Two Blokes Talking Tech

This week we look at the upcoming holidays and discuss all the things you need to know about buying Dashcams, and the different features. Plus, you're not home? How to use smarts to pretend you are, and secure your home creating deterrents for any nastys! Google's year in Search is out, what we searched for - and why. TCL's latest phone, tablet and headphones and why Electronic Voting was a fail for NSW.

Just how do headphones sound when you are on the phone? You think you've got a great pair for listening to music and podcasts, but have you ever been on the other end of your own phone call? Now you can be. I test 15 sets of in-ear headphones and see how they sound! Plus, Tim the Lawnmower Man - famous on TikTok - how does a bloke make cutting the lawns look fun and make so much content? And your calls on tech questions, you can get in touch via EFTM.com and click ASK TREV!

We hear from Prince William – he is the latest guest in Apple’s Time to Walk episode, one in five Australians will continue to work from home after the pandemic, we’ll let you know the most downloaded apps and the most watched YouTube videos of the year, we’ll give you some Christmas gift suggestions based on products we’ve already reviewed, TCL launches a new tablet, new earphones and a sub-$250 smartphone, Optus wants you to Donate Your Device to help someone less fortunate and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Another week of gibber

A heist movie that is all action from start to finish. Of course, Stephen has seen this plenty of times, rates it as one of his top picks, but amazing as it seems, Trevor has never seen it! Written and directed by Michael Mann this is an all-star cast. Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Jon Voight, and Val Kilmer A gang of robbers, and a red hot detective in LA - here's our unpacking of Heat.

The Federal Government's Social Media war continues, this time - anonymous trolls and defamation. How the Government plans to bring it to an end. Plus Telstra's work on stopping Scam SMS messages is ramping up. e-Scooter trials in NSW making the smooth riding dream a reality, Optus looking to re-use your old device for a good purpose, meanwhile Kayo and Binge are finally on LG TVs!. Plus, the year that was in Music, Apple and Spotify!

We have to normalise talking about scams. This week a caller who's family had a front row experience with scammers. Also, NSW is trailing e-scooters - is this a good thing? And in NSW you can vote online - is that the same in other states? And your calls on a range of other issues, plus a last chance to win that $8,399 TV from LG!!

Research suggests most of the social media savvy Gen Z are actually digitally illiterate, Apple has introduced digital legacy to determine who can access your iPhone after you die, Telstra has developed technology that can block annoying scam text messages, we check out the Surface Go 3 Windows 11 tablet, Binge and Kayo Sports apps now available on LG TVs, Rode releases the Lavalier II wearable microphone and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Just a Monday night gibber fest

Well this is a bit different - American Psycho is a 2000 black comedy directed by Mary Harron and it's one of Stephen's favourites, because he read the book a heck of a lot of times and wants a movie representation to be faithful to the book. It's about excess and selfishness of the Yuppy era in the late 1980s, starring Christian Bale as Patrick Bateman somehow Trevor and Stephen bring Seinfeld into the episode. This is a podcast about a movie that everyone's seen - except Trevor.

It's Black Friday sales week. Christmas is SOON - so what's hot for Christmas, what ideas can the Two Blokes offer for your Christmas shopping trips - that's our first order of business! TPG sets a 5G World Record that's nothing to do with speed - yay:) Stephen's into the Slow cooking with a Treager Grill cooking up some ribs via WiFi. Trev looks at the Huawei MateBook Family of laptops and The new HomePod Mini - same speaker, new colours!

There's a wide range of Laptops on the market, so this week I look at the Huawei Matebook series which features just three models at a wide price range to suit anyone. Plus your calls on tech questions like buying a TV, buying a phone, fixing your WiFi and more. And, a big announcement, about a big prize. Download the EFTM app today!

Gamers are under attack according to a report from Norton, ASUS has unveils a range of laptops designed with the creator in mind, a peek inside the first Amazon robotic fulfilment centre of the southern hemisphere, we fire up the Traeger Ironwood 885 smoker grill, we take a listen to the new Bose QC45 headphones, we become the life of the party with the Blueant X4 Bluetooth speaker and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Just flying basically...

Surely one of the most iconic movies of all time? Jaws - the movie that scared people away from beaches and created some great lines and great instantly recognisable music from the movie. But, Trev's never seen it. So Stephen watches for the 58th time, while Trev sits down for viewing #1. What plot holes were there, what was missed from Book to movie and why did the movie benefit from production delays? The best movies you've never seen!

Google has announced a Billion Dollar investment in Australia - what does it mean? Are we the next silicon valley? Perfect timing or suspect? Trev and Stephen discuss! Amazon's amazing robots doing the dance for your shopping - the boys talk robotic logistics. Vodafone's 5G switch on with some fine print, the ASUS creator laptops A solid chat about EVs and the what where and why of how we get more on the road, and the Mini LED TCL TV!

