TBTT #615.1 - Live From CES Unveiled
Trevor and Stephen are in Las Vegas for CES but first they had a look at the CES Unveiled pre-show which uncovered a few quirkily gadgets for pets, health and well-being.
Jan 08, 2024•35 min
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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Movies: It's a Wonderful Life
This 1946 classic is set around Christmas and follows the life and story of George Bailey, played by James Stewart. He's a good kid, who grows up and seems to put everything and everyone before himself, until it reaches breaking point. A guardian angel appears to show him things from another perspective. Black and White - so will Trevor like it on his first watch? Stephen takes us through it thanks to Fetch and Hisense
Jan 05, 2024•1 hr 16 min
#614 PRIVATE - A great loss
Returning after a great loss
Jan 05, 2024•42 min
TBTT #614 - Ready for 2024
Just days away from CES in Las Vegas for 2024 so Stephen and Trevor unpack just what's happening, when and what to expect. Plus, the year ahead in tech, in smartphones, computers and Artificial Intelligence. Welcome to 2024, heading toward our 13th anniversary of Two Blokes Talking Tech
Jan 03, 2024•1 hr 10 min
Tech Guide #581 - what tech to expect in 2024, Apple Watch under fire
We’ll take a look at what we expect to see in 2024, Aussie Formula 1 star Oscar Piastri partners with Quad Lock to share an important road safety message, why Apple Watches were removed from sale in the US, we take a look at the Logitech Wave Keys ergonomic keyboard, LG introduces a new AI-powered robot, we take a look at the world’s most expensive television and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Jan 02, 2024•42 min
Movie: Crocodile Dundee
From the mid 1980's, Paul Hogan stars as Crocodile Dundee - an outback legend who survived a croc attack. Linda Kozlowski makes her debut as Sue, the New York reporter chasing Mick Dundee's story. This was a mega hit, which Stephen will explain while Trev catches up on an absolute Aussie classic.
Dec 15, 2023•1 hr 19 min
#613 PRIVATE - Dodgers big deal
And some streaming chatter
Dec 15, 2023•30 min
TBTT #613 - The top things for 2023 and our biggest tech stories of the year
A look back at the biggest Aussie Google searches of 2023 as well as some global trends over 25 years of Google Search. Plus Stephen and Trevor look back at their biggest stories and products of 2023 - how will this year be remembered? Hint - AI And the LG super slim ultra light laptop that's a must see
Dec 14, 2023•1 hr 11 min
EFTM: Wrapping up the year and saving people thousands!
Reflecting on many years of Podcasting, through different eras, and winding up here at the end of 2023! Taking your calls with advice on pendants for the elderly, TVs and also could you save money? Imagine saving thousands of dollars per year. It's possible.
Dec 13, 2023•59 min
Tech Guide #580 - one of the most ridiculous products we've ever seen, Hisense Mini LED X TV review
What is the world coming to? A product has been proposed to prevent people being injured texting and walking, Vodafone and CommBank team up to combat SMS scams, more than 2.6bn personal records have been compromised in the last two years – what is the solution, we take a look at the Hisense Mini LED X TV, Withings has released the ScanWatch Nova Smartwatch, we go through our Christmas Gift Guide suggestions and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Dec 12, 2023•49 min
Movies: Basic Instinct
A murder mystery for adults only. Basic Instinct is a movie Stephen has seen many times, but Trev may have heard of it, but he's never seen it. So search Basic Instinct on Fetch and fire up that Hisense TV and unpack the story of a writer, a murder, a detective, and what really happened. Was it all scripted? Was there agreement on how it would be edited? And just how long did those bedroom scenes take to film - find out, on the Best Movies You've Never Seen
Dec 08, 2023•1 hr 35 min
#612 PRIVATE - The Young Ones
Not literally of course:)
Dec 08, 2023•39 min
TBTT #612 - Telstra v the ACMA, Old School Ways
Why is the ACMA making clickbait headlines instead of just releasing information and news. Trev ponders this as Telstra is in the spotlight over billing issues. Elon's rant at Advertisers and why it matters. We ponder what "old school" things we do. Plus the new ScanWatch from Withings and the price drop on Ford's electric car!
Dec 07, 2023•1 hr 14 min
Tech Guide #579 - Australia's thriving app economy, driving the new Tesla Model 3
The App Economy is thriving in Australia, Sony has released a slimline PlayStation 5, Epson has launched a short-throw home theatre projector, we get behind the wheel of the new Tesla Model 3, we check out the new Ember mugs that can keep your tea and coffee warm, Laser launches an affordable range of smart decorative lights and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Dec 05, 2023•47 min
Movie: Liar Liar
Jim Carrey at his comedic best as a Lawyer stuck in some Moral dilemmas. He's a fun dad, but is he a good dad? His son makes a wish that will change him forever, but will wreak havoc for a day. He's at the peak of his powers and brings his full expression to this role - but will Trev like it? Stephen walks us through Liar Liar so get the Fetch fired up on the Hisense TV and enjoy.
Dec 02, 2023•1 hr 14 min
#611 PRIVATE - The Doco
Great idea, won't happen
Dec 01, 2023•37 min
TBTT #611 - The misinformation age and scammers too
Trev's got a bee in his bonnet about the spread of misinformation about new technology. Stephen looks at the worry around identity fraud as we look at Scam Awareness week The Hisense TV that impresses in many ways, the lack of support for Recycling of Mobiles and it's almost Christmas time!
