Two Blokes Talking Tech

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.

The boys are back together on the show floor, this time look at what else is on offer from the big companies outside of just TVs, including Sony, Samsung and LG. plus they talk Suunto's smart watch, Delta Airlines Exoskeleton, the Smart Potato Gee up and Nissan's smart golf ball!

Trev and Stephen are inside the Las Vegas Convention Centre with the latest news - including all the latest TV announcements, from LG, Samsung and Hisense, as well as Mobile news from TCL and Alcatel. Belkin is going big on Sound this year with a stunning speaker with wireless charging, while JBL gets into Gaming, Mercedes makes an Avatar show car and Uber takes to the air with hyundai!

Stephen and Trevor are in Las Vegas for the 9th year in a row together to bring you the latest news and info from all the big tech companies, and the small ones too:) This episode takes place after Unveiled, the event that gives a sneek peek into a few fun new gadgets set to hit the market in 2020

Oh what a year, the boys are ready for 2020 with CES just weeks away and much more to come, so it's a look forward as well as a look at the week in tech. The Government is going to invest millions in debunking the 5G nutjobs - good news! Kids are getting phones for Christmas - it's official - Telstra research shows it. Aldi's massive TV - 75 inches for $999, Westpac finally caves to Apple Pay, and Stephen - get this - has seen the latest Star Wars - his thoughts on the end of an era!

Google's list of 2019's biggest searches has been released and the blokes look at what they missed, what they don't know and what was big in Australia this year. Plus, how expensive is our internet compared to the rest of the world and is it a fair comparison on its own? The Tokyo Olympics in 4K! Thanks to Channel 7 and Optus - but there's a big big catch, Christmas gift ideas for you this last minute, some Star Wars Apple Watch accessories you're going to love and cases for your iPhone for battery life or eco lovers.

Apple and Spotify's top streamed songs for the year have been released, Stephen and Trevor run through the list, plus the biggest apps of the year on the Apple App store - we're using more data than ever according to NBN data, Stephen runs through the list, Linksys's amazing new motion detection technology that uses Wifi to detect people in your home, Optus allowing you to donate data to the needy, Streetfighter for your home is back with a stand up gaming machine, Stephen looks at and listens to some luxury headphones, Trev's driving F1 in Real Racing 3 and Stephen has a new photo printer from HP

The boys are at KAYO HQ as they talk about one year of the Aussie sports streaming success story. Also, Optus has radical new plans worth a good look, The NBN has new wholesale pricing - what will that mean for you and other consumers? Canon bumps up their warranty to a staggering five years on camera gear. Elon loses his mind and the blokes discuss the CyberTruck, Huawei mad at Malcolm Turnbull for continuing to be misled on the truth of who their networks work, Epson celebrates 40 million EcoTank sales and Samsung launches their cheapest 5G smartphone the Galaxy A90 5G

How important is 8K on a big-screen? Temperatureness, 3Dness and Beautifulness - and why they aren't really words but matter - we're in Korea with Samsung. Disney Plus has launched, the boys have their views and thoughts on how it looks. TCL's 4G kids smartwatch with video calling, the need for Air purifiers and some suggestions, Foxtel adds ABC iView and Samsung's special edition Note 10+!

This week in tech - the Motorola RAZR is BACK!! A discussion about the perfect FOLDING SCREEN phone form factor. Apple updates the MacBook Pro to a 16 inch model, Uber launches Rewards for loyalty - but is it worth it? Disney Plus is about to land, all the info you need on that, plus Spotify free comes to Sonos, Uniden's new cameras, the Kogan TV and Turtle Beach Gaming headset!

Optus launches 5G and they are already doing better than Telstra for coverage. The blokes discuss what it means and who it's aimed at. Huawei's Mate 30 goes on sale in Australia soon, but you'll struggle to find it sadly, despite being an outstanding phone. LG drops the price of the V50 at Telstra stores. Apple TV+ is out, the boys have their views, plus Apple's new open approach to Privacy explained further along with new Apple Maps cars on the road. Hisense goes big with an 85 Inch ULED for $4k! And the TCL Plex review and a flip phone for your parents with SOS built in.

Samsung's Galaxy Fold goes on sale and the blokes have their full reviews, not for the first time they have differing views on this remarkable new device. Where they are aligned is on the new Apple Airpods Pro - a surprise new product from Apple. Call of Duty is out and even Trev is playing. New DJI drone that is tiny - lighter than your smartphone! Foxtel's Loyalty program and the NSW Digital Drivers Licences...

Stephen and Trevor are in Tokyo for the big Motor Show where loads of tech is taking over the cars, including some electric concepts and Mazda's first Electric Car. Samsung have announced an on sale date for the Galaxy Fold in Australia and a mega price. The Google Pixel 4 reviews are in, GoPro's Max is the best GoPro ever and a really versatile unit, Star Wars latest Trailer bores Trev to sleep and gives Stephen something to fire up about, plus some extra streaming and video suggestions!

