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Two Blokes Talking Tech

Trevor Long and Stephen Fenech
Trevor Long and Stephen Fenech love technology - every week they'll talk about the latest news, moves, reviews and information about anything technology!
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Live from the Sennheiser Store Sydney

In this special edition of Two Blokes Talking Tech, produced in partnership with Sennheiser, the blokes get a guided tour of the Sennheiser store in Sydney, a unique space, the only one in Australia. You'll hear all about the experience you can get at the store, and of course the wide range of products on offer from Sennheiser including great headphones, a stunning soundbar, and one product that you have to hear to believe, and that well - might leave you wondering and hoping for a Lotto win:)

Mar 04, 202057 minSeason 1Ep. 449

#425 - Interviewing a sporting legend

Mobile phone scammers beware, the government is cracking down with new rules for telcos around making it harder for mobile numbers to be ported away from their owners to the scammers benefits. Motorola's Razr delayed - the blokes discuss why, and what impact it has - plus Huawei's second but first folding phone and what it's like. Crossy Road is back with a new style version exclusive to Apple Arcade, eBay has a cool new feature to make your photos better, Samsung installs a mega "TV" screen in ...

Feb 28, 20201 hr 3 minSeason 1Ep. 448

#424 - Coronavirus and Tech

The two blokes are NOT off to Barcelona, as Mobile World Congress is cancelled to protect the health and safety of attendees. Plus Vodafone and TPG given the green light to merge by the Federal Court after the ACCC complained. Samsung offering Afterpay as a payment option online, Uniden's new dashcam, Gran Turismo as a specatator sport and Drones for good, DJI helping out in China with Corona Virus. Recorded LIVE at the Arlo offices in Sydney.

Feb 19, 202057 minSeason 1Ep. 447

#423 - Samsung flips out

Trevor and Stephen are in San Francisco with Samsung where four new phones have been announced. Let the boys talk you through the all-new Galaxy Z Flip which is what Trev's been wanting in a folding screen, as well as the three Galaxy S20 models which have upped the camera game once again.

Feb 12, 202042 minSeason 1Ep. 446

#422 - Coronavirus and some tech

How is the Coronavirus affecting the tech industry, from supply chain issues to delivery delays and even companies pulling out of the biggest tech conferences in the world - the blokes discuss. Samsung has their unpacked event next week - the blokes will be there, so this week they preview the whole shebang. Panasonic and Blackberry take a dive with a sad end to two big brands, each in their own way. LG adds Apple TV to their more recent TV models and Samsung's Galaxy Book S gets a review along ...

Feb 06, 202050 minSeason 1Ep. 445

#421 - Hello Moto

Huawei's been given the go ahead to roll out 5G in the UK - but what does that mean for Australia? Did we make the wrong move? Hello Moto! the Razr is back and it's not cheap - $2699!!! Spotify launches a driving playlist taking on radio, Samsung's stunning Galaxy Book S gets a price and Stephen's first thoughts, plus Amazon's delivery revolution using you and me, and Stephen reflects on the original iPad launch.

Jan 30, 202054 minSeason 1Ep. 444

#420 - Stephen's Glasses

Back to School time, the blokes discuss buying technology as part of the kids school list with laptops a requirement for many. Belkin's new technology making power bricks smaller and smaller, Apple CarPlay - Wirelessly retrofitted with Carplay2Air, Arlo's new floodlight, the app to find then hip and happening places (Vyb) and Hisense to add Tubi streaming..

Jan 16, 202048 minSeason 1Ep. 443

#419-4 A wrap from CES 2020

Stephen gets a look at some of the innovative display ideas coming out of LG Display in Korea for us in cars, in business and even in planes. Netgear have a range of new WiFi and 5G products we take a look at those, UBER has bikes coming to Australia, will they be accepted well? the Smart Shower Head with Speaker that looks like a cracking idea, TCL's amazing new phones, the Colgate Smart toothbrush and a look back at CES over the years.

Jan 10, 202038 minSeason 1Ep. 442

#419-3 Live from CES more from the show floor

The boys are back together on the show floor, this time look at what else is on offer from the big companies outside of just TVs, including Sony, Samsung and LG. plus they talk Suunto's smart watch, Delta Airlines Exoskeleton, the Smart Potato Gee up and Nissan's smart golf ball!

Jan 08, 202035 minSeason 1Ep. 441

#419-2 Live from CES with all the TV and Tech News

Trev and Stephen are inside the Las Vegas Convention Centre with the latest news - including all the latest TV announcements, from LG, Samsung and Hisense, as well as Mobile news from TCL and Alcatel. Belkin is going big on Sound this year with a stunning speaker with wireless charging, while JBL gets into Gaming, Mercedes makes an Avatar show car and Uber takes to the air with hyundai!

Jan 07, 202034 minSeason 1Ep. 440

#419-1 CES 2020 - It begins!

