/2023

    The News About Newsgroups: TM 321 Short Version

    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.

    28 min

  5. 11/12/2023

    Scan Face For Smut: TM 320 Short Version

    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.

    31 min

  6. 03/12/2023

    In Aperture Purchases: TM 319 Short Version

    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.

    35 min

  7. 26/11/2023

    Quids Game: TM 318 Short Version

    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.

    33 min

  8. 19/11/2023

    Angry Self-Serving Men: TM 317 Short Version

    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.

    34 min
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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.

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  • Creator
    Nate Lanxon
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2024
  • Episodes
    327
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Nate Lanxon
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