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EFTM - Tech, Cars and Lifestyle

English, Technology, 4 seasons, 426 episodes, 1 day, 23 hours, 36 minutes
About
Trevor, Chris and the team sitting around the EFTM Studio chatting about the cool cars, great tech and amazing lifestyle products they're testing - talking rubish, chatting about life and the world in general.
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Live from Barcelona in the wee small hours

A quick look at what Trev has seen in Barcelona for Mobile World Congress, then onto your calls From Streaming to Netflix and WiFi woes, always something new to learn and issue to solve. Plus, what is the ultimate F1 viewing setup for an Aussie?
2/27/202445 minutes, 10 seconds
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Photo scanning and photo storage

How to clear out your phone storage ahead of a big trip - worried you'll run out of space for those "memories"? Plus processing all those old photos - envelopes from Rabbit Photo or Kodak, and those albums. Starlink and Wifi, how to get the most from it and the new feature on Kayo you probably didn't know about.
2/20/202444 minutes, 16 seconds
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Lawyers using AI?

Taking your tech calls this week, looking at the area of AI too with a question about reading thousands of pages and how AI might help with that. Plus plenty more questions you might have the answer to or learn from. Whatever your input, get in touch and send me an email via EFTM.com!
2/13/202442 minutes, 44 seconds
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Talking Tech in Perth

Trev is in Perth but still here ready to take your calls for the EFTM Podcast. If you've got a question about tech, or have a problem with some tech in your life , perhaps you want to brag about some cool tech you own or just bought - get in touch! This week calls on Satellite, Phones and much much more
2/6/202447 minutes, 35 seconds
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Picking a robot vacuum

Back taking your calls for 2024, this is the show where if you've got a question Trev will try and answer it. This week we talk smartphones, Security software and even Robot Vacuums How to diagnose issues and the options to solve them, if you've got a question or something cool to talk about, get in touch!
1/30/202445 minutes, 49 seconds
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Wrapping up the year and saving people thousands!

eflecting on many years of Podcasting, through different eras, and winding up here at the end of 2023! Taking your calls with advice on pendants for the elderly, TVs and also could you save money? Imagine saving thousands of dollars per year. It's possible.
12/12/202359 minutes, 2 seconds
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Scam Awareness Week - lots to learn, and still calls to take!

It's National Scam Awareness Week and there's a lot to unpack, mainly that we should all be aware of what's out there and stay protected where we can. Plus also, share your knowledge with your family so no-one you know becomes a victim. Plus I find my long lost brother - tony reckon's we're two peas in a pod. And lots of your calls with tech questions!
11/28/20231 hour, 6 minutes, 19 seconds
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Bye Bye Kelly, Optus CEO is gone - plus online shopping tips and your tech calls

I don't want to say I told you so, but I told you so. Optus CEO Kelly Bayer Rosmarin is gone, so I've got a list of people they should be looking at for the top job. Plus shopping tips from PayPal's shopping expert making sure you stay safe this Black Friday sales season And your calls with tech questions - you name it, we've got it covered!
11/21/20231 hour, 3 minutes, 19 seconds
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I'm a bit angry today

This week's Talkback Technology podcast helps you with your questions about headphones, iTunes, Scams and Foxtel Saving people money when they're spending big bucks on Foxtel, and annoyed at why Facebook is doing nothing to stop you getting scammed. If you've got a question head to EFTM.com
11/7/202351 minutes, 52 seconds
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Surprise! It's Black Friday soon! All the tips you need!

Coming at you a day early because the Apple Event is tomorrow so no time to record, so to get all that news, hit up EFTM.com for the details. This week on the show, I've got your calls on Phone plans, TVs, email and more. Anyone can ask a question on this talkback technology podcast, just head to EFTM.com and click ASK TREV. Plus, we're joined by Tony Brown from LG Australia who shares some advice on getting a great deal this Black Friday.
10/30/202356 minutes, 10 seconds
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Walk down memory lane and how good is 5G really?

