# EFTM.com > Outlining the structure of the EFTM Website for AI and Other search capabilities ## Posts - [The OPPO Find X10 Series is now available for pre-order with offers of up to nearly $1600 in gifts!](https://eftm.com/2026/10/the-oppo-find-x10-series-is-now-available-for-pre-order-with-offers-of-up-to-nearly-1600-in-gifts-282587): OPPO recently announced its new flagship smartphone, the Find X10 Pro, and now you can preorder it in Australia. Available... - [Amazon Hikes Prime Subscription Rates in Australia for New and Existing Members](https://eftm.com/2026/10/amazon-hikes-prime-subscription-rates-in-australia-for-new-and-existing-members-282585): Just like it seems everything else is, your Amazon Prime account is about to get more expensive, with Amazon emailing... - [Reolink Launches Flagship OMVI 2i Ultra in Australia — Now Available at JB Hi-Fi](https://eftm.com/2026/10/reolink-launches-flagship-omvi-2i-ultra-in-australia-now-available-at-jb-hi-fi-282548): Smart home security company Reolink has announced they’re expanding their award-winning OMVI camera series, with the new OMVI2i Ultra now... - [iPhone Duo Review: Brilliant, if the apps catch up](https://eftm.com/2026/10/iphone-duo-review-price-availability-australia-australian-apps-compatability-fold-flip-foldable-282547): Getting to use, play with and test the latest iPhone before it’s even available to the public is a privilege... - [Hey Gemini, pick a scary movie! Get ready for Halloween with Gemini on your new TCL TV](https://eftm.com/2026/10/hey-gemini-pick-a-scary-movie-get-ready-for-halloween-with-gemini-on-your-new-tcl-tv-282541): What are you watching on Halloween night? While it’s thought of as a very Americanised tradition, we’ve been enjoying Halloween... - [Corsair announces its new flagship gaming mouse series, the PureVector series with six models across the range](https://eftm.com/2026/10/corsair-announces-its-new-flagship-gaming-mouse-series-the-purevector-series-with-six-models-across-the-range-282531): Corsair today announced a new pro gaming mouse lineup with six new models and three material options, designed to deliver... - [Optus Doubles Regional 5G Upgrades hitting 1,000th Tower Upgrade Milestone and Targets 1,500 Sites by End of 2028](https://eftm.com/2026/10/optus-doubles-regional-5g-upgrades-hitting-1000th-tower-upgrade-milestone-and-targets-1500-sites-by-end-of-2028-282528): Extending internet and mobile service to regional areas is an important step, and Optus has just reached an important milestone,... - [TP-Link Upgrades Front Door Security with Tapo D260 4K Doorbell and DL130 Smart Lock](https://eftm.com/2026/10/tp-link-upgrades-front-door-security-with-tapo-d260-4k-doorbell-and-dl130-smart-lock-282520): TP-Link have announced their latest TAPO brand smarthome innovations will be arriving in Australia, with the launch of the Tapo... - [Semi-Solid State Tech Lands in Australia on LASER ChargeCore PowerBanks](https://eftm.com/2026/10/semi-solid-state-tech-lands-in-australia-on-laser-chargecore-powerbanks-282508): Battery banks are (rightfully) getting a bit of a reputation on planes these days, so safer, more stable options are... - [The EFTM podcast - Laptop advice and a call from an Apple Watch - your tech questions answered!](https://eftm.com/2026/10/the-eftm-podcast-laptop-advice-and-a-call-from-an-apple-watch-your-tech-questions-answered-282503): This week on the EFTM Podcast, thanks to TCL’s SQD MiniLED TVs we take your calls on a range of... - [Apple sets date for Pro laptop announcement](https://eftm.com/2026/10/apple-sets-date-for-pro-laptop-announcement-282498): Apple has dropped the news of another event for yet more products this October with an event in Los Angeles... - [Belkin Launches SureFind Trackers Compatible with Apple Find My and Google Find Hub](https://eftm.com/2026/10/belkin-launches-surefind-trackers-compatible-with-apple-find-my-and-google-find-hub-282487): Belkin has announced they’re getting into the tracking game, announcing their SureFind trackers, designed to work with Apple Find My... - [Uniden KVWT01 Adventure Series Video Walkie Talkie Review: All fun, no extra setup required](https://eftm.com/2026/10/uniden-kvwt01-adventure-series-video-walkie-talkie-review-all-fun-no-extra-setup-required-282454): Growing up, playing around with some walkie talkies was a great amount of fun. In the 21st century though, talking... - [Hisense HiClips Review - A comfortable option for great sound](https://eftm.com/2026/10/hisense-hiclips-review-a-comfortable-option-for-great-sound-282469): Hisense is not the first company to release these clip-style open-ear headphones, but it is a remarkable step outside of... - [Get ready for the NBA season starting this week with Season 2 of NBA 2K27, available now](https://eftm.com/2026/10/get-ready-for-the-nba-season-starting-this-week-with-season-2-of-nba-2k27-available-now-282427): Everyone is gearing up for the 2026/27 NBA season launch this week, including 2K games, with NBA 2K27’s Season 2... - [Get fully-featured aerobars for your Zwift Ride with the Ride Supersonic now available for preorder](https://eftm.com/2026/10/get-fully-featured-aerobars-for-your-zwift-ride-with-the-ride-supersonic-now-available-for-preorder-282417): Zwift has today announced the Ride Supersonic aerobars, designed to fit the premium Zwift Ride, giving more choice to riders... - [The Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars podcast - Episode # 142 - KIA Owner buys a Zeekr - We drive the Mazda 6e](https://eftm.com/2026/10/the-two-blokes-talking-electric-cars-podcast-episode-142-kia-owner-buys-a-zeekr-we-drive-the-mazda-6e-282397): This week we hear from Gary who was so into his Kia he started an owners club, but now –... - [Review: Google Pixel Watch 5 -- same look, better specs, more Gemini AI](https://eftm.com/2026/10/review-google-pixel-watch-5-same-look-better-specs-more-gemini-ai-282387): Google recently released the Pixel Watch 5 and although AI has been present in other smartwatches previously, including previous generations... - [Review: Logitech G Pro X2 RAPID gaming keyboard -- Is this what you need for the gaming edge and bragging rights?](https://eftm.com/2026/10/review-logitech-g-pro-x2-rapid-gaming-keyboard-is-this-what-you-need-for-the-gaming-edge-and-bragging-rights-282349): Last week we reviewed the Logitech G Pro X3 Superstrike gaming mouse, released at Logitech G PLAY 2026 alongside several... - [REVIEW: The Roborock F25 Ultra Steam Gen 2 wet/dry vacuum - A great cleaning machine with steam, and plenty of it](https://eftm.com/2026/10/review-the-roborock-f25-ultra-steam-gen-2-wet-dry-vacuum-a-great-cleaning-machine-with-steam-and-plenty-of-it-282314): Don’t buy a house with dark grey tiles. If you do then be prepared to have to clean them more... - [100 day wait for iPhone Duo - how to get one sooner!](https://eftm.com/2026/10/100-day-wait-for-iphone-duo-how-to-get-one-sooner-282305): Pre-orders for the all-new iPhone Duo kicked off last night and for many waking up wanting to order Apple’s new... - [Exclusive: Telstra enables RCS messaging– but not for the reason you might expect](https://eftm.com/2026/10/exclusive-telstra-enables-rcs-messaging-but-not-for-the-reason-you-might-expect-282301): Just days after EFTM reached out to all three telcos to check on the progress of RCS messaging in Australia,... - [The Best Movies You've Never Seen podcast - Little Miss Sunshine](https://eftm.com/2026/10/the-best-movies-youve-never-seen-podcast-little-miss-sunshine-282295): When seven-year-old Olive qualifies for a children’s beauty pageant, her wildly dysfunctional family has no choice but to pile into... - [The Two Blokes Talking Tech podcast - Episode # 754 - A really good price!](https://eftm.com/2026/10/the-two-blokes-talking-tech-podcast-episode-754-a-really-good-price-282291): Apple as expected launched a range of updates to their Home tech with new HomePod Mini, a new Apple TV... - [ASUS ROG XBOX ALLY X20 Review: Bigger, Brighter Gaming at a Premium](https://eftm.com/2026/10/asus-rog-xbox-ally-x20-review-bigger-brigher-gaming-at-a-premium-282247): Since the original ASUS ROG ALLY launched in 2023, ASUS has come a long way, with design and performance increases... - [REVIEW: The Mova Rover X10 Pool Cleaner – Designed to be the only pool robot you will need](https://eftm.com/2026/10/review-the-mova-rover-x10-pool-cleaner-designed-to-be-the-only-pool-robot-you-will-need-282182): Mova want to dominate the market on robotic appliances, both inside your home and outside. They have recently released a... - [Aldi is making waves with their latest Special Buy – For the first time offering a robotic pool cleaner](https://eftm.com/2026/10/aldi-is-making-waves-with-their-latest-special-buy-for-the-first-time-offering-a-robotic-pool-cleaner-282226): This year we have seen the emergence of robot appliances as credible alternatives to the day to day drudgery of... - [From Espresso to Cold Brew: Ninja AutoBarista Pro Tackles 13 Café Drinks](https://eftm.com/2026/10/from-espresso-to-cold-brew-ninja-autobarista-pro-tackles-13-cafe-drinks-282191): Ninja have stealthily been taking over kitchens since they released the Creami, now they’re getting ready to take over the... - [Microsoft Unveils Pocket-Sized Xbox Nano Controller for $79.95 AUD](https://eftm.com/2026/10/microsoft-unveils-pocket-sized-xbox-nano-controller-for-79-95-aud-282177): Microsoft has unveiled their latest XBOX controller, but rather than a new colour it’s a new compact design that’s ready... - [Ninja Stealth IQ Kitchen System Power Blender + Processor Pro Review](https://eftm.com/2026/10/ninja-stealth-iq-kitchen-system-power-blender-processor-pro-review-282152): When it comes to tech and advice, there isn’t much Trev can’t help with. Cooking, however, is a slightly different... - [Apple's HomeView launches alongside updated HomePod Mini and Apple TV](https://eftm.com/2026/10/apples-homeview-launches-alongside-updated-homepod-mini-and-apple-tv-282132): Apple has kicked off their busy October with the announcement of three new products all based around the home. HomePod... - [The EFTM podcast - Motorola on the folding phone market and your calls on all things tech!](https://eftm.com/2026/10/the-eftm-podcast-motorola-on-the-folding-phone-market-and-your-calls-on-all-things-tech-282128): I’ve been dabbling a LOT in AI – you might be fascinated to hear my latest little experiments. Plus, this... - [Google Unveils Fitbit Edge with Always-On AMOLED Display for $269 AUD](https://eftm.com/2026/10/google-unveils-fitbit-edge-with-always-on-amoled-display-for-269-aud-282115): Google has expanded their portfolio of fitness devices today with the launch of the Fitbit Edge including the latest health... - [Big W Teams Up with DoorDash for Rapid Delivery Across 156 Aussie Stores](https://eftm.com/2026/10/big-w-teams-up-with-doordash-for-rapid-delivery-across-156-aussie-stores-282108): DoorDash is expanding their presence in Australian retail at a rapid pace, announcing you can now order products from Big... - [Review: Logitech G Pro X3 Superstrike gaming mouse -- gain an advantage](https://eftm.com/2026/10/review-logitech-g-pro-x3-superstrike-gaming-mouse-gain-an-advantage-282073): When buying a mouse, gamers often prioritise reaction time and weight, as they want to gain an advantage over their... - [Review: Xiaomi REDMI Note 17 Pro Max -- great phone, even better price](https://eftm.com/2026/10/review-xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max-great-phone-even-better-price-282030): We all know by now that Xiaomi make some of the best flagship smartphones on the market but it is... - [REVIEW: The Narwal Freo 20 Edge - An all-rounder robot vac with all the features you need](https://eftm.com/2026/10/review-the-narwal-freo-20-edge-an-all-rounder-robot-vac-with-all-the-features-you-need-281793): The Narwal Freo 20 Edge is one of the newer incarnations of household vacuum/mop robotic cleaners and as such, possesses... - [The Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars podcast - Episode # 141 - The most spectacular EV? And Crunching the EV numbers](https://eftm.com/2026/10/the-two-blokes-talking-electric-cars-podcast-episode-141-the-most-spectacular-ev-and-crunching-the-ev-numbers-282025): EV sales continue to boom, outselling Petrol month after month – we look at the numbers and more. Plus we... - [Sony Bravia 7 II review - Stunning picture, easy to use](https://eftm.com/2026/10/sony-bravia-7-ii-review-price-australia-google-tv-remote-customise-282023): Sony most certainly aren’t mucking around when it comes to their latest televisions, and the Bravia 7 II is an... - [Apple's busy October - Two events - Taking on the home, plus new devices](https://eftm.com/2026/10/apples-busy-october-two-events-taking-on-the-home-plus-new-devices-282016): As if the regular “September Event” where the iPhone is launched wasn’t enough, it seems clear now that Apple has... - [Review: Bose Sport Open Earbuds -- premium brand, improved audio](https://eftm.com/2026/10/review-bose-sport-open-earbuds-premium-brand-improved-audio-281876): Open-ear earbuds were always a niche market but not any more. We reviewed Sennheiser’s newest open-ear earbuds a few days... - [Microsoft Unveils Surface Laptop Ultra Powered by NVIDIA RTX Spark](https://eftm.com/2026/10/microsoft-unveils-surface-laptop-ultra-powered-by-nvidia-rtx-spark-281980): After teasing it back in June, Microsoft unveiled the Surface Laptop Ultra during their dedicated Windows and Surface event overnight.... - [The Best Movies You've Never Seen podcast - Gladiator](https://eftm.com/2026/10/the-best-movies-youve-never-seen-podcast-gladiator-281979): A loyal Roman general is betrayed by the emperor’s jealous son, his family is murdered, and he is left for... - [Acer's convertible Googlebook 14 Lands in Australia Next Month Starting at $2,599](https://eftm.com/2026/10/acers-convertible-googlebook-14-lands-in-australia-next-month-starting-at-2599-281969): The new series of Googlebooks announced earlier this month includes a range of devices from Dell, ASUS, Lenovo and HP,... - [Listen Early: GTA VI Radio Stations Go Live on Official Rockstar Website](https://eftm.com/2026/10/listen-early-gta-vi-radio-stations-go-live-on-official-rockstar-website-281960): There’s just over a month until we’re let loose on the streets of Vice City in GTA 6, however you... - [ASUS Debuts ProArt P14 and P16 Laptops in Australia with NVIDIA RTX Spark](https://eftm.com/2026/10/asus-debuts-proart-p14-and-p16-laptops-in-australia-with-nvidia-rtx-spark-281952): ASUS have unveiled their latest ProArt laptops arriving in Australia, with the ProArt P14 and P16 arriving later this month.... - [Ring announce two new security cameras with Retinal 2K video and 6x Enhanced Zoom](https://eftm.com/2026/10/ring-announce-two-new-security-cameras-with-retinal-2k-video-and-6x-enhanced-zoom-281942): Ring has never been one to let the grass grow under its feet, and that’s why it should come as... - [REVIEW: The Mova T1 Station Window Cleaning Robot with Base Station - Versatile and portable. The ultimate window cleaner](https://eftm.com/2026/10/review-the-mova-t1-station-window-cleaning-robot-with-base-station-versatile-and-portable-the-ultimate-window-cleaner-281930): Mova, the new kids on the block here in Australia when it comes to home appliances, in particular robotic appliances,... - [The Two Blokes Talking Tech podcast - Episode # 753 - Apple's big plans, Open AI woes, Social Media Ombudsman and Trev's Travel Tech](https://eftm.com/2026/10/the-two-blokes-talking-tech-podcast-episode-753-apples-big-plans-open-ai-woes-social-media-ombudsman-and-trevs-travel-tech-281939): It’s October, Apple should be taking a break, but serial newsmaker Mark Gurman sees otherwise – what’s coming? OpenAI’s woes... - [It official, OPPO is bringing the Find X10 Series, its 2026 flagship smartphone series, to Australia](https://eftm.com/2026/10/it-official-oppo-is-bringing-the-find-x10-series-its-2026-flagship-smartphone-series-to-australia-281918): OPPO today announced that it will take the wraps off the global version of its Find X10 flagship smartphone series... - [iPhone support for RCS Messaging in Australia still no closer to working](https://eftm.com/2026/10/iphone-support-for-rcs-messaging-in-australia-still-no-closer-to-working-281910): If you’ve bene hoping to have a richer communication with your green bubble Android mates from your iPhone, or from... - [The Social Reckoning - A Movie that will reignite debate about algorithms and misinformation](https://eftm.com/2026/10/the-social-reckoning-a-movie-that-will-reignite-debate-about-algorithms-and-misinformation-281902): If Aaron Sorkin writes it then it must be worth seeing – that’s the principle from which I entered the... - [Review: Sennheiser Accentum Clip -- earbuds that set a new audio quality for the open-ear market segment](https://eftm.com/2026/10/review-sennheiser-accentum-clip-earbuds-that-set-a-new-audio-quality-for-the-open-ear-market-segment-281846): Sennheiser recently announced its new open-ear earbuds, the Accentum Clip, which are Hi-Res Audio Wireless certified and include a dynamic... - [Summer’s ultimate fruit on a stick – Introducing Frosty Fruits Mango Sorbet flavour](https://eftm.com/2026/10/summers-ultimate-fruit-on-a-stick-introducing-frosty-fruits-mango-sorbet-flavour-281855): Nothing says summer more than the taste of a juicy, ripe mango and as good as they are they might... - [The EFTM podcast - I'm BACK - Now, how can we get Digital Platforms to handle Aussie complaints better?](https://eftm.com/2026/10/the-eftm-podcast-im-back-now-how-can-we-get-digital-platforms-to-handle-aussie-complaints-better-281840): Trev’s back! Taking your calls, so if you’ve got a pent up tech frustration or need some advice on what... - [The Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars podcast - Episode # 140 - MG's plans for Australia, and the Zeekr outback roadtrip!](https://eftm.com/2026/10/the-two-blokes-talking-electric-cars-podcast-episode-140-mgs-plans-for-australia-and-the-zeekr-outback-roadtrip-281823): Zeekr 7X owner Tim joins us to talk about his learnings from an outback QLD road trip. What he wished... - [Review: Navman MiVue Smart True 4K Surround dash cam -- 360-degree peace of mind](https://eftm.com/2026/10/review-navman-mivue-smart-true-4k-surround-dash-cam-360-degree-peace-of-mind-281762): Many of us overlook dash cams for our new (or old) cars. They are like insurance; you don’t need one... - [If you can’t beat ‘em, join ‘em? - Ampol buys charging network Evie](https://eftm.com/2026/10/if-you-cant-beat-em-join-em-ampol-buys-charging-network-evie-281766): Australia’s fuel giant Ampol has agreed to purchase 100% of EV charging company Evie. Fast Cities Australia, Evie’s parent company... - [Qrevo Edge 3 Pro Review: Flagship Cleaning Upgrades to 36,000Pa Suction and Hot-Water Sanitising](https://eftm.com/2026/10/qrevo-edge-3-pro-review-flagship-cleaning-upgrades-to-36000pa-suction-and-hot-water-sanitising-281617): Roborock had a heck of a show at this years IFA in Berlin, showing off their next generation devices including... - [The Two Blokes Talking Tech podcast - Episode # 752 - Telcos join forces to offer disaster roaming, OpenAI says sorry](https://eftm.com/2026/10/the-two-blokes-talking-tech-podcast-episode-752-telcos-join-forces-to-offer-disaster-roaming-openai-says-sorry-281744): Telstra, Optus and Vodafone have joined forces to establish Temporary Disaster Roaming to keep users connected in the event of... - [Temporary Disaster Roaming introduced just in time for natural disaster season](https://eftm.com/2026/10/temporary-disaster-roaming-introduced-just-in-time-for-natural-disaster-season-281735): It was announced today that effective immediately, in times of natural disaster, those people affected by the loss of their... - [Amazon launches a new Fire TV Stick 4K and new upgrades to its Kindles](https://eftm.com/2026/10/amazon-launches-a-new-firetv-stick-4k-and-new-upgrades-to-its-kindles-281733): Amazon tonight announced a faster Fire TV Stick 4K and a suite of new Kindles with longer battery life, 30%... - [Dreame Launches Flagship Robot Vacuum Fleet Across Australia](https://eftm.com/2026/10/dreame-launches-flagship-robot-vacuum-fleet-across-australia-281719): Dreame has announced their latest range of robot vacuum cleaners has arrived in Australia, with the launch of the Aqua20... - [From Budget TVs to Smart Living: Hisense Marks Two Decades Down Under](https://eftm.com/2026/10/from-budget-tvs-to-smart-living-hisense-marks-two-decades-down-under-281712): Consumer electronics and smart home appliance maker Hisense has hit a significant milestone, celebrating 20 years in Australia. Starting with... - [Lenovo Googlebook 15 Launches in Australia on October 5 from $2,299](https://eftm.com/2026/10/lenovo-googlebook-15-launches-in-australia-on-october-5-from-2299-281704): After joining in the announcement of Googlebooks, Lenovo Australia has expanded with additional specs and pricing for their upcoming Lenovo... - [Target Australia Partners with Uber Eats for 60-Minute On-Demand Delivery](https://eftm.com/2026/10/target-australia-partners-with-uber-eats-for-60-minute-on-demand-delivery-281699): I need it, and I need it now, and that’s how you can get more access to more than 25,000... - [Epson Expands Premium EH-LS Series with Dual AI-Powered 4K Laser Projectors](https://eftm.com/2026/10/epson-expands-premium-eh-ls-series-with-dual-ai-powered-4k-laser-projectors-281691): Epson has expanded their Laser home cinema range with the launch of two new AI-powered 4K home theatre laser projectors.... - [Logitech G announces the new Blue Yeti 2 microphone, set to change the creator and gaming microphone experience](https://eftm.com/2026/10/logitech-g-announces-the-new-blue-yeti-2-microphone-set-to-change-the-creator-and-gaming-microphone-experience-281681): Last week we saw a brief snippet from Logitech G Play 2026 about the launch of a new Logitech G... - [Review: Samsung Galaxy S26 FE, flagship features at a mid-range price](https://eftm.com/2026/10/review-samsung-galaxy-s26-fe-flagship-features-at-a-mid-range-price-281553): Flagship smartphones are great. They offer the best of the best in everything when it comes to smartphones but these... - [Samsung unveils the Galaxy Tab S12 Series Premium Tablets and announce the cross-platform Galaxy SmartTag3](https://eftm.com/2026/09/samsung-unveils-the-galaxy-tab-s12-series-premium-tablets-and-announce-the-cross-platform-galaxy-smarttag3-281673): Samsung have announced three new products designed to appeal to power users and everyday consumers. The Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra... - [Five things to try first on your new Samsung foldable](https://eftm.com/2026/09/five-things-to-try-new-samsung-foldable-fold8-flip8-281618): So you’ve done it. You’ve bought a foldable. Congratulations, you’re now one of those people who opens their phone like... - [People are holding on to their phone handsets longer – Vodafone has a plan to match](https://eftm.com/2026/09/people-are-holding-on-to-their-phone-handsets-longer-vodafone-has-a-plan-to-match-281554): Vodafone have announced that they are the first Telco in Australia to offer a 48 month access/handset repayment plan. The... - [Review: Kenwood My Pizzeria pizza oven -- perfect pizzas in a flash, every home needs one](https://eftm.com/2026/09/review-kenwood-my-pizzeria-pizza-oven-perfect-pizzas-in-a-flash-every-home-needs-one-281480): Everyone loves a good homemade pizza – made and cooked to just how you like it. Some like it so... - [Pixel 11 Pro Fold Review: Sleeker Hardware Meets Tensor G6 Power](https://eftm.com/2026/09/pixel-11-pro-fold-review-sleeker-hardware-meets-tensor-g6-power-281344): Google’s Pixel 11 series went on-sale in Australia last month, and after checking out the Pixel 11 and Pixel 11... - [Logitech announces a new headset for the hybrid worker that can do everything throughout the entire day](https://eftm.com/2026/09/logitech-announces-a-new-headset-for-the-hybrid-worker-that-can-do-everything-throughout-the-entire-day-281252): Logitech has announced the Zone Vibe Pro and Zone Vibe Pro for Business headsets for employees and their hybrid workplaces.... - [REVIEW: The iGarden Swim Jet X PRO 10 – If you have a pool this is a must-have gadget](https://eftm.com/2026/09/review-the-igarden-swim-jet-x-pro-10-if-you-have-a-pool-this-is-a-must-have-gadget-281038): The winter months are behind us and summer is just poking it’s head up. 