Author: Stephen Fenech

Are the latest smartphones too expensive? They are according to 39 per cent of Australians who purchased a brand-new phone in the last two years. A Canstar Blue survey of more than 1400 Australians who had bought a phone within the last 24 months has revealed nearly half think the device is too expensive. Of those aged 70 and older, almost half (49 per cent) agree that smartphones cost too much while 41 per cent of 60- to 69-year-olds and 48 per cent of 50- to 59-year-olds also agreed. “Considering that older Aussies are paying less for their phones and…

It’s now Day 11 of Tech Guide’s 2021 12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas to help you nail the perfect gift for your family and friends. Today we’re looking at smart appliances of all shapes and sizes along with health and beauty products. Here are Tech Guide’s 12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas: Day 1: Cameras Day 2: Smartphones Day 3: Wearables/smartwatches Day 4: Headphones/speakers DAY 5: Gaming DAY 6: Tablets/e-readers DAY 7: Drones/Gadgets DAY 8: Smart/IoT devices DAY 9: In-car gadgets DAY 10: TVs/Blu-Ray/4K DAY 11: Appliances DAY 12: Computers DAY 11: APPLIANCES ECOVACS DEEBOT T9+  – $1,299 Are you cleaning during this Holiday Season? Stop, drop, and leave the sucking…

You can’t handle the truth!! This week on the Best Movies You’ve Never Seen podcast – we’re watching A Few Good Men – starring Tom Cruise, Demi Moore and Jack Nicholson. A Few Good Men tells the story of two marines who are being defended by Daniel Kaffee (Cruise) who must risk his and his clients’ military careers as he tries to uncover the truth. Stephen Fenech has seen the movie countless times and takes Trevor Long through the memorable scenes and shares some interesting behind the scenes tidbits about the production, trivia, plot holes and other things you did…

Get acquainted with Episode 516 of the Two Blokes Talking Tech podcast with Tech Guide editor Stephen Fenech and EFTM’s Trevor Long as they discuss the biggest tech issues, news and products. On this week’s show, hitting the road these holidays with the latest dash cams and keeping an eye on your home while you’re gone with security cameras, the year in Google Search, TCL releases a range of new products and online voting. 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…

Apple has rolled out a new and improved Maps app across Australia which now includes even more detailed road coverage, three-dimensional landmarks, better navigation and a new feature called Look Around. From today, Australian users can use the new Apple maps which will provide faster and even more accurate navigation plus comprehensive views of roads, buildings, parks, airports and shopping centres so you can easily see where you are. And the addition of three-dimensional landmarks of locations, including the Sydney Opera House, make it even easier to complete your journey. “Apple Maps is the best way to explore and navigate…

We’re up to Day 10 in Tech Guide’s popular 2020 12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas to help you find the perfect gifts for your loved ones . Today we’re looking at TVs and related products like soundbars and projectors plus the movies you can watch on them. Here are Tech Guide’s 12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas: Day 1: Cameras Day 2: Smartphones Day 3: Wearables/smartwatches Day 4: Headphones/speakers DAY 5: Gaming DAY 6: Tablets/e-readers DAY 7: Drones/Gadgets DAY 8: Smart/IoT devices DAY 9: In-car gadgets DAY 10: TVs/Blu-Ray/4K DAY 11: Appliances DAY 12: Computers DAY 10: TVs/Blu-ray/4K LG C1 OLED TV – $2,576 (48-inch), $2,877 (55-inch), $4,076 (65-inch), $7,076 (77-inch)…

We’re in the home straight with Tech Guide’s popular 2021 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 9 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 your destination. Here are Tech Guide’s 12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas: Day 1: Cameras Day 2: Smartphones Day 3: Wearables/smartwatches Day 4: Headphones/speakers DAY 5: Gaming DAY 6: Tablets/e-readers DAY 7: Drones/Gadgets DAY 8: Smart/IoT devices DAY 9: In-car gadgets DAY 10: TVs/Blu-Ray/4K DAY…

Summer is here and it’s time to hit the road. There will be many Australians packing up the car and preparing to head out of town. But having the right device like one of the latest Navman products, can keep you safe and potentially save you thousands of dollars. After the pandemic restrictions, we now have our freedom. And many are getting back out on the road. Leading in-car brand Navman has been designing and manufacturing dash cams and GPS devices for more than 15 years and they have been rigorously tested to handle Australian conditions. But it’s not a…

Optus today launched a new feature called Optus Call Notes which gives users the ability to transcribe their mobile calls in real time. Taking notes on a call can be difficult but necessary whether it’s a business call, a job interview or an important chat but now Optus Call Notes can give you a written transcript of the entire conversation. Once the call is completed, the transcript can be viewed in the My Optus app. The service is designed with security and privacy in mind with transcripts fully encrypted in transit and stored on a customer’s device for as long…

It’s been quite a year and that’s been reflected in the Google searches we’ve made in 2021 as we battled the pandemic, tried to find out relevant information and kept up with our favourite sports. COVID was still a dominant search topic as we tried to work out how to get our vaccination certificates after the lockdowns in NSW, Queensland and Victoria. Australians’ obsession with sport continued this year with the top seven searches related to basketball, football, cricket, tennis and the Olympics. We also cheeres on Ash Barty, came together for Cleo Smith and mourned Prince Phillip and Bert…

