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Author: Stephen Fenech
Stephen Fenech
Stephen is the Tech Guide editor and one of Australia's most respected tech journalists. He is a regular on radio and TV talking about the latest tech news, products and trends.
Apple has announced the winners of the 2025 App Store Awards which honour 11 apps and games for their quality and ingenuity across Mac, iPhone, iPad and Vision Pro. And two of this year’s winners were from close to our neck of the woods – two New Zealand developers with Explore POV and Dredge. One was Explore POV – the Apple Vision Pro app of the year – by James Hustler who had never written a line of code in his life before getting his idea to offer immersive breathtaking experiences that when, viewed through Vision Pro, will make the…
Google has released its Year in Search results which provides a snapshot of the moments, people and trends that captured our interest and attention in 2025. This year the results ranged from cyclones and cricket to elections, Labubu and lava lamps. These results reflect the world events we wanted to know more about, the people who were back in the headlines like Belle Gibson and Bianca Censori and the icons farewelled like Ozzy Osbourne, Diane Keaton and Gene Hackman. Australians also showed great interest in natural disasters including Cyclone Alfred and looked up some of the biggest events like the…
We’re heading to the home straight with Tech Guide’s popular 2025 12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas to help you find the ideal gadget gifts that will put a smile on the face of your loved ones. It’s already Day 4 and today we’re taking a look at in-car devices that can help us stay safe, stay in touch, keep us entertained and get us to our destination. Here are Tech Guide’s 12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas: Day 1: Cameras Day 2: Smartphones Day 3: Wearables/smartwatches Day 4: In-car gadgets DAY 5: Gaming DAY 6: Tablets/e-readers DAY 7: Drones/Gadgets DAY 8: Smart/IoT devices DAY 9: Headphones/Speakers…
If you haven’t done your Christmas shopping yet Tech Guide’s 2025 12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas is here to help you find the right presents for friends and family. Today we’re looking smartwatches and other wearables. Be sure to check back every day so see the other categories over the full 12 Days. Here are Tech Guide’s 12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas: Day 1: Cameras Day 2: Smartphones Day 3: Wearables/smartwatches Day 4: In-car gadgets DAY 5: Gaming DAY 6: Tablets/e-readers DAY 7: Drones/Gadgets DAY 8: Smart/IoT devices DAY 9: Headphones/Speakers DAY 10: TVs/Blu-Ray/4K DAY 11: Appliances DAY 12: Computers DAY 3: Smartwatches/Wearables APPLE WATCH 3 ULTRA -…
Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy Z TriFold – a remarkable new foldable smartphone which can unfold twice to reveal a huge 10-inch display to improve your productivity and content consumption on the move. This further showcases Samsung’s engineering prowess in the foldable category with a multi folding design while still maintaining a slim profile and the portability of a premium smartphone. The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold goes on sale on December 12 in China, Taiwan, Singapore, the UAE and the US. There has been no indication at this point if the device will be released in Australia. “Samsung’s relentless pursuit…
Get in the zone with Episode 673 of the top-rating Tech Guide podcast hosted by editor Stephen Fenech as he keeps you updated and educated about the latest consumer tech news and reviews. This week we have a special edition of the show – we’re chatting with Samsung Australia’s Director of AV Simon Howe. We discuss the growing Australian TV market along with Samsung’s latest TV technologies including micro RGB, Vision AI Companion and much, much more. You can listen to the Tech Guide podcast right here using the podcast player below. Tech Guide’s podcast is also available through Apple…
Fetch TV has reinvented itself with the introduction of a $3.99 monthly access subscription for new customers designed to challenge higher-priced Pay TV offerings. Fetch TV’s new subscription model is a shot across the bow of Foxtel and designed to attract those customers with a set-top box. The new Fetch TV subscriptions start at $3.99 but still requires a Fetch access device which needs to be purchased up front. These are the compact Fetch Mini G5 hub ($159) or the Fetch Mighty PVR ($599) and can be purchased from leading retailers or the Fetch Official Store. Customers can then activate…
Christmas is less than three weeks away and there’s still time to nail the perfect tech present with the help of the Tech Guide 2025 12 Days of Christmas Gift Guide. Today we’re focusing on smartphones. Be sure to come back and check out the different categories we’re covering over the full 12 days of the Christmas gift guide. Here are Tech Guide’s 12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas: Day 1: Cameras Day 2: Smartphones Day 3: Wearables/smartwatches Day 4: In-car gadgets DAY 5: Gaming DAY 6: Tablets/e-readers DAY 7: Drones/Gadgets DAY 8: Smart/IoT devices DAY 9: Headphones/speakers DAY 10: TVs/Blu-Ray/4K DAY 11: Appliances DAY 12: Computers DAY 2: SMARTPHONES iPHONE 17…
Plug in and take a listen to the latest episode of Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars – The EV Podcast – with Tech Guide editor Stephen Fenech and EFTM’s Trevor Long. If you’re an EV driver did you know that the 150Kw charger you’re driving to might not actually charge your car at that speed? And some charging etiquette questions too. And we take your calls! Justin has three EVs and some home charger issues, while Alex has two BYDs! If you’ve got a question about EVs or you want to be part of the show you can send us…
