Talking Technology With Trevor Long

The ACCC has ruled against the big banks in their fight with Apple, UBER has some strange lost and found statistics to share, Dominos is using Robots now as well as drones for Pizza delivery,  top line news from Samsung in New York, the stunning new Microsoft Surface Studio and my hands on impressions of it, plus IKEA's smart home lighting, the real time Sydney transport app, Hisense's premium TV range, Lego Life the social networking app for kids and LG's wallpaper TV - a busy show.

After a bit of a break, I'm back!  Bigger than ever thanks to the ham and cheese sandwiches in Barcelona:)  This week calls on NBN, TV and Streaming, while I also wrap some favourite devices from Mobile World Congress and bring you chats with the Aussie boss of Alcatel & Blackberry, Oppo Mobile phones and Telstra CEO Andy Penn.

Just how well prepared for the future is the Australian mobile phone industry - just how much data will we need in 5 years?  Peter Adderton joins Trevor to discuss this, plus what was the NBN CEO on about with his comments about fast speeds.  Looking after pets is something kids need to learn and Krabooz will help them learn - and the personal transport drone - is it a thing? Dubai says so.  Plus your calls each week here on Your Tech Life 2258497

This week on Your Tech Life, Trevor talks about Stan going 4K and adding downloads, not too long after Netflix and a great addition to the service.  Plus Huawei's new Mate 9 smartphone - is it good value? how good is the camera?  Aldi's stunning 12 month mobile deal, Kogan's bloody great Ultraslim Laptop for $799, Canon's expensive but economical printer, the Netgear Gigabit Mobile router and Apple Music Vs Spotify - the definitive winner?  And your calls on Email, Spam and NBN issues

Taking your calls on tech issues Trevor talks Ring Doorbell configuration and setup on a slow connection, problems with Jimu Robots in Australia and Samsung has explained their Galaxy Note 7 battery woes.  Trevor breaks it down for you, plus VPN apps on Android - are they safe?  CSIRO says no in many cases, Oppo launches the R9s in Australia and Norton study shows Parents worried about cyber bullying

Live from CES 2017 in the EFTM Studio talking to Ben McIntosh from Vodafone about the connectivity requirements of the modern world and how CES plays into their planning, plus Andre from Hisense talks us through their new range of TVs, Nick Segger distributor of EHang and 360Fly talks to the relevance of CES and Bernice from the CTA - CES Event organiser reflects on the 50th anniversary show.

In the first of two special episodes live from CES I talk to LG's Angus Jones about their stunning show stopper the LG Signature OLED W which must be seen to be believed, and I'm joined in studio by Telstra's CEO Andy Penn who talks about the future of technology and connectivity plus we head over to Netgear's showcase to find out what's planned for 2017!

Taking your calls on technology questions or issues, Your Tech Life episode 354 covers questions about ABC & HD TV, Samsung Phones, iPad purchasing decisions and website hosting - plus all the latest news including the Nintendo sales meltdown, Optus' wireless broadband product, the Under Armour HealthBox, Code-a-pillar from Fisher-Price, iPHone photography tips and the Galaxy Zega virtual tank wars!

This week I'll take your calls on Broadband, NBN and Card Skimming plus look at Netflix's move to downloads while 250 Aussie Radio stations move to streaming together in one app.  The ACCC rules against the banks in their fight with Apple, Battery Saving tips from Trev, the JIMU robot for kids and kids at heart, Federal Government funding new mobile towers, Gumtree's christmas GIveaway - Facebook's new games and House of Marley's Big Bag of Riddim!

The Cab's reckon they've upped their game with the new 13CABS app - I've tested it and will tell you how it goes, Audi selling Tablets?  $1800 each?  I'll explain - don't worry.  Plantronics have new colours for their Backbeat FIT headphones, Google's VR is amazing - like, seriously awesome, Gumtree wants us buying second hand this christmas, I review a $599 drone that can follow you, talk Wall mounting TVs and two great interviews from my radio show where we learn about Aussie Startups offering card postage services and a device to get kids active and still play online in games!