This week, a little bit more on the EV tax and how the High Court decision needs to impact how we do things going forward, plus Boost Mobile's Peter Adderton has views on 5G and more. Callers talk about their old gadgets and how they love to keep them as a great memory, and if they are of any "Value" 5G issues and how Peter Adderton might be right. Buying advice on Home security cameras, and - issues with Kayo on Smart TV and which iPhone to buy the wife!
10/24/20231 hour, 2 minutes, 42 seconds
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Doesn't take much to save money, meanwhile a $10,000 TV purchase

We get a lot of calls looking for TV buying advice, rare that we get to recommend the best in class. That's this week on the EFTM Podcast. Talkback Technology, taking your calls - if you've got a tech question, head to EFTM.com Also this week, switching Telcos, Robot Vacuums and Internet Security costs
10/10/20231 hour, 29 seconds
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The case for a Digital ID

This week Trev takes your calls on all sorts of tech questions. Which Phone to upgrade to - getting better internet, and should you buy Microsoft's AI enabled Laptop? Plus, we talk Digital ID - the way of proving who you are without handing over all your ID documents.
9/26/202358 minutes, 43 seconds
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Truth or Conspiracy - we may never know

I'm just someone who prefers to have proof and evidence, not just things on the internet - you'll understand when you hear our calls today. Plus the end of the EV Subsidy in NSW - why? and what impact will it have. Glad to be back, taking your calls - if you have a question, goto EFTM.com and click Ask Trev
9/19/202352 minutes, 4 seconds
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A deep dive into AI plus Telstra's Network plans

This week Trev talks to Jonathan Lea from SKY NEWS about his upcoming documentary Artificial Intelligence Investigated in which he talks to world experts on AI about where it's heading and how much we should be focussing on this issue. Including an interview with someone who has never seen AI and is blown away. Plus this week a follow up to last week's network questions - speaking directly with Channa Seneviratne who is the Executive - Technology Development and Innovation at Telstra and knows all about their networks, and network plans. And another follow up - was that text message caller Peter received an Amazon Scam or real? It's fascinating!
8/22/202358 minutes, 13 seconds
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Mobile coverage on the open road and the great Amazon Scam

Taking your calls on the Internet's only Talkback Technology podcast, you can ask a question by simply heading to EFTM.com and clicking Ask Trev! This week the Telstra mobile coverage question - is it better or worse out on the open road? A scammer tries to get an Amazon Password - or did they? An elaborate or coincidental mess - you decide, plus many more calls
8/15/202356 minutes, 33 seconds
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Bloody scammers taking our numbers

If you're in the market for a new bit of technology, a TV, Laptop, Mobile then get in touch and we can talk through some great options for your. Likewise if you're looking to save money on those monthly costs we can help, and some of these callers will help you too! Plus one caller who's number has been hijacked. How damn frustrating!
8/8/20231 hour, 1 minute, 28 seconds
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You're never too young....

This week, I talk with Jake Usher, or Crush (Crushbag on socials) - he was diagnosed with stage 4 bowel cancer last year, and his journey is an important one to hear. Jake took to TikTok to share his journey and has since become an advocate for more screening at early ages where symptoms present. Please listen, and - if you can, donate via Jake's GoFundMe https://gofund.me/10262838 That, plus your calls on this week's EFTM podcast!
8/1/20231 hour, 9 minutes, 12 seconds
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Talkback Technology - Your calls answered!

While Samsung is busy getting ready to announce brand new phones, I'm here taking your calls. Well, not specifically - but we've got lots of tech help for you this week! If you've got a question or want to talk tech - drop me an email via ASK TREV at EFTM.com
7/25/202347 minutes, 7 seconds
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Apple Personal Voice Demo

This week Trev demonstrates Apple's Personal Voice feature, made for increased accessibility it's trained by you for you so how does it sound? Your calls on any tech questions or purchase decision, and a great call from a brand new EV owner Get in touch, just hit ASK TREV at EFTM.com
7/18/202350 minutes, 55 seconds
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Talking EOFY and Tax Time Scams with Trend Micro's Tim Falinski

