Two Blokes Talking Tech

Cyber criminals turning to ChatGPT to make their scams even more convincing, Australians are feeling the pinch but are leaving savings on phone and internet deals on the table, we wrap up Mobile World Congress which just ended in Barcelona, we take a look at the Bowers & Wilkins Pi7 S2 active noise cancelling earphones, significant upgrade for Windows 11 including iPhone connectivity, Meta rolls out new tools for teens to find and remove intimate and exploitive photos from social media platforms and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Stephen set Halloween up as a gory horror film and Trevor was worried, so what are the things you might not know about Halloween and just how scared did Trevor get? This was a 1978 low budget film that ended up grossing big-dollars. It was also the debut film for Jamie Lee Curtis who goes on to some pretty big things. Enjoy a fright night on us with thanks to Fetch and Hisense.

Stephen is off to see the family.

The blokes are in Barcelona for the biggest mobile show of the year. Oppo steal the headlines with their first folding phone the Find N2 Flip and it's impressive. TCL's latest phones and the impressive NXTPAPER concept phone. Trev talks to the Telstra CEO and finds out about ChatGPT and also some huge advances in 5G coming soon. Nokia's repairable phone and the low-cost phones coming to Australia.

On the show floor of Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Trevor Long catches up with Telstra's new CEO Vicki Brady. Vicki talks about her excitement for connected products, including ChatGPT Plus regional Australia, the ridiculous ACCC decision and how cost of living is affecting customers

South Sydney Juniors has partnered with NeuroFlex to adopt game-changing brain health protocols, we’ll take a look at the Rode NT1 mic with dual connect, Uniden has launched its new smart baby monitor, you can now make free calls to mobiles and landlines with Alexa on your Echo smart speaker and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Starring Clint Eastwood and John Malkovich among a much bigger wider all-star case, this is a political thriller written by Jeff Maguire. A long serving Secret Service agent forms and unlikely two way relationship with a likely killer. It's a gripping story that doesn't have many slow moments. Trevor is walked through some of the intricate moments of the movie by a man who's seen it many times - Stephen Fenech. Watch and enjoy along with us thanks to Fetch and Hisense.

Who knows what will be said

Trev's on a plan and Stephen is 24 hours from joining him as they head to the Annual Mobile World Congress show in Barcelona. What to expect on the ground, including the Oppo flip phone - will it come to Australia and how will it be priced? Meta following twitter with a monthly subscription for the Blue Tick and how Twitter is degrading security because Elon's ash tray doesn't have enough cash in it. Oh, and we call Alexa. Sort of.

What's it like driving the Porsche 911 GTS? AMAZING - so let me brag about that a bit. Plus, saving you money - another caller looking to switch and save, finding great savings on mobile and broadband. And other calls including a great result on a broken TV.

You can now pay for your blue tick on Facebook and Instagram with Meta Verified, Vodafone hits a six at the Sydney Cricket Ground with record 5G speeds, Circles Life announces Pay What You Want mobile plans for added flexibility, we take a look at the Peloton Tread which has just arrived in Australia, Oppo has released the new Find N2 Flip foldable smartphone, DJI has launched the Mini 2 SE small and affordable drone you can take anywhere and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

This one is a bit of an unknown for many we think, but Stephen loves it. A very young Steven Spielberg directs what was never meant to be a Cinematic release. Stephen talks through the details of how the movie came about, and together with Trevor talks through all the moments of this unique thriller. All thanks to Fetch and Hisense.

The usual rubbish

Trevor and Stephen take a detailed look at the new Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, which goes on sale this week. Likewise looking at what Apple and Samsung have planned for the future. ABC has a drama which is a lesson for everyone, while a Melbourne University goes Digital with ID cards. And, an update on the Netflix password sharing drama

Netflix customers, and myself, are getting fired up with the streaming giant set to ban password sharing, my electric vehicle dilemma that could see me turn my back on Tesla, the Australian government kicks off an initiative to provide free NBN for up to 30,000 families, we review the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra smartphone, how Uniden’s new App Cam Pano camera can beef up your security, how AI is taking over search in 2023 and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

This is a cracking film set in the early 1970's produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and based on the true story of coach Herman Boone. Boone is played by Denzel Washington and is a coach enlisted to integrate the T.C. Williams High School football team. A great cast shines a light on the issues of racism, segregation and integration in America's past, so what will Trev think of one of Stephen's all-time favourites? Find out, watch it now on Fetch up on your big-screen Hisense TV!

