Author: Stephen Fenech

London-based tech company Nothing has released three new products – Phone (4a), Phone (4a) Pro and the Headphone (a). The Phone (4a) (From $649), Phone (4a) Pro ($949) and Headphone (a) ($349) are all available to pre-order now and will all go on sale on March 17. They feature Nothing’s unique designs and style that certainly make them stand out from the crowd. PHONE (4A) – From $649 The device has a bright 6.78-inch 120Hz AMOLED display and a snappy design which includes transparent panels and a glyph bar with 63 mini LEDs. It also comes in four colours –…

This is an emergency Two Blokes Talking Tech podcast with Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long as they discuss the massive Apple release of the incredibly affordable MacBook Neo. While Stephen and Trevor pretty much nailed the speculation in Episode 722 released yesterday they needed to share their thoughts now Apple has officially announced the MacBook Neo which will be priced from just $899. You can listen and watch the show right here on the Tech Guide site using the audio player below. It is also possible to subscribe to the popular weekly tech podcast on Apple Podcasts.

Apple has made a massive price breakthrough with the launch of the MacBook Neo – a Mac laptop that’s priced from just $899 which will put it within reach of even more customers. It has a 13-inch Liquid Retina display and is powered by the A18 Pro chip – the same silicon that was aboard the iPhone 16 Pro. MacBook Neo will be available to buy on March 11. “We’re incredibly excited to introduce MacBook Neo, which delivers the magic of the Mac at a breakthrough price,” said John Ternus, Apple’s senior vice president of Hardware Engineering. “Built from the…

Pull up a chair and join the Two Blokes Talking Tech – Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long – for Episode 722 as they go through the biggest tech stories and product announcements of the week. Apple had had a busy week of releases with the new iPhone 17e, the iPad Air with M4, MacBook Air with M5 and MacBook Pros with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips. But is that all we will see? The rumours suggest an affordable MacBook is also on the way. We also talk about the new devices unveiled at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona including new…

Motorola is the latest company to release a folding smartphone that opens like a book with the launch of the razr fold which was unveiled at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. While Motorola has enjoyed success with razr – a folding version of its popular flip phone from the early 2000s – this is the first time it has released a device with two large screens – a 6.6-inch front screen and an 8.1-inch 2K LTPO display. Users can run up to three apps at the same time on the large inside display. The inside screen is also compatible with…

Leading portable power manufacturer EcoFlow has launched the Delta 3 Max Plus – a high performance 2kWh portable power station that offers 3000W AC output. The Delta 3 Max Plus has a built-in high-current Anderson-style DC output. It can connect directly to 4WDs, caravans and auxiliary battery systems. The unit can be used for backup, for off-grid travels and job site power. The 3000W output of the Delta 3 Max Plus means it can power appliances and tools like an electric kettle, lawn mowers and water pumps. The X Boost technology enabling up to 3900W output means it will be…

Apple has refreshed its popular laptop line-up with the new MacBook Air with M5 and the MacBook Pro with new M5 Pro and M5 Max silicon to deliver next-level performance and on-device AI. All these new Apple products go on sale on March 11. MACBOOK AIR WITH M5 Apple’s most popular laptop, the 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air have been updated with M5 to offer vastly improved performance and enhanced AI capabilities. The M5 chip has a faster CPU and an upgraded GPU with a Neural Accelerator in each core. This makes it possible for the MacBook Air with M5…

Take a break and have a listen to Episode 683 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: We’ve just returned from the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event in San Francisco where we saw the new Galaxy S26 smartphones series. We talk to Samsung Australia’s Head of Product Nathan Rigger about the new devices, we also give you our hands on first impression of the S26 Ultra. We also break some news on the Samsung Trifold and the no…

Apple has upgraded the iPad Air with the M4 chip which offers a huge jump in performance to make it even more capable to use for work, play and entertainment. The new iPad Air retains the same entry level prices for the 11-inch model ($999) and the 13-inch model ($1,399). “iPad Air gives users more ways than ever to be creative and productive, offering powerful performance and incredible versatility to help them turn their ideas into reality,” said Bob Borchers, Apple’s vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. “With its blazing performance thanks to M4, incredible AI capabilities, and game-changing iPadOS…

Apple has updated its most affordable iPhone with the release of the iPhone 17e which now includes features like MagSafe, an advanced camera system and more storage. Priced from $999, the iPhone 17e will go on sale on March 1. The iPhone 17e has a notch at the top of the 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display protected by Ceramic Shield 2 and a single 48MP Fusion camera. The device is powered by the A19 chip for improved performance and full access to Apple Intelligence. iPhone 17e has twice the entry level storage at 256GB and is the same price as…

