Author: Stephen Fenech

Epic Games has scored a major victory against Apple and Google in the Australian Federal Court after the tech giants’ respective app markets were found to be anti-competitive. The landmark decision by Judge Jonathan Beach was five years in the making and outlined in a 2000-page document which ruled mostly against the tech companies and found their huge market power reduced competition. The ruling will also see Epic Games – the developer behind the popular Fortnite game – receive compensation that could run into hundreds of millions of dollars. Fortnite is played by more than 600 million people around the…

Apple has always made privacy and security a top priority for its customers and it has showcased a new feature called Call Screening that can protect you from scam and spam callers. Call Screening will be part of the upcoming iOS 26 update that will be officially released in September but that users can experience it now if they join Apple’s Public Beta. When a call comes in from an unknown number Call Screening automatically answers the call in the background silently. https://youtu.be/y1AsOC2lWo8?si=l2QAHe99iuar4SBj A Siri-like assistant speaks on your behalf and asks for the caller’s name and the reason for…

Get smart and press play on Episode 657 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: NBN has partnered with Amazon’s Project Kuiper and we talk to country head Joe Lathan about the multi-billion dollar deal, how the low earth orbit satellites will work and what Australian customers can expect. Also on the show, Norton has launched new protections against deepfake scams and WhatsApp has launched new tools to combat messaging scams. In the Tech Guide reviews…

Is your backpack weighing you down? Under Armour has released an ergonomically engineered bag called the No Weigh Backpack that’s designed to ease the load. Well, not ease the load but redistribute it to reduce shoulder and back pain. The No Weigh Backpack has an expandable 28-35L capacity and incorporates UA Suspension – a multi-directional strap that can adapt to you while you’re on the move and redirect the weight to save your shoulder and back. The back straps and the back panels have a similar pattern and texture to move with your body while other stitched in loops come…

Get in the driver’s seat and take a listen to the latest episode of the popular show Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars – The EV Podcast – with Tech Guide editor Stephen Fenech and EFTM’s Trevor Long. This week Stephen and Trevor have the answer to the question – how much charge will my battery lose when it’s parked long-term at the airport while I’m on Holidays? We talk to Steve who has a Sealion 7 and loves it, but does it match the R32 it replaced? And Adam calls about his Xpeng G6 – what’s it like to own…

Leading internet security company Norton has added protection against AI-powered deepfake scams in the Norton Genie AI Assistant on Norton 360 mobile apps. This new Norton Deepfake Protection gives users a way to defend against malicious AI-generated audio and video content. We’ve all seen deepfake examples of celebrities and other public figures being used in scams. AI generated voices are also being deployed more often by cyber criminals. The Genie AI Assistant analyses audio and visual content for signs of manipulation. It can not only detect AI-generated voices but also spot inconsistencies and other deformations in the physical features of…

The latest generation of LG OLED evo TVs have improved across the board with advanced AI, faster and smoother performance and vastly improved brightness. Tech Guide took a look at the new LG OLED evo AI G5 Smart TV which is powered by the Alpha 11 AI 4K Processor Gen 2 which does all the heavy lifting when it comes to delivering stunning colour, contrast and clarity. This LG OLED evo TV is the Rolls Royce of the LG OLED range thanks to its latest AI technology, remarkable picture quality and slick design. Design-wise the TV is thin and sleek…

Who’s Eleanor? It’s a damn car! This week on The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen podcast we’re watching Gone In Sixty Seconds starring Nicholas Cage and Angelina Jolie. Gone in Sixty Seconds tells the story of Memphis Raines – a legendary car thief who comes to the rescue of his brother who fails to deliver an order of stolen vehicles for a gangland boss. Stephen watched Gone In Sixty Seconds in the theatre and has rewatched the movie a number of time while Trevor is revving up his engine for the very first time. We go through the memorable scenes…

Go all in and take a listen to Episode 695 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 biggest product announcements of the week. On this week’s show we’ve take our first look at the new iPhone colours for 2025 – what do you think? What would you pick? NBN partners with Amazon to use Project Kuiper low earth orbit satellites to power regional broadband into the future and the new DJI OSMO 360 re-thinks how we film. You can listen…

There are a lot of ways to stay warm and Dutch lifestyle brand Stoov has come through from the tech side with a range of products that will keep you cosy. These include cushions and blankets and Tech Guide took a look at them. We checked out the Ploov – a heating cushion, the One – a seat cushion and the Big Hug XL – a heating pad. What all these products have in common built-in infrared technology and a rechargeable battery that can reach temperatures up to 58-degrees. We’ve seen other similar blankets but none of those had a…

