Yep, we've made it ten years, more than 530 "shows" taking into account multiple show episodes from events, and we're still laughing. This show firstly celebrates the 10 years with a flashback, then some reflection. And of course, the news of the week, Facebook News is back, Hisense goes 8K and the boys have had a look, plus Oppo and Huawei's next generation smartphones.
There's not a lot of news around today - NOT, in fact this is one of the biggest days and weeks in Tech news ever. Facebook has banned all news from their platform for Australians, marking a huge shift in what we see on Facebook. This is an in depth chat about what's happened, what it means and what next for news, and for Facebook.
Just gibber jabber
Is Apple's ECG function for Apple Watch soon to get the OK for Australia? The boys think so after the TGA approved one function of the watch finally after two and a half years. Plus Oppo's move into Harvey Norman and their place as #3 in Australia based on Telsyte research. Optus has a new home Wifi solution ending the issues of good internet and bad connections. And Electric Scooters - should they be road legal? Plus Stephen drives the electric MG ZS
What the hell was that?
Streaming companies are slowly chipping away at one of the biggest deals in TV - Sport, Stan and Rugby, Kayo and Netball, Amazon and Swimming. Stephen and Trevor discuss this, the implications and the future. Plus, Ford and Google - but what about Apple and Kia - an Apple Car? What do you think? Affordable tech with 5G getting cheaper and robot vacuums dropping too, and TikTok on your TV and iOS 14 updates for mask wearers.
Some interesting yarns...
After the longest pre-show chat in a while when we realised new listeners may be more than a touch confused, the show gets back to tech. This week, Back to School. Smartphones at a budget, the iPhone vs the rest drama and laptop ideas. Plus, Google vs the Government and Media - where are we at today on this one.
Nicknames and memory lane
Telstra's 5G is really gearing up, with 50% of the population now covered and goals to reach 75% by the middle of the year. How are the others going, and does Stephen have 5G yet? Arlo has a new Ultra top of the range camera featuring HDR, Connect Smart Home range at Harvey Norman expands with plenty of new products hitting shelves. The Millions lost to scammers, a warning for everyone, and Volvo's smart car key to help prevent speed related accidents.
A bit of drama on social media of late...
It's a massive week in technology, in some ways bigger than normal, in other ways disappointing. Kicking it off the Blokes cover the Samsung Galaxy S21 range, just how it stacks up in the market, and against other smartphones . Plus what happened at CES - New TVs, COVID Tech, and quirky gadgets covered virtually, but how and what's the future of virtual events?
Stephen's NOT HAPPY with Trev:)
The blokes aren't on a plane, not packing, not in Las Vegas, it's a very very strange start to the year. But CES is happening, albeit virtually, so we've got the news coming out before CES to run you through. Samsung announces huge MicroLED TVs, as well as Neo QLED TVs with Mini LED backlighting - and a really awesome Computer Monitor with a difference. Hisense announce their first 8K TVs with a 75 incher launching first, plus updates to their OS and the launch of Kayo. Plus, all the Samsung S21...
Just two blokes talking life...
Apple Fitness launches as a fitness training program for Apple Watch users, Trev's given it a crack and has some serious views on just how good it might be. Both Trev and Stephen review the Apple Airpods Max with thoughts on sound, design, noise cancelling and price. Arlo's video Doorbell ticks a lot of boxes, Apple adds Privacy data to apps, Dan Murphy's gives you a view of store capacity limits from afar and Google helping Aussie animals.
This one goes on some tangents!
Google's annual list of what we searched for is out, revealing a shocking reminder of a sad and sorry year, but still fascinating to see. Apple's new headphones are a shock to the system, or the wallet - so what do they need to do to live up to the price? Apple Watches for the kids? How does that work and who's buying a watch for their young children? Jabra's latest are a winner, Uniden's new camera and Christmas Gifting and looking back on 2020 gadgets.
Covid, Travel, Work & Gaming
Trevor and Stephen discuss the new ACMA endorsed code which will see telcos work harder to block and track scammers using phone and SMS to rip off Aussies. Apple and Spotify roll out their best of 2020 in terms of apps and music downloads, plus Apple's Family Setup feature for Apple Watch about to launch here. Gamers aren't what you think - new research shows they're fitter than you think. Plus Trev's latest online purchase is an iPhone 4S - in pieces, and both blokes love the DJI Mini 2 Drone....
Yo... we're here
Black Friday sales are the new Christmas sales, some thoughts on what to look for what's hot and what did Trevor buy? Britbox launches as a streaming service for lovers of the Doctor and much more British TV. Samsung TV Plus is here too, with - well, 30 channels of "stuff. Duracel gets into the home battery market, Trev builds a theme park with Planet Coaster, and Audible offering books for your road-trip journey!
Gibber time with Trev and Stephen.
Sorry Bruce, but there's loads more Apple news this week. They've dropped their commission on App Store purchases for small business which is long overdue, but will it help in their fight with Epic Games? Call of Duty is out, Fenech has played it start to finish - Trev's still plugging away, thoughts shared! More Apple MacBook news this time our reviews, plus same for the HomePod Mini And a low cost telco with a difference, and a good time to keep alert when online shopping..
Subway knowing your order
Sorry folks, More Apple talk! Big week for Apple with new Silicon power for their macs, three new products already carrying the new chips. Plus Console Wars, first thoughts, how hard to get and the hype around PS5. Trev discusses the future of Sports rights with Stan moving into Foxtel's ground with rights to Rugby and Tennis. MG goes Electric, with the cheapest EV in Australia, plus we talk about the EV Tax debate. Trev listens to $2,599 headphones from Sennheiser and the blokes get excited for...
Unrelated topics :)
Coles started selling refurbished Boost Mobile iPhones and they sold out in moments and the blokes discuss the reason for the demand across the low range prices. Apple has an event next week - what's coming? QR codes are all the rage, Trev explains how to create them, Stephen explains how to ensure you're able to read them on your phone. The top Most Shazamed songs of the last decade have been released, meanwhile WiThings have TGA approval for their ECG feature in the new Scanwatch plus Arlo's V...
Decent chat about a whole range of things....
It's almost here - the date you can get your hands on the next-generation gaming consoles from Sony and Microsoft - the boys have had a look at what are MASSIVE machines. Alcatel is back with it's latest sub-$200 phone the 1 SE and it's got an impressive lineup of features. Speaking of impressive, Trev reckons the Chromecast with Google TV is the product of the year - hear why! Stephen talks us through the latest Gaming Router from Netgear, Trev talks Augmented Reality and Microsoft adds mouse a...
