Author: Stephen Fenech

We’ve just released the 700th Episode of the top-rating Tech Guide podcast and we’re celebrating by giving you the chance to win one of $15,000 worth of prizes including a 100-inch Hisense Mini LED TV. You can also win a Mova robot vacuum, the Netgear Orbi 773 mesh router three pack, one of 10 Norton 360 Platinum internet security plans, a Tineco Floor One S9 Artist Steam wet dry vacuum, an Oppo bundle of a smartphone, smartwatch and earphones and a Belkin pack with headphones for kids and adults and a charger To enter you need to listen to the…

Buckle up and lend us your ears for the latest episode of Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars – the EV podcast with Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long. This week, Danny calls in with the story of his brand new Geely EX5 and he’s happy as Larry! After looking at a few, Welly and his wife chose the MGS5 as their first EV, while Pete loves the 2023 Tesla Y he got second hand. And Stephen has been driving the GWM TANK 500 – a beast of a PHEV. If you’ve got a question about EVs or you want to be…

Apple has raised the prices of its Macs and iPads by as much as 30 per cent in Australia in the wake of the memory and storage shortage that is gripping the technology category. But Apple has left the pricing of its iPhones, arguably its most popular products, untouched. That is all going to change come September after Apple CEO Tim Cook admitted last week that prices would increase with the release of the iPhone 18. So why is this happening? Apple is blaming the shortage of memory and storage combined with the increased demand for these components required for…

It doesn’t take long to find out why the new 2026 ASUS Zenbook Duo stands out from the crowd. It takes just one look but then you start using it and realise it has the power to go the unique and stunning design. The appeal, apart from the fact that it has dual 14-inch 3K ASUS Lumina Pro OLED touchscreen displays, is also the Zenbook Duo’s versatility. Priced at $6,399 the ASUS Zenbook Duo (Model No UX8407) at first glance looks like a regular laptop. You open it up. You see a screen and a keyboard. But the keyboard is…

A publisher increases traffic by 40% over six months. More people visit the website. And more pages are viewed. This should increase the revenue too, right? Then the monthly report arrives. Traffic is up but ad earnings have barely changed. This situation is more common than many publishers realize. Growing traffic will not always automatically result in higher advertising income. In many cases revenue stalls because: ad inventory is not being valued correctly advertiser competition is limited page layouts are working against user engagement The good news is that now the publishers do not need to flood pages with additional…

Software rewrites are easy to approve in a meeting. The old system looks dated, the new stack is familiar, and a clean rebuild promises to remove years of awkward decisions. Then someone discovers that the “simple” pricing rule has 14 exceptions, three of them exist only for one major customer, and the original developer left four years ago. Old software can be frustrating. It can also contain a lot of hard-won knowledge. Before replacing it, the useful question isn’t whether the code looks modern. It’s whether the working parts can be reached safely from the system you want to build…

There are many benefits to using a laptop while travelling, but the stress of losing it can put a damper on things pretty quickly. You may have left it behind at an airport lounge, forgotten it in a taxi, or realised too late that your bag was stolen. Being quick to react can help keep your data safe and, hopefully, improve your chances of getting your computer back. If you ever find yourself in a similar situation with your MacBook, here are a few things you can do about it. Check Whether It Can Be Tracked First, locate your MacBook…

Are you looking for free cleaning apps for an iPhone? We understand that cleaning up your storage can be tedious, especially when your photo library contains thousands of pictures, screenshots, and videos. While iOS includes some built-in cleanup tools, they often aren’t enough for larger libraries. That’s why many users turn to dedicated storage cleaner apps. We tested some of the most popular options on the App Store, comparing their features, pricing, ease of use, and user feedback to find the iPhone storage cleaners that actually help free up space. What We Looked for in an iPhone Cleanup App Even…

This week on The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen podcast we are watching Trading Places starring Eddie Murphy, Dan Aykroyd, and Jamie Lee Curtis. Trading Places tells the story of a wealthy trader and a homeless man whose lives are swapped to settle a “nature versus nurture” bet between the bosses of a wealthy investment firm. Stephen didn’t see this in the cinemas – but he did catch it when it was released on video. Meanwhile Trevor is testing the market for the very first time. We go through the memorable scenes and share some interesting facts, behind the scenes…

Australian dashcam manufacturer BlackVue has removed its controversial live broadcast feature which allowed users to view locations, live footage and live camera feeds from dash cams around the world on the BlackVue app. It was possible to locate BlackVue dash cams on a map anywhere in the world with Remote Live View and stream the live camera feed and even hear their conversations through the built-in audio as well. Tech Guide was able to view the located and live footage from BlackVue cameras in Australia and the U.S and hear what was happening inside the car which might have been…

