EFTM - Tech, Cars and Lifestyle

The case for a Digital ID

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Trev takes your calls on all sorts of tech questions. Which Phone to upgrade to - getting better internet, and should you buy Microsoft's AI...

Truth or Conspiracy - we may never know

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I'm just someone who prefers to have proof and evidence, not just things on the internet - you'll understand when you hear our calls today. Plus the e...

A deep dive into AI plus Telstra's Network plans

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Trev talks to Jonathan Lea from SKY NEWS about his upcoming documentary Artificial Intelligence Investigated in which he talks to world expe...

Mobile coverage on the open road and the great Amazon Scam

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Taking your calls on the Internet's only Talkback Technology podcast, you can ask a question by simply heading to EFTM.com and clicking Ask Trev! This...

Bloody scammers taking our numbers

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you're in the market for a new bit of technology, a TV, Laptop, Mobile then get in touch and we can talk through some great options for your. Likew...

You're never too young....

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I talk with Jake Usher, or Crush (Crushbag on socials) - he was diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer last year, and his journey is an import...

Talkback Technology - Your calls answered!

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

While Samsung is busy getting ready to announce brand new phones, I'm here taking your calls. Well, not specifically - but we've got lots of tech help...

Apple Personal Voice Demo

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Trev demonstrates Apple's Personal Voice feature, made for increased accessibility it's trained by you for you so how does it sound? Your ca...

Talking EOFY and Tax Time Scams with Trend Micro's Tim Falinski

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A caller has a great idea for blocking scammers, or at least trying to - using your contacts app! Tiff needs our help, and we should try to do that. P...

Apple Vision Pro and Your calls

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I'm back from a few weeks away, we did well at Golf, much money was raised and a good time had by all. But back to it this week with your calls, and i...

Optus SubHub saving you money and your tech questions

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I'm back after a world of drama last week - more on that, and the plan for the next few weeks on today's show. Plus your calls on everything from TV t...

SPECIAL: 16 Years in Tech - FLASHBACK

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this day, May 11 2007 I hosted my first technology radio show, in the studio with Brian Wilshire on 2GB Sydney. We took calls, talked tech, read e...

World Exclusive Amazon Interview and of course your calls

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Trev's back from a couple of weeks away, firstly observing Anzac Day, and then travelling last week to Seattle with Amazon. Your calls this week on bu...

Streaming when overseas, and Facebook Jailbreak!

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we talk two-factor Authentication apps and why they are important, how to choose a password. Plus when travelling how do you access Netflix?...

Foxtel F1 TV questions, Digital Payments and Security

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

From TV Buying advice to replacing the original Samsung Flip phone, we've got it all this week. One listener reviews the F1 TV experience on Foxtel, a...

The Aussie boss of TikTok speaks about a potential ban

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, taking your calls on issues with iOS and accessibility, Australian Consumer Law , Great mobile plans and getting your app idea off the grou...

We need more cloud storage!

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

No two callers have the same problem, but so many tech questions are the same - right? Yet every caller is a new challenge. Can we play golf on this p...

Saving Money and scammers

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Taking your calls with advice on anything from Security cameras for the home and smartphones. You can get in touch via EFTM.com - plus callers saving ...

Exclusive chat with Telstra CEO Vicki Brady

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On the show floor of Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Trevor Long catches up with Telstra's new CEO Vicki Brady. Vicki talks about her excitement f...

Getting that result - Australian Consumer Law for the win!

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What's it like driving the Porsche 911 GTS? AMAZING - so let me brag about that a bit. Plus, saving you money - another caller looking to switch and ...

Taking your calls for tech help!

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Back from San Francisco and taking your calls. If you've got a tech problem, question or need buying advice - goto EFTM.com and send a question throu...

High Tech Shopping with a 24/7 Butcher

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Your calls are back this week with Trev taking questions about TV and TV warranty, photos, WiFi and more. Plus a TikTok took our attention this week, ...

2023 is a whole new year folks!

16 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Trev's back for 2023 with the EFTM podcast. Welcoming your calls and questions on anything technology. Did you get something new? What do you love ab...

Farewell 2022 - Sing it!

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The final EFTM podcast for 2022, talking all things tech. Taking you calls on Earbuds, and limiting kids screen time - the challenges of modern parent...

