{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"Tech Questions? Trev's got answers!","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/tech-questions-trev-s-got-answers","audioUrl":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/VVRVT3323355828.mp3","description":"Back to the grind folks, LOTS of your calls.  If you wanna talk tech -  send me a text thanks to Vodafone on 0477 657 657.\n\nThis week Security cameras, Loop earplugs and VPNs.\n\nPlus the strange translation device I can't see why you'd need.\n\nSpreading starlink house wide and losing Google Photos!"},"annotations":[{"startTime":503.9,"endTime":543.4,"type":"term","title":"loop earplugs","url":"/glossary/loop-earplugs","quote":"Yeah, I just wondered if you got any knowledge or insight into a product called loop ear plugs.\n[511.1s] There's about half a dozen variants that I'm aware of.\n[514.4s] A brand or is a style?","canonicalId":"term:loop-earplugs","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Loop earplugs are an over-the-ear/ear-in style consumer product designed to reduce or filter sound while still letting you hear your surroundings. In this segment, the host discusses them as a “style” and contrasts them with the concept of open-ear headphones.","simplifiedExplanation":"Loop earplugs are a type of ear insert meant to make loud sounds less intense while still letting you hear normally. The discussion here is about how they compare to “open” audio products that don’t seal your ear canal."}},{"startTime":530.2,"endTime":589.28,"type":"term","title":"open headphones","url":"/glossary/open-headphones","quote":"I think what you're referring to\n[530.2s] what I think the industry would refer to as open headphones. And so there is a brand called loop,\n[537.6s] though. And that's why I wanted to be clear... \n[584.0s] The idea of open headphones is they don't block out your ear canal.","canonicalId":"term:open-headphones","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"“Open headphones” (or open-ear audio designs) refer to earbuds/headphones that do not fully seal the ear canal. Because they don’t block the ear canal, they aim to reduce the “plugged” feeling and can let more ambient sound through while still providing audio.","simplifiedExplanation":"Open headphones are designed so they don’t seal your ear like typical earbuds. That means they let more of the outside world in instead of fully blocking it."}},{"startTime":560.1,"endTime":569.0,"type":"brand","title":"JBL","url":"/glossary/jbl","quote":"But when I look at something like the Sony link buds, I think JBL have a set that they call open\n[569.0s] earphones.","canonicalId":"brand:jbl","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"JBL is an audio brand referenced here in the context of “open earphones.” The host uses JBL’s open-ear product line as another example of earbuds that don’t seal the ear canal.","simplifiedExplanation":"JBL is a well-known audio company. In this discussion, JBL is mentioned because they make an “open” earphone style that doesn’t plug your ear canal."}},{"startTime":718.2,"endTime":725.0,"type":"brand","title":"iPhone 15","url":"/glossary/iphone-15","quote":"What sort of phone do you have? An iPhone 15, I think. Okay, mate, I would buy a set of AirPods Pro.","canonicalId":"brand:iphone-15","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The iPhone 15 is Apple’s smartphone generation mentioned as the listener’s current phone. This matters because Apple earbuds like AirPods Pro integrate best with iPhones for setup, switching, and feature access.","simplifiedExplanation":"The iPhone 15 is the phone model being used here. It’s relevant because Apple earbuds work especially smoothly with iPhones."}},{"startTime":725.0,"endTime":738.0,"type":"brand","title":"AirPods Pro","url":"/glossary/airpods-pro","quote":"Okay, mate, I would buy a set of AirPods Pro. They, they're going to be more expensive than the loops, but I tell you why they're the better ones to buy.","canonicalId":"brand:airpods-pro","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"AirPods Pro is Apple’s in-ear, wireless earbud line that’s commonly used with features like active noise reduction and transparency modes. Here, the speaker recommends them as a higher-quality option for the listener’s restaurant and conversation-focused needs.","simplifiedExplanation":"AirPods Pro are Apple’s premium wireless earbuds. They can help reduce background noise, which can make it easier to hear conversations in places like restaurants."}},{"startTime":755.7,"endTime":763.7,"type":"term","title":"conversation mode","url":"/glossary/conversation-mode","quote":"...their sound output to suit your hearing degradation, so your specific need, and you can enable\nexactly what you talked about, conversation mode, noise cancelling, all those kind of things.","canonicalId":"term:conversation-mode","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Conversation mode is a listening feature that boosts or clarifies speech while reducing other sounds. It’s commonly used in earbuds to make it easier to hear people talking without removing the earbuds."}},{"startTime":763.7,"endTime":767.8,"type":"term","title":"noise cancelling","url":"/glossary/noise-cancelling","quote":"...conversation mode, noise cancelling, all those kind of things.