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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.
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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.

    The Haribo of Crime Solutions: TM 322 Short Version

    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!
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    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
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    • 29 min
    The News About Newsgroups: TM 321 Short Version

    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/
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    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
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    • 28 min
    Scan Face For Smut: TM 320 Short Version

    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).
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    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
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    • 30 min
    In Aperture Purchases: TM 319 Short Version

    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/
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    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
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    • 35 min
    Quids Game: TM 318 Short Version

    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? 
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    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.

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    • 32 min
    Angry Self-Serving Men: TM 317 Short Version

    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.

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    • 34 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
27 Ratings

27 Ratings

Andcbii ,

Worst UK Podcast

This is the worst UK podcast I listen to. Nate and Ian are great hosts and very funny. Right now they are talking about butt muscles… TM 272

Leftover Soup ,

Great show!

I’ve been a fan of DTNS for years and decided to check this show out since it’s promoted sometimes on DTNS. Comparing the two shows - DTNS is great to get a summary of the latest tech news in different fields with slight discussion at the end; Techs Message is 2 or 3 UK tech topics that are discussed more in depth and ad lib/off the cuff in a very genuine and humorous manner. The two shows serve two different purposes and I’m glad to have added Techs Message to my frequent listen category! Keep up the great work fellas!

TracerX-1 ,

Well done tech news review. Great!

I really enjoy this podcast. Tech stories that you don't always hear the US, and they also have a UK perspective I find very interesting.

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