EFTM

EFTM is a digital magazine focused on men’s lifestyle, created by Australians for Australians. It features a variety of content, including the latest news and reviews in the automotive sector, insights into technology, and comparisons of tech products. Additionally, it offers the latest updates and information on top lifestyle products.

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2025 mid-range smartphone camera shootout -- great results at a fraction of the cost?

1 day ago | eftm.com | Scott Plowman

Just a month or so ago, I published a comparison piece comparing flagship smartphone cameras, and while the results of all of the phones included were impressive, these phones are not for everyone. Sure, the photos are impressive, but are they impressive enough to justify the extreme prices these flagship phones cost? The cheapest phone in that comparison was the OPPO Find X8 Pro which starts at $1,799.
Shokz announce two new sets of open ear headphones, the OpenDots One and the OpenFit 2+

3 days ago | eftm.com | Scott Plowman

Shokz, the world leader in bone conduction headphones, has today announced the availability of two new innovative headphones, the OpenDots One and the OpenFit 2+. The new headphones are designed with open ear awareness in mind. I’ve been using them for the last week or so and have been impressed with them. Head on over here to see my thoughts after short-term use.
Shokz OpenFit 2+ and OpenDots One reviewed -- one good and one great

3 days ago | eftm.com | Scott Plowman

Shokz has today announced two new sets of headphones, including one with an ear-clip design. I’ve been using the two new sets of headphones, the OpenDots One and the OpenFit 2+, for just over a week now and have been impressed with them, although they are not perfect. Read on to hear my thoughts on both sets of headphones from Shokz. The OpenDots One are an entirely new design for Shokz, their first foray into the world of ear-clip design headphones.
ECOVACS expands its lineup of robotic window cleaners with the WINBOT W1S

5 days ago | eftm.com | Scott Plowman

ECOVACS has sold more than one million robotic window cleaners since 2011 and they are not stopping there with the announcement of the new WINBOT W1S, expanding on their Australian lineup. To celebrate the release of the new WINBOT W1S, it has been priced at a discounted $479 (RRP $599) until July 14. The WINBOT W1S arrives with features such as:Dual-Direction Cross Auto-Spray to allow for tackling of stubborn stains and various cleaning modes.
Australia's eSafety Commissioner recommends including YouTube in the Social Media Ban

5 days ago | eftm.com | Trevor Long

The exemption for YouTube from the Social Media Ban for kids under 16 has been called into question by Australia’s eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant in advice provided to the Minister responsible for the legislation. Commissioner Inman Grant’s advice on the draft rules that are required to be put in place alongside the already passed legislation covers 17 pages and includes five core options for the Minister to consider.
Review: Ultrahuman Ring Air lands in Australia packed with features

5 days ago | eftm.com | Scott Plowman

Smart rings are everywhere and now there is a new player in the Australian market with even more features than before and with no ongoing subscription fees. Ultrahuman launched its Ring Air here just a few months ago and is already making waves with its advanced functionality. The new Ultrahuman Ring Air weighs just 2.4 grams, with a thickness of just 2.45mm, making it incredibly comfortable to wear on any finger.
Google's own Gemini AI thinks YouTube should be included in the Social Media Ban

5 days ago | eftm.com | Trevor Long

We’re flying as fast as time travels around the clock toward the ban on social media for kids under 16 and there are still a lot – a real lot – of unanswered questions. The most important one – will YouTube be included or excluded from the ban. In short, the draft plan has YouTube exempt because of it’s educational content. My own analysis of YouTube Shorts (what we should really be talking about) vs TikTok painted YouTube in a very poor light. And there’s plenty that agree.
Podcast: The BYD Seagull for Australia? Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars

6 days ago | eftm.com | Trevor Long

Could the new management at BYD Australia bring the tiny Seagull to our shores? Could this be a sub $25,000 EV? Trevor and Stephen give it some thought, read more at CarExpertWould the lack of a five star ANCAP put you off or could you consider the details of the rating? A BYD Owner with plenty of K’s has concerns about his battery. And Paul is back with thoughts on the Ford F150 Thanks to NRMA Insurance and Uniden Dashcams, this is your EV Podcast
Meta's latest smart glasses collaboration with Oakley

1 week ago | eftm.com | Trevor Long

Meta has announced the next generation of their smart glasses in a new collaboration with Oakley to take their Sunglass based AI Voice and Camera technology to a whole new audience. This all comes about through Meta’s partnership with Luxottica, the company that owns both the Ray-Ban and Oakley brands. Ray Ban is known for style, with Oakley capturing a sport and culture market so this expansion takes the Meta glasses technology to an audience beyond the millions already sold.
The Limits of Age Estimation

1 week ago | eftm.com | Trevor Long

As the Australian Government moves closer to enforcing age restrictions on social media through the proposed Social Media Ban, one of the biggest unanswered questions remains: how do we actually verify someone’s age online? The Government’s Age Assurance Technology Trial (AATT) set out to test exactly that. Twelve systems from around the world, ranging from facial recognition AI to hand-movement analysis and government ID verification, were submitted as options for the verification of ages.