Author: Stephen Fenech

Vivid has kicked off in Sydney and once again Samsung Australia is a major partner and bringing to life an interactive Sky Portal Studio activation. The Sky Portal Studio activation is located at the First Fleet Park in the Rocks and has a three portal installation, which offers visitors a glimpse into a world more vivid and more connected. The experiential activation is designed to attract festival goers to step inside and enjoy a moment that they’ve never experienced before. There are a number of Sky Portal frames that encourage visitors to capture moments of creativity, joy, connection, and movement…

Kick off your weekend with Episode 733 of Two Blokes Talking Tech with Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long as they go through the week’s biggest tech stories and latest product reviews. On this week’s show, the telcos are up in arms, the Government wants them to pay hundreds of millions more for their spectrum access – what does this mean for our bills? Plus, Telstra is looking forward – 6G anyone? Not yet, but they’re thinking about it with their network partners Ericsson. Samsung has showed us the technology behind its Micro RGB TVs and Sony releases new premium headphones…

Tineco, a leader in smart floor care, has extended its range of tech-driven products with the release of its PURE ONE series of stick vacuums. The new line-up includes the PURE ONE Station A70s Pet, PURE ONE P50 Pro and PURE ONE P30 Pro which all bring new technology and functionality to make cleaning and tackling floor messes easier and more effective than ever before. Tineco, already trusted by millions of customers worldwide, combine innovation, ease of use and high performance to achieve a thorough and hygienic whole home clean. When it comes to household wet and dry floor cleaning,…

Apple has launched a new free app that gives sports lovers access to real-time scores, stats, and more. But for Australian fans of the NRL, AFL and cricket there is nothing to see here – yet. Apple Sports is now available in more than 170 countries and regions, which now includes Australia. But what’s missing are Australia’s favourite sports – Rugby League, Australian Rules and Cricket. Apple Sports was released ahead of the soccer World Cup, one of the world’s biggest sporting events. Other included sports include men’s and women’s tennis, PGA Golf, LPGA Golf, NHL, NBA, WNBA, NFL, Major…

HP has launched its next generation of computers powered by Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors that offer even smarter collaborative and creative tools and technologies. The new line-up includes the OmniBook and OmniStudio portfolios. They all combine powerful CPUs and graphics along with dedicated AI engines that can handle tasks intelligently in the background. The devices are built for smoother multitasking and faster content creation, along with improved communication and personalised experiences. HP’s goal with these new products was to streamline workflows for users and free up time to complete the tasks that matter. HP has taken a long…

The new Sony 1000X THE COLLEXION is the latest luxury over-ear headphones that makes a statement with its premium design and remarkable audio performance. Tech Guide was lucky enough to have access to the Sony 1000X THE COLLEXION and review them ahead of today’s official release which marks the 10th anniversary of Sony’s legendary 1000X series. The first thing that catches your eye with the 1000X THE COLLEXION is the premium finish. It comes in platinum and black with hand-polished stainless steel and has a high-end look and feel. But being a Sony product, not only does it look amazing…

This is the way – press play on Episode 694 of the top-rating Tech Guide podcast hosted by editor Stephen Fenech who keeps you updated and educated about the latest tech news and product reviews. On this week’s show, RGB – three letters you’ll see a lot if you’re in the market for a new TV. Samsung takes us behind the scenes and explains its new Micro RGB technology works, Optus has started its comeback tour with a campaign to win back customer trust and confidence after the Triple Zero outage and Optus is the big winner in the latest…

Telstra and its long-term network partner Ericsson have signed an agreement to begin work on developing 6G as part of Telstra’s commitment to advance Australian digital innovation. The letter of intent outlines Telstra and Ericsson’s promise to progress joint work and 6G research to bring the nation closer to the launch of next frontier of cellular communication and connectivity – 6G. Telstra and Ericsson will collaborate on 6G research including 3GPP standards evolution while accessing Ericsson’s 6G testbed capabilities. Ericsson has also invited Telstra to test new technologies and concepts at its 6G testing facilities in Sweden. Ericsson engineers will also…

Get up to speed 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 Andrew Stamatakis from Zeekr Australia joins us to talk about the recent Federal Budget changes to EV subsidies and what it means for consumers, plus how did  Zeekr go from a brand that no one had ever heard of to one of the most popular EV brands in Australia? And we take your calls on buying a Model Y and what to decide when it comes to performance vs function.…

Samsung has pulled back the curtain and showed us the technology behind its range if new Micro RGB TVs that promise superior picture quality, colour and contrast. RGB are three letters customers are going to be seeing if they go shopping for the latest 2026 flagship TVs. The Australian market is the largest in the southern hemisphere when it comes to large screen televisions and the fourth largest in the world. Research shows two thirds of Australians believe a bigger screen adds immersion with a similar number saying accurate colour makes images more realistic. Samsung is not alone with RGB…

