Travelling with a powerbank, mid-range noise cancelling earbuds and more calls

Travelling with a powerbank, mid-range noise cancelling earbuds and more calls

Author: Trevor Long June 30, 2026 Duration: 56:31
Setting up a brand new laptop - can you get Microsoft Office outright or only on subscription? Netgear Orbi reset and configuration question, and trying to setup a robot vacuum. What are REDCAP telco plans and can we get them in Australia? Looking for Noise Cancelling earbuds, at a budget. Phone repair gone wrong, how to deal with that. And a mystery caller has travel power questions. Be part of the show, thanks to Vodafone, get in touch by Text or WhatsApp on 0477 657 657

Hosted by Trevor Long, EFTM-Tech, Cars and Lifestyle is a conversation that lives at the intersection of our digital and physical worlds. This isn't just a gadget review show; it's a deep dive into how the technology we use, the vehicles we drive, and the products we adopt shape our daily experiences and culture. Trevor connects directly with the people building the future, bringing you candid interviews with industry leaders and innovators to understand the stories behind the companies. The discussion is grounded and practical, often driven by listener input through calls and messages, making complex topics accessible and immediately relevant. Each episode feels like a chat with a well-informed friend who cuts through the hype, whether examining the latest automotive tech, a new smart home ecosystem, or a cultural shift driven by a leisure product. For anyone curious about the why and how behind the tools and toys that define modern life, this podcast offers thoughtful analysis without the jargon, exploring the seamless blend of tech, cars, and lifestyle that defines our era.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

EFTM - Tech, Cars and Lifestyle
Podcast Episodes
New Year new tech! But the same tech issues! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:35
Happy New Year folks! What tech was under your Christmas tree?? Get in touch and let us know! Text or WhatsApp to 0477 657 657 thanks to Vodafone! Plenty of calls this week, from digitising photos through to 2 Factor woe…
Boosting the Boost brand and your tech questions answered! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:03
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Duration: 52:47
After Snapchat announced it was using ConnectID to verify peoples ages, we wondered - what the hell is that? Turns out it might just be the perfect solution to not just age verification but a whole range of identity issu…
All the new Amazon devices, plus your tech questions! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:15
Amazon devices country manager Jacqui Corbett joins the show to talk about all the exciting new products coming from Amazon - time to upgrade your smart home gear? Plus, to upgrade Oura or go cheap? Smart ring advice. Fi…
Kids Social Media Ban: eSafety Commissioner joins Trevor Long [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:48
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How does a firmware update render a product useless? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 56:09
If your video doorbell did a firmware update and then never worked again - what would you expect to happen? Trev offers three options to this caller Advice on smartphones in a mid-range budget and we learn something more…
Handheld gaming revolution and the Cricut craft revolution! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:04:42
This week I'm joined by Glenn Rogers, Executive Vice President of Cricut - not the sport, the global crafting phenomenon - what is it, and what can it be used for? And Bradley Howe from ASUS joins to talk about the stunn…
Amazon's refreshed devices and your calls! [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:20
We check back in with Keith on how he's liking Google Photos. Advice for another caller on Security cameras. What to look for when buying a wireless microphone, and more advice on modems for the faster NBN plans.. And we…