Author: Stephen Fenech

Yellowstone has been a hit in Australia on the Stan streaming service and it is now available on digital, DVD and Blu-ray Disc. Starring Kevin Costner, Yellowstone has been described as “The Godfather on a ranch”. From the brilliant creative mind of Taylor Sheridan (Hell or High Water and Sicario) and starring Academy Award Winner Kevin Costner, Yellowstone revolves around the Dutton family, led by John Dutton (Costner) who controls the largest ranch in the U.S. that is under constant attack by those it borders: land developers, an Indian reservation and America’s first National Park. Win 1 Of 2 Blaupunkt Smart Android…

Google Australia has partnered with Transport NSW and launched new tools on Google Maps designed to help commuters plan their journey inside complex Sydney train and metro stations. Now Google Maps has included street-view type imagery for more than 130 train stations in NSW and more than a dozen metro stations including St James, Circular Quay, Milsons Point and Parramatta. Users will be able look inside stations in the same way they can look around the streets using street view with panoramic imagery so you’ll know your way when you arrive. They will be able to see entrances and exits…

Take a listen to Episode 488 of the Two Blokes Talking Tech podcast hosted by Tech Guide editor Stephen Fenech and EFTM’s Trevor Long as they bring you the biggest tech stories and products of the week. On this week’s show: TCL’s affordable range of new smartphones, LG’s Rollable OLED TV, digital licences taking off in NSW, Epson’s new EcoTank printers, Apple and Google looking to improve their maps and LG’s new Gram laptops. 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…

Panasonic has unveiled its latest G Series camera – the Lumix GH5M2 – which includes live streaming capabilities so creators can share their content to the world. This is the latest addition to the G Series Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera line-up which offers acclaimed image and video quality including 4K 60p 10-bit internal recording which is all housed in a robust chassis. The GH5M2 now offers lived streaming with wired IP streaming with tethered mobile streaming to be available in the near future. Available from July 2021, the GH5M2 will start from $2,699 (body only). “With the GH5M2 we…

Epson has just unveiled two new heat-free EcoTank multi-function cartridge-free photo printers which come with enough ink to last up to two years. Perfect for amateur photographers, the wireless Epson EcoTank Photo ET-8500 and ET-8550 printers use six-colour Epson Claria ET premium inks which can print up to 2,300 high quality colour photos, 6,200 pages in colour or 6,700 pages in black and white with the ink that’s included with the printers. That’s the equivalent of about 185 individual ink cartridges. These products are the latest in Epson’s award-winning line up of cartridge-free refillable ink tank printers. This year Epson…

LG has re-entered the laptop market in Australia with the impressive line-up of ultra-light and ultra-portable Gram devices which are available in 14-inch, 16-inch and 17-inch sizes. For our review, Tech Guide checked out the 17-inch model (Model17Z90P) – the largest Gram laptop on the range. Go big or go home right? We’ve always preferred larger screens on our phones, our TVs and our computers – so this laptop was right up our alley. There aren’t many 17-inch laptops on the market and the LG Gram 17 is ideal if you need a bit of room to move with added…

If you’ve got an Apple AirTag then you need a Belkin Secure Holder to attach it to your belongings and keep track of them if they get lost or stolen. Belkin has just has released its range of  accessories designed for the new Apple AirTag which can be hooked on to your keys, backpacks, bags, luggage, devices and your bike. There are two types of Belkin Secure Holders – a Key Ring and a Strap – and they come  in four colours – black, white, pink and blue. Apple’s AirTag, which went on sale recently, is a small button-shaped device that connects to…

Lend us your ears for Episode 452 of the excellent 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: LG’s Rollable OLED TV is finally coming to Australia – and you won’t believe the price, TCL shows you don’t have to spend thousands any more for a quality smartphone and Huawei has released an affordable new health device. In the Tech Guide reviews we take a look at Apple’s new products the M1-powered iMac and the iPad Pro and Kobo has released…

Nespresso is a brand we know from their coffee machines we use in our home but it is also available in the workplace with the release of the Nespresso Momento Coffee and Milk. Inspired by the evolution of the workplace in the post-COVID world, the Nespresso Momento Coffee and Milk is an all-in-one solution that can create quality coffee at the press of a button or the wave of your hand if you prefer a totally contactless experience. “Australia’s workplaces have been changing rapidly: they’ve become more flexible, with teams now working from a mix of home and office,” said…

TCL has expanded its Series 20 of affordable smartphones by adding the new TCL 20L+  – a $399 smartphone with a quad camera and stunning NXTVISION 2.0 display. The TCL 20L+ joins the TCL 20 SE ($299) and the TCL 20 5G ($499) and is available now from Harvey Norman and Officeworks. READ THE TECH GUIDE REVIEW OF THE TCL 20 5G The TCL 20L+ has a 6.67-inch HD+ Dotch display with a 90 per cent screen-to-body ratio. The TCL NXTVISION technology has SDR to HDR conversion so you’re able to enjoy quality content on the device’s impressive display. It…

