Two Blokes Talking Tech

Apple has revealed a green manufacturing process to create the iPhone SE, Navman has released its latest range of dash cams, Shazam adds a new feature to help you find concert tickets, we take a look at Sony Linkbuds unusual earphones, we take the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio for a spin, Bose launches its Smart Soundbar 900 and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

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This may well be the best example of this podcast yet. Stephen Fenech has seen Good Will Hunting more times than it had Oscar nominations. While Trevor Long has never seen it. Ben Affleck and Matt Damon combine to create a drama about a young math genius working as a Janitor at MIT who goes on a journey of self-discovery, love and more. Robin Williams stars as his therapist, and Minnie Driver his love interest. A fascinating story that makes you think about almost every aspect of it - in a good way.

Samsung's new A Series smartphone offers Samsung design, great features and camera all at prices between $329 and $799. Plus Motorola has new phones too, at $299 and $999 - so that sub-$1000 point is busy! Netflix looking to crack down on password sharing with a legal extra member option - but does it pass the pub test? Dyson has opened a Store in Sydney to showcase their products in a hands-on environment. Radio ratings gets a tech advance with a new smartwatch looking to replace a paper diary. And Stephen looks at the Surface Laptop Studio - how's it shape up?

Sore throat and all, we're doing the show! Lots of NBN news today, with upgrades to the Fixed Wireless network improving speeds and making it available to many more homes. I talk to Brad Whitcomb from the NBN to run through the updates and see how long they will take. Plus, loads of calls looking for new tech to buy!

Australian seniors using more tech but admit they are still struggling to keep up, Samsung has launched its affordable range of Galaxy A Series of smartphones, iconic film The Godfather turns 50 this week and we talk to the team that oversaw the 4K restoration, we take a look at the iPhone SE, we check out Version 2 of the thin and light Espresso displays, we also put the new M1 iPad Air through its paces and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

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Trevor Long has never seen or even heard of this movie. Yet Stephen Fenech has seen it multiple times and rates it quite highly. Directed by and Starring John Krasinski and his wife Emily Blunt, it's a really fascinating tale of a family, stuck in some post-apocalyptic scenario, where they must not make noises - for reasons that will become quite accurate. It's fascinating as a script, as a story, as well as how it's both shot and sounds. Stephen and Trevor will unpack this after the first viewing by Trev on his Hisense TV via the Fetch universal search.

Samsung has come out of the gates well ahead of the rest with their 2022 TV launch. Stephen and Trevor have all the prices specs and details. Both blokes have also been rocking the iPhone SE - Apple's cheapest ever iPhone - so what's it like? True Wireless headphone sales are through the roof, Stephen has some great speakers under review and the iMac Rumours, will Stephen get what he wants?

This is a podcast that's all about help, helping people with technology issues try to solve them And also helping people confused by what amazing tech is out there, making decisions about buying technology. If you've got a question, email Trev - go to EFTM.com and click ASK TREV!

We go through the products unveiled at Apple Peek Performance event, Screen Australia creates a $6m fund for emerging game developers, the new dating app that can fast track your path to love, we take a listen to the LG XBOOM 360 speaker, we take a look at Panasonic’s personal air purifier, our thoughts on the teaser trailer for the upcoming Disney+ series Obi-Wan Kenobi and we answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

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Luc Besson directs this assassin's tale starring Jean Reno and Gary Oldman - but with a standout starring debut movie performance by Natalie Portman. Portman is the young 12-year-old Mathilda who is reluctantly taken in by Léon, a professional assassin, after her family is murdered. An unusual relationship forms as she becomes his protégée and learns the assassin's trade. Stephen Rates this highly, but Trev's never heard of it. So tune in as we unpack the movie end to end and discuss it's variations, strange scenes and overall story line.

I'm back from Barcelona and it was a great trip, good to get away and some interesting fun was had! Your calls are a priority, so lots to get through today from smart watches to smartphones, folding phones and electric cars. Speaking of which, Luke Todd from EV Direct joins me to talk about his bold plans for Australia!

Apple's first event of 2022 took place this morning, tonight, we wrap up all the news. The new iPhone SE - not quite what was hoped, but still a great new device with outstanding performance and now with 5G. A new iPad Air that challenges the iPad Pro in many ways, and an all new M1 Apple Silicon - the Ultra. Blimey! Oh and the Mac Studio - at a price. Plus is Boost testing 5G? And how Stephen finds a Star Wars themed Hard drive. Yep, he did.

The Australian start-up that allows EV drivers to charge their vehicles with renewable energy, Australian businesses have been warned about a probable Russian cyber attack and Coles have taken to the air with grocery deliveries by drone, we run our eye over the Samsung Galaxy S22+ and S22 Ultra, we roadtest the new Ecovacs Deebot Neo robot vacuum, Gran Turismo 7 starts its engines on the PlayStation and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

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Who you gunna call? Ghostbusters. Sure, Trev knows of the movie, and the characters and of course the song - but what is the actual story line. Follow along as we revisit one of the Best Movies made, and how it's story of creation is a thing of wonder. Stephen unpacks some things you may not know, while Trev shares his views on the movie and scenes throughout. All thanks to Fetch and Hisense!

