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McDonald’s McVeggie Burger Taste Test: A Vegetarian & A Meat-eater check it out

Posted by Trevor Long | Jan 15, 2020 | Lifestyle

My wife couldn’t wait to tell me the “huge news” this morning – I assumed...

AUSSIE FIRES – God Bless Americans: They care about Australia like you probably don’t realise

Posted by Trevor Long | Jan 14, 2020 | Lifestyle

I’ve just returned home after almost two weeks in the United States for CES 2020. Each year,...

Uber’s JUMP Share bikes are coming to Australia

Posted by Trevor Long | Jan 9, 2020 | CES, Lifestyle

If you didn’t like the look of the Yellow, Orange or Green share bikes we’ve had...

JULIA – Your Best Friend in the Kitchen

Posted by Rob Jolliffe | Jan 9, 2020 | CES, Lifestyle

Cooking Pal has introduced us to their latest product here at CES, “Julia”, an intelligent...

Get Some Impossible Pork on Your Fork

Posted by Adam Phillips | Jan 7, 2020 | CES, Lifestyle

We don’t eat pork in our house. This is not because of religious reasons, rather when Lucca became...

The World’s Best Tattoos: Because Prinker isn’t permanent

Posted by Adam Phillips | Jan 6, 2020 | CES, Lifestyle

My little girl has a fascination with tattoos. While I don’t have a problem with tattoos, marking...

Walk Your Dog and Bring The Fence With You: SpotOn Virtual Smart Fence

Posted by Adam Phillips | Jan 6, 2020 | CES, Lifestyle

Look out Hugo and Topsy, Daddy has found a little gadget that will fix your little red wagon!...

EFTM Saves Christmas: The Ultimate last-minute Christmas gift guide

Posted by Amanda Long | Dec 24, 2019 | Lifestyle

Christmas is a special time of year where we party too hard, drink too much, party too hard and...

The Lifestyler: Fresher Cheaper Vegies – Shop Fresh, head to the market.

Posted by The Lifestyler | Dec 23, 2019 | Lifestyle

The LifeStyler was recently in Melbourne and having woken early decided to visit the Queen...

A Unique Wallet for the Cricket Tragic

Posted by Rob Jolliffe | Dec 20, 2019 | Lifestyle

This week I’ve had the opportunity to review The Opener wallet by The Game. This wallet is...

Podcast: EFTM #087

Posted by Trevor Long | Dec 20, 2019 | Lifestyle

Friend of EFTM Stephen Fenech joins Trevor this week to talk everything from Virtual Power Plants...

The NBL Goes Looney with Looney Tunes collaboration

Posted by Trevor Long | Dec 11, 2019 | Lifestyle

Take a bow whoever at the National Basketball league did this. Forget all the themed sporting...

7-Eleven Fuel App users get 28 days of deals

Posted by Trevor Long | Dec 11, 2019 | Lifestyle

We’ve all had it happen, you walk up to pay for petrol – hand over a drink or a lolly...

Know someone who loves Grange? Fancy paying $70,000 for a bottle, or $350,000 for a collection? Under the hammer

Posted by Trevor Long | Dec 10, 2019 | Lifestyle

How much are you prepared to spend on a good wine? Like most Aussie’s that’s probably...

Podcast: EFTM #086

Posted by Trevor Long | Dec 4, 2019 | Lifestyle

It’s Trev being Leo Sayer (One man band – get it?) – But don’t worry, the...

Aldi Electric Bike Review: Cell Ultimo Urban makes electric-assisted cycling affordable

Posted by Trevor Long | Dec 4, 2019 | Lifestyle

This is a tipping point for electric mobility – Aldi is selling an Electric Bike, and as...

Top Pet Names of 2019 – Luna, Archie & Loki head the list

Posted by Trevor Long | Nov 26, 2019 | Lifestyle

We love our pets, and while you might think your pet name is unique, there’s a big chance...

In 2020 I’m buying a Nissan GT-R! The Lego Speed Champions edition

Posted by Trevor Long | Nov 25, 2019 | Lifestyle

We love a good LEGO model here at EFTM, and in 2020 all our dreams come true when Nissan GT-R...

Aussie Sports All-Access Documentaries set to star in 2020: Cricket Team & Erebus Racing confirmed

Posted by Trevor Long | Nov 25, 2019 | Lifestyle

Anyone who’s seen the Netflix Drive to Survive series which went behind the scenes during...

Event Cinemas offer Star Wars collectables, prizes and memorabilia

Posted by Chris Bowen | Nov 22, 2019 | Lifestyle

For some, like our Dictator Trevor Long this is the greatest moment in his life, the end of 43...

Wild Turkey and Matthew McConaughey launch eco cabin!

Posted by Chris Bowen | Nov 21, 2019 | Lifestyle

Matthew McConaughey is in town, launching an off-the-grid cabin on the NSW Central Coast as part...

ALDI People’s Picks Awards – The people have literally spoken!

Posted by Chris Bowen | Nov 18, 2019 | Lifestyle

ALDI wanted to know what were your most popular products from its range, so they asked and the...

How good is the camera on a smartphone under $500? Eight phones tested

Posted by Trevor Long | Nov 18, 2019 | Lifestyle

Not everyone has the luxury of being able to afford a $1,000 phone, let alone one double that...

Podcast: EFTM #085

Posted by Trevor Long | Nov 15, 2019 | Lifestyle

Uber has launched a reward scheme, Bowen is Gold, Trev, well – he’s not:) The Tesla...

