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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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Welcome to Tech Addicts! In this episode, Gareth and Ted dive into the massive £1bn Amazon UK investment, Google's AI liability, and the bizarre truth behind "Britain's biggest hole." Also, look at Lenovo's batteryless rugged tablet, the Lenovo Legion Go S, and Ted's retro review of the Pebble Time 2.

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On the show this week: * A spy in your pocket? How the UK's proposed on-device nude image blocking could work in reality * Lenovo Just Built a $499 Rugged Tablet You Can Run Without a Battery * Britain: biggest hole ever! * Court actually holds Google responsible for everything AI Overviews get wrong * Microsoft is locking Office 2019 users out of editing on Apple devices starting next month * Researchers are developing textiles that can produce drinking water from the air * Amazon reveals £1bn investment in the UK - 4,000 jobs set to be created, with new £500m fulfilment centre hoping to speed up deliveries across the country

Banters: I bought a thing! - Lenovo Legion Go S

Ted's Review - Pebble Time 2

BARGAIN BASEMENT (Best UK Tech Deals) Please note: Prices correct at time of recording. Check links for live availability.

Google Pixel 10a
Lisen USB-C to USB-C Cable, 60W, 4-Pack
soundcore by Anker Select 2S Bluetooth Speaker
Tecknet Wireless Ergonomic Keyboard
Anker Nano 13-in-1 Laptop Docking Station
Samsung Galaxy S25 FE
Aioneus USB C Plug,40W Multi USBC Plug UK PD Power Adapter
SoundCore Motion X600 Bluetooth Speaker

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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.

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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]

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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

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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!

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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)

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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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!

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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

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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.

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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

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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

Soundcore Motion+ Bluetooth Speaker with Hi-Res 30W Audio, BassUp, Wireless Speaker, App, Custom EQ, 12H Playtime, Waterproof, USB-C, For Home Office

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Gareth and Ted from get nostalgic and novel to the cutting-edge and practical. There's a focus on unique hardware, including the launch of the world's first ceramic mechanical PC keyboard, the introduction of a new BOOX Palma 2 Pro color E Ink e-reader with 5G capabilities, and a $6,000 solar-powered, wind-resistant inflatable camping tent. They also explore future tech with a hands-on look at the Samsung Galaxy XR glasses (and a tease of Android XR), a dive into the controversial use of AI by Channel 4 for a presenter, and the revival of classic computing with an Amiga 1200 pre-order 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.

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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

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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

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New Episode: Join us for the latest episode of TechAddicts! We're chatting about Linux issues, the Retroid Pocket Classic plus updates on Honor's MagicPad 3 Pro and Amazon's new hardware. Oh, and beware: Xbox Game Pass fans are cancelling their subs due to a price hike!

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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

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Gareth and Ted look at the Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra specs, a couple of new devices from Honor, Motorola & Lenovo’s Massive IFA Leak, Marshall's jumbo-sized speaker, the soundcore Work portable AI voice recorder and a new Google TV box from… Acer! Gareth picks up a BOSGAME E2 Mini and Ted prepares to take the reigns of PSC!

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New-look PSC is starting on Monday 1st September (tomorrow) so we can now not focus on phone stuff here so much again!

phonesshowchat.uk - RSS Feed

Quick mention for our Garry Clark from MeWe and his RedMagic Astra Gaming Tablet YouTube Review hosted over on Average Dad Too which is the new sister channel to the main Average Dad channel. Team members can post videos but Garry will be posting most of the content. He will also be doing written gear reviews for the main Average Dad Store (which specialises in importing phones from the Chinese market). He will be leaving Coolsmartphone to focus on all this, with the aim of making it his full time job. Good luck Garry!

News

Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra Full Specs Leaked ahead of 4th September event - The Event Not just phones and TVs: Samsung is bringing 7 years of updates to more devices Honor MagicPad 3, MagicBook Art 14 2025 now available internationally With a 40-hour battery and dynamic lighting, Marshall's jumbo-sized speaker New soundcore Work portable AI voice recorder appears YouTube confirms AI alterations to Shorts, raising concerns among creators Motorola & Lenovo’s Massive IFA Leak Reveals All Upcoming Products This new Google TV box has a ton of ports, and comes from… Acer?

Banters: Knocking out a Quick Bant

BOSGAME E2 Mini PC - CasaOS

Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted

UGREEN USB C Hub, Revodok Multiport Adapter (7-in-1) - £12.34 Honor 400 Pro 512GB/12GB, was £699 now £560 Poco F7 Ultra 512GB/12GB, was £699 now £560 KOORUI 34 Inch Ultrawide Curved Gaming Monitor, 165Hz, 1440P - £199.99 SameRiver Tower Extension Lead £20 from £30 (or here’s one that’s not a Tower for much the same price) Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 Digital White CPU Air Cooler - £30.32 Elgato Stream Deck XL 32 keys, £160 from £230 and Elgato Stream Deck+ (in Black) £160 from £200 Amazon Basics Bluetooth and USB Computer Speakers - £13.99

Elgato Stream Deck XL - Advanced Stream Control with 32 Customizable LCD Keys, for Windows 10 and macOS 10.13 or Later (10GAT9901)

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This week, Gareth and Ted unpack the latest tech buzz. Is Valve's "Fremont" console the future of gaming? The ROG Ally impresses as a solid portable Xbox experience. Plus, Ted showcases an innovative AI-powered tablet with a projector that teaches kids a new language.

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Salmon’s (hopeful) iOS Leap!

News

Amazon is switching its Fire tablets to Android

Malcolm Bryant - 'Open source Android', aka AOSP, is really bare-bones. All OEMs to this point have supplemented AOSP with extra functionality in order to have a viable consumer-facing product. In particular of course there is Google Play Services, which gives access to the Play Store and many other core Android features. Google Play Services is not part of AOSP but it seems extremely unlikely that Amazon would omit it if the intent is to make this tablet a mainstream Android device.

Projector in a tablet with 30,000mAh Battery? Blackview Active 12 Pro 5G review - Specs Dex is an AI-powered camera device that helps children learn new languages - 97-second YouTube Video Valve's Fremont SteamOS console surfaces with six-core Zen 4 CPU and RX 7600 GPU ROG Xbox Ally and ROG Xbox Ally X launch October 16 Honor Magic V Flip 2 unveiled with 200MP camera, 5,500mAh battery The Google Event was Cringeworthy! Pixel 10 from £799 Pixel 10 Pro from £999 Pixel 10 Pro XL from £1,199 Pixel 10 Pro Fold (later release?) from £1,749 Pixel Watch 4 from £349

Banters: Knocking out a Quick Bant

Pixel Tablet with Speaker Dock, 256GB, Porcelain and Logitech Keys-To-Go 2 Google Headlines - Weather especially - Yellow Alert warnings… several days afterwards

Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted

Samsung Galaxy Chromebook Plus £559 from £749 (and i3 £399 from £649) Lenovo Legion R24e - 23.8" FHD (1920x1080) -25% £59.00 Was: £79.00 Lenovo IdeaPad Chromebook Duet 11 £242 from £369/£299 Tapo Smart Plug with Energy Monitoring - £26.88 Logitech G Yeti Orb USB Condenser RGB Microphone £33.24 from £59.99 WD 22TB Elements External Hard Drive - £308.99 Poco M7 128GB/6GB (£119), 256GB/8GB (£139)

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Gareth and Ted swelter as they chat about Perplexity AI eyeing Google Chrome, Microsoft court action over Windows 10, a battery issue with the GPD Win 5, Insta360 new 8k drone, Linux Mint Zara beta, FydeOS, VPNs vs Proxies and Honor Magic V Flip 2.

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Bloody sun is coming out Sunday here which means I’m going to roast in this tin can (with windows doors shut for noise) or have fans and dogs and trains noise aplenty - so my vote is to get underway asap please!

Camera Creations now has its own website (well, kind of)! I decided to stop paying through the nose for domains and SSL registrations so dumped it, Steve Litchfield style, on my homepage! As he rightly points out, that’s what he does with all his stuff and has never had a problem - the RSS feeds are the important bit for the podcast world. Anyway, so it’s at tedsalmon.com/cameracreations - bare-bones for now but I’m beginning to agree with Steve - keep it simple. Everyone’s on social media now anyway, not websites! I might move all my stuff the same way over time as domains expire etc. I also dumped my main tedsalmon.com site back to basics (from the Google Sites fluffy-look one it has been) - so that also needs work.

Camera Creations Shared Album

News

This new Ryzen Max gaming handheld is too powerful to hold a battery Perplexity AI wants to buy Chrome from Google for $34.5 billion (more than twice the value of Perplexity)! It’s Better Left with Google Microsoft is being sued for killing Windows 10 Gemini is about to remember everything, unless you tell it not to Brits are turning from VPNs to Proxies to resist age verification - but their data may be at risk Insta360 8K drone immerses you in an alternate reality of human flight Pixel 10 Pro Fold first foldable with IP6/8 rating - a breakthrough moment in foldables? Honor Magic V Flip 2's display can withstand 350,000 folds, 5,500mAh battery confirmed

Banters: Knocking out a Quick Bant

FydeOS - ChromeOS Flex rival - with Android Apps, full support, unlike FlexOS Linux Mint 22.2 “Zara” Is Available for Public Beta Testing - with fingerprint authentication (I have one on my laptop) Download Link for Cinnamon - is it a simple process to get onto the Beta? Recommended?

Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted

AMD Ryzensets 5 9600X - £131.99 (cheaper than 7600x right now) AMD Ryzensets 9 9900X - £289.99 Canon PowerShot V10 Vlogging Starter Kit £299 from £439 WOLFANG 64GB MP3 Players - £20.99 POCO F7 Ultra 512GB/16GB £559 from £619 from £699 (also the 256GB/12GB for £529) HONOR Pad 10,12.1 inches Wi-Fi Tablet - £199.99 Pen - £79 Google Pixel Tablet with Charging Speaker Dock £379 from £399 from £699 - one last shoutout!

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Gareth and Ted reunite for another show. This week more on the Uk Online Safety act Gareth lost his shit about last week. Ted looks at the Nothing Phone 3 debacle, iKKO's new device, Google finish fiddling with Steam on Chromebooks, stolen load of Galaxy Z Fold 7s and PixelSnap be's a thing. Plus loads more.

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Phil Wells on Gareth’s Rant

I've just listened to the latest episode and am concerned about Gareth's rant. First off...the legislation came into force recently but was enacted some time ago (26 October 2023) under the Conservative Government but time was given for tech companies to react and for the body charged with enforcing it (Ofcom) to get its act together. As such it should be Michelle Donelan who is the target for the ire as Peter Kyle can only deal with what has been legislated. I would contend that Gareth is guilty of shooting the messenger here. Turning to age verification and the bit about a Government ID system...off the top of my head I can think of at least 5 Government Departments where I am already uniquely identified....by NI Number, Driver's Licence Number, Passport Number, UTR (Unique Taxpayer Reference), National Health Number. None of the departments/systems seem to talk to each other (except that there is a link between Passport and Driving Licence systems for the sharing of pictures) and each stores the same information about me. Given that everyone is given a NI number around the time of their 16th birthday this would seem to be the logical place for any age verification call to be made. But then again when has logic applied to anything that gets done in this country.

Ian Barton on Rclone

A kind of super powerful version of rsync. A command-line programme to manage files on cloud storage. It is a feature-rich alternative to cloud vendors' web storage interfaces. Over 70 cloud storage products support rclone including S3 object stores, business and consumer file storage services - as well as standard transfer protocols. Rclone has powerful cloud equivalents to the unix commands rsync, cp, mv, mount, ls, ncdu, tree, rm, and cat. Rclone's familiar syntax includes shell pipeline support, and --dry-run protection. It is used at the command line, in scripts or via its API. Users call rclone "The Swiss army knife of cloud storage" and "Technology indistinguishable from magic". I use it to download all my documents and photos to a server at home, which makes sure there are at least two backups of every document (there are two computers that each have a backup). Because rclone has so many options it can be difficult at the start. However, some Googling will usually find a script that does what you want.

AJ Santos on YouTube now second only to BBC as media destination

YouTube has become the UK's second most-watched media service, behind only the BBC, according to Ofcom's annual report. 20% of Generation Alpha - aged four to 15 - turn to YouTube first when switching on their SmartTV. People aged over 55 are watching nearly twice as much YouTube as they did two years ago.

New-look PSC Show with me and Joe Hickey starts 1st September now Steve has retired. PSC Website - phonesshowchat.uk - RSS Feed

News

Google officially ends support for Steam on Chromebooks Samsung's new foldable display tech Google loses US appeal over app store reforms in Epic Games case iKKO Card-Sized AI Smartphone with Free Global Internet - Ben’s Gadget Reviews A truck carrying thousands of Galaxy Z Fold 7, Flip 7 units just got stolen Nothing just snubbed its biggest market (India) while defending Phone 3 price Looks like PixelSnap confirms magnetic Qi2 25W charging on the Pixel 10 Series - Nothing left to announce

Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted

Lenovo Flex 3 Chromebook 15 inch Full HD Touchscreen Intel Celeron N4500 4GB RAM 128GB - £189.99 Anker HDMI Switch £9.99 from £16 - UGreen option Magnetic Light Strips-84 LED, 2 Pack - 3 Colour & 5 Brightness - £11.99 Samsung Galaxy S10FE £599 from £749 spqment Solar Outdoor Security Sensor Lights: 288 LED Outdoor Garden Light - £9.98 Logitech MX Keys S Plus £82.99 from £120 (Oh dear - do we need to upgrade?) UGREEN 2.5Gbps Network Switch (5 x 2.5Gbps Base-T& 1 x 10Gbps SFP+ Slot Ethernet Splitter) £39.98 Anker Prime 27,650mAh Power Bank (250W) with 100W Charging Base - back down to £169 again (from £229)

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Gareth and Ted return for an August run of the show, this week talking about the UK's online safety act, the humble VPN, protecting children, TOR, the Honourable Peter Kyle Secretary of State for Science Innovation and Technology, Linux, Bazzite, Lutris, Voyager 1, Ulefone, Apple Iphone 17 slim, C64 Mini and much more.

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Listener A J Santos discovered this week that after 47 years, Voyager is 1 Light Day away from earth and there are 1,523 more of those until it reaches our nearest neighbouring star. So it’ll get there in the year 71,500. John Husband on Linux now gaining 6% of the Desktop market Bazzite - Lutris

News

UK online safety bill chinwag - Are they going to ban VPNs? - Proton VPN - Repeal the Online Safety Act - Petitions New iPhone 17 Air - Are phones getting sexier or flimsier Ulefone's Armor 33 series features a bonkers 25,500mAh battery and second screen - Website - GSMArena Specs Google Assistant Is Basically on Life Support and Things Just Got Worse Futurehome controversy - Bankrupt Futurehome suddenly makes its smart home hub a subscription service - Louis Rossmann is fighting the customer’s corner! 'Autofocus' Glasses promise sharp vision, near or far

Banters: Knocking out a Quick Bant

C64 Mini - New one announced Amstrad Studio 100 - It’s almost shit… but not quite. Boox Go Color 7 Samsung Galaxy A9+

Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted

Amazon Basics Computer Speakers - £9.99 Majority Folio - £135 NEBULA Capsule Air Ultra Portable Projector - £299.99 Logitech G Yeti Orb Condenser RGB Microphone UGREEN Vertical Ergonomic Mouse - £12.99 Google Pixel 9 Pro eufy Video Doorbell Camera - £44.99 Samsung EVO Select (2024) microSD card + SD Adapter, 1 TB - £69.99

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Whilst the Tech Addicts are away... the Camera Creators will play.

Sir Ted Salmon, Joe Hickey, Chris Kelly, and Ian Bundey return to podcasting with Camera Creations, discussing all things camera and photography in episode 2. They delve into their expectations for the podcast, introduce themselves, and brainstorm ideas.

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The Camera Creations Podcast at Whatever Works.

Episode 1 - Pilot 1 of 2.

Joe Hickey, Chris Clayton, Ian Bundey and Ted Salmon dip our toes into the water of podcasting about all things camera and photography. It's a bit of a getting-to-know-you pod as we chat about what we expect from it, introductions and throw ideas around.

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The last Tech Addicts Podcast of June and returning in August. This week Samsung Unpacked 2025, Ted'd home Hi-Fi, a casio Watch Ring, a sever data breach, NFC 15 upgrade and much more.

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Ted Camera Creations (at Whatever Works) Podcast Over 16 billion records leaked in "unimaginable" major data breach – here's what we know

News

Samsung Unpacked event on Wednesday 9th July at 3pm BST - Galaxy Z Fold7, the Galaxy Z Flip7, the Galaxy Watch8, Watch8 Classic, and Galaxy Watch Ultra (2025), and perhaps also the Galaxy Z Flip7 FE. NFC 15 comes with improved range and better features Ayaneo reveals new Flip 1S clamshell gaming handheld variant while dropping hints about pricing and availability Nothing Headphone 1 images leak, showing a retro-futuristic cassette-inspired look Casio ring watch - Coming Soon

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I have my trusty Ruark R2 Mk3 still on the go connected to my Pro-Ject Debut SE 3 (both out of production now.) Pro-Ject Phono Box MM (as the turntable has no pre-amp)…and I did recently get some Lonpoo Passive Bookshelf Speakers (75W) for when needed!In the bedroom I now have my Majority Folio (as highlighted recently here.) And my bedroom radio/bluetooth speaker is the Supersignal Revo which is very classy! Other than that 101 bluetooth speakers (favourite being Marshall Acton III) and portable radio units dotted around the place - my favourite dinky, portable one being the Roberts Play20 MusicBrainz Picard

Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted

WD 14 TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive - £209.99 Jisulife Portable Handheld Fan - 5000mAh Battery Rechargeable - £56 from £70 (or resin one £53) 2-Pack 40W USB C Fast Charger, 4-Port Multi Charger UK Charging Plug - £13.71 Elgato Stream Deck Neo - £59 from £99 Elgato Neo Ultimate Bundle (Stream Deck Neo, Wave Neo, Facecam Neo and Key Light Neo) - £239 from £349 Anker USB C Cable, 6 ft 2-in-1 Type C Cable - £15.98 Motorola Edge 50 Ultra £599 from £649 from £999 - Specs

Western Digital 14TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive - USB 3.0

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This week we tackle AI in toys, Google killing Slopes, Chromebook Showcase may introduce Kompanio and Hylia, a lackluster Q1 performance from foldables and Uber to trial self-driving taxis in London.

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Would you buy your child a ChatGPT‑powered Barbie? I’m queasy at the prospect of a real‑life Small Soldiers scenario

News

‘They’re living in fantasy land’: Uber to trial self-driving taxis in London next spring

JBL’s new Dolby Atmos soundbar range, includes a flagship system to rival Samsung and Sonos that replaces one of our favorite soundbars

Open Source One-Handed Keyboard Blends QWERTY and Mouse for True Accessibility

Foldables see lackluster Q1 growth in Europe, Samsung's lead shrinks

Quickies

TIL: Ctrl+Alt+Shift+R on Chromebooks for instant 'reset' when you can't get to the PowerWash because Android integration with ChromeOS has locked things up!

It’s official: Google’s Chromebook Showcase is set for next Tuesday, June 17th

…and Robby was clearly tuned into our last show! The other MediaTek Kompanio Ultra Chromebook ‘Hylia’ is a convertible

The Bye Bye Google AI free Chrome extension gets rid of AI overviews

Banters: Knocking out a Quick Bant

YouTube rolls out more unskippable ads that make viewers wait even longer to watch videos

“It's abhorrent on Roku. 60-75-second ad breaks every 5ish minutes with only a few skippable ads.”

YouTube have been removing videos about blocking ads… some have been restored

Slopes Google issue - This should not be so hard to repel. have a backup plan

Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted

Both UGreen and Anker have a lot of reductions at the moment.

OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite 5G 8GB RAM 256GB - Now: £179.00 Was: £217.00 - Specs

Samsung Galaxy S24 FE 128GB/8GB £499 from £649 + Free Galaxy Watch 7 (£279) + £100 cashback + trade-ins

Creative Pebble Modern 2.0 USB powered Compact Speaker - Now: £20.99 Was: £22.99 + 10% off voucher

Anker SOLIX C200 DC Power Bank Station 60,000mAh 200W (140W) 2 x USB-A, 3 x USB-C Solar-In £109 from £169

Anker SOLIX C300 DC Power Bank Station 90,000mAh 300W (140W) 2 x USB-A, 3 x USB-C Solar-In £159 from £199

USB C Plug, 40W 4-Port USB C Charger Plug Multi USB Plug - Now: £7.64 Was: £8.99

Soundcore Motion+ Bluetooth Speaker - Hi-Res 30W Audio, Customizable EQ, 12H Playtime, IPX7, USB-C £65 from £110

Creative Pebble 2.0 USB-Powered Desktop Speakers with Far-Field Drivers and Passive Radiators for PCs and Laptops (White)

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Gareth and Ted celebrate the release of the Nintendo Switch 2 and look forward to Anker's Soundcore Boom 3i, soundcore P41i, Photoshop on Android, Edifier Doo Ace, Volvo's seatbelts, Chromebook Plus. Also dropping their impressions for the Reolink Home Hub, Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra and ask what's the fuss about the Chomebook Plus?

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Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra Reolink Home Hub soundcore P41i by Anker ordered

News

Nintendo Switch 2 launched Microsoft promises it is 'ending USB-C port confusion' with updated Windows 11 certified programme Soundcore Boom 3i: "Swimproof" bluetooth speaker with powerful bass and 16 hours of runtime The first Bluetooth 6.0 headphones are here, they're super-cheap at £24 and they weigh less than 100g Volvo launches the first smart seatbelt that uses sensors to provide the perfect tension - The Friday Checkout Windows 11 Is Hiding a Second Start Menu Marshall Monitor III destroys all other headphones with its indomitable 70-hour battery life Google Drive Gemini features now include file change summaries with "Catch me up" Photoshop has arrived on Android

Banters: Knocking out a Quick Bant

Buying a chromebook in 2025 - does a person really need to seek out a 'Plus' version? Or will a cheaper non-Plus one be OK?

Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted

Sonos Beam (Gen 2). The compact smart soundbar for TV, music and more - £349.00 Was: £449.00

Anker Prime 27,650mAh Power Bank (250W) with 100W Charging Base - £169 from £229

Acer Swift Go AI CoPilot+ PC Snapdragon X Plus - 8 Core, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, 14.5" £599 from £711

UGREEN iPad Stand Tablet Desk Holder - £15.98 Was: £20.99

Google Pixel Tablet with Charging Speaker Dock 256GB/8GB - £399 for both (from £699 originally) - or at John Lewis with 2 Year Warranty

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Gareth and Ted are back for another run of Tech Addicts Podcasts. This week ChatGPT round your neck, A portable Hi-Fi, the iPhone Fold, Anker earbuds that power your phone, Acer’s dazzling array of new devices, Redmagic making a 9 inch tablet and the MSI Claw portable gaming system.

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The MeWe Group member cry in unison “it has been too long” 😐 “I literally cannot wait!” “It’s 1st June - I think I just let out a little wee.” “Delighted... That felt like an eternity”

News

Anker's new earbuds have a case that doubles as a phone battery pack – and, unsurprisingly, giant battery life for the buds - £79.99 at AmazonUK “Have hi-fi system, will travel” with Pro-Ject’s Travel Set Sam Altman and Jony Ive’s ChatGPT device is probably going to look like an iPod Shuffle you can wear around your neck - report reveals more about the hyped AI hardware Apple + Amazon to be working on a foldable-screen laptop Acer reveals a ton of new hardware for gamers, content creators, and AI fans alike MSI announces new Claw models with Intel and AMD chips Redmagic's 9-inch OLED Android tablet reportedly has a huge battery

Banters: Knocking out a Quick Bant

It’s been forever… What new tech are you rocking?

Ted: Sony Xperia 1 Mk VI Ulanzi ST-27 Phone Tripod Adapter Sony RMT-P1BT Remote Control Slik Mini Pro DQ2.

Gareth: Blurams Reolink WiFi Camera Outdoor Lumus Reolink Home Hub

Ted: Majority Folio Audio-Technica AT3600L

Gareth: The Spectrum

Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted

Poco X7 Pro 512GB/12GB, 6000mAh, IP6/8 - £269 from £345 - Specs Greadio Portable DAB/DAB+/FM Solar Radio - £50 with 10% off voucher (£45) Anker 25,000mAh Power Bank with 165W charging - with retractable cable - £69 from £89 Amazon Basics 24-inch Gaming Monitor - £66.52 Soundcore C30i - £42 from £59 (with voucher) Beats Pill - £69.00 Ulanzi ST-27 Phone Tripod adapter - £30.59 from £36

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Our last show until June. Gareth and Ted chat about Mobile World Congress 2025. Folding phones from Samsung, Nxtpaper have a new tablet, Lenovo charging ahead with solar, Xiaomi flagship fails to impress, Infinix go tri-fold and loads more.

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News

MWC 2025 NXTPAPER 11 Plus - More Samsung’s Folding Gaming Display Samsung is showing off a couple of super funky foldable concepts at MWC The Lenovo Solar PC Concept Xiaomi 15 Ultra Xiaomi 15 Custom Concept

Phones

Samsung unveils the Galaxy A26 5G, A36 5G & A56 5G - Specs and Differences Infinix unveils Zero Mini tri-fold concept Tecno Spark - the 5.75mm super-thin phone - Moto Z (2016) at 5.2mm

…and finally…

People ate 3D-printed "meat" at MWC 2025

Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted

Anker Prime GaN Charging Docking Station, 14-Port with 160W Max Output, £150 from £200 25% off Creative Stage SE mini Compact Under-monitor Soundbar - £27.00 + 10% off voucher Mecheer Power Monitor Plug £9.99 from £15.99 Samsung SmartTag2 EI-T5600 - £15.75 Elgato Stream Deck Plus £156 from £200 (but only in white) Anker 675 USB-C Docking Station - £189.98 CMF Phone 1 128GB/8GB £179 from £209 Heinz Tomato Ketchup, 4 Litre - £14.40

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Gareth and Ted battle hangovers to chat about the Canon Powershot V1 and V3, alongside an aluminium vinyl player, Anbernic's new ROM delivery app, and upcoming tablet from Oppo and Pixel Penis.

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JTManuel Wow! I never thought I'd get a mention. Thank you guys. I've been listening to the both of you since forever (Ted from PSC, Gareth since Mobile Tech Addicts) and have yet to be disappointed. I too am like Ted. I'm currently an RGN working in a private care home here in Barrow-in-Furness and have been a tech enthusiast since I got my Atari 800XL. I then moved on to the NES (not SNES) then all iterations of Gameboy. And you guys are all so relatable. I am always looking forward to both PSC and Tech Addicts for my daily walk to work. Keep up the great work and cheers from the North West!

@CheapRetroGaming

Thanks so much for sharing this interview, I've only watched a few videos from Slopes Game Room but I've enjoyed what I've seen thus far. For the podcast/interview here, I liked the different stories of what Daniel had gone through, such as almost getting scammed by the other channel, but thankfully avoiding that. I had also never heard of his epic Amico video that he had produced either. I hope to check it out later! Years ago I was really interested in that system because I liked the idea of the unique controller and the family friendly games, but of course, I have no interest in getting it now. It's sad how all that has panned out. Thanks again for your interview!

News

A hard mistake to make: Pixel Emergency SOS accidentally shares someone's nudes

Canon PowerShot V1 (£785) looks like a Sony ZV-1 II (£799) beating compact vlogging camera

Anbernic Update - Netflix of Retro games - Alt link

This wild turntable plays vinyl without a tonearm and is a solid lump of aluminium - Also an AC/DC Pro-Ject Turntable

Oppo Pad 4 Pro to debut with Snapdragon 8 Elite in April

Banters: Knocking out a Quick Bant

YouTube Premium Lite plan

YouTube's Ghost Town

Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted

Ali Foote on UseNiy Rechargeable Lithium Batteries AA 8-Pack with Charging-Storage Box £14.99 from £26.99

Lexar NQ100 2.5” SATA III (6Gb/s) 240GB SSD - £13.99

Lenovo Tab Plus £189 from £289

UGREEN USB-C Charger 65W Fast Charger Plug - £39.09

SanDisk Ultra 1.5TB microSD Card £114.50 from £148.99

Crucial T500 2TB SSD PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 Internal Gaming SSD - £99.95

1More HQ31 ANC Headphones with 90 hour battery, £59.99 from £79.99/£69.99

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Ted and Gareth chat to Daniel Ibbertson from Slopes Game Room about Kickstarter scams, Amstrad mascots, Streets of Rage, Evil dead, retro games, collections, emulation and much more

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Daniel Ibbertson from Slopes Game Room

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Gareth and Ted are back with news of a Vinyl records hitting the high street, the Retroid Flip 2, Gadhouse’s Cosmo Solar Edition portable turntable and a scam involving YouTube

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@JTManuel I loved your last episode. You should have more guests in and more rounded ones so's that Ted could chime in from time to time. But as always, I'm looking forward to the next episode. Cheers!

