Tech Addicts 2026 – See You Amiga
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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...
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Tech Addicts 2026 – A Gander at a Googlebook
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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...
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Tech Addicts 2026 – A Callback for Commodore
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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...
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Tech Addicts 2026 – UK Social Media Nasty List
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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: | | | | | | | | ...
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Tech Addicts 2026 - Britain - The Biggest Hole Ever
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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...
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Tech Addicts 2026 - Lenovo and the Ill-Gotten Games of Doom
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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...
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Tech Addicts 2026 - Smooth Sounds, Hard Clicks and a Retro Fix
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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...
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Tech Addicts 2026 - Getting Google Off Phones
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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...
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Tech Addicts 2026 - A Tracker That Screams
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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...
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Tech Addicts 2026 - Xiaomi Sous-Vides, Nintendo Sous-Trump
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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?...
info_outlineNew Episode: Join us for the latest episode of TechAddicts! We're chatting about Linux issues, the Retroid Pocket Classic plus updates on Honor's MagicPad 3 Pro and Amazon's new hardware. Oh, and beware: Xbox Game Pass fans are cancelling their subs due to a price hike!
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Feedback, Fallout and Contributions
Ian Barton (Quick mention as now done elsewhere)
Ian was particularly enthused about all things Linux and Open Source so was one of our more active members here in TA. He taught me much about all sorts of tech stuff - a kind chap - very kind - and thoughtful. RIP
Dennis Schreiner on Linux Mint and BeeLink Sluggishness
I just wanted to say that I have a Beelink with Ryzen 5800 U and Linux Mint is not running well for me on it either. I think Mint is the Problem since it switched to Ubuntu. I have since had a lot of performance issues with it. Also in the Top Linux List it’s going downhill. I wouldn’t now recommend Mint anymore for beginners and low-spec’d PCs. Since I switched my BeeLink to Fedora Linux (KDE Plasma version) it’s very smooth-running again. Also Fedora is pretty easy to operate. Bazzite and Nobara are also beginner-friendly with low spec requirements. I’m enjoying TA, thank you :)
Ujjwal Sehgal on Retroid Pocket Classic
I bought this thinking I'd use it purely for retro gaming but it's starting to become a favourite overall retro gadget. Beautiful OLED touchscreen. Runs Android 14. Google Play store present. Snapdragon G1 Gen 2. 128GB of storage. microSD slot. Icing on the cake is the head phone jack. I find myself using it to listen to music when I'm away from my phone. The squareish screen is great for watching old 4:3 TV content. It kind of feels like what GameBoy could have been if it were released today! I remember using my original PSP in the same way when I was younger. Feels like a nostalgic digital detox device - as the screen aspect ratio is awful for email, WhatsApp or any social media apps!
News
HONOR MagicPad 3 Pro with 13.3″ 3.2K 165Hz display, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 12450mAh battery teased
Subscribers Are Scrambling To Cancel Xbox Game Pass After Price Hike
New Kindle, Fire TV, Echo Speakers and Displays: Everything you Need to Know from Amazon's Hardware Launch Event
Google is confusing Home users with Nest Aware and Google One plan changes
Pebble sets the stage for its comeback with the revival of its app store
Banters: Knocking out a Quick Bant
Remarkable Paper Pro Move
Duty Free rant
Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted
Anker Charging Base, 100W Fast Charging with 4 Ports £39.99
INIU 140W 27000mAh Portable Charger - USB-C in/Out, USB-C Out, USB-A Out - £49 from £99 (but usually £79)
Govee Outdoor Projector, Laser and Aurora Light Projector £55.40
Nothing Headphone (1) - £212 was £299 - first reduction (that I know of)
Nothing Phone (3a) 256GB - £305 from the usual £379
Mycket DAB Radio Portable, DAB Plus Digital Radio £29.99 + £6 voucher
Beelink Mini PC SER9 Pro Ryzen 7 H255, 32GB LPDDR5X, 1TB PCIe4.0 SSD, Windows 11 Pro, Built-in MIC, Speakers £499 with £100 Voucher
UGREEN Nexode Power Bank 20000mAh £51.99
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