Author: Stephen Fenech

Tesla has quietly updated the Model 3 with subtle changes to the electric car both inside and out as well as a boost to the range of the vehicle. Tech Guide got behind the wheel of the new Model 3 for a hands on look at the updated version of the popular electric vehicle. There has been no change to the shape of the Model 3 but there are a few cosmetic and design updates which are now standard on the latest model. https://youtu.be/u-6fxTnduY4 The latest Model 3 has benefitted from a series ongoing quality and efficiency improvements from the…

We made it! It’s Day 12 of Tech Guide’s popular 2020 12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas which is designed to help you find the perfect gift for your family and friends. Today we’re looking at computers and accessories and other related 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 12: COMPUTERS MACBOOK AIR with M1 – From $1,599 If we had to sum up our reviews of the new…

An app’s privacy information is now more obvious than ever after Apple introduced a mandatory glanceable summary on the App Store so users have more transparency about the data the apps gather and use. From today, every app on Apple’s App Store will now include clear privacy practices and information about the type of data collected and used. This privacy information is now mandatory across all App Stores including iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS and tvOS. This reporting is also now a part of the app submission process for all developers and the same questions must be answered by every app…

Arlo has just released its Essential Wire-Free Video Doorbell so you can keep an eye and ear on the front door while enjoying the same security and peace of mind provided by the company’s internet connected cameras. The doorbell can be installed whether you have power to the front door or not thanks to its wire-free design. If there is power available it’s a very simple connection and, if not, the rechargeable battery will power the Arlo Essential Wire-Free Video Doorbell for weeks before it needs a recharge. The biggest point of difference between the Arlo doorbell and competitor products…

It’s new Day 11 of Tech Guide’s popular 2020 12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas which is here to help you come up with the perfect gifts for your family and friends. Today we’re looking at appliances and health and beauty items. 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 DEEBOT OZMO U2 PRO ROBOT VACUUM – $599 DEEBOT U2 is here to provide maximized cleaning performance for homes…

Two Blokes Talking Tech Episode 466, with Tech guide editor Stephen Fenech and EFTM’s Trevor Long is right here for your listening pleasure as we dissect the biggest tech stories and products of the week. On this week’s show, the top Google searches of 2020, Apple unveils $900 AirPods Max headphones, Apple Watch Family setup, Uniden releases new App Cam Solo Pro security camera and the Jabra Elite 85t earphones. 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 at the top of…

Following the popularity of Star Wars live action series The Madalorian, Disney+ has more than doubled down with plans for 10 new Star Wars series that will be rolled out on the streaming platform. The ambitious slate of Star Wars programs was unveiled during an investor presentation by Lucasfilm boss Kathleen Kennedy who also revealed a new Star Wars feature film – Rogue Squadron – from Wonder Woman director Patty Jenkins which is due for release in December 2023. The new line-up of Star Wars series will include Kenobi – starring Ewan McGregor, who played the Jedi character in the…

We’re up to Day 10 in the home stretch with Tech Guide’s popular 2020 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. 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 EPSON…

Apple will launch its latest subscription platform – Fitness+ –  on December 15 and bring personalised studio style workouts to your iPhone, iPad and Apple TV. Fitness+ will also intelligently incorporate metrics from Apple Watch for a first of its kind experience that will allow users to exercise wherever and whenever is convenient to them. Users will be able to observe their heart rate obtained from their Apple Watch on the screen their viewing whether it’s the iPhone, iPad or Apple TV. Apple Fitness+ will launch with 10 of the most popular workout types which include high intensity interval training…

* This post was written in partnership with Samsung Star Wars creator George Lucas once famously said “sound is half the experience”. He was right then – and he’s still right now. Having great sound along with great picture quality stimulates more of your senses in a positive way and adds to the realism of what you’re watching. The viewer is immersed even further into the content conveyed just as the creator intended. Today’s Samsung TVs offer superb 4K and 8K picture quality and are housed in a sleek thin chassis that look great in your home. And while the sound…

