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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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#459 - Everything other than iPhone

What is Kayo up to? Kayo app no longer available on Foxtel Now boxes - why? Makes no sense. Plus, in 2021 Kayo adding FREE access to some content and even live sport! Foxtel is also launching Voice control we'll talk about that. iPad Air is out, the blokes have used it for a while, and it's time to see where it fits in the iPad lineup. Plus, new Nanoleaf Lights, the DJI Pocket 2 4K video recorder, Google's ability to recognise your humming and identify the song, plus, the Mate X electric bike!...

Oct 23, 202051 minSeason 1Ep. 508

iPhone Launch Day Edition - thanks to Telstra!

A special edition looking at the iPhone 12, the launch day vibes and how things are different Plus Stephen and Trevor's iPhone 12 reviews and thoughts having used both the iPhone 12 and the iPhone 12 Pro All thanks to Telstra who have sponsored this episode and granted us access to their high-tech HQ to record!

Oct 23, 202050 minSeason 1Ep. 507

#458 - Apple Event Wrap - iPhone 12, HomePod Mini

Apple's big day, iPhone 12 confirmed, coming in four sizes and all with 5G. Trevor and Stephen break down all their views on the new phones, the features, the pros and cons, the controversy over the missing charger and more. Plus the new HomePod Mini, what is it, is it going to work? And some news from Ecovacs and Arlo too!

Oct 14, 20201 hr 16 minSeason 1Ep. 505

#457 - We have a date for the Apple Event

Apple's iPhone event announced for next week, what are we expecting, what will the new iPhone cost, will they all have 5G - so many things to ponder. Plus the battle for 5G and how important the iPhone is to Telstra and Optus. Foxtel's channel number change but why it doesn't matter to Trev. Apple Watch Series 6 - thoughts? And a bunch of thoughts on gaming... This week with Stephen and Trevor

Oct 08, 20201 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 503

#456 - New from Google and Telstra's home 5G

Google has a range of new products, four in fact and the blokes break it down. While the smartphones get the headlines, it's the Chromecast with Google TV that has us talking. Android TV on a chromecast? Sign me up! And how does the Pixel 5 stack up against the Pixel 4a 5G and why would you get the 5 when the 4a 5G is so good? Telstra's plan to slowly offer 5G home internet to customers, Vodafone's new approach to unlimited, Hisense Dual Cell TV reviewed. And Trev's been buying junk again online...

Oct 01, 20201 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 501

#455 - NBN Upgrades for many - not all

Great news for millions of Aussies with Gigabit broadband coming, upgrades to the HFC, FTTC networks will see faster speeds, while huge parts of the FTTN network will get Fibre if they want it. But who misses out? Not many people talking about that. Plus, Console Christmas Wars. GoPro has a new Hero9 camera, stunning stabilisation, but bigger and fatter - which is GOOD! Bose comes back with the Sleepbuds - all improved. The all new iPad and why its better and a huge step up for most people and f...

Sep 24, 20201 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 499

#454 - Apple Watch and iPad Air

An early start this morning for Apple's big event. The event went fast, shorter than this podcast in fact, but there was a lot to get through. Stephen and Trevor unpack the announcements bit by bit including the Apple Watch Series 6, the new features, the new Series SE and a great feature for families too. Plus the all new iPad is improved but changes very little on the outside, other than that the iPad Air is the standout - all new design, new colours and loads of power too.

Sep 16, 20201 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 497

#453 - Apple Event and no iPhone?

Apple has announced their September event, but this one comes with a difference - will there even be an iPhone announced? The blokes discuss Watch and iPad rumours, along with the history of having an event at this time. Xbox Series X pricing announced, well ahead of Playstation and the pricing doesn't look too bad at $749. The boys have both bought a new Rubik's Cube that's smart and connected the GoCube - hear how it works. Plus the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live do they fit, do they work? Plus Dan ...

