In this week's Tech Guide Recast - we're taking a look back at our greatest Celebrity Tech interviews - this week's Ch 10's newsreader Sandra Sully and Ch 9's news anchor Peter Overton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Stephen Fenech

In this week's Tech Guide Recast - we're taking a look back at our greatest Celebrity Tech interviews - this week it's former Australian Test cricket captain Steve Waugh and 2GB Breakfast host Ben Fordham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Stephen Fenech

In this week's Tech Guide Recast - we're taking a look back at our greatest Celebrity Tech interviews - this week it's best selling authors Tara Moss and Jane Harper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Stephen Fenech

In this week's Tech Guide Recast - we're taking a look back at our greatest Celebrity Tech interviews - this week it's Dave Faulkner from the Hoodoo Gurus and Dan Whitford from Cut/Copy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Stephen Fenech

We’ve reviewed the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 – we’ll take a deep dive into the device that goes on sale this week and we’re talking LED lighting – and in particular downlights – we even went to the factory where they are made. In the Tech Guide reviews, we take a look at the Uniden products that are a must for new parents, the Belkin product that’s a …

The Global IT outage that stopped the world actually could have been much worse, Apple launches a new campaign about the dangers of web browsing, Optus is giving away 20,000 phones ahead of the 3G shutdown, we take a look at the new range of Uniden home security products, Dyson is taking on the big audio brands its new noise-cancelling headphones a…

We take you through Samsung’s new announcements from Paris and we chat with Eric Chou – Head of Mobile Experience for Samsung Australia, we also have an interview that’s out of this world – we talk to Katherine Bennell Pegg – she’s the first astronaut who trained under the Australian flag – a fascinating chat. In the Tech Guide reviews, we take a l…

The Apple Vision Pro is here – we give you our in-depth review. Also on the show, LG has released its new wireless OLED evo TVs – and they’ve added an extra size, DJI has gone from drones to electric bikes, the TCL smartphone with a screen that’s easy on your eyes and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about you…

Samsung has confirmed a launch event in Paris – what can we expect to see? Rumours are swirling ahead of the release of a 10th Anniversary Apple Watch, Telstra reveals how scammers are trying to catch you off guard, JBL has released the new SoundGear Frames Audio Sunglasses, we take a look at the Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra robot vacuum, we take a liste…

What price would you pay for amazing wi-fi? We’ve reviewed the Netgear Orbi 970 with WiFi 7 but it’s not cheap, are you suffering from TV envy, Belkin has released a new range of surge protection products, Logitech has launched new Bluetooth keyboard to use on the go, Amazon has updated its Echo Show smart display, the Force is strong with the new …

We’ve just returned from Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference and we’ll take a deep dive into Apple Intelligence - what you can do with it and also answer your questions about the iOS, iPadOS and macOS updates, we’ll talk about our latest experience with Apple’s Vision Pro, Samsung has released the Galaxy Watch FE, Panasonic has launched the Lum…

Australians have been told to be on high alert for even more scams as we approach tax time – we explain how to protect yourself, we take a deep dive into the new ASUS range of Copilot+ PCs and ROG Ally portable gaming console recently announced at Computex, the Panasonic Multishape modular men’s personal care product, we take a listen to the new So…

Is your smartphone making you anxious? New research reveals why – and Sonnen has announced it will be closing it’s Virtual Power plant forcing customers to find a new energy plan – us included, we take a look at the Hisense U8 2024 smart TV, we run our eye over the Motorola Edge 50 Pro smartphone, Navman has released a DashCam for motor cycles and …

We’ve kicked off a new era for PCs with Copilot+ – what we can expect from the major brands, Ecovacs takes cleaning to another level with the T30 Pro Mini robot vacuum, Uniden has the product to get your kids off their screens and into the great outdoors, we take a look at the DeLonghi Rivelia automatic coffee machine, Amazon releases the Eero wifi…

Apple increases its trade-in offers for the iPhone, new accessibility features have been introduced for the iPhone and iPad including eye tracking, HMD launches its first smartphones in Australia, we take a look at the Google Pixel 8a smartphone, Dyson has reinvented the mop with the new WashG1, Fetch adds free to air IP streams to its TV guide and…

In today’s episode, recorded following a panel discussion at the Insurtech NY 2024 Spring Conference, Andrew Schwartz, a Senior Analyst at Celent, joins host Rob Savitsky to explore the use of generative AI and advanced analytics in insurance claims management. They delve into various applications, from first notice of loss to claims triaging, high…

Dumbphones are making a comeback with a re-release of the iconic Nokia 3210, we chat with Dr Joanne Orlando – a Digital Wellbeing researcher, presenter and author about how both parents and children can use their technology safely and responsibly, we take a listen to the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 earphones, Belkin has released the Auto Tracking Stand…

