Two Blokes Talking Tech

Life is Like a Box of Chocolates. We've all heard the line, Stephen has seen the movie - but Trev hasn't - so what is it all about? Trev mistakes the concept early, but gets on board as Forrest has his adventures. Learn the backstory, the legend of Forrest Gump that lives on today!

Making Prank Calls :)

The Social Media laws are in parliament, but why rush it? Are there better things we could be legislating? Stephen and Trevor unpack and share their ideas. A ring war? Trev reviews the Kogan smart ring in comparison to Samsung. Oppo is bringing back their X Series Flagship phones, There's a new Microphone war between DJI and Rode and teaching your kids about Payphones with Santa!

This week the question about Google or Amazon to replace Telstra TV - a valid one for sure. Plus sending multiple SMS messages, how to do it, professionally or simply. AirPods for hearing aids? And choosing a Big - Big TV! Get in touch with your tech questions on 0477 657 657 or EFTM.com

We speak to digital wellbeing expert and researcher Dr Joanne Orlando about the government’s proposed social media ban – do we need it, will it work? Also on the show Norton issues a warning to Australians to beware of Black Friday and Cyber Monday digital traps, the Oclean water flosser that fits in the palm of your hands, we check out the new STIHL range of battery powered garden tools, Samsung releases a new premium yet affordable smartphone, the Ugears 3D puzzles and models that help reduce stress and improve your mental health and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Would you "donate" the power in your car to a disaster affected community? That's possible under a trail plan from MyCar to use EVs with Vehicle to Load capabilities to give power to people who need it most. Plus we talk to Chargefox about their research into time-of-day charging and how it might affect charging habits. And a caller who has gone from being a one-car one-motorbike household to owning two BYDs! Get in touch with us - 0477 657 657

Keanu Reeves is an outstanding young lawyer in Florida - he's never lost a case. So when he's given the chance to work in New York, he jumps at it. His new boss is Al Pacino and he has grand plans for this young man. With Charlize Theron as the lonely wife there's a lot to unpack. If you've never seen it, avoid all trailers and reviews, and just watch it - that's what Trev did and it's a whole new way to see it.

JFK Memorial and BBQ

This week, Trevor and Stephen discuss the impact of the Netflix Fight night event on the future of live sport. It went ok, had some issues, streamed big numbers, but what about AFL, NRL and other sports? What does it mean? Black Friday deals - what to look out for and when. Bunnings gets a fine for their "privacy breach" using Facial Recognition in their stores - why? And the Trump effect, what will happen to tech and social media?

LG is rumoured to be making a comeback in the smartphone market with a folding device, we go inside the BMW Plant in Spartanburg in South Carolina, Apple releases a new Immersive Video experience by The Weeknd for the Vision Pro, we check out the ReChargeCore rechargeable AA and AAA batteries, we roadtest the new July Carry On Pro luggage, Belkin has released the latest range of out affordable SoundForm earphones and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Trev had a road trip in the All Electric Cupra, went ok, but exposed a bunch of real problems with our regional charging network. And while there, came across an all-electric Prime Mover. The Windrose, and this week we talk to a representative of the company about what they are doing and what it is. Plus we'd love to hear from you on your views on our charging infrustructure - text 0477 657 657.

A single actor, A Small Boat, A Big Ocean. This is like no other movie before, but Robert Redford pulls it off. Stephen's selection of Audio takes in every line of the film! Check out All is Lost now on Fetch and your Hisense TV

Trev finally did it.

Albo has done it! He's got agreement to ban social media for kids under 16 - so, will it work? or is it just politics? Trevor and Stephen unpack it all - discuss! 3G Switch off - has it gone well, or are there gaps? Rode has a new tiny microphone for creators, Belkin has some affordable headphones and our quick thoughts on Mac Mini and MacBook Pro M4!

Samsung is rumoured to be working on a tri-fold smartphone, Arlo releases the new Wired Floodlight Smart Camera, the Sony PlayStation 5 Pro has landed, we check out the new Mac Mini and tell you why it’s the Yoda of the Mac line-up, we also test the new MacBook Pro with M4, take a look at the handy new OneAdaptr charging stand and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

This week, Stephen shares a story of the Oil Change in his Electric Car? We talk to Emma from EVFireSafe about their work training our first responders, and looking at the real data about EV Battery fires. And Jeremey wants an EV - so he wonders on a few core questions.

Some of the biggest comedians of the time get together for a crazy comedic treasure hunt. It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad World is a 1963 film directed by Stanley Kramer which stars Spencer Tracy alongside a cracking cast of Comedic Stars. Trev's never seen it, Stephen knows it well - so how do you rate this one?

Yep, he's BAAAACCCKKK

Stephen and Trevor unpack the best advice for you this sales season! And look at some shocking smartphone bad habits. The new espresso Display, JBL's outstanding new Tour Headphones and the future of TV discussed!

Talkback technology and this week lots of calls with tech questions. If you have a question, goto EFTM.com and click ASK TREV or send an SMS to 0477 657 657 This week a couple of questions about first phones for kids, some follow up on last week's show And a frustration about TV apps no longer working. And more!