Lots to unpack from Vodafone's big 5G announcement this week, covering 85% of the population in ten major cities, but why is my phone not on 5G yet? Plenty of great tech questions this week too, from Kids watches to setting up a great home sound system. And a warning about scams, don't hide, share. Got a tech question? Ask Trev - head to EFTM.com to ask now!

We get behind the wheel of the Polestar electric car months before its Australian release, NBN survey shows we’re prepared for a hybrid holiday this summer, who is the tech billionaire who’s bought a major share of the South Sydney Rabbitohs rugby league team, we take a look at the new TCL 75-inch X925 8K TV, Arlo unveils the security camera that can be used anywhere, the 14-in-1 hub that can improve your home workspace and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Just gibbering in the Private Show

A sci-fi film with a difference. Stephen Fenech LOVES The Fifth Element and Trevor Long has no idea what to expect. This is a podcast about the movie, unpacking some of the themes, looking at some nuggets of info you might not know, and - learning what Trev thinks after the very first viewing. Directed by Luc Besson starring Bruce Willis, Gary Oldman, and Milla Jovovich. Watch it with us, thanks to Fetch and Hisense

It's a mega month of gaming right now. After Far Cry 6 hit just a few weeks ago, we've now got the latest Call of Duty, and a new Forza Horizon available to play. Stephen and Trevor have been spending their time mastering each, and discuss the good and the great on this week's show. Smart home getting cheaper, with Laser's range hitting Big W - now a light bulb is just $8. The Instagram Tree and Pet drama - what was it all about? NBN upgrades coming to more homes with a solid year of work coming for the NBN And kids screen time, more or less during Covid, you might be surprised. Plus, it's Recycling Week - what are you doing with your e-waste?

We're covering it all here, from the coolest Lego ideas and how they get made let alone though of with the Aussie man behind one of the most iconic Lego sets of the last year or so to creating video games as a day job. Plus, Electric Vehicles and how they are coming non stop. Speaking to a University Researcher about just what it means, is the government doing enough? And your calls on all things tech and gadgets.

NBN extends its fibre footprint yet again - is your suburb on the list, DJI launches its new Mavic 3 drone, Epson unveils its new EcoTank range of printers, we take a look at new MacBook Pro, we've played the new Call of Duty Vanguard game, we take a listen to Denon's range of Home speakers and we'll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

UK or US? You tell us

Based on the true story of Jordan Belfort this Martin Scorsese Oscar nominated film is a three hour wild ride through Wall St and a look at how Money can corrupt. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Australia's own Margot Robbie, we follow Belfort from his start on Wall St to his demise. A great case, a great story, and a great movie. Join Stephen as he unpacks a movie he's seen a heap of times, with his mate Trevor who's never seen it.

The Canstar Blue TV ratings for 2021 are out, and there's some surprises in there. Not least how well respected almost all TV brands are. The blokes unpack the big brands and the little brands to see what they offer and what people think of them. Plus, 5G takes a few more steps forward, Optus offering it on Prepaid and Telstra rolling out the Home Broadband option. Beware of Scams as we head toward Christmas, Steve has all the info there, plus smartphone sales are down for the year - COVID still impacting things. Rode's latest gadget and the all you can read KOBO book store.

This week on the EFTM podcast, we talk META with the Meta guru Vishal Shah. In this exclusive chat, Vishal outlines the vision for the metaverse, what it means, when it will come. Fascinating Stuff Plus, from QUT, Prof Michael Milford talks Autonomous Cars, robots and more after a grant from Ford sees his team working on a real slice of the future. And of course, your calls!

Facebook changes its name to Meta - what it means and what can we expect, tech support scams top the list of cyber threats in Norton's latest report, Belkin releases affordable headphones that come with chargers, we take a look at the latest Sennheiser true wireless earphones, DJI has released the new Action 2 camera, Samsung has increased the size of its lifestyle TVs and we'll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

for your entertainment basically...

Two Blokes Talking Tech fans - This is the movie that started a whole new podcast idea! The iconic, legendary Sound of Music. Stephen has long been in disbelief that Trevor has never seen it, and so this podcast was born. Set in the 30's, with a strong Musical presence, the movie features Julie Andrews on a journey of life. What's it about, what did we think, what was accurate or movie magic, Trevor and Stephen unpack it all in this special edition of The Best Movies You've Never Seen. Thanks to Fetch, you can watch this and over 9,000 other movies available to rent or buy right now on Fetch.

