Author: Stephen Fenech

This river can kill you in a thousand ways!! This week on The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen podcast we’re watching Anaconda starring Jennifer Lopez, Eric Stoltz, Owen Wilson and Jon Voight. Anaconda tells the story of a documentary film crew looking for a mysterious hidden tribe but the trip goes off course when they rescue a snake hunter in a storm who says he has seen the tribe and can lead them to them – but he has other reasons to help them. Stephen watched Anaconda in the cinema and has rewatched it many times while Trevor is taking…

You can never underestimate Apple’s MacBook Air. The thin and light laptop certainly packs a punch despite its svelte dimensions and now with the latest M5 chip onboard, the MacBook Air will pleasantly surprise most customers. Steve Jobs pulled the original MacBook Air out of an inter-office envelope back in 2008 (I was in the audience that day at Macworld in San Francisco) to demonstrate the breakthrough design which made every other laptop at that time seem big and bulky. To this day the MacBook Air is still the most popular laptop in Apple’s line-up although it will now be…

Join in on the chat with the Two Blokes Talking Tech – Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long – for Episode 727 of the popular podcast as they discuss the biggest tech stories and product releases of the week. On this week’s show – what is happening with Apple’s folding iPhone? Will it be announced, is it delayed, will it be pushed back to next year. And what does that mean for the whole iPhone lineup? We talk about the spectacular images from space – shot on iPhone – and the conspiracy theorists ruining the internet. In the longer-than-a-minute reviews -…

Dyson has launched the HushJet Mini Cool fan, a small portable fan designed to be used as a wearable, on your desk or in your hand. Dyson has taken 17 years of airflow engineering and shrunk it down into a device you can hold in the palm of your hand. The device weighs just 212g so it’s easy to carry around and keep by your side day and night. Priced at $169, the HushJet Mini Cool Fan has a six-hour battery and can achieve air flow speeds of up to 25m/s and is powered by a brushless DC motor spinning…

Meta has introduced Muse Spark – a powerful new update to Meta AI that will help users find answers, content, plan events and travel and explore new shopping modes across Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and AI glasses. The Meta Superintelligence Labs (MSL) has rebuilt its AI stack from the ground up to unlock deeper reasoning and multimodal understanding. The new model will be able to reason through complex questions in science, math and health. Muse Spark can provide detailed health questions based on images and charts. In fact, Meta has a team of physicians developing the model’s ability to respond to…

Hisense has announced the pricing and availability of its premium TV line-up including the latest generation of RGB MiniLED and RGB MiniLED evo models. Hisense has expanded its RGB MiniLED offerings with the all-new UR series, which includes the UR9 and UR8 models that are available in sizes ranging from 55 inches all the way up to 100 inches. The new UR series brings RGB MiniLED technology and performance within reach of even more customers at more affordable price points. These Hisense RGB MiniLED TVs feature individually controlled red, green, and blue MiniLEDs which combine to deliver stunning colour, contrast,…

The heavily rumoured foldable iPhone which was expected to be released in September alongside the iPhone 18 line up may be pushed back to 2027 after running onto production and testing delays. According to reports from Nikkei Asia, the new iPhone Fold has run into engineering problems during its early test production phase. These issues are taking longer to resolve than the company anticipated. Tech Guide 3D printed the mock-up based on the rumoured dimensions. It has a passport shape with a shorter and wider front screen and larger internal display. Well know leaker Sonny Dickson shared images of the…

Indulge yourself and take a listen to Episode 688 of the top-rating Tech Guide podcast hosted by editor Stephen Fenech as he keeps you updated and educated about the latest consumer tech and product reviews. On this week’s show: One in three Australians are worried they will lose their jobs to AI and Meta has just released a new range of AI glasses aimed at the biggest group of customers – prescription wearers. In the Tech Guide reviews we take a listen to the Sony WF-1000XM6 earphones and we test drive the HP OmniBook X Flip 14 two in one…

Apple’s Shot on iPhone campaign has reached astronomical heights – literally. The crew of the Artemis II have captured and shared some stunning images of Earth taken from the Orion spacecraft taken with the iPhone 17 Pro Max. NASA has shared the images on its website including a shot of astronauts Christine Koch and Reid Wiseman looking back towards Earth. In one of Wiseman’s images you can see Australia albeit upside down. We believe these images were taken with the front selfie camera of the iPhone 17 Pro Max. Mission commander Reid Wiseman also shared his selfie on his X…

We answer all your questions about EVs on the latest episode of Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars with Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long. This week, we got your feedback, so there’s more van talk this week – with the KIA option coming soon! Plus Subaru has new EVs coming and even Toyota has gone EV on the Hilux. And we take your calls – Christine’s looking for a hatchback in Melbourne – ready to become an EV owner and Mitch is loving his BYD Atto 1 – he thinks it was like buying an iPhone And our review of the…

