Author: Stephen Fenech

Start it up and press play on the latest episode of Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars – the EV podcast with Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long. This week, we talk to Rob about the false advertising on public chargers. Some offer as high as 300kW but what speed will you actually get? You might be disappointed. Raymond saw Trev’s TikTok on the BMW iX3 and he’s ordered one – this will be his 5th EV. And Michael is looking for an EV for his wife – what hatchback will work? If you’ve got a question about EVs or you want…

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra remains the pinnacle of the company’s foldable portfolio delivering pro level performance and stunning design. While the new Galaxy Z Fold8 with its passport shape has stolen most of the headlines, the Fold8 Ultra has also seen an impressive improvement. The Fold8 Ultra remains the device aimed at pro-level high end users, content creators and multitaskers. Tech Guide has been using the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra for three weeks. DESIGN The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra hasn’t had a massive change design-wise but Samsung has still managed to make it thinner. It’s not much…

Adding engineers does not automatically increase delivery capacity. In growing development organisations, coordination overhead, unclear ownership, and dependency chains can consume much of the capacity that new hires were supposed to create. McKinsey’s research on AI-driven software organisations found that top performers combined shorter sprint cycles and smaller teams with stronger product operating models, achieving 16–30% improvements in productivity, time to market, and customer experience. The takeaway is straightforward: throughput depends on how teams are structured, not simply how many developers are available. Mobile development makes this especially visible. An expanding app may need separate expertise across iOS, Android, backend…

In today’s digital landscape, the performance of applications is heavily reliant on the efficiency of cloud infrastructure, particularly in a region as vast and diverse as Oceania. With growing user expectations for rapid and seamless interactions, minimizing response latency has become a critical focus for businesses operating in this market. Sydney, as a prominent hub for cloud nodes, offers unique geographic and technological advantages that significantly enhance connectivity and reduce latency across the region. This article explores the essential role that Sydney-based cloud nodes play in lowering application response times, ultimately improving user experience and driving business success in the…

This week on The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen podcast we’re watching Go – a hidden gem starring Sarah Polley, Katie Holmes, Jay Mohr and Timothy Olyphant and directed by Doug Liman. Go is an action comedy with intersecting story lines in the style of Pulp Fiction that includes a drug sting, a wild Vegas weekend, a shooting and a chase. Stephen watched Go in the theatre and has rewatched it many times while Trevor is on the starting line for the first time. We go through the memorable scenes and shares some interesting facts, behind the scenes tidbits, trivia,…

ASUS is celebrating two decades of the popular Republic of Gamers brand with a limited edition ROG XBOX Ally X20 – its new flagship portable gaming PC. The Ally X20 has a 7.4-inch ROG Nebula HDR OLED display for deeper blacks, stunning colour and higher peak brightness along with precision controls for a more vibrant and responsive portable gaming experience. The device features TMR joystick technology for even greater precision along with an improved Transforming D-Pad for stunning accuracy to make it the perfect platform for all gaming genres. And it’s all housed in a commemorative translucent black chassis with…

Samsung has unveiled its latest smartphone – the Galaxy S26 FE – which brings together the latest Galaxy features and experiences and offers them at a more affordable price. Priced from $1,149, the thin and light Samsung Galaxy S26 FE provides enhanced camera capabilities and context-aware Galaxy AI. “Galaxy S26 FE is purposefully designed to deliver the signature strengths of the Galaxy S series, ensuring that every feature makes a meaningful difference in users’ daily lives,” said Jay Kim, Executive Vice President and Head of Customer Experience Office, Mobile eXperience (MX) Business at Samsung Electronics. “Packed with beloved Galaxy camera and AI…

You have recently been promoted to a managerial position, and you are more overwhelmed than happy by the multitasking and extended responsibilities.   “With great power comes great responsibility”. Does the Spider-Man dialogue feel personal now? You might be thinking, Spider-Man had a gift, but you got none! How would you manage all the tasks single-handedly?  You might not have Spidey-sense, but you have browser-based web tools in rescue.  You never get disorganized with big tasks or bigger decision-making. It is the everyday tiny chores that you will get scattered with.  Tasks such as note-taking, writing emails and reports, scheduling meetings,…

Take off with us and wrap your ears around Episode 747 of Two Blokes Talking Tech with Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long as they go through the biggest tech stories and product launches of the week. On this week’s show, July numbers are worrying for retailers – is this a cost-of-living downturn or are Australians getting savvy about how and when they spend their money? The Oura ring drama, a class action against them for how well they track sleep? Is that real? Using AI – for your finances? Smart or dumb. Judge Trev as you wish. And Apple’s has…

Apple has confirmed a launch event which will see the introduction of the iPhone 18 Pro and the highly anticipated iPhone Ultra, the company’s first foldable iPhone. The event will take place on September 9 at 10am (US time) which is 3am on September 10 (Sydney time). Apple’s invitation is labelled “Surprise and Shine” and features a shimmering Apple logo. This is shaping up to be one of the most significant launch events in the company’s history with the introduction of not only the latest iPhone Pro models but the company’s very first foldable iPhone. It is the biggest form…

