We look at the latest gadgets, global events and industry developments to bring you all the latest tech news and interviews.
Tackling prices and removing the need of ink cartridges, Epson Ecotank printers deliver hassle-free printing at a low cost with big ink tanks, cheap refills and thousands of pages work of ink included that will have you covered for all your back to school needs. Bruce Bealby from Epson joined us on the show to talk us through Ecotank printers, the variety on offer and how to find the right one for you.
With us ending 2020 with binge sessions and streaming more than before on our TVs, it's only right to expect a race for more advancements in display technology to kick off 2021. Tony Brown from LG joined us to give us the insights into what is coming from the brand this year and what we can expect from their TV lineup.
From fridges to TVs, monitors, washing machines and even packaging, Samsung has kicked off 2021 with a wide range of appliances that are ready to reshape our everyday experiences. Jeremy Senior from Samsung took us through some of their key announcements and what we will see in homes around the country.
Hisense shows no signs of slowing down as they unveil advancements among their TV range as well as their laser TVs. CES 2021 is underway and we spoke with Chris Mayer from Hisense about the company's latest advancements and what we can expect to see this year From their first 8K TV that is ready to come to Australia, to a range of ULED 4K models, their latest technology including Mini-LED and more.
Virtual reality is a growing area in more than just entertainment, but also education. One company doing just that is Real Response. The team at Real Response bring first aid courses to a new level of engagement with high quality simulations with the use of VR. Motti Blum, Co-founder and CEO joins us on the program to take us through it. Personal transport has a new contender just in time for summer with the Segway Ninebot Air T15. An electric scooter that has a top speed of 20 kilometres per hour, folds in half and is perfect to fit into your commute. Geoff Quattromani has taken one for a spin and joins us to share his review.
Swann who virtually make a camera for every kind of home or business is this time releasing a Wi-Fi Tracker Security solution. It's an indoor camera with some very innovative technology. This is a multi-award winning compact indoor security camera that uses auto-tracking technology to record moving objects without physically moving the camera. Jeremy from Swann joins us to take us through their latest camera. Whether you suffer from allergies or just looking to have clean air indoors, the Philips Air Purifiers are made to give you clean allergen-free air in minutes. From taking care of invisible pollutants and aerosols from the air, the Philips Air Purifier Series 3000i is their latest machine that is ready to take care of you and your loved ones. Nicholas Lee from Philips took us through the benefits of having a purifier and how they work. Are you looking to automate cleaning your home? Well, Ecovacs Robotics has a new machine ready to take ease the burden of your weekly chores. The Ozmo T8 AIVI, that now has its very own empty station. Geoff Quattromani gave us his review of the latest robotic cleaner after putting it through its paces.
We all want our private information to stay private, but unfortunately, things aren't that simple. Thankfully NortonLifeLock can help you protect yourself and your loved ones with Dark Web Monitoring powered by LifeLock included in Norton 360 Premium. Mark Gorrie, from Norton, joins us to give us more information about it all and to talk to us about why it is important. Geoff Quattromani joins us for a review of the Bose Frames, where sunglasses meet Bose's audio expertise. They come in three styles Tenor, Soprano and Tempo. Tenor and Soprano are lifestyle designs with up to 5.5 hours of listening from a charge. Tempo are high-performance sports sunglasses that play louder and deeper with IPX4 water resistance and last up to 8 hours on a charge. Frames allow you to take phones calls and if you run out of battery, you can get back up and running with a quick charge of 30 minutes which will give you about two and a half hours of run time. Without sound, they're still a great pair of sunglasses.
Apple fans have been eagerly awaiting the announcements and release of the next line up of iPhones from Apple. Well, this week they have officially unveiled the iPhone 12 lineup. They consist of the iPhone 12, 12 mini, iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max. First up on the show, Mike Boyd joins us to go through the announcements of the new phone lineup and break it all down. Then Geoff Quattromani is back to give us a selection of mobile phone devices that are well below the iPhone price tag and worth considering. These alternate devices include the TCL 10L, the Nokia 5.2, Samsung A31, Google 4a 5G and the G-mee Connect.
Mike Gaskell from Google joined us on the show to talk about the updates to the Pixel range with the Pixel 4a 5G and the Pixel 5. We also covered the latest upgrade of the Google Chromecast that comes with a new and improved user interface and more importantly, a remote! Geoff Quattromani is back and gives us his thoughts on the releases from Google and how they compare to other products on the market.
In today's episode of CyberShack live, we cover a range of topics from the latest action camera making waves, giving your devices a boost with fast charging and even smart door locks. Alex Cashman from GoPro joins us to give us the insights into the newly released Hero 9. It features a new front display that has vloggers and selfie fans excited, more battery life, a detachable lens and so much more. Norbert Van Boode from Belkin is with us to talk us through their high-performance BoostCharge chargers and Gallium nitride technology that is an alternative to the traditional silicon used in charging devices. Geoff Quattromani brings us up to speed with smart door locks - the next step to making your home a smart home by removing the need to always have your keys on you.
