Two Blokes Talking Tech

Two Blokes Talking Tech episodes:

• 04.25.2024

  TBTT #630 - AI is taking over, or is it?

  Yes, the cover art for this episode is AI generated, by Meta AI "Imagine two aussie blokes talking technology for a podcast" - not sure how you rate it's efforts? We hear some AI music fails, and discuss Meta's AI play Apple...

  
• 04.24.2024

  EFTM: More AI Music and all your talkback calls

  This week Trev can't help himself and dives back into the AI jingle generator plus loads of calls from listeners needing help and advice. We like spending listener's money and this week we help Stewart with a printer recommendation and...

  
• 04.23.2024

  Tech Guide #597 - A deep dive into the 2024 Hisense TVs, Kobo colour e-readers

  We talk to Hisense Australia’s Chris Mayer who explains the new features of the 2024 range of TVs, Sony has united its new TVs and soundbars under the Bravia banner, we take a look at the new Kobo colour e-readers,...

  
• 04.21.2024

  Electric Cars: Power your home with your car

  The frustrations of a broken charger - why? How will the industry get this together? We talk to man with a Porsche EV plan And powering your home with your car, even sending it's stored power back to the grid - the...

  
• 04.20.2024

  Movies: Phone Booth

  It's human nature to answer a ringing phone - but would you ever think you'd live to regret such a simple thing? Collin Farrell stars as the PR guy stuck front and centre in this thriller with Forest Whitaker there along...

  
• 04.19.2024

  #629 PRIVATE - A tough week

  Thoughts go out to anyone impacted

  
• 04.18.2024

  TBTT #629 - First look at what could be the iPhone 16 features, Boring and Nothing phones

  Trev’s got some shiny new devices that are nothing but metal but tell us a lot about the next Apple iPhone - will it be a Shutter button? The Two Blokes Discuss Plus, the Boring Phone - why, and what is...

  
• 04.17.2024

  EFTM: Travel Tech Advice and the AI Jingle MADNESS

  Lots of calls this week thanks to Producer Rob! So, get your ears listening for loads of advice, feedback and tech tips. Plenty related to Travel too - so many ideas and tips for security and data when you travel. Plus...

  
• 04.16.2024

  Tech Guide #596 - Samsung talks about its latest TVs, DJI's new Avata 2 FPV drone

  We talk to Samsung Australia’s Jeremy Senior about the 2024 range of TVs, DJI has introduced the new Avata 2 FPV drone, we take a look at the BlueAnt Soundblade computer speaker, Sennheiser’s new earphones can measure your heart rate,...

  
• 04.14.2024

  Electric Cars: March New Car sales & Global EV Sales

  Stephen and Trevor unpack the March new-car sales data in Australia, how well are EVs selling - and which ones are most popular. Similarly, which cars are popular overseas. We talk to EV owner Dean who owns not one, but two Teslas! And...

  
• 04.13.2024

  Movies: When Harry Met Sally

  With as many Seinfeld-like references as one could want, Trevor and Stephen unpack a classic and very well known movie - When Harry Met Sally From where that famous cafe is, to who the whole thing is based on, Stephen brings...

  
• 04.12.2024

  #628 PRIVATE - GAP MAN

  It happened.. as promised

  
• 04.11.2024

  TBTT #628 - TV Season continues, Phone Scam and Hacking Warning

  Samsung has announced its key TV features and prices for their 2024 range, including the Music Frame - something very different. Stephen and Trevor have taken a look. Plus Hisense has their pricing for 2024 and while the prices are...

  
• 04.10.2024

  EFTM: How long does your Apple ID exist if unused? And important scam awareness

  Travel tips for eSIM use and Tablets vs Chromebook - a few people taking to the skies soon! A curious question about an Apple ID, and a big spending addiction to audio. Talking Scams with Amazon, and a whole new way to...

  
• 04.09.2024

  Tech Guide #595 - How Amazon is preventing scams, the most popular affordable tech

  We talk to Amazon Australia’s Public Policy Manager Julia Steward about how Amazon is preventing scams and we’ll also chat with Chris Lau from Laser about the trends he’s observing when it comes to affordable technology, we take a look...

  
• 04.07.2024

  Electric Cars: Chinese EV invasion, the EV Marketplace online & the Ford Mach-E

  On this week's show the all new cars from China being announced, and some coming to Australia - new brands to keep an eye on Amazing EV the place to buy and Sell EVs - the owner and founder talks to...

