Two Blokes Talking Tech

This is a big movie for Kevin Costner, but its controversial too in many ways. Have you thought about what would happen if the world's polar ice caps melted? That's the premise of Waterworld. Stephen unpacks many of the stories about Waterworld and the production, while Trevor watches it with fresh eyes. Fire up the Fetch on your Hisense TV and enjoy Waterworld!

Samsung's back with another UNPACKED event, this time - for the first time, they're in their home town, Seoul Korea baby! Trevor and Stephen are there as guests of Samsung to see it all. Seven new products announced with three tablets, two watches and the all important new Flip and Fold smartphones. Run through all the news with Stephen and Trevor here on Two Blokes Talking Tech

While Samsung is busy getting ready to announce brand new phones, I'm here taking your calls. Well, not specifically - but we've got lots of tech help for you this week! If you've got a question or want to talk tech - drop me an email via ASK TREV at EFTM.com

Are you paying for mobile data you don’t use? Circles Life can help you save money, Netflix’s password sharing crackdown has resulted in millions of new subscribers and why your future smartphone is going to be a lot different thanks to a new EU ruling. We take a look at the new way to charge your devices and organise your desktop at the same time, LG launches a coffee machine that looks out of this world, HP’s line-up of tank printers just got a lot smarter and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Keanu Reeves stars literally in this first instalment of what is a classic but spectacular action thriller. Directed by Chat Stahelski, with origins in a true story, Wick is a retired hitman who comes out of retirement for very personal reasons. A great cast, well shot, enjoy the first one again or for the first time with Stephen and Trevor

Don't mess with the Prince of Maroubra

Stephen and Trev and Flipping out - well, that's just a play on words to get us talking about Flip phones, considering what Samsung has coming and what's already in the market. The European Union strikes again with a new plan to have all smartphones being required to have removable batteries by 2027 - madness or genius? And what's happening with Netflix and what's happening on streaming. Oh and some Threads and Twitter talk too

This week Trev demonstrates Apple's Personal Voice feature, made for increased accessibility it's trained by you for you so how does it sound? Your calls on any tech questions or purchase decision, and a great call from a brand new EV owner Get in touch, just hit ASK TREV at EFTM.com

Optus has launched a new initiative with the banks and second, Norton releases a phishing dictionary to more easily identify scams. And it was also World Emoji Day (July 17) and we look at the latest emojis and how we’re using them, we take a look at the new Sennheiser Profiler USB Microphone, Hisense debuts its TV and appliance range by taking over a house in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, it's now easier to use your iPhone and Apple Watch on public transport and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

When something goes from the small screen to the big screen and it's already been a hit franchise, there's a risk it is spoiled, or underdone. Not so when Tom Cruise is involved. This 1996 movie kicked off a franchise that will outlast many others. Rewatched for Stephen and enjoyed for the first time by Trevor to coincide with the release of the latest instalment, fire up the Fetch on your Hisense TV and enjoy Mission Impossible

Will they ever shut up about it?

Optus goes big on space with SpaceX, partnering to provide 4G mobile service to 100% of Australia using new Low Earth Orbit Satellites. Apple releases iOS 17 into the wild for Public Testing - let us know if you've checked out the Podcast app for that joy Threads v Twitter, Zuck v Elon - Trev and Steve take a look And 98 inches of Samsung up against 100 inches of Hisense.

The new Threads platform is taking on and could possibly overtake Twitter, Ecovacs Robotics have revealed their Prime Day specials, we go through all the other bargains you can find this week, we take a look at the new Dyson cordless vacuum, we check out the Theragun Mini 2.0 is like have a masseur everywhere you go, the Bon.Elk devices that lets you add a dash of colour to your workflow and we answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

What would a future look like where your genetic make up could dictate the jobs you do, the schools you go to? How would you feel knowing your life expectancy from birth? This is explored in Gattaca, the Andrew Niccol story starring Ethan Hawke, Uma Thurman and Jude Law. Stephen saw it at the Cinema and considers it a Hidden Gem. Does Trev agree?

Let's unpack it hey?

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Apple is rumoured to be working on a 30-inch iMac, Peloton has launched new gaming-inspired fitness content, Meta rolls out new parental supervision tools for Facebook, Instagram and Messenger, we take a look at the new device that turns any laptop into a dual monitor set-up, Samsung has released is smart Bespoke AI laundry appliances, LG has unveiled its entry level laptop for students and young professionals and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

An absolute classic, made in the late 1930's this is a story everyone knows - even Trevor. But, a rewatch for the first time as an adult might show how it's aged, or how poor the story was. Or quite the opposite. This film stars Judy Garland, and is quite literally a production marvel from the sets to the colour and so much more. But how does it hold up in 2023? Stephen walks us through it, thanks to Fetch and Hisense so enjoy the Wizard of Oz one more time.

Legit, in the toilet - and other places

Tay Tay is a Nay Nay for many, so unpacking Ticketek's system and asking the question just what went wrong and how could it be better? EVs on the rise, new affordable models and an updated Polestar, plus some EV etiquette too And the LG Ultra PC that is a challenger laptop worth a look. Oh, and discussions about show Number 600.