Author: Stephen Fenech

Arlo today released its new Arlo Go 2 4G and Wi-Fi mobile security camera which can be placed anywhere including remote properties, construction sites, boat moorings, camper vans and holiday homes where wi-fi is not usually available. Priced at $429, Arlo Go 2 4G + Wi-Fi camera requires a SIM card with a data plan to connect to the 4G network to enable the camera’s continuous connection and operation. Naturally, the camera is weatherproof and can be positioned anywhere so you can monitor your boat, your caravan, vacation home and other more remote locations. Arlo Go 2 4G + Wi-Fi…

Go to the top of the class with Episode 502 of the top-rating of the Tech Guide podcast, hosted by editor Stephen Fenech, so you can stay updated and educated about the latest consumer tech news and reviews. On this week’s show: Google teases its new Pixel devices including the Pixel 7 smartphone and Pixel Watch, Sony has unveiled its new flagship WH-1000XM5 headphones and if you love Wordle – we’ve got some other similar games to try. In the Tech Guide reviews, we take a look at the DJI Mini 3 Pro drone, we take a listen to the…

Australians will use Twitter even more if Elon Musk completes his takeover of the social media platform, according to the latest research from Toluna. Musk, the world’s richest person, agreed to buy Twitter for $US44bn – a move that will make one in five Australians use Twitter even more. But today Musk said he would be seeking to lower the price for Twitter as he sought answers about the presence of many fake accounts According to the Toluna research, most Australians (70 per cent) know who Elon Musk is, especially the younger generations. Among 18- to 34-year-olds, 81 per cent…

JBL has released its latest Tour headphones and earphones – the JBL Tour Pro+ TWS and the JBL Tour One which both have active noise cancellation so you can block out your noisy environment and focus on your music. JBL TOUR PRO+ TWS EARPHONES – $329.95 JBL’s true wireless earphones have adaptive noise cancelling technology which uses internal and external microphones to gauge the ambient sounds around you and adjust in real time so you can eliminate distractions and enjoy your content. But for the times where you need to be alert to the world around you, the JBL earphones…

When you think of a baby monitor the first image that comes to mind is a camera, but the Owlet Smart Sock is a different kind of monitor that can track your child’s heart rate, oxygen level and sleep trends. The Owlet Smart Sock fits on your baby’s foot and allows you to view your child’s readings in real time through the free Owlet companion app. Technology has made it’s easier for first time parents to set up a nursery and keep an eye only a child. Owlet has created a connected nursery ecosystem that’s designed to use technology to…

Lots of people love Wordle – it has become a daily habit for many players around the world, but did you know there are plenty of other similar daily puzzles to test your knowledge. Once you’ve done Wordle you have to wait a full day before you have a crack at the new word, but you can try these other games in the meantime. MOVIEDLE Instead of a word you have to guess a movie. To start with you get a one second glimpse of a flash of scenes and if you guess wrong another second is added. Moviedle also…

What is this – what are you selling? Oh, it’s a game! This week on The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen podcast we’re watching The Game starring Michael Douglas and Sean Penn and directed by David Fincher. The Game tells the story of wealthy investment banker Nicholas Van Orton (Douglas) who is given an extraordinary birthday present from his brother Conrad (Penn) that he will never forget. Stephen has watched this movie numerous times and, of course, Trevor had never heard of it let alone watched it – so what does he make of it? We go through the memorable…

Sony has revealed the latest version of its outstanding 1000X series the – WH-1000XM5 wireless noise cancelling headphones which employ new technologies to provide an even better sound experience. The headphones have been redesigned and finished in soft fit leather with synthetic soft materials to fit snugly around your head and ease the pressure off your ears while still blocking out external noise. Sony has taken its noise cancelling capabilities to a whole new level with two processers that control eight microphones to detect and reduce noise especially in the mid frequency range wall and auto in C Optimiser controls…

Sonos has expanded its range of speakers with the new Sonos Ray, a compact sound bar that creates a big sound to improve your home entertainment experience. The compact size of Sonos Ray means it can fit easily in front of your TV without getting in the way but still fill your room with sound. “Homes have become movie theatres, fitness studios, gaming hubs and so much more, all supported by a streaming era that is no longer exclusive to just TV, music and film,” said Patrick Spence CEO of Sonos. “Ray makes it easier than ever to enhance those…

Take a listen to Episode 534 of the popular Two Blokes Talking Tech podcast, hosted by Tech Guide editor Stephen Fenech and EFTM’s Trevor Long, as they dissect the biggest tech stories and product announcements of the week. On this week’s show: Apple discontinues the iPod, DJI releases the Mini 3 Pro drone, Apple’s AirTags help track down stolen camera equipment, JBL’s TUNE230NC earphones and how the law will handle e-scooters. You can listen to the show right here on the Tech Guide site using the audio player below. Click on the Two Blokes Talking Tech link at the top…

