This week on the regular version of Tech’s Message:- NHS phone app holds key to lifting UK’s coronavirus lockdownhttps://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/news/nhs-phone-app-holds-key-to-lifting-uks-coronavirus-lockdown-wfmt3pt0g Apple and Google partner on COVID-19 contact tracing technology (PR)https://www.apple.com/uk/newsroom/2020/04/apple-and-google-partner-on-covid-19-contact-tracing-technology/- MPs Get £10,000 Extra In Expenses to Work From Homehttps://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/coronavirus-mps-given-extra-10-000-each-for-home-working-expenses-w0h5sx99lhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-52231592 Patreon supporters have access to our ad-free, longer version of the show, which includes the above as well as additional discussions about:- EXTRA STORY: Ian found a MiniDisc. We simply must talk about MiniDisc- Charlie Brooker, Konnie Huq and bumper cars- The best MP3 players from 2007!- Why don’t MPs just use Samsung’s DEX instead of spending public money on laptops?- Outtakes and more!TECH’S MESSAGE IS: Hosts: Nate Lanxon, Ian MorrisRecurring Guest Hosts: Andy Hoyle, Naomi Kerbel, Kate LanxonProduction and Editing: Nate LanxonVoiceover Artist: Marta SvetekMusic: Audio Network & Pond5Certain Artwork Elements Designed By: macrovector / FreepikPublisher: AcastCopyright © Nate LanxonAds are not endorsements, nor controlled by Tech’s Message. Read Nate’s ad policy.Visit Us: UKTechShow.comWANT 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... For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy