Jim Carrey's breakout role that showcases his brilliance as a comedic actor using every fibre of his being to portray the role of the crazy "Pet Detective". The Miami Dolphins football team have had a crime take place, which calls for Ace's input. His investigation uncovers a lot of hidden "treats" - and it's a laugh a minute. Stephen Loves it, and introduces it to Trevor for the first time thanks to Fetch and Hisense
Trevor and Stephen unpack a bit of the technological influence on our elections as a warning to those looking to use Social media information to form a view. Twitter research is insightful about this very topic. TCL has a new range of phones for 2022 and they are a value proposition with great features. Apple updates iMovie with new storyboard and magic movie features. Fetch gets Disney+ as it expands its entertainment offering, Panasonic has a strange set of gaming headphones and the new Huawei...
This week I travelled to the Melbourne Grand Prix and had a great time - of course! But I also uncovered some great stories, two of which I want to share on this week's show. Zac Duff from JigSpace joins me to talk about their big Apple Keynote exposure and their subsequent leap onto an F1 car. And Corey Tutt from Deadly Science will inspire you to dig deep and help out those who should very much be exposed to STEM learning. Plus of course, your calls on Tech!
Australians are keen on EVs so what’s holding back sales, how will the Telstra filter block scam text messages and should we be worried about privacy, how Huawei’s new Watch GT 3 can be your health and fitness companion, we take a look at Epson’s new 4K home theatre projector, we put the new Peloton Guide through its paces and the new HP Envy Inspire printer built for our new hybrid lifestyles and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
F1 Predictions and More
This movie may well be the embodiment of this very show. Stephen Fenech rates GoodFellas as one of his absolute favourite movies of all time. Trevor Long has never seen it. Sit with us as we talk about the cast, the facts, the bits and bobs about this film as we walk through it scene by scene thanks to Fetch and Hisense. With a cast like De Niro, Liotta, Pesci and more - it's hard to argue against this one.
HP have kindly hosted the two blokes at Sydney's Crown Towers to show them a brand new printer. Interestingly the HP ENVY Inspire is a mix of old and new, a printer born from the pandemic era with a view to the future of Hybrid working. Apple has announced WWDC will be all virtual again, with developers from around the world learning what's to come while sitting in front of their computers, but what's happening at Apple Park? Streaming steps up, with Stan Sport adding 4K streaming while Foxtel a...
How you can buy a used car online and have it delivered to your door in seven days, on World Backup Day we stress the importance of backing up our data, Suunto has released its latest sport watch, we take a look at Apple’s Mac Studio and Studio Display, get organised with the Amazon Echo Show 15, Samsung has unveiled the Smart Monitor M8 and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Well, it might be a week ago, but we've gotta talk about it
Arnold Schwarzenegger is the leader of an elite team of paramilitary rescue experts, they take to the jungle on a mission that turns out to be more than what it seemed. Under attack, the attacker goes unseen, but who - or what - it is is next level. Directed buy John McTiernan, this is one of Stephen's favourites, but what will Trev think after the first viewing. Fire up your Fetch on your Hisense TV and check it out with us.
Lots of calls and questions this week, from Screen time to WiFi. Trevor Long is here to take your calls, help with those tech questions or buying advice. And this week, talking to Electric Vehicle Council chief executive Behyad Jafari about the demand increase and supply shortage of Electric Cars in Australia, and just what should happen at a Government level to help "fuel" the EV car demand in Australia
Made in Australia, the new Rode headphones the boys think are the bees knees for pro applications like studios, podcasting and production. While we're recording a press release drops about a new Dyson product, not a fan, not a hairdryer, HEADPHONES, with an AIR PURIFYING MASK... We kid you not. In more headphone news, Sony's LinkBuds are in for review and we like them. And Amazon's new big-screen Echo Show 15.
Apple has revealed a green manufacturing process to create the iPhone SE, Navman has released its latest range of dash cams, Shazam adds a new feature to help you find concert tickets, we take a look at Sony Linkbuds unusual earphones, we take the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio for a spin, Bose launches its Smart Soundbar 900 and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Shocked by Ash, Holiday time
This may well be the best example of this podcast yet. Stephen Fenech has seen Good Will Hunting more times than it had Oscar nominations. While Trevor Long has never seen it. Ben Affleck and Matt Damon combine to create a drama about a young math genius working as a Janitor at MIT who goes on a journey of self-discovery, love and more. Robin Williams stars as his therapist, and Minnie Driver his love interest. A fascinating story that makes you think about almost every aspect of it - in a good ...
