Two Blokes Talking Tech

Hotmail is gone, Outlook.com is in - Microsofts big move, plus the Tom Tom for motorbikes, HTC's ONE the Telstra 4G expansion, Foxtel Go on iPhone and more sport channels, The Mobee solutions for charging, twitter accounts hacked, new e-waste standards and the Bose Sounddock Series III

The Federal inquiry into Tech pricing gets serious with summons issued for Adobe, Microsoft and Apple on the same day Adobe drops prices, Sonos adds a PlayBar speaker to the range, Yatango offers a social solution to Mobile SIM only plans, DYSON's new air drying Tap, the Mailbox App, and Stephen's minute reviews

We reflect on 100 fantastic episodes over 2 years, and we discuss the Office 365 launch for Microsoft, Blackberry's spectacular new device the Z10 has the stamp of approval from the Two Blokes Talking Tech, Playstation 4 is coming and the Playstation 3 is coming in colours, the Dare Gallery Augmented reality app helps you choose your furniture as if it's in your home, the Superbowl rocks with tech companies and social media, and the Room ipad puzzle get's Stephen's minute review

Apple have announced a 128GB iPad doubling the previous biggest to cater to large business users, Blackberry announcing Blackberry 10 at a global event - will this bring them back? Samsung sells 1 in every 3 smartphones globally and simply dominates, Twitter launches VINE the video Instragram, Fuji Xerox takes cartridges away from printers, DMD the Panorama App for 360 panoramas, STM has a huge range of great new bags, and Stephen reviews the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite and Street by 50 DJ Headphones

This week we discuss LG's new "superphone" the Optimus G, Kickstarter project gets backlash as final product is not what was expected, Uniden's iGO Dash camera for your car, Atari files for Bankruptcy, Vodafone's data charging backflip, SIRI looking to get a new Writer and personality, ASUS's Vivo Tablet/Laptop combo, the Verizon worker who outsourced his own job and Stephen reviews the Galaxy Note II

Facebook has announced Graph Search its new social search engine allowing you to find things relevant to you from your network, it's a huge change and possible financial changer for the company. We discuss or favourite things from CES 2013, the Samsung Dual View, Expansion Pack, 4K/UHD, LG Short Throw Laser TV, Sony's Xperia, Kogan's Agora and fitness gear like the iBits. We discuss Foxtel's new Movies on demand via the GO app, and how TCL is taking on the big guys in Australia, and we tell you how the GlobalGIG WiFI hotspot went in the USA

PURE Launches a Sonos competitor, the JONGO wireless speaker system. Your private robot dancer, Pedometer which gives kids an incentive to exercise, SONY goes upscale on 4K and OLED, Remote Key lock for your home, Belkin getting automation in your home right, Thrustmaster F1 racing wheels, MAG II Shooter controller for PS3 and PC, Light Bulbs?, iHealth and more

Ruslan Kogan has pulled another rabbit out of his hat - releasing a $149 quality smartphone, we're live from Las Vegas to discuss, plus Samsung's Dual View and upgradable TV's, Casio's Bluetooth Watch, the Sony Xperia Z - can it lead the Sony comeback, Lexus and the myth of the self-driving car and Trakdot to find your missing luggage

What are the big new trends - Ultra High Definition TV's Huge TV's, Stephen and Trevor have been to all the big press conferences, used the Smart Fork, Seen the big TV's and this is their first look at CES 2013

Instagram has been underfire this week over a change to its terms and conditions which had people worried - That's been clarified and we try to make sense of it all. Imagine a dating site but instead of connecting singles, it connects employers with employees - OneShift is that site. Belkin's WeMo home automation reviewed, Microsoft puts the Surface into real retail stores, beware of your Dick Smith DVD player - might be recalled, The Sydney Opera House offering shows on YouTube and Stephen reviews the TCL Smart TV and some Thunderbolt drives

Ruslan Kogan has launched Kogan Mobile with a bang, offering unlimited calls and texts and 6GB of data on the Telstra 3G network, Android now tops iOS for market share in Australia, NRL and Telstra announce a five-year deal for digital rights, Stephen's Christmas Gift Guide, Spotify's new discovery features, iWorks gets an upgrade just as Microsoft looks set to bring office to iOS, the Pope tweets and Stephen looks at the Nokia lumia 920 and Plantronics new Bluetooth range.

These holidays - will you be able to go without your technology? Many of us can't and Stayz has asked the people. While on Survey's Telstra has done its annual smartphone index and found some interesting data we'll share this week. Ashton Kutcher has been pictured as Steve Jobs and the likeness is uncanny, Stephen tests the new Samsung Galaxy Camera, we've found some nice looking wooden covers for iPhone and Mac products, Optus withdraws it's Free social networking offer and Stephen takes a quick look at the Logitech UE 9000's and the Panasonic 47 inch Smart TV

What time of day do you shop online? Has Apple made it just by the skin of their chinny chin chin with the iMac?, Sony takes on GoPro, Dick Smith selling the iPhone 5 and Stephen's minute reviews

How did Australia's big online sale day go so horribly wrong? Is Click Frenzy the bigggest fail online in Australia? Sony releasing James Bond's Smartphone in Australia, the iPad mini and 4th Generation iPad with 4G now available, Blackberry 10 - is it too little too late?, Galaxy Note II launched in Australia, ACDAC Now available on iTunes and Stephen reviews the Navman MiVue and Bondi Smartphone holder

089: If you subscribe to Foxtel you should be able to watch what you pay for anywhere you go? Foxtel are making that a reality with Foxtel GO for iPad, Apple sells 3 million iPads but is that a disappointment? We discuss. Trevor goes nuts for Need for Speed Most Wanted, TCL are taking on the big TV names in Australia, Sony has a $25,000 84 inch TV, Lego turns a simple block into a game on your iphone and Stephen reviews the Sony ES series high-end speakers, and the Wallee M Magnetic Mount, Trevor Looks at the Clumsy Case for iPad

087: Trevor and Stephen attended the Apple special event at the California Theatre in San Jose - We discuss the iPad Mini, iPad 4th Generation, iMac update and Macbook pro with Retina 13 Inch. It's an all Apple show. - Trevor and Stephen travelled to the USA as guests of Apple

086: Apple's big day is coming, in an unprecedented move, Apple have a fourth major product launch this year with "a little more" coming next week, likely to be the iPad mini. Plus Microsoft have set a date for Windows 8, The Surface pricing has been announced, App Store went down, Saving a wet smartphone, and TomTom's voice control at affordable prices. Stephen reviews the Laser Navig8r range and the Pure Move 2500

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.