Author: Stephen Fenech

Apple has unveiled new features that will help parents protect kids and teenagers online which will be part of the software upgrades for all Apple devices announced at last week’s Worldwide Developers Conference. When iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, watchOS 26, visionOS 26 and tvOS 26 are released later this year, kids will be able to enjoy a more age-appropriate experience with their divorce. Apple has already laid the foundation of these new features with its existing parental controls that are available from the App Store and within Screen Time. They are designed to help parents manage and…

A blender that cleans itself. That’s what the versatile new Panasonic MX-HG6401 all-in-one smart hot and cold blender can do. And of course it can also blend, cut and cook nutritious meals. The new Panasonic Hot and Cold Blender can do a lot more than a regular blender and make home cooking even easier. The appliance can help you prepare nutritious meals thanks to its ability to handle both hot and cold recipes with temperature control from 40° to 100°C. Whether you’re making smoothie or whipping up hot soups, purees, sauces, desserts and even homemade baby food, the Panasonic all-in-one…

Give your knowledge of EVs a tune-up with 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. Woolies is rewarding those who charge at the supermarket and Stephen and Trevor drive the Zeekr 009 This week we talk to Susie owns a BYD, but when the lease is up – doesn’t think she’ll go EV again – we ask her why? David is back on the line – he’s test driven three cars – how is the choice shaping up? If you’ve…

One of the most common questions we get asked is how to improve Wi-Fi in your home and our response is always a mesh wireless system like the new Amazon eero Pro 7 which can supercharge your network in every corner of your home. Tech Guide has looked at the eero Pro 7 three pack and set it up in our two-storey house to see if we can boost our Wi-Fi across In every room. And not just any old wi-fi but the very latest Wi-Fi 7 standard that is backwards compatible to keep all devices but it can be…

I want the fairy tale! This week on The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen we’re watching Pretty Woman starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere and directed by Garry Marshall. Pretty Woman tells the story of LA hooker Vivien Ward who meets billionaire businessman Edward Lewis when he asks for directions for Beverly Hills. When Edward asks Vivien to spend the week with him, they forge an unlikely bond. Stephen saw Pretty Woman in the theatres with everyone else. Trevor knew about the movie is seeing the whole movie from start to finish for the very first time. We go through…

It’s been active for less than two weeks, but Telstra’s Satellite Messaging service has been a hit with customers who have already sent or received more than a million messages. The service, which uses the Starlink’s Direct to Cell low earth orbit satellite network, was first available 10 days ago for Telstra customers with Samsung Galaxy S25 series smartphones. As of last weekend, iPhone users were also able to use Satellite Messaging. Telstra customers can access the service when they are outside of the range of the cellular. When the device says No Service – they will see a satellite…

Tineco has made floor cleaning much easier and now they can also do the same for your carpets with the new Carpet One Cruiser which makes deep cleaning your carpet as easy as vacuuming. Tech Guide decided to give it a run and we had the perfect opportunity to put it through its paces in our office. The room had been cleared out and repainted ahead of a renovation with custom made cabinetry – a new desk and wardrobe. Our carpet was still in good condition but there were some high traffic areas that needed a clean and a revival.…

Apple has released a haptic trailer for its highly anticipated F1 film so you can feel every rumble and gear shift when watching it on the iPhone. F1 opens in cinemas on June 25 and stars Brad Pitt and Javier Bardem and puts viewers in the driver’s seat to experience high-octane action. The trailer takes advantage of the iPhone’s Taptic Engine when viewing the trailer in the Apple TV app so you can feel the power of the engines and other responsive vibrations in your hands. Each haptic sequence was created frame by frame to make sure they line up…

Hisense has just released its latest Laser Mini Pro Projector – the M2 Pro – so you can enjoy a cinematic big screen experience anywhere in your home. The M2 Pro is powered by Hisense’s Triple Colour Laser technology and has been designed to offer quality and portability so you can turn any room, or your yard, into a home theatre. Thanks to its compact design, the Hisense M2 Pro can be carried from room to room so you can enjoy your content on a grand scale anywhere. And despite its small size, the Hisense projector still delivers on the…

Apple’s 2025 Worldwide Developers Conference revealed new names, a new design and a host of software enhancements for Apple products. But not all the new features made the keynote – here’s a look at the top 10 features you didn’t know about. Apple has unified the names of all the operating systems – they will all be numbered the same with the number reflecting the year ahead. Also revealed was the new universal Apple design language with Liquid Glass which will be used for the menus, widgets, app icons and controls. And we saw a range of new features introduced…

