Two Blokes Talking Tech

This week we're joined by Nicholas Wodzinski, Senior Product Manager of the EV team at Amber who discusses their trial of Vehicle to Grid (V2G) technology - we learn what it is, how it will work and what's going to hold back V2G uptake in Australia. We also talk to a listener about idle battery drain - how long can you park your car without charging? And a young Aussie developer has launched a new EV charging app that could change the game of finding chargers in real-time - download CHARGED on iPhone now! Get in touch with us, 0477 657 657!

Tom Cruise is back, more than 30 years since the original Top Gun which scored a big rating from Trev when we covered that movie on this show. This time, the tables are turned and Trev takes control with a movie he's seen more than most. An epic return to the skies with fresh faces and familiar names too, watch with Fetch on your big-screen Hisense TV!

Trev's Back

Trev's back from Dodgers and Disneyland and gets the same barrage of SMS Spam from political parties, so Stephen joins to unpack why they are allowed to do this.Hubbl is in trouble, with layoffs across Foxtel so what's next for the "next big thing"? Samsung shows off their TV range in full, along wiht home appliances for 2025.Bank Passwords compromised, a warning or all, plus Laser's new portable batteries.

Talkback technology and interesting interviews - that's the new label for this show:). SO get in touch - 0477 657 657 if you want to chat Tech! This week calls on TVs, Travel and kids phones - one I might need your help with! And I catch up with Ford's Todd Willing, GLOBAL head of design - with a great story as Ford celebrates 100 years in Australia!

Many Australians are doing it tough – we’ll tell you how to get the latest tech without breaking the bank, Apple Watch turns 10 years old, LG smart TV owners can now play the latest Xbox Games via the cloud, we take a look at the Garmin Instinct sport smartwatch, the latest range of Tile products so you’ll never lose your belongings, the smart drink bottle you can track and use as a phone stand and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

Trev and Steve drive the Smart #3 Brabus edition and share their thoughts - we'll have to talk to Penelope again soon! Plus we talk about EV options vs PHEV for a city dweller with some weekend drive needs. We learn about battery health and what it really means, and we discuss the Road Usage Charges which are quite frankly a requirement if the federal budget is going to balance. What do you think? Get in touch 0477 657 657

Disaster is coming, who is Ellie? A journalist digs into the story of a politician stepping down to uncover a big, big story The story has worldwide impact, lives will be lost. From a year of Asteroid disaster movie, Deep Impact stands out, Trev sees it for the first time and we unpack with Stephen how it all went down. Thanks to Fetch and Hisense!

Val Quinn from Gadget Guy has stepped in for Trev once again as he continues his US trip with his family - we talk about the new Hisense 2025 ULED TV range which has just hit stores, Apple Watch was released 10 years ago, are people willing to pay for Apple Intelligence, a look at the affordable tech options, are you on the right phone plan and we take a look at the HoverAir selfie drone and the FujiFilm GFX100RF camera.

Looking for portable chargers for the kids, one caller had a great solution - but can't find them again. TV Buying advice - with a good budget, should you get the most expensive? We got Karin a phone! The LEGENDS at Uniden were quick smart in getting a replacement landline device, but Trev's still confused. Banking ideas, and follow up on someone with a TV Warranty issue.

Norton is warning Australians to brace for a wave of scams before the election, Navman has released its first three-camera dash cam to cover your car on all sides, Uniden has partnered with new EV charging platform Ivygo to make charging safer and more convenient, we take a look at the new Espresso Displays 15 Pro portable touchscreen monitor, Belkin has released a 20K mAh portable battery, Fetch has given its user interface a big makeover and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

This week, on 0477 657 657 Alex joins us to share her love for her 2020 MG ZS - bought it for the colour, but learned a lot along the way - what now? To sell or to keep it? And we talk to a man looking to buy new, but there's a debate in the house about Hybrid vs EV - we weigh in on that. And we revisit with a Tesla owner to discuss cold climate driving and service schedules.

Trev reckons most people wouldn't have heard of this one, but Stephen reckons it's one of the best movies of all time. Jordan Peele won an Oscar for this one, as Daniel Kaluuya stars alongside Allison Williams, Lil Rel Howery, LKeith Stanfiled, Bradley Whitford and more. A young interracial couple head off to visit the white upper class family of young Rose, and from there the story unpeels layer by layer..

We're joined by Val Quinn, editor of Gadget Guy, our honorary bloke standing in for Trev who's on holidays with his family. This week: Trump's tariffs - what does it mean for the tech world - who are the winners and losers, mid-tier smartphone wars - we talk about the latest releases, what we can expect from this year's TVs, our thoughts on the latest smart appliances and parent tracking to help us care for the elderly.

Australia - frankly The World's only Talkback Podcast - taking your calls on tech issues, questions and concerns. Got a question? text or WhatsApp 0477 657 657 This week we're getting feedback from previous callers who had issues with Excel and Kogan. Plus we talk about Sonos for your home and Conferencing hardware for the office. And a fascinating Apple Care question, plus Wifi Woes.

We’ve witnessed an amazing Masters Tournament at Augusta which is a smartphone free zone, why an Australian man owes his life to his Apple Watch Ultra, JBL unveils its latest flagship  headphones with a handy new feature, we take a look at the new Google Pixel 9a smartphone, Apple’s AirPods Max now offer lossless audio, Samsung launches its latest range of tablets and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.

This week on the Two Blokes EV show, we're back behind the wheel of some great cars with more to come. Plus we hear from Jamie who didn't just get an EV, he's gone all in - he may be our spirit leader in the world of EV And Ian calls back after taking the plunge and trading the Prado for a BMW EV! YOU can get in touch with a simple text to 0477 657 657

Jim Carrey in a role suited only to his classic style of physical comedy. What happens when a mild mannered banker discovers a rather mysterious mask in the river? Does his own personality come out, or is he a whole new person. Is everyone hiding behind a mask? What do you think? Enjoy it again, or for the first time with Trevor and Stephen

Finally!

Samsung has hit hard with their new 2025 OLED range, taking on LG head on in the TV wars for this year. Trevor and Stephen check out the new top of the line models with AI features and a glare free screen. Trev's got his hands on the Samsung S25 Edge model to compare just how thin it is. Mastercard's 2030 vision is high tech and credit cards will go numberless, while we also talk Travel Gadgets and SIM connections. Roborock's expensive vacuum and Microsoft's co-pilot updates.