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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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42:02

Gorillas in ads, spotting hidden cameras and an...

Tech Talk with Mathew Dickerson ·

2022/03/20

The science behind putting a gorilla in an ad. How do you spot a hidden camera in your holiday accommodation? Is an electric vehicle a car with technology added or technology on wheels? Telstra has signed a deal with satellite constellation provider, OneWeb. Electric boats are coming but water can be a real drag. Coles delivering your groceries…by drone. An electronic device for the bedroom that can save your marriage. Type to talk and back the other way. Greener fuel options for shipping

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38:46

20TB of space, serious water pistol fun and a...

Tech Talk with Mathew Dickerson ·

2022/03/13

Time to get serious about fun with your water gun. If you want to be heard, you need HyperWhistle! For your next camping trip, try the solar-powered outdoor oven. Use your earbuds to monitor your body temperature. The humble wristwatch can now track your arterial health. The Hydrofoil electric boat is set to rise above the competition. That isn’t a hard drive…this is a hard drive! 20TB of space. Google turns off live traffic data in the Ukraine. Breaking news…Tasmanians had to talk to each

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43:10

Green thumbs go electronic, no more flats and...

Tech Talk with Mathew Dickerson ·

2022/03/06

How green is your thumb? Are you sick of checking your tyre pressure? Careful where your eyes wander. Only Donald Trump has the real answer. Future conflicts being fought from a keyboard. Selling picks and shovels is more profitable than being a gold prospector. Adaptive headlights lighting the way. Eye-watering prospect of more renewable power. Keep your natural circadian rhythm in check with simulated lighting.

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48:49

V2G & V2H 4 EVs in OZ; costly romances and not enough...

Tech Talk with Mathew Dickerson ·

2022/02/27

The high cost of romance. For the Superbowl, simple is good. B-cycle those old batteries. Glamping with the Airstream eStream. Oh No! Changes to Wordle by the New York Times. V2G and V2H for EVs in OZ. Track your toddlers in childcare. Is there not enough space in space? Portable monitors to keep you productive on the go.

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42:07

A modern lie detector, electric aeroplanes and...

Tech Talk with Mathew Dickerson ·

2022/02/13

Wardle said his blood would curdle if a hurdle was placed in front of Wordle…or has that all changed now? Don’t forget to charge that battery…on your plane!!! And the best-selling Electric Vehicles in Australia in 2021 were… What injuries do you need to be careful of when playing online games? Lie detection is adding a dose of technology. The present for someone who has everything. Do you buy items online? Are you prepared to order a car online? Would a helicopter drawing by Leonardo da Vinci

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37:50

Sex in space, temporary tattoos and smartphone market...

Tech Talk with Mathew Dickerson ·

2022/02/06

Infrared goggles to help the blind see. Who can you sue when an autonomous car crashes? Boeing investing in flying taxis. Tattoos that don’t last forever. Amazon craving electric vans. Sex in space – strictly for research. Can artificial nature help our mental health? The New York Mayor is paid in cryptocurrency. Is this a good idea? Latest global market share data for smartphones.

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40:14

Norway setting new EV records, passwords to avoid and...

Tech Talk with Mathew Dickerson ·

2022/01/30

Airbags on the outside of vehicles. Avoid these passwords! Aspire to earn the same money as these YouTubers. Which video just passed 10 billion views on YouTube? Norway sets new records with sales of Electric Vehicles. Throw away those plastic straws and suck on a bacteria straw. Large offshore wind farms are charging ahead. Google promotes a gift card scam – whoops! Twitter and Snapchat warn government against online anonymity. Apple now opens up your Hyundai.

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38:23

Big dollars for old video games, change your car...

Tech Talk with Mathew Dickerson ·

2022/01/23

The BlackBerry is dead! Long live innovation. Change the colour of your car with the touch of a button. Change the colour of your hair with the wave of a wand. Use your watch to enter your house. Smart locks are so yesterday. Now there is the smart door! Google accuses Apple over bullying with exclusivity of iMessage. Cash in your old video games for big dollars. Robots are now swimming through blood vessels to clear blockages. Stop wasting time selecting weights. Just tell Alexa your

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34:10

Harvest electricity from the air, air bags to silence...

Tech Talk with Mathew Dickerson ·

2022/01/16

You have your smartwatch. Does your dog need a smart collar? Has one company nailed the solution for a solar roof? How to harvest electricity from the air. Replace your kitchen tap with one that has no handle. Use your voice to fill and empty your bath tub – at just the right temperature. Silence sleep snoring with a pillow full of air bags. Find a Rapid Antigen Test with a new Web site. Mining companies are looking to greener transport solutions with hydrogen-electric trains. Use bathroom

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45:29

5G protection necklace, robotic gecko hand and gift...

