Trevor Long, Editor

The world’s largest technology show – CES – what to expect in 2015

Posted by Trevor Long | Jan 1, 2015 | CES, Tech

Over 3,500 exhibitors, spanning exhibition space which covers 185,000 square meters – the annual Consumer Electronics Show is the biggest thing in Technology. Without question. Over the years it’s played host to...

Skylanders adds new Elements for the post-Christmas sales rush

Posted by Trevor Long | Dec 21, 2014 | Tech

If your kids are into Skylanders, brace yourselves – there’s a new wave coming. As my...

An iPhone for Christmas – a cracking good deal from Telstra

Posted by Trevor Long | Dec 18, 2014 | Tech

Sometimes a deal is too good to be true. Other times, they are just bloody good deals – we...

Another example of Social Media standing up and uniting a nation – #illridewithyou

Posted by Trevor Long | Dec 15, 2014 | Tech

It’s just over a week or so since the #PutOutYourBats idea went viral, and went global. It...

Tesla Model S review – rethink everything about cars and driving

Posted by Trevor Long | Dec 12, 2014 | Motoring

Forget everything you know about driving, forget everything you know about cars – throw it...

Mikey microphone from Blue for your iPhone – our review

Posted by Trevor Long | Dec 11, 2014 | Tech

If you’re a journalist and you’re holding your phone up to people speaking at...

20th Anniversary Playstation 4’s selling for thousands of dollars on eBay

Posted by Trevor Long | Dec 11, 2014 | Tech

Just a week after the limited edition 20th Anniversary Playstation 4 console was announced, it...

Facebook tourists flock to Sydney and QLD with Melbourne struggling

Posted by Trevor Long | Dec 10, 2014 | Lifestyle, Tech

Love a good Sydney vs Melbourne rivalry right? Well, Facebook has thrown some fuel on that fire...

Tesla is GO in Australia, Showroom Open, Cars delivered and Supercharger Network announced

Posted by Trevor Long | Dec 9, 2014 | Motoring

After months, or perhaps years of speculation, what for many was the dream of Tesla Motors opening...

A more customised pre-delivery for your new car – that’s the future for Ford

Posted by Trevor Long | Dec 8, 2014 | Motoring

Just recently we looked at the future of the car service with Audi in Sydney, and while that had...

Sony’s 20th Anniversary edition PS4 is a thing of beauty – how to get one in Australia

Posted by Trevor Long | Dec 7, 2014 | Tech

What were you doing 20 years ago? Ok, easier question, do you remember what you were doing around...

How one man’s #PutOutYourBats gesture created a worldwide tribute to Phillip Hughes

Posted by Trevor Long | Dec 3, 2014 | Lifestyle, Tech

It doesn’t matter if you were listening to the radio, watching TV or reading online or...

Jawbone UP MOVE – not quite living “up” – more like a high-tech pedometer. Our review

Posted by Trevor Long | Dec 2, 2014 | Tech

Perhaps I’m coming at this from the wrong angle, having been a Jawbone Up and then Up 24...

For great sound, get Nude – no really, our Nude L speaker review

Posted by Trevor Long | Dec 1, 2014 | Tech

Again, a brand you’ve likely never heard of, but seemingly that’s becoming less and...

Twelve South impoves the already impressive HiRise with a Deluxe model

Posted by Trevor Long | Nov 30, 2014 | Tech

I’ve already raved about the HiRise iPhone/iPad stand from Twelve South. It’s a...

Simple and affordable, The SodaStream Play bringing back childhood memories

Posted by Trevor Long | Nov 30, 2014 | Lifestyle

I can remember fondly getting to enjoy a drink of Creaming Soda when we visited my Aunty Peggy...

Windows Pendo Pad review – Target’s low cost Windows Tablet

Posted by Trevor Long | Nov 28, 2014 | Tech

Originally listed as a $199 product, the idea of an 8 inch Windows tablet was pretty appealing on...

B&O PLAY BeoPlay A2

Posted by Trevor Long | Nov 27, 2014 | Tech

The B&O PLAY BeoPlay A2 is unique, and very different. Firstly it’s not just any...

Your Instagram love for Rolls Royce cars makes buying one a safer bet for the filthy rich

Posted by Trevor Long | Nov 27, 2014 | Motoring

What is it about Australia’s love for cutting down the tall poppies? Successful people made...

Brighten things up with some Yellow on your G-Shock – GA1000-9B review

Posted by Trevor Long | Nov 26, 2014 | Lifestyle

When we looked at the G-Shock GA1000 with orange band, it felt a bit extreme, the colour stood out...

Smartphone battery test – comparing Samsung, Apple, HTC, Huawei

Posted by Trevor Long | Nov 25, 2014 | Tech

When the team at A Current Affair asked me to help them out with a Smartphone battery test –...

A mirror that gives you the time and weather while you brush your teeth

Posted by Trevor Long | Nov 25, 2014 | Tech

Gotta love Kickstarter. While the biggest companies in the world talk the talk, the little guy is...

