Author: Stephen Fenech

Still alive, baby? This week on The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen podcast we’re watching Mr and Mrs Smith starring Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. Mr and Mrs Smith tells the story of a husband and wife team whose secretive jobs put them in each other’s sights. Stephen watched Mr and Mrs Smith in the theatre and has rewatched it a number of times while Trevor is gearing up for the first time. We go through the memorable scenes and share some interesting facts, behind the scenes tidbits, trivia, fact v fiction and other things you don’t know about the…

Apple has updated its Vision Pro with its powerful new M5 chip to improve performance, display rendering and battery life. The original Vision Pro released last year had an M2 chip so the new M5 version is a huge leap forward. And it’s available from the same $5,999 price when it goes on sale on October 22. The M5 Vision Pro will also ship with a new Dual Knit Band for added comfort. The new visionOS26 also adds new spatial apps and Apple Immersive content. “With the breakthrough performance of M5, the latest Apple Vision Pro delivers faster performance, sharper…

Get up close and listen to Episode 704 of Two Blokes Talking Tech with Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long as they go through the week’s biggest tech stories and product announcements. On this week’s show, Instagram is implementing changes to Teen accounts to limit content they shouldn’t see taking inspiration from movie rating systems. Meanwhile YouTube is taking kids mental health seriously – too little too late folks. And Teenagers are trying things to avoid the ban, none of which will actually work. Qantas takes legal action to block reporting on their stolen data – why? Plus a Breville Toaster…

The Apple Watch Ultra 3 takes all the features of the previous Apple Watches and makes them all better. Better battery life and a bigger screen and more durability. We’ve used every Apple Watch since the first in 2015 and have enjoyed every one but when we moved to first Apple Watch Ultra in 2022 there was no turning back. That’s how we felt with the Apple Watch Ultra 3 which was like the luxury SUV with all the bells and whistles and more space. The Apple Watch Series was the sedan version of that luxury car that’s a bit…

Apple has launched the latest version of the 14-inch MacBook Pro that’s powered by Apple’s latest M5 chip to drastically improve performance and battery life. The M5 chip makes the 14-inch MacBook Pro an even faster and more capable device for customers who demand speed and performance in their workflow. The new 14-inch MacBook Pro with M5 is available in silver and space black and goes on sale on October 22. Pre-orders start and it is priced from $2,499. The M5 chip offers up to 3.5x improvement in AI performance and up to 1.6x faster graphics thanks to the next…

Apple has unveiled its latest iPad Pro featuring M5 – the latest generation of Apple silicon which offers a noticeable speed bump in performance across the board. Available in 11-inch and 13-inch sizes, the iPad Pro with M5 provides incredible power and performance which can easily be used on the move by high end users. The new iPad Pro with M5 is available to pre-order today and goes on sale on October 22. Pricing starts at $1,699 for the 11-inch iPad Pro with M5 and $2,199 for the 13-inch iPad Pro with M5. The M5 chip offers a next generation…

Less than two months before the social media ban kicks in for Australians aged 16 and under, Instagram has rolled out new teen accounts which will be guided by a similar ratings system used for movies to serve up age appropriate content. The new teen accounts will have a PG-13 rating which means users will see similar content as would be seen in a PG-13 movie. Now if only Instagram thought of this years ago and was more concerned with offering age appropriate content instead of sharpening their algorithm to harvest more data then the Australian Government might not have…

Don’t be afraid – it’s time to press play on Episode 666 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 product reviews. On this week’s show: Google release AI Mode for search – but what does this mean for websites, Australians are spending more on streaming services and Uniden has released new Solo X2K cameras. In the Tech Guide reviews – we take a look at the TCL NXTPaper 11 Plus tablet, how good could a $369 laptop possibly be – we check…

Leading floorcare brand Tineco has launched its latest range of wet and dry floor cleaners which offer both high performance and value for money. The range includes the FLOOR ONE S7 Stretch, the FLOOR ONE S7 Stretch Deluxe, iFloor U5 Stretch and FLOOR ONE S6 Stretch Pro. The entire range has Tineco’s HyperStretch technology with a 180-degree lay-flat design so they can reach under beds, couches and other furniture to clean dust and debris without any loss of suction. “Tineco’s more than two decades of innovation in floor care ensures that smarter and more efficient cleaning solutions are delivered to…

Make some time and take a listen to the latest episode of Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars – The EV Podcast – with Tech Guide editor Stephen Fenech and EFTM’s Trevor Long. This week, Stephen and Trevor we talk to a man who put his money down on a Zeekr 7X and just needs a test drive to lock it in – but what to do about home charging? Take the 7kW supplied or go all in? Andrew got in touch to tell us about his new Geely EX5 and the Two Blokes share their review of this affordable EV.…

