Two Blokes Talking Tech
Episodes
TBTT #629 - First look at what could be the iPhone 16 features, Boring and Nothing phones
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Trev’s got some shiny new devices that are nothing but metal but tell us a lot about the next Apple iPhone - will it be a Shutter button? The Two Bl...
EFTM: Travel Tech Advice and the AI Jingle MADNESS
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Lots of calls this week thanks to Producer Rob! So, get your ears listening for loads of advice, feedback and tech tips. Plenty related to Travel too...
Tech Guide #596 - Samsung talks about its latest TVs, DJI's new Avata 2 FPV drone
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to Samsung Australia’s Jeremy Senior about the 2024 range of TVs, DJI has introduced the new Avata 2 FPV drone, we take a look at the BlueAn...
Electric Cars: March New Car sales & Global EV Sales
14 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen and Trevor unpack the March new-car sales data in Australia, how well are EVs selling - and which ones are most popular. Similarly, which cars...
Movies: When Harry Met Sally
13 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With as many Seinfeld-like references as one could want, Trevor and Stephen unpack a classic and very well known movie - When Harry Met Sally From whe...
#628 PRIVATE - GAP MAN
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It happened.. as promised
TBTT #628 - TV Season continues, Phone Scam and Hacking Warning
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Samsung has announced its key TV features and prices for their 2024 range, including the Music Frame - something very different. Stephen and Trevor h...
EFTM: How long does your Apple ID exist if unused? And important scam awareness
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Travel tips for eSIM use and Tablets vs Chromebook - a few people taking to the skies soon! A curious question about an Apple ID, and a big spending a...
Tech Guide #595 - How Amazon is preventing scams, the most popular affordable tech
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We talk to Amazon Australia’s Public Policy Manager Julia Steward about how Amazon is preventing scams and we’ll also chat with Chris Lau from Las...
Electric Cars: Chinese EV invasion, the EV Marketplace online & the Ford Mach-E
07 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week's show the all new cars from China being announced, and some coming to Australia - new brands to keep an eye on Amazing EV the place to b...
Movies: U571
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The German U Boat could hold the key to winning the war. Starring Matthew McConaughey along with Bill Paxton, Harvey Keitel and even people Trev doesn...
#627 PRIVATE - Wedding Bells
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Life's good
TBTT #627 - The Digital ID and Meta's war on news
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The two blokes unpack what a Digital ID is and how it's made to protect us, not take from us. So the question is - do you support a Digital ID? Will...
EFTM: How's Hubbl going for you?
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How big can your TV be in the room you have? We discuss that with one caller seeking something very big. Plus which technology? And if you've got old...
Tech Guide #594 - Best tech April Fool's Day pranks, Uniden DashView 60R review
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We talk about the latest tech April Fool’s Day pranks, LG releases its highly anticipated portable 4K projector, Boost Mobile expands into high spee...
Electric Cars: The EV Council on Government NVES and another Tesla owner
31 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
is CarPlay an essential for a new car? Stephen's relatively new to it, so gives us his views. We talk to the CEO of the EV Council about the Governmen...
Movies: When We Were Kings
30 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is this a movie? Well, it's a Movie-length documentary and it's an absolute favourite of Stephen Fenech. The story of Muhammad Ali's epic battle with ...
#626 PRIVATE - Dentures
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Getting old?
TBTT #626 - Apple's WWDC date and DOJ Drama, Samsung Cooking and more tech news
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Trev's Fancy Withings watch which is smart, but also stylish - that's the Scanwatch Nova. The blokes also discuss Apple's WWDC and what needs to be an...
EFTM: Boost Broadband confirmed - what will it be?
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Boost Mobile Founder Peter Adderton joins Trev this week to discuss Boost Broadband. How will a new player differentiate itself? What will entice peop...
Tech Guide #593 - Scammers now using AI - how to stay safe
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The battle against scams and identity theft just got even harder thanks to AI and we talk to Norton’s Mark Gorrie about how we can stay safe, Arlo l...
Electric Cars: An Electric Ute for Australia! And the high performance EV for research purposes
24 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Isuzu has announced an all-electric Ute is coming to Australia, the blokes discuss this, plus a partnership between Nissan and Honda. We talk to Malco...
Movies: World War Z
23 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brad Pitt stars as the only really big name in a movie derived from a book, but adapted to suit the big screen. But what did the Author think of it? ...
#625 PRIVATE - The Blokes Wedding Proposals
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gibberish
TBTT #625 - More TikTok Drama, Samsung Responds and new iPads?