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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: 2026-10-22 - Modified: 2026-10-22 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/10/the-oppo-find-x10-series-is-now-available-for-pre-order-with-offers-of-up-to-nearly-1600-in-gifts-282587 - Categories: Product News, Tech - Tags: find x10, find x10 pro max, find x10 series, hasselblad, oppo, smartphone OPPO recently announced its new flagship smartphone, the Find X10 Pro, and now you can preorder it in Australia. Available to preorder from today, the OPPO Find X10 and the Find X10 Pro Max, combine high-end Hasselblad camera systems, OPPO’s LUMO True Image Engine and the Hasselblad Teleconverter Kits to produce stunning imaging capabilities in a smartphone. The Find X10 Pro Max sports 200MP sensors across its ultra-wide, main and telephoto lenses, an industry first, with OPPO putting the camera experience front and centre. “With the Find X10 Series, we’re making a clear statement about OPPO becoming a benchmark for premium smartphone camera technology. Our partnership with Hasselblad and our investment in image processing come together in a camera experience that delivers exceptional detail, true-to-life colour and creative control,” said Michael Tran, Managing Director of OPPO Australia. The ultra-wide camera on the Find X10 Pro Max is designed to capture twice as much light as previous lenses with its 1/1. 56-inch sensor and the main sensor uses the new 1/1. 28-inch ISOCELL HPC sensor for improved and groundbreaking HDR performance. Most folks won’t need the full 200MP resolution but the Find X10 series uses a 26MP default capture from ultra-wide through 9. 9x for improved detail in everyday snaps. For extra detail, you can switch to Hasselblad Hi-Res Mode to capture 50MP or 200MP images. New, dedicated Hasselblad Teleconverter Kits have been designed for the Find X10 Series, giving photography enthusiasts more options for capturing detail from a distance with... - Published: 2026-10-21 - Modified: 2026-10-21 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/10/amazon-hikes-prime-subscription-rates-in-australia-for-new-and-existing-members-282585 - Categories: Tech - Tags: amazon, amazon prime Just like it seems everything else is, your Amazon Prime account is about to get more expensive, with Amazon emailing customers announcing a price hike. The price increase is effective immediately for new customers, while those currently subscribed will see the price remain unchanged until the first membership renewal date on or after the 25th of November. According to Amazon, the new fees will be $12. 99 per month or $99 per year, a more than 30% increase on the previous $9. 99/month fee, and a 25% hike on the previous $79/year fee.   Amazon initially launched in Australia back in 2018 with a promotional price of $4. 99/month fee, which jumped to $6. 99/month or $59 per year in January 2019, before jumping to $9. 99 per month in 2023. With the more expensive fee, you won’t get more but the services included will remain the same like free delivery including same day delivery on eligible orders, access to Prime Video - though with ads unless you pay extra, Amazon Music Prime, Prime Reading, games through Amazon Luna, and access to Prime Day and Prime Big Deal Days as a member.   The new prices are in effect now on the Amazon Australia Prime Page where you can sign up for a 30-day free trial.   - Published: 2026-10-21 - Modified: 2026-10-21 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/10/reolink-launches-flagship-omvi-2i-ultra-in-australia-now-available-at-jb-hi-fi-282548 - Categories: Tech Smart home security company Reolink has announced they’re expanding their award-winning OMVI camera series, with the new OMVI2i Ultra now available in Australia, with the camera heading to JB HiFi stores for the first time.   At just $429, the OMVI 2i Ultra brings a host of new features including dual-view coverage, solar charging, and SyncTrack smart tracking in a wire-free, bullet-PTZ design.   Including a dual-sensor design which pairs an 8MP (4K) wide-view camera, with a 5MP (3K) pan-tilt camera, the , the OMVI 2i Ultra can deliver views covering your home with 355° pan & 55° tilt. The camera includes smart, SyncTrack tracking letting the camera track detected objects, as well as identifying people, vehicles, and animals. The camera includes dual Passive Infra-Red (PIR) sensors for night vision, as well as colour night vision. An on-board siren is also included giving you options to startle intruders, as well as giving you two-way communication to speak to whoever is on-site.   Powered by a detachable 10,000mAh battery which can power the camera for up to six months on a single charge, there's also a built-in 6W solar panel that will keepo it up and running with as little as 30 minutes of sunlight each day. Footage is recorded, then stored locally on a microSD card or on the Reolink Home Hub series. The camera includes support for microSD cards up to 512GB, letting you avoid costly recurring monthly subscriptions. Speaking on the launch of the OMVI and JB Hi-Fi,... - Published: 2026-10-21 - Modified: 2026-10-21 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/10/iphone-duo-review-price-availability-australia-australian-apps-compatability-fold-flip-foldable-282547 - Categories: Reviews, Tech - Tags: apple, highlight, iPhone, iphone duo, review Getting to use, play with and test the latest iPhone before it’s even available to the public is a privilege I don’t take for granted, but it comes with one real issue when the device is the iPhone Duo. It’s just so new that even app developers aren’t ready! Our VIDEO review: https://youtu. be/Xi4TmMj0XGM EFTM Snapshot: Outstanding hardware, held back only by apps that aren’t ready yet: the iPhone Duo is the best new iPhone in years, if you can stomach $3,499. Developers have been tooling away inside Xcode trying to build new apps and, importantly, improve existing apps to “fit” the new inner and outer screens of the iPhone Duo, but there’s no on-screen device simulator that replicates the real experience of holding the device and testing out the software. This past week I felt like the test dummy for a bunch of app developers - my own included - scrambling to get their apps ready for launch day. iPhone Duo - limited only by apps The App Store “Update” page has never been so active, often with five, ten or more apps with an available update - many just by chance, but many to adjust to this brave new world which sees people shelling out at least $3,499 for this standout device. It’s for this reason that the “usability” score of my review is lower than one might hope. The fact is there are plenty of updates needed and it won’t all happen this week. For some, it... - Published: 2026-10-21 - Modified: 2026-10-21 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/10/hey-gemini-pick-a-scary-movie-get-ready-for-halloween-with-gemini-on-your-new-tcl-tv-282541 - Categories: Tech - Tags: gemini, TCL What are you watching on Halloween night? While it’s thought of as a very Americanised tradition, we’ve been enjoying Halloween giving lollies and chocolates out to kids just having fun - and then relaxing with a scary movie after it’s all done. But how to choose? Well, Gemini can help says TCL. A Smart TV’s built-in Google Gemini assistant can give you a list of personalised movie recommendations, taking into account the ages and of course the scare level you want to achieve... . or avoid Richard Falzon, Product Manager at TCL Electronics Australia said “I know there are many film buffs who’ve seen nearly every movie under the sun and are always on the lookout for new suggestions. Halloween is the perfect occasion to test out your TV’s Gemini assistant as a movie discovery tool,” he explains. “It’s also a useful way for families and parents to find an age-appropriate movie this Halloween season. Gemini can suggest films for every generation, from young teens to an older crowd searching for something truly terrifying. “Ultimately, Halloween is the night when people want their living rooms as dark as possible. Gemini can pick the film for those sitting on the couch, while also controlling your room’s lighting to make sure jump scares land. ” The TCL range includes a number of TVs with GoogleTV as the OS, with Gemini built-in, including their QD-Mini LED TV lineup and the SQD-Mini LED TV range. These TVs will be on sale in Australia in... - Published: 2026-10-21 - Modified: 2026-10-21 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/10/corsair-announces-its-new-flagship-gaming-mouse-series-the-purevector-series-with-six-models-across-the-range-282531 - Categories: Product News, Tech - Tags: corsair, gaming mouse, purevector Corsair today announced a new pro gaming mouse lineup with six new models and three material options, designed to deliver a better gaming experience. All new models include up to 8,000Hz polling with 0. 25ms average click latency, the new Corsair Marksman X 42K sensor, capable of 42,000 DPI, 800 IPS and 70G acceleration, optical switches and an optical scroll wheel encoder for near-zero lag, plus grip and glide accessories in the box. SABRE v3 PRO PureVector ULTRALIGHT and ULTRALIGHT ERGO  The ULTRALIGHT is the successor to the SABRE v2 PRO, with a stronger structure, a 37-gram weight, and twice the battery life (now 140 hours at 1,000Hz polling). The ULTRALIGHT ERGO uses the same technologies but is more sculpted to your hand and weighs just 41 grams. Both mice offer 2. 4GHz wireless and wired USB-C connectivity, with up to 8,000Hz polling in either mode.   SABRE v3 PRO PureVector MG and MG ERGO  These two mice feature a magnesium alloy skeleton for improved rigidity and a cool feel during long gaming sessions. They weigh 49 and 55 grams respectively and offer up to 200 hours of battery life at 1,000Hz polling. Connectivity options match the ULTRALIGHT models, and add Bluetooth 6. 0. SABRE v3 PRO PureVector CF and CF ERGO  The series flagships are the PureVector CF and CF ERGO, featuring a carbon fibre unibody shell for added strength and rigidity while keeping weight low at 48 and 54 grams respectively. With the same connectivity options as the... - Published: 2026-10-21 - Modified: 2026-10-21 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/10/optus-doubles-regional-5g-upgrades-hitting-1000th-tower-upgrade-milestone-and-targets-1500-sites-by-end-of-2028-282528 - Categories: Tech - Tags: 5g, optus Extending internet and mobile service to regional areas is an important step, and Optus has just reached an important milestone, switching on their 1,000th upgraded regional 5G site.   The milestone is a partway point in Optus’ plans, having doubled their upgraded regional 5G sites in the past 18 months, with plans to upgrade over 1,500 regional 5G sites before the end of 2028 - and plans to upgrade almost 2,500 sites by 2030.   The upgraded sites offer improved speeds to customers, which can mean download speeds 15 times faster than the 4G tower it was upgraded from, giving Regional and rural customers, businesses and visitors improved streaming speeds, more stable and clear video calls, ability to take payments reliably or just working on the move. The push to upgrade regional sites is being driven by a trend of people in the city moving to regional Australia, with the latest Regional Movers Index showing this move is outstripping people relocating to cities by 30%. Anthony Shiner, Chief Customer Officer at Optus, said: “The demand for mobile connectivity continues to grow as more people choose regional lifestyles and businesses increasingly rely on digital technologies to operate and grow. We've accelerated the pace of our regional upgrades to keep up with that demand, nearly doubling the number of upgraded regional 5G sites in the past 18 months. And we're not stopping there. We're planning to deliver 1,500 upgraded regional 5G sites by the end of 2028, bringing faster, stronger connectivity to... - Published: 2026-10-20 - Modified: 2026-10-20 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/10/tp-link-upgrades-front-door-security-with-tapo-d260-4k-doorbell-and-dl130-smart-lock-282520 - Categories: Product News, Tech - Tags: Tapo, TP-Link TP-Link have announced their latest TAPO brand smarthome innovations will be arriving in Australia, with the launch of the Tapo D260 Doorbell Pro and the DL130 Smart Door Lock.   The TAPO D260 Doorbell Pro is available now, while the TAPO DL 130 Smart Door Lock will be arriving in November, bringing a more secure biometric unlock using your palm print.   Neville Wang, Managing Director, TP-Link Australia and New Zealand said "A lot of what happens at the front door is everyday stuff, like your kids getting home before you and realising their keys are still on the kitchen bench. You want to see who’s there and let them in, without your face or fingerprints ending up in the cloud. That’s why we built both the doorbell and the lock to keep that data on the device itself. " D260 - Doorbell Pro Priced at $399, the Tapo D260 brings 4K recording with a 180° diagonal field of view letting you see everything happening at your front door including people, packages, vehicles and animals.   Alerts are sent to your phone, with no subscription required, and you also get voice masking to answer the door to people you don’t know.   The doorbell includes dual motion sensors, as well as radar powering the detection, letting you get real alerts instead of alarms for branches waving, or shadows moving. On-device facial recognition will also help with alerting, building a library of familiar faces that stays on the doorbell to maintain... - Published: 2026-10-20 - Modified: 2026-10-20 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/10/semi-solid-state-tech-lands-in-australia-on-laser-chargecore-powerbanks-282508 - Categories: Product News, Tech - Tags: chargecore, laser Battery banks are (rightfully) getting a bit of a reputation on planes these days, so safer, more stable options are needed. Enter the LASER ChargeCore Powerbank range using new semi-solid state battery tech, offering enhanced battery safety and stability.   LASER has been at the forefront of powerbanks, even introducing the newer LiFePO4 batteries to their battery banks last year, and are now introducing   semi-solid state batteries with a focus on safety and peace of mind. Chris Lau, Managing Director of LASER said “We’ve been closely following semi solid state battery development for some time, since first visiting an EV factory several years ago, and advancements since that time mean that it can now move into smaller, more compact options. Simply put, I believe that Semi Solid State chemistry makes this the safest powerbank technology available in Australia today. We are focused on safety and peace of mind, and we know that it is a huge concern for Australian consumers these days when buying powerbanks. ” The new ChargeCore PowerBanks come in three capacities, 10,000mAh, 20,000mAh and 27,000mAh offering a USB Type-C and two USB-A ports giving you versatile charging for your phones, tablets and more.   The 10k and 20kmAh PowerBanks are able to deliver 20W of power across the three ports, while the 27,000mAh option can charge devices at up to 35W. All three models include an easy-to-read digital battery display showing how much is left, as well as including integrated protection against overcharging, overcurrent, short circuits and... - Published: 2026-10-20 - Modified: 2026-10-20 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/10/the-eftm-podcast-laptop-advice-and-a-call-from-an-apple-watch-your-tech-questions-answered-282503 - Categories: Podcasts, Tech - Tags: eftm, podcast This week on the EFTM Podcast, thanks to TCL's SQD MiniLED TVs we take your calls on a range of topics - so if you have a question, send a text to 0477 657 657. And laptop buying advice too! Upgrading to the iPhone 18 Pro from a 13! Dual Screening your laptop, what's possible. Full AI generated transcript below Laptop advice and a call from an Apple Watch - your tech questions answered! Podcast: The EFTM PodcastDate: 19 October 2026Host: Trevor LongCallers: Sandra, Damien, Dianne, Andrew, Simone, Greg [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] VOICE OVER: Real Australians, real questions, every week. [00:00:50] VOICE OVER: You can text Trev now, thanks to Vodafone, on 0477 657 657. The EFTM Podcast, thanks to TCL's range of SQD Mini LED TVs. TVs built for a brighter Aussie living room. [00:01:06] Trevor: Great to have your company on the EFTM podcast. Thank you to TCL for their support, making TVs for that Aussie lounge room. The SQD Mini LED range, and there's one, there's one to win right now on the EFTM app. What about the timing? Uh, we're giving away a 65-inch C7 SQD Mini LED TV... - Published: 2026-10-20 - Modified: 2026-10-20 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/10/apple-sets-date-for-pro-laptop-announcement-282498 - Categories: Tech Apple has dropped the news of another event for yet more products this October with an event in Los Angeles next week. Called “Pro and Tell” the widely rumoured event is now official and looks likely to be the spot where we hear about new Pro level devices The biggest rumour is a possible touch-screen MacBook Pro which would be a huge break from the ordinary for Apple. Regardless of the touch screen option new Pro MacBooks are due, and updated processors all round will be the trend. The same will likely apply to updates across the iPad range and even the iMac might get a new updated internals with the latest Apple Silicon. All the news from Apple will drop 4am next Thursday Sydney and Melbourne’s time - we’ll be there with a hands on look at all the new stuff right here at EFTM. - Published: 2026-10-20 - Modified: 2026-10-20 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/10/belkin-launches-surefind-trackers-compatible-with-apple-find-my-and-google-find-hub-282487 - Categories: Product News, Tech - Tags: Belkin, surefind Belkin has announced they’re getting into the tracking game, announcing their SureFind trackers, designed to work with Apple Find My and Google’s Find Hub networks.   The Belkin SureFind range of Bluetooth trackers includes something for everyone - and ways to track everything you have ever previously thought ‘where’s my... . . ? ’. The range includes the SureFind Spot, a compact tracker for keys, bags and luggage, SureFind Loop Cable Tag, designed to clip to backpacks, handbags and more which includes a built-in USB-C charging cable. Lastly, the SureFind Card is an ultra-slim tracker that can slip into your wallet, purse or passport holders, SureFind Loop Cable White SureFind Loop Cable Black All three devices include built-in audio alerts as well as left-behind reminders to quickly alert you when you’re about to walk away.   All three come with long battery life, with the SureFind Spot offering up to 12 months battery life with a replaceable battery. The SureFind Loop Cable Tag lasts up to four months per charge, but the SureFind Card will last up to 3-years, however there’s no mention of charging or replaceable batteries.   SureFind Spot White SureFind Spot Black All three include a water resistant so you can track things meant to go outside, with the SureFind Card bringing an IP68 rating, able to be submerged, while the SureFind Loop gets an IPx4 rating - but the SureFind Spot is ready for the world with a water-resistant design. Belkin's commitment to more renewable materials... - Published: 2026-10-20 - Modified: 2026-10-20 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/10/uniden-kvwt01-adventure-series-video-walkie-talkie-review-all-fun-no-extra-setup-required-282454 - Categories: Reviews, Tech - Tags: uniden Growing up, playing around with some walkie talkies was a great amount of fun. In the 21st century though, talking is just the basics - and now Uniden have the Adventure Series Video Walkie Talkies offering video chat on the go, without Wifi, or phone plan. Priced at just $69 for a 2-pack, the video walkie talkies can transmit two-way video and audio up to 400 metres using no Wi-Fi, mobile network, app or complicated setup giving you a novel way to keep in contact both audibly and visually. The lightweight units include an IPS display, with a camera and have adjustable volume, working as simply as “Push to Talk” with a built-in rechargeable battery charged via a standard USB-C port. Uniden have sent some over to check out, and I took them up to the Block to try them out.   What’s in the box? The box includes both units, with a yellow and blue unit included in the box - there's only Blue and Yellow, but maybe one day we'll see other options given Uniden has a colourful selection of devices available. Also in the box is a pair of USB-C cables as well as a pair of lanyards to let you easily secure them to your wrist or over your head. Lastly a user manual is included, though you can also find an online PDF version which is often more preferable than storing a physical paper version.   Design The video walkie talkies are extremely lightweight, slightly... - Published: 2026-10-19 - Modified: 2026-10-19 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/10/hisense-hiclips-review-a-comfortable-option-for-great-sound-282469 - Categories: Reviews, Tech - Tags: hiclips, highlight, hisense, review Hisense is not the first company to release these clip-style open-ear headphones, but it is a remarkable step outside of the comfort zone for a company renowned for its TVs and known for their appliances. We've grabbed the Hisense HiClips for our review. These are not the first I've tried, and they certainly won't be the last, because it feels like there’s a real trend around this open-ear style. It is awesome because it offers you something very different to the traditional headphone. I think what you need to know going into this is that there's something very good about listening to something through headphones when you have the environment also coming in, I don't know whether that's just having airflow or whether that is the ambience. In simple terms, there's a real benefit to not blocking out the world and hearing sound as a part of the world. Of course, these are not made for planes. This would be a horrible choice to wear on an airplane because you'll hear more of the plane than you will of the sound. Sitting in your office or walking along the street, there are a couple of really big advantages to open-ear clip-style headphones: They don't really feel uncomfortable because they're not sticking in your ear. That's critical. You can hear what's happening around you. If someone shouts across the office, you can turn and speak to them and have a conversation without even touching your phone to pause the music. Likewise,... - Published: 2026-10-19 - Modified: 2026-10-19 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/10/get-ready-for-the-nba-season-starting-this-week-with-season-2-of-nba-2k27-available-now-282427 - Categories: Lifestyle, Product News, Tech - Tags: basketball, gaming, nba, nba 2k27 Everyone is gearing up for the 2026/27 NBA season launch this week, including 2K games, with NBA 2K27’s Season 2 featuring the debut of the GOAT Builds, Patch 2. 0, and new music. The new GOAT builds are inspired by NBA legends, with animations and stats locked to preserve each player’s authentic feel while still allowing full access to Badges, Cap Breakers, and more. The GOAT builds exceed the standard physical and attribute caps of the MyPLAYER builder. Sunset Beach returns to The City, and players can earn XP in the City, MyCAREER, and MyTEAM with new rewards, including the Indiana Pacers Mascot at Level 20 and the Clown Costume: Ankle Taker at Level 39. Season 2 rewards start with a Level 1 Diamond Jason Kidd and culminate in a Level 40 Pixel Cut Karl-Anthony Towns. The new Season 2 Beats Soundtrack includes music from BLACKPINK, BossMan Dlow, Linkin Park, and more, with five new mixes from Tyrese Haliburton. It also includes a new Space Jam 30th anniversary celebration and ten new tracks inspired by Rucker Park. The Season 2 Pro Pass unlocks 40 additional levels of Halloween content, including rewards such as a Jack-O’-Lantern Scarecrow Costume, Jack-O’-Lantern Facepaint and a Headhunter Mask. Other rewards include 94 OVR Pascal Siakam, the Cleveland Cavaliers Mascot and ‘G-Wiz,’ the Washington Wizards Mascot. Patch 2. 