#625 PRIVATE - The Blokes Wedding Proposals
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Mar 22, 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 #625 - More TikTok Drama, Samsung Responds and new iPads?
TikTok is under pressure again, this time the US Congress has voted overwhelmingly to move toward a ban if it's not sold. Samsung responds to LG's TV prices. Apple looks to launch new iPads - rumours right now. And Maccas and Telstra team up - for outages.
Mar 21, 2024•1 hr 10 min
EFTM: How old is your TV? And a user talks Hubble and More
To Hubbl or not to Hubbl. One caller has a question about accessibility - another about Watchlists - we discuss! Problems with Online ordering and getting support. We try to help! And how old is YOUR TV - and which would you replace it with?
Mar 20, 2024•58 min
Tech Guide #592 - 3G shutdown danger, Uniden 5K Dash Cam
The serious problem we’re facing with the 3G shutdown, Samsung and LG go head to head with the launch of their 2024 TV, Uniden has released its first 5K dashcam, we take a look at Samsung Galaxy A55, we put the new MacBook Air with M3 through its paces, the portable air purifier that can offer clean air in your personal space and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Mar 19, 2024•42 min
Electric Cars: Industry Drama as Car Companies quit the Car Lobby group
High Drama at the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries with Tesla, Polestar and VW all up in arms against the position the industry body is taking on the Government's new EV policy. Plus we speak to the owner of a BYD Atto 3 about the experience, choice and overall EV situation And what's in the garage this week - a KIA EV6 and something with a special BOOST button.
Mar 17, 2024•37 min
Movies: Scent of a Woman
Al Pacino plays a retired Army Lieutenant Colonel who needs a babysitter. Turns out, he has his own plans for Thanksgiving weekend and takes Chris O'Donnell on a wild ride while he has his own issues back at School A classic, iconic film, that Trev's never seen - so Stephen takes him on the ride.
Mar 16, 2024•1 hr 10 min
#624 PRIVATE - The New Car Drama
Two Blokes Talking Rubbish
Mar 15, 2024•31 min
TBTT #624 - LG first with 2024 TVs, Royal Photos and Affordable Phones
In an Olympic Year - LG is first out of the blocks with their 2024 TV range, and the big news is price - the big ones are cheaper this year. The Kate Middleton Royal Photoshopping scandal. Who'd have thought we'd be talking Royals on this show - well we are. Uniden's new Dashcams, and the Samsung A Series phones that set a new benchmark
Mar 14, 2024•1 hr 6 min
EFTM: Smart home sensors in the Bathroom?
A question about a brand of Smart home products we'd never heard of - just why isn't their full product range available in Australia? And on that, unpacking the coolest smart home ideas - and yes, it might involve a sensor in the bathroom. Plus Podcast listening alternatives with Google walking away from another product. And how much is that old iPod worth? Hint - not much.
Mar 13, 2024•51 min
Tech Guide #591 - Samsung unveils new Galaxy A smartphones, Hubbl review
Samsung has just unveiled its new range of Galaxy A Series phones, we sit down with the Epson global president and discover his vision for the future, Acer has moved into the health and wellness space with a range of appliances, we take a look at the new Hubbl entertainment platform, we check out the new Apple MacBook Air with M3, Synology has released the BeeStation- a personal cloud system and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Mar 12, 2024•50 min
Electric Cars: EVs in Strata Apartments and How highway charging needs to be
Thinking about the charges you find in regional, rural and highway locations - Trev asks, why isn't someone investing in the future here? Why can't someone see how Tesla has gotten it so so right. We talk Strata and how EVs are being considered in Apartments, the rules, issues, myths and support you can get if you live in an apartment And February Sales figures, Telsa back on top
Mar 10, 2024•34 min
Movies: Minority Report
Another Tom Cruise film this time directed by Steven Spielberg. A look into the future - well it was in 2002, today there's some interesting insights and comparison to the real world of 2024 envisaged for 2054. Cruise is part of a very different style police force, cracking down on crime in a big way. It's iconic, but Trev's never seen it - of course, so Stephen walks him through it, so you can enjoy it too!
Mar 09, 2024•1 hr 1 min
#623 PRIVATE - Viva Las Vegas
You know Stephen loved it!
Mar 08, 2024•30 min
TBTT #623 - The new higher speed NBN plans and a Hubbl first look
Who wins and who loses from the new NBN plans, and just why is this happening - Stephen has a solid theory and it's one that might upset the big telcos. Plus we've both got Hubbl and while it's too soon to review, we do have some strong early thoughts Plus AI and the new MacBook - do we need a better AI Definition?
Mar 07, 2024•1 hr 12 min
EFTM: 5G or NBN - what would you choose?
What should our next big giveaway be? Help me with ideas - lets have a podcast brainstorming session. And 5G vs NBN - have you switched one way or the other - how has it been? Plus you calls, on this Talkback Technology podcast - here for you!
