Two Blokes Talking Tech

A shy, socially awkward mechanical genius loses his job at the Melbourne tram depot for the crime of building his own tram, just for fun. Down on his luck, he takes in a couple of boarders who turn out to be small-time crooks, and it isn't long before his gift for inventing gadgets gets put to a very different use, planning one of the most inventive heists ever put on film. It swept the AFI Awards, it is proudly, uniquely Australian, and if you have somehow never seen it, that is exactly the gap The Best Movies You've Never Seen, thanks to Fetch and Hisense, exists to fill.

Stephen and Trev are here to unpack one of the biggest Apple events in a long time, and that includes that much anticipated foldable. iPhone Duo - that name was a late call, but it's spot on. How good is it? What are the first impressions. Plus we've got the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, we've got the new AirPods 5 and, all new Apple Watches. A lot to unpack, as Trev sits in the back of an Uber.

This week we are in Berlin for the IFA tech show - we're going to take you through the biggest announcements from companies like Ecovacs, Anker, Roborock, Dreame, MOVA and EZVIZ and much more. We've taken a hands-on look at most of the products we're going to be talking about. And we'll answer all of your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

This week, we're talking to Brendan Michel Head of Product and Market Planning at BMW Australia about the Neue Klasse platform and their new IX3. As it happens, our first caller OWNS an iX3 and is buying the new one too! Plus, Stephen and Trev give their thoughts on the car after driving it recently in Byron Bay We'd love to hear from you, text or WhatsApp us on 0477 657 657

A Vermont housewife, still recovering from a car accident, starts hearing voices and seeing things in the lakeside home she shares with her scientist husband. As the visions grow stronger and harder to dismiss, she is drawn into a chilling mystery that forces her to question her marriage, her memory, and her own sanity. What Lies Beneath is a slow-burning, Hitchcockian thriller about secrets, guilt, and the ghosts that refuse to stay buried.

The Two Blokes are in Berlin for IFA 2026. What's new, whats expected, what's different this year? The Appliance show is becoming the robot show - so what's coming? Also the new DYSON TOOTHBRUSH, yes, TOOTHBRUSH, who expected that? Uniden's new Speakers and the Meta changes that Australia should be jealous of!

This week, your talkback technology calls - and you can be part of the show - any question, a problem with tech or you got something cool you want to talk about- just get in touch! Thanks to Vodafone you can Text Trev on 0477 657 657 or send a WhatsApp. We're talking data breach victims and how to take control of your info. Plus advice on cameras to take on mega holidays Speaking of Cameras, the home security brand you've seen online - worth it? And portable monitors for the ultimate anywhere desk setup!

Apple has named the date for its next event where we will see the first foldable iPhone, Samsung has launched its latest affordable flagship smartphone, ASUS has unveiled its limited edition ROG XBOX Ally X20 portable gaming PC, we take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra,  we run our eyes – and ears over the Noble Audio Fokus Apollo Pro premium headphones and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

This week we talk to Rob about the false advertising on public chargers. 300kW? What speed will you actually get? You might be pretty disappointed. Raymond saw Trev's TikTok on the BMW iX3 and he's ordered one - will be his 5th EV! And Michael is looking for an EV for his wife - what hatchback will work? Get in touch with us any time, text or WhatsApp 0477 657 657

A broke supermarket clerk stumbles into a drug deal to make her rent, unknowingly setting off a chain reaction involving undercover cops, soap opera actors, and a trip to Vegas gone very wrong. Told from three overlapping points of view, one wild night in LA spirals into double-crosses, near-misses, and chaos nobody saw coming. Go is a fast, funny, adrenaline-charged crime comedy about bad decisions, worse luck, and one unforgettable night.

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July numbers are worrying for retailers - is this a cost of living downturn or are Aussies getting savvy about how and when they buy? The Oura ring drama, a class action against them for how well they track sleep? Is that real? Using AI - for your finances? Smart or dumb. Judge Trev as you wish. And Apple's Mac Upgrades.

This week we check back in with callers we've helped recently. How's that Dashcam connection after removing the VPN? And did we have any luck with those USB ports on the Hisense TV? We talk to Vodafone with some tips for device safety and security, and Foad from Telsyte joins to talk about our lust for premium phones. And which phone is great for your elderly mum? Join the show, click ASK TREV in the EFTM APP, or text 0477 657 657 thanks to Vodafone!

Australia’s telcos join forces to launch an awareness campaign about connecting to Triple Zero, Mova has launch a range of robots to cover your entire home – inside and out, EZVIZ has unveiled a host of new smart home security products, we take a look at the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL smartphone, we run our eye over the Sony True RGB Bravia 7 II, we roadtest the ASUS Zenbook A16 laptop and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Nick Black joins us from AusGrid to talk about curbside chargers and how it shifts the cost from taxpayers to homeowners, but it's all for the best. Marek owns a Mini Countryman - got a great deal, has a wall charger to take away stress, but hopes all public chargers will use RFID! And Rowan bought a Farizon Van after chatting with us recently. We'd love to hear from you, text us 0477 657 657

A small-town schoolteacher with a loving family and eight years of amnesia starts noticing something isn't right, she's a chef? A near-fatal accident jolts loose the truth, and she is pulled back into a violent past she never knew she had, with a down-on-his-luck private eye dragged along for the ride. The Long Kiss Goodnight is a slick, explosive action thriller about identity, memory, and the deadly woman hiding inside an ordinary life.

