Two Blokes Talking Tech

Apple issues an urgent security update for its products, stamp duty to be waived on electric cars and its 20 years since music recognition app Shazam was launched, we check out the new Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro smartwatch, we’ll go through JBL’s latest audio products, Samsung has launched a 55-inch curved gaming screen and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

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Stephen has chosen the 1976 characterisation of King Kong as he believes it's the best. The story of a Giant Ape discovered on a remote island and brought to New York City as a tourist attraction and traveling show. Starring Jeff Bridges, Charles Grodin and the first film role of Jessica Lange - this is a different story to the 1932 and 2005 King Kong's but follows a similar path. Trev's never seen it, the movie is as old as he is, while Stephen has more copies of it than would seem normal to any reasonable person. Enjoy our breakdown thanks to Fetch and Hisense

Google has publicly called on Apple to "fix" the problem of green message from iPhones, that is their lack of support for the Rich Messaging that exists on Android phones. Trev thinks he has an idea to solve it. Meanwhile Apple has made a few announcements while celebrating 40 years in Australia, including a global plan to be carbon neutral across the business, from supply chain right through to the usage of customer devices - it's mega and very bold. Kayo is booming with 1.3 million subscribers, so what's driving our viewing habit changes? First impressions of the Samsung Galaxy Flip 4 and Fold 4 from Trev and Steve, plus the kids phone that is an alternative to a kids smart watch.

Those who know me well know how I roll, but others will judge from afar. Who cares! I appreciate your support. This week, loads of calls on Robot Vacuums, Bluetooth, AirTags and Smartwatches Plus a little story about the missed flight at LAX and the Taxpayer funded hit job:)

We are live in New York for Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event where it unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Z Flip 4, Watch Five, Watch 5 Pro and the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro earphones and we’ll also be talking to Samsung Australia's head of mobile Gary McGregor, Apple has plans offset the power used by their customers to charge and use their Apple products, we take a look at the Sennheiser Momentum 4 ANC, headphones, we check out the ASUS ROG Phone 6 gaming smartphones, Snapchat has created an in-app safety tool called Family Centre so they can keep an eye on their kids on the platform and we’ll answer all of your tech questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Trev and Stephen go to Vegas more than any normal human, and while Stephen knows all about the adventures in Vegas in The Hangover, Trev is none the wiser. So, Stephen introduces Trev to The Hangover in this week's show, a cracking comedy, starring Bradley Cooper, Ed Helms, Zach Galifianakis, Heather Graham, Justin Bartha, Ken Jeong, and Jeffrey Tambor. A bucks weekend, but it all goes wrong of course - but Why is Mike Tyson involved? Find it on Fetch connected to your Hisense TV and laugh along with all the classic lines!

Stephen and Trevor are at the Dream Hotel in New York City after Samsung's second UNPACKED for 2022. The blokes run through all the products, from most expensive to least. Galaxy Z Fold 4 with new cameras, bigger screen and refined display, plus it's a bit smaller - just a bit:) And the Flip 4 gets a bigger battery, while the Galaxy Watch 5 has a whole new variant the Pro. We cover it all.

Rumours are swirling about the new iPad after some leaked renders, why does Gen Z love subtitles when watching TV shows and movies, Uniden has released a higher resolution wireless security camera we check out the new Google Pixel Buds Pro earphones, we take a look at the Lenovo Slim 7 X Pro laptop, we’ll tell you about Oppo’s affordable new smartphone and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Just gibberish as always

The 1987 classic RoboCop would be best described as a science fiction action film - but could be seen by many as a glimpse into a heavily privatised corporate run world. Director Paul Verhoeven takes the Edward Neumeier screenplay and places Peter Weller, Nancy Allen, Daniel O'Herlihy, Ronny Cox, Kurtwood Smith, and Miguel Ferrer in to make for a cracking great show. A run-down Detroit could become the host for a new mega city - controlled by RoboCops. Stephen has seen it a bunch, Trev's only heard of it, so fire up your Fetch and get that Hisense TV ready for RoboCop

Trev's been reminiscing with old-school Vinyl thanks to a new Monster Record player at JB so the blokes reflect on the good times. Both Trev and Stephen are heading off to New York with Samsung so a last look at what's next from Samsung. Plus, the TCL MiniLED TV that impresses both, the Backbone one PlayStation edition, and Trev's test of Elon Musk's Starlink.

