Author: Stephen Fenech

Leading home robotics brand ECOVACS has added another device to its family of robot cleaning products – the WINBOT W1S robotic window cleaner. The device features a range of new cleaning technologies including path planning and a new climbing system for more secure and stable movement on various types of glass. The WINBOT W1S Is designed to clean those hard to reach places as well as handling your windows, shower screens and other glass balconies and fences. The unit is priced at $479 for a limited time before returning to its usual price of $599. The WINBOT W1S includes a…

Epson, the leading seller of large ink tank printers with more than 100 million units sold globally, has released new updated multifunction models in the EcoTank range. There are four new additions to the popular and more sustainable EcoTank range which offer impressive productivity for homes and small businesses. One of the main reasons is the fact they come with up to two year’s worth of ink in the box so there’s no need to suddenly run out and top up supplies and ink cartridges. Compared to a laser printer, the Epson EcoTank printers are far more economical and use…

Make the smart play and take a listen to Episode 650 of the top-rating Tech Guide podcast hosted by editor Stephen Fenech as he keeps you updated and educated about the latest consumer tech news and reviews. On this week’s show: Australians warned to stay alert for tax time scams, Apple has updated its parental controls for make it easier for our kids to have age-appropriate experiences and the Vera C Rubin observatory has released its first astro images and they are amazing. In the Tech Guide reviews – we check out new Meta Oakley AI glasses, Panasonic has released…

Samsung has confirmed its latest Unpacked launch event will take place on July 9 in Brooklyn, New York where we will be introduced to the Galaxy Z Fold 7 and the Galaxy Z Flip 7 folding smartphones. Samsung’s teaser video and press release says an “Ultra Experience is ready to Unfold” which we assume is in reference to the new range of folding smartphones which will no doubt offer an updated Galaxy AI. This also adds to the speculation around the flagship Galaxy Z Fold 7 and whether it will be given the Ultra label to match the Galaxy S25…

The new Vera C Rubin Observatory – equipped with the world’s largest digital camera – has released its first astro images and they are stunning. Nestled in the Chilean Andes, the observatory has an 8.4m telescope with a field of view seven times the size of a full moon. The camera has a massive 3200-megapixel sensor and will be trained on the southern hemisphere skies to create the most complete image of the night sky. One of the first images released by the Vera C Rubin observatory was of the neighbouring Trifid and Lagoon nebulae which are 5,200 and 9000…

Get up to speed with 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. Could the new management at BYD Australia bring the tiny Seagull to our shores? Could this be a sub $25,000 EV? Would the lack of a five star ANCAP put you off or would you consider the details of the rating? We speak to a BYD owner who’s driven plenty of Ks about his concerns about his battery. And Paul is back with thoughts on the Ford F150.…

Meta and Oakley have formed a partnership to release new AI glasses which will bring together Oakley’s signature design with the latest Meta wearable technology. The Oakley Meta HSTN not only looks slick but also lets you capture the action hands free through the built-in camera so you can share your unique point of view. You can also listen to your favourite music or podcasts through the open ear speakers which are integrated into the frames of the glasses. It also has an IPX4 water resistance rating so you can wear these glasses wherever and whenever you wore your regular…

What’s wrong with your face? I have AIDS. This week on The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen podcast we’re watching Philadelphia starring Tom Hanks and Denzel Washington. Philadelphia tells the story of a talented lawyer who, despite being groomed for bigger things in a prestigious law firm, is fired after it’s discovered he has AIDS. Stephen saw Philadelphia in the cinemas and has rewatched the film a few times while Trevor is coming at it for the very first time. We go through the memorable scenes and share some interesting facts, behind the scenes tidbits, trivia, fact v fiction and…

Get up close and personal with the Two Blokes Talking Tech  – Tech Guide editor Stephen Fenech and EFTM’s Trevor Long – in Episode 688 of the podcast that looks at the biggest tech stories and product reviews. The Trump Organisation has launched Trump Mobile – what is it and why? Can they really make a phone in the USA? Ads are coming to WhatsApp – what you should know and where they will appear plus the ever encroaching world of ads across even more subscription services. Optus cops a mega fine – what’s it all about and Telstra Satellite…

Adobe continues to lead with its impressive creativity tools with the introduction of Firefly’s new smartphone app which offers the ability to generate and edit images and videos on the move using AI. The Adobe Firefly app, available for both iOS and Android, can be used as a standalone product but also synced with Adobe’s Creative Cloud applications to extend your creative workflows. Users can generate assets across different media types and explore different AI models to suit their work. Users can maintain the look and style of their content with Style Reference and Structure Reference. With Generative Expand, it’s…

