Author: Stephen Fenech

Get in the fast lane 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 Trevor and Stephen talk to Corey about his family’s Mini upgrade and why dealer satisfaction is critical. Rob explains his Nissan X-Trail and their e-Power style of Hybrid giving him the electric feeling. And Steve calls in from California via Italy and talks about his EV journey that led him to a shiny new BMW iX. If you’ve got a question…

Hisense has unveiled its luxury line up of ultra large screen TVs which includes a 116-inch monster that’s worth $39,999. The Hisense ultra-lux UX TV collection includes the 100-inch and 116-inch RGB MiniLED TVs. These new Hisense UX TVs offer a whole new level of luxury viewing which combines those larger screen sizes with the company’s proprietary MiniLED backlight technology. Unlike regular MiniLEDs which offer a single white source with colour filters, the groundbreaking Hisense technology incorporates red, green and blue MiniLEDs for a more pure and accurate output. The new more refined light control can reach up to 95…

I’m taking command of your prison! This week on The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen podcast we’re watching The Last Castle starring Robert Redford and James Gandolfini. The Last Castle tells the story of General Irwin who is admitted to a military prison after being court martialled but he soon finds himself locking horns with the Colonel who runs the prison and the fight for control begins. Stephen saw The Last Castle in the cinema and has rewatched what he considers a Hidden Gem many times while Trevor is coming to prison yard for the first time. We go through…

Samsung is pushing the limits of foldable smartphone technology and has confirmed it is working on a tri-fold device which could be brought to market before the end of 2025. After just launching the impressive Galaxy Z Fold7 and Galaxy Z Flip 7 devices, Samsung is not resting on its laurels and its research and development team is hard at work looking at new foldable form factors. In fact, Samsung teased the concept of a tri-fold device – known as the Flex S – at the Mobile World Congress trade show in Barcelona earlier this year. This was in response…

Two Blokes Talking Tech Episode 691 with Tech Guide editor Stephen Fenech and EFTM’s Trevor Long is coming to you live from the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event in Brooklyn. Stephen and Trevor go through all the announcements – the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7, the Galaxy Z Flip7 and the Galaxy Watch8 and Galaxy Watch8 Classic. We also give you the latest on the Qantas data breach. You can listen to the show right here on the Tech Guide site using the audio player below. It is also possible to subscribe to the popular weekly tech podcast on Apple Podcasts.

Samsung finally did it. After seven generations of the Galaxy Z Fold, Samsung has nailed the design and the front screen size which we think will turn this from a niche product into a popular mainstream device. Tech Guide took a hands-on look at the new Galaxy Z Fold7 and from the second we had it in our hands, we liked what we saw. https://youtu.be/oowymWHHFnU?si=1YbXMfT3pF9smpzr The first thing that strikes you is the larger 6.5-inch front display which is close to the same size as a regular smartphone. We sat it beside the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and the Galaxy…

Samsung has unveiled its latest foldable smartphones – the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Galaxy Z Flip7 – which have taken a huge leap forward in terms of design, features and performance. The new flagship devices were launched at the Galaxy Unpacked event in Brooklyn along with the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 series. https://youtu.be/oowymWHHFnU?si=ZobN8iBGEjlNWKvm Pre-orders begin today will all new products going on sale on August 1. Until now, foldable smartphones have been niche products enjoyed by high end users and fans of the form factor. But Samsung’s seventh generation of foldables, especially the Galaxy Z Fold7, are pushing the boundaries…

Qantas has confirmed 5.7 million customers data was compromised in last week’s data breach but the airline says there is no evidence any of that data has been released by the hackers. But cyber security experts are still actively monitoring the web. It has been confirmed no credit card details, personal financial information or passport details were stored in the compromised system and were therefore out of reach of the hackers. “Our absolute focus since the incident has been to understand what data has been compromised for each of the 5.7 million impacted customers and to share this with them…

LG has released three new portable audio products they were developed in partnership with eight-time Grammy Award winning artist and LG experimental architect for xboom, will.I.am. The three new models are the LG xboom Stage 301, the LG xboom Bounce and the LG xboom Grab. They all offer powerful and immersive sound along with portability, AI features and a rugged design so they can go anywhere. These products are the result of a creative collaboration with artist will.i.am who has provided valuable input across the product’s design, development and marketing. Each product carries William’s influence in both style and sound…

Get a head start by listening to Episode 652 of the top-rating Tech Guide podcast hosted by editor Stephen Fenech so he can keep you updated and educated about the latest consumer tech news and reviews. On this week’s show, we’ve just returned from Japan where we saw Amazon’s latest innovations and we speak to the head of robotics -and we’ll share the latest news about the Qantas data breach. In the Tech Guide reviews, we check out Samsung’s new 3D gaming monitor, Nothing has unveiled its latest flagship smartphone and first ever over-ear headphones and Logitech’s new Flip Folio…

Award-winning Australian telco SpinTel is offering serious long-term value on its popular NBN plans with two high speed plans being offered with a lifetime discount. The lifetime discount – which means there will be no lock-in contract, no setup fees and no expiry date on the discount. The offer is available for SpinTel’s NBN 250 and NBN 1000 plans – a rarity in the extremely competitive telco space and offers long-term value for Australian households. Customers who take up the Home Superfast Plan will play $960 per year and Home Turbofast customers will pay $1080 a year. Customers can bring…

Take the short cut and 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. Stephen and Trev talk about the big numbers for electric car sales in Australia thanks to a surge from Tesla and BYD. We’re also taking your calls and Roddy’s now a two BYD family with the wife getting a BYD Shark to replace the Prado while Eliza loves her MG after being encouraged to go electric by her Dad. If you’ve got a question about EVs…

In the not-so-distant past, it was the standard for Aussies to exchange foreign currency at money exchange stations or banks. However, a new norm has emerged as more and more Aussies are switching to digital forex platforms to conduct their currency exchange needs. This industry benefits Australians as much as it benefits the world, as Forex allows economies across nations to trade and connect their currencies, enabling cross-border transactions to occur on a grander scale, from tourism to investing activities. This begs the question: If the former means of changing foreign currency was so established, why are Aussies making the…

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…