Two Blokes Talking Tech

Why is Telstra in trouble, and are they just the first of many ISPs who might face ACCC action over their NBN sales techniques?  What's Foxtel got in the box - just how big a deal is the "Foxtel Now Box", Call of Duty World War II is out - big game, big title, the boys have been playing it, RMIT offering Apple's SWIFT language learning course online, Google introduces Family Link a parental contro...

A day ahead of its public release, Trevor and Stephen discuss all there is to know about the iPhone X after several days use.  How good is the screen, what is it like to not have the home button - how different are the cameras and just what is FaceID like? We've got you covered with everything you need to know about the iPhone X

We had to discuss it, it's been all the talk this week - the NBN - the ups the downs the politics and the drama, a comprehensive chat about where its at and what's next.  Plus Telstra has updated their Telstra TV both for existing customers and a shiny new box coming at the end of the month, there's amazing developments in Cochlear Implants with a new Made for iPhone feature, Epson has a great new...

Complaints are up and we're NOT HAPPY with our Telcos, they are treating us like crap and we're telling the TIO - rightly so, discussing that this week, plus the KRACK issue which makes all WiFi connections vulnerable, the new entrants to Apple Pay with Woolies and Eftpos, Huawei's new smartphones at the top end and mid-range, Gran Turismo SPORT reviewed, and D-Link's new photo sharing app, plus t...

This week Stephen is in South Korean visiting Samsung's headquarters so he joins us via FaceTime to tell us all about it, plus we discuss the Apple ID security risk, the stupid passwords people use highlighted this Stay Safe online week.  Foxtel launches Cable NBN services finally, Star Wars gadgets and goodies plus guess who was first to see the new trailer?  The Gadget to fix your posture woes,...

Trevor and Stephen discuss the new Government plan to combine the State and Federal ID databases to create a new level of possibilities for facial recognition for law enforcement - what is the impact on privacy?  Do you agree?  Google has a bunch of new product and their new phone isn't the standout one.  Camera testing and the best smartphone camera on the market, the new Sonos with Voice assista...

This week Trevor and Stephen look at the iPhone 8 and if it's worth the upgrade - the question most people are asking; plus the Samsung Note 8 performing well in pre-orders keeping Samsung happy.  Comm Bank shuns Apple but launches Android Pay and Garmin Pay, Oppo release the R11 in FC Barcelona colours,  Apple Watch Series 3 review and another speaker from Bose.

Stephen and Trevor are in San Jose having just attended the Apple event at Steve Jobs Theatre, Apple Park.  Tune in for all the news and views on the new iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X as well as the updates to the Apple Watch and Apple TV

The blokes are off to Apple Park in Cupertino next week for the Apple iPhone launch so what's planned? what's the final wash up, what's likely?  A long discussion about that, plus what you need to know about Telstra's new plans, Kogan's extra data and the Note 8 - and of course, we digress:)

May the Force be with you folks - it's Force Friday and the boys are in Berlin for IFA and they're LIVE chatting all things Force Friday and Star Wars including new stuff from Sphero, new Augmented Reality from Lenovo and more - plus Samsung has announced a bunch of things including a new all-water sports watch.  JBL's new gear including Headphones for kids, the rush in Google Home compatible spea...

The rise of streaming media - Telsyte's latest data shows Stan and Netflix are booming while Free to Air could be suffering, Stephen and Trevor Discuss.  Also, the latest in financial literacy apps for kids, Google WiFi and Trevor's thoughts on where it sits in the market, Glasses to relieve your eyes from all the digital strain, and a look at the future of cars with Electric and Autonomous contin...

Stephen and Trevor take a relaxed, fun and opinionated look at the week's tech news.  Leaks and inside info, how Apple's plans for the next iPhone may have been exposed by HomePod - a product that's not even out yet, and how HBO might have been hacked and lost the whole season of Game of Thrones.  Should it be illegal to walk on the road and text or use your phone - it is in one US City, the iPod...

Kaspersky has released a free version of their Anti-Virus software globally so why did they do it, and what will it offer. The Rock is the hardest working man in Hollywood, so how is Siri keeping him honest? Gaming isn't just for teenagers, in fact the average gamer is in their mid 30's and many over 65 are playing games.  Samsung is looking to host an event late August and it could be the next No...