Simon Bates Answering your questions. I usually do a clean install most of the time. Things like wallpapers, bookmarks and passwords I store on a separate drive. I have virgin fibre so steam games install at a blistering speed. After much hopping I’ve now settled on Nobara os it’s made by the same guy that invented Proton for Steam. I couldn’t get mint or the others I tried to play nicely with my Xbox Elite controller.

News

Think twice before you open an email that appears to be from YouTube

John Lewis to start selling vinyl records this month – and it has pretty great taste

This bonkers new portable turntable has a retro iMac design and a checks notes...radio tuner?

Retroid just announced another Nintendo DS-inspired gaming handheld

Sugar Cubes N97 Elite gaming handheld debuts with Nokia N97-like design - Another View

Naughty Samsung needlessly delaying OneUI 7 to flog S25 units? Or is it Google’s meddling?

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Half a mind - 10gb HDD in Windows 98 machine. Do I remove and replace with a 240gb ssd or a 300gb HDD. Instant loading or authentic speed…

Couldn’t resist last week’s Bargain Basement Logitech Keys-To-Go 2 and it’s a Cutie Beauty!

Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted

128GB Kingston DataTraveler 70 - DT70 USB-C Flash Drive - £5.99 Anker Nano Power Bank, £23 from £30 WD 6TB My Passport Ultra, Portable external storage, External hard drive - £122.99 Lenovo Legion Go £200 off now £499 MSI SPATIUM S270 SSD, 240GB, SATA 3, 2.5" Solid State Drive, with 5 Year Warranty - £12.99 Nobis Clip N1

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Gareth and Ted chat about the UK Government compelling Apple to give access to their encryption, Meta torrenting ebooks, Coolermaster unleashing the Masterhub, Windows 98, AOL Desktop, film photography and Ted's take on the Marshall Monitor III.

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@martemiranda1171 I got this recommended by YouTube hahaha 1:05:41

Simon Bates has Given Windows The Boot! After listening with interest to your tales of tinkering with Linux, and as Windows was getting on my tits, I decided to give Linux a try. I used a piece of software on a USB called Ventoy. It allows you to put as many ISO files on a USB as you want without committing to any one operating system. I tried about 5 live Distros over the course of a week. It really is a tinkering dream. Distro-hopping is so addictive. It’s like setting up a new phone then changing it again! I couldn’t believe how advanced Linux has become. In the end I opted for Bazzite which is based on Fedora but geared towards gamers as I have a big Steam library. Every game just works as soon as downloaded. As Gareth said, there seems to be a decent software store with everything you need - and it all just works. Thanks guys for giving me a little nudge. Looking forward to your Linux special.

News

UK government demands Apple backdoor to encrypted cloud data Meta torrented over 81.7TB of pirated books to train AI, authors say Coolermaster Masterhub - Kickstarter

Banters: Knocking out a Quick Bant

Windows 98 SE AOL Desktop Gold is a thing! Film Photography - is it coming back like Vinyl LPs? Gen Z in China. If so, a good time to buy a cheap-but-great used film camera? Marshall Monitor III

Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted

Raspberry Pi 500 Tapo Smart Plug with Energy Monitoring - £8.99 Anker Prime 250W Desk Charger 6-Port GaN Charging Station, 2.26" LCD Display and Smart Control Dial - £139.99 from £169.99 UGREEN USB C Charger 100W - £32.49 New Amazon Kindle Scribe (64 GB) Includes Premium Pen – Jade Metallic 16% off, £359 from £429 WD_BLACK SN770 2TB NVMe M.2 SSD, M.2 2280 NVMe SSD - £97.18 Logitech Keys-To-Go 2 Portable Bluetooth Keyboard With Built-in Cover, Pale Grey (only), first reduction to £65.35 from £79.99 since launch eufy by Anker, Lumi Stick-On Night Light, Warm White LED - £14.99 Asus Zenbook 14 OLED UX3402VA 14.0" 2.8K 90Hz Touchscreen Intel i5-13500H, 16GB RAM, 512GB, Windows 11 40% off, £599 from £999

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Gareth and Ted are joined by Seb from Seb's Place, a British YouTube channel covering 8-bit and 16-bit computers. Seb discusses his channel, his loves and hates in the retro tech, his collection and gaming in the modern world.

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Enter Seb: Seb's Place

Who is Seb? Is he biased to a particular system and was it from childhood? How extensive is Seb's collection? Does Seb play Modern games? Any feelings on modern game industry or favourites? Raspberry Pi 500 What Seb's most disappointing system? Have you ever done a type-in? Modern homebrew thoughts? Does Seb have a Holy Grail of retro? Favourite type of video to make? Video most proud of?

www.youtube.com/@WhatHoSnorkers

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Raspberry Pi 500

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Ted and Gareth debate Samsung's recent Unpacked event showing off the Galaxy S25, S25 Plus, S25 Ultra and S25 Edge, AI baked into the software, were Samsung stops and Gemini starts, Photo, Gallery and Audio Enhancements.

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News

Samsung Unpacked 2025 Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (£1249) Samsung Galaxy S25 (£799) Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus (starts at £999) Samsung and Gemini AI Samsung S25 Edge

Banters: Knocking out a Quick Bant

Discovering Ignition and Immich update 5 of the Best Tools for Syncing Files Between Linux and Windows Gemini is Bollocks - discuss. I’ll let Shane Craig Explain how great it is!

Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted

ASUS ZenScreen Portable Monitor 15.6" 1080P FHD Laptop Monitor - £94.22

Razer Kishi V2 Pro - 46% off, £69.99 from £129.99 (though it doesn’t look like it’s ever been that)!

BROTHER HL-L2400DWE - £99.99 (cheap compatible cartridges)

TCL 50 Pro NXTPAPER 5G £215 from £280 - Ted’s Review

AMD Ryzen7 9800X3D - £499.00 best Gaming CPU out there

JBL BoomBox 3 £360 from £500

Crucial T500 2TB SSD PCIe Gen4 NVMe - £116.99

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Generally listeners (who have penned a preference) have said that the shorter, more regular format is preferable - however, they won’t be saying that in the 10 weeks x 2 that we’re missing!

News

Nintendo Switch 2 - New Mario Kart - Link to The Friday Checkout The Ion Stereo Boombox: 1980s-Styling With Modern Bluetooth Streaming Brad Pitt slams ‘awful’ AI scammers who faked relationship to convince French woman to send them $855,000 - Example of how tricky a AI can be to detect - Another example - Wait, What the fuck is this…. Camera owner asks Canon, skies: Why is it $5/month for webcam software? Sex toys with Bluetooth could be hijacked by attackers, sensitive data leak possible

Banters: Knocking out a Quick Bant

TikTok goes dark in the US - app is no longer in various App Stores and users get a statement if they try to open their already-downloaded app “You can't use TikTok for now. We are fortunate that President Trump has indicated that he will work with us on a solution to reinstate TikTok once he takes office. Stay tuned!" RedNote (Xiaohingshu)

Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted

One for our American listeners - Motorola Razr+ (50 Ultra here) half-price at $499 Mycket DAB Radio Portable, DAB Plus Digital Radio with Bluetooth - £25.49 Arzopa Portable Monitor 15.6" 1920×1080 FHD IPS with Kickstand 42% off, £79 from £140 UGREEN 2.4GHz Ergonomic Vertical Mouse - £19.99 Samsung Galaxy Watch7 40mm (UK Version) 26% off, £214 from £289 DJI Osmo Mobile 6, 3-Axis Phone Gimbal - &89.00 DJI Neo Drone - with Steve L gone all Drone Mad, here’s £50 off his unit from Currys, £119 from £169 (thanks Mike Warner)

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Gareth and Ted discuss some of the big stories out of CES 2025. the Mecha Comet, Xbox on LG, Oukitel, Bosch Revol and Lenovo's 8 inch tablet.

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News

CES Pick 1 (Gareth) - Acer Announces New Copilot+ PCs, Handheld Gaming PCs, and Laptops
CES Pick 2 (Ted) - Mecha Comet - Kickstarter - 4-Minute Video from the Show Floor
CES Pick 3 (Gareth) - Xbox is Coming to LG TVs
CES Pick 4 (Ted) - Oukitel WP200 and Oukitel WP300
CES Pick 5 (Gareth) - Bosch Revol
CES Pick 6 (Ted) - Lenovo Legion Tab (Gen 3) £459 - Sold out in 48 hours amid demand for small Android tablets

Banters: Knocking out a Quick Bant

Ted - First steps with Linux Mint Cinnamon - not sure about BeeLink - trying to emulate my programmes - ‘flatpak’?!? Wine - I’d rather just not use Windows programmes really - Panda/Irfanview? Snap? Skype? So much to learn! I’m getting the hang of the desktop environment though. Does Plex work just like Windows? InSync (£31) for Google Drive (local sync)? Amolto is Windows only. And Desktop Call Recorder. “Latest Linux 64-bit AppImage: -2018-1-30-64bit-appimage.tgz” ???

Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted

Thermalright TL-C12CW-S CPU Fan 120mm - £10.90

TCL 32” Amazon Fire TV £138 from £179

soundcore A30i - £19.99 Was £49.99

Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 i5-12450H, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD £359 from £599

HONOR Pad X8a - £99

HONOR Pad 9 - £219 + £20 for Keyboard

Xiaomi POCO 4G C65 Granny Phone - 256GB/8GB, Helio G85, 6.744” 720p, 2 Years Warranty (with a free watch???) £77.90 from £169 £15.58 x 5 months

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Gareth and Ted are back with a new format of podcast. This week discussing Ayaneo, Galaxy Ring 2, Gemini Live, a Xiaomi Walkie Talkie and Ted's best phone of 2024.

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Where the feck have you been, you pair of cxxxx? Anon.

My hands are itching to get this back on my podcatcher - Jon Trimmer

Dear Santa, I wonder if I could have a Tech Addicts podcast for Christmas. I've mostly been a good boy this year. I know you have let me down in the past when I asked for a 361 podcast but I still believe. Gareth Williams

News

Xiaomi Bluetooth Speaker + Walkie Talkie (English article)
AYANEO 3 & Limited Edition - Website Coverage
Gemini Live may soon compete for space with Copilot on the Windows taskbar
Galaxy Ring 2
Motorola Edge 50 Neo - My Best Phone of 2024

Banters: Knocking out a Quick Bant

Gareth - Linux life updates - Butler - Alpaca - Easy Diffusion

Ted - The lack of Chromebook Plus 2-in-1 models.

Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted

Logitech MX Keys Mini £69.34 from £109

Sony WH-1000XM5 Noise Cancelling Wireless Over-Ear Headphones - £245.00 + £36.76 voucher = £208.24 (Was £379)

Sony WH-1000XM4 £149 with voucher - never seen lower

Tapo Smart Plug with Energy Monitoring - £8.99

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 £109, were £159

UGREEN USB C to USB C 100W Charger Cable - £4.59 (Prime members - £5.79 Unprime members)

Pixel Buds Pro 2 - were £219 now £189

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Gareth and Ted are joined by Ricky West to cheat about Synthing, Huawei's HarmonyOS, Lenovo's new gaming tablet, FiiO KA15 DAC, Wear OS 5, Vivo on Android 15, Motorola Thinkphone, Hasselblad's limited camera medium format camera, Galaxy Tab S10+ and Ultra rumours, OpenAI and ChatGPT pricing, Marshall Monitor III, Pro-Ject T1 EVO and a little deal from Denon!

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Ian Barton on SiliconDust HDHomeRun

For several years I have been running an i3 box with Archlinux and TVHeadend to record TV. A couple of months ago the motherboard died. I wanted to record TV directly to one of my UNRAID servers up in the attic. Unfortunately, there are no TV aerial coax connections in the attic. I decided to buy this box. You can plug the HDHomeRun into your aerial in the lounge and use the other aerial connector to plug directly into the TV. The HD Homerun has an ethernet port so I can connect to another box somewhere on the network. Using Emby I can connect directly to the box to watch live TV. Emby on my UNRAID server supports HDHomeRun, so I can record TV programs using the schedule from the HDHomerun. I can watch Emby recordings from anywhere else on the planet that has WiFi and decent Internet access. HDHomeRun app on both Android and iOS that allows you to record programs and watch the recordings.

Steve Litchfield on Why you (probably) don’t need a VPN

You're absolutely safe without a VPN. Every Internet-facing application accesses data over an already-secure connection. There's nothing bad guys could do even if they were to somehow intercept random batches of your over-the-air 1s and 0s. VPNs are OTT security. It will make activity significantly slower, because of extra encryption - pages will take longer to load, videos will buffer more. You just don't need a VPN. You really don't. Even in a dodgy cybercafe in Turkey. Your own encryption, built into your OS and applications, is quite enough. One caveat to all this - VPN's ability to fake where you are in the world to a service that you're accessing. Which is borderline illegal, or at least against terms of service of whichever service you're accessing. But so what? Save your money!

TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper - Ted’s Review

Linux Levity

Syncthing

News, Mews and Views

Transparent solar cell technology could allow smartphones and cars to self-charge

AI hype is at an all time high, but only a few of us actually use it daily

OpenAI reportedly plans to increase ChatGPT's price to $44 within five years

I tried Google’s new one-click AI podcast creator, and now I don’t know what’s real anymorehttps://www.starlingbank.com/blog/author/james-nesbitt/

Huawei will replace Windows with homegrown HarmonyOS in upcoming PCs

Galaxy Buds FE Causes Hearing Loss After Exploding in User's Ear

Hardline on the hardware

Lenovo showcases its new compact Legion gaming tablet with a matte black finish

Indestructible quartz crystal can store 360TB of data for billions of years

Hasselblad's limited edition £15,000 X2D 100C is for 'Adventurous Photographers'

Galaxy Tab S10+ and Ultra ditch Snapdragon for MediaTek Dimensity 9300+, start at $999

Audio Antics

FiiO’s KA15 is a $109 ‘cassette tape’ dongle DAC

The new Marshall Monitor III ANC headphones are comfy, sound great, and have a ridiculously long battery life

Pro-Ject's affordable new T1 EVO turntables are ideal to get serious about vinyl without breaking the bank

The Wearables Watch

Google's Wear OS 5 update arrives with a new grid view for the Pixel Watch 1 and 2

Phone Zone

Motorola is bringing the ThinkPhone back for another round in 2025 - Edge 50 Neo clone in Work Clothes!

Vivo just beat Google and Samsung by releasing Android 15 first

Flap your trap about an App

Declutter your PC and remove all of your empty directories with this handy tool 26,000 on my PC!

Google Gallows & Chrome Coroner

Tons of entry-level Chromebooks will now get updates until June of 2035 - Or do they?!

There’s a new ‘Sanitize’ feature on your Chromebook

Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted

Tapo Smart Plug Wi-Fi Outlet 2 pack Now £15.99 20% off Was £19.99 + 6% Voucher at checkout

Tapo Smart Plug Wi-Fi Outlet 4 pack Now £22.99 42% off Was £39.99 + 6% Voucher at checkout

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro - first reduction from £219 to £169

Synology DS423+ 4 Bay Desktop NAS Storage Server Now £414.99 19% off Was £509.99

TESSAN 10M 8 Way Multi Plug Extension Socket Tower £31.99 from £41.99

Denon D-M41DAB Hifi System Now £269.00 33% off Was £399.00

TCL 50 Pro NxtPaper £279.99 + free TCL NxtPaper Tab 11 (currently £169)

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Gareth and Ted are back this time chatting about Moon time, Galaxy Tab S10 rumours, TCL NXTPAPER 14, Roberts Rambler Dab Radios, Huawei tri-folding phone, a cheap Moto Razr, Anbernic RG406V and loads more.

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Google Drive clear out experience. Pcloud compliments. Polar Backup Bastards.

News, Mews and Views

NASA confirms it’s developing the Moon’s new time zone

Galaxy Tab S10 leaks reveal pricing, 'AI Key' on keyboard

Hardline on the hardware

Lenovo auto-opening laptop

Wireless Kitchen Appliances

TCL's NXTPAPER 14

‘Motionless’ turbines

Audio Antics

Roberts' trio of new Rambler DAB radios

Sony's MDR-M1 studio headphones

Phone Zone

Pocket Casts clip sharing, transcripts

An affordable Moto Razr

Huawei triple-screen foldable phone

The Name of the Game

PlayStation 5 Pro

Acer DualPlay

RG406V: Anbernic

Flap your trap about an App

Microsoft to rebrand Copilot

Apps can now block sideloading

Plex Photos arrives

Google Gallows & Chrome Coroner

Autumn Chromebook Showcase

Google Lens in Chrome

Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted

POCO C65 Purple-Smartphone Now £79.00 Was: £169.00

Logitech MX Keys Mini £57.99 from £89.99

Anker 773 65W USB C & USB A charger Was £54.99 Now £34.99

Samsung Galaxy S24 256GB/8GB £859 to £709 to £669 + Free Chromebook +£10 Galaxy Store Credit

UGREEN Revodok USB C Hub Ethernet, 7-in-1 USB C Dock Now £34.99 Was £42.99

Fairphone 5 256GB £499 from £699 + Free Battery

UGREEN Revodok USB C Hub, 7 in 1 USB C Adapter Now £15.29 Was £23.99

JBL Flip 6 £89 from £129 (in some colours)

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This week, AI explains Premier League offside rules, Humanoid Robots That Actually Have Humans Inside, Realme 320W SuperSonic Charger, a modular Raspberry Pi 5 tablet, FiiO K19, Wear OS 5, Galaxy S25 Ultra rumour, Red Magic Gaming Pad, Doom AI style, Spectrum 48k leaked, Atari 7800+ and Retroid Pocket 5 and load more

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Adrian Brain on (his new) NexDock XL ($368 - but beware in UK as plus £96 Import Duty & VAT)

Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted

Lidl Multimeter £3 instore

Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2 Single, Black, £17.50 from c.£23 I bought one

WD_BLACK SN770 2TB NVMe M.2 SSD - £99.98

Canon EOS R10 APS-C Mirrorless Camera Body £629 from £999

SanDisk 256GB Ultra Dual Drive Go USB C Flash Drive - £18.99

Pixel Watch (OG) £129 from c.£200

Amazon Basics - Micro SDXC, 512 GB - £29.69

SoundCore by Anker Liberty 4 NC £54.99 from £79.99

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Gareth and Ted are joined by The Gadget Show's Jason Bradbury for a chat about The Gadget Show Podcast which has launched with Jason and Suzi Perry.

On this show Jason explores AI, alongside it's implementation, future possibilities and how they might be embraced. Jason gives us the low down on his recent adventures, his DeLorean and his exciting new AI influenced independent movie Ctrl A.I. Delete.

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Check out Jason's upcoming Kickstarter campaign for CTRL A.I. Delete here - https://www.ctrlaidelete.net/

For more info and questions, check out https://www.jasonbradbury.com/ for all things Jason!

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Ted and Gareth throw together a quickie with Starlink Mini, Linux Mint 22, Lenovo Tab Plus, Google TV Streamer, Geekom Mega Mini G1, the OnePlus 12R and the Moto Edge 50 Pro plus LOADS more!

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This week the news about Samsung Galaxy Ring, Google Gemini, Pixii Max, Poco Pad, Turtlebox Gen 2, FiiO DM13, Miniproca, goo.gl, ChromeBox Plus, Immich, Analogue Pocket and much more

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Banters: Knocking out a Quick Bant Immich moving forward with paid tier Why Are There No ChromeBox Plus Models?

News, Mews and Views

Samsung Unpacked Google's goo.gl links will stop working in August 2025

Hardline on the hardware

FiiO DM13 Hi-Fi Player

Miniproca is a Ryzen 9 6900HX mini PC

A foldable keyboard that doubles as a PC

Turtlebox Gen 2

Poco Pad Review

Galaxy Tab S10 MediaTek

Pixii 24MP Pixii Max with rangefinder

The Wearables Watch

Smart glasses with built-in camera and GPT-4o

Samsung Galaxy Ring Sizing Kit

Phone Zone

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold coming on August 13

Nothing CMF Phone 1 depth sensor

The Name of the Game

$499 aluminium Analogue Pocket

Flap your trap about an App

Microsoft just gave Notepad spellcheck and autocorrect

Google Gallows & Chrome Coroner

Google Wallet on the web now available in 13 more countries

Google Graveyard: Le Cross for Lacros

You'll Never Use Gmail the Same Way After Applying These Gemini Tricks

Google Gemini tries out a second voice

Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted

Motorola G84 5G 12+256 Viva Magenta £173 (originally £249 though often less) + 5 x £34 for me

HONOR 200 5G Smartphone - 28% off £357.86 Was: £499.99 - Specs

Samsung Galaxy Buds3 £25 Voucher making them £134

Sony WF-C500 True Wireless Headphones - 29% off £39.00 Was: £54.99

Marshall Acton III £199 from £259 (the bastards!) + 5 x £40 for me

TP-Link WiFi 6 OneMesh Router, AX1500 Mbps Gigabit VPN Router - 24% £49.68 Was: £64.99

Honeywell TurboForce Power Fan £18 from £33 - bit of a tech-stretch, but it’s hot - and I have one - and it’s great!

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Ian Barton

Convert Keep Notes to Joplin

My Interesting Linux Findings Localsend

KDE Connect

Banters: Knocking out a Quick Bant

Ted’s Motorola Edge 40 Review

News, Mews and Views

Microsoft postpones the launch of its controversial Recall AI feature

Microsoft is adding more features to Recall despite its ongoing privacy issues

Russia's largest tech company just released a free AI tool

Kaspersky products are now banned in the US

New leak confirms July 10 date and location for Samsung's next big event

200 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra Phones to broadcast the Paris 2024 opening ceremony

Hardline on the hardware

Logitech Keys-To-Go 2 launches as a super-thin keyboard

The first photovoltaic highway in history: you can drive at 155 mph and recharge your car

Finnish startup says it can speed up any CPU by 100x using a tiny piece of hardware with no recoding

Rollei 35AF compact camera combines retro charm with LiDAR autofocus

The $1200 bolt-on-phone Alice Camera is Finally Shipping

SpaceX starts selling the Starlink Mini for $599 in select locations

Lenovo's latest budget tablet can turn into a portable Bluetooth speaker - More Details - Now on AmazonUK for £249

The Wearables Watch

Pixel Watch 3 'XL' shows up in renders with 1.45-inch display

Logitech MX Ink Is A Meta-Supported Tracked Stylus For Quest Headsets

Phone Zone

Here's your first look at the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE

Honor 200 series launches in Europe and UK with 'studio-level portrait camera'

HTC U24 Pro launches as yet another mid-range phone, but a pretty good one

The Name of the Game

Valve owe you 44 quid, according to a £656m lawsuit against the company for allegedly overcharging UK customers

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 launches on November 19th

Flap your trap about an App

ACDSee is now free for schools and students in a bid to compete with Photoshop

Microsoft Photos has evolved to crush every other photos app

Google Gallows & Chrome Coroner

The ChromeOS foundation is shifting to the Android kernel

Google makes its brilliant Recorder app even better in the latest Pixel Feature Drop

Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted

TP-Link AX1800 VDSL Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi 6 Router - £59.99 Was: £129.99

Samsung 55” S90C OLED 4K Quantum HDR Smart TV (2023 model) £1000 off now £799

soundcore by Anker, Space One - Adaptive Active Noise Cancelling Headphones £65.99 Was: £89.99

Pixel Tablet £100 off, now £299 at John Lewis (Join the My JL Club first)

Creative Outlier Free Pro Bone Conducting Waterpoof Earphones - £49.99

Motorola Moto Edge 40 Neo 12+256 £225 from (originally) £349 (and most often) £249

Cooler Master MasterLiquid 360L Core ARGB 360mm CPU Liquid Cooler - £56.99 Was: £94.99

Air Circulator Desk Fan £49 from £69 BoloShine Portable Standing Fan)

Arteck 2.4G Wireless Keyboard Stainless Steel Ultra Slim Full Size Keyboard

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Gareth and Ted are at it again. This week some love for Joplin, TubeSync, Samsung Galaxy S-Pen Pro. There news, Spotify killing Car Thing, Spacetop G1, Pentax WG-8, HealthyPi, Galaxy Ring, One UI 6 updates and a new phone from HTC.

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Ian Barton on TubeSync

If you have a favourite YouTube channel, you might want to download the videos in case the author or YouTube decides to delete the channel. I run TubeSync in a Docker container on my UNRAID server. There are various ways of downloading and running TubeSync, which are described in the github repo.

Adventures in Linux - Joplin

Only three things I’m not happy with. Stream Deck, G-sync and BID.

The Samsung Galaxy S-Pen Pro

News, Mews and Views

Acoustic attacks could be a serious threat to the future of underwater data centres

Spotify killing Car Thing shows why you shouldn't buy hardware from a software company

Forget wheel clamps – illegally parked cars are now getting hit by this dystopian 'windscreen barnacle'

Hardline on the hardware

Spacetop G1: New laptop reimagining arrives with Qualcomm Snapdragon ARM chipset and help from Xreal Air 2 Pro AR glasses

Ricoh announces Pentax WG-8 and WG-1000 waterproof compacts - My Olympus Tough TG-5

Say goodbye to solar panels with this wind fence for your garden: free electricity

The Wearables Watch

The HealthyPi Move brings open source design to the fitness realm, and you can back it right now - More Details

Samsung Galaxy Ring might give bigger fingers bigger batteries

One UI 6 Watch is bringing Galaxy AI features to Samsung smartwatches Back to 4th Generation

Massive Galaxy Watch FE leak leaves little to the imagination

Wear OS brings Google Home controls and PayPal payments

Phone Zone

Ultrasonic fingerprint scanners may soon be financially viable for mid-range devices too

HTC teases a new phone launching on June 12, could be the U24 Pro - last year’s HTC U23 Pro Specs

Whoops, Samsung accidentally confirms the design of their new foldables

Gemini app for Android & iOS is now rolling out to UK

The Name of the Game

Lenovo Legion Go Lite tipped to bring the heat up against ROG Ally

Tetris, the greatest game of all time, just turned 40

Flap your trap about an App

Twitter alternative Post News is shutting down

Microsoft reopens Windows 10 beta testing for ‘new features’ and improvements

Google Gallows & Chrome Coroner

Google is bringing loads of AI features to ‘Plus’ Chromebooks

Google Play Store quietly rolls out feature to uninstall apps remotely

You can try the Chromebook ‘App Mall’ now in ChromeOS 125

Google Messages rolling out 15-minute RCS edits

Multiple Calendars in Quick Settings is Still Behind a Flag

Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted

Ticwatch Pro 5 £200 from £309

Crucial T500 2TB SSD PCIe Gen4 NVMe M.2 Internal Gaming PS5 SSD with Heatsink - £135.98

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE 128GB (UK Version) £449 from £599

Tapo Indoor Camera for Security, Wifi Camera, 2K 3MP, 360° Baby and Pet Monitor - £23.99

Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2, White (4-Pack) £70 from £80

SanDisk 256GB Ultra Fit USB 3.2 Flash Drive - £19.99

HMD/Nokia Phone Offers Page - Various deals

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Gareth and Ted chat about being a YouTuber, Logitech MX Keys Mechanical, Microsoft's plans for the CoPilot + PCs at the Surface event, screenshooting your personal information, UGREEN's latest Portable station, Motorola Moto G85, 6TB 2.5-inch portable hard drives and the HMD T21.

