Two Blokes Talking Tech
Episodes
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...
Electric Cars: What is Vehicle to Grid and can it be a good thing for you and the country?
20 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Trevor and Stephen unpack the future vehicle technology known as Vehicle to Grid. This technology could be a game-changer for home power bi...
Movies: Jagged Edge
19 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When a wealthy woman is killed in a brutal scene along with her housemaid, focus turns to the husband. Glenn Close is the reluctant lawyer representin...
#655 PRIVATE - Randomness
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You won't notice a thing...
TBTT #655 - Tesla's Robot future, Samsung's Ring and Apple's iPad
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Trev has strong views about Tesla's "We Robot" event and Stephen seems accepting of the Tesla future vision - what do you think? Will Optimus Robots ...
Tech Guide #616 - We're no law breakers, what's your car doing with your data
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An update on our movie ripping project – and our efforts not to break the law, is your car spying on you – we reveal the car brands that are, Arlo...
Electric Cars: Test driving Electric Cars and the challenges that still exist
13 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Who knew that Ampol had chargers in locations other than their petrol stations! We learn:) Trev's loving free fuel every day too via Solar. We talk to...
Movies: Major League
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When a Major League team owner dies, his wife takes over the team but has plans that no one saw coming. So what they put together is a team of has bee...
#654 PRIVATE - Too much Information!
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Crossing a line?
TBTT #654 - Whoops are we all doing something illegal?
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Are you in breach of Australian Copyright laws? Stephen nearly was, but we think we might all be - tune in to find out why. Plus scams scams scams, h...
EFTM: Cyber Security Month - how your bank is protecting you
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lots of calls this week about anything from new phones to wifi routers so if you have a tech question we're here to help. We also talk Apple Watch and...
Tech Guide #615 - Why I'm getting rid of my movie discs, new Netgear Wi-Fi 7 routers
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are getting rid of all our movie discs – but what we’re doing with our movie collection, Netgear has expanded its range of Wi-Fi 7 mesh and sta...
Electric Cars: Fire Safety with EVs and a V8 SuperUte driver goes electric!
06 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Using the right gear is one of the key things when it comes to charging an EV - reports of a Garage fire potential caused by a dodgy imported charging...
Movies: Back to the Future
05 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Trev's actually seen this one, and it's a family favourite, but Stephen knows it better and we talk through some surprises and interesting facts. Was ...
#653 PRIVATE - We're printing things again?
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lego, Tooth Dramas, and Printing stuff
TBTT #653 - Meta cracking down on Scammers? And the Sonos Apology
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Facebook has teamed up with an organisation working with the banks to help track down and remove scams on their platform - is it enough? Sonos sends a...
Electric Cars: NRMA Insurance's Electric Vehicle Report - Changing Gears
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
NRMA Insurance has produced a comprehensive look at the state of the EV landscape in Australia. How mature is our Electric Vehicle Market, what concer...
EFTM: Tracking your kids? Is it the right thing to do?? And your tech questions answered!
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Trev digs into a thing he's been doing for ages, tracking his kids - but it's a family affair, is it right? We talk to a Psychologist abou...
Tech Guide #614 - Meta's Orion AR glasses, new Samsung Galaxy AI devices
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Meta unveils its new Orion prototype AR glasses, Samsung releases a new smartphone and tablet with Galaxy AI onboard, one in six Australians have had ...
Electric Cars: Toad loving and Tesla's 100th Supercharger location
29 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're always discussing chargers, they are a fundamental for the future of EVs but one company has nailed it - Tesla. And they've just opened their 1...
Movies: Apollo 13
28 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Tom Hanks in an iconic role as Jim Lovell, leading the crew of Apollo 13 to the Moon. At a time of great hype, has the shine washed off the mission to...
#652 PRIVATE - Movie Man
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gibber is back
TBTT #652 - Milestones for the podcast and podcasters
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The problem with Hubbl and how an outage reflects on the product. Meanwhile Google hits the shelves with their TV streamer which is probably better t...
EFTM: Upgrading your tech for to benefit your health and family. Yes.
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Exciting news this week, the EFTM Best Magazine for 2024 is coming, sign up to get your free copy - just head to EFTM.com and hit the link This week l...
Tech Guide #613 - Our verdict on the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Pro and the new AirPods
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We share our reviews of the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Pro and the AirPods 4, we’ll also tell you about the Optus 5G standalone network for your home int...
Electric Cars: Stephen's back with thoughts on EVs in Italy
22 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen is back refreshed from a European break and he's got some observations about EV's in Italy from his trip. We talk to a man who loves his Kia s...
Movies: Flightplan
21 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jodie Foster stars as a grieving mother boarding a flight from Germany to the USA to repatriate the body of her dead husband. Her young daughter is eq...
#651 PRIVATE - TV Streaming and easing back into it
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
all is well with the world.
TBTT #651 - Instagram Teen accounts the new iPhone and Arlo Face recognition
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Instagram's new forced Teen Accounts will push their youngest users into new private settings, needing parental intervention to change it. Is this a ...
EFTM: Sailing the seas with Deeksy - you've done it again!
