Author: Stephen Fenech

LG has launched the latest model in its projector range – the CineBeam S – the company’s smallest ever 4K ultra short throw projector. And LG has a special discount offer for customers who preorder the device before August 10 receiving a 20 per cent discount off the usual $2,499 price. The LG CineBeam S is designed to be used every day and transform any part of your living space into a home theatre. It can project screen sizes from 40-inch all the way up 100 inches. The unit can be set up quickly and easily thanks to auto screen…

WhatsApp has added new security features to keep users of the popular communication platform safe against potential scams and suspicious messages. The platform already uses machine learning to detect and ban fraudulent accounts on a large scale but these new features have been added to firm up that protection. The new features include user tools like context cards, easier ways to block and report suspicious messages, silencing unknown callers and restricting who can add you to groups. One of the new features will highlight when someone who is not in your contacts add you to a new WhatsApp group. Users…

Go to the top of the class by pressing play on Episode 656 of the top-rating Tech Guide podcast hosted by editor Stephen Fenech to stay updated and educated about the latest consumer tech news and reviews. On this week’s show: Speeds are increasing on the NBN and one telco has pulled the trigger early with its new plans, Apple has kicked off its public beta for its latest software ahead of the official release and DJI has released a 360-degree camera. In the Tech Guide reviews – we take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, we…

NBN Co and Amazon have announced a partnership to provide high speed broadband to Australian customers in rural and remote areas from 2026 via the Project Kuiper network of low earth orbit (LEO) satellites. Project Kuiper is the broadband satellite arm of the Amazon business which is already providing high speed coverage to customers around the world. The plan for Project Kuiper is to launch satellites that will offer fixed LEO satellite services to more than 300,000 Australian premises by mid 2026 through participating retail service providers (RSPs). The satellites are launched in sequence starting at the south pole and…

If you have EV questions we have the answers – take a listen to 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. This week Stephen and Trevor talk to Dave Budge, co-Founder and CEO of Jaunt, the Australian company taking classic and loved cars and converting them to EVs – for a price. We talk to a man with a new Atto3 that just fits and we also chat home charging options as well as EV traction in the wet. If…

NBN’s speed upgrades are coming in September but award-winning Australian telco SpinTel has jumped in early with a 500/50 plan for just $74 per month making it one of the best values plans available. The plan meets the needs of the modern household and would suit people working from home, viewers streaming 4K video and managing the many devices that make up a smart home. “NBN Co’s speed upgrades are coming in September, but many households need that extra bandwidth now,” says Liam Bal, CEO of SpinTel. “We’re giving our customers the chance to get ahead of the rollout and…

Samsung has announced the pricing and availability of its first interactive triple laser ultra short throw projector – the Premiere 5 – which is designed to turn every room into an interactive content space. The Premiere 5 features interactive touch floor projection capabilities along with the ability to offer cinematic viewing at up to 100-inches. The Premiere 5 has now gone on sale at Samsung’s online store and retailers nationwide including Harvey Norman. It is priced at $2,999. The unit has a compact design which means it can be easily moved room to room and set up in various spaces…

Money won is twice as sweet as money earned! This week on The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen podcast we’re watching The Color of Money starring Paul Newman and Tom Cruise and directed by Martin Scorsese. The Color of Money tells the story of Eddie Felson – a former pool hustler – who recognises the talent in a young player named Vincent and takes him and his girlfriend on the road to make some money playing 9 Ball. Stephen watched The Color of Money with all his mates in the theatre and it inspired them to play more pool. Trevor…

The Samsung Galaxy Watch8 Classic is so much more than just a watch – it is a smart device that can keep track of your health and fitness as well as keep you connected to what’s important to you. We love that Samsung’s Galaxy Watch8 Classic stuck with the traditional watch design with a circular face that rests on squarer surface that was inspired by its Galaxy Watch Ultra which was released last year. And what sets the Watch8 Classic apart from the regular Watch8 is the rotating bezel that offers another way of navigating the menu and features on…

DJI, the company behind the popular drones and action cameras, has launched the Osmo 360 – its first 360-degree camera. And not only can it shoot 360-degrees – it can shoot it in high quality. The Osmo 360 has a 1-inch sensor and is the first camera of its kind that can shoot 8K/50fps and continuously for 100-minutes in 8K/30fps. “With the Osmo 360, DJI is challenging the status quo of the 360 camera market,” says Christina Zhang, Senior Director of Corporate Strategy at DJI. “We are revolutionising panoramic innovation by leveraging DJI’s long history of innovation in creative camera…

 Hear it like it is in Episode 694 of the Two Blokes Talking Tech podcast hosted by Tech Guide editor Stephen Fenech and EFTM’s Trevor Long as they go through the week’s biggest consumer tech news and product releases. It’s official, the government is adding YouTube to the list of banned social media sites that will be banned for anyone under 16 later this year. This is a big deal so the Two Blokes unpack it all and see if there have been any learnings. Also on the show, we’re flipping out with the new Galaxy Z Flip7 from Samsung…

Trusted floorcare brand Tineco has launched its new flagship Floor One S9 Artist series which deliver a high quality cleaning experience for even the most demanding households. There are two new wet-dry floor cleaning models, the Floor One S9 Artist Pro and the Floor One S9 Artist Steam and both offer an elegant design and the power and performance to provide an impressive cleaning experience. Tineco is a leader in innovative floor care solutions and was recently recognised as the number one global leader in the household wet and dry floor cleaner category by Euromonitor International – the world’s leading…

Apple’s Beta Software Program has just kicked so users can install the latest iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26 and watchOS 26 updates on their devices from today. Also available to load are the public beta versions of tvOS 26 and watchOS 26 as well. These software updates, which were unveiled at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference last month, will be officially released in September. But users get their hands on the new software today with Apple’s Beta Software Program and report any bugs to optimise the update the final version. If you are thinking about taking part in the Apple…

The Australian Government has backflipped on YouTube’s exemption from the social media ban for under 16s and will now include the video-sharing platform in the new legislation that will take effect from December This means children and younger teenagers aged under 16 will not be allowed to log into the video site before the end of the year. This decision was made just days after YouTube, which is owned by gigantic tech company Google, threatened to sue the Australian Government if its exemption from the new laws were revoked. YouTube said in a statement it is considering its next steps…

Make the smart move and press play on Episode 655 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: new research from Allianz reveals the devices linked to the most battery fires – and it’s not an e-scooter, Kindle has released its first colour e-reader in Australia and, speaking of reading – Spotify is opening reading of a different kind –audiobooks. In the Tech Guide reviews – we give you our verdict on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, we…

The HP EliteBook Ultra G1i laptop means business. It is light and compact yet offers business and high-end customers power and performance on the move. The device is aimed at the professional user and includes a range of abilities and features. Starting with the design, the HP EliteBook Ultra G1i is a stunner. It has a gorgeous Atmospheric Blue colour – a nice alternative from the usual black laptops we see – and is made from lightweight aluminium. It weighs just 1.2kg. The build quality is superb with subtle rounded edges that give the laptop a premium look and feel.…

Punch it into gear and take a listen to 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. This week we talk to two callers, who’ve both owned two EVs. One loved his Tesla so much he bought another one – the story of the deposit on the first one will make you smile. And another who doesn’t like to spend too much on cars, bought a second hand Nissan Leaf, and the upgraded to a newer one down the track. We…

We hear a lot about battery fires on the news and usually it’s related to an e-bike or electric scooter but new data from Allianz has revealed the devices causing the most lithium-ion battery fires are rechargeable power and garden tools. According to research from Allianz e-bikes and scooters are getting a bad rap. It says 38 per cent of all lithium-ion battery fires are caused by rechargeable power and garden tools. In 2024, the total claims due to battery related incidents amounted to $16.1 million. After power and gardening tools, fires involving battery cells like torch or flashlight batteries…

Samsung has absolutely hit its stride with its foldable range. The new Galaxy Z Fold7 is a marvel of engineering that has come a long away even from last year’s model. Tech Guide has been using the Z Fold7 for the past two weeks as our daily driver and we’ll tell you up front – it’s one of the best smartphones we’ve ever used. Since the first Galaxy Z Fold was unveiled in 2019, it has a niche product favoured by a small yet passionate group of customers. Samsung paved the road for other companies to drive when it comes…

One step at a time. One punch at a time. One round at a time!! This week on the 200th episode of the popular The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen podcast we’re watching Creed starring Michael B Jordan and Slyvester Stallone. Creed tells the story Adonis Creed – the son of Apollo Creed who no one knew existed – who seeks out Rocky Balboa to train him as a professional fighter. Stephen watched Creed in the cinema in the US on Thanksgiving and has rewatched the movie many, many times while Trevor is climbing into the ring for the first…