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. Tech Addicts 2026 - I Saw Openclaw

    2D AGO

    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 Amazon YouTube: Tech Addicts

    1h 23m
  2. Tech Addicts 2026 - Aforementioned RAM shortages

    FEB 8

    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 Amazon YouTube: Tech Addicts

    1h 11m
  3. Tech Addicts 2026 - An Overclockable Sex Toy

    FEB 1

    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 Amazon YouTube: Tech Addicts

    1h 31m
  4. Tech Addicts 2025 - Looking for Ladda

    12/14/2025

    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 Amazon YouTube: Tech Addicts

    1h 26m
  5. Tech Addicts 2025 - Jamming Starlink

    12/07/2025

    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 Amazon YouTube: Tech Addicts

    1h 22m
  6. Tech Addicts 2025 - Keep your EV

    10/26/2025

    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 Amazon YouTube: Tech Addicts

    1h 28m
  7. Tech Addicts 2025 - ChatGPT for adult users

    10/19/2025

    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 Amazon YouTube: Tech Addicts

    1h 21m
  8. Tech Addicts 2025 - The Ultimate Price Hike

    10/12/2025

    Tech Addicts 2025 - The Ultimate Price Hike

    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 Join us on Mewe 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 :) CachyOS 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 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

    1h 32m
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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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