Two Blokes Talking Tech

EFTM: Truth or Conspiracy - we may never know

20 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I'm just someone who prefers to have proof and evidence, not just things on the internet - you'll understand when you hear our calls today. Plus the e...

Tech Guide #568 - A wrap up of Apple's launch event

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve returned from the Apple Event and will take you through all the major announcements including the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro, Apple Watch Series...

Movies: Whiplash

16 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A young Miles Teller well before Top Gun Maverick fame plays the role of an aspiring drummer. His Father is Paul Reiser and the legendary Jazz band le...

TBTT #600 - The actual 600th

13 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Live from Apple's September Event, Trevor and Stephen get together for the monumental 600th Show in Cupertino as guests of Apple. Sadly, Frenchie's me...

Tech Guide #567 - GoPro Hero12 Black, GOAT G1 robot mower, Sonos Move 2

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

GoPro has launched its latest Hero12 Black action camera, Ecovacs has expanded to the backyard with its first robot mower, Dyson releases its biggest ...

Movies: Courage Under Fire

09 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Denzel Washington, Meg Ryan, Matt Damon and so many more high class actors take a story about Desert Storm and bring it to life as if it were true. Un...

#599.1 PRIVATE - The Vegas plans

08 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Vegas for Stephen:)

TBTT #599.1 - It's not the 600th

06 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We're ignoring the numbers, and postponing the 600th so we can get you this important eposide. Covering all things iPhone 15 with our final thoughts b...

Tech Guide #566 - Wrap up of the major announcements from IFA 2023 in Berlin

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We wrap up the biggest announcements from the IFA tech trade show in Berlin, Apple has named the named the date for the iPhone 15 launch – what can ...

Movies: The Karate Kid

02 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Ralph Macchio and Pat Moriata star as the kid and his mentor as young Danny LaRusso is faced with a new life in a new city and it gets off to a rough ...

Movies: War of the Worlds

26 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Put Tom Cruise and Steven Spielberg together on a project and it's got to be good right? That's the 2005 film War of the Worlds which has a long hist...

#599 PRIVATE - TV Appearance Time?

25 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Might as well give it a crack.

TBTT #599 - Foxtel's Rise and fall and rise

24 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Top level business analysis this week from the two blokes, looking at the rise and fall and rise of Foxtel. A business built on Cable TV that now reli...

EFTM: A deep dive into AI plus Telstra's Network plans

23 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Trev talks to Jonathan Lea from SKY NEWS about his upcoming documentary Artificial Intelligence Investigated in which he talks to world expe...

Tech Guide #565 - Samsung's tablets win major award, Aussie product lets you breathe underwater

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Samsung has beaten Apple for the first time for an important consumer award for its tablets, the small affordable Australian-made product that lets yo...

Movies: Mrs Doubtfire

19 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Robin Williams in one of his most iconic roles stars as a dad who's going through a rough time with work, and his marriage. Amidst calls for a divorce...

#598 PRIVATE - Updating your glasses

18 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

More random than normal perhaps

TBTT #598 - Smartphone Data and Apple's Emergency SOS Saves lives

17 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Last quarter's smartphone sales data show there's less being sold, but one iPhone model bucks the trend and can Stephen guess which devices are in the...

EFTM: Mobile coverage on the open road and the great Amazon Scam

16 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Taking your calls on the Internet's only Talkback Technology podcast, you can ask a question by simply heading to EFTM.com and clicking Ask Trev! This...

Tech Guide #564 - Navman's 4K dash cam, we drive the new MG4 EV

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s show: Navman has released its first 4K dash cam – and they are saying it’s their best ever, we get behind the wheel of the new M...

Movies: Cars

12 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Trev takes the controls of the show as he guides Stephen Fenech through what he believes to be one of the best movies of all time. Both dads see this ...

#597 PRIVATE - Go Matildas!

11 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Two Mates Talking rubbish

TBTT #597 - Gamers gunna game

10 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A massive spike in the number of Aussies who are gaming, and we reckon it's thanks to simple games, and the pandemic - how are you seeing your gaming ...

EFTM: Bloody scammers taking our numbers

09 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you're in the market for a new bit of technology, a TV, Laptop, Mobile then get in touch and we can talk through some great options for your. Likew...

