Author: Stephen Fenech

Hear our ideas with Episode 743 of the Two Blokes Talking Tech podcast with Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long as they go through the week’s biggest tech stories and product announcements. Look, we don’t want to claim we can change the world here, but Stephen and Trevor do have some good ideas. From AusAlert Alarmism this week and what it all really meant, through to the conspiracies running rife to the Triple Zero Comissioner and who should take that job? Telstra’s new Satellite Data services, Hisense enters the audio market, the HP keyboard that is a computer and Uniden’s 4G…

DJI, the company known for its impressive drones and creative camera tech, has upgraded its popular Osmo gimbal camera with the launch of the Osmo Pocket 4P. The Osmo Pocket 4P is a dual-lens gimbal camera with a new 1-inch CMOS sensor with 17 stops of dynamic range. It also has a primary wide-angle lens they can support up to 4K 240 fps video along with a 60mm med-tele lens with an f1.8 aperture for incredible natural portraits. It also supports 3x optical zoom and up to 12x zoom. The larger f/1.8 aperture can draw a subject closer and add…

Google has launched Gemini Spark – a new 24/7 personal AI agent that doesn’t just answer questions but can get things done on your behalf. Gemini Spark will be available to Google AI Pro subscribers in Australia in the coming weeks. It is designed to work quietly in the background even when your laptop or desktop is asleep and when your phone is locked. Driven by Gemini 3.5, Gemini Spark can handle time-demanding tasks and other digital chores to give you time to focus on more important matters. For example, a busy parent might get Gemini Spark to sift through…

Norton Genie – the app that can detect scams – has expanded and is now part of the Claude AI agent so it can make it easier for users to spot scams. Norton Genie – the AI-powered scam detection tool – has been used by millions of people to detect scams that might show up in messages, dating apps, fake customer support chats and within AI-generated content. The integration with Claude will make it easier to check suspicious texts, links, images and online offers with their regular Claude conversations. This launch follows the recent Norton Genie integration with ChatGPT. “AI…

HP has said goodbye to the tower and changed the shape of the modern desktop computer by building its first AI PC into a keyboard. The HP EliteBoard G1a is a fully fledged computer powered by AMD Ryzen processors. And it has been built entirely into a keyboard. Built with HP Wolf Security, the EliteBoard G1a has enterprise management capabilities and a modular serviceable architecture. The HP EliteBoard G1A can be used across organisations and operate in security-conscious environments like health care providers, government agencies, financial services organisations and customer-facing workplaces. “At HP, we’re constantly rethinking how technology can better…

Make the smart move and press play on Episode 704 On this week’s show 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, we’ve just returned from London where we attended the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked launch event – we’ll go through all the latest announcements including the all-new Galaxy Z Fold 8 and its new smartwatches and we’ll also talk to Samsung Australia’s Nathan Rigger about the new range. In the Tech Guide reviews we take a look at…

Telstra has extended its satellite messaging service beyond just text messaging and will include access to third-party navigation, messaging, weather and fitness apps. The Telstra Satellite Messaging Service, in collaboration with Starlink, now allows eligible customers to use a host of other apps that have been optimised for this service, including Apple Maps, iMessage, WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger. This means Telstra customers can stay up to date with their messages, keep in touch with friends, check the weather and get directions even when they are outside Telstra’s cellular network. Supported apps currently include: – Navigation apps: Apple Maps, Google Maps,…

Hisense, a popular brand we know for outstanding televisions, projectors, and appliances, has entered the personal audio category with the release of its HiClips earphones. The Hisense HiClips are an open ear listening solution that allows users to enjoy their music, podcasts and calls while still being aware of the people and things going on around them. Priced at $199, the HiClips weigh just 5.5g per earbud to offer all-day comfort. They have a flexible titanium nickel C-bridge frame that is covered in soft touch silicon to adapt naturally to different ear shapes. The result is a secure barely-there fit…

Get in the driver’s seat 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 we talk to a driver who took their new GAC AION V for its first drive home from the dealer and it’s a 550km road trip – that’s one way to learn about highway EV driving! We talk to Bryce who has a Renault Megane E – some brand loyalty right there. And Anthony is back to express concerns about just how beneficial financially an EV really…

The new Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 is an absolute powerhouse that now has a brighter screen, a thinner design and a longer battery life. Samsung has addressed the most common smartwatch pain points in one swoop. The Ultra is the larger and more rugged model in the Samsung smartwatch portfolio and is aimed at the user who wants to stay fit, know when to push the envelope and stay healthy. The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 can do all these things and do them very well. Tech Guide spent a week with the new Ultra 2. It tracked our…

