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Optus Consumer Data Breach – Update

You asked for a crib sheet on what you can do if your data is compromised by Optus or another personal information hack.

We have put together a crib sheet on CyberShack.com that outlines the key steps to take to bring back control of your key personal information. There is a lot further to go with the Optus consumer information breach, but thankfully, so far at least we have not seen the sharing of the full data base list. Read more about protecting your personal information here.

Some of you have asked about watching the Bathurst 1000 on Kayo, in split screen mode. You can, provided you have the correct devices. Kayo has put together a list of devices and what level of split screen support you can achieve depending on the device.

Guests and Topics on the Show 

motorola has recently launched their newest edge 30 range. This week, we talked to  Kurt Bonnicci Head of Motorola for Australia and New Zealand who discussed more in detail all about the moto edge 30 range. 

Deep-Dive review format

It is now in two parts – a summary and a separate 300+ line database-driven spec, including over 70 tests to back up the findings. It also helps us compare different phones and features.

We use Fail (below expectations), Pass (meets expectations) and Exceed (surpasses expectations or is the class leader) against many of the items below. We occasionally give a Pass(able) rating that is not as good as it should be and a Pass ‘+’ rating to show it is good but does not quite make it to Exceed.  READ MORE.. 

Also this week, we learned that Matter is going live. According to their website, Matter is built around a shared belief that smart home devices should be secure, reliable and seamless to use. In line with this, we invited Chris Lau Managing Director from Laser Corporation to talk about Matter, what is it and when is it coming to smart home solutions in store. 

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Life and Technology – Saturday October 8 2022

With the recent fiasco on Optus’ security breach, we invited Tim Falinski VP, Consumer Business, AMEA from Trend Micro to talk us through how we can further protect our data online. 

Device Security Ultimate keeps you browsing safely online by protecting you from all current and emerging threats. Secure multiple devices with antivirus, malware, ransomware, and spyware protection as well as protect webmail services against scams and phishing attacks.

Also on the show is Xavier Orr, CEO and co-founder from Advanced Navigation. He walked us through a good software you can explore for our drone-savvy listeners – the Cloud Ground Control. 

Whether you’re a drone fanatic or you just love the idea of experiencing the thrills of drone flight – a new online platform called Cloud Ground Control is making it easy to remotely control multiple drones and robotic vehicles through a web browser, all at once! And it’s developed right here. At the moment, only the drone pilot can view the video footage when flying. CGC allows multiple friends to watch the footage in real-time, easily, from any internet connected device.

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Life and Technology – Saturday October 1 2022

TOP STORIES AT CYBERSHACK.COM

Sonos Sub Mini for maxi-bass (soundbar review) Chromecast with Google TV HD – great smart features at a lower price (TV review)

DeLonghi Magnifica Evo with LatteCrema system – real coffee in the home (appliance review) Intel 13th Gen Core is coming to Windows devices soon

On the show this week we invited, Bradley Little Vice President of Sales APAC from Arlo. Brad shared the newest Arlo Go 2 Mobile Security Camera. 

Ideal for monitoring construction sites, vacation homes, boats or campervans and other locations that aren’t regularly occupied or where Wi-Fi may be unavailable or unreliable, Arlo Go 2 works with a 4G cellular data plan to provide continuous connectivity and uninterrupted security. The camera’s versatility not only provides users with peace of mind that their property and assets are secure, but is underscored by a 100% wire-free, weather-resistant design, a swappable, rechargeable battery, and the ability to directly connect to Wi-Fi when in range. The Arlo Go 2 4G + Wi-Fi Security Camera is now available nationwide through arlo.com and participating retailers at a RRP of $429 AUD. 

Also on the show this week, Samantha Mikhael Category Manager, Home Entertainment from LG Australia. Samantha shared some LG models with brighter OLEDs this 2022.
 

In 2022, LG is taking OLED up another notch with four OLED TV series starting with the top-of-range Z2 8K series, followed by the G2, C2 and A2 4K sets.

Brightness has been an issue with OLED, and LG has significantly increased the brightness of its 2022 OLED models – https://www.theaustralian.com.au/

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Life and Technology – Saturday May 21 2022