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Elliot Attard: Gaming News

latham.smith — Sat, 01 Nov 2025 01:21:34 +0000

From blockbuster releases to local indie hits, Checkpoint’s Elliot Attard joined JOY Drive with a queer lens on the biggest gaming stories right now. We cover Xbox shake-ups, subscription fatigue, AI in design, and the next wave of Australian-made games making global noise.

Guest: Elliot Attard, Host of Checkpoint on JOY

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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Jess Wilson: Get Online Week — Outsmarting AI Fakery

latham.smith — Thu, 23 Oct 2025 10:25:45 +0000

As AI blurs the line between real and fake, almost half of Australians say it’s getting harder to tell truth from trickery. Jess Wilson, CEO of Good Things Australia, joins us to talk about Get Online Week, a national campaign helping people stay confident and safe in the digital world. From Artificial Intelligence (AI) image quizzes to scam awareness workshops, she explains how communities are building digital trust one click at a time.

Guest: Jess Wilson, Chief Executive Officer, Good Things Australia

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Chatfishing — When AI Ghost-Writes Your Love Life

latham.smith — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 23:20:20 +0000

Dating apps just got weirder: Artificial Intelligence is now crafting flirty texts, perfect replies and even whole relationships. Lauren Rosewarne explores “chatfishing,” the ethics of outsourced intimacy, and how to spot when a bot is doing the wooing.

Guest: Lauren Rosewarne, Associate Professor in the School of Social and Political Sciences at the University of Melbourne

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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Dr Dean Picone: Can Your Watch Spot High Blood Pressure?

latham.smith — Fri, 17 Oct 2025 23:02:38 +0000

Apple says its new Series 11 Watch can alert you to possible hypertension, but can a wrist sensor really replace a blood-pressure cuff? Research fellow Dean Picone from the University of Sydney unpacks the technology, explains what those alerts really mean, and shares the safest ways to keep your heart health in check.

Guest: Dr Dean Picone, Senior Research Fellow, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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Dr Joanne Orlando: The Privacy Cost of Facial Recognition Technology

latham.smith — Sun, 12 Oct 2025 05:29:35 +0000

Facial recognition promises speed, security and convenience, but at what cost? Dr Joanne Orlando from Western Sydney University unpacks how the technology spread from airports to classrooms, why your face is fast becoming a data goldmine, and what we risk when we trade privacy for ease.

Guest: Dr Joanne Orlando, Digital Wellbeing Researcher, Western Sydney University

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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Elliot Attard: Monthly Gaming News

latham.smith — Sun, 28 Sep 2025 00:25:24 +0000

Guest: Elliot Attard, JOY’s Checkpoint host and producer

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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Professor Hussein Dia: Tesla’s ‘Self-Driving’ Cars — Freedom or Fear?

latham.smith — Thu, 18 Sep 2025 21:59:24 +0000

Tesla is rolling out its self-driving mode in Australia. Is it a glimpse of the future or a dangerous halfway point between human and machine? Hussein Dia explains what the tech can do, where it falls short, and whether Australians are ready to trust it.

Guest: Professor Hussein Dia, Transport Technology and Sustainability, Swinburne University of Technology

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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Professor Eddie Holmes: How AI Could Stop the Next Pandemic

latham.smith — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 21:53:05 +0000

World-leading virologist Professor Eddie Holmes explains how his award-winning research utilises Artificial Intelligence to detect infectious diseases and why speed is crucial in preventing another global crisis. Guest: Eddie Holmes,...

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Dr Meena Jha: Your Phone Is Filthy – How to Clean It Without Wrecking It

latham.smith — Tue, 19 Aug 2025 10:03:22 +0000

Your phone is probably dirtier than a toilet seat. Dr Meena Jha reveals the hidden health risks, why common cleaning methods can damage your device, and what to do instead...

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Associate Professor Christopher McCarthy: Why Drivers Are Disabling Car Safety Features

latham.smith — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 07:59:03 +0000

A Swinburne transport systems expert explains why one in five Australian drivers are turning off their car’s safety tech and why it’s not just impatience, but a design problem. Discover the human factors behind this surprising road safety trend.

