How to fix a wet phone – DO NOT PUT IT IN RICE
So you’ve dropped your phone in the toilet, or the bath, the sink, or the pool –...
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Netflix is sliding into your WhatsApp Chat to give you recommendations
Got Netflix? It’s pretty cool right. And it knows a lot about your viewing habits –...
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The TECH behind the NYE Fireworks
Every New Years Eve, amazing fireworks are put on show around the country. The new technology that...
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Apple apologises for iPhone slowdown drama: reduces replacement battery cost
They aren’t words that are often put down in black and white by a company the size of Apple,...
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Am I required to switch to NBN? The Simple answer is yes – as hundreds of thousands face disconnection
Today there are stories all over the place about the thousands and thousands of householders who...
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Documentary on Demand using DocPlay
Netflix is kicking goals, it is the Band-Aid of streaming content in our living rooms. Stan has...
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Podcast: Two Blokes Talking Tech #327
Stephen and Trevor look back on 2017 and wonder what was the best and brightest, what stood out...
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Phone Battery Myths – What’s real and what’s bogus
With all of the recent news around Apple iPhone batteries, we got to wondering, what other myths...
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Apple admits to slowing iPhones to preserve device and battery
There’s conspiracy theorists jumping with joy today as Apple confirms they have software to...
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Taking a High End Compact Camera to New Zealand
We’ve tested plenty of cameras at EFTM in the past, most have a particular purpose or meet a...
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Monitor your remote property or work-site: Netgear Arlo Go review
When it comes to security cameras there’s a huge change taking place across the market. The...
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Compact portable chargers tested: Belkin Pocket Power
It’s one of the most common things people will buy today to compliment their smartphone,...
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Tested: The Samsung Series 7 Soundbar
For many of us, a new TV is becoming more and more of a high priority as 4K content starts to...
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Podcast: Two Blokes Talking Tech #326
Stephen has seen it three times already so for a spoiler-free assessment of the latest Star Wars...
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A Virtual Reality Droid Repair Bay: Now at Samsung Stores
Ever wondered what it’s like to be on-board a Resistance ship speeding through the galaxy...
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Testing out Zoom2U for same-day deliveries all across Australia
We’re not a big business by any stretch, I work from home, don’t run an office...
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NBN drops prices – for retailers, consumers unlikely to pay less
There’s a problem with the NBN – well, that’s the understatement of the century...
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BlueAnt Pump Air True Wireless earbuds review: Wire-free goodness
There’s been no turning back ever since Apple removed the headphone jack from the iPhone 7 with...
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eBay bracing for the biggest night of online shopping ever: Tonight at 9pm
You thought you were busy today, oh and you think your weekend of shopping was a nightmare because...
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81% of Australians have a smartphone, and our data use has grown in staggering numbers
The annual report on the use of communications tools by Australians has been released by the...
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What the hell is Bitcoin?
What is Bitcoin? What the hell is Bitcoin? What the F%$k is a Bitcoin? These are pretty common...
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Podcast: Two Blokes Talking Tech #325
Now that Amazon has launched what does it mean, how is and might retail change in Australia? ...
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Apple’s best of 2017: The top songs, movies, apps and more
It’s that time of year – when all the big tech companies look at their data sets for...
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Foxtel Now adds support for Apple TV: Watch Foxtel on your big-screen
Foxtel’s streaming customers using the Foxtel Now service have today been given an added...
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Confirmed: We watch a lot of rubbish on YouTube
YouTube Australia have released a few “top lists” of content we Aussies are watching...
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iPad keyboard case for under $100 – J.Burrows Keyboard Folio review
iPad cases are much of a muchness right? The real difference is when they come with a keyboard...
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Ecovacs DEEBOT OZMO launches in Harvey Norman – Ultimate robot vacuum; and mop!
The Ecovacs DEEBOT Robot Vacuum launched in Berlin earlier this year to much fanfare, a bunch of...
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Vodafone launching WiFi calling and Apple Watch Series 3 eSIM support on Monday
Next week is a big week for Vodafone with two great new technologies launching for their Aussie...
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EFTM Best of the Best 2017: LG Signature W “Wallpaper” TV
11 Months have come and gone since LG revealed their Signature W series TV at CES in January, yet...
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EFTM Best Tech 2017: BMW Driving Assistance Plus
We could have given “Best Tech” to any one of 15 other EFTM Award winners this year,...
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Podcast: Two Blokes Talking Tech #324
Lots of tech options for Christmas this year, Trevor and Stephen run through some ideas and hot...
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EFTM Best Smartphone 2017: Apple iPhone X
“Apple Fanboy” – so many times I’ve heard this, but check the records...
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EFTM Best TV 2017: Hisense Series 7
Here’s a controversial one – Best TV. Despite there being no stunning innovation in...
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EFTM Best Gaming 2017: Xbox One X
Nintendo Switch, Some great accessories, and the Xbox One X – all contenders for the EFTM...
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EFTM Best Networking 2017: Netgear Orbi
When we first started discussing Best Networking I almost overlooked Orbi, thinking it had been...
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EFTM Best Wearable 2017: Apple Watch Series 3
Perhaps a sign of how fast the wearable space is moving, in 2014 for our first EFTM Best Awards...
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What the NBN debate needs is less clickbait and more leadership
I’m a frustrated individual when it comes to discussing the NBN. I waited years to have it...
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Netgear Orbi Pro: WiFi for your small business – your logo and a password on the login page!
Netgear’s Orbi WiFi system is a game changer for home networks, and there are now a number...
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The $130 million pizzas – how one guy ate his multi-million dollar pay-day away
Here’s a sorry tale of pizza and missed millions. Way back in May of 2010, well over seven...
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Bluetooth speaker with volume driven LED lights for under $20!
In my game there are times when a product is cheap you wonder if it’s worth opening to...
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EFTM Best Innovation 2017: Apple’s Do Not Disturb While Driving
This is something that deserved to be recognised with an award from the moment it was announced. ...
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Ask eBay: Search ebay with your voice using Google Home
Google Home continues to go from strength to strength adding new features and services to enhance...
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EFTM Best Internet of Things 2017: Gogogate2 – your garage door opener
The internet of things isn’t just about being connected, having a WiFi connection. For an...
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EFTM Best Entertainment 2017: Anki Overdrive
So you’re looking for entertainment. Netflix? Stan? Amazon Prime? The Movies? Well, we...
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Bendigo Bank adds Apple Pay: The first of the banks who took ACCC action to offer Apple Pay
In a sign they are listening to their customers and not their fellow big-banks, Bendigo Bank has...
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Samsung’s Galaxy Tab A 8.0 is a tablet for the family – including the kids
Kids today get screen time, they have a tablet or a touch-screen device to play with when the...
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EFTM Best Tablet 2017: Apple iPad Pro 10.5
If we reflect on the tablet announcements of 2017 there’s a lot of options for our EFTM Best...
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EFTM Best Game 2017: Forza Motorsport 7
The title of Best Game is never an easy one to decide – it’s a very subjective thing...
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NBN takes a hit as HFC network roll-out is delayed
Ahh, you’ve gotta love the optimism of the NBN – their announcement today that...
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EFTM Best Home Theatre 2017: LG SJ9 Soundbar
Last year’s Home Theatre winner was a soundbar featuring Dolby Atmos, this year it’s...
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