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Electronic payments go down – McDonalds and Woolworths only taking cash – Telstra network fault to blame [UPDATED]

Posted by Trevor Long | Jul 11, 2019 | Lifestyle

Ever wondered what society would look like if we were reliant only on digital payments – and...

Podcast: EFTM #070

Posted by Trevor Long | Jul 11, 2019 | Lifestyle

The boys have an excessively large Carbon Footprint driving some very large cars this week,...

When is cash king? Turns out the pub is the place if you’re splitting the round!

Posted by Trevor Long | Jul 8, 2019 | Lifestyle

Sure there are apps for everything, including booking a ride, paying your bills, paying for...

Podcast: EFTM #069

Posted by Trevor Long | Jul 4, 2019 | Lifestyle

Tug of War and the best in the world, the stunning Netgear Meural electronic picture frame,...

The NASA intern set to make a million from Moon Landing video tapes

Posted by Trevor Long | Jul 2, 2019 | Lifestyle

Internships are much maligned, these poor kids working hard for little or no money – just...

Watch as Russell Crowe is transformed into Roger Ailes for The Loudest Voice – amazing makeup!

Posted by Trevor Long | Jul 1, 2019 | Lifestyle

Movie Magic they call it – that normally refers these days to the wonders of computer...

Bohemian Rhapsody hits the big time on Air New Zealand

Posted by Chris Bowen | Jun 28, 2019 | Lifestyle

We get a lot of press releases here at EFTM HQ and let me tell you, my keyboard delete button...

Podcast: EFTM #068

Posted by Trevor Long | Jun 27, 2019 | Lifestyle

The boys are talking 5G Conspiracy theories and just what the truth is with 5G. Bowen’s...

You’ve won $40 million, what next?

Posted by Chris Bowen | Jun 27, 2019 | Lifestyle

As you probably know by now, you’re not one of the two people who won $40 million on Tuesday...

The Balvenie Distillery launches new range

Posted by Chris Bowen | Jun 26, 2019 | Lifestyle

If you’re into your whiskies, then this news from The Balvenie Distillery in Scotland is nothing...

LIFX smart light review

Posted by Chris Bowen | Jun 25, 2019 | Lifestyle

Smart lighting has come a very long way in just a few years. Now you can walk into a Bunnings and...

Hey coffee table get me a beer!!

Posted by Chris Bowen | Jun 24, 2019 | Lifestyle

Look I’ll be upfront and say the following phrase is a direct rip-off from Australia’s greatest...

Formula One has problems – and it’s not the Ricciardo penalties

Posted by Trevor Long | Jun 24, 2019 | Lifestyle

I love Formula One – ever since I can remember I’ve been a fan, I’ve watched...

ECOVACS Deebot 710 robot vacuum – Sub $500 price with mapping

Posted by Chris Bowen | Jun 21, 2019 | Lifestyle

There’s a substantial difference between a cheap robot vacuum and one that costs north of...

KitKat reveals Aussie’s top 10 first world problems

Posted by Chris Bowen | Jun 20, 2019 | Lifestyle

KitKat, you know that chocolate and wafer snack that has long used the catch cry “Have a break,...

Get jiggy with it – BIG W offering big savings on Karaoke microphones

Posted by Chris Bowen | Jun 20, 2019 | Lifestyle

When it comes to Karaoke there are, I believe, two types of people, those who genuinely think they...

I received an email from a US reader that triggered me

Posted by Chris Bowen | Jun 20, 2019 | Lifestyle

Recently I wrote a piece about Lime Scooters. This company has rolled out these electric transport...

There’s a new Thermomix – the TM6; Smart, Connected a and a big screen!

Posted by Trevor Long | Jun 19, 2019 | Lifestyle

Happy wife happy life boys – you know it! And it’s more than possible that if you...

Apple Cider – it may not be as Aussie as you think

Posted by Chris Bowen | Jun 18, 2019 | Lifestyle

You would think that when you saw the word’s “Australian Made” on a bottle of Apple Cider,...

Turn your pet into a pillow

Posted by Chris Bowen | Jun 14, 2019 | Lifestyle

Pets die. Just the other night as I was ushering my now 11-year-old Burmese cat Felix into the...

Forget Gold Class, Event Cinemas launches “Boutique” movie experience

Posted by Trevor Long | Jun 13, 2019 | Lifestyle

I can remember when Gold Class was launched – what an outrageously extravegant way to...

Max out your hygiene and attraction levels with the new Lynx ‘Xbox’ range

Posted by John Abood | Jun 5, 2019 | Lifestyle, Tech

Alright nerds, huddle up… we have to talk hygiene. The stereotypes are rampant among the...

ECOVACS DEEBOT 600 robot vacuum – Cheap and effective

Posted by Chris Bowen | Jun 5, 2019 | Lifestyle

ECOVACS has rapidly become a huge player in the robotic vacuum market. Personally, I’ve had a...

Gyprock your home cinema the right way with CSR

Posted by Chris Bowen | Jun 4, 2019 | Lifestyle

A lot of new homes today have a dedicated TV room or home cinema. This is great, but with modern...

Telstra reduces cost of Payphone calls: 50c for a 10min call to mobile

Posted by Trevor Long | Jun 3, 2019 | Lifestyle

Did you know there are over 15,500 public telephones in Australia? Good old Telecom Payphones....

