Author: Stephen Fenech

The Samsung Galaxy S25 edge has set a new smartphone trend – thin is back in. But the good news is there’s very little compromise to bring you a smartphone that’s just 5.8mm thick while still offering flagship features and performance. We’ve been using the S25 edge for a couple of weeks and this one of our favourite devices we’ve used for some time. https://youtu.be/20Wngo_tGOk?si=dbgRpoOicRm0-K9W Naturally, the biggest selling point of the device is the fact that it is super slim at just 5.8mm thick. The first time we got it in our hands we marvelled at the engineering that…

No one ever asked me to find anything they didn’t want dead. This week on The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen podcast we’re watching Species starring Ben Kingsley and Natasha Henstridge. Species tells the story of a group of scientists on the hunt for a woman created from a DNA map sent to Earth by aliens before she successfully acts on her relentless desire to reproduce. Stephen watched Species in the cinema and has rewatched it numerous times while Trevor is connecting for the first time. We go through the memorable scenes and share some interesting facts, behind the scenes…

Get up to speed with Episode 684 of the Two Blokes Talking Tech podcast with Tech Guide editor Stephen Fenech and EFTM’s Trevor Long as they go through the week’s biggest tech news and product launches. On this week’s show, Stephen and Trevor unpack Google’s annual I/O developers conference which kicked off this week with loads of AI announcements. And we question – how is Apple going? What will they do to put their stamp on this race? Telstra under attack from Vodafone – has the big telco deceived Aussies with their coverage claims? And we also talk about Sony’s…

Dyson has unveiled the world’s slimmest vacuum cleaner which is just 38mm wide. It’s called the Dyson PencilVac and, despite its slim dimensions, it’s still packed with technology. The Dyson PencilVac has four fluffy cones in the cleaner head along with two brush bars rotating in opposite directions which makes the cleaner head float across the floor. The cleaning heads are shaped to offer thorough cleaning right to the skirting board. The brush bars have nylon bristles which can gather up hair while still lifting fine dust and debris from hard surfaces. It also has laser illumination front and back…

HMD (Human Mobile Devices) has revived the classic flip phone and given it a modern spin with the release of its 2660 Flip to keep users connected but not distracted by social media and emails. Priced at just $129, the HMD 2660 Flip has a retro look and feel and is ideal for older users who crave simplicity and large easy-to-read buttons while still offering a large display and decent battery life. The device also has a dedicated emergency button which, when activated, will connect to an In Case of Emergency (ICE) contact. The HMD 2660 Flip is also perfect…

Google’s annual I/O developer conference has kicked off and includes updates for Gemini, a new AI mode for Google search with more agentic abilities and an update on the Android XR software for smart glasses. GEMINI The Gemini app continues to grow and develop with a range of new features like Imagen 4 to generate images faster with improved image quality along with Veo 3 video generation complete with sound effects and native audio generation. Gemini will also now be included in the Chrome browser on Windows and macOS to make it easier to ask questions while surfing the web…

Go to the top of the class with Episode 645 of the top-rating Tech Guide podcast hosted by editor Stephen Fenech so you can be updated and educated about the latest consumer tech news and product releases. On this week’s show: Vodafone’s explosive claims about Telstra overstating its network credentials, are you paying too much for your SIM only plan and we share our first impressions of Samsung’s new super thin S25 Edge smartphone. In the Tech Guide reviews – we check out Sony’s new noise cancelling headphones, we take a look at Samsung’s Neo QLED 8K smart TV and…

Leading home security brand Arlo has unveiled new AI-powered features to its subscription service which now includes Advanced Audio Detection. This means the Arlo cameras are not only watching for movement they’re also listening as well to things like screams, gunshots, dogs barking and glass breaking and provide appropriate notifications for the homeowner to act. “Arlo continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible in home security with our relentless focus on industry-first innovations,” said Matthew McRae, Chief Executive Officer at Arlo. “Leveraging Arlo Intelligence, a high-performance smart security AI engine with robust detection and recognition capabilities, Arlo Secure delivers…

Pump up your tyres and press play on 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. Stephen and Trevor have both taken a drive of the two seat sportscar turning heads – MG’s Cyberster – it is a bit pricey but it is impressive. Joan has questions for Zeekr and we get her the answers and Lewis is new to the EV game and has tips for us all. We also speed to Mark who was initially an EV skeptic just…

Vodafone has directed explosive allegations against Telstra saying the telco has been misleading customers for more than 15 years about its coverage claims and has called for a regulatory investigation. Vodafone says for more than 15 years Telstra has been dramatically overstating the reach of its mobile network by as much as 40 percent. And it has been using these allegedly inflated coverage claims to compare against other mobile operators’ network coverage. According to Vodafone, Telstra and its sub-brand Boost Mobile have been inflating the network coverage by almost one million square kilometres – that’s roughly the size of NSW,…

