Thank You!!     Last week, we opened pre-orders for our newest G-mee device, the G-mee Play Pro 2, and the response has been far beyond our expectations. As I mentioned on the show today, the response has been so strong that we’re diverting stock originally destined for other parts of the world to ensure we have enough units available for our Australian customers. From me and the entire G-mee team, thank you for your incredible support. We really appreciate it! Pre-orders are still open for another week. Our stock is expected to arrive in the next few days, after which it will be processed through our warehouse and dispatched, with our first deliveries going to customers who have already placed pre-orders. If you’d like to secure yours, you can place your pre-order using the link below.  Pre-orders will remain open until Friday.    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!    Vodafone’s grey import phone blocking is a problem for MVNOs  Amid complex Triple Zero phone blocking rules, Vodafone’s network appears to run on a simpler rule: if your phone’s IMEI isn’t on a whitelist, it doesn’t stay on the network. Grey import phone handsets are most heavily affected by this policy. The policy appears to represent a shift from banning known-bad devices, and it’s likely to catch out people who are ill-equipped to deal with the consequences. Whitelist phone blocking A spokesperson for Vodafone/TPG Telecom confirmed that where the telco hasn’t tested a device itself, it relies on evidence from the manufacturer or supplier called a Supplier Declaration Of Conformity. Devices that don’t have an SDOC may be blocked in the interest of customer safety. This is a self-declared system where the importer or manufacturer physically tests the handset and submits the required documentation. If there is no IMEI range submitted within 45 days, Vodafone will block the devices. The current Approved Devices List mainly consists of familiar brands like Apple, Google, Samsung, Motorola, Oppo, Nokia, and HMD Global. Suspiciously thin on the list are Xiaomi, Realme, Honor, and OnePlus: brands that show up often on grey import list websites.    READ MORE.

 

Guests and Topics on the Show

Arlo’s New Solar Security Camera: Protection Without the Power Cables    Security cameras had become a popular way for households to monitor their homes, but keeping them powered could be a challenge, particularly in areas without convenient access to power. Solar-powered cameras offered another option, helping reduce reliance on charging and power cables. Bradley Little, Vice President of Sales for APAC at Arlo, joined us to discuss the company’s new Essential Solar Security Camera. We explored how its solar charging technology worked, how long the camera could operate with limited sunlight, and what consumers needed to consider when choosing a security camera for their home. The discussion also looked at how solar-powered security could help make monitoring areas such as driveways, gardens and other outdoor spaces more convenient. We’ve written an article about it here:  Arlo Essential Solar Security Camera lasts up to 6 months without sunlight

Growing Up Online Doesn’t Mean Being Digitally Ready       Children and young people had grown up surrounded by smartphones, apps and online services. But being comfortable using devices did not necessarily mean they understood how to navigate the digital world safely, critically and responsibly. Digital readiness involved more than knowing how to use technology. It also included recognising online risks, protecting personal information, evaluating what people encountered online and understanding the consequences of digital behaviour. Rinat Strahlhofer, founder of Digital Readiness Lab, joined us to explore why familiarity with technology did not always translate into digital capability. We discussed the skills young people needed beyond everyday screen use, the challenges parents and educators faced in preparing them for an increasingly connected world, and how families could help build safer, more confident digital habits.

 

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