Stephen and Trevor are in Las Vegas for the 9th year in a row together to bring you the latest news and info from all the big tech companies, and the small ones too:) This episode takes place after Unveiled, the event that gives a sneek peek into a few fun new gadgets set to hit the market in 2020

Jan 07, 202035 minSeason 1Ep. 439

#418 - More Star Wars? 5G Conspiracy theories debunked

Oh what a year, the boys are ready for 2020 with CES just weeks away and much more to come, so it's a look forward as well as a look at the week in tech. The Government is going to invest millions in debunking the 5G nutjobs - good news! Kids are getting phones for Christmas - it's official - Telstra research shows it. Aldi's massive TV - 75 inches for $999, Westpac finally caves to Apple Pay, and Stephen - get this - has seen the latest Star Wars - his thoughts on the end of an era!

Dec 19, 20191 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 438

#417 - Dressing Up In Star Wars Gear

Google's list of 2019's biggest searches has been released and the blokes look at what they missed, what they don't know and what was big in Australia this year. Plus, how expensive is our internet compared to the rest of the world and is it a fair comparison on its own? The Tokyo Olympics in 4K! Thanks to Channel 7 and Optus - but there's a big big catch, Christmas gift ideas for you this last minute, some Star Wars Apple Watch accessories you're going to love and cases for your iPhone for batt...

Dec 12, 20191 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 437

#416 - The Chart Toppers

Apple and Spotify's top streamed songs for the year have been released, Stephen and Trevor run through the list, plus the biggest apps of the year on the Apple App store - we're using more data than ever according to NBN data, Stephen runs through the list, Linksys's amazing new motion detection technology that uses Wifi to detect people in your home, Optus allowing you to donate data to the needy, Streetfighter for your home is back with a stand up gaming machine, Stephen looks at and listens t...

Dec 05, 20191 hrSeason 1Ep. 436

#415 - Celebrating a year of Kayo Sports

The boys are at KAYO HQ as they talk about one year of the Aussie sports streaming success story. Also, Optus has radical new plans worth a good look, The NBN has new wholesale pricing - what will that mean for you and other consumers? Canon bumps up their warranty to a staggering five years on camera gear. Elon loses his mind and the blokes discuss the CyberTruck, Huawei mad at Malcolm Turnbull for continuing to be misled on the truth of who their networks work, Epson celebrates 40 million EcoT...

Nov 28, 20191 hrSeason 1Ep. 435

#414 - Live from Korea

How important is 8K on a big-screen? Temperatureness, 3Dness and Beautifulness - and why they aren't really words but matter - we're in Korea with Samsung. Disney Plus has launched, the boys have their views and thoughts on how it looks. TCL's 4G kids smartwatch with video calling, the need for Air purifiers and some suggestions, Foxtel adds ABC iView and Samsung's special edition Note 10+!

Nov 21, 201954 minSeason 1Ep. 434

#413 - Toilet Humour

This week in tech - the Motorola RAZR is BACK!! A discussion about the perfect FOLDING SCREEN phone form factor. Apple updates the MacBook Pro to a 16 inch model, Uber launches Rewards for loyalty - but is it worth it? Disney Plus is about to land, all the info you need on that, plus Spotify free comes to Sonos, Uniden's new cameras, the Kogan TV and Turtle Beach Gaming headset!

Nov 15, 20191 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 433

#412 - Optus Launches 5G, Apple Launches TV+

Optus launches 5G and they are already doing better than Telstra for coverage. The blokes discuss what it means and who it's aimed at. Huawei's Mate 30 goes on sale in Australia soon, but you'll struggle to find it sadly, despite being an outstanding phone. LG drops the price of the V50 at Telstra stores. Apple TV+ is out, the boys have their views, plus Apple's new open approach to Privacy explained further along with new Apple Maps cars on the road. Hisense goes big with an 85 Inch ULED for $4...

Nov 08, 20191 hr 15 minSeason 1Ep. 432

#411 - The Galaxy Fold and Airpods Pro

Samsung's Galaxy Fold goes on sale and the blokes have their full reviews, not for the first time they have differing views on this remarkable new device. Where they are aligned is on the new Apple Airpods Pro - a surprise new product from Apple. Call of Duty is out and even Trev is playing. New DJI drone that is tiny - lighter than your smartphone! Foxtel's Loyalty program and the NSW Digital Drivers Licences...

Oct 31, 20191 hr 18 minSeason 1Ep. 431

#410 - Tokyo Blokes

Stephen and Trevor are in Tokyo for the big Motor Show where loads of tech is taking over the cars, including some electric concepts and Mazda's first Electric Car. Samsung have announced an on sale date for the Galaxy Fold in Australia and a mega price. The Google Pixel 4 reviews are in, GoPro's Max is the best GoPro ever and a really versatile unit, Star Wars latest Trailer bores Trev to sleep and gives Stephen something to fire up about, plus some extra streaming and video suggestions!

