Tech Addicts 2026 - Britain - The Biggest Hole Ever
Release Date: 06/14/2026
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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.
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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
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