On this episode of CyberShack Live, we have special coverage on the Apple event that has taken place this week. From upgrades to the Apple Watch, including the release of the 6 and SE versions. Upgrades for the iPad, including a refresh for the iPad Air, and changes across the entire Apple ecosystem.
If you are looking for something more than just a TV, something that can take your gaming and entertainment to a whole new level, then maybe the LG OLED TV range is just for you. Thomas Baker from LG joined us on the program to talk about their TV range and to give us some insight into the NVIDIA G-SYNC. Their TVs are the first to offer NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible support in the industry, making it the perfect addition to your gaming setup. Gaming will be clearer, smoother, have less stutter, lag and flicker - maybe even help you lift your game? Geoff Quattromani also joined us on the program to review his new office companion, the Samsung Air Purifier. Not just for people who suffer from allergies - the Samsung Air Purifier can help to remove ultra-fine dust, inhibits the spread of captured bacteria, removes harmful gases from your home and so much more. Dr. Brandon Gien, CEO of Good Design Australia joined us for Good Design Week to talk about the impact of design, where Australia sits in the design landscape and the Good Design Awards where they recognise and celebrate excellence in cutting edge design and breakthrough innovation.
On this episode of CyberShack Live, Geoff Quattromani has been road testing the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live. Announced with the release of the Samsung Note20, these guys were part of a pre-order bundle depending on the device you ordered. But how do they stand up when compared to other earbuds and are they worth it? "The earbud designed to tune in to every moment. With an iconic shape and ergonomic design, a fit that lets in your natural surroundings, and a speaker optimised for a better experience. This is sound made for your ears." We also had Sam Skontos from TCL Mobile join us on the program to talk about the release of the TCL Mobile 10 series smartphones - in particular the 10 Pro and the 10L which are now available in Australia. TCL might be best known locally for its TVs, but the company is making waves in the smartphone market by bringing their advanced screen technologies to phones priced for less than $800 – introducing the TCL 10 Pro and 10L. The main drawcard of the 10 series is the visual appeal of the screens, with both models having TCL's NXTVISION technology. It optimises the display of colours and contrast drawn on the experience the company has from developing their televisions.
Graeme Reardon from D-Link joined us on the show to talk about Wi-Fi 6 and their next-generation routers. WiFi 6 will give you 4x more capacity than Wi-Fi 5. Made for smart home and better performance in device-dense environments. 25% increase in data speed and range. Higher throughput and efficiency. Backwards compatible and will support all existing Wi-Fi devices. Geoff Quattromani is back this week with a review of the newly released Samsung Note 20 Ultra 5G.
Brad Little from Arlo joins us on the program to talk about their latest addition to their security collection - the Arlo Essential Spotlight Camera. It's a wire-free camera that you can have up and running in just a few simple steps to keep an eye on your home from anywhere. Perfect for your first security camera, or an excellent addition to your current Arlo system. Geoff Quattromani is back this week with a pair of the newly released Sony WH-1000XM4 Noise-cancelling Headphones to give us a review.
Jeremy Stewart from Swann joined us on the show to talk about their latest addition, the Enforcer. It's a wired multi-camera surveillance system, but each camera also has activity-triggered police-style red and blue flashing lights and spotlights to deter intruders and warn you of potential threats. The video quality is impressive 1080p full HD during the day and, unlike a lot of the security systems on the market, full colour at night thanks to Swann's Night2Day technology. @Geoff Quattromani joined us to cover the Mavic Air 2 - DJI's latest drone, as well as drones and their uses today. In a compact form factor, the Mavic Air 2 offers advanced power and portability, unlike its predecessors. Promoting safer, smarter flying, it enables you to up your level of capability while also enjoying the creative process.
This week Sony announced its highly anticipated and latest addition to its mirrorless range - the Sony Alpha A7S III. Sean Ellwood, Demand Creation Manager at Sony joined us on the program to give us the latest info about their newest camera. If you are on the market for some wireless earphones, Geoff tests out the XIAOMI Mi True Wireless Earphones 2 and shares with us his review. Packed with features, the affordable earphones actually put up quite the fight. Harvey Wright, Head of 5G at Optus also joined us with a taste of what 5G can bring to the retail world and consumers alike with augmented reality.
Sam Skontos from TCL Communication joins us on the show to talk about their latest tablet the TKEE Mini and the bundle offering with the TCL MoveTime Family Watch - unique to BigW. Geoff Quattromani is back with a hands-on review of the Motorola Razr just as Samsung has announced their Galaxy Z Flip 5G.
On the show today we talk to Scott Saxton from HarmanKardon about the Citation series. A wireless hi-fi audio system that is built with Google Assistant and can grow as you add more devices to it. Geoff Quattromani is back with a review of the latest addition to the Ecovacs Robotics vacuum range - the Deebot Ozmo T8 AVI. We also have John Peng, Apac Sales Director for Segway join us to talk about their latest electric scooter the E22. While we talked about the features of the electric scooter, it's important to know that the laws and regulations around E-scooters differ from state to state. So please do check your local laws and only ride in legally permitted areas with protective gear.