Nov 30, 2023•1 hr 9 min
EFTM: Scam Awareness Week - lots to learn, and still calls to take!
It's National Scam Awareness Week and there's a lot to unpack, mainly that we should all be aware of what's out there and stay protected where we can. Plus also, share your knowledge with your family so no-one you know becomes a victim. Plus I find my long lost brother - tony reckon's we're two peas in a pod. And lots of your calls with tech questions!
Nov 29, 2023•1 hr 6 min
Tech Guide #578 - Australians paying high broadband prices, M3 MacBook Pro review
Australians are paying some of the highest prices for home broadband compared to other countries, only one per cent of Australians are recycling their old mobile devices, Telstra releases new speed and latency optimiser packs on its network, we take a look at the 16-inch MacBook Pro with M3 Max, we check out the Journey laptop sleeve that’s also a portable workstation, Panasonic has unveiled its new wearable gaming speaker and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Nov 28, 2023•55 min
Movies: Oceans Eleven
When you put this cast in one movie, it's bound to be good right? Brad Pitt, George Clooney, Matt Damon, Andy García, Julia Roberts,Elliott Gould, Bernie Mac, Carl Reiner - I mean come on. So what does Trev think? Stephen loves it, so how does it all come together and just how well do you know the movie? Did you know about the last-minute edit? Tune in, thanks to Fetch and Hisense and enjoy Oceans Eleven!
Nov 25, 2023•1 hr 33 min
#610 PRIVATE - F1 In Vegas and a Sad Farewell
RIP Ziggy
Nov 24, 2023•35 min
TBTT #610 - The end of an Era at Optus, thank goodness and Gina's calls for Facebook to lift it's game!
Optus CEO Kelly Bayer Rosmarin steps down, so what is going on, and just how can the company recover. Who might be the next CEO and could it be Gladys? The blokes have strong views on this and also what the company needs to do next. Plus Gina Rinehart writes to Mark Zuckerberg about Scams on Facebook, and she's spot on, in fact the blokes are pretty fired up about this one. And the Apple concession to use RCS messaging, but what will it really mean??
Nov 23, 2023•1 hr 10 min
EFTM: Bye Bye Kelly, Optus CEO is gone - plus online shopping tips and your tech calls
I don't want to say I told you so, but I told you so. Optus CEO Kelly Bayer Rosmarin is gone, so I've got a list of people they should be looking at for the top job. Plus shopping tips from PayPal's shopping expert making sure you stay safe this Black Friday sales season And your calls with tech questions - you name it, we've got it covered!
Nov 22, 2023•1 hr 3 min
Tech Guide #577 - Optus CEO quits, messaging equity between iPhone and Android
The Optus CEO Kelly Bayer Rosmarin has resigned after the outage and following a Senate inquiry, Apple to adopt a new standard to bring messaging equality between iPhone and Android, we go behind the scenes at Oppo to see how their devices go from concept to reality, we take a look at the Uniden App Cam Pano security camera, Samsung has launched a new Shop app, the tech products that are causing the most injuries and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Nov 21, 2023•52 min
Movies: Crimson Tide
It's not red, it's Crimson, the Crimson Tide tells the story of rules, regulations, commands, concerns, questions and morals in the world of Nuclear War. A modern world far from the battle fields of yesteryear, you are challenges to follow the story, form your own opinions and them challenge even those opinions. Stephen Loves it - but will Trev? Fire up the Fetch and watch on your Hisense
Nov 18, 2023•1 hr 11 min
#609 PRIVATE - Travel Gains and Losses
the usual rubbish
Nov 17, 2023•31 min
TBTT #609 - Oppo Tour in China and yes, more Optus
Travelling to Shenzhen China as guest of Oppo, Stephen and Trevor discover what it takes to test a new smartphone camera, to calibrate it, and even see some products Oppo doesn't currently plan to release - along with factory floor where thousands of phones a day are produced. And Optus, oh Optus, why are you doing this. Their explanation is out, but their CEO isn't. Why their compo is bad and more. Plus, how to get round Sydney Airport in a breeze...
Nov 16, 2023•1 hr 8 min
Tech Guide #576 - Optus outage fallout continues, speaker that's also a work of art
The fallout from the catastrophic Optus outage continues – what does the future hold for the telco, Laser has released a product that brings CarPlay and Android Auto to your vehicle, Apple TV+ comes to the Fetch TV box, we take a look at the Pantheone Obsidian speaker that looks like a work of art, Rode releases the Signature Edition of its iconic NT1 microphone, Samsung offers affordable luxury with its latest smartphone and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Nov 14, 2023•47 min
Movie: Collateral
From 2004 this one has a big cast, I mean - Tom Cruise - Jamie Foxx, Jada Pinkett Smith, Mark Ruffalo. Cruise gets in a cab, and the night of the cab driver chances as does his life forever. Enjoy it for the first time or fiftieth time on Fetch up on your Hisense TV with Trevor Long and Stephen Fenech.
Nov 11, 2023•1 hr 9 min
#608 PRIVATE - Counting Points
ra ra ra
Nov 10, 2023•30 min
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