The EFTM Best Awards have been decided for 2016, I'll run you through them all focussing on the tech awards of course!  Lots of surprises in there too! Plus I'll tell you all about the Nintendo Entertainment System, the LG V20 smartphone - Apple Pay's expansion to loads more banks but probably not yours and F1 2016 is now available on iOS!

Loads of continual talk about Hillary Clinton's private email server, but what is it - why was it created and why is that a problem.  Plus why hacking is easy if you find the right target.  I also discuss Drone delays and the Mavic v GoPro and just what's happening with Microsoft and Apple - its this the battle on again?  And I talk to the founder of the Ring Video Doorbell.

This week talking Census after ABS & IBM big wigs fronted up to Senate Estimates - what did we learn?  I've reviewed the Video Doorbell from Ring, discuss my views on the Lenovo YogaBook, wondering about Google Pixel advertising in your area, the number of connected devices you have at home and I'll bring you interviews with Kodak, Facebook and Uber! Huge show

It's a busy time for mobile again with the new Sony Xperia XZ hitting Australia at $999, the Google Pixel launching up against Apple and Samsung, but worryingly for Samsung the Note 7 is dead, replacement devices have been catching fire causing them to be stopped from sale and returned - no formal recall, but as good as from Samsung's perspective.  Trev's thoughts on Fox Sports innovative app, the washable keyboard, FIFA 17 and Garmin's new activity tracker for kids.

Facebook goes all in on the buy-swap-sell with the launch of Facebook Marketplace on mobile, what's it mean for eBay and Gumtree? Foxtel has killed Presto and announced a relaunch of Foxtel Play at new lower prices, Drone crashes can happen to the pros too, Laser's all in one audio player for all your tapes and records, Experience Dementia via VR to help carers and families cope and understand, and Shedd - too late to market?

DJI has announced a new drone that goes head to head with GoPros recently announced Karma so what's good and what's different? Who wins that battle?  I talk to GoPro about their new cameras and drone.  Dyson has air purifying fans with app control, I speak to one of their Engineers about that. Plus electric bikes - what are they good for?  Well I had an interesting experience riding one, loved it!  Spotify goes Daily with personal playlists, a one-off Lamborghini on show in Sydney much much more

I was lucky enough to sit in a self-driving car as it rode the streets of detroit - daunting, but awesome - so this week I discuss what that means for the future of cars, transport and mobility.  Plus the iPhone 7 is out, what's it like first impressions count right?  GoPro finally announce their drone that is more than just a drone the Karma I'll discuss that, and we'll look at how much money is lying around in our homes as unused items ready to sell and revisit the Eccho Me app which is now called Echofied - all that and more this week!

Live from Berlin thanks to Sony I'll run you through all the cool stuff happening at IFA from Sony, Samsung, Lenovo, Yuneec and more - plus we'll talk to Sony about their Audio range and just how they plan to market headphones worth $3000.  Apple has an event next week, I'll be there, Samsung has some Note 7 Woes and Star Wars Fans rejoice! The Force Band is real from Sphero

Should the government ensure the rights of Cyborgs are protected?  Serious question - I'll discuss - with a Cyborg.  Plus A gold medallist and her tech, your calls on Telstra and WiFi range, Playstation VR there to test at Westfield, Netgear's new WiFi solution called Orbi - Facebook is stalking you or have you just given it more info than you thought? and Telstra and Optus' new deals for streaming

A couple of Uni Students built a website that could handle more than four times the traffic the ABS expected, I chat to one of them and I think you'll enjoy the relaxed passion of our chat.  Plus, Paralells for Mac updated with new features, Vaya with a new low-cost plan, English Premier League online under it's first big test, IP Camera safety in your home and calls calls calls helping you wiht your tech issues.