The Tech Addicts Podcast

Gareth Myles
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Lively and rousing weekly UK based podcast about all forms of technology. Hosted by Gareth Myles and Ted Salmon Visit us at www.techaddicts.uk

  1. Oct 18

    Tech Addicts 2026 – AI Glasses, HomeView and the Kilrathi

    This week on the Tech Addicts Podcast, we're diving into the latest tech news, from Logitech bringing Gemini AI features to Googlebook and Microsoft's decision to extend the life of Windows 10, to Elgato's new Wave Go wireless microphone. We also investigate privacy concerns surrounding Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses and Sainsbury's controversial facial recognition system, look at rumours of a remastered Wing Commander III anniversary edition, and explore Apple's newly announced HomeView smart home hub. Join us for another round of gadgets, AI, retro gaming and the technology stories that have everyone talking! 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 & Contributions Jim Fowl on Amazon builds 1,000th satellite, will launch space internet service by end of year News Logitech brings its powerful Options+ software to Googlebook with dedicated Gemini features Wave Go Wireless microphone - £99 from Elgato Microsoft quietly gave Windows 10 another year, but it can't keep kicking the can down the road It Looks Like EA Is Bringing Back Wing Commander III, With A Brand New 30th Anniversary Edition Featuring Remastered FMVs - Decompiling article Bug turns one of the biggest fears about Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses into reality Apple Officially Announces Its Smart Home Hub: the HomeView Sainsbury's 'dangerous' facial recognition is back, months after ejecting an innocent shopper — and there's no way to opt out Banters: Knocking out a Quick Bant Google Fitbit Edge Bought Report Corsair Xeneon Edge Reolink Magicam Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted BOSGAME E5 Mini PC Windows 11 Pro -18% £245.65 Was: £299.00 Anker 140W GaN USB C Foldable Plug £59.99 with 33% off - was £90 Edifier R20BT USB-Powered Computer Speakers - White or Black £39.98 RRP: £59.99 INIU Wireless 15W Charger Stand £13.87 with 37% off Arafuna DAB Radio with Bluetooth, Portable Digital Radio - £19.99 Elgato Stream Deck Neo £69.99 with 25% off + £14 x 5 months Elgato Stream Deck + £139.99 with 22% off + £28 x 5 months BENFEI 3-in-1 Foldable Charger Stand - £19.36 RRP: £23.99 Lenovo Tab Plus Gen 2 £359.99 with 12% off RRP: £409.99 + £72 x 5 months 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 #HomeView #Googlebook #Elgato

  2. Oct 11

    Tech Addicts 2026 – Atari Strikes Back

    We are back for another Tech Addicts Podcast. This week we mixing cutting-edge gadgets with a generous helping of retro nostalgia. Atari is bringing back its classic 800XL home computer, but is £199 a fair price for a trip down memory lane? We also look at Amazon opening its new Alexa tablets to Google Play, Corsair's enormous Xeneon Edge touchscreen, Anker's latest home backup battery and a new portable music player inspired by the iPod Classic and Microsoft Zune. Plus, there's a new charging dock for the Steam Controller, Oppo's compact Pad Mini tablet is heading global, and Google is discontinuing a Pixel Watch safety feature. Join us for another round of tech news, gadgets, opinions and the occasional questionable purchase! 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 & Contributions Harry Myhre "Myree" on the Starlink Community Programme - SpaceX is developing a Starlink "Community" programme that allows users to act as "hosts" and sell flexible hourly, daily, weekly, or monthly internet passes to nearby consumers using a single Starlink Kit. Hosts set up a kit to provide shared high-speed satellite internet to local people, earning a cut from every connection while Starlink manages the payments, access and connectivity. A new "Starlink for communities" site has launched alongside a beta interest from across countries like the USA, Canada and Mexico, though specific pricing details have not yet been announced. Also Starlink confirms plans to become 'the world's most advanced mobile network' and a 'major' US carrier News Anker's Latest Portable Home Backup Battery Won't Suck Itself Dry So Fast Google is doing away with Safety Signal on Pixel Watch Spigen launches charging dock stand for Steam Controller Oppo Pad Mini Global Release 2026 Alexa Tablets Corsair's Xeneon Edge is the Elgato Stream Deck you always wanted, but bigger and better The Sudo digital music player looks like a cross between an iPod Classic and a Zune Atari is bringing back one of its earliest 8-bit home computers Banters: Knocking out a Quick Bant ChromeOS-be-gone! PubKeep - editing your .pub files: a Microsoft Publisher replacement Bought Report UGreen USB Condenser Microphone Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted 330W 10-Port USB Charging Station, GaN III USB Charging Hub Corsair Xeneon Edge Logitech Pebble Keys 2 K380s Majority D50X Bookshelf Active Bluetooth Speakers Logitech MX Vertical Ergonomic Mouse Marshall Emberton III Belkin UltraCharge 70W USB C Charger Plug with Retractable USB C Cable UGreen 300W 8-Port USB C GaN Charging Station 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

  3. Oct 4

    Tech Addicts 2026 – Galaxy Tab Attack! Tag, You're It!

