Best Pete FrequencyCast Podcasts (2025)

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FrequencyCast UK Show 126: Return of Kelly and Pete, Offshore Radio and the ISS 30:13

5+ y ago30:13

30:13

FrequencyCast is back, with an all-new sound. Join Pete and Kelly for Show 126, where we catch up with what we have been up to since the last show, and find out why Kelly glows in the dark. We take a boat trip to take a look at the history of offshore radio, talk about streaming video and listen in to the International Space Station. Details at htt…

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FrequencyCast - Hello from 2019! Remember us? 2:30

6y ago2:30

2:30

Greetings from FrequencyCast - Remember us? Kelly and Pete met up in a lonely carpark in June 2019 to send a message to anyone still subscribing to this feed. It's been a long time, the microphone is covered in cobwebs, and we have forgotten how it all works - but we wanted to say hello and send you a message. Want to tell us you are there too? Sen…

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FrequencyCast UK Show 125: Alexa, the Birth of Broadcasting, Canine Calories and BT 30:04

8y ago30:04

30:04

FrequencyCast returns after a short break - thanks for bearing with us. In Show 125, we look at Amazon Alexa, the birth of British broadcasting with 2MT, fitness tracking for pets and contactless payment jewelery. In the news, revival of a Nokia classic, Nintendo Switch and the MakeAirFair campaign, plus your comments on 4G interference, and Sky bo…

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FrequencyCast Update - 95 Years of Two Emma Toc 4:32

8y ago4:32

4:32

The 14th of February 2017 marks the 95th anniversary of a piece of radio history. In the county of Essex, the first "radio station" took to the air. It was on-air for 30 minutes a week, and was the birth of British broadcasting. This update discusses the launch of an online radio station to cover the historic anniversary. More details at http://www…

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FrequencyCast UK Show 124: Google Cardboard, Radio Caroline, Pokemon Go, exploding Galaxies and HDMI 30:18

8+ y ago30:18

30:18

FrequencyCast returns after a short break - thanks for bearing with us. In Show 124, we look at Pokemon Go, Google Cardboard, Virtual Reality, Radio Caroline, and the BBC Microbit. In the news, exploding Galaxies, phone roaming and the new Amazon Alexa virtual assistant, plus your comments on HDMI, Ofcom and TV licensing. Details at https://www.fre…

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FrequencyCast UK Show 123: End of the first social network, smart dog security and a smart watchstrap 30:04

9y ago30:04

30:04

FrequencyCast Show 123 is here, after a short break. In this show, Pete and Kelly look at a new smart watchstrap, monitoring your home with a smart dog, sweat tracking and a high-tech way not to lose your keys. We also talk about the end of the first social network, and help with questions on Sky Q, Discovery and SCART sockets. Details at https://w…

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FrequencyCast UK Show 122: Wearable Tech in London and the future of the sociable network 30:52

9y ago30:52

30:52

For FrequencyCast Show 122, Pete and Kelly trek boldly to the 2016 Wearable Technology Show in London, where they try out a fitness tracking ring, a kids wearable mobile and the future of the sociable mobile network. Plus the latest tech news and answers to listeners questions. Details at https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/cast122.html…

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FrequencyCast UK Show 121: Facebook changes, girls in tech, eyewear and more DAB 30:13

9y ago30:13

30:13

In FrequencyCast Show 121, Pete and Kelly discuss the changes to Facebook, talk about girls in tech and spend some time at an electronics fair. We also look at paper-thin lenses and some tech reading glasses, plus talk about snapchat. In the news, new DAB stations, a new Raspberry Pi and the end of Nook in the UK. Details at https://www.frequencyca…

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FrequencyCast UK Show 120: Tim Peake Radio Contact, De-stressing and a 10 hour movie 30:13

9+ y ago30:13

30:13

For FrequencyCast Show 120, Pete and Kelly take a look behind the scenes as Tim Peake makes radio contact with a UK school. Also, news of a 10 hour crowd-funded film, an update on the Riut backpack and details of the upcoming Sci-fi Ball. Plus your questions on the demise of TVPlayer on Freeview, and rights issues for BBC radio sport. Details at ht…

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FrequencyCast UK Show 119: Review of 2015, weather prediction and power cuts 30:30

9+ y ago30:30

30:30

For FrequencyCast Show 119, Pete and Kelly take a look back at the last year of tech news headlines, review some of what they got up to, and make some predictions. We also talk to weatherman Jim Bacon about 2016 and hyper-local weather tech. In the news, the BBC hack, AVG issues and old TVs, plus your questions on power cuts and Raspberry Pi VPNs. …

