{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Tech Addicts 2025 - The Ultimate Price Hike","description":"New Episode: Join us for the latest episode of TechAddicts! We're chatting about Linux issues, the Retroid Pocket Classic plus updates on Honor's MagicPad 3 Pro and Amazon's new hardware. Oh, and beware: Xbox Game Pass fans are cancelling their subs due to a price hike! With Gareth Myles and Ted Salmon Join us on Mewe Feedback, Fallout and Contributions Ian Barton (Quick mention as now done elsewhere) Ian was particularly enthused about all things Linux and Open Source so was one of our more active members here in TA. He taught me much about all sorts of tech stuff - a kind chap - very kind - and thoughtful. RIP Dennis Schreiner on Linux Mint and BeeLink Sluggishness I just wanted to say that I have a Beelink with Ryzen 5800 U and Linux Mint is not running well for me on it either. I think Mint is the Problem since it switched to Ubuntu. I have since had a lot of performance issues with it. Also in the Top Linux List it\u2019s going downhill. I wouldn\u2019t now recommend Mint anymore for beginners and low-spec\u2019d PCs. Since I switched my BeeLink to Fedora Linux (KDE Plasma version) it\u2019s very smooth-running again. Also Fedora is pretty easy to operate. Bazzite and Nobara are also beginner-friendly with low spec requirements. I\u2019m 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\u2033 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 \u00a339.99 INIU 140W 27000mAh Portable Charger - USB-C in\/Out, USB-C Out, USB-A Out - \u00a349 from \u00a399 (but usually \u00a379) Govee Outdoor Projector, Laser and Aurora Light Projector \u00a355.40 Nothing Headphone (1) - \u00a3212 was \u00a3299 - first reduction (that I know of) Nothing Phone (3a) 256GB - \u00a3305 from the usual \u00a3379 Mycket DAB Radio Portable, DAB Plus Digital Radio \u00a329.99 + \u00a36 voucher Beelink Mini PC SER9 Pro Ryzen 7 H255, 32GB LPDDR5X, 1TB PCIe4.0 SSD, Windows 11 Pro, Built-in MIC, Speakers \u00a3499 with \u00a3100 Voucher UGREEN Nexode Power Bank 20000mAh \u00a351.99 Main Show URL: http:\/\/www.techaddicts.uk | PodHubUK Contact:: gareth@techaddicts.uk | @techaddictsuk Gareth - @garethmyles | Mastodon | Blusky | garethmyles.com | Gareth\u2019s Ko-Fi Ted - tedsalmon.com | Ted\u2019s PayPal | Mastodon | Ted\u2019s AmazonYouTube: Tech Addicts   ","author_name":"The Tech Addicts Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/www.techaddicts.uk","html":"