Oct 23, 20191 hr 15 minSeason 1Ep. 430

#409 - All new Google Pixel

Stephen and Trevor talk all things Google with the new Google Pixel 4 announced, along with new Nest Smart products coming to Australia. Dyson pulls out of their plans to build an electric car after two years of development. New affordable smart home products from Laser now available at Harvey Norman to bring your Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa to life. Stephen's two years on Solar and how he's saving money. How loyal are we to telcos? And how those who switch are saving money! Optus has a new...

Oct 17, 20191 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 429

#408 - Bye Bye 3G

Telstra is shutting down the 3G network, but don't panic, you have until 2024! That might be an issue for many businesses though, the blokes explain. Plus BOSE and their remarkable recall, why this isn't a brand damaging move. Telsyte's tablet data showing there's still life in the old girl. Tile upgrades with more range and more versatility, Stephen and Trevor explain the new range. Foxtel launching a loyalty program but they are dudding motorsport fans. Stephen's look at MacOS and the minute r...

Oct 10, 201957 minSeason 1Ep. 428

#407 - Microsoft & GoPro's big news

Microsoft have revealed a range of new "Surface" devices including a laptop, two tablets and two smaller folding tablet form devices and some earbuds - all the news from the boys on that. Plus the new GoPro Hero 8 epic stabilisation and a whole new market for them. eBay has data on how much cash we could make from old phones, and how much better you are off by selling yourself not trading in. Apple News+ launches and the boys reckon it's looking good. Arlo has a new Pro 3 camera sitting in a swe...

Oct 03, 20191 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 427

#406 - HELLLLLOOOOO

Live from our coastal mansion we're in front of the 100 Inch Hisense Laser TV which goes on sale this month so our full opinions on this big screen for your lounge room are here. Huawei's latest Mate 30 Pro and what it means for Huawei in Australia. NSW Police using high tech cameras to detect drivers using mobile phones, Telstra enables 5G at the MCG and HP's stunning new business laptop.

Sep 24, 201956 minSeason 1Ep. 426

#405 - iPhone 11 Reviews

Stephen and Trevor have early access to the iPhone 11 Pro before it hits the stores so this is their review time, what's it like, what we love, what we hate. Plus the Apple Watch Series 5 - is it worth the upgrade? Facebook in your lounge room - the new Portal video calling system launches in Australia, Foxtel's 4K channel for Rugby and the shut down of the Foxtel Now app plus the new Milo kids activity tracker and Fitbit's latest product.

Sep 19, 201953 minSeason 1Ep. 425

#404 - Apple event wrap, Live from Apple Park

Stephen and Trevor are in the USA as guests of Apple for the September Apple Event at Steve Jobs Theatre, the day after the event the blokes are invited inside Apple Park for a one off recording in the Apple Podcast Studio to talk all things Apple Arcade, Apple TV+, 7th Generation iPad, Apple Watch Series 5 and of course the all new 2019 iPhones, the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max.

Sep 11, 201933 minSeason 1Ep. 424

#403 - Live from IFA in Berlin

Trev and Steve have gone hands on with the year's most anticipated and controversial device, the Samsung Galaxy Fold. There's a bit of controversy swirling around about 8K which the blokes discuss, Lenovo have a bunch of smart new products and they're really thinking smart here - Sony have a brand new Walkman that's a tribute to the classic from 40 years ago, TCL showcase their brand new Smartphone, Ecovacs have a new robot vacuum, that can remember multi story homes and Trev wonders if Stephen ...

Sep 06, 20191 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 423

#402 - Tap and Go it

The blokes give their verdict on the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ - it's one hell of a phone. The all new $599 Bose 700 headphones, raising the bar and putting Bose ahead of the game, Trev tries the teeny tiny PALM smartphone and it's got legs but at a price. Steve drives the Tesla Model 3 in the USA, there's an all new soundbar from JBL which turns a dumb TV smart and Samsung's THE WALL TV hits Australia

Aug 28, 20191 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 422

#401 - Streaming Wars ramping up

Could we have more streaming? Not content with Netflix, Stan and Hayu among others, Disney+ is launching soon so the blokes discuss just who might subscribe - plus there's Apple TV+ coming too! Tell us what you think! There's a new player in the mobile space, vivo enters the Aussie market and it's a crowded space. 5G worries explained, Trev tests a few devices to see just what is causing potential harm to us humans. Dyson have a new personal purifier - Stephen takes a look, Google launches a com...

Aug 22, 20191 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 421

#400 - And they said we'd never make it! All the tech news still with you every week

We take a trip down memory lane as we celebrate 400 shows here at Two Blokes Talking Tech - a huge milestone for us after more than 8 years. Plus we talk about all the news of the week, including avoiding SCAMS and the latest scams going round, Samsung's big score from DXOMark for the camera on the Note 10+, ESports takes a blow in Australia with GFinity shutting down, Stephen takes us on a tour of STAR WARS GALAXY'S EDGE at Disneyland in LA and our minute reviews.

Aug 16, 20191 hr 16 minSeason 1Ep. 420
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