Two Blokes Talking Tech

#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,...

EFTM: Security woes, TV Buying advice and a big review for an LG Monitor

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When you think you know what you want but need some advice, which TV to buy and what size?? One very happy owner of a new LG Gaming monitor shares hi...

TBTT #690 - Breaking: Qantas Data Breach

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Breaking today, Qantas has been the victim of a Cyber Attack, affecting up to 6 million customers. Stephen and Trevor break down the details. Stephe...

Tech Guide #651 - Podcasts 20th Anniversary, What we can expect from Samsung's Unpacked event

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the 20th anniversary of the podcast – we’ll take you back to where it all began, Samsung is gearing up for a new Galaxy Unpacked event –...

Electric Cars: The Kia EV9 and the Adelaide Golfer with the new Mini!

29 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen and Trev have been driving the KIA EV9 GT-line - any regrets for Trev on his choice? Doreen loves golf and got herself a shiny new car, she t...

Movies: Rogue One

28 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The story before the original Star Wars. Rogue One tells the story of just how they got the plans to the Death Star. Trev's never seen it, but Steph...

#689 PRIVATE - The F1 Movie

27 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

That and a bit more

TBTT #689 - Social Media Ban hitting the news again, and Samsung's next event

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Can AI detect the age of a child? Will "Age Assurance" Work? Trev has doubts. Plus the eSafety commissioner recommends YouTube not be singled out f...

EFTM: An all new sound - brace yourselves

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week - can a smart speaker have shortcuts to radio stations? Why on earth would you want that? One caller explains. AirPods Pro 2 - are they a...

Tech Guide #650 - Australians warned about tax time scams, Meta partners with Oakley for new AI glasses

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Australians warned to stay alert for tax time scams, Apple has updated its parental controls for make it easier for our kids to have age-appropriate e...

Electric Cars: The Seagull for Australia?

22 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Could the new management at BYD Australia bring the tiny Seagull to our shores? Could this be a sub $25,000 EV? Would the lack of a five star ANCAP p...

Movies: Philadelphia

21 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tom Hanks takes on the role of a lawyer at a big Philadelphia law firm, handed a big client and important case things go off the rails for him. Was h...

#688 PRIVATE - More sport not less

20 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Baseball

TBTT #688 - Trump Mobile - what is it and why?

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Trump Organisation has launched Trump Mobile - what is it and why? Can they really make a phone in the USA? Ads coming to WhatsApp - what you sh...

EFTM: From Photo backups, ethernet vs wifi and pool robot feedback, we've got it all

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, talking technology with Trevor Long - your talkback tech show features chats about Ethernet vs Wifi for gaming - solving that trip hazard. ...

Tech Guide #649 - Hidden features from Apple's WWDC, Hisense M2 Pro mini projector

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Apple has held its Worldwide Developers Conference and we go through the main announcements including the new features that didn’t make the keynote,...

Electric Cars: Rewarding charging, the Zeekr 009 Review and your calls

15 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Susie owns a BYD, but when the lease is up - doesn't think she'll go EV again - whats behind that? David is back, he's test driven three cars - how i...

Movies: Pretty Woman

14 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Julia Roberts and Richard Gere in the iconic classic PRETTY WOMAN. A story of love? Or a Story of trust? Two people on different paths, who's lives e...

EFTM: A vision for the future from Clive Dickens

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Former Optus Exec Clive Dickens is going out on his own to guide Australia and Aussie businesses into the AI Future. How big is this AI thing really?...

Tech Guide #648 - iPhone compatibility with Telstra Satellite Messaging, Uniden's 4G security camera

11 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There's an update to Telstra’s new satellite messaging service – more devices are now compatible, LG unveils a new smart monitor for work and play...

TBTT #687 - Apple's WWDC - Everything you need to know

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Apple held their annual Developer Conference keynote today, so the blokes unpack everything that happened. Is this the great reset? Has Apple drawn ...

Electric Cars: Do EV Tyres wear faster? A poor BYD delivery and your calls

08 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

News from BYD recently that the local distribution is being taken over by the Global Company, what next?Stephen has tyre woes - is this common?We talk...

Movies: The King of Comedy

07 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A Martin Scoresese film starring Robert De Niro and Jerry Lewis? Surely it's a winner. About comedy - again, let's go. But, it's not a funny movie ...

#686 PRIVATE - Renovating the office

06 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Just getting organised

TBTT #686: Satellite takes over Australia, and TikTok making changes

05 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Telstra's Satellite Messaging, how does it work and what does it mean for communications in Australia - the Blokes unpack it all. Changes to TikTok w...

EFTM: Telstra's SMS Satellite messaging launches!

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Telstra Technology Engagement & Advancement Executive, Channa Seneviratne joins Trev to explain the new SMS via Satellite feature and how it works on ...

Tech Guide #647 - Telstra activates satellite messaging, BritBox gets a makeover

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Telstra has activated its satellite messaging service – we’ll tell you the devices that will work at launch, cybercriminals are targeting Australi...

Electric Cars: NRMA Changing Gears Report - Part 2

01 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we're joined by NRMA Insurance CEO Julie Batch to talk about the second part of their Electric Vehicle research report called "Changing Gear...