Guest: Christopher McCarthy, Associate Professor, Computer Science and Software Engineering, Swinburne University of Technology

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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Dr Sara Webb: From Elephants to Outer Space

latham.smith — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 07:37:47 +0000

From satellites tracking elephants to breakthroughs in dark matter research, science is making headlines in unexpected ways. Astrophysicist Dr Sara Webb unpacks the latest space news and its surprising impacts on life on Earth.

Guest: Dr Sara Webb, Astrophysicist and Lecturer, School of Science, Computing and Emerging Technologies at Swinburne University

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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Elliot Attard: Monthy Gaming Update

latham.smith — Wed, 23 Jul 2025 22:54:37 +0000

Find out what’s happening in the world of gaming with Checkpoint’s Elliot Attard. Which game is Elliot extremely impressed with and can’t stop playing? Guest: Elliot Attard, JOY’s Checkpoint host...

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Dr Vitomir Kovanovic: Is ChatGPT Making Us Dumber?

latham.smith — Sun, 06 Jul 2025 01:39:00 +0000

A new MIT study claims ChatGPT may hurt our critical thinking—but is that the whole story? Dr Vitomir Kovanovic explains why it’s less about Artificial Intelligence and more about how we learn and what it means for the future of education.

Guest: Dr Vitomir Kovanovic, Associate Director, Centre for Change and Complexity in Learning, University of South Australia

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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Professor Richard Buckland: The Qantas Cyber Hack Explained

latham.smith — Thu, 03 Jul 2025 07:45:00 +0000

A cyberattack has exposed the data of up to six million Qantas customers and it originated overseas. Cybercrime expert Professor Richard Buckland explains what went wrong, who might be behind...

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Chris Harrop: Footy You Can Feel

latham.smith — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 07:30:33 +0000

Marvel Stadium is now home to a world-first: a tactile footy experience for blind and low vision fans. Chris Harrop from Telstra explains how Touch and Track turns every kick, goal, and mark into something you can feel.

Guest: Chris Harrop, Group Owner of Product and Technology, Telstra

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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Dr Samuel Pearson: Busting Electric Vehicle Myths

latham.smith — Mon, 23 Jun 2025 06:45:32 +0000

Are electric vehicles really dangerous, dirty, or part of a conspiracy? Dr Samuel Pearson from the University of Queensland reveals why misinformation spreads—and how trust, not education, is the real...

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Dr David Cook: What Website Cookies Really Do With Your Data

latham.smith — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 06:45:34 +0000

Dr David Cook from Edith Cowan University breaks down the hidden world of cookies, those pop-ups we all click without thinking. From privacy risks to tracking tech, he helps us understand what we’re saying “yes” to and how to regain control.

Guest: Dr David Cook, Lecturer in Computer and Security Science at Edith Cowan University

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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Steve Tinker: Texting Without Signal – Telstra’s Satellite SMS Launch

latham.smith — Tue, 10 Jun 2025 06:15:10 +0000

Steve Tinker from Telstra joins us to explain a game-changing new service – satellite-powered SMS that lets you send texts even without mobile reception. It’s a big win for people living, working or travelling in remote parts of Australia.

Guest: Steve Tinker, Telstra’s Regional General Manager for Northern and Western Victoria

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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Dr Kelvin Wong: Fighting OCD with Virtual Reality

latham.smith — Mon, 02 Jun 2025 06:45:58 +0000

Swinburne psychologist Dr Kelvin Wong explains how virtual reality therapy is helping people with obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) face their fears in safe, controlled ways—and why this new tech offers hope...

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Elliot Attard: Monthy Gaming News

latham.smith — Wed, 28 May 2025 06:35:43 +0000

Elliot Attard, host and producer of JOY’s very own gaming and geek culture show, Checkpoint, provides an update on what is new in the gaming world, what is worth playing, and what the queer gaming community is buzzing about.

Guest: Elliot Attard, JOY’s Checkpoint host and producer

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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Hayley Morgan: Phones, Power and Escape: Tackling Tech Domestic Violence

latham.smith — Wed, 07 May 2025 07:15:31 +0000

Smartphones can be a lifeline or a weapon. Hayley Morgan from Union Housing joins JOY Drive to explain how technology is being used to control victims of domestic violence, and how one simple action from the community could help someone escape and rebuild their life.

