# EFTM.com > Outlining the structure of the EFTM Website for AI and Other search capabilities ## Posts - [REVIEW: The Roborock F25 LT Gen 2 – Competent in wet or dry conditions](https://eftm.com/2026/09/review-the-roborock-f25-lt-gen-2-competent-in-wet-or-dry-conditions-280525): Cleaning floors is a pain. We know that. There is no lack of appliances that can help you get through... - [Sonos expands its personal and home audio range alongside an update to its operating system](https://eftm.com/2026/09/sonos-expands-its-personal-and-home-audio-range-alongside-an-update-to-its-operating-system-280508): Sonos has announced two new high-end audio products, the Sonos Beam Ultra soundbar and Sonos Ace Ultra headphones, alongside an... - [JBL unveil its multi-room Wi-Fi audio system, JBL Cove, and its three supporting speakers](https://eftm.com/2026/09/jbl-unveil-its-multi-room-wi-fi-audio-system-jbl-cove-and-its-three-supporting-speakers-280488): JBL has announced JBL Cove, a new Wi-Fi audio range for your home, designed to make multi-room audio as seamless... - [The Best Movies You've Never Seen podcast - What Lies Beneath](https://eftm.com/2026/09/the-best-movies-youve-never-seen-podcast-what-lies-beneath-280485): A Vermont housewife, still recovering from a car accident, starts hearing voices and seeing things in the lakeside home she... - [Xbox Cloud Gaming to add monthly streaming limits starting November](https://eftm.com/2026/09/xbox-cloud-gaming-to-add-monthly-streaming-limits-starting-november-280482): As part of the overhaul of the Xbox business by CEO Asha Sharma, Microsoft has announced limits on streaming coming... - ["The Future Cleans Itself": Tineco Debuts Next-Gen Cleaning Tech at IFA](https://eftm.com/2026/09/the-future-cleans-itself-tineco-debuts-next-gen-cleaning-tech-at-ifa-280469): Tineco is opening their IFA 2026 show, announcing new floor care products under the theme “The Future Cleans Itself”. Showing... - [Cricut Unveils the Maker 5: Faster Speeds, Deeper Cuts, Compact Design](https://eftm.com/2026/09/cricut-unveils-the-maker-5-faster-speeds-deeper-cuts-compact-design-280462): Cricut has announced their latest smart cutting machine, introducing the Cricut Maker 5, bringing support for faster, deeper cutting packed... - [DJI Osmo 360 II Debuts with 8K 60fps Video and Replaceable Lenses](https://eftm.com/2026/09/dji-osmo-360-ii-debuts-with-8k-60fps-video-and-replaceable-lenses-280456): Alongside their latest ROMO 2 robot vacuum, DJI have hit the ground at IFA running announcing their Osmo 360 II... - [ECOVACS Showcases Robotics For All with Window, Lawn, & Pool Robots and new DEEBOT X12S OmniCyclone robot vacuum](https://eftm.com/2026/09/ecovacs-showcases-robotics-for-all-with-window-lawn-pool-robots-and-new-deebot-x12s-omnicyclone-robot-vacuum-280434): Over in Berlin we’re seeing the future of home appliances, with robotics taking a front and centre role. ECOVACS is... - [IFA 2026 : Anker announce a suite of products under their new branding groups, You and Home](https://eftm.com/2026/09/ifa-2026-anker-announce-numerous-products-under-their-new-branding-groups-you-and-home-280420): Following the announcement by Anker at IFA 2026 that they are consolidating their 5 current brands into a single Anker... - [Anker unifies it’s brands. Five become one](https://eftm.com/2026/09/anker-unifies-its-brands-five-become-one-280416): Anker have announced the unification of it’s brands under a single banner (with two distinct streams) In a move that... - [IFA 2026: Reolink announces a new dual-view smart camera and its own on-device AI for smart detection and search](https://eftm.com/2026/09/ifa-2026-reolink-announces-a-new-dual-view-smart-camera-and-its-own-on-device-ai-for-smart-detection-and-search-280385): Reolink has showcased its latest innovations at IFA Berlin 2026, including a couple of new cameras and its own local... - [IFA 2026: EZVIZ expands its smart home security range, incorporating its own cloud-less on-device AI](https://eftm.com/2026/09/ifa-2026-ezviz-expands-its-smart-home-security-range-incorporating-its-own-cloud-less-on-device-ai-280372): At IFA 2026 in Germany, EZVIZ has introduced its first EZVIZ AI alongside new products designed to leverage its local-first... - [MOVA Unveils Tactile Skin, Robotic Arms, and Next-Gen Mowers at IFA 2026](https://eftm.com/2026/09/mova-unveils-tactile-skin-robotic-arms-and-next-gen-mowers-at-ifa-2026-280241): At IFA, MOVA have taken to the stage in Berlin to unveil their latest innovations including a new tactile skin... - [The Two Blokes Talking Tech podcast - Episode # 748 - We're in Berlin for IFA](https://eftm.com/2026/09/the-two-blokes-talking-tech-podcast-episode-748-were-in-berlin-for-ifa-280427): The Two Blokes are in Berlin for IFA 2026. What’s new, what’s expected, what’s different this year? The Appliance show... - [DJI announces second generation AI-powered ROMO 2 Robot Vaccum with LiDAR guided robot arm](https://eftm.com/2026/09/dji-announces-second-generation-ai-powered-romo-2-robot-vaccum-with-lidar-guided-robot-arm-280396): Robotics company DJI have announced their ROMO 2 vacuum cleaners at IFA featuring next-generation AI cleaning intelligence and more. The... - [IFA 2026 - Belkin unveil everyday solutions for everyday problems](https://eftm.com/2026/09/ifa-2026-belkin-unveil-everyday-solutions-for-everyday-problems-280320): At IFA 2026, Belkin have announced several new products in what they describe as a “focus on solving everyday challenges... - [IFA 2026: Dell are bringing a colourful, portable 14-inch laptop and a couple new gaming OLED monitors to Australia](https://eftm.com/2026/09/ifa-2026-dell-are-bringing-a-colourful-portable-14-inch-laptop-and-a-couple-new-gaming-oled-monitors-to-australia-280212): Dell has today announced a new 14-inch portable, everyday laptop alongside a couple of impressive OLED gaming monitors from Alienware.... - [Roborock hit the ground running at IFA 2026 with a suite of new robotic cleaning products](https://eftm.com/2026/09/roborock-hgit-the-ground-running-at-ifa-2026-with-a-suite-of-new-robotic-cleaning-products-279876): At IFA 2026, Roborock has announced a suite of new cleaning devices, with all seven on their way Down Under.... - [Acer Debuts Predator Atlas 7 Gaming Handheld and Project DualPlay Mini handheld gaming concept](https://eftm.com/2026/09/acer-debuts-predator-atlas-7-gaming-handheld-and-project-dualplay-mini-handheld-gaming-concept-280407): At IFA, ACER have unveiled their latest Predator gaming devices including the new Predator Atlas 7, and the new Project... - [Sony RX1R III Review: Stunning photos, but Pack Spare Batteries](https://eftm.com/2026/09/sony-rx1r-iii-review-battery-life-charge-photography-photos-camera-280333): The Sony RX1R III is a wonderful, compact sized camera with amazing professional level image quality. Packing a 61-megapixel full-frame... - [TP-Link Unveils their Wi-Fi 8 Portfolio headlined by Archer 8 Ultra and Deco 8 Mesh routers](https://eftm.com/2026/09/tp-link-unveils-their-wi-fi-8-portfolio-headlined-by-archer-8-ultra-and-deco-8-mesh-routers-280314): After teasing their upcoming Wi-Fi 8 platform earlier this year, TP-Link are back announcing their complete Wi-Fi 8 Lineup at... - [Google Pixel 11 Pro XL Review: A spot of polish and more power thanks to Tensor G6](https://eftm.com/2026/09/google-pixel-11-pro-xl-review-a-spot-of-polish-and-more-power-thanks-to-tensor-g6-280270): Google’s Pixel 11 series was announced earlier this month, going on-sale here in Australia and around the world on August... - [Review: Improve your golf and protect your eyes with the Oakley Flak 2.0 XL with Prizm Golf lenses](https://eftm.com/2026/09/review-improve-your-golf-and-protect-your-eyes-with-the-oakley-flak-2-0-xl-with-prizm-golf-lenses-280266): Technology doesn’t have to mean mechanical hardware/computerised devices; it can also mean advancements in other areas of life. The technological... - [A Dyson Toothbrush? The Dyson CameraJet can see between your teeth and floss!](https://eftm.com/2026/09/a-dyson-toothbrush-the-dyson-camerajet-can-see-between-your-teeth-and-floss-280250): Nine out of ten people do not floss their teeth as regularly as they should, and the average time we... - [The EFTM podcast - Advice for Data Breach victims, Portable monitors and travel cameras!](https://eftm.com/2026/09/the-eftm-podcast-advice-for-data-breach-victims-portable-monitors-and-travel-cameras-280237): This week, your talkback technology calls – and you can be part of the show – any question, a problem... - [Xiaomi Unveils POCO F9 Ultra Flagship with 8,050mAh Battery and 185FPS display](https://eftm.com/2026/09/xiaomi-unveils-poco-f9-ultra-flagship-with-8050mah-battery-and-185fps-display-280230): Hot on the heels of their Redmi Note 17 series launch, Xiaomi have unveiled their latest POCO F9 Ultra smartphone... - [Pre-Orders Open for New Lego Wallace & Gromit Sidecar Set](https://eftm.com/2026/09/pre-orders-open-for-new-lego-wallace-gromit-sidecar-set-280224): Lego has unveiled another highly anticipated set, this time based on the beloved Aardman claymation characters, Wallace & Gromit. The... - [TCL has some tips for you to get the best viewing experience out of your TV for this years footy finals](https://eftm.com/2026/09/tcl-has-some-tips-for-you-to-get-the-best-viewing-experience-out-of-your-tv-for-this-years-footy-finals-280206): The footy finals are here, and for those who can’t make it to the game but still want to watch,... - [Uniden announces its new LOOOP portable Bluetooth speaker range](https://eftm.com/2026/09/uniden-announces-its-new-looop-portable-bluetooth-speaker-range-279912): Uniden today announced the expansion of its portfolio with the launch of LOOOP, a range of portable Bluetooth speakers for... - [Uniden XTRAK50-2TP Hand Held UHF Radio Review: Rugged, Complete Two-Pack is a Fully Loaded UHF Bundle](https://eftm.com/2026/08/uniden-xtrak50-2tp-hand-held-uhf-radio-review-rugged-complete-two-pack-is-a-fully-loaded-uhf-bundle-280181): Keeping in contact over vast areas is something Australians are good at. We have great telcos, but signal isn’t always... - [The Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars podcast - Episode # 135 - Public Charging Facts and Problems!](https://eftm.com/2026/08/the-two-blokes-talking-electric-cars-podcast-episode-135-public-charging-facts-and-problems-280176): This week we talk to Rob about the false advertising on public chargers. 300kW? What speed will you actually get?... - [Samsung research reveals a shift towards more personal, flexible and multi-screen viewing](https://eftm.com/2026/08/samsung-research-reveals-a-shift-towards-more-personal-flexible-and-multi-screen-viewing-280144): Ask anyone with kids and you will find that they do not consume content like we old buggers used to... - [Kenwood launches the My Pizzeria Indoor Pizza Oven, small enough to store in your kitchen but hot enough for perfect pizza](https://eftm.com/2026/08/kenwood-launches-the-my-pizzeria-indoor-pizza-oven-small-enough-to-store-in-your-kitchen-but-hot-enough-for-perfect-pizza-280122): You know what would be a great Father’s Day present? An indoor pizza oven! Just in time, Kenwood has launched... - [Dyson is innovating in more than just their appliances with their “Never without your Dyson” program](https://eftm.com/2026/08/dyson-is-innovating-in-more-than-just-their-appliances-with-their-never-without-your-dyson-program-280118): We all know how annoying it can be to be without your car when it is in for repairs. Right?... - [The Bouncy Tee from Under Armour, the most comfortable t-shirt I've ever worn](https://eftm.com/2026/08/the-bouncy-tee-from-under-armour-the-most-comfortable-t-shirt-ive-ever-worn-280105): Under Armour has launched a new performance t-shirt, The Bouncy Tee, designed not just to look and feel like a... - [The world's number one smart home camera brand, EZVIZ, introduces a full range of security devices to Australia](https://eftm.com/2026/08/the-worlds-number-one-smart-home-camera-brand-ezviz-introduces-a-full-range-of-security-devices-to-australia-280081): EZVIZ has launched its biggest Australian range, introducing new smart security cameras, video doorbells, smart locks and home control technology.... - [REVIEW: The Ecovacs DEEBOT Neo 4.0 – A great entry-level vacuum and mop robot](https://eftm.com/2026/08/review-the-ecovacs-deebot-neo-4-0-a-great-entry-level-vacuum-and-mop-robot-280041): It seems everyone is manufacturing a robot vacuum nowadays. Some of them are from brands you’ve never heard of and... - [The Best Movies You've Never Seen podcast - GO](https://eftm.com/2026/08/the-best-movies-youve-never-seen-podcast-go-280075): A broke supermarket clerk stumbles into a drug deal to make her rent, unknowingly setting off a chain reaction involving... - [Amazfit expands Australian range with new Flagship Balance 3 featuring HybridCharge](https://eftm.com/2026/08/amazfit-expands-australian-range-with-new-flagship-balance-3-featuring-hybridcharge-280035): After their recent launch in Australia, Amazfit are already expanding their range of fitness devices announcing the new Balance 3... - [Samsung Unveils New Odyssey Gaming Monitor Lineup at Gamescom](https://eftm.com/2026/08/samsung-unveils-new-odyssey-gaming-monitor-lineup-at-gamescom-280026): At the world’s largest video game show in Germany, Samsung have shown off their latest Odyssey gaming monitors, introducing new... - [Hyundai Ioniq 6 N review - The modern dream car.](https://eftm.com/2026/08/hyundai-ioniq-6-n-review-australia-150000-dollar-electric-dream-car-hyundai-ioniq-6-n-review-fake-gears-fake-exhaust-real-grin-280008): Do kids today put posters on their wall of great cars they love? Where do you even get a poster... - [LG Expands "Fit & Max" Design Approach Beyond Refrigerators Ahead of IFA 2026](https://eftm.com/2026/08/lg-expands-fit-max-design-approach-beyond-refrigerators-ahead-of-ifa-2026-280002): At IFA in Germany next month LG will broaden their Fit & Max design, expanding the design approach beyond refrigerators... - [Samsung announces the Galaxy S26 FE, the affordable flagship smartphone experience](https://eftm.com/2026/08/samsung-announces-the-galaxy-s26-fe-the-affordable-flagship-smartphone-experience-279985): Hot on the heels of its exceptionally successful flagship foldables launch, Samsung has unveiled its affordable 2026 flagship lineup, the... - [The Two Blokes Talking Tech podcast - Episode # 747 - Is retail in trouble? And should Trev have done what he did with AI?](https://eftm.com/2026/08/the-two-blokes-talking-tech-podcast-episode-747-is-retail-in-trouble-and-should-trev-have-done-what-he-did-with-ai-279975): July numbers are worrying for retailers – is this a cost of living downturn or are Aussies getting savvy about... - [The bewitching hour: New survey from Youi indicates 3 pm is the time to avoid being on the road](https://eftm.com/2026/08/the-bewitching-hour-new-survey-from-youi-indicates-3-pm-is-the-time-to-avoid-being-on-the-road-279965): More than half of Aussie feel that around 3 pm is the time they are most likely to be stressed... - [LG Launches Larger 32-Inch StanbyME 2 Max Portable Touch Displays in Australia](https://eftm.com/2026/08/lg-launches-larger-32-inch-stanbyme-2-max-portable-touch-displays-in-australia-279950): LG has expanded their portable StanbyMe portable display range, launching the StanbyME 2 Max in Australia. The StanbyME 2 MAX... - [Why Meta's Settlement Does More For Kids Than Australia's Ban](https://eftm.com/2026/08/meta-settlement-kids-social-media-australia-ban-279946): Meta has agreed to $17 billion worth of penalties to settle a court case brought against it by individual US... - [Xbox Unveils Disc-to-Digital program and range of Xbox 25th Anniversary 3rd party accessories](https://eftm.com/2026/08/xbox-unveils-disc-to-digital-program-and-range-of-xbox-25th-anniversary-3rd-party-accessories-279930): Microsoft has made a long-rumoured Disc-to-Digital licensing program for XBOX official overnight, as well as announcing a new range of... - [Apple iPhone Event confirmed for September 10 - "Surprise and Shine"](https://eftm.com/2026/08/apple-iphone-event-confirmed-for-september-10-surprise-and-shine-279922): Apple fans and iPhone curious, set your alarms for 3am on September 10 Australian Eastern Standard Time, that’s when Apple’s... - [DJI teases the Osmo 360 II, officially arriving next week](https://eftm.com/2026/08/dji-teases-the-osmo-360-ii-officially-arriving-next-week-279915): DJI has always made great action cameras, and after the success it has had with the OSMO 360, the next... - [IKEA and Xbox Partner on New XSTABY Gaming Line coming to stores in October](https://eftm.com/2026/08/ikea-and-xbox-partner-on-new-xstaby-gaming-line-coming-to-stores-in-october-279843): IKEA and XBOX are teaming up for a new gaming-inspired collection coming to stores later this year. The exclusive collaboration... - [Xiaomi unveil the new REDMI Note 17 Series, an affordable range of smartphones with Xiaomi's biggest ever smartphone battery](https://eftm.com/2026/08/xiaomi-unveil-the-new-redmi-note-17-series-an-affordable-range-of-smartphones-with-xiaomis-biggest-ever-smartphone-battery-279800): Xiaomi has lifted the covers off its new REDMI Note 17 Series, with a major focus on the first-ever Pro... - [Father’s Day is coming up quickly – How about a unique gift for Dad this year? – Airtasker](https://eftm.com/2026/08/fathers-day-is-coming-up-quickly-how-about-a-unique-gift-for-dad-this-year-airtasker-279869): Now every Dad in Australia believes that they are the go-to person whenever anyone needs something repaired, hung up on... - [Lenovo Expands Budget-Friendly LOQ PC Gaming Ecosystem](https://eftm.com/2026/08/lenovo-expands-budget-friendly-loq-pc-gaming-ecosystem-279830): Lenovo has today announced their new gaming lineup with new Lenovo LOQ laptops shown off alongside a new LOQ desktop,... - [Save $400 on Motorola Razr Fold and more Just in Time for Father’s Day](https://eftm.com/2026/08/save-400-on-motorola-razr-fold-and-more-just-in-time-for-fathers-day-279826): Father’s day is less than two weeks away, and motorola have dropped some great specials on their range of foldables,... - [Pre-orders live for ASUS ROG Xbox Ally X20 and Premium bundle - arriving in October](https://eftm.com/2026/08/pre-orders-live-for-asus-rog-xbox-ally-x20-and-premium-bundle-arriving-in-october-279812): Announced at Computex earlier this year, the limited-edition ROG XBOX Ally X20 and X20 Premium bundle with XReal AR Glasses,... - [Roborock’s New Mower Range Arrives at Bunnings For Spring](https://eftm.com/2026/08/roborocks-new-mower-range-arrives-at-bunnings-for-spring-279804): As Spring approaches, I can almost hear the lawn growing already, but Roborock is ready with four (technically six! )... - [Get ready for Spring Cleaning with the ECOVACS DEEBOT NEO 4.0 Robot Vacuum and Compact WINBOT NEO MINI heading to ALDI Special Buys](https://eftm.com/2026/08/get-ready-for-spring-cleaning-with-the-ecovacs-deebot-neo-4-0-robot-vacuum-and-compact-winbot-neo-mini-heading-to-aldi-special-buys-279762): As Spring starts to rear its head, a good spring clean is on the cards and Aldi and Ecovacs have... - [TCL bring their supersized, connected washer and dryer to our shores](https://eftm.com/2026/08/tcl-bring-their-supersized-connected-washer-and-dryer-to-our-shores-279789): TCL is going by the motto of go big or go home with the introduction to the Australian market of... - [Apple Sneaks Two New Macs In Before the iPhone — Faster, Smarter, Not Cheap](https://eftm.com/2026/08/apple-sneaks-two-new-macs-in-before-the-iphone-faster-smarter-not-cheap-279778): Apple has dropped some nice new updates to the Mac lineup with an all new M6 and M5 Ultra Silicon... - [A new microphone stand is about to start appearing in podcasts everywhere - RØDE DS3](https://eftm.com/2026/08/rode-ds3-microphone-mic-stand-podcast-desk-setup-recording-279772): Aussie company RØDE has today revealed a new generation pro desktop studio arm made for holding those podcast microphones on... - [Ice, Ice, Baby: A Day Drifting BMWs Through Queenstown's Southern Alps](https://eftm.com/2026/08/bmw-snow-and-ice-experience-new-zealand-queenstown-drive-drive-slide-bmws-279736): How do you like to spend your holidays? I always try to weave at least a little automotive passion into... - [The Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars podcast - Episode # 134 - Electric Charging infrastructure, and the VAN MAN!](https://eftm.com/2026/08/the-two-blokes-talking-electric-cars-podcast-episode-134-electric-charging-infrastructure-and-the-van-man-279732): Nick Black joins us from AusGrid to talk about curbside chargers and how it shifts the cost from taxpayers to... - [GTA VI Leaks - Frustrated gamers holding Rockstar Games to ransom over the future of gaming](https://eftm.com/2026/08/gta-vi-leaks-frustrated-gamers-holding-rockstar-games-to-ransom-over-the-future-of-gaming-279728): Months out from the release of the most anticipated and most delayed game in history and what will be the... - [Alan Joyce Ran the Worst WiFi in the Sky. Now He's Bagging Starlink](https://eftm.com/2026/08/alan-joyce-ran-the-worst-wifi-in-the-sky-now-hes-bagging-starlink-279725): I had to laugh on the weekend. Alan Joyce, quoted in the Sydney Morning Herald warning airlines across the world... - [Optus and Telstra outages force telco industry to issue new 000 calling advice](https://eftm.com/2026/08/telcos-issue-new-triple-zero-000-calling-advice-after-outages-279706): Millions of Australians are about to get a text, an email, or see a social post from their telco explaining... - [Review: Shokz OpenDots Air, a highly recommended, more affordable open-ear earbuds option](https://eftm.com/2026/08/review-shokz-opendots-air-a-highly-recommended-more-affordable-open-ear-earbuds-option-279401): Last week I reviewed the Shokz OpenDots 2 and overall I was very impressed with them, with Shokz continuing to... - [The Best Movies You've Never Seen podcast - The Long Kiss Goodnight](https://eftm.com/2026/08/the-best-movies-youve-never-seen-podcast-the-long-kiss-goodnight-279702): A small-town schoolteacher with a loving family and eight years of amnesia starts noticing something isn’t right, she’s a chef?... - [Blown away by MOVA - Hitting Australia with everything but the kitchen sink](https://eftm.com/2026/08/blown-away-by-mova-hitting-australia-with-everything-but-the-kitchen-sink-279692): Have you heard of MOVA? I hadn’t, until a Robot Lawn Mower showed up at my place. Turns out that’s... - [Advinsys TerraMow V600 Robot Lawn Mower Review - sensational, it just works](https://eftm.com/2026/08/advinsys-terramow-v600-robot-lawn-mower-review-sensational-it-just-works-279672): The battle of the backyard is on in earnest. Robot lawnmowers are the new focus for robotics companies. Having mastered... - [JBL announces the EasySing Mic range, AI-powered to deliver your best karaoke performance ever](https://eftm.com/2026/08/jbl-announces-the-easysing-mic-range-ai-powered-to-deliver-your-best-karaoke-performance-ever-279655): JBL has unveiled its new range of microphones designed not just for karaoke but also for content creation – the... - [The Two Blokes Talking Tech podcast - Episode #746 - Foldable phones a success and more to come!](https://eftm.com/2026/08/the-two-blokes-talking-tech-podcast-episode-746-foldable-phones-a-success-and-more-to-come-279631): This week we look at data from Samsung about the success of the Fold8 vs the Fold8 Ultra and the... - [Sennheiser introduces the MOMENTUM True Wireless 5, its more advanced earbuds yet](https://eftm.com/2026/08/sennheiser-introduces-the-momentum-true-wireless-5-its-more-advanced-earbuds-yet-279630): Just a month ago, Sennheiser updated its MOMENTUM headphones, and today it announced the next version of its MOMENTUM True... - [  ***Early Access and Season 1 tips off today!!*** NBA 2K27 revealed in full with new and improved features  ](https://eftm.com/2026/08/nba-2k27-revealed-in-full-with-a-heap-of-new-and-improved-features-279621): All the information you have been waiting for on NBA 2K27 has been revealed in a Preseason Breakdown. New Gameplay... - [Pixel 11 Pro XL First Impressions: Google's Pro-series remains one to beat](https://eftm.com/2026/08/pixel-11-pro-xl-first-impressions-googles-pro-series-remains-one-to-beat-279605): Google’s Pixel 11 series goes on-sale today, and after less than a week with the Pixel 11 Pro XL, I... - [Roblox forced into court-enforceable safety deal, and it's yet more proof our age verification obsession isn't working](https://eftm.com/2026/08/roblox-esafety-undertaking-age-verification-fails-again-279601): Roblox has been forced into a court-enforceable undertaking with the eSafety Commissioner, agreeing to a raft of changes after the... - [First impressions -- Google Pixel 11, the more affordable flagship that delivers a premium experience](https://eftm.com/2026/08/first-impressions-google-pixel-11-the-more-affordable-flagship-that-delivers-a-premium-experience-279581): Just a week ago, Google launched the Pixel 11, and after a much-of-the-same Pixel 10a, we were looking forward to... - [ACER Predator Helios 18 AI Review: Desktop-Class Gaming Performance](https://eftm.com/2026/08/acer-predator-helios-18-ai-review-desktop-class-gaming-performance-279540): We took a look at last year’s Predator Helios 18 AI back in March, and after announcing an updated model... - [LASER delivers yet again with their affordable family orientated Digital Calendar](https://eftm.com/2026/08/laser-delivers-yet-again-with-their-affordable-family-orientated-digital-calendar-279531): Netball practice? 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Editorial Team Email: editor@eftm.... - [About EFTM](https://eftm.com/about-eftm): EFTM is an online Men’s Lifestyle Magazine – publishing content for Australians, written by Australians. From Automotive news, reviews and... # # Detailed Content ## Posts - Published: 2026-09-05 - Modified: 2026-09-05 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/09/review-the-roborock-f25-lt-gen-2-competent-in-wet-or-dry-conditions-280525 - Categories: Lifestyle, Reviews - Tags: f25, review, roborock Cleaning floors is a pain. We know that. There is no lack of appliances that can help you get through the task of cleaning your tiles, timber floors or other hard surfaces. Some can not only do that, but can also be that go-to appliance when disaster strikes. They say there's no use crying over spilt milk so what if you had an appliance that could take care of not only general dirt and grime, pet hair or dirt but that spilt milk as well? What may be the solution is an appliance that can clean your floors and be that emergency “clean up in aisle 2” device as well. We had a look at the Roborock F25 LT Gen 2 to see how effectively it fits that bill Roborock are one of the leaders in household cleaning appliances and with the F25 LT Gen 2 they aim to take the drudgery of of cleaning hard surfaces as well as from cleaning the cleaner itself First let's look at the stats. Roborock advertise the following functionality Anti-tangle design 5 minute fast drying 60 minute battery life Streak-free cleaning experience Fully flat tilt Self-washing (90°C washing temperature) 450 rpm cleaning strokes and 20,000 Pa suction 20N downward cleaning pressure 99. 99% bacterial removal rate - Published: 2026-09-05 - Modified: 2026-09-04 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/09/sonos-expands-its-personal-and-home-audio-range-alongside-an-update-to-its-operating-system-280508 - Categories: Lifestyle, Product News, Tech - Tags: ace ultra, beam ultra, home audio, sonos, sonos27 Sonos has announced two new high-end audio products, the Sonos Beam Ultra soundbar and Sonos Ace Ultra headphones, alongside an update to its operating system. Sonos Beam Ultra The Beam Ultra is a mid-size soundbar featuring nine custom drivers, including two up-firing drivers for true 7. 1. 2 Dolby Atmos sound. Dialogue is clearer than ever, with a redesigned centre channel and AI Speech Enhancement for improved clarity. The Beam Ultra can be used as a standalone soundbar or as part of a home theatre system, paired with a Sub and/or rear surround speakers. Sonos Ace Ultra The Ace Ultra are Sonos’ new premium over-ear headphones, built on Headphone Engine 2, Sonos’ new hardware that lets you link the headphones to your Sonos system. They feature a 40mm driver in each earcup, Adaptive ANC powered by ten microphones and a massive 35 hours of playback with ANC on. Sonos Beam Ultra and Sonos Ace Ultra are available for pre-order now, 2026 at sonos. com. au and select retail partners, priced at $1099 AUD / $1299 NZD and $699 AUD / $749 NZD respectively, with general availability on September 29, 2026.   Sonos 27 The Sonos 27 audio operating system expands its open platform and adaptability using AI control through multiple assistants and agents. It integrates your favourite AI, including ChatGPT, using Sonos’ Sonos 27mcp, but if you prefer, Sonos has created its own assistant, Sonos 27voice. Sonos also unveiled its future plans for Sonos Custom Agents, allowing users to create... - Published: 2026-09-04 - Modified: 2026-09-04 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/09/jbl-unveil-its-multi-room-wi-fi-audio-system-jbl-cove-and-its-three-supporting-speakers-280488 - Categories: Lifestyle, Product News, Tech - Tags: cove m1, cove p1, cove x1, home audio, jbl, jbl cove, wifi speakers JBL has announced JBL Cove, a new Wi-Fi audio range for your home, designed to make multi-room audio as seamless as possible. The system features three new wireless speakers that can operate independently, pair for stereo sound, or work together as part of a connected home audio system. Using JBL’s signature sound and Dolby Atmos on supporting models, JBL Cove delivers flexible room-by-room audio to your connected JBL speakers. The three new JBL Cove speakers are: JBL Cove M1 – a compact speaker for flexible positioning JBL Cove P1 – battery-powered and portable with Dolby Atmos sound JBL Cove X1 – The flagship speaker with four tweeters, dual woofers and Dolby Atmos support. Cove M1 Cove P1 Cove X1 JBL Cove uses JBL’s proprietary Constant Sound Field, automatic self-tuning and AI Sound Boost technology to optimise the audio to wherever you are in your home and how you prefer your music to sound. With JBL Cove, we’re setting a new benchmark for the future of JBL home audio, combining JBL Legendary Sound, ease of use and flexible performance in a system designed for modern homes,” said Grace Koh, General Manager and Vice President, Consumer Audio, HARMAN Asia Pacific. Using the JBL One app, setup is super simple, with the app intelligently deciding whether you want to play in one room or in a group of speakers throughout your house. The speakers also fit seamlessly with the JBL Bar Series MK2 soundbars, letting you use the new JBL Cove speakers as... - Published: 2026-09-04 - Modified: 2026-09-04 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/09/the-best-movies-youve-never-seen-podcast-what-lies-beneath-280485 - Categories: Lifestyle, Podcasts - Tags: movies, podcast, TwoBlokes A Vermont housewife, still recovering from a car accident, starts hearing voices and seeing things in the lakeside home she shares with her scientist husband. As the visions grow stronger and harder to dismiss, she is drawn into a chilling mystery that forces her to question her marriage, her memory, and her own sanity. What Lies Beneath is a slow-burning, Hitchcockian thriller about secrets, guilt, and the ghosts that refuse to stay buried Full AI generated transcript below Best Movies You've Never Seen Episode: What Lies Beneath Published: 4 September 2026 Hosts: Stephen Fenech & Trevor Long [00:01:43] Stephen Fenech: The best movies you've never seen. Welcome to our movie podcast. Uh, this is all about movies, movies that I've seen and I know very well. My name is Stephen Fenech and I'm joined by Trevor Long, who hasn't seen— [00:01:56] Trevor Long: that's it— [00:01:56] Stephen Fenech: these movies. Uh, brought to you by Hisense and Fetch. More about them a little bit later, but Let's get into it. This movie this week we're watching is What Lies Beneath. This is directed by Robert Zemeckis. Now, I think I told you in your millionaire question that this was the film that he made in between Cast Away. Cast Away, they broke so that Tom Hanks could lose weight, and they shut down. And then in the interim, Robert Zemeckis didn't just put his feet up. He said, I'm going to make another movie. [00:02:26] Trevor Long: I mean, man's... - Published: 2026-09-04 - Modified: 2026-09-04 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/09/xbox-cloud-gaming-to-add-monthly-streaming-limits-starting-november-280482 - Categories: Product News, Tech - Tags: microsoft, xbox As part of the overhaul of the Xbox business by CEO Asha Sharma, Microsoft has announced limits on streaming coming to Xbox Cloud Gaming, and the ability to stream games without a Game Pass subscription. The changes will affect all three Game Pass tiers starting in November, with Xbox Game Pass plans including a set number of cloud gaming hours each month: Game Pass Ultimate: 15 hours Game Pass Premium: 10 hours Game Pass Essential: 5 hours Once players reach the limit of their set hours, they’ll be able to purchase more hours through the XBOX Store, says Microsoft. Game Pass subscribers won’t be the only ones to be able to purchase access to Xbox Cloud Gaming through the XBOX store. According to the announcement, anyone with access to the Xbox store will be able to purchase cloud playtime hours and then stream any eligible games they own on supported devices. It’s a big change for Game Pass subscribers, including Game Pass Ultimate subscribers who previously enjoyed unlimited access to Xbox Cloud Gaming and won’t see a reduction in their $25. 95/month fee, though according to Microsoft, the new time limits will only affect 4% of Game Pass subscribers The big positive here is that anyone can now access Xbox Cloud Gaming without needing a Game Pass subscription.   The big question is though, what the Xbox Cloud Gaming pricing will be like and on that front, Microsoft says ‘available hours, purchasing options, and cloud gaming features may vary by... - Published: 2026-09-04 - Modified: 2026-09-04 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/09/the-future-cleans-itself-tineco-debuts-next-gen-cleaning-tech-at-ifa-280469 - Categories: Product News, Tech - Tags: IFA 2026, Tineco Tineco is opening their IFA 2026 show, announcing new floor care products under the theme “The Future Cleans Itself”. Showing how automation can simplify tasks before, during and after cleaning, Tineco has announced five new products for floor and carpet cleaning. Their automation approach will include hard-to-reach cleaning, cordless dust management, as well as self-cleaning maintenance, and using steam floor washing to remove dirt better. The lineup includes the FLOOR ONE S9 Artist Boost Steam, FLOOR ONE Station S9 Scientist, PURE ONE STATION 7 ZeroTouch, CARPET ONE Steam and the flagship for the announcement, the FLOOR ONE S11 Artist Fusion Steam.   The FLOOR ONE S11 Artist Fusion Steam brings an industry-first 230 °C hot steam and heated mopping combination, able to loosen stubborn dirt with double the heat. The floor cleaner will use ‘ReverseScrub’ to work the heated steam into flooring at the touch of a button, using up to 35,000 Pa of suction power to pull excess water into the dirty water tank.   