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Ian Barton on UptimeKuma

Worried that your emby or Plex server has stopped working? UptimeKuma is a monitoring application which you can set up to watch over your computers and services and send you warnings if it can't assess the app or server. Monitoring uptime for HTTP(s) / TCP / HTTP(s) Keyword / HTTP(s) Json Query / Ping / DNS Record / Push / Steam Game Server / Docker Containers Fancy, Reactive, Fast UI/UX Notifications via Telegram, Discord, Gotify, Slack, Pushover, Email (SMTP), and 90+ notification services 20-second intervals, Multi Languages, Multiple status pages, Map status pages to specific domains, Ping chart, Certificate info, Proxy support, 2FA support

Banters: Knocking out a Quick Bant

A feature on how to do simple desk-down YouTube review videos.

Ted's Logitech MX Keys Mechanical

News, Mews and Views

Microsoft Surface event: the 6 biggest announcements (we’ll come to Recall later in the show)

Hardline on the hardware

Miss the feel of classic audio kit? Tivoli Songbook and Songbook Max bring retro knobs and sliders to modern Bluetooth speakers and DAB radios

UGREEN's latest Portable Charging solution debuts to deliver 48,000mAh of power at up to 300W

It took 8 years to launch a 6TB 2.5-inch portable HDD up from 5TB - but at least it is not that expensive - at £162.99

HMD T21 tablet debuts - it’s a Nokia T21 clone! - £229

The Wearables Watch

Phone Zone

Mobile industry is quietly preparing for the biggest change to your smartphone in a decade - iSIM will hasten the end of SIM cards and allow networks to preload plans on devices

Motorola Moto G85 shown in first render images with modernised design and new display - Moto G84 Specs (£194 at AmazonUK)

The Name of the Game

Ayn's new gaming handheld looks like a PSP, and it might just fill the hole in your heart left by Sony's best portable - A Vita moreso than the PSP

Anbernic announces a new 1:1 handheld that will let you relive your Game Boy glory days

Microsoft looking to purchase Steam

Sony’s Futuristic Gear - including a Gaming Controller - YouTube Sony Showcase Video

Flap your trap about an App

'The Entire History of You': How a lone developer created free app that records everything you do on your PC — and allows you to rewind and search for anything and then there’s New Windows AI feature records everything you’ve done on your PC all copying Apple’s Time Capsule?

Google Gallows & Chrome Coroner

New 'Add to Chromebook' badge and tabbed PWAs are coming in the meantime Turn Websites into Desktop Apps Yourself Instead of Waiting for an App - See the badge at this Pixlr example website

You can now hum to find a song on YouTube Music for Android - Users can also sing the tune or even play it on an instrument

Gmail moving low-priority emails to refreshed 'Updates' inbox on Android, iOS

Google Set to Make Its Largest Acquisition Ever, Threatening Microsoft - What HubSpot Does Now - Another View

Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted

Sony WH-1000XM5 £254 from £379

Verbatim GNC-200 200W GaN Charger with 2 x USB-C PD 100 W / 1 x USB-C PD 65 W / 1 x USB QC 3.0 - £65.83

Kindles all on Sale again - the top-end Scribe with over £100 off so £304

UGREEN UK to European Plug Adapter PD 30W Travel Adapter with USB C GaN Fast 4-in-1 £13.99

Or £12.99 from their website but P&P will apply.

Anker Prime 240W Desktop GaN Charger £129 from £199

LISEN 2 in 1 Magsafe Charger Stand for iPhone Foldable Wireless Charging Pad - £16.49

Logitech G PRO X Wireless Gaming Mouse £96 from £139

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Gareth and Ted play with Linux Mint, the Arc Browser and chat about AI in Ukraine, AI in Jet fighters, weak passwords, a smart rings from Amazfit, Nintendo Switch 2, the Asus ROG Ally 2 and HTC's new phone.

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Banters: Knocking out a Quick Bant

Linux Mint experience

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A Woman Is Photographed In An Intimate Moment By Her Robot Vacuum, The Images End Up On Facebook

No more 12345: devices with weak passwords to be banned in UK

NASA achieves 25Mbps over a 140 million-mile gap

The latest 400 hp water engine: better than all hydrogen and the end of electricity

Ukraine unveils AI-generated foreign ministry spokesperson

An AI-controlled test jet fighter has taken to the skies

Hardline on the hardware

FiiO has squeezed in 20 balanced armature speakers inside its new custom in-ear monitors for 3D printed hi-res audio bliss

Astell & Kern takes on the Sony Walkman with all-new Activo brand and P1 player

Matter 1.3 adds support for more appliances and EV chargers

The Wearables Watch

Amazfit Helio Ring pricing and US release date officially announced

Razer to pay out over $1 million in refunds over its misleading (and hideous) Zephyr face mask

Black Shark GS3: Smartwatch from the Xiaomi ecosystem launches at a low price with GPS, navigation and 5 ATM water resistance

Samsung Galaxy Watches (and the Galaxy Ring) could get an AI-powered heart health upgrade

Phone Zone

The ghost of HTC might just have another phone in the works

The Name of the Game

Asus ROG Ally 2 confirmed

Nintendo Switch 2 leak seemingly confirms magnetic Joy-Con and display upgrade

Breaking Bad The Last Batch trailer

Flap your trap about an App

The long-awaited Arc browser finally launches on Windows, and it's well worth a try - Hands-On

This awesome browser extension will give you the Microsoft Copilot sidebar inside Google Chrome

Google Gallows & Chrome Coroner

YouTube TV starting to roll out Multiview on Android phones, tablets

Chrome's Gemini address bar shortcut rolls out

Google Play Books curiously puts audiobook previews on YouTube

Window-Snapping and Overview is here for ChromeOS 124

8 best Chromebook extensions for everyone from novices to power users

Chromebooks may soon offer Spatial Audio

Google Chrome is preparing its own version of Android's Circle to Search

Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted

SABRENT USB C HDMI Adapter Multi Port USB Hub - Save 32% promo code: WF4HVDHI Now £6.49 (or something like that) Was: £9.99

Kindle Scribe (64GB) £304.99 from £409.99 26% off

AnkerWork M650 Wireless Lavalier Microphone - £139.99: £249.99

OnePlus Pad with Free Keyboard £379 from £449 (+ Keyboard value is £149, so the the kit was £598)

Kingston DataTraveler Exodia DTX/256GB Flash Drive USB 3.2 Gen 1 - save 29% Now £13.49

Was: £18.99

Samsung Galaxy S24, S24+ and S24 Ultra now with various discounts

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Ted and Gareth bang on about Immich, home made weather stations, emulators on Chromebooks, a poetry camera, Sony Reon Pocket 5 wearable air conditioner, Marshall headphones, Blackview phones, the new old Bang & Olufsen CD player, the upcoming Xperia 1 VI, the sexy Moondrop MIAD 01 and young kids with phones.

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Turn your Kindle into a clock and weather station

I've now followed the instructions and got it working. For anyone else trying, it doesn't explain that the "Save" button in the last step is the one at the bottom of the screen.

Banters: Knocking out a Quick Bant

Immich experience

News, Mews and Views

Quarter of UK’s three- and four-year-olds own a smartphone, data shows

Hardline on the hardware

Sony’s wearable air conditioner is the first step towards a real Dune stillsuit

World's first 'Poetry Camera' uses AI-power to turn photos into poems

You can now translate sign language automatically with these amazing Raspberry Pi glasses

Your credit card may soon light up with an OLED screen

PiDock 400 turns Raspberry Pi into a 13-inch notebook

Marshall drops two next-gen Bluetooth headphones with a major 100-hour battery life and minor price tags

Bang & Olufsen Makes a Compelling Case to Collect CDs Again

The Wearables Watch

How to enable ECG and Blood Pressure features on non-Galaxy Phones - APK, ADB, Mod Alert!

Phone Zone

This upcoming Android phone is bringing back the headphone jack in styleDual ports heres

Easy Call Integration for Chromebooks and Pixel Phones - like Phone Link for Windows etc.

Blackview Hero 10 will be the world's cheapest foldable when it launches next month

The Xperia 1 VI could be coming soon as Sony announces Xperia event

The Name of the Game

Cheaper Evercade retro consoles will arrive in July

The best Chromebook emulators - RetroArch, Dolphin, PPSSPP, John NESS, Eclipse, M64Plus FZ

Exodos

Flap your trap about an App

10 incredibly useful programs that every PC should have

Microsoft's AI tool can turn photos into realistic videos of people talking and singing

AirChat is the latest app trying to make 'social audio' cool again

TikTok Notes is a new Instagram rival, and it's rolling out now - not in the UK yet

Google Gallows & Chrome Coroner

Google Drive web app is getting a dark theme - hurrah! It arrived at last!

Google Chrome removes side panel button in favour of pinning

Google is launching a paid version of Chrome

Google is feeling pretty pumped about a new way of showing you ads on YouTube

Google Play accidentally reveals the 'Cubes' feed, a 'shortcut' to apps & games

Google Podcasts' export tool is rolling out worldwide ahead of June shutdown

Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted

Presonus Eris 4.5, Studio Monitor Speakers, Pair, 4.5 Inch, Gen 1 - £109.99 Was: £136.27

MSI Claw £200 off, now £599 at Curry’s

MERCUSYS 8-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch with 7-Port PoE+, PoE Power Budget 65W, compatible with 802.3af/at PDs - £34.99 RRP: £44.99

SoundCore Motion X500 £99 from £170

Anker USB C Hub, Dual-Display USB-C Hub (10-in-1), 4K@30Hz HDMI Display, 1080p VGA, 100W Max Power Delivery, 5 Gbps USB-C sold by Anker FBA - £19.99 RRP: £45.99

Razer Edge with Kishi V2 Pro Controller £289 from £449

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Gareth and Ted chat about mechanical keyboards, compact camera, the Marshall Action III, viewing photos in Windows, Reddit's future, a CoPilot key, the Moto Edge 50 UItra and much more!

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Marshall Acton III in the house!

Matthew Jones on De-Convergance (Ted mentioned on the last show in relation to FiiO’s PMP) I think you are right on the whole de-convergence thing Ted. I think the whole convergence experiment was great fun - and we’ve taken it a long way - but it has arguably has culminated in a “Jack of all trades/master of none” peak, where the separate components are prevented from reaching their full potential, or doing things that might improve their individual capabilities, if doing so doesn’t compliment the vision of the converged device.

If you are right, and we start to focus more on standalone products, I think it can only be a good thing - and certainly more fun for the tech community!

Banters: Knocking out a Quick Bant

Image viewer for Windows: Irfanview (Ted) ImageGlass (Gareth)

Google News Delayed Stories

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Reddit is now a publicly traded company

Compact cameras are making a comeback as demand for Nikon Coolpix soars by over 8,000%

Gen Z Are Ditching the Camera App and Using Vintage Digital Cameras Instead

Three UK Sees Average Mobile Data Usage Per User Hit 30GB

X is working on NSFW Communities for adult content

Hardline on the hardware

Everything Microsoft announced at its March Surface event

Windows AI PC manufacturers must add a Copilot key, says Microsoft

KeysMe Mars 03 Wireless Custom Mechanical Keyboard

Yaw Motion Simulator

Edifier QR65 Desktop Active Monitor Speakers debut with LDAC and extra TurboGaN fast-charging feature £299?

Phone Zone

Motorola is reportedly bringing back its flagship Ultra smartphone for the Edge 50 flagship lineup

There will be three flagship Pixel 9 phones this year

The Name of the Game

This mechanical keyboard will bring you back to the Commodore days - £85 at AmazonUK - C64

Flap your trap about an App

Turn your Kindle into a clock and weather station

Google Gallows & Chrome Coroner

Lenovo’s tiny Chromebox Micro Can be powered by a PowerBank for portable use

Google Drive website is getting a dark theme

Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted

LISEN Tablet Stand 360° Adjustable Rotating Tablet Holder - £18.99 + 10% + 20 promo code NEXOD4X9 = £13.29 off Was: £25.99

Logitech MX Keys Advanced £99.99 from £119.99 (and more before) + 5/m £20

Anker USB C Plug - £9.99 Was: £15.99

SoundCore Motion 300 BT Speaker with BassUp, 30W Stereo, IPX7, £79.99 from £89.99 plus 20% Voucher, so £63.99

Behringer MONITOR2USB Headphone Amplifier - £67.73 Was: £133.56

Marshall Major IV On Ear Bluetooth, Wireless Earphones, 80+ Hours Wireless playtime - £78.99 from £129.99

Sony PS-LX310BT Bluetooth Turntable with built-in Phono Pre-Amp - £199.00 Was: £232.00

Nothing Phone (2) - 256GB + 12GB RAM £483 from £629

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Gareth Myles and Ted Salmon host a St. Patrick's Day Tech Addicts podcast discussing Voyager 1's latest "poke" from NASA and its minimal computer capacity. They talk about LocalSend, a cross-platform file-sharing tool, and consider diving into Linux. The episode also covers a range of tech topics from Samsung's new phones, a potential TikTok ban, to the latest in wearables and AI advancements. To be sure.

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AJ Santos on Voyager 1 Latest

The Nasa team recently sent a "poke" to prompt V1's flight data system (FDS) and received a signal that differed from past attempts. A DSN engineer helped decode this signal, which may contain clues to the source of the issue. There is hope! The computers aboard the Voyager probes each have 69.63 kilobytes of memory, total. That’s about enough to store one average internet jpeg file. The probes’ scientific data is encoded on old-fashioned digital 8-track tape machines. Once it's been transmitted to Earth, the spacecraft have to write over old data in order to have enough room for new observations. The Voyager machines are capable of executing about 81,000 instructions per second. The smartphone that is likely sitting in your pocket is probably about 7,500 times faster than that. They transmit their data back to Earth at 160 bits per second. A slow dial-up connection can deliver at least 20,000 bits per second.

…and Kurt Kaufman on NASA Restores Communication with Ailing Voyager 1 (but it can’t live forever)!

Ian Barton on LocalSend (14-minute YouTube Video)

A Cross-Platform, Open Source Alternative to AirDrop and Quick Share.

Works nicely on my Pixel, Chromebook and Linux computers. It's supposed to work with iPhone and Windows, but I haven't got any of these systems to test it on.

Banters: Knocking out a Quick Bant

Streaming woes… farewell Netflix and Prime?

Gareth bought a new phone and the iRiver H140 - RockBox

Samsung Galaxy S8 - Samsung Galaxy S24

News, Mews and Views

Android apps on Windows 11 will stop working next year

TikTok ban Passes the House: Here's everything we know

Over 15,000 Roku accounts hacked, information sold for pennies

Microsoft confirms March 21 event for new Surface hardware and Copilot AI

Windows 10 still has double the number of users of Windows 11

Did you know: This is the highest-paid tech CEO in the USA

Hardline on the hardware

Casa Pop-Up Desk - Keyboard, Wireless Touchpad, Stand

New dressing robot can 'mimic' the actions of care workers

Fiio's new portable music player doubles as a Bluetooth desktop amplifier

These super stylish designer wireless speakers by Elac have HDMI and a phono stage for your turntable, too

NZXT Relay SwitchMix

The Wearables Watch

Pixel Watch Steps are inaccurate vs Galaxy Watch

Phone Zone

Asus Zenfone 11 Ultra launches with huge display and $899 price

Motorola just announced two new budget phones, the Moto G Power and Moto 5 5G - Including Qi Charging Ready for Qi2

Samsung's Galaxy A55 and A35 are official with 6.6" OLED screens, focus on security

Samsung Galaxy A35 vs A55 - A34 vs A35 - A54 vs A55

The Name of the Game

Nintendo strikes a massive blow to the emulator scene for Android

Flap your trap about an App

Microsoft says users can now uninstall OneDrive in Windows for good - Next Edge…

X will launch a YouTube-like video app on Samsung TV and Amazon TV

'TikTok Photos' surfaces as an app exclusively for sharing photos (assuming they’re not banned!)

Google Gallows & Chrome Coroner

Google is preparing an 'App Mall' for Chromebooks

Google Messages Magic Compose starts rolling out internationally (...at last! But not on Pixel 7 yet only Samsung.)

Google I/O 2024 set for May 14 - Gemini on Android 15

Android 15 will allow the Pixel 9's location to be tracked even when it's switched off

Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted

Moto Edge 40 256GB/8GB, Viva Magenta £299 from £331.62 + 5 Months x £60

Tapo 2K QHD Outdoor Security Camera C320WS - Now 33% off £39.99 was RRP: £59.99

Google Pixel 7a and Pixel 30W Charger Bundle – Snow (Amazon Exclusive) - £329 from £372.58 + £65.80 x 5 months

eSynic Mini Wireless Keyboard 2.4G XBMC Keyboard Touchpad Mouse Combo- Multi-media Portable Handheld - £9.94 Was £14.99

Zoom H6 All Black £189 from £299 + £37.80 x 5 months

Garmin Dash Cam Mini 2, Super Compact Dash Camera, 140-degree Field of View, Voice Controlled, Incident Detection, Dual USB charger included - £99.99

Acer Chromebook Vero 514 (Intel Core i5-1235U, 8GB, 256GB SSD, 14 Inch Full HD Display, Google Chrome OS, Iron, 30 Percent PCR Chassis) £429 from £599

HONOR 70 Smartphone, Mobile Phone 5G - £234.99

…and if you live in the good ol’ USofA and fancy a Marshall Speaker, there’s loads of deals just now on AmazonUSA - but sadly not in the UK

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Gareth Myles and Ted Salmon are back with tips on decrypting Audible books with Libation, concerns about Voyager 1's failing communications, and latest tech news covering from wooden satellites and mass-produced 1TB microSD cards to affordable smartphones and innovative wearables.

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Ian Barton on Libation

Downloading and Decrypting Your Audible Books. I have a lot of books on Audible. I would like to download them in a format that is decrypted in case Audible goes "Mammaries skywards" in the future, or is taken over by another company that demands you pay for all your books again. I came across a free program called Libation. You can view it on GitHub and it can be installed on most operating systems. It has all sorts of filtering options and will download a postage stamp size icon. Note you can only download books that you have purchased from Audible.

AJ Santos on What’s Going On With Voyager 1? Future Looks Uncertain

Voyager 1 is the furthest any human object has ever gone from Earth. It is now over 15 billion miles from our planet, flying through interstellar space. Since its launch in August 1977, the spacecraft has remained in contact with Earth, but over the last several months, that communication has become nonsensical. Are we about to lose the second-longest operating spacecraft in human history?

Banters: Knocking out a Quick Bant

Streaming woes… farewell Netflix and Prime?

News, Mews and Views

Super-DVDs

The FTC bans AI impersonations of individuals — and unveils greater powers to win stolen money back

Japan to launch world’s first wooden satellite to combat space pollution

Forget about eSIM, this multi-operator SIM could make swapping mobile networks as easy as ABC — but it is not available for smartphones right now

Samsung is now mass-producing 1TB microSD cards, sales will begin in Q3 '24

Hardline on the hardware

ZTE Shows off its 3D-Capable Nubia Tablet at MWC

TCL NXTPAPER 14 is a massive 2.4K tablet perfect for comfortable reading

This £9, 1.7-inch wide computer is almost 10x more powerful than a Raspberry Pi Pico

The 12-inch Honor Pad 9 now available in the UK and Ireland (One single, measly update to A14, eventually)

Samsung Galaxy Book 4 now launched globally

The Wearables Watch

Oppo introduces Air Glass 3 XR prototype at MWC 2024

The Galaxy Ring will provide longer battery life than Samsung’s smartwatches

Phone Zone

Infinix demos colour-changing back panels for phones with E Ink technology

Motorola showed us its phone that bends around the wrist

This 28,000mAh power bank happens to be an Android phone

Moto G04 costs just £89, and it's a super 6.6-inch smartphone - Specs

Flap your trap about an App

Microsoft Copilot's Notebook feature ships to general availability

Windows 11 could soon deliver updates that don’t need a reboot

The Sticky Notes app just got the biggest update since Microsoft shipped Windows 11, and no it has nothing to do with AI-powered features or Copilot this time

Google Gallows & Chrome Coroner

Google announces Gemma, its open models for AI research

Google designers explain why Chromebook keyboards have lowercase letters

Google Chrome will soon protect your home network from cyberattacks

You can now mark up your Google Docs with handwritten notes on Android devices

New Chromebook feature will allow mouse movement with keyboard keys

Hark Back

iRiver PMP 140

Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted

SoundCore Motion X500 Bluetooth Speaker lowest price since launching at £169, now £119

Anker USB C Hub, 655 USB-C Hub (8-in-1) - Now £24.99 Was: £79.99

Ugreen USB-C 100W GaN Charger £37.98 from £59.99

USB C Plug, Anker 67W Charger - Was: £29.99 Now £19.99 + 10% off voucher = £17.99

SteelSeries Arctis 7+ Wireless Gaming Headset - Lossless 2.4 GHz - 30 Hour Battery Life - £112 from £174

Ninja CREAMi Ice Cream Maker & Frozen Dessert Maker - HOLY SHIT! Something different! - Now £160.00 Was £199.99

Sabrent 7-port USB Hub 63% off, now £19

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Jeremy Harpham - I too was looking for a recent i5 or higher 16GB chromebook recently Gareth and couldn't find any models available in the UK. My Chromebox is 16GB but when I started monitoring memory usage (using diagnostics) I never saw a point when I was using more than 8GB - this is since Google optimised Chrome and Chrome OS with recent updates. In the end I bought the i5 8GB Acer 516GE and it is highly recommended as a great all-rounder with a fab 16" screen in a virtually 15" and light, too. The only downside is battery life where I tend to get around 6 hours compared to 10 or more on other Chromebooks - the price you pay for the spec I guess. £849 from Acer

News, Mews and Views

Bad news for BitLocker users — its encryption can be cracked remarkable easily

Spiral-shaped lens provides clear vision at a range of distances and lighting conditions

31 year old sea-floor generator tech will soon begin commercial operation

Microsoft is killing off Publisher in 2026

Hardline on the hardware

Samsung will re-release the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite tablet in 2024 - Official site

Acer Chromebox Mini debuts as a fanless mini PC with ChromeOS

New Chromebook ‘Xol’ emerges with an Assistant Key built in

Easy-to-Repair Knockoff of Original iPod is Crowdfunding Smash

The Wearables Watch

Xiaomi Smart Band 8 Pro global pricing revealed ahead of launch

Moto Watch 40 announced

Phone Zone

The first leaked Google Pixel Fold 2 image shows an extra camera and a new design

HMD Global confirms there will be new Nokia phones

You'll be able to use your Samsung Galaxy phone as your PC's webcam from March

The Name of the Game

Microsoft Store now lets you instantly try games without downloading them

Microsoft is considering launching a number of Xbox-exclusive games on PlayStation - Starfield and Indy are NOT coming to PS5

Flap your trap about an App

Microsoft's CCleaner-like PC Manager for Windows 10 and 11 is now widely available via the Store

Microsoft's brand new PC Manager could actually slow down your PC

Copilot will soon explain what you're reading in Notepad

Audacity gets AI transcription and noise suppression courtesy of Intel OpenVINO plug-ins

This fantastic File Explorer alternative now has its own list view

YouTube's new Shorts feature is a direct attack on TikTok

OpenAI’s new Sora text-to-video model can make shockingly realistic content - Marques Brownlee’s 12 Minute YouTube Video

Google Gallows & Chrome Coroner

Google Chrome's Android-like media player is just about ready

Google One now has more than 100 million subscribers

Google's Reading Mode app now works in Gmail and social media apps

Hate replying to emails? Gmail is now making it much easier on Android

Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted

Anker 24,000mAh Power Banks with 140W Output £89.99 from £139.99 and the 20,000mAh 200W version £85.99 from £129

Rii New Dual Mode Wireless Multimedia Keyboard with Touchpad - £16.49 Was: £23.99

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra - WiFI 512gb version £769

Samsung EVO Select 512GB microSDXC U3 130MB/s £34.99 from £40.49

Corsair RM850e (2023) Fully Modular Low-Noise ATX Power Supply - £95.99 Was: £139.90

Elgato Stream Deck+ White, £159.99 from £199.99

BONTEC TV Wall Bracket for 32-84 inch LED LCD Flat & Curved Screen - £18.47 Was: £38.99 down to £32.29 + 30% off voucher

Soundcore by Anker, Space One - £71.99 from £89.99

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Ted and Gareth are back looking at the fold and roll phone, Samsung and Sony's money, rugged phones from Samsung, the demise of Bullitt, Fossil calling time on the smartwatch, Microsoft making too much money, ash tray designs, Microsoft Edge being dodgey, Ayaneo Flip impresses with Dual screens, MSI Claw prices, imageFX rolls out slowly, chromebooks with 16gb ram and exciting new Zoom audio recorders.

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Step aside foldables...say hello to the fold-and-roll! - Phandroid

Ransomware payments are falling fast as victims refuse to pay

New York City has designated social media as a ‘public health hazard’

Microsoft is now a $3 trillion company

Sony made more money than Samsung for the first time in 24 years

More than half of UK undergraduates say they use AI to help with essays

Solid-state battery breakthrough could solve the biggest flaw in this potentially world-changing technology

Hardline on the hardware

Zoom Essential series: new H1, H4 and H6 field recorders with 32-bit - 32-bit Explained - Bard Summary

Samsung Galaxy Xcover7 and Tab Active5 prices revealed, phone already available in the UK - Tab Active5 vs Xcover7 (Specs)

This could be the most powerful Windows mini PC ever and it comes with two unexpected features - a webcam and a cool touchscreen

Yamaha’s new audio mixer for gamers has a simpler interface and cheaper price

The Wearables Watch

Samsung Galaxy Fit 3 Leak: Is That a Smartwatch?

Fossil is exiting the smartwatch business

Phone Zone

Microsoft Edge for Android is getting support for extensions

It is official now. Bye-bye Nokia Mobile - HMD

Sony Xperia 1 VI leak suggests it could get a major camera and zoom boost

Bullitt bites the bullet: Company behind CAT and rugged Moto phones shuts down

The Name of the Game

MSI Claw gets official pricing

Everything announced at PlayStation's January State Of Play that's (probably) coming to PC

AYANEO FLIP become first gaming handhelds to launch with AMD Ryzen 7 8840U APU and vapour chamber cooling system

Flap your trap about an App

Google Gallows & Chrome Coroner

Google launches ImageFX, a standalone AI image generator

Microsoft Edge now steals your data from Google Chrome after an update

Google Chrome prepares better way to add websites to your homescreen

Hark Back (Ideas down below if needed/wanted)

The rotary ashtray - Like this

Kids these days will likely never play with one of these.

Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted

Silkland 4K HDMI Cable 2M - £3.99

Honor 6 Magic Lite deal gets you a tablet on the house £349 with £99 tablet

SoundCore Motion x600 £199.99 down to £139.99 less £10 Voucher, £129.99

Anker USB C Plug, 543 (65W II), PIQ 3.0 & GaN 4-Port Charger - £27.98 Was: £39.99

Amazon Basics microSD Card 512GB £37.99 (3 months to pay) and 1TB £99.99 (5 months to pay)

Anker 25W USB C Charger with USB-C Cable - £12.79 Was: £15.99

WD 22TB HDD £399 from £445 with 5 months x £80

Samsung Galaxy SmartTag2 Bluetooth Tracker - £23.33 (£29.95 + £6.62 voucher) Was: £34.99

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Ted and Gareth look at CES 2024 and a few items that stood out. Jackery has a solar power tent, Fiio has a new Walkman cassette player, Infinix want to charge your device from afar, JBL do microphones and the Skyted mask that you can't hear anyone talking about. Also Samsung announce a few things including the Galaxy Ring.