0 is also live in the new season and brings updates across Gameplay, MyTEAM, Crew HQ, and MyCAREER Eras, eliminating ghost contests on shots, rebalancing steal animations and... - Published: 2026-10-19 - Modified: 2026-10-19 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/10/get-fully-featured-aerobars-for-your-zwift-ride-with-the-ride-supersonic-now-available-for-preorder-282417 - Categories: Lifestyle, Product News, Tech - Tags: cycling, fitness, ride supersonic, Zwift, Zwift Ride Zwift has today announced the Ride Supersonic aerobars, designed to fit the premium Zwift Ride, giving more choice to riders to how they sit on the bike indoors. The new aerobars come as a full package that includes not just the aerobars but also full Zwift control buttons, armrests, and a tray to place your book (in my case). The entire package is fitted on top of the standard cycling bars, so you can choose how you want to sit. For me, this is ideal, as after a hard uphill stint I often need a bit of a rest, and leaning on the aerobars gives me that rest. Others may be used to using aerobars outdoors and want to include that practice indoors, and for them it is perfect. The aerobars are comfortable thanks to the Ergo+ armrests, which offer an expanded support surface for improved comfort while keeping your arms secure during a long ride. Many serious cyclists and triathletes use the Zwift Ride to train indoors and the new Ride Supersonic aerobars allow them to practice how they would ride on the road, all from the comfort of their own home. The Ride Supersonic aerobars include a full riding kit: Supersonic Bracket Ergo+ Armrests 52A Aluminium Extensions with heat-shrink grips 50mm Zwift Tray Zwift Click Holder Pair of Zwift Click controllers USB-C Covers Allen Keys The new aerobars are available for preorder now from Profile Design for AU$395, shipping on November 9, 2026. - Published: 2026-10-19 - Modified: 2026-10-19 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/10/the-two-blokes-talking-electric-cars-podcast-episode-142-kia-owner-buys-a-zeekr-we-drive-the-mazda-6e-282397 - Categories: Motoring, Podcasts - Tags: ev, podcast, TwoBlokes This week we hear from Gary who was so into his Kia he started an owners club, but now - also owns a Zeekr! Plus, Dean is contemplating an EV - so the Two Blokes help try and narrow down the options. And, we go around the block in the Mazda 6e. Get in touch, share your EV thoughts - send an sms or WhatsApp to 0477 657 657 https://youtu. be/W3nP--aKGJQ? si=N_FOzE4y37pa7IfC Full AI generated transcript below 142 - KIA Owner buys a Zeekr - We drive the Mazda 6e Podcast: Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars Date: 19 October 2026 Hosts: Trevor Long and Stephen Fenech Callers: Gary, Dean [00:00:01] VOICE OVER: This is Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars with Trevor Long and Stephen Fenech. Thanks to NRMA Insurance and Uniden. [00:00:10] Trevor Long: Great people at NRMA Insurance helping Australians protect what matters most for 100 years or more, and one of Australia's largest insurers of electric vehicles. We'll talk to them probably next week about their latest Changing Gears report. And we also thank the good people at Uniden who provide some of the best dashcams on the market to Australian drivers all across the country, EV or otherwise. Doesn't matter if it's older car, you can still, you can still grab a dash cam, Stephen. [00:00:34] Stephen Fenech: Totally. And make sure you're looking for the model with R. The R models of the Uniden dash cams, that includes the rear camera. You got to keep an... - Published: 2026-10-19 - Modified: 2026-10-19 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/10/review-google-pixel-watch-5-same-look-better-specs-more-gemini-ai-282387 - Categories: Lifestyle, Reviews, Tech - Tags: fitness, Gemini AI, Google, Pixel Watch 5, smartwatch Google recently released the Pixel Watch 5 and although AI has been present in other smartwatches previously, including previous generations of Pixel Watch, it was never been as front and centre as it is in the Pixel Watch 5. Saying Google is all-in on AI is an understatement, and while many of us struggle to see AI's real-world usefulness, the Pixel Watch 5 aims to put Gemini AI front and centre, helping improve your day-to-day interactions by surfacing hints, schedules, and more to streamline your life. Google has added some meaningful upgrades to the Pixel Watch 5 with 50% more RAM, now at 3GB, doubling the storage to 64GB and a 20% faster chipset, the Snapdragon W5 Gen2, all aimed at being able to perform more tasks on board and offline. The Pixel Watch 5 starts at $649 for the 41mm Wi-Fi version and $699 for the 45 mm Wi-Fi version. I’ve had the 45mm Pixel Watch 5 on my wrist for the past few weeks, and I much prefer this larger size. It is still small compared to some other smartwatches and certainly smaller than most fashion watches, but the 41mm option is there for those with smaller wrists. Comfort and design The Pixel Watch 5 sports the same design as previous generations, especially the Pixel Watch 4, with the same domed glass and matching Actua 360 domed display. The display can reach up to 3,000 nits and adjusts brightness based on ambient light. In my experience with the... - Published: 2026-10-19 - Modified: 2026-10-19 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/10/review-logitech-g-pro-x2-rapid-gaming-keyboard-is-this-what-you-need-for-the-gaming-edge-and-bragging-rights-282349 - Categories: Tech - Tags: gaming, gaming keyboard, keyboard, Logitech G, logitech G Pro X2 Rapid Last week we reviewed the Logitech G Pro X3 Superstrike gaming mouse, released at Logitech G PLAY 2026 alongside several other new gaming products. One of these other new additions to the premium gaming lineup from Logitech G is the Pro X2 Rapid gaming keyboard, built with speed and accuracy in mind. The most important feature of a high-quality gaming keyboard is rapid response times. This feature gives you a split-second advantage over opponents in competitive games, and Logitech G focused on it when building the Pro X2 Rapid, which features all-new magnetic analog switches, improved response times, and more options to customise your gaming experience. The Logitech G Pro X2 Rapid wired keyboard features custom POM Magnetic Hall Effect Analog Switches and custom sound-dampening layers for a smooth, accurate keypress, an OLED display for immediate recalibration into different styles and settings. It includes gaming features such as Rapid Trigger technology and Key Priority to help you play your best and stay ahead in the gaming technology arms race. The Logitech G Pro X2 Rapid gaming keyboard is available now in Black, White and Magenta colours for RRP AU$399. 95. Source: Logitech G Switches Logitech G’s Pro X2 Rapid contains all-new magnetic analog K520-POM switches designed for maximum speed, precision and low latency. The switches come pre-lubed and offer ultra-precise travel from 0. 1mm to 4mm, offering maximum stability and accuracy with no key wobble. Engineered with pros in mind, the switches deliver smooth, direct keystrokes and feature 6-layer sound... - Published: 2026-10-17 - Modified: 2026-10-17 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/10/review-the-roborock-f25-ultra-steam-gen-2-wet-dry-vacuum-a-great-cleaning-machine-with-steam-and-plenty-of-it-282314 - Categories: Lifestyle, Reviews - Tags: review, roborock, steam Don’t buy a house with dark grey tiles. If you do then be prepared to have to clean them more often than you would like. I have tested my fair share of robot vacuums and own a very good one and they have their place. They used to be next to useless but lately they have become indispensable for the average household. But they struggle in two areas. Getting to edges and shifting stubborn grime. My go-to solution to this was a cheap steam mop from a big box store. You know the ones. They have a triangular mopping pad that never stays pristine and they do their best to get rid of those patches that a robot vac can’t move. This of course is a compromise. Modern cordless wet/dry vacuums have become so good. Longer battery lives, more effective cleaning and some even get very close to that elusive skirting board. In my mind they lacked one thing. Steam. So when I had the opportunity to review the Roborock F25 Ultra Steam Gen 2 I jumped at it. Can I finally turf that old triangular head steam mop that worked well on pass number one but then tended to move the grime around rather than remove it? The promise of no long cord dragging behind me doing it’s best to trip me up was appealing As always lets start with the promises Specs Steam & Hot Water Cleaning: Delivers up to 5,000 mg/min of high-temperature steam (180°C VaporFlow 2.... - Published: 2026-10-17 - Modified: 2026-10-19 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/10/100-day-wait-for-iphone-duo-how-to-get-one-sooner-282305 - Categories: Tech, Triple M Tech Talk - Tags: apple, highlight, iPhone, iphone duo Pre-orders for the all-new iPhone Duo kicked off last night and for many waking up wanting to order Apple's new foldable iPhone there's a second shock that comes after the initial Sticker Shock of the minimum $3,499 price tag. The delivery date! If you're ordering at Apple's website you'll see a shipping date of January 25 - that's 100 days from now! Even if you're willing to stump up the $5,899 for the 2TB storage model of the iPhone Duo that 100 day wait time still exists! There's no word on why, but we'd safely assume two factors here. Firstly a limited supply in the first place - this is an all-new product which Apple will likely be controlling the factory output of for quality control purposes, as well as having to battle for parts supply. Secondly, there's demand! Despite the price - people are keen for the iPhone Duo. Can I get the iPhone Duo earlier? Here's a tip - shop around. Head to JB Hi-Fi and you'll find that while you might not get it on October 23 the launch day, you could get it much faster than Apple themselves can deliver. For us, the local date looks like early November. And then there's the Telcos. And here's your moment, here's your chance to switch and win. Don't be so rusted on - so if your Telco can't deliver on time, try another one! Telstra has a vaugue delivery estimate of 4+ weeks after launch - that's not... - Published: 2026-10-17 - Modified: 2026-10-17 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/10/exclusive-telstra-enables-rcs-messaging-but-not-for-the-reason-you-might-expect-282301 - Categories: News, Tech - Tags: highlight, RCS, telstra Just days after EFTM reached out to all three telcos to check on the progress of RCS messaging in Australia, we have our first mover, Telstra is enabling RCS messaging in the next month for its customers across the network. A support page on the Telstra website outlines exactly how and when it’ll be implemented, as well as some frequently asked questions around RCS, which allows customers to send rich text messages essentially via the Internet using the data component of your phone connection as opposed to the traditional mobile connection, which SMS messaging uses. According to Telstra RCS will be available from mid-November “Rollout of RCS will begin for Android customers from 16th November and iOS customers will begin to be able to use RCS after December's iOS release. Rollout of RCS features are scheduled for completion by the end of the year. ” Critically, as a first mover, RCS messaging will only work for between Telstra customers, so a Telstra customer with RCS messaging won’t guarantee to get an RCS connection with an Optus or Vodafone network customer. Google and Android users might be saying, of course, they already have RCS in on some devices, and that’s true, but its limitation is essentially that it’s modern Android to modern Android only. This implementation ensures that RCS works across the ecosystem, including Apple devices with iOS 27 installed. It’s been basically three years since Apple announced its support for RCS messaging quietly at a worldwide developers conference in those... - Published: 2026-10-16 - Modified: 2026-10-16 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/10/the-best-movies-youve-never-seen-podcast-little-miss-sunshine-282295 - Categories: Lifestyle, Podcasts - Tags: movies, podcast, TwoBlokes When seven-year-old Olive qualifies for a children’s beauty pageant, her wildly dysfunctional family has no choice but to pile into a battered yellow VW van and drive across the country to get her there on time. Her failed motivational speaker father, suicidal uncle, foul-mouthed grandfather, silent teenage brother, and exhausted mum all have one thing in common: they are each falling apart in their own way, and the van breaking down is the least of their problems. It is one of the funniest, most heartfelt films of the 2000s, and a quiet reminder that winning isn’t everything. If you have never seen it, The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen, thanks to Fetch and Hisense, is giving you the perfect reason to do so Full AI generated transcript below Little Miss Sunshine Podcast: The Best Movies You've Never SeenDate: 16 October 2026Hosts: Stephen Fenech & Trevor Long [00:01:43] Stephen Fenech: Hello and welcome to The Best Movies You've Never Seen. My name is Stephen Fenech, and this is a podcast where I, I'm the movie expert, and I bring and show movies to my co-host Trevor Long, who watches them for the first time. Hence the name of the movie— the podcast, The Best Movies You've Never Seen. [00:02:01] Trevor Long: I've seen 257 movies thanks to you. [00:02:04] Stephen Fenech: You are building up your library, believe that. What I love about it is that a lot of our listeners, they may have not seen these movies either. [00:02:10] Trevor... - Published: 2026-10-16 - Modified: 2026-10-16 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/10/the-two-blokes-talking-tech-podcast-episode-754-a-really-good-price-282291 - Categories: Podcasts, Tech - Tags: homeview, podcast, tbtt Apple as expected launched a range of updates to their Home tech with new HomePod Mini, a new Apple TV and a brand new product the Apple HomeView - so what do we think? Bose is bringing back the wired headphones and this is outstanding news. The blokes go to the movies to check out A Social Reckoning Arlo's new Solar Powered camera is out, and Greg Norman gets angry over Wifi https://youtu. be/ZA3QIU9RbT0? si=w0QGqF6JSrsj3apk Full AI generated transcript below TBTT #754 - A really good price! Podcast: Two Blokes Talking TechDate: 15 October 2026Hosts: Trevor Long & Stephen Fenech [00:00:00] Trevor Long: Just calm down, Stephen. Okay, calm down. Stephen's getting very anxious. We had a late start to the day, that's my fault, and now Stephen's thinking, if this— I'm going to end up in traffic. [00:00:11] Stephen Fenech: Yeah, peak hour. [00:00:11] Trevor Long: And you are. [00:00:12] Stephen Fenech: Peak hour drive home. Thanks, mate. Hour and a half drive home. [00:00:15] Trevor Long: Nah, you'll be sweet. Just take the air, mate. You'll be sweet. [00:00:17] Stephen Fenech: I don't think so. I'm going to go where Waze tells me. I was just going to say, just wherever Waze says I will abide. [00:00:23] Trevor Long: All our faith in Waze. You know, I was in, um, Where'd I get it? Oh, buddy, out to MSR where we pick up the press cars every second Monday. So I get in, oh, it was when I... - Published: 2026-10-16 - Modified: 2026-10-16 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/10/asus-rog-xbox-ally-x20-review-bigger-brigher-gaming-at-a-premium-282247 - Categories: Reviews, Tech - Tags: asus, ROG ALLY X20, xbox Since the original ASUS ROG ALLY launched in 2023, ASUS has come a long way, with design and performance increases in the ROG ALLY X, and more recently the ROG XBOX ALLY X.   This latest launch for the ASUS ROG XBOX ALLY X20 celebrates the 20th anniversary of the ROG gaming brand.   Launching today, the ROG XBOX ALLY X20 was available for pre-order for $2,499 - as well as being available in a limited edition Premium bundle which includes a pair of ROG XREAL R1 Edition 20 Gaming AR Glasses and Pelican Protector case with a price of $4,499. 00. This latest generation ROG XBOX ALLY X20 brings an upgraded 7. 4-inch Full HD OLED Nebula HDR display that’s brighter and supports faster refresh.   The ROG XBOX ALLY X20 also improves the gameplay experience, introducing TMR (Tunnel Magnetoresistance) joysticks which essentially eliminate stick drift, and a transforming D-pad and smoother, more ergonomic face buttons There have also been design improvements to mark that 20th anniversary model, with a limited-edition translucent black chassis with gold accents, as well as a light-up Xbox logo.   The larger, brighter OLED display and improved controls are a big drawcard, but with almost $1,000 price difference between the original and the ROG XBOX ALLY X20, is it worth the jump? After using the ROG XBOX ALLY X since it launched, I got to jump in and use the ROG XBOX ALLY X20 for two weeks, and here’s how it went.   Design ... - Published: 2026-10-16 - Modified: 2026-10-16 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/10/review-the-mova-rover-x10-pool-cleaner-designed-to-be-the-only-pool-robot-you-will-need-282182 - Categories: Lifestyle, Reviews - Tags: mova, review, rover Mova want to dominate the market on robotic appliances, both inside your home and outside. They have recently released a suite of robot devices designed to clean and in the case of robotic lawn mowers, maintain your garden as well. The Mova Rover X10 Pool Cleaner complements the robot mowers by ensuring your back yard is maintained neat, tidy and clean. The first thing you’ll notice about the Mova Rover X10 Pool cleaner is that it is big. I mean really big, and heavy. The box came in at 25kg so this is not a one-man lift (non-gender-specific term) This is not a robot that you easily throw in the pool and let it do it’s thing then pull it out to charge. It takes an effort to use. With 29 sensors and 15 motors promising to solve all your pool cleaning troubles, this is a beast and weighs in at 15. 8kg As such we need to see if the hefty price tag that comes with it and the effort you need to wield it, can justify the price and keep your pool spotless Before we do that lets look at the specs Features a 7-in-1 cleaning system. Consisting of Surface, Walls, Waterlines, Shallow Zones, Steps, Floor & Corners Powerful suction and premium surface cleaning with 38,000 litres per hour water flow A world’s first underwater Laser Distance Sensor (LDS) 360° AquaScan Mapping A 5 litre ultra-fine debris basket A 15,000 mAh battery resulting in 12 hour surface cleaning... - Published: 2026-10-15 - Modified: 2026-10-15 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/10/aldi-is-making-waves-with-their-latest-special-buy-for-the-first-time-offering-a-robotic-pool-cleaner-282226 - Categories: Lifestyle - Tags: aldi, specialbuy, summer This year we have seen the emergence of robot appliances as credible alternatives to the day to day drudgery of manually cleaning your home or yard. Recently Aldi featured the Ecovacs Deebot Neo 4. 0 for looking after your home vacuuming needs and now it’s time to pick up a robot pool cleaner at an incredible price On October 24th run down to your local Aldi to pick up a cordless robotic pool cleaner for the sharp price of only $499. Designed for pools of up to 150 m², the Titan 300 Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner features intelligent navigation, rapid 3 hour charging and all the modes you need to maintain a sparkling pool. Floor only, Walls only & Wall and Floor options promise to take the hard work out of cleaning your pool this summer The app-controlled Titan 300 also boasts a large 4. 2 litre basket and a flowrate of up to 200 litres per minute. Aldi state that: “We know Aussies love clever gadgets that take the chore out of weekend pool maintenance, so we’re excited to introduce our first-ever Cordless Robotic Pool Cleaner to the middle aisle. With smart app navigation and zero cords, keeping your pool crystal clear has never been easier. or more affordable. ” The robot pool vacuum is part of Aldi’s Poolside Special Buys which also includes Pool Lights 2pk ($11. 99), Pool Cover ($179), Cordless Pool Vacuum with telescopic pole ($99), and Adult's Pool Inflatable Assortments ($34. 99) So as the... - Published: 2026-10-15 - Modified: 2026-10-15 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/10/from-espresso-to-cold-brew-ninja-autobarista-pro-tackles-13-cafe-drinks-282191 - Categories: Product News, Tech - Tags: ninja Ninja have stealthily been taking over kitchens since they released the Creami, now they’re getting ready to take over the morning coffee routine as well with the release of the Ninja AutoBarista. Delivering 13 different café style drink options from espresso, latte, cappuccino and flat white to long blacks, rapid cold brew and authentic filter coffee. The Ninja AutoBarista Pro can also allow customisation, letting you experiment with all the new social media craze drinks including mont blancs, matcha lattes and cold foams. The unit features a 15-bar pressure system, tuned to achieve a consistent 9-bar extraction every time.   GrindIQ technology is used to automate measuring and grinding the perfect amount of beans, using a stainless-steel burr grinder with 50 precision grind settings and a built-in scale.   For those perfect latte’s and cappuccino’s, Ninja have included the FrothPerfect Technology system to automate your milk texturing, automatically co-ordinating steaming and whisking to create a silky microfoam from either dairy or plant-based milk. The Dual Froth System Pro includes five intelligent frothing programmes so you can let the machine do the work, while still enjoying barista-quality milk without the learning curve of manual steaming. The unit comes in a choice of Black or Stainless Steel finishes, giving you options to pair it with your kitchen decor.   The Ninja AutoBarista Pro is priced at $1,199 and is available to purchase now online through sharkninja. com. au, as well as through participating leading retailers. - Published: 2026-10-15 - Modified: 2026-10-19 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/10/microsoft-unveils-pocket-sized-xbox-nano-controller-for-79-95-aud-282177 - Categories: Product News, Tech, Triple M Tech Talk - Tags: microsoft, xbox Microsoft has unveiled their latest XBOX controller, but rather than a new colour it’s a new compact design that’s ready to connect to almost anything. At a little over 12cm long and just under 100 grams, the XBOX Nano controller is ready to help young players, and smaller hands take on the big games. It’s compatible with XBOX consoles, Windows PC’s as well as iOS & Android devices and select Smart TVs. It still includes an internal rechargeable battery, with a USB-C connector to charge and the controller includes all the usual XBOX controls, as well as a new programmable Action Button right in the centre of the controller, which Microsoft says can be customised for features like “screenshots, gameplay capture, and other frequently used shortcuts”. The XBOX Nano Controller is now available to pre-order for $79. 95 through the Microsoft store online, and ships on November 4th.   https://www. youtube. com/watch? v=BhpH9Ww6E1U - Published: 2026-10-15 - Modified: 2026-10-15 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/10/ninja-stealth-iq-kitchen-system-power-blender-processor-pro-review-282152 - Categories: Lifestyle, Reviews - Tags: blender, highlight, ninja, processor, stealth iq When it comes to tech and advice, there isn’t much Trev can’t help with. Cooking, however, is a slightly different story. His culinary skills are pretty much limited to the BBQ! So, in a move that would make traditional gender roles very proud, Trev brought home the Ninja Stealth IQ for me to test while he took on the extremely demanding job of eating everything I made. Here are my very un-techy thoughts on the Ninja Stealth IQ What they say about the Ninja Stealth IQ Ninja Stealth IQ Kitchen System Power Blender + Processor Pro, is the next-generation innovation designed to deliver professional-grade performance without the noise.   Built for modern living, the Stealth IQ redefines what a blender can be, combining new BlendSense Technology with built-in noise-dampening materials to create ultra-smooth results without disturbing the peace.   With multiple attachments and one-touch smart programming, the Ninja Stealth IQ Kitchen System is the ultimate kitchen multitasker, transforming from blender to food processor in seconds.   