Two Blokes Talking Tech

085: Facebook hits 1 Billion users a huge milestone for the company, LG launches its $15,999 84 Inch Ultra Definition (4K) TV, LYTRO camera reviewed, iPad Mini speculation, Tom Tom for Android, Prometheus coming to Blu Ray with fantastic new features, Stephen plays Call of Duty Black Ops II and he reviews the Galaxy S III 4G and GolfBuddy Platinum

084: The Motorola Razr HD and M announced for Australia exclusive to Telstra, fast speed and amazing battery life. Apple says sorry for the Map drama, Xbox pricing slashed, HD Voice is amazing and being discovered by more and more people, Online shopping - what's next and how long until the next big boom. The Shower speaker for your smartphone, Ebay App going gangbusters and Stephen reviews the Logitech K760 Keyboard and the Laser WiFi shAIR Hub

083: We've had the iPhone for a week so just how good is it? We discuss the highs and lows, plus the drama for Apple with their new Maps, and the big sales report of 5 Million sold. Samsung has problems with a bug in some of their phones we discuss that, and Stephen has the simply amazing Lytro camera that will blow your mind. Sony has some great playstation plans leading up to Christmas and HTC has some very nice and perhaps familiar looking Windows 8 phones. Stephen reviews the BOSE SIE sports headphones and the Powerskin case for Samsung Galaxy S III

082: Just how has the iPhone 5 sold - VERY WELL, We discuss the phone a week on, plus Samsung's cheeky ads and facebook fails - Optus has launched 4G in Melbourne just in time for a couple of big new phones, Canon announces new cameras, Sony the thin new PS3, Nintendo the Wii U and a minute review of the Topfield PVR and Lenovo X1 Carbon

the iPhone 5 has been announced and it's almost everything we expected. 4G speeds supported on Telstra and Vodafone, plus a faster processor, Bigger screen, thinner and lighter design and better battery life - Will you be wanting on? I think so!

Apple have confirmed a September 12 event so what is planned, what should we expect and why the new iPhone has to be a home run for Apple The price of new OLED and 4K TV's will blow your mind so get ready to re-mortgage the house.. Stephen discusses, Samsung Galaxy S III 4G style is coming to Telstra and Optus TCL's Ice Screen a portable screen for all purposes, BOSE has a great single speaker for your TV and iTunes festival - music for free

Stephen is live in Berlin for the IFA show and has the latest from Samsung on it's new NOTE Smartphone / phablet, the Galaxy Camera running Android, ATIV Windows 8 Range, OLED TV, Sony's 84inch 4K TV, and tablets, plus Telstra is exanding its 4G network to up to 66% of the population so get in fast!. And stephen reviews the Asus Padfone and STM Stylus range in his minute reviews

Samsung have opened their first Aussie retail store, the Samsung Experience Store on George St Sydney just down the block from Apple - Stephen was there, and we talk about the new Galaxy Note 10.1 tablet released same day, plus Apple's iPhone slated for September 28 release according to sources inside Optus, Ferrari by Logic3 headphones - pure listening and gadget porn joy, Nikon's updated Coolpix Cameras including the Zippo lighter sized pocket rocket, Droidax offers extra power to your Galaxy SII, and Stephen reviews the Uniden Bluetooth cordless 'home phone' and the PURE Sensia 200D Connect in his review minute

Samsung have announced a 75 inch TV - that's bigger than most people! at $10,000 it's also pricey!, Avatar is coming to Blu-Ray for everyone, Kogan launches a $59 Digital Radio, iPad Mini Rumours are hotting up, new research shows just how much we're spending on our mobile phones with online shopping the iVisor protects your Apple screens with ease, and Stephen's tech minute reviews are the Elgato Thunderbolt SSD and the WD MyNet N900

ASUS announce the Transformer Pad infinity that is both Tablet and Laptop, Stephen is pumped for the Call of Duty Black Ops Multiplayer reveal trailer, MARS Rover is tweeting in the first person, Mountain Lion presents battery issues for MacBook users, BYO Devices in businesses opening up security holes, Bang and Olufsen's $645 iPad speaker dock, Epson's Colour inkjet business printers and Stephen reviews a 60inch Samsung tablet and comfy kids iPad accessory

