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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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Episodes

Movies: Executive Decision

Kurt Russell headlines alongside Steven Seagal, Halle Berry and a host of great names in this action thriller. While some creative licence is taken on board the 747 the action is intense and suspense along with it. Trev's never seen it - but Stephen has all the details about this $55 million budget film. Catch it on Fetch up on your Hisense TV!

Mar 10, 20231 hr 25 min

TBTT #575 - Optus just don't get it

How is it possible that the Optus CEO still doesn't get how badly they've handled last year's cyber attack - and continue to. Trevor and Stephen unpack and discuss it all. Samsung's 2023 QLED TV range is announced with pricing, running through it all from big and pricey right down. TikTok's parental controls and what you need to know, plus Windows cunning integration of iPhone messaging into the latest Windows 11. Oh, and Apple's big news!

Mar 09, 20231 hr 10 min

EFTM: Saving Money and scammers

Taking your calls with advice on anything from Security cameras for the home and smartphones. You can get in touch via EFTM.com - plus callers saving money by switching and ditching. And the Facebook scammers using my video to take advantage of people online.

Mar 08, 202353 min

Tech Guide #542 - Cybercriminals using ChatGPT to perfect their scams, MWC wrap

Cyber criminals turning to ChatGPT to make their scams even more convincing, Australians are feeling the pinch but are leaving savings on phone and internet deals on the table, we wrap up Mobile World Congress which just ended in Barcelona, we take a look at the Bowers & Wilkins Pi7 S2 active noise cancelling earphones, significant upgrade for Windows 11 including iPhone connectivity, Meta rolls out new tools for teens to find and remove intimate and exploitive photos from social media platf...

Mar 07, 202352 min

Movies: Halloween (1978)

Stephen set Halloween up as a gory horror film and Trevor was worried, so what are the things you might not know about Halloween and just how scared did Trevor get? This was a 1978 low budget film that ended up grossing big-dollars. It was also the debut film for Jamie Lee Curtis who goes on to some pretty big things. Enjoy a fright night on us with thanks to Fetch and Hisense.

Mar 03, 20231 hr 17 min

TBTT #574 - Live from MWC Barcelona

The blokes are in Barcelona for the biggest mobile show of the year. Oppo steal the headlines with their first folding phone the Find N2 Flip and it's impressive. TCL's latest phones and the impressive NXTPAPER concept phone. Trev talks to the Telstra CEO and finds out about ChatGPT and also some huge advances in 5G coming soon. Nokia's repairable phone and the low-cost phones coming to Australia.

Mar 02, 20231 hr 9 min

EFTM: Exclusive chat with Telstra CEO Vicki Brady

On the show floor of Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Trevor Long catches up with Telstra's new CEO Vicki Brady. Vicki talks about her excitement for connected products, including ChatGPT Plus regional Australia, the ridiculous ACCC decision and how cost of living is affecting customers

Mar 01, 202323 min

Tech Guide #541 - Souths Juniors using tech to improve brain health protocols in rugby league

South Sydney Juniors has partnered with NeuroFlex to adopt game-changing brain health protocols, we’ll take a look at the Rode NT1 mic with dual connect, Uniden has launched its new smart baby monitor, you can now make free calls to mobiles and landlines with Alexa on your Echo smart speaker and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Feb 28, 202348 min

Movies: In the Line of Fire

Starring Clint Eastwood and John Malkovich among a much bigger wider all-star case, this is a political thriller written by Jeff Maguire. A long serving Secret Service agent forms and unlikely two way relationship with a likely killer. It's a gripping story that doesn't have many slow moments. Trevor is walked through some of the intricate moments of the movie by a man who's seen it many times - Stephen Fenech. Watch and enjoy along with us thanks to Fetch and Hisense.

Feb 25, 20231 hr 33 min

TBTT #573 - The future of phones

Trev's on a plan and Stephen is 24 hours from joining him as they head to the Annual Mobile World Congress show in Barcelona. What to expect on the ground, including the Oppo flip phone - will it come to Australia and how will it be priced? Meta following twitter with a monthly subscription for the Blue Tick and how Twitter is degrading security because Elon's ash tray doesn't have enough cash in it. Oh, and we call Alexa. Sort of.

Feb 23, 20231 hr 6 min

EFTM: Getting that result - Australian Consumer Law for the win!

What's it like driving the Porsche 911 GTS? AMAZING - so let me brag about that a bit. Plus, saving you money - another caller looking to switch and save, finding great savings on mobile and broadband. And other calls including a great result on a broken TV.

Feb 22, 202355 min

Tech Guide #540 - Pay for your blue tick on Facebook and Instagram, Peloton Tread review

You can now pay for your blue tick on Facebook and Instagram with Meta Verified, Vodafone hits a six at the Sydney Cricket Ground with record 5G speeds, Circles Life announces Pay What You Want mobile plans for added flexibility, we take a look at the Peloton Tread which has just arrived in Australia, Oppo has released the new Find N2 Flip foldable smartphone, DJI has launched the Mini 2 SE small and affordable drone you can take anywhere and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Hel...

