Two Blokes Talking Tech
Episodes
Tech Guide #525 Ultra-Fast EV charging, save money with a smart home, iPad and iPad Pro reviews
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Faster EV chargers are coming - they will be able to charge an electric car as fast as 15 minutes, how you can save money on your electricity and wate...
Movies: The Player
22 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A snapshot of the Hollywood machine from 1992 which we would say stars Tim Robbins and Greta Scacchi - but the actual cast list is enormous. If you've...
#557 PRIVATE - Streaming stuff
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Been a while since we talked Streaming.
TBTT #557 - iPad,iPad Pro and more from Apple today
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Apple didn't need an event to announced three new products this week, Stephen and Trevor unpack the new iPad, iPad Pro and Apple TV 4K. It's a stunnin...
EFTM: Would you buy it if it's Fugly?
19 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...
Tech Guide #524 - Apple teams up with Mercedes Benz, Oppo's first tablet, latest Optus drama
17 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The latest issue that has angered worried Optus customers, Apple and Mercedes Benz have partnered to offer drivers an all-new audio experience, Oppo h...
Movies: Interstellar
15 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This one is a more modern classic, a great from 2014 starring Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway, Jessica Chastain and a genuine all-star cast. Even ...
#556 PRIVATE: Good Kids
14 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Proud dads really.
TBTT #556 - Bush Telephone
13 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Just how is it that giving people in the bush more choice when it comes to mobile plans wouldnt be seen as increasing competition. Let's help explain...
EFTM: Flashback 15 Years
12 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, ...
Tech Guide #523 - Google Pixel 7 smartphones, CreditSavvy app, Netgear Orbi WI-FI 6E
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Google has unveiled is Pixel 7 smartphones and its first smartwatch, we’ll tell you about the app worried Optus customers are flocking to, the Anker...
Movies: Glengarry Glen Ross
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is an ALL STAR cast in a movie you might never have heard of. Glengarry Glen Ross is a 1992 American drama film adapted from the Pulitzer Prize–...
#555 PRIVATE - Footy and Current Affairs
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Just gibber
TBTT #555 - Not all about Optus
06 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Situation still concerning at Optus, Trev and Steve update what they know and how things are simmering along. Telstra too has some headlines, but not ...
EFTM: What is Identity Protection and some non-Optus content
05 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 and...
Tech Guide #522 - Tesla introduces Optimus robot, Optus calls in outside investigators, Kindle Scribe
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tesla has unveiled its latest product – and it’s not a car, Optus still under fire after its catastrophic data breach, the timely Norton product r...
#554 PRIVATE - Eels, Baseball, Optus
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Optus woes but also Eels and Baseball talk, plus some.
TBTT #554 - Optus? YES!
29 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
No surprises that we're talking all things Optus this week, as the country starts to realise just how bad things are. Stephen and Trevor unpack what h...
EFTM: Have you checked if your details are secure?
28 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, ...
Tech Guide #521 - Latest on Optus data breach, AirPods Pro 2 review, Windows 11 update features
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We have the latest on the Optus data breach and what this means for you if you’re a customer, Amazon launches a new Alexa Kids experience, I’m now...
Movies: The Wedding Singer
24 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is a late 90's classic set in the 80's which is why Stephen Fenech has seen it so many times, he's a child of the 80's. Stephen introduces Trevor...
#553 PRIVATE: Footy Talk
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Talking Fenechs and Footy
TBTT #553 - Breaking OPTUS Hack discussed
22 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In news this afternoon Optus has been hacked, so we've updated this episode with that news and a warning for customers. Plus, Trev and Stephen have be...
EFTM: A retro episode? Taking your tech questions!
21 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...
Tech Guide #520 - Streaming freeloaders, new DJI and GoPro action camera, iPhone 14 verdict
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We love streaming services but research has revealed many are freeloading on someone else’s account, we check out the chair that can help you work i...
Movies: Fight Club
17 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's one of the most iconic movie lines of all time - "The First Rule of Fight Club is, you don't talk about Fight Club". Trev watches this cracker ...
#552 PRIVATE - We know it's Friday
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Changing it up
TBTT #552 - iOS 16 and eSIMs
15 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Apple's new phone feeling is available to everyone with an iPhone 8 or later, with iOS 16 now out. Trev and Steve talk about what's new, whats great ...
EFTM: Fixing your tech problems, and a little advice too
14 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...
Tech Guide #519 - Apple's new announcements - iPhone 14, Apple Watch Ultra, iPods Pro
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’re back from attending Apple’s launch event in Cupertino and we’ll go through all the product announcements – the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 P...
Movies: Lethal Weapon
10 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Lethal Weapon is a classic, but it stands the test of time. Stephen's seen it a bunch, while Trev realises he's never see this one. Mel Gibson's brea...
TBTT #551 - Live from Apple Park - Far Out!
08 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Trevor and Stephen were invited inside the Apple Park HQ where Apple had built a podcast studio just for the event, and are the only Australian podcas...
