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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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TBTT #651 - Instagram Teen accounts the new iPhone and Arlo Face recognition

Instagram's new forced Teen Accounts will push their youngest users into new private settings, needing parental intervention to change it. Is this a good thing? Trev and Stephen discuss along with implications here in Australia. Arlo has updated it's cloud services with a fantastic new feature to detect actual people by face recognition, even discern one car from another. The new iPhone is out this week - initial thoughts from the Two Blokes, plus Hisense gets into the Arty TV game and all the A...

Sep 19, 20241 hr 8 min

EFTM: Sailing the seas with Deeksy - you've done it again!

Have we found Hubbl's number 1 fan? The person who purchased Hubbl glass? An interesting and very in-depth look into why Hubbl was the choice for one man Plus WiFI issues at peak hours at night - internet or WiFi to blame? Travelling for a long time and staying connected, a very different experience from a voice you'll recognise And Starlink - how to use it on the go!

Sep 18, 20241 hr

Tech Guide #612 - I'M BACK! We go through Apple's latest product announcements

I'm back! We go through all of the Apple announcements including the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro, Apple Watch Series 10 and AirPods meanwhile Sony has revealed the PlayStation 5 Pro - but it's not cheap, we take a look at the DJI Neo - the drone that can take off from the palm of your hands, Withings has a new smartwatch, Adobe previews its new Firefly Video Model which can generate and expand videos using AI and we answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Sep 17, 202444 min

Electric Cars: Electric Cars can be Performance Cars - for sure!

Joshua Dowling joins Trevor Long to talk Electric Cars and this week we talk about how Electric Cars can be performance cars and there's several examples of that! General loves and hates about Electric Cars - we put it all on the table and would welcome your views if you want to send a text to 0477 657 657 And the Value of EVs - are they worse off than a petrol car?

Sep 15, 202438 min

Movies: Witness for the Prosecution

A gripping court drama with a man accused of murder. He finds a willing Barrister to represent him, and wants his wife's testimony to support his claims. This Black and White classic from 1957 is the ultimate thriller with a strong NO SPOILERS request. Directed by Billy Wilder starring Tyrone Power, Marlene Dietrich, Charles Laughton and Elsa Lanchester - Stephen introduces Trevor to the ins and outs of the Old Bailey - enjoy.

Sep 14, 20241 hr 5 min

EFTM: Apple iPhone 16! But you'll need to read about that!

Should you buy a second hand TV? And how can you check if someone's ripping you off? Trev calls in and Trev steers him away from his mate's TV. Can you download Free to Air TV shows on the apps? Tom wonders and Trev investigates. Another security camera question, and a possible convert to the world of Robot Vacuums. AND - how to use two numbers on WhatsApp! We have the answer!

Sep 12, 202443 min

TBTT #650 - Apple Event Wrap up, oh and STEPHEN's BACK!

A complete wrap of the Apple Event today, talking Apple Watch Series 10 and why there's no update to the Ultra. The new entry level AirPods but perhaps more notably the updates to AirPods Pro at no cost Apple Intelligence gets closer to prime time with the all new iPhone 16, which also has - surprise surprise a new button for camera features, but its more than we thought it would be. And yes, he's back, Stephen Fenech is back baby!

Sep 10, 20241 hr 13 min

Electric Cars: Affordable Electric Cars, and why don't we have Electric Utes?

This week as Joshua Dowling keeps Stephen's chair warm we look into some of the exciting EVs to come. KIA has a couple worth knowing about, there's the Electric Kombi Van and will Tesla update the Model Y? Motorsport Boss Roland Dane owns a Cupra Born like Trev - but his experience was recently soured - why? And The Whyalla Vet joins us to talk about his fleet of EVs!

Sep 08, 202439 min

Movies: Goldfinger

Bond, James Bond. Trev's never seen 007 so Stephen introduces him via the third ever Bond. From 1964 - Goldfinger. Sean Connery as Bond and his famous Aston Martin. Thanks to Hisense and Fetch, we look at one of the classics - something to relive if you're a fan, or discover for the first time.

Sep 06, 202454 min

TBTT #649 - IFA in Berlin is all about AI, and three cheers for Val Quinn everyone!

Trevor and Val are in Berlin - not too far from Stephen - but he's having the time of his life, meanwhile the boys are sweltering ahead of IFA. We discuss what's happening at the show with AI in appliances, food and more. Intel has released their AI processor for next generation PCs and the companies like Lenovo are ready! Mobile phones do NOT cause Brain cancer - that's official. Both Trev and Val are huge fans of the Pixel Fold. Trev runs through the latest from GoPro. And some short bites on ...

Sep 05, 20241 hr 18 min

EFTM: Trev's in Berlin - but we're here with your calls!

This week taking your calls on home door lock solutions and how WiFi is the critical component of any smart home. Windows 10 and Windows 11, is support ending - do you need to upgrade? Problems with email that might be spam - but how do we check? A good look at Robot Vacuums, the difference between LiDar and camera mapping - checking Dennis' setup. And eSIM - should you have to hand over ID?

Sep 04, 202445 min

Electric Cars: The Police go Electric - an EFTM Exclusive

Joshua Dowling fills in for Stephen Fenech and brings the goods with a scoop on the NSW Police are testing some Electric Vehicles for use in the Highway Patrol Listen to the full details to understand the real story. Plus we're joined by some EV owners who share their ownership experience. One man has more data than the ABS, and another is looking for a second EV in the driveway. If you've got an EV or are looking into it, send us a text on 0477 657 657.

