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Lively and rousing weekly UK based podcast about all forms of technology. Hosted by Gareth Myles and Ted Salmon Visit us at www.techaddicts.uk

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August 16, 2026Episode 31 hr 23 min

Tech Addicts 2026 – The Ace, the Astra & the Angry VLC

Tech Addicts is back with the latest tech news, gadgets, AI, gaming, Linux and the best UK tech deals! Gareth Myles and Ted Salmon discuss the Google Pixel Watch 5, REDMAGIC Astra 2, Sonos Ace Ultra, Cabletime ScreenDock, VLC and Windows 11, GOG coming to Linux and SearXNG in another packed episode of the Tech Addicts Podcast. This week, we ask whether Google really needs to reinvent the Pixel Watch 5 , take a closer look at the powerful REDMAGIC Astra 2 gaming tablet , and investigate the intriguing Cabletime ScreenDock USB dock and companion display . We also discuss the rumoured Sonos Ace Ultra , which could take on the Sony WH-1000XM6, and the strange VLC and Microsoft Defender/Windows 11 performance debacle . There's finally some great news for PC gamers too, with GOG Galaxy officially coming to Linux . Plus, Gareth and Ted get stuck into AI phone-call technology , explore SearXNG , the open-source privacy-focused search engine, reveal what they've been buying, and round things off with the Bargain Basement , featuring some of the best UK technology deals we've spotted. 🔥 THIS WEEK'S TECH NEWS • Google Pixel Watch 5 — same design, more health features • REDMAGIC Astra 2 gaming tablet • Cabletime ScreenDock USB hub and display • Sonos Ace Ultra premium headphones • Sonos Ace Ultra vs Sony WH-1000XM6 • VLC, Windows 11 and the Microsoft Defender problem • GOG Galaxy is coming to Linux • AI phone-call technology • SearXNG open-source search engine 🛒 BOUGHT REPORT • UGREEN Laptop Docking Station • Lenovo Duet 11 Chromebook with MediaTek Kompanio 838 💰 BARGAIN BASEMENT — UK TECH DEALS • UGREEN Steam Deck Dock • Flashforge Adventurer 5X 3D Printer • USB-C right-angle charging cable • Vintage cassette player and recorder • VITURE Pro 2 XR/AR Glasses • Motorola Edge 70 • Apple iPhone 17 Pro 256GB • Veger 30,000mAh power bank 🎙️ Tech Addicts Podcast with Gareth Myles and Ted Salmon — your regular dose of technology news, gadgets, Android, Google, Apple, Linux, gaming, AI, hardware, software and tech bargains. If you enjoy the show, like, subscribe and leave us a comment — especially if you have something to say about this week's tech stories. We promise to read it, unlike the feedback we apparently aren't getting on MeWe! 😂 Find Tech Addicts: Tech Addicts — techaddicts.uk PodHubUK — Steve Litchfield's podcast directory Follow Gareth Myles: GarethMyles.com @techaddictsuk @garethmyles Follow Ted Salmon: TedSalmon.com / Ted's Salmagundi 🔎 SEARCH TOPICS Tech Addicts Podcast, UK tech news, technology news, Pixel Watch 5, Google Pixel Watch 5, REDMAGIC Astra 2, REDMAGIC gaming tablet, Sonos Ace Ultra, Sony WH-1000XM6, Cabletime ScreenDock, USB-C dock, USB hub, VLC Media Player, Windows 11, Microsoft Defender, GOG Linux, GOG Galaxy Linux, Linux gaming, SearXNG, AI phone calls, tech gadgets, Android news, Google news, gaming technology, UK tech deals, tech deals UK, Chromebook, UGREEN, Motorola Edge 70, iPhone 17 Pro, XR glasses, Steam Deck accessories. #TechAddicts #TechNews #PixelWatch5 #REDMAGIC #Sonos #VLC #Linux #GOG #SearXNG #TechDeals #Gadgets #UKTech

