Author: Stephen Fenech

Get charged up and take a listen to the latest episode of Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars – the EV podcast with Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long. This week Stephen and Trevor chat to Stephen Collins, Chief Operating Officer – BYD Australia & New Zealand. We talk about the new Atto 1 and Atto 2 and their aggressive pricing. As well as what the future long and short term is for BYD as a car brand in Australia. If you’ve got a question about EVs or you want to be part of the show you can send us a text…

Logitech has released its first solar-powered keyboard – the Signature Slim Solar+ K980 – which doesn’t need any batteries or charging cables so it can always maintain premium performance without interruption. The slim low-profile keyboard utilises Logitech proprietary Logi LightCharge Technology and a solar strip that sits above the keys. This allows the keyboard to be powered by any light whether its sunlight or the lights in our homes and offices. That light provides the only charge needed to top up the built-in battery. And Logitech is so confident the LightCharge Technology will provide enough power for a perpetual charge…

Those airlines are not going to be on the phone and on my ass while he’s on the scopes OK – he pushes tin!! This week on The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen podcast we’re watching Pushing Tin starring John Cusack, Billy Bob Thornton, Angelina Jolie and Cate Blanchett. Pushing Tin tells the story of air traffic controllers in New York looking after the busiest skies in the world and the stresses that go with it but the competition, rivalry and gossip extends outside the facility. Stephen watched Pushing Tin in the theatre and has rewatched it several time while…

Many of us carry power banks to keep our mobile devices charged but from December 1 Virgin airline passengers will be banned from using them onboard with Qantas to enforce the same restrictions from December 15. This comes amid concerns of the risks associated with portable lithium batteries especially if they have dropped or mishandled. An Air China flight last month had to be diverted and forced to make an emergency landing after a portable battery caught fire in the overhead mid-flight. No one was injured. In January a battery caused a fire aboard an Air Busan flight in Busan,…

When it comes to Black Friday deals internet service provider Arctel has a promotion that you can enjoy for a year and save you hundreds of dollars every year after that. And what’s even better is the fact that the sale prices will run for 12 months and save you from the expected July 2026 price rise across the category. Users can save up to $25 per month on the Arctel plans before they return to regular prices in a year. The Arctel Black Friday sale kicks off on November 28 at 9am and will be limited to 250 spots…

Get up close to the Two Blokes Talking Tech – Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long – for Episode 709 as they go through the biggest tech stories of the week and product announcements. On this week’s show, Roblox is adding age verification to stop predators chatting to kids, despite not being part of the Social media ban – it’s a good thing, and we unpack it. TPG has Triple Zero issues which shines a light again on device problems in Australia. DJI’s selfie drone – the Neo 2 – gets an upgrade, Amazon’s Satellite internet service gets a name and…

Meta will be jumping the gun and shutting out under 16 accounts from December 4 – a week earlier than the government-sanctioned social media ban which is due to take effect from December 10. Meta, the company behind some of the most popular social media platforms Facebook, Instagram and Threads, says it will send out notifications to 13-15 year olds as early as today. These account holders will be given 14 days’ notice via an in-app message, email or text message before they lose access. Then from December 4, Meta will start the process of blocking account holders aged under…

Smartphone manufacturer and AI device ecosystem company Honor has launched its first batch of products in Australia including advanced smartphones and the world’s thinnest inward-folding smartphone – the Honor Magic V5. Honor has a plan in place to transition the company from a smartphone maker to an open AI device ecosystem with an investment of more than $US10bn over the next five years for AI and device R&D, platform and software development and open ecosystem programs. Honor was previously a sub brand of Chinese smartphone giant Huawei but the company was sold in 2020 to the Shenzhen Zhixin New Information…

DJI has launched its new Osmo Action 6 action camera which unlocks even higher imaging quality and versatility to create a new standard of action photography. The Osmo Action 6 offers flagship performance that will redefine the possibilities of action photography. It is the first action camera to offer a variable aperture between f/2.0 to f/4.0 so it performs in all conditions including low light. Under the hood is DJI’s 1/1.1-inch CMOS sensor to improve the image quality to an all new level. And because the Osmo Action 6 breaks away from the fixed aperture design usually found in action…

Get smarter and press play on Episode 671 of the top-rating Tech Guide podcast hosted by editor Stephen Fenech to keep you updated and educated about the latest consumer tech news and reviews. On this week’s show: the alarming rise in early onset dementia linked to excessive screen time, the new smart reminder clock for people living with dementia and we speak to Paul Colley – head of HOMELife Technology who is bringing this product and many others like it to help Australian users. In the Tech Guide reviews, we run our eye over the new DJI Neo 2 follow…

