Life & Technology – 2GB 2nd November 2024

Air Purifiers – breathe easy this spring (2024 update guide) 

Air purifiers may be what you need to help you breathe easy this spring. CyberShack has tested many and shows you how to get the right one.Our extensive testing reveals that most any air purifiers do a fine job removing enough dust and pollen; some go several steps further, removing noxious gasses like Formaldehyde, have informative readouts, and fans/heaters for multi-use. The guide covers:What is air quality, and how it impacts respiratory issues?Sources of air quality issues in the home – cooking, flatpack, new flooring, circulationWhy/if you need a purifierWhat are typical room sizes/layouts, and how do these affect purifiersThe right purifier for the job (CADR, Coandă effect, UV, Ions, HEPA, other)Mould ControlRemote controls, control panel readouts, sensors, Wi-Fi, and appsFan, heatEnergy UseSound levelsMaintenance, filter cost, warranty, aftersales supportChildren’s safety 

Read the full guide here. 

G-mee Connect Pro Smart Phone – 
Block & Allow Calls & SMS Remotely  I mentioned on here before that I designed a smart phone that is safer for families and one of the areas of the community we think its going to help is with older family members. We love them dearly and want to look after them, but they are mostly less tech savvy and with that comes concerns about who is calling or smsing them.  

Being able to simply block/allow Calls and SMS to the phone, but have a family member set the rules for what calls/sms are allowed or blocked, will assist that family to stay connect but without the concerns that come with the wrong people or groups contacting them (like scammers!!).  I have mentioned this on the newsletter before and following questions from subscribers, I have presented a video that shows how the system works for managing the Calls and SMS on the Connect Pro smart phone. 

Watch the full video here. 

You can read more about the G-mee Connect Pro Smart Phone here. 
Guests and Topics on the Show

Bryn Brooker, Head of Road Safety at Nextbase, joined us to discuss the Nextbase IQ, a smart dash cam with advanced safety features. Its just landed at our Sponsor Harvey Norman. 
 
Bryn will covered the IQ’s AI-driven alerts like lane departure and collision warnings, as well as its connected technology for remote monitoring and automatic video uploads. Tune in to learn how this device enhances road safety and offers drivers a new level of protection and convenience.
 
Lucy Martyn from Breville was also invited to guide us on selecting an air filter.  She touched on essential technologies like HEPA and carbon filters, the cost and frequency of replacing filters, whether air filters are seasonal, and the significance of different dust size ratings.  Choose from a variety of Breville Air Purifiers here. Read our full guide of Air Purifiers here. 
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