Two Blokes Talking Tech
Episodes
Tech Guide #634 - Alarming research about children's online safety, Samsung Galaxy A smartphones
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Alarming research about our children’s online safety, Amazon upgrades Alexa to be even smarter, Samsung has unveiled its range affordable Galaxy A S...
Electric Cars: Second hand EVs battery health revealed by Pickles research
02 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brendon Green from Pickles joins us to talk about how healthy an EV battery is after it's first owner - the surprising results that give us hope for t...
Movies: Star Wars - The Empire Strikes Back
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's well known that the Star Wars movies are top tier for Stephen Fenech, and this is a slow burn for Trev, so just how does he rate the follow up to...
#672 PRIVATE - Men's Health Check
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Get it checked lads
TBTT #672 - Show us that you know us!
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Celebrating 14 years of Two Blokes Talking Tech with a giveaway from our long time sponsor Netgear! Hit the YouTube version for your chance to win! T...
EFTM: Lost WhatsApp messages, Laptops in endless loops - here to help!
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Android Auto is cool, but wireless Android auto is better! But how do you make that happen and what's reliable? We come up with suggestions and one c...
Tech Guide #633 - Apple changes up smartphone line up with the iPhone 16e
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Apple changes up its smartphone line-up with the release of the iPhone 16e – but can you call it affordable? Norton has added AI-powered features to...
Electric Cars: Would you "rent" out your charger to a stranger?
23 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk to Julie Perrissel about her app IVYGo - where you can list your EV charger for other people to use. Set the rates by time and earn...
Movies: The Godfather Part II
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Following on from our very first movie on this podcast, Francis Ford Coppola and Mario Puzo are back with Part 2, released two years later, and starri...
#671 PRIVATE - NRL and F1 Excitement, Sorta
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Uh Oh, it's that time of year again!
TBTT #671 - Apple's iPhone 16e is not a new SE, its a new iPhone 16
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Apple's new addition to the family is in fact a new version of the iPhone 16, the iPhone 16e, and it's an interesting one, great value or too pricey? ...
EFTM: Frustrated after changing phones, Dashcam advice and more
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For your fancy new car, what Dashcam should you consider? We chat about a brand new Prado. What to think about when it comes to getting a monitor fo...
Tech Guide #632 - Belle Gibson spoke to Tech Guide before her lies were exposed
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Wellness fraudster Belle Gibson is back in the news – but we spoke to her before lies were exposed to the world, alarming new figures show just how ...
Electric Cars: Do all EVs have the same charging plug?
16 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want to talk about EVs? Do you own one? Whatever it is, get in touch - send us a text on 0477 657 657 - we'll get you on the show! This week a ...
Movies: Wedding Crashers
15 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn are a pair of mates with a day job, and a wild Wedding season hobby - Crashing Weddings. We learn their strategies, witne...
#670 PRIVATE - Streaming and Docos
14 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How good are Netflix Docos!
TBTT #670 - Google Maps turns 20! And ESPN is coming to Disney+
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We look at the most reviewed places in Australia on Google Maps! Some surprising ones in here too - all as Google Maps celebrates 20 years having been...
EFTM: Advice for us all on Safer Internet Day - plus your calls!
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Trev talks to the CEO of the Interactive Games and Entertainment Association about the tools available to parents to keep their kids safe on...
Tech Guide #631 - Google Maps turns 20 - did you know it was created in Australia?
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Google Maps turns 20 years old – but did you know it was created in Australia, HMD releases a new device to allow you to connect from anywhere via s...
Electric Cars: Charging Network vs Charger Owner the drama!
09 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trev had an issue charging in regional NSW, and got in some strife complaining about it - but he's standing his ground. If you want to go to the EVERY...
Movies: Cop Land
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when Police all choose to live in one community? Low crime rates? But what else, is it a law unto themselves? A staggeringly good cast i...
#669 PRIVATE - Social Anxiety
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trev's got issues.
TBTT #669 - Samsung S25 Ultra thoughts and Kayo price rise!
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen and Trevor are done with their first impressions of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra so how does it stack up? Is the AI all it's made out to be? ...
EFTM: Answering your tech questions!
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week questions raised about travelling to places not quite so popular with mobile operators - we chat to Leanne about that. Ray has a question ab...
Tech Guide #630 - Apple a step closer to a foldable iPhone
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Apple is a step closer to its first foldable iPhone, the iPad is 15 years old and I was at the launch, Vodafone has expanded its regional coverage, we...
Electric Cars: What car did Penelope buy?
02 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's a new broom sweeping through the USA - so will that affect EV car sales there, and could there be knock on effects around the world? We have a...
