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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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EFTM: High Tech Shopping with a 24/7 Butcher

Your calls are back this week with Trev taking questions about TV and TV warranty, photos, WiFi and more. Plus a TikTok took our attention this week, a young Farmer in regional NSW showing off his 24/7 Staffless butchery. So he's on the show! Explaining his ideas, and the process of shopping at the Wolki Farm butchery!

Jan 25, 202354 min

Tech Guide #536 - new Apple chips, new MacBook Pros and HomePod is back

Apple has made a number of announcements this week - they've updated Apple Maps, news M2 Pro and M2 Max chips, new MacBook Pros and the return of the HomePod - we’ll take a look at them all, we’ll also talk about all the new Logitech Brio 300 webcam, we check out the new Oppo A17 smartphone with flagship features, we take a look at the new Roborock S8 Pro Ultra and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Jan 24, 202348 min

Movies: Close Encounters of the Third Kind

The paranormal, UFO's, Government cover-ups, even the Bermuda Triangle - there are so many angles to this movie. Inspired in part by an event in Steven Spielberg's childhood Close Encounters stars Richard Dreyfuss as Roy Neary a man on a journey after a life changing encounter with a UFO. Trev's never seen it, couldn't even pick the movie the iconic sound came from, but Stephen knows all about it. So watch along with us, thanks to Fetch and Hisense.

Jan 21, 20231 hr 14 min

TBTT #568 - Apple and Samsung headline the news

Apple sets the year off to a start with news of new Silicon with pro level M2's and all new devices to suit. While Samsung readies for their first announcement of the year in just weeks from now. Plus back to School, Sydney Ferries on Google Streetview, and the two blokes thoughts on 2023 in Tech.

Jan 19, 20231 hr 12 min

EFTM: 2023 is a whole new year folks!

Trev's back for 2023 with the EFTM podcast. Welcoming your calls and questions on anything technology. Did you get something new? What do you love about it? Get in touch and share! Coolest things from CES recapped here this week, plus a thought about ChatGPT and how Google should be worried And get in touch - let us know what you want more, or less of, in 2023

Jan 18, 202333 min

Tech Guide #535 - Samsung names S23 launch date, world's first solar-powered EV

Samsung has named the date for the launch of the Galaxy S23, we take a look at Lightyear – the world’s first solar powered EV that had its origins in Australia, JBL has launched its new soundbar with detachable wireless rear speakers, we check out the new Equinox 2 smart telescope we discovered at CES, Bird Buddy the smart bird feeder, the Silent Mask that give you silence and privacy for your call and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Jan 17, 202343 min

Movies: Rain Man

Rain Man features an outstanding performance by Dustin Hoffman as Raymond - the Autistic Savant who's existence is discovered by his brother Charlie played by Tom Cruise only after their father's death. It's a road trip film, directed by Barry Levinson - and follows Cruise's characters journey of emotional pain, anger and learning to know and love his brother. Hoffman's character performance is one of the best you will see, and it's an eye opening look into his life. Trev's seen it, but doesn't ...

Jan 14, 20231 hr 21 min

Tech Guide #534 - wrap up of the 2023 Consumer Electronics Show

We’ve just completed the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas and we’re are going to go through the major announcements and the biggest products of the show, we’ll talk about all the new and quirky products we got our hands on – there’s some cool stuff to talk about and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Jan 10, 202356 min

TBTT #567-3 CES Day 4 2023

The show is wrapping up, but the Two Blokes have more to talk about. From Cars with Solar and massive head-up displays to the watch band that charges itself and tracks your activity. Trev tries the Dyson Zone headphones with Purifying, and the TCL Smart AR Glasses, while Stephen checks out a fancy Samsung Fridge

Jan 08, 202344 min

Movies: October Sky

You wouldn't know it from the title, or the cover art, but October Sky is the true story of a young man and his mates in a small American Coal Mining town who attempt to build rockets. Starring a young Jake Gyllenhaal, Chris Cooper, Chris Owen and Laura Dern, it's a moving story about freindships, family, work, township, and having goals. It's based on four young men who grew up in Coalwood West Virginia and were inspired to build a rocket after the Russians launched Sputnik! Trev's never seen i...

Jan 07, 20231 hr 30 min

TBTT #567-2 CES Day 1 2023

Stephen and Trevor live from the show floor at the Las Vegas Convention Centre - for CES 2023. It's only day 1 and there's plenty of news. All the best announcements from LG, Hisense, Samsung, Sony and ASUS and some chatter in-between

Jan 06, 202340 min

TBTT #567-1 - CES Unveiled 2023

The Two Blokes are Back in Las Vegas for CES 2023. As is tradition, we record right after the opening event of the show, looking at some quirky and interesting gadgets. Trev found some, Stephen found some - enjoy!

Jan 04, 202328 min

Tech Guide #533 - live from CES in Las Vegas, what we can expect to see

We’ve just landed in Las Vegas for the Consumer Electronics Show and we’ll talk about what we can expect to see, the trends and themes we’re likely to see, meanwhile LG has already made some announcements, we take a listen to the Bowers and Wilkins Px8 headphones, we check out the Philips Air Performer, how you can create your own customised version of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Jan 03, 202350 min

Movies: Castaway

This is an iconic movie, from Wilson, to Tom Hanks portrayal of a FedEx executive stuck for a staggering 1500 days on an isolated island in the Pacific. Even if you've seen it many times, there's a lot to pick up on in this movie. And the story of how it came about is also fascinating. Stephen guides Trevor through Castaway, an Oscar nominated film from over 20 years ago, all thanks to Fetch and Hisense

Dec 24, 20221 hr 31 min

TBTT #566 - ACCC making strange calls and Elon - ha!

