Talking Technology With Trevor Long

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

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!