Two Blokes Talking Tech
Episodes
#707 PRIVATE - DODGERS AND R2D2
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Not the same as last week
TBTT #707 - Reddit and Kick to be banned for under 16's in Australia - why?
06 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The eSafety Comissioner has made a judgement on their opinion of a bunch of platforms and apps and if they should be considered banned under Australia...
EFTM: How does a firmware update render a product useless?
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If your video doorbell did a firmware update and then never worked again - what would you expect to happen? Trev offers three options to this caller ...
Tech Guide #669 - Samsung v Hisense - the battle of the ultra-large TVs
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI is becoming the new weapon for scammers – we tell you what to look out for and how to stay safe and it’s the battle of the big screen TVs, Big ...
Electric Cars: Tesla's Autonomous Driving put to the Test by Drive.com.au
02 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
James Ward from Drive.com.au took a Tesla on an epic road trip without driving - the car did it all. What he learned was fascinating. What does it me...
Movies: Beverly Hills Cop
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Eddie Murphy stars as the cop and Beverly Hills is the setting, but in fact it might not be what you think it is. For those too young to know it, thi...
#706 PRIVATE - Stephen's Latest Purchase and Medical Chatter
31 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This one is a wild ride
TBTT #706 - Outrage over the new BOM Website! Microsoft in Trouble with the ACCC
30 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Just how bad is the new Bureau of Meteorology Website? Should they revert back? Or just fix what they have done. Microsoft in pain from the ACCC ove...
EFTM: Handheld gaming revolution and the Cricut craft revolution!
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week I'm joined by Glenn Rogers, Executive Vice President of Cricut - not the sport, the global crafting phenomenon - what is it, and what ca...
Tech Guide #668 - Eyes on with Amazon's AI smart glasses, Samsung Galaxy XR
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve just returned from San Francisco where we attended Amazon’s Delivering the Future Event – we go eyes on with the new AI glasses for delive...
Electric Cars: A Ferrari Electric Car? Exclusive chat with Ferrari's product lead
26 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trev travelled to Ferrari's factory to see their Electric Car plans, but no car. We've got an exclusive chat with their Product Development Boss, Gia...
Movies: Parasite
24 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A unique Oscar winner in many ways, Stephen introduces Trevor to Parasite, the story of a poor family with dreams. Not only is this entirely in Korea...
TBTT #705 - Amazon's smart delivery plans
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen and Trevor are in San Francisco as guests of Amazon where they check out the robots helping out in the fullfilment centres and the smart glass...
EFTM: Amazon's refreshed devices and your calls!
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We check back in with Keith on how he's liking Google Photos. Advice for another caller on Security cameras. What to look for when buying a wireless...
Tech Guide #667 - Apple upgrades iPad Pro, MacBook Pro and Vision Pro with new M5 chip
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Apple has released a range of new products – iPad Pro, MacBook Pro and Vision Pro – with its latest M5 chip, we take a look at Apple’ Watch Ultr...
Electric Cars: State of EVs in 2025 - the Electric Vehicle Council's annual report
19 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to Aman Gaur from the Electric Vehicle Council about their annual State of EVs report. What's selling, and what risks are there on the future...
Movies: Mr and Mrs Smith
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Not your average suburban couple, and that's not because they are Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. Mr and Mrs Smith have secrets - from each other, this...
#704 PRIVATE - Sport and Streaming
17 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As usual
TBTT #704 - Social Media companies come too little too late
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Instagram is implementing changes to Teen accounts to limit content they shouldn't see taking inspiration from Movie rating systems. Meanwhile YouTub...
EFTM: Safer Batteries a must for the tech industry
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we're joined by Chris Lau, Managing Director at Laser Corporation one of Australia's biggest tech brands - they've sold millions and million...
Tech Guide #666 - How will Google's new AI Mode affect website traffic
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Google releases AI Mode for search but what does this mean for website traffic, Australians are spending more on streaming services, Uniden has releas...
Electric Cars: Geely EX5 a strong value option for EV ownership
12 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to a man who put his money down on a Zeerk 7X and just needs a test drive to lock it in - but what to do about home charging? Take the 7kW sup...
Movies: The Dark Knight
11 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Aussie Heath Ledger stars (as the Co-Star) in this Batman movie which sadly, was his last movie. A long one, and somewhat detailed, Trevor and Stephe...
TBTT #703 - Big move for Free to Air TV in Australia with 10 and LG in partnership
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week while Trev's in Italy, he and Stephen unpack the deal between Paramount/Channel 10 and LG for LG Channels What does this mean for viewers, ...
EFTM: Another EFTM Car hits Bathurst! And Parental control concerns
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thanks to the awesome team at Uniden, there's another EFTM logo hitting the track at Bathurst and this week I speak to the driver of that race car - w...