August 9, 2026Episode 21 hr 30 min

Tech Addicts 2026 – See You Amiga

This week, we're looking at Apple's legal challenge against the UK Government over demands to access user data, new EU rules on AI transparency, and the latest leaks surrounding Googlebooks from Dell and Lenovo. We also take a nostalgic trip back to the 1980s with Timex's futuristic Retroware digital watch, plus some very welcome news involving Amiga and Commodore. With Gareth Myles and Ted Salmon Join us on Mewe RSS Link: https://techaddicts.libsyn.com/rss iTunes | YouTube Music | Stitcher | Tunein | Spotify Amazon | Pocket Casts | Castbox | PodHubUK Feedback Listening to your thoughts about a streamer with Ethernet. Have you thought about the Manhattan Aero? The Aero is the only streaming option that Manhattan do. The others are all freeview/freesat based. An alternative is the Netgem Pleio... Have no direct experience of the Pleio but will say that the Aero runs on the Tivo platform and won't support Now TV. Got 4 of them when I got hacked off with Sky... Phil I have a couple of compact cameras; a samsung and canon, which are being used regularly since 2010. I rarely use my phone's cameras even for videos. Almost every event and holiday, those two cameras are present. Oh and I still use my moto mod hasselblad camera with my moto z3 play. JTManuel News Apple launches legal challenge against UK government demand to access data EU announces new rules on AI transparency Dell's first Googlebook could borrow one of its most iconic laptop brands Massive leak reveals Lenovo Googlebook 15 ahead of launch Timex's New Retroware Digital Looks Like a Futuristic Watch from the '80s Amiga And Commodore, Back Together (Sort Of) Banters: Knocking out a Quick Bant Planify FreeFileSync - A Review Alternative - Syncthing Bought Report Yeesabella Grip Stickers Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted NOCO GENIUS2: 2A 6V/12V Smart Battery Charger - £45.34 Was £54.95 XTEINK X3 3.7" Pocket E-Ink eBook Reader £65 from £80 (Qi2 connectivity and magnetic pogo-pin charging - X4 has USB-C but is bigger) Miady 2-Pack 5000mAh Handheld Portable Fan (7-20 Hours Runtime) - £11.99 Was £23.99 Samsung Galaxy S25 FE 256GB/8GB £499.00 from £699 (sometimes £599) - £99.80/month (5 months) - the 128GB one is £449 MAGICNUC AG2 Mini PC — Ryzen 7 7840HS, 32GB DDR5, 1TB NVMe - £599.00 UGreen 13-in-1 Docking Station £69.99 from £119.99 Main Show URL : http://www.techaddicts.uk | PodHubUK Contact :: gareth@techaddicts.uk | @techaddictsuk Gareth - @garethmyles | Mastodon | Blusky | garethmyles.com | Gareth's Ko-Fi Ted - tedsalmon.com | Ted's PayPal | Mastodon | Ted's Amazon YouTube : Tech Addicts

August 2, 2026Episode 11 hr 35 min

Tech Addicts 2026 – A Gander at a Googlebook

Join Gareth and Ted for another episode of the Tech Addicts Podcast, where they dive into the latest gadgets, strange innovations, and the ever-changing world of consumer technology. This week they take a closer look at FiiO's affordable hi-fi audio gear, including the Snowsky Echo Nano MP3 player and JadeAudio GIGAS 1, discuss why 2026 is becoming the year of the CD and whether it's time to rebuild your physical music collection, and explore the bizarre concept of a giant space mirror designed to reflect sunlight back to Earth. There's also a look at Ayaneo's retro-inspired Konkr Pocket Advance, Lenovo's leaked Google-powered laptops that could redefine what a "Googlebook" really is, Canon's decision to ramp up compact camera production, and plenty of entertaining tangents, including The Human Fridge ! Finally, Gareth and Ted share their latest purchases, featuring the Google TV Streamer and Sony LinkBuds Clip, along with a nostalgic look back at the Razer Cynosa Chroma keyboard. Whether you're into retro tech, cutting-edge gadgets, or just enjoy a good tech chat, there's something here for every enthusiast. With Gareth Myles and Ted Salmon Join us on Mewe RSS Link: https://techaddicts.libsyn.com/rss iTunes | YouTube Music | Stitcher | Tunein | Spotify Amazon | Pocket Casts | Castbox | PodHubUK News Fiio's £50 Hi-Fi MP3 Player - Snowsky Echo Nano and FiiO JadeAudio GIGAS 1 The Human Fridge The Year of the CD Miss your CD collection? A sun-reflecting space mirror Ayaneo Game Boy Advance remake the Konkr Pocket Advance Lenovo's first Googlebooks have leaked Googlebooks are not just Chromebooks Banters: Knocking out a Quick Bant Canon to increase compact camera production Razer Cynosa Chroma Bought Report Google TV Streamer - £99 (£79 on sale) Sony LinkBuds Clip £145 (from £179 RRP) Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted Google Pixel 10a - 256GB (£449 from £599) and 128GB (£399 from £499) DJI Mic Mini - £65.20 Mooncool Electric Trike Foldable Aluminium Bike with 36V 20AH Removable Battery £1,445 from £1,700 Electric Tricycle for Adults Samsung Galaxy Z Flip7 - £639.00 INIU Wireless Charger 2-Pack only 15W but great from Bedside/desk £27 for 2 (£9 x 3 months here) Lenovo IdeaCentre Mini 01Q8X10 - £366.30 Anker 100W USB-C and USB-A Charger with swizzle 3-pin plug and touch-control display - £39 from £59 Philips Evnia 34M2C5501A - £217.88 - a review Main Show URL : http://www.techaddicts.uk | PodHubUK Contact :: gareth@techaddicts.uk | @techaddictsuk Gareth - @garethmyles | Mastodon | Blusky | garethmyles.com | Gareth's Ko-Fi Ted - tedsalmon.com | Ted's PayPal | Mastodon | Ted's Amazon YouTube : Tech Addicts

