Coming up later this afternoon on the show, we’ve got our weekly tech chat with Tech Guide editor Stephen Fenech! We’re looking at Arlo’s brand-new hassle-free solar security camera, the major software clues hinting that Apple is finally building a touchscreen MacBook Pro, and Uniden’s clever new video walkie-talkie that lets kids chat face-to-face out in the backyard without needing Wi-Fi or a mobile phone.


Arlo Essential Solar Security Camera: Cutting out the charging chores with a built-in 1.2W solar panel, massive 14,790mAh battery, and crisp 2K video for $189


Apple’s Touchscreen Horizon: Unpacking macOS 27.2 beta code discoveries that point toward long-awaited touch gestures and OLED MacBook Pro models.


Uniden Adventure Series Video Walkie Talkie: A brilliant offline, zero-Wi-Fi gadget giving kids 400 metres of live video and push-to-talk fun for $69 a twin-pack.

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Coming up later this afternoon on the show, we&rsquo;ve got our weekly tech chat with Tech Guide editor&nbsp;Stephen Fenech! We&rsquo;re looking at Arlo&rsquo;s brand-new hassle-free solar security camera, the major software clues hinting that Apple is finally building a touchscreen MacBook Pro, and Uniden&rsquo;s clever new video walkie-talkie that lets kids chat face-to-face out in the backyard without needing Wi-Fi or a mobile phone.
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Arlo Essential Solar Security Camera: Cutting out the charging chores with a built-in 1.2W solar panel, massive 14,790mAh battery, and crisp 2K video for $189
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Apple&rsquo;s Touchscreen Horizon: Unpacking macOS 27.2 beta code discoveries that point toward long-awaited touch gestures and OLED MacBook Pro models.
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Uniden Adventure Series Video Walkie Talkie: A brilliant offline, zero-Wi-Fi gadget giving kids 400 metres of live video and push-to-talk fun for $69 a twin-pack.
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Tune in for your weekend fix of thought-provoking conversation!

Join&nbsp;Brent Bultitude&nbsp;every weekend for lively chats with industry insiders and special guests! Covering the latest trends and exciting topics, it's your go-to for fresh insights and fun conversations.
Tune in for your weekend fix of thought-provoking conversation!

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Brent&rsquo;s Business background and personality are fundamental to asking the right people the right questions with interviews, the latest news, quizzes, music and your calls on 13 12 69. Plus Brent interviews many more people that are going to tell us what&rsquo;s going from stories in the news to the things you care about.

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Tech Talk - Solar Security, Apple’s Touchscreen Clues & Video Walkie-Talkies

ATO Backflips, Labor’s Decline, and Hunter Valley Coal Blockades

From a humiliating government backflip on credit card tax payments and Victoria's high-stakes state election to a devastating High Court blow for Hunter Valley mining and fierce division over October 7 anniversary vigils, it’s been a week of heavy political and cultural clashes. In this episode of The Week That Was, Mark Latham tears into the stories shaping Australia's future—including the structural decline of the Labor party, the rollout of the NSW specialist armed response command, and a staggering $20 million taxpayer-funded Tuvalu pre-COP flop.


The ATO Credit Card Backflip: Examining the fierce backlash that forced the Australian Taxation Office to delay its controversial ban on credit card tax payments.


The Structural Decline of Labor: Analyzing the shifting political landscape and the long-term electoral challenges facing the Labor party.


Victoria’s State Election: Unpacking the latest polling, key battlegrounds, and voter sentiment as Victorians head to the polls.


The Mount Pleasant Coal Ruling: The high-stakes High Court decision ruling against the Hunter Valley Mount Pleasant coal mine extension, dealing a blow to regional jobs and energy security.


October 7 Anniversary Vigils: Addressing the deep social divisions and public safety challenges surrounding this year's commemorative events.


NSW Armed Police & Tuvalu Waste: Reviewing the rollout of the new NSW specialist armed response command and questioning the wisdom of a $20 million taxpayer-funded climate junket to Tuvalu.

ATO Backflips, Labor&rsquo;s Decline, and Hunter Valley Coal Blockades
From a humiliating government backflip on credit card tax payments and Victoria's high-stakes state election to a devastating High Court blow for Hunter Valley mining and fierce division over October 7 anniversary vigils, it&rsquo;s been a week of heavy political and cultural clashes. In this episode of The Week That Was, Mark Latham tears into the stories shaping Australia's future&mdash;including the structural decline of the Labor party, the rollout of the NSW specialist armed response command, and a staggering $20 million taxpayer-funded Tuvalu pre-COP flop.
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The ATO Credit Card Backflip: Examining the fierce backlash that forced the Australian Taxation Office to delay its controversial ban on credit card tax payments.
</li>
<li>
The Structural Decline of Labor: Analyzing the shifting political landscape and the long-term electoral challenges facing the Labor party.
</li>
<li>
Victoria&rsquo;s State Election: Unpacking the latest polling, key battlegrounds, and voter sentiment as Victorians head to the polls.
</li>
<li>
The Mount Pleasant Coal Ruling: The high-stakes High Court decision ruling against the Hunter Valley Mount Pleasant coal mine extension, dealing a blow to regional jobs and energy security.
</li>
<li>
October 7 Anniversary Vigils: Addressing the deep social divisions and public safety challenges surrounding this year's commemorative events.
</li>
<li>
NSW Armed Police &amp; Tuvalu Waste: Reviewing the rollout of the new NSW specialist armed response command and questioning the wisdom of a $20 million taxpayer-funded climate junket to Tuvalu.
</li>
</ul>

The Week That Was with Mark Latham: 

Told that with rooftop solar and big home batteries, we can all easily pull the plug on the power company and wave goodbye to electricity bills forever? Think again! In this episode, we look at the hidden financial traps, maintenance headaches, and built-environment realities of going off-grid with architecture and built environment expert Dr. Peyman Akhgar from Griffith University.