Get tuned up and get tuned in to the latest episode of Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars – the EV podcast with Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long. Stephen and Trevor have been behind the wheel of the luxury Genesis G80 EV – a smooth drive and a smooth ride, with luxury trimmings you’d have to expect at this price. Plus we hear from a couple of PHEV owners, and we talk electric motorbikes. Is the shift to EV as likely in the two wheeled space? If you’ve got a question about EVs or you want to be part of the…

Ultrahuman has announced a new Pro version of the smart ring that offers up to 15 days of battery life and a host of new AI-powered features. The Ring PRO introduces JADE – the world’s first real-time bio-intelligence AI that can offer even more relevant and easy-to-understand insights into your health and wellness. JADE can bring together several biomarkers and environmental factors for analysis and perform deep research to detect any long term trend detection. Ring PRO has a unibody architecture and is built with the same titanium used to build fighters jets so it will easily be able to…

Xiaomi has unveiled its new flagship smartphones that will be available for Australia customers – the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Leica Leitzphone powered by Xiaomi. The Xiaomi 17 range have sleek and elegant designs with the 17 Ultra (6.9-inch OLED display) and the Leica Leitzphone are both just 8.29mm thick and tip the scales at 218.4g. It has an all-flat body and super thin bezels which gives the display an edge to edge appearance. The Xiaomi 17 (6.3-inch OLED display) is even thinner at 8.06mm and lighter at 191g. It has a redesigned camera system and…

The Samsung Trifold smartphone is very likely to be released in Australia once the company can ramp up production and keep up with demand, according to Samsung head of Southeast Asia and Oceania, CU Kim. Mr Kim was speaking at a roundtable attended by journalists from Southeast Asia and Australia (including myself) after the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S26 series in San Francisco. Also in attendance was TM Roh, CEO, President and Head of Device eXperience (DX) Division at Samsung Electronics – he shared his thoughts about the future of AI glasses. After the formal roundtable was complete, Tech…

You make me want to be a better man! This week on The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen podcast we’re watching As Good As It Gets starring Jack Nicholson and Helen Hunt. As Good As It Gets tells the story of Melvin Udall – a successful author who suffers severe OCD and barely tolerates his neighbours. He experiences a transformation when he crosses paths with a waitress with a sick son and a gay artist who falls on hard times. Stephen watched As Good As It Gets in the cinema and has rewatched it several times while Trevor is coming…

Leading consumer electronics and accessories brand Belkin has unveiled a new range of products designed and optimised for the brand new Samsung Galaxy S26 series. It includes a fast Qi2 25W charger, advanced screen protectors and cases that offer military grade protection. The line-up was developed to meet the Samsung Mobile Accessory Partnership Program’s (SMAPP) performance safety and compatibility standards. Belkin is a trusted partner and has already worked with other companies like Apple to produce a range of attractive accessories for computers and smartphones. The latest collection is designed to work seamlessly with the new Samsung S26 devices. SHEERFORCE…

Two Blokes Talking Tech Episode 721 with Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long is coming to you live from Samsung’s Unpacked event in San Francisco where it launched the impressive Galaxy S26 series of smartphones. Stephen and Trevor go through all the features including the design, the onboard AI, the improved camera, faster charging and the innovation everyone is talking about – Privacy Display – that can prevent shoulder surfers from seeing your screen. You can listen to the show right here on the Tech Guide site using the audio player below. It is also possible to subscribe to the popular…

Samsung has discontinued the super thin Galaxy smartphone – introduced last year with the S25 Edge – so we will not be seeing the S26 Edge. At the Samsung Unpacked event today we saw the introduction of the S26, the S26+ and the S26 Ultra AI phones – but no S26 Edge. It was at last year’s S25 event in San Jose where we were given the first tease of the S25 edge – this new super thin device which would be released in the middle of the year. This move was a spoiler by Samsung to ensure they had…

Samsung has released its latest Galaxy Buds4 Pro – new flagship earphones that offer improved audio, enhanced active noise cancellation and a computationally designed fit. The Buds4 Pro Include a wider woofer and an enhanced adaptive equaliser to ensure the highest fidelity to the original recording. “Samsung understands that a truly premium audio experience combines technical sound quality with how that sound feels throughout a user’s day,” said Ikhyun Cho, Corporate VP of Mobile Enhancement R&D Team, Mobile eXperience. “With the Galaxy Buds4 series, our design philosophy was uncompromising, providing all-day comfort without sacrificing audio performance, because these are what…

Tech Guide has taken a hands-on first look at the new Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra – it’s one of the most advanced smartphones we’ve ever seen. We got our hands on the device at the Samsung Unpacked event at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco. https://youtu.be/avrndfJ67bs?si=QVgJAScU8RUUvtKY The S26 Ultra is the flagship device of the S26 series with a 6.9-inch display and a slightly refreshed design. And, of course, it has the latest Galaxy AI, Google Gemini and Perplexity so there is no shortage of ideas and tools to get things done, work things out and be even…