Smart ring manufacturer Oura is facing a lawsuit by American customers over the accuracy of the device’s sleep tracking features. Filed in San Francisco, the class action will allege the Oura smart ring was unable to accurately measure the signals to determine sleep quality or sleep stages. It will be alleged the Oura rings lack the physical sensors required to directly measure brain activity and rapid eye movement that define the various sleep stages despite being marketed as being “built for accuracy”. The complaint alleges the rings required AI-generated estimates that have a “coin flip’s chance of being correct”. The…

Apple has announced its latest powerhouse Mac computers with a new level of on-device AI – the Mac mini with M6 and M5 Pro chips along with the new Mac Studio with M5 Max and M5 Ultra Apple silicon. They are available to pre-order today and will go on sale on September 22. MAC MINI WITH M6 AND M5 PRO – From $1,449 (M6) and $2,699 (M5 Pro) Mac mini with M6 offers 4x faster AI performance while the new Mac mini with M5 Pro can easily take on demanding assignments from video editing and production to game development. And…

Get smart and lend me your ears for Episode 708 of the top-rating Tech Guide podcast hosted by Stephen Fenech as he keeps you updated and educated about latest consumer tech news and product reviews. On this week’s show, Australia’s telcos join forces to launch an awareness campaign about connecting to Triple Zero, Mova has launch a range of robots to cover your entire home – inside and out and EZVIZ has unveiled a host of new smart home security products. In the Tech Guide reviews we take a look at the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL smartphone, we run…

Audiophiles are willing to spend their money to enjoy high quality and that’s exactly what you get with the Noble Audio FoKus Apollo Pro wireless headphones. And not only do they offer quality audio they also offer design quality as well. They are available in two colorways: Burgundy and Peacock and have been designed more like a fashion accessory rather than a tech product. Priced at $999, they are made with a lightweight anodized aluminium frame and feature plush velvet cushioned leather ear pads and a soft headband so not only do they look attractive but it’s also comfortable enough…

Today you probably received an email from your telco providing tips on reaching Triple Zero – do not ignore it as these instructions may very well save your life. Australian telco customers around the country have at one point or another experienced an outage with their provider. The most recent outage affected Telstra customers in July. While the inconvenience of not being able to connect calls, send messages, or even receive payments is felt by many, even worse still were the customers who were trying to reach Triple Zero in an emergency. We have seen cases in the past where…

Plug in and press play on the latest episode of Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars – the EV podcast with Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long. This week, Nick Black joins us from AusGrid to talk about curb side chargers and how it shifts the cost from taxpayers to homeowners, but it’s all for the best. Marek owns a Mini Countryman – got a great deal, has a wall charger to take away stress, but hopes all public chargers will use RFID. And Rowan bought a Farizon Van after chatting with us recently. If you’ve got a question about EVs or…

The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL has lifted the bar with new features and new colours to take its place among the impressive flagship smartphones now available to customers. The Pixel smartphones have always had a dedicated fan base and loyal return customers and the Pixel 11 Pro XL has every reason to keep them onboard. The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL is available now and is priced at $2,099 (256GB), $2,299 (512GB) and $2,649 (1TB). DESIGN The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL hasn’t departed too far from last year’s aluminium and glass design with the same flat edges. Google…

Chefs do that!!! This week on The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen podcast we’re watching The Long Kiss Goodnight starring Geena Davis and Samuel L Jackson. The Long Kiss Goodnight tells the story of Samantha – a suburban mother and homemaker – who has no memory of her life before eight years ago. But she finds out exactly when someone pays her an explosive visit. Stephen watched The Long Kiss Goodnight at the movies and has rewatched it many times – the most recent on 4K disc. Trevor is watching it for the very first time. We go through the…

Enter the fold with Episode 746 of the Two Blokes Talking Tech podcast with Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long as they take a look at the week’s biggest tech stories and product launches. This week, we look at data from Samsung about the success of the Fold8 vs the Fold8 Ultra and the solid sales for the new form factor. What does it mean for the market, what does it mean for Apple? And more speculation about that event that’s just weeks away. Plus we talk TVs with the TCL SQD-Mini LED X11L and the Sony Bravia 7 II and…

MOVA has launched its widest home robotics product range in Australia that all works together to form part of a new smart home automation ecosystem. The company, which launched in 2024 and entered the Australian market in May 2025, unveiled more than 20 new AI-powered products for use in the home, the garden, in the pool, on windows, in the kitchen along with personal care and pet care products. Leading the launch across its smart-living system was the LiDAX Ultra 2000 AWD robotic lawn mower, the Rover X10 robotic pool cleaner with AquaSonar technology and the V70 Ultra Complete robotic…