Movies: Frequency
01 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Here's a great case, featuring Dennis Quaid , Andre Braugher, Jim Caviezel and Elizabeth Mitchell - they are all playing roles across a generation wit...
#668 PRIVATE - Dramas for everyone
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You'll get it...
TBTT #668 - Chinese AI, a new iPhone? and memories of the original iPad
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trevor and Stephen unpack the story of the new Chinese AI system DeepSeek and how it's challenging the US, disrupting the stock market and the worries...
EFTM: Should we worry about Chinese AI and a boost for mobile in the bush!
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A new AI chat bot is out and it's made in China - is that a bad thing? Trev's response might surprise you. Plus TPG's big bush push helping regional ...
Tech Guide #629 - First look at Samsung Galaxy S25 Series smartphones
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve just returned from San Jose were we attended the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event which revealed the new Galaxy S25 series, Samsung also teased a...
Electric Cars: Resale value of EVs and a new car buyer about to get his car
26 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen and Trevor discuss the resale value of EVs, considering how different one car might be to another and how a brand new model may be an uncertai...
Movies: The Usual Suspects
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The police gather together five less than desirable members of society as they investigate a crime, but what it creates is a whole other story. The Us...
TBTT #667 - LIVE FROM SAN JOSE - Samsung S25 launch!
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Trevor and Stephen have travelled to San Jose as guests of Samsung for the UNPACKED event to kick off the mobile year. It's all about AI of course, so...
EFTM: iCloud or Google Photos - which camp are you in?
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Photos photos photos, where do you keep them? We discuss iCloud vs Google vs local NAS storage. Plus, buying devices that don't have a charging brick...
Tech Guide #628 - Arlo to improve protection with AI, new Netgear Orbi mesh routers
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Arlo has partnered with an AI company to improve home protection, Netgear has released the Orbi 770 to improve your home wi-fi. Samsung is now offerin...
Electric Cars: The EVs coming in 2025
19 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is the EV market slowing down? No. We look at a bunch of EVs set to hit the market in Australia this year. It's a long long list, and some brands are...
Movies: The Town
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A group of mates loyal to their home town are robbing banks and armoured cars for the cash. One robbery doesn't go quite to plan and a hostage becomes...
TBTT #666 - Is this an evil episode? Previewing Samsung's S25
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Samsung's first Unpacked event for 2025 happens next week, the two blokes will be back together for that so we preview what's coming on this week's sh...
EFTM: How good is a robot Pool Cleaner?
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How can you improve phone coverage INSIDE your home? Is it even possible? Heading overseas, so which Translation devices would you take? Or is an App ...
Tech Guide #627 - the highlights of the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve just finished the Consumer Electronics Show and we’re going to give you our wrap of the biggest announcements from Samsung, LG and Hisense ...
Electric Cars: New Model Y! and the all-new BMW infotainment and dashboard
12 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen and Trevor are in Las Vegas for the Consumer Electronics Show, and this week, there's big news from Tesla - a new look Model Y! And, we can no...
Movies: Molly's Game
11 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How can a poker game make a movie? Well, when the host of the game is a woman who's past is as fascinating as her present there's something in it. Mol...
TBTT #665.3 - Wrapping up CES 2025
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We wrap up CES talking Robot Vacuums and some other robots that 'fascinate' Stephen. ASUS has a few cracking new laptops worth a look. XPENG's not so ...
EFTM: What is AI in Appliances? Your questions answered
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As CES gets underway there's more and more talk of AI - so, what is it. And by that I mean, how do we reconcile that ChatGPT is AI, but so is a smart ...
TBTT #665.2 - TVs getting Bigger and Smarter!
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen and Trevor are on the show floor at CES in Las Vegas. Having seen what Hisense, LG, Samsung and TCL have to offer it's time to talk TVs! From...
Tech Guide #626 - We're in Las Vegas for the Consumer Electronics Show
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve just landed in Las Vegas for the Consumer Electronics Show – we’ll give you a preview of what we can expect to see. LG and Belkin have alr...
TBTT #665.1 - CES UNVEILED 2025
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen and Trevor have landed in Las Vegas ready for the big CES event! Tonight, they record live at Unveiled the event that kicks it all off, and sh...
Electric Cars: ZERO Electric Motorbikes - the EV revolution on two wheels
05 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Cars Cars Cars, but what about the two wheel form of transport, Motorbikes. This week we talk to ZERO about their electric bikes the regulatory hassl...
Movies: Any Given Sunday
21 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Matthew Modine two weeks in a row on this show, but it's Al Pacino and Cameron Diaz who star here along with more big names like Dennis Quaid, Jamie F...