Stephen and Trevor talk all things Google with the new Google Pixel 4 announced, along with new Nest Smart products coming to Australia. Dyson pulls out of their plans to build an electric car after two years of development. New affordable smart home products from Laser now available at Harvey Norman to bring your Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa to life. Stephen's two years on Solar and how he's saving money. How loyal are we to telcos? And how those who switch are saving money! Optus has a new messaging app to save those Long periods on hold, and the minute reviews.

Telstra is shutting down the 3G network, but don't panic, you have until 2024! That might be an issue for many businesses though, the blokes explain. Plus BOSE and their remarkable recall, why this isn't a brand damaging move. Telsyte's tablet data showing there's still life in the old girl. Tile upgrades with more range and more versatility, Stephen and Trevor explain the new range. Foxtel launching a loyalty program but they are dudding motorsport fans. Stephen's look at MacOS and the minute reviews.

Microsoft have revealed a range of new "Surface" devices including a laptop, two tablets and two smaller folding tablet form devices and some earbuds - all the news from the boys on that. Plus the new GoPro Hero 8 epic stabilisation and a whole new market for them. eBay has data on how much cash we could make from old phones, and how much better you are off by selling yourself not trading in. Apple News+ launches and the boys reckon it's looking good. Arlo has a new Pro 3 camera sitting in a sweet spot, Instagram Scams and how to spot them plus our minute reviews..

Live from our coastal mansion we're in front of the 100 Inch Hisense Laser TV which goes on sale this month so our full opinions on this big screen for your lounge room are here. Huawei's latest Mate 30 Pro and what it means for Huawei in Australia. NSW Police using high tech cameras to detect drivers using mobile phones, Telstra enables 5G at the MCG and HP's stunning new business laptop.

Stephen and Trevor have early access to the iPhone 11 Pro before it hits the stores so this is their review time, what's it like, what we love, what we hate. Plus the Apple Watch Series 5 - is it worth the upgrade? Facebook in your lounge room - the new Portal video calling system launches in Australia, Foxtel's 4K channel for Rugby and the shut down of the Foxtel Now app plus the new Milo kids activity tracker and Fitbit's latest product.

Stephen and Trevor are in the USA as guests of Apple for the September Apple Event at Steve Jobs Theatre, the day after the event the blokes are invited inside Apple Park for a one off recording in the Apple Podcast Studio to talk all things Apple Arcade, Apple TV+, 7th Generation iPad, Apple Watch Series 5 and of course the all new 2019 iPhones, the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max.

Trev and Steve have gone hands on with the year's most anticipated and controversial device, the Samsung Galaxy Fold. There's a bit of controversy swirling around about 8K which the blokes discuss, Lenovo have a bunch of smart new products and they're really thinking smart here - Sony have a brand new Walkman that's a tribute to the classic from 40 years ago, TCL showcase their brand new Smartphone, Ecovacs have a new robot vacuum, that can remember multi story homes and Trev wonders if Stephen would consider the Electric Porsche Taycan.

The blokes give their verdict on the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ - it's one hell of a phone. The all new $599 Bose 700 headphones, raising the bar and putting Bose ahead of the game, Trev tries the teeny tiny PALM smartphone and it's got legs but at a price. Steve drives the Tesla Model 3 in the USA, there's an all new soundbar from JBL which turns a dumb TV smart and Samsung's THE WALL TV hits Australia

Could we have more streaming? Not content with Netflix, Stan and Hayu among others, Disney+ is launching soon so the blokes discuss just who might subscribe - plus there's Apple TV+ coming too! Tell us what you think! There's a new player in the mobile space, vivo enters the Aussie market and it's a crowded space. 5G worries explained, Trev tests a few devices to see just what is causing potential harm to us humans. Dyson have a new personal purifier - Stephen takes a look, Google launches a comprehensive online museum of Aussie sport, and some tips for parents when it comes to kids gamings. All that plus the reviews this week!

We take a trip down memory lane as we celebrate 400 shows here at Two Blokes Talking Tech - a huge milestone for us after more than 8 years. Plus we talk about all the news of the week, including avoiding SCAMS and the latest scams going round, Samsung's big score from DXOMark for the camera on the Note 10+, ESports takes a blow in Australia with GFinity shutting down, Stephen takes us on a tour of STAR WARS GALAXY'S EDGE at Disneyland in LA and our minute reviews.

The boys are LIVE in New York just hours after Samsung Unpacked with all the news. Two new Note phones for the first time, plus a range of really great features to take Note devices to a new level. There's also questions about what this means for Apple - and other new devices from Samsung including a new laptop coming to Australia. New fitness smartwatches and a solid partnership with Microsoft - lots to discuss!

