Two Blokes Talking Tech
Episodes
TBTT #715 - Apple taps Google for AI Assistance with new Siri - the controversy!
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Apple and Google release a joint statement? Wait a minute. Yes, Apple is working with Google to power the underlying AI that will make Siri better. ...
EFTM: New Year new tech! But the same tech issues!
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Happy New Year folks! What tech was under your Christmas tree?? Get in touch and let us know! Text or WhatsApp to 0477 657 657 thanks to Vodafone! ...
Tech Guide #676 - Our wrap-up of the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve just returned from the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas and we are going to wrap it all up for you. We’ll talk about the new TVs, t...
Electric Cars: How dealership staff and experience can influence your new car choice
11 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Caller Simon shares his new car shopping experience and how one dealership's experience was the reason he didn't buy their car. Should you be able to...
Movies: Snake Eyes
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nicolas Cage in what could be described as a hidden gem. A mystery set in a Casino due for knock down and rebuild, where a fight becomes an investiga...
TBTT #714.3 - Wrapping up CES 2026
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Two Blokes get together at CES for the final time in 2026 to wrap up the show! What's our pick of the show - a big TV? or LEGO? And we talk robo...
TBTT #714.2 - CES 2026 - LEGO Steals the show, Big Thin and RGB TVs too
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
LEGO has come to CES for the first time and stolen the show, their new Smart Play system is innovative and exciting, how does it work? Let the blokes ...
TBTT #714.1 - CES 2026 KICKS OFF
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The blokes are back! And they're back in Vegas for CES 2026. As always the show kicks off with Unveiled where we hope to find the weird and wonderful...
Electric Cars: An online car dealer to sell your EV or buy your next
21 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Driving around Tasmania with an EV - simple says caller Mikey! While Adrian is curious to replace his small Mazda 2 with something electric! Peter Wi...
Movies: RECAST One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Recasting one of our earliest movies to celebrate its 50th anniversary. Trevor and Stephen watch Jack Nicholson in his iconic role. Relive the show ...
#713 PRIVATE - Taking Questions LIVE!
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Taking LIVE Audience questions at our first LIVE Event!
TBTT #713 - LIVE - Looking back on 2025 and predictions for Tech in 2026
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Recorded LIVE in front of an audience, the final episode of 2025, looking back on the year What were the hits, and misses, favourite gadgets and gizm...
EFTM: Boosting the Boost brand and your tech questions answered!
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Boost under Telstra, has it changed and will it change - the CEO joins Trev to talk about the iconic Youth brand and it's value proposition. Caller q...
Tech Guide #675 - Which iPhone needed a Triple Zero patch, we chat to tennis ace Ash Barty
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Apple has issued an urgent software update for one of its devices to avoid potential triple zero issues, we talk to Grand Slam Tennis Champion Ash Bar...
Electric Cars: Annoying safety features in new Electric Cars, finding the balance
14 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Anyone who owns or has driven a new car lately might have come across the annoying beeps and bongs that happen when you get near the speed limit or lo...
Movies: The Truman Show
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Carrey stars as Truman Burbank the star of the original reality show - vastly different to any you might have seen before. While we learn early i...
#712 PRIVATE - Streaming, Christmas and Blood Pressure
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The usual really
TBTT #712 - Yep, the Social Media Ban, Triple Zero and AR Glasses!
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The social media ban is in place, it's happened. But did it? Unpacking what we've seen, what we know and where kids are now. And will it work? Seri...
EFTM: Get the best price with ZYFT and did we get a resolution for a caller?
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Getting the best price with ZYFT - the app and browser extension that helps you find the best price on almost anything - we talk to the CEO! Follow u...
Tech Guide #674 - Our Christmas Gadget Gift Ideas, will Samsung's new Trifold phone come to Australia
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve kicked off our 12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas – we’ll go over our ideal gift selections, Samsung has released the new Galaxy Z Trifold –...
Electric Cars: The KIA EV5 review, and your calls on Electric cars
07 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We drive the KIA EV5 and discover a slick car with strong premium finish and a build that is befitting a legacy brand and impresses in the EV space. ...
Movies: Gone Girl
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Affleck's character comes home to find his wife is missing on their wedding anniversary, so an investigation begins. A movie in parts, with twist...
