You've heard all the stories about how you're supposed to treat your technology right? Like not charging your phone overnight, or near your body. That Siri and Alexa are always listening and tracking us. Or that you dump your phone in rice when it's wet. 

So what exactly is the truth? 

In this episode of The Quicky, we speak with our resident tech expert, Trevor Long, to find out the fact from fiction when it comes to our devices. 

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Host: Claire Murphy

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Trevor Long - Editor of technology website EFTM, a tech commentator and the host of the Two Blokes Talking Tech podcast

Producer: Claire Murphy

Executive Producer: Kally Borg

Audio Producer: Jacob Round

You've heard all the stories about how you're supposed to treat your technology right? Like not charging your phone overnight, or near your body. That Siri and Alexa are always listening and tracking us. Or that you dump your phone in rice when it's wet. 
So what exactly is the truth? 
In this episode of The Quicky, we speak with our resident tech expert, Trevor Long, to find out the fact from fiction when it comes to our devices. 
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CREDITS 
Host: Claire Murphy
With thanks to: 
Trevor Long - Editor of technology website EFTM, a tech commentator and the host of the <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/two-blokes-talking-tech/id422268706">Two Blokes Talking Tech</a> podcast
Producer: Claire Murphy
Executive Producer: Kally Borg
Audio Producer: Jacob Round

Do you find the news cycle overwhelming?  Depressing? Confusing? Boring? Endless?
Then you need The Quicky.   Mamamia's daily podcast that gets you up to speed on the top stories, then deep dives on one topic you want to know more about.  
It's the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day.

The Quicky

A daily news podcast that gets you up to speed on everything happening in the world. Hosted by journalist Claire Murphy. 

A daily news podcast that gets you up to speed on everything happening in the world. Hosted by journalist Claire Murphy.&nbsp;

The Quicky by Mamamia

Do you find the news cycle overwhelming? Depressing? Confusing? Boring? Endless?

Then you need The Quicky. Mamamia's daily podcast that gets you up to speed on the top stories, then deep dives on one topic you want to know more about.

It's the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day.

Do you find the news cycle overwhelming? Depressing? Confusing? Boring? Endless?
Then you need The Quicky. Mamamia's daily podcast that gets you up to speed on the top stories, then deep dives on one topic you want to know more about.
It's the easiest and most enjoyable way to get across the news every day.

Don’t Charge Your Phone Overnight, A Real Warning Or Tech Myth?

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US President Donald Trump has officially nominated former Republican congressman Dave Brat to be the next American ambassador to Australia. 


A massive outback search for a missing five-year-old girl has entered its third day near Alice Springs, with the search area now expanded to twenty square kilometres.


Hollywood star Rebel Wilson has arrived at the Federal Court in Sydney to testify in the high-profile defamation battle against her co-star.


And Taylor Swift has filed to trademark her own voice and likeness in a major move to fight back against AI-generated deepfakes.

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<ul>
<li aria-level="1">
US President Donald Trump has officially nominated former Republican congressman Dave Brat to be the next American ambassador to Australia.&nbsp;
</li>
<li aria-level="1">
A massive outback search for a missing five-year-old girl has entered its third day near Alice Springs, with the search area now expanded to twenty square kilometres.
</li>
<li aria-level="1">
Hollywood star Rebel Wilson has arrived at the Federal Court in Sydney to testify in the high-profile defamation battle against her co-star.
</li>
<li aria-level="1">
And Taylor Swift has filed to trademark her own voice and likeness in a major move to fight back against AI-generated deepfakes.
</li>
</ul>
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Audio Producer:&nbsp;Scott Stronach
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HEADLINES: Search For Missing NT Girl & Trump Names Next Ambassador To Australia

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White House

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Harry Styles and Zoe Kravitz are engaged
Julia Gillard is back in Australia speaking at a gender equality event in Melbourne
Today marks the 30 year anniversary of the Pt Arthur massacre
King Charles and Queen Camilla touch down in the US today
The Washington Correspondents dinner alleged gunman faced court charged with attempted assassination

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Guest: 

David Smith, - Guardian White House Correspondent - read his article on the story here

Audio Producer: Claire Murphy

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White House
🗞️ HEADLINES
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Harry Styles and Zoe Kravitz are engaged</li>
<li aria-level="1">Julia Gillard is back in Australia speaking at a gender equality event in Melbourne</li>
<li aria-level="1">Today marks the 30 year anniversary of the Pt Arthur massacre</li>
<li aria-level="1">King Charles and Queen Camilla touch down in the US today</li>
<li aria-level="1">The Washington Correspondents dinner alleged gunman faced court charged with attempted assassination</li>
</ul>
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🎙️ CREDITS
Hosts: Claire Murphy
Guest:&nbsp;
David Smith, - Guardian White House Correspondent - read his article on the story <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/26/white-house-correspondents-dinner-shooting-covering-trump">here</a>
Audio Producer: Claire Murphy
Group&nbsp;Executive Producer:&nbsp;Ilaria Brophy
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BREAKING: Harry Styles Officially Engaged & Inside Trump’s Third Alleged Assassination Plot

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🗞️ HEADLINES
The alleged gunman who opened fire outside the entrance of the White House Correspondents' dinner was likely targeting Trump and other members of the administration, according to US authorities
Trump has told Iran to call him directly when they’re ready to talk peace after the US President cancelled a visit to Islamabad by his envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner
One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson and Nationals Leader Matt Canavan tout migrant crackdowns at an anti-immigration rally in Canberra on Sunday
Australia is days away from an ‘inflation’ wake up call, as fresh figures reveal the impact of the US-Iran war on the nation’s economy
More fuel is on the way to bolster Australian reserves
Jules Neale has called out her former partner’s AFL club for sharing a vulnerable video of their four-year-old daughter in tears
Lisa Kudrow has hit out at the "mean" behaviour of the largely male writers on the set of Friends

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Host: Ilaria Brophy

Group Executive Producer: Ilaria Brophy

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🗞️ HEADLINES
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">The alleged gunman who opened fire outside the entrance of the White House Correspondents' dinner was likely targeting Trump and other members of the administration, according to US authorities</li>
<li aria-level="1">Trump has told Iran to call him directly when they&rsquo;re ready to talk peace after the US President cancelled a visit to Islamabad by his envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner</li>
<li aria-level="1">One Nation Leader Pauline Hanson and Nationals Leader Matt Canavan tout migrant crackdowns at an anti-immigration rally in Canberra on Sunday</li>
<li aria-level="1">Australia is days away from an &lsquo;inflation&rsquo; wake up call, as fresh figures reveal the impact of the US-Iran war on the nation&rsquo;s economy</li>
<li aria-level="1">More fuel is on the way to bolster Australian reserves</li>
<li aria-level="1">Jules Neale has called out her former partner&rsquo;s AFL club for sharing a vulnerable video of their four-year-old daughter in tears</li>
<li aria-level="1">Lisa Kudrow has hit out at the "mean" behaviour of the largely male writers on the set of Friends</li>
</ul>
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Host:&nbsp;Ilaria Brophy
Group&nbsp;Executive Producer:&nbsp;Ilaria Brophy
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Did you know some of our shows are now in video on the Apple Podcast app? Make sure your phone is up to date and <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/au/channel/mamamia/id6442502456">check it out here!</a>
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HEADLINES: Trump Likely ‘Target' Of Shooting & Lisa Kudrow Calls Out 'Mean' Behaviour On Friends

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Don’t Charge Your Phone Overnight, A Real Warning Or Tech Myth?

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