With a new iPhone the most discussed device right now, rumours have emerged of a September 12 event at which Apple will likely announce the next iPhone, the blokes discuss this, plus Mountain Lion has been out for a few days, it's Apples most successful OSX release Stephen and Trevor look at key features. Optus has launched a 4G Business product, Navman have some new devices with an innovative guidance feature, and Stephen looks at the STM Half Shell and Google Nexus 7

Kogan have a TV available to Collingwood fans with branding and logos to take your passion to the next level, Seagate offers a cloud backup for your external drive, The Olympics will be in HD in 2012 and 3D but is it any good?, Canon impresses with the EOS M, Apple's new Mountain Lion operating system is available this week Westpac launches its Mobile Banking app for iPad, 1stavailable.com.au gets you the best appointment to suit you, and the text message death threats. Stephen reviews the Libratone LIVE and HUMAX PVR in his tech minutes

Office 2013 is coming, you can preview it now - we tell you our thoughts. Qantas will bring their streaming iPads to 767's later this year, Telstra's got a new T-Hub and it's a real winner, Aussies are paying too much for digital content - Choice agrees iPhone rumours are picking up, and odds are being taken on its release, we discuss, Foxtel's Olympic App reviewed, and Fuji Xerox sticks to mono laser for some great new printers, plus the PURE Contour 200i and a new 4K Capable Sony Blu-Ray player

Garmin launches their Connect Challenge to show off all their products, Norton researches Aussies fears of mobile cyber crime, LG launches Android Smartphones that are super affordable and make outright buying a real choice Internet Doomsday avoided, but what was it and how, Nike+ launches on Android, Kogan has problems with Bing and Yahoo after his IE7 tax stunt, Apple iPad deemed COOL by a UK Judge in the Samsung patent case and Fenech reviews the HTC ONE XL and Logitech Ultrathin Keyboard Cover

This week Google announced the Nexus 7 Tablet, Stephen and Trevor love the pricing but will it work? Time will tell. Dell cruised the harbour to launch two new XPS laptops, Tom Tom releases the VIA 620 6inch Sat Nav, ABC iView has been upgraded and it's a pleasing result, Sony is bringing Google TV to Australia, Plantronics is bringing us the Backbeat GO Wireless headphones, TechGuide TV buyers poll has some interesting results, LEGO teams with Google to build the world, and Stephen reviews the Syre Band Watch Converter and Monster Clarity HD Speakers

Tablets are predicted to outsell laptops by 2016, the Commonwealth bank brings Netbank to Facebook and Kaching to Android, Foxtel is now available on Samsung Smart TV's Apple's new Podcast App gets a run, Garmin introduces a training watch for swimmers, Aussies are massive hoarders of tech, and Trevor and Stephen are no different, Virgin uses Brad Pitt's brother in a Fair Go campaign and Stephen reviews the Sonos Sub and Bose Wave Music System III in his tech minutes

This morning Microsoft held a secretive event (remind you of anyone) where they announced a device they were building, allowing them to control the hardware and software (remind you of anyone) - the Microsoft Surface will run Windows 8, it looks great, the Two blokes discuss! R18+ Gaming legislation has passed parliament, and from January 2013 that classification will be available in Australia. Stephen's been reviewing the Macbook Pro with Retina, we discuss, plus Toshiba has three new tablets 7.7, 10.1 and 13.3 inch sizes - crazy? Who knows. IDC have upgraded their tablet sales forecasts, Kogan is taxing Internet Explorer 7 users and Stephen gives us a quick review of the Panasonic FZ150 camera, and the Mavricks Smartphone wallet.

Two Blokes Talking Tech thanks to Samsung and Netgear, this week a special edition from WWDC - Apple's annual developers conference. We discuss the latest iOS updates out later this year, with SIRI enhancements, Do Not disturb, radical new maps, Facebook integration and loyalty card and ticket app, plus the big news was the new super thin MacBook Pro with Retina display, this thing will have you drooling... And the latest installment of OSX for your Mac

This week we go hands on with the Galaxy S III from Samsung giving it our full review, we also attended the launch of the latest Intel processors and we profile the new offerings from Sony, Toshiba, Alienware and Lenovo. Optus has profiled smartphone users - where do you fit in - are you a FOMO? Stephen checks out Sony's 4K projector, E3 wrap with Xbox, Playstation, Nintendo and Trev's favourite SIM CITY, plus Netgears new wireless ac router, Elgato's picture capture for Gamers and Dr Dre price slash

Finally Eye-Fi wifi SD camera cards are available in Australia through CR Kennedy, Kogan has smashed the competition with an Android 4.0 tablet under $200!, Trev reviews the Pure Highway 300Di,Sonos adds .1 with a Sub for your system, Samsung's Navibot gets an upgrade, Cocoon Grid it for carrying all your tech, the IDTV for watching TV on the iPad or iPhone, Samsung's new phone out tomorrow,iPhone rumours and the D-Link Wifi Companion, plus the HTC 4G windows phone.

Finally today, Spotify became available to Aussies, launching here 4 years after their first launch in Sweden. Stephen was at the launch of the new larger Nokia Windows phone the Lumia 900, APIA tells us not to believe that Older Aussies aren't online, they have stats to prove it, Quickflix launches on the iPhone and iPad, Facebook shares launch - go up, go down and down again, BOSE have launched a new range of sound systems - this time including DAB+, Aaron Sorkin to pen the screenplay for another Steve Jobs movie and AVAST makes free mac security software available.

Google research this week shows 52% of Aussies are using Smartphones, we discuss why and how that will continue to grow. Apple might just be about to launch some new products - what? And when? We discuss. Blackberry have failed in their Wake Up campaign, the two Blokes discuss. Telstra's new My pre-Paid facebook app connects customers ever closer to Telstra, we review the Netgear Universal Dual Band Wi-Fi Range Extender, review LG's 2012 Smart TV and credit to Apple for dropping 4G from their iPad marketing

Samsung announced the Long awaited Galaxy SIII handset last week, we discuss first impressions and the strategy of the launch - will Apple react? Nike+ Sports watch the perfect companion, Rovio who bring us Angry Birds is now valued at $8.8Billion!, Facebook launching its own App centre, Netgear's network controlling and air-print enabling Genie App, Golf Buddy Voice tells you about your game, Wallee M for Smartphone being kickstarted, Call of Duty Black Ops coming in November, Pentax's Stylish K-01 and the Awei S80vi earphones

Blackberry have a massive campaign which says simply "WAKE UP" all over Sydney and Melbourne, we discuss what that means, plus what to expect from OS10 for Blackberry, Quickflix is coming to Xbox 360, Optus have announced 50GB free home Broadband on some mobile and home phone plans, Stephen reviews the Senheiser RS220 and the EGG Speaker, SIM CITY is back we tell you what to expect, a trailer has also been released for Call of Duty Black Ops 2, Trevor reviews the Logitech Air Speaker, Doro phones come to Optus and Skype on PS Vita and Windows Phone - a massive show!

This week we had a look at the new Adobe Creative Suite 6 - a full product range refresh, plus a new Creative Cloud and a monthly membership model - very impressive. Sony have come out and claimed their Bravia is "the TV to beat" and they stand by that claim, Google launched Google Drive for cloud storage and collaboration, Instagram was faked and hit some unsuspecting people with malware, Kensington's BungeeAir iphone case helps you keep track of your phone, some Mission impossible gadgets might not be as far off as you think, Logitech launched a new Ultra-Thin Keyboard cover for the iPad and 4G set to be a big part of the market by 2016

Samsung and LG have announced their 2012 range of Smart TV's with a different approach from both - listen to what the blokes think. Telstra has teamed up with MOG to bring streaming music to Australia (another one!), AR Drone gets an upgrade, Uniden's wireless surveillance, Kogeto Dot 360 degree videos, HTC One X reviewed and the oldest Mac appears on eBay but just can't sell

