Two Blokes Talking Tech

The year is getting on hey:)

Apple Intelligence rolls out in Australia today, for compatible devices you can start to use the Writing, Image and Summary tools right now on Mac, iPad and iPhone. Meanwhile we look back on 2024 with Google as well as seeing what Aussies were asking Alexa. Trev's got Santa Movie recommendations from Just Watch and Stephen's got the new Netgear mobile router.

This week we PHONE the winners of the EFTM NOVEMBER GIVEAWAY so they can PICK THEIR PRIZE!!! A bit of fun from the EFTM Magazine. We also talk picking a new phone for kids - what to look for and what to think about. And how's this for a question - what's the Best Phone overall? Tough one!

Learn how you can win an Espresso Displays prize pack to be more productive in 2025, Samsung rolls out its One UI 7 Beta for its Galaxy smartphones, we share the some gift ideas from our 12 Days of Christmas Gadget Gift Guide, we check out the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ tablet, we also test drive the Aiper pool cleaning robot, the Uniden iGO Play 10 that can bring CarPlay and Android Auto to your car and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Is the Tesla Cybertruck the most recalled car ever? Maybe not, but it sure is working toward it. Thank goodness it's not in Australia. New brand Deepal has revealed the pricing for their mid-sized electric SUV - but would you take it over a Tesla? We talk Electric Utes and the stunning Hybrid options and a new Mercedes EV owner talks about getting EV'd at a charger Share your story, sms 0477 657 657.

One of Trev's favourite movies features Steve McQueen but he's never seen Bullitt. He knows of the famous Mustang, but has no idea what the movie is all about. Stephen takes us through it and we look at the stats behind the biggest car chase you'll see! Who dunnit? or Who was it? Check out Bullitt!

one of our most random

Peter Adderton and Paul Keating, founders and early investors in Boost Mobile have hit their payday as Telstra buys the company and brings the whole Boost brand inside the big T tent - Stephen and Trevor discuss! Plus the boys get a fancy Hotel stay with a Hisense TV or two, the 110 incher turns out to be more than a little impressive. Robot Pool cleaners and their success, Laser Tags or Laser Smart Tags as they are called and why they are awesome, plus LG's TV in a suitcase!

Does anyone even read this? Text me on 0477 657 657 if you do. In the meantime this week I talk to the CEO of a hearing aid company that cuts out the high costs of that industry, and how Apple's entry into the hearing space could help everyone. Plus calls on Robots in the home, warranty, wifi and choosing Telcos!

We speak to Oppo Australia Managing Director Michael Tran as the brand celebrates 10 years in the Australian market, as we expected the Govt ban on social media for under 16s has been passed – what happens now, we check out massive Hisense 110UX – the 110-inch ULED TV, how you can charge your Apple products in style with the new Journey Nova, we take a listen to the Logitech UE Miniroll Bluetooth speaker so you can take your music anywhere and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Stephen and Trevor travel to Spartanburg South Carolina as guests of BMW to check out "Plant Spartanburg" where BMW makes all their X cars. The plant is growing, to expand production and be ready for Electric Cars - but not just electric cars! Fascinating stuff! And we talk to an EV9 owner who had a horror road trip, but loves the car! Plus, how you can get fit while charging. Share your story with us, send a text to 0477 657 657

Life is Like a Box of Chocolates. We've all heard the line, Stephen has seen the movie - but Trev hasn't - so what is it all about? Trev mistakes the concept early, but gets on board as Forrest has his adventures. Learn the backstory, the legend of Forrest Gump that lives on today!

Making Prank Calls :)

The Social Media laws are in parliament, but why rush it? Are there better things we could be legislating? Stephen and Trevor unpack and share their ideas. A ring war? Trev reviews the Kogan smart ring in comparison to Samsung. Oppo is bringing back their X Series Flagship phones, There's a new Microphone war between DJI and Rode and teaching your kids about Payphones with Santa!

