Author: Stephen Fenech

Logitech’s new Flip Folio for the iPad Air and iPad Pro is both a protective case and a productivity tool that can help you get even more from the device. Whether you’re hard at work or kicking back and streaming content, the Flip Folio can adapt to your needs. Available in graphite, lilac and pale grey, the Logitech Flip Folio is available for both the 11-inch and 13-inch iPad Air and iPad Pro. The versatile case can fit the iPad snugly and provide protection on the move. But when it’s time to get to work you can pop out the…

This one time at band camp….!! This week on The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen podcast we’re watching coming of age comedy American Pie. American Pie tells the story of four high school friends who make a pact to lose their virginity before their graduation but there are a few obstacles in their way. Stephen watched American Pie in the cinema while Trevor is eating his first slice. We go through the memorable scenes and share some interesting facts, behind the scenes tidbits, trivia, fact v fiction and other things you don’t know about the film. You can listen to…

If you want to add a whole new dimension to your gaming – literally – then you need to see the new Samsung Odyssey 3D monitor which works glasses free. The 27-inch 4K gaming monitor has a lenticular lens and uses dual camera eye tracking to see your eyes in real time and adjust each pixel to create a stunning 3D image without having to wear glasses. It uses a series of cylindrical lenses that separate the light that goes into each eye and thereby creating the 3D image Tech Guide sat down to use the Odyssey 3D monitor and…

Episode 690 of the Two Blokes Talking Tech podcast with Tech Guide editor Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long discusses the Qantas data breach and what it means for customers. Also on the show, Stephen is connecting from Tokyo where he travelled with Amazon to hear the company’s latest tech announcements, RIP Optus Sport and we talk about Samsung’s new Smart Monitor M9. You can listen to show right here on the Tech Guide site using the audio player below or by pressing play on the YouTube player. It is also possible to subscribe to the popular weekly tech podcast on Apple…

UK tech company Nothing has launched its flagship Phone (3) smartphone with a unique design and impressive features along with Headphone (1) – its first over-ear headphones which shares the company’s expressive design approach. The Nothing Phone (3) and Headphones (1) are available to preorder from July 4 and will go on sale on July 15. NOTHING PHONE (3) The Nothing Phone (3) is a major evolution for the company’s first true flagship device that still showcases the design trademarks of the brand while adding useful and unique features to offer a whole new experience for the user. The device’s…

Australian airline Qantas has confirmed it has suffered a data breach which has exposed the personal information of more than six million of its customers. The airline says it detected unusual activity on Monday June 30 on a third party platform used by a Qantas airline contact centre. Qantas took immediate steps to secure the platform and contain the system. It is understood there are around six million customers that had service records on that platform. The airline is still investigating exactly how much data has been stolen but it says it expects it to be significant. There are have…

Get updated and educated about the latest consumer tech news and product reviews with Episode 651 of the top-rating Tech Guide podcast hosted by editor Stephen Fenech. On this week’s show: it’s the 20th anniversary of the podcast – we’ll take you back where it all began, Samsung is gearing up for a new Galaxy Unpacked event – we’ll tell you what we can expect to see and Ecovacs has launched a window cleaning robot. In the Tech Guide reviews we check out Samsung’s new Smart Monitor M9, Epson has released its new EcoTank printer range and Shokz has revealed…

Amazon has invited Australian investors and entrepreneurs to the Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund – a $US1bn venture program to support and directly invest in promising warehousing and supply chain technologies. The fund was created to encourage innovation and bring investors to the table to support startups and their technologies. It has now been opened to Australian entrepreneurs to get behind new and emerging technologies like Rightbot which has created a system to automate the unloading of containers and Instock which has designed a robotic storage and retrieval system with more efficient management of inventory. The Amazon Industrial Innovation Fund is…

Amazon has deployed its one millionth robot across its global network at the Amazon Fulfilment Centre in Tokyo – the same robots already in use in the Amazon Fulfilment Centres in Australia. Amazon also plans to increase its investment in Australia with a $30m pledge to create new delivery station technology. The robots used in Amazon fulfilment centres perform a number of tasks from processing, carrying, packaging and labelling items and assisting the thousands of frontline human employees in Amazon centres around the world. The fleet of robots is powered by a new software platform called DeepFleet which uses AI…

Ever wondered how the product gets to your doorstep after you click buy on Amazon? Tech Guide got a chance to look behind the scenes at the massive Amazon fulfilment centre at Chiba, Minato in Tokyo. Launched in 2023, the Chiba Minato FC has a total floor space of 120,000 square metres which is roughly the size of 140 football fields. The centre also features the latest Amazon robotics which enables the movement of product shelves to increase efficiency in the gigantic plant. In fact, the one millionth robot deployed by Amazon since they began in 10 years ago has…

