{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/935be082-c794-4143-9f66-179c9d665333/580db648-32d8-4a0a-a1fd-e4cf1e4946b5?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"He's Making a List, and Tech's In It Twice: TM 119","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/60ef2930d8163c264e619e76/60ef295a80765c001286b216.jpg?height=200","description":"<p><em>Please support us on Patreon at </em><a href=\"http://www.patreon.com/uktech\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>www.patreon.com/uktech</em></a><em> for access to our exclusive ad-free extended version of the show,&nbsp;live-streaming, access to Discord member’s club, weekly columns from Nate, higher quality MP3s, and much more.</em></p><p><strong>GET IN TOUCH</strong> using <a href=\"mailto:hello@techpodcast.uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">hello@techpodcast.uk</a>. All messages sent will be read and considered for inclusion on a future show.&nbsp;</p><p>This week on the regular version of TECH'S MESSAGE <a href=\"http://twitter.com/NateLanxon\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Nate</a>&nbsp;and <a href=\"http://twitter.com/IanMorris78\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Ian</a>&nbsp;are joined by CNET.com senior editor <a href=\"https://twitter.com/batteryhq\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Andy Hoyle</a> to discuss:</p><p>- <a href=\"https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2017/12/okcupid-begins-enforcing-real-name-rules-insists-its-a-good-idea/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">OkCupid begins enforcing real-name rules</a></p><p>- <a href=\"http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-42423047\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">UK homes to get faster broadband by 2020</a></p><p>- <strong>SPECIAL FEATURE:</strong> The tech of the year, from 4K to Huawei to surprise successes</p><p>- The future of shoehorn technology</p><p>- Your emails and questions answered!</p><p><strong>Patreon supporters</strong> have access to our longer version of the show, which includes the above as well as additional discussions about:</p><p>- <strong>EXTRA STORY</strong>:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.engadget.com/2017/12/19/ofcom-auto-switch-mobile-phone-networks/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Switching mobile operators could soon begin with a text</a></p><p>- Explanation of recent Patreon changes (again - sorry)</p><p>- Extended discussion around the solutions to rural broadband</p><p>- Additional tech of the year segment about high-end games consoles and gaming tech</p><p>- Outtakes and more!</p><p><em>Please support us on Patreon at </em><a href=\"http://www.patreon.com/uktech\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>www.patreon.com/uktech</em></a><em> for access to our exclusive ad-free extended version of the show,&nbsp;live-streaming, access to Discord member’s club, weekly columns from Nate, higher quality MP3s, and much more.</em></p>","author_name":"Nate Lanxon"}