Guest: Hayley Morgan, Supportive Program Housing Manager at Union Housing

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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Professor Jennifer McKay: Could you accidentally sign a contract by texting an emoji?

latham.smith — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 07:43:39 +0000

Can a thumbs-up emoji lock you into a legal contract?

Professor Jennifer McKay AM, expert in business law and digital communication, unpacks the surprising legal power of emojis. From court cases to texting etiquette, we explore how your casual replies could carry serious legal weight in 2025 and what you need to know to stay emoji-savvy.

Guest: Jennifer McKay AM, Professor of Business Law at the University of South Australia – Justice and Society

Presenter: Latham Smith

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Elliot Attard: Checkpoint chat – What’s hot in gaming

latham.smith — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 06:43:08 +0000

It is time to press start on all things gaming! JOY’s Elliot Attard, host and producer of JOY’s very own gaming and geek culture show, Checkpoint, provides an update on what is new in the gaming world, what is worth playing, and what the queer gaming community is buzzing about.

Guest: Elliot Attard, JOY’s Checkpoint host and producer

Presenter: Latham Smith

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Alex Mednis: revolutioniseSPORT

latham.smith — Wed, 16 Apr 2025 06:06:44 +0000

The 2025 Pride in Sport Awards spotlight some of the most prominent changemakers in Australian sport. One is using technology to tackle inclusion, not just on the field but behind...

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Suzy Wrong: Review of Black Mirror Episode – Hotel Reverie

latham.smith — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 07:15:54 +0000

Suzy Wrong reviews the Black Mirror episode Hotel Reverie, a sleek, unsettling episode where AI brings a classic queer love story back to life… but not everything is as it seems. It is about grief, memory and whether a relationship can still be real when one person is just code.

Guest: Suzy Wrong

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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Cat Londos: My Health Record

latham.smith — Tue, 15 Apr 2025 06:15:59 +0000

So many of us manage our lives online, from streaming TV to ordering dinner. But when it comes to our health, digital tools like My Health Record still raise many questions and concerns for some.

That’s especially true for many in our LGBTIQ+ communities, who have had a rocky relationship with the health system. However, My Health Record has changed a lot in recent years.

Guest: Cat Londos, Digital Health Coordinator at LGBTIQ+ Health Australia

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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Dr Katie Ekberg: Hearing Aids

latham.smith — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 06:45:04 +0000

One in six Australians has some form of hearing loss, yet many still delay getting their hearing checked. Perhaps it is pride or fear, or maybe the memory of those chunky beige hearing aids our grandparents wore.

But a lot has changed, both in the technology and how we think about hearing health.

Guest: Dr Katie Ekberg, Senior Lecturer in the College of Nursing and Health Sciences at Flinders University

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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Associate Professor Marc C-Scott: Netflix and Data

latham.smith — Thu, 27 Mar 2025 05:45:57 +0000

March 2025 marks an entire decade since Netflix launched in Australia, which shook up how we watch TV and film. For many of us, it is hard to imagine life before bingeing was a thing, but in the background, streaming has been changing more than just our viewing habits.

Behind the autoplay and personalised picks lies a deeper story about data collection, surveillance and the subtle power of suggestion. What exactly are we giving away every time we press play?

Guest: Associate Professor Marc C-Scott from Victoria University

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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Dr Sara Webb: Space News

latham.smith — Mon, 03 Mar 2025 06:45:06 +0000

A commercial company has just done something never achieved before on the Moon, a NASA spacecraft is making some interesting moves on its way to Jupiter, and that asteroid we were all worried about? Well, there’s been a big update.

Guest: Dr Sara Webb, Astrophysicist and space expert

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: Deepfakes

latham.smith — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 06:15:19 +0000

Screens across the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development’s headquarters were hacked to display a deepfake video of President Donald Trump kissing and sucking Elon Musk’s toes. The incident, which occurred on the first day that federal employees were required to return to the office full-time, has raised serious concerns about cybersecurity and the role of Artificial Intelligence-generated misinformation in politics.

