{"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/ee974ee3-4b68-4f7a-86fd-167c12d0efed?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Tech’s Message Episode 234","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/60ef2930d8163c264e619e76/60ef295480765c001286aefa.jpg?height=200","description":"<p>This week on the regular version of <a href=\"http://www.uktechshow.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Tech’s Message</a>:</p><p><strong>UK parliament to debate requiring verified ID to open a social media account</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/575833\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/575833</a></p><p><a href=\"https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=26469383\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=26469383</a></p><p><strong>Lockdown boredom drives UK video games market to £7bn record high</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://amp.theguardian.com/games/2021/mar/19/lockdown-boredom-drives-uk-video-games-market-to-7bn-record-high\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://amp.theguardian.com/games/2021/mar/19/lockdown-boredom-drives-uk-video-games-market-to-7bn-record-high</a></p><p><strong>Yours for £1: what would you do with a traditional red phone box?</strong></p><p><a href=\"https://amp.theguardian.com/artanddesign/shortcuts/2021/mar/15/yours-for-one-pound-what-would-you-do-with-a-traditional-red-phone-box?__twitter_impression=true\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://amp.theguardian.com/artanddesign/shortcuts/2021/mar/15/yours-for-one-pound-what-would-you-do-with-a-traditional-red-phone-box?__twitter_impression=true</a></p><p><strong>** Exclusive for Patreon supporters</strong> ** Access to our ad-free, longer version of the show,&nbsp;which includes the above as well as additional discussions about:</p><p><strong>Amazon Echo Buds review</strong></p><p><strong>Headphones: the ins and outs</strong></p><p><strong>Extended ”Babysitting by Van” discussion </strong> <strong>Also each episode for Patreon supporters:</strong></p><p>Extended segments Personal stories Fun outtakes and so much more!</p><p><strong>TECH’S MESSAGE IS:</strong></p><p><strong>Hosts</strong>: <a href=\"http://twitter.com/natelanxon\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Nate Lanxon</a>, <a href=\"http://twitter.com/ianmorris78\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Ian Morris</a> <strong>Recurring</strong> <strong>Guest Host</strong>: <a href=\"http://twitter.com/batteryhq\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Andy Hoyle</a> <strong>Production and Editing</strong>: Nate Lanxon <strong>Voiceover Artist</strong>: <a href=\"https://twitter.com/Martholio\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Marta Svetek</a> <strong>Music</strong>: Audio Network &amp; Pond5 <strong>Certain Artwork Elements Designed By</strong>: <a href=\"http://www.freepik.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">macrovector / Freepik</a> <strong>Publisher</strong>: <a href=\"https://play.acast.com/s/techsmessage\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Acast</a> <strong>Copyright © Nate Lanxon</strong></p><p><strong>Ads are not endorsements, nor controlled by Tech’s Message. </strong><a href=\"https://www.uktechshow.com/ads-policy\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Read Nate’s ad policy</a>.</p><p><strong>Visit Us</strong>: <a href=\"http://www.uktechshow.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">UKTechShow.com</a></p><p><strong>WANT MORE?</strong><em> Access ad-free, extended versions of each episode, download our weekly sister show Extra Message, listen to us recording live or download a full uncensored copy on demand, and much more, by joining 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>. You’ll get instant access to our entire back catalogue of extended shows, Extra Message, our Discord member’s club, higher quality MP3s, and there’s zero commitment required.&nbsp;Give us a try and support me and the show in the process!</em></p>","author_name":"Nate Lanxon"}