Author: Stephen Fenech

PC and tablet shipments will be drastically reduced by more than 11 per cent amid memory shortages and supply chain disruptions according to the latest data from the International Data Corporation (IDC). This year IDC says PC shipments will fall by 11.3 per cent in 2026 – a huge difference from 2.4 per cent forecast made in November 2025. Tablets shipments are also predicted to fall by a huge 7.6 per cent this year. These shipping reductions are driven by a combination of memory shortages, rising component prices and other broader supply issues. The memory shortage is the result of…

Take a look at the inside with Episode 723 of the Two Blokes Talking Tech podcast with Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long as they go through the biggest tech stories of the week and the latest product announcements. On this week’s show, Telstra and TPG going head to head with ACMA over how our mobile coverage maps should look. What does it mean, and what does it matter? And Aussies are banned from visiting porn sites unless you prove your age – agree or disagree? Apple’s MacBook Neo is a winner, a big winner, plus how does it affect the…

Sonos is going back to its roots with the release of the new Sonos Play and Sonos Era 100 SL speakers which offer high quality room-filling sound. Sonos is returning to the system that enabled multi-room audio and made it a household name years ago. This comes nearly two years after the disastrous release of the upgraded Sonos app which had been completely redesigned for iOS and Android. Customers complained about bugs and poorer speaker performance and the brand took a hit. Then CEO Patrick Spence even stepped down as a result. Sonos has regrouped and appointed a new CEO…

Smart ring maker Oura has revealed Australians and New Zealanders know all about getting some quality slumber – they are the world’s longest sleepers according to a new report. Oura today released its ANZ: The State of Sleep Report 2026 and it showed New Zealanders got the most sleep in the world each night at 7 hours and 11 minutes closely followed by Australians at 7 hours and 9 minutes on average. One of the specialties of the Oura smart ring is tracking sleep length and sleep quality and giving users a score every morning. A smart ring is an…

The new MacBook Neo is a real breakthrough product for Apple.  Not only a breakthrough in terms of the affordable $899 price but a breakthrough that Apple is now competing in a segment previously dominated by only Windows laptops. Tech Guide has been testing the MacBook Neo for the past week and we’ve found it really punches above its weight. For what you’re paying you are getting a decent laptop. And the fact that it’s a Mac is probably one of its best features. https://youtu.be/52co3wiqDYk The MacBook Neo has a 13-inch Liquid Retina display with the resolution of 2408 x…

It’s time to get updated and educated with Episode 684 of the top-rating Tech Guide podcast hosted by editor Stephen Fenech as he brings you the latest consumer tech news and product reviews. On this week’s show: Australians must now prove they are over 18 before accessing porn sites and Apple has had a huge week of product releases but it’s their two cheapest products – the iPhone 17e and MacBook Neo – everyone is talking about. In the Tech Guide reviews we’ve road-tested the new Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Motorola and Nothing have also delivered unique new smartphone…

Norton has launched the Genie AI-powered scam protection tool inside ChatGPT to give users access to trusted security intelligence. Leading internet security company Norton, part of the Gen group, created the Genie app to help users work out if a message or email was legitimate or a scam. The vital tool uses AI to assess the threat and check it against known threats and scams. Now the app has been launched as a tool within ChatGPT to make it easier to check suspicious emails, text, messages, images and links and get instant guidance on whether it is safe, risky or…

The new ECOVACS DEEBOT T90 Pro Omni is the latest generation hands free robot vacuum system that’s ideal for households with pets and anyone who wants to get back the time they used to spend cleaning their floors. Tech Guide took the T90 Pro Omni for a test drive at our place and it completely took over the floor cleaning duties. This model has the upgraded Ozmo Roller 3.0 which is 50 per cent longer at 27cm roller so it can cover even more floor area. And on the suction side the T90 Pro Omni goes to another level with…

Australians who want to access porn sites must now prove they are over 18 under new industry codes – and there is already pushback from some of the most popular adult sites in the world. Under the new Age Restricted Material Codes which are designed to protect minors from being exposed to graphic content, Australians who want to visit porn sites must undergo an age verification check which may include facial recognition, digital IDs or a credit card. So gone are the days where all you had to do was choose between two buttons – I am over 18 or…

Grab your keys and press play on the latest episode of Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars – the EV podcast with Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long. This week, Aaron is in the market for a new EV – but he’s all eyes on the Tesla, so did Stephen and Trev help at all? Bruce calls in with a story you might not believe – two BYD’s on order, cancelled both and took his business to MG. And Ryan updates us on his EV’s with a two Tesla Driveway If you’ve got a question about EVs or you want to be…

The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is one amazing new smartphone. And as flagship devices are supposed to do, it introduces brand new technology, brand new features and brand-new capabilities. This new model doesn’t look all that different from the S25 Ultra, but the majority of improvements can be found under the hood. Tech Guide has been using the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra for two weeks now and most of the new features and technology are only included on this flagship model. https://youtu.be/avrndfJ67bs?si=DcogplyH8iinf4k9 But the S26 and S26+ also have their fair share of shared improvements as well. The brand-new feature…

This week on The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen podcast we’re watching Nick Of Time starring Johnny Depp and Christopher Walken – a movie that plays out in real time. Nick Of Time tells the story of a man who is forced to carry out a deadly task or risk losing his daughter. What lengths will he go to in order to save his daughter’s life? Stephen watched Nick of Time in the theatre and rewatched it a few times while the clock is ticking for Trevor for the first time. We go through the memorable scenes and shares some…

London-based tech company Nothing has released three new products – Phone (4a), Phone (4a) Pro and the Headphone (a). The Phone (4a) (From $649), Phone (4a) Pro ($949) and Headphone (a) ($349) are all available to pre-order now and will all go on sale on March 17. They feature Nothing’s unique designs and style that certainly make them stand out from the crowd. PHONE (4A) – From $649 The device has a bright 6.78-inch 120Hz AMOLED display and a snappy design which includes transparent panels and a glyph bar with 63 mini LEDs. It also comes in four colours –…

This is an emergency Two Blokes Talking Tech podcast with Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long as they discuss the massive Apple release of the incredibly affordable MacBook Neo. While Stephen and Trevor pretty much nailed the speculation in Episode 722 released yesterday they needed to share their thoughts now Apple has officially announced the MacBook Neo which will be priced from just $899. You can listen and watch 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.

Apple has made a massive price breakthrough with the launch of the MacBook Neo – a Mac laptop that’s priced from just $899 which will put it within reach of even more customers. It has a 13-inch Liquid Retina display and is powered by the A18 Pro chip – the same silicon that was aboard the iPhone 16 Pro. MacBook Neo will be available to buy on March 11. “We’re incredibly excited to introduce MacBook Neo, which delivers the magic of the Mac at a breakthrough price,” said John Ternus, Apple’s senior vice president of Hardware Engineering. “Built from the…

Pull up a chair and join the Two Blokes Talking Tech – Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long – for Episode 722 as they go through the biggest tech stories and product announcements of the week. Apple had had a busy week of releases with the new iPhone 17e, the iPad Air with M4, MacBook Air with M5 and MacBook Pros with M5 Pro and M5 Max chips. But is that all we will see? The rumours suggest an affordable MacBook is also on the way. We also talk about the new devices unveiled at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona including new…

Motorola is the latest company to release a folding smartphone that opens like a book with the launch of the razr fold which was unveiled at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. While Motorola has enjoyed success with razr – a folding version of its popular flip phone from the early 2000s – this is the first time it has released a device with two large screens – a 6.6-inch front screen and an 8.1-inch 2K LTPO display. Users can run up to three apps at the same time on the large inside display. The inside screen is also compatible with…

Leading portable power manufacturer EcoFlow has launched the Delta 3 Max Plus – a high performance 2kWh portable power station that offers 3000W AC output. The Delta 3 Max Plus has a built-in high-current Anderson-style DC output. It can connect directly to 4WDs, caravans and auxiliary battery systems. The unit can be used for backup, for off-grid travels and job site power. The 3000W output of the Delta 3 Max Plus means it can power appliances and tools like an electric kettle, lawn mowers and water pumps. The X Boost technology enabling up to 3900W output means it will be…

Apple has refreshed its popular laptop line-up with the new MacBook Air with M5 and the MacBook Pro with new M5 Pro and M5 Max silicon to deliver next-level performance and on-device AI. All these new Apple products go on sale on March 11. MACBOOK AIR WITH M5 Apple’s most popular laptop, the 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air have been updated with M5 to offer vastly improved performance and enhanced AI capabilities. The M5 chip has a faster CPU and an upgraded GPU with a Neural Accelerator in each core. This makes it possible for the MacBook Air with M5…

Take a break and have a listen to Episode 683 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: We’ve just returned from the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event in San Francisco where we saw the new Galaxy S26 smartphones series. We talk to Samsung Australia’s Head of Product Nathan Rigger about the new devices, we also give you our hands on first impression of the S26 Ultra. We also break some news on the Samsung Trifold and the no…