\nYeah, yeah, I've actually got those and I've messed around with the, the settings and done,","canonicalId":"term:noise-cancelling","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Noise cancelling refers to technology that reduces unwanted ambient sound. For earbuds, it’s typically done with microphones and signal processing (active noise cancellation) and can vary by environment and fit.","simplifiedExplanation":"Noise cancelling is a feature that tries to block background sounds. How well it works depends on the earbuds’ fit and the type of noise around you."}},{"startTime":818.6,"endTime":824.9,"type":"brand","title":"Apple","url":"/glossary/apple","quote":"...the chances of them having better hearing technology than a set of AirPods from Apple\nwho have spent millions of dollars creating their hearing aid solution.","canonicalId":"brand:apple","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Apple is the company behind AirPods, including the Pro model with adaptive audio features and multiple listening modes. The speaker contrasts Apple’s investment in hearing-related tech with cheaper alternatives.","simplifiedExplanation":"Apple makes the AirPods being discussed here. The speaker is basically saying Apple has a lot of money behind its hearing-related features, so a cheaper product might not match it."}},{"startTime":864.5,"endTime":873.5,"type":"concept","title":"100 day hassle free returns","url":"/glossary/100-day-hassle-free-returns","quote":"...on their website, loop earplugs, they say 100 day hassle free returns. So there's something else\nyou can review if you don't like them. Well, let's make sure they do come back. They do take them","canonicalId":"concept:100-day-hassle-free-returns","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A “100 day hassle free returns” policy is a long return window that reduces the risk of buying an audio product that doesn’t fit your needs. In this segment, it’s used to justify trying Loop earplugs despite uncertainty about performance."}},{"startTime":930.0,"endTime":1027.04,"type":"term","title":"security cameras","url":"/glossary/security-cameras","quote":"I'm trying to get security cameras from my house. I've been to Bingley and Harvey Norman, but they said to have the wildest one. I need a modem, but I don't have NBA...","canonicalId":"term:security-cameras","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The discussion is about home security camera systems and what they require to work. The key difference is whether the cameras are wired (local power/data) or wireless (internet/Wi‑Fi dependent).","simplifiedExplanation":"They’re talking about home security cameras—devices that record video around your house. Some need cables to work, while others rely on your home internet and Wi‑Fi."}},{"startTime":935.0,"endTime":946.6,"type":"term","title":"modem","url":"/glossary/modem","quote":"I need a modem, but I don't have NBA, NBA, whatever you call it. NBA. I just got on wireless internet.","canonicalId":"term:modem","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A modem is the device that connects your home to your internet service provider. Many wireless security cameras need internet access, so you typically need a working modem/router setup for them to send notifications and stream footage.","simplifiedExplanation":"A modem is what connects your home to the internet. If your cameras are wireless, they usually need the internet to work properly."}},{"startTime":972.5,"endTime":983.8,"type":"term","title":"Wi-Fi","url":"/glossary/wi-fi","quote":"But any other wireless camera, mate, does need a decent Wi‑Fi network at home permanently. And therefore you need essentially to have the NBN and or another connection with Wi‑Fi at home.","canonicalId":"term:wi-fi","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Wi‑Fi is the wireless network cameras use to communicate with your home internet and apps. The host emphasizes that wireless cameras generally require a strong, reliable Wi‑Fi network to function continuously and deliver notifications.","simplifiedExplanation":"Wi‑Fi is your home’s wireless internet. Wireless security cameras need Wi‑Fi so they can send video to your phone/app."}},{"startTime":977.6,"endTime":983.8,"type":"term","title":"NBN","url":"/glossary/nbn","quote":"But any other wireless camera, mate, does need a decent Wi‑Fi network at home permanently. And therefore you need essentially to have the NBN and or another connection with Wi‑Fi at home.","canonicalId":"term:nbn","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"NBN refers to Australia’s National Broadband Network, the main internet infrastructure many households use. The host links NBN to wireless security cameras because they rely on internet connectivity for streaming and alerts."}},{"startTime":994.4,"endTime":1009.1,"type":"company","title":"Arlo","url":"/glossary/arlo","quote":"There's a lot of questions underneath that, but in the end, there's a couple of big brands in this space. There's Arlo, there's UNIDEN, there's Ring and Yuffie.","canonicalId":"company:arlo","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Arlo is one of the major consumer home security camera brands mentioned. It’s typically associated with wireless, app-based camera systems that rely on Wi‑Fi and internet connectivity.","simplifiedExplanation":"Arlo is a company that makes home security cameras. Their cameras are usually the type that connect to your Wi‑Fi and phone app."