Author: Stephen Fenech

Netgear has always led the way creating a robust and reliable wireless network with its Orbi products and its latest offering – the Orbi 970 – packs in the latest Wi-Fi 7 technology and raises the bar in terms of speed and quality. Tech Guide replaced all the networks at our place with the new Orbi 970 and it gave us high speed connectivity in our two-storey home from the front of the house all the way to the back, upstairs and down. Today it’s not uncommon for a household to have more than 40 or 50 connected devices or…

Here’s looking at you, kid! This week on The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen podcast we’re watching a classic – Casablanca starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman. Casablanca was released in 1942 and tells the story of Rick Blaine who runs a bar in Morocco at a time when refuges are seeking passage out of trouble – but things get complicated when an ex-lover arrives in his gin joint. Stephen watched Casablanca as a child and has rewatched it several times – the latest time on a remastered 4K disc. Trevor, our usual suspect, has never seen it before. Play…

Logitech has launched a new ultra-portable wireless keyboard – Keys To Go 2- that you can take anywhere and connect to smartphones, tablets and laptops to type on the move. Keys To Go 2 has a built-in cover to protect it from spills or damage. The keyboard is also slim and light which makes it easy to pack up and take with you anywhere. “In today’s fast-paced world, staying productive while on-the-go is essential,” said Joseph Mingori, general manager of mobile solutions and partnerships at Logitech. “We understand the challenges that mobile professionals face and their desire to find solutions that…

Belkin has launched a new range of surge protection power boards which can give customers peace of mind knowing their expensive appliances and electronics are protected. The new line up was engineered in Australia by the local Belkin team to make sure it meets the needs of local customers. Starting at $34.95, the Belkin Surge Protection products are available in one, four, six and eight outlet options with the surge protection range up to 1800 joules. They also incorporate fast-charging dual USB-C power delivery ports and MOV (metal oxide varistors), six or 11 point safety systems and all housed in…

Jump in and listen to Episode 638 of the Twp Blokes Talking Tech podcast with Tech Guide editor Stephen Fenech and EFTM’s Trevor Long as they break down the biggest tech stories and product launches of the week. On this week’s show – Microsoft recalls Recall, when will we really get Apple Intelligence, when is Samsung launching its next event and Telstra giving out free phones before the 3G shutdown. You can listen or the watch show right here on Tech Guide site using the audio player below or by pressing play on the YouTube player. https://youtu.be/HHFh4GUBxGY?si=s_YnOP8AblBEcHZA It is also…

Do you ever sit look at your TV and wish it was bigger? You are not alone. In fact, 46 per cent of Australians admit to suffering “TV envy” when comparing their TV to that of their friends and family. Without a doubt our televisions are a central part of our lives and something we watch every single day. But the size of our TVs and where we put them in put them in our homes has also evolved according to the latest research commissioned by PureProfile and released by Samsung Australia. More than a third of Australians (35 per…

Amazon has unveiled the latest version of the popular Echo Show 5 – the smart device with a 5-inch display that’s powered by Alexa. This is the third generation of the Echo Show 5 and it now includes a completely re-engineered microphone array and a faster AZ2 Neural Edge processor. The unit also has an improved speaker system to deliver higher quality audio when listening to music, podcasts, Audible books or watching videos. The latest Echo Show 5 also supports Matter – the new platform that makes it easier to connect and control compatible smart home products no matter the…

Telstra will be giving away 12,000 handsets to elderly, disadvantaged and remote customers around Australia to make sure they can stay connected to the network after the 3G shutdown. Telstra pushed back its 3G shut down from the end of June to August 31 to give those customers who needed to upgrade more time. Telstra says most of the customers who will receive these complimentary handsets are 80 or older and dealing with financial hardship and difficult situations including recovering from a natural disaster. A lot of these customers rely on this connection because they have a life threatening medical…

Make the right move and listen to Episode 605 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’ve just returned from Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference and we’ll take a deep dive into Apple Intelligence what you can do and also answer your questions about the iOS, iPadOS and Mac updates and we’ll talk about our latest experience with Apple’s Vision Pro. In the Tech Guide reviews, Samsung has released the Galaxy Watch FE, Panasonic has launched the Lumix…

Microsoft’s new range of Copilot+ PCs go on sale today but Recall – one of the main AI features that can record everything you do on the computer – has been pulled after security and privacy concerns. Since its announcement in May, Recall was billed as the star of the show when it came to the new AI features of Copilot+ PCs. The idea behind the feature is to give your computer a photographic memory so we can remember things you might have forgotten and find what you’re looking for even faster. The PC would capture screenshots and store them…

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’s Stephen Fenech and EFTM’s Trevor Long. This week, Stephen and Trevor talk about to more EV owners and potential owners including Kristen who is awaiting the delivery if her new Volvo EV. We also speak to Chris who has two EVs – a Tesla and a Volvo ans we also chat with Leo who wants to know just how much he should charge his EV. If you’ve got a question about…

Samsung has announced the release of the Galaxy Watch FE – the latest stylish addition to the Samsung smartwatch family that will give user a new and accurate way to monitor their health and fitness. Priced at $399, the new Galaxy Watch FE has a 40mm face and retains the iconic design of the Galaxy Watch series. It is available in Black and Gold and has a range of one click watch bands to mix and match. Also onboard the Galaxy Watch FE range of new watch faces which are customizable beneath a sapphire crystal glass which offers protection against…

Get them to daylight! This week on The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen we’re watching the action movie Daylight starring Sylvester Stallone. Daylight tells the story of an explosion in a tunnel linking Manhattan with New Jersey. Kitt Latura – a disgraced rescue worker – volunteers to head into the rubble to bring out the survivors. Stephen watched Daylight in the cinema – he’s a Stallone fan – and has rewatched it a few times while Trevor is heading into the tunnel for the very first time. We go through the memorable scenes and share some interesting facts, behind the…

ECOVACS ROBOTICS is offering a new Aldi Special Buy next week – the DEEBOT NEO 2.0 PLUS robotic vacuum and mop which includes an auto empty station for true hands-free cleaning. It will be priced at $499, half the usual recommended retail price, from June 19. It will be the first time ECOVACS has offered a robotic vacuum with an auto empty station at Aldi. The DEEBOT NEO 2.0 PLUS has 5000Pa suction and a 5200mAh battery that offers three hours of runtime so it can clean 370 square metres on a single charge. And when it is time to…

After the announcements of Apple Intelligence and updates to iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference we’ve had a lot of questions. Here are all the answers. Through comments on our posts, emails from readers and our TV and radio interviews we have had plenty of interesting questions. So we did some digging and found the answers. Is Apple Intelligence really private? Yes, it is. Apple has been at the forefront when it comes to customer privacy and Apple Intelligence is no different. Most of the processing for Apple Intelligence happens on the device so your…

Two Blokes Talking Tech Episode 637 with Tech Guide editor Stephen Fenech and EFTM’s Trevor Long is coming to you live from Apple Park at the Worldwide Developers Conference. Recording at the Apple Park podcast studio we go through all the major announcements – Apple Intelligence, all the updates to iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, watchOS 11 and visionOS 2 and the Vision Pro is coming to Australia. https://youtu.be/ha4QmUvXG78 You can listen to the show using the audio player below or watch the show by pressing play on the YouTube player above. It is also possible to subscribe to…

Apple has revealed its own version of AI – Apple Intelligence – which will be available in the coming months as part if iOS 18, iPadOS 18 and macOS Sequoia. But how can you use it? Here are some examples: FIND FILES EASIER Apple Intelligence knows where everything is on our devices and who has shared content with us as well. You can ask to see the files a person sent you or the podcast someone recommended. No more digging around trying to find it. BETTER ACCESS TO YOUR PHOTOS Can you remember how hard it is to find a…

It’s time to get real and listen to Episode 604 of the top-rating Tech Guide podcast hosted by editor Stephen Fenech who keeps you updated and educated about the latest consumer tech news and product reviews. On this week’s show: Australians told to be on high alert for even more scams as we approach tax time – we explain how to protect yourself, we take a deep dive into the new ASUS range of Copilot+ PCs and its ROG Ally X portable gaming console recently announced at Computex. In the Tech Guide reviews, we take a look at the Panasonic…

Apple has announced software updates for iPhone, iPad, Vision Pro, Mac and Apple Watch which include new features to customise your home screen, mirror your iPhone on your Mac, lock individual apps and send text messages via satellite. These features were announced at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference as part of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, Apple Watch 11 and VisionOS 2. Here are the new features: iOS 18 Customisation: Users will have new options to customise the home screen and lock screen including arranging apps and widgets in any open space on the home screen to make it easier…

Apple’s Vision Pro is coming to Australia. The advanced headset will go on sale in Australia on July 12 with pre-orders kicking off on June 28. It will be priced from $5,999. Vision Pro is a spatial computer that can run apps and blend digital content with the physical world and create all new experiences with apps and enjoy your photos and videos like never before. “The enthusiasm for Apple Vision Pro has been extraordinary, and we are thrilled to introduce the magic of spatial computing to more customers around the world,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. “We can’t wait…