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Albo has done it! He's got agreement to ban social media for kids under 16 - so, will it work? or is it just politics? Trevor and Stephen unpack it all - discuss! 3G Switch off - has it gone well, or are there gaps? Rode has a new tiny microphone for creators, Belkin has some affordable headphones and our quick thoughts on Mac Mini and MacBook Pro M4!

Samsung is rumoured to be working on a tri-fold smartphone, Arlo releases the new Wired Floodlight Smart Camera, the Sony PlayStation 5 Pro has landed, we check out the new Mac Mini and tell you why it’s the Yoda of the Mac line-up, we also test the new MacBook Pro with M4, take a look at the handy new OneAdaptr charging stand and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

This week, Stephen shares a story of the Oil Change in his Electric Car? We talk to Emma from EVFireSafe about their work training our first responders, and looking at the real data about EV Battery fires. And Jeremey wants an EV - so he wonders on a few core questions.

Some of the biggest comedians of the time get together for a crazy comedic treasure hunt. It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World is a 1963 film directed by Stanley Kramer which stars Spencer Tracy alongside a cracking cast of Comedic Stars. Trev's never seen it, Stephen knows it well - so how do you rate this one?

Yep, he's BAAAACCCKKK

Stephen and Trevor unpack the best advice for you this sales season! And look at some shocking smartphone bad habits. The new espresso Display, JBL's outstanding new Tour Headphones and the future of TV discussed!

Talkback technology and this week lots of calls with tech questions. If you have a question, goto EFTM.com and click ASK TREV or send an SMS to 0477 657 657 This week a couple of questions about first phones for kids, some follow up on last week's show And a frustration about TV apps no longer working. And more!

Prime Time is dead – we are spending as much time streaming as we are watching free to air TV according to an interesting new report from Deloitte, Apple unveils new M4 MacBook Pros, Optus hauled over the coals for alleged inappropriate sales practices, we check out the Hisense C1 Trichroma mini projector, we take a look at the LG QNED TV, the Sennheiser Profile Wireless audio solution for creators and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Stephen and Trevor take their first look at the BYD Shark which is set to rival the Ford Ranger and Toyota Hilux - decent EV range and a great price! Plus we talk to a man who got a cracking deal on a Tesla Model 3 performance And a newbie EV owner and his BYD Seal Get in touch - text us on 0477 657 657

This is a unique one for us to do a show on, as Stephen and Trevor saw this movie before it came out, together! So what was Steve Jobs like? How did his rise and fall and rise again really play out. Stephen talks through the fact v fiction in the story of one of the modern geniuses of our time.

Might be triggering

We know there are big TVs, but Kogan has data showing how big they've gotten, and how big are the ones that are selling? Google's AI Overviews are coming to Australian search - is this a good thing? or the beginning of the end? Apple has some big news this week, new iMac with M4 and a cute little Mac Mini. And 3G shutdown, how's it going?

This week as Trev's eldest finishes high school and the Dodgers take on the Yankees in the World Series another episode of your favourite talk-back technology show is here. We talk Security cameras in remote areas, will a 4G camera do the job? Streaming replacement for Telstra TV, and Mobile frustrations over 3G switch off and questions about my advice on Boost Mobile

E-Scooters are a step closer to being legal on NSW roads, Sonos launches new soundbar with new breakthrough audio technology in board, you can score a bargain at Aldi – a Uniden dash cam for less than $100, we give you our final verdict on the Samsung Galaxy Ring, our complete review on the new iPad Mini, we check out the affordable yet effective Ultenic T10 Pro Lite robot vacuum and mop and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Stephen and Trevor talk to Rosemary Tan from i-Charge about their patent and thoughts that we should be able to protect the grid from excessive usage with smart technology. There's news about Chinese Cars, the new Tesla and more And your feedback too - always welcome on 0477 657 657.

The story of a young man who loves making movies, or is it the story of a young woman trying to find her place in the world? Perhaps the story of a young and popular cheerleader or the housewife trying to keep up appearances? Or is this the story of a man who needs to break free from the monotony of life? Perhaps you see it as the story of a Homophobic Military man fighting his own demons.. This is what's fascinating about American Beauty. And it's why it's an Oscar winner. Watch again, or for the first time with Stephen and Trevor thanks to Fetch and Hisense!

Utterly random - or is it?

Long, Long overdue, but Meta has announced they are using Facial Recognition to stop celebrity scams before they go live. Plus, using Selfie Videos to make account recovery easier for people. Going Nuclear - if it's ok for Google - is it ok for Australia? And the iPad Mini, what's it do, what's it missing?

The EFTM Magazine has been printed! Now we wait to receive it, and then send it out to you - early November folks, official launch is November 7th. Frustrated Westpac customers had a shocking week last week, so why shouldn't Westpac be telling us what happened? Your calls on Saving and Bundling, Chromecast issues and other buying advice. Get in touch any time 0477 657 657