Two Blokes Talking Tech

Holy heck, unhinged is one hell of a movie!

The Two Blokes have been reviewing the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, their views on Samsung's latest flagship stylus device and what's good and perhaps not so good. Plus Google's aggressive approach to their battle with Aussie media and the ACCC - why? what's it all about, and who will win? Apple's fight with Epic Games steps up with Epic heading to court, and Scam Week - have you been scammed. Plus a whole heap of lovely things said about our 450th show!

The best movies of all time? Stephen's comprehensive rundown of the movies you have to see.

Sony has released a new generation of their stunning WH-1000 headphones, with better sound, better noise cancelling and some sensational new features. Do you Snore? There's a new app that can help check if you might need to see a doctor for that. Navman have a new range, the boys discuss, as well as Samsung's Air Purifiers, and Trev looks at Skullcandy's new earphones with Tile locator support. Stephen looks at some epic speakers.

Life gibberings

Samsung's 2020 Unpacked event this August was very different. Hosted online from the company HQ not at a gala event in New York the company took the chance to launch a huge range of new products. The Galaxy Note 20, Note 20 Ultra, a new pro tablet the Tab S7, a new Smart Watch and new earphones. The blokes discuss it all, including an update to the Fold! Plus, TCL's new 10 series smartphones under the review challenge, Google's affordable pixel hitting Australia soon too. And Apple updates the iMac - on the inside, and Arlo launches a standalone camera at an entry level price.

Yep, we order Subway, LIVE

The blokes are grounded for some time - CES 2021 has been canned as a physical event and will go "all digital" - how that works? Well we don't really know. Plus Huawei surge past Samsung as the world's biggest smartphone manufacturer despite their dramas in many countries. Trev takes to the air again with a review of Microsoft Flight Simulator, Stephen looks at the cost of Spotify country vs country. NBN speeds are going up with the network removing overheads and we brush and floss our teeth!

Trev, mate, come on:)

With six months in the world like never before, it's hardly surprising our Google searches reflect the things going on in the world. Coronavirus dominates, and we look at the popular searches of the last six months. Facebook introduced App Lock for Messenger, a feature Trev reckons he's seen before and should be available at the Operating System level. Apple's annual iPhone photography competition finds three Aussies winning four prizes! Stephen looks at Samsung's Smart door lock, the blokes enjoy Amazon Echo Auto and Stephen features Ziggy and Zaggy on his website - for good reason:)

Just two blokes talking shit..

Twitter is in big trouble, some of their biggest user accounts were hacked, but not individually - the twitter back end was compromised - what does this mean? Stephen and Trevor discuss. It's world Emoji Day- did you know why? The boys explain, plus discuss some of the new emojis launching later this year. Ecovacs have a whole new model hitting the market, and this one could be a game changer for Robot Vacuums. Netgear launches WiFi 6 mesh systems with two new Orbi units and a new Nighthawk product. Ford launches their connected car app FordPass for remote control of some car features, and Stephen reviews the Google Pixel Buds.

A late night chat about lotto, superannuation, investing, nicknames, number plates and Back to the Future

Samsung's August UNPACKED event has been announced, and there's no SOUP FOR YOU - that is no flights to New York for the two blokes, this year's NOTE event will be online. Plus, flying cars, and the NSW Government's investment in a future concept in regional Australia. Should Tik Tok be banned, or a better question, can it be? New video chat for Tinder - if that's your thing, plus the cost of Mobile Data and Elon Musk's Satellite internet plans

The private one...

We're on a Roadtrip recording in Cowra, NSW - driving a Hyundai Santa Fe and Mercedes GLS400d, it's been a great ride. High tech cars, great safety and an amazing satellite navigation feature in the Mercedes you have to hear about. Plus, in Cowra there's 5G! Get that! The NBN is all but complete with 11.6million homes able to connect, has it been worth it? Is $4,500 per home good value? Will the iPhone 12 come with a power adaptor in the box? Will it come with headphones? Big questions ahead of Apple's next big launch. Google brings Dinosaurs to life in Augmented Reality as well as helping you find something to watch, and Amazon's new Robot fulfilment centre in Western Sydney.

