Two Blokes Talking Tech

Geely is yet another brand hitting the Aussie market, so how will they price their cars? Well it looks good - low $40k area. Plus we talk to a Volvo owner who had considered a Toad but changed his mind. And a Hyundai Ioniq 5 owner who is learning fast now as an EV owner. Plus, charger ettiquite - how to respect the others!

When middle aged men start to question aspects of their lives, they look to escape. In the case of Billy Crystal, Daniel Stern and Bruno Kirby, it's to the country to do something out of their norm. There, they meet Jack Palance and some shenanigans ensue, but also some thinking takes place. It's part comedy, part introspective, but fun at the same time!

The Nervous anticipation

Eddie McGuire annoyed by Deepfake videos that are using his image - and rightly so, and then there's the lady in France who was duped by a fake Brad Pitt - you'd think it not possible, but it's true. Trev's got the iPhone 17 dummy models - how thin is thin and why?? What do we think of this potential lineup. The MAX Content purge and it's affect on Binge, and the new HP Laptop for workstation grade computing.

This week we sit down with Tony Brown from LG and talk about their 2025 TV range - some big big screens, but also some of the best looking TVs on the market. Questions from listeners about internet access while cruising - not an easy one for Trev to answer. Finding a better NBN deal - what's required when you change telcos? And a problem with a lost Excel file - could this mean issues in the marriage? Get in touch with your tech questions, 0477 657 657

It’s World Back Up Day – 1 in 4 isn’t backing up their data and many that are are not doing it right – we’ll set you straight, Ring launches new AI features to find your videos faster, Apple has announced the launch date for the Worldwide Developers Conference, we take a look at the proprietary technology in Tineco’s latest floorcare products, we take a listen to the Audio Technica cartilage conductor earphones, Segway launches it latest electric scooters and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Chatting about the basic principals of EV ownership and things to look for when in the market. Plus we discuss the idea of a commercial EV for business - what options are there? And a Model 3 with 120,000k's on it - hows it going, and what's next! Get in touch to chat EVs - send us a text to 0477 657 657

Taking responsibility!

Oscar Award Winning BEST MOVIE - CRASH has a lot of controversy around it's acclaim. Stephen will explain and unpack that with Trevor. This films cast is staggering, Sandra Bullock, Don Cheadle, Matt Dillon, and so many more - all with stories that intersect in the strangest of ways. But the film highlights the racial and social inequities and tensions of the time, and frankly today.

Apple's having another big week, their Hearing Test and Hearing Aid features have rolled out, plus they've announced their WWDC date and some new Maps features. Have we reached Peak Smartphone? The Google Pixel now looks like the Samsung which looks like the iPhone? And what next for foldable phones? ESPN hits Disney and Max is part of Hubbl to save!

This week we're taking your tech talkback calls so get in touch by sending an SMS to 0477 657 657 with your tech question. We're talking testing mobile networks to find out which one suits you best, problems with the Kogan Aura ring for one buyer We look at phones for the elderly, and a regular talks about the F1 in Melbourne. Resolution for Sue through Telstra and we talk to Telstra about their new anti-scam call program alerting users to potential scam calls.

Find out the common scam that is fooling one in seven people – and the tips to avoid becoming a victim. Google has revealed the latest and more affordable Pixel smartphone, we set up the new Hisense C2 Ultra projector, we take a look at two different mid-tier smartphones – the Samsung Galaxy A56 and the new Nothing Phone 3a series, Netgear’s most affordable Wi-Fi 7 solution and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

BYD responds to the issues raised on our show regarding BYD Atto 3 vehicles not charging at V3/V4 Tesla Superchargers. A follow up from Simon, and we meet a man about to pickup his BYD Shark Ute, keen as mustard. And a KIA Niro owner who kissed the Toad and loves it! Get in touch to talk EVs with us - 0477 657 657

The Terminator is back! But we haven't even watched the first movie!! Well, Stephen says that doesn't matter, Terminator 2 is better. We learn about Sarah Connor, her Son and wonder about some of the back story while other parts are filed in for us. Arnie is the lead here and he plays it well, What will Trev think of the story, the effects, the action? Watch on Fetch on your Hisense TV and follow along with us!

Did not go as planned

Just a couple of months after CES we're starting to see this years TV models hit the Market. LG is first out of the blocks, while Samsung has dropped their OLED range - prices are curious! Plus the MAX pricing is out, and it's not cheap! Hisense and Epson have new projectors to put your content on the big-screen, Netgear has an affordable WiFi 7 router, and our thoughts on Apple's WWDC timing.

Worrying Windows Warning messages - what to do? That's a question posed this week by one of our callers - you can be on the show, get in touch with any tech questions or feedback 0477 657 657 Also, feedback on the Laser Android Auto dongle from Stephen. One caller wonders about disposing of old printers. Sue has Telstra issues we'd love to get her some help with, and David has feedback on his TV issue from a few weeks back.

Is the age of the influencer over - we talk about the latest scandal.Telstra has launched a new initiative to warn about potential scam calls in real time, Epson launches a range of new projectors that you can watch anywhere in your home, we take a look at the MacBook Air with M4, we check out the EcoFlow portable power solution that can be used in the wild and in your home, we run our eye over the ASUS Zenbook A14 laptop and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

A general chat about EV safety and how they might be perceived one way they are actually as safe as any other, if not more. Plus we talk to a man with a big solar system and a BYD on the way! And Bob calls in from Canada - is Australia a long way behind or how do we look? Get in touch, send a text to 0477 657 657

Bruce Willis is BACK, this time his skills come into play in a dramatic Airport situation. It's Christmas time (so is this a Christmas Movie?) and he just wants to see his wife, so when hostiles take over the airport, he jumps into action. Stephen unpacks it while Trevor gets concerned about the Aviation plot holes. Enjoy thanks to Fetch and Hisense!

You'll work it out

This week - Trevor has some fun with the Green Screen that is Stephen's shirt, so watch the video version on YouTube to understand that! In tech news, thanks to Arlo and Netgear, we look at the new range of Apple products, the MacBook Air, iPad Air and Mac Studio. We discuss disaster power and our reliance on power, how EVs might play a role. The new Arlo Wired Floodlight and how it's the right choice in many situations And the new ASUS Zenbook A14 - so darn light!

This week we talk all things payments with Mastercard and how they are changing the way we stay secure online and in store with new card options like - a card with no numbers! Trust me, it will make sense. We talk to a man with a Foggy looking TV picture from a brand new TV - what on earth is going on there! And we chat to SUE from last week to see how her problems with a DORO phone have been resolved... It's all happening this week! Get in touch any time, 0477 657 657!

Why Australian are looking for a better internet deal - but they are not looking at slower plans, Apple has just updated its iPad Air, MacBook Air and Mac Studio with new Apple silicon, we take a look at the Ecovacs Deebot X8 Pro Omni, the product that can offer wireless access to Android Auto in your car, Arlo partners with Samsung’s SmartThings and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

BYD's new Sealion 7 looks the goods and is priced to beat the Model Y - the boys share their thoughts on this week's show. Plus we talk to an EX30 owner about the Volvo experience and some tips on those regional chargers - would you carry a second SIM card? And a worrying problem with the BYD Atto3 that could leave you stranded - what is it and why is it happening? If you want to talk EVs - anything at all, send us a text or WhatsApp - 0477 657 657

The sequal to the highly popular Rocky which Stephen rated 10 and Trevor gave a 9, Rocky II is a genuine sequel like no other. Picking up right where it left off, Sylvester Stallone stars and Directs this absolute cracker. Find it on Fetch, Watch it on your Hisense TV

Hot topics really

This week we have five new mid-price smartphones, the Nothing 3a, Nothing 3a Pro as well as Samsung's A26, A36 and A556 - the blokes check in on a heated battle for your dollar. Apple has new iPads, the iPad Air gets an update and the base iPad too. Meanwhile Tiktok, Meta and Snapchat have responded publicly to the Government's Social Media Ban discussion paper. NBN turning to Amazon for it's Satellite service post Sky Muster, understanding Alexa AI and the end of Skype.

This week we talk Tech Trends with Sash Vrgleski from HP - how much AI is enough? never enough, and how workspaces are changed forever. Callers this week question the viability of Hubbl, rightly so, and wonder about 5G vs NBN. Meanwhile can a camera detect fire? and how to get a 4G phone working, that won't work after 3G Switch off - a frustrating issue that will possibly anger you too!

Alarming research about our children’s online safety, Amazon upgrades Alexa to be even smarter, Samsung has unveiled its range affordable Galaxy A Series smartphones, we share our verdict on the iPhone 16e, we take a look at the Elexi six-in-one charger, Ring has updated its Outdoor Camera Plus and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk

Brendon Green from Pickles joins us to talk about how healthy an EV battery is after it's first owner - the surprising results that give us hope for the future! Plus we talk to Glen about options to replace a RAV4 Hybrid, and he has some questions about charging And Nick has feedback about certain charging networks - interesting show today! Text us any time, 0477 657 657!

It's well known that the Star Wars movies are top tier for Stephen Fenech, and this is a slow burn for Trev, so just how does he rate the follow up to the debut success of Star Wars. Stephen unpacks the little known facts, walks through the movie for some hidden gems while Trev shares first-timer observations. All thanks to Fetch and Hisense!

Get it checked lads

Celebrating 14 years of Two Blokes Talking Tech with a giveaway from our long time sponsor Netgear! Hit the YouTube version for your chance to win! This week - big news in streaming, MAX is launching in Australia in Late March - what does that mean? What will happen to Foxtel? The Government's plan for Satellite mobile coverage - announcing something that's already happening. Apple's iPhone 16e hits the stores tomorrow, more thoughts, plus Apple Vision Pro to get Apple Intelligence And just how does a V8 Supercar team use Mobile covereage? Trev finds out.

