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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...

Podcast: EFTM #060

Posted by Trevor Long | Apr 5, 2019 | Lifestyle

All together again, the boys are back – and this week we’re talking electric cars, the...

Soothe that itchy stubble with Bulldog Skin Care

Posted by Chris Bowen | Apr 5, 2019 | Lifestyle

I’m bald, sadly the follicles on top of my noggin started to leave me when I was about 22. But the...

Hey Google I’m hot! Mitsubishi Electric offers voice control

Posted by Chris Bowen | Apr 3, 2019 | Lifestyle

Mitsubishi Electric Australia has today announced voice control capability for some of its air...

Sleep right when camping with Nemo’s sleeping pad

Posted by Chris Bowen | Apr 3, 2019 | Lifestyle

I’m happy to put my hand up and say I was once a member of the 1st. Gosford Scouts. Back in the...

It’s time to answer an incredibly important question; Which Cadbury Easter Egg are you?

Posted by John Abood | Apr 1, 2019 | Lifestyle

It’s no secret that at EFTM we pride ourselves on being fat heaps. Just last week we...

Nespresso launches new range

Posted by Chris Bowen | Apr 1, 2019 | Lifestyle

The latest Limited-Edition Nespresso variety has hit our desks here at EFTM. Aside from our...

New TAG Smart Watch with extreme Golf smarts – and three TAG Golf Balls included

Posted by Trevor Long | Mar 21, 2019 | Lifestyle

For $2,650 you’d want something special, and as a TAG owner – it’s always a...

Hands on Review: Dyson V11 Intelligent stick vacuum

Posted by Trevor Long | Mar 21, 2019 | Lifestyle

Now those are words you never thought you’d see in close proximity did you? Intelligent and...

Hisense launches Australia’s highest Energy Star Rated fridge

Posted by Trevor Long | Mar 20, 2019 | Lifestyle

Take a walk though your local white-goods and appliance store and check out all the star ratings...

Sugar Free Drinking Chocolate is a real product that you need in your life

Posted by John Abood | Mar 18, 2019 | Lifestyle

I’m not sure how I lasted as long as I have without knowing about this product…...

Podcast: EFTM #059

Posted by Trevor Long | Mar 12, 2019 | Lifestyle

Bowen’s missing – does it still stack up? Your thoughts? Talking foldable phones and...

LG has a new Vacuum that also Mops, and not just a wipe, a MOP – we’ll believe it when we see it

Posted by Trevor Long | Mar 7, 2019 | Lifestyle

Following on from the success of their CordZero stick vacuums over recent years, LG have today...

You can do your Coles shopping on eBay – well, most of it anyway

Posted by Trevor Long | Mar 6, 2019 | Lifestyle

Coles has extended its online reach with a new online store within the eBay ecosystem stocking...

FORMULA ONE IN 4K – YES, YOU READ THAT RIGHT

Posted by Trevor Long | Mar 6, 2019 | Lifestyle

Fox Sports have just announced the news we’ve all been hoping for – they’ll be...

Kayo offers advanced streaming for 2019 Supercars season

Posted by Trevor Long | Feb 26, 2019 | Lifestyle

It all kicks off this weekend, the Commodores and Mustang Supercars hit the Adelaide track for the...

LEGO releases Ford Mustang Creator edition – Want!

Posted by Trevor Long | Feb 23, 2019 | Lifestyle

Fans of LEGO will be well aware of their Creator Expert edition models which are hard to find and...

Netflix launch ‘Formula 1: Drive to Survive’ series

Posted by Trevor Long | Feb 21, 2019 | Lifestyle

Rev-heads unite! No not on the race track or the motorway… but the couch! Netflix are...

New Samsung Galaxy Watch Active & Galaxy Buds expands wearable offering

Posted by Trevor Long | Feb 21, 2019 | Lifestyle

As if a million new mobile phones wasn’t enough, Samsung has thrown down a few new wearable...

Menulog’s foolproof guide on how to use Chopsticks

Posted by Chris Bowen | Feb 20, 2019 | Lifestyle

It’s really awkward while having a great chow down at a Chinese joint and the bloke next to...

Samsung expands SmartThings smart home roll out across Australia

Posted by Trevor Long | Feb 15, 2019 | Lifestyle

Late last year Samsung launched their SmartThings connected home products in Australia –...

Lego Store lands in Sydney

Posted by Rob Jolliffe | Feb 14, 2019 | Lifestyle

To steal a line from the movie, “Everything is awesome,” especially when we catch wind that Sydney...

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