Christmas 2025 is just around the corner, and technology will be a popular choice of gift so we’re here to help you with the Tech Guide 12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas so you can find the perfect gift for your loved ones. Today we’re looking at cameras that can not only capture great content anywhere. Here are Tech Guide’s 12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas: Day 1: Cameras Day 2: Smartphones Day 3: Wearables/smartwatches Day 4: In-car gadgets DAY 5: Gaming DAY 6: Tablets/e-readers DAY 7: Drones/Gadgets DAY 8: Smart/IoT devices DAY 9: Headphones/speakers DAY 10: TVs/Blu-Ray/4K DAY 11: Appliances DAY 12: Computers DAY 1: CAMERAS INSTA 360 X5 – $789…
I’m scared to close my eyes, I’m scared to open them! We’re gonna die out here! This week on The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen podcast we’re watching The Blair Witch Project. The Blair Witch Project is a found footage film from three documentary filmmakers who ventured into the woods to explore the legend of the Blair Witch – this film is that terrifying expedition. Stephen watched this on a US-imported DVD before it opened in Australian theatres while Trevor is venturing into the woods for the first time. We go through the memorable scenes and share some interesting facts,…
Get up to speed with Episode 710 of the Two Blokes Talking Tech podcast with Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long as they go through the week’s biggest tech news and product launches. Yes we are talking the Under 16 social media ban again – it’s so close now. And we now know more about how it’s going to be done by the platforms. Also on the show there’s been a breakthrough between Apple and Google – will it last? And there are new rules about batteries on planes – and we talk about the best Black Friday deals. You can…
The new Amazon Echo speakers – the Echo Studio and Echo Dot Max – have been redesigned with a new look and enhanced with a better sound. Both smart speakers are powered by Alexa to help you with everything from checking the weather and adding to your shopping list to finding information and listening to the radio. Users can play music across several Echo devices and control smart home products thanks to the built-in smart home hub which works with Matter and Zigbee. ECHO DOT MAX – $199 This is a new speaker in the Echo line-up – it might…
Kensington, a brand known for its desktop and mobility solutions, has partnered with espresso Displays – the creator of the ultra-portable high performance monitors for travellers and professionals – so the work you do on the go can remain private. The partnership will see Kensington releasing its high clarity magnetic privacy screen filters which will work with the espresso display 15-inch and 17-inch portable monitors. The Kensington screen filters include technology that enhances light transmitters by up to 40 per cent compared to other privacy screens. It has a scratch-resistant and anti-reflective coating to minimise glare and to limit the…
Australian telco SpinTel has unveiled its Black Friday deals which give Australians high speed connections and value with no lock in contracts, $0 set up and unlimited data. The deal SpinTel is offering discounts on its 50Mbps and 500Mbps plans. The 50/20 NBN plan is now $60 a month for the first six months then $81.95 ongoing while the 500/50 plan has been slashed to $65 a month for the first six months and then $86.95 ongoing. For our money – it’s worth paying the extra $5 a month to get a connection that’s 10 times faster. But not everyone…
Tineco is offering some impressive Black Friday specials including two products we’ve already reviewed on Tech Guide – the Floor One S9 Artist and the Carpet One Cruiser – which have been discounted by up to $300. Tineco hard floor cleaners have been a market leader for two decades and can tackle any home cleaning challenge. All the models use fresh water from its own tank to get through tough floor mess and stains and can even adjust the suction and water flow to cope with the level of cleaning required. Also aboard is HyperSteam for a more thorough and…
Leading home robotics brand ECOVACS will be dropping back into the Aldi Special Buys aisle with two budget friendly products – the DEEBOT Neo 3.0 Mini robot vacuum and the WINBOT Neo Mini robotic window cleaner. The ECOVACS products go on sale today (November 26) at Aldi stores across Australia. “We are driven by a mission to make cutting-edge robotics accessible to every household, and the DEEBOT Neo 3.0 Omni and WINBOT Neo Mini perfectly embody this,” said Karen Powell, Regional Director of ECOVACS ROBOTICS Australia and New Zealand. “They’re powerful, intelligent, beautifully designed and compact, offering Australians effortless cleaning from floor to ceiling. These…
Make the wise move and press play on Episode 672 of the top-rating Tech Guide podcast hosted by editor Stephen Fenech as he keeps you updated and educated about the latest consumer tech news and reviews. On this week’s show: new rules on the use of portable batteries on flights on Australian airlines, Meta has jumped the gun and will begin its social media ban early and Arctel slashes NBN plan prices in its Black Friday sale. In the Tech Guide reviews, we run our eye over the DJI Osmo Action 6 camera, we test out the Logitech solar powered…
Young Australians are putting themselves at risk shopping online during the holiday season which places them right in the path of scammers and cybercriminals, according to the 2025 Norton Cyber Safety Insights Report. Nearly a third of Australians (29 per cent) say they take more risks shopping online during the holiday and sales periods than any other time of the year. Also revealed was the risky behaviour among younger online shoppers with 43 per cent of Gen Z and 42 per cent of Millennials more likely to cut corners compared to 8 per cent of boomers. Norton’s latest intelligence reveals…
The Oura Ring was one of the first smart rings released and it continues to lead the way in providing insights into our health and wellbeing. Tech Guide has been using the Oura Ring 4 Ceramic for more than a month and it delivered some remarkable insights to help improve our sleep, reduce our stress and track our activity. One area we wanted to focus was on our sleep and wearing a ring like the Oura is a much easier and more discreet way to track our slumber. We don’t like to sleep with a smartwatch on so the Oura…