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The Tech Addicts Podcast


Aug 20, 2023

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!

With Gareth Myles and Ted Salmon
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Feedback, Fallout and Contributions

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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