Author: Stephen Fenech

Rode has released a new wireless microphone system – the Wireless Micro Camera Kit – which allows content creators to record pristine audio quality whether they’re using a camera or smartphone. The new Wireless Micro Camera Kit builds on the success of Rode’s excellent wireless microphone range. The kit includes two compact transmitters with built-in microphones and a sleek on-camera receiver with a 1.1 inch AMOLED display which makes it easy to configure settings on the go. Rode has also included a smartphone receiver so users have the choice to shoot with their cameras or smartphones on the move. And…

Anyone who tries the Vision Pro is always amazed at the quality and the experience and Apple has just given the product an upgrade that’s made that experience even better. When it was launched in Australia in July 2024, the Vision Pro was powered by the M2 chip but it has taken the leap to M5 for this latest version. And the pricing has remained the same starting at $5,999. To be clear, the Vision Pro with M5 has not added any new features or capabilities. The use of the device is precisely the same. But the existing features have…

AI has become the new weapon for cyber criminals after an alarming rise in AI-generated phishing sites and scam text messages according to a report from Gen – the company behind internet security brand Norton. Gen’s Q3 Threat Report shows Australians are facing a new wave of scams and malware that have been optimised by AI. ACCC’s Scamwatch says Australians have already lost $259 million to scams this year. Australians are faced with AI-written texts and emails, cloned voices and fake customer service chats. In Q3, Australians have seen a 1,264 per cent increase in invoice scams, 60 per cent…

Get in the groove and press play on Episode 668 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, we’ve just returned from San Francisco where we attended Amazon’s Delivering the Future Event – we go eyes on with the new AI glasses for delivery drivers and also talk about the new robotics – we also talk to Amazon executives about the new tech and how they can make delivery times even faster. Also on the show, Samsung…

Internet security – if you don’t have it, you’re just painting a large bullseye on yourself. Kaspersky Premium offers value, performance and a range of features to keep your digital life safe and sound. It provides complete protection against cyberthreats with a triple layer system that never sleeps. With one licence users can secure up to 20 devices including Windows and Mac computers, Android tablets and smartphones along with iPads and iPhones. Recently Kaspersky won Product of the Year at AV Comparitives, a prestigious European lab test that outscored 14 other competitors. Kaspersky offers multilayered protection to neutralize viruses and…

Jump in the driver’s seat and press play on the latest episode of the Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars podcast – with Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long. On this week’s show, Trevor travelled to Ferrari’s factory to see their electric car plans, but no car. We’ve got an exclusive chat with their Product Development Boss, Gianmaria Fulgenzi about how an electric Ferrari can still be a Ferrari. Also on the show, Ken has a Sealion 7 and loves it, while Stan is out on a road trip. His Polestar 2 has done a lot of distance, but he’s got eyes…

Samsung has released the Galaxy XR – a high-end VR headset built on the Android XR platform that’s designed to deliver high quality immersive multi-modal AI experiences and transform daily tasks and entertainment. The Samsung Galaxy XR is only available in the US and Korea currently and is priced at $US1,799. Naturally the new Samsung Galaxy XR will draw comparison’s Apple’s Vision Pro is nearly twice the price at $US3,499. “With Galaxy XR, Samsung is introducing a brand-new ecosystem of mobile devices,” said Won-Joon Choi, Chief Operating Officer of Mobile eXperience (MX) Business at Samsung Electronics. “Built on Android XR,…

You know what kind of plan never fails? No plan. No plan at all. This week on The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen podcast we’re watching the South Korean film Parasite which won the Best Picture and Best Director Oscars in 2020. Parasite tells the story of the Kim family – a poor unemployed family – who get a chance to work for the rich Park family and uncovers a class struggle that has incredible consequences. Parasite was released in Australia as part of the Sydney film festival but Stephen saw it on the streaming services for the first time…

Two Blokes Talking Tech Episode 705 with Tech Guide’s Stephen Fenech and EFTM’s Trevor Long is coming to you live from San Francisco. Stephen and Trevor are guests of Amazon where they check out the robots helping out in the fulfilment centres and the AI-powered smart glasses set to help their delivery drivers. The Two Blokes also share their thoughts on Apple’s all new iPad Pro, MacBook Pro and Vision Pro – wait, Vision Pro? We discuss it in detail. Also on the show – new smart trackable luggage from July and the products to clean your screens and devices.…

Australian award winning telco SpinTel has sharpened it’s pencil on its NBN plants with its 500/50 plan reduced to $73 per month for the first six months. At a time when Australian households could use some value, SpinTel has arrived with this high speed plan which allows users to work, stream and play online all at the same time. The introductory period is 6 months with the plan returning to its regular price of $86.95 per month ongoing. The plan offers typical evening speeds at 500Mbps down and 42Mbps up. After the NBN rolled out its speed upgrades nationwide, the…