A caller has a great idea for blocking scammers, or at least trying to - using your contacts app! Tiff needs our help, and we should try to do that. Plus Tim Falinski from long-time supporters Trend Micro joins me to talk scams, ID threats and Mac Software updates. If you have a tech question, reach out - got EFTM.com and click ASK TREV
6/20/202354 minutes, 37 seconds
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Apple Vision Pro and Your calls

I'm back from a few weeks away, we did well at Golf, much money was raised and a good time had by all. But back to it this week with your calls, and if you've got a tech question head to EFTM.com please! TV advice, WiFi issues and Laptop questions all among this week's callers And my full thoughts on Apple Vision Pro.
6/13/202353 minutes, 50 seconds
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Optus SubHub saving you money and your tech questions

I'm back after a world of drama last week - more on that, and the plan for the next few weeks on today's show. Plus your calls on everything from TV to Baseball and F1 - not a sports podcast, but it ticks my boxes! And Clive Dickens from Optus covers off how SubHub is going and how the future will need that kind of technology
5/23/202354 minutes, 10 seconds
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SPECIAL: 16 Years in Tech - FLASHBACK

On this day, May 11 2007 I hosted my first technology radio show, in the studio with Brian Wilshire on 2GB Sydney. We took calls, talked tech, read emails, tried to solve problems or keep people informed. This podcast is a recording from my second ever show, on May 18, and the topics discussed might make you smile, laugh, who knows what:) Enjoy, and thanks for being on the ride with me.
5/10/202346 minutes, 47 seconds
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World Exclusive Amazon Interview and of course your calls

Trev's back from a couple of weeks away, firstly observing Anzac Day, and then travelling last week to Seattle with Amazon. Your calls this week on buying advice and Fetch Feedback. Plus a chat with some senior Amazon Executives, Dave Limp and Daniel Rausch about the world of Amazon, Devices and Entertainment - fascinating stuff!
5/9/20231 hour, 4 minutes, 8 seconds
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Streaming when overseas, and Facebook Jailbreak!

This week we talk two-factor Authentication apps and why they are important, how to choose a password. Plus when travelling how do you access Netflix? Dashcams though the advice comes a bit late for one caller, and those cheap iPhones - where do we get them! And Facebook Jail - just how do we escape! Trev tries to help.
4/18/202350 minutes, 48 seconds
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Foxtel F1 TV questions, Digital Payments and Security

From TV Buying advice to replacing the original Samsung Flip phone, we've got it all this week. One listener reviews the F1 TV experience on Foxtel, and another asks about new TVs for his home. Loads to learn from lots of callers, get involved just hit ASK TREV at EFTM.com
4/4/20231 hour, 1 minute, 39 seconds
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The Aussie boss of TikTok speaks about a potential ban

This week, taking your calls on issues with iOS and accessibility, Australian Consumer Law , Great mobile plans and getting your app idea off the ground. Plus, I talk to Lee Hunter, the Aussie boss of Tiktok about all the drama going on right now. Should TikTok be banned? What next for Aussie political enquiries?
3/28/202357 minutes, 41 seconds
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We need more cloud storage!

No two callers have the same problem, but so many tech questions are the same - right? Yet every caller is a new challenge. Can we play golf on this phone? Will Trev get addicted to it? An EFTM Legend appears with a question about TV, and are old phones worth something? Plus - the challenge of cloud storage - there's just not enough! Got a tech question - get in touch - EFTM.com click ASK TREV!
3/21/20231 hour, 1 minute, 38 seconds
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Saving Money and scammers

Taking your calls with advice on anything from Security cameras for the home and smartphones. You can get in touch via EFTM.com - plus callers saving money by switching and ditching. And the Facebook scammers using my video to take advantage of people online.
3/7/202352 minutes, 30 seconds
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Exclusive chat with Telstra CEO Vicki Brady

On the show floor of Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Trevor Long catches up with Telstra's new CEO Vicki Brady. Vicki talks about her excitement for connected products, including ChatGPT Plus regional Australia, the ridiculous ACCC decision and how cost of living is affecting customers
2/27/202323 minutes, 11 seconds
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Getting that result - Australian Consumer Law for the win!

