How to buy a TV: 3 good things to look for from an expert    TVs are getting so sophisticated these days it can be tricky to know how to buy a TV just from comparing them side by side in a store. Patrick Chen, Product Training Specialist at TCL Australia says demo units are often tuned to look as punchy as possible rather than accurate as possible. Here are three of his top things to look at in the store. Skin Tone The first check is simple: does skin still look like skin? Demo reels presented in store often lean on bright and saturated images to grab attention away from neighbouring brands, and extra vibrancy can cause them to look artificial. “Often bright hues such as reds, greens, and blues can make a person on-screen look unrealistically bright or artificial, so ensuring skin tones still look natural is key,” Chen says. ” You should ideally be able to look at the bright blue sky or strong orange stripes of a tiger during a movie scene and still see someone’s skin tone remain as you would expect in real life, just as the director intended it to look.” If an actor’s face looks waxy or off-colour next to a vivid backdrop, that’s a sign that the panel prioritises vividness over accuracy.        Read the full article here.

 

Why I Think Higher Phone Bills On The Way…In 2027    The Australian telco industry is at a crossroads, and it’s time to take a broader look at what’s unfolding. Over the past 12 months, every major provider has faced significant issues. Optus suffered a major network outage, Vodafone experienced one, and most recently Telstra did too. Outages are more than an inconvenience: for some businesses they mean lost income, and in rare but critical cases they can be the difference between life and death. Yesterday ACMA revealed that Optus could face fines of around $250 million for failing to deliver Triple Zero emergency calls during its most recent outage. By the end of the day, ACMA updated journalists to say the figure they will pursue is closer to $500 million. Telstra is also expected to face penalties once investigations into its outage are complete. But fines for failing to meet emergency service obligations are only one part of the pressure facing Australia’s telcos. Costs and regulatory demands are rising sharply across several fronts.        Read the full article here.

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Connected Car Data Privacy Laws As more Australians embrace electric vehicles and connected car technology, our vehicles are becoming more like smartphones on wheels. Modern cars collect and share large amounts of data, from driving habits and location information to vehicle performance and usage patterns. While this technology can improve safety and convenience, it also raises important questions around who owns this data, how it is used, and how drivers are protected. James Pickering from the Australian Electric Vehicle Association joined us to discuss the growing conversation around connected car data privacy laws and what EV owners need to know. New Research Showing Aussies Unaware of Their EV Backup Power Ability Electric vehicles are becoming more than just a way to get from A to B, with many models now offering advanced features that can support modern lifestyles. New research revealed that many Australians were unaware their EV could potentially provide backup power capabilities, highlighting a knowledge gap around what these vehicles can actually do. Steve Maciver from GWM ANZ joined us to discuss the findings, explain the benefits of vehicle-to-load technology, and explore how EVs could play a bigger role in powering homes and devices in the future.

 

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