Two Blokes Talking Tech

It's peak rumour season with big announcements due from Samsung, Google and Apple at the very least. Stephen and Trevor look over what's expected, what they predict and as always, we'll see who's right and wrong. Telstra and TPG combine forces to up the Mobile Data speeds for Telstra and Vodafone users. JBL's new Airpod Pro rivals look the goods as the blokes consider the affordable headphone options And WD MyBook dramas for those relying on a backup, plus Stephen's look at the Gozney Dome BBQ

Trev's car rego nightmare, plus Covid Lockdown

Apple's next operating system for iPhone is coming later in the year but the Public Beta test is available now. Trevor and Stephen discuss what's new and what they like about it. TCL has some great new product including cinema screen glasses for your personal viewing. Plus new smartphone, share features and kids watch. The ACCC's warning on AirTags has Trev fired up, Telstra's 5G is "doing very well", and wasn't Windows 10 the last one? And Optus' phone call translation service launches.

Mare of Easttown is Stephen's recommendation - but some COVID frustrations exist...

This week Stephen and Trevor talk about the possibility of Apple having to allow sideloading of apps - what is it? Why does it matter? Why is Apple not keen on the idea? Plus the global Silicone Chip shortage, more on why it's happening and when things will go back to normal NSW EV policy explained, your addiction to your phone, Shazam's big milestone and Christmas for Scammers

Not for kiddies, and not our best show quite frankly:)

Oh the drama. A network provider outage caused major concerns for Aussie Banks, Australia Post, Virgin Australia and more - so what's it all about, and will we see more of this kind of thing? The E3 gaming expo is on, with huge numbers of new titles announced from Avatar through to Forza Horizon 5 - Stephen wraps it all up. Hisense brings Kayo and an NRL app to a wide range of recent model TVs, while Telstra ups their scam call blocking game. Trev trys out a new F1 Racing Simulator, and Stephen backs up to a Synology Cloud at home

Just doctors really

How great is the story of the Police using criminal influencers to get a dodgy not really encrypted encryption chat app into the hands of thousands of the world's low lives? Brilliant. Plus Apple's WWDC is all software, with new features for every device, particularly interesting new work life balance features, sharing content features and even thought for your digital legacy. Sony's amazing new in-ear headphones tested, along with Apple's Spacial Audio, while Trev checks out the Disney tablets at Big W and the boys discuss the new Hisense TV range

Two Blokes on the course

Looking back on the data and call inclusions of phone plans going way back to 2011 - the blokes reflect on the huge data available today compared to then. Plus how complaints to the TIO have changed and which Telcos are the most complained about. The app to tell you which products are the most Australian so you can choose to buy "Strayan". How Apple is doing very well with the App Store, and TCL's Mini LED TVs announced for Australia while Stephen looks at the Apple TV 4K

Gibber jabber.

TCL's 20 series smartphones have launched at Harvey Norman and Officeworks so the boys run through the lineup and their thoughts. LG's Rollable OLED TV for those that are "doing very well" launches in Australia as a made-to-order offering. Trev looks at NSW doing well with their Digital Driver's Licence program, Stephen the latest EcoTank printers from EPSON, while Trev uncovers more Apple Look Around cameras in preparation for the launch of the Streetview like service in Australia. Google gets on the train and Stephen's look at the LG Gram laptop.

It's really happening

Apple's latest shiny new things are out, and we've had our first look. The new iMac comes in seven colours but it's the performance that gets forgotten - the Apple M1 makes it a powerhouse, as well as a stunner. The new iPad Pros are equally staggering with the M1 processor, a great screen, 5G connectivity and a nifty video calling feature. Plus, Googles new Android Version, the Samsung and Google watch OS partnership, Apple Music goes high quality, Uber adds subscriptions and Kobos latest e-reader with a twist.

The Plague of Mice

Stephen and Trevor travel to Brisbane to attend the NRL Magic Round opening match at Suncorp Stadium with broadcaster Fox Sports. They see the amazing number and quality of cameras, the systems used to drive the Fox Rover, Fly the Flying Fox and bring the whole broadcast together. Also this week, ABC looking to implement a login system for iView viewing, Google ending the free upload plan for Google Photos, Apple's Work protecting apps and consumers in the App Store plus HTC's latest VR headsets.

Could it finally happen?

Officeworks has removed the Apple AirTags from sale over apparent safety concerns - the blokes have views on this, and it's a topic of great conversation. NBN Fiber to the Home is coming to many more, we discuss the how and why as well as the amazing new Dyson Stick vacuum with a Laser beam to see the dust! TCL's new affordable smartphones are worth a look with 5G under $500 and a camera that blows others away at $299. LG's 2021 TVs get a price tag, and a decade of tech changes revealed by Telsyte.

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