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Gareth Myles

Lively and rousing weekly UK based podcast about all forms of technology.

Hosted by Gareth Myles and Ted Salmon

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S4 · E4
August 23 · 1 hr 27 min
Tech Addicts 2026 – Gemini Everywhere & The OneDrive That Lurks
Welcome to another episode of Tech Addicts, where Gareth Myles and Ted Salmon dive into the latest technology news, gadgets, gaming and all the tech nonsense that has caught their attention this week. This episode covers Google Gemini's growing presence across the tech world, the latest developments surrounding Googlebook and Google's Android PC strategy, and a major specification boost for the Framework Laptop 12. We also take a look at TCL's clever new smart lock, leaked details of the Sony WH-1000XM4C headphones, and the news that the A1200 is officially an Amiga product. There's plenty more besides, including retro gaming with GOG and Antstream Arcade, Microsoft's mysteriously hidden OneDrive app, and another Bought Report featuring the Lenovo Duet Chromebook and Boox Note Air4 C. 🎧 In this episode: 🤖 Google Gemini is becoming the default AI everywhere 💻 Framework Laptop 12 gets a major specification upgrade 🔐 TCL's Jedi-like smart lock gets even better 🎧 Sony WH-1000XM4C headphone leak 🕹️ GOG, retro gaming and Antstream Arcade 🟣 The A1200 officially becomes an Amiga product 📚 Googlebook launch event and the future of Android PCs 👻 Microsoft's hidden OneDrive app 🛒 Lenovo Duet Chromebook and Boox Note Air4 C 😁 Plenty of Tech Addicts banter along the way! If you're into technology news, gadgets, computers, AI, Google, Microsoft, retro gaming, Chromebooks, Android, Amiga and consumer tech, you've come to the right place. 👍 Like the video, subscribe to the channel and hit the notification bell for more Tech Addicts podcast episodes. #TechAddicts #TechPodcast #Technology #Gemini #Google #Microsoft #RetroGaming #Chromebook #Amiga #Gadgets
S4 · E3
August 16 · 1 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
S4 · E2
August 9 · 1 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
S4 · E1
August 2 · 1 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 AmazonYouTube: Tech Addicts
S3 · E4
June 28 · 1 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
S3 · E3
June 21 · 1 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
S3 · E2
June 14 · 1 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
S3 · E1
June 7 · 1 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
S2 · E4
April 26 · 1 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
S2 · E3
April 19 · 1 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
S2 · E2
April 12 · 1 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
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April 5 · 1 hr 19 min
Tech Addicts 2026 - Xiaomi Sous-Vides, Nintendo Sous-Trump
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 Join us on Mewe RSS Link: https://techaddicts.libsyn.com/rss iTunes | YouTube Music | Stitcher | Tunein | Spotify Amazon | Pocket Casts | Castbox | PodHubUK 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? Again? ...WTF!?! Evercade Nexus upgrades retro gaming with widescreen play and refreshed modern controls Google's Next Fitbit Sounds Exactly Like a Whoop Clone Blind marathon runner to be guided by smart glasses Xiaomi launches new smart air fryer with sous vide feature Nintendo is reportedly making a Switch 2 with a user-replaceable battery for the EU Nintendo Sues U.S. Government Over Trump's 'Unlawful' Tariffs That Led to Last-Minute Switch 2 Pre-Order Delay, Demands Refund With Interest Banters: Knocking out a Quick Bant I bought a thing: ProtoArc XK01 TP Portable Foldable Keyboard with Touchpad I bought a thing: Anti-Static Wooden Handled Dust Cleaning Brush for Vinyl and Motorola Pen Ultra (for my Moto Signature) Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted Roku 3820EU Streaming Stick 4K - HD/4K/HDR Streaming Media Player - Now £35.99 Was: £49.99 Focusrite Scarlett