The cleaner can be charged on the base, and comes with up to 110 minutes of runtime, cleaning your whole house on a single charge. Once docked, the dual steam self-cleaning (FlashDry and SilentDry) will keeps both the brush and internal hoses hygienically clean.   The FLOOR ONE S9 Artist Boost Steam will also feature a 230°C Hot BoostSteam, also including ReverseScrub giving you the ability to loosen dried on dirt at the push of a button.   Including 25,000 Pa of suction power,... - Published: 2026-09-04 - Modified: 2026-09-04 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/09/cricut-unveils-the-maker-5-faster-speeds-deeper-cuts-compact-design-280462 - Categories: Product News, Tech - Tags: cricut, Maker 5 Cricut has announced their latest smart cutting machine, introducing the Cricut Maker 5, bringing support for faster, deeper cutting packed into a smaller footprint.   The Maker 5 increases the cutting depth to 3mm, a 25% increase in clearance over the Maker 4’s 2. 4mm clearance and also cuts 30% faster. The deeper cutting ability will enable makers to work with materials including leather, acrylic, metal, foam core, corrugated plastic, and felt. The machine has also been redesigned to be 30% smaller than the previous model, to fit more naturally into creative spaces in the home, yet still keeps the 12” cutting width. To kick off the launch, the Cricut Maker 5 also comes in a new dark coloured Slate Blue option. Ashish Arora, CEO of Cricut said  “Cricut Maker 5 is about giving people the confidence and capability to make more of what they imagine. We’re making advanced techniques like engraving more approachable and bringing more tools and materials into one connected experience, empowering people to turn more of their ideas into meaningful, personalised things they can make themselves. ”  The Maker 5 will work seamlessly with Cricut’s Design Space software with the Cricut Design app giving makers access to over 1. 75 million images, 1,500 fonts, and thousands of ready-to-make projects and templates. Cricut has been making efforts of late to make it easier for makers to jump straight in once they buy. Their design platform, Design Space, has seen updates offering more streamlined editing tools and workflow... - Published: 2026-09-04 - Modified: 2026-09-04 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/09/dji-osmo-360-ii-debuts-with-8k-60fps-video-and-replaceable-lenses-280456 - Categories: Podcasts, Tech - Tags: dji, IFA 2026, OSMO 360 II Alongside their latest ROMO 2 robot vacuum, DJI have hit the ground at IFA running announcing their Osmo 360 II 360-degree 8K camera.   The followup to DJI’s OSMO 360 released last year, the DJI Osmo 360 II looks unassumingly the same. It still weighs in at just 183 grams and has what appears to be the same waterproof casing, 105GB of storage and microSD card slot.   Where it starts to get different is under the hood, starting with dual 1-inch square sensors featuring 2. 4 μm pixels for capturing more light, offering improved low-light performance. The industry-first square sensors include HDR support and offer 14. 5 stops of dynamic range, increasing brightness.   The sensors capture at higher frame rates, capturing 8K panoramic footage at 60fps in 360° video. There’s also the option to capture slow-motion panoramic video at 240fps in 4K, and 16K resolution 360° Timelapse videos.   While video is a big upgrade on the OSMO 360 II, the camera can also offer still shot photos utilising both sensors for a 2:1 aspect ratio 120 MP shot, or a 4:3 single-lens shot at just over 30MP.   The Osmo 360 II also comes with a new, interesting feature: replaceable lenses. The camera includes lenses with an ultra-hard optical film for improved scratch and wear resistance. If you happen to scratch or damage a lens, you can just swap it out for a new one.   Despite looking the same, DJI has managed to pack a larger... - Published: 2026-09-04 - Modified: 2026-09-04 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/09/ecovacs-showcases-robotics-for-all-with-window-lawn-pool-robots-and-new-deebot-x12s-omnicyclone-robot-vacuum-280434 - Categories: Product News, Tech - Tags: ecovacs, IFA 2026 Over in Berlin we’re seeing the future of home appliances, with robotics taking a front and centre role. ECOVACS is showcasing their latest innovations and “Robotics for All” vision across multiple categories.   The company was recently named by Forbes China as the global No. 1 home robotics brand and with a 30 year history and products serving more than 38 million households across nearly 180 markets worldwide it’s easy to see why. David Qian, CEO of ECOVACS ROBOTICS said “The future of home robotics is not about adding more products. It is about giving people more freedom from everyday tasks. By reusing around 80% of our core technologies and adapting 20% to each scenario, we can bring robotics from floors and windows to lawns and pools. Looking ahead, we will continue to innovate to make robotics more intelligent, autonomous and accessible, helping more people enjoy an easier everyday life. ” At their booth at Messe Berlin, ECOVACS will be showcasing their home innovations, including the new DEEBOT X12S OmniCyclone robot vacuum.   The DEEBOT X12S OmniCyclone is ECOVACS' new flagship robot vacuum, featuring the next-generation OZMO ROLLER 3. 0 mop. This latest gen roller mop is 27cm long, that’s 50% longer than the last generations and doubles the cleaning efficiency when mopping.   The robot also includes ‘FocusJet Stain Pre-Dissolving’ tech which can pre-treat tough kitchen stains before it starts mopping. The OZMO ROLLER 3. 0 can exert 4,000Pa of downward pressure while spinning at 220 RPM making short... - Published: 2026-09-04 - Modified: 2026-09-04 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/09/ifa-2026-anker-announce-numerous-products-under-their-new-branding-groups-you-and-home-280420 - Categories: Tech - Tags: Anker, IFA 2026 Following the announcement by Anker at IFA 2026 that they are consolidating their 5 current brands into a single Anker banner, they have announced a suite of new products that fit perfectly under their new approach of “Anker For You” and “Anker For Home” Anker describe the two streams as “Anker For You is the technology that moves through the day with you, covering charging, audio, personal health and creative tools. Anker for Home is the home that takes care of itself, covering home security, robotics and home energy” Anker For You Recently Anker announced the introduction of their Neural-Net Compute-in-Memory chip that runs AI processing on the device. This chip has been incorporated into several new headphones and earbuds The Anker soundcore AeroClip 2 & Aeroclip 2 Pro - on-ear clip form factor with AI Voice Recording, capturing meetings, phone calls and personal interactions, then transcribing and summarizing lengthy conversations into a succinct summary. The Space 2 Pro over-ear headphones with built-in microphones and sensors, boasting 30 hours of battery life with ANC and 60 hours with ANC off The Liberty Buds 2 in-ear earbuds feature an 8-sensor array for crystal-clear calls, while 9. 2 mm drivers deliver detailed audio for music and video. AeroClip In the sleep earbuds and speakers line The Sleep 4 and Sleep 4 Pro - blocks noise and help users fall asleep and stay asleep. The Sleep 4 Pro monitors PPG, heart rate and HRV while adjusting audio content and help each user find... - Published: 2026-09-04 - Modified: 2026-09-03 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/09/anker-unifies-its-brands-five-become-one-280416 - Categories: Tech - Tags: Anker, IFA 2026 Anker have announced the unification of it’s brands under a single banner (with two distinct streams) In a move that will take 2 years to transition, Anker explained at IFA 2026 that their existing 5 brand approach will now be replaced with a single brand, Anker. Currently Australians will be familiar with 5 separate arms of the Anker approach Anker for charging Eufy for the smarthome, Soundcore for audio and entertainment, SOLIX for energy eufyMake for creative tools The new look Anker will be presented in two groups, "Anker For You" and "Anker For Home" Anker for You These products are designed to go with you every day. Technology such as charging, audio, personal health and creative tools Anker For Home These technologies, as the name suggests is concentrated on your home environment. Home security, robotics and home energy are a nice fit here. Consolidation The merging of the five brands and the emergence of the two streams will take place gradually with the parent Anker brand appearing on existing devices alongside the traditional moniker. Over time the old names will disappear “Category brands made sense when categories were separate. They no longer are,” said Steven Yang, founder and CEO of Anker Innovations. “One brand, one promise — Ultimate Innovation, now unified across everything we make" Anker point out that warranty coverage, customer support and service remain unchanged Watch out for some exciting product announcements from them throughout IFA 2026 - Published: 2026-09-04 - Modified: 2026-09-02 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/09/ifa-2026-reolink-announces-a-new-dual-view-smart-camera-and-its-own-on-device-ai-for-smart-detection-and-search-280385 - Categories: Product News, Tech - Tags: AI, connected home, IFA 2026, reolink, Security cameras Reolink has showcased its latest innovations at IFA Berlin 2026, including a couple of new cameras and its own local AI, ReoNeura. Reolink OMVI 2i Ultra: The OMVI 2i Ultra features dual-view coverage and SyncTrack smart tracking in a wireless solution with solar charging. The dual-view coverage incorporates a full view of the scene using an 8MP wide-view camera and a 5MP pan-tilt camera to monitor another direction and track any detected objects. Reolink SyncTrack uses the lower 5MP pan-tilt camera to track objects that the 8MP camera detects, maintaining continuous tracking, with autoframing helping to keep the object in view. The 10,000mAh battery offers up to 6 months of battery life and the built-in 6W solar panel keeps the camera running on just 30 minutes of daily sunlight, even in low-light and partially shaded conditions. The OMVI 2i Ultra is expected to release this Spring. Other new cameras in the OMVI Series include the flagship OMVI X16 PoE, featuring 24MP resolution and 16x optical zoom, arriving DownUnder in Q4 2026. ReoNeura AI: Reolink’s on-device AI powers smart detection and analysis without the cloud or a subscription. The next evolution, expected in December 2026, will be Custom AI Detection, which will let users define and train the system to recognise specific scenarios. These features arrive on board the Reolink Home Hub 2, the new local, subscription-free device for storing, searching and managing footage across your Reolink cameras. It supports up to 8 Reolink cameras with up to 16TB of external... - Published: 2026-09-04 - Modified: 2026-09-02 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/09/ifa-2026-ezviz-expands-its-smart-home-security-range-incorporating-its-own-cloud-less-on-device-ai-280372 - Categories: Product News, Tech - Tags: AI, doorbells, EZVIZ, IFA 2026, security camera At IFA 2026 in Germany, EZVIZ has introduced its first EZVIZ AI alongside new products designed to leverage its local-first AI. Two new camera ranges shown off at IFA include: The triple-lens 90f series for ultra-vision: The 90f series will be available in wired, H90f, and battery-powered HB90f, with each offering three lenses, a triple-lens revolution of professional-grade cameras around your home. With 12x mixed zoom, they can capture details across a wide range of distances. The dual-lens 3K series for compact, mobile security: Need security you can position anywhere? Look no further with the basic CB30 and the more advanced CB60 models, plus high-capacity batteries, magnetic bases, and switchable 4G-WiFi connectivity. Smart camera features are further enhanced with EZVIZ AI, delivered directly the EZVIZ MIRA advanced model system directly on and from devices, to unlock more advanced detection and management. EZVIZ AI CoreX home station: Without having to rely on cloud connectivity, the CoreX home station features the EZVIZ MIRA and offers large file storage, smart search using text prompts, photos and videos, and multi-device management – all with on-device AI. Expanding on its smart entry lineup, EZVIZ is launching new Smart AI locks with both DIY and high-end choices, including the new flagship DL50FVX. This new flagship features on-device palm vein and facial unlocking, and enhanced awareness with dual lenses and a built-in screen. The EZVIZ doorbell and peephole camera range is also expanding with new dual-lens video doorbells, including devices with an interactive local AI screen. For... - Published: 2026-09-04 - Modified: 2026-09-01 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/09/mova-unveils-tactile-skin-robotic-arms-and-next-gen-mowers-at-ifa-2026-280241 - Categories: Product News, Tech - Tags: IFA 2026, mova At IFA, MOVA have taken to the stage in Berlin to unveil their latest innovations including a new tactile skin for their robot vacuums, advances in mowers, robot arms and more. The announcement covers a slew of devices for the global market, with 22 new products and 15 technologies announced across MOVA’s ‘smart living’ portfolio. Nancy Zhang, Country Manager of MOVA ANZ about what just unveilings at IFA mean for Australian consumers: "MOVA's commitment to innovating around smarter living, inside and out, has been a big reason for its strong growth in ANZ over the past two years, which continues through our exciting new range of robotic lawn mowers, pool cleaners, vacuum cleaners and window cleaners just launched. The incredible technologies unveiled by MOVA at IFA shows the industry and consumers alike that we have a clear and unwavering commitment, alongside our significant investment in R&D, to redefine premium AI Smart Living. "  MOVA is showing off a few new concepts across mowing, including new zero-edge Ultra-Trim edge-trimming and their first robot mower with a robot arm.   The Ultra-Trim 3. 0 and 4. 0 systems are designed to tackle the last centimetre, offering 0cm edge-trimming along walls, fences, and hedges where the main cutting blade can’t reach. The Ultra-Trim 3. 0 adds a dedicated edge-cutting disc on the right side, while the Ultra-Trim 4. 0 system adds an adjustable cutting disc on an adaptive robotic edging arm with adjustable cutting heights ranging from 4 - 6cm, giving you greater... - Published: 2026-09-03 - Modified: 2026-09-03 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/09/the-two-blokes-talking-tech-podcast-episode-748-were-in-berlin-for-ifa-280427 - Categories: Podcasts, Tech - Tags: IFA 2026, podcast, tbtt The Two Blokes are in Berlin for IFA 2026. What's new, what's expected, what's different this year? The Appliance show is becoming the robot show - so what's coming? Also the new DYSON TOOTHBRUSH, yes, TOOTHBRUSH, who expected that? Uniden's new Speakers and the Meta changes that Australia should be jealous of! Full AI generated transcript below Two Blokes Talking Tech Episode: TBTT #748 - We're in Berlin for IFA Date: September 3, 2026 Hosts: Trevor Long & Stephen Fenech [00:00:00] Trevor Long: I am now. [00:00:00] Stephen Fenech: There you go. [00:00:02] Trevor Long: What we just said is private and confidential, Stephen. No one will ever know. Well, imagine what people think we were just saying. Yeah, you were just asking about your level and your headset and your microphone. [00:00:11] Stephen Fenech: Because people can only hear out of one ear. What is— do I need a new headset? Yes, because I can only hear out of one ear. [00:00:15] Trevor Long: That's broken. That little plug there is clearly broken. Or the bit in the— [00:00:18] Stephen Fenech: the microphone's going to work good, so it's fine. All our listeners will be able to hear me. [00:00:22] Trevor Long: No one gives a rat's basically about your 50% hearing disability. [00:00:27] Stephen Fenech: It's the headphones, by the way, not me personally. It's the headphones. The headset. [00:00:31] Trevor Long: How do we know? [00:00:32] Stephen Fenech: Sennheiser headset. [00:00:33] Trevor Long: How do we know?... - Published: 2026-09-03 - Modified: 2026-09-03 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/09/dji-announces-second-generation-ai-powered-romo-2-robot-vaccum-with-lidar-guided-robot-arm-280396 - Categories: Product News, Tech - Tags: dji, IFA 2026, ROMO 2 Robotics company DJI have announced their ROMO 2 vacuum cleaners at IFA featuring next-generation AI cleaning intelligence and more. The ROMO 2 utilises DJI’s smarts in drones and cameras, building on the spatial perception and smart home know-how from the original ROMO vacuum robots announced earlier this year.   This second generation ROMO will be able to better navigate around your home including over double-step thresholds up to 8. 5cm using AI-based object avoidance and path building. AI will also be used for detecting, planning and cleaning the different spills and messes around your home. To get the best cleaning, the DJI ROMO 2 adds a pressure plate it lowers when vacuuming, creating a ‘semi-seal’ against the floor, making the 36,000 Pa of suction power more effective, with dual tangle-free side brushes overlapping to reach every square centimeter of floor. The vacuum also now includes a LiDAR guided robotic arm with a mopping pad on the end, able to reach 7. 8cm wider than the usual path, and getting in under furniture just 4. 5cm high. The LiDAR can also glide close to walls and furniture without making contact. The AI will guide cleaning, using on-board cameras to spot and analyse messes, using a ground-level LED light to illuminate dust and debris in low-light.   The AI can tell the difference between liquid spills and debris, analysing the individual mess ’before autonomously executing the optimal cleaning approach’. The AI can also tell the difference between glass and mirrors, avoiding them... - Published: 2026-09-03 - Modified: 2026-09-02 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/09/ifa-2026-belkin-unveil-everyday-solutions-for-everyday-problems-280320 - Categories: Tech - Tags: Belkin, IFA 2026, surefind At IFA 2026, Belkin have announced several new products in what they describe as a “focus on solving everyday challenges through thoughtful design and practical innovation” The new devices include power banks, stands, chargers and a range of “SureFind” tracker accessories UltraCharge smart display power banks Both new models feature an inbuilt 70cm retractable USB-C cord that eliminates the need for separate cables to charge your most common devices plus their smart displays provide real-time charging insights such as battery levels and charge rates. UltraCharge 11K Power Bank Key Features: 11,000mAh capacity Smart Display Up to 60W charging through 70cm integrated retractable cable Fast charges iPhone 17 from 0-50% in 24 min* 60W USB-C port 18W USB-A port RRP $119. 95 UltraCharge 22K Power Bank Key Features: 22,000mAh capacity Up to 120W combined output Up to 65W charging through the integrated cable Smart digital display RRP $179. 95 Alongside the power banks are a range of trackers in various forms to ensure you never lose track of your valuable devices Belkin’s “SureFind” technology utilises the capabilities of both Apple FindMy and Android Find Hub and is available in a ”range of form factors tailored to different lifestyles and use cases, from keys and bags to wallets, chargers and everyday carry essentials” SureFind Spot A familiar disk design suitable to attach to various items with a RRP of $29. 95 SureFind Spot SureFind Card A credit card style tracker ideally suited to wallets and purses and ultra-thin that might be the... - Published: 2026-09-03 - Modified: 2026-08-31 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/09/ifa-2026-dell-are-bringing-a-colourful-portable-14-inch-laptop-and-a-couple-new-gaming-oled-monitors-to-australia-280212 - Categories: Product News, Tech - Tags: alienware, dell, dell 14S, gaming monitor, IFA 2026 Dell has today announced a new 14-inch portable, everyday laptop alongside a couple of impressive OLED gaming monitors from Alienware.   Dell 14S laptop The new Dell 14S laptop expands Dell’s already impressive laptop lineup, adding a model designed for students and everyday use, and it comes in four colour options: Linen, Dusty Rose, Washed Denim and Velvet Green. With an impressive 21 hours of battery life, the new Dell 14S is 13. 5mm thin and weighs just 1. 15kg, making it easy enough to carry all day at work or school. It offers two different display options: a 2. 8K 120Hz display for a smooth, sharp experience, and a 2K 60Hz display for those who prefer longer battery life and a more affordable price. Inside, you can spec it with either Intel Core 5 or Core 7 Series 3 processors, making it capable of handling the heaviest of loads. The 14S supports Windows Hello sign-in and includes two USB-C ports with power delivery, plus an HDMI port and a headphone jack. Dell has yet to announce Australian availability or pricing, but it is expected to arrive DownUnder in the next few months. Alienware 32 4K OLED (AW3226Q) The 32-inch screen size of the Alienware 32 4K OLED is the sweet spot for most gamers, and this monitor brings the 32-inch 4K experience to more gamers. This monitor prioritises image quality and HDR performance and works equally well for PC or console gaming. Using RGB stripe tandem OLED technology, the... - Published: 2026-09-03 - Modified: 2026-09-03 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/09/roborock-hgit-the-ground-running-at-ifa-2026-with-a-suite-of-new-robotic-cleaning-products-279876 - Categories: Lifestyle, Product News, Tech - Tags: F25 Pro Turbo Combo, F25 Ultra Steam Gen 2, ifa 26, pool, Qrevo Edge 2 Flow, Qrevo Edge 3 Pro, roborock, robot vacuum, RockAqua P1, Saros 20 Flow, Saros 20 Pro Sonic At IFA 2026, Roborock has announced a suite of new cleaning devices, with all seven on their way Down Under. The suite includes four new robot vacuums, two upright hard-floor cleaners, and a pool cleaner. Qrevo Edge 2 Flow The Qrevo Edge 2 Flow is the most cost-effective of the bunch, but it's still a fully comprehensive robot vacuum with a roller mop for extra-strong floor mopping. The Qrevo Edge 2 Flow features a Reversible Side Brush to reach corners and edges for a more thorough clean. The Qrevo Edge 2 Flow will be available this month (September 2026) for RRP $2,499. Qrevo Edge 3 Pro The Qrevo Edge 3 Pro is designed for more complex floor plans, with its ability to climb over thresholds, go under furniture, and adapt across various floor coverings. It delivers an impressive 36kPa of vacuum suction power and 14N of downward pressure while mopping. The Qrevo Edge 3 Pro is also available in September for RRP $2,799. Saros 20 Pro Sonic Complete The Saros 20 Pro Sonic Complete is Roborock's new cleaning powerhouse for every type of mess, on any surface, and features a new self-cleaning process that sanitises the mopping heads using steam. The VibraRise 5. 0 sonic mopping system, combined with 36kPa of HyperForce suction and anti-tangle brushes, lets it clean anywhere. The AdaptiLift Chassis 3. 0 lifts over rises while the RetractSense navigation system lets the vacuum clean under furniture with just 7. 95cm of clearance. Keep an eye out for... - Published: 2026-09-02 - Modified: 2026-09-02 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/09/acer-debuts-predator-atlas-7-gaming-handheld-and-project-dualplay-mini-handheld-gaming-concept-280407 - Categories: Product News, Tech - Tags: acer, IFA 2026 At IFA, ACER have unveiled their latest Predator gaming devices including the new Predator Atlas 7, and the new Project DualPlay Mini handheld concept. Predator Atlas 7 The Atlas 7 will offer a more compact form-factor to the Atlas 8 announced earlier this year with a FHD 7-inch IPS-level touchscreen capable of 120 Hz refresh, 500 nits of peak brightness and with Variable Refresh Rate (VRR) support. ACER will be offering multiple skus with up to an Intel Arc G3 Extreme processor and up to Intel Arc B390 graphics on-board using a high-powered dual-fan cooling system with an 89 blade metal Predator AeroBlade fan and Vortex Flow tuning to direct air-flow. On-board you’ll find up to 24GB of DDR5 RAM and up to 1 TB of M. 2 Gen4 SSD storage, with a UHS-II microSD also on-board to expand storage. The hand-held will have a ‘distinct design’ which includes contoured grips and larger palm rest area with recessed keys, and it has an anti-slip texture which ACER says will help players maintain better grip on longer sessions.   Featuring Hall-effect analog triggers, the Atlas 7 will include options for TMR (tunneling magnetoresistance) thumbsticks giving players better options for avoiding stick-drift and dead zones, as well as being more accurate overall.   Dual USB-C Thunderbolt 4 ports will give players the option to charge as well as connect accessories, with Bluetooth 5. 4 and Wi-Fi 7 wireless connectivity to keep you connected. Dual 2-watt speakers on-board include DTS Virtual:X Ultra tuning... - Published: 2026-09-02 - Modified: 2026-09-02 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/09/sony-rx1r-iii-review-battery-life-charge-photography-photos-camera-280333 - Categories: Lifestyle, Reviews - Tags: camera, highlight, review, sony, Sony RX1R III The Sony RX1R III is a wonderful, compact sized camera with amazing professional level image quality. Packing a 61-megapixel full-frame sensor and a beautiful fixed 35mm f/2 Zeiss Sonnar lens into a body that fits into a coat pocket, it offers unmatched portability and power. However, my five days shooting on the streets of Zurich revealed some real-world compromises that make its premium price tag ($5,899–$7,999 AUD) sometimes tough to swallow depending on your priorities as a photographer. First, the highlights: the sheer portability is incredible. Measuring under 500g and barely bigger than a pack of playing cards (excluding the lens protrusion), it really is an unbelievably small unit. It slips easily into a jacket pocket for discreet street shooting, while the fixed 35mm lens creates stunning bokeh and the intuitive menus make operation simple and straightforward. Secondly, the image quality from the Sony sensor is top-notch. In my opinion, only Fujifilm can match this level of beautiful tone, color, and contrast in such a compact unit. The autofocus was snappy and accurate. One afternoon I found myself shooting a bunch of youngsters launching themselves off a bridge into the Limmat river. The camera picked up and tracked focus very easily as they flew through the air and into the water below.   Upon inspection of the full frame files when back at home, they didn’t disappoint. Images were sharp across the whole frame and contrast and tone was exceptional. The f/2 lens was pin sharp and I found myself... - Published: 2026-09-02 - Modified: 2026-09-04 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/09/tp-link-unveils-their-wi-fi-8-portfolio-headlined-by-archer-8-ultra-and-deco-8-mesh-routers-280314 - Categories: Product News, Tech - Tags: IFA 2026, TP-Link, Wi-Fi 8 After teasing their upcoming Wi-Fi 8 platform earlier this year, TP-Link are back announcing their complete Wi-Fi 8 Lineup at IFA 2026. The TP-Link Wi-Fi 8 line-up is headed up by the Archer 8 Ultra router and Deco 8 Ultra mesh Wi-Fi system, both built on the upcoming IEEE 802. 11bn (Wi-Fi 8) standard. The Archer 8 Ultra BN19000 (Archer BN800) can deliver up to 19 Gbps of aggregate wireless speeds and 10 Gbps wired connectivity. The router uses 18 internal antennas to ensure strong, consistent coverage throughout the home.   Archer 8 Ultra The Deco 8 Ultra BN22000* (Deco BN85) also uses a tri-band setup delivering up to 22 Gbps of aggregate wireless speeds and 10 Gbps wired connectivity.   Deco 8 TP-Link says that a three-pack of the Deco 8 Ultra can provide coverage of up to 910 sqm and supports more than 200 connected devices - perfect for your smart home. The TP-Link Wi-Fi 8 routers will blend technology (and chipsets) from Broadcom, Qualcomm and MediaTek with TP-Link’s hardware and software engineering to deliver their most reliable Wi-Fi connection ever. And it’s reliability that is the key for Wi-Fi 8, with the new standard using a similar tri-band setup, and able to produce similar 46Gbps speeds as Wi-Fi 7. with a max theoretical  Wi-Fi 8 brings the ability to use multiple access points, and Enhanced Long Range for smoother connections and improved uplink speeds. TP-Link will use their Wi-Fi 8 StabilityEngine to further strengthen coverage, manage congestion,... - Published: 2026-09-02 - Modified: 2026-09-02 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/09/google-pixel-11-pro-xl-review-a-spot-of-polish-and-more-power-thanks-to-tensor-g6-280270 - Categories: Reviews, Tech - Tags: Google, Pixel 11 Google’s Pixel 11 series was announced earlier this month, going on-sale here in Australia and around the world on August 20. After a brief first impressions, I’ve had the chance to put the phone through its paces. Starting at $2,099, the Pixel 11 Pro XL comes with either 12GB (256GB) or 16GB (512/1TB) RAM depending on the storage.   The Pixel 11 Pro XL, like the rest of the series, is powered by the new Tensor G6. This next-gen processor brings reduced power consumption, as well as speed improvements to loading apps and web-surfing, as well as on-device AI. The AI improvements are driving a number of new features in Android like Rambler - the new voice-to-text model, in the camera, with 120x Super zoom, Instant Night Sight and more, as well  Hardware Design The design of the Pixel 11 Pro XL hasn’t changed a lot, in fact coming with almost the same physical dimensions to the point older cases still fit the new model. It still has the volume rocker and power on the right, with the USB-C port and downward firing speaker on the bottom which pairs with the earpiece for stereo sound. Google has been placing the SIM tray on the top of the phone for some time, I love this approach as I’ve seen numerous people stick a SIM eject tool into the microphone on the base of other phones - so nice work Google. Just with the design of the phone, there’s not a lot... - Published: 2026-09-02 - Modified: 2026-09-02 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/09/review-improve-your-golf-and-protect-your-eyes-with-the-oakley-flak-2-0-xl-with-prizm-golf-lenses-280266 - Categories: Lifestyle, Reviews - Tags: flak 2.0 XL, golf, oakley, prizm golf lenses Technology doesn’t have to mean mechanical hardware/computerised devices; it can also mean advancements in other areas of life. The technological advancement I am looking at here is Oakley's relatively new Prizm lenses for sunglasses. It’s been a while since I played golf but after taking up the game again at the start of the year after a 17-year absence, I am once again obsessed. Unfortunately, in that 17-year absence, my body has gotten older and my eyes in particular have deteriorated significantly. Now I need not only eye protection, but also something that helps me see the ball against various backgrounds. A round of golf means that you are normally on a course for over four hours -- that’s a long time to spend in the sun without any protection for your eyes. I’ve never been able to wear sunglasses while playing because all the polarised lenses available, no matter how good the pair of sunnies were, made it hard to tell variations in lies and the slope of greens, and perceived distances seemed off. They made my golf worse. That is where the new Oakley Prizm lenses come in. Prizm is Oakley’s proprietary colour‑tuning lens technology, developed using hyperspectral imaging to analyse light wavelengths across real‑world environments. All PRIZM lenses are made of Plutonite, Oakley’s proprietary lens material. This manufacturing method means lenses will hardly fade over time and the UV protection cannot be scratched off because it is infused in the lens. Oakley Prizm uses hyperspectral data to... - Published: 2026-09-01 - Modified: 2026-09-01 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/09/a-dyson-toothbrush-the-dyson-camerajet-can-see-between-your-teeth-and-floss-280250 - Categories: Lifestyle, Product News - Tags: camerajet, dyson, highlight, toothbrush Nine out of ten people do not floss their teeth as regularly as they should, and the average time we spend brushing our teeth is 45 seconds - well below the two minutes recommended. So what's this got to do with Dyson? Enter the all-new Dyson CameraJet - the toothbrush designed to solve those problems and more. James Dyson hasn't really ever sat still, moving from his successful vacuum business into everything from bathroom hand dryers to hair dryers and curlers among many other things. And it's in the bathroom where the next challenge presented itself. Sure, we have electric toothbrushes already. Yes, we have water flossers that spray jets of water between the teeth to floss, but the Dyson CameraJet does both. And it does it with technology. The trick is in the name, CameraJet. A 100,000-pixel camera lens sits alongside the brush head and in between them is a jet nozzle which, when the "Gap Optical Targeting" system determines it is in line, will fire a precision burst of mouthwash into the gap to floss. Dyson founder James Dyson says “Flossing is an awkward and time-consuming chore. Few of us do it even though we know we should. Dyson engineers and scientists have spent well over a decade understanding oral care regimes and how nasties build up in the mouth. Our research has shown that people consistently miss the areas where plaque forms: the gaps between teeth. We wanted to solve three fundamental problems: how to see those... - Published: 2026-09-01 - Modified: 2026-09-01 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/09/the-eftm-podcast-advice-for-data-breach-victims-portable-monitors-and-travel-cameras-280237 - Categories: Podcasts, Tech - Tags: eftm, podcast, tech This week, your talkback technology calls - and you can be part of the show - any question, a problem with tech or you got something cool you want to talk about- just get in touch! Thanks to Vodafone you can Text Trev on 0477 657 657 or send a WhatsApp. We're talking data breach victims and how to take control of your info. Plus advice on cameras to take on mega holidays Speaking of Cameras, the home security brand you've seen online - worth it? And portable monitors for the ultimate anywhere desk setup! Full AI generated transcript below Advice for Data Breach Victims, Portable Monitors and Travel Cameras! EFTM Podcast | Published: September 1, 2026 | Host: Trevor Long [00:00:03] VOICE OVER: The EFTM podcast. Talkback Technology. Got a question about tech? Trev's here to help. Not sure what to buy? Ask Trev. Australia's number one talkback technology podcast. [00:00:33] VOICE OVER: Join the conversation. Head to eftm. com and click Ask Trev. Helping Australians with tech questions for over 15 years, the EFTM Podcast with Trevor Long. [00:00:44] Trevor Long: Real Australians, real questions, every week. [00:00:50] VOICE OVER: You can text Trev now, thanks to Vodafone, on 0477 657 657. [00:01:08] Trevor Long: Great to have your company. Welcome to September, folks. Jesus. Anyway, let's, let's not labor the point, but it is September and, uh, it's great to have your company. It's, um, trying to work out why my speakers are still playing even though... - Published: 2026-09-01 - Modified: 2026-09-02 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/09/xiaomi-unveils-poco-f9-ultra-flagship-with-8050mah-battery-and-185fps-display-280230 - Categories: Tech - Tags: xiaomi Hot on the heels of their Redmi Note 17 series launch, Xiaomi have unveiled their latest POCO F9 Ultra smartphone aimed at young tech enthusiasts. The flagship phone is centred around performance and long-lasting power, powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, with 16GB RAM and 512GB on-board storage and a massive 8,050mAh battery offering all-day power, with 100W Wired and 50W Wireless HyperCharge to top you up quickly when you need it. The massive 6. 