Movies: Ghost

31 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This 1990 classic is something everyone's seen - right? Not Trev! And perhaps you're younger than the 90's so haven't seen it - never a better time t...

#685 PRIVATE - Was Stephen Right?

30 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

State vs State, mate vs mate?

TBTT #685 - The difficulties buying a new TV and getting a sore neck from tech

29 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Thinking about people walking fresh into a retail store for a new TV - it really must be hard - so how do we know? Apple's crazy numbers when it come...

EFTM: How good are pool cleaning robots? And Trev's fix to the mobile coverage map wars

28 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Vodafone's battle with Telstra - how Trev would fix it all. How good are Pool Cleaning robots? Caller Charlie questions a possible purchase - you ca...

Tech Guide #646 - Why your next iPhone could cost $4,000, Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge review

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why the iPhone could cost more than $4000 thanks to President Trump, Dyson has unveiled the world’s thinnest vacuum, HMD has reinvented the flip pho...

Electric Cars: The Zeekr X, Waiting for a new car and buying a second EV!

25 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The blokes are impressed by the Zeekr X - it's important to know its place in the market, but it's premium for sure! Chris has a BYD Sealion 7 on ord...

Movies: Species

24 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Directed by Roger Donaldson Species is a 1995 Science Fiction and Horror movie about a human with extra terrestrial genes. Natasha Henstridge in her ...

#684 PRIVATE - The ordeal

23 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dramas for both the lads...

TBTT #684 - Google's AI news, Apple's AI Race, Vodafone fires shots at Telstra

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Google's annual I/O Developers conference kicked off this week with loads of AI announcements. Stephen and Trevor unpack the big changes you might se...

EFTM: Winning Apple's Student Challenge

21 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This year's Apple WWDC Swift Student Challenge winners have been announced, there's 8 Aussie kids and the stats and locations will blow your mind - we...

Tech Guide #645 - Vodafone says Telstra has been overstating network coverage, Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge first impressions

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Vodafone’s explosive claims about Telstra overstating its network credentials, are you paying too much for your SIM-only plan, we share our first im...

Electric Cars: The stunning MG Cyberster and your calls on EVs!

18 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The two seat sportscar turning heads - MG's Cyberster is pricey but impressive. Joan has questions for Zeekr we get answers for, and Lewis is new to ...

Movies: The Abyss

17 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

One of James Cameron's least know films, The Abyss takes you to the deepest depths in what could be seen as science fiction, or near catastrophe. Ed ...

TBTT #683 - Uber's news, Samsung's thin phone and Airbnb experiences

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Trev's in New York City with Uber where a range of new products have been announced, from Dine Out booking restaurants launching in Sydney, through to...

EFTM: Detecting scams ain't as easy as we might have hoped

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week Ashley from Trend Micro joins us to talk about research they've done on Aussies and understanding scams - how our educating people might be ...

Tech Guide #644 - How a dash cam can keep you safe, new Reolink security cameras

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s National Road Safety Week and Uniden shares the top five benefits of a dash cam, Reolink releases new wireless security cameras with pre-record...

Electric Cars: How annoying is the Deepal S07 and charging with no parking spot

11 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Trev and Stephen have been driving the Deepal S07 and while it's nice, is it a bit annoying? Would you buy it? We've got a response for Greg on the ...

Movies: The Rock

10 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nicholas Cage and Sean Connery lead a cracking cast on the story of a disillusioned US Marine Brigadier General with plans to hold an entire city to r...

#682 PRIVATE - Severence and Streaming

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Catching up and getting ready!

TBTT #682 - Robots going wild, Google vs Apple and more

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There's a wild video going around of a humanoid robot going crazy in a lab - what does this mean for robots and AI? Google releases a video taking t...

EFTM: Tech solutions, feedback and questions - we're all learning!

07 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's show, thanks to Swann Security, we hear a solution to a wireless networking issue that plagued a previous caller - he's back with what ...

Tech Guide #643 - Win a Belkin Mother's Day prize pack, Amazon eero Wi-Fi 7 mesh systems

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we have a Mother's Day Giveaway of two Belkin product packs valued at more than $400 – find out how you can enter. We speak to Samsung Aus...

Electric Cars: Vehicle to Grid explained with Amber running real-world CCS trials

04 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we're joined by Nicholas Wodzinski, Senior Product Manager of the EV team at Amber who discusses their trial of Vehicle to Grid (V2G) techno...

Movies: Top Gun Maverick

03 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Tom Cruise is back, more than 30 years since the original Top Gun which scored a big rating from Trev when we covered that movie on this show. This ti...

#681 PRIVATE - Holidays and Contact lenses

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Trev's Back

TBTT #681 - Annoying political spam, troubles with Hubbl, Samsung's big launch

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Trev's back from Dodgers and Disneyland and gets the same barrage of SMS Spam from political parties, so Stephen joins to unpack why they are allowed ...

EFTM: The Aussie doing car design on the world stage + your calls!

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Talkback technology and interesting interviews - that's the new label for this show:). SO get in touch - 0477 657 657 if you want to chat Tech! This w...