June 28, 2026Episode 41 hr 30 min

Tech Addicts 2026 – A Callback for Commodore

his week on the Tech Addicts podcast, we're diving into another packed lineup of tech news. From a modern flip phone designed to help curb social media addiction to RedMagic's ambitious gaming tablet that promises PC emulation on the go, there's plenty to get excited about. We also take a closer look at whether Google's latest smart speaker is a genuine upgrade over the Nest Mini, discuss O2's plans to finally retire its ageing 2G network in the UK, and round things off with the latest developments surrounding Samsung's One UI 9 beta rollout. Whether you're into smartphones, gaming, smart home tech, or the future of mobile networks, there's something for every tech enthusiast in this week's episode. With Gareth Myles and Ted Salmon Join us on Mewe RSS Link: https://techaddicts.libsyn.com/rss Direct Download | iTunes | YouTube Music | Stitcher | Tunein | Spotify Amazon | Pocket Casts | Castbox | PodHubUK Feedback A nice review from Jeremy - Sony Reon Pocket 5 review News Commodore Callback - Price dropped - Explainer at Gemini RedMagic's Gaming Tablet 5 Pro to offer a PC emulator, key specs revealed Google Home Speaker vs. the mainstay Nest Mini: Is this a true upgrade? O2 to begin UK 2G switchoff in 2029, and that means you might need a new smart metre Samsung Brings One UI 9 Beta To Galaxy S23, Galaxy S24 Phones - a Forbes link? Eeek! - AndroidPolice Netflix now requires every user profile to be tied to unique email address Banters: Knocking out a Quick Bant Sony's Limited and revocable license. "Play has no limits" on the email… Article MSPublisher Demise - Ted's Latest Update Bought Report UGREEN Steam Deck Dock Moto Watch 2026 in Black ♥️ Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra - The Killer Feature Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted Hoyixi Tabletop Sun Shade £20 with voucher from £30 (was once £15) - also for photography? Logitech Pebble Mouse 2 M350s - £12.99 Was: £24.99 Linux Mouse Mat XL (novelty for Gazza!) - £11.66 from £13.99 Belkin 108W GaN USB Charging Station - £26.00 Was: £79.99 FiiO DM13 BT Aluminium Portable CD Player £117 from £139 in Black, Red, SIlver, White Xiaomi smart tag 4 Pack - £44.99 Pixel Watch 4, 41mm, WiFi £249 from £349 Pixel Watch 4, 45mm, WiFi £299 from £399 UGREEN NAS DH4300 Plus 4-Bay + 120W UPS Bundle - £368.03 - Recommended Price: £455.98 Main Show URL : http://www.techaddicts.uk | PodHubUK Contact :: gareth@techaddicts.uk | @techaddictsuk Gareth - @garethmyles | Mastodon | Blusky | garethmyles.com | Gareth's Ko-Fi Ted - tedsalmon.com | Ted's PayPal | Mastodon | Ted's Amazon YouTube : Tech Addicts

