Two Blokes Talking Tech

This week Ashley from Trend Micro joins us to talk about research they've done on Aussies and understanding scams - how our educating people might be backfiring! Plus husband and wife, Android and Apple but no wireless infotainment, what to use? A new social network - would you let your kids try it? Samsung vs Google - a Flip owner trying to find a new phone for her husband. And can AI help me organise my email? Get in touch 0477 657 657

It’s National Road Safety Week and Uniden shares the top five benefits of a dash cam, Reolink releases new wireless security cameras with pre-recording functionality, we announce the winners of the Belkin Mothers Day Giveaway, we check out the new D-Link 4G hotspot that you can use on your travels, we take a look at the Seagate Memory products you can also use on your travels, Microsoft has unveiled new Surface laptops and tablets and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Trev and Stephen have been driving the Deepal S07 and while it's nice, is it a bit annoying? Would you buy it? We've got a response for Greg on the battery depletion over long periods. David calls in about performance vs handling, and Rod has an invention making waves in Melbourne for people with no off-street parking. Get in touch to talk EVs - 0477 657 657

Nicholas Cage and Sean Connery lead a cracking cast on the story of a disillusioned US Marine Brigadier General with plans to hold an entire city to ransom Trev's never seen it, and without seeing the trailer has no idea what to expect. Cage's unique style paired with the class of Connery brings this story to life. Find it on Fetch on your Hisense TV and then unpack it with us!

Catching up and getting ready!

There's a wild video going around of a humanoid robot going crazy in a lab - what does this mean for robots and AI? Google releases a video taking the mickey out of Apple - what's it all mean and who is leading and following in the smartphone space? Belkin has new headphones out, Microsoft has new laptops. And are you an open world gamer or on rails? as GTA VI gets delayed.

On this week's show, thanks to Swann Security, we hear a solution to a wireless networking issue that plagued a previous caller - he's back with what solved it all. Plus Max is son of the year, helping Dad with his hearing by testing Apple's Hearing Aid feature. Mike loves his Samsung Galaxy Fold, shares his thoughts, and John is stuck looking for a product that might not exist. Get in touch any time, Text or WhatsApp 0477 657 657

This week we have a Mother's Day Giveaway of two Belkin product packs valued at more than $400 – find out how you can enter. We speak to Samsung Australia’s director of audio visual Simon Howe about the new 2025 Neo QLED smart TV line-up, Amazon has launched its new eero Wi-Fi7 mesh systems, we take a listen to the Belkin SoundForm headphones that punch well above their weight despite being priced below $100, retro meets tech with the new Polaroid Flip instant camera, Arlo’s adapter that connects its security cameras to power and the internet with the same cable and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

This week we're joined by Nicholas Wodzinski, Senior Product Manager of the EV team at Amber who discusses their trial of Vehicle to Grid (V2G) technology - we learn what it is, how it will work and what's going to hold back V2G uptake in Australia. We also talk to a listener about idle battery drain - how long can you park your car without charging? And a young Aussie developer has launched a new EV charging app that could change the game of finding chargers in real-time - download CHARGED on iPhone now! Get in touch with us, 0477 657 657!

Tom Cruise is back, more than 30 years since the original Top Gun which scored a big rating from Trev when we covered that movie on this show. This time, the tables are turned and Trev takes control with a movie he's seen more than most. An epic return to the skies with fresh faces and familiar names too, watch with Fetch on your big-screen Hisense TV!

Trev's Back

Trev's back from Dodgers and Disneyland and gets the same barrage of SMS Spam from political parties, so Stephen joins to unpack why they are allowed to do this.Hubbl is in trouble, with layoffs across Foxtel so what's next for the "next big thing"? Samsung shows off their TV range in full, along wiht home appliances for 2025.Bank Passwords compromised, a warning or all, plus Laser's new portable batteries.

Talkback technology and interesting interviews - that's the new label for this show:). SO get in touch - 0477 657 657 if you want to chat Tech! This week calls on TVs, Travel and kids phones - one I might need your help with! And I catch up with Ford's Todd Willing, GLOBAL head of design - with a great story as Ford celebrates 100 years in Australia!

Many Australians are doing it tough – we’ll tell you how to get the latest tech without breaking the bank, Apple Watch turns 10 years old, LG smart TV owners can now play the latest Xbox Games via the cloud, we take a look at the Garmin Instinct sport smartwatch, the latest range of Tile products so you’ll never lose your belongings, the smart drink bottle you can track and use as a phone stand and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Trev and Steve drive the Smart #3 Brabus edition and share their thoughts - we'll have to talk to Penelope again soon! Plus we talk about EV options vs PHEV for a city dweller with some weekend drive needs. We learn about battery health and what it really means, and we discuss the Road Usage Charges which are quite frankly a requirement if the federal budget is going to balance. What do you think? Get in touch 0477 657 657

Disaster is coming, who is Ellie? A journalist digs into the story of a politician stepping down to uncover a big, big story The story has worldwide impact, lives will be lost. From a year of Asteroid disaster movie, Deep Impact stands out, Trev sees it for the first time and we unpack with Stephen how it all went down. Thanks to Fetch and Hisense!