#664 PRIVATE - The Fire Hose
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
No holds barred, or holes :)
TBTT #664 - End of year wrap, talking innovations and data usage
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's the end of the year, and our final show for the year. We reflect on how AI advanced in 2024. From Generative to Smartphone based, plus the coole...
EFTM: HOW BIG IS YOUR TV?? Marriage dramas for one TV buyer
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Got WiFi issues - of course we can discuss that! We catch up with Justin who we bought Meta RayBans for to see how they are helping his life. Overheat...
Tech Guide #625 - Apple Intelligence first impressions, world's smallest breathalyser
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We share our first impressions of Apple Intelligence, we offer some more ideas from our 12 Days of Christmas Gadget Gift Guide, the winners of the Esp...
Electric Cars: What's your low battery limit? And two fascinating EV owners chat
15 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Whats the number you run your battery down to? What number gives you anxiety? How low can you go:). Trevor and Stephen share their thoughts. We talk t...
Movies: Married to the Mob
14 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Some recognisable faces, none less than Alex Baldwin, Michelle Pfeiffer, Matthew Modine to name just three in this story of a mob family in New York. ...
#663 PRIVATE - It's getting late
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The year is getting on hey:)
TBTT #663 - Apple Intelligence is here!
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Apple Intelligence rolls out in Australia today, for compatible devices you can start to use the Writing, Image and Summary tools right now on Mac, iP...
EFTM: MEGA GIVEAWAY WINNERS! Plus calls about new phones
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we PHONE the winners of the EFTM NOVEMBER GIVEAWAY so they can PICK THEIR PRIZE!!! A bit of fun from the EFTM Magazine. We also talk pickin...
Tech Guide #624 - Our Christmas Gadget Gift suggestions, win an Espresso Display prize pack
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how you can win an Espresso Displays prize pack to be more productive in 2025, Samsung rolls out its One UI 7 Beta for its Galaxy smartphones, w...
Electric Cars: Electric Car Brand DEEPAL releases pricing + Cybertruck Recall
08 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is the Tesla Cybertruck the most recalled car ever? Maybe not, but it sure is working toward it. Thank goodness it's not in Australia. New brand Deep...
Movies: Bullitt
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One of Trev's favourite movies features Steve McQueen but he's never seen Bullitt. He knows of the famous Mustang, but has no idea what the movie is a...
#662 PRIVATE - Banks, School Spectacular and Family Trees
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
one of our most random
TBTT #662 - A Boost Payday for Adderton and Keating, and the 110 inch Hisense
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Adderton and Paul Keating, founders and early investors in Boost Mobile have hit their payday as Telstra buys the company and brings the whole B...
EFTM: Affordable Hearing solutions and how Apple changes the game for all
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Does anyone even read this? Text me on 0477 657 657 if you do. In the meantime this week I talk to the CEO of a hearing aid company that cuts out the...
Tech Guide #623 - Oppo celebrates 10 years in Australia - we speak to boss Michael Tran, the Hisense 110-inch TV
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We speak to Oppo Australia Managing Director Michael Tran as the brand celebrates 10 years in the Australian market, as we expected the Govt ban on so...
Electric Cars: How BMW is preparing its factories for EV cars
01 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen and Trevor travel to Spartanburg South Carolina as guests of BMW to check out "Plant Spartanburg" where BMW makes all their X cars. The plant ...
Movies: Forrest Gump
30 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Life is Like a Box of Chocolates. We've all heard the line, Stephen has seen the movie - but Trev hasn't - so what is it all about? Trev mistakes the...
#661 PRIVATE - Stephen's New Hat
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Making Prank Calls :)
TBTT #661 - More on Social Media, Ring Wars, Mic Wars and all that
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Social Media laws are in parliament, but why rush it? Are there better things we could be legislating? Stephen and Trevor unpack and share their...
EFTM: From Streaming to SMS sending, Talkback Questions on Technology!
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week the question about Google or Amazon to replace Telstra TV - a valid one for sure. Plus sending multiple SMS messages, how to do it, professi...
Tech Guide #622 - Digital wellbeing expert Joanne Orlando on the proposed social media ban
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We speak to digital wellbeing expert and researcher Dr Joanne Orlando about the government’s proposed social media ban – do we need it, will it wo...
Electric Cars: Would lower prices at different times change your EV Charging habits?
24 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Would you "donate" the power in your car to a disaster affected community? That's possible under a trail plan from MyCar to use EVs with Vehicle to Lo...
Movies: The Devil's Advocate
23 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Keanu Reeves is an outstanding young lawyer in Florida - he's never lost a case. So when he's given the chance to work in New York, he jumps at it. H...
