Eftm - The Podcast

There's been a rush toward contactless payments, and there's improvements to Digital Wallet payments too. This week I speak with Samsung's Mark Hodgson about their new authentication for high value transactions. Meanwhile, a chat with Scott Lorson from Fetch with the Fetch TV box going from strength to strength we reflect on the past and look to the future with Fetch aggregating all our viewing in the hundreds of thousands of Fetch enabled homes in Australia. Plus your calls on Dreamweaver, Hybrid Cars and lots more.

Ok, so I've never been able to solve a Rubik's cube - short attention span maybe? But now I have a gadget that can teach me - the GoCube and I'm excited about it. I'll tell you about that on this week's show. Plus loads of your calls on tech issues like Streaming Set-top boxes, Smart Watches, WiFi, Photo storage and more. And tell me - would you drive a bright green car?

Facebook has responded to the ACCC Media guidelines with a very clear response. No more sharing of news articles on Facebook - thats what will happen if these new regulations come in. Trev reads through their statement and ponders. Tim Falinski from Trend Micro discusses cyber threats during Covid-19 and the rise in numbers and risk they are placing on us all And your calls on Backyard TVs, iPads as laptop replacements and much more.

Father's Day is approaching, so Trev has a list of things he thinks you should consider for Dad this year - from $20 up, there's something for everyone. Loads of calls as always, helping you out with your tech questions, from laptop buying advice to the cheapest solution to WiFi problems ever. And for TV buying advice, we're here to help - if you love sport - have you tried Kayo??? Tune in this week!

Google are out on the attack, trying to rally the support of all Aussies toward their fight with the ACCC over Media guidelines that could cost them money. Crying poor? Or fair? Trev's thoughts. Garry McGregor from Samsung is on the show to talk about the new Note 20 and the trends in Aussie mobile, are we buying in retail or telcos? Jane McNamara from the NBN is here with some tips on avoiding scams, with the NBN turning into somewhat of a target for scammers to use as a bait to scam you out of money. Plus, loads of calls on Phones, headphones, TVs and more.

This week on the EFTM Podcast Trev talks to a bloke who has been working on an app for years that connects people with products, businesses, and tradies with work among many other things. Free to list, free to use, it's an interesting model. Plus, we talk to Fraser Jones from Suunto about changes to their flagship product as well as the market generally during COVID-19. Your calls on TVs, laptops, tablets, headphones, connected scales, we've got it all. A special birthday shoutout too - plus, the Thong Song - how did I get caught up in this???

This week a trip down memory lane, the Commodore 64 and why my son has a lot to learn about the history of gaming. Loads of calls, we'll talk TV advice, 75 Inch TV and which brand, Soundbar advice for an existing TV. Plus great customer service stories from LG and Optus.

On this week's show we take a look at the new normal, and how it's changing some things - like the car Industry. Nick Reid, Marketing Manager at Volkswagen joins me to talk about the shift to online, and their success with a very special vehicle. Plus, Mallika Sathi, Vice President of Cyber & Intelligence, Mastercard Australasia discusses the need for vigilance with our personal information and shares her top tips for staying safe when shopping online. And of course, your calls - on Soundbars, WiFi, Hard drives and much more.

Who doesn't name their robot vacuum? It's the cool thing to do. This week I talk to the Aussie boss of ECOVACS about the awesome new Deebot T8 AIVI which can see the stuff that's left on the floor and avoid it. Plus talking WiFi 6 with Netgear's David Henry as they launch their Nighthawk and Orbi WiFi 6 Mesh products in Australia. And all your calls, talking tech advice from Laptops, to TVs and home internet.

This week I'll talk to Don Anderson, Head of Family & Learning Partnerships for YouTube APAC about the rise of LEARNING via YouTube and the huge amount of content, and content creators out there, particularly in Australia. Plus, the COVIDSafe app - mega fail? And should it switch to the Google and Apple tracing system? Your calls on all manner of things from Bluetooth to WiFi and TVs, plus an interesting chat with a very young entrepreneur who is doing very well - just ask him..

New TV buying advice is more common than ever, my latest twitter outrage and more of your calls Plus keeping your Identity safe online and checking if you're details have been breached. And Hyundai - motoring ahead in a very green way.

This is the EFTM Podcast, FREE! Not 8c, or 11.2c, or 20c a day - but hey, our motto is ABC - Always Be Contenting. On this show, talking about the Dyson Global Air Quality study which I've taken part in, speaking to a Dyson engineer and an Australian Professor about all things Air. Plus, your calls on all things from WiFi to remote controlled window blinds and chicken monitoring. Yep.. It's true

After a busy start to the week, lots of calls to get through this week on everything from Smart TVs to NBN Speeds and WiFi. We'll even learn together what a Hook Truck is. Trust me. And my experience getting tested for COVID-19!

It feels good to do good, so this week I hope that feeling is shared among the whole EFTM podcast community with a call to the winner of our LG OLED TV competition. Plus, as always, your calls, talking tech, answering questions on WiFi, TV, Smartphones and more. And this week, a chat about the technology inside Fire and Rescue NSW's trucks - more high tech than you might think!

This week I discuss a shocking online purchase, basically a scam and the regrets about just that - plus your calls on everything from streaming to WiFi doorbells. Michael Tran from OPPO joins me to talk about the brand's progress in Australia, And the high-end in-car technology which is now available in one of the cheapest cars on sale in Australia. All that this week!

Talking politics? No, well - kinda, Ed Husic joins me to discuss tech in a post Covid world, how Australia can tackle being an exporter of technology like coding. The future path for the NBN and how it should be argued - and I do go a bit head to head with Ed on that. Ruslan Kogan joins me to talk about how his business coped with the surge in sales, and how others werent' ready - and what's next for online retail. Plus your calls on all things tech.

Callers on this show asking about everything from WiFi speed boosters, Brand new smartphones and Snooker? Yep, Snooker on Eurosports and how you can watch it! Plus I talk to John Parkin, Chief Network Engineering Officer from the NBN about the NBN during COVID-19 and plans for the future, and we'll talk to Julian Ogrin from BINGE about that brand new streaming service. If you have a question - get in touch via EFTM.com

It's back - as it was and better still. Trevor Long taking your calls on technology or anything you like (like streaming) as well as some thoughts on Pyrolytic Ovens, Joe Rogan's Move to Spotify and more. This week we talk to Sam Skontos from Alcatel Mobile Australia about their latest $199 phone and the smartphone market overall, plus our old mate Greg Rust is on the line to talk Isolation, Podcasting, E-Series racing and driver movements. So much to cover!

Just a teaser, a placeholder, but ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls - I'm back.

Well, isn't there some crazy stuff going on in the world. Trev is joined by Stephen Fenech to chat about the topic that you can't avoid - Sorry! We talk about it from our views, our situations and give advice on working from home, keeping in touch with family, streaming wars and the website that wins most from all this.... Tune in!