Two Blokes Talking Tech

Just another chat....

Apple has announced their September event, but this one comes with a difference - will there even be an iPhone announced? The blokes discuss Watch and iPad rumours, along with the history of having an event at this time. Xbox Series X pricing announced, well ahead of Playstation and the pricing doesn't look too bad at $749. The boys have both bought a new Rubik's Cube that's smart and connected the GoCube - hear how it works. Plus the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live do they fit, do they work? Plus Dan Murphy's new drive through option with Number Plate recognition and the Oppo Watch - what's it remind us of?

Not much more to say really

This Facebook response to the ACCC Media code is very very interesting, and while it won't surprise you that the two blokes have views, the depth to which this discussion goes is pretty intense. Plus, Samsung has a huge week of news and new products, in particular the new Galaxy Z Fold 2 plus their outdoor TV. Apple and the Government, just how well should they work together on CovidSafe? New Drone rules mean you're going to need to register your drone folks - Stephen explains. Plus JBL's new product news and the more affordable Sennheiser in-ear headphones.

Just chatting

Hisense has released their new TV technology - Dual Cell which combines colour and black and white panels to produce better blacks and colour contrast on a 4K screen. The blokes discuss the technology and the pricing. Fitbit have a whole new technology in their latest smart watch aimed at detecting your stress levels from the palm of your hand. Google announces DUO video calling coming to Android TVs with just a webcam plugged in. The Dark Web as a threat to your identity and how Norton is helping combat the threat, LG's new wire-free earphones with a unique feature and Stephen gets pumped for the next Call of Duty.

Holy heck, unhinged is one hell of a movie!

The Two Blokes have been reviewing the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, their views on Samsung's latest flagship stylus device and what's good and perhaps not so good. Plus Google's aggressive approach to their battle with Aussie media and the ACCC - why? what's it all about, and who will win? Apple's fight with Epic Games steps up with Epic heading to court, and Scam Week - have you been scammed. Plus a whole heap of lovely things said about our 450th show!

The best movies of all time? Stephen's comprehensive rundown of the movies you have to see.

Sony has released a new generation of their stunning WH-1000 headphones, with better sound, better noise cancelling and some sensational new features. Do you Snore? There's a new app that can help check if you might need to see a doctor for that. Navman have a new range, the boys discuss, as well as Samsung's Air Purifiers, and Trev looks at Skullcandy's new earphones with Tile locator support. Stephen looks at some epic speakers.

Life gibberings

Samsung's 2020 Unpacked event this August was very different. Hosted online from the company HQ not at a gala event in New York the company took the chance to launch a huge range of new products. The Galaxy Note 20, Note 20 Ultra, a new pro tablet the Tab S7, a new Smart Watch and new earphones. The blokes discuss it all, including an update to the Fold! Plus, TCL's new 10 series smartphones under the review challenge, Google's affordable pixel hitting Australia soon too. And Apple updates the iMac - on the inside, and Arlo launches a standalone camera at an entry level price.

Yep, we order Subway, LIVE

The blokes are grounded for some time - CES 2021 has been canned as a physical event and will go "all digital" - how that works? Well we don't really know. Plus Huawei surge past Samsung as the world's biggest smartphone manufacturer despite their dramas in many countries. Trev takes to the air again with a review of Microsoft Flight Simulator, Stephen looks at the cost of Spotify country vs country. NBN speeds are going up with the network removing overheads and we brush and floss our teeth!

Trev, mate, come on:)

With six months in the world like never before, it's hardly surprising our Google searches reflect the things going on in the world. Coronavirus dominates, and we look at the popular searches of the last six months. Facebook introduced App Lock for Messenger, a feature Trev reckons he's seen before and should be available at the Operating System level. Apple's annual iPhone photography competition finds three Aussies winning four prizes! Stephen looks at Samsung's Smart door lock, the blokes enjoy Amazon Echo Auto and Stephen features Ziggy and Zaggy on his website - for good reason:)

Just two blokes talking shit..

Twitter is in big trouble, some of their biggest user accounts were hacked, but not individually - the twitter back end was compromised - what does this mean? Stephen and Trevor discuss. It's world Emoji Day- did you know why? The boys explain, plus discuss some of the new emojis launching later this year. Ecovacs have a whole new model hitting the market, and this one could be a game changer for Robot Vacuums. Netgear launches WiFi 6 mesh systems with two new Orbi units and a new Nighthawk product. Ford launches their connected car app FordPass for remote control of some car features, and Stephen reviews the Google Pixel Buds.

A late night chat about lotto, superannuation, investing, nicknames, number plates and Back to the Future

Samsung's August UNPACKED event has been announced, and there's no SOUP FOR YOU - that is no flights to New York for the two blokes, this year's NOTE event will be online. Plus, flying cars, and the NSW Government's investment in a future concept in regional Australia. Should Tik Tok be banned, or a better question, can it be? New video chat for Tinder - if that's your thing, plus the cost of Mobile Data and Elon Musk's Satellite internet plans