Short and Sweet

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Laptop buying advice for high-school, it's a difficult one, and certainly one we might not all agree on. And an interesting question of TVs for swimmi...

TV advice and Telco advice

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Perhaps it's shopping season, perhaps it's the World Cup, but TV advice features this week with questions about QLED vs OLED and model to model differ...

Cyber Security - looking forward

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Taking your calls on technology, if you're buying something or wondering how something works then get in touch - Trev's taking your calls. This week, ...

Old school electric

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The founder of Jaunt joins me to talk about productivity and design using Apple devices, but also - just wow, what a company! They're now merging to ...

I was just checking you were ok

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lots of great tech questions this week, including a couple on TVs - which TV to buy, which brand is better so many questions when buying a TV. Plus fi...

Would you buy it if it's Fugly?

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

While at an event for Vitamix blenders, I came across an amazing service called Good and Fugly, which aims to cut food waste while ensuring farmers ge...

Flashback 15 Years

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Does the ACCC represent consumers? Consumers looking for competition? That's my question this week and I explain how YOU can make a difference. Plus, ...

What is Identity Protection and some non-Optus content

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Optus is still dragging the chain on customer contact and help, so I'm here for those with questions. 9.8 Million Aussies are at risk of new scams an...

Have you checked if your details are secure?

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Optus data breach is epic in its proportions, but it's not the first. So what has happened and does the hacker still have our information? Plus, ...

A retro episode? Taking your tech questions!

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever left a review of this show? Come on, help me out - but also, an incentive this week involving audio from 15 years ago:) Lots of tech an...

Fixing your tech problems, and a little advice too

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Back from a global trip, Trev's here with a sore neck, but taking your calls with tech questions. From how to rewind on Kayo, to where to buy an iPhon...

Before I fly

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I fly to Europe today, but wanted to get through some of the questions I've had, so we've got another Talkback Technology show. Answering your calls o...

Domain Names, Security Systems and BeReal

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week lots of interesting questions regarding everything from how the new .au domain space impacts your email through to replacing a home security...

I'm back from New York

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Those who know me well know how I roll, but others will judge from afar. Who cares! I appreciate your support. This week, loads of calls on Robot Vac...

TV, Headphone and more buying advice

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How old is your phone? One caller this week has a 23 year old phone and a very unique problem. Plus questions about headphones, TVs and Soundbars You...

Hot Wheels on Xbox!

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Taking your tech calls on a range of topics, if you've got a tech question head to EFTM.com Plus talking to one of the creators of the Hot Wheels expa...

Projectors, Foxtel and Headphones

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the EFTM podcast, your calls on a range of tech questions and issues. Projector questions for a big-screen footy game. WiFi questions ...

The AirTag keyrings have arrived!

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The talkback technology podcast is back for another week, with callers this week questioning the suitability of Elon Musk's Starlink internet and Home...

Don't worry, be happy!

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Trev went laptop shopping and it was a great experience, you know what it's not as bad as we sometimes think. Callers this week on luggage tracking, ...

Back Home, taking your calls

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A bit grumpy about the ACCC investigation into the Telstra and TPG network sharing deal, so I'll vent on that. But I'm back from the USA and taking y...

Amazon reMARS Special

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Trev is in Las Vegas with Amazon looking all through their reMARS event which covers Robotics, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Space! W...

TikToks with Jimmy Rees

31 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

He was the star of a smash hit kids show for a decade, and now, he's the star of viral videos on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok - Jimmy Rees has made ...

Boost booming but don't get the 5G ok?

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In a world of corporate spin, it's refreshing to hear plain talk - and that's what Peter Adderton does - talks straight. I talk to him about Boost Mo...

Energy Minister Angus Taylor talks renewable energy and Electric Cars

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, talking about a green energy future and just what next for Electric Cars, the Minister for Energy Angus Taylor joins Trevor to talk just da...

Communications Minister Paul Fletcher talks Coalition NBN and Comms policy

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ahead of the Federal Election which is now just a couple of weeks away, incumbent Communications Minister Paul Fletcher joins me to talk about the ele...

Bringing Stress Levels down - but no politics

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we talk stress and health tracking with technology - talking to Susie Felber from Withings. Plus an update on the Election politics of Tech...

