Author: Stephen Fenech

I don’t know who I am!! This week on The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen podcast we’re watching The Bourne Identity starring Matt Damon. The Bourne Identity tells the story of a man found floating in the sea with two bullet wounds and no memory of who he is. As he tries to put the pieces together her discovers he has a deadly set of skills. Stephen saw The Bourne Identity at the movies and has been a favourite rewatch while Trevor is discovering it for the first time. We go through the memorable scenes and shares some interesting facts,…

Join in the chat with Two Blokes Talking Tech Episode 725 with Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long as they discuss the week’s biggest tech news and product releases. On this week’s show, Samsung has unveiled its new Galaxy A Series smartphones and Apple has announced WWDC and it is under pressure to produce something with Apple Intelligence, Trevor is testing United’s new onboard WIFI, we offer our thoughts on the iPhone 17e and it’s been 100 days since the social media ban. You can listen to the show using the audio player below. It is also possible to subscribe to…

Samsung has unveiled its mid-tier range of smartphones – the Galaxy A37 5G and A57 5G – which put a range of flagship features within the reach of more customers. The new devices continue Samsung’s mission of expanding AI capabilities across more devices. And the AI they’re including stands for Awesome Intelligence and it will allow customers to discover its power and capabilities. There have also been upgrades to the camera, performance and the display, along with security enhancements and even greater durability. “The new Galaxy A series reflects our continued commitment to AI democratisation by bringing the latest innovations…

DJI has launched the Avata 360 – a new class of drone that can shoot 360-degree 8K HDR video with omni-directional obstacle sensing and improved video transmission. The Avata 360 has two lenses that users can switch between. The 360-degree lenses use 1-inch equivalent sensors that can capture 360-degree video for 8K/60fps HDR videos and 120MP images. https://youtu.be/LFZmfqA48ec?si=lbXczgnxoDcyNwCB Photos and videos shot in 360-degrees can be reframed in post-production so you can show off the best angles and create stunning visuals. Of course, there’s also a single camera mode that captures 4K/60fps videos. Also the Avata 360 utilises DJI’s O4+…

HP has launched a new workplace intelligence layer called HP IQ which is designed to streamline workplace workflows, improve creativity and make it easier to collaborate. HP IQ was unveiled at the HP Imagine 2026 event in New York. HP IQ offers on-device intelligence and proximity-based connectivity to other nearby devices to make it easier to share files. “HP’s vision for the future of work is a connected, intelligent ecosystem that helps workflow across devices, spaces, and the moments in between,” said Tuan Tran, President of HP’s Technology & Innovation Organization. “HP IQ is how we connect those experiences, reducing…

Apple has introduced a new platform to help business owners equip their staff with devices, essential apps and other tools to help grow their business. It’s called Apple Business – and it’s free. With the Apple Business platform it features mobile device management so businesses can configure them, adjust settings and security. And it can all be controlled with the Blueprints dashboard. Apple Business, which will be available from April 15 in more than 200 countries, can also help companies grow and connect with local customers across Apple’s apps including Maps, Mail, Wallet, Siri and more. “Apple Business is a…

We just saw the future of 3D virtual communication that felt so lifelike and real it was like the other person was in the room. It’s called Google Beam and HP Dimension is going to make it accessible to businesses around the world. Something that was only seen in science fiction films and TV shows is now a reality and we saw it during the HP Imagine event in New York. HP has started working with Google as an executive launch partner to help bring the breakout technology to market. Tech Guide experienced a Google Beam call – and it…

We go one on one with Aussie Super Bowl hero Jordan Mailata on Episode 686 of the top-rating Tech Guide podcast hosted by editor Stephen Fenech. In our interview Jordan talks about: – His work as Packaging Reduction Officer in the Amazon campaign – What surprised him when he first made in the NFL – Which game is tougher – NFL or NRL – And which current player does Jordan think could make it big in the NFL. – What tech he uses most Also on the show – the first 100 days of the social media ban and why…

Apple has confirmed its annual Worldwide Developers Conference will be held online from June 8-12 when the company will reveal its long-awaited AI advancements and the latest operating system updates for the iPhone, iPad, Mac, Vision Pro, Apple Watch and Apple TV. WWDC 2026 will kick off with a keynote and a run through of the new software and developers tools in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, visionOS 27, watchOS 27 and macOS 27. In addition to the online event, Apple will give developers and students the chance to attend an in-person event at Apple Park on June 8. “WWDC is…

A few days before Apple released its most affordable laptop – the $899 MacBook Neo – the company unveiled its most affordable smartphone – the $999 iPhone 17e. The MacBook Neo showed Apple could sharpen the pencil on the price for its entry-level laptop. And this is as far as Apple will sharpen the pencil on an iPhone. The iPhone 17e, at $999, is the same price as last year’s iPhone 16e but it comes with more base memory at 256GB. Last year’s iPhone 16e started at $999 with 128GB storage. iPhone 17e is available in three colours – black,…

