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In this episode of the EFTM Podcast, host Trevor Long introduces a new, AI-powered tool called 'Which TV to Buy?'—a comprehensive, non-commissioned buyer's guide for Australian consumers navigating the 2026 TV market. The tool, built from a detailed spreadsheet of 136 TVs across brands like Samsung, LG, and Hisense, allows users to filter by size, price, screen technology, and brand, with real-time price tracking and Trev’s personal insights on each model. He emphasizes the site’s ethical stance: no affiliate commissions, ensuring unbiased recommendations. The episode also features a deep dive into the evolving laptop market, with guest Bradley Howe from Asus discussing the success of dual-screen devices like the Zenbook and Zephyrus Duo, the impact of global memory and storage shortages, and how Apple’s MacBook Neo has disrupted the under-$1,000 segment. Howe highlights Asus’s focus on innovation, premium materials like Seroluminum, and strategic retail partnerships. Listener calls cover practical tech issues—from hardwired dashcams and NBN outages to using AI for financial planning and managing iPhone storage with Google Photos. The episode closes with a strong endorsement of cloud-based photo management and a call for audience feedback on the new TV tool.
Use the EFTM 'Which TV to Buy?' tool for unbiased, real-time, non-commissioned TV comparisons with filters by size, price, brand, and tech.
Google Photos is a powerful, cloud-based solution for managing iPhone storage, especially with duplicate detection and AI-powered search.
Dual-screen laptops like Asus’s Zenbook Duo offer significant productivity gains and are gaining traction despite high price points.
Global memory and storage shortages are driving up prices across devices, but brands like Asus are differentiating through materials and design.
AI tools like Claude can assist with financial planning and research, but always verify results with a human expert.
…and 3 more takeaways available in PodZeus
Introducing the EFTM 'Which TV to Buy?' Tool
“EFTM does not earn any commission from any links on that page. So it doesn't matter which retailer you choose. It doesn't matter which retailer is cheaper. We'll just tell you the cheapest one, and we don't earn money.”
Listener Call: Hardwired Dashcam for Tinted Canopy
Darren seeks advice on installing a hardwired front and rear dashcam on his ute with a tinted rear canopy. Trevor confirms that if he can see through the window, the camera can too, and recommends the Dash View 60R for its 4K front and 2K rear quality.
Listener Call: iPhone 16E and Camera Limitations
Greg shares his experience with the iPhone 16E, praising its value and functionality but noting the camera could be better. Trevor reinforces the idea that tech should match needs—not overbuy for features you don’t use.
Asus Guest Interview: Dual-Screen Laptops and Market Trends
“It's about having that seamless experience—just taking it with you and not having to make sure you pack something else is very well accepted at the moment.”
Market Challenges: Memory, Storage, and Apple’s MacBook Neo
“It's given us an opportunity to make sure we do better. We need to be ready for anything in this market.”
“I can just open up. I don't need to be on my phone. I can just go to photos.google.com on my computer, and I could search for… motorbike, right? And it will find photos of motorbikes.”
“EFTM does not earn any commission from any links on that page. So it doesn't matter which retailer you choose. It doesn't matter which retailer is cheaper. We'll just tell you the cheapest one, and we don't earn money.”
“If you can see through the window, the camera can see through the window.”
Host
Guest
EFTM
media
Asus
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Bradley Howe
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Trevor Long
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Google Photos
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Zenbook Duo
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NBN
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Zephyrus Duo
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Seroluminum
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MacBook Neo
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