#620 PRIVATE - Farewell to the pub
So much to unpack
Feb 16, 2024•31 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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TBTT #620 - Zuck's Apple Vision Pro Review and Tay Tay scam mania
What we think of Mark Zuckerberg's post about the Apple Vision Pro - is this a CEO blinded by his own technology or is he right about how it compares to the Meta Quest 3? Uber launches a dial an Uber service, bringing back the old school and catering to an important market. Boost goes eSIM - why does this matter? And Taylor Swift tickets - do you have legit ones?
Feb 15, 2024•1 hr 4 min
EFTM: Lawyers using AI?
Taking your tech calls this week, looking at the area of AI too with a question about reading thousands of pages and how AI might help with that. Plus plenty more questions you might have the answer to or learn from. Whatever your input, get in touch and send me an email via EFTM.com!
Feb 14, 2024•43 min
Tech Guide #587 - eSIMs on the rise, Meta Quest 3 VR review
eSIMs on the rise thanks to Optus – is the plastic SIM dead, Telstra deploys AI to improve its customer service, the new Celestron Origin automated smart telescope that makes capturing stunning astro images a snap, we run our eyes over the Meta Quest 3 VR headset, Ring releases its first battery powered Video Doorbell Pro, the slick Oppo A18 smartphone that costs just $219 and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Feb 13, 2024•52 min
Electric Cars: New Government Emissions standards explained, and January EV Sales
The Australian Federal Government has released the "New Vehicle Efficiency Standards (NVES), Trevor and Stephen unpack the news to try and understand what it means for EVs in Australia and car buyers generally Plus, How much do you need to charge the car? And why are EVs more expensive than Petrol Cars. January New Car sales data is out, how did EV's sell that month?
Feb 11, 2024•34 min
Movies: Gravity
Released in 2013, this is a visually stunning movie that will make you question what's real and what's not in movie making forever. Stephen unpacks just how it's done and how much of it is real vision when he and Trevor watch Gravity and walk through the plot and scenes for this Academy Award winner. Sandra Bullock, George Clooney and not many more make this a reality worth exploring.
Feb 09, 2024•1 hr 1 min
#619 PRIVATE - A lot of F1 Talk
No Lewis No!
Feb 09, 2024•30 min
TBTT #619 - Our Samsung S24 Verdict, Telco Complaints and robots getting better
Our verdict on the Samsung Galaxy S24, why it's the new benchmark for smartphones and the features we loved. Telecommunications Complaints are up - shock horror, but how why and what needs to be done. Apple Carplay updates, and the Petrol Finding app you have to try. The New WORX Landroid that doesn't need a wire, and D-Link's fancy looking router
Feb 08, 2024•1 hr 3 min
EFTM: Talking Tech in Perth
Trev is in Perth but still here ready to take your calls for the EFTM Podcast. If you've got a question about tech, or have a problem with some tech in your life , perhaps you want to brag about some cool tech you own or just bought - get in touch! This week calls on Satellite, Phones and much much more
Feb 07, 2024•48 min
Electric Cars: New Polestar and questions about charging before you buy an EV
Proudly brought to you by NRMA Insurance and Uniden Smart Dashcams, this week on Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars Stephen and Trevor look at the brand new Polestar 4 just taking orders in Australia. Elon Musk's Tesla is reportedly working on a smaller more affordable model - what's that all mean? Plus, a discussion about what you need to consider about charging an EV before you buy one. And how do you plan an EV Road Trip? A look at the MG4 and we're also driving the Mazda CX-60 Plug-In Hybrid t...
Feb 06, 2024•37 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Tech Guide #586 - Apple Vision Pro launches, nuclear battery that lasts 50 years
Apple’s Vision Pro goes on sale in the US – when can we expect to see it in Australia, a Chinese startup has created a nuclear battery that will run for 50 years, Elon Musk’s Neuralink has implanted its first brain chip in a human patient, we give you our verdict on the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, Belkin releases its most versatile device ever, the Uniden Dash Cam that’s hitting Aldi stores for less than $100 and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Feb 06, 2024•47 min
Movies: The Last Boy Scout
Bruce Willis, Damon Wayans and Halle Berry among other notable stars bring you a fast paced action movie - with a few laughs too. Stephen loves it, Trev didn't know if it was a movie about Boy Scouts or not. So unpack the drama on the set, and the possible questions about the plot after you watch it on Fetch on your Hisense TV!
Feb 03, 2024•1 hr 14 min
#618 PRIVATE - Dr Stephen
mainly ranting
Feb 02, 2024•32 min
TBTT #618 - Apple's EU Changes, the Vision Pro, Disney prices and more
Apple has been forced into another major change to the iPhone. Thankfully it doesn't yet affect Aussies, but if it does - what could it mean? Also, this week Apple Vision Pro goes on sale, so what is the early reaction in the USA and how is Kogan selling them in Australia? Disney Plus price rises are worth a chat, plus the stunning ASUS Zenbook Duo has got a price tag. Meanwhile Trev looks at a robot - for your Pool!
Feb 01, 2024•1 hr 6 min
EFTM: Picking a robot vacuum
Back taking your calls for 2024, this is the show where if you've got a question Trev will try and answer it. This week we talk smartphones, Security software and even Robot Vacuums How to diagnose issues and the options to solve them, if you've got a question or something cool to talk about, get in touch!