Vodafone Australia has kicked off a brand new campaign with well-known comedian and actor Ali Wong to shake up the telco space and focus on the network’s recent expansion, which saw its coverage double. Vodafone has undergone quite a transformation in the past 12 months and this campaign looks to position the brand as the value challenger and encourages customers to not pay for what they don’t need. https://youtu.be/UD7PQh4MNrQ?si=_8GvS5xtULR0VLIq The ad is clearly a shot across Telstra’s bow – even though the ad does not beam them – after recent clashes where Vodafone claimed Telstra was overstating its coverage. In…

Get in on the action and take a listen to the latest episode of Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars – the EV podcast with Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long. On this week’s show, Trev, after saying Tesla will never releases a six-seater Model Y, admits he was wrong and actually thinks the Tesla’s new six-seater is a cracker, but perhaps not for the number of seats. Adrian calls in with the story of his new Geely EX5 and we talk to Uniden’s new Superute driver. We discover his business is saving big bucks from moving to electrified vehicles – plus…

Kobo e-readers are already very popular with customers who choose to read their books in the digital format but now there’s a new product that can add to that convenience – the new Kobo Remote. Now reading just got even easier. Kobo e-readers have two button on the right side of the display – the top one turns the page forward and lower button turns a page back. The Bluetooth pairing button is on the front of the remote. It is powered by a single AAA battery. On the bottom is a lanyard slot so you can slip it on…

I make this look good! This week on The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen podcast we’re watching Men In Black starring Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith. Men In Black tells the story of hotshot New York cop being scouted to join a mysterious organisation that he discovers monitors alien travellers on Earth. Stephen watched Men In Black at the movies and rewatched it many times while Trevor is entering the undercover world for the first time. We go through the memorable scenes and shares some interesting facts, behind the scenes tidbits, trivia, plot holes and other things you don’t…

Join in the chat with the Two Blokes Talking Tech – Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long – for Episode 724 as they go through the biggest tech stories and product announcements of the week. LG has unveiled its full TV range for 2026 and it’s easy to understand and offers some solid value. Plus it includes the Wallpaper TV. Samsung is also ready with their OLED range and pricing. While on Samsung – has the company killed the Tri-Fold? If so, why? Plus we talk about Oppo’s pricey fold, and Apple’s new AirPods Max 2. You can listen to the…

The Pixel 10a is Google’s new affordable smartphone that can tick the boxes for users who want a device with a long battery life, a decent camera and access to AI. Priced at $849, the Pixel 10a has a 6.3-inch Actua 120Hz variable display and is powered by the Google Tensor G4 chip. On the camera side the Pixel 10a has a 48MP wide camera and a 13MP ultra-wide – both with OIS (optical image stabilisation). It also has a 13MP front camera. Under the hood is 8GB RAM, your choice of 128GB or 256GB storage and a 5,100mAH battery.…

Australian NFL star and Super Bowl winner Jordan Mailata is trading the offensive line for the Amazon packing line in his new position as the company’s Packaging Reduction Officer. The Aussie-born Left Tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles is used to protecting a very important package on his field – the quarterback – and he is now turning his skills to tackling packaging waste. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jordan Mailata (@jordanmailata) TUNE INTO THE TECH GUIDE PODCAST EPISODE 686 NEXT WEEK TO HEAR OUR COMPLETE ONE ON ONE INTERVIEW WITH AUSTRALIAN PHILADELPHIA EAGLES SUPER…

It’s been 100 days since the Under 16 social media ban began and all signs are indicating it has been a massive failure with teens easily able to dodge the age verification while vulnerable youth have been diverted to less regulated platforms. The ban came into effect on December 10, 2025, with social media platforms asked to use reasonable measures to remove accounts for any users under 16. Part of the process was age verification technology which would scan faces to determine the age of the user. The Australian Government spent $6.5m on the Age Assurance Technology Trial but reports…

Samsung has reportedly stopped production of its first Galaxy Z Trifold smartphone which has been in hot demand in the few markets where it was released just three months ago. The company says it won’t be restocking the device in South Korea and will eventually stop supply the other countries where it was released – US, UAE and Singapore. Bloomberg is reporting Samsung will sell all its remaining stock but will not be manufacturing anymore units. The Galaxy Z Trifold has a front 6.25-inch display that opens with two hinges to reveal a 10-inch tablet size display. In February Tech…

Oppo has announced the launch of a new foldable smartphone – the Find N6 – which has an inner display that opens virtually flat thanks to its world first Zero-Feel Crease. The flagship foldable device will go on sale in Australia on April 16 for $3,299. “Foldables have always promised a bigger, more immersive smartphone experience, but the crease has been one of the biggest barriers to that promise being fully realised,” said Michael Tran, Managing Director of Oppo Australia. “With Find N6, Oppo has solved one of the category’s most talked-about challenges with the world’s first Zero-Feel Crease. “We’re…