Two Blokes Talking Tech

We’ve kicked off our 12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas, we speak to Navman about everything you need to know about dashcams, Rode has released the VideoMicro II mic to add pro-level quality to your camera or smartphone, we take a look the new Kindle Scribe which can be used for reading and writing, we check out the Smartmi Air Purifier P1, the HoverBar Tower which can position your iPad perfectly for handsfree use and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Released in 1998, Saving Private Ryan is set in 1944, over a short period from the D-Day landing, starring Tom Hanks as the unlikely captain set a task that's hard to fathom. Does Ryan want to be saved? It's a question that raises a moral dilemma for the audience as much as the characters. An all-star cast, plus some cracking cameos fill this movie, but it's the detail and realism of the filmmaking that sets it apart. Enjoy rewatching or unpacking Saving Private Ryan with Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long thanks to Fetch and Hisense.

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Boost Mobile launches an app that gives you an instant valuation for your mobile phone, allowing you to get CASH for the phone and put it back into the market as a refurb, saving more waste and landfil. Telstra is blocking a staggering amount of calls, texts and emails - the blokes discuss that. Elon vs Apple - where's that going next? The App Store rankings and awards for 2022 And the Oppo Pad Air - quality value.

Laptop buying advice for high-school, it's a difficult one, and certainly one we might not all agree on. And an interesting question of TVs for swimming - you'll get it when you hear it. Plus Telstra talks scams, and numbers - the number of emails they process, let alone scams they are now blocking is amazing!

Has Twitter been a success under Elon Musk – he’s tweeted a few stats, the device that can make your solar panels and battery even more efficient, now you can download and stream your Audible audiobook from your Apple Watch, we take a listen to the Focal Bathys audiophile headphones, we run our eye over the Oppo Pad Air tablet, the solutions from July to help you travel with your tech and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

A John Cleese gem. Written by the Monty Python legend A Fish Called Wanda premiered in 1988 and stars another Python Michael Palin. Stephen introduces Trevor to the movie, which also stars Kevin Kline and Jamie Lee Curtis as Wanda. It's a fun ride, a heist, a laugh, and a whole lot of antics. Watch it now thanks to Fetch and Hisense, relive it and unpack it on the Best Movies You've Never Seen.

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Choice has done some secret shopping and revealed how bad we're being misled over our consumer rights when it comes to warranty, the need for extended warranty and more. Trev and Steve talk about their views on Extended Warranties, Trev tries to sell Steve on one, and discuss the challenges with Australian Consumer Law. Plus, The problem with cheap crap and why Lithium battery fires are a worry we all need to know a bout. And Star Wars, of course.

Perhaps it's shopping season, perhaps it's the World Cup, but TV advice features this week with questions about QLED vs OLED and model to model differentiation. Plus cutting your telco bills, and portable speakers. Every question is a good question so don't be afraid to ask it - hit up Trev at EFTM.com

The best tech deals in the Black Friday sales, Samsung has re-entered the robot vacuum market. the app that’s like Airbnb for swimming pools, we take a look at the Netgear Nighthawk M6 Pro 5G hotspot, the new MacMate wireless charging station for all your Apple devices, the new Oral B Bluetooth electric toothbrush that can improve your oral health and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Described as a "Found Footage" movie, Cloverfield is something utterly unique. Stephen takes Trevor through this 2008 epic which is seen through the eyes of a small group of friends who were celebrating one man's promotion, only to have havoc break out across New York City. Will Trevor like this kind of thing? A bit unique but also a great story. Join Trevor and Stephen thanks to Fetch and Hisense as they unpack one of the Best Movies You've Never Seen - Cloverfield.

With Stephen back on deck, we're back live. Hope you enjoyed the flashback. He missed a bit, so the blokes talk through the Medibank woes and just what next for customers and Medibank. Meanwhile Elon's lost his marbles and making mistakes in his new job as owner and boss of Twitter - can it recover? Rumours of a Pixel Fold get design impressions and Facebook walking away from news and over 11,000 employees!

Trev is taking your calls on technology, if you're buying something or wondering how something works then get in touch - Trev's taking your calls. This week, everything from remote communications through to concerns about cyber crime. Plus, Alastair MacGibbon Chief Strategy Officer at CyberCX and former government cyber-advisor joins to talk about what Government and Business should be doing and what the real risks to individuals are. If you've got a question, get in touch at EFTM.com

Patrick Swayze at the height of his powers plays the role of the head bouncer, or cooler and is poached to clean up a whole new bar. His story, the romance, backstory, and the story of the new town consume his life and Road House is the result. One for the ladies? One for the Men? Perhaps a bit for everyone but not everything for anyone. Stephen walks Trevor through a movie that plenty might not have seen, so watch it for the first time with Trev, or again and again with Stephen.

Stephen's on a well deserved break, so we're looking back at an original episode. Episode 008. Trev and Steve are in the same room, at a company you might remember. All the tech news and info from almost twelve years ago.

How you can save money by taking a look at your mobile plans, internet and subscription services, Arlo has released a new security and a whole home security system, DJI has released a more affordable version of the Mavic 3 drone, we take a look at the new Apple TV 4K, we take a listen to the Bose QuietComfort II earbuds, Sony has finally revealed the release date and pricing of its VR2 headset and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Sylvester Stallone is John J Rambo - a Vietnam vet who comes to find a fellow soldier only to find he's the last man alive. He comes to a small town where just on appearance he's rejected and things go from bad to worse very quickly. The skills he has make for a confrontation beyond the expectation of those against him. But underneath it all is an important message. Trev's seen it - he can't work out when, but this is a proper watch taking in all aspects of the movie thanks to Stephen's knowledge. The Best Movies You've Never Seen is thanks to Fetch and Hisense

When tech isn't our thing, the Private Feed will be two old men shouting at clouds

Twitter in the news because Elon is playing out his planning meetings on the platform itself. Should blue ticks cost money? Should the platform do better to prevent fake accounts? Lots to unpack. Boost Mobile has a new survey about how cost of living is impacting many, including regional Australians plus we're too loyal. The EFTM Mobile survey showed similar results as well as some real questions about the impact of the Cyber Attack on Optus' customer retention. Call of Duty is out, and the blokes nearly forgot to talk about it but unpack their thoughts on the campaign and more. Plus, FedEx using WhatsApp - so much to talk about once again.