Two Blokes Talking Tech

Covid, Travel, Work & Gaming

Trevor and Stephen discuss the new ACMA endorsed code which will see telcos work harder to block and track scammers using phone and SMS to rip off Aussies. Apple and Spotify roll out their best of 2020 in terms of apps and music downloads, plus Apple's Family Setup feature for Apple Watch about to launch here. Gamers aren't what you think - new research shows they're fitter than you think. Plus Trev's latest online purchase is an iPhone 4S - in pieces, and both blokes love the DJI Mini 2 Drone.

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Black Friday sales are the new Christmas sales, some thoughts on what to look for what's hot and what did Trevor buy? Britbox launches as a streaming service for lovers of the Doctor and much more British TV. Samsung TV Plus is here too, with - well, 30 channels of "stuff. Duracel gets into the home battery market, Trev builds a theme park with Planet Coaster, and Audible offering books for your road-trip journey!

Gibber time with Trev and Stephen.

Sorry Bruce, but there's loads more Apple news this week. They've dropped their commission on App Store purchases for small business which is long overdue, but will it help in their fight with Epic Games? Call of Duty is out, Fenech has played it start to finish - Trev's still plugging away, thoughts shared! More Apple MacBook news this time our reviews, plus same for the HomePod Mini And a low cost telco with a difference, and a good time to keep alert when online shopping..

Subway knowing your order

Sorry folks, More Apple talk! Big week for Apple with new Silicon power for their macs, three new products already carrying the new chips. Plus Console Wars, first thoughts, how hard to get and the hype around PS5. Trev discusses the future of Sports rights with Stan moving into Foxtel's ground with rights to Rugby and Tennis. MG goes Electric, with the cheapest EV in Australia, plus we talk about the EV Tax debate. Trev listens to $2,599 headphones from Sennheiser and the blokes get excited for the new DJI Mini 2 Drone!

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Coles started selling refurbished Boost Mobile iPhones and they sold out in moments and the blokes discuss the reason for the demand across the low range prices. Apple has an event next week - what's coming? QR codes are all the rage, Trev explains how to create them, Stephen explains how to ensure you're able to read them on your phone. The top Most Shazamed songs of the last decade have been released, meanwhile WiThings have TGA approval for their ECG feature in the new Scanwatch plus Arlo's Video doorbell goes Wireless.

Decent chat about a whole range of things....

It's almost here - the date you can get your hands on the next-generation gaming consoles from Sony and Microsoft - the boys have had a look at what are MASSIVE machines. Alcatel is back with it's latest sub-$200 phone the 1 SE and it's got an impressive lineup of features. Speaking of impressive, Trev reckons the Chromecast with Google TV is the product of the year - hear why! Stephen talks us through the latest Gaming Router from Netgear, Trev talks Augmented Reality and Microsoft adds mouse and trackpad support for iPad

What is Kayo up to? Kayo app no longer available on Foxtel Now boxes - why? Makes no sense. Plus, in 2021 Kayo adding FREE access to some content and even live sport! Foxtel is also launching Voice control we'll talk about that. iPad Air is out, the blokes have used it for a while, and it's time to see where it fits in the iPad lineup. Plus, new Nanoleaf Lights, the DJI Pocket 2 4K video recorder, Google's ability to recognise your humming and identify the song, plus, the Mate X electric bike!

A special edition looking at the iPhone 12, the launch day vibes and how things are different Plus Stephen and Trevor's iPhone 12 reviews and thoughts having used both the iPhone 12 and the iPhone 12 Pro All thanks to Telstra who have sponsored this episode and granted us access to their high-tech HQ to record!

Just two blokes working hard...

Apple's big day, iPhone 12 confirmed, coming in four sizes and all with 5G. Trevor and Stephen break down all their views on the new phones, the features, the pros and cons, the controversy over the missing charger and more. Plus the new HomePod Mini, what is it, is it going to work? And some news from Ecovacs and Arlo too!

Yep, just gibber

Apple's iPhone event announced for next week, what are we expecting, what will the new iPhone cost, will they all have 5G - so many things to ponder. Plus the battle for 5G and how important the iPhone is to Telstra and Optus. Foxtel's channel number change but why it doesn't matter to Trev. Apple Watch Series 6 - thoughts? And a bunch of thoughts on gaming... This week with Stephen and Trevor

Gibber jabber...

Google has a range of new products, four in fact and the blokes break it down. While the smartphones get the headlines, it's the Chromecast with Google TV that has us talking. Android TV on a chromecast? Sign me up! And how does the Pixel 5 stack up against the Pixel 4a 5G and why would you get the 5 when the 4a 5G is so good? Telstra's plan to slowly offer 5G home internet to customers, Vodafone's new approach to unlimited, Hisense Dual Cell TV reviewed. And Trev's been buying junk again online, thoughts on that, plus Amazon's new devices too!