Two Blokes Talking Tech

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

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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...

#536 PRIVATE - TV Themes

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Can you guess them?

Movies: Star Wars

28 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most popular movies, and movie franchises in history. One man who is one of Australia's biggest fans, sits with another who's never sat do...

TBTT #536 - Street View

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Google's world wide photos of every street and more turns 15 years old - Street View has changed the way we see places we've never been, or places we ...

EFTM: Boost doing very well

25 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 Mob...

Tech Guide #503 - 4K sport coverage, why you need a dash cam, the biggest tablet

24 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We go behind the scenes with Fox Sports and its 4K coverage and talk to Chief Technology officer Les Wigan, the research that will show you why you ne...

#535 PRIVATE - Family Calendar

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Two blokes talking about their wives?

Movies: Top Gun

21 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I feel the need, the need for speed! Yes, it's happening, with the new Top Gun movies hitting cinemas, Stephen takes Trev through one of the Best Mov...

TBTT #535 - Electronic Voting

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I mean, it's madness using pen and paper isn't it? So Stephen and Trevor discuss how it could work, should work and how long it would take to move to ...

EFTM: Energy Minister Angus Taylor talks renewable energy and Electric Cars

18 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...

Tech Guide #502 - Google Pixel 7, Sony 1000XM5 headphones, Wordle alternatives

17 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Google teases its new Pixel devices including the Pixel 7 smartphone and Pixel Watch, Sony has unveiled its new flagship WH-1000XM5 headphones, if you...

#534 PRIVATE - Lookalikes

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Talking Kids and Shows

Movies: The Game

14 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

To describe The Game as a Thriller is an understatement. Michael Douglas and Sean Penn star in a wild ride about a man celebrating his birthday and...

TBTT #534 - Farewell iPod

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Apple is discontinuing the iPod, after a long run of 21 years the music lives on through so many other products the iPod is a bit redundant now. Plus...

EFTM: Communications Minister Paul Fletcher talks Coalition NBN and Comms policy

11 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...

Tech Guide #501- Facebook called out by whistleblower, change your password

10 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How Facebook tried to bully the Australian Govt on the media bargaining code, the smartphone designed specifically for seniors, why you need to change...

#533 PRIVATE: Ozark or bust

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Two blokes talking rubbish

Movies: The Untouchables

07 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A cracking cast in a Gangster film set in the 1930's. Robert De Niro, Kevin Costner, Sean Connery - does it get much better? The story of Prohibitio...

EFTM: Bringing Stress Levels down - but no politics

05 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...

TBTT #533 - LG's 2022 TV range announced

04 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

A big day for LG with 42 new TVs announced ranging in price from $1000 to almost $60,000 - all the details on the range Trevor and Stephen checked out...

Tech Guide Episode 500 - join in the celebrations and win great prizes

03 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Hear from the many people we've worked with over the years over 500 episodes and also enter to win great prizes. On this week’s show: Seniors warned...

#532 PRIVATE - The weight

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

GIbber jabber.

Movies: Rocky

30 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Rocky is one of the best known films of all time, and for Stephen Fenech it's one of his all-time favourites. Trevor Long doesn't remember seeing it, ...

EFTM: A big purple phone? and Ditching Foxtel Cable

28 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 y...

TBTT #532: Elon's Twitter Takeover

27 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

It's the big story of the week, Elon's Twitter takeover - Elon Musk has bought twitter, but what does it mean? what will change? What recommendations ...

Tech Guide Episode 499 - Apple accessibility features for everyone, tech for older Australians

26 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We’re talking about tech that can help the disabled, the elderly and protect children. We take you through Apple’s many accessibility features tha...

Movies: Gallipoli

23 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The 1981 story of Gallipoli was a school trip movie for Stephen Fenech, while Trevor Long has never seen it. This is less a story of war and more a ...

Tech Guide Episode 498 - Apple and Samsung's plans for 2022

19 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What we can expect from Apple and Samsung in 2022 and will be the big launch events return this year? Apple has also unveiled the winners of its Shot ...

#531 PRIVATE - Easter Treat

18 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

An easter feast.