Now is the time to take the plunge and buy your first robot vacuum after leading brand ECOVACS kicked off its massive Black Friday sales with huge discounts up to an incredible 68 per cent. This is the biggest sale ECOVACS has ever had with up to $1,500 off the leading brand in home cleaning robotics. Australians are buying robot vacuums in record numbers making it one of the most popular appliance categories. The ECOVACS Black Friday sales kicked off today and will run till December 3 or while stocks last. The discounts apply to the very latest models, popular…

Fasten your seatbelt and take a listen to the latest episode of Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars – the EV podcast with Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long. This week Stephen and Trevor talk about the range, or “fuel economy” of ICE and hybrid cars which has been questioned by the AAA – the same body that recently questioned the advertised range of a few Electric Cars on the market. But just how has that been reported? Fairly? We think not. We also provide an update on electric car sales – the number one car might surprise you! And how is…

There has been an alarming spike in the number of younger people being diagnosed with dementia and excessive screen time is partly to blame. Dementia Australia says more people in their 20s and 30s are found to be suffering from dementia in recent years with the increase linked to the amount of time we spend on our devices. The biggest jump has been in the 30 to 44 age group which seen a 400 per cent increase in recent years. Dementia is now the leading cause of death in Australia according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics after overtaking heart…

He wasn’t just a horse – he was the best! This week on The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen podcast we’re watching the Australian film Phar Lap starring Tom Burlinson. Phar Lap tells the story of the champion galloper who became a beloved hero in Australia during the Great Depression – but the path to greatness wasn’t an easy one. Stephen saw Phar Lap in the cinema with his brother Joe while Trevor is saddling for the first time. We go through the memorable scenes and share some interesting facts, behind the scenes tidbits, trivia, fact v fiction and other…

Pay attention and take a listen to Episode 708 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 stories and product launches. On this week’s show – is Hubbl in trouble? No more stack and save but is this still a bright future? It’s been 24 years since the iPod was announced, what has changed, what did it change and how an industry moved forward. And we discuss the best TV technology of 2025 and the old school phone for new school devices, plus…

HOMELife Technology has launched the idem Smart Reminder Clock in Australia – a device designed to make it easier for people living at home with dementia and for them to receive remote care. The idem Smart Reminder Clock, available now for $649, is a connected dementia friendly clock that can display four types of communication – reminders, messages, calendar events and Post It notes. The benefits for a person living with dementia using the idem Smart Reminder Clock is reduced anxiety and disorientation – there is a clear display of the date and time. It also allows your loved to…

The new DJI Neo 2 is not only one of the smallest lightest drones you can buy – it’s also one of the most versatile with multiple ways you can control it and powerful ways to capture selfies and videos. The DJI Neo 2’s predecessor was outstanding but this new model is even better, even easier to fly, even easier to capture stunning content and even safer to fly. And it’s small enough to take with you anywhere – including your travels because you’ll be hard pressed to find an easier and more dynamic way to capture the sights and…

Apple has kicked off a new subscription offer – three months of Apple One for free – with the purchase of a new iPhone or iPad. From today, customers who activate a new iPhone or iPad will enjoy three months free of Apple One which bundles up to six Apple subscriptions into one for a lower monthly price. These include Apple TV, Apple Music, Apple Arcade, Apple Fitness+, Apple News+ and iCloud+. Users can choose from all the available tiers – Individual, Family or Premier. Individual – usually $24.95 a month includes Apple Music, Apple TV Apple Arcade and iCloud+…

LG has launched the UltraFine evo 6K – the world’s first 6K resolution monitor with Thunderbolt 5 connectivity – which has been designed for professional video editors, graphic designers and anyone who demands high performance in their workflow. The 32-inch monitor has super sharp 6K resolution (6144 x 3456) and offers stunning colour accuracy and high speed connectivity. The 32U990A is the first 6K display with Thunderbolt 5 support. “The creative industry in Australia is constantly pushing boundaries, and professionals require tools that can keep pace with their innovative demands,” said Poh Koh, Marketing Manager for IT at LG Electronics…

Prestigious audio brand Bang & Olufsen is celebrating its 100th birthday with a new range of products that highlight the company’s unmistakable designs and sound quality. The Centennial Collection has combined decades of design inspiration through archival details with contemporary craftsmanship. The collection includes the Beoplay H100, Beosound A5 and the Beosound A9 5th Gen. “Since our founding in 1925, timeless design has been at the heart of everything we craft,” says Kristian Teär, CEO of Bang & Olufsen. “The Centennial Collection honours our past, celebrates our present, and looks to the future. “It is a tribute to the icons…