9” AMOLED display on the POCO F9 Ultra is capable of 185FPS Gaming, delivering high-end refresh rate for your favourite high-end games including PUBG Mobile, Delta Force, Call of Duty: Mobile and League of Legends: Wild Rift. The display also offers extreme brightness, with up to 4,500 nits of peak brightness across multiple scenarios - as well as 10,000nit HDR brightness.   The POCO F9 Ultra includes Bose audio tuning, with a 2. 1-channel audio system on-board that uses an ultra-large 1620 independent subwoofer. The sound system includes multiple profiles, including "Dynamic" for authentic and full bass character, and "Balanced" for overall balanced and pure vocals. There’s a 200MP camera system on the rear, featuring POCO's first-ever 200MP ultra-clear camera system, which also includes Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS), and is paired with a 50MP JN5 Telephoto sensor with 5x optical zoom, and a 50MP Ultra-Wide sensor with 102˚ field of view, and of course a 32MP selfie camera in a punch-hole notch in the display.   SpecPOCO F9 UltraColorDark Cherry and BlackChipsetSnapdragon... - Published: 2026-09-01 - Modified: 2026-09-01 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/09/pre-orders-open-for-new-lego-wallace-gromit-sidecar-set-280224 - Categories: Lifestyle, Product News - Tags: Aardman, lego Lego has unveiled another highly anticipated set, this time based on the beloved Aardman claymation characters, Wallace & Gromit.   The 1,038-piece set features Wallace & Gromit riding their motorbike and sidecar from the popular episode Wallace & Gromit: A Close Shave. The set features Wallace fully decked out in window cleaning gear, while Gromit sports his aviator helmet and goggles.   The set is being launched as part of the Lego Ideas platform, where Lego fans can submit their models and see them produced. Sébastien Esnault is the fan behind this creation, who spoke about his design saying “To recreate the distinctive clay look, I deliberately chose the most rounded LEGO elements wherever possible. Wallace’s head was by far the biggest challenge. It took many iterations to find the right balance between accurate proportions, a recognizable expression and a sturdy construction. ”  Sébastien has included a number of easter eggs in the set for fans to discover, including crackers, a ball of yarn and a diamond all hidden under the motorbike’s seat hatch.   The set is available to pre-order now for $149. 99 over on the Lego store, with sets being dispatched on October 1st.   - Published: 2026-09-01 - Modified: 2026-08-31 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/09/tcl-has-some-tips-for-you-to-get-the-best-viewing-experience-out-of-your-tv-for-this-years-footy-finals-280206 - Categories: Lifestyle, Product News - Tags: afl, AFLW, footy finals, NRL, NRLW, TCL, tips, tv The footy finals are here, and for those who can’t make it to the game but still want to watch, their TV at home is often the next best option. Not everyone can afford the best TV, nor do they watch it in the best viewing environment, and TCL has tips to improve the experience. Many games are played during the day, and unfortunately the sun can cause glare and other artefacts that affect your game-time experience. To fix this, TCL recommends making your screen brighter so that the brightness of the TV overrides the glare – seems simple? Because it is. “TV blind spots can be a major bugbear for supporters at any time, but with many sporting seasons reaching the sharp end, watching without disruption matters more than ever,” says Chen. “Whether because of unwanted glare or reflections, nobody wants to get up midway through to move the TV, shut the curtains or rustle up some objects to use as shade. ““It might seem odd, but upping the screen’s brightness can really give sports fans a clearer and more vibrant picture. It cuts through the glare of the Aussie daytime sun, ensuring a sharp image while delivering a vivid display with deep, bold colours across the spectrum,” said Patrick Chen, Product Training Specialist at TCL Electronics Australia. What if you are looking for a new TV to specifically enjoy the game? Chen says to look for TVs with screens that have “low-reflective films and panels designed to reduce... - Published: 2026-09-01 - Modified: 2026-08-28 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/09/uniden-announces-its-new-looop-portable-bluetooth-speaker-range-279912 - Categories: Lifestyle, Product News, Tech - Tags: bluetooth speaker, looop, Looop Ichi, Looop Ni, Looop San, Looop Yon, uniden Uniden today announced the expansion of its portfolio with the launch of LOOOP, a range of portable Bluetooth speakers for on-the-go performance. Drawing on its Japanese heritage, Uniden has named the four new speakers Ichi, Ni, San and Yon, the Japanese numbers for one to four. As you would expect, each step in the name signifies a step in power, performance and portability. “Inspired by our Japanese heritage, we’ve created a speaker range that combines premium sound, portability and eye-catching lighting, giving retailers a compelling range that caters to everything from camping trips and beach days to entertaining at home,” said Brad Hales, Head of Marketing, Oceania at Uniden. Ichi – Number one in Japanese, the Ichi is the entry-level speaker, small and extremely portable but with a big sound. The speaker delivers up to 10 hours of playback, hands-free phone answering and built-in party lighting, all with an IPX4 splash-resistance rating, making it the go-anywhere speaker. Ni – Number two, the Ni is the next step up and delivers 30W of powerful audio. Its IP67 waterproof rating and floating protection make it perfect for the beach or poolside areas. The Ni also includes RGB lighting, hands-free phone answering and powerbank functionality. San – Number three, the San delivers even more powerful audio with up to 50W of sound and features a 10-hour battery life, IP67 waterproof protection, floating capability, and RGB lighting, making it perfect for use anywhere. Yon – The Yon, number four, is the flagship speaker, pumping... - Published: 2026-08-31 - Modified: 2026-09-01 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/08/uniden-xtrak50-2tp-hand-held-uhf-radio-review-rugged-complete-two-pack-is-a-fully-loaded-uhf-bundle-280181 - Categories: Reviews, Tech - Tags: uniden Keeping in contact over vast areas is something Australians are good at. We have great telcos, but signal isn’t always an option, and that’s where a good UHF radio comes in.   Uniden are a leader in UHF radios and their XTRAK 50 Waterproof Handheld Radios have literally everything you need to keep in contact in a busy, or remote environment.   Uniden sells the XTRAK 50 as a single unit for $299. 95 RRP with XTRAK 50-2TP two-pack priced at $569. 95 RRP. I got to test the XTRAK 50-2TP two-pack out over the last two months. I have over 60 acres of remote bush land and keeping in contact with people on the block with no mobile service was getting to be a problem. We tried a 3-pack of 0. 5W radios, but got almost nowhere in the dense bush and long distances. So let’s have a look. What’s in the box?   The XTRAK 50-2TP two-pack is a great place to start for anyone needing to keep in contact.   It starts off with the hard-shell storage case which comes with pre-cut foam designed to fit your gear to keep it stowed when not in use.   Inside the case you get everything you need to use it. The two XTRAK 50 UHF Radios, including detachable antennas as well as a standalone magnetic mount antenna. There’s also 2700mAh batteries and belt clips for each unit.   There’s a charging dock to charge both radios, with a 12W... - Published: 2026-08-31 - Modified: 2026-08-31 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/08/the-two-blokes-talking-electric-cars-podcast-episode-135-public-charging-facts-and-problems-280176 - Categories: Motoring, Podcasts - Tags: ev, podcast, TwoBlokes This week we talk to Rob about the false advertising on public chargers. 300kW? What speed will you actually get? You might be pretty disappointed. Raymond saw Trev's TikTok on the BMW iX3 and he's ordered one - will be his 5th EV! And Michael is looking for an EV for his wife - what hatchback will work? Get in touch with us any time, text or WhatsApp 0477 657 657 https://youtu. be/Uw7UURQn-L4? si=ZPCfp0dhn8xK-oIU Full AI generated transcript below Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars Episode: 135 — Public Charging Facts and Problems! Date: 31 August 2026 Hosts: Trevor Long & Stephen Fenech [00:00:01] Trevor Long: This is Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars with Trevor Long and Stephen Fenech. Thanks to NRMA Insurance and Uniden. Thank you to NRMA. Thank you to Uniden. We appreciate their support. NRMA is one of Australia's largest insurers of electric vehicles, also been operating for 100 years and many more to come. Uniden smashing it out of the park with their dash cam range. Big part of their business. [00:00:23] Stephen Fenech: Yeah. Award-winning dash cams as well. [00:00:25] Trevor Long: They're not mucking around here. [00:00:26] Trevor Long: And what's that thing you always say about dash cams? [00:00:28] Stephen Fenech: I think you should always go for the version that says R on the end of the Uniden dash cams. That means you're getting a forward-facing camera and a back camera as well, because a lot of accidents happen from behind you. High... - Published: 2026-08-29 - Modified: 2026-08-29 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/08/samsung-research-reveals-a-shift-towards-more-personal-flexible-and-multi-screen-viewing-280144 - Categories: Tech - Tags: monitor, movingstyle, samsung Ask anyone with kids and you will find that they do not consume content like we old buggers used to (or still do). No modern family gathers around a single screen to watch free-to-air TV shows, and it’s increasingly rare to gather and watch a movie as a family. We can long for those days to return but they are gone. Increasingly, family members are watching what they want, when they want on a device they want and it seems the devices they want are ones that can give them the freedom to move about without being constrained to a single room. According to research conducted on behalf of Samsung, one in four (26%) Australians say they now reach for their laptop, tablet or smartphone to watch a major broadcast event. Even the traditional TV is being used differently with 24% of Australians now using their TV to listen to podcasts or music, while almost one in five (16%) use their TV for fitness workouts, and 42% turn to it for gaming. Same appliance, used differently. According to Simon Howe, Director – Visual Display, Samsung Australia, “the insights show that Australians aren't necessarily watching less TV, rather they’re watching differently. As Australian lifestyles have evolved, so too must the TV adapt to fit around the way Australians live and the content they’re engaging with” “Australians aren't living room by room anymore and the content they’re watching isn’t always shot in landscape formats,” said Mr Howe. “They might be working in... - Published: 2026-08-29 - Modified: 2026-08-29 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/08/kenwood-launches-the-my-pizzeria-indoor-pizza-oven-small-enough-to-store-in-your-kitchen-but-hot-enough-for-perfect-pizza-280122 - Categories: Lifestyle, Product News - Tags: kenwood, My pizzeria, pizza, pizza oven You know what would be a great Father’s Day present? An indoor pizza oven! Just in time, Kenwood has launched the My Pizzeria Indoor Pizza Oven, a compact pizza oven that fits in your kitchen drawer. With Aussies ordering takeaway more than 30% less than 12 months ago, the call for a quick, easy home option is bigger than ever. The Kenwood My Pizzeria Indoor Pizza Oven is just that. My Pizzeria offers an alternative to an expensive outdoor pizza oven and, after a 10-minute pre-heat, can reach up to 400°C, cooking stone-baked pizza to perfection in just three minutes. “We created My Pizzeria so Australians can skip the delivery roulette and fees. For less than the cost of five takeaway orders, you can have a 400-degree pizza oven on your kitchen bench - no more paying for half/half or extra toppings!    "It brings the high heat and ceramic stone of a specialist pizza oven into a compact appliance that anyone can use. Whether it is a quick midweek dinner, family pizza night or having friends over, everyone can create exactly the pizza they want without the fuss or unpredictability of ordering in,” said Abby Lord at Kenwood. My Pizzeria features dual-sided heating elements and a removable 30cm ceramic stone to create a crisp base, ideal for the perfect pizza. The new pizza oven has just two controls, making it super simple to operate, plus a ClearView window so you can keep an eye on your creation. It is... - Published: 2026-08-29 - Modified: 2026-08-29 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/08/dyson-is-innovating-in-more-than-just-their-appliances-with-their-never-without-your-dyson-program-280118 - Categories: Lifestyle - Tags: dyson, home appliances We all know how annoying it can be to be without your car when it is in for repairs. Right? What has this got to do with vacuum cleaners? Bear with me. Mechanics and car dealers have realised the benefit of providing a courtesy vehicle for customers so they aren’t inconvenienced by being without their car when it is being repaired. Well Dyson have introduced the “Never Without Your Dyson” program so that if they can’t fix your appliance on the spot they will loan you a cleaned, safety-checked latest technology machine so you don’t fall behind The service is only available at selected Dyson stores and Service Centres in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth at the moment but the concept deserves a shout-out. Dyson claim that 85% of repairs to their products can be performed immediately but for the other 15% this would be very handy. In the event they can’t repair your appliance they even give you the option of trading up to the loan model Dyson explain exactly how it works on their Australian website so if you are located in those capital cities and need a repair it makes sense to explore the option. You've got nothing to lose - Published: 2026-08-29 - Modified: 2026-08-29 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/08/the-bouncy-tee-from-under-armour-the-most-comfortable-t-shirt-ive-ever-worn-280105 - Categories: Lifestyle, Product News, Reviews - Tags: fashion, t-shirt, under armour Under Armour has launched a new performance t-shirt, The Bouncy Tee, designed not just to look and feel like a premium cotton t-shirt, but also to perform for hard-working athletes. Under Armour partnered with The Bouncy Tee Grammy-nominated rapper Gunna and multi-platinum country music star Parker McCollum to show how the t-shirt can be used anywhere, be it the gym or a music studio or elsewhere – and to look good doing it. Under Armour has achieved this with a new soft Pima cotton blend that incorporates NEOLAST fibre. Apparently this new fibre delivers a 4-way “stretch, resilience and long-lasting shape retention. ” https://youtu. be/K1f9e44Ul8U? si=EhOrdH8DggdbuRB0 The Bouncy Tee is Under Armour’s most versatile t-shirt to date, designed to replace the need for separate t-shirts for different purposes – obviously change them after working out though otherwise you’ll stink. Under Armour sent me a couple to test, and they performed extremely well, although the fit is different from other Under Armour performance t-shirts I own. I am normally a large in most t-shirts, and although I am shrinking in my old age, I still fit well into my large Under Armour performance shirts – tight but not too tight. The Bouncy Tee is a regular fit, according to Under Armour, which is obviously different from what I’m used to. If you are normally a large in a t-shirt, including performance t-shirts, I’d recommend a medium, as long as you prefer them a bit tighter and more body-hugging. I probably should... - Published: 2026-08-29 - Modified: 2026-08-28 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/08/the-worlds-number-one-smart-home-camera-brand-ezviz-introduces-a-full-range-of-security-devices-to-australia-280081 - Categories: Lifestyle, Product News, Tech - Tags: EZVIZ, security camera, smart camera, smart home security EZVIZ has launched its biggest Australian range, introducing new smart security cameras, video doorbells, smart locks and home control technology. The new cameras offer a more connected, subscription-free approach to home security. The products are designed to help customers enter the home security world at the level they want and scale up when they need to. Based around EZVIZ’s Always-On Video, local storage, intelligent detection and simple controls, the EZVIZ ecosystem offers a full range of products to keep your home safe. The new range includes outdoor cameras, including the EZVIZ HB90 Dual 3K Security Camera with Solar Panel, a dual-lens camera that runs on both battery and solar power, with lenses that operate independently and include AI-powered human and vehicle detection, full colour night vision, two-way talk, a siren, and a strobe light. The range also includes the EZVIZ EP8 Ultra Interactive Video Doorbell. The EP8 Ultra features a 3K camera for visitors approaching the door, plus a second 1080p downward-facing camera for the doorstep and package detection. It also offers AI features including human and package detection and familiar face detection. To combat porch pirates, it also features package removal detection with instant notifications. The EP8 Ultra features a built-in AI interactive screen for true two-way video if required. The EZVIZ HB8 Lite Security Camera with Solar Panel includes advanced features such as pan-and-tilt functionality and Smart Tracking. It features 3K resolution, a 360-degree panoramic field of view with AI-powered human and vehicle shape detection, full-colour night vision,... - Published: 2026-08-29 - Modified: 2026-08-29 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/08/review-the-ecovacs-deebot-neo-4-0-a-great-entry-level-vacuum-and-mop-robot-280041 - Categories: Lifestyle, Reviews - Tags: aldi, deebot, review It seems everyone is manufacturing a robot vacuum nowadays. Some of them are from brands you've never heard of and others have been around for many years. Should you fork out thousands for a robot vacuum or will an entry-level model do? The answer is of course, it depends on your circumstances. Today we take a look at the Ecovacs DEEBOT Neo 4. 0 ahead of it’s availability as an Aldi Special Buy on 5 September. Aldi are featuring this robot vacuum alongside the Ecovacs WINBOT NEO MINI window cleaner so we thought we would take the vacuum for a spin so you can make an informed decision whether you feel this robot vac is for you. First lets look at the specs 11,000Pa suction power Vacuum and Mopping 350ml Dustbin 300ml Water Tank LDS Technology Carpet Detection Up to 350 min estimated runtime Who is this for? If you already have a robot vac this may not be an upgrade but if you’re a first-timer it may just be ideal for you to see if they suit your home. And at only $279 you can’t really go wrong. Only a few years ago this would have been cutting-edge, but with the advancements in robot vacuum technology it can’t compete on features but it certainly can on price. My first robot vac was similar to this DEEBOT Neo 4. 0 and it was three times the price. To get a vacuum and mopping combination for $279 is astounding and it... - Published: 2026-08-28 - Modified: 2026-08-28 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/08/the-best-movies-youve-never-seen-podcast-go-280075 - Categories: Lifestyle, Podcasts - Tags: movies, podcast, TwoBlokes A broke supermarket clerk stumbles into a drug deal to make her rent, unknowingly setting off a chain reaction involving undercover cops, soap opera actors, and a trip to Vegas gone very wrong. Told from three overlapping points of view, one wild night in LA spirals into double-crosses, near-misses, and chaos nobody saw coming. Go is a fast, funny, adrenaline-charged crime comedy about bad decisions, worse luck, and one unforgettable night Full AI generated transcript below Best Movies You've Never Seen Episode: "Go" (1999) Published: 28 August 2026 Hosts: Stephen Fenech (techguide. com. au) & Trevor Long (eftm. com) [00:01:43] Stephen Fenech: Hello and welcome everyone to The Best Movies You've Never Seen, our podcast about movies. My name is Stephen Fenech. I'm the person who chooses the movies for the show to show them to my co-host Trevor Long, who is watching them for the very first time. That's me. Hence the name of this podcast. [00:02:01] Trevor Long: Yes, this week I'm honored to have a show named after my inability to watch movies during my 50-year career of living. [00:02:09] Stephen Fenech: There, I think this week I'm positive you haven't seen this one before. It's Go. Probably one of the shortest titles for— [00:02:18] Trevor Long: there wouldn't be many. I mean, there's one word, one letter in any movie. [00:02:23] Stephen Fenech: I don't think so. I think this would be in the record for being one of the shortest. [00:02:29] Trevor Long: Yeah. [00:02:29]... - Published: 2026-08-28 - Modified: 2026-08-28 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/08/amazfit-expands-australian-range-with-new-flagship-balance-3-featuring-hybridcharge-280035 - Categories: Product News, Tech - Tags: Amazfit After their recent launch in Australia, Amazfit are already expanding their range of fitness devices announcing the new Balance 3 smartwatch.   Focusing on hybrid athletes, the Amazfit Balance 3 is made for athletes who lift, run and race in the same week, focusing on balancing strength, endurance and recovery.   Robbie Wu, APAC General Manager, Amazfit said "Australians aren’t just training one way anymore. It’s strength one day, a long run the next and recovery wedged in around work and life. That’s exactly what the Balance 3 is purpose-made for: one watch that monitors strength, endurance and recovery, rather than forcing people into a single mode of training. The response since we launched in Australia has been fantastic, and there’s no better time to bring our new global flagship to the local range”. The watch centres around a 1. 5” AMOLED display covered in sapphire glass capable of up to 3,000 nits brightness and encased in a stainless steel body that’s designed to pass military durability tests and last down to 10ATM depth in water. The watch includes an array of biometric sensors to track steps, heart-rate and more, as well as GPS positioning using Six satellite systems for precise tracking.   A long-lasting 658 mAh battery will last 21-days on a single charge, letting you worry about training and not charging your watch.   Powered by the Zepp OS 6 platform developed by Amazfit’s parent company Zepp Health, the Balance 3 uses the HybridCharge energy intelligence system, which... - Published: 2026-08-28 - Modified: 2026-08-28 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/08/samsung-unveils-new-odyssey-gaming-monitor-lineup-at-gamescom-280026 - Categories: Product News, Tech - Tags: odyssey, samsung At the world's largest video game show in Germany, Samsung have shown off their latest Odyssey gaming monitors, introducing new OLED models, as well as the new Odyssey G6 for competitive players. The announcement of their new Odyssey range during their keynote at Gamescom, will also see Samsung showing of HDR10+ gaming as part of their partnership with Activision Blizzard, bringing richer HDR gameplay into games, including the latest Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, as well as showcasing their expanding expanding Odyssey 3D game support, now extending to games including Cyberpunk 2077 and Cronos: The New Dawn. There’s almost something for everyone here in the new Odyssey series, with the new 49” Odyssey OLED G9 leading the line-up, as well as the 42” curved OLED G7, 32-inch OLED G8, and the Odyssey G6, Samsung’s first 1,100Hz gaming monitor.   Hun Lee, Executive Vice President of the Visual Display (VD) Business at Samsung Electronics said  “Players come to Gamescom to discover what is next, try new games, and experience the technology they need to stay focused and compete at their best. With new form factors, higher refresh rates, and advanced display technologies, the 2027 Odyssey lineup gives players more choice across competitive play, cinematic games, and multi-purpose setups. ” The new Odyssey OLED G9 is Samsung’s first 49-inch DQHD (5120 x 1440) resolution gaming monitor with 360Hz refresh rate. The fifth-generation QD-OLED panel inside uses Penta Tandem technology to enhance efficiency, lifespan, and luminosity of the panel, while offering high-performance... - Published: 2026-08-28 - Modified: 2026-08-28 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/08/hyundai-ioniq-6-n-review-australia-150000-dollar-electric-dream-car-hyundai-ioniq-6-n-review-fake-gears-fake-exhaust-real-grin-280008 - Categories: Motoring, Reviews - Tags: highlight, Hyundai, Ioniq, ioniq 6 n, review Do kids today put posters on their wall of great cars they love? Where do you even get a poster today? Anyway, if there was a place to get posters of amazing cars, I could imagine the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N standing out on many a teenager's wall. The EFTM Snapshot: The Hyundai Ioniq 6 N is a $150,000 electric sports sedan with fake gears and a fake exhaust, and it's the most fun I've had in a car all year. But seriously, with magazines by the wayside and kids and even adults today just watching YouTube videos to get a sense of what's new and what's cool, what's fast and what's interesting, I'm not sure there's an easy way to lust over a vehicle like there was when I was a kid. From a Group A SS Commodore to a Nissan Skyline GT-R, I had posters from Racing Car News on my wall because racing cars was what I loved. I guess in reality it wasn't aspirational. It was just the sheer love of those cars that made me want to put them up on the wall. And driving the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N for the last week, that made me think, this is the car that I'd want on my wall if I was a teenager. Heaven Forbid You Enjoy An Electric Car The funny thing is though, not many people will ever get to experience this car, because it's very expensive and it sits in this space... - Published: 2026-08-28 - Modified: 2026-08-28 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/08/lg-expands-fit-max-design-approach-beyond-refrigerators-ahead-of-ifa-2026-280002 - Categories: Tech At IFA in Germany next month LG will broaden their Fit & Max design, expanding the design approach beyond refrigerators to also include washing machines, dryers and dishwashers.   LG’s Fit and Max design philosophy blends ‘Fit Space’, which LG says ‘enables seamless integration into the home’, with ‘Max Life’ which ‘delivers the capacity and performance consumers need’.   This approach is all about addressing shrinking living space, integrating appliances into the home without compromising on performance. Baek Seung-tae, president of the LG Home Appliance Solution Company said  “Consumers should not have to choose between an appliance that fits their space and one that delivers the capacity and performance they need Fit & Max brings these priorities together in one solution. By extending this approach across more appliance categories, we aim to make it easier for consumers to choose products that fit naturally into their homes while delivering greater value in everyday life. ” To achieve the balance between the two, LG has taken clever approaches to designing the new appliances in the range.   As seen on their refrigerators, Fit & Max uses a flat exterior, meaning they can butt right up against a wall or cabinets reducing its overall footprint.   Inside the fridge, LG’s ‘Dual FRESHConverter+’ and ‘Full Convert Drawer’ can offer up to three adjustable temperature zones so you can customise your fridge zones to suit the food you have, with LG’s AI Fresh algorithm learning your fridge usage patterns over a three-week period and then... - Published: 2026-08-27 - Modified: 2026-08-27 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/08/samsung-announces-the-galaxy-s26-fe-the-affordable-flagship-smartphone-experience-279985 - Categories: Product News, Tech - Tags: galaxy, galaxy S26 FE, samsung, smartphone Hot on the heels of its exceptionally successful flagship foldables launch, Samsung has unveiled its affordable 2026 flagship lineup, the Galaxy S26 FE series. This year’s Fan Edition devices once again feature a premium design with flagship attributes and performance, with a particular focus on the camera and AI-powered experiences. The Galaxy S26 FE is designed to deliver a more capable camera experience from capture to edit, with an improved triple rear camera and enhanced image processing. The new rear camera includes 3x optical zoom, while the front camera is now 12MP. Camera features new to the Galaxy S26 FE include: My FanCam – this camera feature tracks a selected person and intelligently keeps them centred in the frame, allowing for quick and easy social content capturing and sharing. Super Steady with Horizontal Lock – helps to capture smooth footage in fast-moving moments. Nightography – helps capture low-light images with preserved detail, even in extremely low-light environments. Photo Assist – makes it easier to edit your images using “natural language prompts. ” Simply describe the edits you want to make by typing, and the AI will perform them for you. Gemini Omni – use this to create and edit videos based on your photos and videos The new Galaxy S26 FE features a 6. 7-inch, 120Hz AMOLED display and a 4,900mAh battery that supports 45W fast charging. A 30-minute charge will take the battery to 69%. With Gemini-powered features, the phone runs on Samsung’s latest One UI 9 and includes... - Published: 2026-08-27 - Modified: 2026-08-27 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/08/the-two-blokes-talking-tech-podcast-episode-747-is-retail-in-trouble-and-should-trev-have-done-what-he-did-with-ai-279975 - Categories: Podcasts, Tech - Tags: AI, podcast, tbtt July numbers are worrying for retailers - is this a cost of living downturn or are Aussies getting savvy about how and when they buy? The Oura ring drama, a class action against them for how well they track sleep? Is that real? Using AI - for your finances? Smart or dumb? Judge Trev as you wish. And Apple's Mac Upgrades https://youtu. be/fSe_RniNk7g? si=xv7os3ohYkJmlrtd Full AI generated transcript below Two Blokes Talking Tech Episode 747 — "Is retail in trouble? And should Trev have done what he did with AI? " Published: 27 August 2026 Hosts: Trevor Long (eftm. com) & Stephen Fenech (techguide. com. au) [00:00:00] Trevor Long: Sit up straight, to attention. [00:00:02] Stephen Fenech: It's like what am I in school again? [00:00:04] Trevor Long: Yep, that's exactly right. [00:00:05] Stephen Fenech: Sit up straight, Fenech. [00:00:06] Trevor Long: Oh, did you get in trouble? [00:00:09] Stephen Fenech: Not usually. The only time the teachers— like, I remember I was waiting. I still remember this day. I remember I was waiting for the bus and I had my hands in my pockets, and Mr. Leary came up and he said, he goes, Fenech, get your hands out of your pockets, you look like you're playing with yourself. [00:00:29] Trevor Long: No. [00:00:30] Stephen Fenech: Yeah. Yeah. So I'm not doing anything wrong. [00:00:32] Trevor Long: Yeah. And what age are you at this point? What year? [00:00:34] Stephen Fenech: I was in probably year 8 or 9,... - Published: 2026-08-27 - Modified: 2026-08-27 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/08/the-bewitching-hour-new-survey-from-youi-indicates-3-pm-is-the-time-to-avoid-being-on-the-road-279965 - Categories: Motoring - Tags: 3pm, roadsafety, youi More than half of Aussie feel that around 3 pm is the time they are most likely to be stressed on the road and susceptible to accidents but get this. It’s almost always other drivers at fault That is according to a recent survey conducted on behalf of Youi Insurance 3pm is the hour when it seems everyone is on the road, either for work, clocking off early from work or doing the kids school pickup There are several key stats in the research that make interesting reading. By more than half I mean 55% of Australians identify that time of the day as the most stressful and 24% said that they have experienced a road incident at that time in the last 12 months With so many people on the road at that time (48%) on three or more weekdays per week there are bound to be instances of unsafe driving Source: Youi Insurance But it’s not me, it’s you (apparently) It’s no surprise I guess but with 84% of those surveyed stating that they rate their own driving as safe, only 42% extend that confidence to other drivers on the road. Whilst those 84% may feel that their driving is safe, 43% of them report feeling too fatigued or mentally drained to fully concentrate around 3pm, while 62% admit to engaging in risky driving behaviours when running late. I am surprised with all this stress going around that the survey found that only (28%) say they become impatient... - Published: 2026-08-27 - Modified: 2026-08-27 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/08/lg-launches-larger-32-inch-stanbyme-2-max-portable-touch-displays-in-australia-279950 - Categories: Product News, Tech - Tags: LG, stanbyme LG has expanded their portable StanbyMe portable display range, launching the StanbyME 2 Max in Australia. The StanbyME 2 MAX expands on the StanbyMe 2 released in September last year. The new StanbyME 2 MAX includes an even larger 32-inch, 4K resolution touch display while still retaining the portability and features that made the original great. The StanbyMe 2 also includes an improved processor, with the new α8 AI Processor 4K Gen3 using AI to optimise both picture and sound. The AI improvements include AI Picture Pro, offering improved depth and detail, as well as super upscaling to ensure details stay intact on the larger, higher resolution display, and Dolby Vision support is also on-board bringing greater brightness, sharper contrast and more diverse colours.   The AI processing can also produce virtual 11. 1. 2 channel surround sound, with the StanbyME 2 also supporting Dolby Atmos bringing multi-dimensional sound through the two-channel speaker system. The portable display includes a four hour battery and comes with a versatile wheeled stand, letting you bring it to every room of your house, and even outdoors. The display can also be hung on a wall using an optional Strap & Wall Mount Holder, or used as a tablet with a small built-in kick-stand. It can even switch between portrait and landscape on the stand so you can view content as it was originally intended.   