Life & Technology – 2GB 30th Mar, 2024

Extend in-house internet to out-house (network)

There are a few other solutions depending on the distance between the in-house and out-house. We have collected a bunch of them together and outlined the options for you. 

Other options to Extend in-house internet to outbuildings

Note that the options below are not for commercial use. They are for getting the same Wi-Fi internet from one place to another.

Cat 6e Ethernet cable up to 100m.

An electrician or cable guy could run an Ethernet Cat6e cable through a conduit either under the ground (recommended) or aerially (a cable cannot be run without a conduit). This solution, likely to cost under $300, offers an affordable way to extend your internet to external buildings. Connect a Wi-Fi extender (as an Access Point) or Mesh router (for seamless roaming with the same SSID) in that area.

Benefit: At least 1000Mbps full-duplex speed.

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Last week, motorola released its latest g series – the G34, G24, and G04, catering to diverse user needs with a balance of performance, affordability, and innovation. We invited Kurt Bonnici, Head of Motorola – Greater Asia Pacific to discuss about these 3 newest phones.  

Motorola has unleashed its new moto g devices, blending premium style, high performance, and potent capabilities. With the launch of three new additions to the moto g series. These new devices are available now and shortly –  G34 – $279 – Available from April 24

G24 – $229 – Available Now
G04 – $179 – Available Now  

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D-Link has recently launched AQUILA PRO AI M30 which aims to boost your smart home coverage. 

Graeme Reardon, Managing Director from D-Link Australia and New Zealand joined us this week and shared the technical advancement of their newest router.  The new D-Link Aquila Pro M30 Ai Wi-Fi 6 AX3000 mesh router is available in a 2 or 3-pack to suit small-to-medium-sized homes or apartments. Its AI improves Wi-Fi reliability.It is also a stylish new design reminiscent of Sally Fields Flying Nun’s hat. The design takes Wi-Fi coverage from a 2D circle to a 3D sphere, meaning better signal strength through the floor or ceiling coverage – suitable for some multi-level homes.

 D-Link Aquila Pro M30 AI Wi-Fi 6 AX3000 mesh router (network review)
   
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Life & Technology – 2GB 23rd Mar, 2024

Swann MaxRanger 4K is now out!  A solar-powered security system with the longest, strongest Wi-Fi signal and 20x the range of regular wireless cameras. The MaxRanger4K™ gives you the power to patrol every corner of your property – in real-time. No matter how large, no matter how remote, this is the system that extends where others can’t reach – up to 600m in the open air or 200m in typical use.

 https://www.harveynorman.com.au/catalogsearch/result/?q=swann+maxranger 
Guests and Topics on the Show
The U.S. government has filed a lawsuit against Apple, accusing the tech giant of engaging in anticompetitive behavior within its App Store. The lawsuit alleges that Apple’s strict rules and high fees for developers stifle competition and innovation, leading to inflated prices for consumers. Apple defends its policies as necessary for maintaining a secure platform and supporting developers. The outcome of the lawsuit could have significant implications for the tech industry and the digital marketplace.

We invited our friend, Mike Boyd to comment and discuss on the issue. 

Oppo announced their latest Air Glass 3 at MWS last month. We invited Michael Tran
Director of Global Marketing and Brand Strategy of Oppo Australia to tak about this latest innovation. They are also launching their newest Reno model, The Reno 11 F.   Bringing users closer to AI experiences with the world’s lightest binocular aR glasses.


Thanks to its ability to understand various data types, including text, images, video, and audio, multimodal AI technology is able to process and interpret more complex user scenarios, unlocking new potential in user interactions, such as voice and visual. While XR (extended reality) devices present new possibilities in implementing these features, they require both advanced functionality and lightweight designs if they are to truly take on the role of a personal, everyday smart assistant. Driven by this vision, OPPO has introduced the all-new OPPO Air Glass 3 prototype to explore the possibilities of AI technology based on cross-device collaboration between XR devices and smartphones.

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Life & Technology – 2GB 16th Mar, 2024

15 Things to Consider when Buying a Security Camera (with help from Arlo)

 In today’s fast paced hyper-connected world, you can be excused for feeling a little over-whelmed when it comes to knowing what the most trusted source of information is. Especially when it comes to the latest and greatest of new technologies. There are many different factors that go into choosing the right security system. To simplify the process CyberShack, along with a leader in smart wireless security, Arlo Technologies, brings you our first Top 15 things to consider when buying a security camera. For those rare few that live and breathe everything ‘new’ in the tech world, it is important to break down the technical and simplify the benefits for the less technically advanced amongst us. 

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Guests and Topics on the Show
We get a lot of inquiries about dashcams so we decided to invite Brad Hales 
National Marketing Manager from Uniden to discuss what are the things you need to look for in buying a dashcam, why you need one and what are the options out there.  


Introducing a 5K Dashcam – Dash View® 60+ Capture crisp and detailed video in bright and low-light road conditions with the release of Uniden’s state-of-the-art voice guidance Dash View 60+ Smart Dash Cam.Built using Japanese engineering technology and designed for Australian road conditions, the slim and stylish design can be discreetly positioned inside vehicles for a more luxurious in-car experience.   

A promising leap towards computers with light-speed capabilities 

Scientists have created a reprogrammable light-based processor, a world-first, that they say could usher in a new era of quantum computing and communication. Technologies in these emerging fields that operate at the atomic level are already realising big benefits for drug discovery and other small-scale applications.  In the future, large-scale quantum computers promise to be able to solve complex problems that would be impossible for today’s computers.  We invited Yang Yang, RMIT PhD scholar, who discussed further about this research.

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