Author: Stephen Fenech

Corporate gifting has changed. In modern workplaces, employees are attached to gadgets from the moment they wake up, and a well-chosen tech gift becomes a tool they use every day rather than a gesture they forget. This guide covers the best corporate tech gifts for employees and clients in 2026: what works, why it works, and how to match the right tech to the right occasion. Why Tech Gadgets Make Better Corporate Gifts Than Traditional Options Traditional corporate gifts, notebooks, calendars, mugs, have a visibility problem. They get used once or shelved. Tech gifts are woven into daily routines: a…

Are we stuffed? Yeah, we’re stuffed! This week on The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen podcast we are watching The Dish as a tribute to the late Sam Neill. The Dish tells the true story of the Parkes radio telescope and the massive role it played in beaming TV pictures of the moon landing around the world. Sam Neill plays Cliff Buxton – the head of the observatory alongside Patrick Warburton who plays NASA representative Al Burnett. Stephen saw The Dish at the movies – it was released a month after the Sydney Olympics – and has rewatched it multiple…

Since the start of the Under 16 social media ban in Australia in December, Meta has only removed around 250,000 accounts across Facebook and Instagram which were believed to be held by under-age users. This figure is over and above the more than 500,000 Facebook and Instagram accounts that were removed ahead of the law coming into effect in December last year. This means that as of June 30, Meta has removed a total of 756,000 accounts across Facebook and Instagram in Australia, which had been recognised as being used by people below the minimum age of 16. But since…

Insta360 has unveiled its new flagship 360-degree camera – the Insta360 X6 – which has improved image quality, easier shooting and editing and added versatility. The new Insta360 X6 is available now and priced at $1,049.99. The improvements begin with the sensor, which is a dual custom Sony 1/1.1-inch square sensor, which has been developed with Sony exclusively for the Insta360 360 cameras. This new dual design increases the sensor area by 33 per cent, which means a 4x improvement in the amount of light intake per frame. This boost pushes the 360 camera’s image quality to a whole new…

Get the royal treatment and press play on Episode 745 of Two Blokes Talking Tech with princes Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long as they go through the biggest tech stories and product releases of the week. On this week’s show, why is South Australia having a Royal Comission? Is the Premier just angling for the federal top job? Does he want to eventually bePM? What should we be doing about AI regulation. We share our thoughts on the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8  which is landing in the hands of buyers this week. Amazon launches 5 hour delivery for Sydney…

Google has unveiled its latest Pixel smartphone line-up which includes the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL and the Pixel 11 Pro Fold. The new range introduces even deeper Gemini Intelligence integration, the next-generation Tensor G6 processor and the Titan3 security chip. Google has also introduced the new Pixel Watch 5 and the Pixel Tag tracker. Pre-orders kick off today ahead of the official on-sale date of August 20. PIXEL 11, PIXEL 11 PRO, PIXEL 11 PRO XL One of the first things you notice with the Pixel 11 range is the thinner all-glass camera bar. This is…

We got behind the wheel of the new Mercedes-Benz all-electric CLA range which introduced the brands new modular platform for compact luxury vehicles. There are two models – the entry level rear-wheel-drive CLA 200 and the dual-motor, all-wheel-drive CLA 350 4MATIC. Tech Guide got a chance to drive both the CLA200 and the CLA350 4MATIC through the Gold Coast hinterland. First thing you notice is the screen that goes across the full width of the vehicle with information for both the driver and the passenger. As you’d expect the CLA handled brilliantly and gave an intense feel for the road with tremendous handling.…

Do yourself a favour and take a listen to Episode 706 of the top-rating Tech Guide podcast hosted by Stephen Fenech as he keeps you updated and educated about the latest consumer tech news and product reviews. On this week’s show, Alexa+ has launched in Australia – how is it better? Bose has launched its latest QuietComfort headphones and we take a first look at the new BMW Neue Klasse iX3 electric SUV. In the Tech Guide reviews we give you our verdict on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, DJI has launched new Mic Mini2 and TCL unveils the…

Amazon can already deliver your packages fast but that’s about to get even faster with the launch of Prime Free Same-Day service so Prime members can receive their orders in as little as five hours at no extra cost. There are now three new delivery windows for Prime members in Sydney and Melbourne – overnight delivery, afternoon same-day delivery and evening same-day delivery. Customers can choose any of these delivery windows for eligible orders over $49. So that means it’s possible to order a product before bedtime and see it on your doorstep before 8am or order before breakfast to…

Get into gear and take a listen to the latest episode of Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars – the EV podcast with Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long. On this week’s show, Gavin’s folks used to drive around in a big Landcruiser for the great Aussie road trip, now they’ve got a Tesla Model S and that’s not slowing their road-tripping. Meanwhile Geely has revealed some sharp EX2 pricing, how does it shape up, and will oil dramas keep EV demand high or will it slump. We drive the KIA PV5 all-electric Van and reveal the Model YL Child seat solution.…

