Tech Addicts 2025 – The TikTok Timebomb

TikTok

Ted and Gareth talk TikTok, Nintendo Switch 2, Brad Pitt, Canon’s Webcam subscription, the Ion Boombox and, of course, Sex Toys. Bargains galore with a little banter mixed in.

With Gareth Myles and Ted Salmon
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Feedback, Fallout and Contributions

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 2New Mario KartLink 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 $855,000Example of how tricky a AI can be to detectAnother 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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