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Tech Talk with Mathew Dickerson

Mathew Dickerson

Technologist Mathew Dickerson speaks with James Eddy to give a weekly summary of the latest technology developments from around the world. Send questions to ask@techtalk.digital

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45:49

Apple’s smartwatch for diabetics, battle weeds with...

Tech Talk with Mathew Dickerson ·

2023/03/12

X-Ray vision to help you locate missing items. Remote kissing over the Internet for long-distance relationships. Opera singers help develop new device to monitor vocal fatigue. Apple's top-secret E5 feature to be a sweet deal for diabetics. Pokémon launches sleep-tracking app. AI-generated fiction takes over literary magazines in a plot twist nobody saw coming. Motorola Defy satellite link allows you to stay connected in remote locations. New technology helps farmers battle weeds with lasers,

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44:49

AI-generated art used by charity scammers, Smart Box...

Tech Talk with Mathew Dickerson ·

2023/03/05

Ikea's new air quality monitor is a breath of fresh air. The Smart Box to help you unplug and experience life beyond the screen. Birds of a feather drone together. F-16 fighter jet takes on aerial battles with AI at the helm. Meta introduces 'Meta Verified' subscription service for Facebook and Instagram users. H2 Green Steel leads race across Europe to produce commercial green steel. Sleeping with tech: how apps and devices are helping people get better sleep. Privacy Act reform to empower

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45:00

First Electric Ute in Australia, Google stock...

Tech Talk with Mathew Dickerson ·

2023/02/26

Alphabet stock plummets by $144 Billion due to Google AI error. Australia's first Electric Ute launches. Scientists use facial expressions to tell whether drinkers like their pints. Data Centres race to cut energy use to save the planet. Angel Island Ferry takes charge with electric makeover. Monash University taps in to digital age. Billion-dollar deal to convert Utes to electric for Australian mining sector. Postal trucks to map America’s cell networks. NAB makes a clever move to spoof

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49:02

100th episode! Bing vs. Bard in the Search Engine...

Tech Talk with Mathew Dickerson ·

2023/02/19

Infrared wallpaper heats up the competition for radiators. Hydration Biosensor for the athletes who like to sweat on the details. Driven to distraction with 3D printed cloned number plates. Touching the future: Ultrasound illusions puts a new spin on touchscreen devices. Robo-hand gives Mercury the finger with its food and water detection skills. Reflect on the sea: designer unveils plans for invisible superyacht. Nintendo console moves up one spot in the lifetime rankings. The rise of the

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49:03

ChatGPT revolutionising your workplace, solar panel...

Tech Talk with Mathew Dickerson ·

2023/02/12

Cartier rings in the future with its AR technology. The future of heavy industry may be fuelled by clean energy. New scales help put a spring in the step of the elderly. Solar panel cleaning robot soars to new heights while dusting off the competition. France plans to cover asphalt with photovoltaics paving the way for the future. When a gig just isn’t enough – 5Gbps now becoming common in the US. Google’s AI tunes in to the future of music. ChatGPT and AI: revolutionising work, one code,

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48:09

EV global sales, jobs under threat from AI and...

Tech Talk with Mathew Dickerson ·

2023/02/05

What does the data show for the progression of EV sales around the world? Do we have a new garbage bin that is about to be our best friend in the kitchen? Do you want your chair to tell you to “sit up straight”? Would you like to hear from people in the grave? The largest hydrogen powered plane takes flight. What future jobs are under threat from AI, robots and big data? Care homes offering virtual walks down memory lane. First driverless bus takes passengers for a ride in the UK. NASA is

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48:18

Airbus reducing the number of pilots, tech...

Tech Talk with Mathew Dickerson ·

2023/01/29

Which EV has ended the 28-year reign of the Toyota Camry as the best-selling sedan in Australia? Would you be happy to fly on an Airbus that requires fewer people in the cockpit? If you use Dr. Google, maybe Dr. AI is for you? Which tech products depreciate the best and worst? Are you a form or function kinda person? These earbud earrings combine both. Wood with air cavities might just be the building product of the sustainable future. Is the solution to Climate Change to produce less CO2 or

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52:01

TVs remove some (or all) of the cables, satellite...

Tech Talk with Mathew Dickerson ·

2023/01/22

LG debuts Zero Connect TV with cordless technology. Go one step further than a cordless TV with just a power cord – no power cord! The first smart deadbolt capable of wireless charging. England just made gigabit Internet a legal requirement for new homes. Many Android phones to get satellite connectivity. Question to ChatGPT: Write a short paragraph about the status of ChatGPT. Ship taller than Eiffel Tower will build biggest offshore wind farm. Online shoppers urged to avoid ‘Dotti’

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43:47

Talk to your toilet, new tyres needed for EVs and...

Tech Talk with Mathew Dickerson ·

2023/01/15

How much would you pay to have a toilet you could have a conversation with? $11,500? SCAM ALERT: myGov scams doing the rounds. Tyre manufacturers are reinventing wheels from the ground up for EVs. Japan’s capital Tokyo harnessing the power of the sun. Australia’s first offshore wind zone declaration. EVs keeping an eye on the driver. Epic Games paying out $775 million for tricking children. It may be time to buy an electric moped for that commute to work. Scientists create the toughest

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47:18

Pedal while you work, peeing on technology and blood...

Tech Talk with Mathew Dickerson ·

2023/01/08

Take a pee on the latest urine analysis technology. Adding AI and cameras to your oven to bake it perfect every time. Pedal while you work at your new workstation. Hydrogel sheets could soon replace paper towels. Your new 10-second toothbrush is now available. Blood pressure monitoring with just the tip of your finger. A scanner to test the ripeness of your next avocado purchase. Sega developing a new Olympics game. Kenya switching to electric motorcycles.

