How great is the story of the Police using criminal influencers to get a dodgy not really encrypted encryption chat app into the hands of thousands of the world's low lives? Brilliant. Plus Apple's WWDC is all software, with new features for every device, particularly interesting new work life balance features, sharing content features and even thought for your digital legacy. Sony's amazing new in-ear headphones tested, along with Apple's Spacial Audio, while Trev checks out the Disney tablets ...
Jun 11, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 567
Two Blokes on the course
Jun 03, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 566
Looking back on the data and call inclusions of phone plans going way back to 2011 - the blokes reflect on the huge data available today compared to then. Plus how complaints to the TIO have changed and which Telcos are the most complained about. The app to tell you which products are the most Australian so you can choose to buy "Strayan". How Apple is doing very well with the App Store, and TCL's Mini LED TVs announced for Australia while Stephen looks at the Apple TV 4K
Jun 03, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 565
Gibber jabber.
May 26, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 564
TCL's 20 series smartphones have launched at Harvey Norman and Officeworks so the boys run through the lineup and their thoughts. LG's Rollable OLED TV for those that are "doing very well" launches in Australia as a made-to-order offering. Trev looks at NSW doing well with their Digital Driver's Licence program, Stephen the latest EcoTank printers from EPSON, while Trev uncovers more Apple Look Around cameras in preparation for the launch of the Streetview like service in Australia. Google gets ...
May 26, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 563
It's really happening
May 20, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 562
Apple's latest shiny new things are out, and we've had our first look. The new iMac comes in seven colours but it's the performance that gets forgotten - the Apple M1 makes it a powerhouse, as well as a stunner. The new iPad Pros are equally staggering with the M1 processor, a great screen, 5G connectivity and a nifty video calling feature. Plus, Googles new Android Version, the Samsung and Google watch OS partnership, Apple Music goes high quality, Uber adds subscriptions and Kobos latest e-rea...
May 20, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 561
The Plague of Mice
May 14, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 560
Stephen and Trevor travel to Brisbane to attend the NRL Magic Round opening match at Suncorp Stadium with broadcaster Fox Sports. They see the amazing number and quality of cameras, the systems used to drive the Fox Rover, Fly the Flying Fox and bring the whole broadcast together. Also this week, ABC looking to implement a login system for iView viewing, Google ending the free upload plan for Google Photos, Apple's Work protecting apps and consumers in the App Store plus HTC's latest VR headsets...
May 14, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 559
Could it finally happen?
May 07, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 558
Officeworks has removed the Apple AirTags from sale over apparent safety concerns - the blokes have views on this, and it's a topic of great conversation. NBN Fiber to the Home is coming to many more, we discuss the how and why as well as the amazing new Dyson Stick vacuum with a Laser beam to see the dust! TCL's new affordable smartphones are worth a look with 5G under $500 and a camera that blows others away at $299. LG's 2021 TVs get a price tag, and a decade of tech changes revealed by Telsy...
May 07, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 557
Two Blokes Talking Rubbish
Apr 30, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 556
Australia's 5G looking good on a global scale with average speeds third highest in the world and far greater than some countries like the UK or USA. Meanwhile ECG is finally available in Australia on the Apple Watch, how good is it, and how should it be used. Arlo has a new indoor camera with built in privacy, Spotify's plan to get more eyes and ears on them through Facebook and Podcasting, Netflix helping you channel surf and Orbi's latest Small Business Wifi Solution.
Apr 30, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 555
Strike it rich, imagine winning $40million.
Apr 22, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 554
Apple may have been late out of the blocks in 2021, but they sure were quick with six major announcements in just one hour. From new iPads in a range of colours to the much rumoured Apple AirTags for finding your things, the boys have you covered. iPad Pro devices go to Laptop grade in more ways than one, Apple TV gets a boost, Podcasting an overhaul and a new iPhone 12 - in Purple!
Apr 22, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Season 1Ep. 553
Gibber Jabber
Apr 15, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 552
Apple has a big event next week, so there's a lot to consider and wonder. Will there be iPads, iMacs, Apple Tags, and more? The blokes speculate. Plus, Samsung Unpacked - another event just a week later - will it be a Laptop or a Z Fold? We have literally no idea! Trev visits the Telstra Museum and his kids love it, Stephen looks at his below average screen time, Microsoft announces the Surface Laptop 4 and HP offers ink on subscription
Apr 15, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 551
Gibbering Lego Lovers
Apr 07, 2021•34 min•Season 1Ep. 550
Telstra and Optus are coming out swinging with "record speed tests" on their 5G networks - but what does it mean, and are there bigger things they should be looking at? Sonos new ROAM speaker is portable and the blokes have reviewed it and have strong feelings about how good it is and who it's for. Meanwhile LG has bailed from the mobile phone business globally with no more smartphones coming... sad but inevitable. Belkin's new MagSafe range is out, great stuff and really cool designs. Google's ...
Apr 07, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 549
No really, all a bit deep and serious this week.
Apr 01, 2021•33 min•Season 1Ep. 548
Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference is going virtual again in 2021. The boys discuss what that means, what might come and if it might be Virtual for a while to come. The tech giant has also launched a new repairs program allowing third party repairers to get authorised and use Apple Genuine parts. Meanwhile Facebook has come out with a concept of Transparency and new tools to understand their algorithm and process, as well as limiting content and comments. Asics has some high-tech shoes for T...
Apr 01, 2021•1 hr 21 min•Season 1Ep. 547
yeah... we went there
Mar 25, 2021•37 min•Season 1Ep. 546
Amazon has released their TV dongle, the Firestick 4K in Australia - a direct competitor to the Chromecast with Google TV at the same price of $99 the question is who buys it and why? Stephen and Trevor received a surprise box of goodies - music to a PS5 fans ears, a bunch of accessories ready to hit the market. Fenech looks at the Stunning Samsung 8K Neo QLED TV while Trev talks mobile deals with Belong and Aldi. Plus, a bunch of gibber in-between.
Mar 25, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 545
Been a rough week
Mar 17, 2021•32 min•Season 1Ep. 544
Samsung isn't holding back in 2021 - announcing six new additions to it's mid-tier A Series Smartphone range with prices under $800. This is a big segment of the market so Stephen and Trevor unpack the who and why of the launch. Google and Amazon hit the shelves with new smart speakers. The new Nest will track your sleep, while the new Echo Show 10 will follow you around the room - sort of. Arlo's latest Pro 4 Camera, Scribd launches in Australia as a subscription book service, the Aspera smarti...
Mar 17, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 543
A lot to discuss.
Mar 10, 2021•43 min•Season 1Ep. 542
It's TV season, well, it's starting anyway with Samsung first to market with Mini LED in their NEO QLED range of 4K and 8K TVs. What's new, what's coming and how competitive will it be? Plus, What cracking tech has ALDI got in its Bauhn TVs next week - Trev has checked it out. Sonos proves that Roam wasn't built in a day - that's Stephen's joke which will make sense when you hear about their new product. Cashless society - will Australia get there fast? Survey says YES, plus Paypal adding Buy No...
Mar 10, 2021•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 541
Just gibbering
Mar 03, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 540
Kicking off the show talking Electric Cars - Stephen is a Tesla owner, Trev's about to drive a Porsche and both know the value in the MG - so what's the state of play? DJI's FPV drone with sketchy use cases, Ecovacs dropping a cracker Robot Vacuum at Aldi next week for $399 and Twitter's new "Spaces" an interesting idea. And content, how do we protect our kids - YouTube has plans, and the Blokes have views.
Mar 03, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 539
Contemplating it....again
Feb 24, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 538