June 21, 2026Episode 31 hr 19 min

Tech Addicts 2026 – UK Social Media Nasty List

It's another packed week in tech with Gareth and Ted covering stories ranging from niche gadgets to major software changes that could affect millions of users. This week's show include an industrial-grade vinyl cutter that lets music lovers press their own records at home, Lenovo's surprisingly audio-focused new Android tablet, new legislation designed to make the internet safer for children, Microsoft Teams becoming a little too aware of where you're working, and fresh criticism of Windows 11's Media Player. With Gareth Myles and Ted Salmon Join us on Mewe RSS Link: https://techaddicts.libsyn.com/rss Direct Download | iTunes | YouTube Music | Stitcher | Tunein | Spotify Amazon | Pocket Casts | Castbox | PodHubUK News Sick of scrounging in thrift stores for LPs or paying $40 for a new album? This pro vinyl cutter lets you make your own — but it's an absolute beast Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 launches with 9 JBL speakers and a 12.1" LCD with Dolby Vision New rules to protect children online Microsoft Teams will use Wi-Fi connectivity to automatically update your work location Windows 11's New Media Player Uses 3.5x More RAM, Charges for Popular Video Codecs Banters: Knocking out a Quick Bant Microsoft is killing Office 2021 in 2026, and it's pushing hard for 365 Alternate article - Microsoft is killing Office 2021 in October to push you onto Microsoft 365, how to fight back Bought Report Bellemond Magnetic Kent Paper Screen Protector for Samsung Galaxy Tab & 15 Pen Tips for Samsung Galaxy S-Pen Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted EF ECOFLOW DELTA 3 Max Portable Power Station, 2048Wh LiFePO₄ Battery, 2400W X-Boost Output, w/code £698.28 - WL49S3M2 Motorola Razr 60 Ultra £799.99 from £1,099.00 (£160 x 5 months for me) UGREEN Nexode 140W 25000mAh Laptop Power Bank Fast Charging Portable Charger - Prime Exclusive - Sold by UGREEN GROUP LIMITED UK / FBA - £49.99 XIAOMI 17 512GB/12GB , £749 from £999 (£149.80 x 5 months for me) CORSAIR CX750 80 PLUS Bronze Non Modular Low-Noise ATX 750 Watt Power Supply (Black) £54.98 Anker Prime 250W USB-C Charger £109 from £169.99 - not seen quite this cheap before soundcore Boom 3i by Anker Rugged Bluetooth Outdoor Speakers, IP68 Waterproof, 50W Black - Sold by AnkerDirect FBA - Early Prime Day Deal - £49.99 Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition (32GB) Bundle with No Ads. & Amazon Fabric Cover & Wireless Charging Dock - £234.97 from £344.97 reMarkable Starter Bundle – reMarkable 2 Tablet | Includes 10.3" Writing Tablet, Marker Plus Pen with Built-in Eraser - Prime Members Price - £339.99 Main Show URL : http://www.techaddicts.uk | PodHubUK Contact :: gareth@techaddicts.uk | @techaddictsuk Gareth - @garethmyles | Mastodon | Blusky | garethmyles.com | Gareth's Ko-Fi Ted - tedsalmon.com | Ted's PayPal | Mastodon | Ted's Amazon YouTube : Tech Addicts

June 14, 2026Episode 21 hr 22 min

Tech Addicts 2026 - Britain - The Biggest Hole Ever

Welcome to Tech Addicts! In this episode, Gareth and Ted dive into the massive £1bn Amazon UK investment, Google's AI liability, and the bizarre truth behind "Britain's biggest hole." Also, look at Lenovo's batteryless rugged tablet, the Lenovo Legion Go S, and Ted's retro review of the Pebble Time 2. If you enjoy UK tech news, reviews, and massive tech bargains, hit that subscribe button! With Gareth Myles and Ted Salmon Join us on Mewe RSS Link: https://techaddicts.libsyn.com/rss Direct Download | iTunes | YouTube Music | Stitcher | Tunein | Spotify Amazon | Pocket Casts | Castbox | PodHubUK On the show this week: A spy in your pocket? How the UK's proposed on-device nude image blocking could work in reality Lenovo Just Built a $499 Rugged Tablet You Can Run Without a Battery Britain: biggest hole ever! Court actually holds Google responsible for everything AI Overviews get wrong Microsoft is locking Office 2019 users out of editing on Apple devices starting next month Researchers are developing textiles that can produce drinking water from the air Amazon reveals £1bn investment in the UK - 4,000 jobs set to be created, with new £500m fulfilment centre hoping to speed up deliveries across the country Banters: I bought a thing! - Lenovo Legion Go S Ted's Review - Pebble Time 2 BARGAIN BASEMENT (Best UK Tech Deals) Please note: Prices correct at time of recording. Check links for live availability. Google Pixel 10a Lisen USB-C to USB-C Cable, 60W, 4-Pack soundcore by Anker Select 2S Bluetooth Speaker Tecknet Wireless Ergonomic Keyboard Anker Nano 13-in-1 Laptop Docking Station Samsung Galaxy S25 FE Aioneus USB C Plug,40W Multi USBC Plug UK PD Power Adapter SoundCore Motion X600 Bluetooth Speaker Main Show URL : http://www.techaddicts.uk | PodHubUK Contact :: gareth@techaddicts.uk | @techaddictsuk Gareth - @garethmyles | Mastodon | Blusky | garethmyles.com | Gareth's Ko-Fi Ted - tedsalmon.com | Ted's PayPal | Mastodon | Ted's Amazon YouTube : Tech Addicts

