This week on Tech’s Message:Anger over airports' passport e-gates not workingTrain wi-fi at risk as part of cost-cutting moveNetflix expands password sharing crackdown to UKThe extended, ad-free version available via Patreon subscription also includes:Why you’re wrong about self-service checkoutshttps://www.telegraph.co.uk/business/2023/05/26/telegraph-readers-defend-self-service-checkouts/Outtakes and much more…Links: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-65731795  https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65673622  https://www.ispreview.co.uk/index.php/2023/05/government-may-cut-free-wifi-wireless-internet-from-uk-trains.html  https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-manchester-65694932 https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-65691127  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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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