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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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Episodes

Movies: The Town

A group of mates loyal to their home town are robbing banks and armoured cars for the cash. One robbery doesn't go quite to plan and a hostage becomes a key part of one of the thieves lives. But the quest for another payday makes things complicated.

Jan 17, 20251 hr 10 min

TBTT #666 - Is this an evil episode? Previewing Samsung's S25

Samsung's first Unpacked event for 2025 happens next week, the two blokes will be back together for that so we preview what's coming on this week's show. Plus Telstra and Starlink - what's it mean for users, an what's it mean for Optus? Testing out DJI's new FLIP drone - is wind it's only issue? And the FTTP update path for more Aussies as NBN gets additional funding.

Jan 16, 202559 min

EFTM: How good is a robot Pool Cleaner?

How can you improve phone coverage INSIDE your home? Is it even possible? Heading overseas, so which Translation devices would you take? Or is an App better? Feedback on the Aiper pool cleaner, and an exciting upgrade to Fibre, but, how to improve wifi.

Jan 15, 202534 min

Tech Guide #627 - the highlights of the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show

We’ve just finished the Consumer Electronics Show and we’re going to give you our wrap of the biggest announcements from Samsung, LG and Hisense We’ll also take a look at the new robot vacuums, lifelike robots and the other quirky products we saw at the show and we’ll answer all of your questions of course in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Jan 14, 202558 min

Electric Cars: New Model Y! and the all-new BMW infotainment and dashboard

Stephen and Trevor are in Las Vegas for the Consumer Electronics Show, and this week, there's big news from Tesla - a new look Model Y! And, we can now talk to you about the advanced and impressive BMW iDrive changes, bringing a panoramic display to all the New Class BMW's coming from late this year. Get in touch, 0477 657 657!

Jan 12, 202536 min

Movies: Molly's Game

How can a poker game make a movie? Well, when the host of the game is a woman who's past is as fascinating as her present there's something in it. Molly confronts her emotions but stays true to her morals when faced with the might of the US Government. Trevor learns it all from Stephen thanks to Fetch and Hisense A new movie every week! subscribe now!

Jan 11, 20251 hr 13 min

TBTT #665.3 - Wrapping up CES 2025

We wrap up CES talking Robot Vacuums and some other robots that 'fascinate' Stephen. ASUS has a few cracking new laptops worth a look. XPENG's not so flying car but still a pretty epic rich mans toy. And our picks of the show for 2025!

Jan 10, 202558 min

EFTM: What is AI in Appliances? Your questions answered

As CES gets underway there's more and more talk of AI - so, what is it. And by that I mean, how do we reconcile that ChatGPT is AI, but so is a smart Fridge? Jeremy Senior from Samsung Australia breaks down how AI Enabled smart appliances are doing work for you, and why the line of "what is AI" is fluid, but justifiably so.

Jan 08, 202531 min

TBTT #665.2 - TVs getting Bigger and Smarter!

Stephen and Trevor are on the show floor at CES in Las Vegas. Having seen what Hisense, LG, Samsung and TCL have to offer it's time to talk TVs! From big - BIG screens, to smart offering and AI - what's it all mean. Another show later in the week to wrap things up!

Jan 08, 202536 min

Tech Guide #626 - We're in Las Vegas for the Consumer Electronics Show

We’ve just landed in Las Vegas for the Consumer Electronics Show – we’ll give you a preview of what we can expect to see. LG and Belkin have already made some early announcements and we’ll take you through them. We take a look at the Samsung Heat Pump – an all-in-one washer dryer, EcoFlow has released a hat that can recharge your mobile devices, the case that adds a physical keyboard to your iPhone and we’ll answer all of your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Jan 07, 202543 min

TBTT #665.1 - CES UNVEILED 2025

Stephen and Trevor have landed in Las Vegas ready for the big CES event! Tonight, they record live at Unveiled the event that kicks it all off, and showcases the new, innovative and wonderful. Running through some of their top pics for the gadgets they found!

Jan 06, 202538 min

Electric Cars: ZERO Electric Motorbikes - the EV revolution on two wheels

Cars Cars Cars, but what about the two wheel form of transport, Motorbikes. This week we talk to ZERO about their electric bikes the regulatory hassles and how they are too often overlooked. We also hear from a frustrated EV owner and the story of a particular charger in North Queensland. Would love to hear from you, text or WhatsApp 0477 657 657

Jan 05, 202551 min

Movies: Any Given Sunday

Matthew Modine two weeks in a row on this show, but it's Al Pacino and Cameron Diaz who star here along with more big names like Dennis Quaid, Jamie Foxx, James Woods and LL Cool J in the story of an American Football Team. It's a family team, but the coach and the now dead owners daughter perhaps don't see eye to eye. Stick around through the credits is Stephens advice, but listen here to what Trev thinks of this Oliver Stone directed film. All thanks to Fetch and Hisense!

Dec 21, 20241 hr 11 min

TBTT #664 - End of year wrap, talking innovations and data usage

It's the end of the year, and our final show for the year. We reflect on how AI advanced in 2024. From Generative to Smartphone based, plus the coolest gadgets and biggest TVs. Telstra, Optus and Vodafone release their end of year data wrap - looking at how much we used our phones. The Clicky iphone case bringing back blackberry feels and a little look forward to CES 2025! Thanks for listening in 2024!

Dec 19, 20241 hr 10 min

EFTM: HOW BIG IS YOUR TV?? Marriage dramas for one TV buyer

Got WiFi issues - of course we can discuss that! We catch up with Justin who we bought Meta RayBans for to see how they are helping his life. Overheating phone - whats causing that? And what MASSIVE Black Friday purchase is Trev responsible for and will it cause dramas in one marriage? Buying your child an iPhone - how to keep it safe, and security software for a Mac?