What did I love about it? Just like they say, this is the ultimate kitchen multitasker. Food processor, blender and smoothie attachments. Within each of these you can slice, grate, puree, kneed... . and I have to say I tried them all and it worked extremely well. A huge plus was the small base which could easily sit on a bench without taking much space, because honestly no one needs massive appliances cluttering up your space. You can see it here next to one... - Published: 2026-10-14 - Modified: 2026-10-14 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/10/apples-homeview-launches-alongside-updated-homepod-mini-and-apple-tv-282132 - Categories: Product News, Tech - Tags: apple, apple tv, highlight, home Apple has kicked off their busy October with the announcement of three new products all based around the home. HomePod Mini and Apple TV get big upgrades to their core while the much rumoured "HomePod with a screen" is now real with the launch of HomeView. Updated Apple TV Apple's smart TV box the Apple TV has gone almost four years without an upgrade yet still serves well as an outstanding and simple way to access streaming apps and content on your big-screen TV. Only this last weekend I was quietly singing it's praises at my place as the best place to watch live sport on Kayo thanks to it's unique four-way split-screen ability - there's something about the performance and capability of the Apple TV 4K box which makes it more capable than any competitor, though it is also more expensive. Key to the updated Apple TV are it's Siri AI capabilities and the power to create an immersive surround sound with Apple's latest generation HomePods “The new Apple TV 4K is our most immersive home theater experience yet,” said Bob Borchers, Apple’s vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. “With Siri AI, finding something to watch becomes a full-screen, conversational experience, and with built-in far-field microphones, it’s completely hands-free. Pair it with HomePod for the best surround sound setup we’ve ever offered, and it makes managing your Apple Home accessories easier than ever. Now, alongside HomeView, HomePod mini 2, and Apple Home Collection, it’s part of the most connected... - Published: 2026-10-13 - Modified: 2026-10-13 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/10/the-eftm-podcast-motorola-on-the-folding-phone-market-and-your-calls-on-all-things-tech-282128 - Categories: Podcasts, Tech - Tags: eftm, motorola, podcast I've been dabbling a LOT in AI - you might be fascinated to hear my latest little experiments. Plus, this week, your calls on Anti Virus, advice from a caller for one of last weeks questions and Martin has a new place he needs a few things for! And we talk to Praveena Raman from Motorola Australia about the foldable smartphone market in Australia! Full AI generated transcript below Motorola on the folding phone market and your calls on all things tech! Podcast: The EFTM PodcastDate: 13 October 2026Host: Trevor LongGuest: Praveena Raman, Motorola AustraliaCallers: Martin, Bob, Bruce [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] VOICE OVER: Real Australians, real questions, every week. [00:00:50] VOICE OVER: You can text Trev now thanks to Vodafone on 0477 657 657. [00:01:10] Trevor: G'day, g'day! Great to have your company on the EFTM podcast. Thank you for listening, thank you for downloading. Feel free to tell your friends, otherwise it's not a secret, folks, come on. Uh, we're going to take your calls as always, uh, this week on the EFTM podcast. We'd love to hear from you. You just heard Dixie tell you how to do it, but yeah,... - Published: 2026-10-13 - Modified: 2026-10-13 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/10/google-unveils-fitbit-edge-with-always-on-amoled-display-for-269-aud-282115 - Categories: Product News, Tech - Tags: fitbit Google has expanded their portfolio of fitness devices today with the launch of the Fitbit Edge including the latest health and fitness tools with an always-on AMOLED display. The Fitbit Edge sits in the middle between Google’s display-less Fitbit Air launched back in May, and the recently released Pixel Watch 5, giving customers a good choice of options. Featuring an ultra-seek design just 11. 5mm thin, the Fitbit Edge follows the natural curve of your wrist and is comfortable to wear all day and night.   The tracker is made from durable recycled aluminum, with Google offering four colour options, including Obsidian (Matte Black case), Fog (Polished Silver case), Olive (Satin Pyrite case), and Canyon (Warm Gold case) with a matching ‘Active Band’ included - though there are options for Metal Link, Magnetic and Sports bands in multiple colour options to match your style. Hardware wise, the 1. 34” hybrid Always-On AMOLED display offers glanceable information as well as ‘expressive clock faces’. Google has used the Pixel Watch 5 interface as inspiration, giving the Fitbit Edge interface easy access to information including glanceable complications for your essential stats including step count and weather, while your Google Health Metrics including Sleep, cycle-tracking and heart-rate are easily seen as well. Google has also brought more smart features to the fitness tracker, including Google Maps, media controls, and call and message notifications.   As a mid-point in their range, the Fitbit Edge has the advantage of being a fitness tracker and offers a... - Published: 2026-10-13 - Modified: 2026-10-13 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/10/big-w-teams-up-with-doordash-for-rapid-delivery-across-156-aussie-stores-282108 - Categories: Tech DoorDash is expanding their presence in Australian retail at a rapid pace, announcing you can now order products from Big W stores for delivery. The partnership will see DoorDash offering delivery in as little as an hour from over 156 stores across Australia, following a successful 10-store pilot launched on September 30. As part of the new arrangement, DoorDash will be able to deliver over 35,000 products from the Big W range, including items from fashion, beauty, tech and homewares, to more seasonal offerings including Halloween costumes, Christmas gifts and decorations, as well as all your everyday pet necessities and more. Deliveries will be available during store trading hours, with the majority of the 156 Big W stores open 8am–7pm, giving customers a broad window for getting what they need.   The announcement sees BIG W become the first discount department store in Australia to offer ultra-convenience for customers via on-demand delivery through DoorDash, though fast, on-demand delivery is expanding with Target and Uber Eats announced their partnership just last week.   The announcement comes ahead of a busy shopping season, with Black Friday and of course Christmas shopping now looming on the horizon. This new option will give you a chance to get what you need, without battling the crowds. Director of BIG W X, Jo Hicks said:  “We know family life is chaotic and that our customers are looking for ways to ease the pressure when time isn't on their side. By partnering with DoorDash we’re helping make... - Published: 2026-10-13 - Modified: 2026-10-12 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/10/review-logitech-g-pro-x3-superstrike-gaming-mouse-gain-an-advantage-282073 - Categories: Reviews, Tech - Tags: gaming mouse, Logitech G, Pro X3 superstrike When buying a mouse, gamers often prioritise reaction time and weight, as they want to gain an advantage over their opponents, which can be provided by small changes within the mouse. Logitech G has built these advantages into its new mouse, the Pro X3 Superstrike, which features a new chipset and is lighter. It collaborated with pro gamers to optimise the mouse’s performance, design, and customisation to suit everyone. HITS technology Logitech G has revamped its Haptic Inductive Trigger System, which debuted in its Pro X2 model. For the Pro X3 Superstrike, it focused on internal features, such as improving the accuracy and effectiveness of actuation points, rapid triggers, and click haptics to enhance the gaming experience. Actuation points can be customised in G HUB with 10 levels, from a light to a heavy click. Rapid triggers can also be customised with 5 settings, from fast to slow, and click haptics can be changed in G HUB with 6 levels, from a very sensitive click to an unresponsive one. After customising the mouse's HITS technology features, I found my gameplay improved because I could adjust settings like rapid trigger technologies based on the game I was playing, letting me click faster without accidentally clicking at the wrong times. This gave me that slight edge over my opponents that not many mice provide. New chipset The Pro X3 Superstrike's main focus is its new chipset, engineered with pros to prioritise performance through improved power efficiency, sensor tracking, and wireless response times.... - Published: 2026-10-13 - Modified: 2026-10-12 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/10/review-xiaomi-redmi-note-17-pro-max-great-phone-even-better-price-282030 - Categories: Reviews, Tech - Tags: mid-range, redmi note 17 pro max, smartphone, xiaomi, xiaomi redmi note 17 pro max We all know by now that Xiaomi make some of the best flagship smartphones on the market but it is not just great flagships that they make. They also make great mid-range and entry-level smartphones with the REDMI Note series. Recently, they announced the REDMI Note 17 Pro Max and the REDMI Note 17 Pro, with prices starting at AU$599, making them extremely affordable. After using the REDMI Note 17 Pro Max for the past couple of weeks, I can say not only is it affordable, but also great value and a great phone. The Xiaomi REDMI Note 17 Pro Max sports a massive 9,210mAh battery, IP66 and IP68 ratings, and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 to protect the display from drops and scratches. The 6. 83-inch display also packs a punch, reaching up to 3,599 nits of peak brightness at 1. 5K resolution. Starting at AU$799, it sits squarely in the mid-range and at that slot, it kicks goals. Camera First off is the camera. Mid-range smartphones often have half-decent cameras but struggle in low light. On paper, the Note 17 Pro Max's camera specs are nothing special, but the results make a mockery of that, capturing excellent images in daylight and decent ones at night. With a dual rear camera setup of a 50MP main camera and an 8MP ultrawide camera, the phone punches above its weight. We are seeing this more and more these days, with computational photography and post-processing so good that even “lower-end” specced cameras can... - Published: 2026-10-13 - Modified: 2026-10-13 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/10/review-the-narwal-freo-20-edge-an-all-rounder-robot-vac-with-all-the-features-you-need-281793 - Categories: Lifestyle, Reviews - Tags: Freo, narwal, review The Narwal Freo 20 Edge is one of the newer incarnations of household vacuum/mop robotic cleaners and as such, possesses some of the more advanced features on the market, despite it being a non-flagship model. It has just hit the market and I have been testing it out to see if it is a contender for the average Aussie home. Super suction, tangle-free brushes, edge cleaning (hence the name) and a Flow Wash style mopping system guarantees you a superior finish on your hard floors and a satisfying result on the carpeted areas in your home. All whilst living in the mid-range pricing region. The specs FlowWash™ Mopping System with real-time self-cleaning 31,000Pa Hyper Suction DualFlow Tangle-Free System with a cyclone tangle-free roller brush and detangling side brush Extending Track Mop & Reversing Side Brush to reach further into corners and along edges Maintenance-Free Multifunctional Dock with automated cleaning, drying and self-emptying 45°C Warm-Air Drying to help maintain the mop between cleaning cycles 2. 5L dust bag with compression technology providing up to 120 days of dust storage 9. 5cm ultra-slim design for greater access beneath furniture Quieter cleaning operating at around half the industry-average noise level 5,200mAh battery This is a more affordable version of the Freo 20. The features that differentiate the Freo 20 Edge from it’s more expensive cousin the Freo 20, is the technology used in the obstacle avoidance. It lacks the cameras. It also has a slightly smaller battery. But interestingly its suction power at... - Published: 2026-10-12 - Modified: 2026-10-12 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/10/the-two-blokes-talking-electric-cars-podcast-episode-141-the-most-spectacular-ev-and-crunching-the-ev-numbers-282025 - Categories: Motoring, Podcasts - Tags: ev, podcast, TwoBlokes EV sales continue to boom, outselling Petrol month after month - we look at the numbers and more. Plus we hear from Goutham who has owned a Tesla Model 3 for five years and recently added a Volvo EX90 to the driveway and is crunching the numbers on that one. Michael is back and he's got the Geely EX2 and the wife is loving it. And, we go around the block in the Hyundai Ioniq 6 N - what a beast! Be part of the show, send us a text on 0466 657 657! https://youtu. be/g2uaLGcWnV0? si=Kz6k1mlV7JrTugX8 Full AI generated transcript below 141 - The most spectacular EV? And Crunching the EV numbers Podcast: Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars Date: 12 October 2026 Hosts: Trevor Long, Stephen Fenech Callers: Goutham, Michael [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 to have your company. NRMA Insurance helping protect Australians for 100 years or more, one of Australia's largest insurers of electric vehicles. And Uniden smart dashcams. No matter what sort of car you got— petrol, diesel, electric— you gotta have a dashcam because it tells you what's happening out on the road around you. So if something does happen, you you can tell your family what happened or maybe even your insurance company or the police. Stephen Fenech, great to have your company, mate. [00:00:31] Stephen Fenech: Great to see you, Trev. It seems like it's... - Published: 2026-10-12 - Modified: 2026-10-19 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/10/sony-bravia-7-ii-review-price-australia-google-tv-remote-customise-282023 - Categories: Reviews, Tech, Triple M Tech Talk - Tags: bravia 7 ii, highlight, review, sony Sony most certainly aren't mucking around when it comes to their latest televisions, and the Bravia 7 II is an outstanding example of that. It’s not even their most premium TV, but with Google TV on board, stunningly integrated as if it’s Sony’s own, and outstanding RGB technology, it’s a cracking great TV. EFTM Snapshot Price: RRP $3,999 for 65-inch, regularly around $2,999 to $3,295, and as low as $2,390 Sizes: 50 inches (about $2,699) to 98 inches (about $13,000) Sweet spot: 75-inch at around $4,000 Love: Beautiful, neutral true RGB picture, Sony-style interface on Google TV, the customisable star button on the remote, and the fluted stand cover that hides cables Not so much: Not the thinnest TV, and the picture isn’t clearly better than other RGB TVs Verdict: Fantastic all-rounder, but best bought nearer $3,000 than $4,000 Design That big black box, which is your television, is never really going to be too much different to any other television, of course. But it's the little things that a company can do that can make the choice between one TV and another a little more discernible. In the case of the Sony Bravia 7 II, the big difference here is the stand, and it sounds silly, but one of the things you'll get with a modern TV is this elevated stance. The trouble is the visibility of cables and things behind the TV. As much as you want to hope that those are neatly tucked away, we all know... - Published: 2026-10-12 - Modified: 2026-10-13 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/10/apples-busy-october-two-events-taking-on-the-home-plus-new-devices-282016 - Categories: Tech, Triple M Tech Talk - Tags: apple, highlight, homehub, homeview As if the regular "September Event" where the iPhone is launched wasn't enough, it seems clear now that Apple has a lot going on this October with a big device launch, plus two events announcing even more new stuff! ! According to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman - who I'd consider to be more than 80% spot on with most of his leaks and predictions - there's a lot to come in October. iPhone Duo Launch One thing set in stone is that at the end of this week pre-orders open for Apple's most expensive phone ever, the iPhone Duo. At $3,499 it's pricey but that won't stop thousands from queuing up for it when the doors to Apple Stores fly open on October 23. Pre-orders will secure the device for many, but we anticipate perhaps the biggest queues for a new iPhone in many years. Not just because showing off your shiny new thing is part of the hype, but because for many handing over that amount of cash won't happen until they've touched and held this all-new Apple form-factor. It's going to be a very, very busy week. A Focus on the home - this week Before those pre-orders open, we believe Apple will announce a range of smart home and home based devices. Likely this Wednesday Australian time, there's enough rumours to make us confident about what we're likely to see this week. It's been almost four years since the last update to the Apple TV 4K Box hardware.... - Published: 2026-10-10 - Modified: 2026-10-08 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/10/review-bose-sport-open-earbuds-premium-brand-improved-audio-281876 - Categories: Reviews, Tech - Tags: bose, bose sport open earbuds, open ear earbuds Open-ear earbuds were always a niche market but not any more. We reviewed Sennheiser’s newest open-ear earbuds a few days ago and were impressed by what a traditionally premium audio manufacturer brought to the open-ear table. Now it’s Bose’s turn. It recently released its two new open-ear earbud models, the Bose Sport Open Earbuds and the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds, and beyond the adventurous colourways, it has introduced new features that should improve sound quality. Bose sent me a set of the Sport Open Earbuds to review and after using them for a couple of weeks, I’ve been impressed with them. Priced at RRP AU$349. 95, the earbuds sit among the premium open-ear earbud options, and with premium features such as Bose SpeechClarity, Bose Digital Sound, and Bose SoundDesign technology, they are right where they belong. Design and fit The Bose Sport Open Earbuds sit comfortably on the ear, although, most likely due to the slightly sturdier connecting arm from the back to the front section of the earbud, as not as comfortable as the Shokz OpenDots 2. They are more comfortable than the Sennheiser open-ear earbuds, though, likely because the Sennheiser connecting arm is even thicker and sturdier. Sitting on the ear, you can easily forget they are still there, and with the comfort and design, you will still be able to hear your environment easily. The size of the Bose earbuds sits somewhere between the Shokz and the Sennheisers, with the rear section slightly bigger than that on... - Published: 2026-10-09 - Modified: 2026-10-09 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/10/microsoft-unveils-surface-laptop-ultra-powered-by-nvidia-rtx-spark-281980 - Categories: Product News, Tech - Tags: microsoft, Surface Laptop Ultra After teasing it back in June, Microsoft unveiled the Surface Laptop Ultra during their dedicated Windows and Surface event overnight.   The Surface Ultra promises to be one of the most powerful Surface laptops Microsoft has released.   Powered by the NVIDIA RTX Spark platform, incorporating an NVIDIA Blackwell RTX GPU, NVIDIA Grace CPU with up to 128 GB of unified memory.   The laptop promises fast, on-device AI processing, keeping your data locally by using the NVIDIA CUDA platform, and Windows AI stack and capable of running AI models ‘exceeding 120B parameters locally, with up to 1 petaflop of AI performance’. The laptop will weigh in at around 2kg, with a new thermal architecture able to maintain performance, all in a chassis less than 18 mm thin.   A 15” PixelSense Ultra touch display is included, capable of HDR peak brightness up to 2,000 nits, with integrated speakers - and a battery capable of up to 15 hours of local video playback.   Microsoft will be offering the Surface Laptop Ultra in a number of configs, with up to 1TB of M. 2 SSD storage - which Microsoft says is ‘user-removable’ offering upgrade options in the future.   The Surface Laptop Ultra is the first to feature a new Microsoft hardware feature - Magnetic Connect, the world’s first built-in magnetic USB-C charging on a laptop. Joining the Magnetic Connect connector will be additional USB-C ports, as well as USB-A and HDMI 2. 1 out, audio jack and full-sized SD... - Published: 2026-10-09 - Modified: 2026-10-09 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/10/the-best-movies-youve-never-seen-podcast-gladiator-281979 - Categories: Lifestyle, Podcasts - Tags: movies, podcast, TwoBlokes A loyal Roman general is betrayed by the emperor's jealous son, his family is murdered, and he is left for dead and sold into slavery. Forced to fight in the arena, he rises through the ranks of the gladiators with one goal in mind: to reach the Colosseum and take revenge on the man who destroyed everything he loved. It won Best Picture and made Russell Crowe a global star, and if you have never seen it, The Best Movies You've Never Seen, thanks to Fetch and Hisense, is giving you the perfect reason to do so Full AI generated transcript below Gladiator Podcast: The Best Movies You've Never Seen Date: 9 October 2026 Hosts: Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long [00:01:43] Stephen Fenech: Hello and welcome to The Best Movies You've Never Seen, our podcast about movies. My name is Stephen Fenech. I'm the movie nerd on the show, and I've seen all these movies that I present to my co-host Trevor Long for the very first time. G'day, mate. [00:01:58] Trevor Long: G'day, Stephen. [00:01:59] Stephen Fenech: Well, this week there's a— we've got a treat in store for you. [00:02:02] Trevor Long: This week is an embarrassment because it's, it's embarrassing that I haven't seen this movie. [00:02:05] Stephen Fenech: Yeah, this is an epic, uh, Gladiator we are watching, released in 2000, starring our man Russell Crowe, Rusty, uh, Joaquin Phoenix, Connie Nielsen, directed by Ridley Scott. So when his name's attached to something, you know it's... - Published: 2026-10-09 - Modified: 2026-10-09 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/10/acers-convertible-googlebook-14-lands-in-australia-next-month-starting-at-2599-281969 - Categories: Product News, Tech - Tags: acer, Google book The new series of Googlebooks announced earlier this month includes a range of devices from Dell, ASUS, Lenovo and HP, with ACER notably silent on an Australian release. That’s now changed with ACER’s Googlebook set to land in Australia next month. Priced at $2,699 ($2,599 for a limited time), the ACER Googlebook 14 comes with a 14-inch 3K OLED touch display in a functional lightweight ultra-durable aluminum-magnesium blend convertible chassis with a 360-degree hinge that weighs in at just 1. 14kg. The laptop is powered by the latest Intel Core Ultra processors, including built-in AI engines powered by a Neural Processing Unit capable of up to 50 Trillion Operations Per Second (TOPS), and powers features including Gemini and the systems Magic Pointer mouse cursor.   Configured with up to 16 GB DDR5 system memory with up to 512 GB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe SSD storage, the ACER Googlebook 14 includes a backlit keyboard and Corning Gorilla Glass covered glass touchpad for smoother navigation. The laptop includes both WiFi 7 and Bluetooth 6 for local wireless connectivity, with Thunderbolt 4 Type-C, as well as dual USB 3. 2 Gen 2 Type-C ports on either side of the laptop for flexible connectivity and charging, and a 5 MP web cam built-in. James Lin, General Manager, Notebooks, Acer Inc. said of the Googlebook 14 “The new Acer Googlebook 14 puts intuitive and powerful tools with Gemini Intelligence at the fingertips of anyone wanting to boost their creativity and productivity. As a long-standing leader... - Published: 2026-10-09 - Modified: 2026-10-09 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/10/listen-early-gta-vi-radio-stations-go-live-on-official-rockstar-website-281960 - Categories: Product News, Tech - Tags: GTA VI There’s just over a month until we’re let loose on the streets of Vice City in GTA 6, however you can get a preview of one of the more anticipated sides of the game from today, with a sneak peek at the in-game radio stations going live today. You can listen to six stations from Grand Theft Auto VI's dynamic score by clicking on the Music section of the rockstar website, giving you a chance to check out the in-game radio before launch. The in-game score spans genres catering to tastes from classic rock to country, with hip hop, rap and more also listed in the sample stations: Cocoteo FM: Leonida's home for the best of modern Latin music. Hosted by El Martillo and La Gata and featuring everything from bachata and merengue to dembow and reggaeton – Cocoteo FM is el party que nunca se apaga. Back Country Radio: MW and Delta Dawne blast renegade country music to the Grassrivers, Port Gellhorn, and beyond. Stay tuned for Back Country’s roving reporter, swamp meteorologist, and Delta’s not-so-secret lover Mud Dog Mike checking in from the driver’s seat of his Grassrivers airboat. AfroBank FM: Turn up the gbedu with Burna and Palmsy, AfroBank FM's dynamic duo curating the best in African music, from 20th-century classics and undiscovered gems to contemporary sounds like amapiano, 3-step, and more. The Chamber 106. 6: Crushing metal has landed in Leonida. Jump in the pit with DJ Kerry and DJ Tom for classic metal from the... - Published: 2026-10-09 - Modified: 2026-10-09 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/10/asus-debuts-proart-p14-and-p16-laptops-in-australia-with-nvidia-rtx-spark-281952 - Categories: Tech ASUS have unveiled their latest ProArt laptops arriving in Australia, with the ProArt P14 and P16 arriving later this month.   Available to pre-order now, the ASUS ProArt P14 and P16 are powered by the NVIDIA RTX Spark processor, bringing Agentic AI computing directly to the desktop, allowing users to run token-free AI locally rather than relying on the cloud maintaining privacy.   