Two Blokes Talking Tech

Shared electric scooter trials to roll out this week, what’s the most in demand product for the home right now – and it’s not a TV or a coffee machine, Samsung outlines how’s it staying one step ahead of cyber criminals with its smartphones, we check out the new Google Pixel 6a smartphone, we take listen to the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2 noise cancelling headphones, Uniden has released its news 4K dash cam and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Just your weekly random sit down with two mates..

This is a true classic starring Christopher Reeve as Superman, Trevor and Stephen take a look at this one from 1978 Just the first instalment in the Superman Film Series, Superman is directed by Richard Donner and features a cracking cast including Marlon Brando and Gene Hackman. Trev was a bit young when it came out, Stephen saw it in the cinemas, so fire up your Fetch on the Hisense TV and enjoy Superman!

Samsung has announced a date for their upcoming UNPACKED event with a very clear sign it's all about fold. A new Z Fold but what should change? What could they change? Plus Netflix partners with Microsoft - ads on Netflix? Oh it's real, let the boys unpack that one for you Along with all the talk about TikTok and some privacy woes - should it be banner? MacBook Air M2 reviews and a childhood flashback on Forza!

This week on the EFTM podcast, your calls on a range of tech questions and issues. Projector questions for a big-screen footy game. WiFi questions in what seems like a regular Aussie home - but who has four foxtel boxes? And an all-new way we're recording, and an all new way to find your tech news.

Six million Australians damaged their phones in the last year – now there’s a new repair service that comes to you, Telstra’s 5G network is now in reach of 80 per cent of the population, it’s 10 years since Psy hit a billion views on YouTube with Gangnam Style – we take a look at the other music videos that have also crossed a billion views and the records they set, we run our eye over the re-designed M2 MacBook Air, we roadtest the new wearable Panasonic SoundSlayer speakers, we turn up the volume with the SoundBoks GO speaker and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Two blokes gibbering about life

Trev's never seen it, and also never heard of it - but perhaps he's not the only one. Disclosure is an erotic thriller which was directed by Barry Levinson and stars Michael Douglas and Demi Moore Based on a Michael Crichton novel set over a week in an office which is going through a merger process while also working on some amazing new technology and has some hurdles in production. The story takes a twist when Demi Moore's character and Michael Douglas' character seemingly rekindle and old flame. More than just a though-starter that's for sure. Watch, Revisit and unpack with Trevor and Stephen, thanks to Fetch and Hisense

Apple's next gen operating system for iPhones is now available to test out in Public Beta. Stephen and Trevor run through some of the new features and test out the disappearing messages and what happens with the devices that aren't updated. Telstra brings its call centres home with all your customer service calls being answered here in Australia from now - what is the impact of that on customers? Withings releases a classic watch with all the smarts and Trev's a big fan. STM's latest multi-device charger is the perfect travel companion, and all the sport in 4K even on streaming.

The talkback technology podcast is back for another week, with callers this week questioning the suitability of Elon Musk's Starlink internet and Home internet protection. We talk Foxtel on a smart TV, and save a big coin for a couple of people looking to switch telcos as prices go up. And the excitement of a new parcel, containing the much anticipated EFTM AirTag keyrings! Got a tech question? Get in touch - head to EFTM.com and click ASK TREV!

Samsung retains top spot ahead of Apple in the smartphone category, foldable smartphones have experienced huge growth and we go through the rumours ahead of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 launch next month, the tips to keep you safe online at tax time, we look at not one smartwatch but two – the Huawei Watch D which can take your blood pressure and the Withings ScanWatch Horizon which looks like a regular watch, we also road-test the Samsung Bespoke Jet Pro Stick Vacuum and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Random thoughts

What is the Matrix? If you don't know by now then you're as out of the loop as Trev was, if you do then come on a journey to unpack an outstanding film that was shot in Sydney! A movie that defined a new genre of action sequences and film techniques while at the same time blowing the minds of the audience with the layered complexity that is The Matrix. Starring Keanu Reeves, Laurence Fishburne, Carrie-Anne Moss, Hugo Weaving, and Joe Pantoliano - Stephen Fenech educates Trevor Long on all things Blue and Red pill thanks to Fetch and Hisense.

Optus has joined Telstra in upping their monthly prices, which begs the question - why don't more people switch and save? It baffles Trev and Stephen. Meanwhile Stephen has the gigabit upgrade option - should he take it? Chargefox in the hands of Australia's Motoring groups, and that's a good thing. Telstra blocking THOUSANDS of scam texts per minute and a question about Desert Island Tech.

Trev went laptop shopping and it was a great experience, you know what it's not as bad as we sometimes think. Callers this week on luggage tracking, internet security, movie storage, online scams and more. Talkback Technology - taking your calls, just get in touch via EFTM.com

It’s 15 years since the first iPhone went on sale, next Apple Watch will tell you if you’re running a fever, Bowers & Wilkins releases its latest noise cancelling headphones, we take a look at the Astell and Kern UW100 earphones, Philips Pico Projector allows you enjoy your movies and games anywhere on a grander scale, Uniden’s new car kit means you can take your radio anywhere and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Ranting and raving

Is the current shift toward electrification of cars the biggest change in the motoring industry's history? Thanks to BMW, Trevor and Stephen sit down to discuss this shift and the approach the BMW group is taking to continue their efforts towards sustainability as a company. In this show, we look at the myths about electric cars, as well as the level of choice available to consumers across the BMW range. Nick Raman from BMW has amazing insights and it's a great education into just how the car industry is evolving.

An early 1980's gem, pardon the pun - with Harrison Ford starring as Indiana Jones in Raiders of the Lost Ark. Trev's knowledge of it is slim, so Stephen brings a range of insights into the creation and making of this Oscar winner. Timeless as well, with many more Indiana Jones made since including another one today. Join Trevor and Stephen with Fetch and Hisense as we unpack the Best Movies you've never seen

An unfamiliar area for the boys, but they're discussing Laundry Tech with the latest LG timesaver a nifty idea, the concept of AI in a washing machine and the apps that make it all wokr. Plus Samsung in deep water over their advertising of some older devices, but time has passed and healed all wounds, except the $14million in fines. Apple's MacBook Pro 13 inch is out and the boys are all over it. F122 is out and of course Trev is right over it... and the Arlo Go 2 - perfect for so many situations.