    Welcome to another episode of The Tech Addicts Podcast with Gareth Myles and Ted Salmon 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 This week we're talking about Samsung's new Galaxy Tab S12 series, Galaxy SmartTag 3, Galaxy Buds On, the NVIDIA Shield TV Pro price increase, Apple HomePad on October 13th, a wireless NVIDIA RTX 5090 eGPU, the incredible Chronos Q12 high-speed camera capable of nearly 7,500 frames per second, and the latest news from Marshall. Plus, we have community feedback, including Malcolm Bryant's thoughts on Google AI Plus and Google's changes to access to Gemini models, Ted's working setup, the latest Bought Report, plenty of banter, and our Bargain Basement featuring some of the best UK tech deals we've spotted. THIS WEEK'S TECH NEWS Samsung Galaxy Tab S12 Series – Samsung's latest flagship tablets with 120Hz AMOLED displays and Dimensity 9500 processors. Samsung Galaxy SmartTag 3 – Samsung wants everyone to be able to find their stuff, including iPhone users. Samsung Galaxy Buds On – Samsung's unusual new clip-on earbuds. NVIDIA Shield TV Pro – The long-running Android TV box gets a huge price increase. Acer Predator Atlas 8 – Serious new retro gaming hardware arrives in the UK. Apple HomePad – Is Apple finally ready to make a big move into the smart home? Wireless RTX 5090 eGPU – Could high-end PC graphics finally go wireless? Chronos Q12 – An incredible APS-C camera capable of shooting almost 7,500fps. Marshall's smallest party speaker – A new compact speaker joins Marshall's range. Community Feedback – Google AI Plus, Gemini and changes affecting free users. Ted's Working Setup – What is Ted using this week? Bought Report – This week's new tech purchase. Bargain Basement – Our pick of the best UK technology deals and discounts. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 256GB/12GB £999 44% off UGREEN Laptop Docking Station, 14-in-1 Triple 4K Display Dock (2 DP + HDMI) -22% £69.98 Amazon Kindle Coloursoft Signature Edition 32GB (2024 model) £174.99 40% off (£35.00/month, 5 months) Anker SOLIX C1000 Gen 2 with AC charging cable, 2000W 1024Wh Power Station - £474 EF EcoFlow Delta 3 Max Plus Portable Power Station, 2048Wh LiFePO₄ Battery £1,039 26% off Dell 27" All-in-One Desktop i5-1334U, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Wireless Keyboard & Mouse £639.99 32% off (£128.00/month, 5 months) MSI MAG 341CQP QD-OLED 34 Inch UWQHD Curved Gaming Monitor - £498.98 ASUS Vivobook 15 E1504FA Laptop -15% - £304.99 SUPPORT THE TECH ADDICTS Join the Tech Addicts community on MeWe and get involved with the conversation. 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 Website: techaddicts.uk Email: gareth@techaddicts.uk Social: @techaddictsuk #TechAddicts #TechNews #Samsung #GalaxyTabS12 #SmartTag3 #GalaxyBudsOn #NVIDIA #ShieldTV #RTX5090 #Apple #HomePad #RetroGaming #TechPodcast #Gadgets #Technology

  4. Aug 23

    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

  5. Aug 16

    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

  6. Aug 9

    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

    Tech Addicts 2026 – See You Amiga

  7. Aug 2

    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 Amazon YouTube: Tech Addicts

    Tech Addicts 2026 – A Gander at a Googlebook

  8. Jun 28

    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

    Tech Addicts 2026 – A Callback for Commodore
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Lively and rousing weekly UK based podcast about all forms of technology. Hosted by Gareth Myles and Ted Salmon Visit us at www.techaddicts.uk

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  • Creator
    Gareth Myles
  • Years Active
    2008 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Gareth Myles
  • Show Website
    The Tech Addicts Podcast

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