The NVIDIA RTX Spark platform combines a 20-core NVIDIA Grace CPU with NVIDIA Blackwell RTX graphics, combining up to 128GB of unified memory. Using either 14” 3K or 16” 4K resolution ASUS Lumina Pro OLED touch displays, the ProArt P14 and P16 offer everything a creative professional could need, including subscriptions to Adobe Creative Cloud, Google AI Pro, GoPro Premium+ and more. Bradley Howe, Head of Consumer at ASUS Australia said “Agentic AI fundamentally changes what professionals can achieve, from creation to production. By bringing together the NVIDIA RTX Spark platform, our premium design and Lumina OLED technology, we’re enabling a new generation of AI-powered workflows. Australian creators now have the ultimate flexibility to run autonomous AI agents directly on the device or seamlessly tap into leading cloud services when they need them. ” The laptops will be offered in two colourways, Nano Black and Neo White, with the ProArt P16 just 12. 9mm thin, and weighing a deceiving 1. 77kg with 99. 9Wh battery, while the ProArt P14 is 13. 9mm thin and weighs in at 1. 48kg with a 90Wh battery.   ProArt P16 -... - Published: 2026-10-09 - Modified: 2026-10-08 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/10/ring-announce-two-new-security-cameras-with-retinal-2k-video-and-6x-enhanced-zoom-281942 - Categories: Product News, Tech - Tags: Outdoor Camera 2K (2nd Gen), Pan-Tilt Indoor Camera 2K, ring, security camera Ring has never been one to let the grass grow under its feet, and that’s why it should come as no surprise that it has announced two new cameras, giving customers more choice with fewer concessions.   The new cameras, the Outdoor Camera 2K (2nd Gen) and the Pan-Tilt Indoor Camera 2K have been upgraded with new optics for Retinal 2K video quality. The new Ring Outdoor Camera 2K (2nd Gen) can be powered by battery, mains power, or solar, giving it placement flexibility, especially with its improved water resistance. The Retinal 2K Video offers up to 6x enhanced zoom, a 140-degree field of view, and true-colour night vision in low-light conditions, but switches back to black and white in near darkness. It includes all the usual Ring features such as 3D motion detection, 24/7 recording, rich notifications, privacy zones and motion zones, and complete control from the Ring app. The second camera announced is the Pan-Tilt Indoor Camera 2K, which covers nearly every angle in your room with 360 degrees of pan and 175 degrees of tilt. It intelligently tracks motion across a room after detection with its computer vision-based motion detection.   Mains-powered,it features Retinal 2K video with up to 6x Enhanced Zoom, a built-in privacy shutter, live view and two-way talk. The Outdoor Camera 2K (2nd Gen) and the Pan-Tilt Indoor Camera 2K are available now at major retailers for RRP AU$179 and RRP AU$109 respectively. - Published: 2026-10-09 - Modified: 2026-10-09 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/10/review-the-mova-t1-station-window-cleaning-robot-with-base-station-versatile-and-portable-the-ultimate-window-cleaner-281930 - Categories: Reviews, Tech - Tags: mova, review, T1 Mova, the new kids on the block here in Australia when it comes to home appliances, in particular robotic appliances, design their products to tackle mundane jobs around the house giving you more time to be more productive or for just lazing. Recently I reviewed the Mova N1 window cleaning robot and this time around I have my hands on it’s big brother, The T1. Bigger, more powerful, with more features including the ability to clean windows without being tethered to a power point, made possible by the built-in battery incorporated in the companion case. It’s portability is perfect for cleaning external windows without the need to have a power cord dragging behind. But first the specs Suction Power: 10,000Pa Robot Dimensions: 277 x 277 x 79. 5 mm Battery Capacity: 4,500 mAh Cord-free Runtime: Up to 110 minutes total (including operating and safety adhesion time) Operating Endurance: 80 minutes Charging Time: Under 3 hours (non-use during charging) Noise Level: ≤ 68 dBA Cleaning System: Dual-Wing Mist Spray with 40°C Warm Water Deep Cleaning Safety System: 15-layer safety protection suite Connectivity: App control What’s in the box? Another box. End of story. Everything is housed in a single case, which stores the robot, all cables, a spare cleaning pad, a starter bottle of cleaning liquid and a safety tether. What's in the box? No assembly required. All you need to start is to open the rear door to access the power cord, tether and spare pad and the front of... - Published: 2026-10-08 - Modified: 2026-10-08 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/10/the-two-blokes-talking-tech-podcast-episode-753-apples-big-plans-open-ai-woes-social-media-ombudsman-and-trevs-travel-tech-281939 - Categories: Podcasts, Tech - Tags: Heisback, podcast, tbtt It's October, Apple should be taking a break, but serial newsmaker Mark Gurman sees otherwise - what's coming? OpenAI's woes - Trev's take is a little different. The Ombudsman for Social Media - Yes please! And Trev's Travel Tech! https://youtu. be/XYYgS0St0W4? si=o1PF5ch17mn9dVPr Full AI generated transcript below TBTT #753 - Apple's big plans, Open AI woes, Social Media Ombudsman and Trev's Travel Tech Podcast: Two Blokes Talking Tech Date: 8 October 2026 Hosts: Trevor Long and Stephen Fenech [00:00:00] Trevor Long: I'm back. He's still here. [00:00:01] Stephen Fenech: I haven't gone anywhere. [00:00:04] Trevor Long: I did. I went somewhere. But before we get to that, Stephen, there's an elephant that needs to exist in this room. [00:00:10] Stephen Fenech: What? [00:00:10] Trevor Long: Okay. It's this one. Welcome to our new partners, JBL. [00:00:16] Stephen Fenech: Yeah. Yeah. [00:00:17] Trevor Long: I thought we'd address it in the pre-show because it's been 15 years. [00:00:21] Stephen Fenech: Yeah. [00:00:21] Trevor Long: And we sincerely appreciate the support of Netgear over that time. However, change in teams, change in life, and change in everything. And we've welcomed JBL, long-time supporters of both Tech Guide and Safety. [00:00:34] Stephen Fenech: Yeah, they are. [00:00:34] Trevor Long: And they felt like, to me, like the perfect, perfect partners for Australia's number one tech podcast. [00:00:41] Stephen Fenech: That's it. [00:00:43] Trevor Long: So welcome and thank you to Marcus and Noleen and the team. Yes. Now, great partners. [00:00:49] Stephen Fenech:... - Published: 2026-10-08 - Modified: 2026-10-08 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/10/it-official-oppo-is-bringing-the-find-x10-series-its-2026-flagship-smartphone-series-to-australia-281918 - Categories: Product News, Tech - Tags: find x10, find x10 pro max, oppo, smartphone OPPO today announced that it will take the wraps off the global version of its Find X10 flagship smartphone series in Mallorca, Spain, on October 21. At that time, we will also learn about Australian availability and pricing. The new Find X10 Series once again partners with Hasselblad to create what OPPO is calling a “Hasselblad True-to-Life Camera,” with a focus on industry-leading photography and videography. As you might expect from that tagline, the cameras will produce true-to-life detail, colour, and tone, capturing the moment as you see it. The Find X10 will be available in Glacier Blue, Glow Coral and Mist Grey, while the Find X10 Pro Max will be available in Titanium Grey and Luna White. The Find X10 Pro Max features a LUMO Camera Island with a matte silver metallic finish, housing the “new-generation True Colour Camera and dual-flash system” and the Hasselblad signature orange matte accent ring around the outside. The Find X10 Pro Max sports the industry’s first triple 200MP camera system, with the ultra-wide, main, and telephoto cameras all 200MP. The Find X10 will also be no slouch with a dual 200MP camera system, with both systems co-developed with Hasselblad. OPPO is also building on its computational photography solution, the LUMO True Image Engine, combining OPPO’s natural tone rendering in Master Mode with the accurate colour information captured by the True Colour Camera. The result is “authentic detail, accurate colour and natural tone” across the full range of photography landscapes and subjects. Videography is... - Published: 2026-10-08 - Modified: 2026-10-08 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/10/iphone-support-for-rcs-messaging-in-australia-still-no-closer-to-working-281910 - Categories: Tech - Tags: android, highlight, iPhone, RCS If you've bene hoping to have a richer communication with your green bubble Android mates from your iPhone, or from Android hoping to get those "now typing" notifications from your iPhone mates don't get too excited - it seems our Telcos have put this one right down the priority list here in Australia. Announced two years ago as part of iOS 18 Apple made it possible for Android and iPhone users to send "text" messages in their relevant default messaging apps which would allow for simple emoji responses, notifications that the other user is typing and perhaps most critically higher quality media sharing. Anyone who has received a photo across a different platform via text will know it comes through looking horrible - because SMS (or more accurately MMS) doesn't do high data rates and therefore larger file size transfers. So this is a nice win for average users right? Of course! It's working AOK in a bunch of countries around the world too right? Yes! Has any progress been made in Australia - none. We asked two years ago and Telstra, Optus and TPG Vodafone all said it was something they would look at. One year ago and all three were still happy to say they knew about it, even excited about it, but still not implemented. Today, here's the update. Telstra says "Telstra continues to move towards enabling RCS Messaging and is actively engaged on how we support this. We are looking at the necessary steps and will keep customers... - Published: 2026-10-08 - Modified: 2026-10-08 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/10/the-social-reckoning-a-movie-that-will-reignite-debate-about-algorithms-and-misinformation-281902 - Categories: Lifestyle - Tags: highlight, movie, review, sorkin, the social reckoning If Aaron Sorkin writes it then it must be worth seeing - that's the principle from which I entered the cinema to see his latest look at Facebook sixteen years after "The Social Network" showed us the drama surrounding the formation of Facebook. The Social Reckoning is far more relevant to the social networks we see today, dramatising the famous Wall Street Journal reporting on thousands of leaked documents from the online giant. It's hard to call this a sequel really, because it doesn't in any way require the viewer to have seen the original - this movie is as much about our current world of misinformation and social algorithms driving people into topical rabbit holes. A strong cast is led by Mikey Madison, who plays Frances Haugen, the key character in those 2021 Facebook Files, the whistleblower who exposed thousands of documents from her time working in the civic integrity team at Facebook. This nerdy Coeliac sufferer battles with her love for her job, her passion for the social connectivity that Facebook brings to people perhaps less socially inclined - alongside her concerns that people - including someone she knows - are being drivin down rabbit holes of extreme views thanks to decisions made by Facebook over its algorithm. Jeremy Allen White is the non-technical tech reporter on the Facebook beat for the Wall Street Journal, while Jeremy Strong stars as Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg. Strong's Zuck is first class, sitting and standing with the look of... - Published: 2026-10-07 - Modified: 2026-10-07 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/10/review-sennheiser-accentum-clip-earbuds-that-set-a-new-audio-quality-for-the-open-ear-market-segment-281846 - Categories: Lifestyle, Reviews, Tech - Tags: ACCENTUM Clip, open ear earbuds, sennheiser Sennheiser recently announced its new open-ear earbuds, the Accentum Clip, which are Hi-Res Audio Wireless certified and include a dynamic EQ to compensate for tonal shifts to maintain a balanced audio experience. Open-ear clip-on earbuds have been popular lately, with many manufacturers offering them as part of their lineup, including Bose, now Sennheiser, and the open-ear stalwarts, Shokz. Sennheiser is well known for its high sound quality, so I was interested to hear what they would bring to the open-ear earbud market, which is known for less-than-premium audio quality. I’ve been using the Sennheiser Accentum Clip for the past couple of weeks, and I’ve definitely got some thoughts, most of them good. Design and Fit The Accentum Clip has a stiffer arm between the front and back sections compared to the Shokz OpenDots 2 and are slightly less comfortable as a result. Now, they are not uncomfortable, just not as comfortable as the newest open-ear earbuds from Shokz. They still clip onto the ear easily and sit in a comfortable position, but you do know they are there – not a big issue, considering the advantages they offer. The rear section of the earbuds is more substantial than that on the Shokz. This is where the battery and computing power live, and given this size increase, it’s not difficult to see where the difference in sound quality comes from. Like other open-ear earbuds, the Accentum Clip earbuds are IP54 splash-resistant, meaning you can comfortably wear them while exercising in any... - Published: 2026-10-06 - Modified: 2026-10-06 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/10/summers-ultimate-fruit-on-a-stick-introducing-frosty-fruits-mango-sorbet-flavour-281855 - Categories: Lifestyle - Tags: frostyfruits, mango, summer Nothing says summer more than the taste of a juicy, ripe mango and as good as they are they might have met their match with Peters new Frosty Fruit Mango Sorbet stick. Ice cold and actually containing less calories than the real thing, these little beauties may give Australia’s favourite summer fruit a run for its money this season Did you know that 95% of locally grown mangos are consumed within Australia? We also enjoy mangos in the form of biscuits, cakes and drinks and now it’s time to cool down with this new offering from the people at Peters. Imagine pure mango puree, blended with passionfruit juice, shaped in the form of a mango and containing no artificial colours or flavours. With raw ingredients like these who needs anything more? Head of Marketing at Peters Ice Cream, Andrea Hamori, said: “Mango is such an iconic part of the Australian summer, so it felt like the perfect flavour to bring to Frosty Fruits in a fresh and playful way. The launch is an exciting step forward for Frosty Fruits, extending our successful sorbet platform with a fresh new offering for consumers.  “We know Australians love Frosty Fruits for its refreshing, fruity flavours, and our new Mango Sorbet takes that experience somewhere new. Whether it’s cooling down after a day at the beach or reaching for a fruity treat on a warm summer evening, we think this will quickly become a new freezer favourite. ” And you don’t need to wait... - Published: 2026-10-06 - Modified: 2026-10-06 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/10/the-eftm-podcast-im-back-now-how-can-we-get-digital-platforms-to-handle-aussie-complaints-better-281840 - Categories: Podcasts, Tech - Tags: eftm, podcast, TIO Trev's back! Taking your calls, so if you've got a pent up tech frustration or need some advice on what to buy - get in touch? Perhaps you've got a new gadget you want to rave about? Send a text to 0477 657 657! This week all your calls, plus we talk to the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman about expanding their remit to help Aussies with Digital platform complaints too! Full AI generated transcript below Podcast: The EFTM Podcast Date: 6 October 2026 Host: Trevor Long Guest: Cynthia Gebert, Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman Callers: Robbie, Vanessa, Christine, Aaron [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. [00:00:31] 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 with real questions every week. [00:00:51] Voice Over: You can text Trev now thanks to Vodafone on 0477 657 657. [00:01:08] Trevor Long: Oh, there we go. Welcome back, ladies and gentlemen. Uh, did you miss me? I don't know, maybe you didn't even notice I was gone. Did you? Did you notice? Um, look, I, uh, I literally flew in 3 hours ago, landed Went home, had a shower, came straight to the office because producer Rob is making me work for it today. Um, we have a bunch... - Published: 2026-10-05 - Modified: 2026-10-05 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/10/the-two-blokes-talking-electric-cars-podcast-episode-140-mgs-plans-for-australia-and-the-zeekr-outback-roadtrip-281823 - Categories: Motoring, Podcasts - Tags: ev, podcast, TwoBlokes Zeekr 7X owner Tim joins us to talk about his learnings from an outback QLD road trip. What he wished he knew, how he prepared and how the charging network stacked up in those vital moments. MG Australia's Product Planning Manager Kevin Kou joins the boys to discuss the brand's success in Australia, the lineup of EVs and what's to come. And Trevor and Stephen go around the block in the KIA EV6. We'd love to hear from you, text or WhatsApp 0477 657 657 https://youtu. be/wYDFlN81iEI? si=er8LtJ8yL7ZPocZv Full AI generated transcript below 140 - MG's plans for Australia, and the Zeekr outback roadtrip! Podcast: Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars Date: 5 October 2026 Hosts: Trevor Long, Stephen Fenech Guests: Tim (caller), Kevin Kou (MG Motor Australia) [00:00:01] VOICE OVER: This is Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars with Trevor Long and Stephen Fenech. Thanks to NRMA Insurance and Uniden. [00:00:10] Trevor Long: Protecting what matters most. NRMA Insurance, helping Australians for 100 years or more, and they're one of Australia's largest insurers of electric vehicles. We'd just love you to give them a call or go online and get a quote so that next time you're in the market for renewing your insurance or you bought a new car, absolutely give them a try, see what they end up with. And at the same time, when you're hooking up a dashcam to your car, we'd encourage you to consider the Uniden Australian brand. They've been making dashcams for a long... - Published: 2026-10-05 - Modified: 2026-10-07 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/10/review-navman-mivue-smart-true-4k-surround-dash-cam-360-degree-peace-of-mind-281762 - Categories: Lifestyle, Reviews, Tech - Tags: car, dash cam, insurance, MiVue Smart True 4K Surround, navman Many of us overlook dash cams for our new (or old) cars. They are like insurance; you don’t need one until you need one. In fact, recent research has shown that nearly half of Australian drivers have experienced vehicle damage while away from their vehicle, with more than 10% unable to gather any evidence of the cause of said damage – this can be costly if you have to pay for the repairs yourself. With this in mind, Navman has upgraded the smarts of its new MiVue dash cams with a new integrated smart parking and an Australia-first Extended Recording Mode. The new dash cam line-up includes the starter MiVue 280 Safety dash, mid-range MiVue Smart True 4K and MiVue Smart True 4K DC, and the top-of-the-range MiVue Smart True 4K Surround, which captures front, rear, and side impact-zone coverage.   Navman sent me the flagship MiVue Smart True 4K Surround to test out and after having it in my car for the past few weeks here are my thoughts. Installation The kit includes everything you need to install the dash cam in your vehicle and have every function work seamlessly. It even includes a compatible SD card, which is nice, since you often have to play Russian Roulette with SD cards until you find one that works with your dash cam. The hardest part of a dash cam is finding someone trustworthy to install it. Although you can buy dash cams from brick-and-mortar stores that have recommended sellers, sometimes... - Published: 2026-10-02 - Modified: 2026-10-07 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/10/if-you-cant-beat-em-join-em-ampol-buys-charging-network-evie-281766 - Categories: Motoring - Tags: AmpCharge, ev, Evie Australia’s fuel giant Ampol has agreed to purchase 100% of EV charging company Evie. Fast Cities Australia, Evie’s parent company was purchased for $AUD225 million and will take the Ampol tally of chargers to a number greater than Tesla. This will mean the Ampol/Evie network will total around 1. 425 charging bays nationally at over 400 locations. So is this move a case of hedging your bets or going all-in on the future of motoring? It is certainly an indication that this legacy business sees a future in electric vehicles and wants to be a part of it. No better way to acquire market share than to buy one of the largest networks. The move comes as Australians transition to electric vehicles at an astonishing rate, spurred by fuel price surges as a result of trouble in the middle east In August this year pure electric vehicles (BEV) – 27,078 outsold both petrol – 25,824 and diesel – 23,608 and presently approximately 25% of new cars sold in Australia is a BEV. Ampol Managing Director and CEO Matt Halliday said the acquisition of Evie positions Ampol to capture growth as the uptake of EVs and charging demand continues to gather momentum. "For Ampol, EV charging is ultimately a question of disciplined investment at the right time. That means closely monitoring customer behaviour, EV uptake, site economics, grid connections and the broader charging network to ensure our capital is deployed where it can create the greatest value," Halliday said. Ampol revealed... - Published: 2026-10-02 - Modified: 2026-10-02 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/10/qrevo-edge-3-pro-review-flagship-cleaning-upgrades-to-36000pa-suction-and-hot-water-sanitising-281617 - Categories: Reviews, Tech - Tags: Qrevo Edge 3 Pro, roborock Roborock had a heck of a show at this years IFA in Berlin, showing off their next generation devices including the Qrevo Edge 3 Pro - which is now on-sale in Australia. The successor to the Qrevo Edge 2 Pro, announced earlier this year, the Qrevo Edge 3 Pro is designed for more complex floor plans. The robot can navigate almost anywhere. Able to navigate high, and dual-step thresholds, it also has a low-profile design with retractable LiDAR sensor that can navigate under low-profile furniture.   The Roborock Qrevo Edge 3 Pro steps things up from the last generation, bringing an impressive 36kPa of suction power, while the dual spinning mops now scrub even harder - and the FlexiArm tech means the vacuum can get right to the edge.   The on-board LiDAR sensor and Laser Detection System (LDS), able to scan 360°, mapping and avoiding obstacles as it goes. .   There’s a base station that can clean and dry your mop heads using hot air and water cycles, as well as storing up to 65 days worth of dirt and debris in one neat place. At $2,799, the Roborock Qrevo Edge 3 Pro offers a premium experience on paper, but is it worth the price? I have been using it for just over two weeks now, and here’s how it went.   What’s in the box? There’s almost everything you need to get up and running when you purchase the Roborock Qrevo Edge 3 Pro.   