Google has unveiled the new Pixel 6a smartphone and Pixel Buds Pro earphones at its annual Google I/O but also teased the upcoming Pixel 7 smartphone along with the Pixel Watch and Pixel Tablet. The Pixel 6a is a more affordable version of the flagship Pixel 6 released last year and has Google Tensor chip under the hood. It’s like the iPhone SE in so far as it not having the same features and camera quality of the more expensive models but with the same performance, speed and processing power. Google’s Pixel 6a will be priced at $799 and will…

Apple’s iPod is no more. The company’s last model – the iPod Touch – has been discontinued and ends a spectacular 21 year run as one of the most beloved consumer electronics products in history. Apple released a statement which says, “the spirit of the iPod lives on in other products”. “Music has always been part of our core at Apple and bringing it to hundreds of millions of users in the way iPod did impact more than just the music industry — it also redefined how music is discovered, listened to and shared,” said Greg Joswiak, Apple’s senior vice…

DJI has unveiled its new Mini 3 Pro drone which manages to squeeze in the latest features, extended flying time and camera quality in a unit that weighs less than 249g. The ultra-light foldable drone is small enough to fit in your hand when its folded down and designed for users to take it anywhere with you – including on your travels. And that’s why the 249g weight is so important because it means (according to CASA – the Civil Aviation and Safety Authority) you can fly within 5.5km of a controlled airport. And weighing less than 250g means the…

Be sure to tune in to Episode 501 of the celebrated Tech Guide podcast, hosted by Stephen Fenech, so you can stay updated and educated about the latest consumer tech news and reviews. On this week’s show: How Facebook tried to bully the Australian Govt on the media bargaining code, the smartphone designed specifically for seniors and why you need to change your password now! In the Tech Guide reviews, we take a look at the DJI Mic, LG has released its 2022 range of TVs and the Star Wars hard drives for Seagate released on May The 4th. In…

If you’re after wireless earphones that offer impressive audio quality, active noise cancellation, great battery life and give you real bang for your buck then you can’t go past new JBL TUNE230NC. Priced at just $149.95, the JBL TUNE230NC truly punch above their weight. The earphones look a bit like Apple’s AirPods and have a short stalk that sits outside your ear and offer a snug fit. The earbud also has a silicon tip to help make it even secure in your ear. The JBL TUNE230NC is also water resistant and sweatproof thanks to the IPX4 rating so there’s nowhere…

A lot of older readers and listeners ask us about an easy-to-use smartphone, but the choice is still iPhone or Android – but now there’s the BigPurplePhone which has been specifically designed for seniors. The BigPurplePhone was designed by Libby Henderson who was separated from her 85-year-old mother during the pandemic and had trouble trying to video call her. This incident inspired her to create a device that was simple to operate for seniors and others suffering dementia and Alzheimer’s. “Mum was sick in hospital for three months but because of lockdown we couldn’t visit her so when we tried…

You might know DJI mainly for its excellent drones and it has a range of products designed to help you capture video – but now it can help you capture crisp audio with the new DJI Mic. While the focus for most has been on video quality, the DJI Mic wireless microphone system can now offer same high quality. DJI Mic consists of two wireless transmitter/microphones for dual channel recording and a receiver that connects directly to your camera. And it’s all housed in a handy charging case like your wireless earphones. This is helpful because they are easy to…

If he pulls a knife – you pull a gun – that’s the Chicago way! This week on The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen we’re watching The Untouchables starring Kevin Costner, Sean Connery and Robert De Niro which tells the story of Eliot Ness and his relentless pursuit of Al Capone. Stephen has watched the movie numerous times and has even visited the shooting locations in Chicago and matched shots in the film with his own photos. REVISITING THE UNTOUCHABLES SHOOTING LOCATIONS Trevor had no idea the movie even existed so tune in to find out what he thought of…

Facebook set out to cause mayhem in Australia last year by including pages for health and fire services, charities and suicide hotlines in the shutdown of news pages on the platform to bully the Australian government for a favourable outcome in the media bargaining code, a whistleblower has revealed. As reported in the Wall Street Journal, leaked documents indicate the social media giant set out to include many community pages along with news sites on the platform as an aggressive tactic in their negotiations with the Morrison government. In February 2021 when this was occurring, Australia was in the grip…

This week we had World Password Day and it’s a great opportunity to emphasise the importance of not only a strong password but also multifactor authentication to make our accounts even more secure. Weak passwords and poor password practices provides a way in for cyber criminals whether you’re protecting your private social media account or your business’s data. A recent study conducted by Google found 59 per cent use their name and birthdate in their password, 43 per cent have shared their password and 20 per cent have shared their email password. But even after a breach, less than half…