| Smart homes need a smart design – more power and better connectivity (2025 guide) OK, you want to set up a smart home, so you rip out and buy a voice assistant speaker or three, security cameras, a robot vacuum, a robot mop and much more. Sorry, but you are going to need a smart design too. The problem is that architectural design has not caught up with smart design – the need for extra power points, Ethernet connectivity, dedicated areas for smart devices to congregate and better Wi-Fi. This guide is all about planning for a smart home.  Visually impaired Android 15 options – getting better all the time Visually impaired Android 15 options, when added to Google Gemini AI, can make life in a sighted world a little easier. Now, a disclaimer – I am not visually impaired and cannot begin to imagine what that life is like. But reader John from Victoria is, and he asked Charlie Brown and me to see what we could find as his decades-old Parrot Voice Mate is on its last legs. So please take this as exploratory, and we value reader feedback. Let’s get it right!  |
Guests and Topics on the Show
| We spoke with Jacky Glading from Samsung about the increasing role of AI in home appliances. She explained how features like intelligent load sensing and adaptive cooling are already changing the way Australians cook, clean, and manage energy in their homes. Samsung Offers More AI In 2025 Home Appliances |
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| Annette Brodie shared insights into how The Reconnect Project is bridging the digital divide by giving new life to old devices. We discussed the growing demand for tech re-use, the importance of digital inclusion, and how community programs are helping Australians reconnect with opportunity. |
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