Apps go (RED) for World AIDS Day 2014

Posted by Trevor Long | Nov 24, 2014 | Tech

Apple has been a long-time supporter of the global fight against AIDS with its partnership with...

Kobo Aura H2O launching in Australia – early 2015

Posted by Trevor Long | Nov 24, 2014 | Tech

I must admit it seems strange these days to announce a product for launch so far out from its...

Audi opens it’s biggest service centre in the Southern Hemisphere, and it’s high-tech!

Posted by Trevor Long | Nov 20, 2014 | Motoring

When you’ve got a seven story head office and dealership on one of the highest visibility...

So you wanna fly a drone? Our DJI Phantom 2 review

Posted by Trevor Long | Nov 17, 2014 | Tech

There’s plenty of talk around at the moment about the drama with drones. Privacy being...

The fingerprint is king, and the Huawei Mate7 just nailed it

Posted by Trevor Long | Nov 11, 2014 | Tech

The fingerprint scanner is becoming a must have feature in flagship phones and today Huawei...

harman/kardon hit it out of the park again with the Esquire Mini – Our review

Posted by Trevor Long | Nov 10, 2014 | Tech

Damn these companies are making it hard to choose a Bluetooth speaker, with so many on the market...

Love motorsport? The events that should be on your bucket list.

Posted by Trevor Long | Nov 10, 2014 | Lifestyle, Motoring

So we’ve looked at the best racetracks in the world, that discussion is raging here at EFTM...

Our Review – Vodafone’s $99 4G capable Huawei Smartphone

Posted by Trevor Long | Nov 10, 2014 | Tech

These days Smartphones are in everyone’s pockets, but geez they are expensive. If...

Kogan launches 65 inch Ultra HD TV at a cracking good price

Posted by Trevor Long | Nov 5, 2014 | Tech

Ruslan Kogan today threw yet another spanner in the works of the big-name TV companies and...

Free Spotify for Vodafone customers – all the details

Posted by Trevor Long | Nov 5, 2014 | Tech

As we suspected a few weeks ago when Spotify and Vodafone announced a “partnership”,...

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 review – the best phone Samsung have ever made

Posted by Trevor Long | Nov 4, 2014 | Tech

With all the big money in the large-screen smartphone space (Phablets!) it’s becoming more...

The 10 best racetracks in the world

Posted by Trevor Long | Nov 4, 2014 | Motoring

During the United States Formula One Grand Prix this weekend, a little twitter debate kicked off...

First Look: Oppo N3 – The ultimate for panorama photography

Posted by Trevor Long | Oct 30, 2014 | Tech

If you read a lot about smartphones, you’ll know they are all the same. Ok, stick with me...

Oppo R5: The mobile phone so thin there is no headphone jack.

Posted by Trevor Long | Oct 30, 2014 | Tech

When you want to make a splash on the global stage you announce something awesome. When...

We review Kogan’s $99 WiFi router with ac connectivity

Posted by Trevor Long | Oct 26, 2014 | Tech

If you’re looking for a WiFi router for the home there certainly is almost limitless options...

Jabra Sport Pulse wireless earphones – check your heart-rate on the go

Posted by Trevor Long | Oct 26, 2014 | Tech

Have you ever wanted a bit of a guiding voice in your ear while you work out? Perhaps a real-time...

Philips StyleShaver review – Trim & Edge your beard and shave – all on one device

Posted by Trevor Long | Oct 26, 2014 | Lifestyle

As a man with a beard, but not the full bushy beard, there’s a constant need to trim, and...

Kogan Action Cam 3+ Review – How does it really stack up against a GoPro

Posted by Trevor Long | Oct 26, 2014 | Tech

When Ruslan Kogan launches a product, he doesn’t just tell you all about it, he tells...

Apple iMac with Retina 5K screen – Review

Posted by Trevor Long | Oct 24, 2014 | Tech

When Apple announced a new iMac last week, I wondered how such a machine could be improved –...

The Garage – BMW X1 sDrive20i

Posted by Trevor Long | Oct 23, 2014 | Motoring

The BMW with its X1 is credited with creating the Premium Compact SUV segment, or as it puts it...

OTTERBOX iPhone 6

Posted by Trevor Long | Oct 22, 2014 | Tech

There certainly are plenty of cases on the market already for the iPhone 6, but if you ask around...

Telstra sees a future in electronic and online health services for Australians

Posted by Trevor Long | Oct 22, 2014 | Lifestyle, Tech

In the future we’ll be able to avoid the long wait at your local GP just to get a repeat on...

Why Apple Pay will be a huge success in Australia, and why it’s such a big deal in the USA

Posted by Trevor Long | Oct 22, 2014 | Tech

There’s been a huge amount of hype online about Apple’s newly announced mobile payment system “Apple Pay”. So, why the hype, how does it work, and just how revolutionary is it? Lets dig into it and find...