Running WebOS, LG’s StanbyME 2 isn’t just a display, it also offers screen mirroring with Apple AirPlay and Google... - Published: 2026-08-27 - Modified: 2026-08-31 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/08/meta-settlement-kids-social-media-australia-ban-279946 - Categories: News, Tech, Triple M Tech Talk - Tags: highlight, kids social media, meta, social media ban Meta has agreed to $17 billion worth of penalties to settle a court case brought against it by individual US states over its addictive technologies and the dangers they pose to children. In simple terms, the states claimed that Meta was exploiting kids for profit, wasn't being truthful about how it operated with its younger users, and most importantly, was not prioritising the safety of those users on its platforms. This is a landmark decision. It changes everything for kids online, and particularly on Facebook and Instagram. But before we unpack how it affects Australia, whether it should happen here, or whether Australia's social media ban already does what this settlement sets out to do, let's be clear on one thing. That $17 billion in penalties is spread over 10 years, and Meta's profits for a single quarter are quite often $20 billion. For context, their fine is less than their quarterly profit - yet it’s spread over 10 years. It's nothing. Mark Zuckerberg has this money in his jacket pocket, or in his ashtray. Leaving that aside, the other thing you should know is that Meta only has to pay 70 per cent of that fine if it's the only platform that has to institute changes under this settlement. If TikTok and YouTube also agree to similar actions, the full 100 per cent goes to the states. That's an important detail. The money is going into the individual states to fund mental health and child safety programs, so that's... - Published: 2026-08-27 - Modified: 2026-08-27 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/08/xbox-unveils-disc-to-digital-program-and-range-of-xbox-25th-anniversary-3rd-party-accessories-279930 - Categories: Product News, Tech - Tags: microsoft, xbox Microsoft has made a long-rumoured Disc-to-Digital licensing program for XBOX official overnight, as well as announcing a new range of third-party X25 XBOX accessories available for pre-order. Your Discs. Now Digital. In a blog post on Xbox Wire, Jason Ronald, VP Next Generation for Xbox announced ‘Today we are introducing a feature that brings the benefits of digital to physical discs, giving players more flexibility in how they access and play supported games across the XBOX ecosystem’. Microsoft’s disc-to-digital program, will see you be able to claim a digital license for (most of) your XBOX One, or Xbox Series-X games.   Microsoft has clarified that thousands of games are supported already, however not every title will be available at launch but they are continuing to add titles to the program. The program will go live for Xbox Insiders on August 31st. According to Microsoft, ‘Players can claim their digital copy of a game by inserting the physical disc into their console and launching the game’.   X25 The Xbox 25th Anniversary is in full swing, and after announcing a 25th anniversary XBOX Console and controller in June, the controller is now up for pre-order (though out of stock) and Microsoft has also announced a range of third-party X25 themed accessories, including a dock for the controller.   The ‘Designed for XBOX 25th Anniversary Collection’ was shown off over on the Xbox Wire blog, with products from a range of well-known companies. The range includes the Razer Basilisk V3 Pro 35K... - Published: 2026-08-27 - Modified: 2026-08-31 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/08/apple-iphone-event-confirmed-for-september-10-surprise-and-shine-279922 - Categories: Tech, Triple M Tech Talk - Tags: apple, highlight, iPhone, iphone 18 pro, iphone ultra Apple fans and iPhone curious, set your alarms for 3am on September 10 Australian Eastern Standard Time, that's when Apple's new CEO John Ternus will take the stage at Steve Jobs Theatre for the company's next "special Apple Event". Inside the company's HQ in California, the Steve Jobs Theatre sits underground but for the stunning circle entry building with walls made just from glass and it's beneath that where all Apple's major product announcements have been made for the last ten years. On September 9 at 10am in Cupertino, which is a very early morning the next day for Aussies, Apple will "Surprise and Shine" for what is assumed to be the next iPhone launch. Rumours are strong and wide that the first iPhone foldable will be announced, possibly known as the iPhone Ultra while alongside it will be the next generation of iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max models. Interestingly, it appears the company will split their smartphone portfolio by saving the next entry level iPhones the iPhone 18 and a possible iPhone Air 2 until early in 2027. Whatever the case, all eyes in tech will focus on Apple in just two weeks to see how they approach a market that Samsung, Motorola, Oppo, Google and others have been in for some time - the Foldables. Question is, will that elusive and unannounced Foldable iPhone be sold worldwide at launch? Many are suggesting it may be a staggered release with Australians having to wait until 2027... - Published: 2026-08-27 - Modified: 2026-08-26 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/08/dji-teases-the-osmo-360-ii-officially-arriving-next-week-279915 - Categories: Tech - Tags: 360 camera, dji, OSMO 360 II DJI has always made great action cameras, and after the success it has had with the OSMO 360, the next generation has been hotly anticipated. The second-generation OSMO 360, aptly named the OSMO 360 II, arrives next week on September 3, according to DJI's socials. If you want to see the teaser for yourself, you can check out the post on Instagram: https://www. instagram. com/reel/Dcdlqc0IB_a. Here is the video from that link: The tagline of "All angles, All epic" suggests that the new OSMO 360 II will deliver a wider viewing angle to create breathtaking video. The video above suggests a new sensor and chipset will be onboard to deliver more software capabilities alongside better quality imagery. To be notified when the new device is available, sign up on the DJI website here. - Published: 2026-08-27 - Modified: 2026-08-26 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/08/ikea-and-xbox-partner-on-new-xstaby-gaming-line-coming-to-stores-in-october-279843 - Categories: Tech IKEA and XBOX are teaming up for a new gaming-inspired collection coming to stores later this year. The exclusive collaboration has been announced as the XSTABY collection, and will include nine pieces designed by IKEA and XBOX. A designer from each team worked together on every item in the collection, with every piece designed with the needs of both players and the people who share their space. Ainslie Woodham, Country Home Furnishing and Interior Design Leader, IKEA Australia and New Zealand said “Gaming isn't just what you do. It's how you live. For Australians and New Zealanders, gaming is connection. It's creativity. It's how you unwind after a long day. The YXSTABY collection gets that. We've built it for real gaming setups, whether that's a dedicated room, a corner of your bedroom, or a shared living space that needs to work harder. Ergonomic. Adaptable. Space-smart. Every piece is designed so you can build the setup that fits your life, not squeeze your life into a setup. ” The range includes a new chair, designed to fit in any living room, or where you play, and supports different positions as well as moods of play. The chair also has options for storing gear when not in use. There’s also a TV Stand. Available in both Black and White, the stand comes on castors and can roll out of the way whenever you finish playing. The stand includes storage for gear at the back, so everything remains in one place, ready to... - Published: 2026-08-27 - Modified: 2026-08-27 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/08/xiaomi-unveil-the-new-redmi-note-17-series-an-affordable-range-of-smartphones-with-xiaomis-biggest-ever-smartphone-battery-279800 - Categories: Product News, Tech - Tags: redmi, redmi note 17, redmi note 17 pro, redmi note 17 pro max, xiaomi Xiaomi has lifted the covers off its new REDMI Note 17 Series, with a major focus on the first-ever Pro Max model: the REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G. The new series features bigger batteries, faster charging and a new design language, REDMI Titan Quality. The REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G features Xiaomi’s largest-ever smartphone battery at a staggering 9,210mAh, and the series also includes the REDMI Note 17 Pro 5G in Australia to offer options for different needs. For those concerned with device maintenance, Xiaomi promises up to six years of security updates across the lineup and up to six years of battery health. The REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G offers even more with a “six-year like-new software experience. ” Both new devices offer reliability and ruggedness and are the first smartphones to earn the TÜV SÜD 5-star Titan Quality Certification, developed around a “built to last, made to trust” philosophy. The tests included drop resistance, water resistance, and battery performance. The series features REDMI Titan Structure, a reinforced hardware architecture that delivers improved drop resistance and dust and water resistance, protecting your investment through everyday accidents. With IP66 and IP68 ratings, the Pro models feature a new Underwater Mode. Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 further enhances the new smartphones’ ruggedness. The 9,210mAh battery on the REDMI Note 17 Pro Max 5G delivers up to three days of battery life, and with 100W HyperCharge fast charging, just 20 minutes of charging provides a full day of use.... - Published: 2026-08-26 - Modified: 2026-08-26 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/08/fathers-day-is-coming-up-quickly-how-about-a-unique-gift-for-dad-this-year-airtasker-279869 - Categories: Lifestyle - Tags: airtasker, fathersday, giftideas Now every Dad in Australia believes that they are the go-to person whenever anyone needs something repaired, hung up on the wall, maintained or cleaned. In reality though the list of jobs just gets longer or the job that Dad promised to do gets half-done. To avoid the awkward conversation about “when are you going to finish that? ” or perhaps “when are you going to start that job? ” it’s time to think outside the box At EFTM the last thing we want is to be responsible for a disagreement on Dad’s special day so why not get your father the ultimate gift whilst still maintaining his dignity? Think Airtasker The standard presents are usually socks and jocks but gift vouchers from Airtasker may be the perfect excuse to get the jobs around the home done without a certain person needing to admit defeat. Airtasker have some very interesting stats on the types of jobs in demand so lets see if any of those can help our readers make the commitment from Dad to give over the reins and finally get those delayed jobs done. Looking at the most popular tasks in Australia by my reckoning, at least 11 of the top 15 might be a perfect fit for Dad and the beauty of a gift voucher gives him the option to choose which one he can finally get done Now I don’t think the most popular task of moving home would be applicable but cleaning, rubbish removal, handyman... - Published: 2026-08-26 - Modified: 2026-08-26 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/08/lenovo-expands-budget-friendly-loq-pc-gaming-ecosystem-279830 - Categories: Product News, Tech - Tags: lenovo, LOQ Lenovo has today announced their new gaming lineup with new Lenovo LOQ laptops shown off alongside a new LOQ desktop, and new Legion gaming monitors. The announcement includes two new LOQ Essential laptops, as well as a new LOQ Tower featuring easy upgradability and providing an accessible entry point into PC gaming. There’s also the new 27” Legion gaming monitors offering dual-mode refresh with scalable resolution.   The new LOQ Laptops include the Essential 15IPH11 and Essential 15IRH11, with Intel processors and either Intel Arc, or NVIDIA RTX graphics - and come in two colour options: Eclipse Black or Luna Grey. Eclipse Black Luna Grey The LOQ Essential 15IPH11 laptop includes a 15. 3” WUXGA resolution IPS LCD with up to a 165Hz refresh rate, and is powered by Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors, with integrated Intel Arc graphics. The system uses unified memory, with up to 16GB of DDR5 memory and up to a 1TB M. 2 SSD.   The LOQ Essential 15IRH11 also includes the same 15. 3” display, and is powered by up to Intel Core 7 230H class CPUs, with up to 32GB of DDR5 Memory with up to 1TB of storage.   Both laptops include a 60Wh, Rechargeable Li-ion Battery enabling up to 21 hours of battery life. For now, Lenovo has only confirmed the LOQ Essential 15IRH11 will be in Australia, and is apparently available now for $2,029. The LOQ Essential 15IPH11 is expected to be available globally in October 2026, with an... - Published: 2026-08-26 - Modified: 2026-08-26 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/08/save-400-on-motorola-razr-fold-and-more-just-in-time-for-fathers-day-279826 - Categories: Tech - Tags: motorola Father’s day is less than two weeks away, and motorola have dropped some great specials on their range of foldables, smartphones and wearables. The deals are across the latest motorola devices and hit a range of price points, including the razr fold, razr 70 ultra, moto signature, motorola edge 70 and moto watch. , The newly announced motorola razr fold has been discounted by $400, dropping one of the hottest new foldable handsets from $2,799 to just $2,399.   The foldable comes in two Pantone colour options - Lily White and Blackened Blue and includes a bright 6. 6" outer display that unfolds to an expansive 8. 1" 2K resolution internal screen, giving you more space when you need it. If a foldable is too large, you can also get a deal on Motorola’s flip phone, with $200 off the motorola razr 70 ultra. Described as ‘The most powerful razr ever’, the razr 70 ultra brings precision craftsmanship and premium finish. With a 4” cover display where you can access your apps, conversations and live notifications, and 7” LTPO AMOLED inner display, the razr 70 ultra offers a versatile smartphone that will help get things done. The phone includes a triple 50MP camera system with AI powered editing, and a long-lasting battery that can last all-day.   Available in Pantone Orient Blue, you can get the razr 70 ultra for just $1,799. While Foldables and Flippables are becoming more commonplace, the slab style smartphone is still the most popular, and... - Published: 2026-08-26 - Modified: 2026-08-26 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/08/pre-orders-live-for-asus-rog-xbox-ally-x20-and-premium-bundle-arriving-in-october-279812 - Categories: Product News, Tech - Tags: asus, rog Announced at Computex earlier this year, the limited-edition ROG XBOX Ally X20 and X20 Premium bundle with XReal AR Glasses, has finally been priced in Australia, with a launch date set for October.   Announced as part of the ROG 20 year anniversary celebrations, the ROG Xbox Ally X20 adds a larger, brighter 7. 4” OLED display which offers 1080p resolution at 120Hz refresh with a 1400 nits peak brightness.   The limited edition Premium bundle which also includes a pair of ROG XREAL R1 Edition 20 Gaming AR Glasses and Pelican Protector case. The ROG Xbox Ally X20 will use a redesigned translucent black chassis with gold accents, with a new light up Xbox logo. ASUS has also updated the controls on the ROG Xbox Ally X20 with the new model using TMR (contactless magnetic) thumbsticks that are immune to stick drive. There’s also a newly re-designed D-Pad which transforms with up to 8-way control and refined buttons that sit flush with the chassis. Internally though not much has changed from the ROG Xbox ALLY X, with the AMD Ryzen AI Z2 Extreme Processor running the show with 24GB of high-speed DDR5 RAM and a 1TB M. 2 SSD for storage. The XREAL R1 Edition 20 Gaming AR Glasses included in the premium bundle brings a more immersive gaming experience giving players a micro-OLED 240Hz display in front of their eyes, giving them a 171-inch virtual screen at 4 metres. Brad Howe, Head of Consumer for ASUS Australia said... - Published: 2026-08-26 - Modified: 2026-08-26 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/08/roborocks-new-mower-range-arrives-at-bunnings-for-spring-279804 - Categories: Tech As Spring approaches, I can almost hear the lawn growing already, but Roborock is ready with four (technically six! ) new Robot mowers launching in September.   The announcement includes two new RockMow models, the RockMow Z150 and RockMow Z1 LiDAR (Z120), as well as the RockNeo Q Series and RockMow S Series robot mowers.   RockMow Z150 The flagship of the launch is the RockMow Z150. Priced at $4,999 RRP, the RockMow Z150 is able to cover the biggest lawns, up to 5,000 m², with a class-leading 250m²/h cutting speed. While it won’t cover the whole lawn in one hit, the 10Ah battery on-board can last for up to 130 minutes of mowing – and takes a full charge from the docking station in just 70 minutes.   The robot is intelligent, using AI auto mapping fed by RTK (Real-Time Kinematic - a sort of combined satellite mapping and local camera mapping), as well as VSLAM (Visual Simultaneous Localisation and Mapping - using computer vision) to accurately model your yard offering precise and reliable maps. The maps can be set with up to 15-zone scheduling, with pattern cutting and the mower also includes rain/frozen sensors - and (hoping this translates to bandicoots and more) Hedgehog protection!   It uses a 4WD system to handle steep yards with up to 80% slope, with a 6-blade cutting system that can cut grass to heights of 20-70mm with electric height adjustment. RockMow Z1 (Z120) Adding LiDAR to the mix, the RockMow Z1... - Published: 2026-08-26 - Modified: 2026-08-24 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/08/get-ready-for-spring-cleaning-with-the-ecovacs-deebot-neo-4-0-robot-vacuum-and-compact-winbot-neo-mini-heading-to-aldi-special-buys-279762 - Categories: Product News, Tech - Tags: aldi, ecovacs As Spring starts to rear its head, a good spring clean is on the cards and Aldi and Ecovacs have teamed up for a cracking good deal through their highly anticipated Special Buys.   Going on-sale from the 5th of September, ALDI will have the DEEBOT NEO 4. 0, the first-ever DEEBOT with ZeroTangle 2. 0, as well as the WINBOT NEO MINI: ECOVACS' Most Compact Robotic Window Cleaner. Able to offer mopping and vacuuming in a single unit, the DEEBOT NEO 4. 0 includes 11,000Pa of suction power so it can pick up everyday dust, debris, crumbs, hair and more. It also includes ECOVACS’ ZeroTangle 2. 0 Technology using a v-shaped brush design to prevent hair from tangling in the roller.   The unit includes a 350ml dustbin, as well as a 300ml water tank for mopping and comes with a charging station for when the unit is not in use. The DEEBOT NEO 4. 0 comes with an estimated 350 minutes of runtime so it’s ready to clean when you are.   The DEEBOT NEO 4. 0 is priced at an amazingly low $279 - but it’s while stocks last.   The WINNBOT NEO MINI handles one of everyone's most hated jobs - window washing.   The robot attaches directly to glass surfaces and moves around the glass the using Win Slam 3. 0 intelligent climbing system. It has 7500Pa of suction power, however ECOVACS have also included nine built-in safety features, including six hardware-based fall protection measures... - Published: 2026-08-25 - Modified: 2026-08-25 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/08/tcl-bring-their-supersized-connected-washer-and-dryer-to-our-shores-279789 - Categories: Lifestyle - Tags: Dryer, TCL, washer TCL is going by the motto of go big or go home with the introduction to the Australian market of their super-size washer and dryer The Super Drum series 10. 5 kg front load washer is designed to mimic a gentle handwash movement by kneading and rolling the clothes throughout the cycle as well as maintaining a layer of water between the clothes and the drum. A clever way to reduce wear and tear on the fabrics. A large 540mm,10. 5kg drum will minimise the need for multiple loads. Other features include Quick 15'/30' options Smart Auto Dose Jet Spray Wash - detergent is mixed with water and air to create a rich, soapy foam autoStain Removal Energy Efficent (5 Star energy and 4. 5 Star water) Steam Wash to help remove bacteria and allergens “The WF10C60W washer’s capacity means it can handle more clothes per load, while the larger drum diameter delivers stronger tumbling and better garment care. It’s a practical innovation that families will notice every time they use it. ” says Hawke Zhang, Managing Director for TCL Electronics Australia Keeping up the big is best theme the Super Drum Heat Pump Dryer has also been released. TCL state that their technology keeps “energy bills down while ensuring efficient drying without damaging or shrinking clothes, with a pioneering three-in-one filter that makes cleaning effortless and convenient” Super Drum Series DH90C60W Dryer Features of the Super Drum dryer include 10 Star energy rating Auto Dry utilising smart sensors 30 Min... - Published: 2026-08-25 - Modified: 2026-08-25 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/08/apple-sneaks-two-new-macs-in-before-the-iphone-faster-smarter-not-cheap-279778 - Categories: Product News, Tech - Tags: apple, highlight, mac studio Apple has dropped some nice new updates to the Mac lineup with an all new M6 and M5 Ultra Silicon coming to power the refreshed desktops. An all-new M6 will power a refreshed Mac Mini while the Mac Studio gets an all-new M5 Ultra which joins the Pro and Max in the M5 linuep. Both devices and all the chips are designed with the usual bumps in performance for both the CPU and GPU, but also a real focus on capability with Neural accelerators allowing for strong on-device AI performance. So much so that the term AI appears almost 20 times in the Mac mini announcement, and almost 30 times in that of the Mac Studio. This on-device focus comes at a good time for corporate AI users, with concerns about where your data is going, where it's stored and who we're dealing with in the world of tech when it comes to all our data, on-device LLM processing means you are keeping your data local and secure. This will likely be a strong use-case for these two new devices, the Mac Studio in particular. But, with an AI focus comes the fallback from the AI revolution. After price rises were flagged by outgoing CEO Tim Cook, prices went up almost across the Apple portfolio. With this launch the Mac mini gets another $200 more expensive than the outgoing model, while the Mac Studio remains at it's current price. However both are a big leap up in price from their... - Published: 2026-08-25 - Modified: 2026-08-25 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/08/rode-ds3-microphone-mic-stand-podcast-desk-setup-recording-279772 - Categories: Product News, Tech - Tags: microphone, RODE, stand Aussie company RØDE has today revealed a new generation pro desktop studio arm made for holding those podcast microphones on desk setups where a full articulating arm isn't possible. The new DS3 has a capacity of 1. 5kg, meaning it won't just support microphones. You could also use it for cameras - whatever you need. But for it's primary purpose as a microphone stand is boosted by it's ability to be manipulated almost silently meaning you can make those fine updates to positioning without interrupting recordings. A heavy base means it won't tip over - perfect for temporary studio setups or more casual setups wanting to look a little less like a podcast studio. It's $180, and available only in Black but soon, a White version will come. Web: Rode - Published: 2026-08-24 - Modified: 2026-08-25 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/08/bmw-snow-and-ice-experience-new-zealand-queenstown-drive-drive-slide-bmws-279736 - Categories: Motoring - Tags: BMW, highlight, snow and ice How do you like to spend your holidays? I always try to weave at least a little automotive passion into a trip. I might splurge on a hire car upgrade, visit a car museum or even just spend a bit of time at an outdoor café with a good view of the street and watch what rolls past. Can I suggest something else? The BMW Snow and Ice Experience. https://www. tiktok. com/@trevorlong/video/7677820066829831431? is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7478806687651776008 With a history dating back to 1977 (BMW was the first manufacturer to offer driver safety training), BMW has rebranded their M car experience as “AREA M” – offering driver training, skills competitions and a community for people that still want to enjoy driving.   While the BMW Snow Experience can trace its roots back to Sölden, Austria, this year’s event was held in the rather spectacular Queenstown, New Zealand at the very private and secretive Southern Hemisphere Proving Ground. In keeping with the luxury that is synonymous with the brand, BMW will host you at Millbrook Resort (perfect if you like golf, but a little remote from the town if you don’t). Flipsy - All Smiles ahead of some ice-bound sideways action As nice as the resort’s facilities are, it was not the reason why I was in Queenstown. I was there to get my fill of sideways action in a BMW M car. The day of the event sees you bused up to the track where you are briefed by simply the nicest bunch of... - Published: 2026-08-24 - Modified: 2026-08-24 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/08/the-two-blokes-talking-electric-cars-podcast-episode-134-electric-charging-infrastructure-and-the-van-man-279732 - Categories: Motoring, Podcasts - Tags: ev, podcast, TwoBlokes Nick Black joins us from AusGrid to talk about curbside chargers and how it shifts the cost from taxpayers to homeowners, but it's all for the best. Marek owns a Mini Countryman - got a great deal, has a wall charger to take away stress, but hopes all public chargers will use RFID! And Rowan bought a Farizon Van after chatting with us recently. We'd love to hear from you, text us 0477 657 657 https://youtu. be/Q-z3ckzyPsk? si=t62ODZWMaffGsmt3 Full AI generated transcript below Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars — Episode 134 Podcast: Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars Episode: 134 - Electric Charging infrastructure, and the VAN MAN! Published: 24 August 2026 Hosts: Trevor Long & Stephen Fenech [00:00:01] Trevor Long: This is Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars with Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long, thanks to NRMA Insurance and Uniden. Great people, NRMA Insurance, helping Australians protect what matters most for 100 years and many more to come, we're sure. They're also one of Australia's largest insurers of electric vehicles. And Uniden, the great dash cams that'll help keep you a bit of peace of mind on the road. What's happening? What happened? [00:00:25] Stephen Fenech: Your eyes and ears on the road. [00:00:27] Trevor Long: You can't just tell your wife what happened. [00:00:29] Stephen Fenech: Front and rear camera, front and rear, make sure you've got that evidence. [00:00:31] Trevor Long: Because those rear crashes are some of the most common that occur. Coming up today, we're going to... - Published: 2026-08-24 - Modified: 2026-08-31 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/08/gta-vi-leaks-frustrated-gamers-holding-rockstar-games-to-ransom-over-the-future-of-gaming-279728 - Categories: Tech, Triple M Tech Talk - Tags: GTA VI, highlight, leak Months out from the release of the most anticipated and most delayed game in history and what will be the biggest entertainment release in history, a group of leakers is throwing a spanner in the works releasing actual gameplay from a reportedly leaked version of Rockstar Games Grand Theft Auto Six - GTA VI. The group, called Cyberleek seem hell bent on opposing the direction the gaming industry is heading by making claims that unless there's a shift in direction they will release a playable version of GTA VI on the internet. And they seem like they have the content to back their threat. Cyberleek has released several images and videos they claim are from the game and at face value, they look to be legit. In a world of computer graphics and AI video - we have to take everything with a grain of salt, but this all looks pretty legit. The group have three clear demands, seeking: No digital Preorders No "Fake Single-Player" Downloadable Content Preserveration of Single-Player Content. Essentially, they're angry that when you buy the game, you need to unlock the single-player content in the game, saying you shouldn't have to pay twice to pay the base game as it is included in the game. While the pre-orders and the fake single-player content claims are questionable generally, albeit noble, one of their claims I think would resonate with everyone. Cyberleek call it "Commandment III: Thou Shalt Preserve Single-Player Content" It calls for "Any game featuring single-player... - Published: 2026-08-24 - Modified: 2026-08-24 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/08/alan-joyce-ran-the-worst-wifi-in-the-sky-now-hes-bagging-starlink-279725 - Categories: Tech - Tags: Alan Joyce, highlight, qantas, starlink I had to laugh on the weekend. Alan Joyce, quoted in the Sydney Morning Herald warning airlines across the world not to rely on Elon Musk's Starlink internet service and open their airlines to possible alternatives. Alan Joyce? The man who ran Qantas for fifteen years with literally the worst WiFi in the sky! His basic concern for airlines is that they rely entirely on Elon Musk's Starlink and exclude the option for either a simple switch to an alternative, or a secondary redundant network. These are excellent observations, it costs a lot to fit WiFi to a plane, not least because the plane needs to be out of service while it's fitted. And, as many airlines are now doing, they're having a second fitment period switching from older WiFi into the newer low-earth-orbit Starlink systems. I'd suggest his knowledge of the WiFi game comes from a whole lot of lobbying and bidding to Qantas during his time as CEO - during which he would have seen the road maps of WiFi providers, installers and the aircraft manufacturers alike. But come on, it's a bit rich for Alan Joyce to now be making claims against Starlink when Qantas has had the absolute worst WiFi of an International Airline. Only this last few months did the company complete the roll out of (older, aged tech) WiFi on their 787's and their A380's are just now starting that process - again, not Starlink. During Joyce's time at the helm, the best he... - Published: 2026-08-24 - Modified: 2026-08-24 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/08/telcos-issue-new-triple-zero-000-calling-advice-after-outages-279706 - Categories: News, Tech, Triple M Tech Talk - Tags: 000, highlight, optus, telstra, triple zero, vodafone Millions of Australians are about to get a text, an email, or see a social post from their telco explaining how to actually get through to Triple Zero (000) if something goes wrong. It's part of a new industry-wide campaign, and it comes after some genuinely serious network outages over the past 18 months left hundreds of Australians unable to connect to emergency services when they needed to most. During the investigations into those Optus and Telstra outages, a few key problems were found with how end-user devices behave when trying to call 000. In some cases, those issues caused delays. In others, calls didn't get through at all. @trevorlong Some advice about your mobile and Triple Zero, things the telcos have learned can be vital in an emergency, I got these tips during our recent Two Blokes Talking Tech sponsored show with @Optus original sound - Trevor Long So now the industry, through the Australian Telecommunications Alliance (ATA), is trying to explain a genuinely complex system in a way normal people can actually use in a crisis. ATA CEO Luke Coleman said the campaign was developed closely with the three major mobile network operators and the Triple Zero Custodian. "Our priority is to ensure Australians are equipped with simple advice they can recall and use in a worst-case scenario if they need to call Triple Zero and find their usual network is unavailable," he said. How your phone tries to call 000 Here's the bit most people don't know.... - Published: 2026-08-24 - Modified: 2026-08-23 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/08/review-shokz-opendots-air-a-highly-recommended-more-affordable-open-ear-earbuds-option-279401 - Categories: Reviews, Tech - Tags: earbuds, open ear earbuds, opendots, opendots air, shokz Last week I reviewed the Shokz OpenDots 2 and overall I was very impressed with them, with Shokz continuing to improve on their open-ear earbud designs. Alongside the OpenDots 2, Shokz also released the OpenDots Air, a more affordable version of the new open-ear earbuds. The OpenDots Air are a lightweight version of the OpenDots 2 with an “accessible entry point into the range. Weighing just 6. 3 grams, the OpenDots Air are available in Daybreak Purple and Black. The Air also promises improved bass and a “rich, balanced sound” thanks to Bassphere acoustic technology with DirectPitch technology helping to minimise sound leakage to those around you. Design and Fit The design looks very similar to that of the OpenDots 2 but in hand you can see and feel that they are different. The cable connecting the two ends of each earbud is a bit stiffer and doesn’t feel as comfortable on the ear. That isn’t to say that they are uncomfortable, just that you can feel a difference. The premium OpenDots 2 are just that good, they are next level when it comes to comfort. The battery section of the earbuds is also a different shape and has almost the same functionality as the OpenDots 2 when it comes to gestures. It just lacks the pinch-and-hold gesture for volume, so it's not a massive deal to miss. I could still wear them comfortably while playing golf without them falling out or getting in the way. You still forget you... - Published: 2026-08-21 - Modified: 2026-08-22 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/08/the-best-movies-youve-never-seen-podcast-the-long-kiss-goodnight-279702 - Categories: Lifestyle, Podcasts - Tags: longkiss, podcast, TwoBlokes A small-town schoolteacher with a loving family and eight years of amnesia starts noticing something isn't right, she's a chef? A near-fatal accident jolts loose the truth, and she is pulled back into a violent past she never knew she had, with a down-on-his-luck private eye dragged along for the ride. The Long Kiss Goodnight is a slick, explosive action thriller about identity, memory, and the deadly woman hiding inside an ordinary life Full AI generated transcript beow Podcast: Best Movies You've Never Seen Episode: The Long Kiss Goodnight Date: 21 August 2026 Hosts: Stephen Fenech & Trevor Long [00:01:44] Stephen: The Best Movies You've Never Seen. Hello, welcome to our podcast, a podcast where I pick a movie— my name is Stephen Fenech— a movie I know very well, and I show it to Trevor Long, who's watching it for the very first time. Hence the title, The Best Movies Trevor's Never Seen. [00:02:00] Trevor: And welcome to our 250th, uh, there we go. [00:02:03] Stephen: What a, what a land, what a milestone. 