The Google Pixel 6 verdicts are in, and its an overwhelming yes. Amazing features, design, and some tricky little ideas too at great prices - but how well will they actually sell? Apple's Airpods 3rd generation - great sound, not sure about the fit, but we're all different. Belkin too has headphones and you will not believe how they are being sold and for what price. 20 years of the iPod - how it changed the game, and reflections on that time Plus the DJI Action 2 - a cracking little camera

And it's not Judge Judy!

A deep dive into Apple's announcements this week including the new MacBook Pro laptops, the new Airpods and Apple music Voice? Plus Google had a big week too - perhaps their biggest ever? Jabra's latest headphones excel Trevor and Stephen on the Vaccination certificates and how they are integrating with tech, and the NanoLeaf Lines. So much this week... As every week:)

Fresh from a round of golf!

Apple's back with another event next week - what could it be - Unleashed? The blokes discuss their thoughts on what might be announced and why - all good speculation and rumour really! Plus the new Apple Watch is on our wrists and it's an impressive screen no doubt. The maker of Kayo and Binge launches Flash for all your breaking and live news content - just $8 a month, Trev explains. And Stephen and Trevor unpack HP+ the subscription cloud printer service available now on new printers. NSW and Victoria set to incorporate Vaccination status into your QR checkin, and the screen protector that gives you iPad a paper like feeling.

Who would win? Stephen or Trevor

So Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram went down, for six hours. How on earth does that happen? The blokes unpack that and discuss the ramifications. Apple Watch Aussie pricing and date announced, so what is worth it and what are we expecting. Trev finally gets to play Far Cry 6, and Stephen even joins in. New e-readers from Kobo up against Amazon's new ones. And TikTok hits 1 Billion users, while Canon has a crazy new 3D lens..

Starting to get to us huh?

There's some great new electric scooters on the market at the moment with Segway launching their newest, and Ducati entering the Aussie market - but is it legal? And should it be? Amazon's amazing new devices, but is the Robot just a gimmick or could it be a big deal? You can now play Xbox games without owning an Xbox - a huge leap forward for gaming. Huawei's entry into the Audio space includes three sets of earphones. Instagram scraps their Kids app idea, and Keynote now includes you!

As usual

Thanks to Telstra we're talking all things iPhone 13. We've both got the phones, so we're unpacking what's new and interesting. How great the camera is, but also just who the phone is targeted at. We'll also cover the Telstra network deals and 5G coverage roadmap. Everything you need to know about iPhone 13

The number of subscription entertainment services being paid for in the average Aussie home is staggering - Trev and Steve unpack the latest data from Telsyte. And Telco complaints are down, way down - that's a good thing right? The cheapest 5G smartphone in Australia hits from TCL and it's a cracker, while the GoPro Hero 10 makes waves for its new processor. Facebook announces new Portal devices, and LG gets Trev fired up over QNED Mini LED TV pricing.\

Much to Trevor's surprise....

It's been a long morning, but Stephen and Trevor have been up watching all the news from Apple. New iPads, New Apple Watch and new iPhones. What's new, what's different, what's missing and what they think. Unpacking it all from the Apple September event.

Just two blokes missing each other:)

Apple has announced their September event, with an iPhone 13 due very soon. Trev got the date right, Stephen got the name right - that's the top line. Both blokes unpack what they expect from Apple next Wednesday Morning. On the other side of the fence the two blokes have published reviews of Samsung's Folding phones - what's the verdict? Foxtel gets streaming, with all live channels available on an iQ box ready to record. Optus has your back with reminders for your mates to check in on you, while Trev tries the Backbone One gaming controller for iPhone and Stephen has a bunch of Satechi gear for your work-from-home.

Just a couple of blokes locked down with nothing to do

Telstra updates their network logo on iPhone with a Vaccination plea, and offers rewards for Vaccinated Coverage. Meanwhile Vodafone goes Unlimited with an $85 max speed plan. Meanwhile Apple seems to be winning battles and legal stoushes with tweaks for smaller developers. Trev licks a battery - for testing purposes of course. Window 11 launch date is set, what is it and why. Trev tries out the new Jabra Elite 3 which are outstanding for the price and Stephen considers the online used car dealer Cars24.

Just gibberish.. as always

Managing your own and your family's screen addiction during lockdown is a challenge, with surveys showing addiction is more of a problem than ever. Plus the new Apple Watch - will it get an all-new look at the upcoming Apple iPhone event, or does it warrant an event of its own. Trev finds a simple but powerful smart connected photo frame, while Stephen explores Will Smith's fitness and new Fitbit partnership. New earphones that know your ear profile and tune to you, and the robust solid sound of the JBL Charge 5 speaker.