Tech Addicts 2026 – Getting Google Off Phones

Posted on April 19, 2026April 19, 2026 by garethmyles

In 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.

With Gareth Myles and Ted Salmon
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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

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