The blokes are about to head to New York with Samsung, so what are we expecting, what's new - what will the Note 10 look like - will there be two? And the Galaxy Fold is back and coming too! The TIO have turned their focus to the shoddy tactics being used by some telcos to trick people into switching over, Stephen explains. While Trev looks at why it's so hard for people to find the Ashes and asks why people are watching in SD!! Could the next iPhone support Apple Pencil? That's what Stephen reckons, plus LEGO goes Augmented Reality with the new Hidden Side sets hitting the market, and the Tesla Model 3 gets a 5 star ANCAP rating for safety.

Foxtel is announcing a big change today, and the two blokes have the scoop - it's all about Netflix and how Foxtel users can stay Foxtel users while also getting what they need outside of the platform. NBN announces it's reached 10 million Aussie homes, so how many are connected and what issues are there still? Kanstar reckons 13% of Aussies have a Smart Speaker and the stats will surprise you in the details. Gaming is good, don't let anyone tell you otherwise - the ages will surprise as will the educational value. Xbox goes all Digital but Trev isn't convinced, Stephen visits WETA digital in New Zealand for a look at movie magic, plus our minute reviews.

It's World Emoji day - do you know why we celebrate that on July 17?? Tune in! There's new emojis for 2019 and while some are serious some are downright silly. Plus Zaap the new payment card for kids with a wearable payment band has launched, there's a few good leaks out pointing to change with the Samsung Note 10 and an interesting looking 2019 iPhone range. DJI is taking the lead on drone safety with new features and ideas, Fetch TV adds channels for the Free to Air catch up services and Huawei gets the OK in the UK - why not here? And the minute reviews..

Boost Mobile are getting into the game of selling refurbished smartphones and the deals are exceptional. Sony's latest fully wireless in-ear headphones are in the blokes ears and the initial results are promising. Hisense has gotten into the Soundbar game, LG's new smartphone has a palm reading feature and a stunning deal for the first 1000 buyers, Huawei are thinking after sales service for their growing customer base, Apple has gotten rid of the Macbook with an upgraded Macbook Air and Macbook Pro lineup - plus the minute reviews.

NBN is in some hot water over the idea of a charge for streaming content, the so-called Netflix Tax - the blokes discuss it and their views aren't equal. Samsung is in hot water with the ACCC over their water resistance claims and they intend to fight it. Apple Watch takes centre stage in the Women's Ashes and gets Tim Cooks stamp of approval, the Commodore 64 is back - again, better this time. How and why is your Uber rating so low? Trev has an idea. Jony Ive has left Apple - why? And the minute reviews!

Telstra has made good on their promise to reduce the clutter in their plan offering, and they've announced less than 20 total plans. Plus, they've followed Vodafone's lead and separated the handsets from the mobile plans themselves. Apple's new iOS is in Public Beta along with MacOS and the blokes are testing it to give you their views . Channel 9 adds a HD channel for the Ashes and SBS is about to launch their third - so things are looking up for Free to Air TV. Alcatel has three new low cost phones for 2019 in new retail offerings, plus teases some nice new things coming. F1 2019 is out, and Trev loves it, despite being beaten by his son, Huawei has views on the NBN and reckons we've been dudded - plus the minute reviews.

NSW is going digital with drivers licences, the blokes discuss the process and the whole system and consider the fully digital wallet. Panasonic have a concept for a Transparent TV! Yep, when it's off, it's not there! Uber taking to the skies, after Trev's trip the blokes discuss, plus a new independent solar panel program in Sydney's west. Netflix's big numbers and Google's AR mapping plus the minute reviews

There's lots of news to cover from Apple's annual developers conference so the blokes are Live with a full wrap of things including all the changes to iOS, the split for iPad getting it's own operating system, changes to Mac OS including the somewhat controversial changes to iTunes and the many new additions to Apple Watch through Watch OS 6 - all thanks to Netgear and Uniden

This week thanks to Netgear and Uniden, Stephen and Trevor talk through the tech news of the week, including the launch of 5G looking at a few of the new devices available at Telstra. They wear and test the Bose Frames - sunglasses with built in speakers. Lenovo's Smart Clock is a winner with the blokes, There's a new iPod Touch out, Intel has a vision for the laptop of the future, Stephen has advice to keep your eyes on track plus the Minute reviews

Huawei faces a bleak future if they can't use US companies to help make their phones - or do they? And does this US trade ban impact current Huawei device owners - the blokes discuss in detail. Plus the 5G switch on, Telstra going Live with HTC 5G hub in the home and on the go, Samsung's phone also launching next week. Apple Pay gets a triple boost with banks and concert tickets hitting the Apple Wallet, Samsung's innovative approach to desk space, Minecraft at your local park and Stephen's Minute reviews.

This week talking Tech, the blokes look at the news that Apple is on more devices, with Apple TV on Samsung TVs and Apple Music on Amazon Alexa speakers - a big week! WhatsApp has a drama with a massive security breach, GoPro under attack with a stunning new camera from DJI the Osmo Action the blokes take a look. Telstra's new rewards program, Folding laptops, Optus 5G and the minute reviews