We've ordered, while we wait, we chat :)

This week we look at data from Samsung about the success of the Fold8 vs the Fold8 Ultra and the solid sales for the new form factor. What's it mean for the market, what's it mean for Apple and more speculation about that event that's just weeks away. Plus we talk TVs with the TCL SQD-Mini LED X11L and the Sony Bravia 7ii And Action cameras from DJI, Insta360 and GoPro move from creator devices to all-round consumer gadgets.

This week Trev's exclusive 1:1 with Michele Butti - Vice President Alexa International at Amazon about the launch of Amazon's Alexa+ in Australia. How is it different, what can you use it for? Plus your calls, please text in on 0477 657 657 and be part of the show. Sonos streaming woes discussed, along with a curious one about USB drives in TVs. And the graphics card dilemma, broken and out of warranty - or is it?

Australians have expensive taste when it comes to buying smartphones, Google has unveiled the Pixel 11 range, Meta’s update on the Facebook and Instagram accounts removed after the social media ban began, we test drive the new Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD robot lawn mover, Insta360 releases new X6 360 degree camera and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

The KIA EV9 GT is a powerhouse, but why wouldn't the blokes buy it? Lucas has made it - took his Model Y over 5,000 K's to the centre of Australia, he shares the trip with us. And Tesla's new finance plan helping with the re-sale anxiety Send us a text - we'd love to chat EVs with you, 0477 657 657

Following Sam Neill’s recent passing, we’re screening The Dish as a heartfelt tribute to one of Australia and New Zealand’s most beloved screen legends. In 1969, a small-town team at the Parkes radio telescope helps bring the Apollo 11 moon landing broadcast to the world. The Dish is a warm, funny, proudly Australian story about teamwork, history, and ordinary people playing a part in something extraordinary.

Trev's been following what Kyle Sandilands is up to, what's it all about? And Stephen's moving and shaking

Why is South Australia having a Royal Comission? Is the Premier just angling for the federal top job? Wanna be PM? What should we be doing about AI regulation. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is landing in the hands of buyers and we've got our thoughts to share. Amazon launches 5 hour delivery, Sydney and Melbourne. Plus the Census is a success, phew.

This week Lori is back with questions about her email and the new laptop. Marty has some issues with his Free-to-air reception, and Dave can't get great speeds everywhere - tips on tracking it down. And Jane from Optus shares the usage information gathered across TWO big Soccer games at Optus Stadium, plus device safety tips Come on the show, ask Trev anything, text 0477 657 657

Alexa+ has launched in Australia – how is it better? Bose has launched its latest QuietComfort headphones, we take a first look at the new BMW Neue Klasse iX3 electric SUV, we give you our verdict on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, DJI has launched new Mic Mini2, TCL unveils the latest monitors aimed at hardcore gamers and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Gavin's folks used to drive around in a big landcruiser for the great Aussie road trip, now they've got a Tesla Model S and that's not slowing their road-tripping. Geely's sharp EX2 pricing, how does it shape up, and will Oil dramas keep EV demand high or will it slump. We drive the KIA PV5 all-electric Van and the Model YL Child seat solution. We'd love to hear from you, text us on 0477 657 657

This week, we venture west, as guest of Optus for a conversation about networks, major events, 6G, Network Splicing and Keeping your smartphone up to date in case of Emergency. Trevor and Steve are inside the stadium for a tour, and sit down with Paul Milford and Jane McNamara from Optus to help us understand how networks evolve and some of the learnings from the last few years in the Aussie telecommunications industry. We end with some important advice for everyone about keeping your device up to date, and why that matters. All thanks to Optus, of course.

Celebrating 40 years since its release, we’re recasting Ferris Bueller’s Day Off for a new generation of rule-breakers. A charming high-school slacker fakes sick, borrows a Ferrari, and turns one perfect day into a Chicago-wide adventure. Ferris Bueller’s Day Off is a joyful, endlessly quotable comedy about friendship, freedom, and making life move a little slower.

Call Centers, Overhead Baggage and capitalism, just the usual

Thanks to Kmart Smart Glasses are all in the news again - so we look at the privacy risks, policy needs and just the whole drama overall. Amazon is bringing Alexa+ to Australia whats it mean, why it's worth a go And Robot Lawnmowers - are they a thing? or a fad?

Plenty of calls with tech questions this week. Steve is wondering aobut his Oppo Phone and replacing it. Anthony is worried about a site he bought a phone from Working out which "modem" you need, or if you need one, following up with Dean on his WiFi Woes and Jason's thinking refurbished phone too! Would love to hear from you - get in touch thanks to Vodafone on 0477 657 657

The new AI products to keep us safe online and to help us get things done, DJI has released a dual lens Osmo Pocket gimbal camera, we take a look at the GoPro Mission 1 Pro cinema camera, we check out the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 smartwatch and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

This week we talk to Steve who has an epic journey toward his first EV, he's got a deposit down on THREE! And catalogues his entire journey. Steve however is not going near the Tesla, instead the Zeekr seems perfect! Plus, frustrating clickbait on "Chinese Car" concerns. We'd love to hear from you, sms or WhatsApp 0477 657 657 today!

