EFTM - Tech, Cars and Lifestyle
Trevor Long
Updated 5 days agoWe're getting back to basics, talking technology, taking your calls and your questions about technology, talking to industry leaders about their companies across cars, tech and lifestyle products. Email Trev via the EFTM Website or send an SMS 0477 657 657
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Episodes (417)
Your Tech Life #371 - Exploring Tuniversity with its founder, discussing Nanoleaf Aurora and taking your tech calls!
This week I talk to co-founder of Tuniversity Kiko Doran who explains the concept of unpacking a song and learning the art of music in a more hands on practical way through their iBook. Plus the Nanoleaf Aurora is now available - my thoughts and review, and your calls this week on any tech question you have - from Mobile Phones, to File transfers, Digital Radio and Streaming to radio broadcasting, We've got you covered!
Your Tech Life #370 - Foxtel dudding it's best customers by restricting a simple feature - Aussie Broadband first test and your calls
Lots of calls this week, talking the new Nokia phones, getting a better deal on your mobile, what is Leasing a phone, NBN questions and internet until then, Travel roaming on your mobile, Android phone options, plus Tara from Baby Diaries has an announcement about her app - and I talk about the stupid decision from Foxtel to deprive their best customers of Chromecast support and I've connected to Aussie Broadband - the results (so far) are great!
Your Tech Life #369 - How are ISPs holding back the NBN, the ACCC monitoring program plus all your calls
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.
Your Tech Life #368 - Foxtel Now reviewed, new iPad, Surface released and your calls helping with tech questions.
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!
Your Tech Life #367 - Live from San Jose talking WWDC, Intel inside Cricket, headphones and much more
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.
Your Tech Life #366 - Road going Drones, Facebook's Moderation woes, Radio in your car, TV on your TV; the week's tech news and views
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 Tech Life #365 - Amazing insight into how mobile phones are made, HTC's new U11 and your calls!
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
Your Tech Life #364 - So can you make the iOS to Android switch last? Your calls, that topic and tech news all this week!
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 Tech Life #363 - NBN Scaremongering, it's all just BS, Flying vehicles for you on the water plus your calls
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!
Your Tech Life #362 - TPG goes all in on Mobile - Nintendo scraps the mini and your calls on all tech questions
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!
Your Tech Life #361 - In store beats online retail for Gen Z? Really? Your calls on tech questions plus switching from iOS to Android
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
Your Tech Life #360 - Live from New York, all the Tech News you haven't heard
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.
Your Tech Life #359 - I'm BACK! Your Calls, MWC Wrap and Interviews
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.
Your Tech Life #358 - The State of the Aussie Telco industry, the state of our NBN and all your tech calls answered
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
Your Tech Life #357 - Stan goes 4K, Huawei launches the Mate 9, Aldi goes crackers and your calls on tech
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
Your Tech Life #356 - Samsung Woes explained, VPN Dangers, Oppo's R9s and Norton's Cyber Family report
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
Your Tech Life #355b - Live again from CES with key interviews and news
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.
Your Tech Life #355a - Live from CES with key interviews and news
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!
Your Tech Life #354 - Nintendo Classic Mini Giveaway - Optus Wireless Broadband Review & your calls on tech!
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!
Your Tech Life #353 - Netflix adds downloads, Radio gets streaming, ACCC smacks down the banks and more news and info this week in tech
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!
Your Tech Life #352 - Sending Cards via the Internet, keeping kids active, a new Taxi app tested, Google VR and more!
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!
Your Tech Life #351 - the Best Awards for 2016 plus Nintendo, LG phones Apple Pay and a great game!
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!
Your Tech Life #350 - Hillary's email problem - explained. Plus Drones, Apple v Microsoft and Ring Video Doorbell
Loads of continual talk about Hillary Clinton's private email server, but what is it - why was it created and why is that a problem. Plus why hacking is easy if you find the right target. I also discuss Drone delays and the Mavic v GoPro and just what's happening with Microsoft and Apple - its this the battle on again? And I talk to the founder of the Ring Video Doorbell.
Your Tech Life #349 - Census Fail explained to the Senate, Ring Video Doorbell review and talking to Kodak, Facebook and Uber!
This week talking Census after ABS & IBM big wigs fronted up to Senate Estimates - what did we learn? I've reviewed the Video Doorbell from Ring, discuss my views on the Lenovo YogaBook, wondering about Google Pixel advertising in your area, the number of connected devices you have at home and I'll bring you interviews with Kodak, Facebook and Uber! Huge show
Your Tech Life #348 - Samsung dramas continue with more devices on fire, Sony releases Xperia XZ in Australia and Pixel hits too
It's a busy time for mobile again with the new Sony Xperia XZ hitting Australia at $999, the Google Pixel launching up against Apple and Samsung, but worryingly for Samsung the Note 7 is dead, replacement devices have been catching fire causing them to be stopped from sale and returned - no formal recall, but as good as from Samsung's perspective. Trev's thoughts on Fox Sports innovative app, the washable keyboard, FIFA 17 and Garmin's new activity tracker for kids.