Telstra pushes back the 3G closure date to give customers more time to switch, we speak to Withings Head of Consumer Products Matthieu Manenteau about the company’s exciting roadmap, Roborock has released its new S8 MaxV Ultra robot vacuum, Netgear unveils the new Orbi 970 with Wi-Fi 7, why Australians are turning to AI to navigate online dating an…

Tesla’s Cybertruck has been spotted in Sydney streets - find out where you can see it - and the Tesla Model 3 Performance is now available, HP has released its range of AI-powered PCs, we take a look at the new Samsung 2024 S95D OLED TV, we run our eye over the Oppo Reno 11F 5G smartphone, Arlo has released a new even more affordable security camer…

In today’s episode, Meredith Barnes-Cook, Partner at Resource Pro joins host Rob Savitsky to discuss the state of chatbots in P&C insurance. Given the rise of generative AI, how are today’s bots different from those of the prior generation? What are the biggest opportunities for insurers to leverage them across their operations? How will they impac…

We talk to Hisense Australia’s Chris Mayer who explains the new features of the 2024 range of TVs, Sony has united its new TVs and soundbars under the Bravia banner, we take a look at the new Kobo colour e-readers, Rode has launched new microphones and mounts, we check out the lunchbox that can heat itself up so you can enjoy a hot meal anywhere an…

We talk to Samsung Australia’s Jeremy Senior about the 2024 range of TVs, DJI has introduced the new Avata 2 FPV drone, we take a look at the BlueAnt Soundblade computer speaker, Sennheiser’s new earphones can measure your heart rate, Dyson introduces a new way to see how well you’ve vacuumed and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide He…

We talk to Amazon Australia’s Public Policy Manager Julia Steward about how Amazon is preventing scams and we’ll also chat with Chris Lau from Laser about the trends he’s observing when it comes to affordable technology, we take a look at the Geekom Mini IT13 PC, we check out the Australian-made software platform that puts all your entertainment in…

We talk about the latest tech April Fool’s Day pranks, LG releases its highly anticipated portable 4K projector, Boost Mobile expands into high speed broadband on the NBN, we take a look at new Uniden Dash View 60R dash cam, we also check out D-Link Aquila Pro mesh wifi routers, Aspera Mobile latest affordable smartphone has all the features except…

The battle against scams and identity theft just got even harder thanks to AI and we talk to Norton’s Mark Gorrie about how we can stay safe, Arlo launches a new site so you can bundle and save on security products, we take a look at new Dreame robotic lawn mover, we check out the Verbatim Share my Screen 4K, the smart home market is about to explo…

In today’s episode, Oliver Werneyer, VP of Product Strategy and Innovation at Duck Creek sits down with Bernhard Schneider of PwC to discuss the importance of payments for the insurance industry. Insurers are under immense pressure to reduce their costs, better meet customers’ expectations and innovate and grow their business. We explore how critic…

The serious problem we’re facing with the 3G shutdown, Samsung and LG go head to head with the launch of their 2024 TV, Uniden has released its first 5K dashcam, we take a look at Samsung Galaxy A55, we put the new MacBook Air with M3 through its paces, the portable air purifier that can offer clean air in your personal space and we’ll answer all y…

Samsung has just unveiled its new range of Galaxy A Series phones, we sit down with the Epson global president and discover his vision for the future, Acer has moved into the health and wellness space with a range of appliances, we take a look at the new Hubbl entertainment platform, we check out the new Apple MacBook Air with M3, Synology has rele…

We’re in Las Vegas for the NRL double header, Hubbl announces its launch date, Apple shares some stories about customers whose live were saved by Apple Watch, we take a look at the new ASUS Chromebook Plus, Kobo releases its ebook report, Ecovacs are offering a huge special on one of its most popular robot vacuums and we’ll answer all your question…

Questions raised about Hubble’s free to air TV over the internet feature, Samsung to expand Galaxy AI to even more devices, Taylor Swift fans smash through their data at her Australian concerts, we take a look at the Echo Hub control panel, we check out the Obsbot Tiny 2 webcam, the product that lets you show your Macbook some love and we’ll answer…

In today’s episode, Rob Savitsky sits down with David Gritz, Founder and Managing Director of Insurtech NY to discuss the role of insurance startup accelerators in facilitating innovation, the evolving role of the MGA and carrier relationship, and the impact that AI is having to drive better business outcomes. What role do accelerator programs play…

Breaking news on the upcoming Hubbl service and what we can expect, why people are returning their Apple Vision Pro in the US, the rechargeable batteries that can save you thousands, we take a hands-on look at the ASUS Zenbook Duo which has two 14-inch OLED displays, the 4-in-1 adapter which includes a portable battery, Tineco’s new complete floor …

eSIMs on the rise thanks to Optus – is the plastic SIM dead, Telstra deploys AI to improve its customer service, the new Celestron Origin automated smart telescope that makes capturing stunning astro images a snap, we run our eyes over the Meta Quest 3 VR headset, Ring releases its first battery powered Video Doorbell Pro, the slick Oppo A18 smartp…