Tech Talk with Mathew Dickerson ·

2022/01/09

Anti-5G necklace to protect you against…what? Gift vouchers being offered to children in online games. If you are sick of passwords, consider a USB Biosecurity key. GM starts delivering electric Hummers to excited clients. Phase shifting substance to keep the heat out and the heat in! Keen to try solar but you don’t have roof space? A solar garden may be for you. Wireless induction charging for EV parking spaces. Designing a robotic hand that grips like a gecko. Ford Mustang Mach-E joins New

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02:37:53

SPECIAL EPISODE: Season 1 highlights.

Tech Talk with Mathew Dickerson ·

2022/01/02

Season 1 highlights episode. Season 1 has now finished and this episode is the first episode of Season 2. Season 1 consisted of 40 episodes with more than 360 separate tech stories with over 26 hours of content. This episode has 29 of the stories from Season 1 that generated the most feedback.

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44:23

EVs being powered by fried chips, flying cars and...

Tech Talk with Mathew Dickerson ·

2021/12/26

Finally the flying car is here with the Jetson ONE. If you are sick of losing your hotel keys use your phone instead. Love your spreadsheets? Enter the Financial Modelling World Cup! Fried chips being used to power EVs across the Nullarbor. AirTags are being used by ingenious thieves to steal cars. AI will help you read the Terms and Conditions on your apps. Ford has over 200,000 reservations for the F-150 Lightning. Learn more about your dog with a DNA testing kit. Do you like to play video

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50:31

Earth‘s black box, careful the nude household run and...

Tech Talk with Mathew Dickerson ·

2021/12/19

Which emojis are we using the most at the moment? 🤔 What will be the next big thing from Apple? Earth is getting a black box so the future can see why we crashed. COVID-19 vaccine certificates for sale on the dark web…or are they? COVID-19 surveillance robots to the rescue for social distancing. Uber surveillance audio…for your safety. Think twice before you do that next nude run from the shower to the laundry – someone may be watching you. A new option for that big-screen TV you so

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52:02

Antarctica Internet upgrade, Trolls be gone and what...

Tech Talk with Mathew Dickerson ·

2021/12/12

Using technology to stop drink driving. Mobile checkout to save time at Christmas. Your important certificates officially digitised. Trolls be gone! Teaching a computer to read an analogue clock. First ever 3D printed eye – without the Steve Austin beeps. Finally Antarctica will be receiving an Internet upgrade. 2021 News Corp EV Car of the Year Finalists. What can your boss monitor when you work from home?

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39:48

5G for Christmas - Great Geek Gadget Gift Guide for...

Tech Talk with Mathew Dickerson ·

2021/12/05

Top 20 Gadgets to give to the Geek in your life! Coffee mug for lazy stirrers. Beer counting bottle opener. Invisibility cloak. Wireless charging photos frame. Smart ball for automated fetch. Toothbrush steriliser. LED light ring for better selfies. Novelty sound effects machine. Smart sock. Distract annoying dogs. Emergency affirmation button. Wearable fan. Reusable cup with tap to pay. Levitating speaker. Turtles in Time. Thermodynamic hand boiler. Project the world. Connect to

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42:45

Cycling over the water, electronic brakes and...

Tech Talk with Mathew Dickerson ·

2021/11/21

The hydrofoil bike could revolutionise the triathlon: finish the swim and the cycle legs at the same time! Nespresso trying to keep you away from imposter pods. The latest revolution in stopping your car – electronic brakes. When you over-binge on Netflix streaming, there is now Netflix gaming! Diesel cars making way for EVs in the UK. Fancy your cycling skills? The Defence Force has a role for you. Facebook to delete all facial data. Video gaming to connect with family and friends. VW will

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47:27

5D data storage, Squid Game casting for extras and...

Tech Talk with Mathew Dickerson ·

2021/11/14

Hoverboards aren’t here yet so would a hoverbike suffice? Time may be running out to capture old memories from cassette tapes. Toyota is charging slowly in to the EV space. Forget about 3D printing a house. Why not 3D print an entire community? Storing massive amounts of data in the fifth dimension. Is Carbon Capture going to solve our Climate Change problems? Want to be a background extra in Squid Game? Just click this link! The now ubiquitous QR Code is being used by the wool

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41:04

Solar-powered headphones, tablets to clean water and...

Tech Talk with Mathew Dickerson ·

2021/11/07

Solar panels on headphones! Really? Use this tablet to clean up your drinking water. Having trouble getting to sleep at night? Maybe try these glasses before bed. Want to own a racehorse but it all seems a bit messy? Go virtual. Net zero by 2050 seems a long way off – but it will start right now. Driving forward with Electric Buses (EBs) on the streets of Sydney. Australia could save half a trillion dollars by going EV. Make that next hire car an EV. New affordable EVs soon to hit the

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