Mate against mate, bull against rider – it’s PBR time

Posted by Chris Bowen | May 31, 2019 | Lifestyle

It’s not just mate against mate time, it’s also bull against rider time as the inaugural...

Podcast: EFTM #066

Posted by Trevor Long | May 30, 2019 | Lifestyle

Look, there’s been a bit of drama – the boys drove an Electric car a bit too...

Ring Stick Up Cam Battery review

Posted by Chris Bowen | May 29, 2019 | Lifestyle

Ring changed the doorbell as we know it, allowing home owners to answer a knock on the door...

De’Longhi La Specialista coffee machine review

Posted by Chris Bowen | May 29, 2019 | Lifestyle

When it comes to coffee machines some like simple, some like to grind their beans, tamper the...

Nespresso launch limited edition pen made from capsules

Posted by Chris Bowen | May 28, 2019 | Lifestyle

Nespresso has made a pen, previously they made knife so it would appear that things have gone a...

Does your pizza look like it should? Dominos is using AI to check it

Posted by Trevor Long | May 28, 2019 | Lifestyle

How often do you take a good look at your Pizza when you open the box and think – wait...

Samsung expands laundry appliance line up

Posted by Chris Bowen | May 28, 2019 | Lifestyle

Samsung Australia has launched three new washing machines and two dryers. They’re larger, more...

Podcast – EFTM #065

Posted by Chris Bowen | May 24, 2019 | Lifestyle

The boys as usual cover off the week in tech, cars and lifestyle. But let’s be real,...

The Glenfiddich bus is coming

Posted by Chris Bowen | May 22, 2019 | Lifestyle

If you’re a whisky fan, then take note of the following. Glenfiddich has teamed up with renowned...

Aldi Special Buy Sterling Coffee Machine Review

Posted by Chris Bowen | May 20, 2019 | Lifestyle

Thousands of Aussies love Aldi, in particular the brands Special Buys. Well here at EFTM we’re now...

Did you know: You could get a $112 fine for leaving your car unlocked

Posted by Trevor Long | May 20, 2019 | Lifestyle

Some people will be screaming “of course you idiot” right now, but others – like...

Podcast: EFTM #064

Posted by Trevor Long | May 17, 2019 | Lifestyle

There’s a new sheriff in town – DJI launches the Osmo Action – a New GoPro...

Podcast: EFTM #063

Posted by Trevor Long | May 10, 2019 | Lifestyle

Bowen and Trev get their first look at the new Oculus Quest and it’s mind blowing –...

Glow Dreaming – the Aussie sleep device helping thousands

Posted by Chris Bowen | May 8, 2019 | Lifestyle

There are any number of sleep aids on the market, ranging from apps that play the sounds of a...

Spend $39 on drinks, get shoes worth $42.99. Go Figure, but that’s Southern Comfort & Volley for ya

Posted by Trevor Long | May 7, 2019 | Lifestyle

Promotional giveaways are a great way to entice people to buy one product over another, and...

The Original Puffy Blanket!

Posted by Chris Bowen | May 7, 2019 | Lifestyle

Winter is around the corner but given I’m in Canberra for our Holden Equinox LTZ-V road trip I can...

LEGO sales are up off the back of Channel 9’s LEGO Masters show

Posted by Trevor Long | May 6, 2019 | Lifestyle

While the big retailers rarely comment on how things are selling day to day and product by product...

Podcast: EFTM #062

Posted by Trevor Long | May 3, 2019 | Lifestyle

This week Trev finally fully reviews the Huawei P30 Pro – and we ask – why should...

Jura E8 coffee machine – close to perfection!

Posted by Chris Bowen | May 3, 2019 | Lifestyle

I’ll admit when it comes to coffee, I’m actually a bit of a snob. I haven’t always been this way,...

Ledlenser MH11, the connected headlamp

Posted by Chris Bowen | Apr 26, 2019 | Lifestyle

Over the last week I’ve been walking around the house like a coal miner. Attached to my head has...

Ryobi Electric Lawn Mower Review: I’ve gone fully electric

Posted by Trevor Long | Apr 20, 2019 | Lifestyle

Don’t think for a moment this is some fan boy post about getting a fancy new mower and...

LG A9 Ultimate Vacuum Review: A proper mopping while you vacuum.

Posted by Trevor Long | Apr 16, 2019 | Lifestyle

When LG announced the A9 Ultimate Vacuum I had to check it wasn’t April Fools Day – I...

Daniel Ricciardo’s Retro Helmet for China, the 1000th F1 Grand Prix: Jack Brabham Tribute

Posted by Trevor Long | Apr 12, 2019 | Lifestyle

Formula One drivers have only one real outlet for expressing their own personality when in the car...

Podcast: EFTM #061

Posted by Trevor Long | Apr 12, 2019 | Lifestyle

Trev and Bowen discuss the good old days of Vinyl as Trev looks at Sony’s Turntable with...

The July Carry-On Review: Big, Robust and perfect for your next trip

Posted by Trevor Long | Apr 10, 2019 | Lifestyle

I’ve been pretty frustrated by luggage over the years – the big name brands promise...

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