On this episode, we talk to Mike Boyd from Contact Light regarding the controversial app TikTok and discuss the dangers and warning signs around the app. Geoff Quattromani joins us on the program to talk about smart lighting, from Philips Hue to Lifx and even the recent and more affordable connect lights. Throughout the show, we play some grabs from our interview with Andy Kerr from Bowers & Wilkins covering Hi-Fi audio as well as how and why it's worth the investment.
We spoke with Andy Kerr, Director of Product Marketing for Bowers & Wilkins about high-quality audio and their latest additions to their 700 signature series - the 702 and 705. From understanding what determines a high-quality speaker, to why it's worth investing in a better audio experience. You don't have to be an audiophile to enjoy high-quality music.
We talk to Robin Seiler, Corporate Vice President, Program Management, Devices from Microsoft about their latest releases, the Surface Book 3 and the Surface Go 2. Geoff Quattromani joins us on the show to give us a review of the Amazon Echo Auto - a new piece of tech from the online giant that brings Alexa into the car. Marie Steinthaler from TrueLayer joins us to give us an insight into Open Banking and how it can change the game and give the consumer control over their own data.
On this episode of CyberShack Live, we have Bradley Howe from ASUS join us to give us the latest on their latest addition to their gaming range - the ROG Zephyrs G14. Geoff Quattromani joins us to give us the highlights of some of the big announcements from Apple's WWDC.
On the show today Michael Stoddart from Adobe joins us to talk about their latest FREE app that is levelling up everyone's photography and editing skills. We also have Geoff Quattromani joining us on the program to give us his review of the Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight Camera. In tech news today, the ACCC confirms Lime E-Scooters were not as safe as promoted. You can find their press release on our website: https://cybershack.com.au/cybershack/accc-confirms-lime-e-scooters-were-not-as-safe-as-promoted/
We talk to Michael Tran, the Director of Global Marketing and Brand Strategy at OPPO about their latest releases - the Oppo Find X2 Series. Joining us on the show as well is Andrew Hughes, a Sony Audio Specialist who gives us some insight into their noise-cancelling technology, their latest headset and 360 audio. And Geoff Quattromani gives us his latest after road testing the Sonos Arc soundbar.
We talk to the found and director of Solidteknics who is borrowing on technology use 3000 years ago and revolutionising the kitchen process with a new design. Geoff Quattromani joins us to talk about stepping up our home internet speeds and how to do it when it comes to our Wi-Fi. Also on the show, the hair care product that has gone wireless and will make straightening your hair a breeze. Also, the Bowers & Wilkins headphones designed to give you an incredible audio experience, paired with powerful noise-cancelling functionality.
On CyberShack live this week we talk to Aussie Broadband about their latest innovation that will take your streaming capabilities to the next level with higher speeds. We also talk to Tech Expert Geoff Quattromani about the latest midpoint phone from Samsung, the Galaxy A71. Arlo has released their latest product in their lineup - the Arlo Floodlight. Giving you more peace of mind when it comes to outdoor security. And as always, a whole lot more.
We've all had a battle with our GPS unit and struggled to find the exact location of where we are trying to go or catch up with friends. Well, What3Words is turning that system on its head. It's a simple human-friendly coordinate system that is easier to remember than GPS coordinates and all it involves is three words to find a 3x3 metre location. https://what3words.com/
On this episode of CyberShack Live, we talk to SONOS about their new product the SONOS Arc, as well as cover a few other areas including what will happen with their legacy product range. We also talk to TCL about their latest product to be released under the Alcatel banner - the Alcatel 3L. Geoff Quattromani also joins us on the show to give us his rundown of the Facebook Portal after testing it out. Plus a whole lot more.
On CyberShack Live today we talk about keeping your personal information safe and finding out if it is on the dark web thanks to a handy new product, Trend Micro - ID Security. Then we hear from Geoff Quattromani as he shares his review of the 2020 LG OLED TV. We also answer a few tech questions that have been sent in and answer them on the show.
Welcome to live show number 2! On the show today we cover brand new fitness tech from Fitbit, Low band frequency 5g networks with Nokia, cyber threats and protection from Acronis, the top 5 smartphones under $200 that can be used to install the COVIDSafe app and a whole heap more.
Welcome to Cybershack Live! As we are living socially distanced lives, we thought why not put to air a show about technology that connects key people from the technology world, in their home offices! Today on the show: COVIDSafe - we go deep into the inner workings of the app and discuss with our app expert, Mike Boyd, some of the concerns you have on the app. Technology to help us answer the door better in this socially distanced world, Arlo joins us. Tech to help you with your posture, Geoff Quattromani brings us his latest review. We have a G-mee Connect Smart Phone to giveaway & much more!