Talking Technology With Trevor Long

Google are out on the attack, trying to rally the support of all Aussies toward their fight with the ACCC over Media guidelines that could cost them money. Crying poor? Or fair? Trev's thoughts. Garry McGregor from Samsung is on the show to talk about the new Note 20 and the trends in Aussie mobile, are we buying in retail or telcos? Jane McNamara from the NBN is here with some tips on avoiding scams, with the NBN turning into somewhat of a target for scammers to use as a bait to scam you out of money. Plus, loads of calls on Phones, headphones, TVs and more.

This week on the EFTM Podcast Trev talks to a bloke who has been working on an app for years that connects people with products, businesses, and tradies with work among many other things. Free to list, free to use, it's an interesting model. Plus, we talk to Fraser Jones from Suunto about changes to their flagship product as well as the market generally during COVID-19. Your calls on TVs, laptops, tablets, headphones, connected scales, we've got it all. A special birthday shoutout too - plus, the Thong Song - how did I get caught up in this???

This week a trip down memory lane, the Commodore 64 and why my son has a lot to learn about the history of gaming. Loads of calls, we'll talk TV advice, 75 Inch TV and which brand, Soundbar advice for an existing TV. Plus great customer service stories from LG and Optus.

On this week's show we take a look at the new normal, and how it's changing some things - like the car Industry. Nick Reid, Marketing Manager at Volkswagen joins me to talk about the shift to online, and their success with a very special vehicle. Plus, Mallika Sathi, Vice President of Cyber & Intelligence, Mastercard Australasia discusses the need for vigilance with our personal information and shares her top tips for staying safe when shopping online. And of course, your calls - on Soundbars, WiFi, Hard drives and much more.

Who doesn't name their robot vacuum? It's the cool thing to do. This week I talk to the Aussie boss of ECOVACS about the awesome new Deebot T8 AIVI which can see the stuff that's left on the floor and avoid it. Plus talking WiFi 6 with Netgear's David Henry as they launch their Nighthawk and Orbi WiFi 6 Mesh products in Australia. And all your calls, talking tech advice from Laptops, to TVs and home internet.

This week I'll talk to Don Anderson, Head of Family & Learning Partnerships for YouTube APAC about the rise of LEARNING via YouTube and the huge amount of content, and content creators out there, particularly in Australia. Plus, the COVIDSafe app - mega fail? And should it switch to the Google and Apple tracing system? Your calls on all manner of things from Bluetooth to WiFi and TVs, plus an interesting chat with a very young entrepreneur who is doing very well - just ask him..

New TV buying advice is more common than ever, my latest twitter outrage and more of your calls Plus keeping your Identity safe online and checking if you're details have been breached. And Hyundai - motoring ahead in a very green way.

This is the EFTM Podcast, FREE! Not 8c, or 11.2c, or 20c a day - but hey, our motto is ABC - Always Be Contenting. On this show, talking about the Dyson Global Air Quality study which I've taken part in, speaking to a Dyson engineer and an Australian Professor about all things Air. Plus, your calls on all things from WiFi to remote controlled window blinds and chicken monitoring. Yep.. It's true

After a busy start to the week, lots of calls to get through this week on everything from Smart TVs to NBN Speeds and WiFi. We'll even learn together what a Hook Truck is. Trust me. And my experience getting tested for COVID-19!

It feels good to do good, so this week I hope that feeling is shared among the whole EFTM podcast community with a call to the winner of our LG OLED TV competition. Plus, as always, your calls, talking tech, answering questions on WiFi, TV, Smartphones and more. And this week, a chat about the technology inside Fire and Rescue NSW's trucks - more high tech than you might think!

This week I discuss a shocking online purchase, basically a scam and the regrets about just that - plus your calls on everything from streaming to WiFi doorbells. Michael Tran from OPPO joins me to talk about the brand's progress in Australia, And the high-end in-car technology which is now available in one of the cheapest cars on sale in Australia. All that this week!

Talking politics? No, well - kinda, Ed Husic joins me to discuss tech in a post Covid world, how Australia can tackle being an exporter of technology like coding. The future path for the NBN and how it should be argued - and I do go a bit head to head with Ed on that. Ruslan Kogan joins me to talk about how his business coped with the surge in sales, and how others werent' ready - and what's next for online retail. Plus your calls on all things tech.

Callers on this show asking about everything from WiFi speed boosters, Brand new smartphones and Snooker? Yep, Snooker on Eurosports and how you can watch it! Plus I talk to John Parkin, Chief Network Engineering Officer from the NBN about the NBN during COVID-19 and plans for the future, and we'll talk to Julian Ogrin from BINGE about that brand new streaming service. If you have a question - get in touch via EFTM.com

It's back - as it was and better still. Trevor Long taking your calls on technology or anything you like (like streaming) as well as some thoughts on Pyrolytic Ovens, Joe Rogan's Move to Spotify and more. This week we talk to Sam Skontos from Alcatel Mobile Australia about their latest $199 phone and the smartphone market overall, plus our old mate Greg Rust is on the line to talk Isolation, Podcasting, E-Series racing and driver movements. So much to cover!

Just a teaser, a placeholder, but ladies and gentlemen, boys and girls - I'm back.

Well, isn't there some crazy stuff going on in the world. Trev is joined by Stephen Fenech to chat about the topic that you can't avoid - Sorry! We talk about it from our views, our situations and give advice on working from home, keeping in touch with family, streaming wars and the website that wins most from all this.... Tune in!

Trev and the team are at CES and after a few days on the floor, it's time to take a look at the big issues. Meghan and Harry - Megxit - what's the deal? Porsche Driving experience in LA - how was it? The best bits of CES and the worst, and which dinner was best - plus, what's happening with CES 2021!

Friend of EFTM Stephen Fenech joins Trevor this week to talk everything from Virtual Power Plants to politics - these two can gibber. Stephen gets loose, but also takes some time to talk through the latest Star Wars flick without any spoilers. We talk parking, politics, and more.

It's Trev being Leo Sayer (One man band - get it?) - But don't worry, the Did you Know is still happening. Trev rabbits on about Christmas, his Mercedes Benz road trip, the Aldi Special Buy electric bike, our latest Better with Belkin competition - and he sits down one on one with Julian Ogrin, Kayo Sports CEO after one year of the sports streaming service...

Uber has launched a reward scheme, Bowen is Gold, Trev, well - he's not:) The Tesla Model 3 has been driven and the boys reflect on five years of Tesla. JBL's all product display at Bing Lee in Rhodes, Ferrari's Aston lookalike, DJR Team Penske's great Auction idea - we call random listeners and fail, so instead we call Ruslan Kogan.. Bowen raves about the Kogan Robot Vacuum and Trev has wraps on the Android TV, plus Prawn Toast and Mops!