We’ve entered a new era with TVs in 2026 and Hisense is ushering the wave of change with its new RGB MiniLED technology that produces a new level of picture quality and colour fidelity. Tech Guide has had the new UR9 in for review which features the all-new RGB Mini LED technology. We were watching the 85-inch model – a size sure to be popular with customers. With RGB technology, Hisense has clearly entered a new level of TV quality and colour. Other brands have also adopted RGB technology in some form in their 2026 TVs as well. But as…

This week on The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen podcast we’re watching 10 Things I Hate About You starring Heath Ledger and Julia Stiles. 10 Things I Hate About You is based on the Shakespeare play The Taming of the Shrew where two daughters and a protective father set a new rule on dating. Stephen saw 10 Things I Hate About You at the cinema and has rewatched it many times while Trevor is showing up for the first time. We go through the memorable scenes and shares some interesting facts, behind the scenes tidbits, trivia, plot holes and other…

Make the smart play and take a listen to Episode 732 of the Two Blokes Talking Tech podcast with Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long as they discuss the biggest tech stories of the week and the latest product releases. On this week’s show, Google announces personalisation built into Gemini using Gmail, YouTube and other Google apps, so who’s leading the AI race? Can Apple recover from here? Digital ID gets more money from the Government including a trial of less paperwork for renters that’s worth following. We also talk about JBL’s latest headphones – over or on – what’s your…

Epson has launched the EH-LS970B – a new flagship ultra short throw projector which offers three times brighter colours and built-in high-quality Bose audio for a premium home cinema experience. The projector has a low profile and elegant form factor and can sit just 28 cm from the wall and deliver up to a 150-inch image. The unit achieves its sharp 4K picture using advanced pixel shifting technology, working in conjunction with three individual high definition LCD chips which maintain outstanding brightness. The Epson laser optical engine produces white light and colour light at 4,000 lumens, which means viewers can…

Imagine being able to create stunning travel visuals such as tropical beaches, snowy peaks, and picturesque urban environments without even stepping out of your room. That’s precisely what an AI background generator enables you to do. Gone are the days when you had to either arrange for costly travel shoots or purchase stock photos. You can create immersive travel visuals with ease by using just one picture. Apps like Pippit allow you to create travel content from your immediate environment in seconds. For instance, all you have to do is take a photo from your balcony to get Santorini sunsets,…

Optus has launched a campaign to win back customer confidence with greater accountability and transparency after the company weathered the Triple Zero outage and other issues last year. The “We’re On It” campaign which kicks off today will go hand in hand with the meaningful action being taken by the company across the business. Optus is conducting organisation-wide improvements to the network and the customer experience. Optus CEO Stephen Rue has also penned an open letter to back the campaign acknowledging the Triple Zero outage in 2025 that should never have happened and outlining how the company is building a…

OpenSignal has released its latest Australian mobile network experience report with Optus leading the way with the overall experience while Telstra and Vodafone displayed strengths in other areas. OpenSignal is an independent global standard for analysing connectivity experiences on cellular networks. This latest report, which covers the first quarter of 2026, found that Optus continued to lead in 4G and 5G experiences including video, gaming and download speeds. Optus has retained these awards in same the categories from the previous report. Telstra continues to provide the most coverage in both 4G and 5G. This coverage experience metric looks at the…

Amazon has unveiled the latest generation of Kindle Scribe which has been reimagined from the ground up and now includes its first ever colour model. There are three Kindle Scribes in the range which include the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft, the Kindle Scribe and the Kindle Scribe without a front light. All three devices are available to pre-order now ahead of the launch date on June 10. These new redesigned devices have been created to improve focus, support clearer thinking and improve productivity. Australian research shows that 22 per cent say regular interruptions impact their ability to properly disconnect while 17…

Google has introduced Personal Intelligence to the Gemini app in Australia to make it easier for your device to learn and understand the things that matter most to you. Personal Intelligence allows users to link information from apps like Gmail and Google Photos to make Gemini even more personalised and unique to you. Users can control which apps to link, with each improving the experience and personalising it even further. It will be able to connect Gmail, Photos, YouTube, and Search with a single tap while maintaining simplicity and security. https://youtu.be/8sABhCMxU3c?si=yhoOPe9Srm9S-f1_ Personal Intelligence has two main pillars – reasoning across…

Get updated and educated with Episode 693 of the top-rating Tech Guide podcast hosted by editor Stephen Fenech as he brings you the latest consumer tech news and product reviews. On this week’s show: How you can enjoy the big screen experience at home and at the movies – Hisense releases its new flagship projector and Hoyts reveals its new LED cinema screen technology. And Bose has released its new Lifestyle Collection to upscale your audio experience at home. In the Tech Guide reviews we take a look at the flagship Oppo Find N6 foldable smartphone and we check out…