Talking Technology With Trevor Long

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!

Dick Smith has been sold to Kogan.com - the online brand and store will live on with Kogan ownership - Ruslan Kogan joins me to discuss his big deal and big plans plus we talk Mobile Deals and Big Macs. LG has a new phone with a surprising new feature, eBay launches a site to help you value your old Smartphone, Apple event next week - just what might they announce? NBN satisfaction is high so what bugs people? A new app to help you find things to do and places to eat - called Plan-Et and it's an Aussie app, plus your calls on Laptop buying and Seniors Mobile phones.

Your calls this week on PC repair issues, and a question as to the security of ACORNS the app we discussed some time ago - plus this week we hear from the Aussie boss of Payment device Square and a man who heads a Drone company here in Australia about the state of the industry - just how big will it get? Plus Freeview's plans for App TV, LG's FLAT OLED reviewed, Amaysim's sneaking data days changes and new Drones on the market.

This week callers on Choosing the right mobile phone plan having purchased an Oppo phone outright, a listener answer to the iPad data storage question from a previous show, awaiting the Galaxy S7 and is it worth the upgrade? Plus my Airtasker review, Tesla's new feature, the NRL Streaming plans for 2016 and just how to get all those new Free To Air channels.

Starting off in Barcelona with all the news from Mobile World Congress and onto Amsterdam to look at Smart City technology - there's a lot to cover this week in a quick update on the world of tech. From new smartphones to stadiums WiFi and Facebook LIKES - you've got it this week on Your Tech Life

Telstra's data giveaway - if it was floppy disks, how many would it be that we downloaded? LG have announced early their world's best TVs are available in Australia, Drone Wars hit fever pitch with discounts, a new Reality TV streaming service, the App to help early detection of Autism, and your calls on Streaming, Movies, iPad and Fitness trackers

Wow, what happened at Telstra today? Some poor chap made a boo boo and cost millions of people hours of mobile and internet time. Not really a word ending scenario but crazy situation. Lego have a new collector series that the kids will love, combining their screen time with building time. Kogan has gone mad with huge savings on his Mobile plans for a month and a half plus your calls on Apple Support, Security Concerns, Internet Radio in the car and much more!

All the details of Apple's voluntary recall of AC Wall adaptors, Vodafone's new zero cost roaming deal for Aussies heading to New Zealand, the Optus perks deal offering Stan to all, Garmin's new Golf gear, your calls on Phone issues, Aussie keyboard app, Fitbit options and kids apps during screen time.

This week I've been testing the new Microsoft Band 2 - available now in Australia at Harvey Norman, JB HiFi and Rebel Sport just what's it do? Oppo have a new phone, its a cracker - I've got some back to school tips thanks to Officeworks, your calls on Email, Printers, Windows and Video Editing - all thanks to Garmin and Arlo

Just what is the future for autonomous vehicles. After the big hoopla at CES lets talk about reality. Plus the Logitech Harmony remote controlling more than your TV, your calls on Noise Cancelling headphones, Film negatives going digital and Apple Watch issues all thanks to Netgear Arlo and Garmin

On this show we talk to Kirsten from CTA the show organisers about what goes in to making CES happen, Maria from Dog and Bone about the logistics and purpose of CES for a product maker, and Ben McIntosh from Vodafone about his history with this huge show