Author: Stephen Fenech

Tune in to Episode 624 of the top-rating Tech Guide podcast hosted by editor Stephen Fenech for your chance to win an Espresso Display prize pack. On this week’s show we’re asking listeners how they can to be more productive in 2025 to go in the running to win an Espresso Displays prize pack. Samsung rolls out its One UI 7 Beta for its Galaxy smartphones and we share ome gift ideas from our 12 Days of Christmas Gadget Gift Guide. In the Tech Guide reviews – we check out the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ tablet, we also test drive…

It’s already Day 7 of Tech Guide’s 2024 12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas and our goal is to help you to find the perfect gadget gifts for your family and friends. Today we’re look at drones and a wide variety of other gadgets of all shapes and sizes. 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 7: DRONES/GADGETS DJI NEO – From $299 The DJI Neo is the…

We are in the final weeks of 2024 and Google has released its most popular searches which reveal the moments, people, trends and questions that grabbed our interest throughout the year. In 2024 we celebrated Australia’s Olympic successes, failures and other stand out moments, we witnessed the tragic events at Bondi Westfield and followed the US election closely. It was a year when Australian break dancer Raygun captured the world’s attention while we played Connections and turned to Google to help us find recipes, fix our cars and complete DIY projects. Google’s year in search is an interesting snapshot of…

Samsung has kicked off a beta program for its One UI 7 smartphone user interface which includes more powerful AI features, a new design and simplified controls. The official One UI 7 release will kick off with the new Galaxy S 25 series of devices which are expected to be launched in February 2025. The beta program will be first available for Galaxy S24 devices in Germany, India, Korea, Poland, the UK and the US. Australian S24 smartphone users can apply to join the beta programme via Samsung Members. Samsung says the One UI 7 will be a huge leap…

Get in the driver’s seat 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. Is the Tesla Cybertruck the most recalled car ever? Maybe not, but it sure is working toward it. Thank goodness it’s not in Australia. New brand Deepal has revealed the pricing for their mid-sized electric SUV – but would you take it over a Tesla? We talk electric utes and the stunning hybrid options and a new Mercedes EV owner talks about getting…

We’re halfway through Tech Guide’s 2024 12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas to help you find the gifts that your family and friends will absolutely love. Today it’s Day 6 and we’re looking at tablets and e-readers. Tablets are popular with everyone and are ideal for school students and mobile professionals. And if you love reading then there are plenty of e-readers which can hold all your books, allow you to write and organise your notes and puts the actual bookstore at your fingertips as well. Here are Tech Guide’s 12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas: Day 1: Cameras Day 2: Smartphones…

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ is a truly capable tablet that now brings the power of Galaxy AI to provide an excellent all-round experience. The tablet is a very competitive space and it’s impossible not to consider the iPad in all its forms in this category. Samsung, unlike Apple, doesn’t have a laptop to sell you so there are a host of features onboard that can provide a true laptop experience without limitations. It also comes with the handy S Pen which powers so many other possibilities with the product. The tablet is running Android 14 and has a brilliant…

It has one of the best car chases ever seen on film! This week on The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen podcast we’re watching Bullitt starring Steve McQueen. Bullitt tells the story of San Francisco cop Frank Bullitt who is asked to protect a witness before an important hearing. But when an attempt is made on the witness’s life Bullitt has to get to bottom of an even deeper problem. Stephen was born the same year Bullitt was released in theatres (1968) so he didn’t see it till he was a youngster, but Trevor is getting in the driver’s seat…

Do the right thing and press play on Episode 662 of the popular Two Blokes Talking Tech with Tech Guide editor Stephen Fenech and EFTM’s Trevor as they go through the week’s biggest stories and product releases. On this week’s show Telstra has acquired Boost Mobile plus Stephen and Trevor get a fancy hotel stay (not together!) to take a look at the new Hisense 110-inch TV. We also talk about the Aiper robot pool cleaners, Laser’s new Smart Tags and LG’s TV in a suitcase has finally arrived in Australia. You can listen or the watch show right here…

It’s Day 5 of Tech Guide’s 2024 12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas which is designed to help you find the right gift for your family and friends. Today is Day 5 and we’re talking about all things gaming and accessories. 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 5: GAMING GTEK ODIN GAMING SOUNDBAR – $199 Enjoy gaming with the upcoming GTEK Odin Gaming Soundbar, designed to deliver…

You’ve heard of robot vacuums for your home and robot mowers for your yard – now there’s a robot that can clean your pool – it’s the Aiper Scuba S1 Pro. Anyone who owns a pool will tell you that there’s a bit of work to keep it clean. And as we are heading into summer that work is only going to increase. But with the Aiper Scuba S1 Pro you can get all that time back. The S1 Pro is a cordless robotic pool cleaner so, unlike other automated pool cleaners, there is no pipe running out of the…

We’re heading to the home straight with Tech Guide’s popular 2024 12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas to help you find the ideal gadget gifts that will put a smile on the face of your loved ones. It’s already Day 4 and today we’re taking a look at in-car devices that can help us stay safe, stay in touch, keep us entertained and get us to your destination. 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…

Uniden will be offering another Aldi Special Buy on December 14 – the iGO Play 10 – a 10.26-inch wireless CarPlay and Android Auto system that will allow any vehicle to access and use messaging, navigation and music apps safely while driving. The Uniden iGO Play 10 will be priced at $169 and integrates with iPhones for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto when wirelessly connecting to Android smartphones. The unit has a 10.26-inch colour touchscreen and mounts on your dashboard and draws power from your car. The built-in FM transmitter means users can simply tune their FM radio to a…

If you haven’t done your Christmas shopping yet Tech Guide’s 2024 12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas is here to help you find the right presents for friends and family. Today we’re looking smartwatches and other wearables. Be sure to check back everyday so see the other categories over the full 12 Days. 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 3: Smartwatches/Wearables APPLE WATCH SERIES 10 – From…

Telstra has acquired popular pre-paid provider Boost Mobile for $140m – and in the process the massive deal has earned former Australian Prime Minister Paul Keating a cool $40m windfall. Keating, Australian PM between 1991 and 1996, was an early investor in Boost Mobile with a 29 per cent share in the business and he invested a further $500,000 in 2000 when the when the fledgling telco was negotiating to use the Optus network. Boost Mobile co-founder Peter Adderton is believed to own a 32 per cent share of the business. Today Boost Mobile switched to the Telstra network in…

Get on the right track with Episode 623 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 speak to Oppo Australia Managing Director Michael Tran about 10 years in the Australian market and, as we expected, the Government ban on social media for under 16s has been passed – what happens now. In the Tech Guide reviews – we check out massive Hisense 110UX – the 110-inch ULED TV, how you can charge your Apple products in style…

Christmas is less than three weeks away and there’s still time to nail the perfect tech present with the help of the Tech Guide 2024 12 Days of Christmas Gift Guide. Today we’re focusing on smartphones. Be sure to come back and check out the different categories we’re covering over the full 12 days of the Christmas gift guide. 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 2: SMARTPHONES iPHONE 16…

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, Stephen and Trevor travel to Spartanburg South Carolina as guests of BMW to check out “Plant Spartanburg” where BMW makes all their X cars. The plant is growing, to expand production including its future electric cars. And we talk to an EV9 owner who had a horror road trip, but still loves the car! Plus, how you can get fit while…

Christmas 2024 is nearly here, and technology will be a popular choice of gift so we’re here to help you with the Tech Guide 12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas so you can find the perfect gift for your loved ones. Today we’re looking at cameras that can not only capture great content anywhere but also connect us to our loved ones and help workers in their hybrid set up. 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…

The Hisense 110UX is a massive TV. At 110-inches this new Hisense flagship TV offers a viewing experience like no other with impressive audio and video quality. But the big screen comes with a big price – it’s $24,999. The 110UX includes Hisense’s proprietary MiniLED X backlight technology which provides an impressive 40,000 dimming zones. https://youtu.be/htMpmT3gw48?si=hl0EbxQi444gBCro Tech Guide looked at the Hisense 110UX in large hotel suite surrounded by several large windows. The setting was important because it closely resembles the bright open living spaces that customers investing in this TV would also have. The Hisense 110UX has up to…