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Samsung Galaxy Unpacked

SoundCore by Anker Motion 100 - Ted’s Review

Pixelbook Gets another 3 Years of Support

News, Mews and Views

AI baffles scientists by correctly assigning individual fingerprints to one person

Reflectors in space could make solar farms on Earth work for longer every day

Jackery’s rooftop solar tent that makes overlanding more environmentally friendly

JBL debuts replaceable batteries for its new portable Bluetooth speakers

Hardline on the hardware

The Aroma Shooter Wearable blasts scents while you watch videos

Introducing Fanmu, the palm-sized e-reader

Samsung's concept monitor lets you daisy-chain screens without cables

The Rabbit R1 is an AI-powered mobile device that's nothing like anything you've ever seen - 23 minute Overview Video

Lenovo's new ThinkBook is half Windows laptop, half Android tablet - Another Explainer

Infinix brought wireless charging tech to CES that can juice up your devices from eight inches away

JBL new microphones including a wireless clip-on model

The Wearables Watch

This super-chunky Casio G-Shock might be the toughest smartwatch ever made

Amazfit pips the rumoured Galaxy Ring to market by launching its own Helio Ring - Created for Elite Athletes

The Skyted mask makes you quiet enough to take calls even in a library

Phone Zone

One UI 6.0 update is turning some Samsung phone screens yellow - Solution

The Name of the Game

This obscure Atari computer is getting a mini version this year with 25 built-in games

MSI reveal the Claw, the first Intel-powered Steam Deck rival

Samsung is getting serious about gaming peripherals, starting with this controller

Nintendo are going to hate the Mig Switch card - Info here

Flap your trap about an App

This app turns your Wear OS watch into a mouse

Chrome for Android is getting its own 'Listen to this page' TTS

Google Gallows & Chrome Coroner

ChromeOS camera set to borrow Pixel’s Super Res Zoom feature

Google’s new Lacros Chrome browser vanished in ChromeOS 120

De-Gmojify extension gets rid of Gmail's pesky emoji reactions

Google Chat rolling out a wild navigation redesign on Android, iOS

Hark Back (Ideas down below if needed/wanted)

FiiO's Walkman-inspired cassette player is a blast from the past - AA Batteries Since 1907

Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted

Asus ROG Ally £599 from £699

GNCC Smart Plug 4 Pack - £15.99 Was £35.99

Lexar 1TB microSD Card £66.95 from £103.34

Samsung 870 QVO 8 TB SATA 2.5 Inch Internal Solid State Drive - £329.00 Was £416.79

Sony LinkBuds £110 from £150

UK to European Plug Adapter with 4 USB Ports - £12.99 Was: £14.99

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Hurruah! It's 2024 and Ted and Gareth are back for another year of dribbling over tech. On this show an investigation into the sexy streamings on Twitch, Google's and Apples app store action, the Incognito mode judgment, Nuclear container ships, a tough tablet from Samung, a little ebook reader from Onyx, Samsung AI, Motorola AI, Microsoft AI, Google AI and the Retroid Pocket 4.

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Logitech G Yeti Orb Microphone - HardwareZone Review

SoundCore AeroFit Pro Earphones - Ted’s Review - (with free SoundCore Motion 100)

…but no Marshall Acton III which I begged Santa for - the mean, petty-minded bag’o’shyte

Swan Stainless Steel Bean to Cup Coffee to Go Machine

News, Mews and Views

Google and Apple might have to play nice with external app stores in Japan

China’s Nuclear-Powered Container Ship: A Fluke Or The Future Of Shipping?

Game Over: The Tech That Died in 2023

Police to be able to run face recognition searches on 50m driving licence holders

Portable, non-invasive, mind-reading AI turns thoughts into text

2023 vs 2022 – UK Broadband and Mobile Speeds vs the World

Google agrees to settle $5 billion lawsuit accusing it of tracking Incognito users

Cleavage but no underbust, please for those who present as women: Twitch bans "implied nudity" among streamers

Hardline on the hardware

Sony dips toes into VR, publishes patent for trackball foot controller

Onyx Boox Palma review: The bite-sized e-reader

Samsung Galaxy Tab Active 5 images and specs leak featuring S Pen

The Wearables Watch

This awesome [absurd-looking] watch lets you play your favourite classic games on your wrist The retro gaming watch

The original Pixel Watch's long-awaited notification sync feature finally arrives

Phone Zone

Motorola Razr: next-gen edition slated to launch as first-gen AI-powered foldable smartphone

You won't need a Samsung phone to benefit from Galaxy S24's AI call translation

The Name of the Game

Don't throw your Stadia controller away - Google extends its Bluetooth support to the end of 2024

Retroid announces the Pocket 4 and Pocket 4 Pro, but you'll have to wait to get oneKeep an eye on Retro Game Corps for a review before purchasing.

Flap your trap about an App

Dell shows demos of an enhanced Copilot that automatically manages your system

Microsoft Copilot launches as a standalone Android app

Windows 11 will let you reinstall your OS through Windows Update without wiping your files

Google Gallows & Chrome Coroner

Chrome now defaults to desktop mode on ‘premium’ Android tablets

Google Clock's weather forecasts get a big redesign for alarms

Google is preparing a paid version of Bard

Hark Back (Ideas down below if needed/wanted)

The Long Telephone cable

Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted

Amazon Basics 48-Count AA & AAA High-Performance Batteries Value Pack - 24 Double AA Batteries and 24 Triple AAA Batteries (48-Count) - £11.61 (sub & save option too)

Sanodesk Electric Standing Desk £76 from £90

HONOR X6a - £93.97 RRP: £129.99

Elgato Stream Deck XL £190 from £230

Sony WH-1000XM5 Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones - £239.00 RRP: £316.67 (and £47.80 x 5 months for me)

INIU USB C Charger Cable £9.99 Was: £12.99 + 35% off

Samsung Galaxy Watch6 Classic 43mm Bluetooth £294 from £369

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Gareth and Ted get together for a festive epic as they chat about The Day Before, the Samsung Galaxy Tab A8, ChatGPT, Windows 10 support, Duracell Battery, Logitech Astro, Yamaha CD-C603, Rotor R550X, Murena 2, vivo Y100i, final UX3000 and the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra.

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Chad Dixon with his 2021 Samsung Galaxy Tab A8 Review I mostly use a tablet for browsing the internet, maps, light gaming, watching streaming video content and video calls & conferencing. I can report that the A8 is excellent for all of these on its clear and bright 10.5" LCD screen. Audio quality is very good on its four Dolby Atmos speakers. There's no booming bass but it's definitely loud enough when watching music and concert videos and there’s a 3.5mm jack. Battery is pretty decent, 7040mAh. I could go a whole week with light use. 64GB I've filled already but there is an SD card slot. My gaming is mostly puzzles so I'm not pushing the graphics capabilities of its Unisoc Tiger T618 (12nm) Octa-core processor. Build quality has proved to be good so far. It's been in a folding case since day one. But even naked, its 508g 6.9 mm thick body feels very sturdy in the hand. The back does warm up a bit during a long video viewing session but no real problem. Overall, I'm very pleased with my purchase and at under £170. I would highly recommend this tablet for everyday use. You're getting a whole lot of tablet for a budget price.

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Xerxes Hodivala on Samsung Store at Kings Cross

It’s a beautiful space with all their current products on display. I had to get my Fold 4 repaired under warranty. The S-Pen digitiser had failed on each side of the crease. They are going to replace the digitiser, inner screen, metal frame, hinge and both batteries as part of the service. It will basically be a new device when I get it back. The experience was first rate, as good as customer service at an Apple Store. This was actually the reason why I decided on a Samsung rather than a Pixel or OnePlus for my first folding device. I wanted something that I could take to a physical shop for repair if needed.

News, Mews and Views

China sinks tens of thousands of powerful servers in fresh seawater as it grapples with demand for more power

ChatGPT says that asking it to repeat words forever is a violation of its terms

The UK could require facial scans or photo IDs to view online porn

Windows 10 support doesn't end in 2025 after all, if you pay up

Hardline on the hardware

This Giant Duracell Battery is an Absolutely Packed Portable Charging Station

Astro's latest headset doubles as an HDMI 2.1 switcher

Yamaha just unveiled a 5-disc CD changer like it’s 2002

Rotor R550X: A full-size autonomous helicopter anyone can buy

Phone Zone

Murena 2: Switch your privacy on!

vivo Y100i brings 50 MP camera and 512 GB storage on the cheap - Blimey! 512GB half-decent mobile phone for £200?!

Microsoft Phone Link may soon let you use your Android phone as a webcam

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra gets side-by-side comparison with S23 Ultra, showing subtle differences

The Name of the Game

Netflix adds three classic Grand Theft Auto games to its growing library

Xbox app for PC gets Compact mode for handheld gaming PCs

The Last of Us Part 2 Remastered's No Return trailer reveals all the playable characters

The Day Before - The day after - The Day Before on SteamE

Flap your trap about an App

Microsoft launches new Windows App to keep up with the “Chromebook threat”

Move over Dolby Atmos, a new rival from Samsung and Google is coming

Bing Image Creator from Microsoft Designer

Samsung Internet shows up on Microsoft Store, available for Windows PC

Google Gallows & Chrome Coroner

Google Drive on Android tablets now looks even more like the website

An update to Google News magazine support

Google Messages for Web readies account-based pairing with an emoji twist

Google Drive rolling out new default 'Home' page on the web

New Chrome update shows you which sites are slowing down your PC

Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted

Nokia X30 5G £299/£249 free buds with some, down from £439 and £399

final UX3000 Bluetooth Wireless Headphones - Hi-Fi Sound Quality - Hybrid Noise Cancelling - Maximum 35 Hours Music Playback - aptX Low Latency - Multipoint Connection - Designed in Japan - £105.00

Was: £119.00

Asus ROG Ally (AMD Ryzen Z1 Extreme model) - £699 to £549 (and 12-months to pay)

instax SQUARE SQ6 instant camera, Blush Gold - Now £89.00 RRP: £124.99

UGreen Revodok Pro 313 Docking Station Triple Display, 13-in-1 USB-C Dock with Dual HDMI and DP, 10 Gbps USB-C and USB-A Data Ports, 100W PD, Ethernet, SD/TF, 3.5mm Audio

UPERFECT 13.3 Inch Portable Monitor - £93.49 +£30 off discount using link = £63.49 Was: £109.99

Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen, 2023 release) £44.99 (£9 x 5 months too, for me), 3 colours [or £72.98 with the stand]. A good bedside companion for casual viewing/news/data/clock? I’ve never used Alexa/Amazon Smarts before. You?

LG UltraGear Curved Gaming Monitor 49GR85DC - 49 inch, 1440p, 240Hz, 1ms GtG, VA Display, HDR 10, AMD FreeSync compatible, Smart Energy Saving, Displayport, HDMI

A freebie? Nero suite for free

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Ian Barton on 'SSD Performance levels': New generation of microSD cards could help transfer an entire Blu-ray movie in less than 15 seconds, paving the way for mainstream 8K recording

AJ Santos on Mobile roaming: EE prompts anger as it increases price by 150%

Adrian Brain on Sony announces a9 III: World's first full-frame global shutter camera: Digital Photography Review - Explained by Marton on The Friday Checkout with graphics

News, Mews and Views

EU Common Charger Law May Be Final Nail in Coffin for DSLRs

Google Registry launches .ing domains, begg.ing for wordplay

Sundar Pichai finally explains why some Android phones get lots of updates and some don't

Hardline on the hardware

Samsung launches $99 'Creator Edition' S Pen which is more like an Apple Pencil

Samsung to launch Tab Active5 tablet in early 2024 - Tab Active4 Pro Specs (2022)

The Galaxy Tab S9 FE is all the tablet you'll ever need at $450 - Specs vs Tab S9 ($795)

Doogee T30 Ultra, T20 Ultra and T20mini Pro tablets announced

Amazon is getting ready to ditch Android on its Fire hardware

The Wearables Watch

Humane’s AI Pin is a screenless, wearable smartphone that’s straight out of Black Mirror - Explained by Marton

Anker: New Soundcore AeroFit (Pro) open-ear headphones ensure clear ears in traffic and the like - oooh, yes please!

Google is making it easier to manage your apps across multiple devices

Phone Zone

HMD Prepares to Move Forward with its Separate Smartphone Brand

It looks like the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 may get an S Pen slot

The Samsung Galaxy S24 can translate phone calls in real time thanks to Galaxy AI

Oppo Find N3, Find N3 Flip certified to fold reliably 1 million times

The Name of the Game

Nintendo patent shows detachable 3DS-like device with an outer screen

Google tried to pay Epic Games $147 million to put Fortnite on Play Store

Steamdeck OLED on Nov 16th

Flap your trap about an App

WhatsApp confirms ads could be coming to the platform

Facebook and Instagram will start offering ad-free plans in Europe in November

Twitter's edit button is now $3/month, ad-free subscription is $16/month

Microsoft will now make you pick a reason why you're quitting OneDrive

Microsoft is bringing Copilot to Windows 10 in a new update that will see a billion more users get AI access

Google Gallows & Chrome Coroner

ChromeOS Reading Mode is getting the Read Aloud treatment

Google Weather redesign rolls out to older Pixel phones

Messages for web starts rolling out new Google Account device pairing

Chrome for iPhone, but not Android, now lets you have a bottom address bar

Gmail for Android starts showing new quick reply UI

Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted

Chromecast with Google TV (4K) - £39.00 (RRP: £59.99)

Samsung Galaxy A34 256GB in Awesome Graphite £249 from £399 - Specs

Crucial X6 1TB Portable SSD - Up to 800MB/s - USB 3.2 USB-C External - £46.61 (RRP: £105.99)

Alienware Tri-Mode Wireless Gaming Keyboard - AW920K (Lunar Light) - £175 from £249

Moto Razr 40 8/256 - Vanilla Cream - £595.00 (RRP: £799.99) - Specs

Google Pixel 7a and Pixel 30W Charger Bundle – Charcoal (Amazon Exclusive) £379 from £449 - Specs

POCO X5 Pro 5G - Black 8GB RAM 256GB, ROM, 6.67” 120Hz FHD+ POLED, Snapdragon 778G, pro-grade 108MP Camera, 5000mAh - £269.00 (RRP: £369.00) - Specs

Chris Kelly Suggested the Logitech MX Ergo Wireless Trackball Mouse - £73.99 from £109.99

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Super Mario Bros. Wonder

The (re)learning curve has been executed brilliantly well to get back up to scratch with functions. It's very pretty but very childish. The enforced 5 minutes at the start is annoying having to wait and read and watch all the clap-trap before you get to actually play at all. The constant text pop-ups are annoying too. Hopefully they go away in time and as you get further in. The gameplay though is super. I got through the first castle now. The controller is a bit annoying using the Switch Lite as the right raised joystick thingie is in the way of my thumb hitting multiple buttons on A, B, X, Y like I used to on the SNES controller. Overall though it's fabulous, fun and 2D nostalgic. A masterstroke by Nintendo. I think this will sell huge for xmas, especially for Japanese kids.

Jeremy Harpham on Google Chromebook Update Extension

This was mentioned on a recent Tech Addicts podcast, that Google was extending support of various Chromebooks with up to 10 years of Chrome OS updates. I've now seen this appear on my Chromebooks under SETTINGS > About Chrome OS > Update Schedule. My Lenovo Duet is now June 2030 and Lenovo Duet 5, the same. My Duet 3 is also showing June 2030

Final VR2000 in da house!

Crash Live 2023 50 or so tickets left - you can only have a chance to win this white Next if you are at the event and buy some raffle tickets!! Buy your event ticket now: https://buytickets.at/fusionretrobooks/1001509

News and Views(?) - I thought that a lot of what goes into HOTH isn’t often about hardware?

US looking to impose new round of sanctions on chip exports to China

How Europe's disused coal mines are successfully being used to heat Gateshead homes

Brave browser installs a VPN service on Windows without users' consent

NBTV, with Naomi Brockwell

EE UK Details 139 Mobile 4G Mast Site Upgrades for Northern Ireland

Hardline on the hardware

This vintage digital camera doesn’t even have a screen and it’s exactly what you need

Solar-powered off-road car finishes 620-mile test drive across north Africa

Microsoft's Project Silica that uses glass as storage is now promoted as a cloud storage solution

The Elgato Prompter Is Here To Change The Streaming And Content Creation Game

AYANEO FLIP: New clamshell gaming handheld launching by December with revised design

Soundcore’s new Bluetooth speaker promises portable and affordable spatial audio

Qualcomm's new audio chip uses Wi-Fi to massively extend headphone range

Phone Zone

Apple’s new method for updating iPhones sounds decidedly Apple-like

Realme GT5 Pro specs revealed – 6.78” AMOLED, SD 8 Gen 3 and up to 1TB storage

Xiaomi 14 and 14 Pro are here with HyperOS and revamped Leica cameras

Flap your trap about an App

Adult film star Riley Reid launches Clona.AI, a sexting chatbot platform

Elgato launches Marketplace, its new paid app store for the Stream Deck

YouTube working on an AI music tool that'll let you use the voices of famous musicians

Amazon's new AI tool conjures fake backgrounds for real products

Microsoft now thirstily injects a poll when you download Google Chrome

Google Gallows & Chrome Coroner

Gmail on the web adds icons to make navigating menus easier

Google's new image verification tool combs metadata to find context and sniff out AI fakes

This new Chrome feature may protect your privacy in a big way

Your Pixel phone can now screen calls to ask if they're urgent

Google Keep rolls out text formatting on Android - for new notes

Hark Back (Ideas down below if needed/wanted)

This retro-tastic Bluetooth cassette player is a modern twist on a 1979 Sony Walkman

Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted

Smart Radiator Thermostat - £49.00 Was: £74.99 - Wifi Add-On Smart Radiator Valve For Digital Multi-Room Control, Easy Installation, Save Heating Costs - Works With Alexa, Siri, And Google Assistant

Anker Prime Powerbank - 20,000mAh, 200W output £89.99 from £139 - this is the new one, cheapest price yet I think (outside of Prime Day)

Ockered Power Bank - £10.04 Was: £14.99 - Portable Charger 10000mAh, High Capacity Power Banks with 2 Input and 2 Output Ports External Battery, With 4 LED Lights

Chris Clayton spots another Nintendo deal at Curry’s… Buy Nintendo Switch Super Mario RPG

Logitech K750 Wireless Solar Keyboard - 31% off, £65 from £94

Samsung Galaxy M53 5G - £260.00 Was: £439 - SIM Free Android Smartphone 8GB RAM 128GB Storage Dark Blue [Amazon Exclusive]

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live £59 from £139

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The SanDisk 512GB Ultra Fit USB 3.1 Flash Drive is really pretty good - works like a charm, almost invisible to the port, read/writes seem fast enough. Cool!

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I swapped the Dell Hub/Station for another one I had kicking about and the lag with peripherals when attached to the laptop in exactly the same way is all gone. So even though I had tested the Dell thing on my GiantPC and it seemed to work fine, perhaps I was just lucky. Happy again now with Stream Deck doing what it should!

Hardline on the hardware

Raycue Retro Multifunctional Desk Essential

Omnicharge Omni 40+

Joy Resolve Barisieur Tea & Coffee Alarm Clock

Google says it blocked the largest DDoS attack ever detected

California enacts Right to Repair Act

Game-changing digital film cartridge adds 20 MP micro 4/3 sensor to any 35 mm film camera

Leica Sofort 2 blends digital smarts and instant charm

Lenovo shifts direction with new Android-based PCs - and they look powerful

Japan’s weirdest laptop — Panasonic’s extraordinary 1kg Let’s Note

12.7″ Lenovo Tab P12 With 3K Screen, 4 Speakers, Pen Included, Released For $379

Ultra Ergonomic Keyboard Logitech Wave Keys Launched For $59

The Wearables Watch

Google launches Gmail on Wear OS

Google Calendar for Wear OS rolls out

Audible app is now available on Wear OS too

Phone Zone

OnePlus Open leaks in detailed renders with a rumoured price of $1,699 - Oppo Find N3

Nokia XR21 Limited Edition debuts to celebrate the start of EU manufacturing

Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Pro will be unveiled on October 27

Galaxy S23 FE launches - S23 vs S23FE Specs - S20 FE vs S21 FE vs S23 FE Specs

The Name of the Game

Sony unveils smaller PlayStation 5 models

Atari is releasing a new cartridge for its 46-year-old 2600 console

Samsung is trying to make foldable phones more tempting with exclusive games

Flap your trap about an App

Google is paying Apple a shocking amount of money for iPhone presence

Google Gallows & Chrome Coroner

Introducing Chromebook Plus: the new standard - now details confirmed

Google Drive adding new 'Activity' feed for comments, requests

Google announces new features to fight spam in Gmail

Hark Back

The Atari 2600 (VCS)

Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted

UPERFECT Portable Monitor 15.6" Portable Monitor1920×1080 Full HD IPS USB C Monitor with Standard HDMI, Type C, OTG, and VESA Hole

Was: £159.99 Now: £119.98 +£30 voucher £89.98

Microsoft Windows 11 Pro for $29.97 - 84% off

OCOOPA Hand Warmers Rechargeable 10000mAh Battery Powered3 Levels Heating Electric Hand Warmer, USB Body Warmer Battery Powered Great Was £29.99 +£7 voucher - £22.99

Anker Prime Power Bank, 20,000mAh Portable Charger with 200W Output, Smart Digital Display, 2 USB-C and 1 USB-A Port £89 from £129

POCO X5 5G Black 8GB RAM 256GB ROMRRP: £319.00 Now: £256.64

Nokia T10 WiFi £89 from £130

SOYOND Portable Power Station

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MS has hijacked my Desktop for OneDrive

Kurt Kaufman on Meet the Kindle rival that thinks it’s a phone - Boox Website

Ian Barton on Anker Prime 27,650mAh Power Bank (250W) - YouTube Review

Keith Bartlett on Nokia launches industrial 5G devices to keep workers safe and connected in industrial environments

Razer Leviathan V2 X feedback

SPKPAL S135 Computer Speakers for Desktop

Hardline on the hardware

Everything Amazon announced at its 2023 Devices and Services event

Vernte Custos smart headphones

Moto Tab G84 appears in leaked images

Asus sells the largest microLED monitor ever for a cool $200,000 - but it’s only 4K and a low refresh rate

Soundcore Motion 100 and 300 launch as new mini wireless speakers with LDAC - 300 Review - 100 Pics

Fujifilm Instax Pal review, a tiny digital camera that makes Instax film optional

Logitech’s latest Yeti mics are all-in on RGB

A Windows 11 PC that’s smaller and lighter than the iPhone 15 Pro

The Wearables Watch

Google Pixel Watch 2's features and fancy new straps shown off in leaked commercial

Fitbit announces $160 Charge 6 with YouTube Music, Google Maps, and Wallet

Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro announced

Nubia Watch on Amazon - XDA

Nothing’s CMF smartwatch and earbuds announced

Phone Zone

Pixel 8, 8 Pro, and Pixel Watch 2 pricing for the UK has leaked

Samsung Galaxy S24 images reveal flat design

The Name of the Game

Android games in Chromebook to get Game Dashboard

Flap your trap about an App

‘Post’ Now Getting the Much-Needed Android App

Spotify will now translate podcasts into your native language with AI

Microsoft Word at 40 Years Old

Google Gallows & Chrome Coroner

Google Bard now works with your Google account and related apps

Google Slides adding real-time live mouse pointers

Google Wallet appears to be fixed on Android 14 QPR1 Beta 1

Google shutting down Jamboard, offering transition to other whiteboard apps

Google’s ‘all-in-one’ bundle may soon combine subscriptions, but not the ones you want

Hark Back

YotaPhone 2 - Specs - Yota Apps, Widgets and Hub - YotaPhone 3

Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted

Samsung Galaxy A04s 6.5-inch Android Smartphone - Specs - £109.00 + 10% voucher - Was: £159.00

Mixcder E9 Wireless Active Noise Cancelling Headphones Over ear Foldable Headset (Aptx HD, 60 Hours Battery Life, Type-C Port, Dual 40mm Drivers, Bluetooth 5.0, Comfortable Protein Earpads) Black - was £70, now £40. (Remember the 2016 Mixcder Ghost?)

HONOR Pad 8 12-inch Wi-Fi Tablet - Now £199.00 Was: £269.99

SanDisk 512GB Ultra Fit USB 3.1 Flash Drive 130MB/s read-time (other sizes, too) £32.40 from £34 (was, apparently, £99 at some point - though Keepa doesn’t report that!) Sticks out only 5mm. Ordered one so will report on how it performs.

soundcore by Anker A20i True Wireless Earbuds - Was £19.00 Now: £29.99

Pre-order Nintendo Switch Super Mario Bros. Wonder from Currys for 25% Off - so £37.50 nod to Chris Clayton

Anker 555 Portable Power Station, PowerHouse 1024Wh LiFePO4 Battery - Now 499 - Was £949 Or Now £899 Was £1,399.00 With Solar Panels

Asus Chromebook Flip CX3401FBA 14" WUXGA 16:10 400nits 144Hz Touchscreen Laptop (Intel i7-1255U, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD) Includes Stylus - £599 from £849

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Hardline on the hardware

Huawei Mate 60 Pro draws public closer to China’s space communication satellite system

Remember the venerable tape from the VHS era? It’s back with a vengeance and a 50TB capacity

HarmonyOS to launch for PC, Windows might be in trouble

MediaTek develops first 3nm chip using TSMC process technology

UK comes to its senses, will not push iMessage and WhatsApp to exit country

EU spares Apple from mandatory RCS, for now

Radiative Cooling: The Pioneering Approach to Climate Control

Anker SOLIX F3800

Polaroid I-2 instant camera has pro snappers in its sights - £599

MagRail trains can levitate on existing tracks

ClockworkPi uConsole Linux handheld PC from $139

$5000 17-Inch Foldable Windows Tablet HP Spectre Foldable 17 Announced With OLED Screen

Logitech's Reach camera has an articulating arm that lets you point it just about anywhere

New Electric Motor Tech Spins With No Magnets

Phone Zone

Xiaomi is the latest Android brand to beat Google Pixel's update timeline

Xiaomi sneaks adware onto its phones in the latest update

It's official: The Leica-branded Xiaomi 13T series launches this month

Motorola Edge 40 Neo arrives with Dimensity 7030 SoC, 50MP camera, and 144Hz screen

Oppo’s rumoured battery replacement initiative is something all phone makers should adopt

The Name of the Game

Long awaited PS5 update is available now, adding support for Dolby Atmos and 8TB SSDs

Nintendo is bringing Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door to the Switch in 2024

All the delisted 3DS Picross games are coming to the Nintendo Switch

Flap your trap about an App

TikTok opens datacentre in Dublin in bid to combat European privacy concerns

Facebook may offer paid ad-free plans in Europe

Paint for Windows 11 is getting background removal

Google Gallows & Chrome Coroner

Google brings back the Reading Mode toolbar in Chrome’s Side Panel after heavy criticism

Chromebooks will get 10 years of automatic updates

Gboard's Emoji Kitchen is now integrated into Google Search for web, iPhone, etc

Google Photos Locked Folder sync starts rolling out

Hark Back

Dragon 32/64 - The Welsh 8-bit - Info resource

Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted

Razer Leviathan V2 X - PC Gaming Soundbar £79.99 from £99.99, so £20 off + £16 x 5 months for me

PreSonus Eris E3.5 - 3.5 Inch, 2-way, High-Definition Multimedia Studio Monitors (Pair) Now: £69.00

RRP: £97.00

UGREEN Nexode 100W USB-C GaN £47.99 from £69.99 - less £6 Voucher = £41.99 (lowest ever)

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Processor - Now £255.13 RRP: £509.99

UGREEN Nexode 300W USB-C GaN PD Desktop Power Adapter with 240W USB C Cable - just released £269.99 - £70 Voucher = £199

NJSJ USB Microphone for PC - Was £26.39 RRP: £36.98 (Lifetime warranty)

Nokia X30 256GB/8GB £299 from £439 - Specs

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…a company from San Diego, California has built a stand alone EV charger that could be installed anywhere. This charger doesn't need to be connected to the grid (mains?). It has a giant solar panel that acts like an umbrella over the car. The user pulls up, plugs in and charges their vehicle. Great for those with sun, I guess!