This week the question about Google or Amazon to replace Telstra TV - a valid one for sure. Plus sending multiple SMS messages, how to do it, professionally or simply. AirPods for hearing aids? And choosing a Big - Big TV! Get in touch with your tech questions on 0477 657 657 or EFTM.com

We speak to digital wellbeing expert and researcher Dr Joanne Orlando about the government’s proposed social media ban – do we need it, will it work? Also on the show Norton issues a warning to Australians to beware of Black Friday and Cyber Monday digital traps, the Oclean water flosser that fits in the palm of your hands, we check out the new STIHL range of battery powered garden tools, Samsung releases a new premium yet affordable smartphone, the Ugears 3D puzzles and models that help reduce stress and improve your mental health and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Would you "donate" the power in your car to a disaster affected community? That's possible under a trail plan from MyCar to use EVs with Vehicle to Load capabilities to give power to people who need it most. Plus we talk to Chargefox about their research into time-of-day charging and how it might affect charging habits. And a caller who has gone from being a one-car one-motorbike household to owning two BYDs! Get in touch with us - 0477 657 657

Keanu Reeves is an outstanding young lawyer in Florida - he's never lost a case. So when he's given the chance to work in New York, he jumps at it. His new boss is Al Pacino and he has grand plans for this young man. With Charlize Theron as the lonely wife there's a lot to unpack. If you've never seen it, avoid all trailers and reviews, and just watch it - that's what Trev did and it's a whole new way to see it.

JFK Memorial and BBQ

This week, Trevor and Stephen discuss the impact of the Netflix Fight night event on the future of live sport. It went ok, had some issues, streamed big numbers, but what about AFL, NRL and other sports? What does it mean? Black Friday deals - what to look out for and when. Bunnings gets a fine for their "privacy breach" using Facial Recognition in their stores - why? And the Trump effect, what will happen to tech and social media?

LG is rumoured to be making a comeback in the smartphone market with a folding device, we go inside the BMW Plant in Spartanburg in South Carolina, Apple releases a new Immersive Video experience by The Weeknd for the Vision Pro, we check out the ReChargeCore rechargeable AA and AAA batteries, we roadtest the new July Carry On Pro luggage, Belkin has released the latest range of out affordable SoundForm earphones and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Trev had a road trip in the All Electric Cupra, went ok, but exposed a bunch of real problems with our regional charging network. And while there, came across an all-electric Prime Mover. The Windrose, and this week we talk to a representative of the company about what they are doing and what it is. Plus we'd love to hear from you on your views on our charging infrustructure - text 0477 657 657.

A single actor, A Small Boat, A Big Ocean. This is like no other movie before, but Robert Redford pulls it off. Stephen's selection of Audio takes in every line of the film! Check out All is Lost now on Fetch and your Hisense TV

Trev finally did it.

Albo has done it! He's got agreement to ban social media for kids under 16 - so, will it work? or is it just politics? Trevor and Stephen unpack it all - discuss! 3G Switch off - has it gone well, or are there gaps? Rode has a new tiny microphone for creators, Belkin has some affordable headphones and our quick thoughts on Mac Mini and MacBook Pro M4!

Samsung is rumoured to be working on a tri-fold smartphone, Arlo releases the new Wired Floodlight Smart Camera, the Sony PlayStation 5 Pro has landed, we check out the new Mac Mini and tell you why it’s the Yoda of the Mac line-up, we also test the new MacBook Pro with M4, take a look at the handy new OneAdaptr charging stand and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

This week, Stephen shares a story of the Oil Change in his Electric Car? We talk to Emma from EVFireSafe about their work training our first responders, and looking at the real data about EV Battery fires. And Jeremey wants an EV - so he wonders on a few core questions.

Some of the biggest comedians of the time get together for a crazy comedic treasure hunt. It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World is a 1963 film directed by Stanley Kramer which stars Spencer Tracy alongside a cracking cast of Comedic Stars. Trev's never seen it, Stephen knows it well - so how do you rate this one?

Yep, he's BAAAACCCKKK

Stephen and Trevor unpack the best advice for you this sales season! And look at some shocking smartphone bad habits. The new espresso Display, JBL's outstanding new Tour Headphones and the future of TV discussed!

Talkback technology and this week lots of calls with tech questions. If you have a question, goto EFTM.com and click ASK TREV or send an SMS to 0477 657 657 This week a couple of questions about first phones for kids, some follow up on last week's show And a frustration about TV apps no longer working. And more!

Prime Time is dead – we are spending as much time streaming as we are watching free to air TV according to an interesting new report from Deloitte, Apple unveils new M4 MacBook Pros, Optus hauled over the coals for alleged inappropriate sales practices, we check out the Hisense C1 Trichroma mini projector, we take a look at the LG QNED TV, the Sennheiser Profile Wireless audio solution for creators and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Stephen and Trevor take their first look at the BYD Shark which is set to rival the Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux - decent EV range and a great price! Plus we talk to a man who got a cracking deal on a Tesla Model 3 performance And a newbie EV owner and his BYD Seal Get in touch - text us on 0477 657 657

This is a unique one for us to do a show on, as Stephen and Trevor saw this movie before it came out, together! So what was Steve Jobs like? How did his rise and fall and rise again really play out. Stephen talks through the fact v fiction in the story of one of the modern geniuses of our time.

