Author: Trevor Long

Hubbl – that little set top box that was launched to “revolutionise” streaming has added Optus Sport as another streaming option on the platform. Alongside Kayo Sports, Stan Sports, the MLB and MLS on Apple TV+ and all the free to air, when combined it’s a strong sports offering almost unrivalled on similar platforms. Chromecast with Google TV offers it all in a more open ecosystem, while Fetch has it all bar Kayo, so for many Hubbl might seem the simple solution. Adding Optus Sport takes to 17 the number of global and local apps now available on Hubbl. Optus…

With Stephen away on leave the situation is simple – Two Blokes Talking Tech is either a boring show with Trev talking to himself, or – we bring in a “Guest Bloke”. We opted for the latter.  So, welcome Valens Quinn from GadgetGuy.com.au to the hot seat for this week’s show. The Blokes discuss the iPhone colours, as well as the huge deals in big-screen TVs. Plus the rise of Alexa, ASUS’ new PCs and the 35mm comeback.

To think they were just a cute little camera just a few years ago.  Now, in 2024, Arlo is celebrating six years and they’re making the celebrations worth your while too! Head over to Arlo’s Website and snag 30% off a big range of products. Never a better time to upgrade a camera, add to your system and get the most from the Arlo ecosystem. We’re fans, so take the chance to build peace of mind into your home with a security camera today!

If you’re into camping or caravanning then Elon Musk’s Starlink internet service might have a great new solution for your on-the-go internet needs. Starlink Internet isn’t new here in Australia, it’s hugely popular in regional areas and with those doing the lap-of-the-map. But the traditional Starlink satellite dish is a big unit to lug around with you, so if space and weight is at a premium, the new Starlink Mini might be ideal It’s also ideal for those hiking to a campsite who want internet when they set up. Starlink Mini is a single unit, that needs power though -…

The Paris Olympic Games have introduced Australians to a new generation of Gold Medallists but also a new way to watch the Games thanks to a vast amount of content on streaming platforms 9Now and Stan. With almost every single event available Live on 9Now and Stan, it’s just a matter of choosing to watch in HD with Ads, or 4K with no Ads and then choosing what you want to watch. Telstra has revealed some spikes in network activity on their network which can be attributed to the events that happened on those days. Network activity spiked 20% over…

Apple is renowned for it’s secrecy though in recent years the predictability of their products has become far greater, even the Apple Vision Pro was broadly leaked ahead of it’s announcement last year.  iPhone launches are speculated on more than Interest Rate decisions it seems, and the upcoming iPhone 16 release is no different. Expected in early September, the iPhone 16 will be Apple’s 2024 model lineup with the brand likely to stick to the model lineup of recent years with an iPhone 16, 16 Plus as well as the iPhone 16 Pro and Pro Max models. Of course the…

This week on Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars, Trevor and Stephen talk to Chargefox about their charging network and how the plans are made to expand it! https://youtu.be/XoR79tqLCpM?si=C4opQNWg9FHjMq8s Plus listener Matt joins us on 0477 657 657 to talk about his move away from an EV day to day Let us know what you’re thinking about EVs by sending a text to 0477 657 657

With the popularity of the Samsung Frame TV – a unit that takes the “black box” on the wall and makes it artwork when you’re not watching TV, you can see the small leap that was made at Samsung to come up with the concept of the Samsung Music Frame. This is a speaker, but at no point would anyone pick it was a speaker. Out of the box and once setup (which is a really fast and easy process), this looks like a large photo frame. You can hang it on the wall, all the hardware required for that…

Stephen has left the building.  That’s right folks, he’s handed the keys to TechGuide over to me and we’re going to keep you informed. https://youtu.be/zgeyJ1hOpRM Before he left, we got together to talk tech one more time so tune in for the latest episode of Two Blokes Talking Tech where we explain our involvement in the 100% Human Initiative. Unpacking the most accessible Olympics ever on 9, 9Now and Stan We discuss all the latest Samsung products including the Fold and Watch.

Amazon’s smart home ecosystem is vast and their medium sized smart speaker with screen the Echo Show 8 has received an update which will launch in Australia this month. A new edge to edge glass on the screen gives it a slick look, while it now appears to sit or lean against what might look a bit like one of the larger round Echo speakers. Designed with open rooms like the kitchen or living room in mind, this is a smart home device, using the updated home screen we’ve seen on their Echo Hub device, this also brings video calls,…

Google has announced the addition of the Google Lens icon to the address bar in Google Chrome, bringing the popular concept of “Circle to Search” from Android phones to desktop users. First introduced by Samsung with the Galaxy S24 earlier this year, Circle to Search allows you to simply draw around any item on the screen and see search results which might show what the item is or where to buy it. Bringing this to Google Chrome means users can initiate the Lens and then highlight with a mouse stroke the item they want to search for. Results for your…