How good could a $369 laptop be? Answer: Surprisingly good. We’re talking about the Kogan Atlas E900 15.6-inch FHD Windows 11 laptop. In terms of value, the Kogan Atlas E900 laptop is hard to match. It has a15.6 inch FHD IPS (in-plane switching) display which offers impressive colour, reasonable brightness and a nice viewing angle. The Atlas E900 also has a full sized six-row keyboard complete with a row of function keys at the top and a numerical keypad on the right. There’s also a generously sized trackpad to make navigating the system even easier. The Kogan Atlas E900 is…

In a sea of Android tablets, the TCL NXTPaper 11 Plus stands out from the crowd for several reasons – namely for the innovative NXTPAPER 4.0 display that is designed to protect your eyes. We all love to spend hours on our devices whether its working, gaming and scrolling TikTok or all of the above. But how many tablets have got your back when it comes to your health and eye comfort? TCL does with NXTPaper 11 Plus which is a slick 11.5-inch Android tablet with a slim and lightweight design. It is just 6.5mm thick and only 490g. The…

Why so serious? This week on The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen podcast we’re watching The Dark Knight starring Heath Ledger and Christian Bale and directed by Christopher Nolan. The Dark Knight tells the story of an uneasy Gotham City that is being terrorised by the Joker. Batman is trying to rid the city of the Joker and other underworld elements while trying to save his own image amidst the turmoil. Stephen watched The Dark Knight in the cinema and has rewatched it numerous times while Trevor is seeing the Bat Signal for the first time. We go through the…

Catch up with the Two Blokes Talking Tech – Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long – for Episode 703 of the popular podcast as they go through the week’s biggest tech stories and product releases. This week Trevor and Stephen unpack the deal between Paramount/Channel 10 and LG for LG Channels What does this mean for viewers, and perhaps importantly what does it mean for the TV industry? Also on the show the ROG Xbox Ally is here, a reminder of what it is and why it’s so cool. The new Netgear Orbi 370 has dropped and it’s outstanding value and…

Uniden has just unveiled its new SOLO X2K security cameras which offer wireless connectivity and a sustainable design to provide protection for Australian homes. The new products include the SOLO X2K PT Pro Kit and SOLO X2K 4G Pro Kit which are solar-powered and featuring Uniden’s latest OnWatch Technology which provides 24/7 continuous recording for around the clock surveillance which is now available to solar and battery powered cameras for the first time. The cameras have AI intelligent alerts which means you’re only getting notifications after distinguishing between people, vehicles, animals and other motion. “Australians are demanding smarter, simpler, and…

Australians have continued their love affair with streaming and are spending 5 per cent more on these services than they did last year despite the ever present cost of living pressures according to new research from Telsyte. The Telsyte Australian Subscription Entertainment Study 2025 revealed there are now 54.6 million active services in Australia – that’s up 5 per cent in the 12 months to June 2025. And 47 per cent of SVOD (subscription video on demand) users are so attached to their services they are “non-negotiable” with 44 per cent of music streamers say it’s “essential” while 63 per…

Google has upgraded the search experience with the rollout of AI Mode in English for Australian users which means you can ask complex questions that would normally require multiple searches. And, of course, with a complex search you also get a complex AI-powered response in plain English and additional web links to explore even further. AI Mode can handle more complex and multi-layered searches. The example Google offered with the AI Mode announcement was about understanding the different coffee brewing methods. The query also asked to make a table to compare the differences. And that’s exactly what it did with…

Make the right call and press play on Episode 665 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 reviews. On this week’s show: Samsung has released its largest TV ever, which social media platform will start charging users to store their images and it’s 14 years since Apple co-founder Steve Jobs died – we share some memories. In the Tech Guide reviews, we take a listen to the new AirPods Pro 3, we check out the product that can expand your smartphone’s memory…

Paramount Australia – which includes Network 10 and Paramount+ – has partnered with LG Electronics to launch Australia’s first IPTV linear feed into LG Channels. Due to kick off in late October, the new IPTV linear channels will include 10, 10 Drama, 10 Comedy and Nickelodeon to be delivered to users via their internet connection without the need for a terrestrial aerial. The Network 10 channels will be found in the LG Channels alongside more than 130 free streaming channels. The partnership has potentially paved the way for expanding digital ecosystems and progressing linear TV and how Australians watch content.…

Netgear has released the new Orbi 370 – its most affordable WiFi 7 mesh system that can expand and transform your home wireless network and make it faster and more reliable. The Orbi 370 series can provide wireless speeds in your home up to 5Gbps to meet your wi-fi needs for browsing, streaming and gaming. On average, today’s homes have around 20 devices online at any one time being used by the entire family. The Netgear Orbi 370 can improve your network and future proof your home network so you can more devices like smart home products, security cameras and…