The box... - Published: 2026-10-01 - Modified: 2026-10-01 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/10/the-two-blokes-talking-tech-podcast-episode-752-telcos-join-forces-to-offer-disaster-roaming-openai-says-sorry-281744 - Categories: Podcasts, Tech - Tags: podcast, tbtt, TDR Telstra, Optus and Vodafone have joined forces to establish Temporary Disaster Roaming to keep users connected in the event of a natural disaster, OpenAI apologises for its government website breach, Motorola goes premium with its new flagship Signature 27 smartphone, Vodafone releases Australia's first 48-month mobile plan, Snapmaker releases its first 3D printer in Australia and our review of the Ring Outdoor Plus solar camera Full AI generated transcript below TBTT #752 - Telcos join forces to offer disaster roaming, OpenAI says sorry Podcast: Two Blokes Talking TechDate: 1 October 2026Hosts: Stephen Fenech, Val Quinn [00:00:00] Stephen Fenech: Well, welcome back, Val. Uh, your last week in the, in the chair, mate. Trevor's back next week. It's been a pleasure having you on the show, mate, you're for, for the, the 3 weeks. [00:00:08] Val Quinn: Oh, thanks. I'm going to be sad to not have a place to, you know, talk about tech and, you know, vent my frustrations and talk about what's, what's amazing. [00:00:15] Stephen Fenech: So you'll be welcome back in the future, mate. Don't worry about that. You're a friend of the show and you will continue to be. I love it. So, uh, yeah, busy week for you again, eh, this week. You're, uh, what, what, what's been taking up your time, mate? [00:00:26] Val Quinn: Tell you what, just getting back into the swing of things once you're away, it's always, uh, it's always tricky to catch up on what you didn't do... - Published: 2026-10-01 - Modified: 2026-10-01 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/10/temporary-disaster-roaming-introduced-just-in-time-for-natural-disaster-season-281735 - Categories: Tech - Tags: ATA, disaster, TDR It was announced today that effective immediately, in times of natural disaster, those people affected by the loss of their phone signal can effectively and seamlessly utilise a competitors service to stay in touch and to help stay safe. The announcement of Temporary Disaster Roaming (TDR) was made by The Australian Telecommunications Alliance (ATA) , the peak body of the Australian telecommunications industry with board members from a number of telcos and internet providers. Where certain conditions are met and within designated areas, representatives of the carriers, who will staff a Network Operations Centre (NOC) 24/7 in the event of their network failing will contact rival telcos and activate the TDR. Whilst the ability to “camp-on” to rival networks to access triple-zero has for some time been operational, it hasn’t been without it’s well-documented challenges This is different. This will allow calls, texts and limited internet access. Customers will not have to activate or change settings but may notice a change of carrier name on their device and the service is restricted to handsets capable of VoLTE roaming. The fact that this announcement has come from the peak body with representatives from all the big network participants, should mean that cooperation should be guaranteed when required. Domestic mobile roaming is not a new concept. In fact in 2016 an ACCC inquiry found that the proposal would not “promote the long-term interests of end-users” and was rejected. This new TDR essentially allows this feature but in a very controlled manner and... - Published: 2026-10-01 - Modified: 2026-10-09 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/10/amazon-launches-a-new-firetv-stick-4k-and-new-upgrades-to-its-kindles-281733 - Categories: Product News, Tech - Tags: amazon, fire tv, kindle, Kindle Colorsoft, kindle paperwhite Amazon tonight announced a faster Fire TV Stick 4K and a suite of new Kindles with longer battery life, 30% faster book opening, a seamless flush-front design and new colours. The new Kindles include a new smaller Kindle, a new Kindle Paperwhite and a new Kindle Colorsoft, all with new features. The new 6-inch Kindle The new 6-inch Kindle is the most portable Kindle available and arrives with 16GB of storage, a whopping six weeks of battery life and 30% faster book opening than the previous Kindle. Starting at AU$279 it is available in Ube (a purple-ish colour) and Graphite colours.   The smaller Kindle is available with an aluminium back for that extra premium look. The aluminium version starts at AU$299 and is available in Alpine Sky and Seaglass Green. Kindle Paperwhite The Kindle Paperwhite is thinner and lighter than the previous generation Paperwhite. It is waterproof and provides up to 12 weeks of battery life. The 16GB Kindle Paperwhite is available in Graphite from AU$369. The Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition also includes an aluminium rear housing, 32GB of storage, an auto-adjusting front light and a new feature to double-tap to turn pages. It is available in Graphite and Seaglass Green for AU$399. Kindle Colorsoft The new Kindle Colorsoft delivers a colour that is easy on the eye, without the harsh vibrancy and glare of a standard digital tablet. Ideal for a comfortable reading of comics, travel guides and more, the Kindle Colorsoft is available with 16GB and Graphite... - Published: 2026-10-01 - Modified: 2026-10-01 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/10/dreame-launches-flagship-robot-vacuum-fleet-across-australia-281719 - Categories: Product News, Tech - Tags: dreame Dreame has announced their latest range of robot vacuum cleaners has arrived in Australia, with the launch of the Aqua20 Ultra Roller, X60 Ultra Extreme and L60.   The Aqua20 Ultra Roller, X60 Ultra Extreme were unveiled at IFA last month, with the L60 Ultra and L60 Ultra AE also now landing in stores in Australia.   The new range includes combines their latest innovations in steam cleaning with the Aqua20 Ultra Roller, as well as intelligent navigation, obstacle crossing and extended-reach on the X60 Ultra Extreme.   Patrick Wang, Business Director, at Dreame Technology ANZ, said:  "Spring is a great time to give the home a proper clean, especially after months of dust and dirt building up. But we also know that for busy households, finding the time to stay on top of everyday mess isn't always easy. That's why Dreame continues to innovate with features designed to make cleaning more effortless, from steam-powered cleaning and an extendable mop on the Aqua20 Ultra Roller to the 18cm extendable mop on the X60 Ultra Extreme, helping reach tricky corners and hard-to-access areas. These innovations are designed to make our customers' lives easier, so they can spend less time cleaning and more time enjoying their day. " Aqua20 Ultra Roller The Aqua20 Ultra Roller brings 180°C steam mopping to your robot vacuum, letting you tackle sticky spills and able to dissolve grease and stubborn stains.   The vacuum includes 40,000Pa of suction power using their Vormax system, with their HyperStream detangling... - Published: 2026-10-01 - Modified: 2026-10-01 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/10/from-budget-tvs-to-smart-living-hisense-marks-two-decades-down-under-281712 - Categories: Product News, Tech - Tags: hisense Consumer electronics and smart home appliance maker Hisense has hit a significant milestone, celebrating 20 years in Australia. Starting with TVs back in 2006, HiSense has grown to offer a full suite of appliances and devices across the home, recently moving into personal audio with their HiClips earbuds.   Kevin Ke, Managing Director, Hisense Australia and New Zealand said  “Celebrating 20 years in Australia is an outstanding achievement for our team and a testament to the colleagues, retailer partners and customers who have been part of this journey. Since our launch in Australia in 2006, Hisense has grown into one of Australia’s leading consumer electronics and home appliance brands. We remain committed to delivering industry-leading products made for real life, simplifying everyday routines and helping households focus on the moments that matter. ” The future of Hisense appliances is in ConnectLife, a smart platform connecting their home appliances. Launching in 2024 in Australia, Hisense’s Connectlife platform has continued to grow, incorporating new features and technology including support for Matter.   Recently showing off their upcoming range at IFA in Berlin, Connectlife brings it all together, with appliances working in sync to make your life easier - including scheduling the washing machine or dishwasher to run during off-peak hours and getting a notification when it’s complete, or turning on the air conditioning before you get home. Connectlife can even check what’s in your fridge, and how cold it is so you can organise dinner before you get home.   Mr Ke... - Published: 2026-10-01 - Modified: 2026-10-01 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/10/lenovo-googlebook-15-launches-in-australia-on-october-5-from-2299-281704 - Categories: Product News, Tech - Tags: googlebook, lenovo After joining in the announcement of Googlebooks, Lenovo Australia has expanded with additional specs and pricing for their upcoming Lenovo Googlebook 15 launching October 5th.   Engineered as the perfect companion for Android phones, Googlebooks offer a premium design and spec, with the Lenovo Googlebook 15 powered by Intel Core Ultra 5 processors offering up to 47 TOPs of local AI processing, with up to 32GB of RAM and 512GB of storage. Featuring a lightweight premium anti-fingerprint-coated metal chassis, the Lenovo Googlebook 15 weighs in at just 1. 29kg, and includes a 15. 3 2. 8K resolution OLED touch display, supporting up to 120Hz refresh for a smoother experience, and it’s powered by a 70Wh battery offering up to 12. 5 hours of battery life.    Lenovo Googlebook 15Dimensions15. 9 x 341 x 236mm0. 63″ x 13. 43″ x 9. 29″ (inches)WeightStarting at 1. 29kg (under 3 lbs)Display15. 3” (2880×1800), OLED, 100% DCI-P316:10, 500nits120Hz3TouchscreenProcessorIntel Core Ultra 5 325 ProcessorMemory2LPDDR5x 16GB/32GBStorage2SSD 256GB / 512GBOperating SystemGooglebook OSBattery170Wh, 12. 5+Hr1Camera5M RGB + Dual Mic Webcam with Physical ShutterPortsLeft:1x Thunderbolt 41x USB 3. 2 Type-A1x Audio Combo JackRight:1x Thunderbolt 41x HDMI 2. 0Audio4x speakers, with Dolby Atmos®ConnectivityWi-Fi 79Bluetooth® 6. 0Keyboard & TouchpadBacklight keyboard, Haptic Touchpad 150mmx95mmCertificationMIL-STD-810H10TÜV Low Blue Light CertificationEPEAT Gold11 A key feature of Googlebooks will be the Glowbar, a line of RGB LEDs that light up to show off things like battery, as well as show when Gemini is working as well as fun animations. Benny Zhang, Executive Director and General Manager... - Published: 2026-10-01 - Modified: 2026-10-01 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/10/target-australia-partners-with-uber-eats-for-60-minute-on-demand-delivery-281699 - Categories: Tech - Tags: target, uber eats I need it, and I need it now, and that’s how you can get more access to more than 25,000 products from Target from today, thanks to the Uber Eats app.   Arriving just in time for Christmas shopping, the Uber Eats app will offer a curated range of products across fashion, beauty, homewares, toys and baby goods, giving you access to last-minute gifts, kids’ essentials and more - with delivery expected within 60 minutes. The availability of Target's range will be limited to ‘selected stores in high-demand areas’ initially, with Target expected to expand to additional stores by the new year.   As the first fashion retailer in Australia to join the Uber Eats platform, Target sees the expansion to Uber Eats as a way to build a stronger connection with customers, offering more convenient ways to shop from their stores, through to online shopping and now fast delivery. Bernard Wilson, Chief Customer Officer Kmart and Target, said  "Customers are looking for more ease and flexibility than ever before, and our focus is on building an online offer that works around them, whether they're planning ahead or need something quickly. We've spent 100 years helping Australians access products they'll love at great value. This partnership is another way we're making it easier for customers to shop with Target, wherever and whenever it suits them. ” Target says that the partnership is designed to give customers more choice, flexibility and convenience in how they shop. They also have said they... - Published: 2026-10-01 - Modified: 2026-10-01 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/10/epson-expands-premium-eh-ls-series-with-dual-ai-powered-4k-laser-projectors-281691 - Categories: Product News, Tech - Tags: epson Epson has expanded their Laser home cinema range with the launch of two new AI-powered 4K home theatre laser projectors.   The EH-LS6000 and EH-LS7500 round off Epson’s premium EH-LS series which includes offerings ranging from ultra-short throw (UST) living room laser projection TVs to high-end dedicated home theatre 4K units.   These two latest offerings bring cinematic-scale entertainment to more spaces from smaller homes through to dedicated home-theatre rooms. The projectors use Epson’s 3LCD three-chip engine, which utilises three separate liquid crystal display (LCD) panels for generating crisp, colour images. The projectors offer up to 4K resolution, offering options for streaming, gaming and catching up on the latest movies.   Both projectors include AI-enhanced picture quality, optimising each frame in real-time, sharpening detail and balancing brightness and contrast for more life-like tones. The projectors also use HDR10 processing offering 10-bit colour with scene-adaptive gamma correction and de-contour processing, as well as 4K frame interpolation to offer smoother images, with richer colours.   The EH-LS6000 is the ultimate giant-screen experience, offering display sizes up to 500” at up to 3,400 lumens brightness with an astonishing 3,000,000:1 contrast ratio, able to deliver well-defined shadows and deep blacks. There’s support for ten lens-memory presets in different aspect ratios, allowing you to quickly scale your image to how you need, and it operates at just 22dB so it won’t interrupt the audio.   The EH-LS7500 offers users big-screen immersion in compact spaces, with a shorter throw ratio than its predecessor.   Able to... - Published: 2026-10-01 - Modified: 2026-10-01 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/10/logitech-g-announces-the-new-blue-yeti-2-microphone-set-to-change-the-creator-and-gaming-microphone-experience-281681 - Categories: Product News, Tech - Tags: blue yeti 2, Logitech G, microphone, yeti Last week we saw a brief snippet from Logitech G Play 2026 about the launch of a new Logitech G Yeti microphone. We have now received all the details on the new Blue Yeti 2 designed to revolutionise the creator and gaming microphone experience. The new Logitech G Blue Yeti 2 encompasses a lot of new features for the microphone space, including: An intelligent voice proximity sensor that tracks your voice in 3D and adjusts the gain, EQ and pickup patterns to maintain consistent, professional sound An interactive 1. 3-inch colour LED screen on the microphone to provide real-time feedback on gain levels and polar patterns AI-powered de-noiser to clean the sound, reducing background noise such as mouse clicks and other distractions On-board BlueVo! ce digital signal processing for professional voice clarity Although the new Blue Yeti 2 can be tweaked for ultimate professional sound quality, it can also be used straight out of the box thanks to factory-enabled auto-gain and auto-tracking for professional sound. The Blue Yeti 2 also uses a new 3-capsule array to capture up to 24-bit / 48 kHz high-resolution sound for accurate voice reproduction.   For the technically minded, the specs also include: Polar Patterns: Auto Pattern & Custom Pattern with Pattern Steering Technology (includes Stereo, Cardioid, Super/Hyper Cardioid, Omnidirectional, and Bidirectional) Hardware Design: Premium metal build featuring a die-cast body and desk stand with a ⅝-inch boom arm mount Connectivity: USB-C (bypasses the need for an external audio interface or XLR setup) Onboard Interface... - Published: 2026-10-01 - Modified: 2026-09-30 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/10/review-samsung-galaxy-s26-fe-flagship-features-at-a-mid-range-price-281553 - Categories: Reviews, Tech - Tags: galaxy, galaxy AI, galaxy S26 FE, samsung, smartphone Flagship smartphones are great. They offer the best of the best in everything when it comes to smartphones but these days, the difference between these flagship features and those of a mid-premium smartphone is not massive. What is massive though, is the price difference between the two. Apple offers the “e” version of the iPhone and Google the “a” version for more affordable options. Samsung has the FE, the Fan Edition, and after using it for the past couple of weeks, I think it is possibly the best mid-premium range phone offered by any of the big manufacturers. Starting at an official RRP of AU$1,149, the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE offers virtually all the same features as the Samsung S26 flagship smartphones in a stylish package that looks every bit as good as them. So where does it fall short, and does it really matter? Read on to hear my thoughts. Specs The specifications for the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE include: Dimensions: 161. 6 x 76. 9 x 7. 4 mm, 193 grams Display: Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1900 nits (HBM) 6. 7 inches (~88. 7% screen-to-body ratio) 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19. 5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density) Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), Glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+), aluminium frame IP68 dust and water resistance Android 17, One UI 9 Exynos 2500 (3 nm)128GN, 8GB RAM, 256/8 or 512/8 Rear Camera: 50 MP, f/1. 8, 24mm (wide), 1/1. 56", 1. 0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS... - Published: 2026-09-30 - Modified: 2026-09-30 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/09/samsung-unveils-the-galaxy-tab-s12-series-premium-tablets-and-announce-the-cross-platform-galaxy-smarttag3-281673 - Categories: Tech - Tags: galaxys12, samsung, smarttag3 Samsung have announced three new products designed to appeal to power users and everyday consumers. The Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and the S12+ Two new Galaxy Tab offerings of the Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and the S12+ boast powerful performance within a slim profile with extended battery life and incorporated Galaxy AI. Both tablets come bundled with an S pen for precise editing and note-taking to satisfy the needs of professional users and the prolonged battery life of the S12 Ultra at 23 hours and S12+ at 21 hours ensure productivity is maintained throughout any working day plus the night. To keep these beasts cool, Samsung have developed a 3D Vapour chamber to dissipate that heat and to add to the impressive specs both models are rated IP68 water and dust resistant. Dynamic AMOLED 2X screens with peak brightness of up to 1,600 nits make these two new tablets eye-catching The S12 Ultra possesses a screen size of 14. 6” and the S12+ comes in at 12. 6” but with bevel sizes reduced from previous models you get more screen and less bulk. A thickness of only 5. 1 mm is a remarkable achievement To cap off the impressive specs, 4-channel special audio is on board running on Android 17 with a 6-month trial of Google AI Pro. “The Galaxy Tab S12 series is designed for people who are constantly exploring new ideas, developing new skills and bringing their ambitions to life,” said Jay Kim, Executive Vice President and Head... - Published: 2026-09-30 - Modified: 2026-09-30 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/09/five-things-to-try-new-samsung-foldable-fold8-flip8-281618 - Categories: Tech - Tags: fold, foldable, samsung, sponsor, Sponsored So you've done it. You've bought a foldable. Congratulations, you're now one of those people who opens their phone like a book and gets asked "is that one of the folding ones? " at every barbecue for the next six months. But here's the thing. Most people set up a new phone, move their apps across, and never go digging for the good stuff. With a foldable, that's a real waste, because the whole point is doing things a normal phone can't. So before you get too comfortable, here are five features I'd try first so you realise just how advanced your Samsung Foldable is! 1. My FanCam (Galaxy Z8 Series) If you've ever filmed your kid at Saturday sport or on-stage at the school performance, you know the problem. They're moving one way, you're panning the other, and it’s hard to show your family just how little Johnny did. My FanCam[1] is available after the video has been taken and is initiated through the Gallery, and is built for exactly these moments. It's an intelligent reframing tool that keeps your subject in the shot when things are moving around. Netball, junior footy, a mate on stage at the pub. Pick your person, and the phone does the hard work of keeping them front and centre. This is the one I'd try first. It's the feature most likely to make you look like you know what you're doing - it’s unique to Samsung and launched just recently on the Galaxy... - Published: 2026-09-30 - Modified: 2026-09-29 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/09/people-are-holding-on-to-their-phone-handsets-longer-vodafone-has-a-plan-to-match-281554 - Categories: Tech - Tags: 48months, mobiles, vodafone Vodafone have announced that they are the first Telco in Australia to offer a 48 month access/handset repayment plan. The decision comes as it is revealed that customers using handsets 4 years or older has doubled since 2021. As phone prices continue to rise, especially in the last 12 months or so as the costs of component parts such as memory and storage skyrocket, customers have decided that why not hold on to their old phones a bit longer? Many would argue that we have hit peak smartphone so incremental improvements year on year are not as significant as they once were. That leads to increased durations between new phone purchases So Vodafone have decided to match the more popular replacement period with plans that work in unison Vodafone quote an example of an iPhone 18 Pro 256GB purchased on a 24-month payment plan with Vodafone costs about $88 per month. Now, on Vodafone's 48-month plan, the monthly cost halves to around $44 per month over the longer tenure. 48 month repayment plans now available James Gully, Acting Group Executive Consumer at Vodafone, said the new repayment option reflects changing consumer habits and growing pressure on household budgets. "Australians are holding onto their phones for four years or more, but until now they haven't had the repayment options to match," Mr Gully said. The plans are available now to credit-approved customers, allowing them to split the cost into equal monthly instalments, interest-free when they stay connected to Vodafone - Published: 2026-09-30 - Modified: 2026-09-29 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/09/review-kenwood-my-pizzeria-pizza-oven-perfect-pizzas-in-a-flash-every-home-needs-one-281480 - Categories: Lifestyle, Reviews - Tags: indoor pizza oven, kenwood, My pizzeria, pizza oven Everyone loves a good homemade pizza – made and cooked to just how you like it. Some like it so much that they install their own wood-fired pizza oven in their backyard. I love homemade pizza, but not that much. I’m more of a convenience and value-for-money sort of person. This is where the My Pizzeria pizza oven from Kenwood comes in. The My Pizzeria pizza oven is a compact pizza oven that fits in your kitchen drawer or cupboard. Surely something so small would not be able to cook a decent pizza, right? Well, it cooks the pizza on a removable stone base, it can reach a temperature of up to 400°C, enabling a pizza to be cooked in just three minutes, has a timer so you don’t accidentally leave the pizza in for too long and a window so you can keep an eye on the pizza without opening the lid and letting all the heat out. The My Pizzeria pizza oven from Kenwood is currently priced at an affordable AU$149, although I have also seen it priced at over $249 so get in fast if you want the $149 price (Kenwood or JB Hi-Fi at this stage)! Design The My Pizzeria pizza oven comes in a stylish Storm Blue colour, making it a great-looking kitchen appliance you can leave out without ruining the kitchen’s decor. This pizza oven though, is designed to be stored away in a cupboard or drawer and taken out when needed, we don’t... - Published: 2026-09-30 - Modified: 2026-09-30 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/09/pixel-11-pro-fold-review-sleeker-hardware-meets-tensor-g6-power-281344 - Categories: Reviews, Tech - Tags: Google, Pixel 11 Pro Fold Google’s Pixel 11 series went on-sale in Australia last month, and after checking out the Pixel 11 and Pixel 11 Pro XL, it’s time to hit the folding phone with the Pixel 11 Pro XL now on the review bench.   Priced from $2,799, the Pixel 11 Pro Fold is $100 more expensive this year. Price hikes in the industry, as well as improvements to the phone account for the increase, but it’s a sign of the times.   The phone is slightly smaller, and weighs less, all while retaining that big 8” inner display. It also has improvements to the hinge, and improvements to the cover display, with better battery life, faster charging and more. There’s a new camera system with new features including 30x Super Zoom and Magic Capture, with a new sensor that has improved low-light capabilities.   The Pixel 11 Pro Fold also comes with Google’s latest silicon, the Tensor G6, with the new Titan M3 security chip to help secure your Pixel. Running Android 17, the Pixel 11 Pro Fold also comes with seven years of updates, and features Google’s Gemini intelligence including Proactive Assistance including proactive cards in chats, searching and more.   I’ve been using the Pixel 11 Pro Fold as my daily driver for two weeks now and here’s how it went.   