250. What's that, 4 been doing this for 5 years. [00:02:08] Trevor: I didn't realize there was 250 movies. [00:02:10] Stephen: Yeah, I think this is just 5 or 6 years. [00:02:12] Trevor: It was a COVID creation, so 6 years old. [00:02:15] Stephen: This is something incredible. Unbelievable. Uh, today we are— our movie we're covering is The Long Kiss Goodnight. Now just a little warning, there is some explicit language in this one.... - Published: 2026-08-21 - Modified: 2026-08-21 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/08/blown-away-by-mova-hitting-australia-with-everything-but-the-kitchen-sink-279692 - Categories: Lifestyle, Product News - Tags: lawn, mova, pool, robot, vacuum Have you heard of MOVA? I hadn't, until a Robot Lawn Mower showed up at my place. Turns out that's not even the half of it. This week at a glitzy launch event in the eastern suburbs of Sydney, the company really put themselves on the map here in Australia. What I learnt was very simple. This is a company that values premium design, innovation, and all the things that, of course, any great company is going to aspire to, but there's a bit of backing to the words, both in product and in the lineage of the company. MOVA is a sub-brand of Dreame, and Dreame is a massive robot vacuum company as well as other robotics and other household products. They've done very well in Australia, but here they are with another brand operating entirely separately and independently in Australia. Frankly, they are probably already doing better things from a publicity perspective than even Dreamy, and maybe with their eyes on beating Dreamy to the punch in several market sectors. Just for fun, I'm going to list below every single item that was sent to me after the launch event this week. It's a long list, and I think it just creates the very clear point about the scale of this company. Before that, I want to focus on a couple of key things that I guess stand out for them in terms of product highlights for the next few months. Firstly, their robot vacuum See, now, this... - Published: 2026-08-21 - Modified: 2026-08-21 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/08/advinsys-terramow-v600-robot-lawn-mower-review-sensational-it-just-works-279672 - Categories: Lifestyle, Reviews - Tags: advinsys, highlight, review, terramow The battle of the backyard is on in earnest. Robot lawnmowers are the new focus for robotics companies. Having mastered the art of vacuuming and mopping inside our homes, it's now time to master the backyards and get those lawns looking spectacular. In our latest review, we're testing out the TerraMow V600 robot lawn mower from Advinsys. The EFTM Snapshot: built around strong AI vision that maps yards autonomously, distinguishes grass from driveways and gutters, and lets you fine-tune scheduling, mow direction, and cutting height per zone. It got stuck a handful of times early on (gutters, a rock wall, a deep divot) but learned from each spot and hasn't gotten stuck since, and it even snapped a couple of blades on debris, though both were easy to recover. Sitting in the mid-range price bracket, it punches above its class, delivering a lower cut than a push mower and handling front and back yards with genuine confidence — a real surprise packet and a strong buy for anyone ready to hand the lawn over to a robot. I'll start out by saying I was skeptical about this product, mainly because I hadn't heard of it, and I'd also never heard of the company distributing it, called Advinsys. There's a lot of information on their website. It promotes their products, of which they have several, but there are some concerns I have around the links to their warranty policy, returns and exchange, and shipping and delivery. They all go to a... - Published: 2026-08-21 - Modified: 2026-08-24 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/08/jbl-announces-the-easysing-mic-range-ai-powered-to-deliver-your-best-karaoke-performance-ever-279655 - Categories: Product News, Tech, Triple M Tech Talk - Tags: EasySing Mic, EasySing Mic Mini, EasySing Mics, jbl, karaoke, karaoke microphone, microphones JBL has unveiled its new range of microphones designed not just for karaoke but also for content creation – the AI-powered EasySing Mics and the EasySing Mic Mini. JBL EasySing Mics The new EasySing Mics is more than a microphone; they are your own sound engineer with onboard AI Voice Removal to reduce the track vocals in real time. You can reduce the vocals to 0%, 25% and 50%, allowing you to sing along to the music with your preferred level of backing vocals. The embedded software helps you sound your best with JBL EasySing, enabling crisp vocals and Voice Boost to help you hit all the notes, including those hard-to-hit high notes. The EQ and presets in the JBL software further enhance your voice. Setup is easy: simply plug the USB-C dongle into your PartyBox’s USB-C port, and you’re good to go. The JBL One App allows you full EQ control with either the included singing presets or to adjust it to make your own sound, including reverb and echo capabilities.   The JBL EasySing Mics comes with two microphones, each with a 30-metre wireless range and up to 10 hours of battery life. The JBL EasySing Mics will be available from all leading electronics retailers and jbl. com. au for $279. 95  JBL EasySing Mic Mini The JBL EasySing Mic Mini is a pocket-sized mic ideal for content creation but can also be used for singing. It also features Voice Removal technology to remove lead vocals from any... - Published: 2026-08-20 - Modified: 2026-08-20 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/08/the-two-blokes-talking-tech-podcast-episode-746-foldable-phones-a-success-and-more-to-come-279631 - Categories: Podcasts, Tech - Tags: foldable, podcast, tbtt This week we look at data from Samsung about the success of the Fold8 vs the Fold8 Ultra and the solid sales for the new form factor. What's it mean for the market, what's it mean for Apple and more speculation about that event that's just weeks away. Plus we talk TVs with the TCL SQD-Mini LED X11L, the Sony Bravia 7ii And Action cameras from DJI, Insta360 and GoPro move from creator devices to all-round consumer gadgets. https://youtu. be/Aj5J57KSXUE? si=oRlqcT_QoUEKLwYN Full AI generated transcript below Episode: TBTT #746 - Foldable phones a success and more to come! Podcast: Two Blokes Talking Tech Date: 20 August 2026 Hosts: Trevor Long & Stephen Fenech [00:00:00] Trevor Long: That's it. [00:00:00] Stephen Fenech: Okay, I'm ready. All right, thanks for joining. Right, just getting his things in order. [00:00:06] Trevor Long: Lucky I didn't say I wasn't ready, eh? [00:00:08] Stephen Fenech: Oh well, I would have acknowledged and respected your position. Yeah, and kept recording. [00:00:13] Trevor Long: Righto, here we are again, eh? [00:00:16] Stephen Fenech: Here we are again, another week of just stimulating repartee. If this is your first time listening, welcome. [00:00:23] Trevor Long: Do you reckon one day, one time when we record, because it's no secret that we record all our podcasts on one day, right? Do you reckon maybe we should do this first, mate? Maybe one time. [00:00:32] Stephen Fenech: That'd be wild. [00:00:32] Trevor Long: You know, like we're— not that we're... - Published: 2026-08-20 - Modified: 2026-08-20 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/08/sennheiser-introduces-the-momentum-true-wireless-5-its-more-advanced-earbuds-yet-279630 - Categories: Product News, Tech - Tags: earbuds, momentum true wireless 5, sennheiser, true wireless Just a month ago, Sennheiser updated its MOMENTUM headphones, and today it announced the next version of its MOMENTUM True Wireless earbuds, the fifth generation and Sennheiser’s most advanced earbuds yet. According to Sennheiser, the key features of the new MOMENTUM True Wireless 5 are: Audiophile-grade high fidelity TrueResponse transducers – Delivering breathtaking high-resolution true sound Optimised for Dolby Atmos – Head-tracking unlocks immersive entertainment All-new design – Improved comfort, stability, and portability Improved voice calls & ANC – Voice accelerometer, expanded mic array and AI speech enhancement 40 hours playtime and user-replaceable batteries – Easily refresh your run-time even years from now Bluetooth 6. 0 – Prioritises fast and stable connections Smart Control Plus – a new 8-band EQ highlights an assortment of customisable features in the free app The sound from the MOMENTUM TW 5 is driven by Sennheiser’s signature 7mm TrueResponse dynamic transducer to deliver full-bodied music across the entire sound stage. With Bluetooth 6. 0 and aptX Adaptive codec support, you can be sure you will hear precise reproduction of hi-res audio up to 24-bit/96kHz. The MOMENTUM TW earbuds once again feature adaptive hybrid active noise cancellation with an automatic anti-wind mode, with this year’s version revised to be even better than before. There's also a transparency mode for those who want or need to stay aware of their surroundings. They're also ideal for calls thanks to the “six microphones and two bone-conduction voice accelerometers with an AI speech-extraction algorithm to isolate the voice,” whatever the... - Published: 2026-08-20 - Modified: 2026-08-27 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/08/nba-2k27-revealed-in-full-with-a-heap-of-new-and-improved-features-279621 - Categories: Product News, Tech - Tags: basketball, nba 2k, nba 2k27 All the information you have been waiting for on NBA 2K27 has been revealed in a Preseason Breakdown. New Gameplay details were revealed alongside MyTEAM, MyCAREER and MyPLAYER additions to last year’s game. The amount of new content revealed for NBA 2K27 is extensive; for more information, visit the NBA 2K27 website. The game now delivers more balanced gameplay, with players of all skill levels benefiting from offensive moves such as step-through up-and-unders, a Dynamic Layup Engine, and Expanded Dribbling Customisation. Defence is also equalised with a redesigned hands-up defence, a new shot contest system and a new collision system. https://youtu. be/ukgQhX1m34g? si=9_2UZTTmspbKEZ8X MyTEAM in NBA 2K27 has been streamlined so every card in your team matters, and the cards you run will get better the more you play them. The new Player XP system allows all Player Cards ways to level up and unlock rewards. MyTEAM also now includes rotating multiplayer modes, a unified auction house giving you more ways to build, play and upgrade your team. NBA 2K27 introduces the first Co-ed City allowing male and female MyPLAYERS to compete together within the City. The City has also been redesigned with new after-dark designs such as Rucker Park in Street Kings. https://youtu. be/inkJPV8nS04? si=VZu_RB8InCgdISmd MyCAREER will now let players build their careers across one of five historical eras, from my favourite era, the Magic vs. Bird Era (1984), to the Steph Era (2016). The game also features an expansive cinematic story twice as long as last year’s, starring... - Published: 2026-08-20 - Modified: 2026-08-20 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/08/pixel-11-pro-xl-first-impressions-googles-pro-series-remains-one-to-beat-279605 - Categories: Reviews, Tech - Tags: Google, Pixel 11 Pro XL Google’s Pixel 11 series goes on-sale today, and after less than a week with the Pixel 11 Pro XL, I haven’t had a chance to put it through its full paces, but thought I’d put down my first impressions.   Specs and Performance The hardware for the Pixel 11 Pro XL sees an update to the Tensor G6, a faster more capable processor, says Google which is 20% more power efficient, and loads apps and browses the web faster than ever before  Google has done away with the 128GB model, with the Pixel 11 Pro XL starting at 256GB of on-board storage, with 512GB and 1TB models also available.   The RAM/Storage price increases have hit the phones, with the 256GB Pixel 11 Pro XL only getting 12GB RAM, while the 512GB and 1TB models get 16GB.   I have the 512GB/16GB model for review and it feels faster in the hand than the Tensor G5 in the Pixel 10 Pro XL, a phone I’ve been using daily for the past year.   It doesn’t seem to get as hot as the Pixel 10 Pro XL. There has been some talk around thermal throttling on the Tensor G5, however the Tensor G6 doesn’t seem to suffer here.   The Pixel 11 also introduces a new Titan M3 security chip, which Google says can ‘provide proactive security using post-quantum cryptography in secure boot to help your Pixel stay protected from emerging advanced threats’. I can’t say I’ve actively thought of the... - Published: 2026-08-20 - Modified: 2026-08-19 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/08/roblox-esafety-undertaking-age-verification-fails-again-279601 - Categories: Product News, Tech - Tags: esafety, highlight, roblox Roblox has been forced into a court-enforceable undertaking with the eSafety Commissioner, agreeing to a raft of changes after the regulator's own testing found serious gaps in how the platform protects kids from being contacted by adult strangers. It's a big deal. Roblox is the second most popular gaming platform with kids in this country, with an estimated 1. 7 million Australian children using it. eSafety's testing found adults could send connection requests to young Australian children without a parent even knowing, kids and adults could interact on forums outside the actual game, and children's profiles, including their connections, avatar and interests, were visible to literally anyone on the platform. Roblox has now committed to preventing adults from contacting unknown kids without parental consent, making children's accounts private by default, building in proper reporting tools, and bringing in an independent third-party auditor to check its safety measures actually work, including its age-estimation technology. That last point is where I want to focus, because it's the bit that should worry everyone pushing Australia's age verification agenda. eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant made a point of saying the third-party audit means Roblox "cannot mark their own homework" when it comes to its age-estimation tools. Read between the lines and what that tells you is pretty clear: even the regulator isn't confident these systems are doing what they're supposed to do without someone independent checking their work. We keep being told age verification and age estimation technology is the answer to keeping kids... - Published: 2026-08-20 - Modified: 2026-08-19 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/08/first-impressions-google-pixel-11-the-more-affordable-flagship-that-delivers-a-premium-experience-279581 - Categories: Product News, Reviews, Tech - Tags: Google, Google Pixel 11, pixel, Pixel 11, smartphone Just a week ago, Google launched the Pixel 11, and after a much-of-the-same Pixel 10a, we were looking forward to seeing what innovations and changes Google brought to the next flagship line of Pixel smartphones. After having the Pixel 11 in hand for just seven days it is unfair to give it any grading or full review at this stage. Instead, at this early stage, I'm going to share my quick first impressions and thoughts to help you know what to expect if you are already planning to buy one. Price and specs The Google Pixel 11 is available from today in two SKUs, 256GB and 512GB and is priced at $1,499 and $1,699, respectively. This year, Google has added Hibiscus and Pistachio to the usual black (Obsidian) and white (Frost) options. The basic specs of the Pixel 11 are: 152. 8 x 72 x 8. 6 mm (same as last year’s Pixel 10) 197 grams (7 grams lighter) Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on front and rear with aluminium frame (same) IP68 (same) 6. 3-inch OLED, 120Hz, 3000 nits peak brightness (same) Google Tensor G6 (new) 256GB and 512GB (128 and 256 last year) Triple camera system (same) 48 MP Wide (ƒ/1. 70) 13 MP Ultrawide (ƒ/2. 2) 10. 8 MP Telephoto (5x Opt) (ƒ/3. 1)  30W wired charging (same), 25W wireless charging Qi2. 2 (faster) As you can see, the specs are extremely similar to last year’s Pixel 10 but there are differences in the software at this stage,... - Published: 2026-08-20 - Modified: 2026-08-19 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/08/acer-predator-helios-18-ai-review-desktop-class-gaming-performance-279540 - Categories: Reviews, Tech - Tags: acer We took a look at last year’s Predator Helios 18 AI back in March, and after announcing an updated model at Computex back in May, ACER have now put the Predator Helios 18 AI (PH18-73-91TN) on-sale here in Australia.   Priced from $5,198, the latest gen Predator Helios 18 AI comes with a gorgeous 18” 4K Mini-LED display, as well as a full-size keyboard with numeric keypad and multi-gesture touchpad.   The laptop can be configured with up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 Series 2 processor with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Graphics, 96GB of DDR5 RAM and 2TB of storage - precisely the spec sent over by ACER to review, and is priced at an eye watering $10,999. https://www. youtube. com/watch? v=PaSml2IB5-I It’s a gaming laptop with all the bells and whistles. I’ve been playing on it for the last few weeks and here’s how it went.   Design Not a lot has changed since we last looked at the Predator Helios 18 AI. The laptop includes the same 18” 4K resolution Mini-LED display as well as full-sized keyboard with 2. 0mm travel which is a little deeper than I prefer for typing, but works well for gaming.   ACER has again included Predator MagKey which features swappable keys with mechanical switches that ACER says can replicate the tactile feel and sound of a traditional mechanical keyboard.  A set of WASD and Arrow keys and a KeyCap puller tool in the box, as well as a thermal upgrade kit... - Published: 2026-08-20 - Modified: 2026-08-24 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/08/laser-delivers-yet-again-with-their-affordable-family-orientated-digital-calendar-279531 - Categories: Lifestyle, Triple M Tech Talk - Tags: calendar, laser Netball practice? Your turn to pick up Tahylore from school? Is that parent-teacher night coming up soon or did we miss it? All questions uttered in homes across the country on a regular basis. How on earth does everyone keep on top of appointments and events in this digital age? They do so by investing in something like the latest offering from Laser. And because it’s from Laser you can rely on it being practical and affordable There are plenty of options out there for shared calendars, some expensive, some complicated and some just don’t perform as promised. Laser has announced that their new 15. 6” Full HD touch screen Digital Calendar is available now and at a very sharp introductory price of only $179. Grab this impressive device before it jumps to $229. 95 after Sept 2nd. The catch? There is none. No ongoing subscription fees. In fact if you use this device wisely you can be reminded of any monthly subscription fees you may have forgotten about, helping you save even more An added benefit may also be that the kids chores can be one of your featured items, allowing you put your feet up whilst the kids do the housework around you. LASER 15. 6” Digital Calendar with Touch Screen – Key Features At a Glance: No Paid Subscription Required: Access full features, custom lists, and automatic phone syncing via the Whale Framely app with zero ongoing monthly fees. Interactive Tasks & Rewards System: Encourage children to... - Published: 2026-08-19 - Modified: 2026-08-19 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/08/hp-print-ai-arrives-in-australia-making-printing-from-the-web-easier-279583 - Categories: Product News, Tech - Tags: HP HP AI has arrived in Australia for select printers, bringing an easier way to print the way you want.   The integration of HP Print AI into their printer range will help to resolve one of the most common frustrations with printing from the web, when the formatting doesn’t quite match what comes out of the printer.   With more than half of homes and office prints today coming from the web, HP Print AI focuses on cleaning up online articles, travel details, recipes and how-to guides to print... better. Paul Gracey, Vice President and Head of Greater Asia Print Category, HP Inc. said  “Printing has always been part of how people work, learn and create but the way we find and use information has changed. HP Print AI helps solve those everyday frustrations now, while giving customers a printer that is ready for what comes next. ” The HP Precise Print feature will reduce wasted pages and ink using AI, so you can print exactly what you want, with HP AI able to remove unwanted clutter from web pages like unwanted ads, awkward spacing, logos and more, as well as fixing poor image sizing.   HP says their Print AI will also help simplify support for customers, walking them through each step of printer setup using natural language and contextual awareness. The AI is able to remember users' preferences and past questions, so the information or support is always ready when they need it.   HP Print AI is... - Published: 2026-08-19 - Modified: 2026-08-18 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/08/review-ring-wired-video-doorbell-4k-elite-an-update-to-rings-best-doorbell-279407 - Categories: Tech - Tags: ring, ring doorbell elite, Ring Wired Video Doorbell 4K Elite, Ring Wired Video Doorbell 4K Elite (Gen2), video doorbell A couple of months ago, I reviewed the Ring Battery Video Doorbell Pro (2nd Gen) and loved it but unfortunately, personally, I already have a built-in video doorbell, the Ring Doorbell Elite. In case you missed it, and I’ll admit I missed it too, Ring also announced an upgraded Elite Video Doorbell (the second gen) alongside the Ring Battery Video Doorbell Pro (2nd Gen). This is wonderful news for folks like me who went all in on the built-in doorbell in the first place. As Ring has upgraded its battery doorbells many times since I installed my original Elite video doorbell, I started to wonder if I’d ever see an upgraded version. I’d even spent much time looking through 3D model sites to find a template to 3D print a cover for the old Elite so I could mount one of the newer Ring wireless models. Luckily, for people like me, Ring has finally upgraded it to the Wired Video Doorbell 4K Elite (2nd Gen), with all the modern features that have been added to doorbells since the first was released – mine was installed in 2019. The new 4K Elite (2nd Gen) features: Retinal 4K with up to 10x Enhanced Zoom Native PoE – this is how it is connected at my house, as I didn’t think to get both power and PoE at the time – lesson to be learned: you can never have too many options. Remote gate access – if you have an applicable gate, the... - Published: 2026-08-18 - Modified: 2026-08-18 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/08/the-eftm-podcast-sonos-woes-usb-vs-tv-drama-and-alexa-launches-in-australia-279521 - Categories: Podcasts, Tech - Tags: Alexa+, eftm, podcast This week Trev's exclusive 1:1 with Michele Butti - Vice President Alexa International at Amazon about the launch of Amazon's Alexa+ in Australia. How is it different, what can you use it for? Plus your calls, please text in on 0477 657 657 and be part of the show. Sonos streaming woes discussed, along with a curious one about USB drives in TVs. And the graphics card dilemma, broken and out of warranty - or is it? Full AI generated transcript below Episode: Sonos woes, USB vs TV drama and Alexa+ Launches in Australia Podcast: EFTM Date: 18 August 2026 Host: Trevor Long Guest: Michele Butti (VP, Alexa International, Amazon) VOICE OVER: The EFTM Podcast. Talkback Technology. Got a question about tech? Trev's here to help. Not sure what to buy? Ask Trev. Australia's number one talkback technology podcast. VOICE OVER: Join the conversation. Head to eftm. com and click Ask Trev. Helping Australians with tech questions for over 15 years, the EFTM Podcast with Trevor Long. Trevor Long: Real Australians, real questions, every week. VOICE OVER: You can text Trev now, thanks to Vodafone, on 0477 657 657. Trevor Long: Great to have your company. Uh, welcome to the EFGM Podcast. If this is your first time listening, how the hell did you find this? Um, it's— I don't know, that's kind of an interesting thing. If you are new, it's great to have your company. Um, this is a talkback technology show. We try and bring you some... - Published: 2026-08-18 - Modified: 2026-08-18 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/08/samsungs-smaller-fold8-is-matching-its-ultra-big-brother-almost-sale-for-sale-279517 - Categories: News, Tech - Tags: fold, fold8, fold8 ultra, foldable, highlight, samsung, z fold Samsung is rightly celebrating the hugely successful launch of the latest foldable series with records set and a surprising device split between the all-new Fold8 and its premium big-brother the Fold8 Ultra. Last week, before the new Galaxy Z Series went on sale, Samsung reported they were on track to achieve the most successful pre-order result for their foldable series to date thanks to a positive response to the all-new form factor of the passport-sized Fold8. Today, with these stunning new smartphones on sale, EFTM can reveal the scale of that success, with Nathan Rigger, Head of Product, Mobile eXperience at Samsung Electronics Australia putting some detail into that success. Rigger tells EFTM “Overall, the 2026 Galaxy Z Series has delivered strong double-digit growth and set a record for Foldable pre-orders in Australia. The Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and Z Fold8 have been instrumental in driving this success, contributing to a nearly 50% increase in Z Fold sales compared to the Z Fold7, which previously set a record for Galaxy Z Fold sales. " After two years of strong growth, with the exceptional Fold7 redesign last year and this new lineup in 2026, the company is pushing the foldable market toward their previously stated aspirations of seeing the foldable form factor become the biggest seller in their lineup. With foldables now available from a wide range of brands and the anticipation for Apple to join the market later this year, all eyes are on folding glass screens. What's even more... - Published: 2026-08-18 - Modified: 2026-08-17 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/08/review-mova-v70-ultra-complete-robot-vacuum-fully-featured-two-thumbs-up-and-highly-recommended-279403 - Categories: Lifestyle, Reviews, Tech - Tags: mova, MOVA Tech, robot vacuum, v70 ultra complete, vacuum MOVA is making a big push into the Australian market this year and, with that push, has introduced several new robot vacuums, including the flagship V70 Ultra Complete. Priced at RRP $3,299, the new V70 Ultra Complete features all the high-end technology you would expect from flagship robot vacuums in 2026, along with some of Mova’s own innovations: MaxiReachX technology, combining a 17cm mop extension with a 12cm side-brush extension to expand cleaning coverage across hard-to-reach areas 42,000Pa suction StepMaster System 2. 0 obstacle crossing 300+ obstacle recognition EcoCyclone Bagless Dust Station Adaptive 134° Wide-Arc Mopping to deliver up to 3× broader coverage than conventional designs FlexiPress Mop Pad Adaptive Pressure with 15N of downward pressure In-Depth Pet Care Design, Setup and Mapping The V70 Ultra Complete's design is similar to last year's Z50 Ultra, though the mopping system is different this year. The top features a retractable ToF sensor, allowing the robot to fit under more furniture. The front of the vacuum includes a window for the cameras and sensors to view what is in the vacuum's path and how dirty the floor is – to allow for the smart clean, a feature I love. MOVA call its smart clean “CleanGenius,” and it provides “dynamic sensing” and “effortless cleaning. ” I would have to agree with that. I set the scheduled cleans to run three times a week using CleanGenius because I don't normally have any specific areas I need cleaned. That said, my study floor was incredibly dirty... - Published: 2026-08-17 - Modified: 2026-08-17 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/08/almost-half-of-iphone-pro-owners-would-buy-an-apple-foldable-279480 - Categories: News, Tech - Tags: apple, highlight, samsung, Telsyte Australians don't mind shelling out the cash for a new smartphone, according to new research from Telsyte more than half of all smartphones sold in Australia before July were premium devices worth over $1,000. According to Telsyte's Australian Smartphone & Wearable Devices Market Study 2026, 3,870,000 smartphones were sold in the first half of the year, a small jump on 2025. What's interesting is the growth in this premium range, despite the continued claims of "cost of living pressure" in the community, that segment added 10 percentage points in the last two years. 25% of phones sold were over $2,000 but the data doesn't separate out the outright vs payment plan purchases which we would assume would show a high use of plans at the ultra-premium level. In the battle of the brands, Australians are loving Apple, with a 49. 5% share of sales, just shy of parity with Android. The forecasts are for Australia to hit 8. 4 million smartphone sales in the year, down on last year likely thanks to the newly introduced price rises from the memory shortage impacting buying decisions. Overall, the report shows our average replacement cycle time to be 3. 4 years, down from 3. 9 just two and a half years ago. With the foldable category in the eyes of the market, Samsung, Motorola, Oppo, Google, Honor and others are yet to cross mainstream with their sales, Telsyte pointing to an Apple Foldable being a likely strong catalyst for the category going forward.... - Published: 2026-08-17 - Modified: 2026-08-17 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/08/the-two-blokes-talking-electric-cars-podcast-episode-133-a-mega-trip-to-uluru-in-a-model-y-279475 - Categories: Motoring, Podcasts - Tags: ev, podcast, TwoBlokes The KIA EV9 GT is a powerhouse, but why wouldn't the blokes buy it? Lucas has made it - took his Model Y over 5,000 K's to the centre of Australia, he shares the trip with us. And Tesla's new finance plan helping with the re-sale anxiety Send us a text - we'd love to chat EVs with you, 0477 657 657 https://youtu. be/t_8Hekg-wQg? si=7-rNM2N3o0gAOR03 Full AI generated transcript below Episode: 133 - A Mega trip to Uluru in a Model Y Podcast: Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars Date: 17 August 2026 Hosts: Trevor Long & Stephen Fenech Trevor Long: This is Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars with Trevor Long and Stephen Fenech. Thanks to NRMA Insurance and Uniden. That's right, NRMA Insurance helping Australians protect what matters most for 100 years, and we appreciate their support and hope that you consider them for your next insurance renewal. And Uniden smart dashcams, give them a shout and find them at major retailers for some of the best dashcams on the market at all price ranges. That's a beautiful thing, they've got you covered no matter what your price and no matter what car you've got. Consider the one with the R in the model, which means it's got a rear camera as well to keep you safe and protected. Stephen Fenech, g'day. Stephen Fenech: G'day, Trev. What's going on? Trevor Long: I feel like we often don't really start the show saying hello. Stephen Fenech: Okay. Trevor Long: You know... - Published: 2026-08-17 - Modified: 2026-08-16 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/08/review-shokz-opendots-2-open-ear-earbuds-just-keep-getting-better-279405 - Categories: Reviews, Tech - Tags: earbuds, open-ear earbuds, opendots 2, shokz Shokz recently announced its new open-ear headphones, the OpenDots 2, hot on the heels of the OpenFit Pro earlier this year and the OpenDots One from this time last year. Why so many? Because they are an extremely popular form factor and the technology is rapidly evolving, and Shokz at the pointy end of this tech, wants to keep innovating and cornering the market. The new OpenDots 2 have been launched alongside the more affordable OpenDots Air, which will be covered in a later review. The OpenDots 2 introduces deeper bass thanks to Shokz’s proprietary Bassphere 2. 0, alongside improved Dolby Audio and a dedicated bone-conducting microphone that delivers better call and voice quality. They also have a new clip-on design, producing an even more comfortable fit, so much so that you often forget that you are wearing them. The OpenDots 2 are also being released with something no one asked for: “jewellery-inspired clip-on accessories” that latch onto the earbuds, allowing users to customise them to their personal style. These will be gifted to purchasers through the Shokz Official website for a limited time. Design and fit The design from the outside of the OpenDots 2 looks very similar to the Ones from last year but inside, the new OpenDots 2 feature a new nickel-titanium “JointArc structure which moulds naturally to different ear shapes, delivering a secure fit while maintaining lasting comfort throughout the day. ” Sounds great in marketing speak, doesn’t it? Well, without the flowery language, I can... - Published: 2026-08-17 - Modified: 2026-08-17 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/08/oppo-reno16-pro-review-flagship-features-in-a-compact-package-279330 - Categories: Reviews, Tech - Tags: oppo Despite launching the previous generation at the start of the year, OPPO are back with a new Reno16 series. Announced last month, the Reno16 F and Reno16 Pro have hit Australian stores, so it’s time to take the Reno16 Pro for a spin.   The Reno16 series is creator focused, with OPPO stating the series offers ‘standout design, powerful cameras, expressive AI editing tools and long-lasting performance to make shooting, editing and sharing content feel effortless’. Priced at $1,599, the Reno16 Pro offers just a little more hardware than it’s series-mate, the Reno16 F, adding in a higher-end MediaTek Dimensity processor with more memory and storage.   While the Reno16 Pro comes with a smaller display than the 16 F, it’s a more pixel dense display with a higher refresh rate. The phone also gets a higher-end 200MP main camera on the rear and some sad ouches. . I’ve been using the Reno16 Pro for the last two weeks and here’s how it went.   Hardware Design The Reno16 Pro brings flagship level specs in a compact design using a smaller 6. 32” AMOLED display which has a small, yet uniform bezel around the display.   The compact design makes it lovely to hold your hand. It’s lightweight, weighing in at just 185 grams, and small enough that I can reach up to hit the notification pane without stretching too much.   The phone comes in two colours: Starlight Black - which Oppo sent over for review, and their Pop... - Published: 2026-08-17 - Modified: 2026-08-17 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/08/oppo-bubble-mag-e-badge-review-a-creative-gadget-for-content-creators-279316 - Categories: Reviews, Tech One of the more interesting things OPPO released is the OPPO Bubble Mag E-Badge - and OPPO sent one over to check out alongside the Reno16 Pro. Priced at $189, the OPPO Bubble is, in short, a little remote display for your phone. Compatible with the Reno16, as well as the Find X9, the OPPO Bubble also works as a remote control, camera preview, and when not in use it can go into a circular case that comes in the box and then clipped to your keys, bag or clothes where it can display a range of ‘wallpapers’ which is basically any image you upload to it from your phone. It has a 1. 