Two Blokes Talking Tech

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...

Tech Guide #642 - Latest tech that won't break the bank, Apple Watch turns 10

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Many Australians are doing it tough – we’ll tell you how to get the latest tech without breaking the bank, Apple Watch turns 10 years old, LG smar...

Electric Cars: Smart #3 reviewed and Road User Charges discussed!

27 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Trev and Steve drive the Smart #3 Brabus edition and share their thoughts - we'll have to talk to Penelope again soon! Plus we talk about EV options v...

Movies: Deep Impact

26 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Disaster is coming, who is Ellie? A journalist digs into the story of a politician stepping down to uncover a big, big story The story has worldwide...

TBTT #680 - Hisense launches 2025 ULED TV range, 10 years of Apple Watch

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Val Quinn from Gadget Guy has stepped in for Trev once again as he continues his US trip with his family - we talk about the new Hisense 2025 ULED TV ...

EFTM: We got Karin a phone! And more problems solved!

23 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Looking for portable chargers for the kids, one caller had a great solution - but can't find them again. TV Buying advice - with a good budget, shoul...

Tech Guide #641 - Prepare for scams before the election, 15 Pro touchscreen monitor review

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Norton is warning Australians to brace for a wave of scams before the election, Navman has released its first three-camera dash cam to cover your car ...

Electric Cars: An early adopter, a pitch for EV and cold climate driving

20 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week, on 0477 657 657 Alex joins us to share her love for her 2020 MG ZS - bought it for the colour, but learned a lot along the way - what now? ...

Movies: Get Out

19 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Trev reckons most people wouldn't have heard of this one, but Stephen reckons it's one of the best movies of all time. Jordan Peele won an Oscar for t...

TBTT #679 - Trump's tariffs and the effect on tech, mid-tier smartphone wars

17 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We're joined by Val Quinn, editor of Gadget Guy, our honorary bloke standing in for Trev who's on holidays with his family. This week: Trump's tariffs...

EFTM: Lost Excel files FOUND and more listener feedback

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Australia - frankly The World's only Talkback Podcast - taking your calls on tech issues, questions and concerns. Got a question? text or WhatsApp 04...

Tech Guide #640 - How Apple Watch saved an Australian man from drowning

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve witnessed an amazing Masters Tournament at Augusta which is a smartphone free zone, why an Australian man owes his life to his Apple Watch Ul...

Electric Cars: The Ultimate EV owner and trading the Prado for a BMW!

13 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the Two Blokes EV show, we're back behind the wheel of some great cars with more to come. Plus we hear from Jamie who didn't just get an ...

Movies: The Mask

12 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jim Carrey in a role suited only to his classic style of physical comedy. What happens when a mild mannered banker discovers a rather mysterious mask ...

#678 PRIVATE - Trev's off!

11 Apr 2025

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Finally!

TBTT #678 - Samsung doubles down on OLED, Thin Phones and more this week!

10 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Samsung has hit hard with their new 2025 OLED range, taking on LG head on in the TV wars for this year. Trevor and Stephen check out the new top of t...

EFTM: Apple's remarkable Hearing feature plus your calls

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Apple has released it's hearing health update in Australia which turns Apple AirPods Pro 2 into a device that can be used to perform a clinically vali...

Tech Guide #639 - New Copilot AI features, Samsung 2025 OLED TV review

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Microsoft has launched new Copilot features to make it more useful and personalised, Netgear has released the Orbi 870 Mesh System, the new internatio...

Electric Cars: Geely's sharp pricing, Volvo + Hyundai owners share thoughts

06 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Geely is yet another brand hitting the Aussie market, so how will they price their cars? Well it looks good - low $40k area. Plus we talk to a Volvo o...

Movies: City Slickers

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

When middle aged men start to question aspects of their lives, they look to escape. In the case of Billy Crystal, Daniel Stern and Bruno Kirby, it's ...

#677 PRIVATE - Almost Holiday Time

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Nervous anticipation

TBTT #677 - A worrying Deepfake scam trend, and the likely iPhone 17 designs

03 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Eddie McGuire annoyed by Deepfake videos that are using his image - and rightly so, and then there's the lady in France who was duped by a fake Brad P...

EFTM: Big Screens from LG launch for 2025! Plus changing NBN providers

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we sit down with Tony Brown from LG and talk about their 2025 TV range - some big big screens, but also some of the best looking TVs on the ...