Tech Guide #665 - Samsung releases its largest TV ever, AirPods Pro 3 review
07 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Samsung has released its largest TV ever, which social media platform will start charging users to store their images, it’s 14 years since Apple co-...
Electric Cars: MG's S5 SUV is a cracker for value
05 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We've driven the MG S5 and it's some exceptional value for money, a decent sized SUV for a cracking price. Simon owns a KIA EV6 and has done big numb...
Movies: The Castle
04 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An iconic Aussie movie, about land rights? Or home ownership? or both? Stephen shares the amazing story of how this movie got made, while we unpack t...
#702 PRIVATE - Harri, Streaming, Sport
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Structure!
TBTT #702 - Smart Home Camera week - Amazon, Swann and Arlo update!
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amazon has released a new range of cameras on their Ring and Blink brands with new features and smarts. Swann too has some new ones, while Arlo dips ...
EFTM: Tips for sorting your photo library, streaming and device cleanup
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're revisiting the NBN speed upgrade this week getting some tips from TPG about their approach and their new Super WiFi. We talk to Keith about arr...
Tech Guide #664 - Australian exclusive interview with Ecovacs CEO David Qian, another Optus 000 outage
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We talk exclusively with Ecovacs Robotics CEO David Chian, Optus has another Triple Zero outage, Arlo releases new pan and tilt security cameras, we t...
Electric Cars: Solar and Battery, time for an EV
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rocky has his Solar planned and a Home Battery and is now exploring the idea of an Electric Car. John is back with plans to replace the EV but does h...
Movies: Master and Commander: The Far Side of the World
27 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Russell Crowe as the Commander of a warship of a different era. It's a cinematic epic, which is the story of friendship and morals as much as it is a...
#701 PRIVATE - Football and Being Organised
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
General Gibber
TBTT #701 - Optus Failure explained!
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trevor Long and Stephen Fenech unpack the Optus Triple Zero drama. A tragic day which cost four lives - but what happened? Should the CEO resign? Face...
EFTM: Big savings just from switching telcos! Proof!
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Laim joins Trev to talk about what prompted him to switch from Telstra to Kogan Mobile and just how much he's saving now! We're talking NBN speeds an...
Tech Guide #663 - All the new iPhones reviewed, the Optus 000 outage explained
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’ll take you inside the Optus 000 Outage and explain what happened, Meta has unveiled new RayBan Display AI glasses, LG’s latest Signature TV...
Electric Cars: The Cadillac Lyriq premium SUV
21 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trev has driven the stunning Cadillac Lyriq and thinks for those looking for a premium EV it should be worth a test drive. Debbie and her husband are...
Movies: Chopper
20 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Eric Bana is Mark Chopper Read - how he got the gig and the expectation of that we'll unpack this week as we revisit this classic 25 years later. Tre...
#700 PRIVATE - Awkward Social Situations and Frustrating Doctors
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trev's just strange
TBTT #700 - A mega anniversary, with new iPhones!
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen and Trevor are back for Episode 700 of their 15 year running Two Blokes Talking Tech. This week we have the new iPhones to look at and show y...
EFTM: How Technology can help people living with Dementia
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's Dementia Awareness Week, so we've dedicated this episode to a discussion about Dementia, so we can all learn about it's impacts and also the way ...
Tech Guide #662 - Has Apple killed the SIM card with the iPhone Air
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Has Apple killed the SIM card after the release of the iPhone Air – the thinnest iPhone ever? We run our eye over all the rest of the Apple announce...
Electric Cars: Helpful insights on real-world Electric Vehicle Range
14 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A few weeks into owning a BYD Sealion 7 and Nev is impressed, but is it enough to make them a two EV houshold? Let us know where you're at in your EV...
Movies: Primal Fear
13 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Richard Gere - tick. Edward Norton - tick. But wait till you hear about the casting of this movie, and Edward Norton's career to this point, you migh...
TBTT #699.99999 - Apple's New iPhones!
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're saving episode 700 for next week. Until then, Stephen and Trevor unpack all the news from Apple today New AirPods with Live translation are a ...
Tech Guide #661 - Our wrap up of IFA 2025 live from Berlin
09 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're coming to you live from Berlin where we attended IFA 2025 and Samsung opened the show with a wrap up of their home AI and unveiled new micro RGB...
Electric Cars: EV Batteries after life - a real solution
07 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk to an EV owner worried about range who went and got his battery tested, the result shocked him. We catch up with a man behind a bus...
Movies: JAWS 50th Anniversary re-cast
06 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
JAWS turns 50 - this is a monumental movie for so many reasons. So we've dug into our 200+ show archive to re-cast JAWS for you this week. Worth a r...
