Sinopsis
FrequencyCast covers Digital TV and Technology in the UK. Our shows are driven by listener feedback, and thanks to our loyal audience, we have won two European awards. FrequencyCast is presented by tech lovers Pete and Kelly, and shows cover digital TV services such as Freeview, Sky, BT Vision, Freesat and Virgin Media, as well hands-on reviews of gadgets and online gadgets. Each show starts with a UK tech news roundup, followed by an in-depth focus on a topic chosen by our listeners. We then get interactive with emails, texts, tweets and podline calls. Join us for a lighthearted tantalising take on technology. More details at www.frequencycast.co.uk
Episodios
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FrequencyCast UK Show 109: Voice Recognition, Dunked Smartphones, 4G Mi-Fi and TalkTalk Scammers
01/03/2015 Duración: 29minFor 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 scammers. Links and transcripts at https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/cast109.html
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FrequencyCast UK Show 108: Toy Fair 2015 Tech, Going Retro, Phone Wars and Beating Spam
01/02/2015 Duración: 30minFor 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/cast108.html
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FrequencyCast UK Show 107: Look back at 2014, Sony vs North Korea, BT EE and shortwave
01/01/2015 Duración: 30minFor 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
01/12/2014 Duración: 30minFor 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 https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/cast106.html
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FrequencyCast UK Show 105: Social alarm clocks, International Space Station, scout tech and drones
01/11/2014 Duración: 29minFor 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. Links and transcripts at https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/cast105.html
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FrequencyCast UK Show 104: Windows 10, iPhone 6 and the Air Ambulance
01/10/2014 Duración: 30minFor 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
01/09/2014 Duración: 30minIn 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.frequencycast.co.uk/cast103.html
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FrequencyCast UK Show 102: UK Copyright, VCAP, Ingress and useless boxes
01/08/2014 Duración: 29minIn 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
01/07/2014 Duración: 30minIn 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.frequencycast.co.uk/cast101.html
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FrequencyCast UK Show 100: Centenary Show, Samsung Media Drive, Dartford Crossing and Minty Biscuits
01/06/2014 Duración: 30minOne 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 breach, new TV channels, and minty chocolatey biscuits. Links and transcripts at https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/cast100.html
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FrequencyCast UK Show 99: Heartbleed, Kettles, Google Glass and Only Fools
01/05/2014 Duración: 30minFor 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 transcripts at https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/cast99.html
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FrequencyCast UK: Gadget Show Live 2014 Day One Special Report
09/04/2014 Duración: 06minThe 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
01/04/2014 Duración: 30minIn 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 Office for the iPad. Links and transcripts at https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/cast98.html
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FrequencyCast UK Show 97: Lytro Camera, Amazon Instant Video, GSL and Scanners
01/03/2014 Duración: 30minFrequencyCast 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 customers, the chance to get your name into space, and a Fitbit recall. Links and transcripts at https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/cast97.html
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FrequencyCast UK Show 96: Life logging, Futurologist Predictions and LED Lighting
01/02/2014 Duración: 30minFrequencyCast 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.uk/cast96.html
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FrequencyCast UK Show 95: Review of 2013, Digital Radio Switchover & Sealand
01/01/2014 Duración: 30minFrequencyCast 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 CloudBox. Links and transcripts at https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/cast95.html
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FrequencyCast UK Show 94: Gadget Show Live and BT Home Hub 5
01/12/2013 Duración: 29minFrequencyCast 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 Christmas games consoles. Links and transcripts at https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/cast94.html
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FrequencyCast: Jason Bradbury Amateur Radio Interview (Audio)
13/11/2013 Duración: 03minAs 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 https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/amateurradio.html
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FrequencyCast UK Show 93: Broadband Britain, VuTVand Seasonal Gadgets
01/11/2013 Duración: 30minFrequencyCast 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 questions on the Macbook Pro and Powerline connectivity. Links and transcripts at https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/cast93.html
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FrequencyCast UK Show 92: iPhones, Solar Challenge and Dave Gorman
01/10/2013 Duración: 30minFor 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, your comments on printer ink, Raspberry Pi video and accessibility. Links and transcripts at https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/cast92.html