If you’re looking for a great balance of value and features then take a look at the new TCL 20 5G smartphone which has a design, camera, display and innovation that rivals flagships phones that are more than twice the price. Priced at less than $500, the TCL 20 5G is a compelling mid-tier offering for those customers who want a slick looking device, an excellent triple camera system, an impressive display and 5G connectivity. In this increasingly competitive market more customers than ever are looking for value. Post COVID, there are also many users who simply can’t justify spending…

Wrap your ears around Episode 487 of the Two Blokes Talking Tech podcast with Tech Guide editor Stephen Fenech and EFTM’s Trevor Long as they discuss the week’s biggest tech stories and products. This week, our verdicts on the new iMac and iPad Pro, the latest announcements from Google I/O including Samsung partnering with Google to create a smartwatch platform and a first look at Android 12, Apple Music offering Lossless Audio and Spatial Audio, Uber launches subscriptions and Kobo launches new next level Elipsa eReader. You can listen to the show right here on the Tech Guide site using…

Huawei has released its new Huawei Band 6 – a feature-packed yet affordable smart band that can support all day blood oxygen, heart rate and sleep monitoring with a two-week battery life – and all for just $139. The Huawei Band 6 has a 1.47-inch AMOLED FullView touchscreen display that has a longer and rectangular shape with 64 per cent screen to body ratio. Weighing just 18g, the Huawei Band 6 can be worn all day and night comfortably. It is also the first Huawei device to support all-day SpO2 monitoring along with heart-rate, sleep and stress monitoring and menstrual…

LG’s stunning Signature R1 65-inch Rollable OLED, which was seen for the first time at the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show is finally coming to Australia – and it will only set customers back $130,000. LG’s R1 Rollable ultra-thin and flexible OLED rolls up from a cabinet to its full 65-inch size when you’d like to watch it and then roll it down and out of sight when you’re done. https://youtu.be/9bmrMkBlcu8 From July 2021, Australian customers will be able to pre-order the LG R1 Rollable OLED TV. Once a deposit is accepted, LG will custom make the TV in six to…

Rakuten Kobo has unveiled an impressive new e-reader – Kobo Elipsa – which has a 10.3-inch touchscreen, ComfortLight for reading at any time of the day or night with the device also doubling as notepad for writing and drawing. The new device includes a Kobo Stylus and the Kobo Elipsa SleepCover which can protect the screen when not in use and also double as a stand. Users can read their e-books comfortably on the 10.3-inch E Ink Carta 1200 touchscreen which has a resolution of 1404 x 1872 with 227ppi (pixels per inch). Kobo Elipsa has 12 different fonts and…

Samsung and Google have joined forces to create a new unified smartwatch operating system for the next generation of upcoming smartwatch models. The partnership, which was announced at the Google I/O conference, will see the two tech giants work together to develop a platform which will offer information, notifications convenience and an understanding of our health. The other goal with this collaboration is to create an ecosystem for the developer community to create apps and potentially redefine the smartwatch experience. “The smartwatch is an empowering tool. It connects us with the people we care about, gives us immediate access to…

Just when you were wondering what Apple could possibly do to improve the already excellent iPad Pro we see the company’s M1 processor has been added to the latest models to make them even more powerful and convenient. An iPad Pro customer is usually someone pretty savvy who want to get a lot of work done on the move and be creative and collaborative at any moment when inspiration strikes. And it’s different proposition to using a MacBook because the iPad Pro offers a hand-on touchscreen experience so it’s not a case of being a laptop replacement but a laptop…

Google has unveiled the beta of its Android 12 smartphone operating system which focusses on offering a deeply personalised experience for users that can adapt to their needs while offering a new level of security. The first beta of Android 12 has been released to developers today following Google annual I/O conference. Android 12 will be seen for the first time on Google’s next Pixel smartphone. https://youtu.be/UHQPdP8qgrk PERSONALISATION Users will be able to personalise their phone with a custom colour palette and completely redesigned widgets. You’ll also be able to choose your wallpaper and the system will automatically determine which…

Apple has recreated the magic and wonder of the original iMac with the latest version of the popular desktop computer which is now powered by the company’s very own M1 processor and available in a range of colours. It has a striking reimagined design and seven stunning colours and harks back to the playful version of the first colourful iMacs at the end of the 20th century which declared at the time that computers don’t have to be one boring colour. It was a hit back then and this latest M1 iMac captures the same spirit and attraction for customers…

If you love your rugby league and you love your tech then you should be tuning in to Episode 451 of the top-rating Tech Guide podcast hosted by editor Stephen Fenech. This week, we were thrilled to go behind the scenes at Suncorp Stadium for Magic Round to see the 4K camera technology used by Fox League, the latest health devices that can help you monitor your blood pressure and heart and the Australian start up’s invention that could how we play our favourite games. In the Tech Guide reviews we take a look at the Poly Studio P5 webcam,…