April 1st, 2010 by FrequencyCast in Digital TV, HD, Podcast
Happy April! It’s the start of a new month, and that means it’s time for a new FrequencyCast – and this is show number 50!
Here’s what we look at in Show 50:
- News Updates: Lots of HD news, tablets, cancellations and 3D.
- Focus: Getting more from your MP3 Player
- Hands-on: Who needs and iPod or Apple’s iTunes?
- Your podline and email questions on HD, OS, Freesat and weather
You can download Show 50 direct to your MP3 player or listen online at http://www.frequencycast.co.uk/latest.html.
If you have an iPod or iPhone, get shows faster by signing up via iTunes.
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Download the show now – you’d be an April Fool not to!
If you like what you’ve heard, please spread the word…
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September 16th, 2009 by FrequencyCast in Digital TV, HD, Phones, Podcast
Hot off the press, over 16 minutes of tech and TV news from the team at FrequencyCast.
In this update we look at the merging of two mobile networks, what Apple’s been up to this month, Freeview HD testing, BT Vision updates, a Sky offer, the latest on iPhone sat nav applications, and a new DVD release.
The show is attached to this blog entry, or you can listen at www.frequencycast.co.uk/update.html
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July 1st, 2009 by FrequencyCast in Broadband, Digital TV, Podcast
Show 41 of FrequencyCast, the UK’s TV and Tech podcast, has just been released.
In our regular online radio show, we discuss all that’s new with digital TV and technology. Here’s what we cover in this show:
- News Updates: Setanta Sport collapses, a date is set for Freeview HD, plus what’s set to change in our Digital Britain.
- Focus: Broadband – what changes are ahead and how to get a faster connection.
- Hands-on: We play with o2′s fridge door, and a Nintendo get-fit fob.
- Your questions on Sky+, recording radio, photo keyrings and the Setanta aftermath.
You can download Show 41 direct to your MP3 player or listen online at http://www.frequencycast.co.uk/latest.html. If you have an iPod or iPhone, get shows faster by signing up via iTunes.
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March 1st, 2009 by FrequencyCast in Podcast
Show 37 of FrequencyCast, the UK’s TV and Tech podcast, has just been released.
In our regular online radio show, we discuss all that’s new with digital TV and technology. Here’s what we cover in this show:
- News Updates: Sky HD boxes recalled, the fourth Freeview HD services, and the UK footy coverage wars.
- Focus: Sat Navs and GPS – what’s new with personal navigation.
- Your questions on routers, full HD, BT Vision and MP2 on the move.
You can download Show 37 direct to your MP3 player or listen online at http://www.frequencycast.co.uk/latest.html. If you have an iPod or iPhone, get shows faster by signing up via iTunes.
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December 1st, 2008 by FrequencyCast in Podcast
Show 34 of FrequencyCast, the UK’s TV and Tech podcast, has just been released.
In our regular online radio show, we discuss all that’s new with digital TV. Here’s what we cover in this show:
- News Updates: ITV joins BT Vision, phones for a fiver, new channels, and the imminent Facebook phone.
- Focus: A round-up of today’s digital recorders, plus some new Denon headphones.
- Your Questions and comments on Freeview HD, PVRs and Slingbox.
You can download Show 34 direct to your MP3 player or listen online at http://www.frequencycast.co.uk/latest.html. If you have an iPod or iPhone, get shows faster by signing up via iTunes.
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November 23rd, 2008 by FrequencyCast in Podcast
A quiet day here, so we thought we’d release a quick update ahead of show 34. A five minute show discussing the iPhone v2.2 release and some other snippets.
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November 21st, 2008 by FrequencyCast in Phones
A software upgrade for the Apple iPhone has just been released. The latest version of firmware includes a number of bugfixes and improvements, including:
- Enhancements to Maps, including Google Street View
- Enhancements to Mail, including issues with Fetch and HTML formatting
- Improved stability and performance of Safari
- Podcasts are now available for download in iTunes application (over Wi-Fi and cellular network)
- Decrease in call set-up failures and call drops
- Improved sound quality of visual voicemail messages
- Pressing the Home button from any Home screen takes you to the first Home screen
- Preference to turn on/off auto-correction in Keyboard Settings
Good news for FrequencyCast listeners – you can now access our ‘cast from iTunes on the iPhone. Add us to iTunes
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September 9th, 2008 by FrequencyCast in Podcast
We’ve just released a 7 minute emergency podcast.
Lots to cover: Apple, Sony, Google, BT… and so little time left!
You can listen to our update at http://www.frequencycast.co.uk/latest.html, or better still, get us via iTunes.
Share and Enjoy!
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August 1st, 2008 by FrequencyCast in Podcast
Show 29 of FrequencyCast, the UK’s TV and Tech podcast, is online now. Here’s what we cover:
- News Updates: Freeview boxes breaking, new Freesat channels, Sporting deals, Top Up news and a KITT sat nav.
- Focus – Digital TV Roundup: A long-verdue look at the digital TV options, and what’s best for you.
- i-GotU GPS: A nifty little GPS tracker, ideal for tracking treks and geotagging photos.
- Wii Fit Listen to lads try to lose a little weight.
- Your Questions: Freesat on a PC, BT Vision problems, AAAA batteries and more.
You can download Show 29 direct to your MP3 player or listen online at http://www.frequencycast.co.uk/latest.html. You can also get us via iTunes.
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July 18th, 2008 by FrequencyCast in BT Home Hub, Digital TV, Podcast
The latest version of BT’s wireless router, the BT Home Hub 2.0 has been released today, the 18th July 2008.
We’ve got an online review available at www.frequencycast.co.uk/homehub2.html
We’ve also released an audio “hands-on” review, which can be downloaded from the same page, as well as from our FrequencyCast iTunes page
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July 1st, 2008 by FrequencyCast in Podcast
Show 28 of FrequencyCast, the UK’s TV and Tech podcast, is online now. Here’s what we cover:
- News Updates: BBC on BT Vision, Low price HD from Sky, Freesat and radio news.
- Focus – BT ToGo and BT Fon: Free Windows Smartphone, and free bandwidth on the move from BT.
- Your Questions: Asus Eee PC, broadband speed, PDAs, mobiles as wi-fi access points and more.
You can download Show 28 direct to your MP3 player, listen online or view the show notes at http://www.frequencycast.co.uk/cast28.html. You can also get us via iTunes.
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May 6th, 2008 by FrequencyCast in Digital TV, Podcast
A new UK digital TV service has just launched – quietly. Freesat, offering 80 channels of digital telly and radio launched on 6th May 2008. We’ve got our hands on a rare receiver and put together a quick Audio Update. We’ll have a more complete look at Freesat in the next show, but here are our initial findings. Go to http://www.frequencycast.co.uk/freesat.html
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May 1st, 2008 by FrequencyCast in Podcast
Show 26 of FrequencyCast, the UK’s TV and Tech podcast, is online now. Here’s what we cover:
- News Updates: Freeview HD, iPhone price cuts, FreeSat rumours, and the return of Blake’s 7.
- Focus – BBC iPlayer: Carl and Pete explore Auntie Beeb’s catch-up TV service, now available on PC, Mac, Wii and iPhone.
- Virgin Media: A closer look at TV and Internet services offered over cable.
- Eee PC: What’s all the fuss about? We explain why this pint-size PC is causing a stir.
- Your Questions: Surge Protectors, cassette dubbing, Top Up TV cards, cheap MS Office and VoD.
You can download Show 26 direct to your MP3 player, listen online or view the show notes at http://www.frequencycast.co.uk/cast26.html. You can also get us via iTunes.
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April 1st, 2008 by FrequencyCast in Podcast
No fooling – it’s the first of April, and Show 25 of FrequencyCast has just been released. Here’s what we cover in the latest UK TV and Tech radio show:
- News Updates: The Phorm controversy, National Local Freeview, phones on a plane, backing up your mobile, iTunes TV, and the perils of roaming.
- Focus – Buying a TV: As voted by you… Carl and Pete explore the options for those looking to buy a TV. What type’s right? Is HD the answer? What about the Digital Switchover, and just what are all those connectors on the back. We try to explain all.
- Audio Description: More on the service that transforms TV for the visually-impared.
- Your Questions: We answer your questions on AV senders, DAB+, BT Vision, Virgin on a Media Center, US vs. games releases, wi-fi and Brian The Brain.
You can download Show 25 direct to your MP3 player, listen online, or view the show notes at http://www.frequencycast.co.uk/cast25.html
Enjoy the show? Add a quick iTunes review: Review us.
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March 12th, 2008 by FrequencyCast in Podcast
We issued a quick audio update on 12th March 2008, exclusive to our blog and RSS subscribers. Here are the notes with the show.
Three new HD channels coming to Sky HD
- Sky Sports HD 3 , Sky Movies Premiere HD , FX HD – all coming in March / April 2008, only to Sky HD
Broadband deals
We had a text from a listener, Martin, asking about current Broadband deals – here are the links we mentioned in the show:
- Half-price Broadband if you get your phone service from Virgin Mobile. Speeds of up to 20 Meg. Their basic package is £4.50 a month for the first year. Offer ends 30th April 08. Details here
- Free special edition Black BT Home Hub on BT’s Option 1 – only till 31 March. You also get a free BT Vision box. Online deal only until 31 March 2008. BT Broadband offer
- T-Mobile. Their “never pay more than £15 a month” includes a free USB modem from T-Mobile, until the end of March 2008. More at www.t-mobile.co.uk
Sky’s current deal
- For a limited time, when ordered online. 4 of their mixes (well over 200 channels), free broadband and off-peak phone calls, for £19 a month, including free digibox. There’s £15 off Sky TV setup if you take out a Sky Movies or Sky Sport package. Details of the Sky offer
Audio Description
- We mentioned audio descriptiuon, the service that lets the blind or partially-sighted hear a special audio commentary. For details on how to set your Sky or Virgin box to Audio Description, click here for the RNIB guide
iTunes review
- Here’s where we need your help. We’ve had a two-star review, and we’re not happy. We’re not feeling loved. Please put a smile on our face, and give us a review on iTunes: Review FrequencyCast
Share and Enjoy!