June 7, 2026Episode 11 hr 18 min

Tech Addicts 2026 - Lenovo and the Ill-Gotten Games of Doom

Is the Samsung Galaxy Book6 Ultra just a flawed MacBook Pro clone? In this episode of the Tech Addicts Podcast, Gareth Myles and Ted Salmon break down Samsung's latest flagship laptop, debate Lenovo's controversial Game Boy-inspired handheld gaming console, and question if Google Drive is actually secure for your sensitive files. Subscribe to Tech Addicts for weekly tech reviews and industry debates: https://www.youtube.com/TechAddicts SHOW NOTES & TOPICS DISCUSSED The Floating City: A look at the ambitious Freedom Ship habitat designed for international waters. Samsung Galaxy Book6 Ultra: Why Samsung's premium laptop misses the mark trying to compete with Apple's MacBook Pro. Beelink 10GbE Mini PC: Beelink makes history by bringing lightning-fast 10GbE LAN ports to budget mini PCs. Asus 12.2-inch Pad: Asus makes a long-awaited return to the Android/Windows tablet space. Chinese Audio Amp Clones: How factories are legally replicating legendary $95,000 audiophile equipment for a fraction of the price. Cloud Storage Privacy: Why relying entirely on Google Drive for your most sensitive documents might be a mistake. Lenovo Handheld Gaming: The truth behind Lenovo's retro Game Boy device and its shady pre-installed games. BARGAIN BASEMENT (Best UK Tech Deals & Discounts) UGREEN Nexode Power Bank (25000mAh) [Deal: £58.97, Was £89.99] Elgato Wave Neo USB Condenser Microphone [Deal: £45, Was £65] ASUS Prime Radeon RX 9070 OC Edition GPU [Deal: £499.99, Was £599.99] UGreen USB-C GaN Charger (65W, Foldable) + Free Cable [Deal: £21, Was £35] DJI Osmo Nano Standard Combo Camera [Deal: £251.10 with voucher] Tessan Tower Extension Lead (10 Metres, Surge Protected) [Deal: £33, Was £43] UGREEN USB C Hub (4-in-1 Magnetic 4K@60Hz) [Deal: £14.98, Was £24.99] Jisulife Portable Handheld Fan (100 Speed, 9000mAh Power Bank) [Deal: £99, Was £109] LISTEN & SUBSCRIBE Main Show Website: http://www.techaddicts.uk RSS Feed: https://techaddicts.libsyn.com/rss Stream on the go: YouTube Music | Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Amazon Music | Pocket Casts | Castbox | Stitcher | TuneIn CONNECT WITH THE HOSTS Join the Community on MeWe: [Insert MeWe Link] Contact the Show: gareth@techaddicts.uk | @techaddictsuk Gareth Myles: Website & Merch: https://garethmyles.com | https://garethmyles.com/ko-fi Socials: Mastodon | BlueSky Ted Salmon: Website & Support: https://tedsalmon.com | https://tedsalmon.com/paypal Socials: Mastodon | Ted's Amazon Page Networked via PodHubUK #TechAddicts #GalaxyBook6Ultra #LenovoGameBoy #GoogleDrive #MiniPC #TechDeals #AudioClones #AsusTablet

