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UK-focussed technology news and nostalgia from Nate Lanxon (Bloomberg, Wired, CNET) and Ian Morris (T3, Tom’s Guide, Gizmodo).


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  • 322. The Haribo of Crime Solutions: TM 322 Short Version

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    This week on Tech’s Message:AI machine cannot be called an inventor, rules UK courthttps://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-67772177Police to be able to run face recognition searches on 50m driving licence holdershttps://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 expertshttps://www.theguardian.com/society/2023/dec/18/ministry-of-justice-plan-to-destroy-historical-wills-is-insane-say-expertsGUESS 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 MorrisProduction and Editing: Nate LanxonMusic: Audio Network & Pond5Certain Artwork Elements Designed By: macrovector / FreepikPublisher (Free Version): AcastCopyright © Nate LanxonAds (on free version) are not endorsements, nor controlled by Tech’s Message. Read Nate’s ad policy.

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  • 321. The News About Newsgroups: TM 321 Short Version

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    This week on Tech’s Message:Bedfordshire Police use AI to save hours on admin dutieshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-67680698https://docdefender.nethttps://rivengroup.comhttps://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/company/14734000/officersGoogle Groups losing Usenet integrationhttps://www.theverge.com/2023/12/14/24002220/google-groups-is-about-to-drop-support-for-posting-to-or-browsing-usenethttps://archive.org/details/usenetThe extended, ad-free version available via Patreon subscription includes extended sections, outtakes, as well as additional discussions about:On The Death of E3https://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 MorrisProduction and Editing: Nate LanxonMusic: Audio Network & Pond5Certain Artwork Elements Designed By: macrovector / FreepikPublisher (Free Version): AcastCopyright © Nate LanxonAds (on free version) are not endorsements, nor controlled by Tech’s Message. Read Nate’s ad policy.
  • 320. Scan Face For Smut: TM 320 Short Version

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    This week on Tech’s Message:Mobile phones: Firms face £3bn legal claim for overcharginghttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-67649539Unproven AI face scans may estimate age for porn access in UKhttps://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. DesktopIn 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 MorrisProduction and Editing: Nate LanxonMusic: Audio Network & Pond5Certain Artwork Elements Designed By: macrovector / FreepikPublisher (Free Version): AcastCopyright © Nate LanxonAds (on free version) are not endorsements, nor controlled by Tech’s Message. Read Nate’s ad policy.
  • 319. In Aperture Purchases: TM 319 Short Version

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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 gamehttps://pressroom.pixelshift.studio/sony-electronics-announces-custom-gridline-license-available-for-alpha-camera-bodieshttps://pro.sony/ue_US/digital-imaging/custom-gridlineRegard: https://www.polygon.com/23399591/elder-scrolls-4-oblivion-horse-armor-video-game-cosmeticsRegard 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-takinghttps://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 MorrisProduction and Editing: Nate LanxonMusic: Audio Network & Pond5Certain Artwork Elements Designed By: macrovector / FreepikPublisher (Free Version): AcastCopyright © Nate LanxonAds (on free version) are not endorsements, nor controlled by Tech’s Message. Read Nate’s ad policy.
  • 318. Quids Game: TM 318 Short Version

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    This week on Tech’s Message:Squid Game Contestants Considering Lawsuit Over Reality Show Injurieshttps://gizmodo.com/squid-game-the-challenge-contestant-possible-lawsuit-1851047311 UK's cookie crumble: Data watchdog serves up tougher recipe for consent bannershttps://www.theregister.com/2023/11/22/uk_ico_cookie_action/Keep or cancel Freeview? The argumentshttps://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:FEATUREWhen 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 MorrisProduction and Editing: Nate LanxonMusic: Audio Network & Pond5Certain Artwork Elements Designed By: macrovector / FreepikPublisher (Free Version): AcastCopyright © Nate LanxonAds (on free version) are not endorsements, nor controlled by Tech’s Message. Read Nate’s ad policy.
  • 317. Angry Self-Serving Men: TM 317 Short Version

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    This week on Tech’s Message:Booths supermarkets to ditch self-checkouts in north of England storeshttps://www.theguardian.com/business/2023/nov/10/booths-supermarkets-to-ditch-self-checkouts-in-north-of-england-storesApple Wallet account balances now available for 10 UK bankshttps://9to5mac.com/2023/11/10/apple-wallet-account-balances/ Apple to bridge message divide - but keeps green bubbleshttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-67451724 LINK: Tom Merritt's Know A Little More about RCShttps://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 MorrisProduction and Editing: Nate LanxonMusic: Audio Network & Pond5Certain Artwork Elements Designed By: macrovector / FreepikPublisher (Free Version): AcastCopyright © Nate LanxonAds (on free version) are not endorsements, nor controlled by Tech’s Message. Read Nate’s ad policy.
  • 316. Like a Perverted Generation Game: TM 316 Short Version

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    This week on Tech’s Message:Newport: Can AI help find lost £227m Bitcoin fortune?https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-67297013Disney+ now has an ad supported tier like Netflixhttps://www.pocket-lint.com/disney-plus-subscription-tiers-uk-differences-price/Facebook and Instagram launch a paid ad-free subscriptionhttps://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-todayBecome 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 MorrisProduction and Editing: Nate LanxonMusic: Audio Network & Pond5Certain Artwork Elements Designed By: macrovector / FreepikPublisher (Free Version): AcastCopyright © Nate LanxonAds (on free version) are not endorsements, nor controlled by Tech’s Message. Read Nate’s ad policy.