TBTT #699 - Live from Berlin for IFA 2025
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Live from Berlin Stephen and Trevor are in town for the biggest tech trade show in Europe - IFA What games is Samsung playing? Are they trying to tak...
Tech Guide #660 - Samsung 98-inch TV review, Jabra's new meeting room solution
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Jabra product that can elevate your meeting – we talk to the Australian product manager Daniel Leary , Arlo adds new AI features to its popular ...
Electric Cars: An Electric Car cheaper than it's petrol equivalent - that's rare!
31 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The all-electric Mercedes G-Wagon - tricks in a tank, the boys have driven an iconic car which is cheaper than it's petrol sibling - unusual! But stil...
Movies: The Sixth Sense
30 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You know the plot twist already right? If you don't then RUSH to watch The Sixth Sense - now. If you do, it's time to watch it again - despite knowi...
#698 PRIVATE - Property Chat
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Who are we kidding?
TBTT #698 - Apple Event, New Pixel and Selfies for a Bank Account
28 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Apple's September event is locked and loaded, so let's run through all that we expect and why it should still get the hype you'd expect from a flagshi...
EFTM: NBN's speed boost is coming - will you get it, what does it all mean?
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Following up on questions about WiFi problems with Buddy Telco - how did Steve fix the issue? Why is Facebook asking for a selfie video? What is it v...
Tech Guide #659 - There's a new faster wireless charging standard, Telstra Smart Modem 4
26 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a new faster wireless charging standard and Belkin has just unveiled its new range, iiNet joins the growing list of companies to suffer a da...
Electric Cars: Electric Vehicle Range Claims - fake or fake news?
24 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's a lot of talk about the range of electric cars being falsely advertised - so what's the truth, and if they struggle with range, how did Polest...
Movies: The Naked Gun
23 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With a new Naked Gun hitting the screens, we're going right back to the start - the O.G. Leslie Nielsen is Frank Drebin and his Police Squad have an...
#697 PRIVATE - Streaming and Sport
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
you know the gibber don't you?
TBTT #697 - HMD's outstanding parental controls and the new Google Pixel 10
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We're back in studio, this week we look at the new HMD Fuse smartphone with some of the most impressive Parental Controls we've ever seen - blocking t...
EFTM: What is a Zeller? And advice on Tablets and Cameras
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bernie's thinking of getting some epic photos while doing stunning Aussie road trips on his motorbike - but how? Shane solve his internet woes, we'll...
Tech Guide #658 - The iPhone feature that can protect you from scammers
19 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The new iPhone feature that can protect users from scam callers, Apple and Google on the wrong end of a Federal Court decision, Sennheiser is celebrat...
Electric Cars: Should you buy the KIA EV3? and the O.G. Electric Car? World Solar Challenge
17 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Grace calls in, she LOVES her BYD Atto 3 - what makes it great, and how the Dolphin tempted her. Trev and Steve have driven the KIA EV3 - s...
Movies: Volcano
16 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A Volcano in Los Angeles? That's impossible - or is it? Suspend your disbelief and take in the story of an earthquake and a disaster that's set to c...
TBTT #696 - The Optus CEO on the past, present and future
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
An exclusive sit-down with the new CEO of Optus, Stephen Rue. Fresh from leading the NBN through expansion and Covid, his experience now leaves him r...
EFTM: The Scams people are falling for they don't think are scams
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Internet issues, how do you diagnose them and when do you call on support from your telco company? New life, new Home, new PC? Why? Why by a PC? and ...
Tech Guide #657 - NBN partners with Amazon's Project Kuiper to deliver fast broadband from space - how will it work?
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
NBN has partnered with Amazon’s Project Kuiper and we talk to country head Joe Lathan about the multi billion dollar deal, how the low earth orbit s...
Electric Cars: We discover how much battery you lose when parked for an extended time
10 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We get the answer to the question - how much charge will my battery lose when it's parked long-term at the airport while I'm on Holidays? Steve has...
Movies: Gone in Sixty Seconds
09 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nicholas Cage leads an all-star cast that even Trev recognises in this remake of an older classic - but better. It's Oceans Eleven meets Fast and Fur...
#695 PRIVATE - #ZiggyZaggy
08 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A sad week in the Fenech household
TBTT #695 - 2025 iPhone Colours!
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We've got our first look at the new iPhone colours for 2025 - what do you think? What would you pick? NBN partners with Amazon to use Project Kuiper ...
EFTM: NBN and Amazon Project Kuiper explained
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Huge news for 300,000 homes and businesses in regional Australia with the NBN announcing a deal with Amazon's Project Kuiper to provide next generatio...
