Author: Stephen Fenech

Get acquainted with Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long – the Two Blokes Talking Tech – by listening to Episode 717 of the popular podcast. On this week’s show, Apple made two announcements this week, firstly – new AirTags – the second gen are louder and have better range for finding plus, hypertension notifications available in Australia on Apple Watch. We also talk about Sony selling 51 per cent  of its TV business to TCL – what do we expect from that? Stephen and Trevor also getting right into 3D printing with the Bambu Lab H2C and Netgear’s new mobile hotspot…

Telstra is investigating an issue preventing customers with older iPhones from connecting to its network, including Triple Zero, after a recent software update. Customers with iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and the iPhone X (all released in 2017) have experienced issues after installing an update designed to allow them to still connect to Triple Zero. But the update has now cut off Telstra customers from the network completely – including regular calls and Triple Zero calls. Apple has paused software updates while the investigation continues. “We’re currently investigating an issue preventing some older Apple devices from connecting to our network,…

Your Mac didn’t mean to become a photo hoarder. But here we are. Ten screenshots of the same receipt, five identical sunsets, and a burst of 37 nearly identical selfies are quietly eating up your storage. Duplicate photos pile up fast, slow your Mac down, and make finding the right picture way harder than it should be.  But don’t worry. Here we’ll share 3 easy ways to know how to delete duplicate photos on Mac​. We’ll compare each method, and help you choose the one that best fits your time, photo library size, and patience level. Part 1: 3 Easy…

Apple has released another health feature for Apple Watch – hypertension notifications – which could indicate signs of chronic high blood pressure. Hypertension notifications are available on Apple Watch Series 9 and later and Apple Watch Ultra 2 and later. This builds on Apple’s already impressive suite of health features for Apple Watch. Hypertension is a condition that impacts around 1.3 billion adults globally and is the leading risk factor for heart attack, stroke and kidney disease. But unfortunately it goes frequently undiagnosed because it offers no symptoms and can be easily missed by anyone who does not visit their…

Lend us your ears and take a listen to Episode 678 of the top-rating Tech Guide podcast hosted by Stephen Fenech as he keeps you updated and educated about the latest consumer tech news and reviews. On this week’s show: Phishing and AI scams are increasing – how do we cope and what can we do, it’s Australia Day – what better time to talk about the Aussie inventions that changed the world and we talk to the 2026 Australian of the Year astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg. In the Tech Guide reviews we run our eye ever the new Bambu Lab…

Apple has released the next generation of AirTags which are easier to find with wider Bluetooth range and a louder onboard speaker. And it’s the same price as the previous model – $49 for a single AirTag and $165 for a four-pack. The new AirTag doesn’t look any different – it’s the same size so it will still fit into the existing accessories. But the big improvement is the second generation Ultra-Wideband chip powering the new AirTags – that’s the same chip found onboard the iPhone 17 range, the iPhone Air and the latest Apple Watches. This makes the AirTags…

Netgear has launched the new Nighthawk 5G M7 Portable Wi-Fi 7 Hotspot (MH7150) which is now supported by a new mobile app and is also eSIM compatible. The device offers portable high speed connectivity so you can stay connected in more than 140 countries around the world. The Nighthawk 5G M7 Hotspot has a fresh new streamlined design and is ideal for travellers, remote workers, mobile professionals and families on the move. The device offers Wi-Fi 7 speeds of up to 3.6Gbps for up to 32 connected devices. It’s also possible to connect directly to the hotspot via USB-C or…

Reolink today launched the new TrackFlex Floodlight Wi-Fi – a floodlight camera with dual 4K lenses that includes local AI video search. The TrackFlex has a 2-in-1 dual lens design which provides 360 degree coverage so you can capture wider areas with ease. The dual lens system comes can seamlessly switch between focal lengths and keep track of moving objects. This means users can capture sharp images without the focus lag you usually get with a single lens camera. And with 4K resolution, users can see added detail that’s enabled by the 6x hybrid lens while viewing live video through…

Take the wheel and press play on the latest episode of Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars – the EV podcast with Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long. On this week’s show, Kia has a brand new EV – a sedan to take on the Model 3 and the Seal. Meanwhile Trev’s been driving a PHEV – Plug In Hybrid EV, so what’s the issue? And we take your calls on Sports EVs, dealer experiences and doubling down on EV commitment in your driveway. If you’ve got a question about EVs or you want to be part of the show you can…

What better time than Australian Day to reflect in the best movies our country has ever produced?  We’ve covered more than 220 movies since we kicked off The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen podcast in 2021 – and many of those were Australian films. Here are our top five favourite films. The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen podcast covers one movie a week that host Stephen Fenech knows very well and that co-host Trevor Long is watching for the very first time. And we’ve had a lot of feedback from listeners who use our weekly selection of movies as the…