Harry Myhre (“Myree”) on The first wireless hi-res headphones with UWB will arrive in 2024

Tdarr Synology

Hardline on the hardware

The new HyperX Cloud III wireless headset lasts an insane 120 hours on a single charge

Anker's new cheap ANC headphones do what Sony's don't and deliver lossless sound

Corsair’s first standing desk is a huge and expandable all-in-one

Samsung Galaxy Tab A9 certified, benchmarked, and pictured in the wild

Lenovo Intelligent Voice Mouse

Sony Launches New Audio Gear Under "Pulse" Branding

Geekom unveils first mini PC equipped with a 13th-gen Core i9 processor

Samsung Galaxy Tablets get One UI 5.1.1 update

Khadas Mind portable workstation review - the coolest mini PC I've ever seen

One UI Watch 5 has started rolling out to some Galaxy Watch 5 users

Google announces October 4th event for Pixel 8 and Pixel Watch 2

Google Pixel 8 could join the iPhone 14 in ditching the physical SIM for good

The Google Pixel 8 could get iPhone-like software support

Google's Chrome Has Taken Over the World

Phone Zone

Oppo Find N3 Flip adds telephoto camera and outer display apps, launching globally 'soon' - Find N2 Flip vs Find N3 Flip

Vodafone, EE and Carphone no longer selling Oppo and removing Oppo stuff from their shops

Tecno Phantom Ultimate Rollable Smartphone

TCL unveils its first NxtPaper phones with eye-care technology, including 4G and 5G versions

Asus says Zenfone 10 won't be the end of the series, 'strong commitment' to smartphones

Sony Xperia 5 V is official with larger main camera sensor

Sony Xperia 5 V - Full phone specifications

Sony Xperia 5 V review - GSMArena Written Review

Sony Xperia 5 V review - GSMArena YouTube Review

The Fairphone 5 is here, and it's the sleekest repairable phone yet

The Name of the Game

Atari 2600+ retro games console unveiled

Super Mario Bros. Wonder hits Nintendo Switch October 20th!

Lenovo Legion Go hands-on: A more Switch-like handheld gaming PC

Flap your trap about an App

YouTube and the music industry embrace solidarity under the looming threat of AI

Optional Windows 11 update makes it easier to change default apps

Microsoft Teams will no longer be a part of Office for some users - in the EU

Dropbox kills its unlimited cloud storage option because people kept abusing it

Microsoft quietly ends unlimited cloud storage option on OneDrive

Google Messages could bring satellite texting to 150+ countries at launch

Google Gallows & Chrome Coroner

ChromeOS 116 release adds several new Chromebook features - including Lacros

New Chromebooks could get a wireless upgrade UWB to make Bluetooth a thing of the past

Google Photos rolls out 'new editor' redesign on the web

Gmail ‘Verify it’s you’ prompt appears with ‘sensitive actions’

YouTube Music to support subscribing to podcasts via RSS

Google Keep might soon let you easily sort your notes

Hark Back

Astro Shooter Pinball

Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted

SoundCore Space One - they were supposed to be £99 on release but they’re £89

CORSAIR iCUE 4000X RGB Tempered Glass Mid-Tower ATX PC Case - 3x SP120 RGB ELITE Fans - iCUE Lighting Node CORE Controller - High Airflow - Black

Now: £94.96 RRP: £142.99

A Page of Samsung Bargains - didn’t know they did a Smart View Case for the S23. Tempting!

Kingston DataTraveler Exodia DTX/128GB Flash Drive USB 3.2 Gen 1 - with Protective Cap and Keyring in Multiple Colours - Only £7.79

Lemorele 13 in 1 USB C Docking Station Dual Monitor,USB C Dock USB C Hub Multiport Adapter Triple Monitor to 2 HDMI 4K,RJ45,VGA,4 USB 3.0/2.0,USB C 3.0,PD,SD/TF,3.5MM for Lenovo,Surface,MacBook Laptops - blah, blah £37.99 down to £32.29 - 15% Voucher = £27.44

UGREEN 65W USB C Charger Plug 4-Port GaN Type C Fast Charging Wall Charger Supports PD 65W/45W - Now £31.99. RRP: £39.99

Crucial X8 2TB Portable SSD - Up to 1050MB/s - PC and Mac - USB 3.2 £86.99 from £208.99 - lowest ever?

Anker USB C Charger, 65W 4 Port PIQ 3.0&GaN Fast Charger Adapter, PowerPort Atom III Slim Wall Charger with a 45W Power Delivery Port - Now £28.99 RRP: £36.99

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Gareth and Ted are back... and not being nice to things. Gareth pisses over things and Ted joins in. AI listening to you typing passwords, Samsung folding Tablets, China app regulations, Dell monitors that cause pain, AR Headset cashins, ugly OnePlus designs, tiny game controlers all get pissed on. Elsewhere Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE and MIX Fold3, Urbanista Malibu, Netflix game streaming, OneXFly and Sony Tablets don't!

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Geekom IT8 hands on

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 update

Hardline on the hardware

Samsung confirmed it's working on a foldable tablet

AI can identify passwords by sound of keys being pressed, study suggests

China is turning the screw on app distribution in the country

Urbanista’s Malibu wireless speaker charges using the power of the sun

Dell's new monitor can come down to your desk and supports touch

Xiaomi Redmi Pad SE unveiled with attractive price, 8,000 mAh battery

Xiaomi MIX Fold3: No global release confirmed new foldable flagship

It looks like the next wave of Snapdragon Chromebooks has been cancelled

Metakeys mechanical keyboard with integrated 6-in-1 hub

Samsung's alleged AR headset leaks online with new images and detailed specifications

OnePlus launches Ace 2 Pro with 150W fast charging, 24 GB RAM

The Name of the Game

The OneXFly is a Steam Deck and Asus ROG Ally rival with a competitive price tag

The Xbox 360 store will close in July 2024

8BitDo's Latest Tiny Controller Weighs Less Than a Single AA Battery

Netflix testing game streaming on Google TV, Roku, more with phone-based controller

Flap your trap about an App

Google's $5 billion lawsuit over Chrome incognito mode tracking complaints inches toward trial

YouTube Shorts will block links because spammers ruin everything good

Microsoft will let you uninstall more built-in Windows 11 apps soon for less bloat

Google Gallows & Chrome Coroner

Google Search can now check your grammar

Gmail for Android and iOS adding translate feature

Hate scanning QR codes? This Auto Zoom-In Android feature could soon rescue you

Google Keep rolling out a basic version history for notes

Google Keep text formatting starts rolling out on Android

Google’s Dark Web Monitor inside Google 1

Google might implement hardware requirements for future foldables

Google could soon offer Apple-style cross-device integration

Hark Back

Sony's first Android tablets had crazy shapes and PlayStation games - Sony Tablet P - PocketNow Retro-Review

Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted

GoPro HERO9 - Waterproof Sports Camera with Front LCD Screen and Rear Touch Screen, 5K Ultra HD Video, 20MP Photos, 1080p Live Streaming, Webcam, Stabilization, Black - Now £219.00

Was: £249.00

Sony Xperia 5 Mk.IV £748.39 from £949 - that’s over £200 off! (Presumably because they know Mk.V is coming!)

Crucial X6 1TB Portable SSD - Up to 800MB/s - PC and Mac - USB 3.2 USB-C External Solid State Drive - Now £49.98 Was: £104.99

Pixel Watch WiFi £249 from £339 (Presumably because the v2 is coming!)

Tisoutec Bluetooth Keyboard - Keyboard for All 10 Inch Tablets with 80 cm Tape-C Cable, Black - £9.99

Roku Streambar £84.13 from £129.99

Beikell USB C & USB 3.0 Card Reader Adapter, 5 Gbps High-Speed Aluminum Memory Card Reader - £3.98

Sony WH-1000XM4 £198.95 - I think this is the lowest I’ve seen them

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This week Gareth and Ted chat about the announcments from Samsung's Unpacked event. The Galaxy Tab S9, Flip5, Fold5, Watch6 alongside rumours of a S9FE, Galaxy Ring. Also the Lume Pad 2, Wizman Retro Powerbank, Oppo and Nokia, OnePlus Open, Arc Browser, CoolerMaster Motion 1 and Threads.

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Finding a 5G Router

Ted kitted out with Samsung Watch4, Tab S8 and S23

Hardline on the hardware

Samsung Unpacked (Shane Craig’s 5 minute YouTube Roundup)

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 vs Tab S9 Plus vs Tab S9 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy Watch6 vs Watch6 Classic

Galaxy Tab S9 FE series is real and Samsung just confirmed it!

Samsung reportedly wants to switch back to Exynos in some regions

Samsung to start production of its rumoured Galaxy Ring next month

World’s highest capacity PCIe SSD hits 61TB, and you could fit two in your PC

Cooler Master’s strategic alliance with D-Box, Motion 1

Lume Pad 2 - the most enjoyable 3D tablet. The 3D viewing experience

WIZMAN x CYCLOID Magnetic Power Bank - Green Power

Google-backed startup sets two world records in geothermal power

Nokia may force OPPO out of UK market after latest Patent licensing win

Oppo is officially China’s largest smartphone maker

Newly leaked OnePlus Open renders show major design changes

The Name of the Game

Google Play Games for PC gets Big Updates

Flap your trap about an App

Threads has reportedly already lost half of its active users

Is decentralisation the future of social media?

Twitter begins its transition to 'X'

Why the New Arc Browser Is Better Than Chrome

Google Gallows & Chrome Coroner

First look at the new Microsoft 365 Chromebook integration

Google details Play Store tablet redesign, says letterbox apps will rank lower

Google Chrome could get Link Previews that changes the way you browse the web

Hark Back

Ding Dong! Classic doorbell chimes

Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted

Anker 622 Magnetic Power Bank (MagGo with Popsocket), 5000mAh Magnetic External Battery with Replaceable PopGrip and Holder, USB-C for iPhone - 15% off Now: £25.49 Was: £29.99

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 512GB + Samsung Galaxy Watch6, 40mm (UK Version) £1204.20 - £100 voucher = £1104.20 + £50 Google Play Store Voucher (512GB for the price of 256GB)

Plus loads more bundles involving Watches and Tab S9

Crucial X8 2TB Portable SSD - Up to 1050MB/s - PC and Mac - USB 3.2 External Solid State Drive - 55% off Now: £90.98 Was: £203.99

Roku Streambar £78.88 from £129.99

MSI PRO MP273 27" Monitor FHD (1920 x 1080), 75Hz, IPS, 5ms, HDMI, DisplayPort, Speakers, Anti-Glare, Anti-Flicker, Less Blue light, TÜV Certified, VESA, Kensington, Black - 29% off Now £99.00

Was: £139.99

Ticwatch Pro 5 £50 off, now £280 in Launch Deal

Friend of our MeWe Groups Irfan Ali is selling his SoundCore Space Q45 Headphones for £75. I have reviewed them as he sent them over. Roll-up folks - they’re really good and at £75 it’s a bit of a bargain over the £149 usual price. They are in perfect condition. Ted’s Review

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Ian Barton on Intel quitting on its adorable, powerful, and upgradable mini NUC computers

AJ Santos on This incredible $500 laptop has built-in 7-inch tablet, a tiny removable webcam and even Microsoft Office

Hardline on the hardware

Huawei might soon sell 5G smartphones again, overcoming US sanctions

Ford unleashes the UK’s first legal hands-free drive car

Canadian judge rules the thumbs up emoji counts as a contract agreement

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9, S9+, S9 Ultra European pricing leaked

Second-hand smartphone sales set to reach new high

Boox Palma is a 6-inch e-reader with full Android, and the size of a phone

The fastest train in Europe (186/250mph) will make you want to quit continental flights forever

Xiaomi are making a Car with a World-Leading Battery, so Range

Logitech acquires Loupedeck

Pixel 8 Pro full specs allegedly revealed in massive leak

DreamGenerator is the first AI camera that turns our photos into true works of art

Hestia: Turn your smartphone into a smart telescope

Apple slams UK surveillance-bill proposals

The Name of the Game

Hyper Mega Tech! ??? YouTube Promo Video

These 1400+ Games Are Included With Antstream Arcade On Xbox

Sony’s PlayStation ‘Project Q’ handheld shows up running Android

Flap your trap about an App

TikTok just launched its own music streaming service

Using Telegram for news

Elgato Stream Deck mobile -

Google Gallows & Chrome Coroner

Google kicks off public testing of NotebookLM, previously Project Tailwind

At a Glance widget getting big Material You redesign

Big YouTube Music web redesign takes cues from Play Music

YouTube quietly rolls out new 'Stable Volume' feature

Google Assistant can soon 'Summarise' webpages

Hark Back

Dell Streak (2010) - Specs

Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted

ASUS ZenBook Duo UX482EAR 14-inch Full HD Touchscreen Laptop - £699.99 Was: £999.99

Motorola Edge 40 256GB/8GB £429 from £529 + 5 x £86 (for me) - Specs

Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal Xbox - £160.00 Was: £449.00

GEEKOM Mini PC, Mini IT11, Intel Core i7-11390H (4 Cores 8 Thread, Up to 5.0 GHz), Windows 11 Pro, 16GB DDR4 RAM, 512G M.2 SSD, 8K HDMI | USB-C (but not for power) USB4.0 | WiFi 6 | BT5.2 | £499 from £589

𝐓𝐄𝐂𝐊𝐍𝐄𝐓 Portable Charger, 10000mAh 22.5W PD3.0 & QC4.0 Power Bank with USB C - £14.44 Was: £22.99

Razer Nommo - 2.0 Gaming Speakers £89 from £99

Apple AirPods with wired Charging Case (2nd generation) - £99.00 Was: £139.00

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Hi Gareth. I started my NAS journey some years ago. I use it extensively and most of my services run in Docker. I suggest you look at Nextcloud rather than using the built-in Synology services. Nextcloud is open source and free to use. It provides a cloud file service like Google Drive but also hosts your contacts and calendars which can then be synced through CalDAV and CardDAV to ask your other devices like phone, tablet, computers etc.. If you set up OnlyOffice you can edit and create MS compatible documents through a web browser, again on any device. There are many apps you can install from with Nextcloud too..

https://mariushosting.com/how-to-install-nextcloud-on-your-synology-nas/ Marius has lots of tutorials for installing all manner of things on a Synology NAS.

If you need any more help or advice please get in touch!

Ian Barton on BackupPC: Open Source Backup to disk

This is very useful for backing up your data to other computers/servers locally.

It can also backup to servers that are accessible remotely.

I backup my important data from my main computer to a couple of local servers.

You can configure it to keep incremental backups, so you can roll back to an earlier version of documents/spreadsheets/etc.

It's compatible with most operating systems.

Since the system is so flexible it does take some time to configure and requires tinkering with the Apache web server setup.

Since my complaint of referencing “the phone show”, I feel that every show there is a mention of or comment when phones are discussed.

Just to make me feel more apologetic could you make reference to “Mr Wilmot”, (the old top gear), that way I will know when you’re ridiculing me even further!

Keep up the good work, love all the shows / podcasts but this is my favourite one by far!

Regards Paul

Hardline on the hardware

The Price of a Pixel Fold on Contract - The BEST deals!

Threads review: Twitter without the rough edges or news - I guess we should mention all the hoo-har?

NASA is recycling 98 percent of astronaut pee and sweat on the ISS into drinkable water

New 0/1 Phone with E Ink display - Samsung Ad

TCL NXTWEAR S

North America’s first hydrogen-powered train debuts in Canada

Exclusive: World’s fastest CPU goes on sale everywhere in Europe - £10,000

Razer's first in-ear monitor is built for gamers and streamers

Tech fans choose gadgets over Netflix and socialising

11.5-Inch Honor Pad X8 Pro Tablet Presented Today - 1099 Yuan (£118.54)

Google's now the number 2 smartphone brand in Japan - story also covered my Marton on The Friday Checkout with a deeper dive

Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event in South Korea confirmed to take place on July 26 - Fold5, Flip5, Tab S9?

Sony's new 'soundbar' is tiny but features detachable surround speakers - Juan Carlos Bagnell’s YouTube Review

OnePlus Nord 3 Announced - £499 for the 256GB/16GB version (until end of July)

OnePlus Fold now called the ‘Open’ but still no event/launch date

Red Magic 8S Pro - the first phone with 24GB of RAM is here (well, China!)

Tech giant 'gatekeepers' must comply with all of the EU's new digital market rules

The Name of the Game

Sonic The Hedgehog co-creator given suspended sentence for insider trading

…talking of which…

Pushing Buttons: Why Sonic and Mario duelling it out in 2D again will be a spectacle

Google isn’t done with online gaming, starts internally testing YouTube Playables

Flap your trap about an App

Microsoft wants to move Windows fully to the cloud

Don't have a Twitter account? Then Twitter is now off-limits for you - this was 30th June. Still a thing?

Plex Job Losses - The End of Lifetime Passes?

Google Gallows & Chrome Coroner

All Chrome users will see popups in the coming weeks

YouTube confirms three-strikes test for ad blocking, here's how it works

Keep Screen On - Quick reminder for Chromebook users who are bugged by the screen timing out at the timing whim of the system (and then having keep logging back in - even if via linked phone) that you can throw these switches to have it time out, stay on or sleep. Settings>Device>Power>When Idle

Customise Google Chrome - look for button at the bottom-right of any New Tab Page, then side-panel

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ZX Spectrum

A J Santos on ZX Spectrum - I tried to explain the ZX Spectrum to my son. It didn’t go well

Scott Brady - In 1982, I'd say the Commodore line (VIC, C64) was popular in the US. Data storage on cassette tapes! 😄

Adrian Brain - If you think the Apple/Android rivalry is bad now, the Spectrum/Commodore divide was brutal in the 1980s UK.

Chad Dixon - I had one. After the Sinclair ZX81, this seemed like such a jump in hardware.

Jeremy Harpham - I think the spectrum was called the Timex 1000 in the US. Limited quantities reduced sales volumes so couldn't compete with the commodores

Troy Dyall - I had the 128k with built in tape deck. What a time to be alive! Used to go to Woolworths on Saturday and buy a game for £1.99 with some of my pocket money

Irfan Ali - I used to also religiously collect C & VG as well as Crash magazine. I have the 48k version in the loft with a load of original games on cassettes, also have the printer and Kempston joystick interface

Kris Jary - The ZX Spectrum also stored data on cassette. Fond memories of putting the cassette tape of my game of choice into the separate cassette player, pressing play, then waiting for what seemed like several minutes for the game to load. All while listening to the delightful screeching sound of it reading the data! Or borrowing one of the many game programming books from the library, and spending hours proudly typing all the code to create the actual game. Which usually just consisted of moving an individual character around the screen to avoid crashing into other characters or something equally basic

Mike Robins links to a YouTube Review from Nostalgia Nerd - Sinclair ZX Spectrum Story & Review

Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted

Lenovo Tab P11 (2nd Gen) 11 Inch 2K Tablet (Octacore 2.2GHz, 6GB RAM, 128GB SSD, Android 12L

Now £189.00 Was: £224.89 - Argos matching price

Mid Year Sale-Jackery UK

Reolink Security Camera Outdoor Wireless, Argus PT - Was £159.99 Now: £109.99

Logitech - Logi Dock, All-in-One USB C Laptop Docking Station, Speakerphone, Noise Cancelling Microphones, Bluetooth, HDMI, for Windows/macOS, Certified for Zoom, Google Meet, Google Voice - £371 (I’m going for this because it’s only just come out and RRP is £550, so a bargain here!

Dell HD22Q Dual Charge Docking Station £106 from £149

Google Pixel 7a and Pixel 30W Charger Bundle - Now £399.00 Was: £449.00

This one spotted by Ian Barton - Crucial P5 Plus 2TB M.2 PCIe Gen4 NVMe Internal Gaming SSD - 58% off, £99 (or the 500TB for £43 😂) …and another from Ian… Crucial MX500 1TB 3D NAND SATA 2.5 Inch Internal SSD - 42% off, £49

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On this show show Synology, Unihertz, Samsung Galaxy S23 FE, 5G Splicing, Anker Prime, JCB Toughphone and Pixel Fold and Tablet mused over by Gareth and Ted.

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Synology DS923+

Hardline on the hardware

Western Digital hopes to release HAMR drives within the next 18 Months

Are website builders dying out? Latest stats show a worrying trend

Nokia is introducing a novel new way to make your Android phone faster

Unihertz Jelly Star: Smallest Android 13 smartphone arrives with performance

Vodafone and Three Mega-Merger

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE to launch in select markets in Q3 2023

Pixel Fold ship dates are getting delayed, slipping into July

Pixel Tablet review: Uniquely Google, made possible by Android – The Pixel Tablet’s new Google Weather app is gorgeous

Anker Prime chargers and power banks on the way

Samsung brings its self-repair program to the UK

Your NFC payments could soon be truly contactless

JCB Toughphone and Toughphone Max announced

First Rugged Android Tablets With Heated Screens Launched

The Name of the Game

Pour one out for HDDs because PC games are starting to require SSDs

The Light in the Darkness review – a sobering free educational game that confronts the Holocaust

Steam gets a huge free update on PC, and it’s good news for Steam Deck too

EA Games is dead, long live EA Entertainment and EA Sports

Flap your trap about an App

Made by Google – YouTube

EU regulator orders Google to sell part of ad-tech business

Google Domains shutting down, assets sold and being migrated to Squarespace

Microsoft tests Windows Ink upgrade that lets you write anywhere you can type

Your next job interview could be with AI instead of a person

DuckDuckGo now has its own PC browser for keeping what you do online private

Google Gallows & Chrome Coroner

Google Photos on the web delivers robust editing tools exclusively for Google One subscribers

A first look at the Google Password Manager Chromebook app

YouTube Transcript Extractor Chrome Extension

Chrome can soon convert PDFs into text it can read aloud

This is ‘Chromebook X’: Google’s new standard for ChromeOS – Now ChromeBook Plus

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The Trusty old Joystick

Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted

TP-Link Tapo Smart Plug with Energy Monitoring – Now £17.99 Was: £27.99

RØDE Podcaster Dynamic USB Microphone £119 from £149

Samsung SSD 870 EVO, 4 TB – £219.98 £75 cashback from Samsung

Logitech Page of Deals at AmazonUK

Get Microsoft Office and Windows 11 Pro at a huge discount

Motorola Edge 30 Ultra 256GB/12GB £629 from £749

Amazon Basics Monitor Hub Arm Mount Aluminize Silver – £49.15

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A J Santos on Electric Cars Not so Green and Cheap? They Actually Cost More to Run

Comments from various members of our MeWe Group…
Batteries are an environmental disaster waiting to happen - they are likely to need replacing ⅔ times during the life of the car.
Emissions caused by the manufacturing process makes it worse for the planet.
Is Hydrogen a better eco-solution? It’s heavy and needs robust storage arrangements.
Did we know that there’s 20% VAT on Public Charging (but only 5% at home)?
General opinion is that we’re going the right way, but much work needed still.

Mike Shwartz on the Audio Pro Addon C5A Multiroom Smart Speaker

Never mind your Marshalls & your Sonos speakers, this C5A from Audio Pro (Swedish design) takes the prize for audio quality. Take my word for it, I'm a BBC sound engineer! It has internet radio, Bluetooth & Alexa built-in - and they can be doubled-up as a stereo pair with the app or just a mono multi-room setup. They have 4 preset buttons for your favourite radio stations and phono & 3.5mm line inputs. WiFi or wired ethernet. The speaker is actually stereo for the tweeters only. Position it nicely in the room and the bass is unbelievable! Top-end is crisp too. Really Hi-Fidelity! The app has bass & treble controls if you need them. Very highly recommended. The white one is currently cheapest at £164

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Garmin unveils brand new solar-powered smartwatches

Japan will try to beam solar power from space by 2025

The LG StanbyME Go puts a screen and some speakers inside a briefcase

14.5-Inch Android Flagship Tablet Lenovo Tab Extreme Hits The Shelves In The US

NHS data breach: trusts shared patient details with Facebook without consent

Blood Pressure Monitoring at Your Fingertips: Super Low-Cost Smartphone Attachment

‘Much easier to say no’: Irish town unites in smartphone ban for young children

France has approved a law that targets influencers

Nothing Phone (2) renders show curved edges and some lighting tweaks

Google Tensor G3 reportedly brings massive upgrades, UFS 4.0 storage, more to Pixel 8 -

Pixel 8 camera leak:

Some Pixel Watch owners are seeing the back panel fall off without clear cause

Sightful Spacetop - Apple’s Vision Pro 'AR' headset Big Gamble - MKBHD Tour - SomeGadgetGuy Scepticism

The Name of the Game

Google Play Games (Beta) for desktop Windows PC

Evercade Vs Atomic Edition - Your face, your ass - what's the difference?

Flap your trap about an App

Windows 11's new-look File Explorer and RGB lighting control

Android apps in Windows 11 now have access to local files with folder sharing

Microsoft is willing to sacrifice Teams in Windows 11

Instagram’s Twitter Rival - Project 92 (Threads?)

Google Gallows & Chrome Coroner

YouTube Music starts showing play counts for popular songs

Google Wallet's newest update gives more reasons to leave your pocketbook at home

Google wants to make the switch to its password manager painless

Performance Manager in Chrome

Hark Back

GEM GUI

Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted

Acer Aspire 5 A515-47 15.6 Inch Laptop - (AMD Ryzen 5 5625U, 8GB, 1TB SSD - Now £407.61

Was: £699.99 (RAM is upgradable and there are two SSD slots)

Nintendo eShop Summer Sale - Wave 1 - Wave 2 coming 15th June

Logitech MX Keys Mini for Mac Minimalist Wireless Keyboard - Now £64.98

Was: £109.99

Nokia X30 5G 6GB RAM 128GB £299 from £399 - Specs

Upgraded, Anker Soundcore Boost Bluetooth Speaker - Now £39.99

Was: £57.99

SoundCore Motion x600 Bluetooth Speaker £10 Voucher - well, what d’you expect? It’s brand new! £189 - Flossy loves it

ENEGON 2-Pack Portable Charger Power Bank 10000mAh - Now: £16.60 Was: £22.99

SanDisk Extreme 2TB portable NVMe SSD, USB-C, up to 1050MB/s read & 1000MB/s write speed, £139 - lowest price ever I think - and the 1TB version is £84 too

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Beijing bans Chinese companies from using Micron chips in critical infrastructure

OnePlus Pad is finally available in the UK and the EU - Specs

Logitech joins the growing list of companies with self-repair programs

ASUS ZenScreen MB16QHG portable monitor WQXGA

Leaked Google Pixel 8 Pro video shows new design and a built-in thermometer

Samsung Galaxy S23 FE now rumoured to arrive before the Galaxy Z Flip5 and Fold5

TicWatch Pro 5 brings Wear OS 3, rotating crown, 80-hour battery for $349

Amazon's latest Fire tablet is a $230 Android-powered 2-in-1

Samsung's new Sensor OLED display can read fingerprints anywhere on the screen

Meta hit with record-breaking $1.3 billion fine over Facebook data transfers to the US

Raspberry Pi alternative mini PCs unveiled by UDOO

The Name of the Game

A 1200p Screen for Your Steam Deck is On The Way From DeckHD!

Anbernic RG Nano: Micro gaming handheld leaks ahead of release

Logitech G Cloud handheld game console launches in Europe €359 - £329.99 AmazonUK

Sony Project Q unveiled: a game-steaming handheld

Google Play Games for PC availability spreading to Europe

Flap your trap about an App

YouTube on TVs getting unskippable 30-second, pause screen ads

Samsung no longer considering switch from Google to Bing

Android’s Reading mode now lets you convert any article into a mini podcast

Google Gallows & Chrome Coroner

The new Chromebook Virtual Keyboard redesign is a joy to use

Google is preparing Recorder for larger screens

Shorts might come to YouTube Music with 'Samples' tab

Google Chrome extensions can now create a side panel UI

Hark Back

HTC Universal - Wiki

Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted

KIOXIA 128GB EXCERIA microSD Memory Card U1 Class 10 100MB/s Max Read Speed, 64gb now £4.10, 128gb now £8.99

Razer Kishi for Android £36.99 from £79.99 (usual price c.£50) or £7.40/m x 5

UGREEN Nexode 100W USB C Charger Plug 4-Port GaN Type C Fast Wall Power Adapter also Supports 20W

Razer Naga Trinity - Wired Gaming Mouse with 3 Interchangeable Side Plates £46.99 from £99.99

Hopday USB C Hub - USB C Adapter MacBook Pro/Air Ipad Pro Adapter, 6 in 1 with 4K HDMI Output, Compatible for Laptop, Surface Pro 8 and Other Type C Devices (PD 100W USB 3.0 TF Card Reader) - Now £13.63

USB C Docking Station, HOPDAY 10 in 1 Docking Station - Now £39.99 Was: £42.99

Oppo Pad Air £179 from £239

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Adrian Brain

Handheld heaven .... the ASUS ROG Ally launch presentation is live now. It's compatible with the XG Mobile (which I have) to elevate it to a top-spec machine... going to be tough to resist this despite having a Steam Deck already. ROG Ally (2023)

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Faller Oskar Portable TV Voice Enhancer

Anker Soundcore Motion X600 Review: Unbelievable Spatial Audio Speaker

All Amazon Halo devices will stop working later this year, refunds to come

Researchers create an OLED panel with inflatable keyboard - YouTube Video (set to point of interest)

New Samsung all-in-one desktop arrives with Apple iMac design and expansion options

Google I/O 10th May

Google Photos Magic Editor

Pixel Fold

Pixel Tablet

Pixel 7a - UK pricing foul-up

Poco F5 series finally adds wireless charging - Poco F5 Specs

Sony Xperia 10 V packs a bigger main sensor, even lighter body - Specs

Sony Xperia 1 V unveiled with Exmor T stacked sensor, 4K OLED display - Specs

Motorola Razr 40 Ultra official-looking press renders leak showing all three colours

HTC U23 Pro 5G leaks online with specs and live photos - U23 and VIVERSE

Honor Magic Vs arrives in the UK for GBP1,399 - Honor Magic Vs vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4

£1199 instead of £1399 with early bird voucher from email subscription 27 May

Nothing - Nothing Phone 2 - We Know Nothing

The Nokia XR21 is official: And you thought an IP68 rating was great?