Two Blokes Talking Tech – Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long – have headed west to Perth for a special edition of the podcast recorded at Optus Stadium to talk about the latest network breakthroughs and connectivity tips. Stephen and Trevor talk to Optus networking expert Paul Milford about the Optus Stadium connectivity, network improvements and what we can expect from 6G. Also on the show is Jane McNamara, EGM Optus External Communications, who talks about device safety education and connectivity tips. You can listen to the show right here on the Tech Guide site using the audio player. https://youtu.be/zBp48bSvKKY?si=2_n1KD3Skc0e1aK2 It…

Bose has unveiled its next generation of the QuietComfort headphones which have an updated design and offer one of the industry’s best active noise cancellation. The new Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) go on sale for $549.95 on August 13 and are available in Black, White Smoke and three new limited edition colours: Eucalyptus Green, Dewdrop Mint and Rosewood Mauve. Bose has introduced new TrueSpatial Technology to these latest headphones, which offer three Bose immersive audio listening modes – Still, Motion and Cinema. Bose Immersive Audio also provides a virtualized stereo sound experience from any audio source. This means the…

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is literally changing the shape of smartphones and has provided a more accessible gateway for customers to graduate to a foldable device. For eight years Samsung’s foldable devices have looked like regular smartphones and won a loyal band of customers who have stayed true to the form factor. But it wasn’t for everyone – until now. The new Galaxy Z Fold8 is smaller and shaped like a passport and is a lot more approachable for customers who had never considered a foldable smartphone before. Many have found the previous models to be too big or…

Next time you’re at a sporting event think about all the things you do with your phone – making and receiving calls, sharing content on social media and even paying for food and drinks. That used to be a tough task when there was 60,000 other people in the stadium all crowding the network at the same time. But at Optus Stadium in Perth that is no longer an issue. We took a tour of Optus Stadium in Perth to look at the state of the art technology Optus is employing to keep everyone connected whether they are a fan…

This week on The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen podcast we are celebrating the 40th anniversary of the classic comedy Ferris Bueller’s Day Off starring Matthew Broderick and written and directed by John Hughes. Ferris Bueller’s Day Off tells the story of popular student Ferris who decides he needs a day off to stop and smell the roses but not everyone is happy with his decision and the battle to enjoy the day v not getting caught begins. Stephen watched Ferris Bueller’s Day Off at the movies – Trevor was watching cars go around in a circle as a 9-year…

Put on the shades and take a listen to Episode 744 of the Two Blokes Talking Tech podcast with Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long as they dissect the week’s biggest tech news and product releases. On this week’s show, thanks to Kmart, smart glasses are all in the news again – so we look at the privacy risks, policy needs and just the whole drama overall. Amazon is bringing Alexa+ to Australia what does it mean, why it’s worth a go and robot lawnmowers – are they a thing? Or a fad? You can listen to the show right here…

BMW’s new iX3 – its Neue Klasse electric SUV – heralds the start of a bold new direction for the luxury car maker with key improvements in design, performance and technology. The iX3 range has been built from the ground up on a dedicated Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV) architecture. We got a chance to drive the iX3 50 M Sport around Byron Bay and the surrounding hinterland to admire not only its driving performance but the impressive technology upgrades and innovations as well. The “sheer driving pleasure” – BMW’s slogan – is there with the iX3 50. The car is…

Search engine optimization has become one of the most valuable long-term marketing strategies for businesses looking to increase their online visibility. While many companies invest in websites and digital advertising, ranking well in search engines often requires a combination of technical knowledge, quality content, and ongoing optimization. This is where SEO experts play an important role. Businesses researching SEO services may come across StudioHawk SEO Experts, a team that focuses exclusively on helping websites improve their organic search performance. Their specialist approach reflects a growing trend in the digital marketing industry, where expertise in SEO can make a meaningful difference…

The Alexa personal assistant is already a part of daily life for millions of Australians and it has just got even smarter, more conversational and more capable with the launch of Alexa+. Alexa+ is a significant upgrade in personal AI that makes the experience deeper and more useful than simply answering questions and controlling smart devices. More than a year in the making the Alexa+ assistant for Australian users does more than understand our accents. It recognises our slang and idioms and can interact with users in a much more casual and conversational tone. Australian customers engaged with Alexa more…

DJI, a company we know from their drones and cameras, has released the DJI Mic Mini 2S – the first Mini wireless microphone from DJI that has internal recording capabilities. An expansion on the DJI Mic Mini 2, this latest model offers 32-bit float internal recording and up to 38 hours of storage. It also comes with two levels of AI noise cancellation to ensure you capture quality audio even in noisy environments like on-street interviews and multi-person productions. The DJI Mic Mini 2S gives creators even more flexibility when looking after dynamic sound levels in post-production. Each transmitter has…