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This week - Trevor has some fun with the Green Screen that is Stephen's shirt, so watch the video version on YouTube to understand that! In tech news, thanks to Arlo and Netgear, we look at the new range of Apple products, the MacBook Air, iPad Air and Mac Studio. We discuss disaster power and our reliance on power, how EVs might play a role. The new Arlo Wired Floodlight and how it's the right choice in many situations And the new ASUS Zenbook A14 - so darn light!

This week we talk all things payments with Mastercard and how they are changing the way we stay secure online and in store with new card options like - a card with no numbers! Trust me, it will make sense. We talk to a man with a Foggy looking TV picture from a brand new TV - what on earth is going on there! And we chat to SUE from last week to see how her problems with a DORO phone have been resolved... It's all happening this week! Get in touch any time, 0477 657 657!

Why Australian are looking for a better internet deal - but they are not looking at slower plans, Apple has just updated its iPad Air, MacBook Air and Mac Studio with new Apple silicon, we take a look at the Ecovacs Deebot X8 Pro Omni, the product that can offer wireless access to Android Auto in your car, Arlo partners with Samsung’s SmartThings and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

BYD's new Sealion 7 looks the goods and is priced to beat the Model Y - the boys share their thoughts on this week's show. Plus we talk to an EX30 owner about the Volvo experience and some tips on those regional chargers - would you carry a second SIM card? And a worrying problem with the BYD Atto3 that could leave you stranded - what is it and why is it happening? If you want to talk EVs - anything at all, send us a text or WhatsApp - 0477 657 657

The sequal to the highly popular Rocky which Stephen rated 10 and Trevor gave a 9, Rocky II is a genuine sequel like no other. Picking up right where it left off, Sylvester Stallone stars and Directs this absolute cracker. Find it on Fetch, Watch it on your Hisense TV

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This week we have five new mid-price smartphones, the Nothing 3a, Nothing 3a Pro as well as Samsung's A26, A36 and A556 - the blokes check in on a heated battle for your dollar. Apple has new iPads, the iPad Air gets an update and the base iPad too. Meanwhile Tiktok, Meta and Snapchat have responded publicly to the Government's Social Media Ban discussion paper. NBN turning to Amazon for it's Satellite service post Sky Muster, understanding Alexa AI and the end of Skype.

This week we talk Tech Trends with Sash Vrgleski from HP - how much AI is enough? never enough, and how workspaces are changed forever. Callers this week question the viability of Hubbl, rightly so, and wonder about 5G vs NBN. Meanwhile can a camera detect fire? and how to get a 4G phone working, that won't work after 3G Switch off - a frustrating issue that will possibly anger you too!

Alarming research about our children’s online safety, Amazon upgrades Alexa to be even smarter, Samsung has unveiled its range affordable Galaxy A Series smartphones, we share our verdict on the iPhone 16e, we take a look at the Elexi six-in-one charger, Ring has updated its Outdoor Camera Plus and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk

Brendon Green from Pickles joins us to talk about how healthy an EV battery is after it's first owner - the surprising results that give us hope for the future! Plus we talk to Glen about options to replace a RAV4 Hybrid, and he has some questions about charging And Nick has feedback about certain charging networks - interesting show today! Text us any time, 0477 657 657!

It's well known that the Star Wars movies are top tier for Stephen Fenech, and this is a slow burn for Trev, so just how does he rate the follow up to the debut success of Star Wars. Stephen unpacks the little known facts, walks through the movie for some hidden gems while Trev shares first-timer observations. All thanks to Fetch and Hisense!

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Celebrating 14 years of Two Blokes Talking Tech with a giveaway from our long time sponsor Netgear! Hit the YouTube version for your chance to win! This week - big news in streaming, MAX is launching in Australia in Late March - what does that mean? What will happen to Foxtel? The Government's plan for Satellite mobile coverage - announcing something that's already happening. Apple's iPhone 16e hits the stores tomorrow, more thoughts, plus Apple Vision Pro to get Apple Intelligence And just how does a V8 Supercar team use Mobile covereage? Trev finds out.

Android Auto is cool, but wireless Android auto is better! But how do you make that happen and what's reliable? We come up with suggestions and one caller is going to test one out. An endless boot loop after a software upgrade, nasty. Can you stream Apple TV to a Chromecast? Whatsapp Messages missing after a phone upgrade, are they lost? Adding a satellite to your existing Orbi system, and the need for International calls, not roaming, calling home!

Apple changes up its smartphone line-up with the release of the iPhone 16e – but can you call it affordable? Norton has added AI-powered features to its cyber safety products to improve online protection, Adobe’s Photoshop is 35 years old, we take a listen to the Technics EAH-AZ100 earphones with magnetic fluid driver, DJI unveils its new Osmo Mobile 7 gimbal for smartphones, we check out the Aiper Surfer S1 that can skim your pool automatically and keep it clean and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

This week we talk to Julie Perrissel about her app IVYGo - where you can list your EV charger for other people to use. Set the rates by time and earn money! Caller Lucy wonders about charging for her new car - she nearly took on Penelope's record for cars tested but we love what she settled on. And Lloyd talks to us about research showing battery life may be far longer than anticipated! Get in touch, text us on 0477 657 657!

Following on from our very first movie on this podcast, Francis Ford Coppola and Mario Puzo are back with Part 2, released two years later, and starring Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton and many more. Stephen will let us know how well this was received while Trevor gets his first look. And his reaction might surprise you. Enjoy it on Fetch on your Hisense TV with us!

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Apple's new addition to the family is in fact a new version of the iPhone 16, the iPhone 16e, and it's an interesting one, great value or too pricey? Trevor and Stephen discuss. Plus the kids social media ban - where's it at? Why is it a closed process? Why are there so many loopholes? Meta and their inability to help people who need basic customer service, and the new NBA feature on Apple Vision Pro! It's a big week!

For your fancy new car, what Dashcam should you consider? We chat about a brand new Prado. What to think about when it comes to getting a monitor for you. We have an issue with Apple Notes, locked notes and forgotten passwords - this one's a doozy. Organising your family with a digital calendar, and the concerning changes to newspaper delivery in aged care.

Wellness fraudster Belle Gibson is back in the news – but we spoke to her before lies were exposed to the world, alarming new figures show just how many cyber threats are being blocked and social media is the new scammer playground and Apple has released the Apple TV app for Android. In the Tech Guide reviews we take a listen to the Powerbeats Pro 2 and the winner of the best smartophone screen award goes to … the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Do you want to talk about EVs? Do you own one? Whatever it is, get in touch - send us a text on 0477 657 657 - we'll get you on the show! This week a simple question, NOT a silly question - about charging plugs. Mark calls - he's working on EV chargers on a grand scale and we all learn from him. And John has an Ioniq which ran flat, Trev can relate.

Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn are a pair of mates with a day job, and a wild Wedding season hobby - Crashing Weddings. We learn their strategies, witness their conquests but then follow along as things take a turn, for the worst and better - depending on perspectives. This isn't an Oscar nom style movie, but what does Trev think? Stephen runs him through it and we find out!

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We look at the most reviewed places in Australia on Google Maps! Some surprising ones in here too - all as Google Maps celebrates 20 years having been born in Australia. Disney+ is bringing ESPN live sport and on demand shows to their platform at no extra cost - for now. Going Off Grid with HMD and how the Starlink Mobile trials are going. Scam awarness as we hit Valentines day, and new Beats Headphones!

This week Trev talks to the CEO of the Interactive Games and Entertainment Association about the tools available to parents to keep their kids safe online - marking Safer Internet Day. We find a solution to ensuring that you can listen to podcasts underwater, we get help for a previous caller from a long time listener. Dealer installed Dashcam not working, that's a pain, and more travel advice for keeping in touch in China.

Google Maps turns 20 years old – but did you know it was created in Australia, HMD releases a new device to allow you to connect from anywhere via satellite, Apple has released Apple Invites to make it easier to bring your friends together, we share our verdict of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, we also check out the Acer Swift 14 AI laptop, Dyson has released the most powerful handheld vacuum and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Trev had an issue charging in regional NSW, and got in some strife complaining about it - but he's standing his ground. If you want to go to the EVERYTHING ELECTRIC EV show in Sydney March 7-9, use Promo code TWOBLOKES for a discount! And we have FREE TICKETS for our callers - so get in touch to talk EVs on 0477 657 657 This week we talk about Wagons vs SUVs and Tesla ownership from a Scott in Australia

What happens when Police all choose to live in one community? Low crime rates? But what else, is it a law unto themselves? A staggeringly good cast including Sylvester Stallone in a very different role for him. Stephen unpacks some facts about the movie while Trevor gives his first impressions - join us!

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Stephen and Trevor are done with their first impressions of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra so how does it stack up? Is the AI all it's made out to be? What's it's best feature? Kayo price rises are a big deal, but will anyone cancel? Probably not. Plus, what does the future of sports rights look like? And will you use Apple Invites?

This week questions raised about travelling to places not quite so popular with mobile operators - we chat to Leanne about that. Ray has a question about secure cloud storage for important documents, while Tony is wondering about shared access to a TV with Kayo logged in. Plus An email nightmare for Marcelo, and Trev is to blame Got a tech question - text Trev on 0477 657 657

Apple is a step closer to its first foldable iPhone, the iPad is 15 years old and I was at the launch, Vodafone has expanded its regional coverage, we check out the Netgear Nighthawk RS600 WiFi7 router, it’s back to school time and the smartphones to suit first time users, Swann has released a personal alarm system and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

There's a new broom sweeping through the USA - so will that affect EV car sales there, and could there be knock on effects around the world? We have a return call from Penelope! How many cars did she test? Has she bought an EV yet?? And a chat about if we need a simple EV out there in the market! GET IN TOUCH to talk EVs with us - text 0477 657 657

Here's a great case, featuring Dennis Quaid , Andre Braugher, Jim Caviezel and Elizabeth Mitchell - they are all playing roles across a generation with Frequency demonstrating the power of time travel, but in a whole new perspective. If you've lost a loved one, this will be a difficult watch, but it's worth it. Stephen calls it a Hidden Gem - what does Trev think? Find out thanks to Hisense and Fetch.

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Trevor and Stephen unpack the story of the new Chinese AI system DeepSeek and how it's challenging the US, disrupting the stock market and the worries about it's bias and filtering. There's a new iPhone coming - the blokes take a look at what it might be Vodafone's big push into regional Australia, and Stephen's reflections on the original iPad 15 years later..

A new AI chat bot is out and it's made in China - is that a bad thing? Trev's response might surprise you. Plus TPG's big bush push helping regional Aussies get a better deal. Paul calls about his Samsung A Series, John is off travelling so has SIM questions, Anthony spots a smartwatch bargain and Noelene has issues with messaging across multiple devices. You can get help or share your tech story too - text 0477 657 657

We’ve just returned from San Jose were we attended the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event which revealed the new Galaxy S25 series, Samsung also teased a super thin and light S25 Edge smartphone. Being the Australia Day long weekend I thought we’d go through some of the greatest technologies invented right here in Australia, we also we check out the new AirLock from OneAdaptr that's both a tracker and a lock, Arlo has released new flame detection technology that’s faster than a smoke detector, the wearable robots we found at the Consumer Electronics Show and we answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Stephen and Trevor discuss the resale value of EVs, considering how different one car might be to another and how a brand new model may be an uncertainty. Plus, we talk on 0477 657 657 to a couple of callers. One who has a new but old Tesla And, a man on his way to pickup his first EV! Get in touch, text or whatsapp 0477 657 657

The police gather together five less than desirable members of society as they investigate a crime, but what it creates is a whole other story. The Usual Suspects is a great cast, with Kevin Spacey getting most of the screen time, but plenty more you'll recognise. Is this one you need to see more than once to fully grasp? We'll discuss as Stephen takes Trevor through this one for the first time thanks to Fetch and Hisense

Trevor and Stephen have travelled to San Jose as guests of Samsung for the UNPACKED event to kick off the mobile year. It's all about AI of course, so the boys unpack the latest AI innovations and what they mean for you Plus we look at the range of S25 devices and how they've changed, and the big tease of the EDGE device!

Photos photos photos, where do you keep them? We discuss iCloud vs Google vs local NAS storage. Plus, buying devices that don't have a charging brick - so which one do you buy? Fall Detection for an elderly parent, how an Apple Watch can be amazing Recommendations for ISP and saving BIG TIME on your mobile, and - getting rid of Foxtel!

Arlo has partnered with an AI company to improve home protection, Netgear has released the Orbi 770 to improve your home wi-fi. Samsung is now offering larger ring Galaxy Ring sizes, we check out the new DJI Flip drone, we take a closer look at the ASUS Zenbook A14, the Shinobi Flooring that can prevent injuries from falls and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Is the EV market slowing down? No. We look at a bunch of EVs set to hit the market in Australia this year. It's a long long list, and some brands are new, some established and some pivoting to Electric. Plus we talk to a man who loves his new Toad - if you want to tell us about your EV experience, get in touch - 0477 657 657

A group of mates loyal to their home town are robbing banks and armoured cars for the cash. One robbery doesn't go quite to plan and a hostage becomes a key part of one of the thieves lives. But the quest for another payday makes things complicated.

Samsung's first Unpacked event for 2025 happens next week, the two blokes will be back together for that so we preview what's coming on this week's show. Plus Telstra and Starlink - what's it mean for users, an what's it mean for Optus? Testing out DJI's new FLIP drone - is wind it's only issue? And the FTTP update path for more Aussies as NBN gets additional funding.

How can you improve phone coverage INSIDE your home? Is it even possible? Heading overseas, so which Translation devices would you take? Or is an App better? Feedback on the Aiper pool cleaner, and an exciting upgrade to Fibre, but, how to improve wifi.

We’ve just finished the Consumer Electronics Show and we’re going to give you our wrap of the biggest announcements from Samsung, LG and Hisense We’ll also take a look at the new robot vacuums, lifelike robots and the other quirky products we saw at the show and we’ll answer all of your questions of course in the Tech Guide Help Desk.