Was instagram really worth $1 Billion? To Facebook yes - plus Panasonic launches its new Smart TV's, Qantas hits the Windows Phone App market , Apple under threat from Viruses, Sony's XBA-4IP headphones, Google Tablet and Trend Micro Direct Pass

In this week's episode 58 the blokes discuss the TomTom GPS leap year glitch and offer their reviews of the new Sony Xperia S smartphone. Also on the agenda is Pure's new in-car digital radio, HTC's new One X quad core smartphone and Samsung's latest 7.1 3D Blu-ray home theatre system. The blokes also discuss Ashton Kutcher being cast to play Steve Jobs in an independent biopic, Magellan's RoadMate GPS app for iPhone and Garmin's Approach G6 golf GPS.

Why Apple is in court with the ACCC over 4G, Stephen checks out the new Camry Hybrid which includes Digital Radio, ASUS have a great looking new All-in-one PC with TOUCH screen, Sony Mobile and the beautiful Xperia S - our first thoughts, The Laser Navig8r Crash Cam for recording every movement on the road, Logitechs stunning new AIrplay speaker and Intel's report on touchscreen usage

What is the new iPad really like? How many have they sold - all discussed by the blokes here today, is the Galaxy S II getting a 4G sibling, Telstra goes 4G on its wifi hotspots, Phone scam warning, Kogan goes super cheap at 42 inches, Vodafone's Guardian app, and the Dyson Hot and Cold launches in Australia

Samsung have announced the Galaxy Note is available in Australia, Nokia's comeback begins with the Lumia, we discuss the pre launch iPad hype, uVent for your retail frustration, Dell has a stunning new Ultrabook at the right price, AFL's Live app for mobile, Instragram is coming to Android and could the next Xbox be without a CD/DVD Drive? Two Blokes Talking Tech!

We were right and we were wrong, you'll find that's the case with everyone, so we'll run through all the features and tell you what they do, why they've done it and we'll talk about the all important price, and availability of the existing iPad 2. Plus iOS 5.1 and the upgrade of Apple TV.

Apple today confirmed the announcement date for the next iPad, Trevor and Stephen wrap up their thoughts, a full wrap from Nokia, LG, HTC, Samsung and Sony at the Mobile World Congress, Trevor plays F12011 on Vita, Samsung launches a 4G Tablet, Telstra announces NBN Prices, GoPlaces for your iPhone and Photoshop Touch for iPad.

Thanks for your support and for listening to Two Blokes Talking Tech - this week marks our first anniversary or birthday and we're delighted to be continuing for another year! On this program we talk Playstation VITA hands on, Panasonic's new Lumix range, ABC America goes inside Foxconn, Mac OSX Mountain Lion announced, the HP Envy Spectre Ultrabook, Motorola Xoom2, 25 Billion App Target and the Strike Reversing cameras for your car.

Is the Government spending too much on Set top Boxes?, the Nokia range for Australia announced including pricing. Netcomm's M2 for your USB Dongle 3G and 4G, Aussies love their tablets, we discuss our iPad predictions, Crest TV Safety strap, AFL streaming on Telstra Mobiles, and Foxtel expands on XBox

We spent $1.5b on computer games in 2011, Amazon have the Kindle Touch, Your Rdio tunes on Facebook, Group buying is big bucks!, Wallee iPad car mount, Nokia Lumia 800 pricing, and more

Could Facebook really be as valuable as some of the biggest and oldest companies in the world? 100Billon even? Optus turns 20, we celebrate! Samsung fill another size gap with the 7.7 Galaxy Tab, Nokia looking to come back strong with the Lumia 800, ByMyTronics.com.au helps you get change for old gadgets, Energizers new solar charging solution on the go, the MyTrek wireless heart rate monitor and JAYS adds iPhone compatibility to the T-Jays range with the t-JAYS Four

We've both been testing the HTC Velocity on Telstra 4G - super fast speeds!, we discuss streaming music services with Rdio and Rara launching in Australia, TechGuide.com.au is 1 year old and sporting a new look, the Wiggles brush Sam, but he's on their new app, iBooks bringing new style textbooks to the world, Keymate Key finder to help you find your lost keys, Toshiba's thinnest tablet in the world, Sony's Personal 3D viewer, Victorinox 1TB Hard Drive and Pocket Knife and Ruslan Kogan starts selling Apple and HP laptops!