Tech Guide #563 - Vodafone State of Scams report, Norton Genie app to spot scams

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Vodafone State of Scams report is a real eye opener and shows we’ve still got a massive problem, Norton has released a new AI-powered app than c...

Movies: The Others

05 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nicole Kidman stars as the Mother of two young children in a large mansion when housekeepers come to her home to offer their services. The children he...

#596 PRIVATE - It's Finally Here!

04 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Bear and the Hijack

TBTT #596 - Upgrading your phone - when is too soon?

03 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A survey suggests that we're upgrading our phones every 2-3 years with some people doing it far more than even that - what say you? Australia's 5G is ...

EFTM: You're never too young....

02 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, I talk with Jake Usher, or Crush (Crushbag on socials) - he was diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer last year, and his journey is an import...

Tech Guide #562 - We're back from Seoul with new Samsung foldable smartphones

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We’re back from the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event in Seoul with the Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5 and we talk to Samsung Australia Vice Presiden...

Movies: Waterworld

29 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This is a big movie for Kevin Costner, but its controversial too in many ways. Have you thought about what would happen if the world's polar ice caps ...

TBTT #595 - Flip and Fold

27 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Samsung's back with another UNPACKED event, this time - for the first time, they're in their home town, Seoul Korea baby! Trevor and Stephen are there...

EFTM: Talkback Technology - Your calls answered!

26 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

While Samsung is busy getting ready to announce brand new phones, I'm here taking your calls. Well, not specifically - but we've got lots of tech help...

Tech Guide #561 - Save money on your mobile data, the huge change for future smartphones

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Are you paying for mobile data you don’t use? Circles Life can help you save money, Netflix’s password sharing crackdown has resulted in millions ...

Movies: John Wick

22 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Keanu Reeves stars literally in this first instalment of what is a classic but spectacular action thriller. Directed by Chat Stahelski, with origins i...

#594 PRIVATE - The Prince of Maroubra

21 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Don't mess with the Prince of Maroubra

TBTT #594 - Flipping out for Samsung

20 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen and Trev and Flipping out - well, that's just a play on words to get us talking about Flip phones, considering what Samsung has coming and wha...

EFTM: Apple Personal Voice Demo

19 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Trev demonstrates Apple's Personal Voice feature, made for increased accessibility it's trained by you for you so how does it sound? Your ca...

Tech Guide #560 - Special Scam Prevention Edition - Optus and Norton to the rescue

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Optus has launched a new initiative with the banks and second, Norton releases a phishing dictionary to more easily identify scams. And it was also Wo...

Movies: Mission Impossible

15 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

When something goes from the small screen to the big screen and it's already been a hit franchise, there's a risk it is spoiled, or underdone. Not so...

#593 PRIVATE - Holidays ruined

14 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Will they ever shut up about it?

TBTT #593 - The Telco Space Race

13 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Optus goes big on space with SpaceX, partnering to provide 4G mobile service to 100% of Australia using new Low Earth Orbit Satellites. Apple releases...

Tech Guide #559 - Threads takes off and takes on Twitter, Prime Day bargains, a bigger Dyson

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The new Threads platform is taking on and could possibly overtake Twitter, Ecovacs Robotics have revealed their Prime Day specials, we go through all ...

Movies: Gattaca

08 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What would a future look like where your genetic make up could dictate the jobs you do, the schools you go to? How would you feel knowing your life ex...

#592 PRIVATE - THE PLAYING GEAR

07 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Let's unpack it hey?

TBTT #592 - Too Many Stats and Sats

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

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Tech Guide #558 - Apple working on 30-inch iMac, Peloton's new fitness content, turn your laptop into a dual monitor

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Apple is rumoured to be working on a 30-inch iMac, Peloton has launched new gaming-inspired fitness content, Meta rolls out new parental supervision t...

Movies: The Wizard of Oz

01 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

An absolute classic, made in the late 1930's this is a story everyone knows - even Trevor. But, a rewatch for the first time as an adult might show ho...

#591 PRIVATE - Toilet Talk

30 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Legit, in the toilet - and other places

TBTT #591 - ASMR and Tech in one show

28 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tay Tay is a Nay Nay for many, so unpacking Ticketek's system and asking the question just what went wrong and how could it be better? EVs on the rise...

Tech Guide #557 - Say goodbye to passwords, cheapest EVs revealed, Google Pixel Tablet review

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Forget remembering passwords – Apple is introducing passkeys, the race to have the cheapest EV in Australia is on, the Optus CEO admits they could h...

