Author: Stephen Fenech

This week on The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen podcast we’re watching Strange Days starring Ralph Feinnes, Angela Bassett and Juliette Lewis – and co-written by James Cameron and directed by Kathryn Bigelow. Strange Days tells the story of a gritty futuristic Los Angeles where an ex-cop selling visceral memory recordings finds himself in the middle of a conspiracy that involves the LAPD and underworld figures at the dawn of the new century. Stephen watched Strange Days in the cinema and is firmly positioned in his library of hidden gems while Trevor is coming to the party for the first time.…

There is more than one side to a story and soon at Hoyts Broadway in Sydney there will be more than one side to the screen with the introduction of the panoramic ScreenX experience. The new auditorium uses the world’s first multi-projection cinema system that completely reinvents the way moviegoers experience the latest films. The 270-degree panoramic screen puts viewers in the heart of the action, with key scenes expanding beyond the traditional screen in front of them to the side walls. There have been several films released in the ScreenX multi-screen format, including Moana, Toy Story 5, Star Wars:…

Get in early with Episode 740 of Two Blokes Talking Tech with Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long as they discuss the week’s biggest tech stories and product releases. On this week’s show – what a day, we’re coming to you a day early after Telstra’s epic network outage. The Two Blokes unpack it all after a day of woes for Telstra customers started at 4.30am. The NRL scores big on rights, but was more on the table, could it have been different? And Samsung makes its next event official. You can listen and watch the show right here on the…

Samsung has confirmed a Galaxy Unpacked launch event in London which will unveil the next generation of its foldable devices and new smartwatches. The event will take place in London on July 22 at 2pm local time – 11pm Sydney time. Samsung has been teasing the event and what we can expect to see on social media. There have been numerous posts showing off a new shape and others saying “a new shape unfolds”. We believe this is referring to the rumoured new device that will be introduced at the event – a passport-sized foldable smartphone. The rumours have been…

Telstra’s nationwide outage was caused by software bug that led to a timing server issue  before disconnecting customers across the country and preventing more than 300 people connecting to Triple Zero. Customers from around Australia were reporting issues with Telstra and other related companies that use the Telstra service, including Boost, Belong and Aldi. The troubles began at about 5:00 am with customers from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Canberra, and Adelaide lodging complaints. Outage tracking site Down Detector recorded a sharp uptake in reports at that time. “There was a software fault that changed the time desynchronisation,” explained Telstra Chief…

Tineco, the leader in wet and dry hard floor cleaning, has roared into Amazon Prime Day with some stunning deals that will save you as much as 46 per cent off its world number one floor cleaner range. Customers who have done their homework will be able to score the best value for money deals on Tineco products that deliver remarkably deep cleaning and powerful performance. Tineco rose to number one in wet and dry hard floor cleaning by releasing products packed with innovative features that takes the guesswork out of floor cleaning and makes the job of even easier.…

Go for quality and press play on Episode 701 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 product reviews. On this week’s show – we have picked the winners of the Episode 700 celebration – check your emails. Meanwhile the foldable smartphones wars are heating up with the even more companies entering the category including Honor and Motorola and the new high-tech shoes from Mizuno that can literally put a spring in your step. In the Tech Guide reviews we take a look…

The Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra portable power station is the electricity equivalent of a spare tyre. When you’re off the grid of suffering a blackout this new portable power station can come to the rescue. The Jackery Explorer 1500 Ultra has a 1536Wh battery capacity and offers up to 3600W peak output. This means it’s ideal for camping and weekend escapes but also useful for tradies, outdoor workers and DIY enthusiasts. It can also be used as a home back up during outages so you can keep vital appliances like refrigerators, computers and routers running during a blackout. We’ve used…

Gen, the company behind internet security leader Norton, has reported a sharp rise in financial scams aimed at Australians which have more than doubled in the past twelve months. In the last two years Gen has blocked more than 460,000 financial scam attacks which have been launched during the winter months in Australia – two times more than when compared to the average across the rest of the year. These cons involve cryptocurrency and investments schemes that rely on convincing victims they were legitimate opportunities. Gen says they’ve noticed scammers are using compromised social media accounts to promote fake investment…

Australians spend a lot of time outdoors whether its entertaining guests, tinkering away in our sheds or relaxing. But we also want to stay connected out there, which is why the eero Outdoor 7 mesh router offers a perfect solution. The device is purpose-built to survive the elements and extend your existing network out into your yard, shed, and entertaining areas. We’re sure you’ve tried to stream your music near the BBQ or by the pool, work on the patio or set up an outdoor camera only to find your network is just out of reach. For our review we…