  
• 04.05.2024

  Movies: U571

  The German U Boat could hold the key to winning the war. Starring Matthew McConaughey along with Bill Paxton, Harvey Keitel and even people Trev doesn't recognise, this is the story of a US Sub heading to recover the Enigma Cipher...

  
• 04.05.2024

  #627 PRIVATE - Wedding Bells

  Life's good

  
• 04.04.2024

  TBTT #627 - The Digital ID and Meta's war on news

  The two blokes unpack what a Digital ID is and how it's made to protect us, not take from us. So the question is - do you support a Digital ID? Will you use one? Meta's war on news...

  
• 04.03.2024

  EFTM: How's Hubbl going for you?

  How big can your TV be in the room you have? We discuss that with one caller seeking something very big. Plus which technology? And if you've got old movies - how can you digitise them? Hubbl feedback from Colin, and...

  
• 04.02.2024

  Tech Guide #594 - Best tech April Fool's Day pranks, Uniden DashView 60R review

  We talk about the latest tech April Fool’s Day pranks, LG releases its highly anticipated portable 4K projector, Boost Mobile expands into high speed broadband on the NBN, we take a look at new Uniden Dash View 60R dash cam,...

  
• 03.31.2024

  Electric Cars: The EV Council on Government NVES and another Tesla owner

  is CarPlay an essential for a new car? Stephen's relatively new to it, so gives us his views. We talk to the CEO of the EV Council about the Government's recently introduced New Vehicle Emissions Standards And a brand new Tesla owner...

  
• 03.30.2024

  Movies: When We Were Kings

  Is this a movie? Well, it's a Movie-length documentary and it's an absolute favourite of Stephen Fenech. The story of Muhammad Ali's epic battle with George Foreman which took place in Zaire. And it wasn't all smooth sailing. If it was a...

  
• 03.29.2024

  #626 PRIVATE - Dentures

  Getting old?

  
• 03.28.2024

  TBTT #626 - Apple's WWDC date and DOJ Drama, Samsung Cooking and more tech news

  Trev's Fancy Withings watch which is smart, but also stylish - that's the Scanwatch Nova. The blokes also discuss Apple's WWDC and what needs to be announced there with Vision Pro and AI. Samsung wants you to use connected cooking appliances, so...

  
• 03.27.2024

  EFTM: Boost Broadband confirmed - what will it be?

  Boost Mobile Founder Peter Adderton joins Trev this week to discuss Boost Broadband. How will a new player differentiate itself? What will entice people to join. Plus, some of Trev's whacky ideas Your calls on TVs, Security and more All this week...

  
• 03.26.2024

  Tech Guide #593 - Scammers now using AI - how to stay safe

  The battle against scams and identity theft just got even harder thanks to AI and we talk to Norton’s Mark Gorrie about how we can stay safe, Arlo launches a new site so you can bundle and save on security...

  
• 03.24.2024

  Electric Cars: An Electric Ute for Australia! And the high performance EV for research purposes

  Isuzu has announced an all-electric Ute is coming to Australia, the blokes discuss this, plus a partnership between Nissan and Honda. We talk to Malcolm who is in the market for an EV and is keen on some additional input. And, we...

  
• 03.23.2024

  Movies: World War Z

  Brad Pitt stars as the only really big name in a movie derived from a book, but adapted to suit the big screen. But what did the Author think of it? Stephen Fenech takes Trevor Long through the movie and...

  
• 03.22.2024

  #625 PRIVATE - The Blokes Wedding Proposals

  Gibberish

  
• 03.21.2024

  TBTT #625 - More TikTok Drama, Samsung Responds and new iPads?

  TikTok is under pressure again, this time the US Congress has voted overwhelmingly to move toward a ban if it's not sold. Samsung responds to LG's TV prices. Apple looks to launch new iPads - rumours right now. And Maccas and Telstra team...

  
• 03.20.2024

  EFTM: How old is your TV? And a user talks Hubble and More

  To Hubbl or not to Hubbl. One caller has a question about accessibility - another about Watchlists - we discuss! Problems with Online ordering and getting support. We try to help! And how old is YOUR TV - and which would...

  
• 03.19.2024

  Tech Guide #592 - 3G shutdown danger, Uniden 5K Dash Cam

  The serious problem we’re facing with the 3G shutdown, Samsung and LG go head to head with the launch of their 2024 TV, Uniden has released its first 5K dashcam, we take a look at Samsung Galaxy A55, we put...

