PODCAST · technology
Be Connected podcast
by eSafety Commissioner
Ever wondered how the internet seems to know what you’re thinking? Do you have privacy concerns when it comes to sharing personal details online? Join us as we explore these common questions and dive into conversations to help you stay safe online and build your confidence to get the most from our connected world in this exciting podcast from Be Connected.
Episodes
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Val answers your technology questions – Part 2
Guest: Zoe Warne Whether it’s keeping in touch with others, staying informed, or helping us to have fun and get stuff done, technology answers many of our everyday needs. But it also creates questions. Lots of them. In this episode, broadcaster Zoe Warne puts tricky questions from the Be…
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What online scammers don’t want you to know
Guest: Delia Rickard Online scammers steal billions of dollars from Australians every year. And even as we become wise to their tricks, cyber criminals are stepping it up with ever more sophisticated schemes that are getting harder to spot. Host Val Quinn talks to Delia Rickard, the Deputy Chair…
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Avoiding impersonation scams
Guest: Catriona Lowe Scams are getting harder to spot. As they become more sophisticated and convincing, it’s easier than ever to be tricked into handing over your money or personal details. Australian Competition and Consumer Commission Deputy Chair, Catriona Lowe talks with host Valens Quinn...
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New ways of doing old things
Guest: John Davidson People have always enjoyed looking at photos, watching videos, listening to radio, reading books, and playing games. But does today’s technology make them better, easier, more enjoyable, or was the old way better? Join our host Val Quinn and award-winning technology columnist...
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In conversation with eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant
Guest: Julie Inman Grant Australia led the world by establishing the eSafety Commissioner, the first specialist agency dedicated to protecting citizens from online harms. It’s an initiative that is inspiring similar models in other countries, and which also fosters the Be Connected program and...
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Who’s watching you?
GUEST: Kate Bower Facial recognition. You can use it to unlock your phone and organise your photos, and in places like airports, stadiums, and banks it’s being used to add security features and convenience. But who exactly is watching you, and why? And do they have your permission? In this…
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Artificial Intelligence Explained
Artificial intelligence (AI) help machines think like humans and mimic our actions. So where can we find AI in action in our daily lives? What are the benefits and risks of the technology? And, will AI enable machines that are conscious and self-aware, like a human being? Master of Information...
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Val answers your tech questions
What is the dark web and how do I get onto it? Can I make a house with a 3D printer, and why do some websites ask if I’m a robot? In this episode, broadcaster Zoe Warne puts tricky questions from the Be Connected audience to host Valens Quinn. DISCOVER MORE: Sign-up and build your digital skills...
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The future of the internet
"Any views expressed in this episode are strictly personal views only and do not in any way reflect the opinion of the Australian government, the eSafety Commissioner or the Be Connected program." Guest: Tegan Jones In the 50-odd years the internet has existed, it has utterly transformed human...
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Apps to improve your life
Guest: Adam Turner There are more than 7 million apps for mobile devices, and around the world, people download around 250 million each day. In this episode, host Val Quinn is joined by Adam Turner, award-winning Australian technology journalist and long-time columnist for The Age and Sydney...
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What is crypto currency, and is it the future of money?
Guest: Tegan Jones Crypto currency has been around for more than a decade, regularly making headlines for skyrocketing prices and equally spectacular crashes. So what is crypto exactly? Host Val Quinn talks to Tegan Jones from Finder.com.au about how it works, what it buys and whether it really…
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What does the future hold?
Guest: Nelly Thomas What does the future hold? From electric vehicles, to robots, self-driving cars and getting your Wi-Fi from space, what are some of today’s most promising technologies and what role will they have in tomorrow’s world? In this episode, Nelly Thomas – comedian, broadcaster,...
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Unlock your family history
It’s human nature to want to know where we come from and who we come from. Fortunately, the internet has made exploring your ancestry more accessible than ever. Host, Val Quinn talks to Nan Bosler AM, genealogist, author and great grandmother, about how you to start researching your family…
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Why is it so? Part II
Guest: Alice Clarke It can be easy to feel overwhelmed by the complexity of devices, apps, plugs and settings involved with technology today. And if you’re not keeping up, are you being left behind? Join host Val Quinn and freelance journalist, producer and presenter focusing on the world of...
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Can my smartwatch help me live longer?
Guest: John Davidson Are smartwatches all they’re cracked up to be? Can simply wearing a smartwatch make you live a longer and healthier life? Join our host Val Quinn and award-winning technology columnist and reviewer from the Australian Financial Review, John Davidson, as we explore the...
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Your internet trivia questions answered
Guest: Nelly Thomas From checking train times, booking restaurants, watching videos online, even controlling light switches, the internet has fundamentally changed the way we live our lives and interact with our world. Join our host Val Quinn and comedian, author, podcaster and radio presenter...
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Can a smarter home improve my life?
Guest: Adam Turner Smart home technology is changing the way we live and interact in our homes. In this episode we explore some of the gadgets and connected devices that can make your life easier and more fun, save you time and keep you safer. In this episode, host Val Quinn is joined by Adam...
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Why is it so? Part I
Guest: Alice Clarke Our phones, computers and web browsers often ask us questions or make suggestions. They might be for updates our computers need to run better, messages about whether we should eject a disk or update our antivirus software. In this episode, freelance journalist, producer and...
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Is the internet spying on me?
Guest: Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson Do you feel like your phone, or your computer is listening to you? From weather apps to mobile games, food order services and social media networks, it seems the internet’s ability to spy on you is increasing. In this episode, host Valens Quinn and News Corp’s...
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Introducing the Be Connected podcast
This preview offers some common questions older Australians have about the online world in which we live. Listeners are encouraged to join the conversation, build their confidence and discover ways to stay safe online.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Ever wondered how the internet seems to know what you’re thinking? Do you have privacy concerns when it comes to sharing personal details online? Join us as we explore these common questions and dive into conversations to help you stay safe online and build your confidence to get the most from our connected world in this exciting podcast from Be Connected.
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eSafety Commissioner
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