Author: Stephen Fenech

We’ve seen robot vacuums, home appliances and even cars. Now Dreame has unveiled new TV technology through its premium home entertainment brand INNIX at the Dreame Next event in San Francisco. Dreame revealed the INNIX R8000F – the RGB Mini LED Transforming TV and the S100 Black Crystal True Colour TV with a soundbar built in. INNIX R8000F RGB MINI LED TRANSFORMING TV The R8000F has a unique design with the world’s first Dynamic Sound Engine – a proprietary audio architecture which includes a retractable rotating speaker. As a result it can dynamically synchronise audio output with mechanical display transformations…

Dreame has outlined its vision of the home of the not too distant future with a range of products and appliances that include several world first technologies. The company outlined its plans at the Dreame Next event being held at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco. Dreame, which was founded in 2017 in Yu Hao, has blazed a path in home cleaning products but it has its sights set on expanding to other areas including cars, TV, and smartphones. It is technology driven company with the goal of pushing boundaries and bringing convenience to everyday life. One executive…

DJI has just released the Mic Mini 2 – the latest generation of the compact wireless microphone which, despite its small size, offers high quality omnidirectional audio recording. Available in camera and mobile versions, the DJI Mic Mini 2 has voice tone presets and two-level noise cancelling and can be connected to cameras, phones and computers. Also included is a colourful range of detachable front cover plates so the compact microphones can express your style and match your outfit. The DJI Mic Mini 2 transmitter tips the scales at just 11g without the detachable magnetic clip and delivers 48Hz, 24-bit…

Get the low down on the latest tech with Episode 691 of the top-rating Tech Guide podcast hosted by Stephen Fenech who keeps you updated and educated about the latest consumer tech and new product reviews. On this week’s show: Microsoft tips in $26bn into Australian AI but what’s the catch? Samsung has released its AI-powered 2026 range of TVs – we speak to Samsung Australia’s Visual Display Director Simon Howe and Google confirms Apple’s AI-powered Siri will be available this year, almost two and a half years after it was announced. In the Tech Guide reviews we take a…

Dreame, the company we know for robot vacuums and other home appliances, has unveiled a rocket-powered supercar – the Nebula Next O1 Jet Edition – that can go from 0 to 100km/h in less than a second. The concept car was revealed at the Dreame Next conference at The Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco. https://youtu.be/mF5786F9c2k?si=3f0jA9GLPnb1sWTI It is powered by custom built dual solid rocket boosters which can produce the sort of power usually discussed by NASA not a car company and certainly not an appliance company. That power is 100kN – that’s kilo Newtons – and can react…

You’ve just bought an EV? Find out everything you need to know by listening to latest episode of Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars – the EV podcast with Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long. This week, everything you need to know now that you’ve bought your EV. Want to know how to charge? What apps to download? How it drives differently? Stephen and Trevor break it down with their knowledge and experience. If you’ve got a question about EVs or you want to be part of the show you can send us a text message or get in touch on WhatsApp…

Samsung’s new Buds4 Pro earphones are a huge improvement over the previous model and proof the electronics giant that is already No 1 in smartphones and TVs should also be taken seriously on the audio side as well. Audio quality and active noise cancellation put the Buds4 Pro in the same ballpark as Bose, Sony, Apple, Sennheiser and JBL. They are also up there around the same price at $399. The look and fit has changed to a bud and blade design. The Buds4 Pro a have now smaller ear bud that offers a more comfortable and universal fit and…

I’d like to cash this cheque! This week on The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen podcast we’re watching Catch Me If You Can starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Tom hns and directed by Steven Spielberg. Catch Me If You Can tells the true story of Frank Abagnale Jnr who imitated a Pan Am pilot, a paediatrician and a lawyer while passing off forged cheques – but the FBI is on his trail. Or are they? Stephen watched Catch Me If You Can in the theatre and has rewatched it several times while Trevor is cashing his cheque for the first time.…

Make a date with Two Blokes Talking Tech as they bring you Episode 729 and go through the week’s biggest tech stories and product reviews. In this week’s show, Stephen and Trevor have seen the full range of TVs from Samsung and have thoughts – there’s a move to Micro RGB, a shift to OLED and where is 8K? It’s an interesting time to buy a new TV. Also on the show, Tim Cook steps down as Apple CEO – what’s next for Apple and the new CEO. Trev’s got the foldable dummy, is it legit? And we take a…

Leading drone manufacturer DJI has launched the new Lito series of drones aimed at users taking to the skies for their photography for the first time. The user-friendly Lito X1 and Lito 1 drones are affordable yet have several well-rounded features to suit newcomers to aerial photography who wants to expand their creativity without compromise. The Lito X1 has a 1/1.3-inch CMOS sensor with 48MP resolution to capture stunning detail. It also has omnidirectional obstacle sensors and forward-facing LiDAR for improved precision and safer flying even in complex environments. And it also comes equipped with DJI’s impressive filming tools including…

