Author: Stephen Fenech

Belkin has released a new iPad case which takes its inspiration from Lilypad, the high-tech frog-shaped smart tablet character from Disney and Pixar’s Toy Story 5, which hits cinemas on June 18. The new Lilypad iPad case combines protection with subtle character-inspired features to turn the tablet into an even more imaginative and playful experience connected to the world portrayed Toy Story 5. It’s compatible with the iPad 10th and 11th generation. “Lilypad represents a modern take on how kids interact with technology,” said Steve Malony, CEO of Belkin. “With this collaboration, we wanted to create an accessory that captures…

First we saw Lego takes Star Wars sets to the next level with Smart Play. Now Lego is doing the same thing for its Pokémon range and launching a new collection that brings dynamic motion, lights and sound to play time. Lego Pokémon, powered by Lego Smart Play, yet again brings two of the world’s most loved and iconic brands together. And like Lego did with Star Wars, it adds a whole new dimension to what you can do and what you can imagine with these new Smart Play sets. Lego Smart Play is powered by the Lego smart brick,…

Switch on and press play on Episode 696 of top-rating Tech Guide podcast hosted by editor Stephen Fenech who keeps you updated and educated about the latest consumer tech news and review. On this week’s show: Kmart has embraced AI to transform the shopping experience, what you need to bring older Macs and PCs up to speed and Dreame has announced the world’s biggest sports star as its new global ambassador. In the Tech Guide reviews we take a look at the Honor Magic 8 Pro flagship smartphone. Sennheiser announces its new Momentum 5 wireless headphones and Xiaomi releases its…

Australian consumer electronics company Laser has made a price breakthrough on its portable monitor range which now start from $99 and can reshape the ways we work, play, create and stream. Laser, already known for combining quality with affordability, is offering its 14-inch portable monitor for $99 (usual RRP $149) – the first time a product of this kind has broken the $100 barrier. There are three models in the portable monitor line-up: 14-inch ($99 – down from $149), 15.6-inch Full HD ($129 – down from $169) and 15.6-inch Full HD touchscreen ($159 – down from $199). These lightweight and…

Fasten your seatbelts and hit the road with the latest episode of Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars – the EV podcast with Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long. On this week’s show, Dean shares his thoughts on his Leapmotor B10 – and you’ll be amazed how quickly this decision to buy was made! BYD Tuggerah – dealer of the year? Simon on YouTube poses as great question about who should roll out and pay for the charging network, while Jeremy has a fully electric ute! And Oliver has questions about liability if someone trips over your charging cables. If you’ve got…

Kmart has embraced AI to transform its online shopping experience with the introduction of its new AI shopping assistant Joy. Some of the new functionality will allow customers to experience virtual try-ons and see items and furniture in their own space. Kmart is one of the first Australian retailers that has partnered with Google Cloud to deliver a revolutionary new shopping experience across its whole range. At the heart of the new AI experience is its new conversational AI shopping assistant Joy, which will be available on the Kmart website and in the Kmart app from June. The combination of…

Honor, once a sub-brand of Huawei, has caught the market’s attention with a range of flagship worthy smartphones including the Magic 8 Pro. The device has slick design, an impressive camera system, a massive 7,100 mAh battery and a generous sprinkling of AI features. It is available now and is priced at $1,999. DISPLAY The Honor Magic 8 Pro has a 6.71-inch LTPO OLED display with a 2808 x 1256 resolution and 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. One strength of the screen is its brightness. It can hit a respectable 6,000 nits of peak HDR brightness, which makes it easy to…

This week on The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen podcast we’re watching The Insider starring Russell Crowe and Al Pacino and directed by Michael Mann. The Insider tells the story of a tobacco whistleblower who, after being fired by his company, decides to be interviewed in 60 Minutes – but there are plenty of people from all sides who want to stop him. Stephen watched The Insider in the theatre and has had on replay a few times. Trevor meanwhile is coming to the witness stand for the first time. We go through the memorable scenes and shares some interesting…

Come closer to the Two Blokes Talking Tech for Episode 734 of the podcast where Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long go through the biggest tech news stories of the week and latest product launches. On this week’s show, Sony joins the RGB TV game with their “True RGB” – and they back themselves with a demo to us right up against their competitors. Meanwhile HP has new laptops, with power and performance demonstrating just how well Intel’s new chip does graphics, and the importance or otherwise of the NPU. And  eBay drops seller fees – is it too little too…

The Xiaomi 17T smartphone series – the 17T Pro, and the 17T – which includes the Leica camera system has just launched in Australia and come with EOFY discounts and bonus gifts. The 17T series builds on Xiaomi’s flagship range and continues the long-term collaboration with Leica for its co-engineered imaging systems. Tech Guide has just received the Xiaomi 17T and will publish a review in the coming weeks. “Since launching in Australia in 2025, Xiaomi has focused on delivering premium tech at unmissable prices and launch offers that are genuinely hard to ignore,” said Jephix Liu, Director of Go-to-Market,…