#711 PRIVATE - HUGE MASSIVE CRAZY NEWS
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Bombshell news
TBTT #711 - Wrapping the year in Google Search and avoiding the social media ban
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a big year, so we look at Google's trends for 2025 looking back at what Aussies searched for this year. Plus, the social media ban, yes, ag...
EFTM: What is ConnectID? And is this the CRAZIEST Telco porting story ever?
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After Snapchat announced it was using ConnectID to verify peoples ages, we wondered - what the hell is that? Turns out it might just be the perfect s...
Tech Guide #673 - Samsung's new TV technologies - micro RGB and Vision AI Companion.
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special edition of the Tech Guide podcast we chat to Samsung Australia's Director of Audio Visual Simon Howe about the Australian TV market an...
Electric Cars: Why your electric car isn't charging as fast as you thought
30 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you're an EV driver did you know that the 150Kw charger you're driving to might not actually charge your car at that speed? And some charging etiq...
Movies: The Blair Witch Project
29 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A "found footage" movie that could easily be mistaken for a documentary. What you'll learn in this podcast will make you want to watch The Blair Witc...
#710 PRIVATE - Ups and Downs
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A bit going on right now
TBTT #710 - Social Media Ban Again?
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
YES we are talking the Kids Social media ban again - its so close now! And we now know more about how its going to be done by the platforms. Plus a b...
EFTM: All the new Amazon devices, plus your tech questions!
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amazon devices country manager Jacqui Corbett joins the show to talk about all the exciting new products coming from Amazon - time to upgrade your sma...
Tech Guide #672 - New rules for powerbanks on flights, Honor launches in Australia
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There are new rules on the use of portable batteries on flights on Australian airlines, Meta has jumped the gun and will begin its social media ban ea...
Electric Cars: BYD Boss talks 2026 in Australia and the new Atto 1
23 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Stephen Collins, Chief Operating Officer - BYD Australia & New Zealand joins the Two Blokes. We talk about the new Atto 1 and Atto 2 and t...
Movies: Pushing Tin
22 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A movie about Air Traffic Controllers? Is it a drama, or a comedy? John Cusak, Billy Bob Thornton, Cate Blanchett, Angelina Jolie - what a cast! Tre...
#709 PRIVATE - Riff Raff and Gibber Jabber
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Talking Tipping, Kimmel, Streaming and more
TBTT #709 - Roblox adds age verification, TPG has Triple Zero issues
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Roblox is adding age verification to stop predators chatting to kids, despite not being part of the Social media ban - it's a good thing, and we unpac...
EFTM: Kids Social Media Ban: eSafety Commissioner joins Trevor Long
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Australia's eSafety Commissioner joins Trevor to talk about the upcoming changes for Social media and kids, the pressure on her role, and the conspira...
Tech Guide #671 - Early onset dementia linked to excessive screen use, DJI Neo 2 drone review
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The alarming rise in early onset dementia linked to excessive screen time, the new smart reminder clock for people living with dementia and we speak t...
Electric Cars: Petrol RANGE questioned but not reported, and an EV Sales update
16 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Here's an interesting one, the range, or "Fuel Economy" of ICE and Hybrid cars has been questioned by the AAA - the same body that recently questioned...
Movies: Phar Lap
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Burlinson stars in the story of one of Australian Horse Racing's most popular and most successful runners. PHAR LAP - you'll learn a lot from the...
#708 PRIVATE - Streaming, Mentorship and Seinfeld?
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Interesting really
TBTT #708 - 24 Years of the iPod and Hubbl Trouble
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Hubbl trouble? No more stack and save but is this still a bright future? 24 years since the iPod was announced, what has changed, what did it change ...
EFTM: Kids Social Media ban a month away, plus our relationship with work and technology
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cam Wilson from Crikey.com.au and TheSizzle.com.au joins me to unpack the Kids Social Media Ban - what's happening, what do we expect and what next? ...
Tech Guide #670 - Microsoft's apology, Arlo Pan Tilt Camera review, Lego Death Star
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Microsoft issues an apology and offers refunds to 2.7m Microsoft 365 subscribers – were you one of them? Apple has kicked off renewable energy proje...
Electric Cars: Polestar 4 Review and Vehicle to Grid explained by Ausgrid
09 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Stephen and Trevor have been driving the Polestar 4 - a stunning car with some concerns worth checking out before you buy. We talk to Ausgr...
Movies: Falling Down
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Douglas and Robert Duvall star in the story of a man who in some ways is just trying to get to his daughter's birthday party. But we learn so...
#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...