Best T3 Technologies Podcasts (2025)

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Dongles: TM 332 Short Version 37:47

7M ago37:47

37:47

This week Nate & Ian discuss everyone's favourite computing essential: the dongle. Last episode of the year. SOURCES: Donglevision https://tedium.co/2020/08/21/weird-dongle-history-evolution/ NewScientist on dongles https://archive.org/details/bub_gb_EIZI3TDTGTsC/page/n25/mode/2up Byte on dongles https://archive.org/details/byte-magazine-1981-10/pa…

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Top Ten Off Switches Special: TM 331 Short Version 39:28

7M ago39:28

39:28

This week is a special episode in which we revisit Ian's 2007 CNET feature, Top Ten Off Switches. Do the selections stand up to modern scrutiny? And how have off switches evolved in a world of Wi-Fi, virtual assistants and touchscreens? SOURCES: Top ten off switches (live) https://www.cnet.com/tech/computing/top-ten-off-switches/ Top ten off switch…

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HD DVD: TM 330 Short Version 32:47

8M ago32:47

32:47

This week Nate and Ian discuss HD DVD, arguably one of the last global format wars to be fought -- and lost. The Patreon extended version also includes a lengthy discussion about the hypothetical future HD DVD might have had, were it to have won the format war against Sony's Blu-ray. SOURCES: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HD_DVD https://www.reddit.…

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DVDs: TM 329 Short Version 36:23

8M ago36:23

36:23

This week Nate and Ian discuss the dual-layered delight that is DVD -- it's history, and our memories of using it. SOURCES: The death of the DVD: Why sales dropped more than 86% in 13 years https://web.archive.org/web/20200329212906/https://www.cnbc.com/2019/11/08/the-death-of-the-dvd-why-sales-dropped-more-than-86percent-in-13-years.html PlayStati…

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Missed Call Fear: TM 328 Short Version 29:51

8M ago29:51

29:51

Nate and Ian discuss the modern anxiety of calls from unknown numbers, repeated missed calls, and general caller ID-related terror. You might think this is a Halloween episode, such is the horror of the content. SOURCES AND LINKS: Mobile company customer forums https://community.o2.co.uk/t5/Tech-Support/People-I-have-never-contacted-returning-my-ca…

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Games Console Controllers: TM 327 Short Version 38:27

8M ago38:27

38:27

This week Nate's joined by Andrew Lanxon from CNET to discuss a rich history of games console controllers, from the bizarre to the innovative. SOURCES AND LINKS: PlayStation Multitap https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PlayStation_Multitap Music 2000 https://www.mobygames.com/game/4945/mtv-music-generator/ https://psxdatacenter.com/games/P/M/SLES-02224.h…

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Bluetooth: TM 326 Short Version 38:08

9M ago38:08

38:08

This week, the boys discuss and reminisce about Bluetooth, specifically its history and evolution as a conduit for wireless audio. SOURCES AND LINKS: Know A Little More Bluetooth episode https://shows.acast.com/know-a-little-more/episodes/about-bluetooth-5-updated Deep guide to Bluetooth codecs and qualities https://www.audiophile-heaven.com/2023/0…

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Online Dating: TM 325 Short Version 46:02

9M ago46:02

46:02

This week we discuss the history of online dating, from the 1990s web services, through the UK's Teletext and into the modern era of apps. Nate discusses how he met his wife through an app, and Ian complains about how he hasn't yet. And then comes the future: what do we expect is next for dating apps and related technologies? LINKS FROM THIS EPISOD…

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Hard Disks: TM 324 Short Version 40:21

9M ago40:21

40:21

This week we are talking over our past, present and future relationships with the hard disk. Andrew Lanxon from CNET joins for this one and in the extended version he brings you what he learned during a reporting trip to a tiny Scottish island that enjoys energy independence. Here are some links to various things we discussed in the show: Andy’s Ei…

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Webcams: TM 323 Short Version 40:10

9M ago40:10

40:10

Welcome back to Tech's Message! This week, in our inaugural episode of the new Tech's Message era, we're discussing the history of webcams. For Patrons, we also discuss Apple's recent announcements and Ian's decision to invest some serious cash in one of the products. Here are some links to various things we discussed in the show: Webcams look like…

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That Wasn't Even Our Final Form 16:56

9M ago16:56

16:56

Ian and I took nine months off from podcasting, but rest quite assured: it wasn't in order for him to gestate and pass our baby. In this bonus episode, I'll explain the actual reason for our absence and our plan for a new era of Tech's Message, which begins on this very day -- look out for episode 323 in your feed shortly! We're really grateful to …