Two Blokes Talking Rubbish

This week, the Two Blokes discuss the plans Netflix has to crack down on Password sharing, and this discussion once again frustrates Stephen Fenech, so why is Trev pushing him. Optus cops a big increase in complaints to the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman after their data breach, Tesla's plan to open the Superchargers for all. Stephen looks at Netgear's latest Orbi and Microsoft gives Bing a boost with AI

Back from San Francisco and taking your calls. If you've got a tech problem, question or need buying advice - goto EFTM.com and send a question through the ASK TREV page! This week loads of calls on phone advice, camera advice and a curly one about WiFi connection issues. No matter the question, Trev's got an answer

We’ve just returned from San Francisco where we attended the Samsung Galaxy S23 launch, we also spoke with Samsung Australia’s vice president and head of mobile Garry McGregor about the new line-up, we check out the new MacBook Pro with the new M2 Max chip, Rode has just launched a new microphone headset, Technics has released a Super CD player priced at $5,499 and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Regarded as one of the funniest comedy movies of all time, it's the kind of movie not made any more. Comedy from shot to shot, scene to scene. Flying High - known as Airplane around the world, stars Robert Hays, Julie Hagerty, Liam Nielsen, Robert Stack, Lloyd Bridges, Peter Graves and even Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Like a sketch show with a plot this movie is a parody of another presumably serious movie but done with the intent to make you laugh, and laugh you will. Stephen knows it back to front, Trev's seen plenty of clips. So Fire up the Fetch and sit back watch it on your Hisense TV again.

Samsung has announced the Galaxy S23 range of devices in San Francisco so Trevor and Stephen are live with all the details for you. Three phones, three bigger price tags but three amazing cameras. But - have we reached peak smartphone? Or could this be the surprise of the year?

ChatGPT – what is it – how does it work and can students use it to cheat - we put it to the test, Apple has released a short video with a Ted Lasso star Nick Mohammed to showcase its new privacy features and Bowers and Wilkins has released the Pi7 S2 earphones, we check out the deluxe new Sony DualSense Edge wireless controller, Samsung has released the Odyssey G6 gaming monitor that’s also a smart TV, Cricut’s new EasyPress products to help you personalise anything and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Stephen describes this as a classic, and rightfully so. Winner of multiple academy awards, No Country for Old Men is set in rural Texas and centres around a long-time Sheriff and his struggles with where the world has gone to. A big drug deal has gone sour in his county and he's on the tail of a hitman out to get the cash back. A lot of decide for yourself moments, a lot of food for thought, and an ending that's not for everyone. Watch it now on Fetch up on your Big-Screen Hisense TV.

How long can the boys talk waiting for dinner to arrive?

Celebrating great Australian Tech and Tech companies, recorded on Australia day Trev and Steve look at Rode, Blackmagic, Cygnett and many more along with Aussie Tech innovations. And the rise of ChatGPT - what is it about, what can it do - should we be excited or worried? Apple has a new HomePod - the second coming? and loads of new Headphone innovation.

Your calls are back this week with Trev taking questions about TV and TV warranty, photos, WiFi and more. Plus a TikTok took our attention this week, a young Farmer in regional NSW showing off his 24/7 Staffless butchery. So he's on the show! Explaining his ideas, and the process of shopping at the Wolki Farm butchery!

Apple has made a number of announcements this week - they've updated Apple Maps, news M2 Pro and M2 Max chips, new MacBook Pros and the return of the HomePod - we’ll take a look at them all, we’ll also talk about all the new Logitech Brio 300 webcam, we check out the new Oppo A17 smartphone with flagship features, we take a look at the new Roborock S8 Pro Ultra and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

The paranormal, UFO's, Government cover-ups, even the Bermuda Triangle - there are so many angles to this movie. Inspired in part by an event in Steven Spielberg's childhood Close Encounters stars Richard Dreyfuss as Roy Neary a man on a journey after a life changing encounter with a UFO. Trev's never seen it, couldn't even pick the movie the iconic sound came from, but Stephen knows all about it. So watch along with us, thanks to Fetch and Hisense.

Gibber jabber and streaming chatter

Apple sets the year off to a start with news of new Silicon with pro level M2's and all new devices to suit. While Samsung readies for their first announcement of the year in just weeks from now. Plus back to School, Sydney Ferries on Google Streetview, and the two blokes thoughts on 2023 in Tech.

Trev's back for 2023 with the EFTM podcast. Welcoming your calls and questions on anything technology. Did you get something new? What do you love about it? Get in touch and share! Coolest things from CES recapped here this week, plus a thought about ChatGPT and how Google should be worried And get in touch - let us know what you want more, or less of, in 2023

Samsung has named the date for the launch of the Galaxy S23, we take a look at Lightyear – the world’s first solar powered EV that had its origins in Australia, JBL has launched its new soundbar with detachable wireless rear speakers, we check out the new Equinox 2 smart telescope we discovered at CES, Bird Buddy the smart bird feeder, the Silent Mask that give you silence and privacy for your call and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Rain Man features an outstanding performance by Dustin Hoffman as Raymond - the Autistic Savant who's existence is discovered by his brother Charlie played by Tom Cruise only after their father's death. It's a road trip film, directed by Barry Levinson - and follows Cruise's characters journey of emotional pain, anger and learning to know and love his brother. Hoffman's character performance is one of the best you will see, and it's an eye opening look into his life. Trev's seen it, but doesn't remember the story, so rediscover it together with Stephen Fenech here thanks to Fetch and Hisense.

