Talking Technology With Trevor Long

Does the ACCC represent consumers? Consumers looking for competition? That's my question this week and I explain how YOU can make a difference. Plus, you asked, I'm answering. After some lovely reviews, following through with my promise of a flashback episode. This week, you'll hear my Chip 4 Brains radio show from EXACTLY 15 YEARS AGO! Yep, October 11 2007 this went live to air on 2GB Sydney, and it's now here for you to listen down memory lane 15 years later on the EFTM Podcast. Enjoy.

Optus is still dragging the chain on customer contact and help, so I'm here for those with questions. 9.8 Million Aussies are at risk of new scams and fraud, yet Optus is telling you not to worry too much. I talk to Equifax about their Identity Protect product which Optus is offering, slowly and understand just how it works. Plus there are questions about NBN alternatives, big-screen TVs and yet more still. The Talkback Technology podcast - get involved, goto EFTM.com and click Ask Trev.

The Optus data breach is epic in its proportions, but it's not the first. So what has happened and does the hacker still have our information? Plus, are you sure that scam is a result of this hack? Quite possible your data is already on the internet, we talk to Security guru Troy Hunt about his website helping people check their own information And of course, your calls - plus a surprise for EFTM readers and listeners.

Have you ever left a review of this show? Come on, help me out - but also, an incentive this week involving audio from 15 years ago:) Lots of tech and car questions this week, so if you've got a curious mind listen to what's causing some people concern or curiosity. And if you've got a question, it's as easy as heading to EFTM.com

Back from a global trip, Trev's here with a sore neck, but taking your calls with tech questions. From how to rewind on Kayo, to where to buy an iPhone and which one. Plus importing all those family videos too - and some advice and feedback on Life360!

I fly to Europe today, but wanted to get through some of the questions I've had, so we've got another Talkback Technology show. Answering your calls on everything from TV reception to Mobile reception and much more. Back on the show in two weeks after the IFA show in Berlin and the Apple event on September 8

This week lots of interesting questions regarding everything from how the new .au domain space impacts your email through to replacing a home security system. Plus upgrading your NBN speeds and why ISP loyalty doesn't count for you at all. If you've got a tech question, head to EFTM.com and click ASK TREV!

Those who know me well know how I roll, but others will judge from afar. Who cares! I appreciate your support. This week, loads of calls on Robot Vacuums, Bluetooth, AirTags and Smartwatches Plus a little story about the missed flight at LAX and the Taxpayer funded hit job:)

How old is your phone? One caller this week has a 23 year old phone and a very unique problem. Plus questions about headphones, TVs and Soundbars Your Tech questions answered, on the EFTM podcast - as your question at EFTM.com

Taking your tech calls on a range of topics, if you've got a tech question head to EFTM.com Plus talking to one of the creators of the Hot Wheels expansion for Forza Horizon 5. The EFTM Podcast - get in touch!

This week on the EFTM podcast, your calls on a range of tech questions and issues. Projector questions for a big-screen footy game. WiFi questions in what seems like a regular Aussie home - but who has four foxtel boxes? And an all-new way we're recording, and an all new way to find your tech news.

The talkback technology podcast is back for another week, with callers this week questioning the suitability of Elon Musk's Starlink internet and Home internet protection. We talk Foxtel on a smart TV, and save a big coin for a couple of people looking to switch telcos as prices go up. And the excitement of a new parcel, containing the much anticipated EFTM AirTag keyrings! Got a tech question? Get in touch - head to EFTM.com and click ASK TREV!

Trev went laptop shopping and it was a great experience, you know what it's not as bad as we sometimes think. Callers this week on luggage tracking, internet security, movie storage, online scams and more. Talkback Technology - taking your calls, just get in touch via EFTM.com

A bit grumpy about the ACCC investigation into the Telstra and TPG network sharing deal, so I'll vent on that. But I'm back from the USA and taking your calls. Buying advice, Electric Cars, TVs, Streaming you name it, happy to help on this talkback technology podcast

Trev is in Las Vegas with Amazon looking all through their reMARS event which covers Robotics, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Space! We get exclusive access to a range of Amazon representatives who will educate us all about Alexa's smarts, the role of Amazon in Space and how Machine Learning helps Swimming, F1 and your streaming recommendations. A fascinating set of insights from one of the biggest tech companies in the world.

He was the star of a smash hit kids show for a decade, and now, he's the star of viral videos on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok - Jimmy Rees has made a name for himself bringing a smile to our faces, and that's awesome. This week we chat about that move to TikTok, Videos and even live shows! NSW introduces a new ID support service for people who have been victims of Identity fraud, while we open the lines to talk TVs, NBN and more Your Talkback Technology podcast, get in touch at EFTM.com and click ASK TREV!

In a world of corporate spin, it's refreshing to hear plain talk - and that's what Peter Adderton does - talks straight. I talk to him about Boost Mobile aiming for 1 million customers, and how 5G just happens to be available and his response is staggering. Plus his new venture called Mobile X. Plus, I talk to Foxtel's Les Wigan about 4K broadcasting and where Australia sits globally on this And as is always the way, your calls - this Talkback podcast is for you, so ask me anything just go to EFTM.com

This week, talking about a green energy future and just what next for Electric Cars, the Minister for Energy Angus Taylor joins Trevor to talk just days out from the election. We invited both alternates from Communications and Energy - no response. So, onward we go. Also as we do every week answer your calls on tech with tech buying advice or tech support - here on the EFTM podcast.

Ahead of the Federal Election which is now just a couple of weeks away, incumbent Communications Minister Paul Fletcher joins me to talk about the election and coalition policies in Communications. This includes the NBN, the FTTN upgrades, Satellite competition, as well as anti-trolling, parental control, anti-siphoning and Free to air Prominance. Plus, your calls on TV buying WiFi issues and more, all on this week's EFTM podcast.

This week we talk stress and health tracking with technology - talking to Susie Felber from Withings. Plus an update on the Election politics of Technology, an EPIC new app to check out And your calls - got a tech question - get in touch, head to EFTM.com and click ASK TREV