Optus has announced it will be transferring it Premier League and Emirates FA Cup football rights to Stan for the remainder of the rights term so it can focus on providing better value for its telecommunications customers. Stan will offer discount pricing to Optus Sports customers who remain Optus telecommunication customers so they can still watch Premier League and other transferred content. There will also be other offers to Optus Sport customers who subscribe to Stan Entertainment and Stan Sport. Optus Sports will cease broadcasting on August 1. Optus will continue to supplement the rights payments along with Stan for…

Get on track with the latest episode of the popular show Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars – The EV Podcast – with Tech Guide editor Stephen Fenech and EFTM’s Trevor Long. Stephen and Trev have been driving the KIA EV9 GT-line – it’s a big car. Does Trevor have any regrets on his choice? And we talk to Doreen who loves her golf and got herself a shiny new car, she tells us all about it. Returning caller David has finally made a decision, after several test drives while Jon discovers the upside of EV depreciation. If you’ve got a…

The podcast is turning 20 years old and is today in one of the most popular platforms that cover a variety of genres. In the early 2000s there were what were called at the time audioblogs which were audio programs that listeners could download to listen to at their leisure. The term podcast was coined by The Guardian journalist Ben Hammersley when he wrote “podcasting” in an article in February 2004 to describe the recording audio and offering it for download. Part of the name was derived from Apple’s iPod which was at the height of its popularity at the…

Rebellions are built on hope! This week on The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen we’re watching Rogue One – the first standalone Star Wars film. Rogue One tells the story of the Rebels who track down and steal the plans to the Empire’s brands new super weapon – the Death Star. You better believe Stephen saw Rogue One in the cinema and has rewatched it many, many times while Trevor is blasting off for the first time. We go through the memorable scenes and share some interesting facts, behind the scenes tidbits, trivia, fact v fiction and other things you…

Samsung has released its latest smart monitor – the M9 – a stunning 32-inch OLED monitor that can be used for work, gaming and entertainment. Tech Guide had a chance to sit down and take a look at the Smart Monitor M9 which combines a high-resolution 4K QD OLED display with a fast refresh rate and response times with Samsung’s brand new Vision AI features. What we saw was an impressive monitor that offers an amazing viewing experience whether you are hard at work, playing the latest game or kicking back enjoying the latest streaming TV shows and movies. The…

Get onboard with Episode 689 of the Two Blokes Talking Tech podcast with Tech Guide Editor Stephen Fenech and EFTM’s Trevor Long as they go through the week’s biggest tech stories and product announcements. On this week’s show, Stephen and Trevor discuss whether AI can detect the age of a child? Will “Age Assurance” Work? Trev has doubts. Plus the eSafety commissioner recommends YouTube not be singled out for an exemption – is anyone actually thinking this ban through? Also on the show, Samsung has confirmed its next big event, what will it be, when will it be and what…

Shokz had unveiled two new open ear headphones with a new ear-clip design which offer all-day comfort and impressive audio quality. The two news models are the OpenDots ONE and OpenFit 2+ with both offering the stylish clip-on design while still being able to stay aware of your surroundings. SHOKZ OPENDOTS ONE – $339 The Shokz OpenDots ONE are lightweight and compact so they can be comfortably worn all day and anywhere thanks to the IP54 water resistance. What adds to the featherweight design – each weighs just 6.5g – is the Shokz JointArc technology which connects the speaker and…

Leading home robotics brand ECOVACS has added another device to its family of robot cleaning products – the WINBOT W1S robotic window cleaner. The device features a range of new cleaning technologies including path planning and a new climbing system for more secure and stable movement on various types of glass. The WINBOT W1S Is designed to clean those hard to reach places as well as handling your windows, shower screens and other glass balconies and fences. The unit is priced at $479 for a limited time before returning to its usual price of $599. The WINBOT W1S includes a…

Epson, the leading seller of large ink tank printers with more than 100 million units sold globally, has released new updated multifunction models in the EcoTank range. There are four new additions to the popular and more sustainable EcoTank range which offer impressive productivity for homes and small businesses. One of the main reasons is the fact they come with up to two year’s worth of ink in the box so there’s no need to suddenly run out and top up supplies and ink cartridges. Compared to a laser printer, the Epson EcoTank printers are far more economical and use…

Make the smart play and take a listen to Episode 650 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: Australians warned to stay alert for tax time scams, Apple has updated its parental controls for make it easier for our kids to have age-appropriate experiences and the Vera C Rubin observatory has released its first astro images and they are amazing. In the Tech Guide reviews – we check out new Meta Oakley AI glasses, Panasonic has released…