  
• 03.17.2024

  Electric Cars: Industry Drama as Car Companies quit the Car Lobby group

  High Drama at the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries with Tesla, Polestar and VW all up in arms against the position the industry body is taking on the Government's new EV policy. Plus we speak to the owner of a BYD...

  
• 03.16.2024

  Movies: Scent of a Woman

  Al Pacino plays a retired Army Lieutenant Colonel who needs a babysitter. Turns out, he has his own plans for Thanksgiving weekend and takes Chris O'Donnell on a wild ride while he has his own issues back at School A classic, iconic...

  
• 03.15.2024

  #624 PRIVATE - The New Car Drama

  Two Blokes Talking Rubbish

  
• 03.14.2024

  TBTT #624 - LG first with 2024 TVs, Royal Photos and Affordable Phones

  In an Olympic Year - LG is first out of the blocks with their 2024 TV range, and the big news is price - the big ones are cheaper this year. The Kate Middleton Royal Photoshopping scandal. Who'd have thought we'd...

  
• 03.13.2024

  EFTM: Smart home sensors in the Bathroom?

  A question about a brand of Smart home products we'd never heard of - just why isn't their full product range available in Australia? And on that, unpacking the coolest smart home ideas - and yes, it might involve a...

  
• 03.12.2024

  Tech Guide #591 - Samsung unveils new Galaxy A smartphones, Hubbl review

  Samsung has just unveiled its new range of Galaxy A Series phones, we sit down with the Epson global president and discover his vision for the future, Acer has moved into the health and wellness space with a range of...

  
• 03.10.2024

  Electric Cars: EVs in Strata Apartments and How highway charging needs to be

  Thinking about the charges you find in regional, rural and highway locations - Trev asks, why isn't someone investing in the future here? Why can't someone see how Tesla has gotten it so so right. We talk Strata and how EVs...

  
• 03.09.2024

  Movies: Minority Report

  Another Tom Cruise film this time directed by Steven Spielberg. A look into the future - well it was in 2002, today there's some interesting insights and comparison to the real world of 2024 envisaged for 2054. Cruise is part...

  
• 03.08.2024

  #623 PRIVATE - Viva Las Vegas

  You know Stephen loved it!

  
• 03.07.2024

  TBTT #623 - The new higher speed NBN plans and a Hubbl first look

  Who wins and who loses from the new NBN plans, and just why is this happening - Stephen has a solid theory and it's one that might upset the big telcos. Plus we've both got Hubbl and while it's too soon...

  
• 03.06.2024

  EFTM: 5G or NBN - what would you choose?

  What should our next big giveaway be? Help me with ideas - lets have a podcast brainstorming session. And 5G vs NBN - have you switched one way or the other - how has it been? Plus you calls, on this...

  
• 03.05.2024

  Tech Guide #590 - We're in Las Vegas - again, Hubbl launch date announced

  We’re in Las Vegas for the NRL double header, Hubbl announces its launch date, Apple shares some stories about customers whose live were saved by Apple Watch, we take a look at the new ASUS Chromebook Plus, Kobo releases its...

  
• 03.03.2024

  Electric Cars: Factors affecting EV Car Range discussed

  The range of your Battery powered vehicle can be determined by a number of factors - there's no single number that covers it. Stephen and Trevor unpack some of these factors and how you can prepare for them. Plus the EQ name...

  
• 03.01.2024

  Movies: Black Rain

  One of Stephen's Hidden Gems, this fits the title of this podcast to perfection because Trev's never heard of it. Directed by Ridley Scott and Starring Michael Douglas and Andy Garcia there's also some absolute Japanese hot shot actors in this...

  
• 03.01.2024

  #622 PRIVATE - Drive to Survive and more to watch

  A remote catch up

  
• 02.29.2024

  TBTT #622 - The issue of Prominence and MWC Barcelona

  Trev flew all the way home from Barcelona to be here to record, but Stephen has jetted off to Las Vegas for his beloved Bunnies. However, we get it done and the blokes discuss the issue of Prominence and...

  
• 02.28.2024

  EFTM:Live from Barcelona in the wee small hours

  A quick look at what Trev has seen in Barcelona for Mobile World Congress, then onto your calls From Streaming to Netflix and WiFi woes, always something new to learn and issue to solve. Plus, what is the ultimate F1 viewing setup...