Tech Guide #656 - NBN speed increases are coming - but you can get it today
05 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Speeds are increasing on the NBN and one telco has pulled the trigger early with its new plans, Apple has kicked off its public beta for its latest so...
Electric Cars: Jaunt, the Aussie company converting classics to EVs
03 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trev and Steve talk to Dave Budge, Co-Founder and CEO of Jaunt, the Aussie company taking classic and loved cars and converting them to Electric - for...
Movies: Color of Money
02 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Newman and Tom Cruise - that's a must watch movie. It's a story of a man who sees talent, and teaches the art of the Hustle How it plays out is...
#694 PRIVATE - Happy Days
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is it worth watching?
TBTT #694 - YouTube joins the Social Media Ban and the Blokes Flip out
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's official, the government is adding YouTube to the list of Banned social media sites captured under the Social Media ban for kids under 16 later t...
EFTM: NBN's Speed Bump already creating questions
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Comparing security software solutions to keep you protected, plus questions about WiFi issues or Internet issues - how to disagnose these? Microsoft ...
Tech Guide #655 - Devices linked to most battery fires - it’s not e-scooters, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 review
29 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
New research from Allianz reveals the devices linked to the most battery fires – and it’s not an e-scooter, Kindle has released its first colour e...
Electric Cars: Two Teslas, Two Nissan Leafs, and more from NRMA Insurance on the EV Market
27 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk to two callers, who've both owned two EVs. One loved his Tesla so much he bought another one - the story of the deposit on the fi...
Movie: Creed
26 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rocky Balboa hasn't climbed into the ring for a long long time, but he's challenged to do so with a different purpose in mind. This is the story of n...
#693 PRIVATE - The future of TV
25 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
TV recommendations and more
TBTT #693 - Retail Sales and the deception that should be outlawed
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen and Trevor discuss Aussie retail and how the kickback to sales people should be clearly disclosed if one brand is offering more deals to the r...
EFTM: Taking Trev's advice or being swayed by a Salesman
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lots of questions this week, including common themes like Travel but in some cases is Vodafone just a better option than local SIM cards? Wifi proble...
Tech Guide #654 - Scams we can expect after Qantas data breach, Hisense U8Q TV review
22 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The scams Qantas customers can expect to see according to a cyber security expert, the feature that makes the new JBL Tour One M3 headphones stand out...
Electric Cars: Battery Health Certificates for Used Electric Cars
20 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brendon Green from Pickles joins us to talk about their move to provide a battery health certificate for all second hand Electric Cars coming through ...
Movies: Happy Gilmore
19 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Classic Adam Sandler, and one everyone's heard of. The Hockey player forced to play golf? With a sequel dropping on Netflix soon, never a better tim...
#692 PRIVATE - James Gandolfini
18 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
TBTT #692 - What's happened to the Smart Home?
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trev and Steve unpack their thoughts on Smart Homes in 2025 - what's happened? Has the market stagnated? Why is Google not selling Smart Speakers in r...
EFTM: We're organising photos and testing internet speeds
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do we organise our photos? They are our life! Printed photo digitising and storage and organisation - the big questions. Plus Chromecast issues ...
Tech Guide #653 - Hands-on look at Samsung's new Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7
15 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve just returned from New York where we attended Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked – we’ll give you our hands-on first reviews of the products and ...
Electric Cars: Another happy Mini EV Driver and a Nissan Hybrid owner
13 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Trevor and Stephen talk to Corey about his family's Mini upgrade and why dealer satisfaction is critical. Rob explains his Nissan X-Trail a...
Movies: The Last Castle
12 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Released in 2001, the Last Castle didn't have a great start - Stephen explains why that might be, but it's a hidden gem to him so what will Trev think...
TBTT #691 - Live from Samsung Unpacked, Finally the Fold we've wanted
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trev and Steve are in Brooklyn New York as guests of Samsung for Unpacked where new shiny things are announced. This time round, it's a big one, with...
EFTM: NBN woes, International Roaming feedback and Mp3 players
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How hard is it to change NBN providers, and what to look for in your current plan. NAS drive with Movies on it - the issues with getting a replacemen...
Tech Guide #652 - Amazon's latest robotic innovations, Samsung 3D monitor
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve just returned from Japan where we saw Amazon’s latest innovations and we spoke the head of robotics, we’ll share the latest news about the...
Electric Cars: Electric Car Sales boom in June, and Eliza's MG love
06 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Big numbers for Electric Car sales in Australia with a big surge from Tesla and BYD helping it along. Roddy's now a two BYD family with the wife gett...
Movies: American Pie
05 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A teen comedy with more than a little Adult Themes. American Pie is iconic, for its moments, it's jokes, the lines and the scenes. Is it just crude,...