Apple has announced an event next week - new iPhone SE likely, so what will they reveal, and what do we think the SE will look like? Trev's back from Mobile World Congress in Barcelona - the blokes discuss the themes of the show, plus new devices from TCL, Nokia and Oppo A stark warning over likely cyber attacks from Russia, the brand new robot Vacuum coming to Aldi that is cracking value, Sony's new Playstation VR revealed and MG's new plug-in Hybrid.

How the Russian-Ukraine conflict will impact the already weakened semiconductor industry, we take a look at the smartphones announced at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, nearly half of all Australian use up all of their mobile data each month, we’ll check out the LG NanoCell Mini LED 4K Smart TV, Panasonic unveils the Lumix GH6 camera, we run our eye over the ASUS Vivobook OLED laptop range and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

This one breaks the trend, because Trev knows and loves this movie. Join Trevor and Stephen as they recap the great movie The Shawshank Redemption. A box-office Flop, now highly regarded for the Prison Story, portrayed by Morgan Freeman and Tim Robbins. Stephen breaks down the facts of the movie and some things you might never know. Enjoy the Shawshank thanks to Fetch and Hisense

Trev's in Barcelona for Mobile World Congress (and Formula One) - what to expect from the big mobile brands at MWC like Samsung, Oppo, TCL and Nokia... Telstra's landmark deal with TPG / Vodafone to allow greater coverage for TPG customers across Australia. Speaking of Telstra, they've got a new Smart Modem 3 with greater 4G Backup speeds and WiFi 6. BYD launch the Atto 3 in Australia potentially marking a game changing time for Electric Vehicles in Australia, plus Peloton's new feature and Panasonic's new Lumix camera.

Not things you'd hear together normally, but hey, this isn't a normal show! This is EFTM. This week I talk to Dave Packles from Peloton about the product and system and the training machine that is Peloton. Plus, 21 year old Tanner Blessington on his dream to create something for himself - the watch brand Blessington that is just starting to grow. And your calls, on everything from Smart Speakers, Photo libraries and graphic design.

BYD has launched its affordable electric vehicles in Australia and MG Motor has released a charger that works with all EVs, which smartphones hold their value better than others, we embraced technology during the pandemic – Australians have now had enough and want a break, we’ll check out the Sony LiveBuds earphones, Motorola launches new affordable 5G smartphone, the software that can make your Mac run even faster and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

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A black and white classic, with a cast of the biggest names of the era. Unique because of it's simplicity, yet a complex story. 12 Men are locked in the Jury room to deliberate after a trial. How will they vote, and how will they reach a conclusion? Trevor and Stephen discuss a movie Stephen loves, but Trevor has never heard of.

Australian's are adopting the Internet of things at a rapid pace with over six million homes now using IoT devices according to Telsyte analysis. Sony's latest headphones are strange, but possibly brilliant - we'll see how the LinkBuds shape up. Foxtel dumps the 4K sport channel but it's all good sports fans. Apple's AirTag update for greater security and working with law enforcement. Battery recycling now a national program and the mac cleanup app to keep your machine running well.

Just how do parents keep track of screen time and more importantly how hard is it to do so with kids of all ages. University of Queensland research indicates it's bloody hard! So we have a good long chat about just that. Plus, skills shortages and tech wages - a problem for the industry that could kill tech in Australia. And your calls on Electric cars, Batteries, Boomboxes and more.

We talk to Samsung Australian Vice Garry McGregor about the new Galaxy S22 range of smartphones which have just been announced, Apple to update its AirTags to prevent unwanted tracking of people, two thirds of Australians dating online are running background checks, we’ll check out the new Audio Technica earphones which takes bass and battery to the next level, we take a look at Hypop’s portable lighting solutions so you can look your best on camera and Samsung has also released a new Galaxy Tab S8 tablet. And we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

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Talk about blockbusters, Independence Day is an epic, the 1994 Alien Invasion film stars Will Smith, Bill Pullman, Jeff Goldblum and so many more. Stephen's a massive fan - of course, but Trev's never seen it. So together they unpack the details of one hell of a rollercoaster ride of a movie.

Samsung announces the all new Galaxy S22 series, three phones, amazing cameras and the return of the famed Note series features. Trevor and Stephen have been hands on, and discuss what Samsung has produced for 2022. Apple has an event rumoured to be coming in March, what could it be, how will it shape up. Safter Internet Day is a good time to reflect on online behaviour and how our kids are growing up in a digital world, and the amazing Samsung Freestyle projector - reviewed.