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Ubuntu Cafe T3 C5: The Classic Project 2 1:06:43

11M ago1:06:43

1:06:43

Ubuntu Cafe T3 C5: The Classic Project 2 #Miniteca #TheClassicProject #Minitek #Venezuela #GuerradeMinitecas #UbuntuCafe #NewWave #80sMixed #Musicadelos80mezclada #Musicadelos80 Programa dedicado al Disco 2 de The classic Project. En esta entrega, un set de 60 minutos de Pop, Rock y New Wave de los 80's y 90's Miniteca, The Classic Project, Minitek…

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Ubuntu Cafe T3 C4 | Libro: La Quema de Judas en algunos Paises de LATAM 11:08

12M ago11:08

11:08

Ubuntu Cafe T3 C4 | Libro: La Quema de Judas en algunos Paises de LATAM #QuemadeJudas #QuemadeMonigote #Celebraciondefindeano #CICUNE #RodulfoGonzalez #UbuntuCafe Programa dedicado al libro: La Quema de Judas en algunos paises de Latinoamerica, del Periodista venezolano Eladio Rodulfo Gonzalez. Ubuntu Cafe es conducido por Juan Rodulfo, disponible …

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Ubuntu Cafe T3 C3: The Classic Project Disc 1 1:11:48

12M ago1:11:48

1:11:48

Ubuntu Cafe T3 C3: The Classic Project Disc 1 #Miniteca #TheClassicProject #Minitek #Venezuela #GuerradeMinitecas #UbuntuCafe #NewWave #80sMixed #Musicadelos80mezclada #Musicadelos80 Programa dedicado al Disco 1 de The classic Project. En esta entrega, un set de 60 minutos de Pop, Rock y New Wave de los 80's Ubuntu Cafe es conducido por Juan Rodulf…

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Ubuntu Cafe T3 C2 | Libro: Gobernadores del Estado Nueva Esparta 15:00

1y ago15:00

15:00

Ubuntu Cafe T3 C2 | Libro: Gobernadores del Estado Nueva Esparta #EstadoNuevaEsparta #GobernadoresdeNuevaEsparta #RodulfoGonzalez #CICUNE #Venezuela #HistoriadeVenezuela #HistoriadelEstadoNuevaEsparta #HistoriadeNuevaEsparta Programa dedicado al libro Gobernadores contemporáneos del Estado Nueva Esparta del Periodista venezolano Eladio Rodulfo Gonz…

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Ubuntu Cafe T3 C1 | Libro: El Bolero en America Latina 15:14

1y ago15:14

15:14

Ubuntu Cafe T3 C1 | Libro: El Bolero en America Latina #Bolero #BoleroenAmerica #QueeselBolero #CantantesdeBolero #HistoriadelBolero #CancionesdeBolero #BoleroRomantico Programa dedicado al libro titulado: "El Bolero en América Latina", del Periodista venezolano Eladio Rodulfo Gonzalez. El bolero es el género musical popular que mejor expresa el ro…

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The Haribo of Crime Solutions: TM 322 Short Version 29:59

1+ y ago29:59

29:59

This week on Tech’s Message: AI machine cannot be called an inventor, rules UK court https://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-67772177 Police to be able to run face recognition searche…

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The News About Newsgroups: TM 321 Short Version 28:22

1+ y ago28:22

28:22

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/…

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Scan Face For Smut: TM 320 Short Version 30:38

1+ y ago30:38

30:38

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_verifc…

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Ubuntu Cafe T2 C17: Miniteca ZC, Volumen II 35:04

1+ y ago35:04

35:04

Ubuntu Cafe T2 C17: Miniteca ZC Volumen II Programa dedicado a la Miniteca ZC, Venezuela, disponible en https://ubuntu.cafe #MinitecaZC #ZC #Minitek #Venezuela #GuerradeMinitecas #UbuntuCafe #NewWave #80sMixed #Musicadelos80mezclada #Musicadelos80 En mi juventud, esta era una de las minitecas más famosas de Venezuela, cuando éramos felices y no lo …

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Ubuntu Cafe T2 C16: Merengue de los 80s Mezclado Volumen II 51:59

1+ y ago51:59

51:59

Ubuntu Cafe T2 C16 Merengue de los 80's mezclado Volumen II Programa dedicado al Merengue Mezclado de los 80s, Venezuela, disponible en https://ubuntu.cafe #MerengueMezclado #Merenguedelos80s #Minitek #Venezuela #UbuntuCafe #80sMixed #Musicadelos80mezclada #Musicadelos80 #MerengueMix #MerengueMixed Esta edición contiene un Set de 1 hora 19 minutos …