Jan 31, 2024•46 min
Tech Guide #585 - Apple preparing biggest iOS update ever, LG runout sale
Apple is working on its biggest ever iOS update – and it will include AI, ASUS announces the pricing and availability of its new 14-inch dual screen Zenbook Duo OLED laptop, LG has launched a runout sale for its 2023 range of TVs and soundbars, Oppo has launched an affordable yet feature rich phone, there’s a new way to display and store your spare Apple Watch bands and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Jan 30, 2024•37 min
Electric Cars: Public Charging Etiquette
What Toyota's Chairman says about the future of Electric Cars Porsche's best-selling car going Electric The unwritten rules of charging in public chargers and what is one-pedal driving? Stephen and Trevor have all the info for you!
Jan 28, 2024•33 min
Movies: Passengers
Chris Pratt and Jennifer Lawrence are the passengers, and the situation created by some early dramas means some serious moral dilemmas on the cards. A recent movie by our standards, and worthy of conversation - would you wake her? Trevor and Stephen unpack it all and relive this one thanks to Fetch and Hisense
Jan 27, 2024•1 hr 7 min
#617 PRIVATE - Renovations and Cars
Boring or interesting
Jan 26, 2024•32 min
TBTT #617 - The Russian Hacker Named, Optus' Triple-Zero Woes and More
Australian authorities have publicly named the Russian Hacker responsible for the huge Medibank Hack in 2022 - why and what will happen? Optus admits to a huge additional failing on the day of their 2023 outage, Trev and Stephen discuss Plus Sky News subscriptions, Disney+ cracking down on passwords and Vodafone's Roaming dominance
Jan 24, 2024•1 hr 5 min
Tech Guide #584 - Samsung enters the AI smartphone age with the S24 range
Samsung has entered a new smartphone AI era after unveiling the Galaxy S24, the Australian Government takes its first steps to regulate how AI is developed and deployed, ASUS unveils the world’s first 14-inch dual OLED screen laptop, we take a look at the Netgear Nighthawk Wi-Fi 7 router, we test out the DJI Mic 2 at the Consumer Electronics Show, Sky News launches a new streaming subscription service and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Jan 23, 2024•47 min
Electric Cars: Questions you get asked as an EV Driver
This week Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long unpack some of the questions you get asked as an Electric Vehicle owner. What is it people always want to know. Plus there's been some price hikes and some price drops - why would an EV model come down in price? And what's in the Garage of the Two Blokes this week as we drive as many EVs in Australia as we can.
Jan 21, 2024•33 min
#616 PRIVATE - We're Singing Again
Sorry it's late, but hey, the Video Version has been up for Days on YouTube:) Anyway, TV shows, and Nostalgic Songs.
Jan 20, 2024•34 min
Movies: Breakdown
A hidden Gem according to Stephen Fenech, so has Trevor Long ever heard of Breakdown? This is a 1997 Thriller starring Kurt Russell and J T Walsh alongside Kathleen Quinlan. Is it one you've seen or are you, like Trev, watching it for the first time? Search it up on Fetch on that Big-Screen Hisense TV and enjoy.
Jan 20, 2024•1 hr 3 min
TBTT #616 - Samsung Galaxy S24 News
We’ve got all the details of the Samsung Galaxy S24 and just how groundbreaking it is. But perhaps not as we’re used to with Smartphones. This time it’s all a focus on Software, and just how powerful it can be - remind you of any other brand? Plus Kayo goes 4K finally, DJI’s second content creator Microphone and a wrap of some quirky and popular things from CES 2024
Jan 17, 2024•1 hr 3 min
Tech Guide #583 - We go through the highlights of CES 2024
We've just returned from the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas and take you through all the highlights including the latest TV technology, how AI became the new buzzword as well as the other standout products and a few quirky finds as well. Tune in for all of that and much more. And we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Jan 16, 2024•48 min
Movies: Varsity Blues
Yet another High-School Football movie? Or something more? Dawson's Creek Star James Van Der Beek plays a starring role as a second string quarterback called on in a time of need It's a coming of age film, and not based on a true story. Thanks to Fetch and Hisense we unpack it and analyse it - Trevor for the First time, Stephen on a long count.
Jan 12, 2024•1 hr 5 min
TBTT #615.3 - The Rest of it
From Aussie brands at CES 2024 to the Cars, the VR, health and Robots, Trevor Long and Stephen Fenech are on the ground in Las Vegas for the big tech show. Tune in for an eyes-on, hands-on look at the weird and wonderful right here on Two Blokes Talking Tech Thanks to Netgear and Arlo.
Jan 11, 2024•42 min
TBTT #615.2 - The Big Brands
Stephen and Trevor have all the details of TVs and Big-Screens in 2024. Samsung's range, the LG hype and Hisense going big big big.
Jan 10, 2024•54 min
Tech Guide #582 - We go inside the Sphere in Las Vegas, Samsung Galaxy S24 launch confirmed
We’re in Las Vegas for the Consumer Electronics Show and we’ve visited the stunning Sphere venue – the new landmark on the strip, Samsung has confirmed the launch date for its S24 smartphone range, Microsoft is going to add a new key to its Windows keyboard for the first time in 30 years, we get behind the wheel of the new MG4 XPower, LG announces a new portable projector, Belkin unveils its new wired and wireless chargers and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Jan 09, 2024•42 min
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