Are you getting the best value from your SIM-only plan? Award winning Aussie provider SpinTel says many Australians are paying too much per month on outdated plans. SIM-only plans, while you just pay for the service not the device, have become hugely popular but they are not all created equal. These plans usually come with no lock-in contracts and lower monthly fees (because you own your handset and are not paying it off). They also offer more flexibility which gives customers the opportunity to switch providers if they find a better deal. With cost of living pressures and rising smartphone…

The new Neo QLED 8K QN990F is the hero product in Samsung’s new TV lineup – and the market in general to be fair – thanks to an irresistible combination of cutting edge technologies. Tech Guide took a look at the 85-inch Neo QLED 8K QN990F and enjoyed one of the best TV viewing experiences we can remember. There are so many innovations packed in and supported and empowered by AI it’s no wonder our jaws dropped when we were watching it. Under the hood is the most advanced processor Samsung has produced for its TVs – the NQ8 AI…

It’s a bottomless pit baby! This week on The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen podcast we’re watching The Abyss starring Ed Harris and Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio and written and directed by James Cameron. The Abyss tells the story of an underwater oil rig that is commandeered by the US Navy to investigate a submarine that sank nearby – but there is something else out there – and it’s not the Russians. Stephen saw The Abyss in the cinema in 1989 and has rewatched this and the Special Edition many, many times. Trevor is taking a dive into The Abyss for…

Huawei has launched its Watch Fit 4 and Watch Fit 4 Pro smart wearables that are designed for active users who want to keep an eye on their health and reach their fitness goals. These latest models are lighter and thinner yet manage to be even more durable. One of the best features is the battery life which can run for up to 10 days. And the Huawei Watch Fit 4 and Watch Fit 4 Pro are compatible with both iOS and Android. The device has a 1.82-inch AMOLED display that’s covered with a durable sapphire glass screen. The screen…

It’s not often an already excellent product gets better. Sony can claim this with the release of the WH-1000XM6 noise cancelling headphones. Tech Guide has been listening to the headphones for a little while and in that time has discovered the headphone’s comfort, craftmanship, engineering and design have gone to another level. Available for pre-order from today, the Sony WH-1000XM6 will go on sale in June and come in three colours – Black, Platinum Silver and Midnight Blue. Design-wise, the Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones have had an ever so slight change – they still offer a comfortable fit with a soft…

Take a tour of the latest tech news and product releases with Episode 683 of the Two Blokes Talking Tech podcast with Tech Guide editor Stephen Fenech and EFTM’s Trevor Long. On this week’s show, Trevor’s in the US for the Airbnb and Uber events and we discuss the new features announced. Also on the show, Samsung unveils the super thin Galaxy S25 Edge, Apple released new accessibility features and Telstra tests is new mobile to satellite service. You can listen to the show right here on the Tech Guide site using the audio player below or by pressing play…

Telstra has sent more than 55,000 messages during the testing phase of its satellite to mobile messaging service which will be available to customers in the coming months. Telstra has partnered with SpaceX’s Starlink to harness its network of low earth orbit satellites as a way of enabling connectivity so mobile customers can send and receive messages across the vast Australian continent. While Telstra says it has coverage to 99 per cent of the population that means where people live. What most people wouldn’t know is that more than 60 per cent of the Australian land mass has absolutely no…

Ever been to a party with a DJ and requested a song? Now Spotify Premium users can do just that on the streaming platform and experience an entirely new way to enjoy your music. This new feature is the result of user feedback seeking more control over their listening sessions. Users can use their voice and ask DJ to update their listening session by asking for the music they want to hear right now. They may ask for a specific artist, genre or mood. Or it might be the right soundtrack for what you’re doing whether you’re about to start…

Apple has unveiled new accessibility features which will be available later this year to allow anyone with a disability to still get the most out of their Apple products and stay in touch with the world around them. These include Accessibility Nutrition Labels in the App Store, Magnifier app for Mac, Braille Access feature, an updated camera tool for Apple Vision Pro and Accessibility Reader. There are also updates to existing features including Live Listen, Background Sounds, Personal Voice and Vehicle Motion Cues. “At Apple, accessibility is part of our DNA,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. “Making technology for everyone…

Leading drone company DJI has released the Mavic 4 Pro – a drone that takes aerial photography and videography to a whole new level with a 100MP Hasselblad main camera, dual tele cameras and a 360-degree rotation gimbal. It also offers up to 51-minutes of flight time and improved omni-directional obstacle sensing. Tech Guide took a hands-on look at the new DJI Mavic 4 Pro – this is a serious drone with serious features for the serious videographer. It offers a plethora of customisation options to suit all shooting conditions and content production choices. “When we launched the previous model,…