Guest: Lauren Rosewarne, Associate Professor in Public Policy, Social and Political Sciences at the University of Melbourne

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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Professor Sora Park: Verifying Online Information

latham.smith — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 06:46:59 +0000

In today’s digital world, Australians are turning to social media more than ever, surpassing traditional media like TV, radio, and news websites. While these platforms offer new ways to connect and engage with information, they also bring a darker side—the rapid spread of misinformation.

Alarmingly, a new study reveals that 97% of Australian adults have limited skills to verify online information, leaving many vulnerable to false claims and manipulative content. So, how do we tackle this issue? And what can we do to improve media literacy in Australia?

Guest: Sora Park, Professor of Communication, News and Media Research Centre, University of Canberra

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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Dr James Collett: ChatGPT for Therapy

latham.smith — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 06:13:19 +0000

TikTok users are sharing how they use ChatGPT, an AI chatbot, as an alternative to talk therapy. Barriers like cost and availability make traditional therapy inaccessible to many, so is...

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Edith Hill: TikTok

latham.smith — Tue, 25 Feb 2025 04:11:51 +0000

From viral trends and educational content to the platform’s growing influence on culture and communication, Dr Edith Hill will help you explore what’s happening on TikTok and what it means for creators, learners, and society at large.

Guest: Dr Edith Hill, Associate Lecturer in Learning and Teaching Innovation at Flinders University

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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Professor Cassandra Cross: Mastercard Changes

latham.smith — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 05:45:58 +0000

A significant change is coming to the way we use credit and debit cards. Mastercard has announced that by 2030, the familiar 16-digit numbers on our cards will be removed to help reduce fraud. Instead, we will be using tokenisation and biometric authentication – technologies such as fingerprints, facial recognition and digital tokens.

But while this may make payments more secure, it also raises new concerns.

Guest: Professor Cassandra Cross, Associate Dean, Faculty of Creative Industries, Education and Social Justice at Queensland University of Technology

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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Dr Edith Hill: Artificial Intelligence Scams

latham.smith — Wed, 12 Feb 2025 06:45:45 +0000

Guest: Dr Edith Hill, Associate Lecturer of Learning and Teaching Innovation at Flinders University

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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Chat GPT solving your gift buying dilemmas

Warren — Sun, 09 Feb 2025 05:26:10 +0000

Do you struggle when it comes to deciding which gift to buy someone? Some people are turning to AI tools like ChatGPT for help.

Joining us in this podcast to discuss this growing trend is Swinburne’s Professor of Marketing, Sean Sands.

Presenter: Warren Andrew.

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Dr Verity Truelove: Apps and Road Safety

latham.smith — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 09:33:40 +0000

Navigation apps are great for working out the best way to navigate, but they also play a role in road safety. These apps can alert drivers to speed cameras and random breath testing stations, but are they helping or hindering safety on our roads?

Guest: Dr Verity Truelove is a Senior Research Fellow in Road Safety Research at the University of the Sunshine Coast.

Presenter: Warren Andrew.

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Dr. Klaus Ackermann: The internet and obesity

latham.smith — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 05:57:24 +0000

Could the convenience of high-speed internet be contributing to Australia’s growing obesity rates? Recent research by The University of Melbourne, RMIT, and Monash University says it might be. Guest: Dr....

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Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne: What Australians Googled in 2024

latham.smith — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 06:30:04 +0000

As another year comes to a close, Google has looked back at the moments, people, and trends that captured Australia’s attention in 2024. So, what exactly did Australians Google in...

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How will the Federal Government’s Cybersecurity Bill help protect us from a cyber attack?

Warren — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 23:25:03 +0000

Cybersecurity is an urgent national problem with one cyber attack now occurring every six minutes. As such, the Federal Government has introduced the Cybersecurity Bill to Parliament. If passed, what will the bill achieve and how will it protect Australian Businesses and Individuals from falling victim to a cyber attack?

Guest: David Tuffley – Senior Lecturer in Applied Ethics & CyberSecurity at Griffith University.

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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Paying with your face! Are you ready for this new technology?