Tech Guide has taken an eyes-on look at Amazon’s new AI smart glasses that are designed to make it easier for delivery drivers to get your packages to your doorstep. The AI enhanced smart glasses look like regular glasses with a built-in camera and a display in the right lens that puts important information in your eye line. https://youtu.be/PpjFpp4bfGE?si=zzFS12yptwpqAxaa I had to wear a vest which is where the battery and controllers are located. These are connected by two cables to magnetic clips on the back of the glasses. The dial on the vest is the controller and the button.…

Amazon has combined AI with computer vision technology to develop a pair of smartglasses designed help navigate a fast and safe path to deliver orders to a customer’s doorstep even faster. Announced at Amazon’s Delivering the Future event in San Francisco, the glasses incorporate AI-powered sensing capabilities and computer vision which utilise the onboard cameras to create a hands-free solution to supply navigation details and potential hazards. As soon as the delivery associate safely parks at a delivery location, the glasses automatically activate and provide delivery information and instructions which can be seem in their eyeline instead of looking at…

Amazon has revealed new robotic arm technology that will make it easier and faster for frontline associates to pick, sort and package items to help get your delivery to your door even faster. The new technology is designed to help staff power through repetitive tasks, boost productivity and improve safety at the same time. As we enter the year’s busiest shopping period, Amazon has unveiled Blue Jay and Project Luna – two new AI-driven robotic arm systems to reduce physically demanding tasks and open new career paths for Amazon employees. “Our latest innovations are great examples of how we’re using…

The 14-inch MacBook Pro is already a powerful laptop but Apple has made it even more powerful with the addition of its brand new M5 chip which sets it apart in terms of speed, performance and power efficiency. Having this sort of power at your fingertips wherever you go will be a game changer for many users. Whether you’re a business professional or a student, a content creator or a coder, the 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 let you work and play at your best. The new M5 silicon incorporates powerful Neural Accelerator’s in the GPU which can accelerate AI…

With the addition of the new M5 chip, Apple has made the iPad Pro more pro than ever before to give it an equal footing with laptop power and performance. The new Apple silicon includes a 10-core GPU and powerful new Neural Accelerator in each core to do things like speed up AI tasks from large language models and generative imagery.  What it also delivers is a faster CPU and wider unified memory bandwidth to offer faster speeds for the most complex tasks. The new iPad Pro with M5 is available in 11-inch and 13-inch and goes on sale today.…

It’s time to get updated and educated with Episode 667 of the top-rating Tech Guide podcast hosted by editor Stephen Fenech with the latest in consumer tech news and product reviews. On this week’s show, Apple has released a range of new products – iPad Pro, MacBook Pro and Vision Pro – all now come with its latest M5 chip. In the Tech Guide reviews, we take a look at the Apple Watch Ultra 3 smartwatch, Tineco has released new value floor cleaning products and Belkin’s new range of items for the new iPhone 17. In the Tech Guide Help…

JBL has announced a range of upgraded soundbars to offer an immersive surround sound experience when watching movies, playing games and listening to music. The new line-up includes the Bar 300, Bar 500, Bar 800, Bar 1000 and the flagship Bar 1300. All are available in black and white. The new JBL soundbars connect via HDMI eARC with 4K Dolby Vision passthrough regardless of the brand of your TV. All JBL’s soundbars can be set up with the JBL ONE app, customised with a precise equaliser and paired to your favourite music apps. In fact you can enjoy your music…

Grow your knowledge about EVs by pressing play on the latest episode of the Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars podcast – with Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long. This week, Stephen and Trevor talk to Aman Gaur from the Electric Vehicle Council about their annual State of EVs report. What’s selling, and what risks are there on the future of EVs in Australia. And how does Government policy influence sales 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 on 0477…

WHOOSH! has released its products in Australia to help smartphone users to not only keep the devices they use multiple times every single day fingerprint and smudge free but also free of dirt and harmful bacteria. Research has proven that our mobile devices harbour more bacteria than a toilet seat. And we handle them and look at them hundreds of times a day which raises concerns for health and hygiene. We also carry them to our workplace, the gym, public transport and our homes. “Our research shows that smartphones and tablets are a dynamic microbial breeding ground,” says Dr Lotti…

Leading consumer electronics brand Belkin has released a range of products that can protect and charge the new iPhone 17 and iPhone Air range. These products includes cases, screen protectors and chargers that will fit and work with the iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. SHEERFORCE CLEAR SERIES – $49.95 These case are available for iPhone 17 devices and iPhone Air and can handle up to a four metre drop. They also have anti-yellowing materials to prevent discoloration along with slightly raised edges to keep the phone’s cameras and screen protected. SHEERFORCE GRIP SERIES…