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02:12:43

Top 25 Tech Talk stories from Season 2 of Tech Talk....

Tech Talk with Mathew Dickerson ·

2023/01/01

Anti-5G necklace to protect you against…what? The BlackBerry is dead! Long live innovation. Avoid these passwords! Sex in space – strictly for research. Wardle said his blood would curdle if a hurdle was placed in front of Wordle…or has that all changed now? Oh No! Changes to Wordle by the New York Times. Coles delivering your groceries…by drone. Printable lipstick to perfectly match the colour of your outfit. Roboburgers flipping burgers at a vending machine near you. You may not be able

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45:16

Tips to avoid tipsy texting, first electric yacht in...

Tech Talk with Mathew Dickerson ·

2022/12/25

Top Google searches by Australians in 2022. Most listened to music by Australians in 2022. Smartphone tips to avoid tipsy texting and posting. Sydney to Hobart sees first entry of an electric yacht. Gold can prevent fogged-up glasses. Solar panels as thin as a human hair. Australian Federal Police charges four men over $150 million scam. Robot guides needle into lungs more accurately than human doctors. December Crypto market outlook (spoiler – it isn’t that good).

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49:49

5G for Christmas: The Great Geek Gadget Gift Guide...

Tech Talk with Mathew Dickerson ·

2022/12/18

Camera equipped ear cleaning tweezers. Smartphone controlled paper airplane. Smartphone connected speed cube. Tesla coil USB rechargeable lighter. Bond broken plastic devices without glue. Create your own reel viewer. Levitating plant pot. Magnetic levitating lamp with wireless phone charger. Insanely cool looking Bluetooth speaker. Handheld laser engraver and cutter. Illuminated doodle pillowcase. Speak more than 36 languages. Is it time for a smart ring? Palm-sized STEM robot

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48:24

Gaming console for dogs, improve the air quality at...

Tech Talk with Mathew Dickerson ·

2022/12/11

Video game console for your best friend…your dog! Electronic tongue that mimics human tastebuds. Some help with keeping you healthy at the office. Prosthetic leg that can change gears to help you walk up stairs. Mercedes locking in faster acceleration behind a paywall. Rolls-Royce testing jet engines that run on hydrogen. Tesla Semi finishes 800km tests with a full load. 7,600 scam e-mails blocked every single minute – just by one carrier. Focused on your health? You need a full body

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57:53

Lab-grown chicken declared safe, floating resort with...

Tech Talk with Mathew Dickerson ·

2022/12/04

List of best-selling Electric Vehicles for 2022. Tap-to-Pay is so yesterday – say hello to proximity payments! Using electric pulses to save the shark population. Brainless Robots to help around the office. The Leap Second is being scrapped: let future generations worry about it! The latest in thin speakers with high-quality sound. Lab-grown chicken meat officially declared safe. Floating solar farms coming to a body of water near you. When looking for you next holiday, have you considered a

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43:09

$40K to watch TV, smart goggles for lapping the pool...

Tech Talk with Mathew Dickerson ·

2022/11/27

Would you like to watch TV for 3 months and be paid $40K? A wearable sensor to help pick up signs of a heart attack of dehydration and other conditions. VW build the ultimate office chair. Improve your swimming form with smart goggles. Porsche is set to charge ahead in the EV space with details released of the 2024 Macan. Google pays $392 million to settle location tracking investigation. Solar panels that function on form before function. Real-time localised weather maps…from a taxi! Car

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58:26

Lab grown blood, smartphones predicting bridge...

Tech Talk with Mathew Dickerson ·

2022/11/20

Fonzie needed it but does Apple need the word “Hey” anymore? Ask for a custom 3D-printed knee joint for your next knee surgery. Would you prefer human blood or laboratory-grown blood if you needed a blood transfusion? Smartphones can reveal the pending collapse of a bridge. Matter is going to help us on the road to a smarter home. A new silicone tyre sealant can stop nails in their tracks. Some technology to help you refine your soccer skills. Instagram has new age verification tools. An old

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51:25

Australia Post helping with mobile reception, Uber...

Tech Talk with Mathew Dickerson ·

2022/11/13

How is Australia Post going to help with mobile phone black spots? Why are Uber drivers are taking fewer left turns in the US? Starlink will help you while you are on the move from December. Apple confirms USB-C for iPhones but details are still scarce. How is a solar farm in space going to beam its energy back to earth? Which country has just set the record for the longest passenger train in the world? A coast-to-coast EV charging network is being funded and built by which government? What

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56:40

”Pig Butchering” costing victims millions, better...

Tech Talk with Mathew Dickerson ·

2022/11/06

Can you fold laundry faster than the world’s speediest laundry-folding robot? The latest toothbrush that is potentially smarter than the user. A text scam known as ‘pig butchering’ is costing victims millions of dollars. Satellites helping farming become more sustainable. Can bubbles help shipping companies save on fuel bills. Is nuclear fission ready to give way to fusion? Is Toyota re-thinking their entire EV strategy (or lack of EV strategy)? Starlink Aviation promises better Internet

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49:12

$39,000 for a mobile phone, Netflix offering cheaper...

Tech Talk with Mathew Dickerson ·

2022/10/30

Phone prices are increasing but what would you expect for a $39,000 phone? How many mobile phones are going to be thrown away this year? Will Motorola’s latest phone be the new ‘killer’ product? Will you change your Netflix subscription to the latest offering – with ads? Do you need a coat with solar panels to charge your devices? How many megawatt-hours is one wind turbine capable of producing in 24 hours? Could the aviation industry ever see a 100 per cent sustainable fuel? Do you see

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