Author: Stephen Fenech

It’s not the plane – it’s the pilot! This week on The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen podcast we’re watching Top Gun Maverick starring Tom Cruise. More than 30 years after the original Top Gun film, Tom Cruise is back as Maverick and asked to prepare a team of hotshot pilots for a dangerous mission. Trevor and Stephen watched Top Gun Maverick in the cinema and Trevor takes the reins on the show this week having seen this more times than Stephen. We go through the memorable scenes and share some interesting facts, behind the scenes tidbits, trivia, fact v…

The blokes are back together – Tech Guide editor Stephen Fenech and EFTM’s Trevor Long – for Episode 681 of the Two Blokes Talking Tech podcast as they go through the week’s biggest tech stories and product reviews. Trev’s back from his Dodgers and Disneyland holiday and gets the same barrage of SMS spam from political parties, so Stephen joins to unpack why they are allowed to do this. Hubbl is in trouble, with layoffs across Foxtel so what’s next for the “next big thing”? Samsung shows off their TV range in full, along with home appliances for 2025. Bank…

Arlo has released a PoE (power over Ethernet) Adapter for its security cameras to receive wired internet connectivity and power at the same time through a single cable. Priced at $59, the Arlo PoE Adapter is compatible with these Arlo products: Arlo Essential Outdoor Camera (2nd Generation), Arlo Essential XL Outdoor Camera (2nd Generation) and Arlo Essential Indoor Camera (2nd Generation) and will keep them powered and hard wired to the internet. The Arlo PoE Adapter connects to the camera with a USB-C cable while the other end of the adapter has an Ethernet port to connect an Ethernet cable…

Everything old is new again as Polaroid releases its Flip instant camera which continues the shift back to analog devices by intrigued Gen Z and Millennials. The Polaroid Flip combines new technology and nostalgia with a hyperfocal four-lens system, adaptive sonar autofocus along with the most powerful flash it has ever used and all housed in a sleek retro chassis. Polaroid Flip also has a scene analysis feature which can optimise the shot before it is printed. And it also includes the iconic red shutter button. Also onboard is USB-C charging and Bluetooth connectivity which unlocks other features via the…

Amazon has expanded its eero range of products for Australian customers with the eero 07 and eero Pro 7 mesh wireless systems to improve your home networks. The eero products are built to the latest faster Wi-Fi 7 standard and have TrueMesh, TrueRoam and TrueChannel networking technologies under the hood and can provide fast, stable and reliable wi-fi performance across your entire home. TrueMesh automatically finds the fastest path for your data on the network, TrueRoam connects users to the nearest eero as they move between rooms and TrueChannel automatically chooses the optimal channel for your device while working to…

Australian consumer tech brand Laser has released new powerbanks featuring LiFePO (lithium phosphate) battery technology through its ChargeCore sub brand. The new SafeCharge Max powerbank range provides a safe solution for users to keep their devices charged up on the go. The lithium phosphate battery technology is safer, lasts longer and outperforms traditional lithium ion batteries. The ChargeCore LiFePO range is designed for resilience even in extreme temperatures. LiFePO is thermally stable and non-combustible which removes the risk of overheating and starting a fire or exploding. It makes it the perfect choice for international travellers. The new SafeCharge Max batteries…

Samsung has unveiled its 2025 portfolio of products including its latest smart TVs, and appliances that offer a new level of connectivity and intelligence across your entire home. Samsung showcased AI Home and Vision AI innovations along with SmartThings connectivity features at a special launch event it called the House of Wonder. The event demonstrated how Samsung’s AI powered products can serve customers in a connected home ecosystem with the ability to adapt to the user’s preferences and help them save time every day. The new products included the Neo QLED 8K QN990F, the Frame Pro TV along with the…

Let’s get real and press play on Episode 642 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: Many Australians are doing it tough – we’ll tell you how to get the latest tech without breaking the bank, Apple Watch turns 10 years old and LG smart TV owners can now play the latest Xbox Games via the cloud. In the Tech Guide reviews – we take a look at the Garmin Instinct 3 sport smartwatch, the latest range…

UK tech company Nothing has unveiled a new smartphone – the Phone 2 Pro – and three new earbuds through its sub brand CMF. CMF by Nothing has the same design-focused objectives with the new smartphone and earbuds while still offering cutting edge features and quality. The CMF Phone 2 Pro and the CMF Buds 2, CMF Buds 2 Plus and the CMF Buds 2A will all go on sale on May 6 with pre-orders already underway. CMF PHONE 2 PRO – $449 (128GB), $509 (256GB) CMF Phone 2 Pro, at just 7.8mm thick and weighing 185g, is the thinnest…

Put it in gear and tune in 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 Trevor drive the Smart #3 Brabus edition and share their thoughts – we’ll have to talk to Penelope again soon! Plus we talk about EV options vs PHEV for a city dweller with some weekend drive needs. We learn about battery health and what it really means, and we discuss the Road Usage Charges which are quite frankly a requirement if the federal…

Garmin’s Instinct 3 is more than just a smartwatch – it is aimed at the customer who likes to go adventuring, who wants to keep fit, stay on top of their health and not have to charge the device every day. Tech Guide has been using the Garmin Instinct 3 with a 50mm case and AMOLED display. It works with both iPhones and Android smartphones. Garmin has built its reputation with sports and fitness watches and the Instinct 3 falls in that category but it also has plenty of smarts to go with it so it’s giving users the best…

Congratulations, you’ve just broken the biggest story in history. This week on The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen podcast we’re watching Deep Impact starring Tea Leoni and Morgan Freeman. Deep Impact tells the story of the discovery of a comet that’s on a collision course with earth which sends the world into a mad rush to avert disaster while trying to preserve mankind. Stephen saw Deep Impact in the cinema in 1998 while Trevor is making the discovery for the first time. We go through the memorable scenes and share some interesting facts, behind the scenes tidbits, trivia, fact v…

Journey’s latest tech lifestyle accessory is REEVUS – a world first drink bottle which is trackable on Apple’s Find My and doubles as a phone stand as well. REEVUS is made from stainless steel and is a great daily companion that has a 700ml capacity and can keep your drink hot or cold for up to 24 hours thanks to the double-walled vacuum insulation. And by drinking from REEVUS you don’t have to go through several single use plastic bottles. Inside the REEVUS cap is a removable water-resistant tracker puck that works with the Apple Find My network like an…

Do yourself a favour and tune in to Episode 680 of the Two Blokes Talking podcast with Tech Guide editor Stephen Fenech and guest bloke Val Quinn from Gadget Guy. Val has stepped in for Trev once again as he continues his US trip with his family – we talk about the new Hisense 2025 ULED TV range which has just hit stores and Apple Watch was released 10 years ago. And are people willing to pay for Apple Intelligence, we take a look at the affordable tech options and ask if you’re on the right phone plan. Val also…

LG TVs can now run the Xbox app and allow users to stream and play the latest and greatest Xbox games via the cloud. The LG Xbox cloud gaming experience is still in its beta phase and will be available in 26 countries including Australia. It will include some of the biggest titles that will now be available directly through the Xbox app on compatible LG smart TVs. The Xbox app will be accessible from the Gaming Portal and will allow LG TV owners to play games from day one if they have the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate which offers…

It was 10 years ago today when the Apple Watch went on sale. Since then smartwatches have become one of the most popular tech products and allow us to track our fitness, keep an eye on our health and wellbeing and, in some cases, even save our lives. It was April 24, 2015, when the Apple Watch went on sale in Australia after being unveiled at the iPhone 6 launch event in September 2014. At that time Apple Watch was available in 38mm and 42mm cases. It wasn’t until the release of Apple Watch Series 3 in 2017 that cellular…

Hisense has released the pricing and availability of its 2025 ULED range with even more larger screen options up to 100-inches to create an enhanced home entertainment experience for your movies, sport and games. There are now three 100-inch options across Hisense’s U6QAU PRO, U7QAU and U8QAU ranges priced at $6,999, $7,999 and $9,999 respectively. Hisense is offering even more choice for customers in ultra-large TVs which are growing in popularity. But Hisense says size isn’t the best feature. Under the hood is the next generation AI processor which does all the heavy lifting to bring smarter and more intuitive…

Make the right move and press play on Episode 641 hosted by editor Stephen Fenech as he keeps you updated and educated about the latest consumer tech news and latest product reviews. On this week’s show: Norton is warning Australians to brace for a wave a of scams before the election, Navman has released its first three-camera dash cam to cover your car on all sides and Uniden has partnered with new EV charging platform Ivygo to make charging safer and more convenient. In the Tech Guide reviews – we take a look at the new Espresso Displays 15 Pro…

Australians love tech and want to keep up with the latest products but rises in the cost of living is making it even harder. But the good news is there are plenty of budget-friendly options out there. In most cases, the tech we’re talking about is essential and include products like smartphones, phone plans and devices to track our health and wellbeing. Of course, we also we want to be entertained as well and there are affordable options there as well. And all the products we’re suggesting are all under $200 – and in some cases under $100. The products…

Hit the road, buckle up 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 on the show, Alex joins us to share her love for her 2020 MG ZS – she bought because she loved the colour, but learned a lot along the way but what now? Should she sell it or to keep it? And we talk to a man looking to buy new, but there’s a debate in the house about hybrid vs…