Apple's next gen operating system for iPhones is now available to test out in Public Beta. Stephen and Trevor run through some of the new features and test out the disappearing messages and what happens with the devices that aren't updated. Telstra brings its call centres home with all your customer service calls being answered here in Australia from now - what is the impact of that on customers? Withings releases a classic watch with all the smarts and Trev's a big fan. STM's latest multi-devic...
Jul 14, 2022•57 min•Season 1Ep. 736
The talkback technology podcast is back for another week, with callers this week questioning the suitability of Elon Musk's Starlink internet and Home internet protection. We talk Foxtel on a smart TV, and save a big coin for a couple of people looking to switch telcos as prices go up. And the excitement of a new parcel, containing the much anticipated EFTM AirTag keyrings! Got a tech question? Get in touch - head to EFTM.com and click ASK TREV!
Jul 13, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 735
Samsung retains top spot ahead of Apple in the smartphone category, foldable smartphones have experienced huge growth and we go through the rumours ahead of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 launch next month, the tips to keep you safe online at tax time, we look at not one smartwatch but two – the Huawei Watch D which can take your blood pressure and the Withings ScanWatch Horizon which looks like a regular watch, we also road-test the Samsung Bespoke Jet Pro Stick Vacuum and we’ll answer all your questi...
Jul 12, 2022•59 min•Season 1Ep. 734
Random thoughts
Jul 11, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 733
What is the Matrix? If you don't know by now then you're as out of the loop as Trev was, if you do then come on a journey to unpack an outstanding film that was shot in Sydney! A movie that defined a new genre of action sequences and film techniques while at the same time blowing the minds of the audience with the layered complexity that is The Matrix. Starring Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving, and Joe Pantoliano - Stephen Fenech educates Trevor Long on all things...
Jul 09, 2022•1 hr 29 min•Season 1Ep. 733
Optus has joined Telstra in upping their monthly prices, which begs the question - why don't more people switch and save? It baffles Trev and Stephen. Meanwhile Stephen has the gigabit upgrade option - should he take it? Chargefox in the hands of Australia's Motoring groups, and that's a good thing. Telstra blocking THOUSANDS of scam texts per minute and a question about Desert Island Tech.
Jul 07, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 733
Trev went laptop shopping and it was a great experience, you know what it's not as bad as we sometimes think. Callers this week on luggage tracking, internet security, movie storage, online scams and more. Talkback Technology - taking your calls, just get in touch via EFTM.com
Jul 06, 2022•45 min•Season 1Ep. 732
It’s 15 years since the first iPhone went on sale, next Apple Watch will tell you if you’re running a fever, Bowers & Wilkins releases its latest noise cancelling headphones, we take a look at the Astell and Kern UW100 earphones, Philips Pico Projector allows you enjoy your movies and games anywhere on a grander scale, Uniden’s new car kit means you can take your radio anywhere and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Jul 05, 2022•51 min•Season 1Ep. 731
Ranting and raving
Jul 04, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 729
Is the current shift toward electrification of cars the biggest change in the motoring industry's history? Thanks to BMW, Trevor and Stephen sit down to discuss this shift and the approach the BMW group is taking to continue their efforts towards sustainability as a company. In this show, we look at the myths about electric cars, as well as the level of choice available to consumers across the BMW range. Nick Raman from BMW has amazing insights and it's a great education into just how the car in...
Jul 03, 2022•50 min•Season 1Ep. 730
An early 1980's gem, pardon the pun - with Harrison Ford starring as Indiana Jones in Raiders of the Lost Ark. Trev's knowledge of it is slim, so Stephen brings a range of insights into the creation and making of this Oscar winner. Timeless as well, with many more Indiana Jones made since including another one today. Join Trevor and Stephen with Fetch and Hisense as we unpack the Best Movies you've never seen
Jul 02, 2022•1 hr 34 min•Season 1Ep. 729
An unfamiliar area for the boys, but they're discussing Laundry Tech with the latest LG timesaver a nifty idea, the concept of AI in a washing machine and the apps that make it all wokr. Plus Samsung in deep water over their advertising of some older devices, but time has passed and healed all wounds, except the $14million in fines. Apple's MacBook Pro 13 inch is out and the boys are all over it. F122 is out and of course Trev is right over it... and the Arlo Go 2 - perfect for so many situation...
Jun 30, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 729
A bit grumpy about the ACCC investigation into the Telstra and TPG network sharing deal, so I'll vent on that. But I'm back from the USA and taking your calls. Buying advice, Electric Cars, TVs, Streaming you name it, happy to help on this talkback technology podcast
Jun 29, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 728
Did Apple just confirm its rumoured VR headset, our first impressions of the Tesla Model Y and our growing appetite for EVs, the app that can make it easier to take a sickie, we take a look at the Arlo Go 2 4G camera, we road-test the M2 13-inch MacBook Pro, the Belkin product that can protect you from an expensive Apple Watch repair and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Jun 28, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 727
Origin to NSW, but we're up and leaving... where to?
