Two Blokes Talking Tech

This week - can a smart speaker have shortcuts to radio stations? Why on earth would you want that? One caller explains. AirPods Pro 2 - are they all they are cracked up to be? Fixing 9Now on An Amazon Fire Stick with an awesome customer service story. Stopping scam calls - is it even possible? And Smart ring options! Your calls welcome thanks to Vodafone just text 0477 657 657. The EFTM Podcast thanks to Swann Security!

Australians warned to stay alert for tax time scams, Apple has updated its parental controls for make it easier for our kids to have age-appropriate experiences, the Vera C Rubin observatory has released its first astro images and they are amazing, we check out new Meta Oakley AI glasses, Panasonic has launched a new hot and cold blender that can clean itself, Adobe releases the new generative AI Firefly smartphone app and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Could the new management at BYD Australia bring the tiny Seagull to our shores? Could this be a sub $25,000 EV? Would the lack of a five star ANCAP put you off or could you consider the details of the rating? A BYD Owner with plenty of K's has concerns about his battery. And Paul is back with thoughts on the Ford F150 Thanks to NRMA Insurance and Uniden Dashcams, this is your EV Podcast

Tom Hanks takes on the role of a lawyer at a big Philadelphia law firm, handed a big client and important case things go off the rails for him. Was he keeping a secret? Or just doing his job? A story of morals, division and a time capsule of how things were. Watch it on Fetch on your Hisense TV and listen to Stephen and Trevor unpack it all.

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The Trump Organisation has launched Trump Mobile - what is it and why? Can they really make a phone in the USA? Ads coming to WhatsApp - what you should know and where they will appear. Plus the ever encroaching world of ads and things that are free being a cost to you. Optus cops a mega fine - what's it all about And Telstra Satellite expands to iPhone.

This week, talking technology with Trevor Long - your talkback tech show features chats about Ethernet vs Wifi for gaming - solving that trip hazard. Plus PC support for parents who nearly lost a lot in a scam, concerns about car theft too. How to manage a lot of photos on your phone, and choosing your internet - NBN vs 5G? And Charlie is back with his thoughts on the Aiper pool cleaning robot. All thanks to Swann security and taking your calls on 0477 657 657 thanks to Vodafone

Apple has held its Worldwide Developers Conference and we go through the main announcements including the new features that didn’t make the keynote, the F1 movie starring Brad Pitt is about roar into theatres – and you can watch the haptic trailer that lets you see and feel the action, we check out eero Pro 7 mesh wireless system, we roadtest Tineco Carpet One Cruiser, Hisense has released the M2 Pro Mini projector that can turn any room into a 4K home theatre and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Susie owns a BYD, but when the lease is up - doesn't think she'll go EV again - whats behind that? David is back, he's test driven three cars - how is the choice shaping up Woolies is rewarding those who charge at the supermarket and Stephen and Trevor drive the Zeekr 009 All thanks to NRMA Insurance and Uniden Smart Dashcams Get in touch with your story, thanks to Vodafone text 0477 657 657

Julia Roberts and Richard Gere in the iconic classic PRETTY WOMAN. A story of love? Or a Story of trust? Two people on different paths, who's lives evolve in a short space of time - captured in this romantic tale. Trev's not seen it, so Stephen talks through the key scenes and behind the scenes stories of this movie. Thanks to Fetch and Hisense

Former Optus Exec Clive Dickens is going out on his own to guide Australia and Aussie businesses into the AI Future. How big is this AI thing really? Clive will discuss. Plus your calls on Racing Simulators, Airplane accessories, Travel Routers and Audio issues with a TV Get in touch, thanks to Vodafone, text 0477 657 657 The EFTM Podcast, thanks to SWANN Home security to connect, detect and protect

There's an update to Telstra’s new satellite messaging service – more devices are now compatible, LG unveils a new smart monitor for work and play, Uniden has a new camera that can connect via 4G to keep eye on what’s important to you, we take a listen to the new Skullcandy Method 360 earphones, Belkin has released a range of accessories for the new Nintendo Switch 2, the Adobe Photoshop app is now available on Android and we’ll answer all your questions In the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Apple held their annual Developer Conference keynote today, so the blokes unpack everything that happened. Is this the great reset? Has Apple drawn a line in the sand as they build toward the future? What's new in iOS, iPad, Mac and more - everything you need to know, thanks to Arlo and Netgear!

News from BYD recently that the local distribution is being taken over by the Global Company, what next?Stephen has tyre woes - is this common?We talk to Danny about his new BYD and the disappointing things he's found.Range Anxiety via stealth, when you lend your car to family, and buying your second EV - Craig has options!

A Martin Scoresese film starring Robert De Niro and Jerry Lewis? Surely it's a winner. About comedy - again, let's go. But, it's not a funny movie - more of a dark comedy. De Niro wants to be a standup, while Jerry is the legendary late night talk-show host, De Niro's character is desperate to get on the show - what lengths will he go to? Find out on Fetch on your Hisense TV and then unpack it with Trevor and Stephen.

Just getting organised

Telstra's Satellite Messaging, how does it work and what does it mean for communications in Australia - the Blokes unpack it all. Changes to TikTok which allow you to customise your feed, what does it mean in the world of Politics and Social Media. WWDC is fast approaching, and there's approval for the Sleep Apnea feature of the Apple Watch All thanks to Netgear and Arlo

Telstra Technology Engagement & Advancement Executive, Channa Seneviratne joins Trev to explain the new SMS via Satellite feature and how it works on what phones and what's next in this space. Plus your calls on phone plans, we hear back from one caller who tested the networks too. Remarkable v Tablet - what do you choose? And personalising your email for professionalism! Get in touch, thanks to Vodafone, text 0477 657 657 The EFTM Podcast, thanks to SWANN Home security to connect, detect and protect

Telstra has activated its satellite messaging service – we’ll tell you the devices that will work at launch, cybercriminals are targeting Australians with AI-powered scams, we talk to Moira Hogan from BritBox about the exciting new changes coming to the streaming service, we’ll take a look at the new LG QNED TV range, Oppo has launched a new affordable smartphone with a massive battery, you can now get the MacBook Air at a bargain price at Big W and we’ll answer all your questions In the Tech Guide Help Desk.

This week we're joined by NRMA Insurance CEO Julie Batch to talk about the second part of their Electric Vehicle research report called "Changing Gears" We look into the changes happening at service and repair centres and the education required to equip them And the myths and issues that are holding back EV adoption. We'd welcome your views, on 0477 657 657