Feb 21, 202354 min

Movies: Duel

This one is a bit of an unknown for many we think, but Stephen loves it. A very young Steven Spielberg directs what was never meant to be a Cinematic release. Stephen talks through the details of how the movie came about, and together with Trevor talks through all the moments of this unique thriller. All thanks to Fetch and Hisense.

Feb 18, 202356 min

TBTT #572 - Reviews of the Samsung S23 Ultra

Trevor and Stephen take a detailed look at the new Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, which goes on sale this week. Likewise looking at what Apple and Samsung have planned for the future. ABC has a drama which is a lesson for everyone, while a Melbourne University goes Digital with ID cards. And, an update on the Netflix password sharing drama

Feb 16, 20231 hr 15 min

Tech Guide #539 - Netflix changes has customers - and me - fired up!!

Netflix customers, and myself, are getting fired up with the streaming giant set to ban password sharing, my electric vehicle dilemma that could see me turn my back on Tesla, the Australian government kicks off an initiative to provide free NBN for up to 30,000 families, we review the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra smartphone, how Uniden’s new App Cam Pano camera can beef up your security, how AI is taking over search in 2023 and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Feb 14, 202359 min

Movies: Remember the Titans

This is a cracking film set in the early 1970's produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and based on the true story of coach Herman Boone. Boone is played by Denzel Washington and is a coach enlisted to integrate the T.C. Williams High School football team. A great cast shines a light on the issues of racism, segregation and integration in America's past, so what will Trev think of one of Stephen's all-time favourites? Find out, watch it now on Fetch up on your big-screen Hisense TV!

Feb 10, 20231 hr 28 min

TBTT #571 - Upsetting Stephen

This week, the Two Blokes discuss the plans Netflix has to crack down on Password sharing, and this discussion once again frustrates Stephen Fenech, so why is Trev pushing him. Optus cops a big increase in complaints to the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman after their data breach, Tesla's plan to open the Superchargers for all. Stephen looks at Netgear's latest Orbi and Microsoft gives Bing a boost with AI

Feb 09, 20231 hr 13 min

EFTM: Taking your calls for tech help!

Back from San Francisco and taking your calls. If you've got a tech problem, question or need buying advice - goto EFTM.com and send a question through the ASK TREV page! This week loads of calls on phone advice, camera advice and a curly one about WiFi connection issues. No matter the question, Trev's got an answer

Feb 08, 202357 min

Tech Guide #538 - first look at the Samsung Galaxy S23 smartphones

We’ve just returned from San Francisco where we attended the Samsung Galaxy S23 launch, we also spoke with Samsung Australia’s vice president and head of mobile Garry McGregor about the new line-up, we check out the new MacBook Pro with the new M2 Max chip, Rode has just launched a new microphone headset, Technics has released a Super CD player priced at $5,499 and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Feb 07, 202351 min

Movies: Flying High (aka Airplane)

Regarded as one of the funniest comedy movies of all time, it's the kind of movie not made any more. Comedy from shot to shot, scene to scene. Flying High - known as Airplane around the world, stars Robert Hays, Julie Hagerty, Liam Nielsen, Robert Stack, Lloyd Bridges, Peter Graves and even Kareem Abdul-Jabbar. Like a sketch show with a plot this movie is a parody of another presumably serious movie but done with the intent to make you laugh, and laugh you will. Stephen knows it back to front, T...

Feb 04, 20231 hr 16 min

TBTT #570 - Live from San Francisco Samsung Galaxy Unpacked

Samsung has announced the Galaxy S23 range of devices in San Francisco so Trevor and Stephen are live with all the details for you. Three phones, three bigger price tags but three amazing cameras. But - have we reached peak smartphone? Or could this be the surprise of the year?

Feb 01, 202343 min

Tech Guide #537 - ChatGPT - we put it to the test, Apple's new privacy short film

ChatGPT – what is it – how does it work and can students use it to cheat - we put it to the test, Apple has released a short video with a Ted Lasso star Nick Mohammed to showcase its new privacy features and Bowers and Wilkins has released the Pi7 S2 earphones, we check out the deluxe new Sony DualSense Edge wireless controller, Samsung has released the Odyssey G6 gaming monitor that’s also a smart TV, Cricut’s new EasyPress products to help you personalise anything and we’ll answer all your que...

Jan 31, 202350 min

Movies: No Country for Old Men

Stephen describes this as a classic, and rightfully so. Winner of multiple academy awards, No Country for Old Men is set in rural Texas and centres around a long-time Sheriff and his struggles with where the world has gone to. A big drug deal has gone sour in his county and he's on the tail of a hitman out to get the cash back. A lot of decide for yourself moments, a lot of food for thought, and an ending that's not for everyone. Watch it now on Fetch up on your Big-Screen Hisense TV.

Jan 27, 20231 hr 35 min

TBTT #569 - Happy Australia Day

Celebrating great Australian Tech and Tech companies, recorded on Australia day Trev and Steve look at Rode, Blackmagic, Cygnett and many more along with Aussie Tech innovations. And the rise of ChatGPT - what is it about, what can it do - should we be excited or worried? Apple has a new HomePod - the second coming? and loads of new Headphone innovation.

Jan 26, 20231 hr 5 min
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