A first look: Introducing the new G-mee Play Pro 2!   Next week, we’re officially announcing our new G-mee Play Pro 2 Portable Digital Content Player, and we wanted to share the news with you FIRST! I’ve mentioned on the show a few times that I created G-mee with a simple goal: to make connecting with family and enjoying digital content simpler and safer. The G-mee Play is our dedicated digital content player, and the Play Pro 2 is the latest addition to the range. Your favourite digital content, wherever you go. Simply load your favourite apps, including MP3 players, Spotify, Netflix, Audible, Libby and many more. Add your subscription details, and your favourite music, audiobooks, podcasts and entertainment are ready to go wherever life takes you. Introducing G-mee TileView — a great idea from one of our listeners! We design G-mee in Australia, but some of our best ideas come directly from our community. When a listener got in touch and suggested, “Hey, why not offer a tile interface to declutter the user experience?”, we thought — GREAT IDEA! That’s why the Play Pro 2 introduces G-mee TileView, a new way to simplify the experience for the person using the device. Think about it: your kids or parents might only want to use a handful of apps, but having so many options on the screen can be confusing and overwhelming. TileView works with our G-mee Co-Pilot parental controls, allowing you to remotely choose which apps appear on the device. You can keep the apps your family member loves visible while making the others invisible. Less clutter. Less confusion. Just the content they want, made simple. Designed in Australia, heading around the world. Like our other devices, the Play Pro 2 is designed right here in Australia. Our latest batch is about to leave our factory in China by air freight, heading to G-mee fans across the US, UK, Europe and, of course, Australia. Want to be among the first to get your hands on one? You can pre-order the new G-mee Play Pro 2 now for just $154, including FREE shipping. We expect stock to arrive in approximately 10 days, and we’ll ship your device as soon as it’s available. PRE-ORDER YOUR G-MEE PLAY PRO 2 HERE Thanks for being part of the G-mee journey. We’re excited to share this next chapter with you!

 

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Are Robot Vacuums Really Saving Us Time? ECOVACS on the Future of Home Robotics   As robot vacuums became increasingly common in Australian homes, ECOVACS had been expanding the role of robotics well beyond floors. At IFA, the company showcased a growing range of home robots designed to tackle windows, lawns and pools, highlighting how advances in AI, sensors and navigation had made more complex household tasks possible. In this interview, Karen Powell discussed how ECOVACS had been working to make home robotics more autonomous and practical, while also addressing one of the biggest concerns for robot owners — maintenance. She explained how features such as automated mop washing, hot-air drying, auto-empty stations and app-based maintenance reminders had been designed to reduce the amount of work required from homeowners. She also shared details about ECOVACS’ latest innovations, including the DEEBOT X12S OmniCyclone, and what Australian consumers could expect as the company continued expanding its home robotics ecosystem.    Ecovacs IFA 2026: Intelligent robots throughout the smart home

Apple’s Home Ambitions:  What the Latest Announcements Meant for the Smart Home        Apple had finally made a more formal push into the smart-home market with the launch of HomeView, a new 7-inch touchscreen hub designed to sit on a benchtop or be mounted on a wall. The announcement put Apple in more direct competition with established smart-home displays from Amazon, Google and Lenovo, while also expanding the role of Apple TV and HomePod in the connected home. In this interview, Mike Boyd looked at what Apple’s latest Home announcements meant for consumers, from the $450 HomeView and updated Apple TV 4K to the second-generation HomePod mini. He also examined some of the questions raised by Apple’s approach, including the lack of an App Store on HomeView, its tightly controlled selection of third-party apps and whether consumers would be better served by using an iPad mini as a more flexible alternative. Mike also explored Apple’s wider Home strategy, including its partnerships with LG and Schneider for connected home devices and the company’s continued focus on privacy and integration across its ecosystem.    Apple smart home devices launched at the Welcome Home event

 

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How to recover data from a dead PC   When your computer won’t turn on or your hard drive won’t spin up, there’s a horrible sinking feeling that comes moments afterwards. It’s easy to think about all the lost data you may not be able to access again, whether it’s work, photographs, or media. Before you panic, it’s worth figuring out exactly what the problem is. Often, your data remains on the device, it just can’t be accessed through the normal methods. Here’s how to recover data when your device stops working.      Work out what’s wrong Not every device breaks in the same way, and how it happened is important to inform the best method to recover data. Usually, you’re looking at one of a few different situations: The PC boots but won’t load. This could be a software or file system issue, or it could be the drive failing. Nothing happens at all when you power it on. This could be the motherboard, power supply, or RAM. A hard disk drive makes a clicking, grinding, or whirring noise. This is mechanical failure on a spinning disk drive. Stop trying to power it on to limit damage. A solid state drive disconnects, turns read-only, or gets suddenly slower. This can be a sign of SSD failure. Stop trying to power it on to limit the risk of data loss. The device has been dropped, crushed, or submerged. This problem will result in physical damage, and the severity depends on what happened.    READ MORE.