You’ve had your Mac or PC for a few years and things are starting to slow down. You’re not in a position to buy a new one, so what do you do? The answer is Norton Utilities Ultimate. With the current state of the economy and the cost of living crisis, Australians are holding on to their laptops and desktops for longer than ever before. So if you’re hitting your four, five, or even six-year mark with your current computer, you may have noticed a bit of slowdown as your workflows increase and change. But it isn’t always the hardware…

Sony has released the pricing and availability of its new Bravia True RGB TV range, which introduces Sony’s proprietary RGB Backlight Master Drive Pro to achieve the largest colour volume ever in Sony’s home TV history. Sony’s True RGB TVs include the Bravia 9 II and the Bravia 7 II. The Bravia 9 II starts at $5,999 for the 65-inch model while the Bravia 7 II is available from 50 inch and above and starts at $2,699. Sony has reached all the way back to its film studio roots and its mastery in colour reproduction and colour grading from lens…

Sennheiser has taken 80 years of audio innovation and poured them into its new Momentum 5 wireless, its most acclaimed and user-focused headphones to date. The new Momentum offers breakthrough immersive sound and its best active noise cancellation ever. “With Momentum 5 Wireless, we focused on refining the entire experience without straying from the formula that made its predecessor such a success,” says product manager Sreenath ‘Sri’ Unnikrishnan. “These enhancements enrich the overall functionality while capturing the magic you feel every time you press play.” Under the hood, the Momentum 5 wireless has a 42mm transducer from its predecessor, which…

Ferrari has unveiled the Luce – its first fully electric supercar with its own unique interior and exterior design, 500km range and the ability to go from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.5 seconds. The Ferrari Luce has been engineered from the ground up and brings together remarkable Ferrari performance and luxury and it’s all powered by the brand’s first EV power source. The vehicle was designed by former Apple designer Sir Jony Ive along with Mark Newson, his partner at the creative collective Love From. They came up with a singular design language that unites the exterior, interior,…

Get up to speed and tune in to Episode 695 of the top-rating Tech Guide podcast hosted by editor Stephen Fenech who keeps you updated and educated about the latest consumer tech news and product reviews. On this week’s show: the five mistakes you’re making that are slowing down your NBN speeds and Apple releases a new sports app – but Aussie won’t like what it left out. In the Tech Guide reviews we take a look and a listen to the Sony The COLLEXION luxury headphones, Midea releases a new dishwasher that can save your back and Tineco takes…

Innovative home appliance and home solution company Dreame Technology has announced a partnership with the biggest name in world sports Cristiano Ronaldo. The collaboration with the international football star Is a huge milestone for the company it is sure to elevate the company’s global presence. Dreame has not only made a name for itself in home solutions and home appliances but it is also expanding into smartphones and televisions and has even moved into the automotive space. Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the biggest names in sports globally through his amazing talent and self-discipline and commitment to achieving his goals.…

Jump in the driver’s seat with the latest episode of Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars – the EV podcast with Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long. On this week’s show, we got some feedback on our chat with Zeekr last week, and there’s a response from Zeekr to your comments. Plus we take your calls and Mark has an MG4 with some solid K’s on it – and shares his thoughts. Meanwhile Dean bought a Farizon electric van for his business and initial feedback is very positive. We learn what crashes are most common in insurance claims, and Garry has some…

One of the most often asked questions we receive here at Tech Guide is “how can I make my Wi-Fi better”? The NBN has released some research from more than 12,000 customers that revealed the five worst wi-fi mistakes that’s slowing you down. Fast wi-fi has now become an important part of our daily lives and when we don’t have it there are disastrous consequences especially if you’re working or studying from home. But remarkably the research shows that despite the importance of fast home Wi-Fi, millions of Australians are not setting themselves up for success. In the research the…

Are you tired of bending down to load and unload your dishwasher? Midea just launched the Easy-Lift dishwasher with trays that can be raised to save your back. Midea is one of the world’s largest home appliance and smart technology companies and has just opened their business in Australia. One of its first product offerings is the new Easy Lift Dishwasher which includes the innovative Easy-Lift basket as its bottom tray that can be raised to 25cm even with the load of up to 18kg. This means users can bring a stacked tray up to waist height to offer greater…

He’s not the Messiah, he’s a very naughty boy!!! This week on The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen we’re watching Life of Brian from the hilarious Monty Python team. Life of Brian tells the story of Brian who was born on the same as Jesus and who spends his life trying to convince followers he is not the Messiah. Stephen watched Life of Brian in the cinema – and got in trouble for it and has rewatched the movie many times while Trevor is entering this world for the first time. We go through the memorable scenes and shares some…