Author: Stephen Fenech

When it comes to Black Friday deals internet service provider Arctel has a promotion that you can enjoy for a year and save you hundreds of dollars every year after that. And what’s even better is the fact that the sale prices will run for 12 months and save you from the expected July 2026 price rise across the category. Users can save up to $25 per month on the Arctel plans before they return to regular prices in a year. The Arctel Black Friday sale kicks off on November 28 at 9am and will be limited to 250 spots…

Get up close to the Two Blokes Talking Tech – Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long – for Episode 709 as they go through the biggest tech stories of the week and product announcements. On this week’s show, Roblox is adding age verification to stop predators chatting to kids, despite not being part of the Social media ban – it’s a good thing, and we unpack it. TPG has Triple Zero issues which shines a light again on device problems in Australia. DJI’s selfie drone – the Neo 2 – gets an upgrade, Amazon’s Satellite internet service gets a name and…

Meta will be jumping the gun and shutting out under 16 accounts from December 4 – a week earlier than the government-sanctioned social media ban which is due to take effect from December 10. Meta, the company behind some of the most popular social media platforms Facebook, Instagram and Threads, says it will send out notifications to 13-15 year olds as early as today. These account holders will be given 14 days’ notice via an in-app message, email or text message before they lose access. Then from December 4, Meta will start the process of blocking account holders aged under…

Smartphone manufacturer and AI device ecosystem company Honor has launched its first batch of products in Australia including advanced smartphones and the world’s thinnest inward-folding smartphone – the Honor Magic V5. Honor has a plan in place to transition the company from a smartphone maker to an open AI device ecosystem with an investment of more than $US10bn over the next five years for AI and device R&D, platform and software development and open ecosystem programs. Honor was previously a sub brand of Chinese smartphone giant Huawei but the company was sold in 2020 to the Shenzhen Zhixin New Information…

DJI has launched its new Osmo Action 6 action camera which unlocks even higher imaging quality and versatility to create a new standard of action photography. The Osmo Action 6 offers flagship performance that will redefine the possibilities of action photography. It is the first action camera to offer a variable aperture between f/2.0 to f/4.0 so it performs in all conditions including low light. Under the hood is DJI’s 1/1.1-inch CMOS sensor to improve the image quality to an all new level. And because the Osmo Action 6 breaks away from the fixed aperture design usually found in action…

Get smarter and press play on Episode 671 of the top-rating Tech Guide podcast hosted by editor Stephen Fenech to keep you updated and educated about the latest consumer tech news and reviews. On this week’s show: the alarming rise in early onset dementia linked to excessive screen time, the new smart reminder clock for people living with dementia and we speak to Paul Colley – head of HOMELife Technology who is bringing this product and many others like it to help Australian users. In the Tech Guide reviews, we run our eye over the new DJI Neo 2 follow…

Now is the time to take the plunge and buy your first robot vacuum after leading brand ECOVACS kicked off its massive Black Friday sales with huge discounts up to an incredible 68 per cent. This is the biggest sale ECOVACS has ever had with up to $1,500 off the leading brand in home cleaning robotics. Australians are buying robot vacuums in record numbers making it one of the most popular appliance categories. The ECOVACS Black Friday sales kicked off today and will run till December 3 or while stocks last. The discounts apply to the very latest models, popular…

Fasten your seatbelt and take a listen to the latest episode of Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars – the EV podcast with Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long. This week Stephen and Trevor talk about the range, or “fuel economy” of ICE and hybrid cars which has been questioned by the AAA – the same body that recently questioned the advertised range of a few Electric Cars on the market. But just how has that been reported? Fairly? We think not. We also provide an update on electric car sales – the number one car might surprise you! And how is…

There has been an alarming spike in the number of younger people being diagnosed with dementia and excessive screen time is partly to blame. Dementia Australia says more people in their 20s and 30s are found to be suffering from dementia in recent years with the increase linked to the amount of time we spend on our devices. The biggest jump has been in the 30 to 44 age group which seen a 400 per cent increase in recent years. Dementia is now the leading cause of death in Australia according to the Australian Bureau of Statistics after overtaking heart…

He wasn’t just a horse – he was the best! This week on The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen podcast we’re watching the Australian film Phar Lap starring Tom Burlinson. Phar Lap tells the story of the champion galloper who became a beloved hero in Australia during the Great Depression – but the path to greatness wasn’t an easy one. Stephen saw Phar Lap in the cinema with his brother Joe while Trevor is saddling 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…

Pay attention and take a listen to Episode 708 of the Two Blokes Talking Tech podcast with Tech Guide editor Stephen Fenech and EFTM’s Trevor Long as they go through the week’s biggest tech stories and product launches. On this week’s show – is Hubbl in trouble? No more stack and save but is this still a bright future? It’s been 24 years since the iPod was announced, what has changed, what did it change and how an industry moved forward. And we discuss the best TV technology of 2025 and the old school phone for new school devices, plus…

