Gemini Personal Intelligence is available in Australia, but should you turn it on?    Gemini can read your emails, look at your photos, and search your YouTube and Search history. But should you let it? Google has enabled a feature in its ecosystem that allows its AI assistant Gemini to read your emails, see your Photos, and view your YouTube and Search history to give contextual responses. It’s an opt-in feature, meaning it’s turned off by default. It’s being rolled out to paid subscribers on the Google AI Plus plan and up with free users to follow. So should you switch on the new feature? Here’s what you need to know. Read more…   ASUS Zenbook A16 Review: Portability Meets Performance      The ASUS Zenbook A16 is a premium ARM-based laptop designed to tackle today’s modern workloads. Equipped with the premium Snapdragon X2 Elite chipset and a gorgeous 3K OLED display in a lightweight package, the Zenbook A16 fills a gap in the market for high portability with excellent visuals and performance. That mix of features comes with a hefty price tag, though, and it’s not easy to justify. Overall Rating: 4 / 5

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Why SMEs Became Prime Targets for Cybercrime     Cyber threats continued to hit Australian small and medium businesses hard, with attacks becoming more sophisticated and costly than ever. Many SMEs faced the challenge of protecting their operations without the large security budgets of major enterprises.  Harvey Norman Tech for Business Director Rutland Smith joined us to discuss the practical cybersecurity protections businesses needed to put in place and the tools available to help safeguard against evolving digital threats. During the discussion I explained how our system was hacked and what it took to regain control of all our digital channels and services.  Breaking Down the New Wholesale Mobile and NBN Announcements        Australia’s telco market saw fresh movement as wholesale mobile and NBN announcements reshaped pricing, competition and consumer choice.  The changes had the potential to affect everything from plan affordability to service flexibility for households and businesses alike.  Alex Choros, Managing Editor at WhistleOut, joined us to break down what the latest announcements meant and what Australians needed to know before choosing their next mobile or broadband plan.

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G-mee – The Smart Device I Designed That We Discussed On Air Today       I want to start today’s newsletter with a huge THANK YOU for your support of our device business, G-mee. What began as a quick mention on the radio show last week in response to a listener question quickly turned into a much bigger conversation. More questions came in, the discussion kept growing, and by Saturday afternoon we had completely sold out of our G-mee Play Pro devices. Thankfully, we already had more stock on the way from our factory in Shenzhen, so we were able to reopen orders on our online store, au.g-mee.com, and continue taking orders over the weekend. When I first started G-mee, I had absolutely no idea how to create a smart device. I knew how to review technology and spot the difference between a good product and a bad one, but the process of actually making devices was completely new to me. Today, G-mee devices are sold in more than 30 countries, with happy customers all around the world. While we’ve grown internationally, we’re still incredibly proud that it all started right here in Australia. And the exciting part is — we’re only just getting started. Thank you again for your support. It genuinely means a great deal to all of us. You can visit the website for the Play Pro our Smart Player and the Connect Pro Smart Phone here. Midea brings its global HVAC expertise to ARBS 2026    Australia will see the growth of a global tech brand as we move through 2026.  You may not have heard of Midea, but it’s a giant electronics company that has decided Australia is a place it needs to focus more attention. Already one of the biggest brands in the global HVAC business, setting the standard for climate control technology worldwide. This week the company brought its global scale and breakthrough innovations to the premier exhibition for Australia’s air conditioning industry, ARBS. The exhibition is a platform for companies to showcase what the next-generation HVAC industry looks like in both residential and commercial applications. What is Midea? Founded in 1968, Midea Group is a Fortune Global 500 company that now builds one quarter of the world’s inverter air conditioners and half of all compressors globally. That scale is what sets Midea apart from other HVAC brands.  So now when you see or hear about Midea when shopping for appliances, you know who they are! We have written up more about them and their products below.  Read the full article here.

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The Laptop Reinvented: Inside the ASUS Zenbook Duo     Today we were joined by Bradley Howe, Head of Consumer at ASUS Australia and New Zealand, to talk about the latest ASUS Zenbook Duo.  The conversation explored how dual-screen laptops continued to evolve for productivity, multitasking, and flexible work setups, while also looking at how ASUS approached innovation in the premium laptop space. Check out the Zenbook Duo here.  Also check out the new 14 inch Zenbook A14 that is ultra light and super fast from Harvey Norman (that is even on SALE right now!!)