President Donald Trump, or at least his family business, has launched a new mobile service and plans to release a smartphone later this year that was designed and built in the US. Trump Mobile will offer a monthly plan which is priced at $47.45. Why that price? Donald Trump was the 47thand 45th President of the United States. The Trump Organisation, run by President Trump’s sons Eric and Donald Jnr, is focused mainly on real estate and development but they are behind Trump Mobile. On offer is the 47 Plan (about $A70) which offers unlimited calls, texts and data (20GB…

It’s tax time and leading internet security brand Norton is warning Australians to stay alert after new research showed we’re losing more than $1500 on average to scammers. Scammers increase their activities at this time of year with the goal of stealing your personal information and your money. Norton’s study revealed one in three (30 per cent) Australians have already been targeted by a scam including fake invoices (30 per cent) and phishing (29 per cent) among the most common. At this time of year, with individuals and businesses are preparing their tax returns, Norton says scammers will be increasing…

Make the right move and press play on Episode 649 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: Apple has held its Worldwide Developers Conference and we go through the main announcements including the new features that didn’t make the keynote. Also on the show the F1 movie starring Brad Pitt is about roar into theatres – and you can watch the haptic trailer that lets you see and feel the action. In the Tech Guide reviews…

Apple has unveiled new features that will help parents protect kids and teenagers online which will be part of the software upgrades for all Apple devices announced at last week’s Worldwide Developers Conference. When iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, watchOS 26, visionOS 26 and tvOS 26 are released later this year, kids will be able to enjoy a more age-appropriate experience with their divorce. Apple has already laid the foundation of these new features with its existing parental controls that are available from the App Store and within Screen Time. They are designed to help parents manage and…

A blender that cleans itself. That’s what the versatile new Panasonic MX-HG6401 all-in-one smart hot and cold blender can do. And of course it can also blend, cut and cook nutritious meals. The new Panasonic Hot and Cold Blender can do a lot more than a regular blender and make home cooking even easier. The appliance can help you prepare nutritious meals thanks to its ability to handle both hot and cold recipes with temperature control from 40° to 100°C. Whether you’re making smoothie or whipping up hot soups, purees, sauces, desserts and even homemade baby food, the Panasonic all-in-one…

Give your knowledge of EVs a tune-up with 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. Woolies is rewarding those who charge at the supermarket and Stephen and Trevor drive the Zeekr 009 This week we talk to Susie owns a BYD, but when the lease is up – doesn’t think she’ll go EV again – we ask her why? David is back on the line – he’s test driven three cars – how is the choice shaping up? If you’ve…

One of the most common questions we get asked is how to improve Wi-Fi in your home and our response is always a mesh wireless system like the new Amazon eero Pro 7 which can supercharge your network in every corner of your home. Tech Guide has looked at the eero Pro 7 three pack and set it up in our two-storey house to see if we can boost our Wi-Fi across In every room. And not just any old wi-fi but the very latest Wi-Fi 7 standard that is backwards compatible to keep all devices but it can be…

I want the fairy tale! This week on The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen we’re watching Pretty Woman starring Julia Roberts and Richard Gere and directed by Garry Marshall. Pretty Woman tells the story of LA hooker Vivien Ward who meets billionaire businessman Edward Lewis when he asks for directions for Beverly Hills. When Edward asks Vivien to spend the week with him, they forge an unlikely bond. Stephen saw Pretty Woman in the theatres with everyone else. Trevor knew about the movie is seeing the whole movie from start to finish for the very first time. We go through…

It’s been active for less than two weeks, but Telstra’s Satellite Messaging service has been a hit with customers who have already sent or received more than a million messages. The service, which uses the Starlink’s Direct to Cell low earth orbit satellite network, was first available 10 days ago for Telstra customers with Samsung Galaxy S25 series smartphones. As of last weekend, iPhone users were also able to use Satellite Messaging. Telstra customers can access the service when they are outside of the range of the cellular. When the device says No Service – they will see a satellite…

Tineco has made floor cleaning much easier and now they can also do the same for your carpets with the new Carpet One Cruiser which makes deep cleaning your carpet as easy as vacuuming. Tech Guide decided to give it a run and we had the perfect opportunity to put it through its paces in our office. The room had been cleared out and repainted ahead of a renovation with custom made cabinetry – a new desk and wardrobe. Our carpet was still in good condition but there were some high traffic areas that needed a clean and a revival.…