Talking Technology With Trevor Long

The Census is a complete failure.  The single system built to do a single task failed it's very important test.  $10,000,000 was spent on the system and to test it would work.  It didn't and we should demand questions. Plus, your calls on PVRs, Apple TV, iPhones and I discuss Instagram Stories and GT Academy

This week I unleash on the big banks who are showing no respect to Aussie consumers by trying to band together to block Apple Pay..  Bloke who crashed his mountain bike had his iPhone explode and burn his leg - frightening stuff, I discuss that, plus MoneySmart Cars helping you understand the total cost of ownership of your next car - the Vodafone roaming offer for Prepaid customers and we'll discuss Windows vs Mac

Time is running out to get Windows 10 for free and when you do there's a great Anniversary update coming on August 2 for Windows 10.  I dusted off the race seat and got a chance to play with a preview edition of F1 2016 coming out in August, I've got some preliminary results from my Mobile Phone User Survey and I want to discuss Screen Time for kids - is it good, is it bad?  Plus your calls to help with any tech question you have.

My 600th podcast, thanks for your loyalty or thanks for joining me!  This week talking NBN with callers as well as your browser favourites - plus we talk car-sharing and saving money on parking at the airport with Car-Sharing service Carhood and how Ford is partnering with them.  Husqvarna's future vision for a high tech world and my national mobile phone user survey - take part!

Tech news of the week, including the new Fetch TV Mini and Mighty and just what's new with them - how to watch the English Premier League with the new Optus deal, the Lorna and Bel connected Smart handbag for the ladies, why Qantas is asking you to be careful with your mobile phone when flying Business Class , plus your calls on Foxtel guide, NBN, how to wire your home, Fetch TV and Much more

This week I chat to an engineer at Dyson about the super secret work they're doing - they're probably the most secretive company in the world - not even Apple can match them, plus I talk to Intel about PC Buying advice as the End of Financial year smashes forward. plus we've got pricing on Samsung's Gear 360, the Netatmo Weather Station Review, Huawei P9 reviewed at a cracking price, Telstra's Smart Home and your calls on Websites, Emails, Domain names and Windows 10 using Movie Maker

Keep safe online folks - because Australia is one of the most at-risk countries in the world! We'll talk Cyber Security this week - plus, how Google has you covered on election day for voting and snacks:)  The EFTM Battery for you:) Bose stunning new QC35 headphones and the Smart Seats at the footy.. Plus, your calls

Not just Apple, this week I want to tell you about the Samsung Galaxy TabPro S 4G, the Catalyst Apple Watch case, GoFar the driving efficiency device, Lexar's MicroSD reader for iPhone and iPad, the Phantom 4 drone reviewed, XBox has two new consoles coming - details on that, plus all the news from Apple at WWDC

Philips have launched their new Hue smart light system which offers faster responsiveness and Siri integration I've installed it and tell you all about it , iPhone 7 rumours abound so lets start cutting through them, Dashcams reviewed, Razer's amazing ultrabook, Sony's Hear.in headphones, Apple Pay drama untrue and your calls!

This week I chat to a 15 year old who has been selected to take the trip of a lifetime which could set him up for life in his career, an inspiration and great role model for young kids.  Plus Telstra's $25 rebate for the ADSL/NBN outage, Facebook's team support feature for your profile picture, Facebook LIVE streaming via your Drone, the Kogan Network goes 4G and your calls on Microsoft Excel and Telstra.

Harvey Norman steps up online retail a gear with same-day delivery and three hour delivery windows, the NBN Raids by the AFP and taking the crappy politics out of what is a crime, robots from Deakin University and Telstra offering a real hope for remote and regional health-care, the Gran Turimso next generation finally coming in November, the Shark detecting smart Bouys off Bondi from an Aussie company, Telstra's net woes, and we speak to ANZ boss about Apple Pay, to A Canon Master photographer about Vivid and Jake Dyson about his innovative lighting.

Jim saw me on TV and wanted to get a new phone, so I'll help him this week, plus I catch up with Legendary Automotive Designer Chip Foose in Australia with 3M Automotive, your calls on bugs, drones, blue ray, iCloud and more, plus $99 smartphones, 4K Blu Ray, the Laws of Cricket and much more...

Back from a few days in Bali with Huawei looking at the new P9 with leica camera, we're covering the new 7HD channel which might not be quite what you wanted, plus Dick Smith is back online as of now, NBN could be delayed if Labor gets its way, Samsung beats Panasonic to the punch with 4K Blu Ray, Vaya's price beat guarantee and LG's G5 Smartphone - plus your calls on Printing, Crowdfunding and Fitness trackers.

Vodafone has a bold plan to give prepaid customers more choice, Samsung and Panasonic have a great product for 4K TV owners coming this year, We've got calls on iTunes, iPad, printing and more, Apple Pay IS coming to ANZ, Oppo is in JB HiFi, Audio books via Audible, the crash course, and Dyson's hairdryer, LG's Digital Radio Smartphone and Optus' boost for streaming music users

Straight back from New York City I'll talk you through my day there, plus all the news from Acer coming this year.  Sony's new TVs are out and I've got all the details, I've road tested a bunch of Smartphone cameras the results are surprising, plus your calls and more!

Just how durable can a $299 phone be? Alcatel's GO PLAY is shockproof, waterproof and dustproof and goes pretty darn good for the cash.  Sony's EXTRA BASS bluetooth speaker is a winner, and at just $249 too - plus Sony has a fun little mobile projector too worth checking out, and my thoughts on Apple Pay arriving for banks soon?  And D-Link's crazy new router is everything you need - plus your calls.  

What the hell are 13 year olds doing on Tinder? Parents must become aware, educated and understand thee apps or risk the most worrying issues. Windows 10 updates are pushing through and I had the most amazing experience with an upgrade and roll back to windows 10. The Beatles are huge on Spotify - but just how big? Disney Crossy Road is out and I love it - and CellOPark a great app to pay for parking and even save money...

Just how can you receive a speeding fine via an app on your phone and how this very app is reducing government red tape and delays by putting the power in your hand. plus Telstra's free data Sunday, just how was it used what was it like? Garmin are our proud sponsors, the ROAM-E selfie drone, advice on cross-platform messaging and calling apps, Netgear's new X8 router will boost your WiFi the Virtual Reality non-April Fools app and Kogan's cheap phone - loads to take in!

The Talkback Technology show - answering your calls, helping you with your tech issues and keeping you up to date with the tech news of the week. This week we discuss the Instagram changes and why people are asking you to "turn on notifications", plus the guy in a queue for 48 hours to put his name down for a car he's never seen, doesn't know the price of and won't get till late 2018. Amazing. And Milo's activity trackers for kids - good or bad idea? The $899 opulent headphones from PRYMA and my iPhone SE review - all that, PLUS your calls - it's like a bonus episode!

Honestly, what's happening at Telstra - this makes no sense - they are being brought to their knees by serious issues that we just can't explain.. plus Apple's big news - or small news actually, the iPhone SE is coming. Playstation VR and why I think it defines the VR future, Hayu is available now for Reality TV fans, how to fly and A380 - does the pilot have keys? HiSense launches new TVs at staggeringly great prices and the new version of Crossy Road that will be a huge hit!