Warren — Mon, 23 Sep 2024 19:00:21 +0000

We’re used to using facial recognition technology to open our smartphones. We accept it as part of the immigration process when we travel internationally. Soon, we’ll be able to use it to pay for things. It’s called facial recognition payment technology.

Australians are already considered early adopters of technology, but this is not a new device. So will we adopt it?

Guest: Gary Mortimer – Professor of Marketing and Consumer Behaviour, Queensland University of Technology.

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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US Court ruling: Google is an illegal monopoly

Warren — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 23:26:09 +0000

A US Court has ruled Google is an illegal monopoly.

A US federal judge ruled Google has violated antitrust laws, saying the organisation is a monopolist, and it has acted as one to maintain its monopoly.

So – what does this mean for the Internet?

Guest: Associate Professor Lauren Rosewarne from The University of Melbourne

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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Drones now delivering take away food

Warren — Tue, 13 Aug 2024 23:10:06 +0000

Drone food delivery is now available in some parts of the country. It might make delivery more convenient, but according to research, it could also result in us eating more junk food.

Guest: Rebecca Bennett is a PhD Student & Associate Research Fellow at Deakin University.

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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Your Smartwatch could be making you anxious

Warren — Wed, 07 Aug 2024 00:05:26 +0000

According to a recent study, wearing a smartwatch to monitor your health, could actually be making you more anxious. Guest: Caleb Ferguson – Professor of Nursing; Director of Health Innovations,...

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Global IT Outage and MediSecure data leak: How can you stay safe?

Warren — Sun, 04 Aug 2024 03:06:12 +0000

The CrowdStrike global technology outage has been estimated by insurers to cost US Fortune 500 companies $5.4bn. The outage, which left passengers stranded, shoppers unable to pay for groceries and impacted banks, hospitals, telecommunications and even broadcasters, was caused by a faulty update to their software.

What is the CrowdStrike software and why are so many companies dependent on it?

Guest: Dr David Tuffley – Senior Lecturer in Applied Ethics & Cybersecurity, Griffith University.

Presenter: Warren Andrew.

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Using Jet Lag to predict Olympic Medal Counts

Warren — Sun, 04 Aug 2024 02:52:26 +0000

Jetlag – we’ve all experienced after a longhaul flight – and we often hear of different strategies to overcome it.

It can affect anyone who quickly travels across several time zones – is ok if you’re on holidays and have got plenty of time to overcome it, but what if you need to perform at a Board meeting or you’re an athlete arriving in Paris for the Olympics – you can’t afford to let jetlag inhibit your performance!

Dr Stephen Jasper also known as “The Jet Lag Guy” has studied jet lag extensively, and is able to predict the impact it will have on our medal tally at the Paris Olympics.

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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Sara Webb: Would you drink your pee on a space walk?

Warren — Sun, 04 Aug 2024 02:35:52 +0000

Get the latest space news with Sara Webb, JOY Drive’s Astrophysicist from Swinburne University of Technology. In this episode:

Caves on the Moon? We think so!

Mars Rover finds extra special rock!

Would you drink your pee on a space walk?

Guest: Sara Webb, Lecturer for the Centre for Astrophysics and Supercomputing at Swinburne University of Technology

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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Dating Apps – New initiative to stamp out abusive behaviour!

Warren — Thu, 25 Jul 2024 00:24:32 +0000

With nearly half (49%) of Australians aged between 18-49 using at least one online dating app or website, dating apps have become the most common way to meet a partner in Australia.

It’s not always as pleasant an experience with users often being subjected to bad behaviour including abuse.

Under a recent Government crackdown, popular dating apps like Grindr and Tinder have adopted a new industry code.

Guest: Dr Dimitrios Salampasis is Swinburne University’s Emerging Technologies Expert

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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Why do young people hate making phone calls?

Warren — Sun, 21 Jul 2024 08:59:45 +0000

Have you noticed that many young people are reluctant to make phone calls?

It seems that a large proportion of Gen z dread making a phone call… in fact the phone call has become a bit of a phobia. Are we slowly losing the skill to be able talk on the telephone?

