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

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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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<li aria-level="1">Motorists urged to fill up before Wednesday, with petrol prices expected to rise as the government's fuel excise relief is wound back</li>
<li aria-level="1">Senior Liberals reject a call from within the party to rebrand</li>
<li aria-level="1">Amazon's Prime customers left with no choice but to pay more if they wanted to avoid ads under allegedly unfair contract terms, according to a lawsuit</li>
<li aria-level="1">School students across the country will have access to lessons combating anti-Semitism and discrimination</li>
<li aria-level="1">Matildas captain Sam Kerr signs contract with Gotham FC</li>
<li aria-level="1">Cara Delevingne officially confirms romantic past with Amber Heard</li>
</ul>
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🗞️ HEADLINES&nbsp;🗞️
<ul>
<li>Bruce Lehrmann denied Higgins footage from #MeToo documentary</li>
<li>Family grieving the loss of a ''beautiful young mother'' from alleged domestic violence shooting</li>
<li>The WHO says the hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship is nearing its end</li>
<li>Teyana Taylor honoured with Icon of the Year Award at the Black Entertainment Television awards</li>
</ul>
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Host &amp; Executive Producer:&nbsp;Taylah Strano
Audio Producer: Scott Stronach&nbsp;
Group&nbsp;Executive Producer:&nbsp;Ilaria Brophy
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Flight attendant charged with attempting to import $500,000 worth of heroin
Harry Styles & Zoe Kravitz eye wedding venue options

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🗞️ HEADLINES&nbsp;🗞️ 
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">GPs will provide free ADHD diagnosis for patients across NSW</li>
<li aria-level="1">Pauline Hanson's popularity has taken a tumble in the polls</li>
<li aria-level="1">Date confirmed for Richard Scolyer's state funeral</li>
<li aria-level="1">Next public hearing block of Royal Commission into anti-semitism to resume today</li>
<li aria-level="1">Flight attendant charged with attempting to import $500,000 worth of heroin</li>
<li aria-level="1">Harry Styles &amp; Zoe Kravitz eye wedding venue options</li>
</ul>
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Audio Producer: Scott Stronach&nbsp;
Group&nbsp;Executive Producer:&nbsp;Ilaria Brophy
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Mamamia acknowledges the traditional owners of the land on which we have recorded this podcast.

HEADLINES: GPs To Provide Free ADHD Diagnosis & Where Will Harry Styles & Zoe Kravitz Tie The Knot? 

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

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