7-inch AMOLED display with a circular 466×466 resolution (the corners are cut off, so it’s about there).   The screen itself is nice and bright, enough to see it reasonably during the day - if you ramp the brightness up. There are three brightness levels, and the brightest can be seen during pretty bright sunlight, but only just.   Spec wise, it runs a BES 2800 processor from a company called Bestechnic and comes with 4GB of storage - it seems fast enough to operate as a standalone device, and it includes 2. 4GHz Wifi and Bluetooth 5. 2 for connectivity. There’s a USB port for charging the 550 mAh Lithium-ion battery on-board (though there’s no USB cable in the box), and a single button on the side.   In terms of battery life, the 550mAh... - Published: 2026-08-17 - Modified: 2026-08-16 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/08/review-bagsmart-blast-pro-38l-travel-backpack-need-a-lot-of-pockets-look-no-further-278925 - Categories: Tech A perfect backpack is something that many are in search of, almost perpetually and for this reason, when the new Bagsmart Blast Pro 38L Travel Backpack email came across my desk, I jumped at the chance to check it out. The new Blast Pro 38L Travel Backpack from Bagsmart offers a massive 38L capacity and a near-uncountable number of pockets, with some compartments also customisable to help you fit your gear the way you want and where you want it to go. The backpack features: Exterior Top quick-access pocket for essentials. The elastic side pocket fits up to a 30-oz bottle. Two front zip pockets for extra organisation. RFID-blocking pocket for cards. Hidden anti-theft back pocket for passports & valuables. Padded 15. 6" laptop compartment with lockable zippers. Two reinforced grab handles for flexible carry. Trolley pass-through. Padded shoulder straps with adjustable sternum strap. Thickened breathable back panel for long-wear comfort. Interior Clamshell opening for suitcase-style packing. Two-level fold-flat divider panel separates shoes, clothes, or gear. Divider folds away to release maximum space. 2 compression straps secure load during transit. Wet/dry pocket for toiletries or damp gear. Stowable ventilated shoe compartment for breathability. Tech compartment with 180° opening for quick access. Padded sleeve fits laptops up to 15. 6". Dedicated iPad/Kindle slip pocket. Built-in top zip pocket organises cables, chargers, or earphones. Did I mention that it has more pockets than you will ever need? In fact, it may have too many pockets, so you won’t know where to put things or... - Published: 2026-08-15 - Modified: 2026-08-16 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/08/review-the-tineco-pure-one-station-a70s-pet-this-thing-is-a-beast-279237 - Categories: Lifestyle, Reviews - Tags: pet, review, Tineco Anybody that has a pet, especially one that sheds has learnt to be disappointed when a vacuum claims to be designed for pet owners. So when I was offered the opportunity to test out the Tineco PURE ONE Station A70S Pet cordless cleaner I had reservations. Lets get this out of the way quickly. If you own a pet and have struggled with clogged appliances and “tangle-free” rollers that aren’t tangle free, then this just may be the cleaner for you Lets start with the specs so you can understand what this vacuum is designed to do A 3-in-1 cleaning station with Full-Path Automatically Self-Clean, Charge, and Store In One Step & No Maintenance After Use. 200AW Powerful Suction swiftly captures dust, debris, and pet hairs, ensuring thorough cleaning. Suitable for everyday cleaning on both carpets and hard floors. Integrates DustSense，EdgeSense and LightSense, the cleaning efficiency has been boosted by 66%. 3DSense Intelligently detects the amount of dust and automatically adjusts the suction power accordingly, providing a more efficient cleaning experience. The built-in sensors of the Station A70S continuously analyze the surrounding environment. When approaching the edge, it will automatically boost the suction to capture dust and debris right up to the wall. Allows for whole-house cleaning on a single charge. Up to 100 minutes Runtime with Eco Mode - Crevice Brush On Up to 80 minutes Runtime with Eco Mode - Power Brush On Tineco PureCyclone Technology: Effectively separates air and dust to maintain lasting suction. Big claims. Self-cleaning,... - Published: 2026-08-14 - Modified: 2026-08-14 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/08/the-best-movies-youve-never-seen-podcast-the-dish-279383 - Categories: Lifestyle, Podcasts - Tags: BestMovies, podcast, TheDish Following Sam Neill’s recent passing, we’re screening The Dish as a heartfelt tribute to one of Australia and New Zealand’s most beloved screen legends. In 1969, a small-town team at the Parkes radio telescope helps bring the Apollo 11 moon landing broadcast to the world. The Dish is a warm, funny, proudly Australian story about teamwork, history, and ordinary people playing a part in something extraordinary Full AI generated transcript below Episode: The Dish Podcast: Best Movies You've Never Seen Date: 2026-08-14 Hosts: Stephen Fenech & Trevor Long Stephen Fenech: Hello and welcome to The Best Movies You've Never Seen, our movie— our podcast, I should say, about movies. Movies that I've seen and I know very well. And the whole idea of the show is to show them to Trev Long, our co-host who has never seen them before. Trev, welcome. Trevor Long: One of Australia's leading movie reviewers. Stephen Fenech: Yeah, you're getting up there. Trevor Long: What are we now, 250-something? Stephen Fenech: So yeah, I think we passed 250. Yeah, yeah. So you're Richard Wilkins level now. Trevor Long: He is in my dust. Stephen Fenech: This week we are watching The Dish. This is an Aussie movie, warm-hearted comedy drama that follows, let's call it the true-ish story of the 64-meter Parkes Observatory radio telescope in rural New South Wales and the role it played broadcasting the 1969 Apollo 11 moonwalk to 600 million people. Trevor Long: Wow. Stephen Fenech: All from a sheep paddock... - Published: 2026-08-14 - Modified: 2026-08-18 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/08/tcl-x11l-sqd-mini-led-tv-review-279264 - Categories: Reviews, Tech, Triple M Tech Talk - Tags: highlight, review, sqd mini led, TCL At almost $8,000, there's no question the TCL X11L SQD-Mini LED TV is the pinnacle of TCL's range in 2026. This is their best attempt at picture quality. This is their best attempt at colour reproduction. This is the TV they want you to aspire to, but there's something missing from the TCL range in 2026. The question is, do we notice? EFTM Snapshot: While every other TV brand seems to be talking about R-G-B, TCL has just improved what was already there, bringing more brightness, better colour and an all round improved experience - is it enough to counter the RGB domination? At it's RRP this might be a stretch, but as the market moves I think this SQD-Mini LED TV is a good option against strong competition. What is SQD-Mini LED? I'm going to go into this assuming you've heard of quantum dots, something that's been in the TV game for a while. Essentially, it enhances colour, makes it more accurate, and takes what is a white or a blue light and ensures that you're seeing the colour that you want to see. I'm also going to assume you know what Mini LED is. It's been around for a few years as well. Essentially, it's creating far more backlights than we used to have, meaning better contrast. While all the other TV brands have gone down a different path this year, TCL has put all their eggs in continuing to evolve what was an already good TV technology.... - Published: 2026-08-13 - Modified: 2026-08-13 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/08/the-two-blokes-talking-tech-podcast-745-an-ai-royal-commission-why-fold8-thoughts-and-more-279259 - Categories: Podcasts, Tech - Tags: AI, podcast, tbtt Why is South Australia having a Royal Commission? Is the Premier just angling for the federal top job? Wanna be PM? What should we be doing about AI regulation. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is landing in the hands of buyers and we've got our thoughts to share. Amazon launches 5 hour delivery, Sydney and Melbourne. Plus the Census is a success, phew https://youtu. be/1bBS5Tj7ilY? si=XqIAxotyCKa8ClTU Full AI generated transcript below Two Blokes Talking Tech TBTT #745 - An AI Royal Commission? Why? Fold8 Thoughts and more 2026-08-13 Hosts: Trevor Long (eftm. com) & Stephen Fenech (techguide. com. au) Trevor Long: How many Diet Cokes do you have a day? Stephen Fenech: Mate, I have about 2 on average, 2, 3 maybe. Weekends though, I cut loose, I reckon I have 4. Trevor Long: Mate, what about these numbers just keep going up? Stephen Fenech: Yeah. Trevor Long: They're like interest rates. Stephen Fenech: The weekend is sort of, you know, like Saturday I try to be good all week, which is my new thing. And Saturday night is when sort of my cheat meal, Saturday night. Trevor Long: I don't want to break it to you, Wednesday lunchtime's your cheat meal. Stephen Fenech: Well, you know, that wasn't too bad. Trevor Long: That wasn't too bad. Stephen Fenech: I've had worse than that. Trevor Long: Yeah. Stephen Fenech: No, I did a big walk and everything. I'm good, mate. I'm good. I'm back in the groove. Just let you know,... - Published: 2026-08-13 - Modified: 2026-08-13 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/08/quiet-and-powerful-the-tineco-floor-one-s9-artist-steam-pro-promises-to-be-more-than-just-another-floor-cleaner-279228 - Categories: Tech Tineco have added to their range of powerful cleaning appliances by extending their offerings in the Artist Series range of wet & dry floor cleaners The S9 Artist Steam Pro promises superior battery life and the ability to operate at lower sound volumes, guaranteed to help not disturb those family members whose sleeping habits may not be aligned with your cleaning schedules. Often overlooked, the self-cleaning functions also work quieter so as to not disturb people you live with. Super-heated 230°C “HyperSteam” promises chemical-free cleaning boosted by electrolysed water disinfection. Even the largest homes can be cleaned on a single cleaning cycle as this cleaner boasts 110 minutes running time. Tineco also say that the S9 Artist Pro also features “an innovative Reverse Scrub mode which offers targeted spot-cleaning that activates a 14-second reverse brush rotation to concentrate scrubbing power exactly where it's needed”. "Today’s launch of the FLOOR ONE S9 Artist Steam Pro showcases our commitment to leading the steam revolution as we continue to deliver new cleaning innovations to Australia’s floorcare category,” said Jade Tang, Country Manager for Tineco ANZ. The Tineco FLOOR ONE S9 Artist Steam Pro Key features Reverse Scrub Mode: A new targeted spot-cleaning feature that works to change the spin direction of the brush head on demand to break down baked-on or sticky debris. Friction is increased against the floor surface without the need for the user to manually push and pull back and forth repeatedly over a single spot to achieve a deep clean... - Published: 2026-08-13 - Modified: 2026-08-12 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/08/google-announces-the-pixel-watch-5-its-most-advanced-fitness-and-health-device-yet-and-a-finder-tag-the-pixel-tag-279199 - Categories: Lifestyle, Product News, Tech - Tags: Google, pixel tag, Pixel Watch 5, smartwatch Alongside the Google Pixel 11 devices overnight, Google has announced the Pixel Watch 5, its most advanced health and wellness device yet with a raft of new fitness and health features. The new Pixel Watch 5 builds on the popular Pixel Watch 4 design and is available in new colours: Obsidian, Fog, Olive and Canyon. Olive features an all-new Satin Pyrite casing, while the 41 mm is available with a new band colour, Canyon. The display is an Actua 360 domed display, protected with scratch-resistant Gorilla Glass. With an IP68 rating, the watch can go up to 50m underwater and a new, bigger battery with more efficient software and hardware to deliver up to 40 hours of battery life (45mm model). The Pixel Watch 5 pairs with Google Health to deliver smarter insights into your health, wellness, sleep and fitness. Its advanced sensors will soon (September, 2026) be able to track blood pressure and insulin resistance trends over time. The watch will then provide the wearer with personalised, proactive help before a problem arises. The Watch 5 can also monitor for signs of atrial fibrillation, identify signs of stress, track heart rate, breathing rate and oxygen saturation. The Pixel Watch 5 arrives sporting Google’s biggest fitness upgrade ever, giving users the ability to track their performance in over 50 exercises, including strength and HIIT workouts, running, swimming, hiking, basketball, and more. The Google Health app allows you to plan your strength and HIIT workouts (in September 2026), with details such... - Published: 2026-08-13 - Modified: 2026-08-28 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/08/google-unveils-pixel-11-lineup-with-hilight-glow-notifications-and-improved-gemini-intelligence-279184 - Categories: Product News, Tech, Triple M Tech Talk - Tags: Google, highlight, pixel At their event in the US, Google has announced the next generation of Google Hardware with the Pixel 11 series unveiled alongside the Pixel Tag and Pixel Watch 5.   The new Pixel 11 series will again include four phones, the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro and Pixel 11 Pro XL, as well as an updated foldable, the Pixel 11 Pro Fold.   The new Pixel 11 series are the most durable yet, with improved drop resistance and more scratch resistant Super Actua displays. On the rear, you will find a slightly re-designed camera bar across the rear, which includes edge-to-edge glass that flows into the metal frame.   There are improved displays across the Pixel 11 Pro models, which now feature super-bright 3,600-nit Super Actua displays, while the Pixel 11 Pro Fold unfolds to a 20% brighter than before 8-inch Super Actua Flex display. The Pixel 11 series will introduce a range of new colours, to complement the usual Black (Obsidian) and White (Frost) options - with the Pixel 11 picking up a gorgeous Hibiscus option alongside Pistachio.   The Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL will also get a Black (Obsidian) model with their white model coming in ‘Fog’. The Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL will also get new colours Canyon and Olive.   The Pixel 11 Pro Fold will, as usual, only come in two colourways - Obsidian and Olive. Hardware The Google Pixel 11 series is powered by the latest generation Tensor G6. The processor... - Published: 2026-08-12 - Modified: 2026-08-18 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/08/insta360-marks-10-years-of-360-photography-innovation-with-the-all-new-x6-camera-279216 - Categories: Tech, Triple M Tech Talk Marking the tenth anniversary of the Nano, Insta360’s first foray into 360 photography with a clip-on 360 camera for the iPhone, the company is today announcing the new Insta360 X6.   Described by Insta360 as ‘the Biggest Leap in 360 Capture Yet’, the Insta360 X6 is designed for film makers of all levels.   Using large 1/1. 1” custom Square Sensors co-developed with Sony, the Insta360 X6 is designed to work in all light levels to produce clean, crisp shots. The X6 includes a Triple AI Chip System which uses two dedicated imaging processors and Qualcomm’s flagship 8-core 3. 3GHz 4nm chip to drastically reduce image noise in low-light shots with dual ambient light sensors cutting out flicker and adjusts dynamic range for each sensor.   The cameras support native in-camera Dolby Vision and 10-Bit Colour Depth, a first for 360 Cameras offering more accurate colour reproduction. The compact body comes in two colour options: Black, or White, and include a 2. 32'' OLED Screen with contols for power and capture on the side. The body is waterproof up to 20m, letting you take it on your next acquatic adventure with peace of mind. There's 64GB of on-board storage the camera supports three shooting modes, 360 recording, unlimited gimbal camera, and wide-angle action shooting offering a versatile camera for different shooting needs. The 360 Mode captures in 8K50fps, letting you reframe the shots in post-production to make sure you get the best out of your shots, or use the InstaFrame... - Published: 2026-08-12 - Modified: 2026-08-12 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/08/byd-updates-the-ev-that-started-it-all-for-them-in-australia-the-atto-3-evolves-into-the-atto-3-evo-279187 - Categories: Motoring - Tags: atto3, byd, evo After bursting onto the Australian motoring scene almost 4 years ago with their first for Australia unique but quirky EV, the Atto 3, BYD has come on leaps and bounds. Now offering 12 models covering a wide range of tastes and prices, the brand has amazingly become second only to Toyota in overall car sales in recent months. BYD has been at the forefront of the EV revolution in this country and has led the way for dozens of new brands to enter the market offering full BEV and Hybrid options. Aware that not everyone was ready to take the leap into full EV BYD themselves have also evolved to offer plug in hybrid options in the form of Sealion 6 and the popular ute The Shark.   Now it’s time to revisit where they started with the announcement of Australian pricing for their revamped Atto 3, The Atto 3 EVO With a foot in each camp BYD have retained much of the original features of the revolutionary vehicle that hit our streets back in 2023.   The base model “Dynamic” resembles more closely the OG model but it is with the "Premium" model where there has been a revolution rather than evolution  The new Premium model sees a non-insignificant shift from front wheel drive to rear wheel drive, a substantial increase in battery size, faster charging rates, increased horsepower and range. With that shift in drivetrain the EVO Premium goes from an already quick 7. 3 seconds 0-100 km... - Published: 2026-08-12 - Modified: 2026-08-12 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/08/samsung-galaxy-z-fold8-review-love-the-form-factor-still-not-perfect-279139 - Categories: Reviews, Tech - Tags: highlight, review, samsung There's a lot of pressure on this device, Samsung has re-imagined the smartphone entirely - but what's it like to live with? Three weeks into using the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, I've got thoughts! Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 review: a passport-shaped foldable with a sensational inner screen for video and reading, all-day battery life, but a cramped front-screen keyboard and app quirks. Is it worth buying? EFTM Snapshot: The "passport size" of the Galaxy Z Fold8 is great in the hand, it's a sensational device for viewing content and reading but there's a few niggling bugs in third party software that can be frustrating. The TL/DR of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Pros Great Size Sensational widescreen for watching video Easy in the hand in any orientation Cons Keyboard dominates the front screen Expensive Some apps struggle on the inside screen That Passport Feeling Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is described as being passport shaped, and it's the absolute best description - next to an actual passport the Fold8 is just slightly smaller but the same proportions as a passport which firstly makes this device entirely pocketable, and really comfortable in the hand. We can argue for months about who did this first. For the record I'll say that Apple's "plans" for this were out first in my view, then some Chinese phone brands jumped in and built them. But, the first global launch of a passport shaped phone is Samsung. That cannot be challenged. Using the Smaller Front Screen of... ## Pages - Published: 2026-04-26 - Modified: 2026-07-04 - URL: https://eftm.com/choosing-a-new-tv-the-eftm-tv-search Buying a new TV is a big deal, it's a huge part of your budget, and not something we do every year. Most people hang onto their TVs for more than 5 years, much more in some cases so you might not be familiar with all the different types and styles of TVs out there today. We've done the hard work to help you narrow down your search for your next TV. With all the new 2026 TV's from LG, Samsung and Hisense in one database, you can use the EFTM 2026 TV Search to find your next TV based on three simple factors. The price, the size and the TV technology. You choose for each factor what's important to you and we'll show you the TVs that match your criteria and the links to buy or read more about that TV. Importantly, EFTM does not earn any commission from ANY links on this page - we just want you to have the best information to get the right TV for you! If you are a bit confused, or lost, don't hesitate to reach out and ASK TREV here or send a text to 0477 657 657 to chat to Trevor Long about your TV questions on the EFTM podcast! Choose your size Your current TV might seem a good size, but there's a genuine truth to the ideal that Big is Better when it comes to your TV. What matters most though is what you can fit in the... - Published: 2025-09-26 - Modified: 2026-08-28 - URL: https://eftm.com/terms Terms and conditions for our current, upcoming and previous giveaways. November 9-November 15 - Ultimate Amazon Devices Pack - Winner: Yet to be Drawn November 2-November 8 - JBL PartyBox 330 - Winner: Yet to be Drawn October 19-November 1 - Roborock Qrevo Edge 2 Pro and RockMow S108! - Winner: Yet to be Drawn October 12-October 18 - Mova VIAX 300 Robot Lawn Mower - Winner: Yet to be Drawn October 5-October 11 - JBL Pulse 6 Portable Speaker - Winner: Yet to be Drawn September 28-October 4 - Ultimate Ninja Kitchen Upgrade - Winner: Yet to be Drawn September 21-September 27 - Coming Soon :) - Winner: Yet to be Drawn September 14 - September 20 - Arlo Ultra 3 4K Home Security Kit with Solar & 12 Months Arlo Secure - Winner: Yet to be Drawn September 7-September 13 - JBL Quantum 950 Gaming Headphones - Winner: Yet to be Drawn August 24-September 6 - Hisense UR8 RGB Mini LED TV 65 Inch! - Winner: Yet to be Drawn August 17-August 23 - Insta360 X6 360 Camera - Winner: Daniel Halaska from NSW August 10-August 16 - D-Link 14-in-1 Thunderbolt Docking Station - Winners: Nick Basiliou from QLD August 3-August 9 - JBL PartyBox 130 - Winner: Joanne Williams from VIC July 27-August 2 - 2 x Uniden Dashview 60+ 5K Dash Cam - Winners: Anthony Schuman from NSW and Scott Grant from NSW July 20-July 26 - LEGO Smart Play Star Wars sets! - Winner: Pascal... - Published: 2024-11-25 - Modified: 2024-11-25 - URL: https://eftm.com/eftm-best-2024-the-magazine Our annual awards celebrate the best things you can buy in any number of categories. 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Like with Notifications, you can choose one of the tech, cars or lifestyle categories so what you see in that widget is the latest article of your category... - Published: 2021-07-19 - Modified: 2021-07-20 - URL: https://eftm.com/lg-oled-xbox-series-x-giveaway EFTM is giving THREE lucky Aussies the chance to win a brand new Xbox Series X and an LG OLED C1 48 Inch TV valued at $3,748 each. The Promoter of this competition is EFTM Pty Ltd, ABN 75 627 269 416, Unit 31, 7 Sefton Road, Thornleigh NSW 2120. The competition commences at Midday on Monday July 19th 2021, andcontinues for 21 days Until Midday on Monday August 9th 2021. The individual prize is an Xbox Series X Gaming console, Which has a recommendedretail price of $749. 95, and an LG OLED C1 48 Inch TV which has a recommended retail price of $2,999. The total prize value of this competition is $11,244, the individual prizes are valued at $3,748. Entries are open via the EFTM Website, with each person entitled to enter once, with additional entries in the draw via engagement with EFTM. An Entrant is defined as someone who has: Entered their EFTM ID into the competition form An Entry is defined as a single entry into the overall prize draw. The initial submission by the entrant of their EFTM ID will entitle the entrant to 100 "entries" in the draw. Additional "entries" may be obtained though other engagement with EFTM outlined on the entry form There will be THREE prize draws. The first will take place at Midday on July 26th, The second at Midday on August 2nd, and the third and final draw at Midday on August 9th. Each draw will take place at the... - Published: 2021-05-15 - Modified: 2021-05-16 - URL: https://eftm.com/eftm-id-terms-and-conditions EFTM ID GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS EFTM IDs and the entry into competitions are in no way associated, affiliated or endorsed by Apple. 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To be eligible to win you must be a permanent resident of Australia, aged 18 or older. For games of skill, the judges' decision is final and no correspondence shall be entered into. Prizes cannot be transferred or redeemed for cash. Entry into competitions is not open to Employees and direct relatives of employees of Companies related to EFTM, All users including... - Published: 2021-05-10 - Modified: 2021-05-10 - URL: https://eftm.com/home2021 facebooktwittergoogle-pluslinkedinpinterestinstagramyoutubevimeo - Published: 2021-04-11 - Modified: 2021-05-23 - URL: https://eftm.com/win-a-car-yep-were-giving-away-a-hyundai-i30-active-eftm-edition We've gone mad... but good mad. Locked inside the EFTM Garage is a brand new Hyundai i30 Active EFTM Edition. With a drive-away price of $30,722 this is our biggest ever giveaway and we're exited for someone to win it. And we've added some flare to it also. Ceramic Tint to block out the sun's heat, EFTM branding down the side, a Belkin MagSafe phone mount for iPhone 12 owners and a Uniden Dashview 30R front and rear dashcam! WE HAVE A WINNER - Big Congratulations to Marie from Werrington in NSW, we're excited to get you your new car! You can watch the winner draw and announcement as it was LIVE broadcast on our facebook page HERE EFTM is giving away a car! Full Terms and Conditions: Here - Published: 2021-04-11 - Modified: 2021-04-11 - URL: https://eftm.com/win-a-car-eftms-biggest-ever-giveaway-terms-and-conditions Our WIN A CAR promotion is Authorised across Australia under Approved permit numbers in South Australia Permit: T21/427, ACT: TP 21/00466 and NSW authority: TP/00899 The full approved terms and conditions of the EFTM car giveaway are available to view here as a PDF. - Published: 2021-03-09 - Modified: 2021-03-09 - URL: https://eftm.com/manage-eftm-newsletter-subscription Manage Newsletter Subscription - EFTM Ask Trevor! 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The competition commences at 4pm on Tuesday November 10 2020, andcontinues for 14 days Until 4. 59pm Tuesday 24 November 2020. The prize is an Xbox Series X Gaming console, Which has a recommendedretail price of $749. 95, and an Additional Blue Xbox Controller which has a retail value of $94. 95 Entries are open via the EFTM Website, with each person entitled toa single entry. An Entry is defined as someone who has: “Liked” the EFTM Facebook page"Subscribed” to the EFTM youTube channelEntered Their name and email address, along with state of residence, on the entry form. You may submit a single entry. The draw will take place at the EFTM Office, Unit 31, 7 Sefton Road,Thornleigh at 8pm on Tuesday 24 November 2020. Winner will be notified by email and the winners name published on the EFTM Facebook page. The prize will be delivered by Registered Post, sent by EFTM within 2 days of receiving the recipient's details. If the winner does not respond to emails within 8 weeks of thecompetition closure, a runner up will be drawn and contacted, with the same winner claim process to recommence. The winner must prove beyond doubt they completed all three steps of the entry process.... - Published: 2020-06-02 - Modified: 2026-01-13 - URL: https://eftm.com/where-to-hear-to-trevor-long-on-the-radio As well as right here at EFTM. com, Trevor Long can be found talking technology right across Australia, both on TV and Radio. Find out where to hear Trev in your area using the list below. If there's nothing in your area - get in touch with your local station, or email Trev. Triple M Newcastle When: Weekly, Tuesday 7. 10am Right across Newcastle on Triple M, join Trevor with the latest tech news and reviews chatting with Tanya & Steve each and every Tuesday morning Triple M Gosford When: Weekly, Tuesday 7. 55am Paddy and Maz are covering the Central Coast in 2024 , but he's fun to have around, so they keep him on the air. Trev joins Paddy and Maz every week with the latest tech news and gadgets. Triple M Riverina When: Weekly, Tuesday 8am Matty Wray hosts breakfast on Triple M right across the Riverina MIA. As a boy born in Griffith and having spent year's 7-10 at Griffith High School It's great to talk tech and gadgets in my former home town! Triple M Sunraysia When: Weekly, Tuesday at Breakfast 7. 20am Matt has you covered for your morning across Sunraysia, Trev joins him every week with the latest gadgets and tech news. It's Matman and Sunraysia - Trev's got tech covered Triple M Dubbo When: Weekly, Tuesday at Breakfast Jodi and Matho are waking up Dubbo every weekday on Triple M, 6-9am - and Trev joins them every week on a Tuesday with... - Published: 2020-05-29 - Modified: 2020-05-29 - URL: https://eftm.com/ultimate-sport-movie-and-gaming-tv-4k-lg-oled-giveaway-terms-and-conditions EFTM & LG are giving one lucky Aussie the chance to win a brand new 202065 inch LG 4K OLED TV worth $5,399! The Promoter of this competition is EFTM Pty Ltd, ABN 75 627 269 416, Unit 31, 7 Sefton Road, Thornleigh NSW 2120. The competition commences at Midday on Friday May 29 2020, andcontinues for 14 days Until 11. 