The Ultimate Mother’s Day Breakfast Starts Here     We were joined by Lucy Martyn, General Manager at Breville Australia, to talk about creating the ultimate Mother’s Day breakfast at home with practical and stylish kitchen appliances.  The conversation started with the compact yet powerful Breville Bambino Espresso Machine, designed for café-style coffee at home and as Lucy said during the show will heat up in 3 seconds!!! Then move to the feature-packed Breville Waffle Maker, complete with a clever spill-catching moat for easier cooking.   Other items you can explore are the Breville Fresh & Furious Blender for healthy breakfast smoothies, alongside the stylish Breville Luxe Kettle – Pomodoro Rosso and matching Breville EyeQ Toaster – Pomodoro Rosso, which introduced innovative colour-based toasting instead of traditional timer settings.

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G-mee – The Smart Device I Designed That We Discussed On Air Today      We discussed on the show the power of music, and the device I created to make it possible to have a portable audio experience, without using a phone. I created a touch screen device, with no camera, that plays digital content (like a phone), but is not a phone. Some customers call it an ‘Android iPod’, but we call it a Smart Player (vs a Smart Phone).  When I designed the Play Pro, I wanted it to be affordable, provide a great digital content experience and have loads of safety features built in to ensure the user did not get into trouble accessing the wrong kind of content.  We sell the G-mee Play Pro around the world through the US, UK, EU and ofcourse Australia through various market places. The best place to purchase here in Australia is via our own G-mee.com website.  A big thank you to Darren for his support today discussing the Play Pro, I will be sending him a device to play music on his motorbike, so he will give an update in the future.   Lots More on our G-mee Australia Website.   How to take better phone camera photos    Most of us never swipe away from Auto mode on our phone cameras. That’s definitely the quickest way to snap a photo, but you can get great shots with advanced camera modes. Phones like the Motorola Signature feature multiple high quality lenses and sensors, and even mid range models like the Motorola Edge 70 have a stunning main camera. Let’s check out how to get the most out of your phone camera. All images following in this article were shot with the Motorola Signature.    Portrait Mode Portrait mode is the easiest way to take a great shot of your family, friends, and pets, or even objects where you want the item isolated from the background. Portrait mode on phones with multiple lenses usually gives you access to telephoto lens lengths to make framing easier and provide better depth. Longer focal length results in a thinner depth of field, meaning the subject stays in focus but everything else is pleasingly blurry. 85mm equivalent lengths are great for portraits of people, while 50mm is a classic, versatile choice for a variety of subjects. 35mm and shorter are great for faster moving subjects or getting more of the scene in focus. READ MORE HERE.

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Steam Cooking Technology   Steam cooking is quickly becoming a must-have in modern kitchens, but what makes it so effective? We speak with Joel Tacon from Electrolux ANZ to break down how steam technology is changing the way we cook at home.   From locking in moisture to preserving nutrients, steam ovens offer a healthier and more precise way to prepare meals. Joel shares how this tech works, why it’s gaining traction, and how everyday users can get the most out of it—whether you’re reheating leftovers or cooking restaurant-quality dishes at home. Here’s one model you can check out and more from the cooking range at Harvey Norman Westinghouse (Electrolux)

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas   Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and finding the right gift can feel overwhelming. We catch up with Mitchell Whitaker from Harvey Norman Newcastle to narrow it down.   From practical home upgrades to thoughtful tech gifts, Mitchell highlights options that suit different budgets and lifestyles. Whether it’s something to make daily routines easier or a gift that adds a bit of luxury, this guide is all about choosing something Mum will actually use and love.   Here are some gift ideas from JBL too.                  1) Foto Stream Calendar – Click Here 2) Digital Photo Frame – Click Here 3) Head Phones, lots of choice, but the loop ear ones I mentioned (like these from Motorola) Other Options to check –  Pink Grip speaker which sells for $99   JBL Tour One MK3 Smart TX in champagne $449.95.

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