Samsung's new A Series smartphone offers Samsung design, great features and camera all at prices between $329 and $799. Plus Motorola has new phones too, at $299 and $999 - so that sub-$1000 point is busy! Netflix looking to crack down on password sharing with a legal extra member option - but does it pass the pub test? Dyson has opened a Store in Sydney to showcase their products in a hands-on environment. Radio ratings gets a tech advance with a new smartwatch looking to replace a paper diary....
Sore throat and all, we're doing the show! Lots of NBN news today, with upgrades to the Fixed Wireless network improving speeds and making it available to many more homes. I talk to Brad Whitcomb from the NBN to run through the updates and see how long they will take. Plus, loads of calls looking for new tech to buy!
Australian seniors using more tech but admit they are still struggling to keep up, Samsung has launched its affordable range of Galaxy A Series of smartphones, iconic film The Godfather turns 50 this week and we talk to the team that oversaw the 4K restoration, we take a look at the iPhone SE, we check out Version 2 of the thin and light Espresso displays, we also put the new M1 iPad Air through its paces and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
pure and simple
Trevor Long has never seen or even heard of this movie. Yet Stephen Fenech has seen it multiple times and rates it quite highly. Directed by and Starring John Krasinski and his wife Emily Blunt, it's a really fascinating tale of a family, stuck in some post-apocalyptic scenario, where they must not make noises - for reasons that will become quite accurate. It's fascinating as a script, as a story, as well as how it's both shot and sounds. Stephen and Trevor will unpack this after the first viewi...
Samsung has come out of the gates well ahead of the rest with their 2022 TV launch. Stephen and Trevor have all the prices specs and details. Both blokes have also been rocking the iPhone SE - Apple's cheapest ever iPhone - so what's it like? True Wireless headphone sales are through the roof, Stephen has some great speakers under review and the iMac Rumours, will Stephen get what he wants?
This is a podcast that's all about help, helping people with technology issues try to solve them And also helping people confused by what amazing tech is out there, making decisions about buying technology. If you've got a question, email Trev - go to EFTM.com and click ASK TREV!
We go through the products unveiled at Apple Peek Performance event, Screen Australia creates a $6m fund for emerging game developers, the new dating app that can fast track your path to love, we take a listen to the LG XBOOM 360 speaker, we take a look at Panasonic’s personal air purifier, our thoughts on the teaser trailer for the upcoming Disney+ series Obi-Wan Kenobi and we answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Thinking of those affected by the rains
Luc Besson directs this assassin's tale starring Jean Reno and Gary Oldman - but with a standout starring debut movie performance by Natalie Portman. Portman is the young 12-year-old Mathilda who is reluctantly taken in by Léon, a professional assassin, after her family is murdered. An unusual relationship forms as she becomes his protégée and learns the assassin's trade. Stephen Rates this highly, but Trev's never heard of it. So tune in as we unpack the movie end to end and discuss it's variat...
I'm back from Barcelona and it was a great trip, good to get away and some interesting fun was had! Your calls are a priority, so lots to get through today from smart watches to smartphones, folding phones and electric cars. Speaking of which, Luke Todd from EV Direct joins me to talk about his bold plans for Australia!
Apple's first event of 2022 took place this morning, tonight, we wrap up all the news. The new iPhone SE - not quite what was hoped, but still a great new device with outstanding performance and now with 5G. A new iPad Air that challenges the iPad Pro in many ways, and an all new M1 Apple Silicon - the Ultra. Blimey! Oh and the Mac Studio - at a price. Plus is Boost testing 5G? And how Stephen finds a Star Wars themed Hard drive. Yep, he did.
The Australian start-up that allows EV drivers to charge their vehicles with renewable energy, Australian businesses have been warned about a probable Russian cyber attack and Coles have taken to the air with grocery deliveries by drone, we run our eye over the Samsung Galaxy S22+ and S22 Ultra, we roadtest the new Ecovacs Deebot Neo robot vacuum, Gran Turismo 7 starts its engines on the PlayStation and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Just disgusting
Who you gunna call? Ghostbusters. Sure, Trev knows of the movie, and the characters and of course the song - but what is the actual story line. Follow along as we revisit one of the Best Movies made, and how it's story of creation is a thing of wonder. Stephen unpacks some things you may not know, while Trev shares his views on the movie and scenes throughout. All thanks to Fetch and Hisense!
