Tech Addicts 2025 - Keep your EV
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Gareth and Ted from get nostalgic and novel to the cutting-edge and practical. There's a focus on unique hardware, including the launch of the world’s first ceramic mechanical PC keyboard, the introduction of a new BOOX Palma 2 Pro color E Ink e-reader with 5G capabilities, and a $6,000 solar-powered, wind-resistant inflatable camping tent. They also explore future tech with a hands-on look at the Samsung Galaxy XR glasses (and a tease of Android XR), a dive into the controversial use of AI by Channel 4 for a presenter, and the revival of classic computing with an Amiga 1200 pre-order...
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Tech Addicts 2025 - ChatGPT for adult users
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With Gareth Myles and Ted Salmon RSS Link: | | | | | | | Feedback, Fallout and Contributions Andy Morris Just been listening to the latest Podcast, and got to the bit about Duty Free and paying in. the US. The reason @Gareth Myles that there is a 6% charge is the conversion to GBP plus a charge to do so, you should always pay in the local currency.. And the way they do the duty free collection is the same as what happens across the globe not just the US (had it in Hong Kong) where you collect at the gate... None of this has anything to do with Tariffs. The...
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Tech Addicts 2025 - The Ultimate Price Hike
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New 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! With Gareth Myles and Ted Salmon 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...
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Tech Addicts 2025 - A Galaxy of Honor
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Gareth and Ted look at the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra specs, a couple of new devices from Honor, Motorola & Lenovo’s Massive IFA Leak, Marshall's jumbo-sized speaker, the soundcore Work portable AI voice recorder and a new Google TV box from… Acer! Gareth picks up a BOSGAME E2 Mini and Ted prepares to take the reigns of PSC! With Gareth Myles and Ted Salmon RSS Link: | | | | | | | | Feedback, Fallout and Contributions New-look PSC is starting on Monday 1st September (tomorrow) so we can now not focus on phone stuff here so much again! - ...
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Tech Addicts 2025 - A Plucky Pixel Perspective
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This week, Gareth and Ted unpack the latest tech buzz. Is Valve's "Fremont" console the future of gaming? The ROG Ally impresses as a solid portable Xbox experience. Plus, Ted showcases an innovative AI-powered tablet with a projector that teaches kids a new language. With Gareth Myles and Ted Salmon RSS Link: | | | | | | | | Feedback, Fallout and Contributions Salmon’s (hopeful) iOS Leap! News Malcolm Bryant - 'Open source Android', aka AOSP, is really bare-bones. All OEMs to this point have supplemented AOSP with extra functionality in order...
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Tech Addicts 2025 - A Monopolistic Perplexity
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Gareth and Ted swelter as they chat about Perplexity AI eyeing Google Chrome, Microsoft court action over Windows 10, a battery issue with the GPD Win 5, Insta360 new 8k drone, Linux Mint Zara beta, FydeOS, VPNs vs Proxies and Honor Magic V Flip 2. With Gareth Myles and Ted Salmon RSS Link: | | | | | | | | Feedback, Fallout and Contributions Bloody sun is coming out Sunday here which means I’m going to roast in this tin can (with windows doors shut for noise) or have fans and dogs and trains noise aplenty - so my vote is to get underway asap please! ...
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Tech Addicts 2025 - Decant a Rant
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Gareth and Ted reunite for another show. This week more on the Uk Online Safety act Gareth lost his shit about last week. Ted looks at the Nothing Phone 3 debacle, iKKO's new device, Google finish fiddling with Steam on Chromebooks, stolen load of Galaxy Z Fold 7s and PixelSnap be's a thing. Plus loads more. With Gareth Myles and Ted Salmon RSS Link: | | | | | | | | Feedback, Fallout and Contributions Phil Wells on Gareth’s Rant I've just listened to the latest episode and am concerned about Gareth's rant. First off...the legislation came into force...
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Tech Addicts 2025 - Think of the children
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Gareth and Ted return for an August run of the show, this week talking about the UK's online safety act, the humble VPN, protecting children, TOR, the Honourable Peter Kyle Secretary of State for Science Innovation and Technology, Linux, Bazzite, Lutris, Voyager 1, Ulefone, Apple Iphone 17 slim, C64 Mini and much more. With Gareth Myles and Ted Salmon RSS Link: | | | | | | | | Feedback, Fallout and Contributions Listener A J Santos discovered this week that after 47 years, Voyager is 1 Light Day away from earth and there are 1,523 more of those until it...
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The Camera Creations Podcast Episode 2 – Pilot 2 of 2
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Whilst the Tech Addicts are away... the Camera Creators will play. Sir Ted Salmon, Joe Hickey, Chris Kelly, and Ian Bundey return to podcasting with Camera Creations, discussing all things camera and photography in episode 2. They delve into their expectations for the podcast, introduce themselves, and brainstorm ideas. The show will continue to be published on the back of Whatever Works so you can find it in Podcatchers under that feed.. (for now) or via the rss –
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The Camera Creations Podcast Episode 1 – Pilot 1 of 2
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The Camera Creations Podcast at Whatever Works. Episode 1 - Pilot 1 of 2. Joe Hickey, Chris Clayton, Ian Bundey and Ted Salmon dip our toes into the water of podcasting about all things camera and photography. It's a bit of a getting-to-know-you pod as we chat about what we expect from it, introductions and throw ideas around.
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!
With Gareth Myles and Ted Salmon
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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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