Apple’s Vision Pro goes on sale in the US – when can we expect to see it in Australia, a Chinese startup has created a nuclear battery that will run for 50 years, Elon Musk’s Neuralink has implanted its first brain chip in a human patient, we give you our verdict on the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, Belkin releases its most versatile device ever, the U…

Hello friends! Welcome to another episode of Fully Automated! Our guest for this episode is none other than James A. Smith, co-host with David Slavick of The Popular Show. Smith is also the author of Other People’s Politics: Populism to Corbynism (Zer0 Books, 2019) and coauthor with Mareile Pfannebecker of Work Want Work: Labour and Desire at the e…

Welcome to Episode 42 of Fully Automated. This is a repost of Episode 11 of Class Unity Transmissions (posted on Dec 17, 2023). In this episode, we are joined by Efraim Carlebach to discuss the 10-year anniversary of the publication of Mark Fisher’s seminal essay, Exiting the Vampire Castle. Published on November 24, 2013, Fisher’s essay is remembe…

Apple is working on its biggest ever iOS update – and it will include AI, ASUS announces the pricing and availability of its new 14-inch dual screen Zenbook Duo OLED laptop, LG has launched a runout sale for its 2023 range of TVs and soundbars, Oppo has launched an affordable yet feature rich phone, there’s a new way to display and store your spare…

In Duck Creek’s annual reflections and predictions on the Creek episode, hosts Rob Savitsky and Zach May sit down with fellow millennial, Ema Roloff of Roloff Consulting, to rewind the tape on 2023 and crystalize their visions for the evolving terrain of the insurance industry in 2024. With older workers retiring in droves, what have carriers been …

Samsung has entered a new smartphone AI era after unveiling the Galaxy S24, the Australian Government takes its first steps to regulate how AI is developed and deployed, ASUS unveils the world’s first 14-inch dual OLED screen laptop, we take a look at the Netgear Nighthawk Wi-Fi 7 router, we test out the DJI Mic 2 at the Consumer Electronics Show, …

We've just returned from the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas and take you through all the highlights including the latest TV technology, how AI became the new buzzword as well as the other standout products and a few quirky finds as well. Tune in for all of that and much more. And we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. …

We’re in Las Vegas for the Consumer Electronics Show and we’ve visited the stunning Sphere venue – the new landmark on the strip, Samsung has confirmed the launch date for its S24 smartphone range, Microsoft is going to add a new key to its Windows keyboard for the first time in 30 years, we get behind the wheel of the new MG4 XPower, LG announces …

We’ll take a look at what we can expect to see in 2024, Aussie Formula 1 star Oscar Piastri partners with Quad Lock to share an important road safety message, why Apple Watches were removed from sale in the US, we take a look at the Logitech Wave Keys ergonomic keyboard, LG introduces a new AI-powered robot, we take a look at the world’s most expen…

What is the world coming to? A product has been proposed to prevent people being injured texting and walking, Vodafone and CommBank team up to combat SMS scams, more than 2.6bn personal records have been compromised in the last two years – what is the solution, we take a look at the Hisense Mini LED X TV, Withings has released the ScanWatch Nova Sm…

In today’s episode, Rob Savitsky sits down with special guest, Sully McConnell, Head of Insurance at Snowflake, as well as his colleague, Dan Katz, Senior Director of Product Management at Duck Creek to discuss the state of data strategy in insurance. They kick off the conversation by having a lively discussion around why it is more important than …

The App Economy is thriving in Australia, Sony has released a slimline PlayStation 5, Epson has launched a short-throw home theatre projector, we get behind the wheel of the new Tesla Model 3, we check out the new Ember mugs that can keep your tea and coffee warm, Laser launches an affordable range of smart decorative lights and we’ll answer all yo…

In this episode of Conversations on the Creek, host Rob Savitsky continues the conversation from Part 1 and takes the show on the road to the InsureTech Connect (ITC) Vegas ’23 Conference to have quick hitting discussions with several P&C innovators around the most pressing industry trends. Guests include Sabine VanderLinden (Co-Founder & CEO; Alch…

Australians are paying some of the highest prices for home broadband compared to other countries, only one per cent of Australians are recycling their old mobile devices, Telstra releases new speed and latency optimiser packs on its network, we take a look at the 16-inch MacBook Pro with M3 Max, we check out the Journey laptop sleeve that’s also a …

In this episode of Conversations on the Creek, host Rob Savitsky takes the show on the road to the InsureTech Connect (ITC) Vegas ’23 Conference to have bite-sized discussions with several P&C innovators around the most pressing industry trends. Guests include Rose Hall (SVP, Head of Innovation, Americas; AXA XL); Ryan Lockwood (Senior Manager, Dat…