World● Low1h ago · Nov 8, 2026, 9:00 PM
Echidna : John Hanscombe | Does everything need to be a smart device ? | Merimbula News Weekly
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A piece by John Hanscombe, titled "Echidna," from Merimbula News Weekly, poses the question of whether all devices need to be "smart." This reflects on the ubiquity of smart technology in everyday life.
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