EFTM - Tech, Cars and Lifestyle
We're getting back to basics, talking technology, taking your calls and your questions about technology, talking to industry leaders about their companies across cars, tech and lifestyle products. Email Trev via the EFTM Website or send an SMS 0477 657 657
Episodes
December 15, 2025 • 61 mins
Boost under Telstra, has it changed and will it change - the CEO joins Trev to talk about the iconic Youth brand and it's value proposition.
Caller question for an upcoming holiday - GoPro or RayBan Meta glasses? Interesting one!
Networking at home, using cables to make it work. Personal alarms for the elderly.
Trouble with Telstra's Satellite SMS service, and Headphone advice for an 11 year old.
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December 8, 2025 • 57 mins
Getting the best price with ZYFT - the app and browser extension that helps you find the best price on almost anything - we talk to the CEO!
Follow up calls with questions about networking cameras and that crazy crazy Mobile Number lost case!!
Soundbar advice - how good will it be?
And the Triple Zero problem - how do we know if it will work? Plus issues with MMS on an iPhone
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December 1, 2025 • 52 mins
After Snapchat announced it was using ConnectID to verify peoples ages, we wondered - what the hell is that?
Turns out it might just be the perfect solution to not just age verification but a whole range of identity issues.
Plus you calls and tech questions this week, including perhaps the most amazing and outrageous telco mobile number porting story we've ever heard!
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November 25, 2025 • 52 mins
Amazon devices country manager Jacqui Corbett joins the show to talk about all the exciting new products coming from Amazon - time to upgrade your smart home gear?
Plus, to upgrade Oura or go cheap? Smart ring advice.
Finding a good retro gameboy console and more of your tech questions answered.
Ask your own question, text 0477 657 657 thanks to Vodafone. The EFTM Podcast, thanks to SWANN Home Security.
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November 17, 2025 • 53 mins
Australia's eSafety Commissioner joins Trevor to talk about the upcoming changes for Social media and kids, the pressure on her role, and the conspiracy nut jobs around December's change in safe search rules.
Follow up calls on Roaming data, questions of Speed issues online.
And the great eSIM debate - why can't we use multiple phones!
All thanks to SWANN - and get in touch thanks to Vodafone on 0477 657 657
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November 10, 2025 • 81 mins
Cam Wilson from Crikey.com.au and TheSizzle.com.au joins me to unpack the Kids Social Media Ban - what's happening, what do we expect and what next?
Plus the looming changes to search - will you need ID to search on Google?
Neil Westhof from HP joins me to talk about how computers have evolved with the workplace and our relationship with work and how AI is enabling new tools for us all.
And we catch up with some previous guests ...
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November 3, 2025 • 56 mins
If your video doorbell did a firmware update and then never worked again - what would you expect to happen? Trev offers three options to this caller
Advice on smartphones in a mid-range budget and we learn something more about Cricut!
AI for Email - can it work? Security cameras for a large area and a new laptop - is it needed?
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October 27, 2025 • 64 mins
This week I'm joined by Glenn Rogers, Executive Vice President of Cricut - not the sport, the global crafting phenomenon - what is it, and what can it be used for?
And Bradley Howe from ASUS joins to talk about the stunning ROG Xbox Ally X - a portable gaming device like no other.
Plus your calls on tech questions!
Send me and SMS anytime thanks to Vodafone on 0477 657 657 - all thanks to Swann!
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October 21, 2025 • 52 mins
We check back in with Keith on how he's liking Google Photos. Advice for another caller on Security cameras.
What to look for when buying a wireless microphone, and more advice on modems for the faster NBN plans..
And we're joined by Amazon's head of Ring and Blink security cameras about their latest updates
Be part of the show, text Trev thanks to Vodafone on 0477 657 657
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October 13, 2025 • 54 mins
This week we're joined by Chris Lau, Managing Director at Laser Corporation one of Australia's biggest tech brands - they've sold millions and millions of battery powered products and are calling for a big change in the Australian retail market.
We've got your calls on NBN speeds, Optus 000 issues and Global Roaming.
Plus, how did Geoff go with his battery issues? And what phone did Troy buy for his daughter?
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October 6, 2025 • 49 mins
Thanks to the awesome team at Uniden, there's another EFTM logo hitting the track at Bathurst and this week I speak to the driver of that race car - who has a lot of history at the mountain.
Plus we look at Internet options and have a frank discussion about Parental Controls
All thanks to Swann home security, you can be part of the show too - just text or whatsapp 0477 657 657
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September 29, 2025 • 54 mins
We're revisiting the NBN speed upgrade this week getting some tips from TPG about their approach and their new Super WiFi.
We talk to Keith about arranging his photos by person and date
Bill has Wifi questions and he's not alone. Geoff is cleaning up his devices
And Aaron too is looking at his internet at home while Greg is wondering about getting the right news on 9Now
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September 22, 2025 • 48 mins
Laim joins Trev to talk about what prompted him to switch from Telstra to Kogan Mobile and just how much he's saving now!
We're talking NBN speeds and making sure the home can cope, plus Apple AirPods as hearing aids?
And choosing an iPhone for a 15 year old.
Get in touch, Text 0477 657 657 thanks to Vodafone.
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September 15, 2025 • 59 mins
It's Dementia Awareness Week, so we've dedicated this episode to a discussion about Dementia, so we can all learn about it's impacts and also the way it is cared for.
Joining Trevor are Paul and Kate Colley who have personal stories to tell, but also now run a business providing amazing technology to support the elderly with independence and safety at home.
You may not think you need to know, but you do, so please take it all in,...
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August 25, 2025 • 58 mins
Following up on questions about WiFi problems with Buddy Telco - how did Steve fix the issue?
Why is Facebook asking for a selfie video? What is it verifying and why Facebook isn't the best way to stay in touch on holidays
And WiFi calling issues - why is it happening?
Plus we catch up with Jane from NBN about the upcoming speed boost to explain it all to you!
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August 18, 2025 • 49 mins
Bernie's thinking of getting some epic photos while doing stunning Aussie road trips on his motorbike - but how?
Shane solve his internet woes, we'll find out how, and Sergio's got a good result on his hard drive.
While Matt is trying to look after mum with a new Tablet.
And we catch up with Josh from Zeller - could this be the payment terminal for your business or community group?
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August 12, 2025 • 54 mins
Internet issues, how do you diagnose them and when do you call on support from your telco company?
New life, new Home, new PC? Why? Why by a PC? and which one??
Ideas for last week's caller with WiFi calling issues - from a fellow Android user.
And we catch up with Ashley Millar from Trend Micro about the scams that you might not count as scams...
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August 4, 2025 • 60 mins
Huge news for 300,000 homes and businesses in regional Australia with the NBN announcing a deal with Amazon's Project Kuiper to provide next generation satellite to replace the aging Sky Muster services in the coming years.
I'll unpack that with the man in charge here in Australia, plus - your calls!
From Hubbl to Laptop woes and saving money on Spotify - we've got you covered, all thanks to Swann Security.
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July 28, 2025 • 54 mins
Comparing security software solutions to keep you protected, plus questions about WiFi issues or Internet issues - how to disagnose these?
Microsoft Office costing too much - what's a free alternative?
Buying a Second hand phone - options for a Samsung and Apple couple on a budget, while on man questions our place on the Global Internet Speed rankings.
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July 21, 2025 • 62 mins
Lots of questions this week, including common themes like Travel but in some cases is Vodafone just a better option than local SIM cards?
Wifi problems solved, a happy customer, but another looking for a new solution for home security.
Unique needs for a mobile phone user, and watching content while Travelling.
Plus we catch up with Garry to see what TV he bought!
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