Android Auto is cool, but wireless Android auto is better! But how do you make that happen and what's reliable? We come up with suggestions and one caller is going to test one out. An endless boot loop after a software upgrade, nasty. Can you stream Apple TV to a Chromecast? Whatsapp Messages missing after a phone upgrade, are they lost? Adding a satellite to your existing Orbi system, and the need for International calls, not roaming, calling home!

Apple changes up its smartphone line-up with the release of the iPhone 16e – but can you call it affordable? Norton has added AI-powered features to its cyber safety products to improve online protection, Adobe’s Photoshop is 35 years old, we take a listen to the Technics EAH-AZ100 earphones with magnetic fluid driver, DJI unveils its new Osmo Mobile 7 gimbal for smartphones, we check out the Aiper Surfer S1 that can skim your pool automatically and keep it clean and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

This week we talk to Julie Perrissel about her app IVYGo - where you can list your EV charger for other people to use. Set the rates by time and earn money! Caller Lucy wonders about charging for her new car - she nearly took on Penelope's record for cars tested but we love what she settled on. And Lloyd talks to us about research showing battery life may be far longer than anticipated! Get in touch, text us on 0477 657 657!

Following on from our very first movie on this podcast, Francis Ford Coppola and Mario Puzo are back with Part 2, released two years later, and starring Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Robert Duvall, Diane Keaton and many more. Stephen will let us know how well this was received while Trevor gets his first look. And his reaction might surprise you. Enjoy it on Fetch on your Hisense TV with us!

Uh Oh, it's that time of year again!

Apple's new addition to the family is in fact a new version of the iPhone 16, the iPhone 16e, and it's an interesting one, great value or too pricey? Trevor and Stephen discuss. Plus the kids social media ban - where's it at? Why is it a closed process? Why are there so many loopholes? Meta and their inability to help people who need basic customer service, and the new NBA feature on Apple Vision Pro! It's a big week!

For your fancy new car, what Dashcam should you consider? We chat about a brand new Prado. What to think about when it comes to getting a monitor for you. We have an issue with Apple Notes, locked notes and forgotten passwords - this one's a doozy. Organising your family with a digital calendar, and the concerning changes to newspaper delivery in aged care.

Wellness fraudster Belle Gibson is back in the news – but we spoke to her before lies were exposed to the world, alarming new figures show just how many cyber threats are being blocked and social media is the new scammer playground and Apple has released the Apple TV app for Android. In the Tech Guide reviews we take a listen to the Powerbeats Pro 2 and the winner of the best smartophone screen award goes to … the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Do you want to talk about EVs? Do you own one? Whatever it is, get in touch - send us a text on 0477 657 657 - we'll get you on the show! This week a simple question, NOT a silly question - about charging plugs. Mark calls - he's working on EV chargers on a grand scale and we all learn from him. And John has an Ioniq which ran flat, Trev can relate.

Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn are a pair of mates with a day job, and a wild Wedding season hobby - Crashing Weddings. We learn their strategies, witness their conquests but then follow along as things take a turn, for the worst and better - depending on perspectives. This isn't an Oscar nom style movie, but what does Trev think? Stephen runs him through it and we find out!

How good are Netflix Docos!

We look at the most reviewed places in Australia on Google Maps! Some surprising ones in here too - all as Google Maps celebrates 20 years having been born in Australia. Disney+ is bringing ESPN live sport and on demand shows to their platform at no extra cost - for now. Going Off Grid with HMD and how the Starlink Mobile trials are going. Scam awarness as we hit Valentines day, and new Beats Headphones!

This week Trev talks to the CEO of the Interactive Games and Entertainment Association about the tools available to parents to keep their kids safe online - marking Safer Internet Day. We find a solution to ensuring that you can listen to podcasts underwater, we get help for a previous caller from a long time listener. Dealer installed Dashcam not working, that's a pain, and more travel advice for keeping in touch in China.

Google Maps turns 20 years old – but did you know it was created in Australia, HMD releases a new device to allow you to connect from anywhere via satellite, Apple has released Apple Invites to make it easier to bring your friends together, we share our verdict of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, we also check out the Acer Swift 14 AI laptop, Dyson has released the most powerful handheld vacuum and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Trev had an issue charging in regional NSW, and got in some strife complaining about it - but he's standing his ground. If you want to go to the EVERYTHING ELECTRIC EV show in Sydney March 7-9, use Promo code TWOBLOKES for a discount! And we have FREE TICKETS for our callers - so get in touch to talk EVs on 0477 657 657 This week we talk about Wagons vs SUVs and Tesla ownership from a Scott in Australia

What happens when Police all choose to live in one community? Low crime rates? But what else, is it a law unto themselves? A staggeringly good cast including Sylvester Stallone in a very different role for him. Stephen unpacks some facts about the movie while Trevor gives his first impressions - join us!