Kogan has launched a crazy big TV for a crazy low price the boys discuss what it means and who it might suit.  Foxtel had a rough week, so how can Foxtel Now recover, and what went wrong?  Google Home has launched in Australia - what is it, what's it for and what is Google WiFi.  Samsung have announced pricing and availability for the new Tab S3 and Galaxy Books, WiFi2Go to get internet around the...

Tic:Toc home loans launches with the promise of 22 minute approvals - what is the tech and what does it mean for government and digital innovation in business?  Nest launches in Australia minus their most popular product the Thermostat but the blokes are impressed with what's on offer - confused by the retailing, NBN hits 50% of Aussies but there's still drama, new mobile deals from Amaysim, Tuniv...

This week Trevor and Stephen discuss Pauline's little boo boo - flying a drone in the wrong place up in Townsville - should she, will she be fined?  Plus the new Solar and Battery deal that will offer you free electricity to your home, Foxtel has upset Trev and its all about their highest paying customers, never been a better time to --- buy a 4K TV, the booming Aussie App Economy, Stan's prices g...

Happy Birthday iPhone, 10 years ago it went on sale, although not in Australia - the blokes take a stroll down memory lane about the device and its evolution over the years, plus - another ransomware cyber attack - are people and companies not learning??  Nokia is back with three smartphones in Australia - Snapchat are creeping people out with a new location finder map, Pandora is gone from Austra...

QUEENSLANDER!  Yep, the Maroons won Origin 2 and Stephen is very quiet about it... though it did give him the chance to sit closer to the action than ever and test out the capabilities of a top end Nikon camera. Plus, Samsung's new FRAME TV, the new Spiderman toy from Sphero that creates interactive adventures, Kogan's new mobile broadband plans, Foxtel Now and what it means for the future of Foxt...

After years of speculation, Tim Cook - Apple CEO has spoken about what Apple is doing in the automotive space, and it raises as many questions as it answers - the blokes discuss this, plus Microsoft's new Xbox One X  has been announced - just what is it and where does it sit in the market.  Digital Drivers licences are coming to NSW, and Google has teamed up with Uluru's traditional owners to crea...

Trevor and Stephen record this episode live from the Apple Podcasts studio in San Jose California on the day of the Worldwide Developers Conference Keynote - the blokes talk through a range of announcements from Apple, including the new HomePod speaker, iOS updates, updated Macs and Macbooks and the new Mac Pro.

This week Stephen and Trevor come to you live from London as guests of Intel where the computing giant have announced new technology to be used in the ICC Champions Trophy cricket tournament and it's also coming to your own backyard cricket if you want!  Plus next week the Two Blokes world tour heads to the USA for WWDC with Apple ; what can we expect, what might be announced?  Hisense have announ...

What were we talking about in February 2011?  After 300 Episodes (316 shows) the blokes look back on how technology has changed, some of the highlights and lowlights and their travels around the world.  Plus, Drone news this week a plenty with new drones, senate debates, drone updates and CASAs official app.  Lightning McQueen comes to life thanks to Sphero, Microsoft has a new surface Tablet, Rad...

The blokes are in Taipei this week with HTC for the announcement of the new  U11 smartphone, plus they go into the HTC factory to see how a mobile phone is actually made, much to their surprise it's very different to expectations.. The massive Cyber attack and the ramification for business and individuals, Audi is showcasing Google Android technology built into a concept car, Netgear has a new ran...

Vodafone is bucking industry trend and has launched 35 day expiry Prepaid recharges - this will result in big savings for many people and the blokes discuss the move.  Global roaming is still an issue for some,  we give you options and ideas on how to roam,   what will Apple launch at WWDC - is a SIRI HOME coming to take on Amazon Alexa?  Huge growth in the Internet of Things is coming to your hom...

Well well well - Facebook are in some strife so let us explain to you how the world works folks - Two Blokes Talking targeted advertising, plus Microsoft's stunning new Surface Laptop, Acorns the micro investment app gets an update with financial information about your spending, there's some value to be found in Smartphones with Huawei's P10 Pricing and Oppos A57 announced, Vodafone prepares to of...