Tech Guide #518 - LG's new OLED screens, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 & Z Flip 4 reviews
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
LG unveils new OLED screens at the IFA tech trade show in Berlin, 360 releases a new affordable P7 robot vacuum, we go hands on with the ASUS Space Ed...
#550 PRIVATE - Night Dramas
05 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Night time issues and Trev's out of body experience
Movies: Aliens
03 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen introduces Trev to the Alien franchise via the second instalment. A James Cameron masterpiece starring Sigourney Weaver this is a bit edge of ...
TBTT #550 - Live from Berlin
01 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Trev is live in Berlin, while Stephen has his finger on the pulse so together the two blokes bring you all you need to know from Shoe cleaners to Head...
EFTM: Before I fly
31 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...
Tech Guide #517 - Apple's iPhone 14, SVOD on the rise, new DJI Avata drone
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What we can expect to see at Apple’s launch event next week, subscription entertainment services on the rise despite cost-of-living pressures, Telst...
#549 PRIVATE - Streamers
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Streaming stuff
Movies: Moneyball
27 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Based on a true story, Moneyball is all about the Oakland Athletics adopting a new approach to finding players. Pushing aside traditional "scouting", ...
TBTT #549 - Money back guarantee
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why JBL's 30 day money-back guarantee is a great thing for headphone buyers, and great for the industry. How much cash we're sitting on with unused ge...
EFTM: Domain Names, Security Systems and BeReal
24 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...
Tech Guide #516 - Apple security update, stamp duty waived on EVs, Shazam is 20 years old
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Apple issues an urgent security update for its products, stamp duty to be waived on electric cars and its 20 years since music recognition app Shazam ...
#548 PRIVATE - Travel Woes
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Back safely though
Movies: King Kong (1976)
20 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen has chosen the 1976 characterisation of King Kong as he believes it's the best. The story of a Giant Ape discovered on a remote island and br...
TBTT #548 - Google vs Apple via SMS
18 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Google has publicly called on Apple to "fix" the problem of green message from iPhones, that is their lack of support for the Rich Messaging that exis...
EFTM: I'm back from New York
17 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...
Tech Guide #515 - Live from Samsung Galaxy Unpacked, hands on with Z Fold 4 and Z Flip 4
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We are live in New York for Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event where it unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Z Flip 4, Watch Five, Watch 5 Pro and the Ga...
Movies: The Hangover
13 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Trev and Stephen go to Vegas more than any normal human, and while Stephen knows all about the adventures in Vegas in The Hangover, Trev is none the w...
TBTT #547 - Samsung Unpacked
11 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen and Trevor are at the Dream Hotel in New York City after Samsung's second UNPACKED for 2022. The blokes run through all the products, from mos...
Tech Guide #514 - iPad rumours, why Gen Z love subtitles, Google Pixel Buds Pro review
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Rumours are swirling about the new iPad after some leaked renders, why does Gen Z love subtitles when watching TV shows and movies, Uniden has release...
#546 PRIVATE - Random really
08 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Just gibberish as always
Movies: RoboCop
06 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The 1987 classic RoboCop would be best described as a science fiction action film - but could be seen by many as a glimpse into a heavily privatised c...
TBTT #546 - Bring back the Vinyl?
04 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Trev's been reminiscing with old-school Vinyl thanks to a new Monster Record player at JB so the blokes reflect on the good times. Both Trev and Steph...
EFTM: TV, Headphone and more buying advice
03 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 Your...
Tech Guide #513 - Huawei Smart Office launch, 5G v NBN, TCL C835 4K TV
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We’re in Bangkok for Huawei’s Smart Office launch event and we’ll go through their announcements, 5G is taking on the NBN and that’s how the t...
#545 PRIVATE - Old Men reflecting
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chat with us.
Movies: Misery
30 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Misery is known as a psychological thriller, but Trev learns on his first watch that it's that and much more. Recorded just weeks after the passing of...
TBTT #545 - Insta dramas and NBN v 5G
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Instagram's boss has had to come out and talk about the outrage over changes to the app, while in reality they are entitled to do whatever they want a...
EFTM: Hot Wheels on Xbox!
27 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...
Tech Guide #512 - eScooter trials, robot vacuums in hot demand, Pixel 6a review
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Shared electric scooter trials to roll out this week, what’s the most in demand product for the home right now – and it’s not a TV or a coffee m...
#544 PRIVATE - Beauty and the Geek
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Just your weekly random sit down with two mates..
Movies: Superman (1978)
23 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is a true classic starring Christopher Reeve as Superman, Trevor and Stephen take a look at this one from 1978 Just the first instalment in the ...
TBTT #544 - The next generation fold and ads on Netflix
21 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Samsung has announced a date for their upcoming UNPACKED event with a very clear sign it's all about fold. A new Z Fold but what should change? What c...
EFTM: Projectors, Foxtel and Headphones
20 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 in...
Tech Guide #511 - Smartphone repairers that come to you, M2 MacBook Air review
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Six million Australians damaged their phones in the last year – now there’s a new repair service that comes to you, Telstra’s 5G network is now ...
