Author: Stephen Fenech

Samsung has unveiled its most advanced smartphones to date – the Galaxy S26 series – powered by the latest Galaxy AI and boasting new features to power through daily tasks and workflows, enhance your photography and protect your privacy. The Samsung Galaxy S26 (6.3-inch display), S26+ (6.7-inch display) and S26 Ultra (6.9-inch display) are available to preorder now and go on sale in Australia on March 11. Samsung revealed the new S26 lineup at its unpacked event at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco. “We believe AI should be something people can depend on every day, designed to…

Faster internet is having a positive impact on 77 per cent of Australians according to new research published by NBN Co. The report shows that faster internet is not only improving our productivity but it is also lifting our wellbeing as well. The benefits ranged across employment and income, education and skills, health, social and community and the environment. The NBN has also provided an improvement for low-income households, First Nations communities               and offers travel benefits. “The NBN network supports the needs of over 20 million people every day and carries over 80 per cent of the nation’s data,”…

Make the right choice and press play on Episode 682 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: Is the super thin smartphone dead? Apple and Samsung have a decision to make but Dyson shows thin is still in with its latest floor cleaning product. In the Tech Guide reviews, we talk about the new Blink Outdoor Wireless Security cameras and JBL launches the BandBox – the ideal product for musicians of all skill levels. In the…

Blink has expanded its 2K camera line-up with the release of the new Blink Outdoor 2K+ – a wireless security camera with 2K video resolution and 4x zoom capability. The Blink Outdoor 2K+ retains its square weather resistant design and is affordably priced at $119. The device offers 2K video resolution (2560 x 1440) and improved colour so you can see even more detail in the captured videos. This is important when trying to find important details in the videos and with 4x zoom users can get an even closer look. Another feature that has been enhanced is the low…

Buckle up and take a listen to the latest episode of Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars – the EV podcast with Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long. On this week’s show, Stephen and Trevor look at the new Jaecoo J5 EV – is it mid-sized, compact, and just how does it stack up, day to day and on the open road. Several callers who text us are BYD Sealion owners – what’s it like to own? And we also hear from the VW man who’s looking for his first EV. If you’ve got a question about EVs or you want to…

Remember the super thin PencilVac from Dyson – there is now another member of the family – the PencilWash. It is a super slim at just 38mm wide but can still tackle your spills and stains. It has a 38mm wide handle – like the PencilVac – so it’s easy to use and manoeuvre around your home. The PencilWash brings to the table Dyson’s wet cleaning expertise and hygiene. “We’re keen on making machines smaller and lighter while dramatically improving performance. PencilWash™ applies that thinking to wet cleaning: our slimmest, ultra light format that glides effortlessly and reaches where others…

Is the thin smartphone dead? After lacklustre reception of the iPhone Air and Samsung’s S25 Edge it is unlikely we will see a new version of the products in 2026. Since it went on sale the iPhone Air – while impressive in its super thin 5.6mm design – didn’t exactly have customers in raptures and sell in the same huge numbers as the rest of the iPhone 17 range. It was the first new major iPhone redesign since the iPhone X but despite its attractive look and superb in-hand feel, customers shied away from it. Our readers and listeners told…

We’ve serious problems and we need serious people to solve them! This week on The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen podcast we’re watching The American President starring Michael Douglas and Annette Bening, written by Aaron Sorkin and directed by Rob Reiner. The American President tells the story of President Andrew Shepherd, a widower, who meets Sydney Ellen Wade and begins a relationship which opens him up to scrutiny and personal attacks from his political opponents. Stephen watched The American President in the cinema and has rewatched it regularly while Trevor is stepping up to the podium for the first time.…

Celebrate the 15 birthday of the Two Blokes Talking Tech podcast with Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long in Episode 720 as they go through the week’s biggest tech stories, rumours and product releases. Stephen and Trev have been at this for 15 years, can you believe it? We share some reflections – but then it’s on with the show. This week, Apple has news – why speculate on what they might be announcing in the first week of March. And why did YouTube take so long to get to Vision Pro when it was on the original iPhone? Kayo has…

Google has unveiled its new Pixel 10a smartphone – an affordable new device that offers a sleek and durable design, impressive features and a camera that produces stunning results. Priced at $849, the Pixel 10a is available in four colours – Lavender, Berry, Obsidian and Fog. On the design side, the Pixel 10a has been smoothed even further and now has a completely flat back with the camera bar now flush with the rear panel of the phone. The device is made with the most recycled material of any A Series Pixel to date including recycled cobalt, copper, gold and…

