Big Pond Email is changing NEXT week  From the 16th of this month Big Pond is requiring users to sign in using SMTP. You will have received an email about it, if it affects you. Check out this Facebook that explains what Telstra is doing (and Optus to!)   Visa and HSBC Teamed Up for Zing  Lots happening in the international payments and transactions area. Looks like some thing happening Visa and HSBC have teamed up to support HSBC Group’s new international payments app, Zing. Zing allows users to hold funds in over 10 different currencies, send funds in over 30 currencies, and transact in over 200 countries and territories. All of this is managed through a single app and smart multi-currency card. Zing launched in the UK in January 2024 and will soon expand to other markets. Thanks to Visa’s support, Zing benefits from a multi-currency wallet powered by Currencycloud technology. Users can easily top up their accounts using the ‘quick bank transfer’ feature, delivered by Tink – another Visa solution.  Continue Reading..

Guests and Topics on the Show

Who’s excited for the games? Paris Olympics is in a few weeks and we thought of featuring 2 TCL TVs for you, perfect for watching the games.  We invited, Jason Carrick, Sales General Manager from TCL Australia  The TCL C755 is a standout choice for sports enthusiasts. It offers an immersive viewing experience that makes every game feel like a live event.The TV boasts a stunning 4K UHD display. This ensures crisp and clear visuals, bringing every detail of the game to life. The C755 also features Quantum Dot technology, enhancing colour accuracy and vibrancy. This means you’ll see every jersey, grass blade, and ball movement in true-to-life colours.   Watch our feature video of the C755 here.  The TCL C855 Premium QD Mini LED TV offers an exceptional out-of-the-box viewing experience. It has all the features you need to enjoy your favourite entertainment content.The C855 features a premium quantum dot display, producing vivid, lifelike colours and exceptional contrast. Selected models offer a massive peak brightness of 3500 nits, competing with any home lighting situation.  Watch our feature video of the C855 here.   You can also read more about each model at the Harvey Norman website.

We also invited Paul Colley Director HomeLife Technology who introduced us to the DayHub.    Day Hub is designed to help people manage activities of daily living and maintain an independent lifestyle.  Low-tech and super easy to use. The personalised task reminders with the ability to see which tasks have been completed, support ongoing independence at home and provide some added peace of mind for caregivers.

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Life and Technology – Saturday July 13 2024

Confused about TV tech? That’s just what they want!

LCD, LED, QD, Mini-LED, Micro-LED, OLED, QD OLED, 4K, 8K, Laser… Confused about TV tech? Well, there are so many made-up terms and so much marketing hype to delight and confuse you that you can end up buying the wrong TV. We explain the differences and help you decide what is best for your needs. First, we need to define some terms.

Mainstream tier-one brands (% global market share)

• LG (About 7.4% in a mix of OLED, NanoCell Quantum Dot, QNED QD/mini-LED/LCD made in South Korea and China)
• Samsung (about 12.8% of the global market share in mini-LED/LCD, Quantum Dot, LED/LCD made in South Korea and China) and now QD OLED.
• Sony (about 4% in LED/LCD and OLED [LG OLED and Samsung) is made in Malaysia.
• Hisense has about 7.7% (mainly VIDAA OS and LED/LCD but increasing mini-LED)
• TCL has about 11.7% and is growing faster than all other tier-one brands (mainly Google TV and LED/LCD but increasing mini-LED)

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Guests and Topics on the Show

It’s Eofy and Tech is on the shopping list for many.    An item we purchased this Eofy was a new touch screen monitor, that is Aussie designed to. It’s simple to use and to see how hard it is to set up, I had my wife do it (who is the owner of the monitor).   As we continue our support of Aus based Tech development, we spoke with Scott MckeonCofounder and Head of Growth espresso Displays who discussed about this amazing product.   Read our full review of this product here.   AI PCs are coming to the market aims to replace our old machines. Qualcomm who has been in the mobile space is expanding its’ expertise in the PC world.   We invited Terry Yen Senior Director for Business Development from Qualcomm who shared what they are doing in AI PC space and what are the developments to watch out for.   AI is changing lots of industries and products, including your personal and work computer. Explore how AI PCs are changing computing by reading further; we’ll also help you understand how to pick the best AI PC. Generative AI is revolutionizing industries across the board, from healthcare to finance to entertainment and transportation. Models like ChatGPT, Sora, and others are making headlines for their remarkable capabilities, showcasing the vast potential of artificial intelligence.  Read more..

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Life and Technology – Saturday June 22 2024

Samsung took center stage by unveiling two extraordinary advancements in television technology. The spotlight was on the groundbreaking Transparent Micro LED TV, a marvel seamlessly blending design and functionality, offering a transparent display when not in use. Samsung will also focus on more AI integrations for the year ahead.  We had a chat with Samsung Australia’s Vice President – Consumer Electronics, Jeremy Senior, who shared what’s coming from Samsung in 2024.   Samsung’s AI-Driven Devices & Services Unveiled at CES 2024 Among the technological marvels unveiled, a spotlight shines on LG’s wireless transparent TV, redefining home entertainment with futuristic design and cutting-edge wireless capabilities. We spoke with Tony Brown, Head of Home Entertainment Marketing fromLG Electronics Australia who discussed about LG OLED T and QNED TVs that will be released in 2024.

LG Unveils World’s First Transparent OLED TV

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Life and Technology – Saturday January 13 2024