}},{"startTime":999.9,"endTime":1009.1,"type":"brand","title":"Ring","url":"/glossary/ring","quote":"There's a couple of big brands in this space. There's Arlo, there's UNIDEN, there's Ring and Yuffie.","canonicalId":"brand:ring","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Ring is mentioned as one of the top security camera brands. Ring systems are commonly known for doorbell/camera ecosystems that integrate with an app and rely on home internet/Wi‑Fi for alerts and remote viewing.","simplifiedExplanation":"Ring is a popular security camera brand. Their cameras usually connect to your Wi‑Fi so you can view footage and get alerts on your phone."}},{"startTime":999.9,"endTime":1009.1,"type":"brand","title":"UNIDEN","url":"/glossary/uniden","quote":"There's a lot of questions underneath that, but in the end, there's a couple of big brands in this space. There's Arlo, there's UNIDEN, there's Ring and Yuffie.","canonicalId":"brand:uniden","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Uniden is listed as one of the big home security camera brands in Australia. Like other consumer brands, it generally offers systems that can be wireless and app-controlled, depending on the model.","simplifiedExplanation":"Uniden is a well-known brand for home security gear. They make cameras that people can use at home, often connected to Wi‑Fi and an app."}},{"startTime":1017.8,"endTime":1023.4,"type":"concept","title":"DIY installation vs professional installation","quote":"Because I rang up a couple of people that install security cameras. They had to put wires and they're going to charge about $2,000 for two cameras. Yeah, I mean, if you can run it yourself, it's going to be a whole lot cheaper, obviously.","canonicalId":"concept:diy-installation-vs-professional-installation","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The host compares the cost of having installers run cables versus doing it yourself. If you can run the wiring, you can avoid labor charges that can make multi-camera setups expensive.","simplifiedExplanation":"They’re talking about the difference between installing cameras yourself and paying someone to do it. Doing it yourself can save a lot of money if you can run the cables."}},{"startTime":1106.3,"endTime":1130.6,"type":"term","title":"IPTV","url":"/glossary/iptv","quote":"I'd like to connect the three TVs in my house to an IPTV subscription. Wow. Wow, wow, wow, wow. What do you mean by that? What sort of IPTV subscription have you got?","canonicalId":"term:iptv","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) delivers TV channels and video content over an internet connection rather than traditional broadcast/cable. It’s often accessed through apps or streaming devices, and performance depends heavily on your internet speed and network stability.","simplifiedExplanation":"IPTV is TV that comes through the internet. Instead of cable, it streams video to your TV or a streaming box, and it needs a solid internet connection."}},{"startTime":1130.6,"endTime":1138.2,"type":"term","title":"gray market","url":"/glossary/gray-market","quote":"Oh, probably a gray market. Gray market, one where I can get it cheaper, get movies and another content. Yep, yep.","canonicalId":"term:gray-market","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.85,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A “gray market” IPTV service typically means content is offered through unofficial or non-licensed sources. This can be cheaper, but it may carry legal, reliability, and security risks (like unstable streams or exposure to malware).","simplifiedExplanation":"A gray market service is one that’s not officially licensed. It might be cheaper, but it can be risky—streams may stop working, and there can be security or legal issues."}},{"startTime":1144.3,"endTime":1152.1,"type":"term","title":"fire stick","url":"/glossary/fire-stick","quote":"No, I'd like to probably do it via a fire stick. Yep. Okay. Well, you sound like you've done a lot of it, a lot of the research already.","canonicalId":"term:fire-stick","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A Fire Stick (Amazon’s streaming device) is commonly used to run IPTV apps or streaming services on a TV. Whether it works well depends on app compatibility and the quality of your home Wi‑Fi/network.","simplifiedExplanation":"A Fire Stick is a small streaming box that plugs into your TV. It can run apps for services like IPTV, as long as the app is supported and your internet is good."}},{"startTime":1950.6,"endTime":1968.4,"type":"term","title":"SD card slot","url":"/glossary/sd-card-slot","quote":"[1950.6s]  And one of the things I love about it is that it has an SD card slot because I store all my photos.\n[1963.2s]  The good old days. And everything on them, right? That way, if something happens to your phone, [1968.4s]  you pull the SD card out, you've still got everything.","canonicalId":"term:sd-card-slot","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"An SD card slot lets you store photos and other files on a removable memory card. In a phone context, it can be a simple way to keep your data even if the phone breaks or you switch devices.","simplifiedExplanation":"An SD card is a small memory card you can put into your phone. If your phone dies, you can take the card out and still keep your photos."}},{"startTime":1982.8,"endTime":2012.8,"type":"company","title":"Google Photos","url":"/glossary/google-photos","quote":"[1982.8s]  The cloud is your friend now. I mean, look, bottom line, I, the first thing I do on a phone is [1989.9s]  sign into my Google account and then enable backup on Google, on the Google photos.