Talking Technology With Trevor Long

With AI doing everything possible, shopping is a real next deal - imagine asking AI to buy something for you and it just arrives on your doorstep. Mastercard is working with AI companies to ensure it's safe for us, and valid for the sellers. Plus your calls on Clearing out your iPhone , choosing between a Desktop and Laptop and buying Security Cameras. Get in touch and be part of the show, text or WhatsApp 0477 657 657

This week plenty of questions as we tackle talkback technology - answering your questions live and in real time. From Advice on Home Internet speeds, and even a first time connection to the NBN to questions about elderly and video calling. Plus, Security Cameras for peace of mind and just what are the outlaws saying about you in another language. And to buy great or buy good but big - the Big TV Dillema :) Ask your question now , send us a text or whatsapp on 0477 657 657

Last show for January - come on, the year is skipping away from us isn't it? But we're here for you! Talkback technology in a podcast - find another podcast doing that! Helping you with TV issues, Travel Questions, WiFi issues and any tech problem. Ask your question at EFTM.com or text 0477 657 657

Alan got his two factor problem sorted, but how did we go with Ivan? That strange iMessage/iCloud issue - did it get sorted? Questions about wireless, and dashcams, you name it we've got it. And you too can ask a question, thanks to Vodafone, just text 0477 657 657!

Happy New Year folks! What tech was under your Christmas tree?? Get in touch and let us know! Text or WhatsApp to 0477 657 657 thanks to Vodafone! Plenty of calls this week, from digitising photos through to 2 Factor woes. And Ivan has a strange problem with iOS 26

Boost under Telstra, has it changed and will it change - the CEO joins Trev to talk about the iconic Youth brand and it's value proposition. Caller question for an upcoming holiday - GoPro or RayBan Meta glasses? Interesting one! Networking at home, using cables to make it work. Personal alarms for the elderly. Trouble with Telstra's Satellite SMS service, and Headphone advice for an 11 year old. Get in touch thanks to Vodafone on 0477 657 657, all thanks to Swann home security

Getting the best price with ZYFT - the app and browser extension that helps you find the best price on almost anything - we talk to the CEO! Follow up calls with questions about networking cameras and that crazy crazy Mobile Number lost case!! Soundbar advice - how good will it be? And the Triple Zero problem - how do we know if it will work? Plus issues with MMS on an iPhone Thanks to Swann, and Vodafone!

After Snapchat announced it was using ConnectID to verify peoples ages, we wondered - what the hell is that? Turns out it might just be the perfect solution to not just age verification but a whole range of identity issues. Plus you calls and tech questions this week, including perhaps the most amazing and outrageous telco mobile number porting story we've ever heard! Get in touch thanks to Vodafone text us on. 0477 657 657 all thanks to Swann home security!

Amazon devices country manager Jacqui Corbett joins the show to talk about all the exciting new products coming from Amazon - time to upgrade your smart home gear? Plus, to upgrade Oura or go cheap? Smart ring advice. Finding a good retro gameboy console and more of your tech questions answered. Ask your own question, text 0477 657 657 thanks to Vodafone. The EFTM Podcast, thanks to SWANN Home Security.

Australia's eSafety Commissioner joins Trevor to talk about the upcoming changes for Social media and kids, the pressure on her role, and the conspiracy nut jobs around December's change in safe search rules. Follow up calls on Roaming data, questions of Speed issues online. And the great eSIM debate - why can't we use multiple phones! All thanks to SWANN - and get in touch thanks to Vodafone on 0477 657 657

Cam Wilson from Crikey.com.au and TheSizzle.com.au joins me to unpack the Kids Social Media Ban - what's happening, what do we expect and what next? Plus the looming changes to search - will you need ID to search on Google? Neil Westhof from HP joins me to talk about how computers have evolved with the workplace and our relationship with work and how AI is enabling new tools for us all. And we catch up with some previous guests to see how they went! Get in touch, thanks to Vodafone text me on 0477 657 657, all thanks to SWANN Home Security.

If your video doorbell did a firmware update and then never worked again - what would you expect to happen? Trev offers three options to this caller Advice on smartphones in a mid-range budget and we learn something more about Cricut! AI for Email - can it work? Security cameras for a large area and a new laptop - is it needed? Get in touch any time 0477 657 657 send a text!

This week I'm joined by Glenn Rogers, Executive Vice President of Cricut - not the sport, the global crafting phenomenon - what is it, and what can it be used for? And Bradley Howe from ASUS joins to talk about the stunning ROG Xbox Ally X - a portable gaming device like no other. Plus your calls on tech questions! Send me and SMS anytime thanks to Vodafone on 0477 657 657 - all thanks to Swann!

We check back in with Keith on how he's liking Google Photos. Advice for another caller on Security cameras. What to look for when buying a wireless microphone, and more advice on modems for the faster NBN plans.. And we're joined by Amazon's head of Ring and Blink security cameras about their latest updates Be part of the show, text Trev thanks to Vodafone on 0477 657 657

This week we're joined by Chris Lau, Managing Director at Laser Corporation one of Australia's biggest tech brands - they've sold millions and millions of battery powered products and are calling for a big change in the Australian retail market. We've got your calls on NBN speeds, Optus 000 issues and Global Roaming. Plus, how did Geoff go with his battery issues? And what phone did Troy buy for his daughter? Thanks to Swann home security, and you can get in touch by texting 0477 657 657 thanks to Vodafone!

Thanks to the awesome team at Uniden, there's another EFTM logo hitting the track at Bathurst and this week I speak to the driver of that race car - who has a lot of history at the mountain. Plus we look at Internet options and have a frank discussion about Parental Controls All thanks to Swann home security, you can be part of the show too - just text or whatsapp 0477 657 657

We're revisiting the NBN speed upgrade this week getting some tips from TPG about their approach and their new Super WiFi. We talk to Keith about arranging his photos by person and date Bill has Wifi questions and he's not alone. Geoff is cleaning up his devices And Aaron too is looking at his internet at home while Greg is wondering about getting the right news on 9Now Get in touch anytime thanks to Vodafone on 0477 657 657 all thanks to Swann!

Laim joins Trev to talk about what prompted him to switch from Telstra to Kogan Mobile and just how much he's saving now! We're talking NBN speeds and making sure the home can cope, plus Apple AirPods as hearing aids? And choosing an iPhone for a 15 year old. Get in touch, Text 0477 657 657 thanks to Vodafone. The EFTM Podcast thanks to Swann Security

It's Dementia Awareness Week, so we've dedicated this episode to a discussion about Dementia, so we can all learn about it's impacts and also the way it is cared for. Joining Trevor are Paul and Kate Colley who have personal stories to tell, but also now run a business providing amazing technology to support the elderly with independence and safety at home. You may not think you need to know, but you do, so please take it all in, and we'd love your feedback

Following up on questions about WiFi problems with Buddy Telco - how did Steve fix the issue? Why is Facebook asking for a selfie video? What is it verifying and why Facebook isn't the best way to stay in touch on holidays And WiFi calling issues - why is it happening? Plus we catch up with Jane from NBN about the upcoming speed boost to explain it all to you!