Two Blokes Talking Tech

A bit grumpy about the ACCC investigation into the Telstra and TPG network sharing deal, so I'll vent on that. But I'm back from the USA and taking your calls. Buying advice, Electric Cars, TVs, Streaming you name it, happy to help on this talkback technology podcast

Did Apple just confirm its rumoured VR headset, our first impressions of the Tesla Model Y and our growing appetite for EVs, the app that can make it easier to take a sickie, we take a look at the Arlo Go 2 4G camera, we road-test the M2 13-inch MacBook Pro, the Belkin product that can protect you from an expensive Apple Watch repair and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Origin to NSW, but we're up and leaving... where to?

A Silly Action Movie - but awesome as well. This 1997 Jerry Bruckheimer film stars Nicolas Cage, John Cusack and John Malkovich who are all part of a story surrounding prisoner transfers. The worst of the worst criminals are on a plane, alongside a man on his way to parole based freedom when things go down on board. It's an action film, but also a bit mad, so it's a lot of fun too - but as Stephen and Trevor find out, there's also some really deep thought. Catch it now on Fetch up on your big-screen Hisense TV then re-live it with us!

Trev is in Las Vegas with Amazon looking all through their reMARS event which covers Robotics, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Space! We get exclusive access to a range of Amazon representatives who will educate us all about Alexa's smarts, the role of Amazon in Space and how Machine Learning helps Swimming, F1 and your streaming recommendations. A fascinating set of insights from one of the biggest tech companies in the world.

Trev's in Vegas for the Amazon Re:MARS event and explains what it's all about with news with Alexa, Robots and even Space travel. Meanwhile Stephen talks about Optus making eSIMs available to all their MVNO brands which is a big win for consumer competition. Playstation's new Pricing tiers for Playstation Plus launch this week, we've got the rundown on that, plus the new way to chuck a Sicky - there's an app for that. And We've got the Gadgets holding value and a special edition Star Wars TV!

Just how fast are your tech products depreciating – and which ones are holding their value, Norton has launched new internet security software with Identity Theft Insurance and facial recognition technology is being used in some Australian retail store – should we be worried, Huawei has released four new wearables including a blood pressure monitor, Sony’s new in-car AV receivers offer wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto and LG has entered the laptop market with its latest Gram range and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Gibberish

One of Stephens all-time favourites. The Warriors is a 1979 film about New York games directed by Walter Hill. Based on a 1965 novel of the same name, the Warriors are a gang who need to travel 50km back to Coney Island from the Bronx but they are being framed for the murder of a gang leader. Trev's never seen it, so it's Stephen's time to bring him up to speed.

Trev's got the iPhone dummy devices again, and they give us an insight into the next iPhone. Is the mini dead? Will there be an iPhone 14 Plus or iPhone 14 Max - and no notch on the Pro models? Tesla's Model Y finally goes on sale in Australia but orders are already out to almost the middle of next year. Facial Recognition - how retail stores are tracking you but you might not even know it, plus Belkin's new top and bottom priced Soundform headphones, the Xbox Gamepass on Samsung TVs, Design lab for personalised controllers and Call of Duty time baby!

The Tesla Model Y has finally gone on sale in Australia, we go through the highlights from Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference, Hisense has revealed its 2022 smart TV range, Netgear has released the Orbi Quad Band WiFi 6E Mesh System, the Microsoft Surface Laptop GO 2 is now available, we get ready for Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 from Infinity Ward and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Shooting the breeze after a long weekend

When a wealthy man creates a theme park with a difference, he faces problems with insurance after an incident before opening. That incident involves one of the main attractions - one of the Dinosaurs that have been brought back to life. Experts arrive to give their tick of approval, and - well, then it all unfolds. Of course Stephen Fenech has seen it plenty of times, but Trevor Long hasn't. So we fire up the Fetch connected to the Hisense TV and it's time to enjoy the Best Movies You've Never Seen.

While the big news of the week has been Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference, we're kicking off the show with all the news from Hisense's 2022 TV Range. Then we dig into iOS 16, the deleting messages, photo tricks and all new lock screen. Plus Mac OS, Watch OS and iPad OS and the all new MacBook Air.

Why Apple’s decision to make its own silicon is paying dividends, Dyson’s dust study that has some interesting findings for pet owners, Roborock releases the S7 MaxV Ultra Robot vacuum, we take a look at the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 earphones, we take a listen to the Sonos Ray sound bar, Sony has released a new range of Bluetooth speakers and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Deep stuff.

Mel Gibson stars as Max - Mad Max, and while this is not the first Mad Max, it's the one to watch. A post apocalyptic scene where Petrol (Gasoline) is in such short supply it could cost your life just to get some. Stephen knows it well, Trev - a first timer - so join us as we learn all about this Aussie Classic.

Telstra is upping the prices of their mobile plans - so why will they not lose customers? Meanwhile Optus Sport is jacking up their prices somewhat epic. Apple's WWDC is on next week, what to expect and will Apple go Virtual Reality The new Sonos Ray soundbar, Sennheiser's solution to those who can't hear their TV plus Smartwatch sales on the up.

He was the star of a smash hit kids show for a decade, and now, he's the star of viral videos on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok - Jimmy Rees has made a name for himself bringing a smile to our faces, and that's awesome. This week we chat about that move to TikTok, Videos and even live shows! NSW introduces a new ID support service for people who have been victims of Identity fraud, while we open the lines to talk TVs, NBN and more Your Talkback Technology podcast, get in touch at EFTM.com and click ASK TREV!

What we can expect to see at the upcomind WWDC 2022, Australians spend almost $4bn on video games and consoles in 2021, Rode has unveiled its latest Rodecaster Pro II all-in-one audio solution for content creators, we take a look at the LG range of home cinema projectors, Motorola has launched its range of smartphones to suit all budgets, Logitech has released its new line-up of mechanical keyboards and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.