Tune in to Episode 687 of the Two Blokes Talking Tech podcast with Tech Guide editor Stephen Fenech and EFTM’s Trevor Long as they unpack the announcements from Apple’s 2025 Worldwide Developers Conference. Stephen and Trevor talk about Apple’s personalised Siri which has still not been released since it was announced at last year’s WWDC. Also on the show, Apple’s new system naming convention, the major redesign and a look at the new features for iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, macOS and visionOS. You can listen tothe show right here on the Tech Guide site using the audio player below. It is…

It’s time to press play on Episode 648 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: An update to Telstra’s new satellite messaging service – more devices are now compatible, LG unveils a new smart monitor for work and play and Uniden has a new camera that can connect via 4G to keep eye on what’s important to you. In the Tech Guide reviews we take a listen to the new Skullcandy Method 360 ANC earphones, Belkin has…

Apple has admitted its personalised Siri features, announced at the 2024 Worldwide Developers Conference keynote, are still not ready a year later. And it may still be delayed until 2026. Many were expecting some major announcements around Siri today at today’s WWDC 2025 keynote to deliver on the promised features unveiled last year. But Apple’s senior vice president for software engineering Craig Federighi said more work needs to be done. “As we’ve shared, we’re continuing our work to deliver the features that make Siri even more personal,” Federighi said. “This work needed more time to reach our high quality bar…

Apple has revealed significant new updates for macOS, iPadOS and visionOS which incorporates the all-new Liquid Glass design and other enhancements to improve productivity, creativity and entertainment. MACOS TAHOE 26 Apple has continued the tradition of naming macOS after a Californian landmark. This time out for macOS 26, Apple has named the update Tahoe and packed it with a range of new features including the new Liquid Glass design which will be reflected in the dock, sidebars and toolbars to offer a refined new look while putting a greater focus on the content. The menu bar is also now transparent…

Apple has kicked off its annual worldwide developers conference with major announcements across all its software platforms which have undergone their biggest design upgrade in years and debuted a range of exciting new features. Apple has also unified the names of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, TV OS and visionOS with the same number – 26 – to reflect the next year. All will be available on a public beta from July with the official release expected in mid-September. Apple has changed the design language across all its software platforms with a new interface called Liquid Glass. It offers a more…

Get behind the wheel  with 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, there’s news from BYD – the local distribution is being taken over by the Global Company so what’s next for the business. Stephen has had some serious tyre woes – is this common with EVs? EVs are heavier than regular cars and this can affect the performance and wear. We talk to Danny about his new BYD and the disappointing things he’s found. Range Anxiety via…

Leading consumer electronics brand Belkin has made a huge entry into the gaming accessories market with the release of the Charging Case and other accessories for the new Nintendo Switch 2. Belkin has channelled decades of experience in power, connectivity and device protection to create new Nintendo Switch 2 accessories including the Charging Case along with a Travel Case and Screen Protectors. “Gaming is a natural extension of the Belkin brand. With our legacy of creating products that empower people to ‘be ready for today’, we’re excited to bring Belkin’s trusted accessories into the world of gaming,” said Steve Malony,…

Better to be king for a night than schmuck for a lifetime! This week on The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen podcast we’re watching The King of Comedy starring Robert De Niro and directed by Martin Scorsese. The King of Comedy tells the story of Rupert Pupkin, an aspiring comedian, who hounds talk show host Jerry Langford to hear his material and make an appearance on his show. Stephen didn’t see this at the movies but in the first wave of VHS rentals in the early to mid 80s while Trevor is standing up for the first time. We go…

Get a grip on the latest tech with Episode 686 of the Two Blokes Talking Tech podcast with Tech Guide editor Stephen Fenech and EFTM’s Trevor Long as they discuss the biggest tech stories and product announcements of the week. This week: Telstra’s Satellite Messaging, how does it work and what does it mean for communications in Australia – the Blokes unpack it all. There are changes to TikTok which allow you to customise your feed, what does it mean in the world of Politics and Social Media. And WWDC is fast approaching – what can we expect to see…

The new LG Smart Monitor Swing is coming to Australia in July to give users a screen they can use for work and play anywhere in their home. Unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas in January, the LG Smart Monitor Swing is the latest addition to the LG smart monitor lineup and the recipient of a CES 2025 innovation award. It is both a productivity and entertainment tool which can be used without a PC and offers touch screen capabilities while perched on a flexible and movable stand. It has a 32-inch 4K UHD screen (3840 X…