Author: Stephen Fenech

Kmart has embraced AI to transform its online shopping experience with the introduction of its new AI shopping assistant Joy. Some of the new functionality will allow customers to experience virtual try-ons and see items and furniture in their own space. Kmart is one of the first Australian retailers that has partnered with Google Cloud to deliver a revolutionary new shopping experience across its whole range. At the heart of the new AI experience is its new conversational AI shopping assistant Joy, which will be available on the Kmart website and in the Kmart app from June. The combination of…

Honor, once a sub-brand of Huawei, has caught the market’s attention with a range of flagship worthy smartphones including the Magic 8 Pro. The device has slick design, an impressive camera system, a massive 7,100 mAh battery and a generous sprinkling of AI features. It is available now and is priced at $1,999. DISPLAY The Honor Magic 8 Pro has a 6.71-inch LTPO OLED display with a 2808 x 1256 resolution and 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. One strength of the screen is its brightness. It can hit a respectable 6,000 nits of peak HDR brightness, which makes it easy to…

This week on The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen podcast we’re watching The Insider starring Russell Crowe and Al Pacino and directed by Michael Mann. The Insider tells the story of a tobacco whistleblower who, after being fired by his company, decides to be interviewed in 60 Minutes – but there are plenty of people from all sides who want to stop him. Stephen watched The Insider in the theatre and has had on replay a few times. Trevor meanwhile is coming to the witness stand for the first time. We go through the memorable scenes and shares some interesting…

Come closer to the Two Blokes Talking Tech for Episode 734 of the podcast where Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long go through the biggest tech news stories of the week and latest product launches. On this week’s show, Sony joins the RGB TV game with their “True RGB” – and they back themselves with a demo to us right up against their competitors. Meanwhile HP has new laptops, with power and performance demonstrating just how well Intel’s new chip does graphics, and the importance or otherwise of the NPU. And  eBay drops seller fees – is it too little too…

The Xiaomi 17T smartphone series – the 17T Pro, and the 17T – which includes the Leica camera system has just launched in Australia and come with EOFY discounts and bonus gifts. The 17T series builds on Xiaomi’s flagship range and continues the long-term collaboration with Leica for its co-engineered imaging systems. Tech Guide has just received the Xiaomi 17T and will publish a review in the coming weeks. “Since launching in Australia in 2025, Xiaomi has focused on delivering premium tech at unmissable prices and launch offers that are genuinely hard to ignore,” said Jephix Liu, Director of Go-to-Market,…

You’ve had your Mac or PC for a few years and things are starting to slow down. You’re not in a position to buy a new one, so what do you do? The answer is Norton Utilities Ultimate. With the current state of the economy and the cost of living crisis, Australians are holding on to their laptops and desktops for longer than ever before. So if you’re hitting your four, five, or even six-year mark with your current computer, you may have noticed a bit of slowdown as your workflows increase and change. But it isn’t always the hardware…

Sony has released the pricing and availability of its new Bravia True RGB TV range, which introduces Sony’s proprietary RGB Backlight Master Drive Pro to achieve the largest colour volume ever in Sony’s home TV history. Sony’s True RGB TVs include the Bravia 9 II and the Bravia 7 II. The Bravia 9 II starts at $5,999 for the 65-inch model while the Bravia 7 II is available from 50 inch and above and starts at $2,699. Sony has reached all the way back to its film studio roots and its mastery in colour reproduction and colour grading from lens…

Sennheiser has taken 80 years of audio innovation and poured them into its new Momentum 5 wireless, its most acclaimed and user-focused headphones to date. The new Momentum offers breakthrough immersive sound and its best active noise cancellation ever. “With Momentum 5 Wireless, we focused on refining the entire experience without straying from the formula that made its predecessor such a success,” says product manager Sreenath ‘Sri’ Unnikrishnan. “These enhancements enrich the overall functionality while capturing the magic you feel every time you press play.” Under the hood, the Momentum 5 wireless has a 42mm transducer from its predecessor, which…

Ferrari has unveiled the Luce – its first fully electric supercar with its own unique interior and exterior design, 500km range and the ability to go from 0 to 100 km/h in just 2.5 seconds. The Ferrari Luce has been engineered from the ground up and brings together remarkable Ferrari performance and luxury and it’s all powered by the brand’s first EV power source. The vehicle was designed by former Apple designer Sir Jony Ive along with Mark Newson, his partner at the creative collective Love From. They came up with a singular design language that unites the exterior, interior,…

Get up to speed and tune in to Episode 695 of the top-rating Tech Guide podcast hosted by editor Stephen Fenech who keeps you updated and educated about the latest consumer tech news and product reviews. On this week’s show: the five mistakes you’re making that are slowing down your NBN speeds and Apple releases a new sports app – but Aussie won’t like what it left out. In the Tech Guide reviews we take a look and a listen to the Sony The COLLEXION luxury headphones, Midea releases a new dishwasher that can save your back and Tineco takes…