Meta has released a range of new AI glasses which include new styles and colours, including a collection designed in collaboration with Kylie Jenner. Meta has once again partnered with EssilorLuxottica to introduce these new Meta glasses, which provide an all-day AI assistant that lets understand what’s happening around you. The new Meta Glasses come in three frame styles, including Meta Adventurer, Meta Fury and Meta glasses by Kylie. The Meta Adventurer has a clean rectangular shape and is available in standard and large sizes. The Meta Fury has a bold style and is available in a few exotic colours.…

Spend some time with Two Blokes Talking Tech – Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long – for Episode 738 of the popular podcast as they go through the week’s biggest tech stories and product reviews. On this week’s show, Meta has some new smart glasses without the high-end branding, but there’s also a huge range of others coming to market – we look at a few and talk about them all. Tim Cook says prices are going up – but by how much? And when? And on what? Plus the latest headphones from JBL are comfortable, great value and outstanding. And…

Smart appliance manufacturer Mova has announced the Australian launch of the Mova Diver A10 robotic pool cleaner, which can deliver the same user-friendly and high-quality solution inside your home outside. While winter is upon us and Australians are taking fewer dips in their pool, there is still the obligation of maintaining it in this colder period. The Mova Diver A10 can assist by independently navigating pool floors, mapping clean routes and climbing walls to scrub surfaces and remove debris with no need for a person to lift a finger. There are more than 1.2 million pools in homes across Australia…

For the millions of Australians living with mild to moderate hearing loss, the discreet solution could very well be a new pair of glasses. The Nuance Audio Glasses are a new open hearing device which has been approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA). https://youtu.be/5ofHKviDuGA?si=CPUHuGYsdxVS0kte The Nuance Audio Glasses bring to the table the company’s advanced audio engineering and combine it with world-class eyewear from parent company EssilorLuxottica which is behind popular brands like Ray-Ban and Oakley. The new glasses will make it possible for adults with mild to moderate hearing loss to now be able to engage in conversations…

Do the right thing and press play on Episode 699 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: Why your next iPhone will be more expensive – we hear from Apple CEO Tim Cook himself, Google has launched a new Home Speaker with Gemini onboard and Ring has launched a new intercom for apartment dwellers. In the Tech Guide reviews, we take a look at the Plaud Note Pro AI device and we check out new Oppo…

JBL’s new Live 780NC over-ear and Live 680NC on-ear headphones are perfect for everyday users who demand high audio quality, a comfortable fit and a price that won’t break the bank. JBL’s new live headphones tick all those boxes. They are impressively designed and come in a range of bold colours. Audio quality is the same on both – rich and warm with plenty of detail and a solid helping of bass. For the price, the quality was better than we expected and really brought our music to life no matter what genre we were listening to. We think the…

It looks like your next iPhone is going to be more expensive. That’s according to CEO Tim Cook, who says the higher cost and scarcity of memory and storage is something Apple can no longer absorb. And that means they’ll be passing it on to the customers. Speaking to The Wall Street Journal, Tim Cook said: “Unfortunately price increases are unavoidable. We’re doing our best to mitigate the huge increases that are being passed to us and we’ve been trying to shield our customers from the increases but the situation has become unsustainable.” There is no indication of how much…

Jump in and listen to the latest episode of Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars – the EV podcast with Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long. This week we hear again from Paul who raises a valid point about EV servicing costs and the considerations you need to make. Meanwhile Michael has a brand new GWM Ora5 which is as new as they come, but what colour did he get? And we catch up with Shawn Ticehurst – Head of IAG Automotive Research Centre to talk about the rush in EV sales over recent months. If you’ve got a question about EVs…

Oppo has already impressed customers with their impressive smartphones but it also has a lot to be proud of with the Oppo Watch X3 which can stand shoulder to shoulder with the Apple Watch and Samsung’s Galaxy Watch in terms of features and design. But one area the Oppo Watch X3 dominates is battery life. We’re talking more than two week between charges. Try doing that with the Apple Watch and Galaxy Watch. The Oppo Watch X3 is made of aerospace-grade titanium alloy and covered in sapphire glass so it is not only attractive but also durable. But it…

This week on The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen we’re watching Presumed Innocent starring Harrison Ford, Greta Scacchi and Raul Julia released in 1990 and based on the Scott Turow bestseller. Presumed Innocent tells the story of deputy district attorney Rusty Sabich which is accused of the murder of a colleague who he had been previously having an affair with. And all the evidence against him is mounting up. Stephen saw Presumed Innocent at the movies and has rewatched it multiple times while Trevor is taking the stand for the first time. We go through the memorable scenes and share…