A big purple phone? and Ditching Foxtel Cable

27 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Foxtel has customers up in arms and or confused - what do you do when they ditch cable? A couple of callers this week with that very question. Plus ...

Tech in F1 plus Deadly Science

12 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week I travelled to the Melbourne Grand Prix and had a great time - of course! But I also uncovered some great stories, two of which I want to sh...

Electric Cars and the Election

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Lots of calls and questions this week, from Screen time to WiFi. Trevor Long is here to take your calls, help with those tech questions or buying adv...

NBN Upgrades and buying advice

22 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Sore throat and all, we're doing the show! Lots of NBN news today, with upgrades to the Fixed Wireless network improving speeds and making it avai...

Talkback Technology - taking your calls

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This is a podcast that's all about help, helping people with technology issues try to solve them And also helping people confused by what amazing tec...

BYD Electric Car - Hype to deliver

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I'm back from Barcelona and it was a great trip, good to get away and some interesting fun was had! Your calls are a priority, so lots to get through...

The Peloton and Nice Watches

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Not things you'd hear together normally, but hey, this isn't a normal show! This is EFTM. This week I talk to Dave Packles from Peloton about the prod...

The Screentime dilemma

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Just how do parents keep track of screen time and more importantly how hard is it to do so with kids of all ages. University of Queensland research i...

Facebook's laughable Aussie court action

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A funny week with Facebook being kicked out of the Federal court for being completely divorced from reality, Trev's thoughts of course. Electric Cars...

Android App! And your calls

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Finally the EFTM app for Android is available and we appreciate the patience and feedback from Android phone users. Details this week on the show. Pl...

Back in '22 and Taking your Calls

25 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Talkback technology, if you've got a question about technology, or need to buy something new - Trev's here to help! Head to EFTM.com and click ASK ...

Inspiring kids creativity using technology

14 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week I talk to a YouTuber with almost six million subscribers about getting there, building an audience and just how much pressure it is to be do...

Epic Headphone Test - 15 headphones

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Just how do headphones sound when you are on the phone? You think you've got a great pair for listening to music and podcasts, but have you ever been ...

We have to talk about scammers

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We have to normalise talking about scams. This week a caller who's family had a front row experience with scammers. Also, NSW is trailling e-scooter...

Laptops, a Giveaway announcement and your calls

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There's a wide range of Laptops on the market, so this week I look at the Huawei Matebook series which features just three models at a wide price rang...

What is Standalone 5G?

16 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Lots to unpack from Vodafone's big 5G announcement this week, covering 85% of the population in ten major cities, but why is my phone not on 5G yet? ...

Lego Ideas and Electric Cars

09 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We're covering it all here, from the coolest Lego ideas and how they get made let alone though of with the Aussie man behind one of the most iconic Le...

From META to Autonomous Cars

02 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the EFTM podcast, we talk META with the Meta guru Vishal Shah. In this exclusive chat, Vishal outlines the vision for the metaverse, what...

Reacting to John Farnham for the first time

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How good is the internet. Someone on the other side of the world who loves music can discover the vocal talent of John Farnham and we can all watch t...

FLASH NEWS - Apple's big day

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

So Apple came out of the blocks with some pace today, announcing a whole range of new products. We'll run through them all with a deeper dive later i...

Are Electric Cars just too expensive?

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Driving a Kia Niro EV at the moment, and frankly I love the car, but it's way too expensive. Is the problem with EV growth just price? Or is there so...

Digital Innovation by Government? NSW's nation leading approach

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

So innovation and government aren't normally words you put together right? But amidst everything we've been through there's been a bunch across Austr...

Helping with Tech Questions

21 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Let's talk about Tech baby! Loads of great questions coming through the website this week, so - let's knuckle down and answer as many as we can. Loo...

Those cool yet creepy video Sunglasses

14 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ray-Bans are cool right? Yes, and the new Ray-Ban Stories are brilliant and the most awesome example of technology made well. But what questions shou...

Foxtel gets streaming with iQ5

07 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The latest from Foxtel is an all-new streaming box called the iQ5 and it really does what Foxtel needs to make it possible to grow their audience, whi...

Video Conferencing Boom

31 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We all know it, things won't ever be the same - business travel won't be the same, conference calls, all different - this week I talk to a man who liv...

