Author: Stephen Fenech

Get updated and educated with Episode 679 of the Tech Guide podcast hosted by Stephen Fenech as give the latest consumer tech news and product reviews. On this week’s show: Is Apple finally preparing to release its first touchscreen MacBook Pro, Belkin’s new products to help content creators and Reolink has launched a new AI powered security camera. In the Tech Guide reviews we talk about the new MOVA 1000 robot lawn mower and Netgear has released the new Nighthawk M7 5G mobile hotspot. In the Tech Guide Help Desk we talk about overcoming issues with CarPlay. You can listen…

Snapchat doesn’t agree with the outright social media ban for Australians under 16s but it is still complying with the new law by disabling more than 415,000 accounts from its platform. And more are taken down every day using Snapchat’s own age detection technology. But the popular social media platform says the social media ban is still leaving significant gaps that could prevent it from reaching its goals. Snapchat admits there are still real technical challenges and limitations when it comes to age verification technology. This means that young people under 16 will be able to bypass these protections while…

Here is one rumour we hope is true. Apple is set to release its first touchscreen MacBook Pro – and it could hit the market as early as the end of 2026. Apple has stood alone in the ever evolving laptop market by NOT including a touchscreen in its excellent MacBook Pro and MacBook Air models. The rest of the laptop market – which happens to be the entire Windows laptop category – embraced the convenience of touchscreens years ago and continue to do so. Rumours suggest Apple is preparing thinner OLED displays for its upcoming range of MacBook Pros,…

Hit the road and press play on a brand new episode of Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars – the EV podcast with Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long. On this week’s show, Trev’s been on a road trip again, and the remarkable Tesla Superchargers just continue to impress. Why do they do it better? Why can’t others do the same? We also take a drive of the new GAC AION V – what’s it like? Why would it be a possible hit, and what’s to look out for? And we take your calls and questions on all matters EV. If you’ve…

The robots are now taking over our lawns after learning the ropes on our floors and carpets inside. Products like the MOVA 1000 are taking those smarts into the backyard. Tech Guide has been reviewing the MOVA 1000 for the last few weeks and it has now taken over most of the lawn mowing duties. The MOVA 1000 is 77cm long, 48.1cm wide and 30.9cm tall and weighs 11.7kg. It has large all-terrain back wheels so it can get around lawns of all shapes and sizes easily even if there are twigs and large leaves on the grass. It also…

I see pride! I see power! This week on The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen podcast on the eve of the 2026 Winter Olympics we’re watching Cool Runnings starring John Candy. Cool Runnings is based on the true story of the first Jamaican bobsled team that competed for the first time in the 1988 Winter Olympics. Stephen saw Cool Runnings in the cinema and has rewatched it a few times while Trevor claims to have seen it but couldn’t remember anything about it. We go through the memorable scenes and shares some interesting facts, behind the scenes tidbits, trivia, plot…

Belkin has released a range of products a new collection designed to help customers create high quality content on the move while keeping their phone charged up and ready to use. The new Creation Collection includes the Stage Power Grip – a portable camera grip that attaches to your iPhone with mag safe and Stage Creator Kit – a three-in-one offering that includes A tripod, magnetic phone mount and a wireless microphone. Belkin has created these products for vloggers, bloggers and TikTokers who want to capture high quality content wherever inspiration strikes. BELKIN STAGE POWERGRIP – $99.95.  The Belkin Stage…

Get acquainted with Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long – the Two Blokes Talking Tech – by listening to Episode 717 of the popular podcast. On this week’s show, Apple made two announcements this week, firstly – new AirTags – the second gen are louder and have better range for finding plus, hypertension notifications available in Australia on Apple Watch. We also talk about Sony selling 51 per cent  of its TV business to TCL – what do we expect from that? Stephen and Trevor also getting right into 3D printing with the Bambu Lab H2C and Netgear’s new mobile hotspot…

Telstra is investigating an issue preventing customers with older iPhones from connecting to its network, including Triple Zero, after a recent software update. Customers with iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and the iPhone X (all released in 2017) have experienced issues after installing an update designed to allow them to still connect to Triple Zero. But the update has now cut off Telstra customers from the network completely – including regular calls and Triple Zero calls. Apple has paused software updates while the investigation continues. “We’re currently investigating an issue preventing some older Apple devices from connecting to our network,…

Your Mac didn’t mean to become a photo hoarder. But here we are. Ten screenshots of the same receipt, five identical sunsets, and a burst of 37 nearly identical selfies are quietly eating up your storage. Duplicate photos pile up fast, slow your Mac down, and make finding the right picture way harder than it should be.  But don’t worry. Here we’ll share 3 easy ways to know how to delete duplicate photos on Mac​. We’ll compare each method, and help you choose the one that best fits your time, photo library size, and patience level. Part 1: 3 Easy…

