Two Blokes Talking Tech

Google's list of 2019's biggest searches has been released and the blokes look at what they missed, what they don't know and what was big in Australia this year. Plus, how expensive is our internet compared to the rest of the world and is it a fair comparison on its own? The Tokyo Olympics in 4K! Thanks to Channel 7 and Optus - but there's a big big catch, Christmas gift ideas for you this last minute, some Star Wars Apple Watch accessories you're going to love and cases for your iPhone for battery life or eco lovers.

Apple and Spotify's top streamed songs for the year have been released, Stephen and Trevor run through the list, plus the biggest apps of the year on the Apple App store - we're using more data than ever according to NBN data, Stephen runs through the list, Linksys's amazing new motion detection technology that uses Wifi to detect people in your home, Optus allowing you to donate data to the needy, Streetfighter for your home is back with a stand up gaming machine, Stephen looks at and listens to some luxury headphones, Trev's driving F1 in Real Racing 3 and Stephen has a new photo printer from HP

The boys are at KAYO HQ as they talk about one year of the Aussie sports streaming success story. Also, Optus has radical new plans worth a good look, The NBN has new wholesale pricing - what will that mean for you and other consumers? Canon bumps up their warranty to a staggering five years on camera gear. Elon loses his mind and the blokes discuss the CyberTruck, Huawei mad at Malcolm Turnbull for continuing to be misled on the truth of who their networks work, Epson celebrates 40 million EcoTank sales and Samsung launches their cheapest 5G smartphone the Galaxy A90 5G

How important is 8K on a big-screen? Temperatureness, 3Dness and Beautifulness - and why they aren't really words but matter - we're in Korea with Samsung. Disney Plus has launched, the boys have their views and thoughts on how it looks. TCL's 4G kids smartwatch with video calling, the need for Air purifiers and some suggestions, Foxtel adds ABC iView and Samsung's special edition Note 10+!

This week in tech - the Motorola RAZR is BACK!! A discussion about the perfect FOLDING SCREEN phone form factor. Apple updates the MacBook Pro to a 16 inch model, Uber launches Rewards for loyalty - but is it worth it? Disney Plus is about to land, all the info you need on that, plus Spotify free comes to Sonos, Uniden's new cameras, the Kogan TV and Turtle Beach Gaming headset!

Optus launches 5G and they are already doing better than Telstra for coverage. The blokes discuss what it means and who it's aimed at. Huawei's Mate 30 goes on sale in Australia soon, but you'll struggle to find it sadly, despite being an outstanding phone. LG drops the price of the V50 at Telstra stores. Apple TV+ is out, the boys have their views, plus Apple's new open approach to Privacy explained further along with new Apple Maps cars on the road. Hisense goes big with an 85 Inch ULED for $4k! And the TCL Plex review and a flip phone for your parents with SOS built in.

Samsung's Galaxy Fold goes on sale and the blokes have their full reviews, not for the first time they have differing views on this remarkable new device. Where they are aligned is on the new Apple Airpods Pro - a surprise new product from Apple. Call of Duty is out and even Trev is playing. New DJI drone that is tiny - lighter than your smartphone! Foxtel's Loyalty program and the NSW Digital Drivers Licences...

Stephen and Trevor are in Tokyo for the big Motor Show where loads of tech is taking over the cars, including some electric concepts and Mazda's first Electric Car. Samsung have announced an on sale date for the Galaxy Fold in Australia and a mega price. The Google Pixel 4 reviews are in, GoPro's Max is the best GoPro ever and a really versatile unit, Star Wars latest Trailer bores Trev to sleep and gives Stephen something to fire up about, plus some extra streaming and video suggestions!

Stephen and Trevor talk all things Google with the new Google Pixel 4 announced, along with new Nest Smart products coming to Australia. Dyson pulls out of their plans to build an electric car after two years of development. New affordable smart home products from Laser now available at Harvey Norman to bring your Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa to life. Stephen's two years on Solar and how he's saving money. How loyal are we to telcos? And how those who switch are saving money! Optus has a new messaging app to save those Long periods on hold, and the minute reviews.

Telstra is shutting down the 3G network, but don't panic, you have until 2024! That might be an issue for many businesses though, the blokes explain. Plus BOSE and their remarkable recall, why this isn't a brand damaging move. Telsyte's tablet data showing there's still life in the old girl. Tile upgrades with more range and more versatility, Stephen and Trevor explain the new range. Foxtel launching a loyalty program but they are dudding motorsport fans. Stephen's look at MacOS and the minute reviews.