An early Christmas present for you, our last TBTT show for the year. This week, Trev's got his knickers in a knot over the ACCC decision on the TPG and Telstra network sharing deal and how its a raw deal for the bush. Elon stepping down as CEO of Twitter - was he always going to, or was this a shock? Boost goes international with a great roaming add-on option, while Tesla has added Apple Music And Trev's doing Amazon Flex deliveries - just what it's like to do the job! Merry Christmas from Steph...

Dec 21, 20221 hr 10 min

Tech Guide #532 - Scams to get worse in 2023, international roaming for pre-paid customers

Brace yourself for even more sophisticated scams next year and what we can do to stay safe, Boost Mobile has launched international roaming for pre-paid customers, we wrap up our 12 days of Christmas Gift Ideas, DJI has launched the DJI Mini 3, Apple has released a new collaboration app called Freeform, Grid Studio has unveiled its new framed original iPad art frame and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Dec 20, 202247 min

Movies: Fatal Attraction

Michael Douglas finds himself at the centre of a psychological thriller in which he faces problems at home after a weekend fling. Glenn Close stars as the love-interest who's response to a weekend fling will have you on the edge of your seat with her obsession. Stephen loves it, so he's introducing Trevor to the movie for the first time, thanks to Fetch and Hisense.

Dec 17, 20221 hr 27 min

TBTT #565 - Parental Guidance Recommended

Parents taking EPIC Games the makers of Fortnite to court over the game being addictive - seems strange, but that's a thing in Canada. So what is the responsibility of parents? Two Blokes and their views. Dyson's new headphones are the strangest looking ever and will be among the most expensive. What do Trevor and Stephen think? Telstra's 5G records and plans to scale for usage on the 5G network, DJI's new Mini 3 and Apple's Freeform!

Dec 15, 20221 hr 6 min

EFTM: Farewell 2022 - Sing it!

The final EFTM podcast for 2022, talking all things tech. Taking you calls on Earbuds, and limiting kids screen time - the challenges of modern parenting. Plus, Apple Music SING - Trev gives it a go! You wanna turn the volume down for that one! Thanks for listening this year, Merry Christmas to you and all those you love, stay safe out there and let's hit 2023 with all the power we can! Cheers everyone!

Dec 14, 202238 min

Tech Guide #531 - Lawsuit alleges Fortnite is too addictive, Dyson Zone headphones/air purifier goes on sale

Parents launch class action against Fortnite creator Epic Games alleging the game is too addictive, Dyson Zone headphones with a built-in air purifier - which many thought were an April Fool's Day joke and our 12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas continues, we take a look the new Belkin 11-in-1 Multidock Port, Bowers & Wilkins launch a McLaren edition of their Px8 headphones, Apple Music now has a sing along feature and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Dec 13, 202246 min

Movies: The Great Escape

We're turning things on their head this week. Stephen Fenech, our Movie Guru gets taken on a journey to watch The Great Escape for the first time, a movie Trevor Long has rated highly for a long time. It's a true story, with some creative licence, of a P.O.W. camp in Germany built to house some of the craftiest escapees from the Allied forces. Steve McQueen is the headliner, but it's an all-star cast, Trev and Stephen walk through a range of issues raised in the movie and reflect on the time tha...

Dec 09, 20221 hr 35 min

TBTT #564 - What did you search for?

Google has released their annual look back at what we searched for in the year gone. In 2022 Wordle topped the list, but what were some of the quirky results? Apple Music getting a karaoke update, with a new SING feature allowing you to fade down the vocals and sing a long for yourself. Plus new App Store pricing allows developers far more flexibility. Trev looks at EV sales numbers in Australia, on the up and up, while also raising concerns about Eufy's privacy woes after an online expose. And ...

Dec 08, 20221 hr 3 min

Tech Guide #530 - Christmas gift ideas, know everything about dash cams, Kindle Scribe review

We’ve kicked off our 12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas, we speak to Navman about everything you need to know about dashcams, Rode has released the VideoMicro II mic to add pro-level quality to your camera or smartphone, we take a look the new Kindle Scribe which can be used for reading and writing, we check out the Smartmi Air Purifier P1, the HoverBar Tower which can position your iPad perfectly for handsfree use and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Dec 06, 202251 min

Movies: Saving Private Ryan

Released in 1998, Saving Private Ryan is set in 1944, over a short period from the D-Day landing, starring Tom Hanks as the unlikely captain set a task that's hard to fathom. Does Ryan want to be saved? It's a question that raises a moral dilemma for the audience as much as the characters. An all-star cast, plus some cracking cameos fill this movie, but it's the detail and realism of the filmmaking that sets it apart. Enjoy rewatching or unpacking Saving Private Ryan with Stephen Fenech and Trev...

Dec 03, 20221 hr 32 min

TBTT #563 - Trade-In Valuations

Boost Mobile launches an app that gives you an instant valuation for your mobile phone, allowing you to get CASH for the phone and put it back into the market as a refurb, saving more waste and landfil. Telstra is blocking a staggering amount of calls, texts and emails - the blokes discuss that. Elon vs Apple - where's that going next? The App Store rankings and awards for 2022 And the Oppo Pad Air - quality value.

Dec 01, 20221 hr 11 min
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