We’re in the home stretch with Tech Guide’s popular 2020 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. Today is Day 9 and we’re looking 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 11: Appliances DAY 12: Computers…

It’s certainly fair to say 2020 has been an extraordinary year which started with terrifying bushfires followed by a global pandemic that kept us locked down working and learning from home. And naturally we turned to Google to search for answers. Google’s top searches for 2020 show some remarkable trends, events, people along with food and current affairs. With the year nearly at an end, Google has released its list of top searches which accurately track what we went through this year and what we were curious about. The year started off with smoky skies as Australia was ravaged by…

We’re up to Day 8 of Tech Guide’s popular 2020 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 fastest growing tech category. These are a popular choice by customers who are now using 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 Home/IoT devices DAY…

Apple has released the AirPods Max – a wireless pair of over-ear luxury headphones that includes the company’s impressive audio technology and a head-turning design – but be prepared to pay $899 if you want to listen to them. AirPods Max has a stunning design with a breathable knit mesh canopy to spread the weight of the earphones and reduce the on-head pressure. This connects to a stainless steel headband frame to elegantly and comfortably fit a variety of head shapes and sizes. Each of the ear cups is attached to the headband using as unique mechanism to rotate and…

Tech Guide editor Stephen Fenech chats with Australian cricket legend, philanthropist and avid photographer Steve Waugh in Episode 429 of the top-rating Tech Guide podcast. On this week’s show, why you don’t need to waste your money on extended warranties, the industry moved to combat scam calls and in the Celebrity Tech segment we talk to Aussie cricket icon –  the one and only Steve Waugh. In the Tech Guide reviews, we take a listen to the new Jabra Elite 85t noise cancelling earphones, Apple names its top apps of the year and we round up some more Christmas gift…

Uniden has just unveiled the next generation of App Cam Solo security range with the wire-free App Cam Solo PRO weatherproof security camera and spotlight that can be positioned anywhere in your home. The camera has been designed to suit Australia’s weather conditions and exposure to the elements while still capturing crisp full high definition footage with a 120-degree viewing angle. And with the spotlight, the Uniden App Cam Solo PRO makes it even easier to see anyone on your property and can also act as a deterrent to unwanted visitors. The Uniden App Cam Solo PRO is expected to…

It’s Day 7 of Tech Guide’s 2020 12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas – we’re now over halfway through – 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 MINI 2 – $749 or…

Jabra’s Elite 85t wire-free earphones have gone to the next level in terms of design and audio quality over the previous generation – and they now include Active Noise Cancellation. (ANC). Onboard is Jabra’s Advanced ANC which uses a dual chipset to offer not only impressive noise cancellation but also optimal sound processing. Design-wise, the Elite 85t earphones are still small and comfortable. The earphone twist into place in your ears securely so there’s no fear of them falling out. They’re locked in there. This means you can use them while exercising, running, or in the gym. They are also…

It’s already Day 6 of Tech Guide’s 2020 12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas to help you zero in on the gadget gifts that your family and friends will absolutely. Today we’re look at tablets and e-readers. Tablets are now more powerful than ever and are popular for school students, mobile professionals and anyone looking for a laptop replacement. For book lovers, e-readers are also a great way to have all of your books and the actual bookstore at your fingertips. 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…

Start your weekend right by getting up close and personal with Two Blokes Talking Tech Episode 465., with Tech Guide editor Stephen Fenech and EFTM’s Trevor Long. On this week’s show, ACMA’s move to reduce scam calls, the 2020 Best ofs from Apple Music, the App Store and Spotify and we even turn into DJs and play some of the most popular songs, Apple launch Apple Watch Family Plans, gamers are fitter than you think, the iPhone collectable that you can buy and our verdicts on the DJI Mini 2 drone. You can listen to the show right here on…