Author: Stephen Fenech

This week on The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen podcast we’re watching 10 Things I Hate About You starring Heath Ledger and Julia Stiles. 10 Things I Hate About You is based on the Shakespeare play The Taming of the Shrew where two daughters and a protective father set a new rule on dating. Stephen saw 10 Things I Hate About You at the cinema and has rewatched it many times while Trevor is showing up for the first time. We go through the memorable scenes and shares some interesting facts, behind the scenes tidbits, trivia, plot holes and other…

Make the smart play and take a listen to Episode 732 of the Two Blokes Talking Tech podcast with Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long as they discuss the biggest tech stories of the week and the latest product releases. On this week’s show, Google announces personalisation built into Gemini using Gmail, YouTube and other Google apps, so who’s leading the AI race? Can Apple recover from here? Digital ID gets more money from the Government including a trial of less paperwork for renters that’s worth following. We also talk about JBL’s latest headphones – over or on – what’s your…

Epson has launched the EH-LS970B – a new flagship ultra short throw projector which offers three times brighter colours and built-in high-quality Bose audio for a premium home cinema experience. The projector has a low profile and elegant form factor and can sit just 28 cm from the wall and deliver up to a 150-inch image. The unit achieves its sharp 4K picture using advanced pixel shifting technology, working in conjunction with three individual high definition LCD chips which maintain outstanding brightness. The Epson laser optical engine produces white light and colour light at 4,000 lumens, which means viewers can…

Imagine being able to create stunning travel visuals such as tropical beaches, snowy peaks, and picturesque urban environments without even stepping out of your room. That’s precisely what an AI background generator enables you to do. Gone are the days when you had to either arrange for costly travel shoots or purchase stock photos. You can create immersive travel visuals with ease by using just one picture. Apps like Pippit allow you to create travel content from your immediate environment in seconds. For instance, all you have to do is take a photo from your balcony to get Santorini sunsets,…

Optus has launched a campaign to win back customer confidence with greater accountability and transparency after the company weathered the Triple Zero outage and other issues last year. The “We’re On It” campaign which kicks off today will go hand in hand with the meaningful action being taken by the company across the business. Optus is conducting organisation-wide improvements to the network and the customer experience. Optus CEO Stephen Rue has also penned an open letter to back the campaign acknowledging the Triple Zero outage in 2025 that should never have happened and outlining how the company is building a…

OpenSignal has released its latest Australian mobile network experience report with Optus leading the way with the overall experience while Telstra and Vodafone displayed strengths in other areas. OpenSignal is an independent global standard for analysing connectivity experiences on cellular networks. This latest report, which covers the first quarter of 2026, found that Optus continued to lead in 4G and 5G experiences including video, gaming and download speeds. Optus has retained these awards in same the categories from the previous report. Telstra continues to provide the most coverage in both 4G and 5G. This coverage experience metric looks at the…

Amazon has unveiled the latest generation of Kindle Scribe which has been reimagined from the ground up and now includes its first ever colour model. There are three Kindle Scribes in the range which include the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft, the Kindle Scribe and the Kindle Scribe without a front light. All three devices are available to pre-order now ahead of the launch date on June 10. These new redesigned devices have been created to improve focus, support clearer thinking and improve productivity. Australian research shows that 22 per cent say regular interruptions impact their ability to properly disconnect while 17…

Google has introduced Personal Intelligence to the Gemini app in Australia to make it easier for your device to learn and understand the things that matter most to you. Personal Intelligence allows users to link information from apps like Gmail and Google Photos to make Gemini even more personalised and unique to you. Users can control which apps to link, with each improving the experience and personalising it even further. It will be able to connect Gmail, Photos, YouTube, and Search with a single tap while maintaining simplicity and security. https://youtu.be/8sABhCMxU3c?si=yhoOPe9Srm9S-f1_ Personal Intelligence has two main pillars – reasoning across…

Get updated and educated with Episode 693 of the top-rating Tech Guide podcast hosted by editor Stephen Fenech as he brings you the latest consumer tech news and product reviews. On this week’s show: How you can enjoy the big screen experience at home and at the movies – Hisense releases its new flagship projector and Hoyts reveals its new LED cinema screen technology. And Bose has released its new Lifestyle Collection to upscale your audio experience at home. In the Tech Guide reviews we take a look at the flagship Oppo Find N6 foldable smartphone and we check out…

JBL has released the JBL Live 780NC over-ear and Live 680NC on-ear headphones that are designed to provide high audio quality for all-day listening. The headphones offer powerful dynamic drivers along with advanced noise cancelling so you can shut out any distractions and stay focused on what you’re listening to. And JBL has put as much focus on the design and comfort as they have on the sound with smooth metal hinges and refined metallic accents along with soft-touch materials. JBL has had a complete re-think to make the new headphones look good and feel good to wear all day…

