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Life and Technology with Charlie Brown

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Harvey Norman
Samsung
Apple
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Consumer Electronics
Artificial Intelligence
Electric Vehicles
Breville
Starlink
Technology
Cybersecurity
Ecovacs
Cyber Security
Robot Vacuum Cleaners
Telstra
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Social Media
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Life and Technology with Charlie Brown

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Recent Guests

Matt Sigafredo
Director of Sales for Honor Australia
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Episode: Life and Technology – Saturday May 30 2026
Len Luxford
Founder of Matter, working on AI-enabled stormwater management
Matter
Episode: Life and Technology – Saturday May 23 2026
Alex Tsarov-Royt
Technology editor for IT Wire
IT Wire
Episode: Life and Technology – Saturday May 23 2026
Joel Taken
Training Manager with Electrolux for Australia and New Zealand
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Episode: Life and Technology – Saturday May 2 2026
Alison McLaren
Deputy Secretary, Department of Veteran Affairs
Department of Veteran Affairs
Episode: Life and Technology – Saturday April 25 2026
Rick Lowry
Senior Vice President of Global Marketing, GoPro
GoPro
Episode: Life and Technology – Saturday April 18 2026
Rick Iverson
Head of Connect ID
Connect ID
Episode: Life and Technology – Saturday April 18 2026
Graeme Reardon
Managing Director for D-Link Australia and New Zealand
D-Link
Episode: Life and Technology – Saturday April 11 2026
Alex Zarev-Royt
Tech editor and journalist, friend of the program
Technology Publications
Episode: Life and Technology – Saturday April 11 2026

Hosts

Charlie Brown
Host of Life and Technology with Charlie Brown. Primary presenter focusing on consumer tech, troubleshooting, and tech policy discussions.
Darren James
Co-host providing live show dynamics, tech coverage, and audience interactions.

Reviews

4.1 out of 5 stars from 77 ratings
  • Please no more titles

    Quite enjoy this adfomertial show and subjects are interesting enough. However the constant reference to the guests job title is irksome. Guess this is because they have paid to promote their product on the show?

    Actual content less than 50% . Constant plugging of sponsors also annoying.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Ockky03
    Australia2 years ago
  • Increasing number of Ads…

    I have listened to this Podcast since the beginning and am becoming more frustrated with the amount of advertising and guests peddling their wares and/or services but unfortunately this is the business model of podcasting now…

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Mister_Que
    Australia3 years ago
  • Solving Problems April 9

    Hi Charlie, Although the show is really good for solving problems one thing I was disappointed and was the SSD being put into a laptop and pulled out and you did not solve that problem you passed it on to tech2 it would’ve been nice to give us a couple of options of solving that particular problem because it happens with a lot of people and including me and I end up formatting the SD or SSD Drive .

    Common problem would have been nice if you helped to solve this. Is it that’s hard to explain?

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    slade12
    Australia4 years ago
  • Life and Technology

    The podcast is not the Life and Technology show (The House of Wellness was streaming).

    This seems a bit ironic that a tech show isn’t available where it should be :)

    Come on 2GB get your act together - this is not the first time this has happened.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    qantasff
    Australia4 years ago
  • Not tech

    The episode was the garden clinic not tech 😡

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Godfrey57
    Australia5 years ago

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A positive edge for seniors and everyday users learning tech.
Shows helpful consumer-tech guidance with practical tips for everyday issues.
Some listeners feel ads and sponsor promotions dominate too much.

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Apple Podcasts
#100
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Life and Technology – Saturday May 23 2026
Q: If someone loses access to a streaming service like Facebook or Wi-Fi, what steps would you take to recover access and secure the account?
First, check for account compromise, review connected devices, log out all devices, change passwords, and re-authenticate on trusted devices; if issues persist, try different browsers or devices and avoid logging out of the primary device if advised by the platform.
Life and Technology – Saturday May 23 2026
Q: If you are moving to Starlink, how do you manage the installation – is it DIY or do you need a specialist?
There is a split between DIY installation and employing a local installer; some listeners even use a handy neighbor. The key is choosing a plan that fits your usage and ensuring proper setup for reliability.
Life and Technology – Saturday May 23 2026
Q: Can you just explain to me traditionally how you would go about managing stormwater and making sure it's working correctly, and then tell us how the onset or the arrival of artificial intelligence programming and technology language is helping to improve things?
Traditionally, stormwater management was reactive and labor-intensive, with crews inspecting pits after storms. AI brings predictive workflows, combining historical data with weather forecasting to anticipate failures, enabling proactive responses and real-time surge management during storms.
Life and Technology – Saturday May 30 2026
Q: Can you explain how Connect ID works for the average consumer?
Connect ID lets consumers verify their identity through trusted institutions (like their bank) instead of exposing documents directly to every service, and the verified status can be shared with other organizations with the user's consent, enabling smoother sign-ins and fewer data transfers.
Life and Technology – Saturday April 25 2026
Q: Can you describe the Lemnos Remembrance Trail and how to access it?
The Lemnos Remembrance Trail is a special online experience that lets Australians engage with First World War stories by navigating a dedicated site, best viewed on a PC or laptop but accessible on mobile as well, with a focus on immersive storytelling rather than just a static page.

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A tech-focused talk show that blends consumer electronics reviews, practical troubleshooting, and industry policy updates with listener calls. Across episodes, recurring themes include digital identity, telecom and mobile pricing, cybersecurity for households and small businesses, and hands-on product spotlights from brands like Harvey Norman, Breville, ASUS, and GoPro. Interviews feature industry professionals and brand representatives who illuminate product design, security considerations, and market strategy, often tied to retailer promotions. The show stands out for mixing accessible, real‑world tech guidance with broader ecosystem discussions and sponsor integrations, making it helpful for listeners seeking practical tech help and cont... more

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