What's it like driving the Porsche 911 GTS? AMAZING - so let me brag about that a bit. Plus, saving you money - another caller looking to switch and save, finding great savings on mobile and broadband. And other calls including a great result on a broken TV.
2/21/202354 minutes, 46 seconds
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Taking your calls for tech help!

Back from San Francisco and taking your calls. If you've got a tech problem, question or need buying advice - goto EFTM.com and send a question through the ASK TREV page! This week loads of calls on phone advice, camera advice and a curly one about WiFi connection issues. No matter the question, Trev's got an answer
2/7/202356 minutes, 46 seconds
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High Tech Shopping with a 24/7 Butcher

Your calls are back this week with Trev taking questions about TV and TV warranty, photos, WiFi and more. Plus a TikTok took our attention this week, a young Farmer in regional NSW showing off his 24/7 Staffless butchery. So he's on the show! Explaining his ideas, and the process of shopping at the Wolki Farm butchery!
1/24/202354 minutes, 26 seconds
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2023 is a whole new year folks!

Trev's back for 2023 with the EFTM podcast. Welcoming your calls and questions on anything technology. Did you get something new? What do you love about it? Get in touch and share! Coolest things from CES recapped here this week, plus a thought about ChatGPT and how Google should be worried And get in touch - let us know what you want more, or less of, in 2023
1/16/202333 minutes, 22 seconds
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Farewell 2022 - Sing it!

The final EFTM podcast for 2022, talking all things tech. Taking you calls on Earbuds, and limiting kids screen time - the challenges of modern parenting. Plus, Apple Music SING - Trev gives it a go! You wanna turn the volume down for that one! Thanks for listening this year, Merry Christmas to you and all those you love, stay safe out there and let's hit 2023 with all the power we can! Cheers everyone!
12/13/202238 minutes, 23 seconds
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Short and Sweet

Laptop buying advice for high-school, it's a difficult one, and certainly one we might not all agree on. And an interesting question of TVs for swimming - you'll get it when you hear it. Plus Telstra talks scams, and numbers - the number of emails they process, let alone scams they are now blocking is amazing!
11/29/202236 minutes, 3 seconds
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TV advice and Telco advice

Perhaps it's shopping season, perhaps it's the World Cup, but TV advice features this week with questions about QLED vs OLED and model to model differentiation. Plus cutting your telco bills, and portable speakers. Every question is a good question so don't be afraid to ask it - hit up Trev at EFTM.com
11/22/202245 minutes, 50 seconds
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Cyber Security - looking forward

Taking your calls on technology, if you're buying something or wondering how something works then get in touch - Trev's taking your calls. This week, everything from remote communications through to concerns about cyber crime. Plus, Alastair MacGibbon Chief Strategy Officer at CyberCX and former government cyber-advisor joins to talk about what Government and Business should be doing and what the real risks to individuals are. If you've got a question, get in touch at EFTM.com
11/15/20221 hour, 11 minutes, 22 seconds
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Old school electric

The founder of Jaunt joins me to talk about productivity and design using Apple devices, but also - just wow, what a company! They're now merging to form a global EV company that sounds amazing. A follow up to my chat last week about reaching out to people, and a thank you, plus a thanks for the amazing feedback on our month-long competition. And of course, your calls, and LOADS of them on all things tech. If you've got a tech problem, get in touch - EFTM.com
11/1/20221 hour, 25 minutes, 55 seconds
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I was just checking you were ok

Lots of great tech questions this week, including a couple on TVs - which TV to buy, which brand is better so many questions when buying a TV. Plus fixing your WiFi, connecting smart home devices and much more. Talkback technology as a podcast, strange Idea, but it works. Get in touch via EFTM.com
10/25/20221 hour, 1 minute, 2 seconds
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Would you buy it if it's Fugly?

