Life & Technology – 2GB 19th October 2024

Is The EcoFlow Delta Pro 3 A Home Battery, A Portable Battery or Both? 

 Lots of action in the both the portable and home battery space at the moment. One of the trends is a large battery solution that can be connected together to make a VERY large battery for your home, but disconnected to take on the road. 

The latest from EcoFlow is reviewed here.   

Have You Been Pwned?   

To be ‘Pwned’ is to have your personal information shared and sold on the internet. This usually happens following a database breach. Today on the show Allen asked if you have an issue if a friends email list has been stolen and you are being emailed a scam. The short answer is ‘no’, just dont respond to email!  I mentioned your email address is already being traded around the internet already, and you can check by going to this website – The site will check your email against known database breaches where your email (and other information) was stolen and is now traded.  Can you get your email address removed from these stolen databases? No, but at least you will know where some of this scam spam is coming from!   

 LG B4 OLED Smart TV – excellent picture for a lower price (AV review)    

The LG B4 is its entry-level OLED, often overshadowed by the C4 and G4 OLED EVO TVs. Sure, it is not quite as bright, but it is pretty good on every count. To segue: I was speaking to a major retailer salesperson (as a secret shopper) and wanted to know about 65” OLED. He extolled the virtues of the 65” C4 ($4299) and G4 ($6299), never mentioning the B4. When I said I only had around $3,000 to spend, he recommended a 75” LG QNED86. I asked about other OLEDs and was told Sony made a Bravia 8 closer to $3800. I asked about the LG B4 OLED and got, “Oh yeah, I forgot – it is on sale too”.Long story short, the salesperson said it was “The OLED you buy when you can’t afford the OLED you should buy.” Let’s leave the segue behind because I think the salesperson is entirely wrong. It is the OLED you should buy unless you have a bright loungeroom and money is no object. 

Click here for review
Guests and Topics on the Show
 
Kylie Mason, Head of Wearables at Samsung, dove into everything you need to know about the Samsung Galaxy Ring, the latest innovation in wearable tech. This sleek, smart ring combines cutting-edge health tracking, fitness features, and seamless connectivity, all packed into a discreet, stylish design. From monitoring your sleep and heart rate to delivering real-time notifications, the Galaxy Ring is set to revolutionize how we interact with wearables. 
 
Whether you’re a fitness enthusiast or looking to enhance your day-to-day wellness, this game-changing device offers a new way to stay connected and informed—right from your finger.
 

We’ve also chatted with Scott PurcellHarvey Norman Proprietor, about the latest in Tineco’s floor care technology. In our discussion, Scott explored the evolution of cleaning solutions, highlighting how advancements in technology are making home maintenance easier and more efficient than ever.
 
At the forefront of this revolution is Tineco, a brand known for its cutting-edge floor care products. Scott wraps up by discussing Tineco’s latest offerings, which combine powerful suction with smart features, making it easier for consumers to maintain clean floors with minimal effort. Stay tuned to learn how Tineco is shaping the future of floor care technology!
 
Tineco Stretch S6 – all power mop cleaning issues solved (cleaning review)
 
Here are three different models of Tineco currently able to be demoed at Harvey Norman, in order of cost. 
 
Tineco One S5
Tineco One S6 
Tineco One S7 includes base station
 
 

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