Australia’s most and least trusted brands 2023 – tech does not fare well  The 2023 Roy Morgan report on Australia’s most and least trusted brands shows that tech brands do not fare well.  Read the full article here.   The right Windows laptop for you. Save money – avoid upselling (2024 update guide)  The right Windows laptop for you depends on your needs and budget. You may have high needs (performance, capacity), but you can’t have a low price (mutually exclusive). We show you how to determine your needs and avoid marketing hype. A laptop is more than the sum of its parts. Sure, there is a screen, central processing unit (CPU), graphics processing unit (GPU), memory (RAM), and Storage (solid state or spinning hard disk). Then there is the build quality, warranty, and repairability.  Read the full guide here.

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Hubbl Streaming Service is a cutting-edge platform revolutionizing the way audiences consume entertainment. Offering a vast library of movies, TV shows, and original content, Hubbl delivers high-quality streaming experiences tailored to individual preferences. With its intuitive interface and seamless navigation, users can easily discover new favorites and enjoy them across multiple devices. We invited Hubbl’s Executive Director, Dani Simpson, on the show this week to talk about this latest sreaming service.    The 3G shutdown marks a significant milestone in the country’s telecommunications evolution.  This move reflects the industry’s shift towards faster, more efficient technologies capable of meeting growing data demands. While the shutdown may inconvenience some users with older devices, it signals progress towards a more interconnected, digitally advanced future.  Channa Seneviratne, Technology Development and Innovation from Telstra joined us this week to discuss about the 3G shutdown implications and what it means to you.   Read more about this here.

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Life and Technology – Saturday April 6 2024

Extend in-house internet to out-house (network)

There are a few other solutions depending on the distance between the in-house and out-house. We have collected a bunch of them together and outlined the options for you. 

Other options to Extend in-house internet to outbuildings

Note that the options below are not for commercial use. They are for getting the same Wi-Fi internet from one place to another.

Cat 6e Ethernet cable up to 100m.

An electrician or cable guy could run an Ethernet Cat6e cable through a conduit either under the ground (recommended) or aerially (a cable cannot be run without a conduit). This solution, likely to cost under $300, offers an affordable way to extend your internet to external buildings. Connect a Wi-Fi extender (as an Access Point) or Mesh router (for seamless roaming with the same SSID) in that area.

Benefit: At least 1000Mbps full-duplex speed.

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Last week, motorola released its latest g series – the G34, G24, and G04, catering to diverse user needs with a balance of performance, affordability, and innovation. We invited Kurt Bonnici, Head of Motorola – Greater Asia Pacific to discuss about these 3 newest phones.   Motorola has unleashed its new moto g devices, blending premium style, high performance, and potent capabilities. With the launch of three new additions to the moto g series. These new devices are available now and shortly –  G34 – $279 – Available from April 24 G24 – $229 – Available Now G04 – $179 – Available Now   READ MORE..

D-Link has recently launched AQUILA PRO AI M30 which aims to boost your smart home coverage.  Graeme Reardon, Managing Director from D-Link Australia and New Zealand joined us this week and shared the technical advancement of their newest router.  The new D-Link Aquila Pro M30 Ai Wi-Fi 6 AX3000 mesh router is available in a 2 or 3-pack to suit small-to-medium-sized homes or apartments. Its AI improves Wi-Fi reliability.It is also a stylish new design reminiscent of Sally Fields Flying Nun’s hat. The design takes Wi-Fi coverage from a 2D circle to a 3D sphere, meaning better signal strength through the floor or ceiling coverage – suitable for some multi-level homes.  D-Link Aquila Pro M30 AI Wi-Fi 6 AX3000 mesh router (network review)

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Life and Technology – Saturday March 30 2024

Swann MaxRanger 4K is now out!  A solar-powered security system with the longest, strongest Wi-Fi signal and 20x the range of regular wireless cameras. The MaxRanger4K™ gives you the power to patrol every corner of your property – in real-time. No matter how large, no matter how remote, this is the system that extends where others can’t reach – up to 600m in the open air or 200m in typical use.  https://www.harveynorman.com.au/catalogsearch/result/?q=swann+maxranger

Guests and Topics on the Show

The U.S. government has filed a lawsuit against Apple, accusing the tech giant of engaging in anticompetitive behavior within its App Store. The lawsuit alleges that Apple’s strict rules and high fees for developers stifle competition and innovation, leading to inflated prices for consumers. Apple defends its policies as necessary for maintaining a secure platform and supporting developers. The outcome of the lawsuit could have significant implications for the tech industry and the digital marketplace. We invited our friend, Mike Boyd to comment and discuss on the issue.  Oppo announced their latest Air Glass 3 at MWS last month. We invited Michael Tran Director of Global Marketing and Brand Strategy of Oppo Australia to tak about this latest innovation. They are also launching their newest Reno model, The Reno 11 F.   Bringing users closer to AI experiences with the world’s lightest binocular aR glasses. Thanks to its ability to understand various data types, including text, images, video, and audio, multimodal AI technology is able to process and interpret more complex user scenarios, unlocking new potential in user interactions, such as voice and visual. While XR (extended reality) devices present new possibilities in implementing these features, they require both advanced functionality and lightweight designs if they are to truly take on the role of a personal, everyday smart assistant. Driven by this vision, OPPO has introduced the all-new OPPO Air Glass 3 prototype to explore the possibilities of AI technology based on cross-device collaboration between XR devices and smartphones. READ MORE…

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Life and Technology – Saturday March 23 2024