While at an event for Vitamix blenders, I came across an amazing service called Good and Fugly, which aims to cut food waste while ensuring farmers get their dues. You can get a box of Fruit and Veg direct from the farm, it's fresh, it's good, it's just a big fugly. And your calls on Dashcams, TVs and much more
10/18/202255 minutes, 21 seconds
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Flashback 15 Years

Does the ACCC represent consumers? Consumers looking for competition? That's my question this week and I explain how YOU can make a difference. Plus, you asked, I'm answering. After some lovely reviews, following through with my promise of a flashback episode. This week, you'll hear my Chip 4 Brains radio show from EXACTLY 15 YEARS AGO! Yep, October 11 2007 this went live to air on 2GB Sydney, and it's now here for you to listen down memory lane 15 years later on the EFTM Podcast. Enjoy.
10/10/20221 hour, 22 seconds
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What is Identity Protection and some non-Optus content

Optus is still dragging the chain on customer contact and help, so I'm here for those with questions. 9.8 Million Aussies are at risk of new scams and fraud, yet Optus is telling you not to worry too much. I talk to Equifax about their Identity Protect product which Optus is offering, slowly and understand just how it works. Plus there are questions about NBN alternatives, big-screen TVs and yet more still. The Talkback Technology podcast - get involved, goto EFTM.com and click Ask Trev.
10/4/20221 hour, 6 minutes, 12 seconds
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Have you checked if your details are secure?

The Optus data breach is epic in its proportions, but it's not the first. So what has happened and does the hacker still have our information? Plus, are you sure that scam is a result of this hack? Quite possible your data is already on the internet, we talk to Security guru Troy Hunt about his website helping people check their own information And of course, your calls - plus a surprise for EFTM readers and listeners.
9/27/202252 minutes
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A retro episode? Taking your tech questions!

Have you ever left a review of this show? Come on, help me out - but also, an incentive this week involving audio from 15 years ago:) Lots of tech and car questions this week, so if you've got a curious mind listen to what's causing some people concern or curiosity. And if you've got a question, it's as easy as heading to EFTM.com
9/20/202250 minutes, 36 seconds
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Fixing your tech problems, and a little advice too

Back from a global trip, Trev's here with a sore neck, but taking your calls with tech questions. From how to rewind on Kayo, to where to buy an iPhone and which one. Plus importing all those family videos too - and some advice and feedback on Life360!
9/13/202244 minutes, 3 seconds
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Before I fly

I fly to Europe today, but wanted to get through some of the questions I've had, so we've got another Talkback Technology show. Answering your calls on everything from TV reception to Mobile reception and much more. Back on the show in two weeks after the IFA show in Berlin and the Apple event on September 8
8/30/202236 minutes, 8 seconds
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Domain Names, Security Systems and BeReal

This week lots of interesting questions regarding everything from how the new .au domain space impacts your email through to replacing a home security system. Plus upgrading your NBN speeds and why ISP loyalty doesn't count for you at all. If you've got a tech question, head to EFTM.com and click ASK TREV!
8/23/202249 minutes, 10 seconds
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I'm back from New York

Those who know me well know how I roll, but others will judge from afar. Who cares! I appreciate your support. This week, loads of calls on Robot Vacuums, Bluetooth, AirTags and Smartwatches Plus a little story about the missed flight at LAX and the Taxpayer funded hit job:)
8/16/202248 minutes, 1 second
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TV, Headphone and more buying advice

How old is your phone? One caller this week has a 23 year old phone and a very unique problem. Plus questions about headphones, TVs and Soundbars Your Tech questions answered, on the EFTM podcast - as your question at EFTM.com
8/2/202258 minutes, 40 seconds
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Hot Wheels on Xbox!

Taking your tech calls on a range of topics, if you've got a tech question head to EFTM.com Plus talking to one of the creators of the Hot Wheels expansion for Forza Horizon 5. The EFTM Podcast - get in touch!
7/26/202258 minutes, 59 seconds