Enough said:)

A temporary new look to Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference with WWDC being held online. Kicking off today with the "keynote" which was a slick video presentation Stephen and Trevor run through all the changes coming to iOS and iPadOS including Widgets and the App Library on iPhone which should really appeal to many. Watch OS is updating with hand washing instructions and sleep tracking, and the Mac is looking slicker and more iOS like than ever. Plus, a "historic day" for Apple, moving away from Intel processors to their own Silicon.

Pretty much all streaming talk:)

What do the two blokes think of the PS5? Is it a futuristic bit of kit, or the ugly baby? Lots of speculation still about how much it will be and when, but Sony's next gen console is almost here. Plus, WWDC is a week away, speculation time and thoughts on what's to come. Trev plays with a high tech Lego set - LEGO SUPER MARIO and it's fantastic. Arlo's Pro 3 Floodlight lighting up driveways everywhere, the Huawei Matebook X Pro and HP's Mini photo printer the Sprocket Studio.

Netflix, Seinfeld, Astrophotography and road trippin:)

Could Apple's next iPhone be delayed? Will they still have an "Event" in September and if so when will the device go on sale? Rumours of delays are strong - the blokes discuss. Plus Sonos have their new ARC Soundbar available now, Stephen and Trevor have been listening in, this is their review. Laser's Connect SmartHome products get even more affordable, with a $10 light globe ready to pair with Google or Alexa - never a better time to turn your home smart. Stephen reviews some impressive, and expensive speakers for audiophiles, Trev has news on an affordable Kia with smart technology, and Stephen looks at the best cities in the world for Internet connectivity.

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Stephen and Trevor talk about the rise in cashless payments, including the boom in the use of PayPal during this Covid-19 Crisis as we turn to online, and a move from dirty money. Facebook's new feature to help protect you from the things you perhaps once said. Zoom Zoom Boom - the utterly amazing revenue Zoom has received in this time and how the company became the name for Video Conferencing. Orcam, the eyes for those who can't see, Xbox and the move to support older games on the next generation console, and the online sales right now for eBay and Amazon members.

Epic Gibber

How fast is too fast, how fast can you handle? With Aussie Broadband offering up to 1000Mbps that's the question this week. Who can get it and how. Plus BINGE, it's real, and we're ready - are you? Sony launch a Vlogging camera the ZV-1 and it's a bloody cracker. Arlo launches the Pro 3 Floodlight to give you light all round your camera. 13Cabs innovates faster than UBER, Apple re-opens the Sydney Apple Store and Telstra goes MMWAVE with 5G

General Gibber... #LessSeinfeld

Apple and Google have released their COVID-19 API for public health organisations - so how does it work, and will it be integrated? Work from Home has been a huge success - can it continue into the post-covid future? Samsung release their low-cost A Series phones and the blokes are impressed. Foxtel set to launch BINGE a new streaming service, Facebook adds controls to help stop scams on Messenger and would we go to Berlin??

Just gibber really....

Samsung announce pricing for their flagship 8K TVs and they're costly, but in reality, pretty good value - the blokes discuss this, plus their reviews of the latest LG OLED which hits it out of the park. The government says 5G is ok - so why all the nutters? Alcatel goes bang for buck with three phones under $200! Security should be front of mind as scammers get nifty, staying protected and staying aware is key. Trev drives F1 2020 and Stephen goes in-ear with Sennheiser.

Streaming recommendations, Working at the Tele, Work Experience and well a whole lot more... random really... Just for you.