We’ve just completed the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas and we’re are going to go through the major announcements and the biggest products of the show, we’ll talk about all the new and quirky products we got our hands on – there’s some cool stuff to talk about and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

The show is wrapping up, but the Two Blokes have more to talk about. From Cars with Solar and massive head-up displays to the watch band that charges itself and tracks your activity. Trev tries the Dyson Zone headphones with Purifying, and the TCL Smart AR Glasses, while Stephen checks out a fancy Samsung Fridge

You wouldn't know it from the title, or the cover art, but October Sky is the true story of a young man and his mates in a small American Coal Mining town who attempt to build rockets. Starring a young Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, Chris Owen and Laura Dern, it's a moving story about freindships, family, work, township, and having goals. It's based on four young men who grew up in Coalwood West Virginia and were inspired to build a rocket after the Russians launched Sputnik! Trev's never seen it, nor does he have any idea what it's about. Stephen brings him - and you, on that journey

Stephen and Trevor live from the show floor at the Las Vegas Convention Centre - for CES 2023. It's only day 1 and there's plenty of news. All the best announcements from LG, Hisense, Samsung, Sony and ASUS and some chatter in-between

The Two Blokes are Back in Las Vegas for CES 2023. As is tradition, we record right after the opening event of the show, looking at some quirky and interesting gadgets. Trev found some, Stephen found some - enjoy!

We’ve just landed in Las Vegas for the Consumer Electronics Show and we’ll talk about what we can expect to see, the trends and themes we’re likely to see, meanwhile LG has already made some announcements, we take a listen to the Bowers and Wilkins Px8 headphones, we check out the Philips Air Performer, how you can create your own customised version of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

This is an iconic movie, from Wilson, to Tom Hanks portrayal of a FedEx executive stuck for a staggering 1500 days on an isolated island in the Pacific. Even if you've seen it many times, there's a lot to pick up on in this movie. And the story of how it came about is also fascinating. Stephen guides Trevor through Castaway, an Oscar nominated film from over 20 years ago, all thanks to Fetch and Hisense

Trev's behind on Yellowstone, Stephen not happy.

An early Christmas present for you, our last TBTT show for the year. This week, Trev's got his knickers in a knot over the ACCC decision on the TPG and Telstra network sharing deal and how its a raw deal for the bush. Elon stepping down as CEO of Twitter - was he always going to, or was this a shock? Boost goes international with a great roaming add-on option, while Tesla has added Apple Music And Trev's doing Amazon Flex deliveries - just what it's like to do the job! Merry Christmas from Stephen and Trevor and here's to a safe and happy new year's break. We'll be back for CES early January!

Brace yourself for even more sophisticated scams next year and what we can do to stay safe, Boost Mobile has launched international roaming for pre-paid customers, we wrap up our 12 days of Christmas Gift Ideas, DJI has launched the DJI Mini 3, Apple has released a new collaboration app called Freeform, Grid Studio has unveiled its new framed original iPad art frame and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Michael Douglas finds himself at the centre of a psychological thriller in which he faces problems at home after a weekend fling. Glenn Close stars as the love-interest who's response to a weekend fling will have you on the edge of your seat with her obsession. Stephen loves it, so he's introducing Trevor to the movie for the first time, thanks to Fetch and Hisense.

What say you?

Parents taking EPIC Games the makers of Fortnite to court over the game being addictive - seems strange, but that's a thing in Canada. So what is the responsibility of parents? Two Blokes and their views. Dyson's new headphones are the strangest looking ever and will be among the most expensive. What do Trevor and Stephen think? Telstra's 5G records and plans to scale for usage on the 5G network, DJI's new Mini 3 and Apple's Freeform!

The final EFTM podcast for 2022, talking all things tech. Taking you calls on Earbuds, and limiting kids screen time - the challenges of modern parenting. Plus, Apple Music SING - Trev gives it a go! You wanna turn the volume down for that one! Thanks for listening this year, Merry Christmas to you and all those you love, stay safe out there and let's hit 2023 with all the power we can! Cheers everyone!

Parents launch class action against Fortnite creator Epic Games alleging the game is too addictive, Dyson Zone headphones with a built-in air purifier - which many thought were an April Fool's Day joke and our 12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas continues, we take a look the new Belkin 11-in-1 Multidock Port, Bowers & Wilkins launch a McLaren edition of their Px8 headphones, Apple Music now has a sing along feature and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

We're turning things on their head this week. Stephen Fenech, our Movie Guru gets taken on a journey to watch The Great Escape for the first time, a movie Trevor Long has rated highly for a long time. It's a true story, with some creative licence, of a P.O.W. camp in Germany built to house some of the craftiest escapees from the Allied forces. Steve McQueen is the headliner, but it's an all-star cast, Trev and Stephen walk through a range of issues raised in the movie and reflect on the time that it was shot and set. All thanks to Fetch and Hisense!