Guest: Narelle Hopkin, Academic Chair of Journalism at Murdoch University

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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Victoria’s new Digital Driver Licences

Warren — Thu, 23 May 2024 21:40:04 +0000

Every fully licensed Victorian driver can now download their digital licence onto their phones after a successful trial. Finally we can move into the 21st century.

That’s one less thing to carry around for those of us who meet the conditions for a digital licence. However, is it secure and what is the risk of having our licence details stolen?

Guest: Dr Shahriar Kaisar – Lecturer in Information Systems at RMIT University.

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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Have smartphones created an Anxious Generation?

Warren — Thu, 16 May 2024 21:10:33 +0000

We all experienced things that made us anxious as kids – bullying, homophobia, graduating in a recession, career choices, dysfunctional families etc.

Yet kids today also have the pressures that smartphones can bring.

In fact a new book by social psychologist Jonathan Haidt has called these kids, the Anxious Generation.

Guest: Hugh Breakey, Deputy Director, Institute for Ethics, Governance & Law at Griffith University.

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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AI Music – songs on demand

Warren — Sun, 12 May 2024 21:47:32 +0000

We’ve heard of Chat GPT, now there’s Chat GPT for music that can produce songs on demand.

Some of you will be thinking – so what? It won’t sound anything like a song that a human wrote and produced…..or will it?

Guest: Associate Professor Oliver Bown, UNSW

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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Can AI read our minds?

erielle.sudario — Wed, 17 Apr 2024 12:49:08 +0000

Elon Musk’s Neuralink can already enable a paralysed man to move a mouse pointer just by thinking about it. Imagine if eventually, it can read all of our thoughts! Can AI have the capability to do so?

Guest: Sam Baron – Associate Professor, Philosophy of Science at The University of Melbourne.

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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What is doxing and how to best prepare oneself

erielle.sudario — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 11:41:11 +0000

Doxing – What and why is the Australian Government planning on criminalizing it? Guest: Rob Cover – Professor of Digital Communication and Co-Director of the RMIT Digital Ethnography Research Centre...

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Elliot Attard – The 2023 end of year gaming highlights

erielle.sudario — Mon, 19 Feb 2024 00:01:08 +0000

Elliot ends his 2023 gaming updates with a bang, with a montage, Christmas gift ideas, and other gaming updates.

Guest: Elliot Attard

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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The Right To Disconnect

erielle.sudario — Tue, 13 Feb 2024 10:35:00 +0000

The Australian Government announced new laws that would penalise employers for contacting you outside of work hours. Do Australians really have a right to disconnect and will the new laws give back our personal space?

Guest: Chris F. Wright

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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E-scooters – Injuries & what can be done to improve road safety

erielle.sudario — Mon, 05 Feb 2024 11:50:19 +0000

With more e-scooters seen on our roads, are they safer ride on or are we better off riding bikes?

Guest: Milad Haghani

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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Is too much screen time bad for our eyes?

erielle.sudario — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 13:05:50 +0000

As screens continue to dominate our lives, at what point will they have an impact on our eyesight? Guest: Isabelle Jalbert, Professor at the School of Optometry and Vision Science,...

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Alaskan Air mid-air blowout & Boeing 737 Max-9

erielle.sudario — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 03:39:17 +0000

What impact will grounding Boeing Max 9 planes have on international travel after the recent incident during an Alaskan Airlines flight? Guest: Doug Drury – Professor/Head of Aviation, CQ University...

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Cyber security breaches and scams

erielle.sudario — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 03:13:32 +0000

The new year has barely begun and already cyber attacks and scams are making headlines. Here’s what you can do to protect yourself. Guest: Asha Rao – Professor of Mathematics...

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Edith Hill – Sephora kids, Gypsy Rose Blanchard, and canned pumpkin drama

erielle.sudario — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 02:36:20 +0000

From Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s new-found freedom to the ongoing “Sephora kids epidemic”, here are the latest social media news. Guest: Dr Edith Hill, Associate Lecturer – Learning & Teaching Innovation...

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Can Smart speakers protect women against intimate partner violence?

erielle.sudario — Mon, 29 Jan 2024 02:09:31 +0000

Smart speakers can do many things, but can they also protect women against intimate partner violence?

