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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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Tech Guide Episode 478 - Gamers under attack, new ASUS laptops, Traeger grill with wi-fi

Gamers are under attack according to a report from Norton, ASUS has unveils a range of laptops designed with the creator in mind, a peek inside the first Amazon robotic fulfilment centre of the southern hemisphere, we fire up the Traeger Ironwood 885 smoker grill, we take a listen to the new Bose QC45 headphones, we become the life of the party with the Blueant X4 Bluetooth speaker and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Nov 23, 202151 minSeason 1Ep. 614

MOVIES: Jaws

Surely one of the most iconic movies of all time? Jaws - the movie that scared people away from beaches and created some great lines and great instantly recognisable music from the movie. But, Trev's never seen it. So Stephen watches for the 58th time, while Trev sits down for viewing #1. What plot holes were there, what was missed from Book to movie and why did the movie benefit from production delays? The best movies you've never seen!

Nov 20, 20211 hr 1 minSeason 1Ep. 613

#513 - Google's Billions

Google has announced a Billion Dollar investment in Australia - what does it mean? Are we the next silicon valley? Perfect timing or suspect? Trev and Stephen discuss! Amazon's amazing robots doing the dance for your shopping - the boys talk robotic logistics. Vodafone's 5G switch on with some fine print, the ASUS creator laptops A solid chat about EVs and the what where and why of how we get more on the road, and the Mini LED TCL TV!

Nov 18, 20211 hr 10 minSeason 1Ep. 612

EFTM: What is Standalone 5G?

Lots to unpack from Vodafone's big 5G announcement this week, covering 85% of the population in ten major cities, but why is my phone not on 5G yet? Plenty of great tech questions this week too, from Kids watches to setting up a great home sound system. And a warning about scams, don't hide, share. Got a tech question? Ask Trev - head to EFTM.com to ask now!

Nov 17, 20211 hrSeason 1Ep. 610

Tech Guide Episode 477 - Polestar 2 EV, TCL X925 8K TV, hybrid holidays

We get behind the wheel of the Polestar electric car months before its Australian release, NBN survey shows we’re prepared for a hybrid holiday this summer, who is the tech billionaire who’s bought a major share of the South Sydney Rabbitohs rugby league team, we take a look at the new TCL 75-inch X925 8K TV, Arlo unveils the security camera that can be used anywhere, the 14-in-1 hub that can improve your home workspace and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Nov 16, 202144 minSeason 1Ep. 611

MOVIES: The Fifth Element

A sci-fi film with a difference. Stephen Fenech LOVES The Fifth Element and Trevor Long has no idea what to expect. This is a podcast about the movie, unpacking some of the themes, looking at some nuggets of info you might not know, and - learning what Trev thinks after the very first viewing. Directed by Luc Besson starring Bruce Willis, Gary Oldman, and Milla Jovovich. Watch it with us, thanks to Fetch and Hisense

Nov 12, 20211 hr 4 minSeason 1Ep. 607

#512: Gamers Christmas

It's a mega month of gaming right now. After Far Cry 6 hit just a few weeks ago, we've now got the latest Call of Duty, and a new Forza Horizon available to play. Stephen and Trevor have been spending their time mastering each, and discuss the good and the great on this week's show. Smart home getting cheaper, with Laser's range hitting Big W - now a light bulb is just $8. The Instagram Tree and Pet drama - what was it all about? NBN upgrades coming to more homes with a solid year of work coming...

Nov 11, 20211 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 608

EFTM: Lego Ideas and Electric Cars

We're covering it all here, from the coolest Lego ideas and how they get made let alone though of with the Aussie man behind one of the most iconic Lego sets of the last year or so to creating video games as a day job. Plus, Electric Vehicles and how they are coming non stop. Speaking to a University Researcher about just what it means, is the government doing enough? And your calls on all things tech and gadgets.

Nov 10, 20211 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 606

Tech Guide Episode 476 - NBN expands fibre, DJI Mavic 3, MacBook Pro review

NBN extends its fibre footprint yet again - is your suburb on the list, DJI launches its new Mavic 3 drone, Epson unveils its new EcoTank range of printers, we take a look at new MacBook Pro, we've played the new Call of Duty Vanguard game, we take a listen to Denon's range of Home speakers and we'll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Nov 09, 202153 minSeason 1Ep. 605

MOVIES: The Wolf of Wall Street

Based on the true story of Jordan Belfort this Martin Scorsese Oscar nominated film is a three hour wild ride through Wall St and a look at how Money can corrupt. Starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Australia's own Margot Robbie, we follow Belfort from his start on Wall St to his demise. A great case, a great story, and a great movie. Join Stephen as he unpacks a movie he's seen a heap of times, with his mate Trevor who's never seen it.

Nov 05, 20211 hr 2 minSeason 1Ep. 602

#511 - TV Brand Reputation

The Canstar Blue TV ratings for 2021 are out, and there's some surprises in there. Not least how well respected almost all TV brands are. The blokes unpack the big brands and the little brands to see what they offer and what people think of them. Plus, 5G takes a few more steps forward, Optus offering it on Prepaid and Telstra rolling out the Home Broadband option. Beware of Scams as we head toward Christmas, Steve has all the info there, plus smartphone sales are down for the year - COVID still...

