FrequencyCast UK Show 123: End of the first social network, smart dog security and a smart watchstrap

FrequencyCast is back, with an all-new sound. Join Pete and Kelly for Show 126, where we catch up with what we have been up to since the last show, and find out why Kelly glows in the dark. We take a boat trip to take a look at the history of offshore radio, talk about streaming video and listen in to the International Space Station. Details at https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/cast126.html

Greetings from FrequencyCast - Remember us? Kelly and Pete met up in a lonely carpark in June 2019 to send a message to anyone still subscribing to this feed. It's been a long time, the microphone is covered in cobwebs, and we have forgotten how it all works - but we wanted to say hello and send you a message. Want to tell us you are there too? Send us a hello here - www.frequencycast.co.uk/hello

FrequencyCast returns after a short break - thanks for bearing with us. In Show 125, we look at Amazon Alexa, the birth of British broadcasting with 2MT, fitness tracking for pets and contactless payment jewelery. In the news, revival of a Nokia classic, Nintendo Switch and the MakeAirFair campaign, plus your comments on 4G interference, and Sky boxes. Details at https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/cast125.html

The 14th of February 2017 marks the 95th anniversary of a piece of radio history. In the county of Essex, the first "radio station" took to the air. It was on-air for 30 minutes a week, and was the birth of British broadcasting. This update discusses the launch of an online radio station to cover the historic anniversary. More details at http://www.emmatoc.com/

FrequencyCast returns after a short break - thanks for bearing with us. In Show 124, we look at Pokemon Go, Google Cardboard, Virtual Reality, Radio Caroline, and the BBC Microbit. In the news, exploding Galaxies, phone roaming and the new Amazon Alexa virtual assistant, plus your comments on HDMI, Ofcom and TV licensing. Details at https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/cast124.html

FrequencyCast Show 123 is here, after a short break. In this show, Pete and Kelly look at a new smart watchstrap, monitoring your home with a smart dog, sweat tracking and a high-tech way not to lose your keys. We also talk about the end of the first social network, and help with questions on Sky Q, Discovery and SCART sockets. Details at https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/cast123.html

For FrequencyCast Show 122, Pete and Kelly trek boldly to the 2016 Wearable Technology Show in London, where they try out a fitness tracking ring, a kids wearable mobile and the future of the sociable mobile network. Plus the latest tech news and answers to listeners questions. Details at https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/cast122.html

In FrequencyCast Show 121, Pete and Kelly discuss the changes to Facebook, talk about girls in tech and spend some time at an electronics fair. We also look at paper-thin lenses and some tech reading glasses, plus talk about snapchat. In the news, new DAB stations, a new Raspberry Pi and the end of Nook in the UK. Details at https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/cast121.html

For FrequencyCast Show 120, Pete and Kelly take a look behind the scenes as Tim Peake makes radio contact with a UK school. Also, news of a 10 hour crowd-funded film, an update on the Riut backpack and details of the upcoming Sci-fi Ball. Plus your questions on the demise of TVPlayer on Freeview, and rights issues for BBC radio sport. Details at https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/cast120.html

For FrequencyCast Show 119, Pete and Kelly take a look back at the last year of tech news headlines, review some of what they got up to, and make some predictions. We also talk to weatherman Jim Bacon about 2016 and hyper-local weather tech. In the news, the BBC hack, AVG issues and old TVs, plus your questions on power cuts and Raspberry Pi VPNs. Details at https://www.frequencycast.co.uk/cast119.html