Two Blokes Talking Tech

Thanks to Netgear & Arlo the Two Blokes Talking Tech are covering this week's tech news, starting off with all the news from Samsung this week. A new Galaxy Z Fold3 5G and Flip3 5G are hitting the market in September and they come in with new features and dramatically reduced prices. Another streaming service? Did anyone ask for that? No. But Paramount+ has launched at $8.99 a month, so what's it about and what's it got? Plus the 140 inch screen in your glasses so only you see what you're watching, the thin Aussie portable display for your laptop or PC, and both Stephen and Trevor review the JBL Live Pro+ headphones.

Life in lockdown

Telstra has made the decision to make phone calls from Public Phones free - for all, and that's cool. So the blokes walk down memory lane talking phone calls and phone booths. Plus, Google's next Pixel is almost here, we know a lot more today. Trev's AirTag experiment proves the Apple Find My network's scale and ability, Oppo announces Under-screen camera technology while studies show Australia is doing well on a dollar per data rate globally for mobile data, and Dyson's latest hair-care product.

Reminiscing.

Stephen and Trevor discuss the rise of the Digital Wallet, with Apple adding Aussie Health Insurance cards, a world first, plus the debate about Apple's market power and the banks - we're back to all that drama are we? Samsung rules out a new Note device in their next event with Fold to dominate entirely. Boost mobile locks in the Telstra Network for the next decade plus an expansion out of just mobile. Nokia's rugged and tough phone, The Olympics on your Xbox or PlayStation and visiting the Great Barrier Reef - from your computer.

Oh what a story Trev has....

Samsung have locked in a date for their next big event, Unpacked, or should we say unfolded. New folding phones, maybe new watches too? Lots to talk about. Robot vacuums continue to boom in the Aussie market with a new one from Ecovacs offering big features at a lower price. Trev talks Netflix adding games to their streaming service. Stephen reviews the LG Tonefree headphones, offering noise cancelling and bacteria killing. How to watch the Tokyo Olympics on 7Plus, and Sony's latest home theatre products.

What to watch and Covid Stuff

Trev and Stephen look at the latest flagship phone from TCL, the TCL 20 Pro 5G and how it stacks up on the market, plus the cracking on-sale deal for a free TV when you buy the phone! Plus plenty of other great deals including super low cost 80+ inch TVs and an iPhone 12 for $300 off!! Magsafe comes of age with new accessories and chargers from a range of companies, and Trev's testing the latest Super Mario smartwatch from TAG!

Not us, other people

It's peak rumour season with big announcements due from Samsung, Google and Apple at the very least. Stephen and Trevor look over what's expected, what they predict and as always, we'll see who's right and wrong. Telstra and TPG combine forces to up the Mobile Data speeds for Telstra and Vodafone users. JBL's new Airpod Pro rivals look the goods as the blokes consider the affordable headphone options And WD MyBook dramas for those relying on a backup, plus Stephen's look at the Gozney Dome BBQ

Trev's car rego nightmare, plus Covid Lockdown

Apple's next operating system for iPhone is coming later in the year but the Public Beta test is available now. Trevor and Stephen discuss what's new and what they like about it. TCL has some great new product including cinema screen glasses for your personal viewing. Plus new smartphone, share features and kids watch. The ACCC's warning on AirTags has Trev fired up, Telstra's 5G is "doing very well", and wasn't Windows 10 the last one? And Optus' phone call translation service launches.

Mare of Easttown is Stephen's recommendation - but some COVID frustrations exist...

This week Stephen and Trevor talk about the possibility of Apple having to allow sideloading of apps - what is it? Why does it matter? Why is Apple not keen on the idea? Plus the global Silicone Chip shortage, more on why it's happening and when things will go back to normal NSW EV policy explained, your addiction to your phone, Shazam's big milestone and Christmas for Scammers

Not for kiddies, and not our best show quite frankly:)

Oh the drama. A network provider outage caused major concerns for Aussie Banks, Australia Post, Virgin Australia and more - so what's it all about, and will we see more of this kind of thing? The E3 gaming expo is on, with huge numbers of new titles announced from Avatar through to Forza Horizon 5 - Stephen wraps it all up. Hisense brings Kayo and an NRL app to a wide range of recent model TVs, while Telstra ups their scam call blocking game. Trev trys out a new F1 Racing Simulator, and Stephen backs up to a Synology Cloud at home

Just doctors really

How great is the story of the Police using criminal influencers to get a dodgy not really encrypted encryption chat app into the hands of thousands of the world's low lives? Brilliant. Plus Apple's WWDC is all software, with new features for every device, particularly interesting new work life balance features, sharing content features and even thought for your digital legacy. Sony's amazing new in-ear headphones tested, along with Apple's Spacial Audio, while Trev checks out the Disney tablets at Big W and the boys discuss the new Hisense TV range

Two Blokes on the course