JBL has launched the BandBox – an AI-powered amp and portable speaker built for musicians from beginners to experts. The new JBL BandBox Solo and BandBox Trio offer real time vocal and instrument separation along with JBL’s signature sound and built-in effects and practice tools. JBL has combined the features of a powerful portable speaker with an amplifier complete with musician-focused tools so you can practice, create and perform. AI is at the heart of the BandBox which includes technology that allows users to isolate or remove vocals, guitar or drums from any track in real time. This means you…

Make the right move and press play on Episode 681 of the top-rating 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: nearly half of Australians would consider dating an AI chatbot, Samsung has confirmed a launch event for the S26 smartphones and Microsoft shares its Global Online Safety survey results. In the Tech Guide reviews we talk about the new Espresso Lite 15 portable monitor, we check out the device that can provide wireless CarPlay and Android Auto and Sony unveils…

You can improve your workflow and increase your productivity with the new espresso Lite 15 – the latest and most affordable portable monitor from the Australian company. Tech Guide got hold of the white espresso Lite 15 – yes it comes in colours now – white, black, mint, orange and purple – so you can personalise and match and improve the experience. The portable monitor has a 15.6-inch 16:9 LCD Full HD panel that runs at 60Hz. It can display 100 per cent of the eRGB colour space so editors, artists and designers can have accurate colours at their fingertips.…

Get charged up and press play on the latest episode of Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars – The EV Podcast – with Tech Guide editor Stephen Fenech and EFTM’s Trevor Long. On this week’s show – choosing between a Tesla and a KIA – it’s tough one that one of callers is faced with – which way is he leaning? Stephen and Trevor share differing views. And an excited Sarah calls in to tell us about her brand new EV which she adores. If you’ve got a question about EVs or you want to be part of the show you…

If your car requires you to connect a cable to activate CarPlay or Android Auto then you need the new AAWireless TWO+ adapter so you can go hands free and cable free. The unit itself is about the size of a matchbox and has a USB C port to connect the included USB-C to USB-A cable. It doesn’t include a USB C to USB C cable because if your car has USB C ports, it is probably a recent model and has wireless CarPlay and Android Auto on board already. But even older Cars with USB a ports still need…

I thought I was looking into a mirror! This week on The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen podcast we’re watching Twins starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito and directed by Ivan Reitman. Twins tells the story of Julius – a genetically-engineered perfect human in an experiment – who learns he has a twin brother. Julius decides to go to Los Angeles to find him and discovers they are not exactly alike. Stephen watched Twins in the cinema and has rewatched it multiple times while Trevor can’t remember if he’s seen it or not. We go through the memorable scenes and…

Start your weekend right with Episode 719 of the Two Blokes Talking Tech with Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long as they go through the week’s biggest tech stories and product releases. On this week’s show, Samsung has set the date for their next Unpacked event – what can we expect to see? Will the Galaxy S26 Edge be back? And is Stephen’s 3D print of a mock up a true reflection of the rumoured Apple foldable iPhone. Also on the show, Roblox under pressure, some more Optus Woes, and the amazing drones at the Winter Olympics. You can listen and…

Apple has finally released the YouTube app for the Apple Vision Pro so you can immersive yourself with your favourite videos and content creators on the popular platform. A new standalone YouTube can now be downloaded on the Apple Vision Pro and allows users to watch standard videos, 180-degree and 360-degree videos along with YouTube Shorts. And the great news for owners of the Apple Vision Pro with M5 released in October last year – they can watch YouTube videos in 8K. Before the launch of the YouTube app for Vision Pro, the only way to watch YouTube was through…

Sony has unveiled its new WF-1000XM6 truly wireless active noise cancelling earbuds which deliver the company’s signature high quality sound, enhanced call quality and improved connectivity. The already highly regarded 1000X series earbuds are now even better starting with an improved ergonomic design to make them even more comfortable and secure. On the noise cancelling side, the new WF-1000XM6 earbuds offers a 25 per cent reduction in noise when compared to the previous model. This is all due to the advanced HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN3e which offers precise control of four microphones – one more than the predecessor –…

Samsung has confirmed it will be holding an Unpacked event in San Francisco on February 25 (early February 26 Australian time) to launch the new Samsung Galaxy S26 range of smartphones. The event will be held at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco at 10am local time which will be 5am February 26 (Sydney time). We can expect to see the latest S26, S26+ and the S26 Ultra. There is also speculation around whether Samsung will launch the S26 Edge – a follow up to the super thin S25 Edge launched last year. Our money is on the…