Two Blokes Talking Tech

It's official, again - Telcos suck at customer service.  Complaints are coming into the TIO at over 400 a day proving the telcos don't know how to help people with issues, Stephen and Trevor break it all down.  Plus the NBN, yes the NBN - speeds are up, Kogan is involved and it's all happening.  TVs TVs TVs and more TVs - the 2018 models are coming to stores so there's never a better time to buy a TV or wait for the latest and greatest, plus Optus officially goes unlimited and eBay makes life ease - AND some minute reviews!!

This Facebook story drags on, what can you do, how do you stay on top of things, how can you lock down your profile and privacy . Apple has new gear all focussed no Education, the NBN is in the news with FTTC launching and their CEO leaving, Stephen is in the news for his Solar Panels and battery, Optus launch their 5G demo on the Gold Coast, Trev gets into online gaming with Far Cry 5 and the minute reviews.

The news this week is all about Facebook, our privacy shattered, our data used in political marketing so what has been compromised ?  The blokes discuss, along with the update to Google Home which gives some solid Aussie sporting knowledge.  Aussie Broadband opens the books on their data and congestion with public graphs, Huawei's Mate 10 has a secret feature that will please your mates, Apple's event next week - what to expect and why - and Telstra's super fast Samsung Galaxy S9.  And our reviews on the New gaming Nighthawk from Netgear and the HTC U11 Life.

Foxtel is ditching Cable TV and going 100% satellite in a bid to cut costs, and reduce downtime for customers - Trevor has the scoop, plus Samsung's new TVs - picture quality not the primary discussion point so what new features might get you buying a new TV.  Fitbit ads a new watch and a kids tracker, Apple has announced WWDC and the blokes speculate as to what might come at that show.  The NBN has a new monthly report showing good progress but there's still issues, and Optus ups the data and tests unlimited plans, plus Stephen's minute reviews..

Trevor and Stephen are in Barcelona for the annual Mobile World Congress trade show, this week they run through all the latest news and releases - brand new mobile phones from Samsung, Alcatel, Nokia, Sony and more and they share their thoughts on each and possible pricing and availability details - everything you need to know from MWC 2018!

The Seven year itch?  The blokes have been at this for seven years, some reflection then onto the news of the week.  Texting and driving is in the spotlight again, and we discuss why, what needs to happen and what tech there is to prevent it.  Samsung gets Commonwealth Bank before Apple for their Samsung Pay system, Could Seven be planning to charge for HD content on their catch up app? Would you be willing to pay for yet another streaming service?  The local tour app Roamin allowing you to make money from what you know about places - Star Wars coming out in 4K and the minute reviews!

There's a new payment game in town, the banks have joined together to create a new faster transfer platform with immediate payments for us all - great news, but bloody hell why has it taken so long?  DJI introduces the drone flyer quiz before you can fly here in Australia and the blokes think its fantastic.  Samsung's next phone is out there for all to see, lots of new info we can run you through - the mobile phone repair service that comes to you, Fox Sports entry into eSports with the E-League and Stephen's minute reviews.

The blokes are in Rome with Samsung for the South East Asia and Oceania Regional forum, this week they discuss all the news from Samsung, the latest Frame TV, soundbars, updates to Family Hub Fridges and the fully connected smart home.  Plus, Apple's HomePod has launched, Trev has been to San Francisco and gives some insights into the detail Apple have gone to  in developing the product but just what is it lacking?   How romantic is Stephen?  he thinks giving a breathalyser is cool for Valentine's!  Trev looks at Binge viewing on Netflix and the minute reviews...

Samsung are set to announce the Galaxy S9 and S9+ in Barcelona - what we know, and what we think - plus Apple's HomePod pricing and availability is now known - what's it all mean?  Commodore 64 is back! the blokes are a whole bunch more excited about that than the Nintendo back a year or so ago, DJI have a whole new compact Drone, Fetch TV adds channels, Audible recruits Michael Bolton, The Smart Home air-conditioner control that Trevor bloody loves and Stephen's minute reviews. 

All the tech news of the week with Amazon's Echo launching next week and a whole bunch of Aussie companies jumping on board, what is Google up to, how do they stack up and just where is Apple?  Plus Vodafone's NBN price cuts, Innovations in banking on your mobile phone and Tim Cook speaks about the Apple Battery woes - all that and some gadget reviews this week on Two Blokes Talking Tech

Before the boys leave town they catch up to discuss Netgear's new range, Alcatel's new phone, the Huawei Wifi system, D-Link's WiFi system plus Telstra's announcements of Narrowband Iot and 5G predictions, Trevor found some amazing AKG headphones while Stephen ducked into the Kitchen with Whirlpool

Stephen and Trevor run through all the news from LG, Samsung, Sony, Hisense at CES in Las Vegas as well as discussing the future of cars and a bit of wireless charging too!

All the fun gadgets from CES Unveiled - kicking off the biggest tech show of the year!

The boys are heading off to Las Vegas for CES so they stop to share their thoughts on the big show, plus talk about what they see coming in 2018 in TVs, Smartphones, Appliances, Smart home and more - a full preview of 2018 coming your way!

Stephen and Trevor look back on 2017 and wonder what was the best and brightest, what stood out the most and what's memorable.  From Google Home to Smartphones, Smart home, Toys and more - it's been a big year for tech!

Stephen has seen it three times already so for a spoiler-free assessment of the latest Star Wars plus a look at all the Star Wars Toys the boys have got you covered. Disney now owns 21st Century Fox movies and more so what's it mean for the future of streaming, Google looks back on the year in Search, Virgin advocates gifting DATA this Christmas, and Amazon's top buys in Australia - plus the Minute reviews....

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...