 

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AI-Powered Phishing: Why Scam Emails Are Getting Harder to Spot      Scam emails had become increasingly convincing, with artificial intelligence making it easier for scammers to personalise their messages and target specific people. Rather than sending generic emails, attackers could research a person’s job, business and online presence before crafting a message designed to capture their attention. Even people familiar with online scams could find these emails difficult to identify, particularly when they included a compelling reason to respond. Dean Williams, Partner Specialist Systems Engineer at Norton, joined us to discuss how AI-powered spear phishing worked and why these targeted emails were becoming a growing concern. We looked at how scammers used publicly available information to make their messages appear legitimate, the warning signs people should watch for, and how to avoid being drawn into a convincing scam. With more people expected to spend time online in the coming weeks, the discussion offered timely advice on staying alert and protecting personal and business information.  Anker at IFA 2026: The Latest in Charging and Connected Technology   IFA 2026 brought together technology companies from around the world to showcase their latest products and innovations. Anker Innovations had used the event to highlight developments across its technology portfolio, spanning charging solutions, power products and connected devices designed for everyday use. Gaspar Xie, Managing Director, ANZ and Head of Global Commercial People & Organization at Anker Innovations, joined us in a prerecorded interview from IFA to discuss the company’s presence at the event. We explored the products and innovations Anker had showcased, how the company had been responding to changing consumer needs, and what its latest developments could mean for Australians looking for practical technology for work, travel and home.   Anker IFA 2026: New smart devices and a new brand structure

 

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How to recover data from a dead PC   When your computer won’t turn on or your hard drive won’t spin up, there’s a horrible sinking feeling that comes moments afterwards. It’s easy to think about all the lost data you may not be able to access again, whether it’s work, photographs, or media. Before you panic, it’s worth figuring out exactly what the problem is. Often, your data remains on the device, it just can’t be accessed through the normal methods. Here’s how to recover data when your device stops working.      Work out what’s wrong Not every device breaks in the same way, and how it happened is important to inform the best method to recover data. Usually, you’re looking at one of a few different situations: The PC boots but won’t load. This could be a software or file system issue, or it could be the drive failing. Nothing happens at all when you power it on. This could be the motherboard, power supply, or RAM. A hard disk drive makes a clicking, grinding, or whirring noise. This is mechanical failure on a spinning disk drive. Stop trying to power it on to limit damage. A solid state drive disconnects, turns read-only, or gets suddenly slower. This can be a sign of SSD failure. Stop trying to power it on to limit the risk of data loss. The device has been dropped, crushed, or submerged. This problem will result in physical damage, and the severity depends on what happened.    READ MORE.

 

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Temporary Disaster Roaming: Keeping Australians Connected During Emergencies       With the high-risk weather season approaching, Australia’s major mobile networks had been preparing to activate Temporary Disaster Roaming, a system designed to help people stay connected when their usual mobile network was affected by a disaster. Luke Coleman, CEO of the Australian Telecommunications Alliance, joined us to explain how Temporary Disaster Roaming worked and what Australians could expect when it was activated. We looked at how customers could connect to another available mobile network during an outage, when the system could be used, and how it could help communities maintain access to communications during severe weather and other emergencies.         MOVA at IFA 2026: The Next Generation of Smart Home Technology     IFA 2026 had provided a showcase for the latest developments in consumer technology, with smart home products continuing to become more capable and automated. MOVA had used the event to highlight its latest innovations and demonstrate how technology could take on more everyday household tasks. Kattie Lu, Senior Marketing Manager at MOVA Tech ANZ, joined us in a prerecorded interview from IFA to take us through the company’s latest developments. We looked at what MOVA had showcased at the event, the technology behind its newest products, and how the brand saw the smart home evolving as automation became a bigger part of everyday life.   Watch this Mova IFA 2026 Hype Reel   A closer look at MOVA at IFA 2026.

 

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