Apple's WWDC event isn't on in person, but it is happening online, with a date announced, the blokes discuss what it means and how it will work, plus the complexities of it all. Also, Apple Stores are open again - just in time according to Trev. Sonos have new gear, the Arc soundbar looks like it will be epic, but there's also an updated Sub, and a new "Five". Samsung have a new entry-level Tablet starting at $549 - the Tab S6 Lite the blokes explain, Huawei's Mate Xs - how to fall out of love with something, Next level meetings with HTC in the virtual world, and the AFL players playing DICE. Yes, you read that correctly.a

Your first Private feed, a few extra minutes for the hard core fans

After much speculation, the app is out - the blokes discuss every aspect of the app, including the flaws within it and how they can be overcome. It's been a controversial discussion over the course of the last few days, but you know who you can trust - the Two Blokes. Plus Westpac adds Apple Pay - ABOUT BLOODY TIME, DJI launches a new Mavic Air 2 with a crazy and illegal range, Woolies adds Scan and Go to it's supermarkets - check yours, and the Under Armour HOVR shoe review. Big fans, check out our Private feed - email us for access.

The blokes big hands are wrapped around the now seemingly tiny iPhone SE - it's back, and it's better, and frankly, it's a pocket rocket. Plus, Hisense's 2020 TV range comes with a huge 100 inch LCD screen so the blokes discuss the whole range and what's to come. Facebook has launched Messenger Kids - a messaging app for kids, with deep parental controls built in. There are rumours of a new Galaxy Fold from Samsung and Stephen has the details, eBay sales going gangbusters, Apple's Magic Keyboard and WARNING - STAR WARS CONTENT INCLUDED.

Apple drops a new iPhone - the SE is back, starting at $749 and the blokes unpack what it means and how it stacks up. Plus, Government contact tracing on mobile phones - how does it work, is it safe? Westfield launches a click and collect DRIVE THRU service at shopping centres, Stephen has some ZOOM tips for keeping your meetings safe and the iPhone 12 leaks - could they be true?

Back again for another week of Madness, this week Trevor and Stephen discuss LG's new TVs and how the range stacks up and continues LGs OLED leadership, plus Kogan's low priced big screens, Benq's cracking projector - how Retail sales are coping and why a soundbar like the new JBLs might be the perfect holiday purchase. Plus, Google's location data proving we are following the government's advice, Vodafone's DreamLab looking to help find a COVID-19 cure, Arlo's video doorbell released and TCL's 10 series range gets a pricetag plus some speculation.

Stephen and Trevor have been using the new Samsung Galaxy Z Flip - and loving it, they talk through the good and the bad and the market for flip phones. Then they talk about lower priced phones - with all that's going on, is the mood going to be toward more affordable options like those from Alcatel? Samsung's 2020 TV range is hitting stores, you'll hear all the features and prices right here. NBN under pressure, but still coping - new data shows how much we're using and how Telstra specifically is coping. Facebook messenger now available on your Mac and PC desktop in this age of video calling, plus Mastercard ups the tap and go limit and the Apple HomePod - is this the best deal ever??

The boys are sat well apart in adherence of the Social Distancing rules that are going to keep us all safe. This week talking about the questions of Video Conferencing in a home-schooling and work from home age, plus questions about the NBN's capability to handle all this. How does the future look with the mass trial of "work from home" and how Apple's 5G iPhone plans have been thwarted. Foxtel offering bonus channels for the stay at home crew, Dyson invents a Ventilator in just days, SofiHub there to keep an eye on your elderly family and the Two Blokes give their reviews of the new iPad Pro and the new MacBook Air!

Apple announces a new iPad Pro with LiDAR for some stunning AR, plus a new camera array to match the iPhone, plus a new MacBook Air with more power, better keyboard and more storage on-board. The NBN is the talk of the town, but the blokes reckon it's going to cope ok plus the Telcos and NBN are doing lots to make it better with more bandwidth for all. The Galaxy Z Flip from Samsung gets a pricetag and it's not bad! Plus Sonos announce their future plans and new app, and Rode gives generously to Schools.

Boost mobile has announced a decent International Roaming pack for their pre-paid customers which covers 15 countries - worth a look. Samsung giving away crazy numbers of S20 Ultra's via their MICROCODES campaign, the Coronavirus impacts continue with more cancellations and more contemplation from the blokes, Dyson's new hair straightener, not for the Two blokes:). F1 not in 4K - Trev's outrage, the Oppo Find X2 launches and the Huawei Mate Xs gets a pricetag.