How old is your phone? One caller this week has a 23 year old phone and a very unique problem. Plus questions about headphones, TVs and Soundbars Your Tech questions answered, on the EFTM podcast - as your question at EFTM.com

We’re in Bangkok for Huawei’s Smart Office launch event and we’ll go through their announcements, 5G is taking on the NBN and that’s how the telcos want it, what we can expect to see with the PlayStation VR2 headset, we check out the new TCL Mini LED C835 4K smart TV, we get our hands on the BackBone One PlayStation Edition, Motorola’s new G62 smartphone that is designed to entertain you on the move and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

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Misery is known as a psychological thriller, but Trev learns on his first watch that it's that and much more. Recorded just weeks after the passing of the Movie's star James Caan, Misery is directed by Rob Reiner based on Stephen King's 1987 novel of the same name It could easily be argued though that Kathy Bates stole the show in this one, with an outstanding and rightly Oscar winning performance. So, Stephen's read the book and watched the movie many times, this is Trevor's first go - let's see how that goes down.

Instagram's boss has had to come out and talk about the outrage over changes to the app, while in reality they are entitled to do whatever they want and people just need to accept it and understand - or do they? NBN vs 5G and just why the biggest telcos would prefer you to be on 5G instead of NBN Playstation teases the VR2 headset again, meanwhile Stephen is in Bangkok looking at Huawei's latest smart office gera. Google Glass 2.0 - a practical solution and the Google Pixel 6a reviews.

Taking your tech calls on a range of topics, if you've got a tech question head to EFTM.com Plus talking to one of the creators of the Hot Wheels expansion for Forza Horizon 5. The EFTM Podcast - get in touch!

Shared electric scooter trials to roll out this week, what’s the most in demand product for the home right now – and it’s not a TV or a coffee machine, Samsung outlines how’s it staying one step ahead of cyber criminals with its smartphones, we check out the new Google Pixel 6a smartphone, we take listen to the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2 noise cancelling headphones, Uniden has released its news 4K dash cam and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Just your weekly random sit down with two mates..

This is a true classic starring Christopher Reeve as Superman, Trevor and Stephen take a look at this one from 1978 Just the first instalment in the Superman Film Series, Superman is directed by Richard Donner and features a cracking cast including Marlon Brando and Gene Hackman. Trev was a bit young when it came out, Stephen saw it in the cinemas, so fire up your Fetch on the Hisense TV and enjoy Superman!

Samsung has announced a date for their upcoming UNPACKED event with a very clear sign it's all about fold. A new Z Fold but what should change? What could they change? Plus Netflix partners with Microsoft - ads on Netflix? Oh it's real, let the boys unpack that one for you Along with all the talk about TikTok and some privacy woes - should it be banner? MacBook Air M2 reviews and a childhood flashback on Forza!

This week on the EFTM podcast, your calls on a range of tech questions and issues. Projector questions for a big-screen footy game. WiFi questions in what seems like a regular Aussie home - but who has four foxtel boxes? And an all-new way we're recording, and an all new way to find your tech news.