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FrequencyCast UK Show 118: Raspberry Pi Zero, end of BBC Three, kids toys and time-wasting videos 30:44

9+ y ago30:44

30:44

In FrequencyCast Show 118, Pete challenges Kelly to set up a Raspberry Pi Zero, and both complain about Black Friday. We also look at Facebook security and the sad demise of BBC Three. Also, a look at some new products from TomTom, surround sound from Orbitsound, and some kids birds and scorpions from Character Options. In Feedback: Sky phone lines…

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FrequencyCast UK Show 117: Samsung Gear S2, Philips Hue, Y-Cam Security and USB-C Connectors 30:32

9+ y ago30:32

30:32

In FrequencyCast Show 117, Pete visits a London gadget show with Kelly and the pair try to work out if Instagram has a point. We talk to Samsung about the Gear S2 watch and contactless payment, look at Philips Hue lighting and discover Y-Cam home security. Also talk of USB-C connectors, BBC Store and Windows 10 upgrades. Details at https://www.freq…

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FrequencyCast UK Show 116: Facebook hoax, National Hamfest, Instant Ink and Kodak Moments 29:26

9+ y ago29:26

29:26

In FrequencyCast Show 116, Kelly and Pete look at the latest problems with Facebook, support air ambulance week and visit a national radio rally. We also look at contactless coffee payments, HP Instant Ink, and Nikki Moore talks about the Kodak Moments App. Plus, your comments on cloud storage, pair stealing and Sealand.. Details at https://www.fre…

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FrequencyCast UK Show 115: Office 365, Cloud Computing, whatsonit and car security 30:20

9+ y ago30:20

30:20

For Show 115, Kelly takes a look around the junk shop that Pete calls home, and the two talk about Office 365 and cloud computing. A first look at the whatsonit scheduling app, plus an interview with MySmartRemote on car security. Also, Kelly is set to be a star on the next TX Factor TV show. Plus your issues with BBC iPlayer on old iOS devices, an…

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FrequencyCast UK Show 114: Windows 10, Contactless Payment, Apple Watch and Ultra HD 30:55

10y ago30:55

30:55

For Show 114, Kelly and Pete take a first look at Windows 10, the final OS from Microsoft? Also, discussion of problems with the Fitbit Charge and the Nike Fuelband, a hands-on with the Apple Watch, contactless payment and a planned obsolescence petition. Plus your smart meters and Ultra HD TV. Details at https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/cast114.htm…

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FrequencyCast UK Show 113: Drones, Unsending emails and sun exposure monitoring 30:55

10y ago30:55

30:55

For Show 113, Kelly and Pete talk about drones: how Amazon could be using them to deliver, and when things go wrong. We also look and Undo Send, the coke bottle challenge and a device to monitor dangerous sun exposure. Plus your comments on smart meters and BBC radio. Details at https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/cast113.html…

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FrequencyCast UK Show 112: Periscope, Smart Meters, AR cards and entrepreneurs 29:17

10y ago29:17

29:17

For Show 112, Kelly and Pete try their first radio show live on Periscope. We also talk about smart meters, play with augmented reality cards and look at tools for entrepreneurs. Plus your comments on BBC digital radio and the end of FM in Norway. Details at https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/cast112.html…

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FrequencyCast UK Show 111: Gadget Show Live 2015, Apple Watch and Grooveshark 30:48

10y ago30:48

30:48

For Show 111, Kelly and Pete travel to Gadget Show Live in Birmingham, where we explore HP Sprout, powered paper planes and a 3D pen. Kelly also gets musical with fruit, we find a free home security app and try to end lag with a NETDUMA router. Plus your questions on voice recording and home smart meters. Details at https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/…

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FrequencyCast at Gadget Show Live 2015: Special Report 3:45

10y ago3:45

3:45

Here's our first report from Gadget Show Live 2015 at the NEC in Birmingham. Pete and Kelly travelled to the NEC in Birmingham, for this year's show, and here's their Day One review hot off the presses. We'll be featuring a selection of interviews from Gadget Show Live in our May 2015 show - so stay tuned.…

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FrequencyCast UK Show 110: Wearable Technology Show, BT 4G and BBC Radio streaming 30:51

10y ago30:51

30:51

In Show 110, Alice and Pete trek to the Wearable Technology Show in London to look at sleep trackers, augmented reality and some tech innovations. We speak to athlete Ellie Stevens and some pioneers from Queen Mary College. Kelly and Pete also look at the BT 4G offering, some questionable chargers and problems with BBC radio streaming. Details at h…

