Author: Stephen Fenech

LG will be helping customers embrace their green thumb with a new product that will be unveiled at the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas in early January. The indoor gardening appliance combines a lamp with a flowerpot to make it possible for customer to grow plants and bring nature inside their homes. It is designed to help gardening newcomers take advantage of their indoor space and nurture a wide variety of flowers, herbs and plants. The product has a lampshade design and a small apartment-friendly footprint. It has a height adjustable LED lamp that can stand tall or…

EcoFlow has made a number of power solutions and one of the latest can keep you in the shade while taking advantage of the sun to charge your mobile devices – it’s the EcoFlow Power Hat. With the EcoFlow Power Hat you can stay sun safe – it is quite a large hat and provides plenty of shade. But the hat utilises its large brim which includes built-in solar panels that can produce up to 12W of power to charge your mobile devices. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Stephen Fenech (@stephenfenech) Inside the hat…

Inch by inch, play by play. This week on The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen podcast we’re watching Any Given Sunday starring Al Pacino, Cameron Diaz and Jamie Foxx and directed by Oliver Stone. Any Given Sunday tells the story of the Miami Sharks – an American football team on a losing streak that loses its marquee quarterback to injury and forces a third string replacement to step up and not the let the sudden fame and attention prevent him from winning games. Stephen saw Any Given Sunday in the theatre and has rewatched it several times while Trevor stepping…

Press play on Episode 664 – the last show of year for the Two Blokes Talking Tech podcast with Tech Guide editor Stephen Fenech and EFTM’s Trevor Long. In a special Christmas episode that was beamed out live, Stephen and Trevor talk about the big technologies of 2024 including AI, drones, smart glasses, bigger TVs and much more. We also talk about the end of year data usage reports from Telstra, Optus and Vodafone, the Click iPhone case that includes a physical keyboard and a preview of CES 2025. You can listen or the watch show right here on the…

The LG Signature OLED T transparent and true wireless 4K OLED TV, first seen in January at the Consumer Electronics Show, will finally go on sale this month in the US with other markets including Australia to follow. The LG Signature 77-inch OLED T was one of the stars of CES 2024 because of its remarkable ability to transform from a regular TV and become transparent. The television won five CES 2024 Innovation Awards. https://youtu.be/AYb-0UUezAw?si=PIntqcH1t3IdS_Iw While in transparent mode the TV creates the illusion that your content is floating in mid-air as it merges what you’re seeing on screen with…

I’ve seen enough episodes of RBT to know most drivers on the show have no idea if they’re under the limit if they’ve had a drink and decide to hop in the car. There are two ways you can know for sure. The first is by getting pulled over and being tested by the police in a random breath test. https://youtu.be/ZebJSNIqt1Y?si=DG_N6E8KsqvdJJFO The second, and less risky way, is to test yourself with the Andatech GT that’s small enough to fit on a keyring. Or to really be sure – you can also choose not to drink at all. The Andatech…

The Samsung Bespoke AI Heat Pump Combo has come a long way from the washer-dryers of the past. This connected device can do a lot more than just wash and dry your clothes. One thing you can’t miss about this unit is the size. It weighs a hefty 144kg and is an all-in-one 18.5kg washer and 10kg dryer. One requirement is having the space and for our review we had to clear out the separate washer and dryer to make way for the Samsung Bespoke AI Heat Pump Combo. We put the unit at the far end of our laundry…

Who can remember the feel of keys under your fingers when typing a message back in the day. We’re going back to the future with the new Clicks Keyboard case which provides a full keyboard for your iPhone. The Clicks Keyboard case is made of soft yet durable silicone and is available for iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max in three colours – Onyx (Black), Spice (Brown) and Surf (Blue). The keyboard, for us, brought back some muscle memory from the days we used to smash out messages…

Give yourself an early Christmas gift and press play on Episode 625 of the top-rating Tech Guide podcast hosted by editor Stephen Fenech so you can stay updated and educated about the latest consumer tech news and reviews. On this week’s show: We share our first impressions of Apple Intelligence, we’ll share the some more ideas from our 12 Days of Christmas Gadget Gift Guide and we announce the winners of the Espresso Displays giveaway. In the Tech Guide reviews – we’ll tell you about the new Andatech breathalyser that’s small enough to fit on your keyring and we take…

It’s the 12th and final day of Tech Guide’s popular 2024 12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas. We made it! This guide was designed to help you find the perfect gift for your family and friends. Today we’re looking at computers and accessories and other related products. Here are Tech Guide’s 12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas: Day 1: Cameras Day 2: Smartphones Day 3: Wearables/smartwatches Day 4: In-car gadgets DAY 5: Gaming DAY 6: Tablets/e-readers DAY 7: Drones/Gadgets DAY 8: Smart/IoT devices DAY 9: Headphones/Speakers DAY 10: TV and Soundbars DAY 11: Appliances DAY 12: Computers APPLE iMAC WITH M4 – From $1,999 Apple has boosted the iMac…

Hit the open road 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. What’s the number you run your battery down to? What number gives you anxiety? How low can you go? Trevor and Stephen share their thoughts. We talk to a man who’s driven more K’s than most EV owners and has done what could be the lowest cost per km run as well. And we here from Graham who bought his wife a Porsche Taycan…

It’s Day 11 of Tech Guide’s 2024 12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas to help you nail the perfect gift for your family and friends. Today we’re looking at smart appliances of all shapes and sizes and outdoor gear along with health and beauty products. Here are Tech Guide’s 12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas: Day 1: Cameras Day 2: Smartphones Day 3: Wearables/smartwatches Day 4: In-car gadgets DAY 5: Gaming DAY 6: Tablets/e-readers DAY 7: Drones/Gadgets DAY 8: Smart/IoT devices DAY 9: Headphones/Speakers DAY 10: TV and Soundbars DAY 11: Appliances DAY 12: Computers DAY 11 APPLIANCES  ECOVACS DEEBOT X5 PRO OMNI – $2,499 The perfect gift for…

The Segway Ninebot ZT3 Pro is a scooter you can take anywhere thanks to its all-terrain performance. The laws here in NSW will be changing so riding scooters on the road will be legal soon and this would be a great choice as your ride. It has a solid full suspension frame that’s strong enough to carry someone like me who weighs well over 100kg but can still power along. The ZT3 Pro is on the larger side when it comes to electric scooters and that suited me because I’m on the larger side well and it was easy to…

I want a divorce! This week on The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen we’re watching Married To The Mob starring Michelle Pfeiffer, Alec Baldwin, Dean Stockwell and Matthew Modine. Married To The Mob is a comedy that tells the story of a mob wife whose husband is killed and she tries to start a new life but the mob just won’t let go. Stephen watched Married To The Mob at the movies with his future wife and Trevor is walking down the aisle for the very first time. We go through the memorable scenes and share some interesting facts, behind…

Make the right move and listen to Episode 663 of the Two Blokes Talking Tech podcast with Tech Guide editor Stephen Fenech and EFTM’s Trevor Long as they go through the biggest stories and product launches of the week. Apple Intelligence rolls out in Australia, for compatible devices you can start to use the Writing, Image and Summary tools right now on Mac, iPad and iPhone. Meanwhile we look back on 2024 with Google as well as seeing what Aussies have been asking Alexa. Trev’s got Santa Movie recommendations from Just Watch and Stephen’s got the new Netgear mobile router.…

We’re up to Day 10 in Tech Guide’s popular 2024 12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas to help you find the perfect gifts for your loved ones. Today we’re looking at TVs and related products like soundbars and projectors. Here are Tech Guide’s 12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas: Day 1: Cameras Day 2: Smartphones Day 3: Wearables/smartwatches Day 4: In-car gadgets DAY 5: Gaming DAY 6: Tablets/e-readers DAY 7: Drones/Gadgets DAY 8: Smart/IoT devices DAY 9: Headphones/Speakers DAY 10: TV and Soundbars DAY 11: Appliances DAY 12: Computers DAY 10: TVs and Soundbars  HISENSE U8NAU MINI LED PRO TV $2,699 (65-inch), $3,699 (75-inch), $4,999 (85-inch) Hisense is all…

It’s Day 4 of Tech Guide’s 2024 12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas we want to help you find the right gift for your family and friends in this busy shopping period. Today we’re talking about one of the most popular tech category – headphones, earphones and speakers which will be on everyone’s shopping list. Here are Tech Guide’s 12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas: Day 1: Cameras Day 2: Smartphones Day 3: Wearables/smartwatches Day 4: In-car gadgets DAY 5: Gaming DAY 6: Tablets/e-readers DAY 7: Drones/Gadgets DAY 8: Smart/IoT devices DAY 9: Headphones/Speakers DAY 10: TVs/Blu-Ray/4K DAY 11: Appliances DAY 12: Computers DAY 9: HEADPHONES/SPEAKERS JBL TOUR PRO 3…

Apple Intelligence is here. Apple’s own artificial intelligence for the iPhone, iPad and Mac is now available with the latest software updates to offer greater convenience, efficiency, productivity and more fun. Apple Intelligence brings with it some remarkable new tools, abilities and intelligence. These new capabilities include removing unwanted objects from images, creating drawings and memojies and having access to a range of writing tools. But not all Apple customers will have access to Apple Intelligence. Customers with an iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Pro iPhone 16 Pro Max will be able to…

We’re already up to Day 8 of Tech Guide’s 2024 12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas to help you find the ideal gadget gifts to put under the tree for your loved ones. Smart home devices and IoT (Internet of Things) products are among the most popular and fastest growing tech category. Christmas offers customers a chance to use these devices to realise their goal of making their home smarter. Here are Tech Guide’s 12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas: Day 1: Cameras Day 2: Smartphones Day 3: Wearables/smartwatches Day 4: In-car gadgets DAY 5: Gaming DAY 6: Tablets/e-readers DAY 7: Drones/Gadgets DAY 8: Smart/IoT devices DAY…

Netgear has released its latest high performance Wi-Fi 7 device – the new Nighthawk M7 Ultra Mobile Hotspot (MR7500) to provide high speed connectivity on the go. The Nighthawk M7 Ultra Mobile Hotspot leverages 30 years of Netgear’s network expertise. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon SDX75 chipset and runs on the Telstra mobile network. The Nighthawk M7 Ultra Mobile Hotspot brings together Wi-Fi 7 and 5G technology in one product to offer faster speeds, better wi-fi coverage than ever before and lower latency. The M7 Ultra is capable theoretically of achieving up to 10Gbps on Telstra’s 5G network.…