Innovative home appliance and home solution company Dreame Technology has announced a partnership with the biggest name in world sports Cristiano Ronaldo. The collaboration with the international football star Is a huge milestone for the company it is sure to elevate the company’s global presence. Dreame has not only made a name for itself in home solutions and home appliances but it is also expanding into smartphones and televisions and has even moved into the automotive space. Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the biggest names in sports globally through his amazing talent and self-discipline and commitment to achieving his goals.…

Jump in the driver’s seat with the latest episode of Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars – the EV podcast with Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long. On this week’s show, we got some feedback on our chat with Zeekr last week, and there’s a response from Zeekr to your comments. Plus we take your calls and Mark has an MG4 with some solid K’s on it – and shares his thoughts. Meanwhile Dean bought a Farizon electric van for his business and initial feedback is very positive. We learn what crashes are most common in insurance claims, and Garry has some…

One of the most often asked questions we receive here at Tech Guide is “how can I make my Wi-Fi better”? The NBN has released some research from more than 12,000 customers that revealed the five worst wi-fi mistakes that’s slowing you down. Fast wi-fi has now become an important part of our daily lives and when we don’t have it there are disastrous consequences especially if you’re working or studying from home. But remarkably the research shows that despite the importance of fast home Wi-Fi, millions of Australians are not setting themselves up for success. In the research the…

Are you tired of bending down to load and unload your dishwasher? Midea just launched the Easy-Lift dishwasher with trays that can be raised to save your back. Midea is one of the world’s largest home appliance and smart technology companies and has just opened their business in Australia. One of its first product offerings is the new Easy Lift Dishwasher which includes the innovative Easy-Lift basket as its bottom tray that can be raised to 25cm even with the load of up to 18kg. This means users can bring a stacked tray up to waist height to offer greater…

He’s not the Messiah, he’s a very naughty boy!!! This week on The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen we’re watching Life of Brian from the hilarious Monty Python team. Life of Brian tells the story of Brian who was born on the same as Jesus and who spends his life trying to convince followers he is not the Messiah. Stephen watched Life of Brian in the cinema – and got in trouble for it and has rewatched the movie many times while Trevor is entering this world for the first time. We go through the memorable scenes and shares some…

Vivid has kicked off in Sydney and once again Samsung Australia is a major partner and bringing to life an interactive Sky Portal Studio activation. The Sky Portal Studio activation is located at the First Fleet Park in the Rocks and has a three portal installation, which offers visitors a glimpse into a world more vivid and more connected. The experiential activation is designed to attract festival goers to step inside and enjoy a moment that they’ve never experienced before. There are a number of Sky Portal frames that encourage visitors to capture moments of creativity, joy, connection, and movement…

Kick off your weekend with Episode 733 of Two Blokes Talking Tech with Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long as they go through the week’s biggest tech stories and latest product reviews. On this week’s show, the telcos are up in arms, the Government wants them to pay hundreds of millions more for their spectrum access – what does this mean for our bills? Plus, Telstra is looking forward – 6G anyone? Not yet, but they’re thinking about it with their network partners Ericsson. Samsung has showed us the technology behind its Micro RGB TVs and Sony releases new premium headphones…

Tineco, a leader in smart floor care, has extended its range of tech-driven products with the release of its PURE ONE series of stick vacuums. The new line-up includes the PURE ONE Station A70s Pet, PURE ONE P50 Pro and PURE ONE P30 Pro which all bring new technology and functionality to make cleaning and tackling floor messes easier and more effective than ever before. Tineco, already trusted by millions of customers worldwide, combine innovation, ease of use and high performance to achieve a thorough and hygienic whole home clean. When it comes to household wet and dry floor cleaning,…

Apple has launched a new free app that gives sports lovers access to real-time scores, stats, and more. But for Australian fans of the NRL, AFL and cricket there is nothing to see here – yet. Apple Sports is now available in more than 170 countries and regions, which now includes Australia. But what’s missing are Australia’s favourite sports – Rugby League, Australian Rules and Cricket. Apple Sports was released ahead of the soccer World Cup, one of the world’s biggest sporting events. Other included sports include men’s and women’s tennis, PGA Golf, LPGA Golf, NHL, NBA, WNBA, NFL, Major…

HP has launched its next generation of computers powered by Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors that offer even smarter collaborative and creative tools and technologies. The new line-up includes the OmniBook and OmniStudio portfolios. They all combine powerful CPUs and graphics along with dedicated AI engines that can handle tasks intelligently in the background. The devices are built for smoother multitasking and faster content creation, along with improved communication and personalised experiences. HP’s goal with these new products was to streamline workflows for users and free up time to complete the tasks that matter. HP has taken a long…