Movies: The Founder

24 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Right up Trev's alley - The Founder is based on a true story and set in the real world, plus, it's Maccas! Stephen has seen it a few times, this one T...

#590 PRIVATE - Fantales and Dishwashers

23 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Trev's angry - so is Jo

TBTT #590 - Welcome to Optus

22 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Optus held a "Tech Day" at their Sydney HQ to showcase their back end and front end tech for Optus Customers and Trev and Stephen went along. From the...

EFTM: Talking EOFY and Tax Time Scams with Trend Micro's Tim Falinski

21 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A caller has a great idea for blocking scammers, or at least trying to - using your contacts app! Tiff needs our help, and we should try to do that. P...

Tech Guide #556 - Tax time scam warning, our worst smartphone habits revealed

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Norton has issued a warning about tax time scams – what to look out for and how to avoid becoming a victim, LG has launched its colourful range of a...

Movies: Rising Sun

17 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Based on Michael Crichton's novel by the same name, this is a cop movie about a murder with more twists and turns than an LA freeway interchange. Dire...

#589 PRIVATE - Literal gibber

16 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We don't know why you're listening

TBTT #589 - Uber goes Green as do the two blokes

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Trev's been to London to understand how Uber Green works and explains it's the perfect way to do your bit without taking a hit. Plus, Samsung's next U...

EFTM: Apple Vision Pro and Your calls

14 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I'm back from a few weeks away, we did well at Golf, much money was raised and a good time had by all. But back to it this week with your calls, and i...

Tech Guide #555 - Our experience with the Apple Vision Pro, new Sony Bravia XR TVs

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I was one of the first in the world to try Apple’s Vision Pro – I’ll tell you about the experience, we’ll go through the other software update...

Movies: The Day The Earth Stood Still (1951)

10 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Forget the remake, fire up your Fetch and put The Day the Earth Stood Still from 1951 on your Hisense TV because it's a legitimate classic. Stephen lo...

#588 PRIVATE - London and Sydney

09 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With Ted Lasso Spoilers - be warned

TBTT #588 - Live from Apple Park for WWDC2023

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Oh, this one is available on YouTube too. Recorded live in the Apple Podcast studio at WWDC, Stephen and Trevor run through all the news from Apple's ...

Tech Guide #554 - Turning my back on Tesla, new Motorola Razr folding phone

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The final chapter in my EV story – I’ve turned my back on Tesla, the App Store breaks the trillion dollar mark in 2022, the bargain large-screen T...

#587 PRIVATE - Better late than never

04 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Origin talk

Movies: Ronin

03 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Robert De Niro is flawless as a mercenary hired among a group of mysterious operatives with the task of stealing a breifcase. What's in it, and who ne...

TBTT #587 - Apple WWDC Preview, will they release a VR headset?

31 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Two Blokes are just days away from heading to the USA for Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference and the hot topic is Virtual or Mixed Reality. ...

Tech Guide #553 - Netflix dramas, Samsung Digital Key, JBL Tour Pro 2 review

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The dramas have already started with the Netflix password sharing crackdown, Samsung launches a new digital key to unlock and start your car with a Ga...

Movies: The Time Machine (1960)

27 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Based on the 1895 H. G. Wells book by the same name, this movie was made in 1960 and while that means some potentially cringey special effects, the st...

#586 PRIVATE - Immigration is key

26 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Just the usual gibber

TBTT #586 - Netflix Password Sharing is over

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We knew it was coming, but it's finally here. After launching in Canada and New Zealand in February the Netflix crackdown on account sharing is now ac...

EFTM: Optus SubHub saving you money and your tech questions

24 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I'm back after a world of drama last week - more on that, and the plan for the next few weeks on today's show. Plus your calls on everything from TV t...

Tech Guide #552 - Running with the Rabbitohs and an MG ZS EV, Netgear Orbi review, ASUS ROG Ally

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

I’m catching up with the Rabbitohs at their new performance centre with an EV from their sponsors MG Motor, Amazon has released new Echo speakers fo...

Movies: Wall Street

20 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

An insiders look at Wall Street focussing on the aspirations of a young Bud Fox played by Charlie Sheen. His desire to land the "Elephant" could make ...

#585 PRIVATE - Two Entitled Blokes

19 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Probably not.

