Author: Stephen Fenech

It’s not very often when the latest version of a product is a huge improvement over the previous but that’s exactly what you get with the Jabra Elite 75t wire-free earphones. The new Jabra Elite 75t earphones have a sleeker and smaller design, better audio quality and even better battery life. And it’s also competitively priced at $299. Let’s start with the size. The Elite 75t has lost a lot of weight. The earbuds themselves have noticeably shrunk and they offer a more comfortable, yet still secure, fit whether you’re listening casually, commuting or in the middle of a workout.…

Star Wars Episode XI The Rise of Skywalker explodes on to theatre screens next week and Messenger has partnered with Disney to help people get into the spirit of the dynamic intergalactic saga. Ahead of the movie’s global release Messenger users will be able to tap into a few new Star Wars features. You can create your own chat theme and use reaction emojis of all your favourite Star Wars heroes and villains. Fans can also join the Resistance and visualise themselves inside Poe Dameron’s X Wing with the Cockpit effect. And you can also choose between the Dark and…

There is still plenty of time to do your Christmas shopping and the Tech Guide 12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas is here to help you find the right present to give your family and friends. Today we’re looking at in-car devices. We spend a fair amount of time in our vehicles and there are plenty of products that can make our journey safer and more pleasant. Here are Tech Guide’s 12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas: Day 1: Cameras (Dec 3) Day 2: Smartphones (Dec 4) Day 3: Wearables/smartwatches (Dec 5) Day 4: Headphones/speakers/audio (Dec 6) DAY 5: Gaming (Dec 9) DAY 6: Tablets/e-readers (Dec…

Energy prices are not getting any lower but one thing Australians can do is increase their energy efficiency with smart home, light and technology products. HPM, a brand of electrical company Legrand, has a range of products which can make your home more energy efficient. And it doesn’t matter if you’re building a new home or want to transform your existing home, there are five things you can do to reduce the amount of electricity you use and thereby reduce your carbon footprint. SWITCH TO LED LIGHTS Lighting, on average, uses between 8-15 per cent of a household’s electricity. Switching…

If you’re stuck for a Christmas gift for our friends or family then you need to take a look at the Tech Guide 12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas to help you nail the perfect present. Today we’re taking a look at one of the most popular segments – smart speakers and smart products. And the great thing about a smart product like a speaker is that they work with lots of other smart switches and lights and other devices. Here are Tech Guide’s 12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas: Day 1: Cameras (Dec 3) Day 2: Smartphones (Dec 4) Day 3: Wearables/smartwatches…

The end of 2019 is almost upon us and Google has revealed the top searches made by Australian users for everything from rugby and politics to bushfires and plant-based diets. Google searches vary from people wanting to find information, catch up on news, sport or instructions on how to do something or why something happened. Of the combined results, the top searches were for fires near me, Rugby World Cup and Cricket World Cup followed by the Election Results Australia 2019. Searches (Trending) Fires near me Rugby World Cup Cricket World Cup Election results Australia 2019 Cameron Boyce Thanos Avengers…

It’s exactly two weeks till Christmas and we’re here to help with the Tech Guide 12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas to help you find the perfect gift for your friends and family. Today we’re looking at a pretty big category – drones and gadgets. There is a wide range of products we’re presenting today that suit a wide range of tastes and budgets. Here are Tech Guide’s 12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas: Day 1: Cameras (Dec 3) Day 2: Smartphones (Dec 4) Day 3: Wearables/smartwatches (Dec 5) Day 4: Headphones/speakers/audio (Dec 6) DAY 5: Gaming (Dec 9) DAY 6: Tablets/e-readers (Dec 10) DAY 7: Drones/Gadgets…

Episode 378 of the top-rating Tech Guide podcast hosted by editor Stephen Fenech is now live so you can stay updated and educated about the latest consumer tech news and reviews. On this week’s show, Christmas is two weeks away and we offer you some gift suggestions, we reveal how you’ll be able to stream the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in 4K and Hisense has announced it will be releasing a range of 8K TVs in Australia next year. In the Tech Guide reviews, we take a look at the Ecovacs Deebot OZMO 950 robot vacuum, we check out Apple’s new…

EFM has launched a range of Eco cases for the iPhone 11 that’s composed of 85 per cent plant-based materials and 15 per cent repurposed D30 materials. These cases are still slim and stylish and also have the same impact protection. What it doesn’t have is any environmental impact and a portion of the proceeds will be given to the Carbon Neutral Foundation. D30 is a unique patented material which are soft and flexible in a relaxed state but that hardens under pressure to dissipate impact energy and reduce force. The new Eco cases feature 15 per cent recycled D30…

The countdown to Christmas is on and if you haven’t ventured out to do your Christmas shopping don’t worry – the Tech Guide 12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas is here to help. Today we’re talking about tablets and e-readers. Tablets have become a vital part of our day to day lives with uses for both work and play. Many tablets have even become powerful enough to replace our laptops. And if you love reading, the an e-reader can not only hold all your favourite books but it can also be the store where you can buy the latest titles.…