Sony’s reputation for producing truly impressive audio products precedes it and they have not disappointed with the new WF-1000XM6 earphones. They have stunning audio and outstanding Active Noise Cancellation to offer a superior experience plus a range of features and enhancements to make them an easy choice for anyone with a deep appreciation for music and audio quality. DESIGN The WF-1000XM6 have a slightly changed boxier shape from the previous version. These are slightly bulkier and have a new structure to improve ventilation along with fitting in more microphones. This also affects the fit if you have smaller ears. Because…

This week on The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen podcast we’re watching Coming To America starring Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall and James Earl Jones and directed by John Landis. Coming to America tells the story of Prince Akeem from Zumunda who wants to find a bride who live him for who he is and not for his royal title – and the place he chooses to find his future wife – America! Stephen watched Coming To America in the cinema and has rewatched it a number of times – the latest watched was on 4K disc – while Trevor is…

Start your long weekend with Episode 726 of the Two Blokes Talking Tech podcast with Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long as they discuss the week’s biggest tech stories and product releases. On the this week’s show, the RBA has killed off credit card surcharges, what does it mean for the digital wallets, and consumers, despite the woes for retail? eSafety have released an update on the social media ban – and – it’s as expected. Apple turns 50 this week and we take a walk down memory lane. And the MINUTE REVIEWS ARE BACK – Nothing 4a Pro and DJI’s…

AI is something that is now a part of our daily lives but not everyone is happy about it with research showing one in three Australians are worried AI will make them redundant. A Finder survey, which spoke to 669 working Australians, showed 1 in 10 (9 per cent) think their job will definitely be replaced by artificial intelligence, with a further 21 per cent worried but not sure what will happen. That translates to 4.2 million Australians who face an uncertain future after the widespread use of AI. A Finder survey, which spoke to 669 working Australians, showed 1…

Meta has launched a new range of Ray-Ban AI glasses that will target the biggest group of customers – prescription glasses wearers – to help incorporate the latest technology into their daily lives. The company, in partnership with EssilorLuxottica, has already sold millions of pair of glasses around the world but from today the new range will support all prescriptions. The latest range has been designed to support all-day wear with features like over extension hinges, interchangeable nose pads and optician adjustable temple tips. These are all designed to make the new Ray-Ban Meta range adaptable to individual styles and…

Make the right decision and press play on Episode 687 of the top-rating Tech Guide podcast hosted by editor Stephen Fenech as he updates and educates you about the latest consumer tech news and reviews. On this week’s show: We’ve just returned from New York where we attended HP Imagine 2026 and Norton has revealed a new online tool to help users take control of their online presence. In the Tech Guide reviews we check out the 115-inch Samsung Micro RGB TV, we test drive the new iPhone 17e and DJI has released a new drone that can shoot 8K…

The HP OmniBook X Flip 14 is a 2-in-1 laptop that offers solid performance, AI features and the versatility to work, play and stay entertained anywhere. The device is a laptop at first glance but the screen can be folded over and converted to a tablet for added convenience which is why it’s called a 2-in-1. The unit weighs just 1.39kg so it’s no effort to carry it with you. It has a stunning 14-inch 3K OLED touchscreen display with up to 500nits of HDR peak brightness which is not only superb for regular computing in laptop mode but also…

Catch up on the latest news and opinions about EVs with the latest episode of Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars – the EV podcast with Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long. This week, we hear from Victor about his new GWM Ora to sit alongside their BYD Dolphin. Meanwhile Nigel the accountant scores a cracking deal on a Polestar. While Rowan is in search of a commercial EV – a new van perhaps? If you’ve got a question about EVs or you want to be part of the show you can send us a text message or get in touch on…

Norton has unveiled a new AI-powered platform that can help you take greater control of your online presence and build a consistent and trusted online voice. Our reputations are now being determined by how we are viewed online and across social media and other business platforms. The idea behind Norton’s Revamp is to help ensure our online presence is consistent, accurate and interesting. At present Revamp supports the LinkedIn and X platforms with other platforms also due to be added in the future. “We believe in empowering digital confidence, and that means giving you the tools to make the most…

We’ve seen the future of TV. Tech Guide sat down to watch the Samsung flagship 115-inch Micro RGB TV which presents a major shift in how light and colour is controlled and enhanced to produce truly stunning picture quality. If you can afford the $41,999 price tag then that future has already arrived. But for the rest of us who don’t have a lazy $42K lying around for the Samsung 115-inch MR95F this is still an exciting TV to see. And due later this year is a 130-inch version of this TV and we can only wonder how many zeroes…