We’re already at Day 8 of Tech Guide’s 2021 12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas to help you find the ideal gadget gifts to put under the tree for your loved ones. Smart home devices and IoT (Internet of Things) products are among the most popular and fastest growing tech category. Christmas offers customers a chance to use these devices to realise their goal of making their home smarter. Here are Tech Guide’s 12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas: Day 1: Cameras Day 2: Smartphones Day 3: Wearables/smartwatches Day 4: Headphones/speakers DAY 5: Gaming DAY 6: Tablets/e-readers DAY 7: Drones/Gadgets DAY 8: Smart/IoT devices DAY 9: In-car gadgets DAY…

Press play on Episode 480 of the top-rating 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: We’ll hear from Prince William – he is the latest guest in Apple’s Time to Walk episode, one in five Australians will continue to work from home after the pandemic and we’ll let you know the most downloaded apps and the most watched YouTube videos of the year. In the Tech Guide reviews, we’ll give you some Christmas gift suggestions based on products we’ve already…

As Australians are preparing to hit the road again this summer, Uniden has released the iGO Cam 90 and 90R 4K smart dash cams which includes a 3.16-inch LCD colour screen so you can capture events on the road with even better clarity. The new in-car device has an ultrawide viewing angle of 135 degrees with the IGO 90R including a full high-definition rear camera with a 150-degree viewing angle. The product is held in place with a new magnetic slide bracket which can easily and discreetly position the camera and screen on your windscreen. This magnetic clip also makes…

It’s already Day 7 of Tech Guide’s 2021 12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas and our goal is to help you to find the perfect gadget gifts for your family and friends. Today we’re look at drones and a wide variety of other gadgets of all shapes and sizes. Here are Tech Guide’s 12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas: Day 1: Cameras Day 2: Smartphones Day 3: Wearables/smartwatches Day 4: Headphones/speakers DAY 5: Gaming DAY 6: Tablets/e-readers DAY 7: Drones/Gadgets DAY 8: Smart/IoT devices DAY 9: In-car gadgets DAY 10: TVs/Blu-Ray/4K DAY 11: Appliances DAY 12: Computers DAY 7: DRONES/GADGETS DJI MAVIC 3 – From $3,099 DJI has just released its latest…

There will be a touch of royalty in the next Time To Walk programme on Apple Fitness+ when His Royal Highness Prince William delivers an inspiring audio experience. Time To Walk is designed to inspire people to walk more often for their physical and mental health. In this episode, Prince William talks about keeping mentally fit and about how his experiences have led him to prioritise his own mental health. He also speaks about a light-hearted moment when he was drawn out of his comfort zone and shares some touching memories about his late mother Diana and her choice of…

TCL mobile has expanded its range of products with five new devices including its first TCL branded tablet, an all-new range of ear buds and a sub-$250 smartphone. The TCL tab 10 S 2022 has a 10-inch FHD IPS screen with a 64GB internal memory, front and rear cameras along with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity. It also has an 8000mAh battery for all day use plus a stylus pen and flip protective case included to ensure added protection and a fun experience straight out of the box. The new TCL 20B smartphone, priced at $299, features a 6.52-inch HD plus…

We’re halfway through Tech Guide’s 2021 12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas to help you find the gifts that your family and friends will absolutely. Today it’s Day 6 and we’re looking at tablets and e-readers. Tablets are popular with everyone and are ideal for school students and mobile professionals. And if you love reading then there are plenty of e-readers which can hold all your books and puts the actual bookstore at your fingertips as well. Here are Tech Guide’s 12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas: Day 1: Cameras Day 2: Smartphones Day 3: Wearables/smartwatches Day 4: Headphones/speakers DAY 5: Gaming DAY 6: Tablets/e-readers DAY…

The action is the juice! This week on The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen podcast we’re watching the classic crime action movie Heat starring Al Pacino and Robert De Niro. Written and directed by Michael Mann, Heat is an epic cops and robbers movies which pits Detective Vincent Hanna (Pacino) against professional criminal Neil McCauley (De Niro) in Los Angeles. Stephen Fenech has seen the movie countless times and takes first time watcher Trevor Long through the memorable scenes and shares some interesting behind the scenes tidbits about the production, trivia, plot holes and other things you did not know…

Let Episode 515 of the Two Blokes Talking Tech podcast, with Tech Guide editor Stephen Fenech and EFTM’s Trevor Long, give you the lowdown on the biggest tech stories and products of the week. On this week’s show: Government crackdown on social media trolls, Telstra testing new technology to block scam text messages, e-Scooter laws being looked at in NSW, Kayo and Binge land on LG TVs and Apple and Spotify reveal most-streamed artists and songs. You can listen to the show right here on the Tech Guide site using the audio player below. Click on the Two Blokes Talking…

Apple has revealed the 2021 App Store Award winners which celebrates the 15 best apps and games which gave users the ability to delve into personal passions, find a creative outlet, connect with friends and family, enjoy experiences and simply have fun. The list of this year’s winners includes developers from around the world. Their apps and games were chosen by Apple’s global App Store editorial team for delivering quality, innovative technology, excellent design and a positive impact on the community Included in the winners list is Australian’s very own Canva. 2021 App Store Award Winners Apps iPhone App of the Year: Toca Life…