Two Blokes Talking Tech

Now that Amazon has launched what does it mean, how is and might retail change in Australia?  Vodafone has had a big week with NBN launching and WIFi calling plus Apple Watch Series 3 support.  There's news for Apple TV owners with Amazon Prime and Foxtel Now streaming available from today, plus Roaming news from Telstra and the minute reviews

Lots of tech options for Christmas this year, Trevor and Stephen run through some ideas and hot items, plus eBay's new Google Home integration.  Telstra's data on what age kids are getting smartphones and how to keep them safe.  What Samsung is doing in the VR health space, Apple's new Melbourne store and the Bendigo Bank shock news.  Netgear's WiFi solution for business - especially cafe's, and how to improve your Internet at home - all that, plus the minute reviews!

Telstra is offering Unlimited Data home broadband - that's not a typo, yes they're catching up and offering what others are offering in a bid to keep up and retain NBN customers, plus they have already started offering customers refunds on the NBN speed deal they did with the ACCC.  Fitness First is first to market in the world with Apple GymKit, Where are you watching Netflix folks?  Toilet? Turns out plenty are - we discuss the Netflix user survey, knowing your rights in the sharing economy, Aussie headphones from AudioFLy, Star Wars drones on sale and Cricket streamed live on Qantas planes... All covered this week in Aussie Tech

Why is Telstra in trouble, and are they just the first of many ISPs who might face ACCC action over their NBN sales techniques?  What's Foxtel got in the box - just how big a deal is the "Foxtel Now Box", Call of Duty World War II is out - big game, big title, the boys have been playing it, RMIT offering Apple's SWIFT language learning course online, Google introduces Family Link a parental control system for ANdroid Devices, Stephen chats the future of energy and we've got the minute reviews...

A day ahead of its public release, Trevor and Stephen discuss all there is to know about the iPhone X after several days use.  How good is the screen, what is it like to not have the home button - how different are the cameras and just what is FaceID like? We've got you covered with everything you need to know about the iPhone X

We had to discuss it, it's been all the talk this week - the NBN - the ups the downs the politics and the drama, a comprehensive chat about where its at and what's next.  Plus Telstra has updated their Telstra TV both for existing customers and a shiny new box coming at the end of the month, there's amazing developments in Cochlear Implants with a new Made for iPhone feature, Epson has a great new printer, DreamLab is available for iPhone so you can help cancer researchers while you sleep, there's a new NRL streaming deal for those overseas and Dominos can now deliver to you anywhere!! Plus Fitbit Ionic and some great new Sony headphones.

Complaints are up and we're NOT HAPPY with our Telcos, they are treating us like crap and we're telling the TIO - rightly so, discussing that this week, plus the KRACK issue which makes all WiFi connections vulnerable, the new entrants to Apple Pay with Woolies and Eftpos, Huawei's new smartphones at the top end and mid-range, Gran Turismo SPORT reviewed, and D-Link's new photo sharing app, plus the minute reviews!

This week Stephen is in South Korean visiting Samsung's headquarters so he joins us via FaceTime to tell us all about it, plus we discuss the Apple ID security risk, the stupid passwords people use highlighted this Stay Safe online week.  Foxtel launches Cable NBN services finally, Star Wars gadgets and goodies plus guess who was first to see the new trailer?  The Gadget to fix your posture woes, Arlo goes Solar and the portable charger for your laptop!

Trevor and Stephen discuss the new Government plan to combine the State and Federal ID databases to create a new level of possibilities for facial recognition for law enforcement - what is the impact on privacy?  Do you agree?  Google has a bunch of new product and their new phone isn't the standout one.  Camera testing and the best smartphone camera on the market, the new Sonos with Voice assistance, Fox Vision companion app for those watching Bathurst this weekend and Dominos battery powered pizzas!  And, Stephen's minute reviews

This week Trevor and Stephen look at the iPhone 8 and if it's worth the upgrade - the question most people are asking; plus the Samsung Note 8 performing well in pre-orders keeping Samsung happy.  Comm Bank shuns Apple but launches Android Pay and Garmin Pay, Oppo release the R11 in FC Barcelona colours,  Apple Watch Series 3 review and another speaker from Bose.

