Two Blokes Talking Tech

Oh what a year, the boys are ready for 2020 with CES just weeks away and much more to come, so it's a look forward as well as a look at the week in tech. The Government is going to invest millions in debunking the 5G nutjobs - good news! Kids are getting phones for Christmas - it's official - Telstra research shows it. Aldi's massive TV - 75 inches for $999, Westpac finally caves to Apple Pay, and...

Google's list of 2019's biggest searches has been released and the blokes look at what they missed, what they don't know and what was big in Australia this year. Plus, how expensive is our internet compared to the rest of the world and is it a fair comparison on its own? The Tokyo Olympics in 4K! Thanks to Channel 7 and Optus - but there's a big big catch, Christmas gift ideas for you this last mi...

Apple and Spotify's top streamed songs for the year have been released, Stephen and Trevor run through the list, plus the biggest apps of the year on the Apple App store - we're using more data than ever according to NBN data, Stephen runs through the list, Linksys's amazing new motion detection technology that uses Wifi to detect people in your home, Optus allowing you to donate data to the needy...

The boys are at KAYO HQ as they talk about one year of the Aussie sports streaming success story. Also, Optus has radical new plans worth a good look, The NBN has new wholesale pricing - what will that mean for you and other consumers? Canon bumps up their warranty to a staggering five years on camera gear. Elon loses his mind and the blokes discuss the CyberTruck, Huawei mad at Malcolm Turnbull f...

How important is 8K on a big-screen? Temperatureness, 3Dness and Beautifulness - and why they aren't really words but matter - we're in Korea with Samsung. Disney Plus has launched, the boys have their views and thoughts on how it looks. TCL's 4G kids smartwatch with video calling, the need for Air purifiers and some suggestions, Foxtel adds ABC iView and Samsung's special edition Note 10+!

This week in tech - the Motorola RAZR is BACK!! A discussion about the perfect FOLDING SCREEN phone form factor. Apple updates the MacBook Pro to a 16 inch model, Uber launches Rewards for loyalty - but is it worth it? Disney Plus is about to land, all the info you need on that, plus Spotify free comes to Sonos, Uniden's new cameras, the Kogan TV and Turtle Beach Gaming headset!

Optus launches 5G and they are already doing better than Telstra for coverage. The blokes discuss what it means and who it's aimed at. Huawei's Mate 30 goes on sale in Australia soon, but you'll struggle to find it sadly, despite being an outstanding phone. LG drops the price of the V50 at Telstra stores. Apple TV+ is out, the boys have their views, plus Apple's new open approach to Privacy explai...

Samsung's Galaxy Fold goes on sale and the blokes have their full reviews, not for the first time they have differing views on this remarkable new device. Where they are aligned is on the new Apple Airpods Pro - a surprise new product from Apple. Call of Duty is out and even Trev is playing. New DJI drone that is tiny - lighter than your smartphone! Foxtel's Loyalty program and the NSW Digital Dri...

Stephen and Trevor are in Tokyo for the big Motor Show where loads of tech is taking over the cars, including some electric concepts and Mazda's first Electric Car. Samsung have announced an on sale date for the Galaxy Fold in Australia and a mega price. The Google Pixel 4 reviews are in, GoPro's Max is the best GoPro ever and a really versatile unit, Star Wars latest Trailer bores Trev to sleep a...

Stephen and Trevor talk all things Google with the new Google Pixel 4 announced, along with new Nest Smart products coming to Australia. Dyson pulls out of their plans to build an electric car after two years of development. New affordable smart home products from Laser now available at Harvey Norman to bring your Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa to life. Stephen's two years on Solar and how he's...

Telstra is shutting down the 3G network, but don't panic, you have until 2024! That might be an issue for many businesses though, the blokes explain. Plus BOSE and their remarkable recall, why this isn't a brand damaging move. Telsyte's tablet data showing there's still life in the old girl. Tile upgrades with more range and more versatility, Stephen and Trevor explain the new range. Foxtel launch...

Microsoft have revealed a range of new "Surface" devices including a laptop, two tablets and two smaller folding tablet form devices and some earbuds - all the news from the boys on that. Plus the new GoPro Hero 8 epic stabilisation and a whole new market for them. eBay has data on how much cash we could make from old phones, and how much better you are off by selling yourself not trading in. Appl...

