Life & Technology – Page 3 – By Charlie Brown

October 16, 2023October 16, 2023

Life & Technology – 2GB 14th Oct, 2023

Guests and Topics on the Show

Last week, Google announced the new Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro and we decided to invite them on the show to discuss about the new technologies added to this latest model. Rory Charlston Director & Head of ANZ, Device & Services Business from Google joins us this week.

The new Google Pixel 8 and Pro are here, offering ‘Made by Google’s’ unique take on what a smartphone should be.That unique take is all about using AI to extract maximum functionality from Google devices. For example, a selfie camera usually only provides a somewhat insecure 2D Face ID. Google has applied AI and Machine learning to meet Face ID security levels for App sign-ins and payments.

Catch the full article here.

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Life and Technology – Saturday October 14 2023

October 9, 2023October 9, 2023

Life & Technology – 2GB 7th Oct, 2023

Does insurance cover a lithium-ion battery fire? Maybe and probably not

If you have a Lithium-ion battery fire, does your home and contents fire insurance cover it? We have attempted to find simple English answers – yes or no – but at best, all we get is a maybe.

The average home now is littered with rechargeable lithium-ion powered devices. Laptops, phones, tablets, headphones, torches, toys, vacuums, power tools, e-scooters, e-bikes, EVs, solar batteries and even vapes! Earlier this year, we wrote that Large-capacity Lithium-ion batteries will end in death. It attracted much reader interest, and one of the most asked questions was about insurance coverage.

So, let’s start at the root of the issue. No one knows for sure what is and what is not covered. There are insufficient Australian statistics to develop a risk profile that insurers can use to develop policies and set premiums. All they can say is that certain Lithium-ion devices won’t be covered for home and contents fire protection or it will be a case-by-case decision and a very much higher premium.

Life & Technology – 2GB 30th Sep, 2023

Harvey Norman – Free Wall Mount Offer This Weekend

Our sponsors are running a promotion this weekend, offering free wall mounted installation for TV purchases. Wall mounting is not an easy thing to do and to have a professional installer take care of this process, at no charge is a great feature.

Just remember to check with the store for terms and conditions, and to confirm if its ALL TVs or just selected TVs. They can help you at the store when you talk to them.

Enjoy the Grand Final(s) this weekend!!

Buying the right fridge (2023 appliance guide)

The single most important tool for buying the right fridge

A tape measure is the most important tool in buying the right fridge. Measure your space – height, width, depth; note where the power point is and if you want a left or right opening door.

Once you have the measurements, add at least 50mm on each side and 100mm at the top for ventilation (more if you can). Most new fridges have a blank rear (hidden condenser coils), but you must leave room for the power plug and plumbing.

Hint: Some doors open to 90° within the fridge measurements, but many need extra width if you want to open past that. This may affect the cavity width and depth, and doors may need to be clear of the cavity.

Next is delivery access. Measure the front/rear door or elevator door that it will come through, as well as any choke points like hallways, stairs (and stair returns), etc. There is no point in buying a fridge you can’t get inside your home.