Talking Technology With Trevor Long

This week questions raised about travelling to places not quite so popular with mobile operators - we chat to Leanne about that. Ray has a question about secure cloud storage for important documents, while Tony is wondering about shared access to a TV with Kayo logged in. Plus An email nightmare for Marcelo, and Trev is to blame Got a tech question - text Trev on 0477 657 657

A new AI chat bot is out and it's made in China - is that a bad thing? Trev's response might surprise you. Plus TPG's big bush push helping regional Aussies get a better deal. Paul calls about his Samsung A Series, John is off travelling so has SIM questions, Anthony spots a smartwatch bargain and Noelene has issues with messaging across multiple devices. You can get help or share your tech story too - text 0477 657 657

Photos photos photos, where do you keep them? We discuss iCloud vs Google vs local NAS storage. Plus, buying devices that don't have a charging brick - so which one do you buy? Fall Detection for an elderly parent, how an Apple Watch can be amazing Recommendations for ISP and saving BIG TIME on your mobile, and - getting rid of Foxtel!

How can you improve phone coverage INSIDE your home? Is it even possible? Heading overseas, so which Translation devices would you take? Or is an App better? Feedback on the Aiper pool cleaner, and an exciting upgrade to Fibre, but, how to improve wifi.

As CES gets underway there's more and more talk of AI - so, what is it. And by that I mean, how do we reconcile that ChatGPT is AI, but so is a smart Fridge? Jeremy Senior from Samsung Australia breaks down how AI Enabled smart appliances are doing work for you, and why the line of "what is AI" is fluid, but justifiably so.

Got WiFi issues - of course we can discuss that! We catch up with Justin who we bought Meta RayBans for to see how they are helping his life. Overheating phone - whats causing that? And what MASSIVE Black Friday purchase is Trev responsible for and will it cause dramas in one marriage? Buying your child an iPhone - how to keep it safe, and security software for a Mac?

This week we PHONE the winners of the EFTM NOVEMBER GIVEAWAY so they can PICK THEIR PRIZE!!! A bit of fun from the EFTM Magazine. We also talk picking a new phone for kids - what to look for and what to think about. And how's this for a question - what's the Best Phone overall? Tough one!

Does anyone even read this? Text me on 0477 657 657 if you do. In the meantime this week I talk to the CEO of a hearing aid company that cuts out the high costs of that industry, and how Apple's entry into the hearing space could help everyone. Plus calls on Robots in the home, warranty, wifi and choosing Telcos!

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

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!

This week as Trev's eldest finishes high school and the Dodgers take on the Yankees in the World Series another episode of your favourite talk-back technology show is here. We talk Security cameras in remote areas, will a 4G camera do the job? Streaming replacement for Telstra TV, and Mobile frustrations over 3G switch off and questions about my advice on Boost Mobile

The EFTM Magazine has been printed! Now we wait to receive it, and then send it out to you - early November folks, official launch is November 7th. Frustrated Westpac customers had a shocking week last week, so why shouldn't Westpac be telling us what happened? Your calls on Saving and Bundling, Chromecast issues and other buying advice. Get in touch any time 0477 657 657

Lots of calls this week about anything from new phones to wifi routers so if you have a tech question we're here to help. We also talk Apple Watch and why the Cellular plan is a good option And ANZ Bank's Senior Manager, Complex Investigations, Marc Broome joins me to talk about how your bank is blocking huge numbers of transactions.

This week, Trev digs into a thing he's been doing for ages, tracking his kids - but it's a family affair, is it right? We talk to a Psychologist about this! We also talk mobile plans and getting a great deal, the replacement for Telstra TV question again. And will the Google TV Streamer suit a Telstra TV customer?

Exciting news this week, the EFTM Best Magazine for 2024 is coming, sign up to get your free copy - just head to EFTM.com and hit the link This week loads of calls on any topic you could imagine, from TV help to Robot Vacuums - I've got you covered And the question about health tech and why to upgrade. Interesting!

Have we found Hubbl's number 1 fan? The person who purchased Hubbl glass? An interesting and very in-depth look into why Hubbl was the choice for one man Plus WiFI issues at peak hours at night - internet or WiFi to blame? Travelling for a long time and staying connected, a very different experience from a voice you'll recognise And Starlink - how to use it on the go!

Should you buy a second hand TV? And how can you check if someone's ripping you off? Trev calls in and Trev steers him away from his mate's TV. Can you download Free to Air TV shows on the apps? Tom wonders and Trev investigates. Another security camera question, and a possible convert to the world of Robot Vacuums. AND - how to use two numbers on WhatsApp! We have the answer!

This week taking your calls on home door lock solutions and how WiFi is the critical component of any smart home. Windows 10 and Windows 11, is support ending - do you need to upgrade? Problems with email that might be spam - but how do we check? A good look at Robot Vacuums, the difference between LiDar and camera mapping - checking Dennis' setup. And eSIM - should you have to hand over ID?

Lots of feedback of late, so this week there's plenty of calls. We talk about using Siri on Apple Carplay and how to know if its working Plus using Android Auto wirelessly where the car doesn't support it. Issues with 9Now streaming that are frustrating, a 3G phone or a 4G phone - seriously confusing stuff for some, so we help out a caller there And Bob is back with Hubbl feedback - not at all suitable for a 92 year old it seems!

Trev has discovered an appointment booking hack in Google Calendar which could change everything! For the busy calendar addicted folks - worth a listen! Plus we take your calls on Robot Vacuum options with some new products just out, and another about Telstra TV too! For an Aussie becoming a US College Student - how do you stay in touch? Is the Google Pixel speaker any good? And a question about a website and how to use it!