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
TikTok is under pressure again, this time the US Congress has voted overwhelmingly to move toward a ban if it's not sold. Samsung responds to LG's TV ...
EFTM: How old is your TV? And a user talks Hubble and More
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
To Hubbl or not to Hubbl. One caller has a question about accessibility - another about Watchlists - we discuss! Problems with Online ordering and get...
Tech Guide #592 - 3G shutdown danger, Uniden 5K Dash Cam
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The serious problem we’re facing with the 3G shutdown, Samsung and LG go head to head with the launch of their 2024 TV, Uniden has released its firs...
Electric Cars: Industry Drama as Car Companies quit the Car Lobby group
17 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
High Drama at the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries with Tesla, Polestar and VW all up in arms against the position the industry body is taking...
Movies: Scent of a Woman
16 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Al Pacino plays a retired Army Lieutenant Colonel who needs a babysitter. Turns out, he has his own plans for Thanksgiving weekend and takes Chris O'D...
#624 PRIVATE - The New Car Drama
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Two Blokes Talking Rubbish
TBTT #624 - LG first with 2024 TVs, Royal Photos and Affordable Phones
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In an Olympic Year - LG is first out of the blocks with their 2024 TV range, and the big news is price - the big ones are cheaper this year. The Kate ...
EFTM: Smart home sensors in the Bathroom?
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A question about a brand of Smart home products we'd never heard of - just why isn't their full product range available in Australia? And on that, unp...
Tech Guide #591 - Samsung unveils new Galaxy A smartphones, Hubbl review
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Samsung has just unveiled its new range of Galaxy A Series phones, we sit down with the Epson global president and discover his vision for the future,...
Electric Cars: EVs in Strata Apartments and How highway charging needs to be
10 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Thinking about the charges you find in regional, rural and highway locations - Trev asks, why isn't someone investing in the future here? Why can't so...
Movies: Minority Report
09 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Another Tom Cruise film this time directed by Steven Spielberg. A look into the future - well it was in 2002, today there's some interesting insights...
#623 PRIVATE - Viva Las Vegas
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You know Stephen loved it!
TBTT #623 - The new higher speed NBN plans and a Hubbl first look
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Who wins and who loses from the new NBN plans, and just why is this happening - Stephen has a solid theory and it's one that might upset the big telco...
EFTM: 5G or NBN - what would you choose?
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What should our next big giveaway be? Help me with ideas - lets have a podcast brainstorming session. And 5G vs NBN - have you switched one way or th...
Tech Guide #590 - We're in Las Vegas - again, Hubbl launch date announced
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’re in Las Vegas for the NRL double header, Hubbl announces its launch date, Apple shares some stories about customers whose live were saved by Ap...
Electric Cars: Factors affecting EV Car Range discussed
03 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The range of your Battery powered vehicle can be determined by a number of factors - there's no single number that covers it. Stephen and Trevor unpac...
Movies: Black Rain
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
One of Stephen's Hidden Gems, this fits the title of this podcast to perfection because Trev's never heard of it. Directed by Ridley Scott and Starrin...
#622 PRIVATE - Drive to Survive and more to watch
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A remote catch up
TBTT #622 - The issue of Prominence and MWC Barcelona
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Trev flew all the way home from Barcelona to be here to record, but Stephen has jetted off to Las Vegas for his beloved Bunnies. However, we get it d...
EFTM:Live from Barcelona in the wee small hours
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A quick look at what Trev has seen in Barcelona for Mobile World Congress, then onto your calls From Streaming to Netflix and WiFi woes, always someth...
Tech Guide #589 - Questions about Hubbl's antenna-free internet TV, Echo Hub review
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Questions raised about Hubble’s free to air TV over the internet feature, Samsung to expand Galaxy AI to even more devices, Taylor Swift fans smash ...
Electric Cars: An all-electric wins Car of the Year!
25 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Drive.com.au has announced their car of the year, and it's an all electric beast very close to the show. We chat to Trent Nicolic from Drive.com.au a...
Movies: Scarface
24 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Al Pacino stars as the Cuban refugee who has eyes on much bigger things. His Mate Manny is Steven Bauer while Michelle Pfeiffer stars as the woman tha...
#621 PRIVATE - The Eras show
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Just chatting
TBTT #621 - Hubbl is here and you'll be shocked at our views
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Foxtel's next big thing is here, Hubbl - and while the blokes have had a lot to say - after getting a good first hand look at it, the views are in and...