TBTT #585 - Apple's back at it

17 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen's not happy with Elon - we'll get to that in part. But Apple is back with lots of news. From Satellite SOS calls to Voice emulators and Small...

Tech Guide #551 - Tesla cancels Model S in Australia, Emergency SOS via satellite on iPhone 14, Pixel 7a review

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tesla has cancelled the new Model S EV for Australian customers – and we’re not happy, Emergency SOS via satellite is now active in Australia and ...

Movies: Identity

13 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We're confident this is a new one for most people. Stephen has watched Identity before, and loves it, so takes this chance to introduce Trevor to it ...

#584 PRIVATE - Golf and Babies

12 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

And Trev's sneaky Airport trick

TBTT #584 - The Google Show

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Google held their annual IO event, talking about whats new, whats exiting and launching new products. A full wrap of what's new, a test of their AI a...

World Exclusive Amazon Interview and of course your calls

10 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Trev's back from a couple of weeks away, firstly observing Anzac Day, and then travelling last week to Seattle with Amazon. Your calls this week on bu...

Tech Guide #550 - AI Bing opens to all, smartphones sales slump, Samsung A54 5G review

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

AI-powered Bing search and Edge Browser is now open to all, smartphone shipments continue to slump around the world – who are the winners and losers...

Movies: Ferris Bueller's Day Off

06 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

An Iconic film we've all heard of, but have you watched it - have your kids watched it? This is a movie that needs to be passed down through the gener...

#583 PRIVATE - Obituaries

05 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Not morbid, some streaming chat too:)

TBTT #583 - The Dangers of AI and Apple and Google's partnership

03 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

With Trev in Seattle with Amazon, the boys get together remotely for another chat about tech this week. Google's "godfather of AI" quits and has regre...

Tech Guide #549 - TikTok investigation, 5G network report card, Arlo Pro 5 2K review

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

TikTok launches an investigation – into itself, we take a look at the report card on the Australian 5G networks and how a smart speaker can get you ...

Movies: Oblivion

29 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen Fenech takes Trevor Long to a movie genre he's not so keen on - an escape from reality. In this 2013 "post-apocalyptic" movie, Tom Cruise is ...

#582 PRIVATE - Kids Today and more

28 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

interesting though:)

TBTT #582 - By By blue tick... twas nice knowing you

26 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Blue Ticks are gone! unless you're paying or are a megastar who Elon doesn't want to hate him. The boys unpack it all and reflect on a decade of Blue...

Tech Guide #548 - Govt move to stop scam texts, National EV Strategy, Samsung OLED review

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Federal Government initiative that could protect Australians from text scams, the National Electric Vehicle Strategy has been formulated but will ...

Movies: The Poseidon Adventure

22 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This 1972 classic is a disaster film and you know it from the get-go. The cast alone is staggering. Gene Hackman, Ernest Borgnine, Jack Albertson, She...

South Sydney are out of the Comp!

21 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

One of Stephen's best stories

TBTT #581 - 10 years of OLED and we solve the scam problems.

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

LG Celebrates 10 years of OLED with a huge range and the best products. Aussies are in the can for $3 billion in one year - Stephen and Trevor unpack ...

EFTM: Streaming when overseas, and Facebook Jailbreak!

19 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week we talk two-factor Authentication apps and why they are important, how to choose a password. Plus when travelling how do you access Netflix?...

Tech Guide #547 - Rode's new audio products, DJI Inspire 3, ASUS foldable laptop

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Rode has released a number of new products at the National Association of Broadcasters Show in Las Vegas, DJI – as we predicted – has released the...

Movies: Point Break (1991)

15 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Patrick Swayze, Keanu Reeves, Lori Petty and Gary Busey star in this movie that includes surfing, but isn't about surfing. Or is it? A fresh blooded F...

#580 PRIVATE - Streaming and Star Wars

14 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We nearly made it through.

TBTT #580 - Don't be scared of AI - be afraid:)

12 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The amazing things AI can and is doing, and just how far it might go. Stephen and Trevor discuss what they've seen and tested recently. Password secu...

Tech Guide #546 - DJI's latest pro drone, get inside Amazon's robotic fulfilment centre

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

DJI set to reveal latest professional drone this week, Amazon now offering tours of its robotic fulfilment centre, Roborock unveils its latest S8 flag...