Two Blokes Talking Tech

YES we are talking the Kids Social media ban again - its so close now! And we now know more about how its going to be done by the platforms. Plus a breakthrough between Apple and Google - will it last? Batteries on planes - the new rules explained, and Black Friday - when the hell is it??

Amazon devices country manager Jacqui Corbett joins the show to talk about all the exciting new products coming from Amazon - time to upgrade your smart home gear? Plus, to upgrade Oura or go cheap? Smart ring advice. Finding a good retro gameboy console and more of your tech questions answered. Ask your own question, text 0477 657 657 thanks to Vodafone. The EFTM Podcast, thanks to SWANN Home Sec...

There are new rules on the use of portable batteries on flights on Australian airlines, Meta has jumped the gun and will begin its social media ban early, Arctel slashes NBN plan prices in its Black Friday sale, we run our eye over the DJI Osmo Action 6 camera, we test out the Logitech solar powered keyboard that never needs charging, Honor launches its new smartphones in Australia and we’ll answe...

This week, Stephen Collins, Chief Operating Officer - BYD Australia & New Zealand joins the Two Blokes. We talk about the new Atto 1 and Atto 2 and their aggressive pricing. As well as what the future long and short term is for BYD as a car brand in Australia. Thanks to NRMA Insurance and Uniden Smart Dashcams, plus, you can be part of the show, thanks to Vodafone, send us a text message on 0477 6...

A movie about Air Traffic Controllers? Is it a drama, or a comedy? John Cusak, Billy Bob Thornton, Cate Blanchett, Angelina Jolie - what a cast! Trev loves planes, so surely he will love this one? Stephen walks us through some key moments and the two discuss what it all means. Thanks to Fetch and Hisense!

Talking Tipping, Kimmel, Streaming and more

Roblox is adding age verification to stop predators chatting to kids, despite not being part of the Social media ban - it's a good thing, and we unpack it. TPG has Triple Zero issues which shines a light again on device problems in Australia DJI's selfie drone gets an upgrade, Amazon's Satellite Internet service gets a name and Black Friday Deals!

Australia's eSafety Commissioner joins Trevor to talk about the upcoming changes for Social media and kids, the pressure on her role, and the conspiracy nut jobs around December's change in safe search rules. Follow up calls on Roaming data, questions of Speed issues online. And the great eSIM debate - why can't we use multiple phones! All thanks to SWANN - and get in touch thanks to Vodafone on 0...

The alarming rise in early onset dementia linked to excessive screen time, the new smart reminder clock for people living with dementia and we speak to the person who is bringing this product and many other like it to help Australian users, we run our eye over the new DJI Neo 2 follow me drone, we check out Satechi’s range of FindAll products so you can always track your belongings, we take a look...

Here's an interesting one, the range, or "Fuel Economy" of ICE and Hybrid cars has been questioned by the AAA - the same body that recently questioned the advertised range of a few Electric Cars on the market. But just how has that been reported? Fairly? We think not. An update on Electric Car sales, and the Number 1 Car might surprise you! And how is Stephen enjoying the Porsche Macan - is it an...

Tom Burlinson stars in the story of one of Australian Horse Racing's most popular and most successful runners. PHAR LAP - you'll learn a lot from the movie, and if you fire up your Fetch on your Hisense TV you'll learn even more listening to Stephen's analysis of the movie A period film, done very well, and an important piece of Australian history.

Interesting really

Hubbl trouble? No more stack and save but is this still a bright future? 24 years since the iPod was announced, what has changed, what did it change and how an industry moved forward. The best TV technology of 2025 discussed And the old school phone for new school devices, plus RODE is back with new video production technology.

Cam Wilson from Crikey.com.au and TheSizzle.com.au joins me to unpack the Kids Social Media Ban - what's happening, what do we expect and what next? Plus the looming changes to search - will you need ID to search on Google? Neil Westhof from HP joins me to talk about how computers have evolved with the workplace and our relationship with work and how AI is enabling new tools for us all. And we cat...

Microsoft issues an apology and offers refunds to 2.7m Microsoft 365 subscribers – were you one of them? Apple has kicked off renewable energy projects in Australia to match the power you use to charge their products, has July released the unlosable suitcase, we take a look at the new Arlo Pan Tilt cameras, we check out the Sony ULT Field 5 portable speaker, we’ve built the Lego Death Star – all 9...

This week Stephen and Trevor have been driving the Polestar 4 - a stunning car with some concerns worth checking out before you buy. We talk to Ausgrid about their plans for Vehicle to Grid compatibility and also moves to introduce home pricing for kerbside charging. And your calls, we talk to  an Xpeng owner and the owner of an IM6! SMS us with your EV story to be on the show, 0477 657 657

Michael Douglas and Robert Duvall star in the story of a man who in some ways is just trying to get to his daughter's birthday party. But we learn so much more about him and his life. At the same time we learn about a cop on his last day, giving it all up for his family. Watch it on your Hisense TV on Fetch and tune in to unpack the movie with Stephen and Trevor

Not the same as last week

The eSafety Comissioner has made a judgement on their opinion of a bunch of platforms and apps and if they should be considered banned under Australia's new Social Media Age Restrictions - Trevor and Stephen unpack the strange decisions within. Optus fronts a firey Sanate Hearing - why was there shouting? And Hisense's new RGB technology - is it worth it?

If your video doorbell did a firmware update and then never worked again - what would you expect to happen? Trev offers three options to this caller Advice on smartphones in a mid-range budget and we learn something more about Cricut! AI for Email - can it work? Security cameras for a large area and a new laptop - is it needed? Get in touch any time 0477 657 657 send a text!

AI is becoming the new weapon for scammers – we tell you what to look out for and how to stay safe and it’s the battle of the big screen TVs, Big Screen Battle - the Samsung 115-inch and the Hisense 116-inch – we run our eye over both, we take a look at the Vision Pro with M5, we check out the Kaspersky internet security software, Rode has launched its latest wireless microphone kit and we’ll answ...

James Ward from Drive.com.au took a Tesla on an epic road trip without driving - the car did it all. What he learned was fascinating. What does it mean for the future of cars and driving We talk to Tim who JUST picked up his new car!! Find out what and why! Get in touch, SMS us thanks to Vodafone on 0477 657 657 All thanks to Uniden Dashcams and NRMA Insurance

Eddie Murphy stars as the cop and Beverly Hills is the setting, but in fact it might not be what you think it is. For those too young to know it, this is a crime comedy with one of the fastest comedy minds along with a great supporting cast. Start with the OG and watch along with us on Fetch on your Hisense TV

This one is a wild ride

Just how bad is the new Bureau of Meteorology Website? Should they revert back? Or just fix what they have done. Microsoft in pain from the ACCC over price changes without sharing all the details - should Spotify also get a look? Facebook's big payout to Aussies - should you get some? Samsung's Triple Zero woes and the new Samsung XR Headset - taking on Apple Vision Pro