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We know there are big TVs, but Kogan has data showing how big they've gotten, and how big are the ones that are selling? Google's AI Overviews are coming to Australian search - is this a good thing? or the beginning of the end? Apple has some big news this week, new iMac with M4 and a cute little Mac Mini. And 3G shutdown, how's it going?

This week as Trev's eldest finishes high school and the Dodgers take on the Yankees in the World Series another episode of your favourite talk-back technology show is here. We talk Security cameras in remote areas, will a 4G camera do the job? Streaming replacement for Telstra TV, and Mobile frustrations over 3G switch off and questions about my advice on Boost Mobile

E-Scooters are a step closer to being legal on NSW roads, Sonos launches new soundbar with new breakthrough audio technology in board, you can score a bargain at Aldi – a Uniden dash cam for less than $100, we give you our final verdict on the Samsung Galaxy Ring, our complete review on the new iPad Mini, we check out the affordable yet effective Ultenic T10 Pro Lite robot vacuum and mop and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Stephen and Trevor talk to Rosemary Tan from i-Charge about their patent and thoughts that we should be able to protect the grid from excessive usage with smart technology. There's news about Chinese Cars, the new Tesla and more And your feedback too - always welcome on 0477 657 657.

The story of a young man who loves making movies, or is it the story of a young woman trying to find her place in the world? Perhaps the story of a young and popular cheerleader or the housewife trying to keep up appearances? Or is this the story of a man who needs to break free from the monotony of life? Perhaps you see it as the story of a Homophobic Military man fighting his own demons.. This is what's fascinating about American Beauty. And it's why it's an Oscar winner. Watch again, or for the first time with Stephen and Trevor thanks to Fetch and Hisense!

Utterly random - or is it?

Long, Long overdue, but Meta has announced they are using Facial Recognition to stop celebrity scams before they go live. Plus, using Selfie Videos to make account recovery easier for people. Going Nuclear - if it's ok for Google - is it ok for Australia? And the iPad Mini, what's it do, what's it missing?

The EFTM Magazine has been printed! Now we wait to receive it, and then send it out to you - early November folks, official launch is November 7th. Frustrated Westpac customers had a shocking week last week, so why shouldn't Westpac be telling us what happened? Your calls on Saving and Bundling, Chromecast issues and other buying advice. Get in touch any time 0477 657 657

We have a 3G network community service announcement ahead of the network shutdown, our early thoughts on the Samsung Galaxy Ring, Apple has unveiled the latest iPad Mini, we check out the Ecovacs Deebot X5 Pro Omni robot vacuum, Amazon has launched a new range of Kindle, we also test drive a Svbony telescope and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

This week Trevor and Stephen unpack the future vehicle technology known as Vehicle to Grid. This technology could be a game-changer for home power bills, and could prove critical as support for the grid itself. Tim Washington from Jetcharge - the "Godfather of EV Charging in Australia" joins Trevor and Stephen to unpack it all. Plus your calls, the EV5 Pricing and some EV Fire mythbusting.

When a wealthy woman is killed in a brutal scene along with her housemaid, focus turns to the husband. Glenn Close is the reluctant lawyer representing the husband played by Jeff Bridges. A hidden Gem from Stephen's library - but will Trevor like it?

You won't notice a thing...

Trev has strong views about Tesla's "We Robot" event and Stephen seems accepting of the Tesla future vision - what do you think? Will Optimus Robots happen? Will we see a robot taxi? Samsung's Galaxy Ring is now available, is it worth the $699 pricetag? Apple Updates the iPad Mini - not a huge update though... And Adobe's AI advances coming to their creative suite.

An update on our movie ripping project – and our efforts not to break the law, is your car spying on you – we reveal the car brands that are, Arlo has launched the new Essential XL with four times more battery, we check out the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE smartphone, we put the Google TV Streamer through its paces, the powerful new Panasonic shaver that fits in the palm of your hand and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Who knew that Ampol had chargers in locations other than their petrol stations! We learn:) Trev's loving free fuel every day too via Solar. We talk to the man who coined the term Toad about his BYD 6 months on. And Andrew calls in thanks to Wife Kelly with an impulse to buy and he's tested two contenders. Rod has a Polestar he loves, but the ICEing on the cake isn't great.