Microsoft has announced a $25 billion investment in AI infrastructure, commerce, security and skills in Australia. It will be Microsoft’s largest ever investment in Australia. By the end of 2029 the company will invest $18US billion ($A25 billion) in new digital infrastructure, along with a commitment to improve national cyber defence capabilities and commence workforce skilling programs. Microsoft chairman and chief executive officer, Satya Nadella, made the announcement alongside Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese. “Australia has an enormous opportunity to translate AI into real economic growth and societal benefit,” said Satya Nadella, Chairman and CEO, Microsoft.  “That is why we are making our…

Apple’s fully formed AI version of Siri won’t be ready until September according to Google – it’s Gemini model will be Apple’s Foundation Model. And that means it won’t be in users hands after more than two years after it was announced. Speaking at Google’s Cloud Next 26 event, Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian – standing in front of huge Apple logo on the screen behind him – said a more personalised Siri will be coming later in 2026. “Earlier this year we announced a monumental partnership with one of the world’s most iconic brands that will bring the power…

Samsung has announced the pricing and availability of its new 2026 flagship Micro RGB range of AI-enhanced TVs as the company enters its 20th year as the world’s number one TV brand. Samsung’s TV lineup also includes OLED, Neo QLED, and Lifestyle TVs along with MiniLED and UHD TVs. The newest member of the Samsung TV lineup – Micro RGB – is available from $2,499 for the 55-inch model. They will be available in stores from this week. Apart from the introduction of the new Micro RGB backlight technology, the TVs are also expanding its AI-powered features across a wider…

Reolink has expanded its floodlight solutions with the new Solar Floodlight Cam that can bring bright protection to your home without electrical wiring or the need to recharge a battery. The device has a fixed solar panel above the camera along with two adjustable arms to allow the homeowner to aim the lights to their desired area. Onboard the Reolink Solar Floodlight Cam is a 2K HD camera and 1000-lumen floodlight. It uses AI detection with a self-sustaining solar design that is constantly powering the 7,800mAh battery to deliver completely wireless protection. Reolink’s SolarEase technology requires just one hour of…

Get smart and press play on Episode 690 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 product reviews. On this week’s show: eero releases new mesh router that can be used outside, DJI has launched the new Osmo Pocket 4 gimbal camera and Bambu Lab has just made 3D printing a lot more affordable with a new model. In the Tech Guide reviews we take a look at the new Nothing Phone 4a Pro smartphone and Amazon has released the new Fire TV…

Disney+ has launched a new ad-supported subscription plan to give Australian and New Zealand viewers a more affordable option for their streaming choices. The new standard with ads plan will be priced at $9.99 a month and will sit alongside the existing standard and premium plans. “We’re excited to offer Standard with Ads to our audiences to enjoy our world-class films, TV series and ESPN sports programming on Disney+ with greater choice and flexibility,” says Walt Disney Company Australia and New Zealand Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Kylie Watson-Wheeler. “The ad-supported plan also provides a premium platform for advertisers…

Apple CEO Tim Cook has announced he will step down from the role on September 1 and will hand over the reins to current Apple head of hardware engineering John Ternus. Cook took over as Apple CEO after the death of Steve Jobs in October 2011 and he has guided the company through one of its most successful periods. Cook oversaw new releases like the larger iPhones, Apple Watch, AirPods, a wider iPad range and the Apple Vision Pro. And he was also at the helm when Apple transitioned its entire Mac desktop and laptop line-up from Intel processors to…

DJI, the company we know for its drones, cameras and microphones, has released another power station with the launch of the Power 1000 Mini. The new DJI Power 1000 Mini is half the size of the DJI Power 1000 and is the most portable 1kWh power station on the market which builds on 15 years of research and development. The DJI Power 1000 Mini has a 1008Wh capacity and measures 314mm x 212mm x 216mm and weighs 11.5kg. It has a maximum 1000W output and can power 1200W appliances via two USB-A ports, two AC outlets or an SDC port.…

If you’re thinking about buy an EV then everything you need to know can be found in the latest episode of Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars – the EV podcast with Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long. This week, everything you need to know before you buy an EV. We talk about how you can tell if an EV is right for you and we bust the biggest myths. And we discuss what to look for when buying and how to manage and create your shortlist of vehicles you’d like to test drive. If you’ve got a question about EVs or…

Amazon has released the Fire TV Stick HD – one of the smallest and most affordable streaming devices that can upgrade your TV. Priced at $79, the Fire TV Stick HD is the slimmest streaming device Amazon has produced. It is 30 per cent faster than previous models of the HD stick and has Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3 support so it has a better and more stable connection. The Fire Stick HD is an ideal product to upgrade older TVs and provides its own interface and access to all of today’s most popular streaming services. Also included is a…