What exactly is Wikipedia protesting and is it worthwhile, what is SOPA and who stands for it or against it. Our highlights from a week at CES, 4G phones coming to Australia next week, and how our networks compare to the USA, an App to help you choose healthier food, Apple stop the Steve Jobs action figure and Gear4 have an iAlarm clock to suit you!

A more detailed look through the smaller stands reveals some great little gadgets and gizmos from CES Day 3

Discussing Stephens observations from the Sony, Samsung and LG stands, Car tech with Trevor, iProducts domination, Seagate and much more

LIVE from CES (Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas, Trevor and Stephen discuss Day 1 of the show, covering all the news in TV's and Ultrabooks, Press Day and the big launches and we pick a couple of products that caught our eye on Day 1

Is Samsung Serious with their $1700 Windows Slate PC? Amazon's Christmas surprise, and we look at 4G, Ultra HD TV, Apple Smart TV, Voice Control, Portable Gaming, Windows 8 and Ultrabooks as big things for us in 2012

Samsung and LG have hinted at TV announcements for the CES in Las Vegas in January we discuss that ahead of our visit there, plus Harvey Norman are selling Computer Games online via Direct import - bypassing the GST. Then, we look back at 2011, the Tablets, Apple, Android, 3D, Sony, Smart TV, the Cloud and Gaming.. a massive year in technology

Merry Christmas to our loyal listeners and thanks for the support over 43 episodes. This week we discuss the new ACER tablet, the OXX Digital BREEZE DAB+ Radio, the V-JAYS headphones, dangers of mis-typing when going to websites, iTunes Match, Ballistic cases for your valuable smartphones and devices, the Netgear Wifi Adaptor and ABC iView comes to Xbox.

This week we discuss the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 how it shapes up against the iPad, SBS ON DEMAND comes to Xbox 360, Call of Duty cracks the $1billion mark in sales, Samsung releases the Galaxy Nexus in Australia, Trend Micro's new Online Guardian, Dream Cheeky's fun Remote controlled missile Launcher, 100million App Store downloads, MeTV by Remote, the iCade Arcade machine for your iPad, the Handi Theature and Telstra's new easyphone for seniors

There's a lot happening in tech! Xbox gets an upgrade, Telstra goes all Android in an imaginary now real 'land', Foxtel improves HD, the Navman My Escape, Portable North Pole Santa videos, Checking your vitals with just an iPad, iBaby remote camera, Geek Unique for geeky gifts, Grand Theft Auto III is 10 years old! and coming to iOS and Android, and the Pioneer X-SMC5 Airplay Micro System

Recorded live at the Sony media Christmas party, Trevor and Stephen this week discuss great Xmas tech toys, the amazing Samsung MV800, the overheating iPhone 4 emitting smoke on a flight, Bosses screening job applicants on Facebook and Twitter, PlayStation 3 wireless headphones, TomTom has largest traffic database hitting trillions of data points, and the Top web searches - from Bing and Yahoo for 2011...

Has JB Hi-Fi really given in and 'if you can't beat them' JOINED THEM - them being online retailers selling grey imports - now available on JB's website - Harvey Norman have also launched a pickup service. Panasonic's lost waterproof camera story ends with a happy 12 year old girl, Belkins amazing new ScreenCast device for your TV and HD Devices, Stephen looks at the new Kindle, Trend Micro have a new Mobile App, Sony Xperia Arc S reviewed, Telstra customers getting alerts and how to switch mobile plans explained - all on a packed Two Blokes Talking Tech!

Finally the big companies are working together to standardise 3D glasses which is good for everyone, HTC's XL and XE reviewed, Facebook and their need to crack down on porn in news feeds, Stephen reviews the Acer Ultrabook, Bert and Ernie available for your TomTom, Smartphone sales figures globally, xBox turns 10, Telstra selling ipads!