HOMELife Technology has launched the idem Smart Reminder Clock in Australia – a device designed to make it easier for people living at home with dementia and for them to receive remote care. The idem Smart Reminder Clock, available now for $649, is a connected dementia friendly clock that can display four types of communication – reminders, messages, calendar events and Post It notes. The benefits for a person living with dementia using the idem Smart Reminder Clock is reduced anxiety and disorientation – there is a clear display of the date and time. It also allows your loved to…

The new DJI Neo 2 is not only one of the smallest lightest drones you can buy – it’s also one of the most versatile with multiple ways you can control it and powerful ways to capture selfies and videos. The DJI Neo 2’s predecessor was outstanding but this new model is even better, even easier to fly, even easier to capture stunning content and even safer to fly. And it’s small enough to take with you anywhere – including your travels because you’ll be hard pressed to find an easier and more dynamic way to capture the sights and…

Apple has kicked off a new subscription offer – three months of Apple One for free – with the purchase of a new iPhone or iPad. From today, customers who activate a new iPhone or iPad will enjoy three months free of Apple One which bundles up to six Apple subscriptions into one for a lower monthly price. These include Apple TV, Apple Music, Apple Arcade, Apple Fitness+, Apple News+ and iCloud+. Users can choose from all the available tiers – Individual, Family or Premier. Individual – usually $24.95 a month includes Apple Music, Apple TV Apple Arcade and iCloud+…

LG has launched the UltraFine evo 6K – the world’s first 6K resolution monitor with Thunderbolt 5 connectivity – which has been designed for professional video editors, graphic designers and anyone who demands high performance in their workflow. The 32-inch monitor has super sharp 6K resolution (6144 x 3456) and offers stunning colour accuracy and high speed connectivity. The 32U990A is the first 6K display with Thunderbolt 5 support. “The creative industry in Australia is constantly pushing boundaries, and professionals require tools that can keep pace with their innovative demands,” said Poh Koh, Marketing Manager for IT at LG Electronics…

Prestigious audio brand Bang & Olufsen is celebrating its 100th birthday with a new range of products that highlight the company’s unmistakable designs and sound quality. The Centennial Collection has combined decades of design inspiration through archival details with contemporary craftsmanship. The collection includes the Beoplay H100, Beosound A5 and the Beosound A9 5th Gen. “Since our founding in 1925, timeless design has been at the heart of everything we craft,” says Kristian Teär, CEO of Bang & Olufsen. “The Centennial Collection honours our past, celebrates our present, and looks to the future. “It is a tribute to the icons…

Do yourself a big favour and press play on Episode 670 of the top-rating Tech Guide podcast hosted by editor Stephen Fenech to keep you updated and educated about the latest consumer tech news and reviews. On this week’s show: Microsoft issues an apology and offers refunds to 2.7m Microsoft 365 subscribers – were you one of them? Apple has kicked off renewable energy projects in Australia to match the power you use to use and charger their products and has July released the unlosable suitcase? In the Tech Guide reviews, we take a look at the new Arlo Pan…

Rode has unveiled the Rodecaster Video S – a more compact version of the flagship Rodecaster Video – to make it easier for video podcasters, live streamers and other creatives to produce and share their content. The Rodecaster Video S has the same powerful video switching, recording and streaming capabilities along with a fully integrated professional audio mixer. Rode decided to create a unit with a smaller footprint to make it fit more easily into creative workflows and provide a professional setup and performance without complexity. “The Rodecaster Video marked a complete paradigm shift in how creators produce video content,”…

Satechi has just released a range of products that tap into Apple’s Find My network including a passport wallet, luggage tag, keychain, wallet card and a glasses case so you’ll always be able to keep track of them. And being Satechi products they all have a design focus that make them as sleek as they are functional. Since Apple introduced its AirTags and its Find My network, which is updated every time an Apple product comes near the AirTag or tracker, there has been a rush of new products to help customer track their things. Satechi’s FindAll products work with…

It’s no secret we’re massive Star Wars Lego fans and our latest project was the new Death Star – part of the Ultimate Collector Series – the biggest and most expensive Star Wars Lego set you can buy. It’s priced at $1,499 and has 9023 pieces. It’s different to the other UCS Lego Star Wars set like the Millenium Falcon, Imperial Star Destroyer, Jabba’s Sail Barge, the Venator Class Attack Cruiser, the Razor Crest the AT ST Scout Walker and the AT AT Walker. These are all highly detailed replicas of the ships in the films and TV shows. But…