Please support us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/uktech for access to our exclusive ad-free extended version of the show, live-streaming, access to Discord member’s club, weekly columns from Nate, higher quality MP3s, and much more.GET IN TOUCH using hello@techpodcast.uk. All messages sent will be read and considered for inclusion on a future show. This week on the regular version of TECH'S MESSAGE Nate and Ian are joined by CNET.com senior editor Andy Hoyle to discuss:- OkCupid begins enforcing real-name rules- UK homes to get faster broadband by 2020- SPECIAL FEATURE: The tech of the year, from 4K to Huawei to surprise successes- The future of shoehorn technology- Your emails and questions answered!Patreon supporters have access to our longer version of the show, which includes the above as well as additional discussions about:- EXTRA STORY: Switching mobile operators could soon begin with a text- Explanation of recent Patreon changes (again - sorry)- Extended discussion around the solutions to rural broadband- Additional tech of the year segment about high-end games consoles and gaming tech- Outtakes and more!Please support us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/uktech for access to our exclusive ad-free extended version of the show, live-streaming, access to Discord member’s club, weekly columns from Nate, higher quality MP3s, and much more. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy