This week on the regular version of TECH'S MESSAGE Nate and Ian discuss:- Netflix creates UK-only popularity chart -- why?- Phone and internet users to get end-of-contract alerts -- https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/technology-48268427 - San Francisco votes to ban city use of facial recognition technology while Britain embraces it -- https://www.reuters.com/article/us-san-francisco-facial-recognition/san-francisco-votes-to-ban-city-use-of-facial-recognition-technology and https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/technology-48228677/could-facial-recognition-cut-crime- Your emails and questions answered!Patreon supporters have access to our ad-free and extended version of the show, which includes the above as well as additional discussions about:- EXTRA STORY: Thomas the wank engine: London rail passengers played pr0n grunts over PA system -- https://www.theregister.co.uk/2019/05/13/london_rail_passengers_played_pron_noises_over_tannoy/- Big discussion around HD remaasters- The big problem with Amazon Prime Video- Outtakes and more!Hosts: Nate Lanxon, Ian MorrisProduction and Editing: Nate LanxonVoiceover Artist: Marta SvetekWANT MORE? Access ad-free, extended versions of each episode, download our weekly sister show Extra Message, listen to us recording live or download a full uncensored copy on demand, and much more, by joining us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/uktech. You’ll get instant access to our entire back catalogue of extended shows, Extra Message, our Discord member’s club, higher quality MP3s, and there’s zero commitment required. Give us a try and support me and the show in the process! For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy