Two Blokes Talking Tech

Of course

Wrapping up a 30 minute Apple event and it probably takes Stephen and Trevor longer than that to do. New Apple Silicon, new MacBook Pro's and a new iMac - all shot on iPhone Trev has strong views about the potential of Foxtel's Hubbl - whats so good about it, isn't it the same as everything else on the market? Telstra is offering it's network to anyone in disaster areas, and Trev looks at Square's transition to being iPhone only if you need it!

This week on the show, I've got your calls on Phone plans, TVs, email and more. Anyone can ask a question on this talkback technology podcast, just head to EFTM.com and click ASK TREV. Plus, we're joined by Tony Brown from LG Australia who shares some advice on getting a great deal this Black Friday.

Foxtel launches new Hubbl platform that combines TV and streaming services, Samsung goes back to the future with the limited-edition Galaxy Z Flip5 Retro, Double Tap has now been enabled on the latest Apple Watch and Apple Watch Ultra, we take a look at the new Arlo Video Doorbell, Aspera Mobile has released a rugged yet affordable smartphone, we check out Samsung’s new Galaxy Tab A9+ tablet and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

He knew what he wanted to be, and he was on track to achieve it, but Ritchie Valens life was cut short tragically in a plane crash. This is a life story told with all the ups and downs of life, family, school and work. Stephen Fenech unpacks the story behind the story while Trevor Long takes a fresh set of eyes to it. Turn on your Hisense TV and find La Bamba on Fetch

You know, as we do

The mega billion dollar Cyber Shield, what is it, what does it really mean, who benefits and all the thoughts and details. Apple brings the Halloween scare - with a Scary Fast event next week and it's timed well for Australia plus the update to Apple Watch available now. Vodafone has a cracking roaming deal, and its about to get better - in-flight roaming! And the NBN price changes - what does it all mean???

This week, a little bit more on the EV tax and how the High Court decision needs to impact how we do things going forward, plus Boost Mobile's Peter Adderton has views on 5G and more. Callers talk about their old gadgets and how they love to keep them as a great memory, and if they are of any "Value" 5G issues and how Peter Adderton might be right. Buying advice on Home security cameras, and - issues with Kayo on Smart TV and which iPhone to buy the wife!

Your NBN plan is getting cheaper – we’ll tell you why, Oppo has launched a new foldable smartphone to take on Samsung, Australia has joined the World Phone Amnesty so smartphones have less of an impact on the environment, we take a look at the Navman MiVue ALTA dashcam that blends in your car – we also have a special discount offer for you, Netgear has unveiled its first WIFI 7 router – we’ll explain how it works, there’s a new more affordable Apple Pencil and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

The start of the MARVEL Movie Universe, but of course, Trevor Long has never seen it. So, Stephen Fenech walks us through what kicked of an epic movie franchise. Interesting facts, stats and information along the way, plus a fresh set of eyes on the whole darn thing. So - are you a MARVEL fan? Or are you also new to it all! Fire up the Hisense TV and find it on Fetch

Dejavu some might say:)

Trevor and Stephen are back for this week's Two Blokes Talking Tech podcast. This week discussing the High Court ruling that the EV Road User Tax is illegal in Victoria. The new BYD Seal pricing is sharp, Threads throws shots across the bow to Twitter who implement a $1 new user yearly subscription. The all-new Apple Pencil, NSW Govt Password checker and Netgear readies for WiFi 7!

On this week’s show: An Australian world first with the introduction of an AI-powered tutor for students, working from anywhere just got a lot easier with the Logitech Casa Pop-Up Desk, Aldi is offering another affordable 4K TV in its Special Buys, we take a look at the Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones, we also take a listen to the Denon earphones that can adapt to how you hear audio, Belkin’s new Thunderbolt 4 range for the ultimate connectivity and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

What if someone raised Catholic watched a movie that told stories of the church, faith, and the Holy Grail, while someone with no real religious upbringing did the same? How would they view that film? That's what you get with the Da Vinci Code, Trev's never seen it, and has no real knowledge of all the Church related story lines, while Stephen went to Catholic School all his school life. It's a Tom Hanks masterpiece, based on the Dan Brown novel and Directed by Ron Howard. Fire up the Fetch, sit down with the Hisense remote and get into The Da Vinci Code.

Our views and then some

Trev got kicked off TikTok, account deleted. What did he do? We unpack this, along with the evolving social media landscape this week on Two Blokes Talking Tech with Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long. Hybrid working is the big thing with so many devices catering to that now, Stephen looks at some. Trev's kicked out Edward and welcomed Garry the Goat - so how does he stack up. The new Espresso display and Samsung's strange 2024 plans.

We get a lot of calls looking for TV buying advice, rare that we get to recommend the best in class. That's this week on the EFTM Podcast. Talkback Technology, taking your calls - if you've got a tech question, head to EFTM.com Also this week, switching Telcos, Robot Vacuums and Internet Security costs

We’ve just returned from Palo Alto where we attended the HP Imagine Event where new PCs and services were unveiled, Australians lost more the $3bn to scammers with younger people more likely to fall victim, we take a look at the ECOVACS GOAT G1 robot mower, MG has unveiled its latest EV that offers performance at a competitive price, Google has unveiled its new Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

How's this for a lineup - Keanu Reeves, Dennis Hopper, Sandra Bullock, Jeff Daniels - cracking cast and where they were in their careers at the time of this movie is staggering. That's what we'll learn from Stephen Fenech who's running through it for Trevor Long who's watching for the first time. Keep it under 50 and get it going on your Fetch on the Hisense TV.

Google has announced two new Pixel phones, a new Pixel Watch and updates to Pixel buds - Trev and Stephen look at what's new and interesting about them. Samsung meanwhile not to let Google get all the limelight have their new S23 FE phone out, plus, a surprise product to take on Apple. Arlo's latest cameras hit the spot while iPhones are getting hot, and we recap AI after Meta made the news just after last week's show.

Apple has confirmed an overheating issue with the iPhone 15 Pro and what they are going to do about it, Meta has released the Quest 3 mixed reality headset, Norton has launched an all-in-one security solution for small businesses, we take a listen to the new JBL Live Free 2 noise cancelling earphones, DJI has released the Mini Pro 4 drone, the new ASUS smartphone that is bucking the large screen trend and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Lian Neeson's role in Taken is iconic, as are some of the lines he delivers. Trev's never seen it, so walk through Taken with Stephen Fenech as we learn about the movie's origins, what Liam thought would come of it and unpack its plot. And - there's an Aussie star in it too. Fire up the Fetch and get it on the Hisense TV.

Just the usual

Stephen's back from Microsoft's Surface announcement - new Laptops, but CoPiliot is their AI assistant and it's built in. But this has raised the question - is Apple lagging behind on AI - will they announce AI this coming year? Choice has some "choice words" for Google and Facebook and the fact they let scam ads continue to be displayed and sucker in Aussies. Vodafone's device care program and how it's perfect for clumsy pants people, and finally, Binge goes 4K - is this a strange move for Foxtel?

This week Trev takes your calls on all sorts of tech questions. Which Phone to upgrade to - getting better internet, and should you buy Microsoft's AI enabled Laptop? Plus, we talk Digital ID - the way of proving who you are without handing over all your ID documents.

We’ve returned from New York where we attended Microsoft's launch of Copilot – the new generative AI for Windows, Microsoft also launched new Surface laptops, Norton has launched its own secure and private browser, we take a look at the new range of Stihl’s battery-powered products for the yard and the garden, Dyson has released a new Solarcycle Morph light, Amazon has released new Echo products and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

When Arnold Schwarzenegger is the headline you know you're in for something great. In this 1990 Science Fiction film we take a peak into the future where space travel is the norm. Directed by Paul Verhoeven the story of how this movie came about is worth listening to Stephen Fenech for. He introduces Trevor Long to yet another movie he's never seen. Watch it now, or watch it again, and ask yourself this - what is real?

With apologies for the audio quality, this week's episode is remote while Stephen Travels with Microsoft. The Two Blokes review the iPhone 15 and there's some surprises there. Plus iOS 17 key highlights revealed. Drone Deliveries - what are we waiting for? The Amazon home control centre and Elon losing his marbles. Again.

I'm just someone who prefers to have proof and evidence, not just things on the internet - you'll understand when you hear our calls today. Plus the end of the EV Subsidy in NSW - why? and what impact will it have. Glad to be back, taking your calls - if you have a question, goto EFTM.com and click Ask Trev

We’ve returned from the Apple Event and will take you through all the major announcements including the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro, Apple Watch Series 9, Apple Watch Ultra 2 and new AirPods Pro, Blackmagic Design has released a powerful camera app for iPhone, Boost Mobile updates iPhone trade in values ahead of iPhone 15 launch, Technics has released a next-level direct drive turntable and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

A young Miles Teller well before Top Gun Maverick fame plays the role of an aspiring drummer. His Father is Paul Reiser and the legendary Jazz band leader is J K Simmons. But what's it like to be at the very top of the game, what's it like to try and break into that level. A first year College student gets a look and it shapes his life and thinking. Stephen loves it, and hopes Trev will too - what do you think?

Live from Apple's September Event, Trevor and Stephen get together for the monumental 600th Show in Cupertino as guests of Apple. Sadly, Frenchie's media commitments put pay to our grand plans, but we got together to record anyway! iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, 15 Pro, and Pro Max. Plus the Apple Watches and everything we know about USB-C!

GoPro has launched its latest Hero12 Black action camera, Ecovacs has expanded to the backyard with its first robot mower, Dyson releases its biggest air purifier for even larger spaces, we take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra tablet, Sonos has revealed its new Move 2 speaker, Bang & Olufsen joins forces with Ferrari to create a stunning audio collection and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Denzel Washington, Meg Ryan, Matt Damon and so many more high class actors take a story about Desert Storm and bring it to life as if it were true. United States deaths, and Heros under investigation, it's a story that has parallels within it and shines a light on several different areas of military service. Stephen has the facts and info, Trev has his first views after his first view. Watch now on Fetch up on your Hisense TV.

Vegas for Stephen:)

We're ignoring the numbers, and postponing the 600th so we can get you this important eposide. Covering all things iPhone 15 with our final thoughts before next week's event - what to expect, how controversial will it be and will it sell? Samsung and LG's IFA announcements and how an Oven can produce a timelapse of your best cooking. JBL's stunning retro speakers and Belkin's push into the new Qi2 charging.

We wrap up the biggest announcements from the IFA tech trade show in Berlin, Apple has named the named the date for the iPhone 15 launch – what can we expect to see, Tesla has unveiled its new-look Model 3 which has been redesigned inside and out, we take a look at the new range of JBL earphones where you get to choose the form factor, Samsung has released a massive 57-inch gaming monitor, Netgear has released the world’s first unlocked mobile hotspot with 5G mmWave and WIFI 6E and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Ralph Macchio and Pat Moriata star as the kid and his mentor as young Danny LaRusso is faced with a new life in a new city and it gets off to a rough start with the locals. A story of love, loss, patience, and doing what's right in many ways, the kid and the handyman take a journey that allows them both to learn and for Danny LaRusso to grow through. It's a 1984 classic which has resulted in sequels and even a more recent modern follow up series, so before you see those, re-take the original on Fetch up on your Hisense TV.

Put Tom Cruise and Steven Spielberg together on a project and it's got to be good right? That's the 2005 film War of the Worlds which has a long history, dating back to the 1898 H G Wells Novel. Also starring Dakota Fanning, Miranda Otto and Tim Robins with a little Morgan Freeman too, it's the story of an average American and his family faced with something surreal. A wild storm is not what it seems and the struggle to survive is real. Fire up the Hisense TV and Search War of the Worlds on Fetch and re-watch this cracker with Stephen and Trevor

Might as well give it a crack.

Top level business analysis this week from the two blokes, looking at the rise and fall and rise of Foxtel. A business built on Cable TV that now relies on streaming as much as cable - fascinating numbers from the company. 7-Eleven is going all high tech in ten stores, using GrabandGo technology so we don't need to scan items or stop at a counter to pay - intersting! Apple Maps vs Waze and why Waze still wins, the new Rode professional Microphones and Dashcam buying advice.

This week Trev talks to Jonathan Lea from SKY NEWS about his upcoming documentary Artificial Intelligence Investigated in which he talks to world experts on AI about where it's heading and how much we should be focussing on this issue. Including an interview with someone who has never seen AI and is blown away. Plus this week a follow up to last week's network questions - speaking directly with Channa Seneviratne who is the Executive - Technology Development and Innovation at Telstra and knows all about their networks, and network plans. And another follow up - was that text message caller Peter received an Amazon Scam or real? It's fascinating!

Samsung has beaten Apple for the first time for an important consumer award for its tablets, the small affordable Australian-made product that lets you breath underwater, Kobo’s new all-you can read and listen book subscription, we take a look at Panasonic’s first 6-blade electric shaver, the Aspera Mobile affordable new smartphone with flagship features, the Sennheiser earphones that can also act as a hearing aid and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Robin Williams in one of his most iconic roles stars as a dad who's going through a rough time with work, and his marriage. Amidst calls for a divorce, this Dad finds an interesting way to see his kids a whole lot more. Trevor and Stephen re-watch this classic and unpack just how amazing Robin Williams was.

More random than normal perhaps

Last quarter's smartphone sales data show there's less being sold, but one iPhone model bucks the trend and can Stephen guess which devices are in the top five in Australia? Stephen and Trevor discuss the Flip and Fold ahead of their on-sale date in Australia, and Google updates Android to allow people to know if they're being tracked by an AirTag. Latrell Mitchell makes an appearance, well, Stephen makes it a topic, Microsoft kills Cortana and how Apple's Emergency SOS saved lives in the Hawaii fires.

Taking your calls on the Internet's only Talkback Technology podcast, you can ask a question by simply heading to EFTM.com and clicking Ask Trev! This week the Telstra mobile coverage question - is it better or worse out on the open road? A scammer tries to get an Amazon Password - or did they? An elaborate or coincidental mess - you decide, plus many more calls

On this week’s show: Navman has released its first 4K dash cam – and they are saying it’s their best ever, we get behind the wheel of the new MG4 EV, why Mac users are being targeted by cyber criminals, we take a look at the DJI Air 3 drone, Nokia has released a sub $450 smartphone that you can repair yourself, Dyson’s Zone headphones, which we though were an April Fools Day joke when they were revealed, have now gone on sale in Australia and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Trev takes the controls of the show as he guides Stephen Fenech through what he believes to be one of the best movies of all time. Both dads see this through their eyes as parents, looking at the background to this movie and some of the epic performances. Lightning McQueen takes a journey of development while Doc Hudson too has to come out of his shell. It's a cracker.

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