#660 PRIVATE - Going back to work from Dallas!
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
JFK Memorial and BBQ
TBTT #660 - The Netflix effect on Live Sport
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Trevor and Stephen discuss the impact of the Netflix Fight night event on the future of live sport. It went ok, had some issues, streamed ...
Tech Guide #621 - Is LG making a comeback to smartphones, new Apple Immersive content
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
LG is rumoured to be making a comeback in the smartphone market with a folding device, we go inside the BMW Plant in Spartanburg in South Carolina, Ap...
Electric Cars: Fully Electric Prime Mover - Windrose
17 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Trev had a road trip in the All Electric Cupra, went ok, but exposed a bunch of real problems with our regional charging network. And while there, cam...
Movies: All is Lost
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A single actor, A Small Boat, A Big Ocean. This is like no other movie before, but Robert Redford pulls it off. Stephen's selection of Audio takes in ...
#659 PRIVATE - HE READ A BOOK!
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Trev finally did it.
TBTT #659 - Live from the back seat of a BMW in the USA
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Albo has done it! He's got agreement to ban social media for kids under 16 - so, will it work? or is it just politics? Trevor and Stephen unpack it a...
Tech Guide #620 - Samsung's rumoured tri-fold smartphone, Mac mini is the Yoda of Apple computers
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Samsung is rumoured to be working on a tri-fold smartphone, Arlo releases the new Wired Floodlight Smart Camera, the Sony PlayStation 5 Pro has landed...
Electric Cars: Are EVs Fire Safe?
10 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Stephen shares a story of the Oil Change in his Electric Car? We talk to Emma from EVFireSafe about their work training our first responder...
Movies: It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad World
09 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Some of the biggest comedians of the time get together for a crazy comedic treasure hunt. It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World is a 1963 film directed by S...
#658 PRIVATE - Trump is President
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Yep, he's BAAAACCCKKK
TBTT #658 - Sale advice and Smartphone bad habits
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen and Trevor unpack the best advice for you this sales season! And look at some shocking smartphone bad habits. The new espresso Display, JBL's...
EFTM: School Bus Dashcams and first phones for kids!
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Talkback technology and this week lots of calls with tech questions. If you have a question, goto EFTM.com and click ASK TREV or send an SMS to 0477 ...
Tech Guide #619 - streaming now matches free-to-air TV viewing, new MacBook Pros with M4
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Prime Time is dead – we are spending as much time streaming as we are watching free to air TV according to an interesting new report from Deloitte, ...
Electric Cars: BYD Shark pricing shocks and EV owners talk about their experience
03 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen and Trevor take their first look at the BYD Shark which is set to rival the Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux - decent EV range and a great price! ...
Movies: Steve Jobs
02 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is a unique one for us to do a show on, as Stephen and Trevor saw this movie before it came out, together! So what was Steve Jobs like? How did h...
#657 PRIVATE - Trump time?
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Might be triggering
TBTT #657 - TVs are getting bigger, confirmed
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We know there are big TVs, but Kogan has data showing how big they've gotten, and how big are the ones that are selling? Google's AI Overviews are com...
EFTM: Regional Mobile coverage questions and 3G Frustrations
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week as Trev's eldest finishes high school and the Dodgers take on the Yankees in the World Series another episode of your favourite talk-back te...
Tech Guide #618 - E-Scooters closer to being legal in NSW, new Sonos audio technology
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
E-Scooters are a step closer to being legal on NSW roads, Sonos launches new soundbar with new breakthrough audio technology in board, you can score a...
Electric Cars: Using the Grid Power well, to protect the grid from EVs!
27 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen and Trevor talk to Rosemary Tan from i-Charge about their patent and thoughts that we should be able to protect the grid from excessive usage ...
Movies: American Beauty
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The story of a young man who loves making movies, or is it the story of a young woman trying to find her place in the world? Perhaps the story of a y...
#656 PRIVATE - He said what?
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Utterly random - or is it?
TBTT #656 - Going Nuclear on Meta's anti-scam plans
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Long, Long overdue, but Meta has announced they are using Facial Recognition to stop celebrity scams before they go live. Plus, using Selfie Videos to...
EFTM: Angry at Westpac, but still taking your calls
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The EFTM Magazine has been printed! Now we wait to receive it, and then send it out to you - early November folks, official launch is November 7th. F...
Tech Guide #617 - 3G shutdown is here, Samsung Galaxy Ring
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We have a 3G network community service announcement ahead of the network shutdown, our early thoughts on the Samsung Galaxy Ring, Apple has unveiled t...