Author: Stephen Fenech

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…

We’ve just released the 700th Episode of the top-rating Tech Guide podcast and we’re celebrating by giving you the chance to win one of $15,000 worth of prizes including a 100-inch Hisense Mini LED TV. You can also win a Mova robot vacuum, the Netgear Orbi 773 mesh router three pack, one of 10 Norton 360 Platinum internet security plans, a Tineco Floor One S9 Artist Steam wet dry vacuum, an Oppo bundle of a smartphone, smartwatch and earphones and a Belkin pack with headphones for kids and adults and a charger To enter you need to listen to the…

Buckle up and lend us your ears for the latest episode of Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars – the EV podcast with Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long. This week, Danny calls in with the story of his brand new Geely EX5 and he’s happy as Larry! After looking at a few, Welly and his wife chose the MGS5 as their first EV, while Pete loves the 2023 Tesla Y he got second hand. And Stephen has been driving the GWM TANK 500 – a beast of a PHEV. If you’ve got a question about EVs or you want to be…

Apple has raised the prices of its Macs and iPads by as much as 30 per cent in Australia in the wake of the memory and storage shortage that is gripping the technology category. But Apple has left the pricing of its iPhones, arguably its most popular products, untouched. That is all going to change come September after Apple CEO Tim Cook admitted last week that prices would increase with the release of the iPhone 18. So why is this happening? Apple is blaming the shortage of memory and storage combined with the increased demand for these components required for…

It doesn’t take long to find out why the new 2026 ASUS Zenbook Duo stands out from the crowd. It takes just one look but then you start using it and realise it has the power to go the unique and stunning design. The appeal, apart from the fact that it has dual 14-inch 3K ASUS Lumina Pro OLED touchscreen displays, is also the Zenbook Duo’s versatility. Priced at $6,399 the ASUS Zenbook Duo (Model No UX8407) at first glance looks like a regular laptop. You open it up. You see a screen and a keyboard. But the keyboard is…

A publisher increases traffic by 40% over six months. More people visit the website. And more pages are viewed. This should increase the revenue too, right? Then the monthly report arrives. Traffic is up but ad earnings have barely changed. This situation is more common than many publishers realize. Growing traffic will not always automatically result in higher advertising income. In many cases revenue stalls because: ad inventory is not being valued correctly advertiser competition is limited page layouts are working against user engagement The good news is that now the publishers do not need to flood pages with additional…

Software rewrites are easy to approve in a meeting. The old system looks dated, the new stack is familiar, and a clean rebuild promises to remove years of awkward decisions. Then someone discovers that the “simple” pricing rule has 14 exceptions, three of them exist only for one major customer, and the original developer left four years ago. Old software can be frustrating. It can also contain a lot of hard-won knowledge. Before replacing it, the useful question isn’t whether the code looks modern. It’s whether the working parts can be reached safely from the system you want to build…

There are many benefits to using a laptop while travelling, but the stress of losing it can put a damper on things pretty quickly. You may have left it behind at an airport lounge, forgotten it in a taxi, or realised too late that your bag was stolen. Being quick to react can help keep your data safe and, hopefully, improve your chances of getting your computer back. If you ever find yourself in a similar situation with your MacBook, here are a few things you can do about it. Check Whether It Can Be Tracked First, locate your MacBook…