Jun 27, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 726
A Silly Action Movie - but awesome as well. This 1997 Jerry Bruckheimer film stars Nicolas Cage, John Cusack and John Malkovich who are all part of a story surrounding prisoner transfers. The worst of the worst criminals are on a plane, alongside a man on his way to parole based freedom when things go down on board. It's an action film, but also a bit mad, so it's a lot of fun too - but as Stephen and Trevor find out, there's also some really deep thought. Catch it now on Fetch up on your big-sc...
Jun 25, 2022•1 hr 20 min•Season 1Ep. 722
Trev is in Las Vegas with Amazon looking all through their reMARS event which covers Robotics, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Space! We get exclusive access to a range of Amazon representatives who will educate us all about Alexa's smarts, the role of Amazon in Space and how Machine Learning helps Swimming, F1 and your streaming recommendations. A fascinating set of insights from one of the biggest tech companies in the world.
Jun 23, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 725
Trev's in Vegas for the Amazon Re:MARS event and explains what it's all about with news with Alexa, Robots and even Space travel. Meanwhile Stephen talks about Optus making eSIMs available to all their MVNO brands which is a big win for consumer competition. Playstation's new Pricing tiers for Playstation Plus launch this week, we've got the rundown on that, plus the new way to chuck a Sicky - there's an app for that. And We've got the Gadgets holding value and a special edition Star Wars TV!
Jun 22, 2022•55 min•Season 1Ep. 724
Just how fast are your tech products depreciating – and which ones are holding their value, Norton has launched new internet security software with Identity Theft Insurance and facial recognition technology is being used in some Australian retail store – should we be worried, Huawei has released four new wearables including a blood pressure monitor, Sony’s new in-car AV receivers offer wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and LG has entered the laptop market with its latest Gram range and we’...
Jun 21, 2022•56 min•Season 1Ep. 723
Gibberish
Jun 20, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 722
One of Stephens all-time favourites. The Warriors is a 1979 film about New York games directed by Walter Hill. Based on a 1965 novel of the same name, the Warriors are a gang who need to travel 50km back to Coney Island from the Bronx but they are being framed for the murder of a gang leader. Trev's never seen it, so it's Stephen's time to bring him up to speed.
Jun 18, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 719
Trev's got the iPhone dummy devices again, and they give us an insight into the next iPhone. Is the mini dead? Will there be an iPhone 14 Plus or iPhone 14 Max - and no notch on the Pro models? Tesla's Model Y finally goes on sale in Australia but orders are already out to almost the middle of next year. Facial Recognition - how retail stores are tracking you but you might not even know it, plus Belkin's new top and bottom priced Soundform headphones, the Xbox Gamepass on Samsung TVs, Design lab...
Jun 15, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 722
The Tesla Model Y has finally gone on sale in Australia, we go through the highlights from Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference, Hisense has revealed its 2022 smart TV range, Netgear has released the Orbi Quad Band WiFi 6E Mesh System, the Microsoft Surface Laptop GO 2 is now available, we get ready for Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 from Infinity Ward and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Jun 14, 2022•57 min•Season 1Ep. 721
Shooting the breeze after a long weekend
Jun 13, 2022•33 min•Season 1Ep. 720
When a wealthy man creates a theme park with a difference, he faces problems with insurance after an incident before opening. That incident involves one of the main attractions - one of the Dinosaurs that have been brought back to life. Experts arrive to give their tick of approval, and - well, then it all unfolds. Of course Stephen Fenech has seen it plenty of times, but Trevor Long hasn't. So we fire up the Fetch connected to the Hisense TV and it's time to enjoy the Best Movies You've Never S...
Jun 11, 2022•1 hr 31 min•Season 1Ep. 716
While the big news of the week has been Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference, we're kicking off the show with all the news from Hisense's 2022 TV Range. Then we dig into iOS 16, the deleting messages, photo tricks and all new lock screen. Plus Mac OS, Watch OS and iPad OS and the all new MacBook Air.
Jun 09, 2022•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 718
Why Apple’s decision to make its own silicon is paying dividends, Dyson’s dust study that has some interesting findings for pet owners, Roborock releases the S7 MaxV Ultra Robot vacuum, we take a look at the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 earphones, we take a listen to the Sonos Ray sound bar, Sony has released a new range of Bluetooth speakers and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Jun 07, 2022•48 min•Season 1Ep. 717
Deep stuff.
Jun 06, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 716
Mel Gibson stars as Max - Mad Max, and while this is not the first Mad Max, it's the one to watch. A post apocalyptic scene where Petrol (Gasoline) is in such short supply it could cost your life just to get some. Stephen knows it well, Trev - a first timer - so join us as we learn all about this Aussie Classic.
Jun 04, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 716
Telstra is upping the prices of their mobile plans - so why will they not lose customers? Meanwhile Optus Sport is jacking up their prices somewhat epic. Apple's WWDC is on next week, what to expect and will Apple go Virtual Reality The new Sonos Ray soundbar, Sennheiser's solution to those who can't hear their TV plus Smartwatch sales on the up.
Jun 02, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 1Ep. 716
