Author: Stephen Fenech

Let’s get real and press play on Episode 642 of the top-rating Tech Guide podcast hosted by editor Stephen Fenech as he keeps you updated and educated about the latest consumer tech news and reviews. On this week’s show: Many Australians are doing it tough – we’ll tell you how to get the latest tech without breaking the bank, Apple Watch turns 10 years old and LG smart TV owners can now play the latest Xbox Games via the cloud. In the Tech Guide reviews – we take a look at the Garmin Instinct 3 sport smartwatch, the latest range…

UK tech company Nothing has unveiled a new smartphone – the Phone 2 Pro – and three new earbuds through its sub brand CMF. CMF by Nothing has the same design-focused objectives with the new smartphone and earbuds while still offering cutting edge features and quality. The CMF Phone 2 Pro and the CMF Buds 2, CMF Buds 2 Plus and the CMF Buds 2A will all go on sale on May 6 with pre-orders already underway. CMF PHONE 2 PRO – $449 (128GB), $509 (256GB) CMF Phone 2 Pro, at just 7.8mm thick and weighing 185g, is the thinnest…

Put it in gear and tune in to the latest episode of the popular show Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars – The EV Podcast – with Tech Guide editor Stephen Fenech and EFTM’s Trevor Long. Stephen and Trevor drive the Smart #3 Brabus edition and share their thoughts – we’ll have to talk to Penelope again soon! Plus we talk about EV options vs PHEV for a city dweller with some weekend drive needs. We learn about battery health and what it really means, and we discuss the Road Usage Charges which are quite frankly a requirement if the federal…

Garmin’s Instinct 3 is more than just a smartwatch – it is aimed at the customer who likes to go adventuring, who wants to keep fit, stay on top of their health and not have to charge the device every day. Tech Guide has been using the Garmin Instinct 3 with a 50mm case and AMOLED display. It works with both iPhones and Android smartphones. Garmin has built its reputation with sports and fitness watches and the Instinct 3 falls in that category but it also has plenty of smarts to go with it so it’s giving users the best…

Congratulations, you’ve just broken the biggest story in history. This week on The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen podcast we’re watching Deep Impact starring Tea Leoni and Morgan Freeman. Deep Impact tells the story of the discovery of a comet that’s on a collision course with earth which sends the world into a mad rush to avert disaster while trying to preserve mankind. Stephen saw Deep Impact in the cinema in 1998 while Trevor is making the discovery for the first time. We go through the memorable scenes and share some interesting facts, behind the scenes tidbits, trivia, fact v…

Journey’s latest tech lifestyle accessory is REEVUS – a world first drink bottle which is trackable on Apple’s Find My and doubles as a phone stand as well. REEVUS is made from stainless steel and is a great daily companion that has a 700ml capacity and can keep your drink hot or cold for up to 24 hours thanks to the double-walled vacuum insulation. And by drinking from REEVUS you don’t have to go through several single use plastic bottles. Inside the REEVUS cap is a removable water-resistant tracker puck that works with the Apple Find My network like an…

Do yourself a favour and tune in to Episode 680 of the Two Blokes Talking podcast with Tech Guide editor Stephen Fenech and guest bloke Val Quinn from Gadget Guy. Val has stepped in for Trev once again as he continues his US trip with his family – we talk about the new Hisense 2025 ULED TV range which has just hit stores and Apple Watch was released 10 years ago. And are people willing to pay for Apple Intelligence, we take a look at the affordable tech options and ask if you’re on the right phone plan. Val also…

LG TVs can now run the Xbox app and allow users to stream and play the latest and greatest Xbox games via the cloud. The LG Xbox cloud gaming experience is still in its beta phase and will be available in 26 countries including Australia. It will include some of the biggest titles that will now be available directly through the Xbox app on compatible LG smart TVs. The Xbox app will be accessible from the Gaming Portal and will allow LG TV owners to play games from day one if they have the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate which offers…

It was 10 years ago today when the Apple Watch went on sale. Since then smartwatches have become one of the most popular tech products and allow us to track our fitness, keep an eye on our health and wellbeing and, in some cases, even save our lives. It was April 24, 2015, when the Apple Watch went on sale in Australia after being unveiled at the iPhone 6 launch event in September 2014. At that time Apple Watch was available in 38mm and 42mm cases. It wasn’t until the release of Apple Watch Series 3 in 2017 that cellular…

Hisense has released the pricing and availability of its 2025 ULED range with even more larger screen options up to 100-inches to create an enhanced home entertainment experience for your movies, sport and games. There are now three 100-inch options across Hisense’s U6QAU PRO, U7QAU and U8QAU ranges priced at $6,999, $7,999 and $9,999 respectively. Hisense is offering even more choice for customers in ultra-large TVs which are growing in popularity. But Hisense says size isn’t the best feature. Under the hood is the next generation AI processor which does all the heavy lifting to bring smarter and more intuitive…