Movies: Ace Ventura: Pet Detective

16 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jim Carrey's breakout role that showcases his brilliance as a comedic actor using every fibre of his being to portray the role of the crazy "Pet Detec...

TBTT #531 - Yay it’s Election time!

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Trevor and Stephen unpack a bit of the technological influence on our elections as a warning to those looking to use Social media information to form ...

EFTM: Tech in F1 plus Deadly Science

13 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...

Tech Guide Episode 497 - EVs sales barriers, Telstra scam text filter, Huawei Watch GT 3

12 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Australians are keen on EVs so what’s holding back sales, how will the Telstra filter block scam text messages and should we be worried about privac...

#530 PRIVATE - Excel Guru

11 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

F1 Predictions and More

MOVIES: GoodFellas

09 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This movie may well be the embodiment of this very show. Stephen Fenech rates GoodFellas as one of his absolute favourite movies of all time. Trevor L...

TBTT #530 - New HP Printers and more

06 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

HP have kindly hosted the two blokes at Sydney's Crown Towers to show them a brand new printer. Interestingly the HP ENVY Inspire is a mix of old and...

Tech Guide Episode 496 - Online car shopping, Mac Studio and Echo Show 15 reviews

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How you can buy a used car online and have it delivered to your door in seven days, on World Backup Day we stress the importance of backing up our dat...

#529 PRIVATE: That Slap

04 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Well, it might be a week ago, but we've gotta talk about it

MOVIES: Predator

02 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Arnold Schwarzenegger is the leader of an elite team of paramilitary rescue experts, they take to the jungle on a mission that turns out to be more th...

EFTM: Electric Cars and the Election

31 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...

TBTT #529 - Headphones and April Fools

30 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Made in Australia, the new Rode headphones the boys think are the bees knees for pro applications like studios, podcasting and production. While we'r...

Tech Guide Episode 495 - Apple's green manufacturing, Navman dash cams, Sony LinkBuds review

29 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Apple has revealed a green manufacturing process to create the iPhone SE, Navman has released its latest range of dash cams, Shazam adds a new feature...

#528 PRIVATE - Retirement

28 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Shocked by Ash, Holiday time

MOVIES: Good Will Hunting

26 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This may well be the best example of this podcast yet. Stephen Fenech has seen Good Will Hunting more times than it had Oscar nominations. While Trev...

TBTT #528 - Mid-Priced Mobiles

24 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Samsung's new A Series smartphone offers Samsung design, great features and camera all at prices between $329 and $799. Plus Motorola has new phones ...

EFTM: NBN Upgrades and buying advice

23 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...

Tech Guide Episode 494 - Samsung Galaxy A Series, The Godfather 50th Anniversary 4K restoration

22 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Australian seniors using more tech but admit they are still struggling to keep up, Samsung has launched its affordable range of Galaxy A Series of sma...

#527 PRIVATE - Literally gibber

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

pure and simple

MOVIES: A Quiet Place

18 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Trevor Long has never seen or even heard of this movie. Yet Stephen Fenech has seen it multiple times and rates it quite highly. Directed by and Star...

TBTT #567 - It's TV Season

17 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Samsung has come out of the gates well ahead of the rest with their 2022 TV launch. Stephen and Trevor have all the prices specs and details. Both ...

EFTM: Talkback Technology

16 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...

Tech Guide Episode 493 - Apple event recap, new dating app fast tracks path to love, LG XBOOM 360

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We go through the products unveiled at Apple Peek Performance event, Screen Australia creates a $6m fund for emerging game developers, the new dating ...

#526 PRIVATE - Flooded

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Thinking of those affected by the rains

MOVIES: Leon: The Professional

11 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Luc Besson directs this assassin's tale starring Jean Reno and Gary Oldman - but with a standout starring debut movie performance by Natalie Portman. ...

EFTM: BYD Electric Car - Hype to deliver

10 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...

TBTT #526 - New iPhone SE

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Apple's first event of 2022 took place this morning, tonight, we wrap up all the news. The new iPhone SE - not quite what was hoped, but still a grea...