59am Friday 12 June 2020. The prize is a 2020 LG 65 Inch CX OLED TV, Which has a recommendedretail price of $5,399. Entries are open via the EFTM Facebook page, with each person entitled toa maximum of three entries. An Entry is defined as: A “Like” on the Competition post on the EFTM Facebook pageA “Share” of the Competition post on the EFTM Facebook pageA Comment made on the Competition post on the EFTM Facebook page. You may submit a single entry (Either a like, share or comment), or multipleentries (up to three) by utilising the different entry mechanisms. A “Comment” is defined as an answer to the question “Tell us which TVviewing activities will most influence your next TV purchase decision - are you looking for the best TV for Movies? For Sport? For Gaming? let us know and why! ” The Comments are collected for the purpose of market research related to the purchase of new TVs, but are not judged as a game of skill for thepurposes of the entry mechanism. The draw will take place at the EFTM Office, Unit 31, 7 Sefton Road,Thornleigh... - Published: 2020-05-28 - Modified: 2020-05-28 - URL: https://eftm.com/ad-block-detection-notice We have detected that you are using an ad blocker. Please disable your ad blocker to continue viewing content. - Published: 2020-05-16 - Modified: 2020-05-16 - URL: https://eftm.com/eftm-com-complaints-handling-process EFTM is committed to accuracy in all its published content. As such we welcome feedback from our readers in all forms. Additionally, if there is a concern about the factual accuracy of any content, the balance or lack thereof for any content or the ethics of our reporting, we have a direct approach to complaints handling available for all to access. As a small business, we place a large amount of trust in our writers and contributors to ensure they make any declarations to the editorial leader regarding any commercial disclosures that might be required relating to any personal conflicts of interest, or disclosures required (particularly with regard to funding of travel and event coverage). The Editor checks all articles for the appearance of any conflict or imbalance. If discovered, the writer is questioned, validation of any concerns resolved and any conflict disclosed within the article in a clear bold updated text. Future articles by that writer are placed in a vetting process prior to publication for a period of one month. Reader concerns about Bias in reporting, questions of ethics, conflicts of interest or general complains about our published content are welcomed via direct communication with our editorial team. These concerns can be emailed to editor @ eftm . com, or put in writing to: The Editor,EFTM. comUnit 31, 7 Sefton Road,Thornleigh NSW 2120. Our commitment is to acknowledge in writing any complaint within 7 days of receipt, and a full response to any concerns raised within 30 days... - Published: 2020-05-15 - Modified: 2020-05-15 - URL: https://eftm.com/eftm-com-editorial-guidelines EFTM is a publisher of content for Australians by Australians. Our goal is to inform Australians about the latest innovations in technology, the availability of technology from around the world in Australian retail and online stores, and to bring Australians news on technology that affects their lives either in a vast way though everyday touchpoints or indirectly. Our Principals for Editorial Content. Quality EFTM is committed to the provision of the information through a combination of opinion and data-based reviews of new products and services, and factual reporting of news and current events as they pertain to or are based on technology or technology-related services. When reporting news, we are committed to a balanced report - breaking down the facts within a story and reporting impartially the relevant information to our audience. Our ethical approach to reporting is covered in the main by the "Integrity" section of these guidelines. Relevance The content we produce will have relevance to AustraliansWe will take a large global issue affecting Australians and break it down in a way that is relatable and understandable to them. EFTM does not publish reviews or news about products or services that are not or not likely to be available to Australians through fair and legal retail channels. When publishing prices, our content will always refer to $ as Australian Dollars, and any other dollar indicated clearly. Simplicity  Technology, Motoring, and other products launching in the modern era are complex. Our role is to break them down to a... - Published: 2019-12-04 - Modified: 2019-12-04 - URL: https://eftm.com/better-with-belkin-terms-and-conditions We want you to tell us about a mate who would be Better with Belkin - that mate might have frayed charging cables in their car, not use a wireless charger on a phone capable of it - who knows. These are the terms and conditions! GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS How to enter information is included below as part of the terms and conditions of entry. To enter the competition one of two ways:LIKE the EFTM Facebook and on the Better with Belkin December 2019 post, in the comments, Tell us about a mate who would be "Better with Belkin"This is a game of skill, entries are judged on quality, content, understanding of the concept of the competition (to understand what sort of bad cable or charge management is going on out there). To be eligible to win you must be a permanent resident of Australia, aged 18 or older. The personal information collected as part of the entry is collected to enable identification of the winner and for future marketing and promotional purposes by EFTM only. Your details will be held electronically accessible only to members of the EFTM editorial team for marketing purposes. Should you wish to have your name removed from that database at any time following the drawing of the competition, please email editor at eftm dot comThe judges' decision is final and no correspondence shall be entered into. Prizes cannot be transferred or redeemed for cash. This is a game of skill and chance plays... - Published: 2019-01-29 - Modified: 2019-01-29 - URL: https://eftm.com/whos-who-eftm/john-abood-gaming-editor-tech-writer John is our young recruit, having shown an interest in tech working with Trev on his radio show - John started writing some stuff - turns out - he's pretty good! He's now covered a host of phone news, gaming news, and of course the biggest show in the world CES. Read all John's rantings here. - Published: 2018-07-04 - Modified: 2018-07-16 - URL: https://eftm.com/sony-rx10m4-reader-reviews All you need to do is head over the to EFTM Facebook page and click LIKE - and tell us how you would test out a $2,599 camera! GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS How to enter information is included below as part of the terms and conditions of entry. To enter the competition one of two ways: LIKE the EFTM Facebook and on the Sony RX10M4 competition post, in the comments, in 25 words or less (if specified) tell us how you would test the camera out! or; Subscribers to our Man Cave email newsletter can enter by emailing their entry to the address listed within the subscriber only newsletter This is a game of skill, entries are judged on quality, content, understanding of the concept of the competition (to survey our readers about how a Dad would test out a review camera). To be eligible to win you must be a permanent resident of Australia, aged 18 or older. To be eligible to win you must "LIKE" the EFTM Facebook page or be a subscriber to the EFTM Man Cave Newsletter The personal information collected as part of the entry is collected to enable identification of the winner and for future marketing and promotional purposes by EFTM only. Your details will be held electronically accessible only to members of the EFTM editorial team for marketing purposes. Should you wish to have your name removed from that database at any time following the drawing of the competition, please email editor at... - Published: 2018-04-28 - Modified: 2024-10-01 - URL: https://eftm.com/the-man-cave NOTE: FOR A COPY OF THE PRINTED EFTM MAGAZINE - Please sign up here Why sit at the mercy of an algorithm - put your name down on the door of the EFTM Man Cave and always get access to the coolest stuff, our latest reviews, the news, cool cars - plus special Man Cave only giveaways and deals. And it's free - free now, always will be. We'll send emails now and then which is the perfect way to stay up to date and check out what's new at EFTM. So - what are you waiting for, put your name down: - Published: 2018-02-21 - Modified: 2021-04-11 - URL: https://eftm.com/home WIN A CAR! - Published: 2017-05-22 - Modified: 2017-05-23 - URL: https://eftm.com/antb In January 2018, the best and brightest Technology Journalists from around the world will descend on Las Vegas Nevada for the Annual CES tech extravaganza. EFTM will be there too. We’re looking for a 6th wheel, someone new to join our crew and help us pump out Australia’s most extensive coverage of Tech’s biggest show. You’ll be given your own beat, a chance to get to some of the biggest brand press conferences, and to some of the smallest events in Las Vegas. You’ll get to wear your shoes out, eat one maybe two meals a day, and sleep for 4-5 hours per day - at most. Good news though, our mates at Belkin are going to make sure your devices are charged and protected every step of the way. It’s bloody hard work, but it’s the most amazing City in the world, it’s the biggest tech show on the planet and we have a whole lot of fun along the way. This is not a holiday, it’s a chance to show yourself off to the world as a great writer, lover of technology and who knows what the future might hold! The winner will receive return economy class airfares flying Virgin Australia to the USA, as well as Accommodation (roomies with Geoff! ) in Las Vegas and $1,000 spending money - go nuts (your shout for In ‘n Out! ) - plus the crew at Belkin will supply a bundle of Belkin goodies to be your ultimate accessory wingman.... - Published: 2017-05-02 - Modified: 2017-05-02 - URL: https://eftm.com/39126-2 All you need to do is head over the to EFTM Facebook page and click LIKE - and comment on the Lorna & Bel Tech Tuesday post! GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS How to enter information is included below as part of the terms and conditions of entry. To enter the competition LIKE the EFTM Facebook page and tell us in the comments why your Mum or Mum of your kids needs this bag. This is a game of skill, entries are judged on quality, content, understanding of the concept of the competition (to survey why Mums need a smart bag). To be eligible to win you must be a permanent resident of Australia, aged 18 or older. To be eligible to win you must "LIKE" the EFTM Facebook page The personal information collected as part of the entry is collected to enable identification of the winner and for future marketing and promotional purposes by EFTM only. Your details will be held electronically accessible only to members of the EFTM editorial team for marketing purposes. Should you wish to have your name removed from that database at any time following the drawing of the competition, please email editor at eftm dot com dot au. The judges' decision is final and no correspondence shall be entered into. Prizes cannot be transferred or redeemed for cash. This is a game of skill and chance plays no part in determining winners. Judging for the competition will take place on Monday 8 May 2017 Entry... - Published: 2017-04-25 - Modified: 2017-04-25 - URL: https://eftm.com/alcatel-telstra-pixi All you need to do is head over the to EFTM Facebook page and click LIKE - and comment on the Telstra Pixi Tech Tuesday post! GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS How to enter information is included below as part of the terms and conditions of entry. To enter the competition LIKE the EFTM Facebook page and tell us in the comments who the Telstra Pixi smartphone is best for and why This is a game of skill, entries are judged on quality, content, understanding of the concept of the competition (to survey who the target market for the Telstra Pixi is). To be eligible to win you must be a permanent resident of Australia, aged 18 or older. To be eligible to win you must "LIKE" the EFTM Facebook page The personal information collected as part of the entry is collected to enable identification of the winner and for future marketing and promotional purposes by EFTM only. Your details will be held electronically accessible only to members of the EFTM editorial team for marketing purposes. Should you wish to have your name removed from that database at any time following the drawing of the competition, please email editor at eftm dot com dot au. The judges' decision is final and no correspondence shall be entered into. Prizes cannot be transferred or redeemed for cash. This is a game of skill and chance plays no part in determining winners. Judging for the competition will take place on Monday 1 May 2017... - Published: 2017-04-18 - Modified: 2017-04-18 - URL: https://eftm.com/netatmo-welcome All you need to do is head over the to EFTM Facebook page and click LIKE - and comment on the Netatmo Welcome Tech Tuesday post! GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS How to enter information is included below as part of the terms and conditions of entry. To enter the competition LIKE the EFTM Facebook page and tell us in the comments what you need to protect in your home! This is a game of skill, entries are judged on quality, content, understanding of the concept of the competition (to survey what people are protecting in their homes). To be eligible to win you must be a permanent resident of Australia, aged 18 or older. To be eligible to win you must "LIKE" the EFTM Facebook page The personal information collected as part of the entry is collected to enable identification of the winner and for future marketing and promotional purposes by EFTM only. Your details will be held electronically accessible only to members of the EFTM editorial team for marketing purposes. Should you wish to have your name removed from that database at any time following the drawing of the competition, please email editor at eftm dot com dot au. The judges' decision is final and no correspondence shall be entered into. Prizes cannot be transferred or redeemed for cash. This is a game of skill and chance plays no part in determining winners. Judging for the competition will take place on Monday 24 April 2017 Entry is not open... - Published: 2017-04-11 - Modified: 2017-04-11 - URL: https://eftm.com/nighthawk-x10 All you need to do is head over the to EFTM Facebook page and click LIKE - on the Nighthawk X10 competition announcement post, comment with a photo! GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS How to enter information is included below as part of the terms and conditions of entry. To enter the competition LIKE the EFTM Facebook page and tell us in the comments why you need a new Smart WiFi router This is a game of skill, entries are judged on quality, content, understanding of the concept of the competition (to survey how wires are taking over our lives). To be eligible to win you must be a permanent resident of Australia, aged 18 or older. To be eligible to win you must "LIKE" the EFTM Facebook page The personal information collected as part of the entry is collected to enable identification of the winner and for future marketing and promotional purposes by EFTM only. Your details will be held electronically accessible only to members of the EFTM editorial team for marketing purposes. Should you wish to have your name removed from that database at any time following the drawing of the competition, please email editor at eftm dot com dot au. The judges' decision is final and no correspondence shall be entered into. Prizes cannot be transferred or redeemed for cash. This is a game of skill and chance plays no part in determining winners. Judging for the competition will take place on Monday 17 April 2017 Entry is... - Published: 2017-04-11 - Modified: 2017-07-11 - URL: https://eftm.com/general-competition-terms-and-conditions GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS - NSW Permit Number LTPM-17-01759 How to enter information is included below as part of the terms and conditions of entry. To enter the competition LIKE the EFTM Facebook page and follow the instructions on the individual post (It may be to click like, or choose a reaction from a list) This is a game of chance, entries are collated and drawn using a random computer generator To be eligible to win you must be a permanent resident of Australia, aged 18 or older. To be eligible to win you must "LIKE" the EFTM Facebook page The personal information collected as part of the entry is collected to enable identification of the winner and for future marketing and promotional purposes by EFTM only. Your details will be held electronically accessible only to members of the EFTM editorial team for marketing purposes. Should you wish to have your name removed from that database at any time following the drawing of the competition, please email editor at eftm dot com dot au. The judges' decision is final and no correspondence shall be entered into. Prizes cannot be transferred or redeemed for cash. Winner draw for the competition will take place on Monday morning 7am at the registered office of EFTM Entry is not open to Employees and direct relatives of employees of Companies related to EFTM (Trevor Long, Chris Bowen, Geoff Quattromani) Winners will be announced on Facebook, within hours of the draw. Total prize value will be... - Published: 2017-04-03 - Modified: 2017-04-03 - URL: https://eftm.com/play-pouch All you need to do is head over the to EFTM Facebook page and click LIKE - on the Play Pouch competition announcement post, comment with a photo! GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS How to enter information is included below as part of the terms and conditions of entry. To enter the competition LIKE the EFTM Facebook page and take a photo and share with us in the comments a photo of your messy play room! This is a game of skill, entries are judged on quality, content, understanding of the concept of the competition (to survey how wires are taking over our lives). To be eligible to win you must be a permanent resident of Australia, aged 18 or older. To be eligible to win you must "LIKE" the EFTM Facebook page The personal information collected as part of the entry is collected to enable identification of the winner and for future marketing and promotional purposes by EFTM only. Your details will be held electronically accessible only to members of the EFTM editorial team for marketing purposes. Should you wish to have your name removed from that database at any time following the drawing of the competition, please email editor at eftm dot com dot au. The judges' decision is final and no correspondence shall be entered into. Prizes cannot be transferred or redeemed for cash. This is a game of skill and chance plays no part in determining winners. Judging for the competition will take place on Monday 10... - Published: 2017-03-28 - Modified: 2017-03-28 - URL: https://eftm.com/marley-giveaway-terms-and-conditions All you need to do is head over the to EFTM Facebook page and click LIKE - on the Marley Big Bag of Riddim competition announcement post, comment with a photo! GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS How to enter information is included below as part of the terms and conditions of entry. To enter the competition LIKE the EFTM Facebook page and take a photo and share with us in the comments a photo of where you'd like to listen to music! This is a game of skill, entries are judged on quality, content, understanding of the concept of the competition (to survey how wires are taking over our lives). To be eligible to win you must be a permanent resident of Australia, aged 18 or older. To be eligible to win you must "LIKE" the EFTM Facebook page The personal information collected as part of the entry is collected to enable identification of the winner and for future marketing and promotional purposes by EFTM only. Your details will be held electronically accessible only to members of the EFTM editorial team for marketing purposes. Should you wish to have your name removed from that database at any time following the drawing of the competition, please email editor at eftm dot com dot au. The judges' decision is final and no correspondence shall be entered into. Prizes cannot be transferred or redeemed for cash. This is a game of skill and chance plays no part in determining winners. Judging for the competition... - Published: 2017-03-20 - Modified: 2017-03-20 - URL: https://eftm.com/arlo-camera-giveaway-terms-and-conditions All you need to do is head over the to EFTM Facebook page and click LIKE - on the Arlo competition announcement post, comment with a photo! GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS How to enter information is included below as part of the terms and conditions of entry. To enter the competition LIKE the EFTM Facebook page and take a photo and share with us in the comments a photo of how wires are taking over your life! This is a game of skill, entries are judged on quality, content, understanding of the concept of the competition (to survey how wires are taking over our lives). To be eligible to win you must be a permanent resident of Australia, aged 18 or older. To be eligible to win you must "LIKE" the EFTM Facebook page To be eligible to win you must subscribe to the EFTM Newsletter (on the entry form) The personal information collected as part of the entry is collected to enable identification of the winner and for future marketing and promotional purposes by EFTM only. Your details will be held electronically accessible only to members of the EFTM editorial team for marketing purposes. Should you wish to have your name removed from that database at any time following the drawing of the competition, please email editor at eftm dot com dot au. The judges' decision is final and no correspondence shall be entered into. Prizes cannot be transferred or redeemed for cash. This is a game of skill... - Published: 2017-02-23 - Modified: 2025-09-18 - URL: https://eftm.com/termsandconditions 1. Promoter The promoter is EFTM Pty Ltd (ABN 75 627 269 416), trading as EFTM, Unit 31, 7 Sefton Road, Thornleigh NSW 2120 2. Eligibility Open to permanent residents of Australia excluding South Australia. Entrants must be 18 years or older unless otherwise specified. Employees of EFTM Pty Ltd, Trevor Long Media Pty Ltd, and their immediate families are ineligible. 3. How to Enter Download the free EFTM App, sign in or sign up for an EFTM ID. Navigate to WIN in the app, choose the active competition, and tap Enter. Some competitions may allow multiple entries, either: A set number per day; or One entry per day across multiple days. Details will be specified for each competition. 4. Entry Period Each competition’s opening and closing dates will be stated within the specific competition listing on the EFTM App or promotional materials. Late or incomplete entries will not be accepted. 5. Prize Draws & Winner Notification Winners will be announced in the EFTM Man Cave Facebook Group and notified via email. If no response is received within 7 days, EFTM may send a follow-up email or SMS. Prizes unclaimed after 2 months will be redrawn. EFTM’s decision is final, and no correspondence will be entered into. 6. Prizes Prizes are not transferable or redeemable for cash unless specified. EFTM accepts no responsibility for lost, damaged, or delayed prizes. 7. Privacy Personal information collected will be used solely for competition administration and prize fulfilment. EFTM will handle all data per... - Published: 2016-12-12 - Modified: 2016-12-12 - URL: https://eftm.com/nintendo-classic-mini-entertainment-system-giveaway-tcs EFTM has a great prize just before Christmas All you need to do is head over the to EFTM Facebook page and click LIKE - then enter your name and details below, subscribe to our newsletter and tell us what is your favourite childhood gaming memory! GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS How to enter information is included below as part of the terms and conditions of entry. To enter the competition LIKE the EFTM Facebook page and tell us on the entry page at EFTM. com. au What is your favourite Childhood gaming memory! This is a game of skill, entries are judged on quality, content, understanding of the concept of the competition (to survey our readers about childhood gaming memories). To be eligible to win you must be a permanent resident of Australia, aged 18 or older. To be eligible to win you must "LIKE" the EFTM Facebook page To be eligible to win you must subscribe to the EFTM Newsletter (on the entry form) The personal information collected as part of the entry is collected to enable identification of the winner and for future marketing and promotional purposes by EFTM only. Your details will be held electronically accessible only to members of the EFTM editorial team for marketing purposes. Should you wish to have your name removed from that database at any time following the drawing of the competition, please email editor at eftm dot com dot au. The judges' decision is final and no correspondence shall be entered... - Published: 2016-06-16 - Modified: 2016-06-16 - URL: https://eftm.com/no-problemo Something went wrong, or you chose to cancel. We're cool with that, no problemo. If you do want to buy something - head back and give it another try - otherwise, we'll see you again soon no doubt. . Cheers, Trevor & the team. - Published: 2016-06-16 - Modified: 2016-06-16 - URL: https://eftm.com/thanks Hey thanks... you're awesome - we appreciate your support and loyalty, we enjoy what we do - and we hope you enjoy reading it, hearing it and following it all. Cheers, Trevor & the team. - Published: 2016-06-16 - Modified: 2016-06-16 - URL: https://eftm.com/your-shopping-cart-checkout-time Thanks for being awesome, and buying a little bit of EFTM stuff which is not only cool and useful, but supports EFTM. - Published: 2016-06-16 - Modified: 2016-06-16 - URL: https://eftm.com/store/receipt Your Receipt - Published: 2016-06-16 - Modified: 2016-06-16 - URL: https://eftm.com/store/checkout Checkout - Published: 2016-06-16 - Modified: 2016-06-16 - URL: https://eftm.com/store/cart Your Shopping Cart - Published: 2016-02-02 - Modified: 2026-05-26 - URL: https://eftm.com/trevor-long-disclosures-commercial-interest By Trevor Long; With well over 20 years experience in the Media, I'm all for full disclosure. I've worked in or been associated with Talk-Radio for all of that time and have seen the good the bad and the ugly of commercial disclosure. For that reason, I'm keen to publish details of commercial arrangements I have to ensure my readers and listeners have the best chance of transparency around what I do. These policies and approaches apply not only to me but to all those who write for EFTM off their own bat while holding down full-time jobs. Being Self-Employed, the transparency around this is important to me. As the owner of EFTM, I feel the commercial activities here at EFTM reflect on me, and likewise, the commercial activities of me Trevor Long reflect upon all the media outlets I report for, speak to, appear on and write for. How do we make money? None of your business frankly. But for some clarity, like any other media business, or publisher, we sell advertising space here at EFTM. We have long time sponsors in those places, and don't accept a lot of short term or ad hoc advertising or vast amounts of sponsored content. Those companies do not receive favourable editorial, they do however received editorial priority - that is, if we have five potential stories, and time to write three, our advertisers will be the first ones we write. Additionally, Trevor makes public appearances at events and functions as a... - Published: 2015-10-12 - Modified: 2015-10-12 - URL: https://eftm.com/tcl-tv-giveaway EFTM TCL TV Giveaway - Terms and Conditions How to enter information is included below as part of the terms and conditions of entry. To enter the competition visit the giveaway page at EFTM and tell us what you would name a horse entering the Melbourne Cup in your entry This is a game of skill, entries are judged on quality, content, understanding of the concept of the competition (to survey the types of names and reasons for names people would choose for a Cup horse). To be eligible to win you must be a permanent resident of Australia. Entries must be received by the competition closing time – 11. 45pm Thursday October 22 2015. The time of entry will in each case be the time used by the website. The personal information collected as part of the entry is collected to enable identification of the winner and for future marketing and promotional purposes by EFTM only. Your details will be held electronically accessible only to members of the EFTM editorial team for marketing purposes. Should you wish to have your name removed from that database at any time following the drawing of the competition, please email editor at eftm dot com dot au. The Promoter shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever which is suffered (including but not limited to indirect or consequential loss) or for any personal injury suffered or sustained in connection with any prize/s except for any liability which cannot be excluded by... - Published: 2015-09-16 - Modified: 2015-09-16 - URL: https://eftm.com/eftm EFTM - EFTM Ask Trevor! 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How to enter information is included below as part of the terms and conditions of entry. To enter the competition visit the EFTM Facebook page and tell us your favourite Jarryd Hayne Sporting moment in the comments of our Jarryd Hayne Competition post. This is a game of skill, entries are judged on quality, content, understanding of the concept of the competition (to survey the most popular moments in Jarryd Hayne's sporting career and see the passion people have for Jarryd Hayne). To be eligible to win you must be a permanent resident of Australia. Entries must be received by the competition closing time – 11. 45pm Tuesday September 15 2015. The time of entry will in each case be the time used by the website. The personal information collected as part of the entry is collected to enable identification of the winner and for future marketing and promotional purposes by EFTM only. Your details will be held electronically accessible only to members of the EFTM editorial team for marketing purposes. Should you wish to have your name removed from that database at any time following the drawing of the competition, please email editor at eftm dot com dot au. The Promoter shall not be liable for any loss... - Published: 2015-08-16 - Modified: 2015-08-17 - URL: https://eftm.com/win-a-lenovo-yoga-2-pro-tablet-our-16th-of-31-giveaways We're having loads of fun giving away the 31 prizes donated to us for the month of August. And the 16th is no different, in fact, it's a bit special. The question is - how special? And why? (more... ) - Published: 2015-08-13 - Modified: 2015-08-14 - URL: https://eftm.com/win-a-ue-boom This $199 Bluetooth speaker could be yours... learn about the UE Boom by clicking here - and submit your entry below... competition is over... . . more prizes throughout August! Follow us on Facebook and Twitter (& Instagram) for chances to win. - Published: 2014-09-05 - Modified: 2014-09-05 - URL: https://eftm.com/destiny-its-here-and-we-have-a-giveaway EFTM has a great prize pack for lovers of action games! All you need to do is head over the to EFTM Facebook page and click LIKE - then share your thoughts in the comments under our DESINTY giveaway posts on the specific questions we ask. GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS How to enter information is included below as part of the terms and conditions of entry. To enter the competition visit the EFTM Facebook page and tell us What you are most looking forward to about DESTINY This is a game of skill, entries are judged on quality, content, understanding of the concept of the competition (to survey our readers about the game DESTINY) To be eligible to win you must be a permanent resident of Australia, aged 18 or older. The personal information collected as part of the entry is collected to enable identification of the winner and for future marketing and promotional purposes by EFTM only. Your details will be held electronically accessible only to members of the EFTM editorial team for marketing purposes. Should you wish to have your name removed from that database at any time following the drawing of the competition, please email editor at eftm dot com dot au. The judges' decision is final and no correspondence shall be entered into. Prizes cannot be transferred or redeemed for cash. This is a game of skill and chance plays no part in determining winners. Judging for the competition will take place on Tuesday 9 September... - Published: 2014-08-27 - Modified: 2014-08-27 - URL: https://eftm.com/specsavers-sony-giveaway EFTM has a great prize pack for the stylish frame wearer All you need to do is head over the to EFTM Facebook page and click LIKE - then share your thoughts in the comments under our Specsavers giveaway posts on the specific questions we ask. GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS How to enter information is included below as part of the terms and conditions of entry. To enter the competition visit the EFTM Facebook page and tell us Which Celebrity "look" you'd most like to have? Who wears their glasses best! This is a game of skill, entries are judged on quality, content, understanding of the concept of the competition (to survey our readers about sport, patriotism, TV's, Shaving). To be eligible to win you must be a permanent resident of Australia, aged 18 or older. The personal information collected as part of the entry is collected to enable identification of the winner and for future marketing and promotional purposes by EFTM only. Your details will be held electronically accessible only to members of the EFTM editorial team for marketing purposes. Should you wish to have your name removed from that database at any time following the drawing of the competition, please email editor at eftm dot com dot au. The judges' decision is final and no correspondence shall be entered into. Prizes cannot be transferred or redeemed for cash. This is a game of skill and chance plays no part in determining winners. Judging for the competition will take... - Published: 2014-07-31 - Modified: 2014-08-01 - URL: https://eftm.com/peoples-choice-credit-union-3-x-200-giveaway-terms-and-conditions EFTM has a great prize to kickstart your savings! All you need to do is head over the to EFTM Facebook page and click LIKE - then share your thoughts in the comments under our PCCU giveaway posts on the specific questions we ask. GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS How to enter information is included below as part of the terms and conditions of entry. To enter the competition visit the EFTM Facebook page and tell us your thoughts on the question being posed (THREE questions will be asked over the course of the competition - One winner will be chosen from each question) This is a game of skill, entries are judged on quality, content, understanding of the concept of the competition (to survey our readers on various questions relating to cars and car buying). To be eligible to win you must be a permanent resident of Australia, aged 18 or older. The personal information collected as part of the entry is collected to enable identification of the winner and for future marketing and promotional purposes by EFTM only. Your details will be held electronically accessible only to members of the EFTM editorial team for marketing purposes. Should you wish to have your name removed from that database at any time following the drawing of the competition, please email editor at eftm dot com dot au. The judges' decision is final and no correspondence shall be entered into. Prizes cannot be transferred or redeemed for cash. This is a game... - Published: 2014-06-24 - Modified: 2014-06-24 - URL: https://eftm.com/gillette-sony-tv-gillette-giveaway EFTM has a great prize pack for sports loving fans glued to the TV... All you need to do is head over the to EFTM Facebook page and click LIKE - then share your thoughts in the comments under our Gillette giveaway posts on the specific questions we ask. GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS How to enter information is included below as part of the terms and conditions of entry. To enter the competition visit the EFTM Facebook page and tell us your thoughts on the question being posed (several questions will be asked over the course of the competition - all entries will then be considered in one group for final judging) This is a game of skill, entries are judged on quality, content, understanding of the concept of the competition (to survey our readers about sport, patriotism, TV's, Shaving). To be eligible to win you must be a permanent resident of Australia, aged 18 or older. The personal information collected as part of the entry is collected to enable identification of the winner and for future marketing and promotional purposes by EFTM only. Your details will be held electronically accessible only to members of the EFTM editorial team for marketing purposes. Should you wish to have your name removed from that database at any time following the drawing of the competition, please email editor at eftm dot com dot au. The judges' decision is final and no correspondence shall be entered into. Prizes cannot be transferred or redeemed for... - Published: 2014-05-16 - Modified: 2014-05-16 - URL: https://eftm.com/21-watches-in-21-days-terms-and-conditions 21 watches in 21 days : TERMS AND CONDITIONS How to enter information is included below as part of the terms and conditions of entry. To enter the competition you are required to fill in your details on the form provided and submit for entry. Participants will be required to their personal details including, but not limited to, name, address, phone number and correct answer. Incomprehensible entries will not be included in the competition. Entry will be via the website http://www. eftm. com. au To be eligible to win you must be a permanent resident of NSW, QLD, WA, VIC or TAS and be aged 18 or older. To enter, each entry must enter a guess as to what time will be shown on the watch at the moment it is opened. The Opening of each watch box will be captured on video and shared on VINE (@TrevorLong) / Instagram (@TrevorLongAU) / Twitter (@EFTM) and Facebook (http://facebook. com/EFTMOnline) The entrant whose guess is closest to the time shown (either earlier or later than) will win the watch. Determination of the winner will take place at 10pm each day of the competition, at EFTM – 2 Carroll Place, Westleigh NSW 2120 In the event two entrants have the same time, or same gap in time between their guess and the actual winning time, a draw will be conducted to choose the winner. Winners will be notified in writing via Email. Entries each day will be valid for the following draw only,... - Published: 2014-05-04 - Modified: 2014-05-05 - URL: https://eftm.com/lenovo-x1-carbon-giveaway-terms-and-conditions EFTM LENOVO X1 Giveaway TERMS AND CONDITIONS How to enter information is included below as part of the terms and conditions of entry. To enter the competition you are required to fill in your details on the form provided and submit for entry. Participants will be required to their personal details including, but not limited to, name, address, phone number and correct answer. Incomprehensible entries will not be included in the draw. To be eligible to win you must be a permanent resident of Australia, aged 18 or older. Entries must be received by the competition closing time – 11. 