The Name of the Game

Microsoft's acquisition of Activision blocked by UK regulator

The Ayaneo 2S will give the Steam Deck and ASUS ROG Ally some serious competition

Ultra Powerful Gaming Handhelds By Orange Pi Leaked

Flap your trap about an App

Windows 10 is officially done getting new features

Microsoft could cram more ads into Windows 11 – this time in the Settings app

Opera One announced with new UI and tab management features

Google Gallows & Chrome Coroner

YouTube Music's sleep timer is finally ready for prime time

Quote a previous message in Google Chat

Your Google Account is getting rid of its password

I don't care about cookies Chrome Extension

Google's AI Test Kitchen adds 'MusicLM' text-to-music creator

Google announces Chromebook app streaming for Some Phones Other than Pixel too

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Lubitel TLR Cameras - Classic Features

Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted

Various Samsung Accessories up to 50% off

Crucial X6 4TB Portable SSD - Up to 800MB/s - PC and Mac - USB 3.2 USB-C External Solid State Drive

EVGA Z12 RGB Gaming Keyboard £20 from £60

Samsung Buds Live Black (Old Version) - Now £51.69 Was: £139.00

Google Pixel 7a and Charger + Pixel Buds A-Series £449 (£89.80 x 5 months)

ASUS ZenBook Duo UX482EAR 14-inch Full HD Touchscreen Laptop - Now £799.99 Was: £999.99

WD 5TB My Passport Ultra Portable HDD USB-C £129, was £172, was £114 last week! (They made me send mine back to get that price - tale to tell…)

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Samsung Galaxy Buds Live (ANC) Active Noise Cancelling TWS Open Type Wireless Bluetooth 5.0 Earbuds for iOS & Android, 12mm Drivers, International Model - SM-R180 (Mystic Black)

WD 5TB My Passport Ultra Blue Portable External Hard Drive HDD, USB-C and USB 3.1 Compatible - WDBFTM0050BBL-WESN

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How to Disable UK Emergency Alerts on Your Phone (Woops! Too late 😂)

Hardline on the hardware

First live video of the Google Pixel Fold leaks

Google Pixel Fold and Pixel 7a prices and release dates leak

Worldwide PC shipments plunged by a third in the first quarter

DJI announces the Inspire 3 with a 45MP full-frame camera

Razer Stream Controller X is a Creative Console Powered by Loupedeck

Amazon introduces Bedrock, a cloud service for AI-powered text and image creation

Casio's latest G-Shock G-SQUAD DW-H5600 fitness watch has an iconic design

Samsung working on a foldable tablet called the Galaxy Z Tab

Rzeszów scientists develop phone battery that charges in eight minutes and lasts 68 YEARS!

Lip-licking controller steers devices using tongue taps

Samsung Galaxy Ring could one up Galaxy Watch in health tracking accuracy

Revive Machines 800xl

Readmoo to launch the world's first foldable e-reader featuring 8-inch Gallery 3 display

Seagate fined $300 million after getting caught selling hard drives to Huawei

The Name of the Game

Playdate's first store update adds four games and a calculator

Sega is buying Angry Birds maker Rovio for $776 million

Amazon Luna Arrives in the UK

Flap your trap about an App

Top 7 AI Anime Art Generators of 2023 for Free 😜

Twitter increases paid users’ tweet limit to 10,000 characters

Why You Should Use Bionic Reading in Chrome (or Any Browser)

How to get the Samsung Notes app on any Windows PC

Google Gallows & Chrome Corner

Google Drive's redesigned location picker makes moving files a breeze

Google Chat PWA Gets Material Design 3 UI Update

Google Find My Device could someday track phones even when they're off

Google could pull an Apple, let you take phone calls on your Android tablet

I have Reading Mode working now in ChromeOS

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Sony Playstation

Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted

HyperX QuadCast £79.85 from £120, 33% off

HyperX QuadCast S £109 from £160, 32% off

Hisense 55" 600-nit 4K HDR10+ and 120Hz Dolby Vision IQ ULED Smart TV - down 47% from £479.00 Was: £899.00

SoundCore by Anker Space Q45 £97.99 from £139.99, 30% off

Samsung 870 QVO 8 TB SATA 2.5 Inch Internal Solid State Drive - down 7% to £422.26 Was: £451.99

OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite £299 - not so much a bargain (though with these specs, it is) - but just arrived and very aggressively priced. Cracking deal.

VEGER 20000mAh Power Bank 22.5W fast charging USB C Battery Pack with Type C Powerbank - down 13% to £25.99 Now: £29.99

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HyperX QuadCast - USB Condenser Gaming Microphone, for PC, PS4, PS5 and Mac, Anti-Vibration Shock Mount, Four Polar Patterns, Pop Filter, Gain Control, Podcasts, Twitch, YouTube, Discord, Red LED

HyperX QuadCast S RGB USB Condenser Microphone with Shock Mount for Gaming, Streaming, Podcasts

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‘Sound that could save your life’: UK disaster alert to buzz phones on 23rd April

Sony ZV-E1 Full-Frame VLogger Launched

First T-pylons now up and running

Nokia unveils Pure UI, a new user interface design language

ASUS ROG Phone 7 specs leak: What's changed since ROG Phone 6? - Update: Photos reveal design

Lenovo discontinues Legion gaming phone lineup

Pixel Tablet leaks reveal more about what we can expect from the dock

Google Pixel Tablet passes through FCC showing off key connectivity spec

Samsung Unveils a New Android-Powered Display with Interactive Features

Sony WF-C700N TWS earphones debut, WH-1000XM5 get Midnight Blue colour

GaN Charger Teardown Reveals Value Of This New Technology

Mobile phone inventor made first call 50 years ago

Marshall has been sold to Swedish speaker company Zound, ending over 60 years of family ownership

FBI seizes a giant online marketplace for stolen logins

Anker rant

The Name of the Game

PlayStation Q Lite

E3 2023 cancelled due to lack of "sustained interest"

ROG Ally (YouTube video link) - The Story at GSMArena

Netflix is testing TV games that can use phones as controllers

Data Frog SF2000 launches as new cheap retro gaming handheld with Super NES controller looks

Nintendo offers unlimited free repairs for Joy-Con drift issue in Europe

Flap your trap about an App

TikTok fined £12.7m for illegally processing children’s data

Norwegian company says TikTok data centre is limiting energy for manufacturing Ukraine ammunition

Western Digital Hacked: ‘My Cloud’ Data Dead (Even Local Storage!)

Google Podcasts reaches 500M downloads as YouTube Music prepares to overshadow it

Audible is now testing ads in your audiobooks for some reason

Google Keep will make better use of its dual pane design on tablets and foldables

Chrome Corner

Google launches Ads Transparency Center as searchable database

Chrome's upcoming Reading Mode looks nothing like the others (Check the GIF)

Vivaldi for Chrome OS

Hands-on: Streaming apps from phone to Chromebook is cool, even if impractical

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Sega Nomad

Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted

HDMI Switch, GANA Gold Plated 3-Port HDMI Switcher - £7.19 (Was: £15.99)

Marshall Stanmore II £205 from £330 (usual price £250’ish)

Google Pixel Buds A-Series - £60.78

WAVLINK Triple Display USB C Laptop Docking Station with DP 1.2 & HDMI 1.4 & VGA, 100W PD Charging, 2 USB 3.0, 2 USB 2.0, SD TF Card Reader, Gigabit Ethernet, Audio £69.99 to £49.99 - £10 Voucher = £39.99

UGREEN USB C Hub, USB C Hub Multiport Adapter - £29.99 (Was: £39.99)

CREATIVE Pebble Pro 2.0 USB-C Computer Speakers £79.99 - 30% Voucher = £55.99

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This week the Pixel Fold and Pixel 8 renders, Xiaomi 13 Ultra international, upcoming Samsung Galaxy device, rugged tablets are all the rage and Retroid Pocket Flip looks flipping cool.

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Flashlight - Sofirn

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New for Pixel: Fall Detection, faster Night Sight and more

Google Pixel 8 Pro renders leak, Pixel Fold and Pixel 7a rumoured to arrive in June

Doogee R10 rugged tablet with Helio G99

Blackview Tab 16 Tipped to Launch: 2K&11-inch flagship display, and all-around class for office, entertainment and online

Report: Xiaomi 13 Ultra will be available globally

Sony made a $600 point-and-shoot camera for people with visual impairments

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 might finally be dust-resistant, Flip5 also gets new hinge

Samsung Galaxy A54 and Galaxy A34 debut - Samsung Galaxy A54 vs A34

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9: Everything we know so far

Huawei's Galaxy Z Fold rival with satellite connectivity is coming this month

AI-generated images from text can't be copyrighted, US government rules

Cheap 8-Inch Rugged Tablet Ulefone Armor Pad Announced

Oukitel RT2 have a rugged 8-incher too - Coming Sept

Malicious ChatGPT Chrome Extension Hijacks Facebook Accounts - Now Removed by Google

CTL launched a Special Edition Chromebook with a see-through chassis

The Name of the Game

Angry Birds 2 and Garena Free Fire are coming to Google Play Games for PC

GoRetroid unveils the Retroid Pocket Flip, a Nintendo DS-inspired handheld game console

Netflix plans to add roughly 40 more titles to its mobile game library this year

Flap your trap about an App

Oops, Windows' screenshot tool may be saving stuff you cropped out, too - Microsoft has now fixed this

Amazon will discontinue newspaper and magazine subscriptions in September

Scrcpy 2.0 adds audio support to the Android screen mirroring utility for PCs

CoverScreen OS turns the Oppo Find N2 Flip's cover display into a mini phone

Chrome Corner

ChromeOS 111 release adds several new Chromebook features

Google Launches Pixel Superfans program in the UK and the next day… Google stops accepting new Pixel Superfans in the UK shortly after launch

Google is adding Generative AI to Docs and Gmail to help you get started writing

Google Contacts won't look so cramped on tablets anymore

Google Drive begins rolling out tablet redesign with navigation rail

Hark Back

Nokia 8 Sirocco - Specs (February, 2018) - Ted’s Review (October, 2018)

Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted

Roku Express 4K - Now £28.99 Was: £39.00

SanDisk Extreme 2TB portable NVMe SSD £159.99 this is half the price of the 2TB I bought, which was the half-speed one too!

Google Pixel 6a - Now: £284.12 Was: £399.00

Google Pixel 7 + Pixel Buds Pro - Now: £499.00 Was: £778.99

OPPO Reno8 8GB + 256GB, £299.00 from £399

Amazfit GTR 2e Smartwatch Fitness Watch - £99.00 + £20 voucher (Black is £84)

Sanyun SW208 3" Active Bluetooth 5.0 Bookshelf Speakers - 60W Carbon Fiber - Built-in 24bit DAC - Dynamic 3D Surround Sound - (Pair, Black) £59 from £89.99 - never heard of ‘em but they look cute and review pretty well.

HONOR Pad 8 12-inch Wi-Fi Tablet - Now: £189.99 Was: £269.99 - Specs

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MWC…

TCL Just Announced its Newest Wave of Tablets and Smartphones - NXTPAPER is a multi-layered film laminated to the display reducing eye strain and creating a paper-like feel when using a stylus. TCL 40 XE vs 40 X vs 40 XL Budget phones

Motorola Rizr rollable phone concept hands-on: They see me rollin'

Motorola confirms new Razr for 2023

Xiaomi 13, Xiaomi 13 Pro - and 13 Lite spoken about on last show with Dynamic Island - Xiaomi 13 Lite vs 13 vs 13 Pro

The new Cat S75 is a rugged phone with 2-way messaging over satellite built in

Thought 240W was fast? Redmi now has 300W charging tech!

Honor is the next brand to offer a longer software update policy - only for Vs and Magic 5 Pro though - 3OS/5Security

OnePlus unveils OnePlus 11 Concept phone with Active CryoFlux

Miraxess MiraDock turns (some) smartphones into desktop computers

Oppo’s upcoming flagship could have an insanely bright display

Nothing speaker makes first appearance in new leak, showing off its unique design

Huawei allegedly caught tracking MWC 2023 visitors at its exhibit: The Huawei Card appeared to have a tracking chip in it

StarLink is offering Equipment Rental for the first time...for £15 per month

Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 To Continue With Three Sizes

Galaxy Z Fold 5 might not be all that different, with same outer display and cameras

The Name of the Game

50 Years Of Landmark Video Games, One Per Year, All Playable On Nintendo Switch

Flap your trap about an App

Take a selfie instead of going to the doctor? This tech might make it possible

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 phones are the first to support built-in 'iSIMs'

YouTube is removing overlay ads on videos from April 6, 2023

Chrome Corner

Chromebooks may soon get the ability to auto-launch PWAs on startup

Google I/O 2023 set for May 10th and May 10th only - Likely Pixel 7a Details - Pixel Tablet - Pixel Fold - the bloke on the train!

Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted

HONOR Pad 8 12-inch Wi-Fi Tablet - £176.69

OPPO Find X5 5G £445 from £749 - (Find X5 vs. Find X5 Pro)

Sabrent USB Type-C Hub with HDMI and 2 USB 3.0 ports - £10

Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 3 £249 from £349

Kingston SDS2/256GB Canvas Select Plus SD Card Class 10 UHS-I - £18.59 + lifetime warranty

Ninja Blender and Soup Maker £129 from £150

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On Tech Addicts going fortnightly…

Chad Dixon You just can't get reliable people these days!

Paul Williams We will miss you

Jeremy Harpham Mixed feelings on this as often I don't have time to listen until the following Saturday these days, so while I'm sad that it's going fortnightly 🤣 I will find it easier.

Simon Bates I had to drive my truck back home in silence your dribble used to keep me company

Hardline on the hardware

Three launches £12-a-month mobile tariff for people on benefits: Other mobile operators are planning big price rises from April and May

Xiaomi's first phone with 'Dynamic Island' could launch globally - Xiaomi 13 Lite Specs

Xiaomi Walkie Talkie 2S launches with 120-hour battery life

Oppo Find N2 Flip - Full phone specifications - AmazonUK for delivery on 1st March

Motorola Razr 2023 takes the outer screen to a whole new level, leaked renders show

Honor Magic5 Lite announced - Specs

Western Digital's My Book Duo drive now comes in a staggering 44TB capacity - $1,100

A touchscreen that erases fingerprints for you? It could become a reality

nubia Neovision AR smart glasses, Pad 3D, WiFI Router, laptop, monitor, smartphone and watch are coming during MWC

Rode claims its new podcast-friendly NT1 offers 'unclippable' audio - £300 at AmazonUK

AnkerWork is going after the wireless mic market

Realme GT3's 240W charging system shown off on video: 1-100% in 9 minutes and 37 seconds

The Name of the Game

'Control Overlays' for mouse and keyboard support in ChromeOS now appear for all games

Microsoft makes its 10-year Call of Duty pact with Nintendo official

10 new PS VR2 titles revealed, launch window lineup now over 40 games

Rovio do the dirty on people who paid their 89p for Angry Birds: Classic

Flap your trap about an App

TikTok creators might soon put some videos behind a paywall

Google wants to fight misinformation with 'prebunking'

Twitter removes SMS 2FA for all but Blues

Chrome Corner

You can now edit Google Contacts directly from Gmail sidebar

Google to start migrating Calendar and Assistant Reminders to Tasks next month

System-wide Live Captions coming to a Chromebook near you

Hark Back

The Sega Master System

Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted

Logitech K400 Plus £25 from £45 (long delivery!) or £36 now!

Logitech StreamCam - Now £68.19 Was £139.00

Samsung Galaxy S23 256GB £849 with 12 x £70 + Amazon Trade In + £100 extra Trade-In + Free case + Disney+ 6 months (SGS21U) offer = £215+£100 = £315 from £849 = £534 = £44.50 x 12 months

ASUS Dual AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT STD Edition - Was £377.36 Now: £526.92

Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition 32 GB 6.8" display, wireless charging £159 from £179 and 5 x £32

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Samsung Flex Handheld Concept Hopes To Compete With Razer

Nokia Game Controller 5000 (GC5000) leaks in official & retailer listings before its launch

Ridley Scott used a Galaxy S23 Ultra to shoot a short film

OnePlus Pad is a flagship Android tablet w/ Dimensity 9000, 12GB RAM, more

OnePlus 11 launches globally for $699 w/ Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, upgraded 50MP camera

OnePlus 11 doesn't have wireless charging

OnePlus teases its foldable phone for later this year

Honor X8a announced with 90Hz screen and 100MP main cam

Honor Magic Vs Teardown

Pixel 7 Pro reportedly costs $413 to make w/ 50% Samsung hardware utilised

My Pixel 7 Pro is shedding parts, and I’m not alone

OPPO Find N2 Flip global launch is in London on 15th February at 2.30pm

GSMArena’s new 3D size comparison tool

Apple apparently plans to limit iPhone USB-C functionality

The Name of the Game

Get the free GOG games here.

A PlayStation Vita emulator for Android is launching in just a few days

Nintendo is adding Game Boy and Game Boy Advance games to Switch Online

Flap your trap about an App

Google's new Credential Manager brings us closer to a passwordless future

Google Search will blur explicit images by default for everyone in the ‘coming months’

Google Maps' Immersive View is rolling out in five cities

Flipboard launches its notes feature on iOS and Android

Android 14's new keyboard and touchpad features sound great for productivity: Remapping modifier keys, customising touchpad gestures, and more...

Samsung’s ClockFace (Good Lock) app now supports Android 13-powered Galaxy tablets

Chrome Corner

Google announces Bard: an AI-powered ChatGPT rival that will soon be featured in search - and Microsoft - Google working to bring Bard AI chat to ChromeOS

Chrome’s finally getting rid of its awful custom share sheet

Hark Back

Boeing 747 - Wikipedia - Floor Plan - Interior Photos

Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted

INIU Portable Charger, 65W Fast Charging Power Bank, 25000mAh, USB-C (65W) + USB-C (30W), USB-A (22.5W) £45 from £105 + 40% Voucher making it £27

HONOR Pad 8 - £199.00

INIU Wireless Charger 2-Pack 15W Fast Wireless Charging Stands with Sleep-friendly Adaptive Light £22 from £42 - I have one of these by the bed and it’s just great!

WD 18TB Elements Desktop External Hard Drive - £249.98

Google Pixel 6 Pro 128 GB – Stormy Black £449 from £849

Google Pixel 6a - £278.61

Google Pixel 7 Pro - £678.43

Soundcore Anker Motion Boom Plus 80W, 20H Playtime, IP67 Waterproof and Dustproof, USB-C (both ways), Custom EQ (app), Bluetooth 5.3 £190 to £119

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Gareth and Ted are on about the Samsung Galaxy S23, Oppo Find X6, Honor Magic Vs, Reno8 T, Eufy, Marshall Middleton, Sony Xperia 1 V, The Day Before and the Macintosh SE, and much, much more!

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Listened to the latest podcast and I have to say that, with particular reference to the imaginative ramblings of Gareth and the grounding influence of Ted, you simply cannot get this degree of quality infotainment anywhere else. Long may it continue!

Hardline on the hardware

Samsung Galaxy S23 vs S23 Plus vs S23 Ultra

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 ‘For Galaxy’ breakdown: What's different?

Marshall's Middleton Bluetooth speaker is the company's new weatherproof flagship

Honor confirms MWC event on February 27th for Magic 5 series, Magic Vs global launch - Magic Vs Hands-On

Anker admits lack of encryption on Eufy security cameras

Sony has moved over 90% of its camera production out of China

Three Oppo Find X6 models leak, including Pro with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, 1-inch sensor - Oppo Find X6 Pro vs Oppo Find X6

Oppo silently launches Reno8 T and Reno8 T 5G - the Oppo Microscope is back! Specs

The Razer Viper Mini Signature Edition is an ultra-high-end wireless gaming mouse that'll set you back $280

Microsoft announces Elgato Stream Deck plugin integration with Teams

Sony Xperia 1 V image leaks, it might literally be the hottest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 device

The Name of the Game

Ted got the Xbox Wireless Controller in the end for the Motorola Ready For review after much deliberation

The Day Before - 10 Minute Trailer

Flap your trap about an App

Twitter will charge developers to access its API starting February 9th

China's biggest search engine is to set launch a ChatGPT rival in March

Windows 11 is getting a new file system (ReFS), but Microsoft won't ditch NTFS

Yahoo is making a return to search

Chrome Corner

ChromeOS and Microsoft 365 will finally work better together

ChromeOS to receive Android 13 style Themed Icons as a part of the Material You redesign

Acer’s newest Chromebooks are built to be classroom-ready

Hark Back

The Macintosh SE

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Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted

Seagate Expansion STKP6000400 Desktop External Hard Drive 6 TB - £99 (Argos too)

Buy a Samsung TV and get Galaxy Z Fold 4 or S22 for free in the UK

Apple Watch Series 8 (GPS 45mm) Smart watch - £399.00

OPPO Find X5 Pro 5G - Smartphone 256GB, 12GB RAM £1049 to £799

UGREEN USB C Hub HDMI 4K 60Hz, 6 IN 1 Multiport Adapter Type C Hub - £29.99 + 30% (£20.99)

Samsung Galaxy S23, 128GB £849 but 12 x £70 Amazon Exclusive! (13th February)

Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus, 256GB £1049 but 12 x £87 Amazon Exclusive! (13th February)

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, 256GB £1249 but 12 x £104 Amazon Exclusive! (13th February)

TOPK USB C to USB C Charger Cable, 2M, 2-Pack - £5.09

Anker USB-C PowerExpand 8-in-1 Adapter with Dual 4K HDMI, 100W Power Delivery, 1 Gbps Ethernet, 2 USB 3.0 Data Ports, SD and microSD Card Reader £53 from £99

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TP-Link Tapo Smart Plug

Hardline on the hardware

The Samsung event really is coming this week..! Showing off in Italy!

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra gets unboxed a week ahead of its official launch

Prices leak too with USA getting the best deal

Samsung reveals Galaxy S23 series pre-order period and perks

The Galaxy S23 will be the first device to use Gorilla Glass Victus 2 - GG Victus 2Galaxy S23 series will sport LPDDR5X RAM

Jail threats stop AI 'robot lawyer' from making its debut in court

TCL's Ion X is an affordable Android smartphone with a removable battery landing on Metro in the US

OnePlus 11R set to launch alongside the OnePlus 11 on February 7

OnePlus Pad renders leak ahead of proposed February 7th launch

OPPO Pad 2

Google Pixel Tablet: New leak ends Pixel Tablet Pro speculation but outlines 2.5K IPS display, Tensor G2 and new accessory details

The Name of the Game

6.8-Inch AMOLED Gaming Tablet Razer Edge Launch January 26

Another Source

Flap your trap about an App

Microsoft to stop selling Windows 10 downloads on January 31st

Google's MusicLM can generate music from text descriptions

Android 14 slated to start preventing old app instals

Chrome Corner

Google Chrome helps you reign in notification-blasting websites

Google’s expanding Chrome’s Incognito lockdown on mobile

Hark Back

The ELP Laser Turntable (for Benefits, How it Works etc.)

The Music Addict’s 30-minute Review

Independent Review

Wiki Link

Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted

Edifier Studio R1280T 2.0 42W RMS Speakers - Maple £74.99 from £89.99 (and £99.99 at AmazonUK)

Samsung S34J550WQR - LED monitor - 34.1" - £289.00 Was: £349.99

Logitech MX Keys Advanced Illuminated Wireless Keyboard back down to £79.99

JBL Charge 5 - Portable Bluetooth Speaker - £109.99 Was: £159.99

Battery Organiser Storage Case with Battery Tester £12 from £21

TP-Link Tapo Smart Plug Wi-Fi Outlet - £28.99 Was: £49.99

Soundcore by Anker Space Q45 £109 from £139

Anker PowerConf S330 USB Conference Speaker £43 from £70

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Gareth and Ted are joined by Ricky West to chat about Razer soundbar, Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, Galaxy Book 3, RedMagic 8 Pro, NixieX, Oppo Find N2 Flip, Atari Portfolio, OPPO AirVOOC and more

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Ted’s Motorola Edge 30 Ultra Review - with Samsung’s ISOCELL HP1 1/1.22” (14mm) 200MP sensor

Matt Jones on Baofeng UV-5R

…a cheap Chinese 2m/70cms FM transceiver. It's not a particularly good one, actually it's pretty poor in the grand scale of Radios, but it's not absolute garbage, and it does work as it's designed to. The thing that makes it iconic is the price. Where a Radio Amateur might have paid £300-£1000 for an equivalent product from a reputable manufacturer (Icon, Yeasu, Kenwood etc), I paid around £7 for this one from China (or £26 in the UK)! Which is astonishing when you consider this includes the Radio, Antenna, a Removable Li-ion Battery, two headsets, case, cradle dock and a charger.

The reason these are popular with a lot of folks is that they can be easily programmed to use the Licence Free PMR446 frequencies, (although technically it's not legal to do so) so they are popular with off-roaders, paintballers, security companies etc.

It’s a hell of alot of tech of £7 - and even works as a rechargeable torch!

…therein followed a long thread in our MeWe Group as listeners compared their memories and various pieces of Ham Radio kit!

Harry Myhre (“My-ree”)

Amazon’s New Home Internet Service Is One Step Closer to Becoming a Reality

“Amazon plans to introduce home Internet service. Much like the starlink service. But I can see Amazon being able to offer more pricing bundles than Starlink”, says Harry.

3000 Satellites being launched into low-orbit!

Hardline on the hardware

New Razer soundbar uses AI-based head-tracking to beam audio directly to your ears

Motorola’s upcoming budget phones are all but official in exhaustive leak

Samsung unveils 200MP ISOCELL HP2 1/1.3” (12mm) camera sensor that's likely to appear in the Galaxy S23 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy Book 3 Series launching 1st February

Samsung Display shows off a new folding phone hinge that can rotate 360 degrees

RedMagic 8 Pro goes official w/ Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, more

Is Google about to kill Apple’s and Samsung’s Tags? - with 3 Billion User-Network

NixieX Nixie tube clock and speaker

Oppo Find N2 Flip: Global model discovered on Geekbench with MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ chipset and 8 GB of RAM

New Tech Can See People Through Walls Using WiFi

The Name of the Game

Stadia Bluetooth mode - but be sure to do it before the end of 2023!

Flap your trap about an App

Microsoft starts replacing Groove Music app with Windows 11 Media Player on Windows 10

OpenAI Chat - ChatGPT Creates Polymorphic Malware

Google showcases TikTok's landscape mode on Android tablets

Twitter’s new developer terms ban third-party clients

‘They’re 25, they don’t do emails’: is instant chat replacing the inbox?

Chrome Corner

Upcoming ChromeOS screen capture feature will make remote instruction even easier

Google's Material You custom theme colours are on the way for Chromebooks

Hark Back

Think you’d better lead on this Gareth - nice to do a listener one…unless you already did it?

Jeremy Harpham on the Atari Portfolio

Retro computing... remember this? MS Dos based Psion 5 rival - kind of - I think it pre-dates the Psion by a fair bit. I've got expansion cards and at least a printer interface somewhere too. This was my late father's. I recollect him using the MS Word compatible word processor and the spreadsheet. I went the Psion way.

Matt Jones

…as seen on Terminator 2: Judgement Day 😎

Xerxes Hodivala

I so wanted one of these when they were released. I’d gone from an Atari 800XL to and Atari ST and I was massively keen on trying their mobile kit until I got swept up with Psion too!

Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted

Samsung Odyssey G4 25" 240Hz 1ms IPS Full HD Gaming Monitor - 2xHDMI, Displayport, Height Adjust - low input lag and quick pixel response times - £199 from £243

Crucial P3 2TB M.2 PCIe Gen3 NVMe Internal SSD - £109.48

Samsung AKG Y500 Wireless Headphones - Review - 62% off, £49 from £129

Microsoft Surface Duo 2 - Glacier - 5G smartphone - 256 GB - £637.19

Extension Lead with USB Slots 6 Way Outlets 5 USB (5A, 1 USB- C and 4 USB-A Port) with 1.8M Braided Extension cord, 3250W Overload Protection，Security Surge Protection Plug Extension Socket - was £30 now £17 - I think we might have done this before, but if so, still there - and I’m tempted!

SanDisk Extreme Pro 4TB Portable NVMe SSD - £504.99

OPPO AirVOOC 50W Wireless Charger - Charging Station £45 from £75 (but there’s a catch)!

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Google accidentally reveals an upcoming device will launch with Fuchsia - Fuchsia

Nowatch

Could floating solar farms survive out at sea?

Ricoh launches new GR III 'Diary Edition'

Sony NW-ZX707 previewed ahead of release with high-end components running Android 12

Sony Walkman NW-A306 music player unveiled

Gen Z-ers are ditching smartphones and are using digital cameras for photos these days - Retro Mad with iPod Apps

10.1-inch Android Tablet Ulefone Tab A8 Launching In January

Scientists create world's smallest record that can barely be seen by human eye

It's official: Samsung Galaxy S23 Unpacked event is happening on February 1 - S23 Ultra Specs

Microsoft 365 Basic $1.99/m comes with 100GB of OneDrive storage, Outlook, and more

Reports Show Americans pay around 700% More for Data than Consumers in the UK

The Name of the Game

Google will unlock Bluetooth support on Stadia Controller as the platform dies

Flap your trap about an App

VPN by Google One now available for desktop

Samsung Galaxy phones get 'Matter Easy Pair' for quick smart home setups

Microsoft Office's next big trick could be using AI to write your docs for you - Have a go yourself (you have to open an account and get an SMS code)

YouTube Shorts revenue sharing starts February 1 as new Partner Program agreement rolls out

Google Discover rolls out three-column UI ahead of Pixel Tablet

Chrome Corner

Reminder…

How to find your Chromebook's update schedule and how many updates you have left

Asus Chromebook CM14m - Hands on Video - Article

Hark Back

VHS Boxes

Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted

This ivoler £38 Steam Deck dock is a great alternative to Valve's official model

Logitech MX Keys Mini Minimalist Wireless Illuminated Keyboard - £69.99 Was: £109.99

Logitech G435 Lightspeed Bluetooth Wireless Gaming Headset £75 to £50

TECKNET PD Power Bank, 22.5W PD3.0 QC4.0 10000mAH Mobile Phone Portable Charger External Battery Pack - £15.99 (Mediam price - £19.99)

AMD Ryzen 7 5700X Desktop Processor £329 down to £185

Samsung USB Type-C™ 256GB 400MB/s USB 3.1 Flash Drive - £23.99

Sony Xperia 10 IV £399 down to £346 (with 5 x £69.25)

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Lenovo Tab M9 for kids unveiled: $140 tablet with 9" screen, optional 4G

Samsung made a laptop display that folds and slides at the same time

Acer SpatialLabs TrueGame offers glasses-free 3D gaming

TCL just announced a bunch of new tablets at CES 2023

Roku is officially launching its own line of TVs starting at $119

Realme confirms the GT Neo 5 - first phone to feature 240W charging - Full Specs

Xiaomi‘s new Redmi 12 Pro+ packs a 200MP camera for less than $400

Lenovo (at last) announces ThinkPhone by Motorola with SD 8+ Gen 1

Hands on: Lenovo's Yoga Book 9i is the Surface Neo that Microsoft never gave us

Drop's tiny desktop speakers promise audiophile quality

The Galaxy A14 is Samsung's best-looking budget phone yet - A13 vs A14 Specs

Most Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chips to be manufactured by TSMC

New wireless charging standard wants to refuel your devices from across the room

The world's most powerful wind turbine has produced its first power

Motorola could beat rivals to the punch with two-way satellite messaging

Hackers reportedly leak email addresses of more than 200 million Twitter users

Asus Zen book pro - Buy from Amazon

AMD 7900 issue

Sennheiser Conversation Clear Plus

The Name of the Game

Dell unveils second-gen Concept Nyx, the gaming controller of the future

Archer Maclean has passed away, aged 60 - List of games

Chrome Corner

ASUS Chromebox 5 adds unique new feature

Hark Back

Sound Burger - Photos and Diagrams

And now, another relaunch in Spring 2023!

Audio-Technica is bringing back the Sound Burger this spring

Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted

Samsung EVO Select 512GB microSDXC - £37.99

Samsung EVO Select 256GB microSDXC - £17.99

Note the different listings on these - don’t get them mixed up.

Mini Projector Elephas 5G WiFi DLP Portable Projector with Bluetooth 71% off! £830 to £199 (with £40 voucher)

Anker Power Bank, 24,000mAh 3-Port Portable Charger £99.99 Was: £139.99

Gorsun bluetooth kids headphones £30 down to £17

Anker 4-Port USB 3.0 Ultra Slim Data Hub - £11.65 Was: £12.69 + 15% off

Motorola Edge 30 Neo - my Phone of the Year - Back down to £299 from £349

Crucial P3 2TB M.2 PCIe Gen3 NVMe Internal SSD - £109.48 Was: £160.37

Elgato Stream Deck XL – 32 macro keys, £185 from £230 but with £37 x 5 months (for me)

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A Christmas Special, Tech Addicts style... or shorter. Gareth and Ted are back with the last podcast of the year, you'll be please to hear. OnePlus mechanical keyboard, Realme GT Neo 5, Sky ads, Dyson rebreather headphones, Motorola X40 event, Samsung security, Apple in Arizona and much, much more. Gareth and Ted chat about their Christmas morning memories as kids.

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Hardline on the hardware

OnePlus is making a mechanical keyboard that you can buy next year

Samsung to make fingerprint login 2.5bn more secure in 2025

Realme GT Neo 5 rumoured to come with 240W wired charging

Sky will charge customers £5 if they fast forward through adverts

These Dyson headphones cost $949 and can purify the air around you

Amazon wants to give you $2 a month to spy on your phone usage

Motorola announces December 15 launch event, Moto X40 expected

Tecno unveils Phantom X2 Pro smartphone with retractable portrait lens

Realme 10 Pro and 10 Pro+ make their global debut

Tim Cook confirms that Apple will begin using chips made in the United States

Logitech Blue Sona XLR Microphone Review: It Hits Every Note

The Name of the Game

Amazon Luna can now play games you own on PC, no channel subscriptions required

Flap your trap about an App

Risky online behaviour ‘almost normalised’ among young people

Google details what apps will offer Spatial Audio on Pixel phones and Buds Pro

Chrome Corner

Google Chrome is now more RAM and energy efficient with these two new features

Hark Back

Christmas Morning

Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted

Microsoft QHG-00004 Bluetooth Keyboard and Mouse Set, Black - Now £34.99 Was: £59.99

Logitech MX Master 2S £25 off, now £39.99

HyperX SoloCast – USB Condenser Gaming Microphone - Now: £39.99 Was: £64.99

Logitech K380 £26 from £45

Crucial MX500 4TB 3D NAND SATA 2.5 Inch Internal SSD - Now: £256.06 Was: £362.87

Razer Basilisk Ultimate £110 from £150

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Gareth and Ted natter about ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, Apple shortfall, Pixel 7a, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Lastpass, Creative Pebble Pro 2.0, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 rumours, Loupedeck Live S, Amazon Luna, Mocopi, Netflix games and Pong.

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Juliet Purcell - Listening to the 20th November Tech Addicts podcast episode, I think the organ that you mention that you have to pedal to get the air into the bellows to enable you to play is called a Harmonium. They used to be routinely found in Welsh chapels.

Steve Litchfield’s Power Stations for Dummies and Review of the Anker 737

Frank Niethardt

I had a Palm III at work and my boss a Palm V. Early 2000s that must have been. I remember the hotsync debacle. We used Novell Groupwise at that time and there was a software called intellisync that worked quite well with it. But when it failed it was horrible.

I got my £19.99 back from Stadia, but they’re trying to refund it to an old card. D’oh!

Retro Game Corps - My Favorite Handhelds of 2022

Hardline on the hardware

Apple facing shortfall of 6 million iPhone 14 Pro units due to ongoing factory turmoil

ZTE unveils Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition with up to 18GB of RAM and 1TB storage, ceramic back - Specs

New leak gives us our first glimpse at the Pixel 7a

Samsung is getting branding ready for 'Superfast' charging

Samsung Lights up Swiss Life Arena With the Largest Indoor LED Cube Installation in Europe

This upcoming smartwatch lets you store your earbuds inside it!

Corning unveils Gorilla Glass Victus 2 with improved drop resistance

This aesthetically designed hand crank power bank will never let you down

Lastpass Got Hacked - More

Creative Pebble Pro 2.0 speakers

Rumour Alert: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5 to have much larger cover display, invisible crease

Google's December Android Feature Drop delivers lots of new features for Google Pixels

The Loupedeck Live S is an Easy and Affordable Streaming Controller

The New Cleer Scene Delivers Elegant Design And Refined Audio For A Sophisticated Listening Experience - £99 on Amazon

The Name of the Game

Amazon Luna is losing nearly 50 games before the end of the year

Microsoft is selling mini hoody jackets for your Xbox controllers!

Netflix games gets 9 new games in November

Flap your trap about an App

Sony’s Mocopi makes it easier for anyone to become a VTuber

Post Social Media

Post News

Chrome Corner

How to create and manage Google Alerts to be notified when interesting content hits the web

Gmail's search function is getting better by learning from your previous searches

Pixel Recorder 4.2 rolling out 'Speaker labels' that can detect multiple people talking

Upcoming ChromeOS video conferencing tools gain background blur and replace

Hark Back

Pong is now half a century old

Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted

AMD Ryzen 7 7700X - Now £338.99 Was £439.99 (5900 series down too)

Extension Lead 5 USB (5A, 1 USB-C and 4 USB-A) with 1.8M Braided Extension cord, 3250W Overload Protection was £30 now £17

TP-Link Tapo Smart Plug Wi-Fi Outlet - Was £15.99 Now £24.99

Razer Leviathan V2 (PC Gaming Soundbar with Subwoofer, THX Spatial Audio, Bluetooth 5.2) £249 down to £180

HTC HD HD2 Phone T8585 Microsoft Windows Mobile £6.50 - Horrify your kids this Christmas. Upgrade their phone!!

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7 FE 12.4 Inch 64GB Wi-Fi, £100 off again just now, so £419

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Gareth and Ted chat about Honor Magic Vs, Honor 80, Oukitel WP21, Anbernic RG505, Palm OS emulator, Lelo Pleasure Console, Galaxy A23 5G and Clarks shoes

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Anker 521 Powerhouse

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Lelo’s the pleasure console offers exceptional variety and even hooks up to an app! £149 😂

TCL NXTWEAR S hands-on: The 130-inch screen you can take anywhere

Honor Magic Vs arrives with improved hinge, lighter body - Specs vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4

Honor 80 Pro and Honor 80 debut with 160MP main cams, 66W charging - Honor 80 vs Honor 80 Pro

Samsung launches new Galaxy A23 5G in Japan with 5.8" LCD and IP68 rating

Oukitel WP21 teased as an incoming dual-display rugged smartphone with a new MediaTek SoC, a large battery and fast charging

UK’s digital services tax reaps almost £360m from US tech giants in first year

San Francisco police seek permission for its robots to use deadly force

This golf robot uses a Microsoft Kinect camera and a neural network to line up putts

The Name of the Game

Anbernic RG505: OLED gaming handheld launches for US$147.99 with Android 12

'Deus Ex Go' and other Square Enix mobile games are shutting down. They're even being pulled from app stores

Got my Stadia refunds

Flap your trap about an App

Half a billion WhatsApp numbers are currently up for sale

Palm OS emulator coming to Internet Archive - Palm Pilot in 2022

Palm (PDA) - Wikipedia

Palm Foleo - Wikipedia

Chrome Corner

Hark Back

Foot Measuring machine

Why Clarks is measuring feet with iPads - BBC News

Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted

Find X5 5G £449, was £1049 (they’re about to release the X6)

Google Pixel 6a – Unlocked Android 5G Smartphone - £297.06

Samsung UK Deals

Crucial X6 4TB Portable SSD - £225.49

Pro-Ject Primary E (Black) £119 from £199

24-Pack Amazon Basics AAA Rechargeable Batteries 850mAh - £14.45

Sony Xperia 1 Mk.IV for the price of a 5 Mk.IV, £929

Amazfit T-Rex Pro Smartwatch with Heart Rate - £95.00

Anker Powerhouse 521 (the very one!) £209.99 still, from £329.99

Topping DX3 Pro+ ES9038Q2M Bluetooth 5.0 LDAC Audio Decoder - £169.15

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This week Gareth and Ted chat about BlueWalker 3 satellite, Elgato's Stream Deck Plus, Garmin Bounce, Samsung Galaxy A54, Lenovo Tab Extreme, Realme 10 Pro, OPPO Find X, Ray Tracing and Pianola.

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Waffles Walford (Yay!)

In the latest pod, you chatted about installing solar cells over parking lots in France.

Here in South Africa it is becoming the norm.

Below is a picture taken at a large national chain.

Part of the reason for the installation is the sometimes unreliable power supply.

Ted’s Two Tier Triumph!

Hardline on the hardware

BlueWalker 3 satellite unfurls biggest commercial communications array ever

Elgato's Stream Deck Plus gives streamers more control with knobs and a touchscreen display - £199 at AmazonUK

Meet the Garmin Bounce, a Smartwatch for Kids

A new Motorola smartwatch just showed up out of nowhere - 14hr battery?!?!

Samsung Galaxy A54's design revealed through leaked images - A53 Specs

Lenovo Tab Extreme will be the first tablet to sport MediaTek's Dimensity 9000 SoC

Realme 10 Pro and 10 Pro+ arrive, 108MP cams, Android 13 - Realme 10 Pro vs 10 Pro+

Palette.fm

Qualcomm Introduces its New S5 and S3 Gen 2 Sound Platforms
OPPO’s next Find X flagship will use

Oppo showcases its open ray tracing solution for mobile devices at Snapdragon Summit 2022

The Name of the Game

Smartphone ray tracing is here, but is it the real deal?

You can now play the original Microsoft Flight Simulator inside Microsoft Flight Simulator

Flap your trap about an App

You will soon be able to stream audio from your Android phone to Windows 11 PCs

A ‘credible alternative to Google and Amazon’: Klarna brings its price comparison tool to Europe

YouTube is bringing affiliate shopping features to Shorts

YouTube Shorts creators can now use up to a minute of licensed music

Google Photos now lists your albums in alphabetical order… took years!

Chrome Corner

Material You for Chromebooks just showed up in the Canary channel

Soon, your Chromebook will make a fun sound when you plug it in

Hark Back

Player Piano or Pianola

We had a friend up the road in the 1960’s when I was a kid who had one of these and I loved to just sit and pump those pedals!

A time when so many people, including us, had a cheap second-hand upright piano in the house.

The idea - great pianists played their tunes which were ‘recorded’ onto paper rolls and those who made the Piano Rolls of paper with holes in them, sold them to Joe Public and anyone with the Pianola could then slot the roll into their piano (with an opening hatch at the front so you could see turning it if you wanted to) replicate perfectly the performance as it was originally played.

Some performers cheated with this and conned the listeners of course!

I remember playing with the speed - so if you pedalled slower, it slowed down and the tones became deeper - speed up and vice-versa.

As a 5 year-old boy, I was fascinated!

How did they work? I shall try and uncover it before we record - take a principle like a music box cylinder perhaps and apply it to holes instead of twang-prongs?! Will look into it…

Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted

Anker Power Bank, 24,000mAh 3-Port Portable Charger with 140W Output £140 to £99

Logitech MX Master 2S Wireless Mouse - £39.99

Sony Xperia 5 Mk.IV - £799, reduced from £949

Sony Xperia 1 Mk.III - £699, reduced from £1,199

Fire HD 10 tablet - £80 or £16 a month

Amazon Kindle - 20-30% all of ‘em and Months to pay (even for me)!

Transcend 64GB microSDXC 300S Class 10 Memory Card - £4.45

SoundCore Space Q45 Adaptive Noise Cancelling Headphones, 50H Playtime, App Control, Bluetooth 5.3 First reduction since new from £140 to £98

USB C Charger, Anker Nano II 65W GaN II PPS Fast Charger Adapter - £25

Nokia T10 WiFi, £99 from £129 - this is the 32GB/3GB version of course - for granny

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Did Ted plug his monitor into the graphics card?

Motorola Edge 30 Neo (from last week’s Bargain Basement) I couldn’t resist it and I’m so pleased to be back in the Moto way! - Ted’s Review - AmazonUK Buy Link (Still £319)

Chris Kelly on Acuce A10 Pro：Portable Multifunction M.2 SSD&14-in-1 HUB

Here's an interesting one - a multi port hub come wireless charging pad that you can install an, up to 8TB, SSD into. KickStarter - from $69

Blimey! The thing of the week is certainly Mastodon!

Here’s me - https://mstdn.social/@tedsalmon

Hardline on the hardware

Oppo Find N2 will arrive in December, leaked screenshots confirm specs

Oppo Find X6 Pro specifications leak online

UK government now scanning all internet-connected devices to assess vulnerabilities

This Is Lenovo Tab M8 (4th Gen) - 8-Inch Android Tablet (Leak)

Nikon unveils retro-inspired 'Black Edition' Z fc and 40mm F2 SE

In France, all large parking lots now have to be covered by solar panels

The world’s most expensive Bluetooth headphones: €3000! - battery long-life issue

Asus ROG Phone 6 Pro snaps in half - Test point in the Video

Leica Leitz Phone 2 launches in Japan with 1” 47MP Sensor

The Name of the Game

Oculus founder claims he made a VR headset that actually kills you if you die in a game

Nintendo Forms New Studio for Mobile Games

Google Stadia refunds are starting to roll out, so watch your inbox

Flap your trap about an App

Amazon just announced the cheapest annual Prime Video plan ever in India

Disney Plus announces price hikes, ad-supported plan coming next month

Optimised YouTube Shorts player for TVs rolling out

Microsoft is going to clamp down on your OneDrive data cap

Chrome Corner

Google to expand free Drive storage from 15 GB to 1TB - not for personal accounts

Google ramping up ChromeOS testing with 'Beta Tester Hub,' sign-ups now open

Hark Back

Freescape

Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted

Google Pixel 7 128GB only £599 / £499 with a nice trade-in option over at Amazon – also has 12 monthly payment options of £49.92 for those who qualify. (Pixel 6 not included)

Elgato Stream Deck Classic £50 off, now £89.99

INIU 30W USB C Plug, PD 3.0 Charging Power Adapter - £9.99

Xiaomi 12 - Smartphone 8+256GB 30% off, £849 down to £539

SanDisk Ultra 3D SSD 4TB - £302.99

CCleaner Professional One Year Subscription for £1

Jabra Elite 45h Wireless On-Ear Headphones - £39

Sony WH-1000XM5 £299 - think this is the lowest I’ve seen ‘em

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Elgato Stream Deck – Custom A 15 Pack of LCD Key with Live Content Create Controller (Authorized Distributor, 1 Year Manufacturer Warranty)

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Did Ted plug his monitor into the graphics card?

Motorola Edge 30 Neo (from last week’s Bargain Basement) I couldn’t resist it and I’m so pleased to be back in the Moto way! - Ted’s Review - AmazonUK Buy Link (Still £319)

Chris Kelly on Acuce A10 Pro：Portable Multifunction M.2 SSD&14-in-1 HUB

Here's an interesting one - a multi port hub come wireless charging pad that you can install an, up to 8TB, SSD into. KickStarter - from $69

Blimey! The thing of the week is certainly Mastodon!

Here’s me - https://mstdn.social/@tedsalmon

Hardline on the hardware

Oppo Find N2 will arrive in December, leaked screenshots confirm specs

Oppo Find X6 Pro specifications leak online

UK government now scanning all internet-connected devices to assess vulnerabilities

This Is Lenovo Tab M8 (4th Gen) - 8-Inch Android Tablet (Leak)

Nikon unveils retro-inspired 'Black Edition' Z fc and 40mm F2 SE

In France, all large parking lots now have to be covered by solar panels

The world’s most expensive Bluetooth headphones: €3000! - battery long-life issue

Asus ROG Phone 6 Pro snaps in half - Test point in the Video

Leica Leitz Phone 2 launches in Japan with 1” 47MP Sensor

The Name of the Game

Oculus founder claims he made a VR headset that actually kills you if you die in a game

Nintendo Forms New Studio for Mobile Games

Google Stadia refunds are starting to roll out, so watch your inbox

Flap your trap about an App

Amazon just announced the cheapest annual Prime Video plan ever in India

Disney Plus announces price hikes, ad-supported plan coming next month

Optimised YouTube Shorts player for TVs rolling out

Microsoft is going to clamp down on your OneDrive data cap

Chrome Corner

Google to expand free Drive storage from 15 GB to 1TB - not for personal accounts

Google ramping up ChromeOS testing with 'Beta Tester Hub,' sign-ups now open

Hark Back

Freescape

Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted

Google Pixel 7 128GB only £599 / £499 with a nice trade-in option over at Amazon – also has 12 monthly payment options of £49.92 for those who qualify. (Pixel 6 not included)

Elgato Stream Deck Classic £50 off, now £89.99

INIU 30W USB C Plug, PD 3.0 Charging Power Adapter - £9.99

Xiaomi 12 - Smartphone 8+256GB 30% off, £849 down to £539

SanDisk Ultra 3D SSD 4TB - £302.99

CCleaner Professional One Year Subscription for £1

Jabra Elite 45h Wireless On-Ear Headphones - £39

Sony WH-1000XM5 £299 - think this is the lowest I’ve seen ‘em

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Matt Jones on Harkback

Being an 80's throwback, I do enjoy your Harkbark feature.

Strangely, I don't recall the Codemasters games, but I do remember a brand called Mastertronic, who sold mostly garbage, but occasionally really good games for £1.99.

The interesting thing was that these were sold not in Computer shops, but in Newsagents and Petrol Stations, making them accessible and affordable for kids.

They were terrific value.

Phil Dawson on RSS Readers

Which RSS Readers would we recommend?

Feedly (cross-platform, 100 feeds free)

Opera Browser with Built-In Reader (cross-platform)

InoReader (cross-platform, 150 feeds free)

News Explorer (iOS)

Unread (iOS)

Hardline on the hardware

AMD announces 7900 XTX and 7900 XT graphics cards with FSR 3

Beaming Clean Energy From Space – Caltech’s “Extraordinary and Unprecedented Project”

Google and Amazon reach an agreement to let Fire TV OS thrive

Fax for the memories: Ofcom backs death warrant for 80s office staple

HaptX Haptic Gloves G1 from $4,500

This Xiaomi concept lets you use a full-blown camera lens on a phone

Samsung 'K Series' of phones could be returning as 3 models get BIS green signa

Listing reveals almost all of the details of Motorola's next flagship

Matter officially launches with strong support from Amazon, Samsung, Philips, and others

Huawei Pocket S folding smartphone unveiled

The Name of the Game

Steam for ChromeOS hits beta, just in time for Stadia to bite the dust

The Google Play Games PC beta is now rolling out to more regions

AYANEO 2 Indie Gogo - Retro game Corps Video

Flap your trap about an App

Telegram briefly flirts with pay-to-view posts

Tumblr allows nudes again, but porn remains off-limits

Long Awaited Roku Update Is Coming To The UK

Amazon Music opens up its entire library to every Prime subscriber, with one major catch

Easily track your packages with new Gmail features

Netflix's new Basic with ads plan won't support these devices

Look to Speak

Chrome Corner

Tracking prices just got a lot easier with Google Chrome

You can now share Google Drive files temporarily thanks to a new expiration date feature

Samsung's Internet browser can now sync bookmarks with Google Chrome

Hark Back

The Flashcube - An Overview and History

Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Processor (12C/24T, 70MB Cache, up to 4.8 GHz Max Boost) - £359.99

Motorola Edge 30 Neo Was £349, now £319

ASUS Vivobook 15 X515JA 15.6" Full HD Laptop - £229.99

ELEPHAS Phone Projector 1080P 8500 Lux, 200” projection, 71% off! Was £227 (though usually £90!) now £67

Lenovo Tab P11 Plus 11 Inch 2K Tablet - £229.00

Another page of Samsung Deals - this week, phones

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Matt Jones on Harkback

Being an 80's throwback, I do enjoy your Harkbark feature.

Strangely, I don't recall the Codemasters games, but I do remember a brand called Mastertronic, who sold mostly garbage, but occasionally really good games for £1.99.

The interesting thing was that these were sold not in Computer shops, but in Newsagents and Petrol Stations, making them accessible and affordable for kids.

They were terrific value.

Phil Dawson on RSS Readers

Which RSS Readers would we recommend?

Feedly (cross-platform, 100 feeds free)

Opera Browser with Built-In Reader (cross-platform)

InoReader (cross-platform, 150 feeds free)

News Explorer (iOS)

Unread (iOS)

Hardline on the hardware

AMD announces 7900 XTX and 7900 XT graphics cards with FSR 3

Beaming Clean Energy From Space – Caltech’s “Extraordinary and Unprecedented Project”

Google and Amazon reach an agreement to let Fire TV OS thrive

Fax for the memories: Ofcom backs death warrant for 80s office staple

HaptX Haptic Gloves G1 from $4,500

This Xiaomi concept lets you use a full-blown camera lens on a phone

Samsung 'K Series' of phones could be returning as 3 models get BIS green signa

Listing reveals almost all of the details of Motorola's next flagship

Matter officially launches with strong support from Amazon, Samsung, Philips, and others

Huawei Pocket S folding smartphone unveiled

The Name of the Game

Steam for ChromeOS hits beta, just in time for Stadia to bite the dust

The Google Play Games PC beta is now rolling out to more regions

AYANEO 2 Indie Gogo - Retro game Corps Video

Flap your trap about an App

Telegram briefly flirts with pay-to-view posts

Tumblr allows nudes again, but porn remains off-limits

Long Awaited Roku Update Is Coming To The UK

Amazon Music opens up its entire library to every Prime subscriber, with one major catch

Easily track your packages with new Gmail features

Netflix's new Basic with ads plan won't support these devices

Look to Speak

Chrome Corner

Tracking prices just got a lot easier with Google Chrome

You can now share Google Drive files temporarily thanks to a new expiration date feature

Samsung's Internet browser can now sync bookmarks with Google Chrome

Hark Back

The Flashcube - An Overview and History

Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted

AMD Ryzen 9 5900X Processor (12C/24T, 70MB Cache, up to 4.8 GHz Max Boost) - £359.99

Motorola Edge 30 Neo Was £349, now £319

ASUS Vivobook 15 X515JA 15.6" Full HD Laptop - £229.99

ELEPHAS Phone Projector 1080P 8500 Lux, 200” projection, 71% off! Was £227 (though usually £90!) now £67

Lenovo Tab P11 Plus 11 Inch 2K Tablet - £229.00

Another page of Samsung Deals - this week, phones

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Thank everyone for nice comments about Buddy.