Mar 06, 2024•41 min
Tech Guide #590 - We're in Las Vegas - again, Hubbl launch date announced
We’re in Las Vegas for the NRL double header, Hubbl announces its launch date, Apple shares some stories about customers whose live were saved by Apple Watch, we take a look at the new ASUS Chromebook Plus, Kobo releases its ebook report, Ecovacs are offering a huge special on one of its most popular robot vacuums and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Mar 05, 2024•48 min
Electric Cars: Factors affecting EV Car Range discussed
The range of your Battery powered vehicle can be determined by a number of factors - there's no single number that covers it. Stephen and Trevor unpack some of these factors and how you can prepare for them. Plus the EQ name and look being phased out by Mercedes. We talk to Graham who owns a Cupra PHEV - what's it like? And Stephen's impressions of the Volvo XC40 too!
Mar 03, 2024•37 min
Movies: Black Rain
One of Stephen's Hidden Gems, this fits the title of this podcast to perfection because Trev's never heard of it. Directed by Ridley Scott and Starring Michael Douglas and Andy Garcia there's also some absolute Japanese hot shot actors in this one. It's a Cop chasing thriller which shouldn't disappoint.
Mar 01, 2024•1 hr 11 min
#622 PRIVATE - Drive to Survive and more to watch
A remote catch up
Mar 01, 2024•32 min
TBTT #622 - The issue of Prominence and MWC Barcelona
Trev flew all the way home from Barcelona to be here to record, but Stephen has jetted off to Las Vegas for his beloved Bunnies. However, we get it done and the blokes discuss the issue of Prominence and how the current plans might not suit the future of TVs Plus a wrap of the biggest things at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. A view through smart glasses as what might be the true future of technology The Amazon Echo Hub and what it works well at, and Trev has the ultimate luggage tracker and...
Feb 29, 2024•1 hr 7 min
EFTM:Live from Barcelona in the wee small hours
A quick look at what Trev has seen in Barcelona for Mobile World Congress, then onto your calls From Streaming to Netflix and WiFi woes, always something new to learn and issue to solve. Plus, what is the ultimate F1 viewing setup for an Aussie?
Feb 28, 2024•45 min
Tech Guide #589 - Questions about Hubbl's antenna-free internet TV, Echo Hub review
Questions raised about Hubble’s free to air TV over the internet feature, Samsung to expand Galaxy AI to even more devices, Taylor Swift fans smash through their data at her Australian concerts, we take a look at the Echo Hub control panel, we check out the Obsbot Tiny 2 webcam, the product that lets you show your Macbook some love and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Feb 27, 2024•51 min
Electric Cars: An all-electric wins Car of the Year!
Drive.com.au has announced their car of the year, and it's an all electric beast very close to the show. We chat to Trent Nicolic from Drive.com.au about the award, and the rise of EV's in these judged competitions. Plus the dramas of a regional road trip exposed, and how is the US backflipping on vehicle emissions just when Australia goes deep. Interesting times ahead.
Feb 25, 2024•35 min
Movies: Scarface
Al Pacino stars as the Cuban refugee who has eyes on much bigger things. His Mate Manny is Steven Bauer while Michelle Pfeiffer stars as the woman that catches his eye. It's a long movie with a story to tell, which Stephen remembers from the days of VHS - but Trev's never seen. So, enjoy it for the first time, or the 50th - doesn't matter, Scarface, on Fetch via your Hisense TV!
Feb 24, 2024•1 hr 14 min
#621 PRIVATE - The Eras show
Just chatting
Feb 23, 2024•29 min
TBTT #621 - Hubbl is here and you'll be shocked at our views
Foxtel's next big thing is here, Hubbl - and while the blokes have had a lot to say - after getting a good first hand look at it, the views are in and what you hear may shock you. What is it, how will it work, what does it lack? Plus the ASUS Zenbook Duo - a truely remarakble laptop, the iPhone Rumours and - do we care about Android 15?
Feb 22, 2024•1 hr 11 min
EFTM: Photo scanning and photo storage
How to clear out your phone storage ahead of a big trip - worried you'll run out of space for those "memories"? Plus processing all those old photos - envelopes from Rabbit Photo or Kodak, and those albums. Starlink and Wifi, how to get the most from it and the new feature on Kayo you probably didn't know about.
Feb 21, 2024•44 min
Tech Guide #588 - Hubbl breaking news, why customers returned Apple Vision Pro
Breaking news on the upcoming Hubbl service and what we can expect, why people are returning their Apple Vision Pro in the US, the rechargeable batteries that can save you thousands, we take a hands-on look at the ASUS Zenbook Duo which has two 14-inch OLED displays, the 4-in-1 adapter which includes a portable battery, Tineco’s new complete floor cleaning product and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Feb 20, 2024•42 min
Electric Cars: Sharing your home charger publicly? And Commercial Vans go electric
This week on Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars, Stephen has news of a startup looking to open up our driveway charging to other EV owners needing a top up. Plus Porsche has found some staggering advances in EV tech from one model to another. We speak to our first EV owner about their Tesla Model Y experience, and Trev drives the big, Ford e-Transit Van! All electric, All the time.
Feb 18, 2024•33 min
Movies: Rush Hour
Chris Tucker and Jackie Chan are unlikely partners on American Soil in the case of a missing child. Chan brings his martial arts to Hollywood while buying into Chris Tucker's humour making for a movie which Stephen Fenech has an interesting category for. It's Trev's first time seeing it - so will he watch the sequels?
Feb 16, 2024•49 min
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