Make the right move and press play on Episode 641 hosted by editor Stephen Fenech as he keeps you updated and educated about the latest consumer tech news and latest product reviews. On this week’s show: Norton is warning Australians to brace for a wave a of scams before the election, Navman has released its first three-camera dash cam to cover your car on all sides and Uniden has partnered with new EV charging platform Ivygo to make charging safer and more convenient. In the Tech Guide reviews – we take a look at the new Espresso Displays 15 Pro…

Australians love tech and want to keep up with the latest products but rises in the cost of living is making it even harder. But the good news is there are plenty of budget-friendly options out there. In most cases, the tech we’re talking about is essential and include products like smartphones, phone plans and devices to track our health and wellbeing. Of course, we also we want to be entertained as well and there are affordable options there as well. And all the products we’re suggesting are all under $200 – and in some cases under $100. The products…

Hit the road, buckle up and take a listen to the latest episode of the popular show Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars – The EV Podcast – with Tech Guide editor Stephen Fenech and EFTM’s Trevor Long. This week on the show, Alex joins us to share her love for her 2020 MG ZS – she bought because she loved the colour, but learned a lot along the way but what now? Should she sell it or to keep it? And we talk to a man looking to buy new, but there’s a debate in the house about hybrid vs…

Tile was one of the original trackers we used to locate our bags, keys, wallets and other valuables and it has just updated its entire range. There are now Tile trackers that are designed to suit multiple uses and different items. Tech Guide looked at four different Tile products – Tile Pro, Tile Mate, Tile Slim and Tile Sticker. Tile uses Bluetooth for connection and location and if an item is lost its location will be updated when another Bluetooth device comes near it. But there are also useful when you need to find the remote or your keys in…

Now, sink into the floor! This week on The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen we’re watching Get Out starring Daniel Kaluuya and Alison Williams and written and directed by Jordan Peele. Get Out tells the story of talented black photographer Chris who goes to his white girlfriend Rose’s parents’ country estate – and things are not as they seem. Stephen has watched Get Out several times while Trevor – who initially thought the movie was a reference to Elaine’s catch phrase on Seinfeld – is watching it for the first time. We go through the memorable scenes and share some…

The Fetch TV home entertainment platform has been updated with a new user interface to make finding and enjoy your content even faster and easier. The new UX has a slick new look and has been designed for more intuitive navigation whether you’re watching one of the many available TV channels, streaming a series or movie or browsing the store to rent or buy a movie. The goal was to help users spend less time searching for their content and more time enjoying it. “We are incredibly excited to introduce this transformative UX update to our customers,” said Dominic Arena,…

Start your long weekend with Episode 679 of the Two Blokes Talking Podcast with Tech Guide editor Stephen Fenech and Val Quinn from Gadget Guy who is stepping in while Trevor Long enjoys a well-earned break. This week: Trump’s tariffs – what does it mean for the tech world – who are the winners and losers, mid-tier smartphone wars – we talk about the latest releases, what we can expect from this year’s TVs, our thoughts on the latest smart appliances and parent tracking to help us care for the elderly. You can listen to the show right here on…

Internet security company Norton has warned Australians to be on the lookout for a wave of scams ahead of the federal election that look to take advantage of the heightened political atmosphere to target unsuspecting victims This follows what happened in the lead up to the US Presidential election when more than half of Americans (56 per cent) were the target of election related scams that included fake polls, deep fake impersonations and bogus donation requests. Norton says Australia could be next. Already this year one in three Australians have been targeted by a scam and the election window offers…

Home security brand Uniden has partnered with Sydney-based EV charging platform ivygo to offer a safer and smarter community charging experience. ivygo is like AirBNB for your home charger with the platform allowing owners to share their private chargers with other EV drivers. In the partnership, Uniden will offer its award-winning security cameras and dash cams with ivygo’s peer-to-peer charging network and allow hosts to protect their chargers and allow drivers to feel more secure on the road and while they are charging. ivygo gives EV drivers the opportunity to charge their vehicles at a nearby home or business wherever…

Navman has unveiled its 2025 range of dash cams which includes the first ever three camera system – the MiVue True 4K PRO Surround – which can cover the front, back and sides of your vehicle. The new Navman range also incorporates the MiVue True 4K and MiVue True 4K DC, the MiVue 270 Safety and the MiVue Rider DC Helmet Camera for motorcyclists. The Navman MiVue True 4K PRO Surround ($529) offers a complete picture when you’re driving with front and rear coverage and now with a view of each side of your vehicle. The cameras are housed in…