Talking Technology With Trevor Long

This week Geoff, Chris and Trevor take some time to discuss some of the upcoming EFTM Best awards, nominations in Wireless Sound, Innovation and Small car.  Plus The NBN dramas after the 4Corners story, BBQ lifestyle and the expensive options out there - tell us what you think, tweet us #EFTM or send a VoiceByte with #EFTM.

This week we farewell car manufacturing from Australia as Holden shuts down, plus we talk about the Voice assistants taking over our homes and just if there's any real need for them.  The boys are fat, and need to lose weight, so the show kicks off a Fitbit challenge, Bowen's driving the stunning Lexus LC 500 V8 and we talk about the hype that is Tesla and in a segment unlikely to make the second episode we talk about what's up in the coming week!  Mixed in with some fun, some laughs and some outright controversy - this is The EFTM Podcast

After eight years, 378 episodes, more than 13 days of total shows to listen to - This is it, it's time for a change... I've got news, but it can't be summed up in a short snappy text - tune in, give me 23 minutes of your life and I'll explain all...

This week's show looks at the Dyson "Car" what it is, and will it suck?  Plus the new Apple watch and why it's a game changer - your calls on NBN issues, experiences, getting contacts from old phones and even trekking in Nepal - we've got tech covered!

This episode, Trevor talks his best of IFA show including the Lenovo Jedi Challenges AR headset, the Jooki kids Jukebox - plus talking about the amazing data deals on offer across telcos, an interview with Dyson's global CEO, and talking Cyber Security awareness with Trend Micro and your calls on NBN and WiFi and more.

In New York for Samsung's Unpacked Note 8 announcement, I took some time out and sat in Central Park to record this short unplugged look at some of the tech news of the last week - talking about rental bikes in big cities, comparing New York to Shenzhen, Officeworks brings the iPhone 6 out of retirement to create the best iPhone deal ever in Australia, NBN full year financial results and ACCC telco advertising recommendations, Vodafone is tearing up contracts with a new approach to plans and phones,  The Nokia 8 takes a new approach to cameras, Rev Head Heaven for gamers and the Qantas Facebook scams - all covered this week thanks to Garmin, Alcatel and Trend Micro!

Bumper episode this week, talking Ransomware with Trend Micro, talking to Amaysim about their NBN offering and just how the market is treating NBN today, my review of Google Wifi and your calls on Dual SIM phones, Garage Door Openers, NBN, and Gmail - all happening this week thanks to Garmin, Alcatel and Trend Micro.

Got a tech question? Trev is here to help, drop him a line and he'll answer your question on any topic.  This week talking NBN, Mobile Phones and Smart home technology - plus the latest tech news including Xbox privacy setting warning for parents, iPhone rumours, the new Tesla Model 3 and a reflection on just how big JBL is globally..

Taking your tech calls, Trevor Long with Episode 372 thanks to Garmin, Trend Micro and Alcatel/Blackberry - this week talks about cutting the Foxtel cord and switching to streaming - the new Sony Xperia XZ Premium and how sweet it is, an Augmented Reality demo that gives us a glimpse of what's to come, ARLO Baby from Netgear is the ultimate baby monitor, plus I call Australia's Next Tech Blogger winner and take your calls on Grey Nomads and internet - and a curious Apple TV issue 

This week I talk to co-founder of Tuniversity Kiko Doran who explains the concept of unpacking a song and learning the art of music in a more hands on practical way through their iBook. Plus the Nanoleaf Aurora is now available - my thoughts and review, and your calls this week on any tech question you have - from Mobile Phones, to File transfers, Digital Radio and Streaming to radio broadcasting, We've got you covered!

Lots of calls this week, talking the new Nokia phones, getting a better deal on your mobile, what is Leasing a phone, NBN questions and internet until then, Travel roaming on your mobile, Android phone options, plus Tara from Baby Diaries has an announcement about her app - and I talk about the stupid decision from Foxtel to deprive their best customers of Chromecast support and I've connected to Aussie Broadband - the results (so far) are great!

This week I speak to the boss of a little Aussie ISP which has a strong commitment to customer service and actually providing you with the speeds you want. Plus, it's time for you to help - if you have the NBN get involved in the ACCC's speed monitoring program I speak to Rod Sims about that, Tim Falinski from Trend Micro joins me to talk Ransomware and remind us how important being protected is, and lots of calls from Roaming to Security - I've got you covered on Your Tech Life.

Just what is new about Foxtel Now? Rather than just talk about it, I've tested it - plus new iPads in market what's new, whats different and what's ahead - new Microsoft Surface Pro too - so is Microsoft taking on Apple head on?  Your calls this week on NBN, Streaming, New TVs and Internet Security!

What to expect from Apple's WWDC event and keynote in San Jose - back in the City after 15 years in San Francisco, will we get new Apple hardware?  Plus after a week in London all the new tech Intel has for Cricket, both for you at home and for the spectators of the big events.  $3,500 headphones - wowsers, the Call Recorder device for your iPhone, NBN hits 5 million homes - but why aren't people signing up?  Hisense 2017 TV prices, Foxtel's new Foxtel Now service set to launch.

Who'd have thought I'd be getting excited about having Radio in the Car or Free-to-air TV on your big-screen "TV" - well that's this week's news with new app updates, plus the road going drones that will keep roadside workers safe, the Drone updates to stop you flying in the wrong place, Uber's Sunday clothing drive for the Red Cross, the new microsoft Surface and I talk to a University professor about how Facebook handles it's moderation requirements

Your calls this week on NBN, soundbar options for your home TV, the new HTC U11 and Rob's report on the $328 Oppo smartphone.  Plus I talk about the new HTC U11, my experience touring the HTC factory, the uproar over changes to Foxtel Play, Kogan's limited crazy offer and Vodafone's 35 day expiry plans

Rob has had the Android phone for a month, about a month longer than anyone else thinking of switching from iPhone - so what's the verdict?  Calls also on migrating to a new PC, the Blackberry KeyONE and Router and Wifi issues, plus Intel Extreme Masters computer gaming  - sorry - e-sports tournament this weekend, an augmented reality drone app for fun and games with your drone and Vodafone's push to disrupt the NBN retail market.

Your calls this week on NBN modems and WiFi, computer replacements - looking for a laptop, seniors phone - what to do when 2G shuts down, and global roaming options. Plus a flying vehicle you can ride over water - The samsung Blue Tick, NBN muckraking on the internet, LG's SJ9 soundbar reviewed, IKEA has cheap rechargables and it's a great idea, Virgin has Wifi and Wikipedia getting into journalism!

This week I check in again with Rob on his Apple to Android transition - how's he coping and what's good and bad.  Plus calls on Intercoms, doorbells, Windows 10, and Smart TVs - and the latest news from TPG who are building a new mobile network for Australia, Nintendo who are ditching the Classic Mini, Vodafone's new data plans, Samsung's new 4D experience in Sydney, Qantas Wifi off and running, Honda's automated lawn-mower, Garmin's new smart band and more!

This week I chat to Rob who is going through the conversion from iOS to Android - he shares his thoughts from the first week and a bit as we follow his journey.  I talk to callers about Cruise ship chargers, Facebook and your kids, Power outage alerts, WiFi in a large home, plus Kogan's new curved TV, Freeview's big streaming month, the Amaysim S8 deal worth your consideration and the good result for bricks and mortar retail in a recent survey