LG has launched the latest model in its projector range – the CineBeam S – the company’s smallest ever 4K ultra short throw projector. And LG has a special discount offer for customers who preorder the device before August 10 receiving a 20 per cent discount off the usual $2,499 price. The LG CineBeam S is designed to be used every day and transform any part of your living space into a home theatre. It can project screen sizes from 40-inch all the way up 100 inches. The unit can be set up quickly and easily thanks to auto screen…

WhatsApp has added new security features to keep users of the popular communication platform safe against potential scams and suspicious messages. The platform already uses machine learning to detect and ban fraudulent accounts on a large scale but these new features have been added to firm up that protection. The new features include user tools like context cards, easier ways to block and report suspicious messages, silencing unknown callers and restricting who can add you to groups. One of the new features will highlight when someone who is not in your contacts add you to a new WhatsApp group. Users…

Go to the top of the class by pressing play on Episode 656 of the top-rating Tech Guide podcast hosted by editor Stephen Fenech to stay updated and educated about the latest consumer tech news and reviews. On this week’s show: Speeds are increasing on the NBN and one telco has pulled the trigger early with its new plans, Apple has kicked off its public beta for its latest software ahead of the official release and DJI has released a 360-degree camera. In the Tech Guide reviews – we take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, we…

NBN Co and Amazon have announced a partnership to provide high speed broadband to Australian customers in rural and remote areas from 2026 via the Project Kuiper network of low earth orbit (LEO) satellites. Project Kuiper is the broadband satellite arm of the Amazon business which is already providing high speed coverage to customers around the world. The plan for Project Kuiper is to launch satellites that will offer fixed LEO satellite services to more than 300,000 Australian premises by mid 2026 through participating retail service providers (RSPs). The satellites are launched in sequence starting at the south pole and…

If you have EV questions we have the answers – take a listen to the latest episode of the popular show Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars – The EV Podcast – with Tech Guide editor Stephen Fenech and EFTM’s Trevor Long. This week Stephen and Trevor talk to Dave Budge, co-Founder and CEO of Jaunt, the Australian company taking classic and loved cars and converting them to EVs – for a price. We talk to a man with a new Atto3 that just fits and we also chat home charging options as well as EV traction in the wet. If…

NBN’s speed upgrades are coming in September but award-winning Australian telco SpinTel has jumped in early with a 500/50 plan for just $74 per month making it one of the best values plans available. The plan meets the needs of the modern household and would suit people working from home, viewers streaming 4K video and managing the many devices that make up a smart home. “NBN Co’s speed upgrades are coming in September, but many households need that extra bandwidth now,” says Liam Bal, CEO of SpinTel. “We’re giving our customers the chance to get ahead of the rollout and…

Samsung has announced the pricing and availability of its first interactive triple laser ultra short throw projector – the Premiere 5 – which is designed to turn every room into an interactive content space. The Premiere 5 features interactive touch floor projection capabilities along with the ability to offer cinematic viewing at up to 100-inches. The Premiere 5 has now gone on sale at Samsung’s online store and retailers nationwide including Harvey Norman. It is priced at $2,999. The unit has a compact design which means it can be easily moved room to room and set up in various spaces…

Money won is twice as sweet as money earned! This week on The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen podcast we’re watching The Color of Money starring Paul Newman and Tom Cruise and directed by Martin Scorsese. The Color of Money tells the story of Eddie Felson – a former pool hustler – who recognises the talent in a young player named Vincent and takes him and his girlfriend on the road to make some money playing 9 Ball. Stephen watched The Color of Money with all his mates in the theatre and it inspired them to play more pool. Trevor…

The Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic is so much more than just a watch – it is a smart device that can keep track of your health and fitness as well as keep you connected to what’s important to you. We love that Samsung’s Galaxy Watch8 Classic stuck with the traditional watch design with a circular face that rests on squarer surface that was inspired by its Galaxy Watch Ultra which was released last year. And what sets the Watch8 Classic apart from the regular Watch8 is the rotating bezel that offers another way of navigating the menu and features on…

DJI, the company behind the popular drones and action cameras, has launched the Osmo 360 – its first 360-degree camera. And not only can it shoot 360-degrees – it can shoot it in high quality. The Osmo 360 has a 1-inch sensor and is the first camera of its kind that can shoot 8K/50fps and continuously for 100-minutes in 8K/30fps. “With the Osmo 360, DJI is challenging the status quo of the 360 camera market,” says Christina Zhang, Senior Director of Corporate Strategy at DJI. “We are revolutionising panoramic innovation by leveraging DJI’s long history of innovation in creative camera…