Nov 04, 20211 hr 15 minSeason 1Ep. 603

EFTM: From META to Autonomous Cars

This week on the EFTM podcast, we talk META with the Meta guru Vishal Shah. In this exclusive chat, Vishal outlines the vision for the metaverse, what it means, when it will come. Fascinating Stuff Plus, from QUT, Prof Michael Milford talks Autonomous Cars, robots and more after a grant from Ford sees his team working on a real slice of the future. And of course, your calls!

Nov 03, 202157 minSeason 1Ep. 601

Tech Guide Episode 475 - Facebook now Meta, tech support scams, wire-free earphones

Facebook changes its name to Meta - what it means and what can we expect, tech support scams top the list of cyber threats in Norton's latest report, Belkin releases affordable headphones that come with chargers, we take a look at the latest Sennheiser true wireless earphones, DJI has released the new Action 2 camera, Samsung has increased the size of its lifestyle TVs and we'll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Nov 02, 202146 minSeason 1Ep. 600

MOVIES: The Sound of Music

Two Blokes Talking Tech fans - This is the movie that started a whole new podcast idea! The iconic, legendary Sound of Music. Stephen has long been in disbelief that Trevor has never seen it, and so this podcast was born. Set in the 30's, with a strong Musical presence, the movie features Julie Andrews on a journey of life. What's it about, what did we think, what was accurate or movie magic, Trevor and Stephen unpack it all in this special edition of The Best Movies You've Never Seen. Thanks to...

Oct 29, 20211 hr 11 minSeason 1Ep. 599

#510 - Pixel buzz and Airpods

The Google Pixel 6 verdicts are in, and its an overwhelming yes. Amazing features, design, and some tricky little ideas too at great prices - but how well will they actually sell? Apple's Airpods 3rd generation - great sound, not sure about the fit, but we're all different. Belkin too has headphones and you will not believe how they are being sold and for what price. 20 years of the iPod - how it changed the game, and reflections on that time Plus the DJI Action 2 - a cracking little camera

Oct 28, 20211 hr 14 minSeason 1Ep. 598

#509 - Apple, Google and Vaccination

A deep dive into Apple's announcements this week including the new MacBook Pro laptops, the new Airpods and Apple music Voice? Plus Google had a big week too - perhaps their biggest ever? Jabra's latest headphones excel Trevor and Stephen on the Vaccination certificates and how they are integrating with tech, and the NanoLeaf Lines. So much this week... As every week:)

Oct 21, 20211 hr 7 minSeason 1Ep. 597

#508 - Back together baby!

Apple's back with another event next week - what could it be - Unleashed? The blokes discuss their thoughts on what might be announced and why - all good speculation and rumour really! Plus the new Apple Watch is on our wrists and it's an impressive screen no doubt. The maker of Kayo and Binge launches Flash for all your breaking and live news content - just $8 a month, Trev explains. And Stephen and Trevor unpack HP+ the subscription cloud printer service available now on new printers. NSW and ...

Oct 14, 20211 hr 8 minSeason 1Ep. 596

#507 - Facebook went down

So Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram went down, for six hours. How on earth does that happen? The blokes unpack that and discuss the ramifications. Apple Watch Aussie pricing and date announced, so what is worth it and what are we expecting. Trev finally gets to play Far Cry 6, and Stephen even joins in. New e-readers from Kobo up against Amazon's new ones. And TikTok hits 1 Billion users, while Canon has a crazy new 3D lens..

Oct 07, 20211 hr 12 minSeason 1Ep. 594

#506 - Scooters rule

There's some great new electric scooters on the market at the moment with Segway launching their newest, and Ducati entering the Aussie market - but is it legal? And should it be? Amazon's amazing new devices, but is the Robot just a gimmick or could it be a big deal? You can now play Xbox games without owning an Xbox - a huge leap forward for gaming. Huawei's entry into the Audio space includes three sets of earphones. Instagram scraps their Kids app idea, and Keynote now includes you!

Sep 30, 20211 hr 5 minSeason 1Ep. 593

iPhone 13 Launch Day Edition - Thanks to Telstra

Thanks to Telstra we're talking all things iPhone 13. We've both got the phones, so we're unpacking what's new and interesting. How great the camera is, but also just who the phone is targeted at. We'll also cover the Telstra network deals and 5G coverage roadmap. Everything you need to know about iPhone 13

Sep 23, 202153 minSeason 1Ep. 591

#505 - Subscription bonanza

The number of subscription entertainment services being paid for in the average Aussie home is staggering - Trev and Steve unpack the latest data from Telsyte. And Telco complaints are down, way down - that's a good thing right? The cheapest 5G smartphone in Australia hits from TCL and it's a cracker, while the GoPro Hero 10 makes waves for its new processor. Facebook announces new Portal devices, and LG gets Trev fired up over QNED Mini LED TV pricing.\

Sep 22, 20211 hr 9 minSeason 1Ep. 590
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