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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: Total Recall

When Arnold Schwarzenegger is the headline you know you're in for something great. In this 1990 Science Fiction film we take a peak into the future where space travel is the norm. Directed by Paul Verhoeven the story of how this movie came about is worth listening to Stephen Fenech for. He introduces Trevor Long to yet another movie he's never seen. Watch it now, or watch it again, and ask yourself this - what is real?

Sep 23, 20231 hr 12 min

TBTT #601 - The Audio is Horrible, Sorry

With apologies for the audio quality, this week's episode is remote while Stephen Travels with Microsoft. The Two Blokes review the iPhone 15 and there's some surprises there. Plus iOS 17 key highlights revealed. Drone Deliveries - what are we waiting for? The Amazon home control centre and Elon losing his marbles. Again.

Sep 21, 20231 hr 12 min

EFTM: Truth or Conspiracy - we may never know

I'm just someone who prefers to have proof and evidence, not just things on the internet - you'll understand when you hear our calls today. Plus the end of the EV Subsidy in NSW - why? and what impact will it have. Glad to be back, taking your calls - if you have a question, goto EFTM.com and click Ask Trev

Sep 20, 202352 min

Tech Guide #568 - A wrap up of Apple's launch event

We’ve returned from the Apple Event and will take you through all the major announcements including the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro, Apple Watch Series 9, Apple Watch Ultra 2 and new AirPods Pro, Blackmagic Design has released a powerful camera app for iPhone, Boost Mobile updates iPhone trade in values ahead of iPhone 15 launch, Technics has released a next-level direct drive turntable and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Sep 19, 202343 min

Movies: Whiplash

A young Miles Teller well before Top Gun Maverick fame plays the role of an aspiring drummer. His Father is Paul Reiser and the legendary Jazz band leader is J K Simmons. But what's it like to be at the very top of the game, what's it like to try and break into that level. A first year College student gets a look and it shapes his life and thinking. Stephen loves it, and hopes Trev will too - what do you think?

Sep 16, 20231 hr 13 min

TBTT #600 - The actual 600th

Live from Apple's September Event, Trevor and Stephen get together for the monumental 600th Show in Cupertino as guests of Apple. Sadly, Frenchie's media commitments put pay to our grand plans, but we got together to record anyway! iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, 15 Pro, and Pro Max. Plus the Apple Watches and everything we know about USB-C!

Sep 13, 20231 hr 11 min

Tech Guide #567 - GoPro Hero12 Black, GOAT G1 robot mower, Sonos Move 2

GoPro has launched its latest Hero12 Black action camera, Ecovacs has expanded to the backyard with its first robot mower, Dyson releases its biggest air purifier for even larger spaces, we take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra tablet, Sonos has revealed its new Move 2 speaker, Bang & Olufsen joins forces with Ferrari to create a stunning audio collection and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Sep 12, 202351 min

Movies: Courage Under Fire

Denzel Washington, Meg Ryan, Matt Damon and so many more high class actors take a story about Desert Storm and bring it to life as if it were true. United States deaths, and Heros under investigation, it's a story that has parallels within it and shines a light on several different areas of military service. Stephen has the facts and info, Trev has his first views after his first view. Watch now on Fetch up on your Hisense TV.

Sep 09, 20231 hr 9 min

TBTT #599.1 - It's not the 600th

We're ignoring the numbers, and postponing the 600th so we can get you this important eposide. Covering all things iPhone 15 with our final thoughts before next week's event - what to expect, how controversial will it be and will it sell? Samsung and LG's IFA announcements and how an Oven can produce a timelapse of your best cooking. JBL's stunning retro speakers and Belkin's push into the new Qi2 charging.

Sep 06, 20231 hr 13 min

Tech Guide #566 - Wrap up of the major announcements from IFA 2023 in Berlin

We wrap up the biggest announcements from the IFA tech trade show in Berlin, Apple has named the named the date for the iPhone 15 launch – what can we expect to see, Tesla has unveiled its new-look Model 3 which has been redesigned inside and out, we take a look at the new range of JBL earphones where you get to choose the form factor, Samsung has released a massive 57-inch gaming monitor, Netgear has released the world’s first unlocked mobile hotspot with 5G mmWave and WIFI 6E and we’ll answer ...

Sep 05, 202344 min

Movies: The Karate Kid

Ralph Macchio and Pat Moriata star as the kid and his mentor as young Danny LaRusso is faced with a new life in a new city and it gets off to a rough start with the locals. A story of love, loss, patience, and doing what's right in many ways, the kid and the handyman take a journey that allows them both to learn and for Danny LaRusso to grow through. It's a 1984 classic which has resulted in sequels and even a more recent modern follow up series, so before you see those, re-take the original on ...

Sep 02, 20231 hr 9 min

Movies: War of the Worlds

Put Tom Cruise and Steven Spielberg together on a project and it's got to be good right? That's the 2005 film War of the Worlds which has a long history, dating back to the 1898 H G Wells Novel. Also starring Dakota Fanning, Miranda Otto and Tim Robins with a little Morgan Freeman too, it's the story of an average American and his family faced with something surreal. A wild storm is not what it seems and the struggle to survive is real. Fire up the Hisense TV and Search War of the Worlds on Fetc...

