TBTT #709 - Roblox adds age verification, TPG has Triple Zero issues
Roblox is adding age verification to stop predators chatting to kids, despite not being part of the Social media ban - it's a good thing, and we unpack it.
TPG has Triple Zero issues which shines a light again on device problems in Australia
DJI's selfie drone gets an upgrade, Amazon's Satellite Internet service gets a name and Black Friday Deals!
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EFTM: Kids Social Media Ban: eSafety Commissioner joins Trevor Long
Australia's eSafety Commissioner joins Trevor to talk about the upcoming changes for Social media and kids, the pressure on her role, and the conspiracy nut jobs around December's change in safe search rules.
Follow up calls on Roaming data, questions of Speed issues online.
And the great eSIM debate - why can't we use multiple phones!
All thanks to SWANN - and get in touch thanks to Vodafone on 0477 657 657
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Tech Guide #671 - Early onset dementia linked to excessive screen use, DJI Neo 2 drone review
The alarming rise in early onset dementia linked to excessive screen time, the new smart reminder clock for people living with dementia and we speak to the person who is bringing this product and many other like it to help Australian users, we run our eye over the new DJI Neo 2 follow me drone, we check out Satechi’s range of FindAll products so you can always track your belongings, we take a look at Samsung’s range of Frame TVs and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Samsung Frame TV Disclaimer Notes
- Glare free: The LS03F has been independently verified as Glare Free: Reflection Glare UGR <10, Discomfort Glare UGR <22, Disability Glare UGR <34 by UL LLC. (UL Solutions), Certificate Number: V166045 - Exp. 31/12/2025.-
Pantone validated – Artful colour certification: Picture quality may vary depending on quality and resolution of source content and viewing conditions.
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Electric Cars: Petrol RANGE questioned but not reported, and an EV Sales update
Here's an interesting one, the range, or "Fuel Economy" of ICE and Hybrid cars has been questioned by the AAA - the same body that recently questioned the advertised range of a few Electric Cars on the market.
But just how has that been reported? Fairly? We think not.
An update on Electric Car sales, and the Number 1 Car might surprise you!
And how is Stephen enjoying the Porsche Macan - is it an option?
We'd love to hear from YOU - so get in touch, 0477 657 657 any time!
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Movies: Phar Lap
Tom Burlinson stars in the story of one of Australian Horse Racing's most popular and most successful runners.
PHAR LAP - you'll learn a lot from the movie, and if you fire up your Fetch on your Hisense TV you'll learn even more listening to Stephen's analysis of the movie
A period film, done very well, and an important piece of Australian history.
Trevor Long and Stephen Fenech love technology - every week they'll talk about the latest news, moves, reviews and information about anything technology!
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