EFTM: Photo scanning and photo storage
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How to clear out your phone storage ahead of a big trip - worried you'll run out of space for those "memories"? Plus processing all those old photos -...
Tech Guide #588 - Hubbl breaking news, why customers returned Apple Vision Pro
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Breaking news on the upcoming Hubbl service and what we can expect, why people are returning their Apple Vision Pro in the US, the rechargeable batter...
Electric Cars: Sharing your home charger publicly? And Commercial Vans go electric
18 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week on Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars, Stephen has news of a startup looking to open up our driveway charging to other EV owners needing a top...
Movies: Rush Hour
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan are unlikely partners on American Soil in the case of a missing child. Chan brings his martial arts to Hollywood while bu...
#620 PRIVATE - Farewell to the pub
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
So much to unpack
TBTT #620 - Zuck's Apple Vision Pro Review and Tay Tay scam mania
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What we think of Mark Zuckerberg's post about the Apple Vision Pro - is this a CEO blinded by his own technology or is he right about how it compares ...
EFTM: Lawyers using AI?
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Taking your tech calls this week, looking at the area of AI too with a question about reading thousands of pages and how AI might help with that. Plus...
Tech Guide #587 - eSIMs on the rise, Meta Quest 3 VR review
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
eSIMs on the rise thanks to Optus – is the plastic SIM dead, Telstra deploys AI to improve its customer service, the new Celestron Origin automated ...
Electric Cars: New Government Emissions standards explained, and January EV Sales
11 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Australian Federal Government has released the "New Vehicle Efficiency Standards (NVES), Trevor and Stephen unpack the news to try and understand ...
Movies: Gravity
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Released in 2013, this is a visually stunning movie that will make you question what's real and what's not in movie making forever. Stephen unpacks ju...
#619 PRIVATE - A lot of F1 Talk
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
No Lewis No!
TBTT #619 - Our Samsung S24 Verdict, Telco Complaints and robots getting better
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Our verdict on the Samsung Galaxy S24, why it's the new benchmark for smartphones and the features we loved. Telecommunications Complaints are up - sh...
EFTM: Talking Tech in Perth
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Trev is in Perth but still here ready to take your calls for the EFTM Podcast. If you've got a question about tech, or have a problem with some tech i...
Electric Cars: New Polestar and questions about charging before you buy an EV
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Proudly brought to you by NRMA Insurance and Uniden Smart Dashcams, this week on Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars Stephen and Trevor look at the brand...
Tech Guide #586 - Apple Vision Pro launches, nuclear battery that lasts 50 years
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Apple’s Vision Pro goes on sale in the US – when can we expect to see it in Australia, a Chinese startup has created a nuclear battery that will r...
Movies: The Last Boy Scout
03 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Bruce Willis, Damon Wayans and Halle Berry among other notable stars bring you a fast paced action movie - with a few laughs too. Stephen loves it, Tr...
#618 PRIVATE - Dr Stephen
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
mainly ranting
TBTT #618 - Apple's EU Changes, the Vision Pro, Disney prices and more
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Apple has been forced into another major change to the iPhone. Thankfully it doesn't yet affect Aussies, but if it does - what could it mean? Also, ...
EFTM: Picking a robot vacuum
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Back taking your calls for 2024, this is the show where if you've got a question Trev will try and answer it. This week we talk smartphones, Security ...
Tech Guide #585 - Apple preparing biggest iOS update ever, LG runout sale
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Apple is working on its biggest ever iOS update – and it will include AI, ASUS announces the pricing and availability of its new 14-inch dual screen...
Electric Cars: Public Charging Etiquette
28 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What Toyota's Chairman says about the future of Electric Cars Porsche's best-selling car going Electric The unwritten rules of charging in public char...
Movies: Passengers
27 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Chris Pratt and Jennifer Lawrence are the passengers, and the situation created by some early dramas means some serious moral dilemmas on the cards. A...
#617 PRIVATE - Renovations and Cars
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Boring or interesting
TBTT #617 - The Russian Hacker Named, Optus' Triple-Zero Woes and More
24 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Australian authorities have publicly named the Russian Hacker responsible for the huge Medibank Hack in 2022 - why and what will happen? Optus admits ...
Tech Guide #584 - Samsung enters the AI smartphone age with the S24 range
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Samsung has entered a new smartphone AI era after unveiling the Galaxy S24, the Australian Government takes its first steps to regulate how AI is deve...