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FrequencyCast UK Show 109: Voice Recognition, Dunked Smartphones, 4G Mi-Fi and TalkTalk Scammers 29:55

10y ago29:55

29:55

For FrequencyCast Show 109, Kelly and Pete look at voice recognition, the Samsung TV privacy issue and language translation. Also, a look at the new Pebble Time smartwatch, the Osprey 4G hotspot and the Windows Linx tablets. We also talk about 5G, and the Tech Rescue pack that can help revive a dunked phone, and in the news, beware of TalkTalk scam…

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FrequencyCast: Toy Fair 2015 (Video) 1:20

10y ago1:20

1:20

Kelly and Pete from the FrequencyCast radio show went along to Toy Fair 2015 in London on the 20th of January. Our day at the show is covered in FrequencyCast Show 108. Here is a short video montage. More at https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/toy15By FrequencyCast

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FrequencyCast UK Show 108: Toy Fair 2015 Tech, Going Retro, Phone Wars and Beating Spam 30:54

10+ y ago30:54

30:54

For FrequencyCast show 108, Kelly and Pete spend the day at Toy Fair 2015 looking for the next big tech toy. We find a personal quadcopter, a wubble bubbe, some science kits and lots more. We also retro tech you'd like to see revived, the end of Google Glass, plus your questions and feedback. Links and transcripts at https://www.frequencycast.co.uk…

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FrequencyCast UK Show 107: Look back at 2014, Sony vs North Korea, BT EE and shortwave 30:33

10+ y ago30:33

30:33

For FrequencyCast show 107, Kelly and Pete take a look back at the news stories from 2014 and have a look at what is round the technology corner. We also discuss The Interview and the BT EE takeover. Plus your comments on shortwave, 13 amp plugs and indoor aerials. Links and transcripts at https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/cast107.html…

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FrequencyCast UK Show 106: 3D printers, Raspberry Jam, Shortwave Radio and Numbers Stations 30:16

10+ y ago30:16

30:16

For FrequencyCast show 106, Kelly and Pete look at using a 3D printer to print more printers, plans from BT to buy back o2, and our experiences at a local Raspberry Jam. We also look at the world of shortwave and numbers stations, look at possible Freeview changes, and see what EE and Vodafone are up to with digital TV. Links and transcripts at htt…

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FrequencyCast UK Show 105: Social alarm clocks, International Space Station, scout tech and drones 29:28

10+ y ago29:28

29:28

For FrequencyCast show 105, Kelly and Pete try out a new social alarm clock app, and try to get youngsters into technology. We help kids to talk to the International Space Station, and look at how the scouts get into tech. We also talk about low-flying drones and balloon tracking. Plus your questions on Radio 3, weak wi-fi and smart heating systems…

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FrequencyCast UK Show 104: Windows 10, iPhone 6 and the Air Ambulance 30:50

10+ y ago30:50

30:50

For FrequencyCast show 104, Kelly and Pete discuss the launch of yet another iPhone and AppleGate and spend a day at an Air Ambulance base. We look at the new Gadget Show lineup and discuss pizza and parcel tracking. Plus your questions on surround sound and Sky landlines. Links and transcripts at https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/cast104.html…

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FrequencyCast UK Show 103: 3D printing, 360 degree photos and the future of 999 30:14

10+ y ago30:14

30:14

In FrequencyCast show 103, Kelly and Pete take a fresh look at 3D printing, and also talk about two new ways to create 360 degree photos. We also look at possible changes to the 999 service and play a little amateur radio. We also look at your feedback on Ingress, screen-sharing and carbon monoxide. Links and transcripts at https://www.frequencycas…

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FrequencyCast: Kelly Ice Bucket Challenge (Video) 0:44

10+ y ago0:44

0:44

Well done to Kelly for completing the Ice Bucket Challenge today. Here is a short video of Kelly and a chilly bucket of water. Please make a donation to Macmillan Cancer Support - Text the word ICE to 70550 to donate £3.By FrequencyCast

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FrequencyCast UK Show 102: UK Copyright, VCAP, Ingress and useless boxes 29:22

11y ago29:22

29:22

In FrequencyCast show 102, Kelly and Pete discuss UK copyright laws and the VCAP proposal. We also look at a new way to boost your broadband speed, a useless box, and the real world game Ingress. Plus your questions on Powerline adapters, voice recorders and Multicast TV. Links and transcripts at https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/cast102.html…