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Ubuntu Cafe T2 C14 | Libros: Poemarios de Rodulfo Gonzalez II 30:38

1+ y ago30:38

30:38

Ubuntu Cafe T2 C14: Poemarios de Rodulfo Gonzalez II El mosaico es la conjugación de varios elementos en una sola obra, presente en las artes plásticas, en la culinaria, en el periodismo (misceláneas), en la música y en la fotografía. Hemos combinado varios formatos poéticos (décima, madrigal, prosa, soneto, senryu, haiku) y distintas temáticas rom…

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Ubuntu Cafe T2 C15: Miniteca Tridimension Volumen I 30:08

1+ y ago30:08

30:08

Ubuntu Cafe T2 C15: Miniteca Tridimension Volumen I Programa dedicado a la Miniteca Tridimension, Venezuela, disponible en https://ubuntu.cafe #MinitecaTridimension #Tridimension #Minitek #Venezuela #GuerradeMinitecas #UbuntuCafe #NewWave #80sMixed #Musicadelos80mezclada #Musicadelos80 En mi juventud, esta era una de las minitecas más famosas de Ve…

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Ubuntu Cafe T2 C13 | Book: Para Español oprima 2, Speaking Spanish in times of Xenophobia 23:02

1+ y ago23:02

23:02

Ubuntu Cafe T2 C13 | Book: Para Español oprima 2 by Juan Rodulfo I’ve came to the conclusion that nobody knows and nobody will, determine WHO IS IMMIGRANT OR NATIONAL, since the Evolution Theory comes with the cell growing and evolving from it through Earlier Apes (Nakalipithecus), all the way to Modern Humans/Speech. These days, sales of tiki torc…

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Ubuntu Cafe T2 C12 | Libro: El Asesinato del Capitan de Corbeta Acosta Arevalo 28:39

1+ y ago28:39

28:39

Ubuntu Cafe T2 C12 | Libro: El Asesinato del Capitan de Corbeta Acosta Arevalo de Rodulfo Gonzalez Aunque en Venezuela existe desde el 22 de julio de 2013 una Ley Especial para Prevenir y Sancionar la Tortura y Otros Tratos Crueles, Inhumanos o Degradantes, hasta el 30 de enero de 2020 los cuerpos de represión de la narcodictadura de Nicolás Maduro…

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In Aperture Purchases: TM 319 Short Version 35:07

1+ y ago35:07

35:07

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: h…

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Quids Game: TM 318 Short Version 32:48

1+ y ago32:48

32:48

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? T…

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Angry Self-Serving Men: TM 317 Short Version 34:27

1+ y ago34:27

34:27

This week on Tech’s Message: Booths supermarkets to ditch self-checkouts in north of England stores https://www.theguardian.com/business/2023/nov/10/booths-supermarkets-to-ditch-self-checkouts-in-north-of-england-stores Apple Wallet account balances now available for 10 UK banks https://9to5mac.com/2023/11/10/apple-wallet-account-balances/ Apple to…

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Like a Perverted Generation Game: TM 316 Short Version 39:40

1+ y ago39:40

39:40

This week on Tech’s Message: Newport: Can AI help find lost £227m Bitcoin fortune? https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-67297013 Disney+ now has an ad supported tier like Netflix https://www.pocket-lint.com/disney-plus-subscription-tiers-uk-differences-price/ Facebook and Instagram launch a paid ad-free subscription https://www.theverge.com/2023/10/…

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Summit And See: TM 315 Short Version 28:17

1+ y ago28:17

28:17

This week on Tech’s Message: Rishi Sunak says AI has threats and risks - but outlines its potential https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-67225158 60 Years of Doctor Who Will Stream All In One Place In the UK https://gizmodo.com/doctor-who-streaming-bbc-iplayer-classic-episodes-1850914346 The extended, ad-free version available via Patreon subscription inc…

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Genius Solutions For Street Crime: TM 314 Short Version 31:25

1+ y ago31:25

31:25

This week on Tech’s Message: London mayor and Met boss urge phone firms to help tackle theft of mobiles https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-67125411 EE is launching a customised Apple TV 4K box, offering live TV through EE TV https://www.pocket-lint.com/ee-apple-tv-4k-live-tv-eetv Ian's review from 2014: https://www.techradar.com/reviews/a…

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