Six million Australians damaged their phones in the last year – now there’s a new repair service that comes to you, Telstra’s 5G network is now in reach of 80 per cent of the population, it’s 10 years since Psy hit a billion views on YouTube with Gangnam Style – we take a look at the other music videos that have also crossed a billion views and the records they set, we run our eye over the re-designed M2 MacBook Air, we roadtest the new wearable Panasonic SoundSlayer speakers, we turn up the volume with the SoundBoks GO speaker and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Two blokes gibbering about life

Trev's never seen it, and also never heard of it - but perhaps he's not the only one. Disclosure is an erotic thriller which was directed by Barry Levinson and stars Michael Douglas and Demi Moore Based on a Michael Crichton novel set over a week in an office which is going through a merger process while also working on some amazing new technology and has some hurdles in production. The story takes a twist when Demi Moore's character and Michael Douglas' character seemingly rekindle and old flame. More than just a though-starter that's for sure. Watch, Revisit and unpack with Trevor and Stephen, thanks to Fetch and Hisense

Apple's next gen operating system for iPhones is now available to test out in Public Beta. Stephen and Trevor run through some of the new features and test out the disappearing messages and what happens with the devices that aren't updated. Telstra brings its call centres home with all your customer service calls being answered here in Australia from now - what is the impact of that on customers? Withings releases a classic watch with all the smarts and Trev's a big fan. STM's latest multi-device charger is the perfect travel companion, and all the sport in 4K even on streaming.

The talkback technology podcast is back for another week, with callers this week questioning the suitability of Elon Musk's Starlink internet and Home internet protection. We talk Foxtel on a smart TV, and save a big coin for a couple of people looking to switch telcos as prices go up. And the excitement of a new parcel, containing the much anticipated EFTM AirTag keyrings! Got a tech question? Get in touch - head to EFTM.com and click ASK TREV!

Samsung retains top spot ahead of Apple in the smartphone category, foldable smartphones have experienced huge growth and we go through the rumours ahead of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 launch next month, the tips to keep you safe online at tax time, we look at not one smartwatch but two – the Huawei Watch D which can take your blood pressure and the Withings ScanWatch Horizon which looks like a regular watch, we also road-test the Samsung Bespoke Jet Pro Stick Vacuum and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Random thoughts

What is the Matrix? If you don't know by now then you're as out of the loop as Trev was, if you do then come on a journey to unpack an outstanding film that was shot in Sydney! A movie that defined a new genre of action sequences and film techniques while at the same time blowing the minds of the audience with the layered complexity that is The Matrix. Starring Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving, and Joe Pantoliano - Stephen Fenech educates Trevor Long on all things Blue and Red pill thanks to Fetch and Hisense.

Optus has joined Telstra in upping their monthly prices, which begs the question - why don't more people switch and save? It baffles Trev and Stephen. Meanwhile Stephen has the gigabit upgrade option - should he take it? Chargefox in the hands of Australia's Motoring groups, and that's a good thing. Telstra blocking THOUSANDS of scam texts per minute and a question about Desert Island Tech.

Trev went laptop shopping and it was a great experience, you know what it's not as bad as we sometimes think. Callers this week on luggage tracking, internet security, movie storage, online scams and more. Talkback Technology - taking your calls, just get in touch via EFTM.com

It’s 15 years since the first iPhone went on sale, next Apple Watch will tell you if you’re running a fever, Bowers & Wilkins releases its latest noise cancelling headphones, we take a look at the Astell and Kern UW100 earphones, Philips Pico Projector allows you enjoy your movies and games anywhere on a grander scale, Uniden’s new car kit means you can take your radio anywhere and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Ranting and raving

Is the current shift toward electrification of cars the biggest change in the motoring industry's history? Thanks to BMW, Trevor and Stephen sit down to discuss this shift and the approach the BMW group is taking to continue their efforts towards sustainability as a company. In this show, we look at the myths about electric cars, as well as the level of choice available to consumers across the BMW range. Nick Raman from BMW has amazing insights and it's a great education into just how the car industry is evolving.

