Two Blokes Talking Tech

Oscar Award Winning BEST MOVIE - CRASH has a lot of controversy around it's acclaim. Stephen will explain and unpack that with Trevor. This films cast is staggering, Sandra Bullock, Don Cheadle, Matt Dillon, and so many more - all with stories that intersect in the strangest of ways. But the film highlights the racial and social inequities and tensions of the time, and frankly today.

Apple's having another big week, their Hearing Test and Hearing Aid features have rolled out, plus they've announced their WWDC date and some new Maps features. Have we reached Peak Smartphone? The Google Pixel now looks like the Samsung which looks like the iPhone? And what next for foldable phones? ESPN hits Disney and Max is part of Hubbl to save!

This week we're taking your tech talkback calls so get in touch by sending an SMS to 0477 657 657 with your tech question. We're talking testing mobile networks to find out which one suits you best, problems with the Kogan Aura ring for one buyer We look at phones for the elderly, and a regular talks about the F1 in Melbourne. Resolution for Sue through Telstra and we talk to Telstra about their new anti-scam call program alerting users to potential scam calls.

Find out the common scam that is fooling one in seven people – and the tips to avoid becoming a victim. Google has revealed the latest and more affordable Pixel smartphone, we set up the new Hisense C2 Ultra projector, we take a look at two different mid-tier smartphones – the Samsung Galaxy A56 and the new Nothing Phone 3a series, Netgear’s most affordable Wi-Fi 7 solution and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

BYD responds to the issues raised on our show regarding BYD Atto 3 vehicles not charging at V3/V4 Tesla Superchargers. A follow up from Simon, and we meet a man about to pickup his BYD Shark Ute, keen as mustard. And a KIA Niro owner who kissed the Toad and loves it! Get in touch to talk EVs with us - 0477 657 657

The Terminator is back! But we haven't even watched the first movie!! Well, Stephen says that doesn't matter, Terminator 2 is better. We learn about Sarah Connor, her Son and wonder about some of the back story while other parts are filed in for us. Arnie is the lead here and he plays it well, What will Trev think of the story, the effects, the action? Watch on Fetch on your Hisense TV and follow along with us!

Did not go as planned

Just a couple of months after CES we're starting to see this years TV models hit the Market. LG is first out of the blocks, while Samsung has dropped their OLED range - prices are curious! Plus the MAX pricing is out, and it's not cheap! Hisense and Epson have new projectors to put your content on the big-screen, Netgear has an affordable WiFi 7 router, and our thoughts on Apple's WWDC timing.

Worrying Windows Warning messages - what to do? That's a question posed this week by one of our callers - you can be on the show, get in touch with any tech questions or feedback 0477 657 657 Also, feedback on the Laser Android Auto dongle from Stephen. One caller wonders about disposing of old printers. Sue has Telstra issues we'd love to get her some help with, and David has feedback on his TV issue from a few weeks back.

Is the age of the influencer over - we talk about the latest scandal.Telstra has launched a new initiative to warn about potential scam calls in real time, Epson launches a range of new projectors that you can watch anywhere in your home, we take a look at the MacBook Air with M4, we check out the EcoFlow portable power solution that can be used in the wild and in your home, we run our eye over the ASUS Zenbook A14 laptop and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

A general chat about EV safety and how they might be perceived one way they are actually as safe as any other, if not more. Plus we talk to a man with a big solar system and a BYD on the way! And Bob calls in from Canada - is Australia a long way behind or how do we look? Get in touch, send a text to 0477 657 657

Bruce Willis is BACK, this time his skills come into play in a dramatic Airport situation. It's Christmas time (so is this a Christmas Movie?) and he just wants to see his wife, so when hostiles take over the airport, he jumps into action. Stephen unpacks it while Trevor gets concerned about the Aviation plot holes. Enjoy thanks to Fetch and Hisense!

You'll work it out

This week - Trevor has some fun with the Green Screen that is Stephen's shirt, so watch the video version on YouTube to understand that! In tech news, thanks to Arlo and Netgear, we look at the new range of Apple products, the MacBook Air, iPad Air and Mac Studio. We discuss disaster power and our reliance on power, how EVs might play a role. The new Arlo Wired Floodlight and how it's the right choice in many situations And the new ASUS Zenbook A14 - so darn light!

This week we talk all things payments with Mastercard and how they are changing the way we stay secure online and in store with new card options like - a card with no numbers! Trust me, it will make sense. We talk to a man with a Foggy looking TV picture from a brand new TV - what on earth is going on there! And we chat to SUE from last week to see how her problems with a DORO phone have been resolved... It's all happening this week! Get in touch any time, 0477 657 657!

Why Australian are looking for a better internet deal - but they are not looking at slower plans, Apple has just updated its iPad Air, MacBook Air and Mac Studio with new Apple silicon, we take a look at the Ecovacs Deebot X8 Pro Omni, the product that can offer wireless access to Android Auto in your car, Arlo partners with Samsung’s SmartThings and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

BYD's new Sealion 7 looks the goods and is priced to beat the Model Y - the boys share their thoughts on this week's show. Plus we talk to an EX30 owner about the Volvo experience and some tips on those regional chargers - would you carry a second SIM card? And a worrying problem with the BYD Atto3 that could leave you stranded - what is it and why is it happening? If you want to talk EVs - anything at all, send us a text or WhatsApp - 0477 657 657

The sequal to the highly popular Rocky which Stephen rated 10 and Trevor gave a 9, Rocky II is a genuine sequel like no other. Picking up right where it left off, Sylvester Stallone stars and Directs this absolute cracker. Find it on Fetch, Watch it on your Hisense TV

Hot topics really

This week we have five new mid-price smartphones, the Nothing 3a, Nothing 3a Pro as well as Samsung's A26, A36 and A556 - the blokes check in on a heated battle for your dollar. Apple has new iPads, the iPad Air gets an update and the base iPad too. Meanwhile Tiktok, Meta and Snapchat have responded publicly to the Government's Social Media Ban discussion paper. NBN turning to Amazon for it's Satellite service post Sky Muster, understanding Alexa AI and the end of Skype.