Dec 18, 202440 min

Tech Guide #625 - Apple Intelligence first impressions, world's smallest breathalyser

We share our first impressions of Apple Intelligence, we offer some more ideas from our 12 Days of Christmas Gadget Gift Guide, the winners of the Espresso Displays giveaway are announced, the new Andatech breathalyser that’s small enough to fit on your keyring, we take a ride on the Segway Ninebot ZT3 Pro electric scooter and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Dec 17, 202444 min

Electric Cars: What's your low battery limit? And two fascinating EV owners chat

Whats the number you run your battery down to? What number gives you anxiety? How low can you go:). Trevor and Stephen share their thoughts. We talk to a man who's driven more Km's than most EV owners, and has done what could be the lowest cost per km run too! And how about Graham, gets the wife a Taycan then gets his own, but has views on public charging! Get in touch with the Two Blokes, text or whatsapp 0477 657 657

Dec 15, 202444 min

Movies: Married to the Mob

Some recognisable faces, none less than Alex Baldwin, Michelle Pfeiffer, Matthew Modine to name just three in this story of a mob family in New York. A troubled wife tries to break free, but can't. She gets involved with someone that causes complications and it's all crazy from there. A serious mob story or a romantic comedy - you choose.

Dec 14, 20241 hr 1 min

TBTT #663 - Apple Intelligence is here!

Apple Intelligence rolls out in Australia today, for compatible devices you can start to use the Writing, Image and Summary tools right now on Mac, iPad and iPhone. Meanwhile we look back on 2024 with Google as well as seeing what Aussies were asking Alexa. Trev's got Santa Movie recommendations from Just Watch and Stephen's got the new Netgear mobile router.

Dec 12, 20241 hr 17 min

EFTM: MEGA GIVEAWAY WINNERS! Plus calls about new phones

This week we PHONE the winners of the EFTM NOVEMBER GIVEAWAY so they can PICK THEIR PRIZE!!! A bit of fun from the EFTM Magazine. We also talk picking a new phone for kids - what to look for and what to think about. And how's this for a question - what's the Best Phone overall? Tough one!

Dec 11, 202450 min

Tech Guide #624 - Our Christmas Gadget Gift suggestions, win an Espresso Display prize pack

Learn how you can win an Espresso Displays prize pack to be more productive in 2025, Samsung rolls out its One UI 7 Beta for its Galaxy smartphones, we share the some gift ideas from our 12 Days of Christmas Gadget Gift Guide, we check out the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ tablet, we also test drive the Aiper pool cleaning robot, the Uniden iGO Play 10 that can bring CarPlay and Android Auto to your car and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Dec 10, 202447 min

Electric Cars: Electric Car Brand DEEPAL releases pricing + Cybertruck Recall

Is the Tesla Cybertruck the most recalled car ever? Maybe not, but it sure is working toward it. Thank goodness it's not in Australia. New brand Deepal has revealed the pricing for their mid-sized electric SUV - but would you take it over a Tesla? We talk Electric Utes and the stunning Hybrid options and a new Mercedes EV owner talks about getting EV'd at a charger Share your story, sms 0477 657 657.

Dec 08, 202435 min

Movies: Bullitt

One of Trev's favourite movies features Steve McQueen but he's never seen Bullitt. He knows of the famous Mustang, but has no idea what the movie is all about. Stephen takes us through it and we look at the stats behind the biggest car chase you'll see! Who dunnit? or Who was it? Check out Bullitt!

Dec 06, 202455 min

TBTT #662 - A Boost Payday for Adderton and Keating, and the 110 inch Hisense

Peter Adderton and Paul Keating, founders and early investors in Boost Mobile have hit their payday as Telstra buys the company and brings the whole Boost brand inside the big T tent - Stephen and Trevor discuss! Plus the boys get a fancy Hotel stay with a Hisense TV or two, the 110 incher turns out to be more than a little impressive. Robot Pool cleaners and their success, Laser Tags or Laser Smart Tags as they are called and why they are awesome, plus LG's TV in a suitcase!

Dec 05, 20241 hr 11 min

EFTM: Affordable Hearing solutions and how Apple changes the game for all

Does anyone even read this? Text me on 0477 657 657 if you do. In the meantime this week I talk to the CEO of a hearing aid company that cuts out the high costs of that industry, and how Apple's entry into the hearing space could help everyone. Plus calls on Robots in the home, warranty, wifi and choosing Telcos!

Dec 04, 20241 hr 7 min

Tech Guide #623 - Oppo celebrates 10 years in Australia - we speak to boss Michael Tran, the Hisense 110-inch TV

We speak to Oppo Australia Managing Director Michael Tran as the brand celebrates 10 years in the Australian market, as we expected the Govt ban on social media for under 16s has been passed – what happens now, we check out massive Hisense 110UX – the 110-inch ULED TV, how you can charge your Apple products in style with the new Journey Nova, we take a listen to the Logitech UE Miniroll Bluetooth speaker so you can take your music anywhere and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide He...

Dec 03, 202448 min

Electric Cars: How BMW is preparing its factories for EV cars

Stephen and Trevor travel to Spartanburg South Carolina as guests of BMW to check out "Plant Spartanburg" where BMW makes all their X cars. The plant is growing, to expand production and be ready for Electric Cars - but not just electric cars! Fascinating stuff! And we talk to an EV9 owner who had a horror road trip, but loves the car! Plus, how you can get fit while charging. Share your story with us, send a text to 0477 657 657

Dec 01, 202443 min
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