Vacuuming and mopping are those chores you hope someone else does. Or you can leave it up to the Ecovacs Deebot OZMO 950 which can now operate on multi-level homes. No, it’s not going to climb the stairs on its own but the OZMO 950 can map more than a single level of your home and remember the fastest path to clean. And it’s a vacuum and mop in one with improved suction to deliver a more thorough clean. The unit is just 9.3cm high – one of the thinnest bodies you’ll find on a robot vacuum in this class…

Optus has partnered with the Seven Network so it can offer 4K coverage of the 2020 Tokyo Olympics which will be exclusively available to Optus 5G Home Broadband customers. The Seven coverage will be streamed through the Fetch Mighty set top box via the Optus 5G home broadband connection. The Optus 5G Home Broadband service connects exclusively through the Optus 5G network and has a minimum speed guarantee of 50Mbps. But customers have been reports speeds of more than 300Mbps in some areas. “This will be the most-watched Olympics and the biggest digital event in Australian streaming history,” says Seven…

The new iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro Max offer the best battery performance in recent memory but you can never have too much power which is why Apple has just released the new Smart Battery Case. The latest iPhones can already run for an entire day and take you into the next but power users will want to have a little something in reserve. And that’s where the Apple Smart Battery Case comes into play. It can come to the rescue if you’re travelling, out on the road and when you’re just too busy to stop and charge at…

It’s just over two weeks until Christmas and there’s still plenty of time to get your shopping done. We’d like to pitch in with Tech Guide’s 12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas. Today we’re covering your options for gaming gifts. Australians love playing computer and console games and there is plenty of hardware and games that will make great gifts. Here are Tech Guide’s 12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas: Day 1: Cameras (Dec 3) Day 2: Smartphones (Dec 4) Day 3: Wearables/smartwatches (Dec 5) Day 4: Headphones/speakers/audio (Dec 6) DAY 5: Gaming (Dec 9) DAY 6: Tablets/e-readers (Dec 10) DAY 7: Drones/Gadgets (Dec 11) DAY 8: Smart/IoT…

Hisense will introduce a range of 8K ULED televisions to the Australian market in 2020 which will offer AI upscaling and super high resolution so your content will look better than ever. The Hisense 8K TVs, which have four times the resolution of its 4K TVs, will include the company’s leading technologies including quantum dot colour, a full array backlight, full array local dimming, Dolby Vision HDR (high dynamic range) and Dolby Atmos audio. Also onboard is the Hisense proprietary Hi-View Engine which uses artificial intelligence to recognise and upscale low resolution content to near 8K quality whether you’re watching…

If you’re a Star Wars fan and you own an Apple Watch we have great news. Moby Fox has just released a set of watch bands and watch faces so you can show your allegiance to the light and dark side of the Force. The bands are made from soft silicone and are sweat resistant with silver buckles and featuring either Rebel Alliance or Galactic Empire logos. There are four MobyFox bands that fit the 44/42mm Apple Watch in the collection: Stormtrooper – the stylish and unmistakable monochrome helmet design is accompanied by the Galactic Empire crest. Darth Vader – shows off…

One of the most popular gifts this year will be headphones and we’re taking a look at the best products today in Tech Guide’s 12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas so you can nail the perfect present. There are numerous choices in headphones and earphones as well as varying price points as well. For those wondering why we haven’t includes Google Home and Echo smart speakers – these will be part of the Day 8 guide on Dec 12 which looks are smart home devices. Today we’ll present all the best options that will suit all budgets. Here are Tech…

Listen to the fresh Episode 416 of the Two Blokes Talking Tech podcast with Tech Guide editor Stephen Fenech and EFTM’s Trevor Long as they discuss the week’s biggest tech stories – and offer some great streaming recommendations. On this week’s show, the top charting musicians on Apple Music and Spotify along with the most popular free and paid apps, we’re using a lot more data on the NBN than last year, Linksys Velop mesh wi-fi routers now have motion detection and Optus launches a Donate Your Data charity initiative. Also on the program, Streetfighter arcade cabinet goes on sale,…

Linksys has introduced an all-new feature to its Velop mesh wi-fi systems – the ability to detect movement in your home and send you alerts. This feature called Linksys Aware actually uses wi-fi signals to detect any movement or activity and then send a notification to the Linksys app. For existing owners of the two-pack and three-pack Linksys Tri-Band AC2200 routers, this is a feature that can be activated with a software update. “Since Linksys is first-to-market, we anticipate playing a large role in that revolution.” There are number of ways that customers can take advantage of Linksys Aware including…

Christmas is coming up and tech gifts will be a popular choice which is why we are providing the Tech Guide 2019 12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas. Today we’re talking about one of the most popular categories smartwatches/wearables. There is a wide variety of products as well as a wide range of prices as well. Here are Tech Guide’s 12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas: Day 1: Cameras (Dec 3) Day 2: Smartphones (Dec 4) Day 3: Wearables/smartwatches (Dec 5) Day 4: Headphones/speakers (Dec 6) DAY 5: Gaming (Dec 9) DAY 6: Tablets/e-readers (Dec 10) DAY 7: Drones/Gadgets (Dec 11) DAY 8: Smart/IoT devices (Dec 12) DAY…