Pop star Dua Lipa is suing Samsung for $US15 million after the electronics giant used her photo on the boxes of their Crystal UHD smart TVs in the US. The performer is claiming copyright and trademark infringement in the lawsuit, which was filed in the California U.S. District Court. The boxes in question feature a large sticker with an image of the Crystal UHD TV with Dua Lipa’s face clearly visible in the top half of the screen. The image that was used on the box was taken during the 2024 Austin City Limits Music Festival. Ms Lipa stated in…

Get a headstart on everyone else by listening to the latest episode of Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars with Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long. There’s been another EV sales boom in April, with one in six cars sold being EVs. How does that stack up on the year, and which brands are booming? We talk 12V battery charging and how it works with an EV and we hear how one car didn’t make it home on a regional road. Meanwhile Emma is new to the EV world but loving her BYD with a shoutout to a dealer, and Chris is…

With the release of Find N6 foldable smartphone Oppo has demonstrated it can produce a remarkable flagship device that is a delight to use. One of the most impressive things about the Find N6 is that you can hardly see the crease when you open the larger inside 8.12-inch foldable screen? This isn’t Oppo’s first rodeo when it comes to foldable devices. It’s been at it for years and it has perfected its technology in the Find N6. It also has an excellent ColorOS UI, outstanding battery life and super-fast charging along with a stunning Hasselblad camera system. But it’s…

Cryptocurrencies are many things. For some, they are the perfect store of value. Others see them as ideal due to the anonymity they provide and their inherently decentralized nature. Some are more skeptical, believing that they are still too volatile and unstable to be expected to drive wealth over the long term. However, even those who believe that cryptocurrencies should be treated responsibly are often investors themselves, only the type that isn’t willing to take on too much risk. Having a robust strategy is a must for everyone who is part of this industry, and you need to learn how…

This week on The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen podcast we’re watching The Firm starring Tom Cruise, Jeanne Tripplehorn and Gene Hackman based on the John Grisham bestseller. The Firm tells the story of Mitch McDeere who is recruited by a Memphis Law Firm which at first seems like a huge break for the young law graduate, but things are not as they seem and he is in a fight for his life. Stephen watched The Firm in the cinema and has already read the book and rewatched it several times, most recently on 4K disc. Trevor is trying to…

Hisense has introduced the XR10 – its most advanced long-throw laser projector which can offer the ultimate cinema experience in your home. The new XR10 projector offers 6,000 ANSI lumens of brightness, making it one of the brightest long-throw laser projectors in its class. Also onboard is an advanced liquid cooling system to ensure consistent performance for those extended movie sessions and always maintain brightness and image quality. One of the best features of the XR10 is its flexibility so it can be used in any part of your home, whether it’s on a shelf, table or even outside. It…

DJI, already a player in drones and creative camera technology, has introduced the new Osmo Mobile 8P, which can help users produce amazing video content with their smartphone. The new gimbal has new framing and tracking features to improve your smartphone shots. The Osmo Mobile 8P now has a detachable Osmo Frame Tap remote, which allows creators to remotely control shots like selfies and achieve precise framing. Also improved is ActiveTrack 8.0, which offers improved subject tracking to keep whatever you’re shooting in the centre of the frame, even in complex environments and crowds. The new Multifunctional Module 2 pairs…

It’s the Folding Phone Frenzy and a Star Wars surprise on Episode 731 of the Two Blokes Talking Tech with Stephen Fenech and Trevor as they bring you the latest tech stories and product releases. On this week’s show, Samsung has their own “Wide” foldable smartphone coming out later this year – how does it stack up next to Apple’s “ultra” – we compare the dummies. Also on the show, Microsoft has an Aussie update to Flight Simulator and DJI has new smaller and affordable drones. Meanwhile Trev has a new TV finder tool and Hoyts has a fancy new…

Ever dreamt of flying a plane over Sydney Harbour or the Great Barrier Reef?  That’s now a reality thanks to Microsoft Flight Simulator which has just launched the World Update 21 that adds remarkable detail to Australian locations and destinations. The Microsoft Flight Simulator update was launched in collaboration with the New South Wales Rural Fire Service. It is the world’s largest volunteer fire service, more than 70,000 dedicated volunteers who work to prevent and manage bush fires – one of the biggest threats in the country. The launch event was held at the RFS hangar in Bankstown, which is…

Bose has launched its latest Lifestyle Collection with a new approach to home audio, which focuses not only on design and audio quality but also convenience and access to your content from any room of your house. The new Bose Collection includes a wireless smart speaker, a soundbar and a powerful subwoofer that are all built to work together seamlessly across your home. Users can stream audio from any platform and group speakers easily via Google Cast or Apple AirPlay. The Bose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker, the Bose Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar, and the Bose Lifestyle Ultra Subwoofer will be available from…