Tech Addicts 2026 – The Ace, the Astra & the Angry VLC

Posted on August 16, 2026August 16, 2026 by garethmyles

Gareth and Ted are back with another gloriously eclectic dose of Tech Addicts, where this week’s tech news takes us from Google’s decidedly familiar-looking Pixel Watch 5 to the gaming muscle of the REDMAGIC Astra 2, with a curious detour into the Cabletime ScreenDock. There is also a look at Sonos apparently preparing the Ace Ultra, discover that VLC has found itself caught up in a rather messy Microsoft Defender debacle, and celebrate the news that GOG is officially heading to Linux. Throw in some AI phone-call shenanigans, a look at the privacy-friendly SearXNG search engine, our latest tech purchases and a bargain-packed selection of UK deals, and there’s plenty to chew over.

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News

Practical USB dock doubles as a companion display for your computer

The REDMAGIC Astra 2 goes on sale August 26

Sonos Ace Ultra reveals itself as new Sony WH-1000XM6 rival with September launch rumoured

Google’s Pixel Watch 5 Keeps the Same Design and Leans Harder Into Health

Good News Gamers! GOG is Officially Coming to Linux

VLC blames Windows 11 bug for slow performance, defends open source and calls out Microsoft

Banters: Knocking out a Quick Bant

Phone Call AI Stuff