April 26, 2026Episode 41 hr 19 min

Tech Addicts 2026 - Smooth Sounds, Hard Clicks and a Retro Fix

Alright, tech heads, here's what's buzzing this week: We're diving wrist-first into the sleek, premium vibes of the OnePlus Watch 4 Titanium , then switching gears to pure audiophile bliss with the Topping DX9 DAC to see if it really earns its bragging rights. We also explore a clever browser tool that might just expose whether you can actually hear the difference between FLAC and MP3 (brace yourself), before getting hands-on with the futuristic Turtle Beach MC7 wireless mouse, yes, it's got a touchscreen. Retro lovers, you're eating good too, as SNK teases a modern take on the NeoGeo AES , blending nostalgia with new-school convenience. And finally, we round things out with Roberts' latest portable radios, proving that classic listening still has a place in our always-online world. With Gareth Myles and Ted Salmon Join us on Mewe RSS Link: https://techaddicts.libsyn.com/rss Direct Download | iTunes | YouTube Music | Stitcher | Tunein | Spotify Amazon | Pocket Casts | Castbox | PodHubUK News OnePlus Watch 4 titanium smartwatch launches with up to 16 days of battery life Topping's new DAC promises "remarkable" sound from both headphones and speakers alike 'Turns out I'm deaf': Someone built a browser tool to test the difference between Hi-Res Audio FLAC and lossy MP3 with your own music, so you've no excuse for getting it wrong Turtle Beach launches $160 wireless mouse with 2.25-inch touchscreen and 10-hour battery life SNK is releasing a modern NeoGeo AES console with 'unrivaled authenticity' and £70 game cartridges Roberts announces two stereo portable radios, one of which has Spotify Connect Banters: Knocking out a Quick Bant Feedback on Hiding my Film/TV files from Google Photos Ted recipe... Make a folder on the card, say "Video Parent". Put the .nomedia file in that folder. Make another folder off of "Video Parent" called, say "Ted's Videos". Put all the video files in there (in nested folder structure if you like), then get VLC (or other players) to reindex from that folder, not the first. So Google Photos (and the Android system) ignores "Ted's Videos" (because of the .nomedia file in that folder) and the thumbnails are not littered through the Google Photos App. And VLC (and any other Media Playing app) is happy once pointed to Ted's Videos (and sub-folders) and indexed again. The trick was nesting one folder in another and putting the .nomedia file in the first one, then flowing the nest of folders further down the tree. Now, the Xperia 5 Mk V's poxy little 128GB storage is near-empty and everything is on my super-fast 1TB microSD Card! Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus i3 (not i5) 256GB/8GB, Neptune Blue £399 from £649 NiPoGi E3B Mini PC AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS £399.99 Was £599.99 Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore Bluetooth Speaker £164 from £219 Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 £161.46 Was: £205.21 Zoom ZDM-1 Podcast Pack Podcast Dynamic Microphone, Headphones, Tripod, Windscreen, XLR Cable, £64.30 from £93 INIU Power Bank, Smaller & Lighter 10000mAh £18.99 was £26.99 Fosi Audio SK01 Headphone Amplifier £64 from £80 - Operating Guide ! Fuse Vert AT Vertical Record Player with Audio-Technica Cartridge - £225.63 Main Show URL : http://www.techaddicts.uk | PodHubUK Contact :: gareth@techaddicts.uk | @techaddictsuk Gareth - @garethmyles | Mastodon | Blusky | garethmyles.com | Gareth's Ko-Fi Ted - tedsalmon.com | Ted's PayPal | Mastodon | Ted's Amazon YouTube : Tech Addicts