Electric Cars: Questions you get asked as an EV Driver
21 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long unpack some of the questions you get asked as an Electric Vehicle owner. What is it people always want to kn...
#616 PRIVATE - We're Singing Again
20 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sorry it's late, but hey, the Video Version has been up for Days on YouTube:) Anyway, TV shows, and Nostalgic Songs.
Movies: Breakdown
20 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A hidden Gem according to Stephen Fenech, so has Trevor Long ever heard of Breakdown? This is a 1997 Thriller starring Kurt Russell and J T Walsh alon...
TBTT #616 - Samsung Galaxy S24 News
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve got all the details of the Samsung Galaxy S24 and just how groundbreaking it is. But perhaps not as we’re used to with Smartphones. This t...
Tech Guide #583 - We go through the highlights of CES 2024
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We've just returned from the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas and take you through all the highlights including the latest TV technology, how AI...
Movies: Varsity Blues
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Yet another High-School Football movie? Or something more? Dawson's Creek Star James Van Der Beek plays a starring role as a second string quarterbac...
TBTT #615.3 - The Rest of it
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
From Aussie brands at CES 2024 to the Cars, the VR, health and Robots, Trevor Long and Stephen Fenech are on the ground in Las Vegas for the big tech ...
TBTT #615.2 - The Big Brands
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Stephen and Trevor have all the details of TVs and Big-Screens in 2024. Samsung's range, the LG hype and Hisense going big big big.
Tech Guide #582 - We go inside the Sphere in Las Vegas, Samsung Galaxy S24 launch confirmed
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’re in Las Vegas for the Consumer Electronics Show and we’ve visited the stunning Sphere venue – the new landmark on the strip, Samsung has co...
TBTT #615.1 - Live From CES Unveiled
08 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Trevor and Stephen are in Las Vegas for CES but first they had a look at the CES Unveiled pre-show which uncovered a few quirkily gadgets for pets, he...
Movies: It's a Wonderful Life
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This 1946 classic is set around Christmas and follows the life and story of George Bailey, played by James Stewart. He's a good kid, who grows up and ...
#614 PRIVATE - A great loss
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Returning after a great loss
TBTT #614 - Ready for 2024
03 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Just days away from CES in Las Vegas for 2024 so Stephen and Trevor unpack just what's happening, when and what to expect. Plus, the year ahead in tec...
Tech Guide #581 - what tech to expect in 2024, Apple Watch under fire
02 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’ll take a look at what we expect to see in 2024, Aussie Formula 1 star Oscar Piastri partners with Quad Lock to share an important road safety me...
Movie: Crocodile Dundee
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From the mid 1980's, Paul Hogan stars as Crocodile Dundee - an outback legend who survived a croc attack. Linda Kozlowski makes her debut as Sue, the ...
#613 PRIVATE - Dodgers big deal
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
And some streaming chatter
TBTT #613 - The top things for 2023 and our biggest tech stories of the year
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A look back at the biggest Aussie Google searches of 2023 as well as some global trends over 25 years of Google Search. Plus Stephen and Trevor look b...
EFTM: Wrapping up the year and saving people thousands!
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Reflecting on many years of Podcasting, through different eras, and winding up here at the end of 2023! Taking your calls with advice on pendants for ...
Tech Guide #580 - one of the most ridiculous products we've ever seen, Hisense Mini LED X TV review
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What is the world coming to? A product has been proposed to prevent people being injured texting and walking, Vodafone and CommBank team up to combat ...
Movies: Basic Instinct
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A murder mystery for adults only. Basic Instinct is a movie Stephen has seen many times, but Trev may have heard of it, but he's never seen it. So se...
#612 PRIVATE - The Young Ones
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Not literally of course:)
TBTT #612 - Telstra v the ACMA, Old School Ways
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why is the ACMA making clickbait headlines instead of just releasing information and news. Trev ponders this as Telstra is in the spotlight over bill...
Tech Guide #579 - Australia's thriving app economy, driving the new Tesla Model 3
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The App Economy is thriving in Australia, Sony has released a slimline PlayStation 5, Epson has launched a short-throw home theatre projector, we get ...
Movie: Liar Liar
02 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Carrey at his comedic best as a Lawyer stuck in some Moral dilemmas. He's a fun dad, but is he a good dad? His son makes a wish that will change h...
#611 PRIVATE - The Doco
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Great idea, won't happen
TBTT #611 - The misinformation age and scammers too
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Trev's got a bee in his bonnet about the spread of misinformation about new technology. Stephen looks at the worry around identity fraud as we look ...