Two Blokes Talking Tech
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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
Contributed by Lukas
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...
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...