This week on The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen podcast we’re watching The 40-Year Old Virgin starring Steve Carrell, Catherine Keener, Seth Rogan, Paul Rudd and directed by Judd Apatow. The 40 Year Old Virgin tells the story of Andy who still hasn’t done the deed. When his friends find out they make it their mission to help him lose his virginity. And while this going on he meets a woman who he has real chemistry with but Andy is scared to tell her of his lack of experience. Stephen saw The 40 Year Old Virgin in the cinema and…

Just a day after launching its latest foldable devices, Samsung says it won’t be influenced by rivals Apple as it prepares for the launch its very first foldable iPhone later this year. With eight generations of foldable experience, research and development at its back, Samsung has established itself as the pioneering company of this latest and growing smartphone category. SH Moon, Samsung’s Executive Vice President and Senior Executive in charge of Hardware at Mobile R&D, says the company’s focus is delivering what the customer wants rather than looking over its shoulder at competitors. SEE TECH GUIDE’S HANDS ON LOOK AT…

Two Blokes Talking Tech Episode 742 with Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long is coming to you live from Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event in London where the company released its latest foldable smartphones. This week, we take a look at the new devices – the Galaxy Z Flip8, the Galaxy Z Fold 8 (the passport foldable smartphone) and the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra. Also on the show we discuss what we’re expecting from Apple’s first foldable iPhone and how much it will likely cost. Stephen and Trevor also talk about the new Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 and the Galaxy Watch…

Tech Guide has taken a first hands-on look at the brand new Galaxy Z Fold 8 – the newest member of Samsung’s foldable range. The device has a brand new shape and its own look and feel, which will be attractive to customers who are considering their first foldable smartphone. With its shorter and wider 5.5-inch front screen and useful 7.6-inch inside display, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 could very well be the on-ramp to the foldable category for many new customers. https://youtu.be/uTKoZLPMlws?si=y87fVYDYkXhzBnPu For us one of the complaints we’ve always had about the Fold devices over the years…

Samsung is literally changing the shape of popular smartphones with the introduction of its latest foldable line-up: the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the Z Fold8, and the Z Flip8 at the Galaxy Unpacked event in London. The event saw the introduction of the Galaxy Z Fold8, an all-new form factor to offer a new foldable experience to support how people consume content, create content and discover the world around them. The Galaxy Z Fold8 reveal follows weeks of Samsung teasing a new shape, which has now materialised into the passport-shaped foldable device. Also introduced was the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra…

Samsung has unveiled two new smartwatches – the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 and the Watch 9 – designed to offer effortless health monitoring and unlock insights and in-depth wellness information. The devices are thinner and lighter, making them even easier to be worn 24/7. On the performance side the watches are now powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon Elite platform. They also feature the largest battery and the brightest displays ever seen on a Galaxy Watch. The new Samsung watches offer AI-driven health intelligence that can transform health insights into actionable and personalised guidance. Among the new capabilities is Samsung’s advanced…

New research from Gen, parent company of internet security company Norton, has uncovered some alarming news showing cyber criminals infiltrating systems people trust to run their scams and steal your money. Gen’s H1 2026 threat report showed the latest threats had one thing in common – they were moving away from sending malicious links or dropping malware and instead targeting familiar systems and workflows we use every day. In Australia scams were the biggest threat in the first half of 2026, followed by phishing, malvertising, and scam yourself attacks. Scam activity has spiked by 32 per cent with a sharp…

Do yourself a massive favour and take a listen to episode 703 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 product reviews. On this week’s show there’s a new fitness brand in town that’s going to shake up the growing market, Samsung has unveiled new technology that will be part of their next generation of foldables and Apple has launched its public beta program so you can try the latest software right now. In the tech guide reviews we take a look…

Reolink has put its intelligent visual technology into its latest product, the new Video Doorbell 2nd Gen which has just been released in Australia. The device incorporates the Qualcomm QCC730 micro-power Wi-Fi solution and can deliver up to 50 per cent longer battery life than regular Wi-Fi doorbell cameras. According to Finder research, nearly one in five Australians report a lost package in the last 12 months and 4 per cent have experienced theft directly from their doorstep so package security is a priority for many customers. The Reolink Video Doorbell 2nd Gen can offer a solution to this problem…

Get recharged 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: Vidu has two Teslas and would by the new Model YL but there’s a problem with the child seats. What can he do? Meanwhile Colin bought a GWM Ora, didn’t drive any other car and despite being a massive petrol head, he’s loving it. And Brenton has gone with the Sealion 7 – what’s the verdict? If you’ve got a question about EVs or you want to be part of…