Author: Stephen Fenech

It might not look like it from the outside but the new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max has had some solid upgrades including an upgraded camera, better battery life, Apple Intelligence and improved performance. And what puts more focus on these new devices is the fact that there was no entry-level iPhone 18 announced. These are always popular with customers because they are more affordable yet still packed full of features and an excellent camera. https://youtu.be/wFHxDNDL3vI?si=IKvkn5y3VxogUjgc So if the iPhone 18 Pro is more than what you need or can afford then you’ll have to wait till…

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has met with former Apple CEO Tim Cook who described the Australian Government’s moves to protect youth online as “world-leading”. Since Australia introduced the social media ban for children under 16 back in December, it has captured the attention of other countries, who are now moving to adopt a similar strategy. “Tim Cook gave us a lot of time this morning. He regards the work that we have done on social media to be world-leading,” Albanese told a press gathering at Apple Park in Cupertino. It was great to welcome @AlboMP to Apple Park this…

This week on The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen podcast we’re watching Erin Brockovich, starring Julia Roberts in her Oscar-winning role and Aaron Eckhart. Erin Brockovich tells the true story of a feisty single mum who, after getting a job with an LA law firm, fights for a community suffering the effects of a nearby company illegally poisoning their water supply. Stephen watched Erin Brockovich in the cinema and has rewatched it several times while Trevor is coming to the witness stand for the very first time. We go through the memorable scenes and shares some interesting facts, behind the…

Join the Two Blokes Talking Tech for Episode 750 with Stephen Fenech and Val Quinn stepping in as the stand-in bloke as Trevor takes a well-earned break. On this week’s show, Stephen and Val from GadgetGuy talk about the Phone Duo – what’s all the fuss about and gee, it’s expensive plus the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max have landed – are they any good. Microsoft sets the rules for its use of AI and we share our highlights from the IFA tech show in Berlin. You can listen to show right here on the Tech Guide…

Tech Guide has taken a short hands-on look at the new Apple iPhone Duo – the company’s first foldable phone which will be released in October. The second we got it in our hands, the first word that came to mind was “slick”. It is typically Apple with a beautiful design that sits nicely in your hand. The build quality is tremendous with Apple paying attention to every single detail from the gloss of the frame, the shape and brightness of the screens and the smooth hinge that offers a satisfying feeling whenever you open and close it again. …

Microsoft has released the first draft of its Humanist AI Code of Conduct which outlines the company’s intended behaviours, values and guardrails for the AI models it develops and works with. This is the first time a document of this kind has been released that sets out the core principles of AI and its potential effect on humanity. The Code clearly lays out that humans come first with safety and human control taking precedence ahead of any other objective. It also bans the use of AI with anything to do with weapons, offensive cyber operations, deep fakes, non-consensual imagery, and…

Epson has launched new 4K smart mini projectors as part of its LifeStudio Series that are designed to fit into our homes and integrate into our daily lives. The lineup is made up of the Epson LifeStudio Pop (EF-62B) and Epson LifeStudio Flex (EF-73). Both models deliver 4K Pro UHD resolution and can achieve an image size up to 150 inches. They combine sophisticated styling with intelligent projection to provide premium entertainment anywhere in your home. Epson is one of the world’s leading projector manufacturers and it has poured its expertise into the LifeStudio series in Australia. The company is…

ASUS has launched the new Zenbook 14 ultra-light and portable laptop which has the AI power and performance to work and play from anywhere or turn a side hustle into a career. Out of the box, the ASUS Zenbook 14 includes subscriptions to Adobe Creative Cloud, Google AI Pro and GoPro Premium Plus so it can be used as a mobile studio anywhere. The ZenBook 14 is made of ASUS’s proprietary Ceraluminium material in two colours: Komodo Coral and Arctic Blue. It has the physical properties of aluminium, the lightness of metal, and the hardness of high-tech ceramic. That means…

A new Meta One subscription service has been launched to provide expanded functionality for creators and businesses across Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp. Meta One is a plan which will offer access to more tools and features and AI to help reach more people and grow your business. Instagram, Facebook, and WhatsApp will still be free to use and the core experience will remain unchanged. But for those looking for more, the Meta One subscription service will unlock even more tools and capabilities and expand the AI usage to take it far beyond the free experience. Meta says it is launching…

Reward yourself by pressing play on Episode 711 of the top-rating Tech Guide podcast hosted by editor Stephen Fenech so you can get updated and educated about the latest consumer tech news and product reviews. On this week’s show – Apple has unveiled the iPhone Duo – it’s most expensive iPhone and international buyers will be paying a massive premium, we also discuss the new iPhone 18 Pro and the new Apple Watches and AirPods. In the Tech Guide reviews we look at the JBL Cove multi room speakers and we check out the HP OmniBook Ultra laptop. In the…