A Reality Check

24 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A big show this week, one of the longest in a while too, but - not leaving anything on the table here folks. This week a chat with Clive Dickens from...

Giving the kids a break, but - still - rules!

17 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Lockdown is tough, and it's going on, and on, and on, and on, and on - you get it. Lots of calls this week, we cover everything from Australian Consu...

Digital Vaccinations - And another winner!

03 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We've got another winner in our LG OLED TV giveaway oh - and he gets an Xbox Series X too!! We call that winner today. Plus Digital Wallets, how Hea...

Olympic Fever & an LG OLED Giveaway!

27 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We're all in the midst of Olympic Fever, and for good reason - it's a distraction from the bloody Virus:) Happy continued Lockdown folks. So this we...

Happy Lockdown!

16 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We're putting a positive spin on Lockdown folks, so Happy Lockdown to everyone in Sydney and Melbourne! I'm back in the midst of lockdown and home-sc...

The Elon Musk of Electric Scooters

22 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week I talk to the Elon Musk of Electric Scooters, the man behind Unagi - David Hyman. He already has a strong entrepreneurial background in Mus...

World Wise the Aussie kids learning game plus building your business website

15 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode I talk to one of the founders of World Wise a new Aussie app for kids, that is fun, educational and works through their learning in st...

Talkback Technology

01 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Trevor Long, taking your calls on any tech or car question you have. This week everything from the TAG Connected watch, WiFi extenders and Smartphone...

We have a winner

25 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What a great week, loads of updates to EFTM, our new EFTM App launched and we gave away a new car!!! Plus, I need to pay tribute to the legendary B...

Mental Fitness with Gus Worland

11 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Mental Health is a problem for more people than would probably admit it, and it's the stigma of not talking to your mates that keeps this stuff bottle...

Luxury Cars and Dashcam Advice

27 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week I talk about the Genesis GV80 a very impressive luxury car, recommend you watching my video review too! Plus the impact of stress on weight...

Brickman and Hydrogen Cars (Two separate things)

15 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

If you haven't seen Lego Masters, you're missing out. Season 3 is about to kick off, so I get to nerd out about Lego with the biggest Lego nerd of th...

Phone repairs with a difference - via TikTok

30 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week I'll talk about Phone repairs in light of Apple's announcement of Genuine parts coming to independent repairers - so I'll talk to two and se...

Alexa - follow me around the room!

23 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Talking to Kate Burleigh who heads up Amazon's Alexa and Devices team here in Australia about the all new Echo Show 10 which can not only follow you a...

EV cars are LITT

16 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we discuss Aussie social media app Litt and how it sets out to be different to the rest, attempting to grow into a huge market against domin...

KFC for lunch?

09 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

My Electric Journey from Melbourne to Sydney was a breeze. Not just because it was in a stunning Porsche Taycan, that was great, but the range anxiet...

Do you rent or buy movies? Or are you just a streamer?

02 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this digital age, if you want the latest movie at home you don't have to check if one is available at Video Ezy, instead you can just turn on your ...

Shares, Bitcoin and Talkback Technology callers

23 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Investing in shares seems like a game for the rich or the bankers of the world, but just what does it mean and what's in it for the average joe. I tal...

Blocking Scam callers at the network level

16 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kudos to Telstra, they're now blocking over 500,000 more scam calls a week, now more than 1.5 million a week - we talk to their Security guru about ju...

Why do we need 5G? Plus all your tech questions answered

09 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week I speak to the CEO of the Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association about 5G. Where is it at, why do we need it, what benefit will i...

Talkback Technology - Helping you with problems and buying advice

20 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

And just like that it's 2021! Madness folks, but excited to be back for another year. This show is as good an example of what the EFTM podcast is th...

Reflecting on 2020

15 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What a year huh, a crazy thing that gave everything - on this show all the normal guff, plus a bit of a reflection on 2020 for EFTM. Those Apple AirP...

Movie Making Magic

08 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Just what does it take to make a Feature Length action movie with Robots and action? A few acorns, and a MacBook pro apparently. Talking to Mark Toia...

Merry Christmas! (Too soon?)

24 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The great debate, put the tree up now, or wait till December? It's 2020 - I say do it whenever you want! Info on our great prize giveaways, new stre...