#543 PRIVATE - Flashbacks
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Two blokes gibbering about life
Movies: Disclosure
16 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Trev's never seen it, and also never heard of it - but perhaps he's not the only one. Disclosure is an erotic thriller which was directed by Barry Lev...
TBTT #543 - iOS 16 Beta is out
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Apple's next gen operating system for iPhones is now available to test out in Public Beta. Stephen and Trevor run through some of the new features an...
EFTM: The AirTag keyrings have arrived!
13 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...
Tech Guide #510 - Smartphone and smartwatch special edition
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Samsung retains top spot ahead of Apple in the smartphone category, foldable smartphones have experienced huge growth and we go through the rumours ah...
#542 PRIVATE - Memory Lane
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Random thoughts
Movies: The Matrix
09 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What is the Matrix? If you don't know by now then you're as out of the loop as Trev was, if you do then come on a journey to unpack an outstanding fil...
TBTT #542 - Optus ups the prices
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Optus has joined Telstra in upping their monthly prices, which begs the question - why don't more people switch and save? It baffles Trev and Stephen....
EFTM: Don't worry, be happy!
06 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, ...
Tech Guide #509 - iPhone 15 years old, high quality headphones and earphones, mini projector
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s 15 years since the first iPhone went on sale, next Apple Watch will tell you if you’re running a fever, Bowers & Wilkins releases its latest ...
#541 PRIVATE - Protests and more
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ranting and raving
Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars with BMW
03 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Is the current shift toward electrification of cars the biggest change in the motoring industry's history? Thanks to BMW, Trevor and Stephen sit down...
Movies: Raiders of the Lost Ark
02 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An early 1980's gem, pardon the pun - with Harrison Ford starring as Indiana Jones in Raiders of the Lost Ark. Trev's knowledge of it is slim, so Ste...
TBTT #541 - Laundry tech?
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
An unfamiliar area for the boys, but they're discussing Laundry Tech with the latest LG timesaver a nifty idea, the concept of AI in a washing machine...
EFTM: Back Home, taking your calls
29 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...
Tech Guide #508 - Apple VR headset rumours grow, Arlo Go 2, M2 MacBook Pro
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Did Apple just confirm its rumoured VR headset, our first impressions of the Tesla Model Y and our growing appetite for EVs, the app that can make it ...
#540 PRIVATE - Up and leave
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Origin to NSW, but we're up and leaving... where to?
Movies: Con Air
25 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A Silly Action Movie - but awesome as well. This 1997 Jerry Bruckheimer film stars Nicolas Cage, John Cusack and John Malkovich who are all part of a ...
EFTM: 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...
TBTT #540 - Going to Space as tourists
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Trev's in Vegas for the Amazon Re:MARS event and explains what it's all about with news with Alexa, Robots and even Space travel. Meanwhile Stephen t...
Tech Guide #507 - Norton 360 Advanced, how fast is tech depreciating, blood pressure wearable
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Just how fast are your tech products depreciating – and which ones are holding their value, Norton has launched new internet security software with ...
#539 PRIVATE - EOFY
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Gibberish
Movies: The Warriors
18 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of Stephens all-time favourites. The Warriors is a 1979 film about New York games directed by Walter Hill. Based on a 1965 novel of the same name...
TBTT #539 - iPhone 14?
15 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Trev's got the iPhone dummy devices again, and they give us an insight into the next iPhone. Is the mini dead? Will there be an iPhone 14 Plus or iPho...
Tech Guide #506 - Tesla Model Y, Netgear Wi-FI 6E Orbi, Call Of Duty Modern Warfare II
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Tesla Model Y has finally gone on sale in Australia, we go through the highlights from Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference, Hisense has reve...
#538 PRIVATE - Long Weekend
13 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Shooting the breeze after a long weekend
Movies: Jurassic Park
11 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When a wealthy man creates a theme park with a difference, he faces problems with insurance after an incident before opening. That incident involves ...
TBTT #538 - Hisense and WWDC 2022
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
While the big news of the week has been Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference, we're kicking off the show with all the news from Hisense's 2022 TV R...
Tech Guide #505 - Apple M1 Macs booming, Roborock's new robot vacuum, Sonos Ray soundbar
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why Apple’s decision to make its own silicon is paying dividends, Dyson’s dust study that has some interesting findings for pet owners, Roborock r...
#537 PRIVATE - Coffee and Star Wars
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Deep stuff.
Movies: Mad Max 2 - Road Warrior
04 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mel Gibson stars as Max - Mad Max, and while this is not the first Mad Max, it's the one to watch. A post apocalyptic scene where Petrol (Gasoline) i...
TBTT #537 - Price pressure
02 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Telstra is upping the prices of their mobile plans - so why will they not lose customers? Meanwhile Optus Sport is jacking up their prices somewhat ep...
EFTM: TikToks with Jimmy Rees
01 Jun 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 ...
Tech Guide #504 - What we'll see at WWDC 2022, Rode Procaster Pro II, LG projectors
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What we can expect to see at the upcomind WWDC 2022, Australians spend almost $4bn on video games and consoles in 2021, Rode has unveiled its latest R...