For iPhone, iPad and Mac users today is the day new software is available for your products including iOS 27, iPadOS 27, mac OS 27 Golden Gate which unlock new features like Siri AI and Apple Intelligence improvements across the devices. For those customers not buying the new iPhone 18 Pro or iPhone 18 Pro Max this week, they can still get that new iPhone feeling by updating their device to iOS 27. SEE THE NEW FEATURES OF SIRI AI AND APPLE INTELLIGENCE iOS 27 is compatible with iPhones going all the way back to the iPhone 11 but Apple…

Take a seat and join us for the latest episode of Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars – the EV podcast with Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long. This week, there’s been a lot of talk about Chinese Cars and data worries, but it’s a much broader issue so we talk to Johannes Lehmann, Member of the Policy Group at AEVA about their proposal to the Government for an industry wide approach to securing our data in all cars. Plus, we’re joined by Mary, our first ever video caller, who’s undecided about what car to buy. And the boys get behind the…

When Apple revealed the iPhone Duo – it’s first foldable device – everyone was amazed and then they discovered the price which for Australians starts at $3,499. The question we were being asked by our readers and listeners – “Why is it so expensive for Australian customers and other customers outside the US?”. It turns out the iPhone Duo is going to be even more expensive for other countries than it will be in Australia. The starting price for US customers is $US1,999. Now we understand the US pricing does NOT include sales tax which would be a maximum of…

HP’s OmniBook Ultra 14 is a lot of laptop. It’s capable and powerful and can meet all your PC needs while being an excellent tool for AI to improve your efficiency and creativity. This is the latest consumer PC laptop offering from HP and they’ve taken all their learnings over the years of releasing compelling products and shaped it beautifully into the OmniBook Ultra. Design-wise the OmniBook Ultra is slick. It is thin (10.7mm) and light (1.28kg) and made of forge-stamped aluminium, which helps keep down the weight and increase the strength so it can easily handle day-to-day usage on…

This week on the Best Movies You’ve Never Seen podcast we’re watching the Aussie film Malcolm starring Colin Friels and directed by Nadia Tass. Malcolm tells the story of a socially awkward but inventive man who takes in a border at his home before becoming involved in a quirky crime. Trevor is the host this week and he says he grew up with this movie and has seen it several times while Stephen is coming in fresh and watching the whole movie for the very first time. We go through the memorable scenes and shares some interesting facts, behind the…

JBL has launched a new range of speakers called JBL Cove which can be combined to form a whole-home Wi-Fi audio system to produce a high-quality multi-room listening experience. There are three wireless speakers in the range that can operate on their own as stereo pairs or as part of a connected home audio system, which can be controlled through the JBL One app. JBL Cove brings the iconic JBL room-filling sound, along with Dolby Atmos support on some models and flexible listening room by room without the need to regroup or reset the speakers. It’s really easy to transform…

Gather round for Episode 749 of Two Blokes Talking as Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long share their thoughts on the new Apple product announcements Including the company’s first foldable – the iPhone Duo Stephen and Trev are here to unpack one of the biggest Apple events in a long time, and that includes that much anticipated foldable – the iPhone Duo. That name was a late call, but it’s spot on. How good is it? What are our first impressions. Plus we’ve got the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max , the new AirPods 5 and, all new…

Apple has introduced Apple Watch Series 12 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 which have now become more than just a fitness tracker thanks to a new Health Sensing System. The new Apple Watch Series 11 and Apple Watch Ultra 4 will be available to pre-order on September 12 before going on sale on September 18. Apple has included a redesigned sensor system that captures biometric data at dramatically higher frequencies while a new S11 chip brings AI-powered audio processing directly onto the device. At the heart of the new devices is Apple’s redesigned Health Sensing System. This isn’t just another health…

Apple has brought active noise cancellation and Apple Intelligence to more customers with the launch of the AirPods 5. Apple is standardising ANC across the entire AirPods family while redesigning the open-ear experience around computational audio, adaptive controls and AI-powered features. The result will appeal to a wider range of consumers who want to enjoy the features of the AirPods Pro but don’t want the sealed in-ear design – or the higher price. AirPods 5 are also priced at $219, the same price as last year’s AirPods 4 without ANC. AirPods 4 with ANC was $299 so Apple is offering…

Apple has boldly introduced its first foldable – the iPhone Duo – which offers a stunning new expanded experience for viewing content, gaming, and multitasking. But it won’t be cheap with prices starting at $3,499. The iPhone Duo will be available in two colours: star white and night sky, with preorders kicking off on October 16 before going on sale on October 23. Prices start at $3,499 with 256GB storage and go all the way up to $5,899 for the 2TB model. New Apple CEO John Ternus introduced the iPhone Duo with a short commentary about the current state of…