Guest: Robert Sparrow – Professor of Philosophy at Monash University

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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Retail trends to look out on in 2024

erielle.sudario — Sun, 28 Jan 2024 23:08:12 +0000

From self-serving checkouts, AI, and electronic gates, here’s are the future shopping trends you need to keep an eye on, especially during the cost of living crisis.

Guest: Jason Pallant

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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Gaming with Elliot Attard – Palworld and The Cub

erielle.sudario — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 12:25:07 +0000

JOY’s Checkpoint podcast host, Elliot Attard, shares this week’s gaming updates involving the controvesial release of Palworld and his gaming spotlight, The Cub.

Guest: Elliot Attard

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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Using an activity tracker to achieve your exercise goals & where it can help

erielle.sudario — Wed, 24 Jan 2024 05:47:32 +0000

Are fitness trackers a good tool to help us stay active? And if so, are the cheap ones enough or do we need to get the most expensive gear? Guest:...

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Do dog ‘talking buttons’ actually work?

erielle.sudario — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 06:44:33 +0000

All over social media, you see videos where dogs respond to their owners with “talking buttons.” But do they actually work?

Guest: Laura Vissaritis

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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Generative AI (Chat GPT): Will it dumb us down?

Warren — Tue, 24 Oct 2023 10:08:36 +0000

Generative AI such as Chat GPT has taken off. You can ask it almost anything and it will generate a response. As we rely on generative AI more and more, will we inevitably dumb ourselves down? What will happen to the human race? This is a fascinating chat with Claire Mason, Principal Research Scientist at the CSIRO.

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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New research highlight’s Australia’s digital divide: One in four left in the dark

Warren — Sun, 22 Oct 2023 23:31:03 +0000

As much as we don’t want to admit we rely on it, the internet and technology have become an integral part of everyday life, from staying connected with friends and family to paying bills and accessing government and health services. New research from digital inclusion charity The Good Things Foundation reveals that two-thirds (65%) of Australians lack confidence in keeping up with tech changes. Find out what you can do if you’re struggling with the digital world.

Guest: Jess Wilson, CEO at The Good Things Foundation

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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Gaming with Elliot Attard

Warren — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 04:09:59 +0000

Find out the latest in gaming news from JOY’s Gaming Expert, Elliot Attard. We discuss Apple’s game of the year.

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New marketplace Scam involving PayID

Warren — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 10:03:15 +0000

Do you buy items on sites such as Gumtree or Facebook Marketplace? Find out about a new scam that involves the scammer asking for your PayID and what you need to know to avoid it.

Guest: Cassandra Cross – Associate Dean (Learning & Teaching) Faculty of Creative Industries, Education and Social Justice, Queensland University of Technology

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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Removing the block function from X (Twitter). Is it the final nail in the coffin?

Warren — Wed, 30 Aug 2023 09:45:46 +0000

Elon Musk has tweeted that he will remove the block function from X (formerly Twitter). Will this spell the end of the platform or is it a deliberate attempt to attract a certain kind of user?

Guest: Jay Daniel Thompson, Lecturer (Early Career Development Fellow) and Program Manager, Professional Communication program, RMIT University

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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Got phone or internet problems?

Warren — Wed, 02 Aug 2023 01:48:13 +0000

Have you had problems with your telephone or internet service that isn’t resolved? The Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman helps consumers and small businesses resolve complaints about their telephone and internet services. JOY Drive spoke to Cynthia Gebert.

Guest: Cynthia Gebert, Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman

Presenter: Warren Andrew

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How does AI impact how we interact with Brands

Warren — Fri, 12 May 2023 03:01:25 +0000

Dr Jason Pallant – Consumer Behaviour expert from Swinburne University of Technology explains how brands use AI to interact with their customers. We also find out how we as consumers can utilise AI to our advantage.

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Have you been scammed? What are the top scams to lookout for?

Warren — Wed, 10 May 2023 06:00:14 +0000

In 2022, Australians lost more than $3bn to scammers. We talk with Dr Cassandra Cross – Associate Dean, Faculty of Creative Industries, Education and Social Justice, Queensland University of Technology – about how to avoid being scammed as well as the top emerging scams to look out for.

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Are we using too many Emojis? New Research!