Stephen and Trevor are in San Jose having just attended the Apple event at Steve Jobs Theatre, Apple Park.  Tune in for all the news and views on the new iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X as well as the updates to the Apple Watch and Apple TV

The blokes are off to Apple Park in Cupertino next week for the Apple iPhone launch so what's planned? what's the final wash up, what's likely?  A long discussion about that, plus what you need to know about Telstra's new plans, Kogan's extra data and the Note 8 - and of course, we digress:)

May the Force be with you folks - it's Force Friday and the boys are in Berlin for IFA and they're LIVE chatting all things Force Friday and Star Wars including new stuff from Sphero, new Augmented Reality from Lenovo and more - plus Samsung has announced a bunch of things including a new all-water sports watch.  JBL's new gear including Headphones for kids, the rush in Google Home compatible speakers, LG's new V30 smartphone, plus Apple has just announced their September event taking place at the new Apple Park - and a couple of quick minute reviews!

The rise of streaming media - Telsyte's latest data shows Stan and Netflix are booming while Free to Air could be suffering, Stephen and Trevor Discuss.  Also, the latest in financial literacy apps for kids, Google WiFi and Trevor's thoughts on where it sits in the market, Glasses to relieve your eyes from all the digital strain, and a look at the future of cars with Electric and Autonomous continuing to be the topic of conversation - and - we jump the shark with Stephen's minute reviews

Stephen and Trevor take a relaxed, fun and opinionated look at the week's tech news.  Leaks and inside info, how Apple's plans for the next iPhone may have been exposed by HomePod - a product that's not even out yet, and how HBO might have been hacked and lost the whole season of Game of Thrones.  Should it be illegal to walk on the road and text or use your phone - it is in one US City, the iPod Shuffle is dead, do we miss it already?  Eve smart home sensors are Apple HomeKit's best accessory the blokes review it, along with a discussion about Telstra's 4G network, the preparations for Internet of Things devices all over the country and the minute reviews which take up half the show and lead to an interesting movie discussion we want your feedback on.

Kaspersky has released a free version of their Anti-Virus software globally so why did they do it, and what will it offer. The Rock is the hardest working man in Hollywood, so how is Siri keeping him honest? Gaming isn't just for teenagers, in fact the average gamer is in their mid 30's and many over 65 are playing games.  Samsung is looking to host an event late August and it could be the next Note - what do you think?  Microsoft is not killing Paint and Telstra are helping drivers and pedestrians stay safe on the roads.

Kogan has launched a crazy big TV for a crazy low price the boys discuss what it means and who it might suit.  Foxtel had a rough week, so how can Foxtel Now recover, and what went wrong?  Google Home has launched in Australia - what is it, what's it for and what is Google WiFi.  Samsung have announced pricing and availability for the new Tab S3 and Galaxy Books, WiFi2Go to get internet around the world for $10 a day and how mobile obsessed are we?

Tic:Toc home loans launches with the promise of 22 minute approvals - what is the tech and what does it mean for government and digital innovation in business?  Nest launches in Australia minus their most popular product the Thermostat but the blokes are impressed with what's on offer - confused by the retailing, NBN hits 50% of Aussies but there's still drama, new mobile deals from Amaysim, Tuniversity on iBooks helps you learn about a song, and Stephen's found a fancy high-tech wallet.  Plus, a couple of great reviews!

This week Trevor and Stephen discuss Pauline's little boo boo - flying a drone in the wrong place up in Townsville - should she, will she be fined?  Plus the new Solar and Battery deal that will offer you free electricity to your home, Foxtel has upset Trev and its all about their highest paying customers, never been a better time to --- buy a 4K TV, the booming Aussie App Economy, Stan's prices go up, Nat Geo on Optus, a great fun family and friends game on Playstation and the minute reviews - plus - listener shout outs!

Happy Birthday iPhone, 10 years ago it went on sale, although not in Australia - the blokes take a stroll down memory lane about the device and its evolution over the years, plus - another ransomware cyber attack - are people and companies not learning??  Nokia is back with three smartphones in Australia - Snapchat are creeping people out with a new location finder map, Pandora is gone from Australia and the Netflix Tax hits Aussies hard - plus, the Minute reviews!