Solo 4th Gen USB Audio Interface £101 from £120 (what I paid for mine) Tapo C411 KIT 2K 3MP Battery Security Camera Outdoor Wireless,Solar Security Camera - Now £47.52 Was: £74.99 Google Pixel Watch 4 (45mm) - WiFi version, Satin Moonstone, £299 from £399 (and 5 months to pay for me) and Pixel 10 - 256GB in all colours, £649 Anker USB C Charger, 6 Port Charging Station with 112W Power - Now £29.98 Was: £39.99 TCL NXTPAPER 60 Ultra 5G 512GB/12GB, Lunar White or Nebula Black, with Flip Cover and Stylus - cheapest it's ever been at £419 (and 5 months to pay for me) Tapo P100 (4-Pack) Smart Plug, Wi-Fi Plug, App Remote Control - Now £27.20 Was: £39.99 Plaud Note AI Voice Recorder Voucher Price £126 (from £149) 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
S1 · E4
February 22 · 1 hr 25 min
Tech Addicts 2026 - Attack of the Martial Arts Robots
Gareth and Ted look at Martial Arts Robots putting on a dsiplay before impending potential human anniliation, the Honor MagicPad 4 tablet, Samsung's MovingStyle... thing, Steam Deck woes, Linux 7.0 excitement, changes to the Google AI Plus, Pro, & Ultra packages and Ted analysises Sapphire as an Aluminium flagship. 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 The Samsung MovingStyle Official: New Honor MagicPad 4 tablet beats Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 series to global debut Linux 7.0 is coming, and it could be one of the biggest updates in years RAM shortage hits Valve's four-year-old Steam Deck, now available "intermittently" - Out of Stock Worldwide Scary! Martial arts robots dazzle at 2026 Spring Festival Gala Banters: Knocking out a Quick Bant 'Sapphire' isn't just an 'Aluminium' flagship: it is actually the first Chromebook Plus tablet What Gemini features you get with Google AI Plus, Pro, & Ultra Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted INIU Smallest Power Bank 45W Fast Charging, USB C in&out, 10000mAh Battery Pack £28 from £39 XIAOMI Smart Band 10 Fitness Tracker - £34.73 Edifier R990BT Bluetooth 5.4 Bookshelf Speakers Active Speakers, 24W, RCA/AUX/Bluetooth, App Control £60 from £100 Hisense HS3100, 3.1 CH Soundbar - £99.00 Lenovo Idea Tab Pro Android Tablet 12.7" + Pen £278 (5 x £55) from £380 Masterplug Three Socket Fused Wall Plug Adaptor - £8.49 Acer Chromebook Plus 516 16" Chromebook Plus + 12/m Gemini AI Pro (£227.88) £329 from £429 (-£227 = £102.11) ClicKid CAM20 - £9.99 + 15% off voucher Bonus - Marshall Monitor III ANC £239 from £299 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 AmazonYouTube: Tech Addicts
S2 · E3
February 15 · 1 hr 22 min
Tech Addicts 2026 - I Saw Openclaw
This week AI-driven RAM spikes are thinning phone specs, while uTag unlocks Samsung gear for all. KeyGo Gen 2 and NexPhone offer new hardware paths, Linux Mint 22.3 updates, and OpenClaw agents bring both utility and high-risk security warnings. 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, Fallout and Contributions SomeGadgetGuy on RAM Crisis For the RAM and component news, the most frustrating aspect of it is the speculation. The manufacturing and pricing IMMEDIATELY flipped based on the announcements from companies like OpenAI that they WOULD scale up. A company super deep in the red, generating no significant profits, just SAYING they were GOING to buy up 40% of the RAM decimated the entire consumer market. There should be antitrust investigations. When. It comes to mobile devices, we are seeing the first symptoms of component price hikes. Phones in 2025 we're largely similar to phones from 2024, often with a handful of downgrades to individual components to balance the costs of more expensive SOCs. This year, phones are even more similar to phones from 2025, and increasingly, we're seeing even more price cuts to pieces, like totally flat screens, or reducing the number of rear cameras, while we're still seeing price increases in a lot of regions. Im confident this trend will continue. As a fashion trend, companies will continue to push super thin phones as a way to sell an expensive