New G-mee Personal Entertainment Device To Deliver Your Favourite Streaming Entertainment – Supporting Safe Content Consumption

SYDNEY, 13 DECEMBER 2019 - CBN Media, a leading Australian company dedicated to educating the public about new and emerging technology innovation, today launched a range of G-mee smart devices that give users, of all levels of digital savvy, access to the best on-the-go entertainment, while including features to support safe cyber use and exploration.

Today, over 90% of Australians own a smartphone⁽¹⁾, and almost 50% of 6-13 year olds have access to one⁽²⁾. Smart technology facilitates much of what we see, hear and absorb in modern society.

G-mee is not a smartphone. Unlike any other device on the market, G-mee unabashedly simplifies the smart device experience to deliver all the things that users need in a smart device and takes out the things they don't.

G-mee is the first next-generation smart device of its kind to serve as a personal content player that integrates measures for safe exploration of smart technology.

G-mee has no camera and integrates an innovative pre-installed ‘G-mee app lock' to successfully guide the user's smart device experience and curb temptations to over-share or be exposed to online risks, such as cyber-bullying.

The app lock feature can be activated at any time and used on any app downloaded to the device to block distractions caused by unwanted alerts, status updates and reminders. Apps such as Facebook, YouTube or new streaming services that can expose users to unsuitable content, or place them at risk of cyber-bullying, can be easily blocked from access using G-mee's app lock feature to encourage only safe content consumption.

G-mee's range opens smart device use for on-the-go entertainment to more users. The content delivered through G-mee can be specifically curated to suit only the user's needs and entertainment appetite.

G-mee is designed with smart device features that primarily support user entertainment desires, such as a 5-inch plastic touch screen, Android OS, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, expandable memory, 3.5mm headphone jack and in-built speaker, and gives users the freedom to watch, listen and learn with their favourite content anywhere, anytime.

Whether it's listening to music through Spotify or Apple Music for down-time, relaxing or meditating with a podcast, or catching up on a TV show, G-mee is the ideal entertainment companion to use at home, work, after school or on holiday.

G-mee launches at an affordable price point of $99.95 for the entry level device and is available first to the Australian public via pre-order.

The research, design and development of G-mee is a story of Aussie innovation. G-mee creator, Charlie Brown, is an accomplished technology expert, broadcaster and producer that has tried and tested almost every popular smart device on the market.

As a tech guru and father, Charlie developed G-mee to make smart devices accessible for all users in a way that delivers safe exploration and content consumption.

"My wife Rachael had the idea to create a smart device suitable for users of any age and any digital know-how. By including all the best of smart technology and removing the parts that can lead to distraction and online risk, G-mee becomes a dedicated content player that can be confidently accessed by users of all levels of digital fluency," Brown explained.

"G-mee could be a user's hardware solution for their favourite Spotify, Apple music playlists or podcasts."

"The integration of a pre-installed app lock means that parents can rest assured that only apps delivering content they deem suitable are being accessed using G-mee."

"G-mee strikes a balance between users getting all the best of smart tech in one personalised content player, and having the ability to limit exposure to unwanted or unsuitable content."

G-mee - $99.95

An entry level device, G-mee offers all the on-the-go entertainment essential such as 5-inch plastic touch screen, Android OS, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, expandable memory, 3.5mm headphone jack and in-built speaker. G-mee can be loaded with Apple Music or Spotify for audio enjoyment anywhere, anytime. G-mee leaves out features that lead to distraction such as a digital camera, phone connectivity and access to Google mobile services. G-mee includes a pre-installed G-mee app lock feature to manage the user's experience for optimal engagement with safe and suitable content.

G-mee Plus - $119.95 ($99.95 during pre-order period)

For the next step into smart technology engagement, the G-mee Plus gives users greater freedom to explore more through the inclusion of additional apps. G-mee Plus includes all the offerings of G-mee, PLUS Google mobile services. Users can expand their on-the-go entertainment by choosing from thousands of apps for download via Google Play Store, or watching their favourite clips on YouTube. Like all G-mee devices, the pre-installed G-mee app lock feature manages suitable content consumption.

G-mee Connect - $149.95

For users with greater experience with smart technology, the G-mee connect offers all the features of G-mee Plus, with 4G added to facilitate phone calls, sms and the use of data for browsing and downloading content anytime via 4G cellular connectivity. The ideal content companion to use at work, at the gym, or after school, G-mee connect delivers the best of smart technology with safety. Like all G-mee devices, G-mee connect includes the pre-installed G-mee app lock feature.

To find out more, please visit: www.g-mee.com.

Availability

G-mee, G-mee Plus and G-mee Connect are available first to Australian customers via pre-order at www.g-mee.com with deliveries commencing the week beginning January 13, 2020. All pre orders will receive a free clear protective case, a second coloured case (choose from 5 colour options, while stocks last), set of ear buds, a sticker sheet and included shipping.

For further information, please contact:

Maria Crema

Crema PR

0402 239 929

maria@cremapr.com.au

About CBN Media

CBN Media is one of Australia’s leading production houses, dedicated to educating the Australian public about new and innovative technology. CBN Media produces Australia’s longest running technology TV show, CyberShack TV and Australia’s highest rating technology radio show, Life and Technology. CBN Media is headed by Charlie Brown, one of Australia's favourite cutting edge commentators on lifestyle technology.

 

Sources:

⁽¹⁾ Deloitte. Mobile Nation 2019

⁽²⁾ ACMA Kids and mobiles: how Australian children are using mobile phones