Author: Stephen Fenech

Leading floorcare brand Tineco has launched its latest range of wet and dry floor cleaners which offer both high performance and value for money. The range includes the FLOOR ONE S7 Stretch, the FLOOR ONE S7 Stretch Deluxe, iFloor U5 Stretch and FLOOR ONE S6 Stretch Pro. The entire range has Tineco’s HyperStretch technology with a 180-degree lay-flat design so they can reach under beds, couches and other furniture to clean dust and debris without any loss of suction. “Tineco’s more than two decades of innovation in floor care ensures that smarter and more efficient cleaning solutions are delivered to…

Make some time and take a listen to the latest episode of Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars – The EV Podcast – with Tech Guide editor Stephen Fenech and EFTM’s Trevor Long. This week, Stephen and Trevor we talk to a man who put his money down on a Zeekr 7X and just needs a test drive to lock it in – but what to do about home charging? Take the 7kW supplied or go all in? Andrew got in touch to tell us about his new Geely EX5 and the Two Blokes share their review of this affordable EV.…

How good could a $369 laptop be? Answer: Surprisingly good. We’re talking about the Kogan Atlas E900 15.6-inch FHD Windows 11 laptop. In terms of value, the Kogan Atlas E900 laptop is hard to match. It has a15.6 inch FHD IPS (in-plane switching) display which offers impressive colour, reasonable brightness and a nice viewing angle. The Atlas E900 also has a full sized six-row keyboard complete with a row of function keys at the top and a numerical keypad on the right. There’s also a generously sized trackpad to make navigating the system even easier. The Kogan Atlas E900 is…

In a sea of Android tablets, the TCL NXTPaper 11 Plus stands out from the crowd for several reasons – namely for the innovative NXTPAPER 4.0 display that is designed to protect your eyes. We all love to spend hours on our devices whether its working, gaming and scrolling TikTok or all of the above. But how many tablets have got your back when it comes to your health and eye comfort? TCL does with NXTPaper 11 Plus which is a slick 11.5-inch Android tablet with a slim and lightweight design. It is just 6.5mm thick and only 490g. The…

Why so serious? This week on The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen podcast we’re watching The Dark Knight starring Heath Ledger and Christian Bale and directed by Christopher Nolan. The Dark Knight tells the story of an uneasy Gotham City that is being terrorised by the Joker. Batman is trying to rid the city of the Joker and other underworld elements while trying to save his own image amidst the turmoil. Stephen watched The Dark Knight in the cinema and has rewatched it numerous times while Trevor is seeing the Bat Signal for the first time. We go through the…

Catch up with the Two Blokes Talking Tech – Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long – for Episode 703 of the popular podcast as they go through the week’s biggest tech stories and product releases. This week Trevor and Stephen unpack the deal between Paramount/Channel 10 and LG for LG Channels What does this mean for viewers, and perhaps importantly what does it mean for the TV industry? Also on the show the ROG Xbox Ally is here, a reminder of what it is and why it’s so cool. The new Netgear Orbi 370 has dropped and it’s outstanding value and…

Uniden has just unveiled its new SOLO X2K security cameras which offer wireless connectivity and a sustainable design to provide protection for Australian homes. The new products include the SOLO X2K PT Pro Kit and SOLO X2K 4G Pro Kit which are solar-powered and featuring Uniden’s latest OnWatch Technology which provides 24/7 continuous recording for around the clock surveillance which is now available to solar and battery powered cameras for the first time. The cameras have AI intelligent alerts which means you’re only getting notifications after distinguishing between people, vehicles, animals and other motion. “Australians are demanding smarter, simpler, and…

Australians have continued their love affair with streaming and are spending 5 per cent more on these services than they did last year despite the ever present cost of living pressures according to new research from Telsyte. The Telsyte Australian Subscription Entertainment Study 2025 revealed there are now 54.6 million active services in Australia – that’s up 5 per cent in the 12 months to June 2025. And 47 per cent of SVOD (subscription video on demand) users are so attached to their services they are “non-negotiable” with 44 per cent of music streamers say it’s “essential” while 63 per…

Google has upgraded the search experience with the rollout of AI Mode in English for Australian users which means you can ask complex questions that would normally require multiple searches. And, of course, with a complex search you also get a complex AI-powered response in plain English and additional web links to explore even further. AI Mode can handle more complex and multi-layered searches. The example Google offered with the AI Mode announcement was about understanding the different coffee brewing methods. The query also asked to make a table to compare the differences. And that’s exactly what it did with…

Make the right call and press play on Episode 665 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: Samsung has released its largest TV ever, which social media platform will start charging users to store their images and it’s 14 years since Apple co-founder Steve Jobs died – we share some memories. In the Tech Guide reviews, we take a listen to the new AirPods Pro 3, we check out the product that can expand your smartphone’s memory…