device with fewer features. Rob DeLorean-Chamb on uTag App I was listening to Ted on the podcast last week and heard him say he had some Samsung tags but because he hasn't got a Samsung phone he used the web interface but there is a 3rd party app that lets you natively control them as-if one's non-Samsung was actually a Samsung! UTag is an open source app too. News KeyGo Gen 2 is a portable 2-in-1 display keyboard that can bring mini PCs to life Google confirms Gemini in Chrome is now available for Chromebook Plus laptops Attackers Attempt to Clone Google Gemini With Over 100,000 Prompts World's First 5-Ton 10-Seater eVTOL Takes Flight In China Razer's first gaming mouse is coming back with a £1,000 price tag 14 Years Later than Planned, NexPhone is Up for Preorder Banters: Knocking out a Quick Bant Linux Mint 22.3 (what's new) OpenClaw looks interesting - Seems to get as many warnings as recommendations tho. Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted UGreen Ergonomic Mouse £13 from £20 BENFEI USB C to HDMI keyring - £6.85 UGreen FineTrack Duo (4-Pack) £30 from £45 INIU USB C to HDMI Adapter - £9.49 UGreen USB A/C Male/Female Adapters (2) £8 from £10 - for those who like to flipflop their gender and size! UGREEN NASync DXP4800 Plus 4-Bay NAS - £465.78 UGreen USB Microphone (for occasional Podcasters!) £24 from £37 HONOR Pad X7 - £69.99 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 AmazonYouTube: Tech Addicts
S2 · E2
February 8 · 1 hr 10 min
Tech Addicts 2026 - Aforementioned RAM shortages
Gareth and Ted chat about the RAM shortage, Logitech MX Master 4, Lenovo Legion Y700, Ark 2-in-1, ChromeOS giving way to Aluminium OS, the Steam Machine delay, Amazon and Northern Ireland, Vodafone and 3uk woes, O2 5G coverage across UK and much more. 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, Fallout and Contributions Logitech MX Master 4 News Humanoid Robot Faster than Usain Bolt Lenovo Legion Y700 powerful 8.8" Android gaming tablet is ready for a long-rumoured return Ark 2-in-1: New larger Android tablet launching with dedicated desktop mode ChromeOS will be 'phased out' in 2034 as Android PCs arrive Valve pushes back Steam Machine launch due to storage and memory shortage Banters: Knocking out a Quick Bant Amazon Battery bastards O2 SIM Card - 5G Vodafone / 3uk rant Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted DJI Neo, Mini Drone with 4K UHD Camera - £125.00 Logitech MX Master 3S - £69.99 Soundcore C30i by Anker Open-Ear Clip Earbuds £34 from £60 Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2 - £38.99 Poco F7 Ultra 512GB/16GB (only in yellow!) £499 from £699 (usually c.£550-600) Anker Zolo Power Bank - £14.99 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 AmazonYouTube: Tech Addicts
S2 · E1
February 1 · 1 hr 30 min
Tech Addicts 2026 - An Overclockable Sex Toy
Gareth and Ted are back talkin' tech for 2026! Chatting about the Handy 2 Pro sex toy, HP EliteBoard G1a, Linux Mint 22.3, Social Media Ban, Google, Epic, Logitech MX Master 4, Marshall Heddon, Pixel Tablet and loads more! 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, Fallout and Contributions Gareth Williams my despair is somewhat lessened thanks to the yuletide surprise from an extra WW Pod! Guess I'll just be drowning the remainder of my sorrows with the ridiculous amounts of booze I stocked up with. Cheers to the best podcast team of them all (TA, WW, PSC, CC & PR). Ron K Jeffries I demand a full refund! This is outrageous. AJ Santos I showed up with snacks and everything… and the podcast ghosted me. Even my chair is disappointed. Malcolm Bryant on Google VP confirms ChromeOS isn't going anywhere, and neither is 10-year support Chad Dixon on Bizarre video shows humanoid robots preparing for border patrol duties between China and Vietnam Marshall's Heddon £179 Wi-Fi music hub - it turns Marshall's Bluetooth speakers into a multi-room system Logitech MX Master 4 News Google and Epic Games struck a secretive $800 million deal Teen Social Media Ban Goes Global: France & UK