Hardline on the hardware

Space ads could earn $2 million a day, say Russian researchers

Pixel: First LEGO-compatible mechanical keyboard launches with endless customisation options

Reports of a mysterious Google Pixel G10 smartphone has popped up online

Samsung's Maintenance mode lets you block access to your data while your phone is serviced

Timeline for One UI 5 rollout revealed: Galaxy S and Z models to get it by the end of the year

You can now pre-order the Essential Phone’s spiritual successor

Glass-Topped Wireless Charging Pad Lets You See the Coils

Xiaomi Book Air 13: Convertible laptop presented with 16:10 OLED display and Intel Alder Lake processors

Xiaomi Mijia Graphene Baseboard Heater with three-second heating unveiled

China's 'Breakthrough' In Electromagnetic Propulsion Could Help Realise Its Space Colonisation Ambition

Redmi Note 12 series launched: 200MP camera, 210W charging

The Name of the Game

Fans are disappointed with new Xbox dashboard design featuring rows of ads tiles

Xbox Keystone dongle axed

Flap your trap about an App

You can now view your Nest camera and doorbell feeds on the web

Podcast app Pocket Casts goes open source

First Apple Music, now Amazon Music Unlimited is about to get more expensive for families

Neeva Premium is now available

Chrome Corner

Chrome will finally force you to upgrade from Windows 7 in 2023

Every Google app with an Android tablet UI [U: Gboard, Play Store, Chrome, and Sheets]

Here’s dual pane Google Keep on Chromebooks

Chrome ‘Power Bookmarks’ will give you more ways to sort your bookmarks than before

Your Chrome History will become more visual with easily identifiable images for Journeys

Hark Back

Code Masters

Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted

USB C Plug Fast Charge, TOPK 40W[20W+20W] 2-Port USB C Charger Plug - £11.99 + £5 off

PlayStation 5 PULSE 3D Wireless Headset was £86.48, now £69.99, 19% off

NETGEAR 8 Port Gigabit Network Switch - £17.99

Anker Power Bank, 24,000mAh Portable Charger 140W Output £139.99 - 10% = £126

PreSonus Eris E3.5, 3.5 Inch, 2-way, High-Definition Multimedia Studio Monitors (Pair) - £78.00

Zoom H2n Stereo/Surround-Sound Portable Recorder, AA or AC, Portable or USB Audio Interface too! £131 now (RRP: £200, but usually around £139) Everyone should have one!

2020 Apple MacBook Air Laptop - £879.99 (5 monthly available)

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Thank everyone for nice comments about Buddy.

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Space ads could earn $2 million a day, say Russian researchers

Pixel: First LEGO-compatible mechanical keyboard launches with endless customisation options

Reports of a mysterious Google Pixel G10 smartphone has popped up online

Samsung's Maintenance mode lets you block access to your data while your phone is serviced

Timeline for One UI 5 rollout revealed: Galaxy S and Z models to get it by the end of the year

You can now pre-order the Essential Phone’s spiritual successor

Glass-Topped Wireless Charging Pad Lets You See the Coils

Xiaomi Book Air 13: Convertible laptop presented with 16:10 OLED display and Intel Alder Lake processors

Xiaomi Mijia Graphene Baseboard Heater with three-second heating unveiled

China's 'Breakthrough' In Electromagnetic Propulsion Could Help Realise Its Space Colonisation Ambition

Redmi Note 12 series launched: 200MP camera, 210W charging

The Name of the Game

Fans are disappointed with new Xbox dashboard design featuring rows of ads tiles

Xbox Keystone dongle axed

Flap your trap about an App

You can now view your Nest camera and doorbell feeds on the web

Podcast app Pocket Casts goes open source

First Apple Music, now Amazon Music Unlimited is about to get more expensive for families

Neeva Premium is now available

Chrome Corner

Chrome will finally force you to upgrade from Windows 7 in 2023

Every Google app with an Android tablet UI [U: Gboard, Play Store, Chrome, and Sheets]

Here’s dual pane Google Keep on Chromebooks

Chrome ‘Power Bookmarks’ will give you more ways to sort your bookmarks than before

Your Chrome History will become more visual with easily identifiable images for Journeys

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Code Masters

Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted

USB C Plug Fast Charge, TOPK 40W[20W+20W] 2-Port USB C Charger Plug - £11.99 + £5 off

PlayStation 5 PULSE 3D Wireless Headset was £86.48, now £69.99, 19% off

NETGEAR 8 Port Gigabit Network Switch - £17.99

Anker Power Bank, 24,000mAh Portable Charger 140W Output £139.99 - 10% = £126

PreSonus Eris E3.5, 3.5 Inch, 2-way, High-Definition Multimedia Studio Monitors (Pair) - £78.00

Zoom H2n Stereo/Surround-Sound Portable Recorder, AA or AC, Portable or USB Audio Interface too! £131 now (RRP: £200, but usually around £139) Everyone should have one!

2020 Apple MacBook Air Laptop - £879.99 (5 monthly available)

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Gareth and Ted chat about the Netflix Profile Transfer, YouTube Premium family plan price increase, Philips two-in-one monitor with LCD and E Ink panels, Oppo's upcoming Flip phone, Motorola's rollable smartphone and loads more!

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Steve Heinrich on FreeYourMusic (follow-up)

Ted, you are correct about the music service transfer being just hooks between services. Essentially I think it pulls your playlists, songs etc. and adds them to your library on the new service using the new service's version of the songs (no MP3 stuff, just streaming in this case). It's basically matching songs across services and putting your playlists in the order you had them etc.

Hardline on the hardware

Rolls-Royce's First Electric Car, the Spectre, Revealed in All Its Mighty Glory

Smart buoy 'hears' the sea to protect whales against ship collisions

Samsung has reportedly started working on a smart ring

The FCC is snuffing out Huawei and ZTE's American comeback hopes

Motorola's rollable smartphone concept looks really interesting

First Oppo Flip phone will have big battery, 50MP camera

Leica re-releases the Leica M6 film camera for $5,295 with updated viewfinder, 'modern electronics' and more

Samsung is at risk of getting its 8K TVs banned by the European Union

Philips launches two-in-one monitor with LCD and E Ink panels

The Name of the Game

Netflix doubles down on gaming with 55 games in development

Microsoft challenges Apple and Google as it builds its own mobile gaming store

Flap your trap about an App

Netflix Profile Transfer

File Explorer tabs are now available in Windows 11 version 22H2

YouTube abandons experiment limiting 4K playback to Premium users only

Yet still puts prices up, YouTube Premium family plan price was £17.99/month now £19.99/month.

Microsoft has an app to boost your PC's performance

Chrome Corner

Google is rolling out Chrome improvements on Android tablets

Google Chat Rolls Out Inline Threading to Conversations

Hark Back

Yamaha FS1E

Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted

HUAWEI FreeBuds 4 £89 from £150

SanDisk 32 GB Cruzer Blade USB 2.0 Flash Drive - £3.99

SanDisk Ultra 64 GB USB Flash Drive USB 3.0 - £7.99

Samsung Accessories - 30% Off

TP-Link Tapo Smart Plug with Energy Monitoring - £9.99

XENCELABS Quick Keys - even better than last week, now £76

The A500 Mini - £109.95

UGREEN 100W Charger GaN £79.99 - 20% = £64

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This week Gareth and Ted become embroiled in Microsoft's launch of new Surface devices, Razer's Edge, Lenovo Thinkphone, Acer Chromebook 516 GE and WhatsApp worries.

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Steve Heinrich on FreeYourMusic - Pricing

Looking to switch (subscription) music streaming services? Make transferring your playlists and songs easier with FreeYourMusic. All works inside THEIR cloud, so no up/downloading by the user. A way to move their collection of playlists and songs from one music service to another. This saves a lot of time for those with a ton of songs collected in one service. I would say it's probably worth the premium cost considering the time saved and amount of music services offered. The premium plan also offers some nice syncing and backup features for those who move services often. Personally, I would just pay once to transfer somewhere else then cancel.

There’s also the (apparently) free Tune My Music according to Daniel Da Rocha

Hardline on the hardware

New Surface devices - Microsoft’s own Blog

Microsoft’s Surface Studio 2 Plus ships with an RTX 3060 for $4,299

Microsoft launches a new Audio Dock and Teams presentation remote

Google will open its first data centre in Japan in 2023

Apple to Mark iPhone 5c as Obsolete Next Month

More than 4 in 10 PCs still can't upgrade to Windows 11

MediaTek announces Dimensity 1080 with bump in CPU and efficiency

Government Set to Raise Value of UK Gigabit Broadband Vouchers

Review: Dell’s MS700 wireless mouse has a twisted parlour trick

A Lenovo ThinkPad smartphone could be on the way

E-waste: Five billion phones to be thrown away in 2022

Apple gets another $19M fine in Brazil for not shipping chargers

The Name of the Game

Acer Unleashes its First Gaming Chromebook, the Acer Chromebook 516 GE

The new Steam app officially launches on Android

The Razer Edge is a powerful Android tablet designed for cloud gaming

Flap your trap about an App

Account handles are coming to all YouTube users (they are here https://www.youtube.com/@garethmyles)

WhatsApp users on fake apps have had their data stolen, Meta says

Google finally updates Gboard with Android tablet layout

The Snipping Tool in Windows 11 is becoming a screen recorder

Google rolls out support for passkeys for Android and Chrome

Here's an early look at Pixel 7's Cough & Snore detection feature

Netflix ad-supported plan launches next month, blocks downloads

Australia, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Spain, the U.K. and the U.S. Ads 15 or 30 seconds. Before and during a Netflix viewing session. 4 to 5 minutes of ads per hour. Not entire catalogue accessible. Max 720p. Downloads blocked.

Chrome Corner

Chromebooks will soon receive a dedicated ‘Restart’ button

Hark Back

Amstrad NC200

Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted

Sony LinkBuds 23% off, now £114

LG XBOOM GO PL2 Jellybean Portable Bluetooth Speaker, 10 hours battery, IPX5 40% off, now £29.99

Crucial P3 4TB M.2 PCIe Gen3 NVMe Internal SSD - Up to 3500MB/s

ONLYNEW Power Bank Portable Charger: 27000mAh PD 20W Fast Charging USB C with dual-torch 30%, now £27.95 - £5 Voucher = £22.95

XENCELABS Quick Keys, Wireless Programmable Keypad

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Gareth and Ted chat about the Google Pixel 7, Pro, tablet and watch alongside Spotify, Acer's OLED Laptop, Xiaomi's new 2-in-1 robot vacuum, Redmi Pad, OnePlus Nord Watch, Amazfit Falcon, Anker 767 PowerHouse Power Station and the benefits of the Simple Phone.

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Everything Google announced at its Pixel 7 event

Xiaomi's new 2-in-1 robot vacuum can wash and dry its own mops

Redmi Pad Unveiled - 10.6-Inch Mid-Range Tablet

Google announces 2nd-gen Nest Doorbell (wired), an always-on improvement

OnePlus Nord Watch is official with 1.78” OLED screen and up to 30 days of battery life

World's largest camera is nearing completion

This is the Amazfit Falcon in action ahead of October 13 launch

Anker 767 PowerHouse Power Station with 2,048 Wh capacity and GaN technology unveiled

Energy thief

Simple Phone launches for €399 devoid of Google with SimpleOS

Nokia introduces "enhanced" Nokia XR20 Industrial edition

It'll finally be easy to understand USB-C cables and connectors

Acer Unveils the World’s Lightest 16-inch OLED Laptop

The Name of the Game

UDU Console single handed controller for mobile gaming

Flap your trap about an App

Founded by Google's former head of ads, Neeva brings its ad-free search engine to Europe

YouTube is requiring some users to pay for 4K streaming

Spotify's latest acquisition is a company that detects harmful content in podcasts

Twitter says it will close deal with Elon Musk, again

Chrome Corner

Google Chrome is the most vulnerable browser of 2022

Hark Back

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Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted

Amazon Prime Days coming on 11th & 12th October

TP-Link Tapo Smart Plug Wi-Fi Outlet - £29.62

Marshall Major IV Bluetooth Headphones and Emberton 22% off, now £248

Elgato Stream Deck Classic - £89.99

Anker Portable Power Station, 521 Portable Generator (about 50,000mAh) 256Wh, 200W 5-Port, 1 AC Outlet, 60W USB-C PD Output, LiFePo4 Battery, LED Light £87 off, now £242

Pre-order Google Pixel 7 or 7 Pro + Free Pixel Buds Pro or Pixel 7 Pro + Free Pixel Watch LTE (via claim from participating retailers)

SanDisk Ultra 512GB microSDXC Memory Card + SD Adapter with A1 App Performance Up to 120 MB/s, Class 10, U1 (so not U3, but still…) £63 from £95

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Matt Jones

More happy Nexus memories for me on the last show. I couldn’t get hold of a Nexus One, so settled for the Desire, which I still think is one of the best looking Android phones we’ve seen. I did jump on the Nexus train with the Nexus S though, which I picked up on impulse from CEX Great Yarmouth while on holiday! I loved that curved screen. As Gareth pointed out, the OEM’s UI’s were horribly intrusive and slowed the devices down, so the pure Android experience meant significantly more then, than it does now. Most phones I bought were rooted and running Cyanogenmod within a few weeks.

Hardline on the hardware

US instals record solar capacity as prices keep falling

Amazon debuts Fire HD 8 and Fire HD 8 Plus for 2022

You Can Write on Amazon’s Newest Kindle

Here's everything Amazon announced at its fall hardware event

The last man selling floppy disks says he still receives orders from airlines

Google wants open alternative to Dolby Atmos, Vision

Android 14 will force some phones to go 64-bit-only and support modern video compression

Samsung Galaxy S23 rumours

Samsung Showcases 17 Slidable Display

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 FE Benchmark Scores Starts The Leak

OxygenOS 13 stable update w/ Android 13 now rolling out for OnePlus 10 Pro

Asus's latest gaming smartphones pack MediaTek's Dimensity 9000 Plus chip and LPDDR5X RAM

Motorola Moto G72 renders surface ahead of launch - G71 vs G72

The Name of the Game

Anbernic RG353V gaming handheld released alongside RG353VS with Android support and HDMI output ❤️

Flap your trap about an App

Your YouTube dislikes don't really change anything, study finds

Instagram is working on 'nudity protection' technology for messages

Windows 11’s 2022 Update has something new for everyone

Prepare your inbox, Gmail's awful political spam experiment starts now

Google One New features

Chrome Corner

Google and Framework partner up to launch a fully-modular Chromebook

Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook

Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted

Samsung 980 PRO 2 TB PCIe 4.0 M.2 - £229.81

Echo Dot (4th Gen) 60% off, now £20

Echo Dot (3rd Gen) 58% off, now £17

Echo Show 5 (2nd Gen) 53% off, now £35

Echo Show 8 (1st Gen) 45% off, now £55

TOPK Portable Charger, 3A 10000mAh USB C Power Bank Was: £16.99 Now: £13.99

Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition 32GB, Qi Charging £35 off, now £145 (or 5 x £29)

Amazon Basics 30W One-Port GaN USB-C Wall Charger - Was: £17.27 Now: £14.67

Crucial X6 2TB Portable SSD £133 from £204 (5 x £26.60)

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Shaun Day on Infinity Game Table. Like board games and like tech, this could be for you! An interesting idea, but quite expensive at £899. Introducing the Infinity Game Table from Arcade 1Up. Available exclusively at GAME. Brings digital versions of both classic and iconic board games built into your very own gaming coffee table. The 32” inch HD Touchscreen, personalised dynamic zoom viewing, responsive tactile feedback as well as Wi-Fi connectivity and online play.

Hardline on the hardware

Xperia Stream launched: A full-featured cooling system - Sony Xperia 1 IV Gaming Edition brings 16GB RAM and bundles Xperia Stream

The Pixel Tablet will likely be a mid-range device, but a ‘Pro’ version could be on the way, too

You can now buy this futuristic reel-to-reel tape player in the UK

EVGA leaves the GPU market amid conflict with Nvidia and won't release any RTX 4000 graphics card

Amazon updates its base model Kindle with a new display, more storage, and USB-C

Nokia T10 Taking Orders In North America (Higher Capacity US Version) -

The new Asus convertible has a garaged stylus, runs Windows 11 on an Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 chip

Bye, bye Pixelbook. We will always love you

Google loses appeal over record EU anti-trust Android fine

LG successfully transmits and receives 6G THz data

The Name of the Game

AYA NEO 2 GEEK: Pricing, colour options and name change confirmed for RDNA 2-based gaming handheld

GPD Win 4: Company pokes fun at Valve Steam Deck as more display specifications confirmed

Anbernic RG353V: New retro gaming handheld previewed with a vertical layout and a 3.5-inch display

Flap your trap about an App

YouTube ads appear to be ramping up, with as many as 10 unskippable ads in a single break

It had to happen: Someone just added a Dynamic Island on an Android phone

Microsoft releases Windows 11 build 25201 with full-screen widgets panel

Google Messages app will soon transcribe voice memos, reactions updated with all emojis

Chrome Corner

You’ll soon be able to Google search for highlighted text in Chrome’s Side Panel

Chrome Incognito tab access can now require your fingerprint on Android

Hark Back

Nexus One - Nexus One vs HTC Desire

The Phones Show 108, April 2010

Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted

Xiaomi 12 256GB/8GB - Specs - £200 off now £649

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ Wi-Fi Android Tablet - £469.00

Extension Lead 6 3-Pin Outlets, 3xUSB-A and 1xUSB-C Ports, 1800J Surge Protection, Double Switch with 1.8M Braided Cord £16.99 from £29.99 43% off

ESR 20W USB-C Plug Fast Charger, mini 20W PD Wall Charger - £6.99 with code - LGZGWP4J

Anker USB C Wall Charger, 313 Charger (25W), Super Fast PD Charger - £12.99

Nokia G60 128GB/4GB - Specs - £270 from £295 (or subscribe for £12.50 a month)

Anker Soundcore Life P2 True Wireless Earbuds - £24.99

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Shaun Day on Infinity Game Table. Like board games and like tech, this could be for you! An interesting idea, but quite expensive at £899. Introducing the Infinity Game Table from Arcade 1Up. Available exclusively at GAME. Brings digital versions of both classic and iconic board games built into your very own gaming coffee table. The 32” inch HD Touchscreen, personalised dynamic zoom viewing, responsive tactile feedback as well as Wi-Fi connectivity and online play.

Hardline on the hardware

Xperia Stream launched: A full-featured cooling system - Sony Xperia 1 IV Gaming Edition brings 16GB RAM and bundles Xperia Stream

The Pixel Tablet will likely be a mid-range device, but a ‘Pro’ version could be on the way, too

You can now buy this futuristic reel-to-reel tape player in the UK

EVGA leaves the GPU market amid conflict with Nvidia and won't release any RTX 4000 graphics card

Amazon updates its base model Kindle with a new display, more storage, and USB-C

Nokia T10 Taking Orders In North America (Higher Capacity US Version) -

The new Asus convertible has a garaged stylus, runs Windows 11 on an Snapdragon 7c Gen 2 chip

Bye, bye Pixelbook. We will always love you

Google loses appeal over record EU anti-trust Android fine

LG successfully transmits and receives 6G THz data

The Name of the Game

AYA NEO 2 GEEK: Pricing, colour options and name change confirmed for RDNA 2-based gaming handheld

GPD Win 4: Company pokes fun at Valve Steam Deck as more display specifications confirmed

Anbernic RG353V: New retro gaming handheld previewed with a vertical layout and a 3.5-inch display

Flap your trap about an App

YouTube ads appear to be ramping up, with as many as 10 unskippable ads in a single break

It had to happen: Someone just added a Dynamic Island on an Android phone

Microsoft releases Windows 11 build 25201 with full-screen widgets panel

Google Messages app will soon transcribe voice memos, reactions updated with all emojis

Chrome Corner

You’ll soon be able to Google search for highlighted text in Chrome’s Side Panel

Chrome Incognito tab access can now require your fingerprint on Android

Hark Back

Nexus One - Nexus One vs HTC Desire

The Phones Show 108, April 2010

Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted

Xiaomi 12 256GB/8GB - Specs - £200 off now £649

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ Wi-Fi Android Tablet - £469.00

Extension Lead 6 3-Pin Outlets, 3xUSB-A and 1xUSB-C Ports, 1800J Surge Protection, Double Switch with 1.8M Braided Cord £16.99 from £29.99 43% off

ESR 20W USB-C Plug Fast Charger, mini 20W PD Wall Charger - £6.99 with code - LGZGWP4J

Anker USB C Wall Charger, 313 Charger (25W), Super Fast PD Charger - £12.99

Nokia G60 128GB/4GB - Specs - £270 from £295 (or subscribe for £12.50 a month)

Anker Soundcore Life P2 True Wireless Earbuds - £24.99

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Apple Event news

Honor X40 is set to launch alongside a 14-inch laptop later in September 2022

OffGlobal announces three new Nokia PureBook laptops

Chatter DIY Encrypted Wireless Communicator

Raspberry Pi 400 laptop with 11.9-inch touchscreen LCD

Google only agreed to work on Android 12L if Samsung made a foldable every year

This retro-modern record player pits your vinyl against gravity in lofty style

YouTube Player for Education launches in US and Korea w/ ad-free playback, more

China’s great leap forward in chips faces US pushback

Handheld Algiz RT10 is an ultra-rugged 10" Android tablet with 5G

Google expands 'sound notifications' with custom alerts for any sound for the hearing impaired

Lenovo Tab P11 Pro (2nd Gen) Released For $399 In USA – With 11.2″ OLED Display

Google’s cheaper Chromecast with Google TV appears in photos, and it looks familiar

The Name of the Game

GPD Win 4 full specs known - Hall Sensors

The PocketStar Puts Retro Gaming Emulation in a Lego Minifig Sized Handheld

Sony could revive its gaming smartphone lineup later this month
Xperia Play

I dipped back into Stadia for 4 minutes

Flap your trap about an App

Edit tweets feature will allow five changes in 30 mins; comes to New Zealand first

Microsoft's SMS Organizer gets updated with new features and bug fixes

Not happy with your network's call quality? This new Android feature might help

Gmail cleans up and shrinks its bottom navigation by removing icon labels

Gmail for Android now shows search filters in labels

Chrome Corner

Google Chrome will get a ‘Battery Saver mode’ indicator in the toolbar

ChromeOS brings keyboard support to Android Games

Hark Back

Nexus 7 (2012) - Second Generation Nexus 7 (2013)

Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted

Integral V Series 1TB SATA III 2.5 Inch Internal SSD - £54.99!

LG OLED C2 65" 4K Smart TV 30% off, £1,899 from £2,700 - Much Admired

Amazon Basics AAA High-Capacity Rechargeable Batteries 850mAh (24-Pack) - £15.38

Amazon Basics AA 1.5 Volt Performance Alkaline Batteries - Pack of 100 - £14.09

Razer Viper Ultimate 55% off, £77 from £170

TP-Link Tapo Smart Plug Wi-Fi Outlet - £28.99

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE £599 to £319, 4G Exynos 128GB version but has microSD and still almost 2 more years of updates

Nokia T20 10.4 Inch 4GB 64GB Wi-Fi Tablet - £139.99

Blue Snowball USB Microphone £58 in silver, from £75. Colours vary in price

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Apple Event news

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OffGlobal announces three new Nokia PureBook laptops

Chatter DIY Encrypted Wireless Communicator

Raspberry Pi 400 laptop with 11.9-inch touchscreen LCD

Google only agreed to work on Android 12L if Samsung made a foldable every year

This retro-modern record player pits your vinyl against gravity in lofty style

YouTube Player for Education launches in US and Korea w/ ad-free playback, more

China’s great leap forward in chips faces US pushback

Handheld Algiz RT10 is an ultra-rugged 10" Android tablet with 5G

Google expands 'sound notifications' with custom alerts for any sound for the hearing impaired

Lenovo Tab P11 Pro (2nd Gen) Released For $399 In USA – With 11.2″ OLED Display

Google’s cheaper Chromecast with Google TV appears in photos, and it looks familiar

The Name of the Game

GPD Win 4 full specs known - Hall Sensors

The PocketStar Puts Retro Gaming Emulation in a Lego Minifig Sized Handheld

Sony could revive its gaming smartphone lineup later this month
Xperia Play

I dipped back into Stadia for 4 minutes

Flap your trap about an App

Edit tweets feature will allow five changes in 30 mins; comes to New Zealand first

Microsoft's SMS Organizer gets updated with new features and bug fixes

Not happy with your network's call quality? This new Android feature might help

Gmail cleans up and shrinks its bottom navigation by removing icon labels

Gmail for Android now shows search filters in labels

Chrome Corner

Google Chrome will get a ‘Battery Saver mode’ indicator in the toolbar

ChromeOS brings keyboard support to Android Games

Hark Back

Nexus 7 (2012) - Second Generation Nexus 7 (2013)

Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted

Integral V Series 1TB SATA III 2.5 Inch Internal SSD - £54.99!

LG OLED C2 65" 4K Smart TV 30% off, £1,899 from £2,700 - Much Admired

Amazon Basics AAA High-Capacity Rechargeable Batteries 850mAh (24-Pack) - £15.38

Amazon Basics AA 1.5 Volt Performance Alkaline Batteries - Pack of 100 - £14.09

Razer Viper Ultimate 55% off, £77 from £170

TP-Link Tapo Smart Plug Wi-Fi Outlet - £28.99

Samsung Galaxy S20 FE £599 to £319, 4G Exynos 128GB version but has microSD and still almost 2 more years of updates

Nokia T20 10.4 Inch 4GB 64GB Wi-Fi Tablet - £139.99

Blue Snowball USB Microphone £58 in silver, from £75. Colours vary in price

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Ian Barton on Cocopar 15.6" Display

This isn't cheap at £189.99, but if you want a standalone display with decent specs it fits the bill. It is compatible with most devices. I have tested it on my Poco phone, a FireTV stick and my Chromebook. The display is 1080p, 15.6 inches and a 16:9 aspect ratio. If your device can output enough power you can power it via usb-C. However, a mains adapter is also provided. There are two USB-C ports and a mini-HDMI port. Also included are a USB-C, USB-C to USB-A adaptor and a USB-C to mini-HDMI cable. For the dinosaurs, there is a 3.5mm jack Also, there is a decent cover that doubles as a stand. Side by side with my Chromebook the display is comparable. You can use the settings menu to adjust most screen settings. Brightness is good for indoor usage, although not quite as good as the Chromebook. I can see it is going to be very useful to take on holiday where I can pair it to my phone or FireTV stick and avoid the annoyance of trying to get your devices to display on the TV in your room.

A.J. Santos on Is Blu-ray at death's door? Innovative 1TB optical disc could be the future of physical media

Hardline on the hardware

Nokia’s IFA 2022 Announcements - C31 vs G60 vs X30

Nokia X30 5G and G60 5G unveiled with SD695, a promise of 3 OS updates

Nokia T21 refreshes the 10-inch Android tablet - Nokia T21 vs T20

Android 12L is making its way onto Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 devices

Samsung patent shows off transparent display technology

Leaked Google Pixel Watch price suggests good news

Samsung Galaxy Tab Active4 Pro is now official

Chuwi HiPad Max: New Android tablet launches with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 chipset, dual-SIM connectivity, Widevine L1 and a large battery

The Lenovo Glasses T1 lets you watch videos on the go in private

JBL debuts Tour Pro 2 with "world's first" smart charging case with touch display

USB4 version 2.0 will deliver up to 80Gbps bandwidth for faster data transfers - Deep Dive

Google and Qualcomm tease satellite connectivity for Android phones

Sony Xperia 5 IV review - Specs

Variable aperture smartphone cameras will make a comeback next week

Pro-Ject launches new Debut Pro S turntable and a box that "de-crackles" your vinyl

The Name of the Game

Leaked images finally show us Logitech's new handheld gaming console

Images of Logitech and Tencent's cloud gaming handheld show it running Android

GPD Win 4 handheld gaming PC will feature Ryzen 7 6800U and a 6 inch display that slides up

Flap your trap about an App

Truth Social may be unwilling to say "no" to violent speech, but Google Play isn't

Twitter brings back Google+ Circles for everyone; Android app can now select text

Chrome Corner

Lenovo brings back the Chromebox with modern hardware

Early look at Chromebook 'Glanceable' widgets clarifies their purpose a bit

Hark Back

Lazer Tag

Bargain Basement: Best UK deals and tech on sale we have spotted

PDKUAI Dual Wireless Charger Pad/Station 20W x 2 (not shared) £17 from £26

GETIHU Power Bank, Portable Charger 3A High-Speed 10000mAh - £16.99

SanDisk, Samsung, WD Storage all at knock-down prices at AmazonUK

ASUS Touchscreen Chromebook Flip C433TA 14-inch Full HD Laptop - £299

Sony Xperia 5 III with free Dualshock 4 Controller + Mount £649 from £899

Trust Arys PC Soundbar, 12w Speaker for Computer and Laptop - £17.49

AKG K712 Pro £175, from £228. 23% off - been around for years! £35 x 5 (Woohoo!)

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