April 19, 2026Episode 31 hr 20 min

Tech Addicts 2026 - Getting Google Off Phones

this episode, we dive into a packed lineup! We break down Motorola's surprising alignment with GrapheneOS and what that means for privacy-focused Android users, alongside a quick explainer of the OS itself. From there, we look at VitaLink's ambitious foldable device, cramming a 13-inch screen and keyboard into a single slab at a surprisingly low Kickstarter price, and Audio-Technica's eye-watering £1,700 AT-LPA2 turntable aimed squarely at audiophiles. We also explore Waveshare's £150 handheld Linux machine that challenges the need for a traditional laptop, before shifting gears to Google's crackdown on "back button hijacking" tactics used by some websites. Finally, we unpack the controversy around claims that Microsoft and LinkedIn have been "illegally searching" users' computers, and what it could mean for trust in big tech. With Gareth Myles and Ted Salmon Join us on Mewe RSS Link: https://techaddicts.libsyn.com/rss iTunes | YouTube Music | Stitcher | Tunein | Spotify Amazon | Pocket Casts | Castbox | PodHubUK News Motorola pairing with grapheneOS - GrapheneOS Explained (video, 8-minutes) VitaLink Just Put a 13-Inch Screen and Keyboard Into One Foldable Slab - £207 for KickStarter Backing £1,700 Audio-Technica AT-LPA2 Waveshare Built a £150 Handheld That Runs Full Linux Without the Laptop Back Button Hijacking: Google Search tackles sites that try to stop you from leaving when you hit the back button Microsoft and LinkedIn "Illegally searching your computer" Banters: Knocking out a Quick Bant Self hosting update Fighting Google Photos (when using a microSD Card) Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted Juovi Clip Bluetooth Speaker with Drum Pad! £21.59 from £29.99 Apple AirPods Pro 3 - £189.00 from £219.00 Motorola Edge 70 512GB/12GB Bronze Green £499 from £699 Apple AirPods Max - £399.00 from £499.00 SoundCore V40i Open-Ear Buds - £29 from £79 Sony WH-1000XM5SA Special Edition - 199.99 from £259.00 Honor Magic8 Pro 512GB/12GB £899 - £200 = £699 + Tablet + Charger (and various bundles) Anker SOLIX C300 DC Portable Power Station & Power Bank - £245 from £292 Main Show URL : http://www.techaddicts.uk | PodHubUK Contact :: gareth@techaddicts.uk | @techaddictsuk Gareth - @garethmyles | Mastodon | Blusky | garethmyles.com | Gareth's Ko-Fi Ted - tedsalmon.com | Ted's PayPal | Mastodon | Ted's Amazon YouTube : Tech Addicts

April 12, 2026Episode 21 hr 23 min

Tech Addicts 2026 - A Tracker That Screams

With Gareth Myles and Ted Salmon Join us on Mewe RSS Link: https://techaddicts.libsyn.com/rss Direct Download | iTunes | YouTube Music | Stitcher | Tunein | Spotify Amazon | Pocket Casts | Castbox | PodHubUK In this week's episode, Ted and Gareth dive into Pebblebee's new personal tracker is an AirTag crossed with a safety siren and torch, unpack Amazon's decision to "brick" classic devices, explore the sleek new Merak CD player from Fosi Audio, get the latest on RedMagic's upcoming gaming tablet and round things out with a cyberpunk vinyl record player that glows like ambient light. Feedback, Fallout and Contributions Jim Fowl Great show chaps! I picked up one of those screenless trackers from PSC Classifieds, it's an Amazfit Helio Band , initial impression is that it's pretty good. For me, who likes the health & fitness data it allows me to wear my dress watch when I go out and still collect that ambient data. You have to be mad of course, but I am! Harry Myhre Air fryer - one of our high street department stores does demonstrations of cooking devices every so often. I would want to see one of those in action and taste a sample before I bought one. Pebblebee's new personal tracker is an AirTag crossed with a safety siren and torch — but there's more than meets the eye Kindle-ing the Fire: Amazon Bricks the Classics (and My Heart) Fosi Audio launches Merak CD player RedMagic's new gaming tablet gets a launch timeframe; global version confirmed MUJI-Meets-Cyberpunk Vinyl Record Player Glows Like an Ambient Light and Charges Wirelessly Banters: Knocking out a Quick Bant Affinity Publisher Internet Archive Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted Blue Yeti USB Microphone Condenser Mic, £89 in black/white (cheapest seen £99) soundcore P30i by Anker Noise Cancelling Earbuds - £23.98 RRP: £49.99 Sony WH-1000XM6 Headphones, ANC, Midnight Blue £329 DJI Osmo Mobile 8 Standard Combo - £89 Leebein Electric Spin Scrubber , Cordless Cleaning Brush with 8 Replaceable Brush Heads, Extendable Long Handle, 300/400RPM £29 from £39 WOLFANG Wildlife Camera - £29.99 RRP: £39.99 Motorola Edge 60 Neo 256GB/12GB £299 from £379 Main Show URL : http://www.techaddicts.uk | PodHubUK Contact :: gareth@techaddicts.uk | @techaddictsuk Gareth - @garethmyles | Mastodon | Blusky | garethmyles.com | Gareth's Ko-Fi Ted - tedsalmon.com | Ted's PayPal | Mastodon | Ted's Amazon YouTube : Tech Addicts