Hardware Design The Pixel 11 Pro Fold is an evolution of, now four generations of foldables. The phone has the same book-style layout as previous Pixel Fold phones with... - Published: 2026-09-30 - Modified: 2026-09-25 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/09/logitech-announces-a-new-headset-for-the-hybrid-worker-that-can-do-everything-throughout-the-entire-day-281252 - Categories: Product News, Tech - Tags: business headset, headset, logitech, Zone vibe pro Logitech has announced the Zone Vibe Pro and Zone Vibe Pro for Business headsets for employees and their hybrid workplaces. The Zone Vibe Pro eliminates the hassle of swapping between office headsets and personal audio devices by fitting into your daily workflow and style. It features crisp call quality, immersive audio for your favourite show or stream and ANC to keep you isolated on your commute. "Modern professionals working across open offices, at home or on the go, shouldn't need multiple audio solutions for work and life," said Joseph Mingori, VP and General Manager of Mobile and Audio Solutions at Logitech. "Zone Vibe Pro solves that problem by giving employees the option of great sound everywhere with a comfortable fit while giving IT teams reliable, certified hardware. "  The Zone Vibe Pro for Business delivers an enterprise-grade solution, ideal for mass deployment. It is certified for Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and Google Meet, delivering reliable call quality in any environment. Your IT department can remotely monitor, update, and deploy firmware settings using Logitech Sync software, making updates easy without needing to have the headsets on hand. The headset is designed with all-day comfort thanks to a soft headstrap, a battery life of up to 30 hours of listening or 18 hours of call time with ANC enabled, fast USB-C charging and a variety of colour options including Graphite, Off-White and Lilac for the Zone Vibe Pro and Graphite for the Zone Vibe Pro for Business. Pricing and Availability  The Logitech Zone... - Published: 2026-09-30 - Modified: 2026-09-30 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/09/review-the-igarden-swim-jet-x-pro-10-if-you-have-a-pool-this-is-a-must-have-gadget-281038 - Categories: Reviews, Tech - Tags: iGarden, pool, SwimJet The winter months are behind us and summer is just poking it’s head up. If you are lucky enough to live in Queensland, its already warm enough to go for a swim. At least the kids around my suburb are brave enough. But as it warms up our pools are going to get a good workout. If you want to get a good workout as well many will agree, laps are boring, plus most pools aren’t long enough to get a few strokes in before having to turn around again. Let’s just get this out of the way. Whilst the iGarden Swim Jet X series of is designed for swimmers to swim laps without ever leaving one position in the pool, it is a whole lot of fun too. What is it? The iGarden Swim Jet Swim Jet X PRO 10 in this review is difficult to classify as a device. It is a swim jet but the average person probably would then ask, “What is a Swim Jet? ”. Other names are “Counter-Current swimming systems” or “Endless pool machines”. Essentially these devices are placed at the end of your pool to create an artificial current for you to swim against. If they are powerful enough the kids can also enjoy themselves challenging the power to ride the water on their chosen inflatable or boogie board iGarden make two styles of these units. The P series is designed to be more of a permanent fixture in your pool with the... - Published: 2026-09-29 - Modified: 2026-09-29 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/09/snapmaker-u1-arrives-at-jb-hi-fi-and-harvey-norman-starting-at-1299-281505 - Categories: Product News, Tech 3D Printer maker Snapmaker have announced they’re landing in Australia, bringing their popular four toolhead Snapmaker U1 printer to Australia. The Snapmaker U1 launched as a kickstarter last year, going on to become the most popular, as well as successful 3D printing project to date and it’s hitting Australian shores in October with both JB HiFi and Harvey Norman on-board The printer includes an innovative (and fast), four toolhead system which lets you print multi-colour 3D Prints - but without all of the waste normally associated with multi-colour printing.   The system uses four independent toolheads, with a different nozzle for each one - with no need to purge between colour changes offering up to 85 per cent less filament waste than other printers. It’s not just mult-colour, you can also print in a multitude of materials including PLA, PETG, TPU, PVA, PCTG, as well as ASA, ABS, PA and PC with an optional cover offering a way to completely encapsulate the printer to control temperatures. Snapmaker says that local retailers, Harvey Norman and JB HiFi will be offering rolls of filament making it easy to resupply. The range includes basic PLA in range of colours, which JB is already listing on their site however Snapmaker says Wood filament, as well as PETG, and abrasives including Glow in the Dark filaments will be available next month.   The SnapSpeed filament includes RFID tags that automatically tell the printer what profile to use, though Snapmaker says that there are generic filament... - Published: 2026-09-29 - Modified: 2026-09-29 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/09/hisense-expands-aussie-home-cinema-line-with-three-new-laser-projectors-281483 - Categories: Product News, Tech - Tags: hisense Hisense has announced new entries to their projector portfolio, bringing three new options to give you more premium big-screen entertainment options, in more spaces and suited to different lifestyles. The range includes the new portable Hisense P1 Laser Projector which includes RGB Triple Colour Laser Technology in a compact, portable design, as well as the PX4 PRO ultra-short throw projector, while the C3 Ultra brings more options in a long-throw projector. Kevin Ke, Managing Director at Hisense Australia and New Zealand said   “At Hisense, we are proud to pioneer innovation in the laser category, delivering cinema entertainment solutions that suit every Australian household. The P1, PX4 PRO and C3 Ultra build on our success in the laser category and gives Australians more ways to enjoy their favourite cinema content, whether that is taking entertainment wherever you go, creating a dedicated home cinema environment or enjoying immersive gaming on a larger scale. ” Priced at $1,799, the Hisense P1 Laser Projector can project video and images onto an area up to 150 inches at Full HD resolution, with 1,000 ANSI lumens of brightness. The projector includes a built-in battery which can provide up to 2. 5 hours of viewing, making it easy to take it on your next trip - or just move it around the home, or even outdoors for a night viewing party, without having to set it up permanently.   It includes an optical zoom, as well as HiSense’s AutoMagic AI Adjusting 3. 0 technology to help with... - Published: 2026-09-29 - Modified: 2026-10-13 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/09/bose-brings-back-wired-noise-cancelling-earbuds-and-were-loving-it-281482 - Categories: Product News, Tech, Triple M Tech Talk - Tags: bose, Bose QC Earbuds, earbuds, headphones, highlight In a world of Bluetooth and Wifi taking away the cables we used to know attached to almost every product, Bose is bringing the cable back in one of the most unexpected places - earbuds, and I couldn't be more excited. Years ago, my travel go-to were the Wired Bose QuietComfort 20 (QC20) - these were 3. 5mm connected headphones with a little box of smarts at the bottom that needed charging to keep the noise cancelling working. Frankly, the new Bose Noise Cancelling Wired Earbuds are better by lengths because they never need charging. Connected to your device by USB-C they feature a very small inline controller but they don't need their own battery power because they are powered by the same USB-C connection that delivers your audio. Why are wired great? Well, simplicity for a start, but also when travelling they are no risk of falling under your seat and being lost. Plus, never need to charge them! "Wired earbuds are experiencing a cultural renaissance, and when we decided to bring them back, we knew we had to make them even better than before," said Raza Haider, president of Bose Premium Consumer Audio. "Technology has come a long way since our last wired earbuds, giving us the opportunity to bring our latest advancements to the category and set a new standard for what wired earbuds can be. " Bose Noise Cancelling Wired Earbuds come in Black and White Smoke colours from October 15 at a price of $169.... - Published: 2026-09-29 - Modified: 2026-09-28 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/09/review-sonos-beam-ultra-power-in-a-small-package-taken-to-the-next-level-thanks-to-sonos-27-operating-system-281308 - Categories: Product News, Tech - Tags: beam ultra, home theatre, sonos, sonos 27, sonos beam ultra, soundbar There are many soundbars on the market, and choosing one can be difficult because no big-name brand will release a soundbar with poor sound quality. Each has its own features and technology that set it apart, but in the end, they are all pretty much the same. Sonos also has its own audio technology but it sets itself apart with its entire ecosystem and how all the devices work together not only in the app but locally with each other. This has also gone to another level with the introduction of the new Sonos 27 audio operating system. While we are ultimately reviewing the Sonos Beam Ultra, we're also checking out the entire ecosystem and Sonos 27. Sonos is greater than the sum of its parts. Together, all of the Sonos parts create an enmeshed system, offering a variety of ways to listen to your media thanks to the new connectivity options introduced in Sonos 27. Sonos 27 offers new ways to move the sound around your house, and after using it at a basic level for the last week or so, I can say that it is a game changer. Specifications The Sonos Beam Ultra sits in Sonos’ middle of the pack when it comes to pricing and quality, apparently (I haven’t tested all of the other so I can’t comment definitively on its siblings), but still packs a punch when it comes to sound quality. The Beam Ultra is more compact than its more expensive sibling, the Arc... - Published: 2026-09-29 - Modified: 2026-09-28 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/09/review-razer-base-station-v3-chroma-the-headset-stand-you-never-knew-you-needed-281058 - Categories: Reviews, Tech - Tags: Base Station V3 Chroma, chroma, headset, razer, RGB Everyone has a favourite gaming headset, and often they are just hung off the side of your monitor, or maybe, like me, you have a very cheap stand stuck on the wall behind your monitor. Now, Razer has released a gaming stand, the Base Station V3 Chroma, perfect for your gaming setup. The Razer Base Station V3 Chroma is a small headset stand with USB ports and RGB lighting that activates when you add or remove a headset. This intelligent automation helps you to make your gaming setup even better. The Base Station V3 Chroma fits nicely into the Razer Chroma gaming ecosystem, and when paired with a Razer headset like the Barracuda X Chroma that Razer sent me, it looks amazing. Installation One thing to keep in mind when installing is that the top of the headset stand is single-use only – get it right; otherwise, you won’t be able to remove it and install it again. Taking it off must damage it in some way. Just be careful and match everything up before rushing in like a bull at a gate. The base of the stand is screwed on using the included small screws and Allen key. This wasn’t super easy, but it only took a couple of minutes. The rear of the base station has a USB-C port so you can power it from your PC. It also has a couple of USB-A ports on the rear to help you declutter your desktop if you need to... - Published: 2026-09-29 - Modified: 2026-09-28 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/09/review-roborock-saros-20-flow-thge-best-all-rounder-281056 - Categories: Lifestyle, Reviews - Tags: roborock, robot vacuum, Saros 20 Flow The new Saros 20 Flow robot vacuum is Roborock’s new flagship robot cleaner, with an ultra-slim design and a powerful digital motor that delivers 36,000 Pa of HyperForce suction. With an RRP of $2,799, the Roborock Saros 20 Flow features: 36,000 Pa HyperForce Motor with Dual Anti-Tangle System Spiraflow 2. 0 Pressurised Self-Cleaning system for mopping AdaptiLift Traverse 3. 0 for crossing dual-layer thresholds up to 8. 8cm high 8. 98cm ultra-slim design to allow cleaning under more furniture New Robodock, fully automated with fresh mop care Upgraded intelligent Roborock app Design and features The Saros 20 Flow is a stylish vacuum with a matte surface, and although it looks a bit cheaper in matte, it still looks acceptable – thanks to the slim design and the retractable navigation sensor. Even when the RetractSense Navigation System retracts, the robot can still navigate accurately using the 100-degree rear-view camera. The Robodock base station is more of the same with a matte finish and the water tanks on the top. It is far from the best-looking base station I have seen before but it is not the worst. Underneath the vacuum is the roller mop, two fixed but dual-lifting side brushes and the dual anti-tangle main brush. We are seeing a lot more robot vacuums with this roller mop and having tested out both, this solution seems to work a lot better than the older rotating pads mopping solution – more on that below. Other notable features include live video with the... - Published: 2026-09-28 - Modified: 2026-09-28 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/09/callback-scams-are-on-the-rise-and-despite-us-all-thinking-we-wont-fall-for-them-we-increasingly-are-281429 - Categories: Lifestyle - Tags: callback, scams, telstra Telstra have released some interesting information on the ever increasing issue of callback scams. You know the ones. An urgent call for action that urges you to make the next move by calling a number. Your kid has lost their phone so you need to call them immediately on this new number, your recent purchase on Amazon had a problem with the payment or you have a bill you haven’t paid. These types of scams are on the rise in Australia and as Telstra state “they are designed to get around our defences” Suspicious links and calls from somebody not in your contact lists have been around for many years and Telstra claim they have blocked over 1 billion scam calls since they implemented their call blocking initiative (NUMBAT) in 2020. But these new types of scams have emerged as users have generally become more aware of potential risks so the attempts have had to become more sophisticated. But what if YOU make the call? If they are doing their job properly the scammers know that by you making the effort to call them back due to their enticing traps then you are very likely to be their next victim. You are already a qualified prospect, motivated to sort the issue out. Why do we fall for these scams? According to a recent YouGov survey 69% of Australians are confident they won’t be tricked into calling a scammer yet 85% prefer to speak by phone when dealing with an urgent... - Published: 2026-09-28 - Modified: 2026-09-28 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/09/the-two-blokes-talking-electric-cars-podcast-episode-139-he-went-for-a-prado-bought-a-tesla-plus-new-or-used-281423 - Categories: Motoring, Podcasts - Tags: ev, podcast, TwoBlokes Stefan joins us to talk about buying a Tesla Model YL after going out to buy a Toyota Prado. How do you get from one extreme to the other? ? Kushal is considering replacing his Toyota Corolla with an EV - should he buy new or used? And we go around the block in the BYD Sealion 7! Be part of the show, text 0477 657 657 https://youtu. be/J2XVmnvhkQs? si=PPkRYg2aUq9CJFfB Full AI generated transcript below 139 - He went for a Prado, bought a Tesla - plus, New or Used? Podcast: Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars Date: 28 September 2026 Hosts: Trevor Long and Stephen Fenech Callers: Stefan, Kushal [00:00:00] Trevor Long: This is Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars with Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long. Thanks to NRMA Insurance and Uniden. NRMA Insurance, helping people protect what matters most for 100 years and more. And they're also one of Australia's largest insurers of electric vehicles. So all we ask is that you give them a call, go online and get a quote when your insurance is up or when you're getting a new car and just see if they've got an offer that might suit you there. And Uniden smart dashcams, again, no matter what car you've got, brand new or old, EV or otherwise, protect your information, protect what happens on the road and what you see with the dashcam front and rear, Stephen. [00:00:39] Stephen Fenech: Exactly right. Award-winning dashcams, Uniden as well. They're well worth the investment.... - Published: 2026-09-28 - Modified: 2026-09-27 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/09/oppo-launch-the-find-x10-flagship-smartphone-series-in-china-heres-what-we-are-in-for-later-in-the-year-281391 - Categories: Product News, Tech - Tags: find x10 pro, find x10 pro max, oppo, smartphone, smartphone camera Ahead of its international and Australian launch, OPPO has launched its newest flagship smartphone in China. As it does every year, it gives us a peek into what we will see when it lands here in Australia. This year, OPPO has launched three devices as part of the Find X10 series, the flagship Find X10 Pro Max, the Find X10 and the Find X10 E. Most of the focus will be on the Pro Max version of the series, given its impressive specs and, from what we can see from the launch and its Chinese website, its potential as a photography powerhouse. Most of the phone's website focuses on the camera and its capabilities. https://youtu. be/D8OoZiAoZng? si=UqF9oonX4XCWrh_f First up, the rear camera specs include: 200MP wide-angle camera: f/1. 5, equivalent focal length 24mm, 7P lens with AF autofocus, supports two-axis OIS stabilisation; 200MP ultra-wide camera: f/2. 2, equivalent focal length 13mm, 7P lens with AF autofocus, 124° wide field of view 200MP telephoto camera: f/2. 1, 70mm equivalent focal length, 3P+3P lens with AF autofocus, supports two-axis OIS image stabilisation 2nd generation Danxia color reproduction lens: f/2. 4, equivalent focal length 19mm, 3P lens Supports 3x optical zoom and up to 120x digital zoom The front-facing selfie camera is a 50MP camera that supports AF autofocus. OPPO are partnering with Hasselblad once again for that impressive photo and image reproduction. The various cameras in the setup allow for a lot of flexibility in image capture with an entire landscape scene... - Published: 2026-09-26 - Modified: 2026-10-13 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/09/i-built-an-app-using-ai-i-have-no-idea-how-to-code-281320 - Categories: Tech, Triple M Tech Talk - Tags: AI, android, app, apple, highlight, ios I'm not kidding, you can go to the App Store for iPhone or Google Play Store for Android and download the app "I" built right now. This is an exercise in how remarkable AI really is, and the options it presents to those who might not have the means to develop an app. Now, for Harry and James, the legends who created the EFTM app for iOS and Android relax, I don't have the inclination, or patience to take this on at much more of a level than I already have - plus, I enjoy supporting Aussies doing their best. I did this for two reasons, Stig wanted his timezone app, and I wanted to see what I could really do having heard so many stories of "AI coding". Let's rewind a little. Stig is my mate who travels the world with me filming the content we need for Live TV crosses, Segments and Videos. Many years ago he discovered an app called "Zones" which was this really simple app that showed a bunch of places around the world and their time relative to each other with a sliding bar to allow you to move "forward in time" or backwards to see what the time difference would be at different times of the day. That app is gone, no longer available. Yes, there are many many similar apps out there, I found them. But I wasn't recreating that app because it would be unique or popular, I was seeing if... - Published: 2026-09-26 - Modified: 2026-09-26 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/09/cricut-enters-photo-and-sticker-printing-with-new-stickerpix-line-281310 - Categories: Tech - Tags: cricut Cricut have announced a fun new range of devices, branching out into sticker making and photo printing with their new Cricut StickerPix Print + Cut and Cricut StickerPix Print. Launching on October 15th, the Cricut StickerPix Print + Cut and Cricut StickerPix Print offer a creative toolkit to take images from your camera roll and turn them into personalised stickers, prints, labels and photo cards in just minutes.   Ashish Arora, CEO at Cricut said of the move into sticker making and photo printing “Cricut StickerPix brings these trends together and makes it incredibly easy to turn what’s on your screen into something you can hold, share, and make your own. Cricut has always been about helping people turn their ideas into something personal and real, and we are so excited to make that even easier with the launch of this new machine line. ” The two machines offer different features, with both machines using thermal dye-sublimation technology - a process that applies heat to transfer the dye onto whatever you’re printing on.   The Cricut StickerPix Print is the smaller of the two and can create custom pre-cut stickers and labels, as well as photo prints, and photo cards, with pre-cut sticker sheets available in a range of shapes and sizes. The Cricut StickerPix Print + Cut steps it up as an all-in-one machine, letting you create custom stickers including printing, laminating, and precision cutting custom shapes to create photo prints, photo cards, and custom-cut labels. The StickerPix Print... - Published: 2026-09-26 - Modified: 2026-09-26 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/09/trendlife-have-some-great-advice-for-living-in-the-ai-world-281301 - Categories: Lifestyle - Tags: AI, trendlife AI seems to dominate the news. Sometimes it’s a positive story about how it has the potential to change lives or even save lives. But more often it’s a click bait headline designed to scare and get attention. In most cases there is at least some element of truth in it that is then woven into an engagement seeking story that bears little resemblance to the actuality With that in mind we need to acknowledge that the genie is out of the bottle and we need to find a way to navigate the world we find ourselves in TrendLife’s latest newsletter had some great points so it makes sense to share that with our readers. They provided some useful tips to help navigate the AI revolution When asked “When did AI move into your house? ” most would find it difficult to pinpoint the actual moment. TrendLife nailed it when they said “It arrived through the homework app your child’s school recommended. The account question you typed out in full because calling the bank meant waiting on hold. The link your Mum forwarded asking if it was safe to click. AI became part of your family’s daily life before most families had a chance to think about what that meant” AI assistance can be very helpful at school. TrendLife state that around 40% of children regularly use AI for schoolwork. It can also be very useful but parents are naturally concerned about something that is hard to get your head... - Published: 2026-09-25 - Modified: 2026-09-25 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/09/rockstar-reveals-400-usd-gta-6-collectors-edition-you-still-need-to-buy-the-game-281277 - Categories: Product News, Tech - Tags: GTA VI, Rockstar Games Get ready Grand Theft Auto fans, because Rockstar is about to try and steal some cash - in the form of the official Grand Theft Auto 6 Collectors edition. The collectors bundle, officially called the Grand Theft Auto 6: The Goodtime State Vice City Collection, the pack contains a bunch of swag, though notably, no game (not even a game code! ).   