Two Blokes Talking Tech

Stephen and Trevor live from the show floor at the Las Vegas Convention Centre - for CES 2023. It's only day 1 and there's plenty of news. All the best announcements from LG, Hisense, Samsung, Sony and ASUS and some chatter in-between

The Two Blokes are Back in Las Vegas for CES 2023. As is tradition, we record right after the opening event of the show, looking at some quirky and interesting gadgets. Trev found some, Stephen found some - enjoy!

We’ve just landed in Las Vegas for the Consumer Electronics Show and we’ll talk about what we can expect to see, the trends and themes we’re likely to see, meanwhile LG has already made some announcements, we take a listen to the Bowers and Wilkins Px8 headphones, we check out the Philips Air Performer, how you can create your own customised version of the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 and we’ll answer...

This is an iconic movie, from Wilson, to Tom Hanks portrayal of a FedEx executive stuck for a staggering 1500 days on an isolated island in the Pacific. Even if you've seen it many times, there's a lot to pick up on in this movie. And the story of how it came about is also fascinating. Stephen guides Trevor through Castaway, an Oscar nominated film from over 20 years ago, all thanks to Fetch and H...

Trev's behind on Yellowstone, Stephen not happy.

An early Christmas present for you, our last TBTT show for the year. This week, Trev's got his knickers in a knot over the ACCC decision on the TPG and Telstra network sharing deal and how its a raw deal for the bush. Elon stepping down as CEO of Twitter - was he always going to, or was this a shock? Boost goes international with a great roaming add-on option, while Tesla has added Apple Music And...

Brace yourself for even more sophisticated scams next year and what we can do to stay safe, Boost Mobile has launched international roaming for pre-paid customers, we wrap up our 12 days of Christmas Gift Ideas, DJI has launched the DJI Mini 3, Apple has released a new collaboration app called Freeform, Grid Studio has unveiled its new framed original iPad art frame and we’ll answer all your quest...

Michael Douglas finds himself at the centre of a psychological thriller in which he faces problems at home after a weekend fling. Glenn Close stars as the love-interest who's response to a weekend fling will have you on the edge of your seat with her obsession. Stephen loves it, so he's introducing Trevor to the movie for the first time, thanks to Fetch and Hisense.

What say you?

Parents taking EPIC Games the makers of Fortnite to court over the game being addictive - seems strange, but that's a thing in Canada. So what is the responsibility of parents? Two Blokes and their views. Dyson's new headphones are the strangest looking ever and will be among the most expensive. What do Trevor and Stephen think? Telstra's 5G records and plans to scale for usage on the 5G network,...

The final EFTM podcast for 2022, talking all things tech. Taking you calls on Earbuds, and limiting kids screen time - the challenges of modern parenting. Plus, Apple Music SING - Trev gives it a go! You wanna turn the volume down for that one! Thanks for listening this year, Merry Christmas to you and all those you love, stay safe out there and let's hit 2023 with all the power we can! Cheers eve...

Parents launch class action against Fortnite creator Epic Games alleging the game is too addictive, Dyson Zone headphones with a built-in air purifier - which many thought were an April Fool's Day joke and our 12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas continues, we take a look the new Belkin 11-in-1 Multidock Port, Bowers & Wilkins launch a McLaren edition of their Px8 headphones, Apple Music now has a sing...

We're turning things on their head this week. Stephen Fenech, our Movie Guru gets taken on a journey to watch The Great Escape for the first time, a movie Trevor Long has rated highly for a long time. It's a true story, with some creative licence, of a P.O.W. camp in Germany built to house some of the craftiest escapees from the Allied forces. Steve McQueen is the headliner, but it's an all-star c...

Stephen's encounter with David Copperfield.

Google has released their annual look back at what we searched for in the year gone. In 2022 Wordle topped the list, but what were some of the quirky results? Apple Music getting a karaoke update, with a new SING feature allowing you to fade down the vocals and sing a long for yourself. Plus new App Store pricing allows developers far more flexibility. Trev looks at EV sales numbers in Australia,...

We’ve kicked off our 12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas, we speak to Navman about everything you need to know about dashcams, Rode has released the VideoMicro II mic to add pro-level quality to your camera or smartphone, we take a look the new Kindle Scribe which can be used for reading and writing, we check out the Smartmi Air Purifier P1, the HoverBar Tower which can position your iPad perfectly fo...

Released in 1998, Saving Private Ryan is set in 1944, over a short period from the D-Day landing, starring Tom Hanks as the unlikely captain set a task that's hard to fathom. Does Ryan want to be saved? It's a question that raises a moral dilemma for the audience as much as the characters. An all-star cast, plus some cracking cameos fill this movie, but it's the detail and realism of the filmmakin...

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Boost Mobile launches an app that gives you an instant valuation for your mobile phone, allowing you to get CASH for the phone and put it back into the market as a refurb, saving more waste and landfil. Telstra is blocking a staggering amount of calls, texts and emails - the blokes discuss that. Elon vs Apple - where's that going next? The App Store rankings and awards for 2022 And the Oppo Pad Ai...

Laptop buying advice for high-school, it's a difficult one, and certainly one we might not all agree on. And an interesting question of TVs for swimming - you'll get it when you hear it. Plus Telstra talks scams, and numbers - the number of emails they process, let alone scams they are now blocking is amazing!

Has Twitter been a success under Elon Musk – he’s tweeted a few stats, the device that can make your solar panels and battery even more efficient, now you can download and stream your Audible audiobook from your Apple Watch, we take a listen to the Focal Bathys audiophile headphones, we run our eye over the Oppo Pad Air tablet, the solutions from July to help you travel with your tech and we’ll an...

A John Cleese gem. Written by the Monty Python legend A Fish Called Wanda premiered in 1988 and stars another Python Michael Palin. Stephen introduces Trevor to the movie, which also stars Kevin Kline and Jamie Lee Curtis as Wanda. It's a fun ride, a heist, a laugh, and a whole lot of antics. Watch it now thanks to Fetch and Hisense, relive it and unpack it on the Best Movies You've Never Seen.

Just gibbering

Choice has done some secret shopping and revealed how bad we're being misled over our consumer rights when it comes to warranty, the need for extended warranty and more. Trev and Steve talk about their views on Extended Warranties, Trev tries to sell Steve on one, and discuss the challenges with Australian Consumer Law. Plus, The problem with cheap crap and why Lithium battery fires are a worry we...

Perhaps it's shopping season, perhaps it's the World Cup, but TV advice features this week with questions about QLED vs OLED and model to model differentiation. Plus cutting your telco bills, and portable speakers. Every question is a good question so don't be afraid to ask it - hit up Trev at EFTM.com