\n[2008.5s]  I can see the photos I took three years ago, because whether I was on an iPhone or an Android, every photo I take is [2012.8s]  backed up to Google photos.","canonicalId":"company:google-photos","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Google Photos is a cloud photo service that can automatically back up images from your phone. The speaker describes how signing into a Google account and enabling backup makes older photos available across devices.","simplifiedExplanation":"Google Photos is an app that saves your pictures to the internet. Once it’s turned on, your photos can show up even if you change phones."}},{"startTime":2122.0,"endTime":2173.1,"type":"concept","title":"Starlink","url":"/glossary/starlink","quote":"Trevor, I've got a bit of an issue. My daughter lives in a very big house at Horsley Park and she's got Starlink. The problem is the Starlink's at the back of the house and at the front of the house, like at the back of the house, she gets about a 300 megabit download, but at the front of the house, she's down to about 12.","canonicalId":"concept:starlink","priority":0.9,"confidence":0.95,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Starlink is SpaceX’s satellite internet service. It uses satellites to provide internet access, but real-world speeds can vary a lot depending on dish placement and the home’s internal Wi‑Fi setup.","simplifiedExplanation":"Starlink is a satellite-based internet service. Even if the satellite link is strong, the Wi‑Fi inside the house can still be weak in some rooms."}},{"startTime":2173.1,"endTime":2181.1,"type":"term","title":"mesh system","url":"/glossary/mesh-system","quote":"to plug in a mesh system and expand your network. But they do sell a Starlink mesh attachment. So I just don't know whether or not it will absolutely support the device.","canonicalId":"term:mesh-system","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"A mesh system uses multiple wireless nodes placed around your home so they work together as one network. Instead of one router covering everything, the nodes “hand off” devices as you move, improving coverage and reliability.","simplifiedExplanation":"A mesh Wi‑Fi system uses more than one Wi‑Fi box in your house. Together they create one network so your devices stay connected better, especially in dead zones."}},{"startTime":2299.5,"endTime":2304.9,"type":"term","title":"devices will need to reconnect","url":"/glossary/devices-will-need-to-reconnect","quote":"She's going to rename the network and also that means that all of her devices will need to reconnect with a password. So any TVs or anything she's got? That's easily fixed.","canonicalId":"term:devices-will-need-to-reconnect","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"When you change Wi‑Fi credentials (network name and/or password), existing devices may lose connection and must be re-paired. This is why TVs and other smart devices often need manual reconnection after a Wi‑Fi update."}},{"startTime":2478.1,"endTime":2486.3,"type":"term","title":"Trash (Bin)","url":"/glossary/trash-bin","quote":"There might be one called Trash. On my phone, it's called Bin.\n[2484.5s]  Yes, Trash. Yes, I found it.\n[2486.3s]  Are they in there though?","canonicalId":"term:trash-bin","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Google Photos uses a Trash/Bin area where deleted photos are held temporarily. This is where you can restore items within the retention window before they’re permanently removed.","simplifiedExplanation":"When you delete photos, they usually go into a temporary “trash” area first. You can restore them from there if you catch it in time."}},{"startTime":2489.2,"endTime":2500.0,"type":"concept","title":"60 days to reverse your mistake","url":"/glossary/60-days-to-reverse-your-mistake","quote":"Yes, they are. Look at that.\n[2491.0s]  60 days. So, you've got 60 days to reverse your mistake.","canonicalId":"concept:60-days-to-reverse-your-mistake","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The speaker is describing a “grace period” where deleted items can be restored before they’re permanently removed. In Google Photos, this is tied to the Trash/Bin retention window, so acting quickly matters.","simplifiedExplanation":"Some apps keep deleted photos for a short time so you can undo the deletion. If you wait too long, they get deleted for real."}},{"startTime":2533.3,"endTime":2542.6,"type":"brand","title":"Adobe Creative Cloud","url":"/glossary/adobe-creative-cloud","quote":"Adobe, the Creative Cloud, I use, I'm literally using Adobe Audition right now to record this.\n[2538.1s]  I use Adobe Premiere to edit videos.","canonicalId":"brand:adobe-creative-cloud","priority":0.5,"confidence":0.9,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"Adobe Creative Cloud is Adobe’s subscription suite of creative software. The speaker specifically references using it for video/audio work, highlighting how recurring licensing costs can add up.","simplifiedExplanation":"Adobe Creative Cloud is a paid subscription that gives you access to tools for editing videos and audio."}}],"speakers":[{"id":"s1","name":"Trevor Long","role":"host"}],"transcripts":[{"url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/tech-questions-trev-s-got-answers/transcript.vtt","type":"text/vtt"}]}