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have we found Hubbl's number 1 fan? The person who purchased Hubbl glass? An interesting and very in-depth look into why Hubbl was the choice for one...
Tech Guide #612 - I'M BACK! We go through Apple's latest product announcements
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I'm back! We go through all of the Apple announcements including the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro, Apple Watch Series 10 and AirPods meanwhile Sony has...
Electric Cars: Electric Cars can be Performance Cars - for sure!
15 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joshua Dowling joins Trevor Long to talk Electric Cars and this week we talk about how Electric Cars can be performance cars and there's several examp...
Movies: Witness for the Prosecution
14 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A gripping court drama with a man accused of murder. He finds a willing Barrister to represent him, and wants his wife's testimony to support his cla...
#650 PRIVATE - He's Back
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You read that right
EFTM: Apple iPhone 16! But you'll need to read about that!
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Should you buy a second hand TV? And how can you check if someone's ripping you off? Trev calls in and Trev steers him away from his mate's TV. Can yo...
Tech Guide Recast #6 - Celebrity Tech – Anthony Field and Matthew Reilly
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Tech Guide Recast - we're taking a look back at our greatest Celebrity Tech interviews - this week it's the Blue Wiggle Anthony Field a...
TBTT #650 - Apple Event Wrap up, oh and STEPHEN's BACK!
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A complete wrap of the Apple Event today, talking Apple Watch Series 10 and why there's no update to the Ultra. The new entry level AirPods but perhap...
Electric Cars: Affordable Electric Cars, and why don't we have Electric Utes?
08 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week as Joshua Dowling keeps Stephen's chair warm we look into some of the exciting EVs to come. KIA has a couple worth knowing about, there's t...
Movies: Goldfinger
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bond, James Bond. Trev's never seen 007 so Stephen introduces him via the third ever Bond. From 1964 - Goldfinger. Sean Connery as Bond and his famou...
TBTT #649 - IFA in Berlin is all about AI, and three cheers for Val Quinn everyone!
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Trevor and Val are in Berlin - not too far from Stephen - but he's having the time of his life, meanwhile the boys are sweltering ahead of IFA. We d...
EFTM: Trev's in Berlin - but we're here with your calls!
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week taking your calls on home door lock solutions and how WiFi is the critical component of any smart home. Windows 10 and Windows 11, is supp...
Tech Guide Recast #5 - Celebrity Tech – Erin Molan and Deborah Knight
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Tech Guide Recast - we're taking a look back at our greatest Celebrity Tech interviews - this week it's TV and radio hosts Erin Molan a...
Electric Cars: The Police go Electric - an EFTM Exclusive
01 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joshua Dowling fills in for Stephen Fenech and brings the goods with a scoop on the NSW Police are testing some Electric Vehicles for use in the Highw...
Movies: Jerry Maguire
31 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
SHOW ME THE MONEY - that's the iconic line from Jerry Maguire everyone knows. If you haven't seen it - now is the time! If you've seen it, time to re...
TBTT #648 - We have an Apple Event Date!
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Apple have snuck in a day early for their "September Event" where we'll see the new iPhone 16, why? And what else to expect from the big day. NSW Pol...
EFTM: Something special planned, but until then - your calls!
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lots of feedback of late, so this week there's plenty of calls. We talk about using Siri on Apple Carplay and how to know if its working Plus using ...
Tech Guide Recast #4 - Celebrity Tech – Steve Waugh and Ben Fordham
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Tech Guide Recast - we're taking a look back at our greatest Celebrity Tech interviews - this week it's former Australian Test cricket ...
Electric Cars: The Electric Cars to look forward to in the year ahead
25 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week as Joshua Dowling keeps Stephen's chair warm we look into some of the exciting EVs to come. KIA has a couple worth knowing about, there's t...
Movies: Lucy
24 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Scarlett Johansson is the star of this movie as Lucy - a woman dragged into a situation without any knowledge of what she is getting into. What happen...
TBTT #647 - Riding in a Self-Driving car
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Trev took a ride in a WAYMO Self Driving car in San Francisco. It's just like an Uber, but there's no driver behind the wheel! Early thoughts on the ...
EFTM: Cracking Google Calendar tip for the busy folk!
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Trev has discovered an appointment booking hack in Google Calendar which could change everything! For the busy calendar addicted folks - worth a list...
Tech Guide Recast #3 - Celebrity Tech – Tara Moss and Jane Harper
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's Tech Guide Recast - we're taking a look back at our greatest Celebrity Tech interviews - this week it's best selling authors Tara Moss ...
Electric Cars: What is a Zeekr? And the Tesla Buying Experience
18 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Another Chinese EV brand enters the Australian Market - what is a Zeekr? Joshua Dowling explains as he fills the chair for Stephen Fenech who is on a...
Movies: Recapping Three Years of Movies - and our ratings!
17 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Recapping three years of The Best Movies You've Never Seen! After all that time, Trev's now seen over 150 movies, and thanks to Hisense and Fetch we ...
TBTT #646 - Google's got all the news and Foxtel is for sale?
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Google held their Made by Google event this week, Trev is at Google HQ, Val got all the info back home so these Two Blokes unpack the Pixel 9, Pixel 9...