Vodafone is late off the blocks but they're in the race for 5G switching it on in Western Sydney with plans to go national from now. It's better late than never right? iPhone production delays are hitting Aussie stores - telcos are struggling with stock, even Apple has delays in their own stores we discus that plus more Coronavirus impacts on the tech industry. Stephen and Trevor are both in awe of the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra's camera - their full reviews this week, Belkin's rockstar USB-C headphones and why they are more important than ever. Aldi's tech special buys see a great robot vacuum next week and a cracking good QLED TV on the weekend and Hisense jumps in as an official NRL partner.

In this special edition of Two Blokes Talking Tech, produced in partnership with Sennheiser, the blokes get a guided tour of the Sennheiser store in Sydney, a unique space, the only one in Australia. You'll hear all about the experience you can get at the store, and of course the wide range of products on offer from Sennheiser including great headphones, a stunning soundbar, and one product that you have to hear to believe, and that well - might leave you wondering and hoping for a Lotto win:)

Mobile phone scammers beware, the government is cracking down with new rules for telcos around making it harder for mobile numbers to be ported away from their owners to the scammers benefits. Motorola's Razr delayed - the blokes discuss why, and what impact it has - plus Huawei's second but first folding phone and what it's like. Crossy Road is back with a new style version exclusive to Apple Arcade, eBay has a cool new feature to make your photos better, Samsung installs a mega "TV" screen in a cinema in Sydney, Telstra launches mmWave 5G trials, the Suunto 7 smart sport watch and the boys views and reviews on that, plus Tesla's intelligent Sentry mode and why it's a cracking great feature!

The two blokes are NOT off to Barcelona, as Mobile World Congress is cancelled to protect the health and safety of attendees. Plus Vodafone and TPG given the green light to merge by the Federal Court after the ACCC complained. Samsung offering Afterpay as a payment option online, Uniden's new dashcam, Gran Turismo as a specatator sport and Drones for good, DJI helping out in China with Corona Virus. Recorded LIVE at the Arlo offices in Sydney.

Trevor and Stephen are in San Francisco with Samsung where four new phones have been announced. Let the boys talk you through the all-new Galaxy Z Flip which is what Trev's been wanting in a folding screen, as well as the three Galaxy S20 models which have upped the camera game once again.

How is the Coronavirus affecting the tech industry, from supply chain issues to delivery delays and even companies pulling out of the biggest tech conferences in the world - the blokes discuss. Samsung has their unpacked event next week - the blokes will be there, so this week they preview the whole shebang. Panasonic and Blackberry take a dive with a sad end to two big brands, each in their own way. LG adds Apple TV to their more recent TV models and Samsung's Galaxy Book S gets a review along with Telsa's Navigate on Autopilot!

Huawei's been given the go ahead to roll out 5G in the UK - but what does that mean for Australia? Did we make the wrong move? Hello Moto! the Razr is back and it's not cheap - $2699!!! Spotify launches a driving playlist taking on radio, Samsung's stunning Galaxy Book S gets a price and Stephen's first thoughts, plus Amazon's delivery revolution using you and me, and Stephen reflects on the original iPad launch.

Back to School time, the blokes discuss buying technology as part of the kids school list with laptops a requirement for many. Belkin's new technology making power bricks smaller and smaller, Apple CarPlay - Wirelessly retrofitted with Carplay2Air, Arlo's new floodlight, the app to find then hip and happening places (Vyb) and Hisense to add Tubi streaming..

Stephen gets a look at some of the innovative display ideas coming out of LG Display in Korea for us in cars, in business and even in planes. Netgear have a range of new WiFi and 5G products we take a look at those, UBER has bikes coming to Australia, will they be accepted well? the Smart Shower Head with Speaker that looks like a cracking idea, TCL's amazing new phones, the Colgate Smart toothbrush and a look back at CES over the years.