Sep 01, 202449 min

Movies: Jerry Maguire

SHOW ME THE MONEY - that's the iconic line from Jerry Maguire everyone knows. If you haven't seen it - now is the time! If you've seen it, time to relive it. Tom Cruise stars as the sports agent at a career crossroads. Renée Zellweger joins his crusade and Cuba Gooding Jr is the sports star at the centre of it all. A fascinating movie not just for the story, but the way it's constructed. Stephen and Trevor unpack it all thanks to Fetch and Hisense

Aug 31, 20241 hr 8 min

TBTT #648 - We have an Apple Event Date!

Apple have snuck in a day early for their "September Event" where we'll see the new iPhone 16, why? And what else to expect from the big day. NSW Police are considering Electric Cars for their Highway Patrol - the details. Vodafone's screen repair deal and HMD's very repairable phone And Sleep monitoring - what would you prefer, Watch, Mattress or Ring?

Aug 29, 20241 hr 14 min

EFTM: Something special planned, but until then - your calls!

Lots of feedback of late, so this week there's plenty of calls. We talk about using Siri on Apple Carplay and how to know if its working Plus using Android Auto wirelessly where the car doesn't support it. Issues with 9Now streaming that are frustrating, a 3G phone or a 4G phone - seriously confusing stuff for some, so we help out a caller there And Bob is back with Hubbl feedback - not at all suitable for a 92 year old it seems!

Aug 28, 202449 min

Electric Cars: The Electric Cars to look forward to in the year ahead

This week as Joshua Dowling keeps Stephen's chair warm we look into some of the exciting EVs to come. KIA has a couple worth knowing about, there's the Electric Kombi Van and will Tesla update the Model Y? Motorsport Boss Roland Dane owns a Cupra Born like Trev - but his experience was recently soured - why? And The Whyalla Vet joins us to talk about his fleet of EVs!

Aug 25, 202440 min

Movies: Lucy

Scarlett Johansson is the star of this movie as Lucy - a woman dragged into a situation without any knowledge of what she is getting into. What happens to her changes her, and brings her to Morgan Freeman and together change your impressions of the mind forever. A Luc Besson masterpiece - hear Stephen unpack it for Trevor thanks to Fetch and Hisense

Aug 24, 202455 min

TBTT #647 - Riding in a Self-Driving car

Trev took a ride in a WAYMO Self Driving car in San Francisco. It's just like an Uber, but there's no driver behind the wheel! Early thoughts on the Pixel 9 devices, Val does some photo tests comparing to the iPhone. Telstra TV is about to go, our fears for their call centre. Meanwhile Fetch launches a new Fetch Mini with great potential. The JBL Live 3 Headphones and the Brown iPhone?

Aug 22, 20241 hr 14 min

EFTM: Cracking Google Calendar tip for the busy folk!

Trev has discovered an appointment booking hack in Google Calendar which could change everything! For the busy calendar addicted folks - worth a listen! Plus we take your calls on Robot Vacuum options with some new products just out, and another about Telstra TV too! For an Aussie becoming a US College Student - how do you stay in touch? Is the Google Pixel speaker any good? And a question about a website and how to use it!

Aug 21, 202448 min

Electric Cars: What is a Zeekr? And the Tesla Buying Experience

Another Chinese EV brand enters the Australian Market - what is a Zeekr? Joshua Dowling explains as he fills the chair for Stephen Fenech who is on a well deserved break. Plus your calls on a fancy new car but was the buying experience all you'd hoped it would be? And what we're driving right now, Trev's loving the BMW EVs, and Josh raves about the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N!

Aug 18, 202444 min

Movies: Recapping Three Years of Movies - and our ratings!

Recapping three years of The Best Movies You've Never Seen! After all that time, Trev's now seen over 150 movies, and thanks to Hisense and Fetch we have many more to come. But this week, we look back on the movies we've seen. The ratings we've given and even a potential re-watch of two that Stephen just can't accept Plus, Stephen's top movie lines from the last three years of movies on the show!

Aug 17, 202440 min

TBTT #646 - Google's got all the news and Foxtel is for sale?

Google held their Made by Google event this week, Trev is at Google HQ, Val got all the info back home so these Two Blokes unpack the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro XL, the Pixel 9 pro Fold and the watch, the buds and all the AI! Plus, Telstra and Optus together on something? What's happening!! Val looks at a new Robot Vacuum brand, and the Sale of Foxtel - will it happen? Who would buy it??

Aug 15, 20241 hr 7 min

EFTM: What to do when Telstra TV shuts down - plus more Tech questions!

How hard would it be to replace an audio system that's embedded into the home? Jamie asks, Trev has ideas. We hear back from Bruce who was curious about the Espresso Monitor having had one sent to him for review! Plus calls from Damian about Buddy, Anthony, Nick and Theresa! You can be part of the show too - 0477 657 657

Aug 14, 202448 min

Electric Cars: The Fiat 500e and Abath and the hot hatch EV from Hyundai!

Stephen has been in the pocket sized Fiat 500e and the Abarth Version, while Trev has been in the $110,000 hot hatch EV from Hyundai - the Ioniq 5 N We've got your calls on why the Atto3 is getting attention in Tassie and what it's like to own an EV down there, plus Victor is back talking about his test drives with all the on-road gadgetry Get in touch with your EV question on 0477 657 657

Aug 11, 202434 min
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