Paramount Australia – which includes Network 10 and Paramount+ – has partnered with LG Electronics to launch Australia’s first IPTV linear feed into LG Channels. Due to kick off in late October, the new IPTV linear channels will include 10, 10 Drama, 10 Comedy and Nickelodeon to be delivered to users via their internet connection without the need for a terrestrial aerial. The Network 10 channels will be found in the LG Channels alongside more than 130 free streaming channels. The partnership has potentially paved the way for expanding digital ecosystems and progressing linear TV and how Australians watch content.…

Netgear has released the new Orbi 370 – its most affordable WiFi 7 mesh system that can expand and transform your home wireless network and make it faster and more reliable. The Orbi 370 series can provide wireless speeds in your home up to 5Gbps to meet your wi-fi needs for browsing, streaming and gaming. On average, today’s homes have around 20 devices online at any one time being used by the entire family. The Netgear Orbi 370 can improve your network and future proof your home network so you can more devices like smart home products, security cameras and…

Lock it in and take a listen to the latest episode of Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars – The EV Podcast – with Tech Guide editor Stephen Fenech and EFTM’s Trevor Long. This week, Stephen and Trevor have driven the MG S5 and it’s some exceptional value for money, a decent sized SUV for a cracking price. Simon owns a KIA EV6 and has done huge of kilometres – what’s it like? And Ian has some Mercedes Benz advice for Stephen If you’ve got a question about EVs or you want to be part of the show you can send…

As I write this review of Apple’s new AirPods Pro 3 naturally I’m wearing them while listening to music – but in my office there’s a floor standing Philips fan turned up to its highest setting and 55-inch LG OLED TV at its normal volume – and I can’t hear either. I can only hear the music. Apple said when it unveiled the AirPods Pro 3 that the Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) was the best of any in-ear wireless headphones. And I must say I have to agree. The AirPods Pro 2 I thought had amazing ANC so when Apple…

This is going straight to the pool room! This week on The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen podcast we’re watching the Australian classic The Castle starring Michael Caton and directed by Rob Sitch. The Castle tells the story of the Kerrigan family who fight a compulsory acquisition order to keep the house they love which happens to be right next to the airport. Stephen didn’t see this in the theatre, but he has a great excuse which he shares on the show and Trevor has actually seen this one! We go through the memorable scenes and share some interesting facts,…

Extra storage is always something we need for our smartphones and TeamGroup has come up with a solution – a MagSafe compatible portable SSD. The PD20M Mag portable SSD drive has a rounded design and is just 8.2mm thick and weighs only 40g. It is available in 1TB and 2TB capacities. It attaches securely to the back of an iPhone, the latest Pixel smartphones and other Android devices with a magnetic case. The included short USB-C to USB-C cable connects the PD20M to your phone but it still offers very little interference with using your phone and camera. That connection…

Settle in with the Two Blokes Talking Tech – Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long – for Episode 702 as they go through the week’s biggest tech stories and product releases. On this week’s show, Amazon has released a new range of cameras on their Ring and Blink brands with new features and smarts. Swann too has some new ones, while Arlo dips into Pan and Tilt with extra smarts. Optus dramas continue, so what now, and what next? The ROG Xbox Ally – what is it, why is it a big deal? And the new Qualcomm chips – do we…

Adobe had released its popular and powerful Premiere video editing app on iPhone to allow content creators faster editing on the move. Adobe Premiere on iPhone is a free app and puts powerful editing features at your fingertips. It offers precision editing on a fast multi-track timeline and the ability to add high-quality voiceovers and AI sound effects. It’s also possible to send the project directly to Premiere desktop so you can continue the work on a larger screen. “We’re excited to bring the power of Premiere to creators’ fingertips, delivering pro-level creative control, without the pro-level complexity,” said Mike Polner,…

Samsung has released its biggest TV ever – the 115-inch Neo QLED 4K QN90F – which offers is stunning glare-free viewing experience on a truly grand scale. The super screen is available for pre order now from Samsung and Harvey Norman. It is priced at $26,999. The 115-inch Neo QLED 4K QN90F is powered by Samsung’s most advanced NQ8 AI Gen3 processor which combines Vision AI with a Super-Size enhancer to reduce noise across the massive screen and Real Motion enhancer that work together to produce exceptional picture quality. “Australians love big screen home cinema experiences which has contributed to…

Amazon has unveiled updates across the entire range of Ring, Blink, Echo and Fire TV devices which are all boosted by AI and offer seamless connectivity across your entire home. RING The new Ring products include the first 4K cameras featuring Retinal Vision which combines advanced sensors with AI to capture sharper and clearer video. The 4K models include the Wired Video Doorbell Pro and Outdoor Camera Pro with up to 10x Enhanced Zoom. Spotlight Cam Pro and Floodlight Cam Pro now also offer 4K resolution to outdoor spaces. ECHO Amazon has introduced four new Echo device – the Echo…