It’s Australia Day and while we’re celebrating what a great country we live in let’s also reflect the technology we invented that became things we now use every single day. Here are the greatest Australian tech developments: WI-FI Now one of the most used technologies on earth, wi-fi is one of those things we can’t live without and, yes, it was created in Australia – by accident. The man credited with the invention is CSIRO astrophysicist John O’Sullivan who was actually working on an experiment with atoms and black holes. The experiment was a failure but they did work out…

Mo Cuishle! This week on The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen podcast we’re watching the multi–Academy Award winning film Million Dollar Baby starring Clint Eastwood, Hilary Swank and Morgan Freeman. Million Dollar Baby tells the story of old boxing coach Frankie Dunn and upcoming fighter Maggie Fitzgerald and her uphill battle to convince Frankie to coach her and get her a title shot. Stephen saw Million Dollar baby in the cinema and has rewatched it many times while Trevor is climbing in to the ring for the first time. We go through the memorable scenes and shares some interesting facts,…

I have a new hobby – it’s 3D printing. Ever since I got the new Bambu Lab H2C – a powerhouse 3D printer that boasts the latest technology – we’ve entered a whole new world and we’re loving it. The printer is not small – it’s slightly larger than a bar fridge – and is fully enclosed with a glass door. And the quality and speed is remarkable. https://youtu.be/Pml43p11zHg?si=ZJkZPDJuiASYLUUG We had our first 3D printer almost 10 years ago and that seemed amazing at the time. But the new Bambu Lab H2C makes those older printers look like they came…

Join the Two Blokes Talking Tech – Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long – for Episode 716 as they dissect the biggest tech stories and announcements. On this week’s show, Samsung would have announced their new Galaxy S phone by now as we have seen in previous years. So what’s happening, what’s the hold up? When can we expect it and what will it look like? The Australian government says 4.7 million kids accounts have been deleted – what do we think of that and does that mean the social ban is succeeding? And Chat GPT introducing ads, while Oscar Piastri…

Kindle has revealed its top reads for 2025 with Australians embracing e-reading and turning more than 1.6 billion pages a month. And our favourite genre? Romance still leads the way followed closely by fantasy and suspense. Kindle’s Year in Reading report showed Australian Kindle customers consumed an average of more than 1.6 billion pages per month in 2025. Onyx Storm was the most popular fiction title in Australia among Kindle readers. Other notable mentions include The Housemaid and The Last Bookshop which also topped bestseller charts. But for all the reading we did we weren’t limited to a single book…

Gen, the company behind internet security leader Norton, says Australia has become one of the world’s biggest targets for AI driven scams. In its Q4 Gen Threat Report, it was revealed Australians are increasingly being tricked with scams delivered through ads, shopping feeds, social media and videos. And these attacks succeeded when Australians completed the last step themselves by either clicking a link, scanning a QR code, approving a device pairing or entering a verification code. “Increasingly throughout 2025, scams did not announce themselves as threats. They blended into everyday digital routines,” said Siggi Stefnisson, Cyber Safety CTO at Gen.…

Phishing and online scams are not going away. In fact, they are increasing at an alarming rate, but security company Kaspersky has put together a range of tips on how users can protect themselves and avoid becoming a victim. In the first 10 months of 2025, Kaspersky identified around 6.4 million phishing attacks. These were impersonating online stores, payments systems and banks. And 48.2 per cent were aimed at online shoppers. Not only is the sheer number of phishing scams increasing but they are also getting even more sophisticated and sharpened with AI. So with all that in mind it…

Do yourself a favour and press play on Tech Guide Episode 677 hosted by editor Stephen Fenech to keep you updated and educated about the latest consumer tech news and product reviews. On this week’s show: Aussie F1 driver Oscar Piastri joins forces with Google Pixel for a fun campaign, Aussie company Espresso releases new portable monitors and Apple decided to partner with Google Gemini to enhance Siri. In the Tech Guide reviews we talk about the new devices we discovered at CES including electric skis, adjustable sunglasses and a personal astro observatory. In the Tech Guide Help Desk we…

SKWheel has produced the world’s first electric skis and, unlike regular skis, you don’t need to be heading downhill on snow or be dragged by a speedboat. You can enjoy skiing – anywhere. On display at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, the SKWheel Peak electric skis have two wheels each and can fit your foot like a normal ski. But that’s where the similarity ends. https://youtu.be/yXy7yOY2ME8?si=PVYqbR_5P_DsrTRT Each ski has an electric motor that’s capable of reaching speeds of up to 60km/h. Onboard is patented technology that simulate skiing and gives users the ability to speed up and slow…

Get in the overtaking lane and 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. On this week’s show: Stephen and Trevor have driven the Cupra Tavascan and it’s a hit – the ride and handling alone along with the premium finish. Also, there’s been a troubling recall for Volvo. And this week, sadly, callers with little good to say about their BYD Dealership experiences. If you’ve got a question about EVs or you want to be part of the show you can…