45pm Saturday May 31 2014. The time of entry will in each case be the time used by the website. The personal information collected as part of the entry is collected to enable identification of the winner and for future marketing and promotional purposes by EFTM only. Your details will be held electronically accessible only to members of the EFTM editorial team for marketing purposes. Should you wish to have your name removed from that database at any time following the drawing of the competition, please email editor at eftm dot com dot au. The Promoter shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever which is suffered (including but not limited to indirect or consequential loss) or for any personal injury suffered or sustained in connection with any prize/s except for any liability which cannot be excluded by law. The Promoter is not responsible for any incorrect or... - Published: 2014-02-28 - Modified: 2014-02-28 - URL: https://eftm.com/top-gear-festival-eftm-toyota-australia-ticket-giveaway Five double passes to the Top Gear Festival, thanks to Toyota All you need to do is LIKE EFTM on Facebook and tell us the one thing you'd most love to see at the Top Gear Festival and you could be a winner! GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS How to enter information is included below as part of the terms and conditions of entry. To enter the competition visit and LIKE the EFTM Facebook page then tell us The One thing you'd most like to see at this years Top Gear Festival! This is a game of skill, entries are judged on quality, content, understanding of the concept of the competition (to survey what people are most excited about at this year's top Gear Festival). To be eligible to win you must be a permanent resident of Australia, aged 18 or older. The personal information collected as part of the entry is collected to enable identification of the winner and for future marketing and promotional purposes by EFTM only. Your details will be held electronically accessible only to members of the EFTM editorial team for marketing purposes. Should you wish to have your name removed from that database at any time following the drawing of the competition, please email editor at eftm dot com dot au. The judges' decision is final and no correspondence shall be entered into. Prizes cannot be transferred or redeemed for cash. This is a game of skill and chance plays no part in determining winners. Judging... - Published: 2013-12-30 - Modified: 2021-07-21 - URL: https://eftm.com/privacy How We Collect and Use Information We collect the following types of information about you: Information you provide us directly: We ask for certain information such as your real name, address, phone number and e-mail address when you enter competitions, or if you correspond with us. This information is never sold or given to third parties, but may be used by EFTM to contact you or promote our site or site content. Information we may receive from third parties: We may receive information about you from third parties. For example, if you access our websites through a third-party connection or log-in, for example, through Facebook Connect, by “following,” “liking,” downloading EFTM applications etc, that third party may pass certain information about your use of its service to EFTM. This information could include, but is not limited to, the user ID associated with your account (for example, your Facebook UID), an access token necessary to access that service, any information that you have permitted the third party to share with us, and any information you have made public in connection with that service. If you allow us access to your friends list, your friends’ user IDs, and your connection to those friends, may be used and stored to make your experience more social, and to allow you to invite your friends to use our sire as well as provide you with updates if and when your friends like EFTM. You should always review, and if necessary, adjust your privacy settings on... - Published: 2013-10-31 - Modified: 2013-11-07 - URL: https://eftm.com/13058-2 FAMILY GUY: SEASON 12 NOW Available on DVD - and to celebrate, EFTM has a complete box set of series 1-12 to give away. All you need to do is like EFTM on Facebook and tell us why you love Family Guy and you could win! FAMILY GUY - the complete seasons 1-12 GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS How to enter information is included below as part of the terms and conditions of entry. To enter the competition visit and LIKE the EFTM Facebook page then tell us Why you love Family Guy! This is a game of skill, entries are judged on quality, content, understanding of the concept of the competition (to survey why people love Family Guy). To be eligible to win you must be a permanent resident of Australia, aged 18 or older. The personal information collected as part of the entry is collected to enable identification of the winner and for future marketing and promotional purposes by EFTM only. Your details will be held electronically accessible only to members of the EFTM editorial team for marketing purposes. Should you wish to have your name removed from that database at any time following the drawing of the competition, please email editor at eftm dot com dot au. The judges' decision is final and no correspondence shall be entered into. Prizes cannot be transferred or redeemed for cash. This is a game of skill and chance plays no part in determining winners. Judging for the competition will take place... - Published: 2013-10-26 - Modified: 2013-10-28 - URL: https://eftm.com/win-a-samsung-galaxy-s4-for-you-and-a-mate EFTM has a two brand new Samsung Galaxy S4 Active phones to give away! How easy is it? Easy. Tell us about you, tell us about a mate, tell us why you want to win and if you BOTH "like" EFTM On Facebook - you're eligible to win! Samsung Galaxy S4 Active GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS How to enter information is included below as part of the terms and conditions of entry. To enter the competition visit and LIKE the EFTM Facebook page then tell us why you and your mate should win! This is a game of skill, entries are judged on quality, content, understanding of the concept of the competition (to survey the type of areas or locations people would love to use a waterproof phone). To be eligible to win you must be a permanent resident of Australia, aged 18 or older. The personal information collected as part of the entry is collected to enable identification of the winner and for future marketing and promotional purposes by EFTM only. Your details will be held electronically accessible only to members of the EFTM editorial team for marketing purposes. Should you wish to have your name removed from that database at any time following the drawing of the competition, please email editor at eftm dot com dot au. The judges' decision is final and no correspondence shall be entered into. Prizes cannot be transferred or redeemed for cash. This is a game of skill and chance plays no part... - Published: 2013-10-01 - Modified: 2013-10-01 - URL: https://eftm.com/f1-2013-and-rush-tickets-giveaway-terms-and-conditions EFTM has five copies of the latest F1 2013 racing simulation as well as five double passes to see the new Ron Howard movie RUSH - here's your chance to win! All you need to do is head over the to EFTM Facebook page and click LIKE - then tell us in the comments under the F1 2013 & Rush poster photo - Who is your all-time favourite F1 driver? GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS How to enter information is included below as part of the terms and conditions of entry. To enter the competition visit the EFTM Facebook page and tell us who is your all-time favourite F1 driver and why? This is a game of skill, entries are judged on quality, content, understanding of the concept of the competition (to survey our readers to get a sense of who they love in F1). To be eligible to win you must be a permanent resident of Australia, aged 18 or older. The personal information collected as part of the entry is collected to enable identification of the winner and for future marketing and promotional purposes by EFTM only. Your details will be held electronically accessible only to members of the EFTM editorial team for marketing purposes. Should you wish to have your name removed from that database at any time following the drawing of the competition, please email editor at eftm dot com dot au. The judges' decision is final and no correspondence shall be entered into. Prizes cannot be... - Published: 2013-09-16 - Modified: 2013-09-16 - URL: https://eftm.com/f1-2013-meet-alan-jones-competition-terms-and-conditions EFTM has a unique opportunity for you to join Alan Jones at the launch of F1 2013 in Sydney this week. So, if you want to get a FIRST LOOK & FIRST RACE of the latest in Racing games - F1 2013 - alongside Aussie F1 World Champion Alan Jones, this is your chance! All you need to do is head over the to EFTM Facebook page and click LIKE - then tell us in the comments under the F1 2013 photo - which team you'll be lining up on the grid for first in F1 2013 and why? You MUST be able to attend the launch on FRIDAY 20th September 2013 in Redfern, Sydney, NSW GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS How to enter information is included below as part of the terms and conditions of entry. To enter the competition visit the EFTM Facebook page and tell us which team will you be lining up on the grid for first in F1 2013 and why? This is a game of skill, entries are judged on quality, content, understanding of the concept of the competition (to survey our readers to get a sense of who they love in F1). To be eligible to win you must be a permanent resident of Australia, aged 18 or older. The personal information collected as part of the entry is collected to enable identification of the winner and for future marketing and promotional purposes by EFTM only. Your details will be held electronically accessible only... - Published: 2013-09-09 - Modified: 2013-10-28 - URL: https://eftm.com/samsung-galaxy-s4-active-facebook-giveaway-tcs EFTM has a brand new Samsung Galaxy S4 Active to give away to one of our friends on Facebook! All you need to do is like EFTM on Facebook and tell us where you would love to take the Galaxy S4 Active to test it's waterproof capabilities! Samsung Galaxy S4 Active GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS How to enter information is included below as part of the terms and conditions of entry. To enter the competition visit and LIKE the EFTM Facebook page then tell us where you would most love to take the Samsung Galaxy S4 Active to demonstrate its waterproof capabilities! This is a game of skill, entries are judged on quality, content, understanding of the concept of the competition (to survey the type of areas or locations people would love to use a waterproof phone). To be eligible to win you must be a permanent resident of Australia, aged 18 or older. The personal information collected as part of the entry is collected to enable identification of the winner and for future marketing and promotional purposes by EFTM only. Your details will be held electronically accessible only to members of the EFTM editorial team for marketing purposes. Should you wish to have your name removed from that database at any time following the drawing of the competition, please email editor at eftm dot com dot au. The judges' decision is final and no correspondence shall be entered into. Prizes cannot be transferred or redeemed for cash. This is... - Published: 2013-09-02 - Modified: 2013-10-28 - URL: https://eftm.com/johnnie-walker-gold-label-reserve-facebook-giveaway-terms-and-conditions EFTM received a Johnny Walker Gold Label Scotch Whisky Gift Pack last week - the message: "Aussie kids will spend $56. 2 million on Father's Day presents their dad won't really like this year... Why don't you share a Whisky with dad this year? " We reckon that's a great idea - so we're giving this one away. We just want to know what gift you got for Father's day that perhaps - after seeing this Johnnie Walker gift pack - makes you think you might have preferred this instead? GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS How to enter information is included below as part of the terms and conditions of entry. To enter the competition visit the EFTM Facebook page and tell us the father's day gift you got. . when perhaps you would have preferred a Johnnie Walker Gold Label Scotch Whisky Gift Pack This is a game of skill, entries are judged on quality, content, understanding of the concept of the competition (to survey father's day gifts now quite as good as a bottle of Whisky). To be eligible to win you must be a permanent resident of Australia, aged 18 or older. The personal information collected as part of the entry is collected to enable identification of the winner and for future marketing and promotional purposes by EFTM only. Your details will be held electronically accessible only to members of the EFTM editorial team for marketing purposes. Should you wish to have your name removed from that database... - Published: 2013-08-27 - Modified: 2013-08-28 - URL: https://eftm.com/win-a-dyson-dc54-vacuum-the-eftm-social-review-relay We love a good competition here at EFTM and this month we've got a cracking one thanks to our mates at Dyson. You could be one of four lucky readers to get the chance to test, review and possibly even keep a brand new Dyson DC54 vacuum cleaner. (more... ) - Published: 2013-08-26 - Modified: 2013-10-28 - URL: https://eftm.com/dyson-social-review-relay-terms-and-conditions EFTM – Dyson DC54 Social Media Review Relay Giveaway - Terms and Conditions GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS How to enter information is included below as part of the terms and conditions of entry. To enter the competition visit the competition page and tell us what you're looking for in a vacuum? You must include your full name, address and phone number. You must also subscribe to the EFTM Newsletter and "Like" EFTM on Facebook. Sixteen finalists will be chosen to participate a one week review of the Dyson DC54. Each finalists will be required to submit a written review in response to set questions, and also to use social media to spread the word of their review and thoughts of the DC54. This is a game of skill, entries are judged on quality, content, understanding of the concept of the competition. To be eligible to win you must be a permanent resident of Australia. The personal information collected as part of the entry is collected to enable identification of the winner and for future marketing and promotional purposes by EFTM only. Your details will be held electronically accessible only to members of the EFTM editorial team for marketing purposes. Should you wish to have your name removed from that database at any time following the drawing of the competition, please email editor at eftm dot com dot au. The judges' decision is final and no correspondence shall be entered into. Prizes cannot be transferred or redeemed for cash. This is... - Published: 2013-07-31 - Modified: 2026-05-26 - URL: https://eftm.com/email-trevor-long Got a tech question? Looking for advice on what to buy, how to fix it or need someone to sort out that pesky problem you're having with a tech company? EFTM's Trevor Long is here to help. Post your question below, Trevor will get in touch to talk to you on the EFTM Podcast, helping you and helping everyone with the same or similar questions! You can simply send an SMS to Trev with your tech question - SMS 0477 657 657 any time day or night! We'll get you on the show to help! You can also chat on WhatsApp! If he can't help, he'll find someone who can! - Published: 2013-07-04 - Modified: 2013-07-04 - URL: https://eftm.com/samsung-stadium-giveaway-terms-and-conditions EFTM – Samsung Stadium Galaxy Note 10. 1 giveaway - Terms and Conditions GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS How to enter information is included below as part of the terms and conditions of entry. To enter the competition visit the competition page and tell us what you love about Roy & HG and why You must include your full name, address and phone number. You must also subscribe to the EFTM Newsletter and "Like" EFTM on Facebook. This is a game of skill, entries are judged on quality, content, understanding of the concept of the competition. To be eligible to win you must be a permanent resident of Australia. The personal information collected as part of the entry is collected to enable identification of the winner and for future marketing and promotional purposes by EFTM only. Your details will be held electronically accessible only to members of the EFTM editorial team for marketing purposes. Should you wish to have your name removed from that database at any time following the drawing of the competition, please email editor at eftm dot com dot au. The judges' decision is final and no correspondence shall be entered into. Prizes cannot be transferred or redeemed for cash. This is a game of skill and chance plays no part in determining winners. Entry is not open to Employees and direct relatives of employees of Companies related to Samsung or Trevor Long Winners will be published at EFTM. com. au and announced on Facebook and Twitter, on... - Published: 2013-07-03 - Modified: 2019-01-29 - URL: https://eftm.com/whos-who-eftm/chris-bowen-contributor Over his 15 year media career Chris has worked on 3 radio Olympic games broadcasts. Chris had the privilege to both studio produce, coordinate and attend Beijing 2008 & London 2012. Chris' great passion is the motor car, which over the years has blown a serious hole in his bank account! Strangely he owns a Toyota Camry Hybrid, he defiantly rejects the knockers. Putting aside media and cars Chris is married to Gillian and resides in Sydney's North West. They have a young son Henry along with Sam the English Springer Spaniel and Felix the Burmese cat to keep them company. Check out all of Chris' posts on EFTM - Published: 2013-03-07 - Modified: 2013-03-08 - URL: https://eftm.com/the-ultimate-sports-fan-prize-pack-giveaway You know we love sport - who doesn't? So as the NRL, AFL and Motorsport seasons get underway we thought we'd get together the Ultimate Sports Fan Prize Pack. Where do we start? Every sports fan needs a TV, so we've asked Kogan to send our winner a 55inch 3D LED TV. What happens when you're out and about? Well thanks to Kogan we've also got a 10" Dual Core tablet, and a Samsung Galaxy S3 smartphone. And to top it off, we've got you one full year of unlimited access to the Kogan Mobile service so you wont have to pay your mobile bill for a year! Entry is simple! Just fill in the form below, tell us your favourite sport! If you're listening to music or watching your favourite sport live on your mobile or tablet you'll be listening in style with a pair of Ferrari By Logic3 P200 headphones. On your arm you'll have a top notch Casio G-Shock watch which will be right in your view when you're playing your brand new Playstation PSVITA. At home, at the office, or on the road you'll never be without access to a computer - thanks to Lenovo we've got their very latest touchscreen ultrabook the Lenovo X1 Carbon Touch. And to top it all off, we'll give you $90 cash to download your favourite sporting app and get the ultimate access - The F12013 app, NRL or AFL live streaming or whatever you like! This is an amazing... - Published: 2013-01-23 - Modified: 2013-01-24 - URL: https://eftm.com/lqd-gift-pack-giveaway-general-terms-and-conditions EFTM – LQD Gift Pack Giveaway GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS How to enter information is included below as part of the terms and conditions of entry. To enter the competition visit the competition page and tell us in 30 words or less, What's the most frustrating thing about shaving? You must include your full name, address and phone number. This is a game of skill, entries are judged on quality, content, understanding of the concept of the competition. To be eligible to win you must be a permanent resident of Australia. The personal information collected as part of the entry is collected to enable identification of the winner and for future marketing and promotional purposes by EFTM only. Your details will be held electronically accessible only to members of the EFTM editorial team for marketing purposes. Should you wish to have your name removed from that database at any time following the drawing of the competition, please email editor at eftm dot com dot au. The judges' decision is final and no correspondence shall be entered into. Prizes cannot be transferred or redeemed for cash. This is a game of skill and chance plays no part in determining winners. Entry is not open to Employees and direct relatives of employees of Companies related to LQD or Three Men Media (EFTM) (Trevor Long, Nick Broughall, Damian Francis) Winners will be published at EFTM. com. au and announced on Facebook and Twitter, on or after the 9th February 2013 Prize is 10... - Published: 2013-01-03 - Modified: 2013-02-18 - URL: https://eftm.com/limited-edition-nike-sportswatch-by-tomtom-giveaway GPS equipped watches for sports, training, and general fitness are all the rage right now. We recently reviewed the Nike+ Sportswatch from TomTom and concluded that it was one impressive unit. Here at EFTM we know that the best things in life money just can't buy - so we've got something to fit that bill right now to give away! TomTom and Nike produced a limited edition White and Gold version of the Nike+ Sportswatch - this limited edition is not available to buy in Australia. Valued at $600 - we have one to give away. Limited edition White and Gold Nike+ Sportswatch Limited edition White and Gold Nike+ Sportswatch Limited edition White and Gold Nike+ Sportswatch Entry is was simple - just tell us what makes this watch so special, we'll choose a winner who will get a cracking start to 2013 with this $600 prize! Enter below. We have a winner! William Hunter from Wodonga - Who said "There is no other watch in existence that has the strikingly good looks and functionality that the Nike+ Limited Edition Sportswatch by TomTom can offer. " Couldn't agree more William! Enjoy the Sportswatch!   Full Terms and Conditions here. - Published: 2012-09-26 - Modified: 2012-09-26 - URL: https://eftm.com/ussd-check If you are vulnerable, loading this page will cause your IMEI number to appear on screen. If a phone dialler is launched but only a number appears on screen, you are not vulnerable (unless you press DIAL! ) - Published: 2012-09-23 - Modified: 2012-09-26 - URL: https://eftm.com/f1-2012-giveaway-terms-and-conditions EFTM – Red Bull Racing Eyeware Giveaway GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS How to enter information is included below as part of the terms and conditions of entry. To enter the competition visit the competition page and tell us "When you play F1 2012 for the first time, which current driver will you be? " - You must include your full name, address and phone number. This is a game of skill, entries are judged on quality, content, understanding of the concept of the competition (to survey the most popular choice of F1 driver in F1 2012). To be eligible to win you must be a permanent resident of Australia. The personal information collected as part of the entry is collected to enable identification of the winner and for future marketing and promotional purposes by EFTM only. Your details will be held electronically accessible only to members of the EFTM editorial team for marketing purposes. Should you wish to have your name removed from that database at any time following the drawing of the competition, please email editor at eftm dot com dot au. The judges' decision is final and no correspondence shall be entered into. Prizes cannot be transferred or redeemed for cash. This is a game of skill and chance plays no part in determining winners. Judging for the competition will take place on October 8 2012 Entry is not open to Employees and direct relatives of employees of Companies related to F1 2012 and Three Men Media (EFTM)... - Published: 2012-08-23 - Modified: 2012-09-23 - URL: https://eftm.com/redbull-eyewear-competititon-terms-and-conditions EFTM – Red Bull Racing Eyewear Giveaway GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS How to enter information is included below as part of the terms and conditions of entry. To enter the competition visit the competition page and Which Red Bull Racing star you'd most like to look like wearing Red Bull Racing Eyewear - You must include your full name, address and phone number. This is a game of skill, entries are judged on quality, content, understanding of the concept of the competition (to survey the most popular Red Bull Racing star). To be eligible to win you must be a permanent resident of Australia. The personal information collected as part of the entry is collected to enable identification of the winner and for future marketing and promotional purposes by EFTM only. Your details will be held electronically accessible only to members of the EFTM editorial team for marketing purposes. Should you wish to have your name removed from that database at any time following the drawing of the competition, please email editor at eftm dot com dot au. The judges' decision is final and no correspondence shall be entered into. Prizes cannot be transferred or redeemed for cash. This is a game of skill and chance plays no part in determining winners. Judging for the competition will take place on October 1 2012 Entry is not open to Employees and direct relatives of employees of Companies related to Red Bull, Red Bull Racing, Red Bull Racing Eyewear and Three Men... - Published: 2012-08-17 - Modified: 2013-03-08 - URL: https://eftm.com/majorprize-giveaway-terms-and-conditions EFTM – Ultimate Sports Fan Prize Pack - Terms and Conditions GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS How to enter information is included below as part of the terms and conditions of entry. To enter the competition visit the competition page and name your favourite sport and tell us why? You must include your full name, address and phone number. You must also subscribe to the EFTM Newsletter and "Like" EFTM on Facebook. This is a game of skill, entries are judged on quality, content, understanding of the concept of the competition. To be eligible to win you must be a permanent resident of Australia. The personal information collected as part of the entry is collected to enable identification of the winner and for future marketing and promotional purposes by EFTM only. Your details will be held electronically accessible only to members of the EFTM editorial team for marketing purposes. Should you wish to have your name removed from that database at any time following the drawing of the competition, please email editor at eftm dot com dot au. The judges' decision is final and no correspondence shall be entered into. Prizes cannot be transferred or redeemed for cash. This is a game of skill and chance plays no part in determining winners. Entry is not open to Employees and direct relatives of employees of Companies related to Logic3, Lenovo, Kogan, Casio, Playstation or Three Men Media (EFTM) (Trevor Long, Nick Broughall, Damian Francis) Winners will be published at EFTM. com. au... - Published: 2012-08-03 - Modified: 2012-08-03 - URL: https://eftm.com/dev-test DEV TEST - Published: 2011-11-28 - Modified: 2012-08-21 - URL: https://eftm.com/giveaway-terms-and-conditions EFTM – Fathers Day Masterclass Giveaway GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS How to enter information is included below as part of the terms and conditions of entry. To enter the competition visit the competition page and tell us the best advice your dad has given you when it comes to cooking in just 30 words or less. You must include your full name, address and phone number. This is a game of skill, entries are judged on quality, content, understanding of the concept of the competition (to survey the most popular things Australians would like to cook for Fathers Day). To be eligible to win you must be a permanent resident of Australia. The personal information collected as part of the entry is collected to enable identification of the winner and for future marketing and promotional purposes by EFTM only. Your details will be held electronically accessible only to members of the EFTM editorial team for marketing purposes. Should you wish to have your name removed from that database at any time following the drawing of the competition, please email editor at eftm dot com dot au. The judges' decision is final and no correspondence shall be entered into. Prizes cannot be transferred or redeemed for cash. This is a game of skill and chance plays no part in determining winners. Judging for the competition will take place on August 23 2012 Entry is not open to Employees and direct relatives of employees of Companies related to Electrolux or Peter Gilmore... - Published: 2011-11-28 - Modified: 2011-12-28 - URL: https://eftm.com/alienware-giveaway-win-this-fantastic-laptop At EFTM we know how to put together a great prize, and for our first ever giveaway we've spared nothing to get you the best possible Christmas present for yourself! How would you like to win the ultimate portable high performance gaming experience - an Alienware M11x valued at $1600, and three of the latest PC games from EA to take full advantage of that top notch machine. The M11x is a stunningly build 11inch Laptop with an Intel Core 15 processor, 4GB of Ram and a 500GB hard drive. Add to that top of class graphics performance and you won't find a more exciting pocket rocket gaming experience. How do you win? That's easy - just tell us what you think is the best video game of all time and why! What do we think? Trevor reckons Tom Clancy's Rainbox Six was a cracker for it's time back in the late 90's and was partial to a lot of SIM City action as a kid. Nick can't go past Ocarina of time but if pushed would also be happy with Mass Effect. Damo can't go past F1 2011 and before that Grand Prix 4. All up, this is a package worth just shy of $1900, and you can win simply by telling us about your favourite game of all time! By entering this competition, you will also be subscribed to the EFTM Newsletter. This is a condition of entry. THANKS FOR COMING - THE COMPETITION IS NOW CLOSED... Winner... - Published: 2011-10-28 - Modified: 2012-02-27 - URL: https://eftm.com/whos-who-eftm/nick-broughall-editor Nick Broughall Nick Broughall comes to EFTM after an extremely successful three and a half years as editor of Gizmodo Australia. With Broughall at the helm, Gizmodo went from being a small and relatively unknown prospect to one of the biggest technology websites in Australia, reaching an average daily unique audience of more than 25,000 unique browsers. Under his guidance, Gizmodo won the Media Connect award for Best Personal Technology Coverage in 2011, as well as being a finalist in the best Technology Journalist category. Nick lives and breathes for his wife Lauren, son Jai, and new daughter Kara. Outside of all things tech, Nick is a lapsed Waratahs supporter, a very amateur guitarist (unless you count Guitar Hero), and a passionate gamer. He also loves the great outdoors, and can be found many weekends tweaking something around his home. Read all of Bruff's EFTM posts here - Published: 2011-10-28 - Modified: 2012-04-04 - URL: https://eftm.com/whos-who-eftm/damian-francis-contributor Damian Francis Damian Francis spent four years at Australian T3 that saw him rise from staff writer (where he worked with then editor Broughall) to managing editor. He played a large role in getting the magazine ranging in Coles, Woolworths and 7-Eleven nationally, was responsible for some of the title’s best selling issues in history and got Australian T3 a finals nomination for Best Magazine in the Media Connect IT Journalism Awards in 2011. He's also written for GQ Australia, Men's Health, The Sydney Morning Herald and has previously edited F1 Racing Magazine. - Published: 2011-10-28 - Modified: 2015-02-17 - URL: https://eftm.com/whos-who-eftm/trevor-long-host-publisher Trevor Long Trevor brings a wealth of media and broadcasting experience to EFTM team. He currently works as a media executive, while also producing two of the most popular podcasts in Australia, Your Tech Life and Two Blokes Talking Tech – both of which are regularly featured in the iTunes podcast charts and stores. He has a weekly radio show on 2UE, as well as appearances on radio across Australia, as well as providing Technology Commentary to Channel 9’s A Current Affair & Today Show nationally. Outside of his busy work life, Trevor is married to Amanda, and has three kids - Jackson, Victoria and Harrison. He is stupidly passionate about Formula 1, loves almost all motorsports, and enjoys watching Australia and Australians play in almost any theatre of sport. Embarrassingly for those around him, he is a mad keen fan of John Farnham - go figure! Check out all of Trevor's EFTM Posts If you want to hear Trevor on the radio, tune into one of his regular spots on a radio station near you: Tuesday: 7. 10am Newcastle KOFM Tanya & Steve 7. 35am Geelong KROCK The B-Team 7. 50am (6. 50am QLD) Cairns SEAFM Mark & Juanita 8. 20am Canberra 2CC Mark Parton 8. 35am (7. 35am QLD) Townsville HOTFM Cliffo & Bec 3. 30pm (12. 30pm WA) Perth 6PR Peter Bell Wednesday: 9. 45am Melbourne MyMP Glenn Ridge 10. 20am (7. 20am WA) Perth 6IX John Burgess Thursday: 1. 20pm Sydney 2UE Angela Catterns (15mins) 5.... - Published: 2011-10-08 - Modified: 2014-07-06 - URL: https://eftm.com/advertise-with-eftm EFTM is for men by men - and if you want to market your product or service to men, where else would you go! We have packages and concepts for all types of marketing needs, so get in touch! Contact us using the form below, we can send you a media kit as soon as we get your email. - Published: 2011-09-10 - Modified: 2026-05-12 - URL: https://eftm.com/whos-who-eftm EFTM is a website for men by men. With decades of media experience between them, and a similar pedigree in online content, the creation of EFTM – a website for men – was the result of a simple quest to find a single site where men could read about the things that make men tick, like motoring, technology, sports, DIY, lifestyle and fitness. TREVOR LONG Editor & Tech Commentator Trev is a Technology Commentator, Dad, Speaker and Rev Head. He produces and hosts popular podcasts, EFTM, Two Blokes Talking Tech, Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars and The Best Movies You've Never Seen. He's Triple M's Tech Expert and appears on over 50 radio stations across Australia weekly, and is the resident Tech Expert on Channel 9’s Today Show and appears regularly on A Current Affair. Father of three, he is often found down in his Man Cave DANIEL TYSON Mobile Phone & Android Guru Daniel has been talking about, learning about and using tech since he was able to toggle switches and push buttons. If it flashes, turns on or off or connects he wants to use it, talk about it and learn more about it. SCOTT PLOWMAN Gadget Lover and Smartphone Guru Scott is our resident open technology expert. If you can mod it, or want to use it your way, Scott has probably done it. From Laptops to phones, headphones and game consoles, he’s played with it and wants to see the next generation. ADAM PHILLIPS Motoring Expert Adam... - Published: 2011-09-08 - Modified: 2022-10-03 - URL: https://eftm.com/contact-eftm Editor, Trevor Long Postal - Please contact Trevor Long (Using the form below) for best address. Editorial Team Email: editor@eftm. com EFTM is operated by Trevor Long, EFTM PTY LTD: ACN 610 421 568 IF YOU HAVE A TECH QUESTION you want to be answered, please use THIS FORM to ASK TREV Contacting the team at EFTM is easy - simply fill in your details below and submit! EFTM is headquartered at Unit 31, 7 Sefton Road, Thornleigh, NSW 2120 - Published: 2011-09-08 - Modified: 2020-05-16 - URL: https://eftm.com/about-eftm EFTM is an online Men's Lifestyle Magazine - publishing content for Australians, written by Australians. From Automotive news, reviews and information, to Technology reviews, news and comparisons along with the very best in lifestyle products and news. (more... )