Tech Guide #638 - Getting your backups right, Ring's new AI feature

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s World Back Up Day – 1 in 4 isn’t backing up their data and many that are are not doing it right – we’ll set you straight, Ring launches...

Electric Cars: The EV Choice - what makes it hard, or easy?

30 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Chatting about the basic principals of EV ownership and things to look for when in the market. Plus we discuss the idea of a commercial EV for busines...

#676 PRIVATE - Health Checks

28 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Taking responsibility!

Movies: Crash (2004)

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Oscar Award Winning BEST MOVIE - CRASH has a lot of controversy around it's acclaim. Stephen will explain and unpack that with Trevor. This films ca...

TBTT #676 - Apple's Hearing news and more, plus have we reached peak smartphone?

27 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Apple's having another big week, their Hearing Test and Hearing Aid features have rolled out, plus they've announced their WWDC date and some new Maps...

EFTM: Telstra's efforts to stop more scams and your tech talk calls!

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we're taking your tech talkback calls so get in touch by sending an SMS to 0477 657 657 with your tech question. We're talking testing mobil...

Tech Guide #637 - Scam fooling one in seven people revealed - and how to stay safe

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Find out the common scam that is fooling one in seven people – and the tips to avoid becoming a victim. Google has revealed the latest and more affo...

Electric Cars: Shark Owner ready to collect, and BYD responds

23 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

BYD responds to the issues raised on our show regarding BYD Atto 3 vehicles not charging at V3/V4 Tesla Superchargers. A follow up from Simon, and we ...

Movies: Terminator 2 - Judgement Day

21 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Terminator is back! But we haven't even watched the first movie!! Well, Stephen says that doesn't matter, Terminator 2 is better. We learn about ...

#675 PRIVATE - Trev's F1 Experience

21 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Did not go as planned

TBTT #675 - TV Season has begun, projectors too!

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Just a couple of months after CES we're starting to see this years TV models hit the Market. LG is first out of the blocks, while Samsung has dropped...

EFTM: Great customer service is all it takes folks...

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Worrying Windows Warning messages - what to do? That's a question posed this week by one of our callers - you can be on the show, get in touch with an...

Tech Guide #636 - Is the age of the influencer over, Telstra Scam Protect

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is the age of the influencer over - we talk about the latest scandal.Telstra has launched a new initiative to warn about potential scam calls in real ...

How safe are EVs? Some data shows the safest of them

16 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A general chat about EV safety and how they might be perceived one way they are actually as safe as any other, if not more. Plus we talk to a man with...

Movies: Die Hard 2

14 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bruce Willis is BACK, this time his skills come into play in a dramatic Airport situation. It's Christmas time (so is this a Christmas Movie?) and he ...

#674 PRIVATE - Swingers

14 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You'll work it out

TBTT #674 - Apple's new products, Arlo's Wired Camera, ASUS new Laptop

13 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week - Trevor has some fun with the Green Screen that is Stephen's shirt, so watch the video version on YouTube to understand that! In tech news,...

EFTM: A follow up with Sue re Optus and Aspera - Plus talking payments with Mastercard

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we talk all things payments with Mastercard and how they are changing the way we stay secure online and in store with new card options like ...

Tech Guide #635 - Would you go slower to save money with your NBN plan

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Why Australian are looking for a better internet deal - but they are not looking at slower plans, Apple has just updated its iPad Air, MacBook Air and...

Electric Cars: BYD's 4th EV is coming and it's priced really well!

09 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

BYD's new Sealion 7 looks the goods and is priced to beat the Model Y - the boys share their thoughts on this week's show. Plus we talk to an EX30 own...

Movies: Rocky II

08 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The sequal to the highly popular Rocky which Stephen rated 10 and Trevor gave a 9, Rocky II is a genuine sequel like no other. Picking up right where ...

#673 PRIVATE - Streaming and Trump

07 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hot topics really

TBTT #673 - The Mid-Tier Smartphone race, New iPads and Social Media Ban

06 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we have five new mid-price smartphones, the Nothing 3a, Nothing 3a Pro as well as Samsung's A26, A36 and A556 - the blokes check in on a hea...

EFTM: Tech Trends for 2025 - no surprises here!

05 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we talk Tech Trends with Sash Vrgleski from HP - how much AI is enough? never enough, and how workspaces are changed forever. Callers this w...