Sep 11, 20201 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 495

#452 - Facebook at war with news

This Facebook response to the ACCC Media code is very very interesting, and while it won't surprise you that the two blokes have views, the depth to which this discussion goes is pretty intense. Plus, Samsung has a huge week of news and new products, in particular the new Galaxy Z Fold 2 plus their outdoor TV. Apple and the Government, just how well should they work together on CovidSafe? New Drone rules mean you're going to need to register your drone folks - Stephen explains. Plus JBL's new pr...

Sep 03, 20201 hr 15 minSeason 1Ep. 493

#451 - A new kind of TV

Hisense has released their new TV technology - Dual Cell which combines colour and black and white panels to produce better blacks and colour contrast on a 4K screen. The blokes discuss the technology and the pricing. Fitbit have a whole new technology in their latest smart watch aimed at detecting your stress levels from the palm of your hand. Google announces DUO video calling coming to Android TVs with just a webcam plugged in. The Dark Web as a threat to your identity and how Norton is helpi...

Aug 28, 20201 hrSeason 1Ep. 491

#450 - Note 20 Reviews & Google's Big Fight!

The Two Blokes have been reviewing the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, their views on Samsung's latest flagship stylus device and what's good and perhaps not so good. Plus Google's aggressive approach to their battle with Aussie media and the ACCC - why? what's it all about, and who will win? Apple's fight with Epic Games steps up with Epic heading to court, and Scam Week - have you been scammed. Plus a whole heap of lovely things said about our 450th show!

Aug 20, 20201 hr 6 minSeason 1Ep. 489

#449 PRIVATE - THE Movie list

The best movies of all time? Stephen's comprehensive rundown of the movies you have to see.

Aug 13, 202048 minSeason 1Ep. 488

#449 - Sony Headphones and more

Sony has released a new generation of their stunning WH-1000 headphones, with better sound, better noise cancelling and some sensational new features. Do you Snore? There's a new app that can help check if you might need to see a doctor for that. Navman have a new range, the boys discuss, as well as Samsung's Air Purifiers, and Trev looks at Skullcandy's new earphones with Tile locator support. Stephen looks at some epic speakers.

Aug 13, 20201 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 487

#448 - Not in New York

Samsung's 2020 Unpacked event this August was very different. Hosted online from the company HQ not at a gala event in New York the company took the chance to launch a huge range of new products. The Galaxy Note 20, Note 20 Ultra, a new pro tablet the Tab S7, a new Smart Watch and new earphones. The blokes discuss it all, including an update to the Fold! Plus, TCL's new 10 series smartphones under the review challenge, Google's affordable pixel hitting Australia soon too. And Apple updates the i...

Aug 06, 20201 hr 13 minSeason 1Ep. 485

#447 - Grounded - or are we?

The blokes are grounded for some time - CES 2021 has been canned as a physical event and will go "all digital" - how that works? Well we don't really know. Plus Huawei surge past Samsung as the world's biggest smartphone manufacturer despite their dramas in many countries. Trev takes to the air again with a review of Microsoft Flight Simulator, Stephen looks at the cost of Spotify country vs country. NBN speeds are going up with the network removing overheads and we brush and floss our teeth!

Jul 31, 20201 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 483

#446 - Corona Search

With six months in the world like never before, it's hardly surprising our Google searches reflect the things going on in the world. Coronavirus dominates, and we look at the popular searches of the last six months. Facebook introduced App Lock for Messenger, a feature Trev reckons he's seen before and should be available at the Operating System level. Apple's annual iPhone photography competition finds three Aussies winning four prizes! Stephen looks at Samsung's Smart door lock, the blokes enj...

Jul 23, 20201 hrSeason 1Ep. 481

#445 - Verified hackers

Twitter is in big trouble, some of their biggest user accounts were hacked, but not individually - the twitter back end was compromised - what does this mean? Stephen and Trevor discuss. It's world Emoji Day- did you know why? The boys explain, plus discuss some of the new emojis launching later this year. Ecovacs have a whole new model hitting the market, and this one could be a game changer for Robot Vacuums. Netgear launches WiFi 6 mesh systems with two new Orbi units and a new Nighthawk prod...

Jul 17, 202058 minSeason 1Ep. 479
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