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This week on the Tech Addicts Podcast, we're diving into the latest tech news, from Logitech bringing Gemini AI features to Googlebook and Microsoft's decision to extend the life of Windows 10, to Elgato's new Wave Go wireless microphone. We also investigate privacy concerns surrounding Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses and Sainsbury's controversial facial recognition system, look at rumours of a remastered Wing Commander III anniversary edition, and explore Apple's newly announced HomeView smart home hub. Join us for another round of gadgets, AI, retro gaming and the technology stories that have everyone talking!

We are back for another Tech Addicts Podcast. This week we mixing cutting-edge gadgets with a generous helping of retro nostalgia. Atari is bringing back its classic 800XL home computer, but is £199 a fair price for a trip down memory lane? We also look at Amazon opening its new Alexa tablets to Google Play, Corsair's enormous Xeneon Edge touchscreen, Anker's latest home backup battery and a new portable music player inspired by the iPod Classic and Microsoft Zune. Plus, there's a new charging dock for the Steam Controller, Oppo's compact Pad Mini tablet is heading global, and Google is discontinuing a Pixel Watch safety feature. Join us for another round of tech news, gadgets, opinions and the occasional questionable purchase!

Welcome to another episode of Tech Addicts, where Gareth Myles and Ted Salmon dive into the latest technology news, gadgets, gaming and all the tech nonsense that has caught their attention this week. This episode covers Google Gemini's growing presence across the tech world, the latest developments surrounding Googlebook and Google's Android PC strategy, and a major specification boost for the Framework Laptop 12. We also take a look at TCL's clever new smart lock, leaked details of the Sony WH-1000XM4C headphones, and the news that the A1200 is officially an Amiga product. There's plenty more besides, including retro gaming with GOG and Antstream Arcade, Microsoft's mysteriously hidden OneDrive app, and another Bought Report featuring the Lenovo Duet Chromebook and Boox Note Air4 C. 🎧 In this episode: 🤖 Google Gemini is becoming the default AI everywhere

Tech Addicts is back with the latest tech news, gadgets, AI, gaming, Linux and the best UK tech deals! Gareth Myles and Ted Salmon discuss the Google Pixel Watch 5, REDMAGIC Astra 2, Sonos Ace Ultra, Cabletime ScreenDock, VLC and Windows 11, GOG coming to Linux and SearXNG in another packed episode of the Tech Addicts Podcast. This week, we ask whether Google really needs to reinvent the Pixel Watch 5, take a closer look at the powerful REDMAGIC Astra 2 gaming tablet, and investigate the intriguing Cabletime ScreenDock USB dock and companion display. We also discuss the rumoured Sonos Ace Ultra, which could take on the Sony WH-1000XM6, and the strange VLC and Microsoft Defender/Windows 11 performance debacle. There's finally some great news for PC gamers too, with GOG Galaxy officially coming to Linux. Plus, Gareth and Ted get stuck into AI phone-call technology, explore SearXNG, the open-source privacy-focused search engine, reveal what they've been buying, and round things off with the Bargain Basement, featuring some of the best UK technology deals we've spotted. 🔥 THIS WEEK'S TECH NEWS • Google Pixel Watch 5 — same design, more health features • REDMAGIC Astra 2 gaming tablet • Cabletime ScreenDock USB hub and display • Sonos Ace Ultra premium headphones • Sonos Ace Ultra vs Sony WH-1000XM6 • VLC, Windows 11 and the Microsoft Defender problem • GOG Galaxy is coming to Linux • AI phone-call technology • SearXNG open-source search engine 🛒 BOUGHT REPORT • UGREEN Laptop Docking Station • Lenovo Duet 11 Chromebook with MediaTek Kompanio 838 💰 BARGAIN BASEMENT — UK TECH DEALS • UGREEN Steam Deck Dock • Flashforge Adventurer 5X 3D Printer • USB-C right-angle charging cable • Vintage cassette player and recorder • VITURE Pro 2 XR/AR Glasses • Motorola Edge 70 • Apple iPhone 17 Pro 256GB • Veger 30,000mAh power bank 🎙️ Tech Addicts Podcast with Gareth Myles and Ted Salmon — your regular dose of technology news, gadgets, Android, Google, Apple, Linux, gaming, AI, hardware, software and tech bargains. If you enjoy the show, like, subscribe and leave us a comment — especially if you have something to say about this week's tech stories. We promise to read it, unlike the feedback we apparently aren't getting on MeWe! 😂 Find Tech Addicts: Tech Addicts — techaddicts.uk PodHubUK — Steve Litchfield's podcast directory Follow Gareth Myles: GarethMyles.com @techaddictsuk @garethmyles Follow Ted Salmon: TedSalmon.com / Ted's Salmagundi 🔎 SEARCH TOPICS Tech Addicts Podcast, UK tech news, technology news, Pixel Watch 5, Google Pixel Watch 5, REDMAGIC Astra 2, REDMAGIC gaming tablet, Sonos Ace Ultra, Sony WH-1000XM6, Cabletime ScreenDock, USB-C dock, USB hub, VLC Media Player, Windows 11, Microsoft Defender, GOG Linux, GOG Galaxy Linux, Linux gaming, SearXNG, AI phone calls, tech gadgets, Android news, Google news, gaming technology, UK tech deals, tech deals UK, Chromebook, UGREEN, Motorola Edge 70, iPhone 17 Pro, XR glasses, Steam Deck accessories. #TechAddicts #TechNews #PixelWatch5 #REDMAGIC #Sonos #VLC #Linux #GOG #SearXNG #TechDeals #Gadgets #UKTech

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.