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FrequencyCast UK Show 101: Smart watches, Finlux TV technology, Smart TV and Ownfone 30:51

11y ago30:51

30:51

In FrequencyCast show 101, we look at the future of smart watches following the Google announcement. We also look at the TV sets of the future, find out more about Simple TV and try some simple budget family mobiles. Plus your comments and questions on Powerline adapters, ChromeCast and amateur radio. Links and transcripts at https://www.frequencyc…

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FrequencyCast UK Show 100: Centenary Show, Samsung Media Drive, Dartford Crossing and Minty Biscuits 30:03

11y ago30:03

30:03

One hundred FrequencyCast shows.... time to look back at what the world was like when we started. Pete and Kelly look back at eight years of tech and play a few fun extracts. We also have an interview with Samsung about their new Wireless 1.5TB media drive, and we look at changes to the Dartford Crossing. In the news, the latest on the eBay data br…

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FrequencyCast UK Show 99: Heartbleed, Kettles, Google Glass and Only Fools 30:46

11y ago30:46

30:46

For FrequencyCast Show 99, Kelly and Pete discuss the threat posed by Internet exploit Heartbleed. We also take a look at the latest Facebook purchase, a clever kettle, review Gadget Show Live and get hands-on with Occulus Rift and Google Glass. We also have an exclusive interview with John Challis, Boycie from Only Fools and Horses. Links and tran…

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FrequencyCast UK: Gadget Show Live 2014 Day One Special Report 6:43

11y ago6:43

6:43

The FrequencyCast team was at Gadget Show Live 2014 at the NEC in Birmingham. Here is our special report, recorded on the press day, Tuesday the 8th of April 2014. Catch Kelly and Pete having lots of fun at the leading consumer tech show. More content to follow soon. Go to www.frequencycast.co.uk/gsl14…

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FrequencyCast UK Show 98: Radio Caroline, BBC Three, comet Bennu and Ayegear 30:39

11y ago30:39

30:39

In FrequencyCast Show 98, we celebrate the 50th anniversary of offshore radio in the UK. We also look at an amateur radio special event station and discuss how to get your name to land on the Bennu comet. In the run-up to Gadget Show Live, we look at Ayegear jackets and car trackers, and the news, we look at the campaign to save BBC Three, plus Off…

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FrequencyCast UK Show 97: Lytro Camera, Amazon Instant Video, GSL and Scanners 30:39

11y ago30:39

30:39

FrequencyCast Show 97, recorded for March 2014 takes a look at the focus-free Lytro camera, discusses the April 2014 Gadget Show Live, and notes that a couple of products we have looked at in the past have made it to Dragons Den. We also look at a wireless doorbell, a new light switch timer and Amazon Prime. In the news, a speed boost for Virgin cu…

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FrequencyCast UK Show 96: Life logging, Futurologist Predictions and LED Lighting 30:37

11+ y ago30:37

30:37

FrequencyCast Show 96, our February 2014 show, sees us discussing Life Logging, with the Narrative Clip and Saga. We hear from Futurologist Jonathan Mitchener, and look at bright LED lighting. In the news, LBC, Nintendo, ITV, Sky AdSmart and NASA, plus questions on BT Sport, Powerline and XBMC. Links and transcripts at https://www.frequencycast.co.…

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FrequencyCast UK Show 95: Review of 2013, Digital Radio Switchover & Sealand 30:07

11+ y ago30:07

30:07

FrequencyCast Show 95 was released in January 2014 and takes a look back at the last 12 months of technology. We also discuss the digital radio switchover, BT filters, and Pete is proud of becoming a Lord of the Principality of Sealand. In the news, paying in cheques by smartphone, Sky on Apple and bendy smartphones. Plus questions on BBC HD and Cl…

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FrequencyCast UK Show 94: Gadget Show Live and BT Home Hub 5 29:40

11+ y ago29:40

29:40

FrequencyCast Show 94 includes a look at Gadget Show Live Christmas 2013, and also gets hands-on with the new BT Home Hub 5. Pete and Kelly discuss plans for an automated social media service from Google, and Pete takes Kelly to Kempton Races... sort of. In the news, VuTV launches, the FM radio switchover is delayed and a there is a lack of Christm…

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FrequencyCast: Gadget Show Live Xmas 2013 Review (Video) 6:49

11+ y ago6:49

6:49

Gadget Show Live Christmas 2013 took place at the start of November, this time at Earls Court in London. Pete and Kelly were there, chatting to the Gadget Show presenters, and talking to the various exhibitors looking for cool technology to talk about in upcoming shows. Here is our short video review of the Gadget Show Live Christmas event. More de…