Aug 26, 20231 hr 8 min

TBTT #599 - Foxtel's Rise and fall and rise

Top level business analysis this week from the two blokes, looking at the rise and fall and rise of Foxtel. A business built on Cable TV that now relies on streaming as much as cable - fascinating numbers from the company. 7-Eleven is going all high tech in ten stores, using GrabandGo technology so we don't need to scan items or stop at a counter to pay - intersting! Apple Maps vs Waze and why Waze still wins, the new Rode professional Microphones and Dashcam buying advice.

Aug 24, 20231 hr 10 min

EFTM: A deep dive into AI plus Telstra's Network plans

This week Trev talks to Jonathan Lea from SKY NEWS about his upcoming documentary Artificial Intelligence Investigated in which he talks to world experts on AI about where it's heading and how much we should be focussing on this issue. Including an interview with someone who has never seen AI and is blown away. Plus this week a follow up to last week's network questions - speaking directly with Channa Seneviratne who is the Executive - Technology Development and Innovation at Telstra and knows a...

Aug 23, 202358 min

Tech Guide #565 - Samsung's tablets win major award, Aussie product lets you breathe underwater

Samsung has beaten Apple for the first time for an important consumer award for its tablets, the small affordable Australian-made product that lets you breath underwater, Kobo’s new all-you can read and listen book subscription, we take a look at Panasonic’s first 6-blade electric shaver, the Aspera Mobile affordable new smartphone with flagship features, the Sennheiser earphones that can also act as a hearing aid and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Aug 22, 202346 min

Movies: Mrs Doubtfire

Robin Williams in one of his most iconic roles stars as a dad who's going through a rough time with work, and his marriage. Amidst calls for a divorce, this Dad finds an interesting way to see his kids a whole lot more. Trevor and Stephen re-watch this classic and unpack just how amazing Robin Williams was.

Aug 19, 20231 hr 10 min

TBTT #598 - Smartphone Data and Apple's Emergency SOS Saves lives

Last quarter's smartphone sales data show there's less being sold, but one iPhone model bucks the trend and can Stephen guess which devices are in the top five in Australia? Stephen and Trevor discuss the Flip and Fold ahead of their on-sale date in Australia, and Google updates Android to allow people to know if they're being tracked by an AirTag. Latrell Mitchell makes an appearance, well, Stephen makes it a topic, Microsoft kills Cortana and how Apple's Emergency SOS saved lives in the Hawaii...

Aug 17, 20231 hr 5 min

EFTM: Mobile coverage on the open road and the great Amazon Scam

Taking your calls on the Internet's only Talkback Technology podcast, you can ask a question by simply heading to EFTM.com and clicking Ask Trev! This week the Telstra mobile coverage question - is it better or worse out on the open road? A scammer tries to get an Amazon Password - or did they? An elaborate or coincidental mess - you decide, plus many more calls

Aug 16, 202357 min

Tech Guide #564 - Navman's 4K dash cam, we drive the new MG4 EV

On this week’s show: Navman has released its first 4K dash cam – and they are saying it’s their best ever, we get behind the wheel of the new MG4 EV, why Mac users are being targeted by cyber criminals, we take a look at the DJI Air 3 drone, Nokia has released a sub $450 smartphone that you can repair yourself, Dyson’s Zone headphones, which we though were an April Fools Day joke when they were revealed, have now gone on sale in Australia and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Hel...

Aug 15, 202350 min

Movies: Cars

Trev takes the controls of the show as he guides Stephen Fenech through what he believes to be one of the best movies of all time. Both dads see this through their eyes as parents, looking at the background to this movie and some of the epic performances. Lightning McQueen takes a journey of development while Doc Hudson too has to come out of his shell. It's a cracker.

Aug 12, 20231 hr 26 min

TBTT #597 - Gamers gunna game

A massive spike in the number of Aussies who are gaming, and we reckon it's thanks to simple games, and the pandemic - how are you seeing your gaming life? Trev sees Gran Turismo the movie based on the Racing game challenge that looked for real drivers We fly the DJI Air 3 Drone and it's a stunner, plus how Trev looks set to be trapped in Europe for a week.

Aug 10, 20231 hr 10 min

EFTM: Bloody scammers taking our numbers

If you're in the market for a new bit of technology, a TV, Laptop, Mobile then get in touch and we can talk through some great options for your. Likewise if you're looking to save money on those monthly costs we can help, and some of these callers will help you too! Plus one caller who's number has been hijacked. How damn frustrating!

Aug 09, 20231 hr 1 min

Tech Guide #563 - Vodafone State of Scams report, Norton Genie app to spot scams

The Vodafone State of Scams report is a real eye opener and shows we’ve still got a massive problem, Norton has released a new AI-powered app than can help you spot the scams, my affair with Tesla has come to an end – I’ve actually gome back to my ex, we take a look at the DJI Osmo Action 4 camera, Oppo has launched the new Reno10 5G smartphone, BlueAnt releases a tiny but mighty portable speaker and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Aug 08, 202350 min

Movies: The Others

Nicole Kidman stars as the Mother of two young children in a large mansion when housekeepers come to her home to offer their services. The children hear noises, see people - but everything is not as it seems. Stephen loves it - but will Trev? Thanks to Fetch and Hisense we unpack The Others.

Aug 05, 20231 hr 3 min

TBTT #596 - Upgrading your phone - when is too soon?

A survey suggests that we're upgrading our phones every 2-3 years with some people doing it far more than even that - what say you? Australia's 5G is pretty impressive by world standards - do we appreciate that enough? NBN Fibre upgrades available to millions more people, and the TikTok move toward music and even Twitter.

Aug 03, 20231 hr 10 min
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