Live from our coastal mansion we're in front of the 100 Inch Hisense Laser TV which goes on sale this month so our full opinions on this big screen for your lounge room are here. Huawei's latest Mate 30 Pro and what it means for Huawei in Australia. NSW Police using high tech cameras to detect drivers using mobile phones, Telstra enables 5G at the MCG and HP's stunning new business laptop.

Stephen and Trevor have early access to the iPhone 11 Pro before it hits the stores so this is their review time, what's it like, what we love, what we hate. Plus the Apple Watch Series 5 - is it worth the upgrade? Facebook in your lounge room - the new Portal video calling system launches in Australia, Foxtel's 4K channel for Rugby and the shut down of the Foxtel Now app plus the new Milo kids ac...

Stephen and Trevor are in the USA as guests of Apple for the September Apple Event at Steve Jobs Theatre, the day after the event the blokes are invited inside Apple Park for a one off recording in the Apple Podcast Studio to talk all things Apple Arcade, Apple TV+, 7th Generation iPad, Apple Watch Series 5 and of course the all new 2019 iPhones, the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max.

Trev and Steve have gone hands on with the year's most anticipated and controversial device, the Samsung Galaxy Fold. There's a bit of controversy swirling around about 8K which the blokes discuss, Lenovo have a bunch of smart new products and they're really thinking smart here - Sony have a brand new Walkman that's a tribute to the classic from 40 years ago, TCL showcase their brand new Smartphon...

The blokes give their verdict on the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ - it's one hell of a phone. The all new $599 Bose 700 headphones, raising the bar and putting Bose ahead of the game, Trev tries the teeny tiny PALM smartphone and it's got legs but at a price. Steve drives the Tesla Model 3 in the USA, there's an all new soundbar from JBL which turns a dumb TV smart and Samsung's THE WALL TV hits Austra...

Could we have more streaming? Not content with Netflix, Stan and Hayu among others, Disney+ is launching soon so the blokes discuss just who might subscribe - plus there's Apple TV+ coming too! Tell us what you think! There's a new player in the mobile space, vivo enters the Aussie market and it's a crowded space. 5G worries explained, Trev tests a few devices to see just what is causing potential...

We take a trip down memory lane as we celebrate 400 shows here at Two Blokes Talking Tech - a huge milestone for us after more than 8 years. Plus we talk about all the news of the week, including avoiding SCAMS and the latest scams going round, Samsung's big score from DXOMark for the camera on the Note 10+, ESports takes a blow in Australia with GFinity shutting down, Stephen takes us on a tour o...

The boys are LIVE in New York just hours after Samsung Unpacked with all the news. Two new Note phones for the first time, plus a range of really great features to take Note devices to a new level. There's also questions about what this means for Apple - and other new devices from Samsung including a new laptop coming to Australia. New fitness smartwatches and a solid partnership with Microsoft -...

The blokes are about to head to New York with Samsung, so what are we expecting, what's new - what will the Note 10 look like - will there be two? And the Galaxy Fold is back and coming too! The TIO have turned their focus to the shoddy tactics being used by some telcos to trick people into switching over, Stephen explains. While Trev looks at why it's so hard for people to find the Ashes and asks...

Foxtel is announcing a big change today, and the two blokes have the scoop - it's all about Netflix and how Foxtel users can stay Foxtel users while also getting what they need outside of the platform. NBN announces it's reached 10 million Aussie homes, so how many are connected and what issues are there still? Kanstar reckons 13% of Aussies have a Smart Speaker and the stats will surprise you in...

It's World Emoji day - do you know why we celebrate that on July 17?? Tune in! There's new emojis for 2019 and while some are serious some are downright silly. Plus Zaap the new payment card for kids with a wearable payment band has launched, there's a few good leaks out pointing to change with the Samsung Note 10 and an interesting looking 2019 iPhone range. DJI is taking the lead on drone safety...

Boost Mobile are getting into the game of selling refurbished smartphones and the deals are exceptional. Sony's latest fully wireless in-ear headphones are in the blokes ears and the initial results are promising. Hisense has gotten into the Soundbar game, LG's new smartphone has a palm reading feature and a stunning deal for the first 1000 buyers, Huawei are thinking after sales service for their...

NBN is in some hot water over the idea of a charge for streaming content, the so-called Netflix Tax - the blokes discuss it and their views aren't equal. Samsung is in hot water with the ACCC over their water resistance claims and they intend to fight it. Apple Watch takes centre stage in the Women's Ashes and gets Tim Cooks stamp of approval, the Commodore 64 is back - again, better this time. Ho...