Warren — Sun, 16 Apr 2023 03:25:56 +0000

We chat to Dr Bhoomija Ranjan – the coauthor of a new study from Monash University that looks into the optimum number of emojis we should be using.

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Lauren Rosewarne – AI Intimate Companions

Warren — Sat, 08 Apr 2023 01:04:36 +0000

Are you ready for an AI companion? Millions of people are already in relationships with chatbots. They can text, talk to you and even dump you. We chat with Lauren...

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Your Law Talk with Sally Nicholes – Online Dating

Warren — Wed, 05 Apr 2023 10:37:28 +0000

Sally Nicholes talks about how to stay safe on the dating Apps and where we can report problems. Essential listening for those in search of love or a bit of...

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Evita March x JOY Drive: What Kind of People Catfish?

Emily — Thu, 09 Mar 2023 01:40:30 +0000

Em chats to Evita March Senior Lecturer in Psychology, Federation University Australia about what kind of people catfish.

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Matt Hey x JOY Drive: Body Image and Pride Events

Emily — Wed, 01 Mar 2023 00:07:18 +0000

Em chats to Matt Hey, known online as Alright, Hey! About new research from the Butterfly Foundation surrounding body image and pride events.

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Robert Cowan x JOY Drive: Loud Noise and Hearing Loss

Emily — Thu, 24 Nov 2022 01:48:03 +0000

Em and Warren chat to Research Fellow in Audiology and Speech Pathology at The University of Melbourne, Robert Cowan about how pumping loud music is putting a huge number of...

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Jeffrey Foster x JOY Drive: Optus Data Breach

Emily — Wed, 05 Oct 2022 02:42:01 +0000

Em and Warren chat to Associate Professor in Cyber Security at Macquarie University, Jeffrey Foster about what the Optus data breach means for you and how you can protect yourself.

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Paul Haskell-Dowland x JOY Drive: Passwords and Passkeys

Emily — Tue, 27 Sep 2022 02:24:40 +0000

Em and Warren chat to Professor of Cyber Security Practice, Edith Cowan University, Paul Haskell-Dowland about keeping your passwords safe and Apple Passkey update.

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Dr Jason Pallant x JOY Drive: NFTs

Emily — Tue, 27 Sep 2022 01:51:53 +0000

Em and Warren chat to Senior lecturer in Marketing at Swinburne University of Technology, Dr Jason Pallant about NFTs.

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Sara Webb x JOY Drive: Time Travel

Emily — Thu, 18 Aug 2022 04:58:20 +0000

Em and Warren are joined by their resident astrophysicist, Sara Webb to chat all things time travel and space jumping. Oh, and if you live in a penthouse, you might...

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Joanne Orlando x JOY Drive: Banning Phones in Schools

Emily — Wed, 17 Aug 2022 03:00:59 +0000

Em and Warren chat to Researcher in Digital Literacy and Digital Wellbeing at Western Sydney University, Joanne Orlando about why banning phones in schools may not be the solution it...

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Nicholas Van Dam x JOY Drive: Mindfulness

Emily — Wed, 27 Jul 2022 02:46:44 +0000

What is mindfulness? Is it something we should be chasing? Do Mindfulness apps actually work? Em and Warren chat to inaugural Director of the Contemplative Studies Centre and Associate Professor...

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Sara Webb x JOY Drive: Astrophysics

Emily — Thu, 21 Jul 2022 06:00:25 +0000

JOY Drive’s resident Astrophysicist Sara Webb tells Em and Warren about the latest discoveries from the James Webb telescope, and they all try to figure out what exactly a lightyear...

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Dr Jason Pallant x JOY Drive: Facial Recognition Technology in Retail

Emily — Tue, 12 Jul 2022 02:37:41 +0000

Em and Warren chat with Dr Jason Pallant – Senior Lecturer in Marketing from Swinburne University of Technology about the use of facial recognition technology in retail.

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Dr Bronwyn Reddan x JOY Drive: What is Book Tok?

Emily — Thu, 09 Jun 2022 03:00:02 +0000

Em and Warren find out what ‘Book Tok’ is with the help of Dr Bronwyn Reddan.

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