Author: Stephen Fenech

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…

Apple has revealed the biggest songs and albums of 2020 – a year where the world turned to music for comfort and inspiration. For the first time, Apple Music has shared the Top 100 2020: Most-Read Lyrics chart and the first Shazamed locations of the Top 25 songs. Australia: Top 10 Artists of 2020 on Apple Music Taylor Swift Ed Sheeran Eminem Post Malone Drake Billie Eilish The Weeknd Justin Bieber Chris Brown Khalid Australia: Top 100 Most Streamed Songs of 2020 on Apple Music Dance Monkey – Tones And I Blinding Lights – The Weeknd Don’t Start Now – Dua Lipa…

One in five Australians are still paying for extended warranties on items, including electrical products, despite already having the existing protection offered by rights through Australian Consumer Law, according to consumer watchdog Choice. An extended warranty over and above the typical one-year warranty period is a common upsell from retailers on products that cost more than $1000 including TVs and appliances. A Choice survey found 18 per cent of consumers were still spending money they didn’t need to spend on extended warranties even though they already had the protection of Australian Consumer Law. Choice calls extended warranties a total waste…

We’re up to Day 5 of Tech Guide’s 2020 12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas – and our goal is to help you find the right gift to put under the tree for your family and friends. Today is Day 4 and we’re talking about gaming from consoles to the actual games and accessories. 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 5: GAMING SONY PLAYSTATION 5 – $749 The PlayStation…

Apple has revealed the category winners for the Australian App Store charts for 2020 as determined by the App Store editors who played and tested the most promising to come up with these lists. It’s been a year where apps have been more important than ever to keep up connected and entertained and informed. Best Of winners will each receive a newly designed award precision milled from a recycled aluminium alloy with diamond cut edges. CATEGORY WINNERS These award-winning apps and games, created by innovative developers, showed us new ways to communicate, stay well and find joy in an unprecedented year. iPhone App…

It’s already Day 4 of Tech Guide’s 2020 12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas – and we’re here to help you find the right present for your family and friends in this busy shopping period. Today is Day 4 and we’re taking a look at arguably the most popular tech category – headphones, earphones and speakers which will be on everyone’s shopping list. 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…

2020 has been a year to remember in every sense of the word and Spotify has wrapped up the most popular music that helped us get through a difficult time. Spotify 2020 Wrapped is a full list of insights, artists, songs, genres and podcast that shaped our year. MUSIC (AUSTRALIA) – The late rapper Juice WRLD was Australia’s most streamed artist of the year, and The Weeknd’s “Blinding Lights” has come in at #1 as the country’s most streamed track. – Hilltop Hoods has taken out Australia’s most streamed local artist for the second year in a row, as well as Tones And I’s “Dance Monkey” holding its…

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) will establish a new industry code to combat the growing number of scam calls targeting Australians and costing them millions of dollars per year. ACMA has registered new rules that will require telcos to detect, trace and block scam calls. The Reducing Scam Calls code, developed in partnership with the telco industry, is aimed at reducing the number of scam calls and the impact on Australians. In the last 12 months, major telcos say they have blocked more than 30 million scam calls as they undertook a trial programme. Fiona Cameron, chair of…

Tech Guide’s 2020 12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas is back with suggestions to help you find the right gadget gifts for your family and friends. Today is Day 3 of our popular 2020 12 Day Christmas Gift Guide and we’re taking a look at another popular and rapidly growing product category – wearables and smartwatches. This Christmas these will be in high demand as customers look to keep an eye on their health and fitness as well as having easy access to the notifications from their smartphone. Here are Tech Guide’s 12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas: Day 1: Cameras…