Two Blokes Talking Tech

A heist movie that is all action from start to finish. Of course, Stephen has seen this plenty of times, rates it as one of his top picks, but amazing as it seems, Trevor has never seen it! Written and directed by Michael Mann this is an all-star cast. Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Jon Voight, and Val Kilmer A gang of robbers, and a red hot detective in LA - here's our unpacking of Heat.

The Federal Government's Social Media war continues, this time - anonymous trolls and defamation. How the Government plans to bring it to an end. Plus Telstra's work on stopping Scam SMS messages is ramping up. e-Scooter trials in NSW making the smooth riding dream a reality, Optus looking to re-use your old device for a good purpose, meanwhile Kayo and Binge are finally on LG TVs!. Plus, the year that was in Music, Apple and Spotify!

We have to normalise talking about scams. This week a caller who's family had a front row experience with scammers. Also, NSW is trailing e-scooters - is this a good thing? And in NSW you can vote online - is that the same in other states? And your calls on a range of other issues, plus a last chance to win that $8,399 TV from LG!!

Research suggests most of the social media savvy Gen Z are actually digitally illiterate, Apple has introduced digital legacy to determine who can access your iPhone after you die, Telstra has developed technology that can block annoying scam text messages, we check out the Surface Go 3 Windows 11 tablet, Binge and Kayo Sports apps now available on LG TVs, Rode releases the Lavalier II wearable microphone and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Just a Monday night gibber fest

Well this is a bit different - American Psycho is a 2000 black comedy directed by Mary Harron and it's one of Stephen's favourites, because he read the book a heck of a lot of times and wants a movie representation to be faithful to the book. It's about excess and selfishness of the Yuppy era in the late 1980s, starring Christian Bale as Patrick Bateman somehow Trevor and Stephen bring Seinfeld into the episode. This is a podcast about a movie that everyone's seen - except Trevor.

It's Black Friday sales week. Christmas is SOON - so what's hot for Christmas, what ideas can the Two Blokes offer for your Christmas shopping trips - that's our first order of business! TPG sets a 5G World Record that's nothing to do with speed - yay:) Stephen's into the Slow cooking with a Treager Grill cooking up some ribs via WiFi. Trev looks at the Huawei MateBook Family of laptops and The new HomePod Mini - same speaker, new colours!

There's a wide range of Laptops on the market, so this week I look at the Huawei Matebook series which features just three models at a wide price range to suit anyone. Plus your calls on tech questions like buying a TV, buying a phone, fixing your WiFi and more. And, a big announcement, about a big prize. Download the EFTM app today!

Gamers are under attack according to a report from Norton, ASUS has unveils a range of laptops designed with the creator in mind, a peek inside the first Amazon robotic fulfilment centre of the southern hemisphere, we fire up the Traeger Ironwood 885 smoker grill, we take a listen to the new Bose QC45 headphones, we become the life of the party with the Blueant X4 Bluetooth speaker and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Just flying basically...

Surely one of the most iconic movies of all time? Jaws - the movie that scared people away from beaches and created some great lines and great instantly recognisable music from the movie. But, Trev's never seen it. So Stephen watches for the 58th time, while Trev sits down for viewing #1. What plot holes were there, what was missed from Book to movie and why did the movie benefit from production delays? The best movies you've never seen!

Google has announced a Billion Dollar investment in Australia - what does it mean? Are we the next silicon valley? Perfect timing or suspect? Trev and Stephen discuss! Amazon's amazing robots doing the dance for your shopping - the boys talk robotic logistics. Vodafone's 5G switch on with some fine print, the ASUS creator laptops A solid chat about EVs and the what where and why of how we get more on the road, and the Mini LED TCL TV!

Lots to unpack from Vodafone's big 5G announcement this week, covering 85% of the population in ten major cities, but why is my phone not on 5G yet? Plenty of great tech questions this week too, from Kids watches to setting up a great home sound system. And a warning about scams, don't hide, share. Got a tech question? Ask Trev - head to EFTM.com to ask now!

We get behind the wheel of the Polestar electric car months before its Australian release, NBN survey shows we’re prepared for a hybrid holiday this summer, who is the tech billionaire who’s bought a major share of the South Sydney Rabbitohs rugby league team, we take a look at the new TCL 75-inch X925 8K TV, Arlo unveils the security camera that can be used anywhere, the 14-in-1 hub that can improve your home workspace and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Just gibbering in the Private Show

A sci-fi film with a difference. Stephen Fenech LOVES The Fifth Element and Trevor Long has no idea what to expect. This is a podcast about the movie, unpacking some of the themes, looking at some nuggets of info you might not know, and - learning what Trev thinks after the very first viewing. Directed by Luc Besson starring Bruce Willis, Gary Oldman, and Milla Jovovich. Watch it with us, thanks to Fetch and Hisense

It's a mega month of gaming right now. After Far Cry 6 hit just a few weeks ago, we've now got the latest Call of Duty, and a new Forza Horizon available to play. Stephen and Trevor have been spending their time mastering each, and discuss the good and the great on this week's show. Smart home getting cheaper, with Laser's range hitting Big W - now a light bulb is just $8. The Instagram Tree and Pet drama - what was it all about? NBN upgrades coming to more homes with a solid year of work coming for the NBN And kids screen time, more or less during Covid, you might be surprised. Plus, it's Recycling Week - what are you doing with your e-waste?

We're covering it all here, from the coolest Lego ideas and how they get made let alone though of with the Aussie man behind one of the most iconic Lego sets of the last year or so to creating video games as a day job. Plus, Electric Vehicles and how they are coming non stop. Speaking to a University Researcher about just what it means, is the government doing enough? And your calls on all things tech and gadgets.

NBN extends its fibre footprint yet again - is your suburb on the list, DJI launches its new Mavic 3 drone, Epson unveils its new EcoTank range of printers, we take a look at new MacBook Pro, we've played the new Call of Duty Vanguard game, we take a listen to Denon's range of Home speakers and we'll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

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