Follow Australia Linux Mint 22.3 "Zena" Is Now Available for Download Anker reveals new desktop charger with clamp design ThinkCentre X AIO Aura Edition with a square screen announced at CES 2026 The HP EliteBoard G1a is a full-blown Windows AI PC inside a keyboard The Handy 2 Pro Banters: Knocking out a Quick Bant New life for Pixel Tablet Signed up for Gemini AI Plus £3.49/m x 2 then £6.99 Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted FiiO's £33 EH11 retro headphones - Sales Page Toshiba Canvio Flex 1TB – Portable 2.5'' External Hard Drive - £55.99 Mosirui USB C Docking Station 14 IN 1 Hub £47 from £77 WD 16TB Elements External Hard Drive - £270 8Bitdo N30 Wireless Mouse £24.39 Anker Zolo Power Bank, 10,000mAh 30W High-Speed Portable Charger - £13.99 Nothing Phone (3) £899 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 AmazonYouTube: Tech Addicts
S1 · E24
Dec 14, 2025 · 1 hr 25 min
Tech Addicts 2025 - Looking for Ladda
This week, a new Australian social media ban impacts millions of youth, while AI chatbot use rises among teens. Meanwhile, new tech includes the Ayaneo Pocket Play, a PlayStation 30th Anniversary watch, the Tiiny AI Pocket Lab mini PC, the upgraded Sony Walkman NW-ZX900, Ikea's smart home AA Ladda battery system, and the forthcoming Quickshot II. 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, Fallout and Contributions Crucial's news about RAM for consumers Ed Hause That's very sad. I always seemed to end up with Crucial RAM when upgrading. Shame. James Raeburn That's terrible news. I can't believe Micron are doing this. Seems very short sighted to me. Crucial was my go-to brand for RAM. Jeremy Harpham I guess the shift to motherboard-soldered RAM limits the number of newer laptops with any upgrade options. Godfrey Lisk I get my RAM from Corsair. I have also bought Kingston's HyperX RAM. Great podcast episode as per usual News Millions of children and teens lose access to accounts as Australia's world-first social media ban begins Nearly one-third of teens use AI chatbots daily Ayaneo Pocket Play is a reincarnation of the Xperia Play Anicorn x PlayStation's £600 Mechanical Watch Is The Wildest 30th Anniversary Flex Yet - Anicorn Tiiny AI Pocket Lab: Mini PC with 12-core ARM CPU and 80 GB LPDDR5X memory unveiled ahead of CES - Techpowerup Sony Walkman returns: New Walkman NW-ZX900 audio player rears its head with major upgrades revealed Smart homes on AA batteries by Ikea Quickshot II coming in Jan Banters: Knocking out a Quick Bant The free Bulk Crap Uninstaller removes apps even Windows can't + Github PinchFlat Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted ORICO 5 Bay Hard Drive Enclosure for 2.5"/3.5" SATA HDD/SSD - RRP - £127.99 - Savings (2):-£32.00 Promotion Applied -£25.60 Voucher -£6.40 Order Total: £95.99 Bose SoundLink Flex Portable Bluetooth Speaker (2nd Gen), £109 from £149 OM SYSTEM WS-882 Digital Voice Recorder - £29.99 Was £61.41 PDBest 60,000mAh PowerBank £30 was £43 (if you trust the brand!) Marshall Major IV On Ear Bluetooth Headphones - £49.00 Was: £58.00 Anker Charging Base £79 from £99 Anker Prime PowerBank (with Pogo Pins) £65 from £99 AUVON Dimmable Night Light Plug in Wall with Dusk to Dawn Sensor, Rotatable LED Night Light - £16.99 RRP: £21.99 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 AmazonYouTube: Tech Addicts
S1 · E23
Dec 7, 2025 · 1 hr 22 min
Tech Addicts 2025 - Jamming Starlink
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 Linux Mint 22.3 Codenamed "Zena", Planned for Christmas 2025 Seagate's latest breakthrough ushers in the age of 55TB or even 69TB hard drives - and it isn't stopping there GEEKOM's New Powerhouse Laptop Duo is Headed to Markets this December Can Starlink be blocked? Scary Chinese simulation shows 1,000 drones can jam satellite internet Microsoft loses bid to ban license reselling as UK court gives it the thumbs up Crucial no longer selling RAM to Mortals after 30 Years Banters: Knocking out a Quick Bant Black Friday pick ups Reolink Doorbell INIU Powerbank Nothing Phone (3) TCL NxtPaper 60 Ultra Google listing says Android PC OS, 'Aluminium,' will have 'AI at the core' Lenovo reveals the truth: Android PCs have "limited desktop features" Thomson Streaming 270UK Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted Koorui 34" WQHD 165Hz Curved Gaming Monitor (34E6UC) Roxel Vogue Portable DAB/DAB+ FM Radio & Wireless Speaker SoundCore Motion+ Bluetooth Speaker POWER BANK 20000mAh PD20W Fast Charging USB C 22.5W Portable Charger Powerbank Anker USB-C Hub, 10-in-1 Monitor Stand Denon DP29FE2 Record Player for Vinyl Records RedThunder K95 Wireless Mechanical Gaming Keyboard 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 AmazonYouTube: Tech Addicts
S1 · E22
Oct 26, 2025 · 1 hr 28 min
Tech Addicts 2025 - Keep your EV
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 announcement. Finally, Ted discusses software and workflow improvements, specifically praising the changes and benefits of using the Google Keep Chrome Extension for note-taking, alongside Gareth's love for Immich. 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, Fallout and Contributions Kurt Kaufman on My Car is Bricked News The World's first Ceramic Mechanical PC Keyboard Samsung Galaxy XR hands-on - Samsung teases Android XR glasses too The £379 BOOX Palma 2 Pro brings color E Ink and 5G to a pocket-sized e-reader and the £499 Note Air5 C Cool Camping: Solar Powered Cooling Tent - Tough £6,000 inflatable tent stands strong in 112-mph wind Channel 4's first AI presenter is dizzyingly grim on so many levels - Here's a Clip Amiga 1200 pre-order November 10 - Launch Announcement Video Banters: Knocking out a Quick Bant Immich Love Google Keep changed my note-taking workflow for the better - The Google Keep Chrome Extension Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted AMAZFIT Bip 6 Smart Watch 46mm - £63.49 Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra (White) 50% off (of RRP) at £299 (Orange is £399) Logitech MX Master 3S - £69.26 SoundCore Motion X600 BT Speaker 48% off, £104.49 (or someone can buy mine for £99, sitting here wickedly underused!) soundcore P30i by Anker - £23.99 UGreen Car Charger 90W with 60W Retractable Cable plus 1 x USB-A, 1 x USB-C £16.99 from £26 Anker Prime Charger, 200W 6-Port GaN Charging Station - £54.99 Motorola Rokr 300 £21 from £35 IP6/7, 12-hours, 7W 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 AmazonYouTube: Tech Addicts
S1 · E21
Oct 19, 2025 · 1 hr 20 min
Tech Addicts 2025 - ChatGPT for adult users
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, 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 Departure Lounge is still classed as the US or the country you are in Scott Weddington on New WiFi tech can accurately identify individuals without devices, warn scientists News Sam Altman says ChatGPT will soon allow erotica for adult users Pro-Ject's New Audiophile Turntable Looks Absolutely Mesmerizing Inside the Pixel Watch 4: A Masterclass in Smartwatch Design Samsung will introduce its Android XR headset at a Galaxy event on 21st/22nd October - How Google will use it Power bricks and wall warts for EU market must include detachable USB-C cables by 2028 — New legislation also adds power rating labels for cables Banters: Knocking out a Quick Bant Paperless-Ngx Amazon says its Kindle Colorsoft isn't the best one for book reading - Boox Event on 21st October Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted UGREEN Uno Charger 65W USB C Charger was £35.99 now £26.58 Digital Keyring Voice Recorder £21 from £25 Tapo C216 2K 3MP Outdoor Camera £29.99 (Was £50.99) Devola Wifi Enabled Smart Electric Glass Panel Heater £99 from £120 Brother HL-L3220CWE Colour Wireless EcoPro Ready Laser Printer £169.00 (Was £220.80) HUION Inspiroy 2 M Graphics Tablet £57 from £80 Ticwatch Pro 5 Android Smartwatch for Men - £83.99 (Was £119.99) Pursnic 4-pack Night Light Plug in Wall £12 from £16 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 AmazonYouTube: Tech Addicts

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