Two Blokes Talking Tech

Optus has a new CEO - rest assured we'll get to that today folk after the "journey" we've been on. But first, all new iPad Pro and it's not just an incremental upgrade this time. Sales are split on big and small screens, so a big-screen comes to iPad Air And the fancy new Apple Pencil.

Telstra pushes back the 3G closure date to give customers more time to switch, we speak to Withings Head of Consumer Products Matthieu Manenteau about the company’s exciting roadmap, Roborock has released its new S8 MaxV Ultra robot vacuum, Netgear unveils the new Orbi 970 with Wi-Fi 7,. why Australians are turning to AI to navigate online dating and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

If you were a die-hard rev head, owner of a Porsche Sports-car and a Ford Mustang V8 - would your next car be an EV? One caller this week will surprise you! Plus, would you buy a Chinese EV? One prospective owner is tossing it up - sounds like a viable option. And Stephen's been driving Trev's car! Well, not HIS car, but the same model - so what does he make of it?

Jack and Rose, a love story and a tragedy. The iconic Titanic disaster incorporated into a story about a valuable necklace. James Cameron goes to the depths literally to bring this ship and story to life. Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet star alongside the likes of Billy Zane, Kathy Bates, Bill Paxton and many more Stephen saw it at the movies, Trev watched it for the first time today. Enjoy it on Fetch up on a big-screen Hisense TV.

Where should one retire to?

Optus and TPG/Vodafone get together after it didn't work out with Telstra and TPG - it's a wild west out there but the ACCC don't care this time! We unpack that situation and how it's great for people living in regional Australia. Qantas Woes - why it matters that this happened. Netgear's latest high end WiFi system, and the Telstra Starlink Satellite service.

This week's podcast is huge but there's no extra charge. A bumper edition of The EFTM podcast ahead of a break next week whilst Trev is overseas. Lots of guests this week want to spend their money and Trev is more than happy to help them out. We talk security cameras with Colin and Sue, Dashcams with truck driver Troy and Cameron wants to create his own outdoor cinema Teresa needs some help with an alternate after Optus email shuts down plus Peter wants a chromebook. Plus we talk a lot about Nothing with Ray and Oliver helps out one of our previous callers Buckle up. It's a packed show

Tesla’s Cybertruck has been spotted in Sydney streets - find out where you can see it - and the Tesla Model 3 Performance is now available, HP has released its range of AI-powered PCs, we take a look at the new Samsung 2024 S95D OLED TV, we run our eye over the Oppo Reno 11F 5G smartphone, Arlo has released a new even more affordable security camera fir under $100 and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

This week we go all-in on listener calls. And not just Tesla Owners! A Model 3 owner in the colder part of Australia A Mercedes AMG Owner who is "doing very well" And approval from the Wife to buy the KIA Niro. If you've got a question about EVs, get in touch with us - 0477 657 657

His death may be one of the most tragic in world sport, in his prime he lost his life doing what he loved. But how did he get to the peak of world motorsport - and how did the intense rivalry between Prost and Senna endure. This documentary movie, endorsed by the family of Ayrton Senna is a triumph and tragedy in so many ways. This week, Trev takes Stephen through one of the best movies he's never seen.

We got there

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 has news, soon, about iPads - unpacking that. Plus the Uber move for parents helping get those kids home safe And Belkin's new Qi2 chargers

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 Nathan with a smart watch combatable with his phone, Sean has a decision to make whether to upgrade his faulty iPhone or whether to pursue a fix under Australian consumer law. We also have recommendations for choosing the right ISP and the podcast wouldn't be complete without at least one travel tip. What charging solutions can help Ashley on his fantastic overseas trip?

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, Rode has launched new microphones and mounts, we check out the lunchbox that can heat itself up so you can enjoy a hot meal anywhere and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

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 future is here, we just need to get on it.

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 with Katie Holmes and even Kiefer Sutherland A sniper, a phone booth and you'll be on the edge of your seat - Trev was as he watched for the first time under Stephen Fenech's guidance.

Thoughts go out to anyone impacted

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 it? And the Nothing Phone - what is that and what does Trev think - is it great value? Finally, Tech reviews - a tough gig?

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 the AI Jingle Madness that is quite simply MIND BLOWING!

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, Dyson introduces a new way to see how well you’ve vacuumed and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.