Microsoft have revealed a range of new "Surface" devices including a laptop, two tablets and two smaller folding tablet form devices and some earbuds - all the news from the boys on that. Plus the new GoPro Hero 8 epic stabilisation and a whole new market for them. eBay has data on how much cash we could make from old phones, and how much better you are off by selling yourself not trading in. Apple News+ launches and the boys reckon it's looking good. Arlo has a new Pro 3 camera sitting in a sweet spot, Instagram Scams and how to spot them plus our minute reviews..

Live from our coastal mansion we're in front of the 100 Inch Hisense Laser TV which goes on sale this month so our full opinions on this big screen for your lounge room are here. Huawei's latest Mate 30 Pro and what it means for Huawei in Australia. NSW Police using high tech cameras to detect drivers using mobile phones, Telstra enables 5G at the MCG and HP's stunning new business laptop.

Stephen and Trevor have early access to the iPhone 11 Pro before it hits the stores so this is their review time, what's it like, what we love, what we hate. Plus the Apple Watch Series 5 - is it worth the upgrade? Facebook in your lounge room - the new Portal video calling system launches in Australia, Foxtel's 4K channel for Rugby and the shut down of the Foxtel Now app plus the new Milo kids activity tracker and Fitbit's latest product.

Stephen and Trevor are in the USA as guests of Apple for the September Apple Event at Steve Jobs Theatre, the day after the event the blokes are invited inside Apple Park for a one off recording in the Apple Podcast Studio to talk all things Apple Arcade, Apple TV+, 7th Generation iPad, Apple Watch Series 5 and of course the all new 2019 iPhones, the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max.

Trev and Steve have gone hands on with the year's most anticipated and controversial device, the Samsung Galaxy Fold. There's a bit of controversy swirling around about 8K which the blokes discuss, Lenovo have a bunch of smart new products and they're really thinking smart here - Sony have a brand new Walkman that's a tribute to the classic from 40 years ago, TCL showcase their brand new Smartphone, Ecovacs have a new robot vacuum, that can remember multi story homes and Trev wonders if Stephen would consider the Electric Porsche Taycan.

The blokes give their verdict on the Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ - it's one hell of a phone. The all new $599 Bose 700 headphones, raising the bar and putting Bose ahead of the game, Trev tries the teeny tiny PALM smartphone and it's got legs but at a price. Steve drives the Tesla Model 3 in the USA, there's an all new soundbar from JBL which turns a dumb TV smart and Samsung's THE WALL TV hits Australia

Could we have more streaming? Not content with Netflix, Stan and Hayu among others, Disney+ is launching soon so the blokes discuss just who might subscribe - plus there's Apple TV+ coming too! Tell us what you think! There's a new player in the mobile space, vivo enters the Aussie market and it's a crowded space. 5G worries explained, Trev tests a few devices to see just what is causing potential harm to us humans. Dyson have a new personal purifier - Stephen takes a look, Google launches a comprehensive online museum of Aussie sport, and some tips for parents when it comes to kids gamings. All that plus the reviews this week!

We take a trip down memory lane as we celebrate 400 shows here at Two Blokes Talking Tech - a huge milestone for us after more than 8 years. Plus we talk about all the news of the week, including avoiding SCAMS and the latest scams going round, Samsung's big score from DXOMark for the camera on the Note 10+, ESports takes a blow in Australia with GFinity shutting down, Stephen takes us on a tour of STAR WARS GALAXY'S EDGE at Disneyland in LA and our minute reviews.

The boys are LIVE in New York just hours after Samsung Unpacked with all the news. Two new Note phones for the first time, plus a range of really great features to take Note devices to a new level. There's also questions about what this means for Apple - and other new devices from Samsung including a new laptop coming to Australia. New fitness smartwatches and a solid partnership with Microsoft - lots to discuss!

The blokes are about to head to New York with Samsung, so what are we expecting, what's new - what will the Note 10 look like - will there be two? And the Galaxy Fold is back and coming too! The TIO have turned their focus to the shoddy tactics being used by some telcos to trick people into switching over, Stephen explains. While Trev looks at why it's so hard for people to find the Ashes and asks why people are watching in SD!! Could the next iPhone support Apple Pencil? That's what Stephen reckons, plus LEGO goes Augmented Reality with the new Hidden Side sets hitting the market, and the Tesla Model 3 gets a 5 star ANCAP rating for safety.