Val Quinn from Gadget Guy has stepped in for Trev once again as he continues his US trip with his family - we talk about the new Hisense 2025 ULED TV range which has just hit stores, Apple Watch was released 10 years ago, are people willing to pay for Apple Intelligence, a look at the affordable tech options, are you on the right phone plan and we take a look at the HoverAir selfie drone and the FujiFilm GFX100RF camera.

Looking for portable chargers for the kids, one caller had a great solution - but can't find them again. TV Buying advice - with a good budget, should you get the most expensive? We got Karin a phone! The LEGENDS at Uniden were quick smart in getting a replacement landline device, but Trev's still confused. Banking ideas, and follow up on someone with a TV Warranty issue.

Norton is warning Australians to brace for a wave of scams before the election, Navman has released its first three-camera dash cam to cover your car on all sides, Uniden has partnered with new EV charging platform Ivygo to make charging safer and more convenient, we take a look at the new Espresso Displays 15 Pro portable touchscreen monitor, Belkin has released a 20K mAh portable battery, Fetch has given its user interface a big makeover and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

This week, on 0477 657 657 Alex joins us to share her love for her 2020 MG ZS - bought it for the colour, but learned a lot along the way - what now? To sell or to keep it? And we talk to a man looking to buy new, but there's a debate in the house about Hybrid vs EV - we weigh in on that. And we revisit with a Tesla owner to discuss cold climate driving and service schedules.

Trev reckons most people wouldn't have heard of this one, but Stephen reckons it's one of the best movies of all time. Jordan Peele won an Oscar for this one, as Daniel Kaluuya stars alongside Allison Williams, Lil Rel Howery, LKeith Stanfiled, Bradley Whitford and more. A young interracial couple head off to visit the white upper class family of young Rose, and from there the story unpeels layer by layer..

We're joined by Val Quinn, editor of Gadget Guy, our honorary bloke standing in for Trev who's on holidays with his family. This week: Trump's tariffs - what does it mean for the tech world - who are the winners and losers, mid-tier smartphone wars - we talk about the latest releases, what we can expect from this year's TVs, our thoughts on the latest smart appliances and parent tracking to help us care for the elderly.

Australia - frankly The World's only Talkback Podcast - taking your calls on tech issues, questions and concerns. Got a question? text or WhatsApp 0477 657 657 This week we're getting feedback from previous callers who had issues with Excel and Kogan. Plus we talk about Sonos for your home and Conferencing hardware for the office. And a fascinating Apple Care question, plus Wifi Woes.

We’ve witnessed an amazing Masters Tournament at Augusta which is a smartphone free zone, why an Australian man owes his life to his Apple Watch Ultra, JBL unveils its latest flagship headphones with a handy new feature, we take a look at the new Google Pixel 9a smartphone, Apple’s AirPods Max now offer lossless audio, Samsung launches its latest range of tablets and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

This week on the Two Blokes EV show, we're back behind the wheel of some great cars with more to come. Plus we hear from Jamie who didn't just get an EV, he's gone all in - he may be our spirit leader in the world of EV And Ian calls back after taking the plunge and trading the Prado for a BMW EV! YOU can get in touch with a simple text to 0477 657 657

Jim Carrey in a role suited only to his classic style of physical comedy. What happens when a mild mannered banker discovers a rather mysterious mask in the river? Does his own personality come out, or is he a whole new person. Is everyone hiding behind a mask? What do you think? Enjoy it again, or for the first time with Trevor and Stephen

Finally!

Samsung has hit hard with their new 2025 OLED range, taking on LG head on in the TV wars for this year. Trevor and Stephen check out the new top of the line models with AI features and a glare free screen. Trev's got his hands on the Samsung S25 Edge model to compare just how thin it is. Mastercard's 2030 vision is high tech and credit cards will go numberless, while we also talk Travel Gadgets and SIM connections. Roborock's expensive vacuum and Microsoft's co-pilot updates.

Apple has released it's hearing health update in Australia which turns Apple AirPods Pro 2 into a device that can be used to perform a clinically validated Hearing test, and the AirPods into hearing aids. Trev has an exclusive chat with two senior Apple executives. Plus we talk to you about your tech questions - get in touch 0477 657 657 via sms or whatsapp. This week mobile plans for the Apple watch and possible money savings, issues with a landline in the bush, Hisense TV woes and Windows update questions

Microsoft has launched new Copilot features to make it more useful and personalised, Netgear has released the Orbi 870 Mesh System, the new international eSIM plans with unlimited data, we take a look at the new Samsung S95F OLED TVs, we also check out the IonMax+ Pro air purifier and why you need it, we run our eye over the Arlo Wired Floodlight security camera and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

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!