Put your foot to the floor and 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, Stephen announces what his next EV will be and we’re taking your calls including Leny who joins us to tell us about his wife’s new car and what bugs him about it. Meanwhile Ryan’s wife loves her MG – but sold it for a new one. Is she MG for life? And how Zeekr cost themselves a big sale before Polestar got the deal done with Jacob If…

The amount of storage we need for our data is growing rapidly and Seagate has responded to this demand with its new consumer range of One Touch desktop external hard drives. Tech Guide received the Seagate One Touch for review – it has 8TB capacity but it’s also available in 16TB, 20TB and 24TB. They start at $259.99. And these drives are bus-powered which means they draw their power from the computer they are connected to via a single USB-C cable and do not require separate power supply. The Seagate One Touch works with both Windows and Mac computers right…

The Two Blokes Talking Tech – Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long – have released a special edition of the show filmed at the Amazon Fulfillment Centre in western Sydney ahead of the huge Prime Day sales event. With thanks to Amazon, we’re at their Sydney Robotic Warehouse to look into Prime Day which kicks off on July 7.  What is it?  How big is it? What do you need to do to be a part of it and the huge bramds taking part. Also, what’s Amazon like for Aussie businesses using it for fulfilment – we’ve got you covered this…

This week on The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen podcast we’re watching Dunkirk – written and directed by Christopher Nolan. Dunkirk retells the true story of the evacuation of 400,000 English soldiers from the vast beach at Dunkirk with the help of many civilian vessels. Stephen has watched Dunkirk several times and Trevor is climbing aboard for the first time. We go through the memorable scenes and share some interesting facts, behind the scenes tidbits, trivia, fact v fiction and other things you don’t know about the film. You can listen to the show on the player below. Subscribe to…

Enjoy peak podcasting by listening to Episode 739 of Two Blokes Talking Tech with Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long as they dissect the week’s biggest tech stories and product announcements. On this week’s show, Trevor and Stephen unpack what Sender ID is and why ACMA has forced this on us and the telcos – and why it will help reduce scams. Meanwhile Telstra, Optus and Vodafone have been forced to update their coverage maps so we’re all getting the same info from each. Apple’s prices go up, up, up while the blokes get vacuuming with Tineco’s Pure One P50 Pro.…

Who said there is no technology in running shoes? Certainly not Mizuno – it has just released the Neo Vista 3 running shoes which incorporates wave plate technology to help improve a runner’s efficiency. Mizuno has combined advanced materials, an all-new plate system and biomechanical design for the Neo Vista 3 performance running shoes. The central feature of the shoe is Mizuno Enerzy – a midsole system that puts together a nitrogen-infused TPU top layer with an EVA base, which balances cushioning and energy returns. And when it works alongside the full-length 3D wave plate, it not only stabilises the…

Honor has launched two new smartphones in Australia – the Magic V6 foldable device and the Magic 600 Series – which both offer slick design, AI features and impressive camera systems. The devices are available to purchase now with customers receiving a bonus watch and earbuds via redemption. HONOR MAGIC V6 – $2,999 The Honor Magic V6 has an ultra-slim form factor which is just 8.75mm when folded and 4mm when unfolded and weighs in at just 219g. When folded the device is not much thicker than a regular smartphone. At its heart is the Honor Super Steel Hinge, which…

Some may consider a torch and a headlamp as throwaway items but once you get hold of the Ledlenser torch and headlamp, you know they are built to perform and built to last. Ledlenser is a German-engineered product that’s been available in Australia for 25 years. To celebrate the 25th anniversary, Ledlenser is releasing a P7R torch and an H8R headlamp. Both are backed by a new 25-year warranty. With winter upon us, products like the P7R and the H8R can help keep things illuminated through the darker mornings and earlier evenings. A product like the H8R headlamp is used…

Tineco has made significant inroads in the floor-cleaning category in Australia and the launch of the Pure One P50 Pro stick vac has reinforced their position to stand out as a serious contender in this crowded market. Tech Guide received the PureOne P50 Pro for review and it streamlined the cleaning in our home. Priced at $1,099, the Tineco cordless vacuum’s features helped us get through the tougher parts of cleaning the house and saved our back while revealing the hidden dust. The P50 Pro introduces two design features that can change up the cleaning experience. It’s all about making…

Reolink, a leader in AI-powered security solutions for your home and business, has launched its massive 2026 Amazon Prime Day sales, with customers able to take advantage of significantly reduced prices up to 46 per cent off from today. Australian customers can get their hands on Reolink’s latest products now including the OMVI 3i PoE triple lens panoramic camera, the Solar Floodlight Cam, Altus PT Ultra with solar panel, Reolink Go Ultra, Track Flex Floodlight Wi-Fi, Argus PT Ultra with solar panel and the Video Doorbell. All the Amazon Prime Day 2026 deals on the Reolink products can be accessed…