A funny week with Facebook being kicked out of the Federal court for being completely divorced from reality, Trev's thoughts of course. Electric Cars, the Peloton and more to discuss, welcoming your feedback. And your calls, what's on your mind, what gadgets can we help with - easy - get in touch at EFTM.com

If you’re looking for love this Valentine’s Day – don’t become a victim – we’ll show you how, if you’ve got a hankering for KFC – you can now have it delivered by drone, Apple is rumoured to be releasing a new iPhone next month, we’ll check out the Samsung Freestytle projector, we take a look at the Pivo Silver Pod that takes your smartphone videos to the next level, our tips to help you solve Wordle faster and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Probably the longest Star Wars related chat in a while..

This is one of Stephen Fenech's favourite movies of all time, so when he realised Trevor Long hadn't seen it - well, it had to be covered on the show. It's a 1993 release, set in the sixties about a young boy in the bronx who's life and upbringing is torn between his hard working dad and a local gangster. Starring and Directed by Robert De Niro it's got that class from the start, but co-star Chazz Palminteri's role is more than just as an actor in this film - as we'll discuss. Watch it now on Fetch up on your big-screen Hisense TV then join us for the Best Movies you've Never seen.

Stephen's a Wordle Sharer, but Trev isn't - what's all the fuss, is it worth a million dollars? High tech cars, Jaguar launches with Alexa built in, and digital keys become a thing Trev's discount TV and the experience of getting an order cancelled. Apple's solution to Face Masks in iOS15.4, and the Aussie Update to flight sim.

Finally the EFTM app for Android is available and we appreciate the patience and feedback from Android phone users. Details this week on the show. Plus how can you stop the kids in the next room being kept awake by a loud TV? Who would have thought a Soundbar could be the answer. And more calls too - this week on the EFTM podcast.

Electric vehicle shipments are set to increase in 2022, Samsung has named the date for the launch of its flagship Galaxy S22 smartphones – and we have more details about the device, Norton has released new AntiTrack software to stop sites tracking you, we check out the Samsung S21 FE 5G smartphone, Denon’s new soundbar that can connect to any TV, the must-have device for outdoor enthusiasts to keep them safe and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

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A sporting story based on real events. A small-town Texas High School has the eyes of the town on them. This is the story of the season leading up to the State Championships. How everything can turn on a dime. Stephen has seen it a lot, rates the movie highly, Trevor's never seen it. But this movie has a lot more about it that resonates. Catch up if you've never seen it by watching Friday Night Lights on Fetch via your big-screen Hisense TV.

Celebrating Australia, talking about the innovations and gadgets that have come out of Australia, as well as some of the biggest tech companies that are home grown right here. Samsung's Galaxy S22 is due, what's it look like, how will it differ - are we about to see the new note? Vodafone's answer to customer service concerns is AI - and Casio's singing keyboard!

Talkback technology, if you've got a question about technology, or need to buy something new - Trev's here to help! Head to EFTM.com and click ASK TREV to get involved. This week, back with loads of calls and news of things coming in 2022.

Samsung has teased it’s new upcoming flagship Galaxy S22 smartphones, Australians lost a record $323m in scams in 2021 and 3 in 5 Australians working from home are unhappy with their internet connection, we take a listen to the Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin all-in-one speaker system, Canon has launched the EOS R5 C its first full frame 8K camera, Boost Mobile if offering more refurbished iPhones through Coles Supermarkets and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

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The 1986 film Stand by Me is less of a blockbuster more of a classic, and in so many ways. A breakout cast with names that today are instantly recognisable, this is a coming-of-age film directed by Rob Reiner but it is based on Stephen King's 1982 novella The Body Wil Wheaton, River Phoenix, Corey Feldman, and Jerry O'Connell are the four boys who head off to search for a Body. Stephen knows it well, Trev thinks he knows part of it. Together, they unpack this classic from the 80's thanks to Fetch and Hisense

The boys are back home, and this week with School going back - we're talking back to school devices! Laptops, Chromebooks and Mobile phones. Plus, Rapid Tests and a discussion about that, and the next big travel plans up in the air with Mobile World Congress not certain. Telstra's Disney+ deal, and a chat about the quality of streaming movies plus the release of Godfather in 4K.

Australians are spending $3.86bn a month to stay connected and entertained – how you can save money, we ride the Vegas Loop in a Tesla and tell you how this could become the future of transport and we take a look at the world’s first digital temporary tattoo printer, we take a look at Skullcandy Push Active Sports earphones, the fixed wing UAV that can take off and land like a drone and which masterpiece film is being released on 4K to celebrate it’s 50th anniversary. And we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Pulp Fiction, written and directed by Quentin Tarantino is one hell of a classic in so many ways. Starring John Travolta in his comeback role alongside Samuel L. Jackson, Bruce Willis, Tim Roth, Ving Rhames, and Uma Thurman. It's funny, witty, brutal, and an all round great watch - but what will Trev think? He's watching for the first time while Stephen picks up new things on his hundredth go-around. Watch on Fetch up on your big-Screen Hisense TV today!

We were in Las Vegas for the Consumer Electronics Show and new wrap all the major announcements as well the quirkiest gadgets, health and wellness devices and those that can keep us COVID safe and also tell you if you have COVID in seconds. And we'll answer all your tech questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.