The Upfront Capital Hurdle: Why the steep initial cost of heavy-duty battery storage systems and backup generators stops most households from completely disconnecting.


The Hidden Costs of Independence: Trading fluctuating network tariffs for ongoing equipment replacement burdens (batteries and inverters) and the risk of power shortages during poor weather.


Location Dictates Economics: Why fully disconnecting makes practical and financial sense in remote areas, but is extremely difficult to justify in standard urban suburbs with reliable shared infrastructure.


The "Near Off-Grid" Hybrid Future: How everyday households are moving toward a model of daily self-sufficiency while maintaining a secure grid connection as a safety net.


Equity & Policy Challenges: The looming policy dilemma of ensuring network costs don't unfairly fall entirely on renters and lower-income families who cannot afford solar.

Told that with rooftop solar and big home batteries, we can all easily pull the plug on the power company and wave goodbye to electricity bills forever? Think again! In this episode, we look at the hidden financial traps, maintenance headaches, and built-environment realities of going off-grid with architecture and built environment expert&nbsp;Dr. Peyman Akhgar from Griffith University.
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<li>
The Upfront Capital Hurdle: Why the steep initial cost of heavy-duty battery storage systems and backup generators stops most households from completely disconnecting.
</li>
<li>
The Hidden Costs of Independence: Trading fluctuating network tariffs for ongoing equipment replacement burdens (batteries and inverters) and the risk of power shortages during poor weather.
</li>
<li>
Location Dictates Economics: Why fully disconnecting makes practical and financial sense in remote areas, but is extremely difficult to justify in standard urban suburbs with reliable shared infrastructure.
</li>
<li>
The "Near Off-Grid" Hybrid Future: How everyday households are moving toward a model of daily self-sufficiency while maintaining a secure grid connection as a safety net.
</li>
<li>
Equity &amp; Policy Challenges: The looming policy dilemma of ensuring network costs don't unfairly fall entirely on renters and lower-income families who cannot afford solar.
</li>
</ul>

The Reality of Going Off-Grid — Is Total Independence Worth the Cost?

From taxpayer-funded trips to Pacific climate pre-COP summits that critics call a total waste of time, to the daily dread of opening the letterbox to find another crushing bill, it is a high-pressure week for Australian households. In this episode of The Morrison Brief, Jason Morrison cuts through the spin to unpack the burning issues hitting families hardest—including skyrocketing mortgage stress, Angus Taylor’s new immigration roadmap, controversial political ad fallout, and the ATO's sudden move to ban credit card bill payments.


The Tuvalu Pre-COP Junket: Examining the taxpayer cost and practical value of overseas climate summits like the Tuvalu pre-COP gatherings.


Mortgage Stress & The Letterbox Dread: Unpacking the relentless squeeze of the housing crisis, where everyday Australians are terrified of opening their mailboxes to face compounding bills.


Angus Taylor’s Immigration Policy: Analyzing the Coalition’s latest policy levers aimed at curbing population growth and managing housing demand.


Political Advertising Storms: Breaking down the fierce public debate surrounding One Nation's latest controversial online ad campaign.


ATO Credit Card Ban: Looking at the severe financial blowback for households trying to earn reward points or juggle cash flow as the Australian Taxation Office moves to restrict credit card payments.

From taxpayer-funded trips to Pacific climate pre-COP summits that critics call a total waste of time, to the daily dread of opening the letterbox to find another crushing bill, it is a high-pressure week for Australian households. In this episode of&nbsp;The Morrison Brief, Jason Morrison cuts through the spin to unpack the burning issues hitting families hardest&mdash;including skyrocketing mortgage stress, Angus Taylor&rsquo;s new immigration roadmap, controversial political ad fallout, and the ATO's sudden move to ban credit card bill payments.
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The Tuvalu Pre-COP Junket: Examining the taxpayer cost and practical value of overseas climate summits like the Tuvalu pre-COP gatherings.
</li>
<li>
Mortgage Stress &amp; The Letterbox Dread: Unpacking the relentless squeeze of the housing crisis, where everyday Australians are terrified of opening their mailboxes to face compounding bills.
</li>
<li>
Angus Taylor&rsquo;s Immigration Policy: Analyzing the Coalition&rsquo;s latest policy levers aimed at curbing population growth and managing housing demand.
</li>
<li>
Political Advertising Storms: Breaking down the fierce public debate surrounding One Nation's latest controversial online ad campaign.
</li>
<li>
ATO Credit Card Ban: Looking at the severe financial blowback for households trying to earn reward points or juggle cash flow as the Australian Taxation Office moves to restrict credit card payments.
</li>
</ul>

Tech Talk - Solar Security, Apple’s Touchscreen Clues & Video Walkie-Talkies

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