Frequencycast Uk Tech Radio Show

Carl, Pete and guest star Kelly take a look at some gadget ideas for the 2011 festive season. We hit the road to see what tech you might want to add to your Christmas shopping list. We are bundled into a car and head off for a fun shopping trip. See the show notes for links, product pictures and a full transcript at https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/gadgets

You asked, we deliver. For FrequencyCast Show 69, Carl and Pete talk about printers and printing - what to look for, and how to save money. We get to play with the new iPhone 4S and virtual assistant Siri, and hear an extract of the Siri duet. Pete catches up with an ISS astronaut, and in the news, BBC to close an HD channel, PBS in the UK and the iPhone 4S madness. Plus your comments on Overdrive eBook readers, Steadicam and a geocaching update. Links and transcripts at https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/cast69.html

Some bonus material for our regular listeners. We are close to releasing Show 69, but for timing reasons, a chunk of the show had to be removed. Here it is, for your listening pleasure. Pete has encountered trouble with both o2 (and its iPhone 4S Fast Track Policy), and Comet (with its laptop returns policy). Pete has a bit of a whinge. We understand he is feeling better now. If you want to comment, go to https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/blog . Like our Off The Record? Follow us on Facebook or Twitter, and tell us you heard it!

Apple announced the new iPhone 4S on the 4th of October 2011. Pete and Carl got together after the announcement to put together a few thoughts on the new phone from Apple. More at https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/iphone4s

In FrequencyCast Show number 68, Carl and Pete get hands-on with a service that could be the future of gaming - OnLive. We also discuss plans to revive an old British satellite, eBook news from both Amazon and Waterstones, plus a BT Vision facelift. We also hear your views on Google+ and take a look at majestic Air Swimmers. In the news, more Freeview HD channels on the way, iPhone 5 and the digital switchover hits a milestone. Links and transcripts at https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/cast68.html

OnLive, the online gaming platform launched in September 2011. We will be featuring this exciting new gaming proposition in Show 68. Here is the full audio, some of which you can hear in FrequencyCast Show 68. As bonus material for our listeners, here is the full review, before we had to edit it. Take a listen to Pete and Carl explore the new service, and try out a couple of games. For more on OnLive, plus pics, go to https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/onlive.html , where you will also find a transcript.

For FrequencyCast Show 67, Carl and Pete venture out of the studio on a quest for Geocaches as we explore the fast-growing high-tech treasure hunt. Also in the show, mobile phone news, plans for local TV in 65 towns, the price of Sky Movies, new tech words in the dictionary and a top data-saving Smartphone app called Onavo. In the news, new Freeview channels, Samsung Galaxy and Google TV, and we answer your questions on TRVs, Internet TV, the iPhone 5, wi-fi printing and iPlayer mobile. Links and transcripts at https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/cast67.html

In August 2011, Carl and Pete went out to explore Geocaching, the outdoor hobby that uses GPS and Smartphones to track down hidden treasure. We feature Geocaching in Show 67 of our radio show, but did not have time in the show to include the full audio from our field trip. Here it is, as bonus material for our listeners. For more on Geocaching, please go to: https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/geocaching.html

For FrequencyCast Show 66, Pete and Carl travel to London to explore the Home Technology Event 2011. At the show, we talk to suppliers of home automation technology, gadget cleaning products and energy-saving accessories. Also in the show, we get hands on with two underwater devices, find the smallest wi-fi camera in the world, and talk about a new rival to Sky called Real Digital. In the news, price cuts for the 3DS, Sky Sports offers, plus TV service price wars, and we answer your questions on Apple TV, unlimited data SIM cards and Nintendo Wii controllers. Links and transcripts at https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/cast66.html

In FrequencyCast Show number 65, we take a look at concerns that new 4G data services could cause big problems for Freeview viewers. We also discuss the BBC Alba controversy, the future of SeeSaw, the new Sky Go service and the Nintendo Wii U. In the news, cheaper European roaming, the Scottish digital TV switchover, and the end of the Space Shuttle programme. We look at the Home Technology Show 2011, our studio is attacked by squirrels, and the Argos catalogue goes to TV. Plus your questions on Internet cameras, Freesat HD and mobile broadband. Links and transcripts at https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/cast65.html

FrequencyCast Show 64 takes a look at the future of the Internet. The upcoming changes to the Internet in the form of IPv6 continues to be a hot topic of discussion with our listeners, and in this show, we have an exclusive interview with Richard Fletcher, boss of Internet firm Plusnet to see how the changes affect us all. Pete and Carl discuss the dangers of Internet filters creating a Bubble around online netizens, and look at changes to TalkTalk and Skype. Plus news on BBC HD, Apple announcements, and the mobile web, and your questions on DRM and Karotz. Links and transcripts at https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/cast64.html

In May 2011, FrequencyCast secured an exclusive interview with Richard Fletcher, the Chief Operating Officer of UK Internet Provider Plusnet. We discuss the upcoming changes to the Internet as a result of IPv6, look at the challenges facing ISPs, and talk about what we can expect to change over the next 5 years. Richard also outlines the Plusnet unlimited overnight download policy. For a transcript of the interview, go to https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/plusnetinterview.html

In FrequencyCast Show 63, Carl and Pete take a look at what they discovered in Birmingham for Gadget Show Live 2011. We play clips from some of our interviews from the exhibition and summarise what we found at the massive UK consumer electronics show. In the news, we look at Apple and Sony security concerns, the London switchover and Virgin radio. Plus questions on BT Vision upstairs and DAB on Jersey.

In FrequencyCast Show 62, Pete and Carl discuss upcoming changes to the Internet as a result of IPv6. We also get to play with the new Nintendo 3DS games console to see how good the glasses-free 3D is, and take a look at a disposable digital camera for under a tenner. In the news, more regions go digital, plans to scrap some BBC local radio output, Powerline Adapters are back, and GPS jammers. We also answer your questions on analogue TV, Yesterday and the iMax Mini.

A short update from Carl and Pete at FrequencyCast. We look at news of new releases from Apple, changes to BBC radio stations, and an update on changes at YouView. We play a couple of new podline calls, and get hands-on with a new type of disposable camera. Oh, and we talk to an angry bird.

In FrequencyCast Show 61, Pete and Carl explore all things streaming - how to listen to your music wirelessly, and how to watch video content and photos on your telly without messy cables. We also get hands-on with the new Home Hub 3 from BT, look at two wearable mobile phones, and take a first look at an Olympus speech to text recorder and a laptop broadcaster. YouView, iPlayer and Vodafone make our news headlines.

Audio update released on the 17 February 2011. News on Channel 5, Sky and Channel One, Waze, the new BT Home Hub 3 and BBC Radio 7, plus discussion on tablet computing, broadband migration, 3D format wars and web advertising.

For FrequencyCast Show 60, Pete and Carl talk Tablet Computing, and pit the leading tablet, the iPad, with the Samsung Galaxy Tab. In the news, delays to the launch of YouView, all change for Sky HD, BBC cuts and wi-fi hotspots. Plus your questions on batteries, BT Vision, Virgin and weather stations.

In this unscheduled audio update, you will hear news about ITV1, Heart, Mac Store and the Chumby. Pete and Carl also go through some of your feedback on Scalextric, DAB, footy and a little controversy on Internet advertising.

For FrequencyCast Show 59, Pete and Carl take a look back at the last 12 months of TV and Tech, play back some classic clips from the last year, and discuss what we can expect around the corner. The award-winnning team also look at Sky HD EPG changes and the December Skype fail, as well as some TV channel news. In Interaction, how to load maps onto your camera and the Freeview HD 5.1 surround sound controversy