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March 1st, 2008 by FrequencyCast in Digital Switchover, Freeview, Podcast, Podcasting, Radio
It’s the first of March, and Show 24 of FrequencyCast has just been released. Yes – 24 shows… we’ve reached our second birthday. Thanks for being with us for the ride!
Here’s what we cover in today’s show:
- News Updates: An end to the High Def DVD format wars, BBC on the iPhone, the US strike’s over, we discover more about podcast listening, and we say hello to the 21st Century KITT.
- Focus – Digital Radio: After DAB has had a really rough couple of months, Carl and Pete pick up the pieces, look at some DAB technology, ask whether the future is Net radio, and read through listener’s texts and mails on digital radio.
- Neuros OSD: A new piece of kit – a gadget that converts your video, streams your content and acts as a PVR.
- Your Questions: Listeners questions on wireless V+ box connections, Freeview Series Link, video on a whiteboard, TV in other rooms, HDMI cables and Freeview in hilly areas.
You can download Show 24 direct to your MP3 player, listen online, or view the show notes at http://www.frequencycast.co.uk/cast24.html
Enjoy the show? Add a quick iTunes review: Review us.
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February 13th, 2008 by FrequencyCast in Podcast
A quick update from the FrequencyCast team. We’re between shows, but given this week’s news about national DAB in the UK, and the emails we’re getting, we thought we’d release a quick update.
In this 7 minute audio update, Carl and Pete discuss this week’s news about DAB radio, and the imminent departure of GCap’s national radio stations Planet Rock and theJazz, and ask for your thoughts on the future of digital radio in the UK.
Listen using the buttons below, or from www.frequencycast.co.uk/latest.html
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February 9th, 2008 by FrequencyCast in Podcasting
Some interesting reading for UK podcasters. RAJAR, the firm that look after audience research for UK commercial and BBC radio stations, has released the results of their first survey into podcast listening.The survey took place in September and October 2007, and here are the highlights of their findings:
- 1.8 million people in the UK listen to podcasts at least once a week
- The average podcast listener subscribes to 3 podcasts
- 80% of people listen on their home computer, and only 60% listen on a portable player
- Listening: 80% of listeners listen at home, 25% in the car, 21% on public transport and 18% at work
- Most listeners listen in the evening (7pm-midnight)
- 66% of listeners use iTunes to get their podcasts
- Of those that listen on an MP3 player, 32% have iPods, with Sony products coming in second
- The three most subscribed to genres are: comedy, music and technology (good news for FrequencyCast, eh?)
You can find the full findings of RAJAR’s first UK Podcasting audience research at http://www.rajar.co.uk/docs/news/2008_01_rajar_podcasting_listening.pdf
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February 1st, 2008 by FrequencyCast in Podcast
It’s the first of the month, and Show 23 of FrequencyCast has just been released to the world. FrequencyCast Show 23 covers a whole bunch of TV and tech topics, including:
- News Updates: An update on the HD DVD format wars, some BT Vision news, two national radio stations departing DAB, the iPhone software update, plus ITV4 and Top Up TV News.
- Focus – Classic Technology: Again, we listened to the online votes for show topics, and this time around, as requested, Carl and Pete go back in time to see what TV, Computers, Phones and the ‘Net looked like twenty years ago.
- HD in the UK: A quick summary of what’s on offer HD-wise, from the big guys – Sky and Virgin.
- Squirrels: It’s our own fault – 12% of you wanted us to discuss… squirrels. You only have yourselves to blame!
- Your Questions: Listeners questions on Wireless headphones, the Skypephone, FreeSat, mobile podcasting and the digital switch.
You can download Show 23 direct to your MP3 player, listen online, or view the show notes at http://www.frequencycast.co.uk/cast23.html
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January 30th, 2008 by FrequencyCast in Digital Switchover, Digital TV
UK Podcast Team, FrequencyCast has released an audio podcast providing help on the Digital Switchover. This follows results of our survey telling us that 39% of our listeners and visitors aren’t ready for analogue TV to be switched off. See our press release for more.
Our “Unofficial Guide to The Digital Switchover” looks at the top ten things you need to know, and answers our listener’s common switchover questions.
The show lasts for 20 minutes, and can be downloaded for free from our Digital Switch page
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