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FrequencyCast: Jason Bradbury Amateur Radio Interview (Audio) 3:37

11+ y ago3:37

3:37

As part of our coverage of Gadget Show Live London 2013, we caught up with Jason Bradbury from The Gadget Show. Jason is a licensed radio amateur, and we took the chance to find out more about what Jason loves about this tech hobby. A video version of this feature is also available on our site and on YouTube. Find out more about amateur radio at ht…

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FrequencyCast: Jason Bradbury Amateur Radio Interview (Video) 3:41

11+ y ago3:41

3:41

As part of our coverage of Gadget Show Live London 2013, we caught up with Jason Bradbury from The Gadget Show. Jason is a licensed radio amateur, and we took the chance to find out more about what Jason loves about this tech hobby. An audio version of this feature is also available on our site and on iTunes. Find out more about amateur radio at ht…

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FrequencyCast UK Show 93: Broadband Britain, VuTVand Seasonal Gadgets 30:28

11+ y ago30:28

30:28

FrequencyCast Show 93 sees Pete and Kelly looking at the Ofcom report into Broadband and Mobiles in the UK. We also find out about the new Freeview TV service VuTV, look at some odd bits of seasonal technology and find out about the Asda 3D people printer. In the news, Android KitKat, iPlayer updates and a new smart pen. We also answer your questio…

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FrequencyCast UK Show 92: iPhones, Solar Challenge and Dave Gorman 30:56

11+ y ago30:56

30:56

For FrequencyCast Show 92, Pete and Kelly are asked to look at the new iPhones and iOS 7 (reluctantly). We also look at the new Dave Gorman TV show, lend our support to Cambridge Uni in the World Solar Challenge, and head off to the Hitchhikers Guide Radio Show Live. In the news, the end of the line for Top Up TV, plus Yahoo security worries. Also,…

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FrequencyCast UK: Hitchhikers Guide Radio Show 2013 Special Report 12:02

11+ y ago12:02

12:02

Most of the FrequencyCast team are big fans of The Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy, and in this special report, Pete and Alice review the traveling live version of the radio show. We also catch an exclusive interview with Mitch Benn, who plays Galactic President (and hoopy frood) Zaphod Beeblebrox. For the pics, go to https://www.frequencycast.co.u…

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FrequencyCast 90 Second Promo 2013 (Audio) 1:30

11+ y ago1:30

1:30

Each year we release a short promo to explain what FrequencyCast is all about. This is our new 90 second radio promo to explain to people what we do. It would be great if you could let your friends take a listen your friends, post on your Facebook page, or help spread the word!By FrequencyCast

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FrequencyCast 90 Second Promo 2013 (Video) 1:30

11+ y ago1:30

1:30

Each year we release a short promo to explain what FrequencyCast is all about. This is our new 90 second promotional video to explain to people what we do. It would be great if you could show your friends, post on your Facebook page, or help spread the word!By FrequencyCast

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FrequencyCast UK Show 91: Raspberry Pi, Motion Controllers and Be More Dog 30:19

11+ y ago30:19

30:19

For FrequencyCast Show 91, Pete and Kelly look at the o2 Be More Dog campaign and try o2 TU Go. We also talk to RS Components about the sensational Raspberry Pi and look at a way to control your PC with a Leap Motion wave. In the news, 4G going live, wi-fi from Sky and a Tesco tablet. Plus your comments on BT Sport, wi-fi and Gridwatch. Links and t…

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FrequencyCast UK Show 90: Summer Apps, BT Sport, and Now TV Media Streamer 30:57

12y ago30:57

30:57

For FrequencyCast Show 90, Kelly and Pete leave the studio to check out some mobile apps. We also make sure you're ready for BT Sport, and take a look at some new fitness tech. Also, a look at data storage with BT Cloud and new media streamers from Sky and Google. In the news, 5 new HD channels, a cheap Sky streamer and 02 4G. Links and transcripts…

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FrequencyCast UK Show 89: Tech designed to fail, new uk domains and Amazon AutoRip 30:58

12y ago30:58

30:58

In FrequencyCast Show 89, we talk about technology that is designed to fail, a potential 1,000 new web domain names, 180 degree turnaround from Microsoft and panoramic wine bottle pics. Pete and Kelly also look at some top apps, play with tinfoil and get all luminous. In the news, Amazon AutoRip, iOS 7, BT Sport and data roaming. Links and transcri…

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