Apple has released another health feature for Apple Watch – hypertension notifications – which could indicate signs of chronic high blood pressure. Hypertension notifications are available on Apple Watch Series 9 and later and Apple Watch Ultra 2 and later. This builds on Apple’s already impressive suite of health features for Apple Watch. Hypertension is a condition that impacts around 1.3 billion adults globally and is the leading risk factor for heart attack, stroke and kidney disease. But unfortunately it goes frequently undiagnosed because it offers no symptoms and can be easily missed by anyone who does not visit their…

Lend us your ears and take a listen to Episode 678 of the top-rating Tech Guide podcast hosted by Stephen Fenech as he keeps you updated and educated about the latest consumer tech news and reviews. On this week’s show: Phishing and AI scams are increasing – how do we cope and what can we do, it’s Australia Day – what better time to talk about the Aussie inventions that changed the world and we talk to the 2026 Australian of the Year astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg. In the Tech Guide reviews we run our eye ever the new Bambu Lab…

Apple has released the next generation of AirTags which are easier to find with wider Bluetooth range and a louder onboard speaker. And it’s the same price as the previous model – $49 for a single AirTag and $165 for a four-pack. The new AirTag doesn’t look any different – it’s the same size so it will still fit into the existing accessories. But the big improvement is the second generation Ultra-Wideband chip powering the new AirTags – that’s the same chip found onboard the iPhone 17 range, the iPhone Air and the latest Apple Watches. This makes the AirTags…

Netgear has launched the new Nighthawk 5G M7 Portable Wi-Fi 7 Hotspot (MH7150) which is now supported by a new mobile app and is also eSIM compatible. The device offers portable high speed connectivity so you can stay connected in more than 140 countries around the world. The Nighthawk 5G M7 Hotspot has a fresh new streamlined design and is ideal for travellers, remote workers, mobile professionals and families on the move. The device offers Wi-Fi 7 speeds of up to 3.6Gbps for up to 32 connected devices. It’s also possible to connect directly to the hotspot via USB-C or…

Reolink today launched the new TrackFlex Floodlight Wi-Fi – a floodlight camera with dual 4K lenses that includes local AI video search. The TrackFlex has a 2-in-1 dual lens design which provides 360 degree coverage so you can capture wider areas with ease. The dual lens system comes can seamlessly switch between focal lengths and keep track of moving objects. This means users can capture sharp images without the focus lag you usually get with a single lens camera. And with 4K resolution, users can see added detail that’s enabled by the 6x hybrid lens while viewing live video through…

Take the wheel and press play on the latest episode of Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars – the EV podcast with Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long. On this week’s show, Kia has a brand new EV – a sedan to take on the Model 3 and the Seal. Meanwhile Trev’s been driving a PHEV – Plug In Hybrid EV, so what’s the issue? And we take your calls on Sports EVs, dealer experiences and doubling down on EV commitment in your driveway. If you’ve got a question about EVs or you want to be part of the show you can…

What better time than Australian Day to reflect in the best movies our country has ever produced?  We’ve covered more than 220 movies since we kicked off The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen podcast in 2021 – and many of those were Australian films. Here are our top five favourite films. The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen podcast covers one movie a week that host Stephen Fenech knows very well and that co-host Trevor Long is watching for the very first time. And we’ve had a lot of feedback from listeners who use our weekly selection of movies as the…

It’s Australia Day and while we’re celebrating what a great country we live in let’s also reflect the technology we invented that became things we now use every single day. Here are the greatest Australian tech developments: WI-FI Now one of the most used technologies on earth, wi-fi is one of those things we can’t live without and, yes, it was created in Australia – by accident. The man credited with the invention is CSIRO astrophysicist John O’Sullivan who was actually working on an experiment with atoms and black holes. The experiment was a failure but they did work out…

Mo Cuishle! This week on The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen podcast we’re watching the multi–Academy Award winning film Million Dollar Baby starring Clint Eastwood, Hilary Swank and Morgan Freeman. Million Dollar Baby tells the story of old boxing coach Frankie Dunn and upcoming fighter Maggie Fitzgerald and her uphill battle to convince Frankie to coach her and get her a title shot. Stephen saw Million Dollar baby in the cinema and has rewatched it many times while Trevor is climbing in to the ring for the first time. We go through the memorable scenes and shares some interesting facts,…

I have a new hobby – it’s 3D printing. Ever since I got the new Bambu Lab H2C – a powerhouse 3D printer that boasts the latest technology – we’ve entered a whole new world and we’re loving it. The printer is not small – it’s slightly larger than a bar fridge – and is fully enclosed with a glass door. And the quality and speed is remarkable. https://youtu.be/Pml43p11zHg?si=ZJkZPDJuiASYLUUG We had our first 3D printer almost 10 years ago and that seemed amazing at the time. But the new Bambu Lab H2C makes those older printers look like they came…