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Release Date: 06/22/2025

Tech Addicts 2026 – See You Amiga

The Tech Addicts Podcast

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 RSS Link: | | | | | | | Feedback Listening to your thoughts about a streamer with Ethernet. Have you thought about the Manhattan Aero? The Aero is the only...

Tech Addicts 2026 – A Gander at a Googlebook

The Tech Addicts Podcast

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...

Tech Addicts 2026 – A Callback for Commodore

The Tech Addicts Podcast

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...

Tech Addicts 2026 – UK Social Media Nasty List

The Tech Addicts Podcast

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 RSS Link: | | | | | | | | ...

Tech Addicts 2026 - Britain - The Biggest Hole Ever

The Tech Addicts Podcast

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 RSS Link: | | | | | | | | On the show this week: Banters: I bought a thing! - Lenovo Legion Go S Ted’s Review...

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

The Tech Addicts Podcast

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: 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...

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

The Tech Addicts Podcast

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...

Tech Addicts 2026 - Getting Google Off Phones

The Tech Addicts Podcast

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...

Tech Addicts 2026 - A Tracker That Screams

The Tech Addicts Podcast

With Gareth Myles and Ted Salmon RSS Link: | | | | | | | | 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...

Tech Addicts 2026 - Xiaomi Sous-Vides, Nintendo Sous-Trump

The Tech Addicts Podcast

Gareth and Ted are back talking tech. This week Nintendo sues Trump over Switch 2 battery while Xiaomi’s Sous-Vide Air Fryer, Google’s Whoop clone Fitbit, and smart glasses for blind marathoners and Evercade does widescreen retro gaming in style! With Gareth Myles and Ted Salmon RSS Link: | | | | | | | Feedback, Fallout and Contributions: AJ Santos on Tech Addicts Podcast - Best tech podcast by miles (or even Myles). Best jingle. Exceptional content. Great hosts. Light-hearted approach. Good humour and banter. What's not to like? …but a season finale?...

More Episodes

The last Tech Addicts Podcast of June and returning in August. This week Samsung Unpacked 2025, Ted'd home Hi-Fi, a casio Watch Ring, a sever data breach, NFC 15 upgrade and much more.

Feedback, Fallout and Contributions

Ted Camera Creations (at Whatever Works) Podcast
Over 16 billion records leaked in "unimaginable" major data breach – here's what we know

News

Samsung Unpacked event on Wednesday 9th July at 3pm BST - Galaxy Z Fold7, the Galaxy Z Flip7, the Galaxy Watch8, Watch8 Classic, and Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025), and perhaps also the Galaxy Z Flip7 FE.
NFC 15 comes with improved range and better features
Ayaneo reveals new Flip 1S clamshell gaming handheld variant while dropping hints about pricing and availability
Nothing Headphone 1 images leak, showing a retro-futuristic cassette-inspired look
Casio ring watch - Coming Soon

Banters: Knocking out a Quick Bant

I have my trusty Ruark R2 Mk3 still on the go connected to my Pro-Ject Debut SE 3 (both out of production now.) Pro-Ject Phono Box MM (as the turntable has no pre-amp)…and I did recently get some Lonpoo Passive Bookshelf Speakers (75W) for when needed!In the bedroom I now have my Majority Folio (as highlighted recently here.) And my bedroom radio/bluetooth speaker is the Supersignal Revo which is very classy! Other than that 101 bluetooth speakers (favourite being Marshall Acton III) and portable radio units dotted around the place - my favourite dinky, portable one being the Roberts Play20
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Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted

WD 14 TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive - £209.99
Jisulife Portable Handheld Fan - 5000mAh Battery Rechargeable - £56 from £70 (or resin one £53)
2-Pack 40W USB C Fast Charger, 4-Port Multi Charger UK Charging Plug - £13.71
Elgato Stream Deck Neo - £59 from £99
Elgato Neo Ultimate Bundle (Stream Deck Neo, Wave Neo, Facecam Neo and Key Light Neo) - £239 from £349
Anker USB C Cable, 6 ft 2-in-1 Type C Cable - £15.98
Motorola Edge 50 Ultra £599 from £649 from £999 - Specs