Nespresso brings Starbucks to your home

Posted by Chris Bowen | Nov 12, 2019 | Lifestyle

Well this is one for the ages. Nespresso is bringing Starbucks into the home via six familiar...

Bathurst to come alive late 2020 with the “Bathurst International”

Posted by Trevor Long | Nov 12, 2019 | Lifestyle

Remember the 1987 Bathurst 1000? It was also a round of the World Touring Car Championship,...

Kogan R50 LaserSmart Robot Vacuum – A discerning buy

Posted by Chris Bowen | Nov 11, 2019 | Lifestyle

A solid, affordable, effective and smart robot vacuum is almost an oxymoron. But I’ve been hanging...

The Lifestyler: New School media taking over

Posted by The Lifestyler | Nov 8, 2019 | Lifestyle

Do you listen to the radio? I am sure you tune in for some news or traffic but more and more...

Fashion in the Kitchen: SMEG plus Dolce & Gabbana?

Posted by Trevor Long | Nov 8, 2019 | Lifestyle

How outrageous can a kitchen appliance be? Well, take a top notch brand like Smeg – not...

3000 Free cases of Canadian Club and Dry up for grabs

Posted by Chris Bowen | Nov 8, 2019 | Lifestyle

Canadian Club is kicking off summer with more than 3,000 FREE cases of Canadian Club and Dry. From...

Red Bull v Aldi’s Flying Power: Bowen has made the switch

Posted by Chris Bowen | Nov 7, 2019 | Lifestyle

I’ve been a Red Bull drinker since I was 18, I don’t really know why but I guess everyone has a...

Podcast: EFTM #084

Posted by Trevor Long | Nov 7, 2019 | Lifestyle

Bowen and Trev talk Apple TV+, what’s it like, is it worth it? Bowen’s driven the...

Apple TV+ review: This is a very different streaming service

Posted by Trevor Long | Nov 6, 2019 | Lifestyle

You see the problem is, we’re all comparing Apple TV+ to Netflix, Stan, Amazon Prime et al....

El Al farewells their 747 by using it to draw a 747 in the flight path.

Posted by Trevor Long | Nov 4, 2019 | Lifestyle

God love aviators and aviation geeks. They find the coolest way to retire an aircraft and this one...

What to watch and how to watch Apple TV+

Posted by Trevor Long | Nov 1, 2019 | Lifestyle

Tomorrow is the big day. Seven months after Apple CEO Tim Cook joined a host of Hollywood...

Ben and Jerry’s ice cream offered to people named Ben and Jerry – But don’t fret there’s hope for us all!

Posted by Chris Bowen | Oct 30, 2019 | Lifestyle

Well this is simply an outrage and in this era of hysteria and snowflakes I’m predicting a Twitter...

The Tiller Rides Roadster – Aussie start-up looks to join growing market

Posted by Chris Bowen | Oct 30, 2019 | Lifestyle

We’ve had the debate about scooters and electric bike sharing. But I’d imagine many would simply...

CTEK releases new advances for the outdoor and 4×4 community

Posted by Chris Bowen | Oct 29, 2019 | Lifestyle

Battery tech is rapidly evolving, in fact anything regarding electricity is on a pathway to...

ECOVACS DEEBOT OZMO 950 review – a game changer for the brand

Posted by Chris Bowen | Oct 28, 2019 | Lifestyle

I’ve reviewed more robot vacuums than I ever thought possible, especially given I’m supposed to be...

Podcast: EFTM #083

Posted by Trevor Long | Oct 28, 2019 | Lifestyle

Aldi’s latest Special Buy TV is a big deal – running Android TV it’s more...

John Farnham and Jimmy Barnes front new Uber Eats ad

Posted by Trevor Long | Oct 25, 2019 | Lifestyle

As I sat waiting for my Uber Eats to arrive – an Email from Uber Eats arrived that...

United Airlines confirms Star Wars plane to take the skies!

Posted by Trevor Long | Oct 25, 2019 | Lifestyle

Sadly we won’t be seeing this one in Australia, but if you’re a Star Wars nerd...

What’s on TV for 2020? Part 2 – Channel 7’s big plans

Posted by The Lifestyler | Oct 24, 2019 | Lifestyle

After a lacklustre suite of new shows coming from Channels 10 and 9 in 2020, Channel 7 believe...

Would you install a Dyson hand dryer in your bathroom?

Posted by Chris Bowen | Oct 23, 2019 | Lifestyle

We have all seen those Dyson hand dryers in public toilets, but personally I’ve always wondered if...

Inside the new American Express Lounge at Sydney Airport

Posted by Trevor Long | Oct 22, 2019 | Lifestyle

I just overheard one of the staff say “I get tired here walking around, it’s so...

New Star Wars trailer drops

Posted by Chris Bowen | Oct 22, 2019 | Lifestyle

Today Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker, revealed a new trailer. Due to release in December the...

Be king of the grill with Victorinox

Posted by Chris Bowen | Oct 21, 2019 | Lifestyle

It’s almost summer and with that comes beer and BBQ’s. But when it comes to doing it properly you...

Podcast: EFTM #082

Posted by Trevor Long | Oct 21, 2019 | Lifestyle

Telco loyalty and why you should be looking around, Bowen visits Darwin for the World Solar...

What’s on TV for 2020? Part 1

Posted by The Lifestyler | Oct 18, 2019 | Lifestyle

The LifeStyler has been on the prowl to discover what we will see on TV in 2020. In this two...

Under Armour reveals their Spacewear for Virgin Galactic travellers

Posted by Trevor Long | Oct 18, 2019 | Lifestyle

They don’t do things by halves at Virgin Galactic, with plans to send paying punters into...

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