A young programmer wins the chance to visit his reclusive CEO and test a groundbreaking artificial intelligence. As the experiment deepens, he becomes entangled in a tense game of desire, deception, and control. Ex Machina is a sleek, unsettling sci-fi thriller about consciousness, power, and the danger of playing god.

Byron Bay, Gold Coast, then Back to the Gold Coast, BMW's Mercedes, and just so much more happening!

Look, we don't want to claim we can change the world here, but Stephen and Trevor do have some good ideas.... From AusAlert Alarmism this week and what it all really meant, through to the conspiracies running rife. To the Triple Zero Comissioner and who should take that job? Telstra's new Satellite Data services, Hisense new product range, The HP Keyboard that is a computer! and Uniden's 4G connected camera. We've got it all for you, thanks to Netgear and Arlo!

When WiFi woes are extreme - imagine paying for 500Mb internet and getting less than 20!! That's a problem. We investigate. Plus, trackers to find things - which one? Felix Mobile - any good? More on WiFi and then we talk LEGO SMART PLAY and their brand new sets!

We’ve just returned from London where we attended the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked launch event , we’ll go through all the latest announcements including the all-new Galaxy Z Fold 8 and its new smartwatches, we’ll also talk to Samsung Australia’s Nathan Rigger about the new range, we take a look at the D-Link 5G mobile hotspots, Reolink’s new Video Doorbell and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Taking your GAC AION V for it's first drive home from the dealer and it's a 550km road trip! That's one way to learn about highway EV driving! Bryce has a Renault Megane E - brand loyalty much? But it's a cracker! And Anthony is back to express concerns about just how beneficial financially an EV really is - hes got a Deepal S07. Get in touch any time, text or whatsapp 0477 657 657

A shy electronics-store worker’s quiet life changes when his friends discover he has never had sex. Their outrageous attempts to help him find romance lead to awkward dates, unexpected confidence, and real connection. The 40-Year-Old Virgin is a sweet, raunchy comedy about friendship, self-acceptance, and finding love at your own pace.

Stephen and Trevor are in London as guests of Samsung for Unpacked where the new Z series foldable range is announced. Today, we look at the new Fold8 which is the all-new smaller form factor fold, as well as the renamed Fold now the Fold8 Ultra. The flip gets an honorable mention while Watches take a little bit of limelight on a bright screen. And Meta beware - Samsung is coming for you.

Lynette Owens from TrendLife (Formerly Trend Micro) joins Trev to talk about their latest research and what it shows about those darn scammers! Targeting us at key times in our lives, and also using AI way more than you might expect. Plus, WiFi from a new NBN connection, getting it right? And do you own your phone or does the phone manufacturer retain some rights? Interesting chat - get in touch please! Let's talk anything tech - just text me on 0477 657 657

There’s a new fitness brand in town that’s going to shake up the growing market, Samsung has unveiled new technology that will be part of their next generation of foldables, Apple has launched its Public Beta Program so you can try the latest software right now, we take a look at the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft, the DJI portable power station and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Vidu has two Teslas, and would by the new Model YL but there's a problem with the child seats. What to do? Meanwhile Colin bought a GWM Ora, didn't drive any other car and despite being a massive petrol head, he's loving it. And Brenton went with the Sealion 7! Be part of the show, send us an SMS or WhatsApp thanks ot Vodafone on 0477 657 657

A brilliant astronomer discovers a mysterious signal from deep space that may prove humanity is not alone. As the world debates faith, science, and what the message means, she is chosen for a journey beyond imagination. Contact is a moving, thought-provoking sci-fi drama about discovery, belief, and humanity’s search for meaning.

And Trev's testing Mowers

Anthony Albanese has announced an AI focus for his government - a new AI office, and rules for big tech coming to Australia for AI Telstra's had a week right? So how has it washed up and what next for Triple Zero. Qantas FINALLY gets WiFi on a big part of their International fleet, but there's still a big gap. And Apple's 2027 BETA program is out, get on it or not?

This week, an extended chat with absolute Telco GURU and legend of the industry Grahame Lynch who is the publisher of Communications Day, the daily bible of Telco news read across the industry. We talk about what happened at Telstra, but also what's next for Triple Zero - what needs to happen. Plus, you calls, thanks to Vodafone on 0477 657 657 - send us a Text! - this week questions on iPad vs Laptop, and WiFi for mum and dad. And some more fascinating feedback on that Pocket AI device.

Samsung names the date for its next Galaxy Unpacked event – what can we expect to see, investment scams on the rise from compromised social media accounts, Hoyts has launched ScreenX – a 270-degree panoramic experience, we take a look at the Rokid AI + AR glasses, we check out the Jackery portable power station and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.