Anker MagGo 10K Qi2 power bank – 15W Qi2 wireless power bank (off-grid)

The Anker MagGo 10K Qi2 power bank is a 10,000mAh power bank and 15W Qi2 charger for compatible iPhones and Android smartphones. It will charge an iPhone 12 or later up to two times.

This is unique. iPhone 15W Qi2 MagSafe charging from this power bank takes 40 minutes to reach up to 50% charge. Qi2 is intelligent charging, making it safer and faster. And you can use it on the go—it snaps onto the iPhone as an instant emergency battery (who has never run out of battery at an inconvenient time on an iPhone?) or has a desk stand for the bedside table or food tray on a long-haul flight.

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Breville InFizz Fusion – carbonated drinks on command (kitchen review)

The Breville InFizz Fusion is a carbonated drink maker supporting the trend of making more homemade foods and having control over what you drink

Carbonated water is not new. Swiss man Jacob Schweppes commercialised it in 1786. The process is the same – injecting carbon dioxide (C02) into water. The earliest products were soda siphons, particularly useful for adding soda to spirits.

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Guests and Topics on the Show

This week we invited Geoff Quattromani to talk about technology at sea, newest and latest advanced while on board a cruise ship.  As a true retiree, I am heading on a cruise in Europe in the coming weeks. I have been invited by Princess Cruises to experience their latest ship and have been told it is loaded with technology and innovation that will actually allow me to still attend virtual meetings at sea and even stream Netflix. There is also new technology on board that allows me to order a Long Island Iced Tea from anywhere in the ship and have it delivered to wherever I lay.   Read more details about the Ship that Geoff was sunning it up on while he researched the story of ‘Tech on The Ship’.   Earlier this week, Google held their annual I/O event with the announcement of Android 15.  We invited Alex Choros, Managing Editor from Whistleout who discussed some key updates on Android 15.

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Life and Technology – Saturday May 18 2024

You can boost mobile phone reception at home or on the move (quick smartphone guide) You can boost mobile phone reception at home, on the move, in a boat, caravan, etc. But it is not all that cheap or easy. First, be aware that almost all 4/5G boosters, often marketed as signal enhancers, are entirely illegal in Australia. This is both a legal and safety issue. Unscrupulous online stores peddle these to desperate ‘signal-less’ people, who unknowingly put themselves at risk with potentially dangerous and ineffective equipment.They are illegal for a good reason. All RF amplifiers need expensive certification before they join a Telco network. Otherwise, you can disrupt that network and impair its use for others, including military or aircraft bands. Australian 4 and 5G bands are often different to other countries.  Some are not illegal, and nine times out of ten, they are made by USA Nextivity Inc. Powertec distributes these in Australia under the brand Cel-FI through approved resellers and Telcos.  How do they work?

Guests and Topics on the Show

Last week, motorola announced their latest Edge range. Introducing moto edge 50 Pro and edge 50 Fusion.   Motorola is stepping into a new era of premium mobile communications with its latest offerings: the motorola edge 50 pro and motorola edge 50 fusion smartphones, alongside the introduction of the moto buds+ featuring Sound by Bose. The edge 50 pro and edge 50 fusion embody the essence of a world-class smartphone, blending style with intelligence to deliver an exceptional user experience. With an emphasis on AI-powered enhancements and elevated design, these devices redefine what consumers expect from their smartphones.  We invited Kurt Bonnici, Head of Motorola – Greater Asia Pacific to discuss these new phones.  Motorola Unveils Edge 50 Pro, Fusion and moto buds+  This week, apple announced its’ latest iPad Pro and iPad Air.  Featuring a new thin and light design, breakthrough Ultra Retina XDR display, and outrageously fast M4 performance with powerful AI capabilities, the new iPad Pro takes a huge leap forward Mike Boyd, our in-house Apple guy, joined us and news from Apple on their latest ipads.

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Life and Technology – Saturday May 11 2024

Screen time ‘drug addiction’ – children, teens, and everyone else at risk

Screen time can be a controversial discussion. How much is too much for kids, teens, or adults? Can too much screen time cause harm? Should children be supervised when online? 

Well, it appears that the world is yet again several steps ahead of our painfully slow federal government in trying to curb screen time addiction. Especially in K12 (Kindergarten to Grade 12), before it becomes the next humongous mental health issue affecting our very social fabric.

French President Emmanuel Macron commissioned a report, Children and Screens: In Search of Lost Time. Sorry, it is in French, but a 142-page machine-translated version is at the end of this article. It clearly states that children should be banned from owning/using a smartphone until they are 13 and banned from social media until they are 18. We have summarised the key elements here aswell.

The Commission insisted on 29 proposals taken as a whole to solve the issues confronting Gen Alpha (2010+), Gen Z (1997-2012), and Millennials (1981-1996).

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NEW CYBERSHACK TV EPISODE!

This week, there’s a new way to bring your favourite streaming services onto one searchable platform.

We chat to an Aussie company that’s aiming for the stars.

We’ll see why two screens are better than one on this new laptop.

Asus Zenbook Duo

And why the future’s looking clear with this clingy, yet helpful, little robot.

We also have motorola’s newest g series. 

Also on the show is LG TV 2024 range. 

GUESTS AND TOPICS ON THE SHOW

Thinking of gifting earbuds? We invited  Amrit Lall, Product Manager, Consumer Audio ANZ from Harman International who shared what to look for in your next earbuds purchase. 

Amrit talked through the new JBLFit Checker that makes it easier to find the right ear buds for your personal ear canal size. 

Check out some JBL options here. 

Last week we tried out a clingy robot – a window cleaner. We invited Glenn Yee
Managing Director from Robot My Life who discussed Hobot S6 Pro. 
 

The Hobot S6 Pro scrubs glass 600 times a minute with its dual reciprocating pads to dislodge dust and grime from glass. Combined with its powerful water jets, build up on your glass is eliminated with a streak free finish.

And, as we discovered on the show today, it works on SHOWER SCREENS!

Life and Technology – Saturday May 4 2024