An early 1980's gem, pardon the pun - with Harrison Ford starring as Indiana Jones in Raiders of the Lost Ark. Trev's knowledge of it is slim, so Stephen brings a range of insights into the creation and making of this Oscar winner. Timeless as well, with many more Indiana Jones made since including another one today. Join Trevor and Stephen with Fetch and Hisense as we unpack the Best Movies you've never seen

An unfamiliar area for the boys, but they're discussing Laundry Tech with the latest LG timesaver a nifty idea, the concept of AI in a washing machine and the apps that make it all wokr. Plus Samsung in deep water over their advertising of some older devices, but time has passed and healed all wounds, except the $14million in fines. Apple's MacBook Pro 13 inch is out and the boys are all over it. F122 is out and of course Trev is right over it... and the Arlo Go 2 - perfect for so many situations.

A bit grumpy about the ACCC investigation into the Telstra and TPG network sharing deal, so I'll vent on that. But I'm back from the USA and taking your calls. Buying advice, Electric Cars, TVs, Streaming you name it, happy to help on this talkback technology podcast

Did Apple just confirm its rumoured VR headset, our first impressions of the Tesla Model Y and our growing appetite for EVs, the app that can make it easier to take a sickie, we take a look at the Arlo Go 2 4G camera, we road-test the M2 13-inch MacBook Pro, the Belkin product that can protect you from an expensive Apple Watch repair and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

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A Silly Action Movie - but awesome as well. This 1997 Jerry Bruckheimer film stars Nicolas Cage, John Cusack and John Malkovich who are all part of a story surrounding prisoner transfers. The worst of the worst criminals are on a plane, alongside a man on his way to parole based freedom when things go down on board. It's an action film, but also a bit mad, so it's a lot of fun too - but as Stephen and Trevor find out, there's also some really deep thought. Catch it now on Fetch up on your big-screen Hisense TV then re-live it with us!

Trev is in Las Vegas with Amazon looking all through their reMARS event which covers Robotics, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Space! We get exclusive access to a range of Amazon representatives who will educate us all about Alexa's smarts, the role of Amazon in Space and how Machine Learning helps Swimming, F1 and your streaming recommendations. A fascinating set of insights from one of the biggest tech companies in the world.

Trev's in Vegas for the Amazon Re:MARS event and explains what it's all about with news with Alexa, Robots and even Space travel. Meanwhile Stephen talks about Optus making eSIMs available to all their MVNO brands which is a big win for consumer competition. Playstation's new Pricing tiers for Playstation Plus launch this week, we've got the rundown on that, plus the new way to chuck a Sicky - there's an app for that. And We've got the Gadgets holding value and a special edition Star Wars TV!

Just how fast are your tech products depreciating – and which ones are holding their value, Norton has launched new internet security software with Identity Theft Insurance and facial recognition technology is being used in some Australian retail store – should we be worried, Huawei has released four new wearables including a blood pressure monitor, Sony’s new in-car AV receivers offer wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and LG has entered the laptop market with its latest Gram range and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Gibberish

One of Stephens all-time favourites. The Warriors is a 1979 film about New York games directed by Walter Hill. Based on a 1965 novel of the same name, the Warriors are a gang who need to travel 50km back to Coney Island from the Bronx but they are being framed for the murder of a gang leader. Trev's never seen it, so it's Stephen's time to bring him up to speed.

Trev's got the iPhone dummy devices again, and they give us an insight into the next iPhone. Is the mini dead? Will there be an iPhone 14 Plus or iPhone 14 Max - and no notch on the Pro models? Tesla's Model Y finally goes on sale in Australia but orders are already out to almost the middle of next year. Facial Recognition - how retail stores are tracking you but you might not even know it, plus Belkin's new top and bottom priced Soundform headphones, the Xbox Gamepass on Samsung TVs, Design lab for personalised controllers and Call of Duty time baby!

The Tesla Model Y has finally gone on sale in Australia, we go through the highlights from Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference, Hisense has revealed its 2022 smart TV range, Netgear has released the Orbi Quad Band WiFi 6E Mesh System, the Microsoft Surface Laptop GO 2 is now available, we get ready for Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 from Infinity Ward and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Shooting the breeze after a long weekend