Are phone lasting longer, and what's the longest you can keep a phone running? Find out, plus plenty of questions answered from Melbourne listeners.

Lots of tech problems to deal with this week, as callers ask for answers on search, backups, and more.

An AI agent breaks free of its programming, causing headaches for the government. What does it all mean?

If you can't afford a Leica, and probably would use your phone anyway, a Leica accessory could complete your vibe, though it's not exactly inexpensive, either.

It's been some time since we saw corded earbuds arrive from a headphone maker, and yet Bose is bringing them back, albeit not in the "QuietComfort" brand.

Somewhere between AI raising the cost of tech and the prices going up on everything else, mobiles are now more costly, so Vodafone has come up with a solution: pay a plan for longer.

Chatting to your friend over the road is about to get better than a thread and tin can ever could, or even a simple mic and speaker, as Uniden adds colour.

Big parties looking for bigger drinks may have a new appliance to consider, but be warned, because it looks to take up a fair amount of space.

Whether or not smart glasses truly succeed doesn't seem to be an issue right now. More are on the way, and Meta will have a few different types.

Near the end of 2026, there are now so many regular incidents around the world where an artificial intelligence system is going "rogue". What's going on?

A death of a family member is difficult, but it's worse when they go unprepared. How do you prepare for the digital issues left behind, such as passwords, PINs, and more?

There's a story about AI doing something wrong at least once per week, but that's no fault of people using it. However, those using it aren't AI cautious, according to a new report.

AI researchers are warning humans could face extinction within five years. Is that likely, and what's going on with the government and social media now?

TVs are going portable and questions will be answered, as Pickr's Leigh Stark joins 2GB to help out with tech at night.

New policies for domain names could leave Aussie businesses with potential losses and confusion.

Artificial intelligence might be a problem while app scams lure unsuspecting users. And then there's the new iPhones...

Motorola is teaming up with luxury sound specialists Bang & Olufsen for a "signature" experience, named for 2027 in the Signature 27. And it looks pretty high end.

There's a new fast chip on the way for the best phones, and it could land before year's end, as Qualcomm talks up performance gains and AI-to-go.

White earbuds may well be the norm, as are a bunch of black headphones, but if you like to stand out, the next pair from Beats is all about your choices.

Another streaming service is on the way, as a streaming guide makes the shift to a streaming provider. What's happening, and will it include local content?

Several types of cooking styles in the one gadget are on the way, as a combination of cookware and cooking methods look set to converge in a device focused on convenience.

A wearable you might never need to charge could be on the way, and researchers from Australia could be one of the main reasons why.

Anything can be a TV or viewing space as projectors get smaller, something Epson hopes becomes a reality for more people.

In what will likely be the last new mirrorless camera launch of 2026 for Canon, the latest model has a look more like a classic camera, and is decidedly different.

Not a fan of how your children's musical tastes keep finding their way to your feed? Spotify might have an answer for that.

AI is being used for lots of things, and it seems taking care of some of the video edits you might be doing is also now one of them, as well.

Would you pay $2K for VR in an age where virtual reality feels like it's fading away? The Steam Frame seems like an answer to a question not being asked today.

Earbuds that clip to your ears like earrings are becoming a dime a dozen, and now some of the bigger brands are playing, too.

Apple Watch owners hoping for a much better battery might be left hands open, though the tracking is getting better.

App makers on Android are working out how to get past some of Google's app security by offering "early access", and it's a warning for people downloading new apps.

One of Sony's best pairs of headphones is returning to shelves, as the company looks to its archives to bring something excellent back.

If your kids rely on a Yoto to play books and music, and love it because they have control, the latest feature is a button to take some of the power back.

The best value iPhone is no longer quite as value focused, as the single camera model succumbs to the age of AI with a higher price.

Last year's design sports a whole new inside, as Apple updates the chip, battery, and adds aperture control to its iPhone camera.

Laptop ports are at an all time minimum, but you can bring more ports to your portable. D-Link's 14-in-1 dock is a great example of how.

As social algorithms look set to change with an opt out option in the future, how can you get control of your algorithm now?

The Australian government will let people opt out of their algorithms and force tech giants to take responsibility for harmful content. What does this all mean?

New battery chemistry tech promises more juice for your phone. That's great news, but how do you make the most of your battery life now?

The government is planning a way to "opt out" of your social media feed, but how can you make changes to an algorithm before that happens?

Taking your game to go doesn't have to mean relying on solely touchscreen. Compact game controllers are a thing, and with Razer's latest, they might be smaller than ever.

A dual-screen laptop and lots of questions from listeners as Leigh Stark joins Life & Technology for a September show.

Keeping eyes on your home is getting more eyes and perpetual power, thanks to a gadget that ups both the look and capability of at home security.

Everyone's social media feed is different, but not every feed is a fun place to be around. How can you make your feed well and truly yours?

ChatGPT is talking about the next big thing in AI, and saying version six can match humans. Are we really there?

Designed with their long-running predecessors in mind, the QuietComfort Headphones 2nd-gen are classic Bose meets modern Bose, as well.

Looking for a way to stand out with a smartphone? A sub-brand of Xiaomi, Poco, has a way to do it, as it brings its own take on "sub" to the fore with a phone subwoofer.

Another stab at the budget-but-premium laptop space is coming from Dell, as its XPS 13 is set to get a sibling of sorts.

HTC isn't going to let Meta have all the fun, and is readying a pair of smart glasses for launch in Australia that will let you pick the AI you talk to.

Both the Beam soundbar and Ace headphones are getting a shot of life and some new engineering, as the "Ultra" models enter the fray.

Sometimes you just need to pinch yourself to see if you're awake. Dyson's CameraJet is that sort of story, as the re-inventor of vacuums and hairdryers now enter toothbrushes.