Rockstar has announced the bundle will be priced at $400 USD when it goes up for pre-order (information coming soon) - that’s around $570 AUD. The bundle includes swag related to Leonida (the Florida stand-in in the game), as well as Macca the Gator merch - a fictional cartoon mascot from an in-game show in GTA 6. Macca the Gator Figure Oakley Frogskins Sunglasses Leonida Keys Crossbody Bag New Era 9FORTY Snapback Hat Macca the Gator Magnetic Mirror Chunkee the Manatee Shot Glass  Vice City Collectible Swizzle Spoon  Vice City Razor Blade Keychain Leonida Keys Enamel Pin Set in Metal Tin Leonida Keys Sticker Pack in Stash Bag Double-Sided Souvenir Poster with Map of Leonida The Oakley Frogskins are right on-brand for GTA6, and with your average Frogskins retailing around $150-$200 AUD, it's not a bad inclusion. Previous GTA Collectors editions included the GTA V Collectors Edition which included a full-print map (including IR highlights you need a blacklight for), a hat and Security Deposit Bag, while the Grand Theft Auto IV collectors edition included a lock box and bag as well as other items - both of which included a copy of... - Published: 2026-09-25 - Modified: 2026-09-25 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/09/the-best-movies-youve-never-seen-podcast-planes-trains-and-automobiles-281273 - Categories: Lifestyle, Podcasts - Tags: movies, podcast, TwoBlokes A buttoned-up marketing executive just wants to get home to Chicago for Thanksgiving, but every flight, train, and rental car conspires against him. Stuck sharing the journey with an overly chatty, relentlessly good-natured shower curtain ring salesman, what starts as pure irritation slowly turns into one of the most unexpected friendships in movie history. It is Steve Martin and John Candy at their absolute best, hilarious right up until it quietly breaks your heart, and if you have never seen it, The Best Movies You've Never Seen, thanks to Fetch and Hisense, is giving you the perfect reason to do so Full AI generated transcript below Planes Trains and Automobiles Best Movies You've Never Seen | 25 September 2026 | Hosts: Stephen Fenech & Trevor Long [00:01:43] Stephen: The Best Movies You've Never Seen. Hello and welcome to our movie podcast, a podcast about movies that you may not have seen, but that Trevor Long, my co-host, has definitely not seen. My name's Stephen Fenech. I'm the movie nerd of the podcast. I've seen all these movies more than once, and I show them each and every week to Trevor. And you know what? You might be watching them for yourself for the very first time. [00:02:04] Trevor: You are. I'm not the only person, there's no doubt. [00:02:06] Stephen: No, you're not. No, the podcast is not only named after you, it's named after a lot of other people. [00:02:10] Trevor: Yeah, and that could be generational. It could... - Published: 2026-09-25 - Modified: 2026-09-25 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/09/fetch-gen-3-backlash-29-99-levy-upgrade-box-fair-281264 - Categories: Tech - Tags: fetch, fetch tv, gen 3, highlight Fetch is under fire from a small group of users this week after contacting owners of their older Generation 3 boxes about their options going forward to continue using Fetch. In simple terms, their oldest boxes are problematic for the company when it comes to upgrades and support, so Fetch says Pay a one-time fee, subscribe to a service, or upgrade your box. For some it seems like another case of planned obsolescence in this world of new gadgets replacing old and the older ones becoming unusable - but the fact is this is much more complex than that. If you've received this advice from Fetch about your Gen 3 device it means you're not a paying customer, and you bought the device over five years ago, possibly eight or nine years ago. Now of course, we all want our gadgets to work for a long time, and here's the thing, the Fetch Gen 3 box can keep working, but it requires far more attention from the company - EFTM understands that Gen 3 devices make up a vastly disproportionate number of the company's support tickets because in simple terms they are older slower devices being pushed to do far more complex tasks in this day of streaming and online content. Some of the online complainants say the box is just a simple "PVR" (Personal Video Recorder), and shouldn't need any connectivity. But the fact is Fetch is far more than that, even if you're using a Fetch Mighty just... - Published: 2026-09-25 - Modified: 2026-09-24 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/09/uniden-announces-the-adventure-series-video-walkie-talkie-the-perfect-stocking-stuffer-for-your-kids-without-the-need-for-wi-fi-or-a-data-network-281244 - Categories: Lifestyle, Product News, Tech - Tags: Adventure Series Video Walkie-Talkie, uniden, walkie talkie Kids no longer have to make do with two empty soup cans and a long, taut piece of string, and this has never been more true with the new Walkie Talkie Adventure Series from Uniden. The KVWT01 Adventure Series Video Walkie Talkie brings live two-way video for walkie-talkie play without Wi-Fi, a network, or an app. The real-time two-way video and audio provide crystal-clear communication at a range of up to 400 metres in open space, a definite modern take on the fast pastime of walkie-talkie play. The walkie-talkies are designed for ease of use with a single one-button push-to-talk function that is ready to go right out of the box. The fun is enhanced with three voice effects and four screen viewing modes such as self-view, remote view and picture-in-picture. The unit includes a built-in rechargeable battery charged via a standard USB-C port, adjustable volume, and a lightweight design. "Walkie-Talkies have always been a simple way for kids to explore, play and stay connected, and our new Kids Video Walkie Talkie brings that familiar experience into a more interactive format. By adding live video without relying on Wi-Fi, a mobile network or an app, we've created a product that gives kids more ways to play while keeping the experience incredibly simple for parents," said Brad Hales, Head of Marketing, Oceania at Uniden.   The Uniden KVWT01 Adventure Series Video Walkie-Talkie is supplied as a two-unit set, including two USB-C charging cables and two lanyards. It is available now for... - Published: 2026-09-25 - Modified: 2026-09-24 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/09/logitech-g-unveiled-15-new-products-including-the-new-pro-series-featuring-an-upgraded-mouse-keyboard-and-headset-281232 - Categories: Product News, Tech - Tags: gaming headset, gaming keyboard, gaming mouse, Logitech G, pro x2 Rapid, pro x3 lightspeed, Pro X3 superstrike At Logitech G PLAY 2026, Logitech G has unveiled 15, yes, 15, new products alongside new software features and designs to elevate how competitive players compete, creators create and gamers game. The four main products featured are the new flagships of the Logitech G PRO Series: the new PRO X3 SUPERSTRIKE Gaming Mouse ($299. 95 AUD), the PRO X Control Mousepad ($99. 95 AUD), the PRO X2 RAPID Gaming Keyboard ($399. 95 AUD), and the PRO X3 LIGHTSPEED Gaming Headset ($449. 95 AUD). The new PRO X3 SUPERSTRIKE Gaming Mouse builds on the impressive PRO X2 mouse with improvements in precision and control. Built in collaboration with professional athletes, the mouse prioritises better balance and longer battery life; in fact, it delivers a 50% increase in power efficiency in an ultra-lightweight shell that is two grams lighter than the PRO X2. Other features include custom actuation, Rapid Trigger, custom Click Haptics, Haptic Inductive Trigger System (HITS) and an improved Hero 2 sensor delivering 48,000 DPI, 90G acceleration and 930 IPS. The PRO X3 Superstrike will be available in Midnight Black and Magenta Eclipse for RRP AU$299. 95. https://youtu. be/se_n_NIjTRg? si=Sb6NuWwmZ4hGUmJY The PRO X2 RAPID Gaming Keyboard features custom magnetic switches, Rapid Trigger Technology and Key Priority, delivering fast inputs and the ability to customise the key sensitivity to your preference using the G HUB software. The design includes custom POM Magnetic Hall Effect Analog Switches and custom sound-dampening layers for a smooth, accurate keypress at all times. The keyboard includes... - Published: 2026-09-25 - Modified: 2026-09-25 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/09/review-the-roborock-qrevo-edge-2-flow-superior-suction-advanced-mopping-and-a-few-surprises-good-ones-281164 - Categories: Reviews, Tech - Tags: Flow, review, roborock Robot vacuums have come a long way, especially since I purchased my first one, a Roborock S50 back in 2020. That is why all my subsequent robot cleaners are named Dwayne. “Dwayne The Roborock Johnson” Original Dwayne is still going strong as a family hand-me-down but now I get to play with the latest in cleaning technology and today I examine the Roborock Qrevo Edge 2 Flow The Edge 2 Flow boasts increased suction power over its predecessors and a whole new way of mopping. No rag dragging on the floor and no rotating discs. This beauty has the latest innovation in mopping, a roller spinning at immense speeds. One that not only picks up spills and dirt but also self cleans. During the review I encountered three surprises and uncovered three party tricks that make this robot cleaner stand out from the crowd. Clean and dirty water tanks and tangle-free brushes Before we get ahead of ourselves lets look at the specs Key Features SpiraFlow™ 2. 0 Pressurized Self-Cleaning System 35000 Pa HyperForce® Digital Motor Dual Anti-Tangle System & Easier Maintenance 8. 98 cm Ultra-Slim Design Pressurized Self-Cleaning Stain-Target AI Cleaning 75° Tiltable Roller 280+ Types of Recognizable Obstacles Easy-Rinse Dirty Water Tank Pet-Friendly Intelligence Voice control - inbuilt or linked to third party assistants That’s quite a list. So what do you get? What’s in the box? The Qrevo Edge 2 Flow comes with everything you need to get started but no extra accessories. The dock has the... - Published: 2026-09-24 - Modified: 2026-09-24 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/09/looking-to-get-the-best-picture-quality-in-a-new-tv-tcl-has-some-hints-on-what-to-look-for-281228 - Categories: Lifestyle, Product News, Tech - Tags: blooming, picture blooming, TCL, televisions, tv Do you need a new TV? Are you buying a new TV and want to ensure the best picture quality for your price range? Check out the instructions below. TCL has released instructions for users to test their TV for picture blooming. Picture blooming, also known as the halo effect, can negatively affect the picture quality you experience. Blooming occurs when light from a bright section of the TV screen bleeds into adjacent dark areas, creating a hazy glow and blurring details in the movie that should be enjoyed with sharp, crisp edges. Patrick Chen, Product Training Specialist at TCL Electronics Australia, says the best way to tell whether your TV has blooming is to check scenes with “chessboards or checkerboard patterns, movie end credits, and entirely solid-colour videos on YouTube or Google. ”  The edges of the black and white squares on the chessboard should look “super crisp”; if not, your TV panel may have a quality issue. The end credits may also show motion blurring, which can translate to poor image quality when viewing fast-moving scenes or sports. If the text is sharp though, your TV is passing the “fluid motion handling” section of the test. A solid red, green, or blue video from YouTube can also show colour issues in your picture uniformity and may help determine your panel's quality. Newer TVs, such as Mini-LED TVs, are designed to prevent this by delivering light only where it is intended. You should be testing your TV regularly, and... - Published: 2026-09-24 - Modified: 2026-09-24 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/09/when-nans-biscuit-tin-is-not-for-biscuits-then-what-is-in-there-281219 - Categories: Lifestyle - Tags: anzac, drumstick, peters Some interesting data from what you may consider a bizarre survey. The people at Drumstick have just launched a new addition to their flavour range – Anzac Biscuit, and to celebrate they decided that they needed to know what Aussies associated with Nan’s biscuit tin. It may surprise you to know that only 32% of them said biscuits. Go figure! From the bizarre to the ridiculous, the answers ranged from “Raman noodles, fancy jewellery, emergency cash, magic tricks and even “100,000 knitting needles” Whilst biscuits or cookies may have been the top answer, with sewing supplies at 21% not that far behind. Other notable answers were: “100,000 knitting needles” – the mind boggles Money stashed for emergencies – Probably my answer and better than under the bed I guess Lollies hidden from Pop – Nan has a sweet tooth Fancy jewellery – Hidden from home invaders? Ramen noodles – To keep them fresh perhaps? Magic tricks – Pick a card, any card Queenslanders seem to be the outliers with the greatest percentage of non-food related stuff stored in the biccie tin (34%) but in NSW where things are a bit boring it hits 63%. (Is it biccies, bikkies or bickies? ) Back to business – The survey was to find out what you may find in Nan’s biscuit tin but when it comes to actual biscuits there’s nothing better than a good old Anzac biscuit and Peters has captured the taste with their newest offering – The Drumstick Anzac Biscuit... - Published: 2026-09-24 - Modified: 2026-09-24 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/09/the-two-blokes-talking-tech-podcast-episode-751-coming-to-you-live-from-meta-connect-2026-in-silicon-valley-281216 - Categories: Podcasts, Tech - Tags: gadgetguy, podcast, tbtt Stephen and Val are in the US as guests of Meta at Connect 26 at the Menlo Park campus where the company made some major product announcements. Mark Zuckerberg took to the stage for the keynote and unveiled the Meta VR Glasses - a serious Apple Vision competitor at less than a third of the price. Also announced were the Ray-Ban Meta AI Glasses Audio - no camera and released at a time when there were privacy concerns about the company's camera glasses. And they also announced an update that can turn Meta glasses into a hearing aid. Muse is the new Meta AI agent which has just been released in the US and coming soon to Australia. Zuckerberg also revealed a small handheld device called the Muse Charm that can allow users to interact with their Muse without needing a computer or phones. And OpenAI has hacked an Australia Government website Full AI generated transcript below TBTT #751 - Coming to you live from Meta Connect 2026 in Silicon Valley Podcast: Two Blokes Talking Tech Date: 24 September 2026 Hosts: Stephen Fenech and Val Quinn [00:00:01] Stephen Fenech: Well, Val, we're together again, you filling in for Trevor. Thank you very much for being here, mate. Well, we happen to be in California again. [00:00:09] Val Quinn: That's right, here we are again. [00:00:10] Stephen Fenech: Yeah, we're here together at Meta Connect in Palo Alto. Is that where we are? Palo Alto, Menlo Park? [00:00:17] Val Quinn: Yeah,... - Published: 2026-09-24 - Modified: 2026-09-24 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/09/openai-medicare-hack-explained-281211 - Categories: News, Tech - Tags: AI, albanese, government, hack, highlight, medicare Look, I want to take an initial view on the widely reported "Hack" of Medicare by an OpenAI agent as revealed by Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese today. I think we need to look into this in more detail before jumping to the conclusion that all AI is destined to bring down society and hack our personal data. EFTM Snapshot: An OpenAI agent found data Medicare left exposed, and the real lesson is that government IT security needs to lift its game, not that AI is coming for your health records. Australians are - rightly - triggered by any report of a hack, especially given the Optus, Medibank and Latitude hacks over recent years. In each of those incidents actual hackers maliciously attempted to gain access to private systems and obtain personal and very private data from those businesses. Today, we learned that an "OpenAI agent" in the process of researching medical funding in Australia was accessing a Medicare Statistics website, and in the process of doing so was able to gain access to information that was not public. Now, that's very, very different to hacking into Medicare's servers and hacking the private data of Australians. It is, don't get me wrong, still technically a "hack" - but it's vastly different to what the "pub test" might see as being a hack. As an example, and it's a really silly one, the EFTM logo used here on this website is intended for your public viewing. Somewhere on our server sits... - Published: 2026-09-24 - Modified: 2026-09-24 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/09/beats-unveils-its-newests-flagship-over-ear-headphones-beats-360-customise-them-in-your-own-style-281199 - Categories: Lifestyle, Product News, Tech - Tags: Beats, beats 360, headphones Beats has unveiled its new flagship over-ear headphones, Beats 360, offering its first-ever customisable headphones to make them truly yours. Beats 360 combines a new acoustic architecture with custom drivers designed specifically for these headphones. They deliver the powerful bass and precision we expect from Beats with greater detail and depth than ever. The new flagship headphones feature adaptive ANC and a transparency mode that lets users stay aware of their environment. Audio offers more immersion with the Beats 360 thanks to Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking and Dolby Atmos support. https://youtu. be/l9EQ0bXiqBU? si=ZKMt8IYV1P_EbsfT The new Beats 360 are customisable to your own tastes and style thanks to the purchasable cushion kits that are available in ‘Performance Knit’ cushions in six different colourways – Black, Cloud, Pink, Sky, Navy, and Volt, or ‘Ultra Plush’ cushions in Black and Cloud. The ear cushions are engineered to sit comfortably over your ears, providing an optimal seal to enhance sound isolation and improve audio immersion. The earcups, combined with the newly designed headband deliver a comfortable, stable fit. Beats 360 is the first over-ear Beats headphones with sweat and water resistance, with an IPX4 rating, so you can wear them anywhere, anytime. Take them with you in the woven carry case, with the fold-flat design making them extremely portable. The new Beats 360 can be used by both Apple and Android users with Apple users getting one-touch pairing, always-on Hey Siri, personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking, and Find My... - Published: 2026-09-23 - Modified: 2026-09-23 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/09/qualcomm-launches-snapdragon-8-elite-gen-6-series-ahead-of-next-gen-phones-281166 - Categories: Product News, Tech - Tags: qualcomm Qualcomm has announced their next generation of processors, unveiling the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, The new processors are being announced ahead of new devices to be announced soon.   Both processors are built on the 2nm process, offering over 10% improvement in performance over last generation. The Elite Gen 6 also offers improved power efficiency, while the Elite Extreme Gen 6 takes a more extreme approach as the world’s first mobile CPU to hit 5 GHz. Both processors include an improved Adreno GPU sure to improve performance in your mobile games, with improved performance and power efficiency on both. Intended for use in smartphones, the processors will use the Qualcomm X105 5G Modem announced earlier this year.   This new generation modem ‘paves the way to 6G’ supporting speeds up to 14. 8 Gbps downlink and 4. 2 Gbps uplink speeds. The modem also supports more current gen connectivity including wide-reaching 5G and LTE support using the 5G NR (New Radio), helping you keep connected on the move. More locally, there’s also Wi-Fi6 and Wi-Fi 7 support, and support for the upcoming Wi-Fi 8 standard, and support for Bluetooth 6. 0, Ultra-Wideband and Thread.   There will also be improvements in the camera, with the Elite Extreme Gen 6 now able to support triple 64MP sensor arrays, including a bump to video with support for 8K video at 60fps, or 4K at 240fps.   Sound will also get an update with Qualcomm’s... - Published: 2026-09-22 - Modified: 2026-09-22 - URL: https://eftm.com/2026/09/sonos-ace-ultra-headphones-review-you-get-what-you-pay-for-great-sound-with-an-extremely-comfortable-fit-281140 - Categories: Lifestyle, Reviews, Tech - Tags: ace ultra, headphones, sonos, sonos 27, sonos ace ultra It’s been a busy few months for high-end consumer phones, with the latest addition to the market being the Sonos Ace Ultra, launched alongside the Sonos Beam Ultra soundbar. The Ace Ultra are Sonos’ next generation on from the popular Ace headphones and arrives sporting a similar design but improved noise cancellation, a longer battery life and are the first headphones built on Headphone Engine 2, new hardware that lets you link the headphones directly into the Sonos system. Design and Comfort The design of the new Sonos Ace Ultra is extremely similar to the first-generation Sonos Ace, with a few highlight changes but the overall design language continues – and why wouldn’t it? The Ace Ultra looks well-refined, stylish and classy. That subtle design language continues, with the metal arms adding to the solid look. There is no plastic, cheap-looking design here. The headband is thin but well padded, with a soft vegan leather covering memory foam that lets them sit comfortably on your head for long periods. Combined with the earcups' clamping force, that makes for very comfortable headphones. The earcups aren't touch-sensitive but look great, with subtle SONOS branding etched on the outside of the right earcup. Each earcup houses a Sonos-designed 40mm driver that produces high-quality sound—more on that below. It is unclear whether it is the same 40mm driver as in the Ace, but it wouldn’t surprise me. Sonos wouldn’t be the first company this year to use a driver from previous years in its... ## Pages - Published: 2026-04-26 - Modified: 2026-10-03 - 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! The EFTM TV Search needs JavaScript switched on. Prices shown are accessed directly by EFTM from the public retailer websites, otherwise we're showing the manufacturer RRP. 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All you need is your EFTM ID which is in the EFTM App on the WIN page, and to nominate an Aussie Charity below. Come back every day to nominate again as we'll wipe the slate clean each day! - Published: 2021-07-29 - Modified: 2021-07-29 - URL: https://eftm.com/your-lg-oled-xbox-secret-code Hey, this page will self destruct in 24 hours. Your secret code for 35 extra entries in our LG OLED & XBOX giveaway is SUPERMARIO Get that into your entry right now! - Published: 2021-07-20 - Modified: 2021-07-20 - URL: https://eftm.com/update-your-eftm-app-for-the-latest-features CLICK HERE TO ENTER TO WIN AN XBOX SERIES X and LG C1 48 INCH OLED TV! We've released an updated version of the EFTM app for iPhone. It brings you all the features we originally hoped for our app, so we hope you find it useful in keeping updated with the latest tech, cars and lifestyle news & reviews from EFTM. Firstly, download the updated EFTM app from the app store. Open up the EFTM app and "allow" notifications (please? ) Once you do, click over to the notifications tab (button, bottom right of screen) and choose the categories you'd like notifications of. What happens is, we'll send you a notification to your phone, whenever we publish new articles in those categories. Don't worry, its not going to be overwhelming, we rarely publish more than 5 articles a day, so you'll get very few notifications each week! Next, if you haven't already, consider placing an EFTM Widget on your home screen. To do this, press and hold anywhere on screen (Like you do to delete apps). Press the PLUS sign top left of screen. Now choose EFTM from the menu, and choose the size of the widget you'd like. Once placed, you can move it around. You can also press and hold on the widget to EDIT what you see there. 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. EFTM IDs are available to obtain within the EFTM App only as an incentive for users to download and use the EFTM app, the EFTM app is not used as a method of entering a competition. For competitions, the how to enter information is described in the full on the competition entry page at EFTM. com created for each individual competition. Each competition will have its own terms and conditions, and where required permits from State Government Authorities across Australia. Competitions that are a game of skill, entries are judged on quality, content, understanding of the concept of the competition which may be to survey user habits or tastes, or to get fun responses to a topic or product. Where an EFTM ID is used as a mechanism within a competition entry, or is the method of validation of a users entry, the user is still required to enter the competition mechanic, the issuing of an EFTM ID does not constitute entry into any competition. 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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Select Page EFTM Download the EFTM App Our recent stuff Cybersecurity Meets AI: Trend Micro rebrands as TrendLife and launches AI Companion Kaleida Honor Expands in Australia: Magic 8 Pro, X9d 5G, and X6d 5G Now Open for Pre-order The Ninja SLUSHi Max will now make more slushies, faster, and colder — perfect for your next party Attention filmmakers and creators – GoPro’s Mission 1 cinema cameras have been revealed Samsung Debuts 2026 Audio Range bringing Next-Gen Q-Series soundbars and Music Studio speakers EFTM Archives EFTM Archives Select Month April 2026  (50) March 2026  (89) February 2026  (60) January 2026  (99) December 2025  (63) November 2025  (55) October 2025  (69) September 2025  (98) August 2025  (74) July 2025  (67) June 2025  (54) May 2025  (82) April 2025  (60) March 2025  (61) February 2025  (66) January 2025  (93) December 2024  (42) November 2024  (62) October 2024  (62) September 2024  (109) August 2024  (107) July 2024  (102) June 2024  (70) May 2024  (112) April 2024  (96) March 2024  (72) February 2024  (60) January 2024  (124) December 2023  (79) November 2023  (62) October 2023  (72) September 2023  (86) August 2023  (63) July 2023  (59) June 2023  (68) May 2023  (70)... - Published: 2015-09-09 - Modified: 2015-09-09 - URL: https://eftm.com/win-a-jarryd-hayne-49ers-jersey-eftm EFTM Jarryd Hayne 49'ers Jersey Giveaway - Terms and Conditions 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 JARRYD HAYNE JERSEY giveaway post. 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... )