Two Blokes Talking Tech

The blokes are in Taipei this week with HTC for the announcement of the new  U11 smartphone, plus they go into the HTC factory to see how a mobile phone is actually made, much to their surprise it's very different to expectations.. The massive Cyber attack and the ramification for business and individuals, Audi is showcasing Google Android technology built into a concept car, Netgear has a new range of ORBI WiFi solutions, and we discuss the New York Times' NBN story in great detail.

Vodafone is bucking industry trend and has launched 35 day expiry Prepaid recharges - this will result in big savings for many people and the blokes discuss the move.  Global roaming is still an issue for some,  we give you options and ideas on how to roam,   what will Apple launch at WWDC - is a SIRI HOME coming to take on Amazon Alexa?  Huge growth in the Internet of Things is coming to your home, The world's most instagrammed places listed, and Stephen's minute reviews..

Well well well - Facebook are in some strife so let us explain to you how the world works folks - Two Blokes Talking targeted advertising, plus Microsoft's stunning new Surface Laptop, Acorns the micro investment app gets an update with financial information about your spending, there's some value to be found in Smartphones with Huawei's P10 Pricing and Oppos A57 announced, Vodafone prepares to offer the NBN, HSBC joins Apple Pay in Australia and Stephen's minute reviews!

Drones may be a fun topic, but they are seriously all over the place now, we've got handheld drones, portable drones, commercial drones, delivery drones, UBER drones and much more so the blokes discuss this and more.  Plus, WikiTribune launches, Samsung's S8 gets the telstra Blue tick and it's FAST, Apple's free training courses for owners, LG's new SJ9 soundbar, 4K Stan is here marking a true 4K revolution, some fun game updates you will love and Stephen's minute reviews!

Stephen and Trevor have had time with the new Galaxy S8 and S8+ from Samsung - time to deliver a verdict, this week the blokes discuss their thoughts on all manner of features and give you an overview of everything you need to know.  At the same time, Apple's next phone is in the headlines with a new leak showing a possible render of the metal casing.  Virgin gets connected with in-flight internet, IKEA offering affordable - dare we say cheap rechargeable batteries, Panasonic has OLED TVs coming and a stupid idea for texting drivers in Perth.

Trevor and Stephen discuss Government's NBN speed monitoring program which will tell us which Telcos are performing well for actual user speeds, plus Netflix ditches the five star rankings in favour of the thumb and a percentage.  Apple in some hot water with the ACCC over consumer warranties, is bricks and mortar retail really going to die?  Kogan's new 65 inch Curved TV, the new ARLO smart home security cameras reviewed and Stephen's robot movie companion BB-8 gets an update and a discount.

Trevor and Stephen run you through all the news, all the announcements and all the info you need from Samsung's big event in New York.  Two new phones, the S8 and S8+ and a new Gear 360, new Gear VR and a desktop dock called DEX that converts your phone into a full PC!

The boys are at the Melbourne Grand Prix with Hisense and the Mercedes F1 team looking at new printers, smart glasses and F1 tech, plus we discuss all the news from Samsung and LG in the light of LG's Wallpaper OLED pricing launch.  Apple has four announcements this week including new iPhone and iPad.  LEGO has a new social app for kids, Laptops being banned from Planes and Qantas new inflight Internet

The boys have checked out Samsung's new QLED TVs in Australia and have all the pricing, Telstra hits 100 new mobile locations using the government blackspot program while Optus fills a gap in the bush.  Battery dramas on an airline and in a mobile repair store, Norton safety tips for parents re cyberbullying, Tag's new Smartwatch and Stephen's minute reviews

Just how is the CIA spying in the modern age?  Thanks to Wikileaks - we know!  The boys wrap up MWC and all the phone news, Trevor and Stephen are both on deck meaning no billions were made on Snapchat shares, the Sonos TV sound solution, Ford's 3D printing, the new Fitbit Alta HR is thin and has heart rate sensors, Norton has your Wifi protected and of course, Stephen's minute reviews