This week on the regular version of TECH'S MESSAGE Nate and Ian discuss:- Google helps boost High Street spending with search- Number of child gamblers quadruples, loot boxes and social media blamed- FEATURE: Interview with Sten Kirkbak, the founder of Xplora- 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: Google, Apple, and Uber must share mapping data with rivals, says UK data group- SPECIAL FEATURE: Interview with Sten Kirkbak, the founder of Xplora- What exactly is “Zippy Santa?”- That time we asked for hotel Wi-Fi and the hotel sent us a doctor- Outtakes and more!Hosts: Nate Lanxon, Ian MorrisProduction and Editing: Nate LanxonVoiceover Artist: Marta SvetekPlease support us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/uktech for access to our exclusive ad-free extended version of the show, additional weekly special features in the programme, live-streaming, instant access to our entire back catalogue of extended shows, access to our Discord member’s club, higher quality MP3s, zero commitment required, and much more. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy