Author: Stephen Fenech

Arlo Technologies, the company behind the market-leading wireless home security cameras, doorbells and floodlights, has exceeded four million subscriptions globally which demonstrates the appreciation for the added value that the plans provide. Subscribers to Arlo’s AI-powered paid plans grew steadily in 2024 as more customers discovered the benefits which make the products even more useful and valuable in creating added security and peace of mind. The plans extend the security experience offer complete protection. Subscriptions include 30-days of secure cloud storage of all video recordings and offer smart notifications and advanced object recognition with AI, setting smart zones and more.…

Connect with the Two Blokes Talking Tech – Stephen Fenech from Tech Guide and EFTM’s Trevor Long – for Episode 642 of the popular podcast as they dissect the week’s biggest and product launches. On this week’s show – Apple starts its Beta Software Program so you can get an early look at iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia, watchOS and tvOS, Samsung unveils its Olympic Edition of the Galaxy Z Flip6, Safari rolls out new online safety features, Vodafone’s roaming deal for the Paris Olympic and more about our experience with the Vision Pro. You can listen or the…

Dyson products can vacuum your carpets, clean your floors, keep you cool, warm you up and help you style your hair but now they are taking on the big audio brands with its new OnTrac customisable noise-cancelling headphones. In fact, Dyson says the OnTrac headphones have the best in-class noise cancellation and an impressive 55 hour runtime. The headphones have been designed to offer high fidelity sound for a superior audio experience. There are eight microphones that work to listen out for external sounds 384,000 times per second and block out up to 40dB of unwanted noise. The Dyson OnTrac…

Aussie Broadband has launched a new digital first challenger brand – Buddy Telco – to offer Australian NBN customers even better value with all plans priced at less than $100. Buddy Telco will offer NBN 25, 50, 100 and 1000 plans at launch with users able to receive support through the Buddy Telco app, on the website and through live chat. The same infrastructure and automation used by Aussie Broadband will be used to power Buddy Telco. These plans are available now: – Standard NBN 25/10 Unlimited for $65 – Value NBN 50/20 Unlimited for $75 – Speedy NBN 100/20…

Optus will give away 20,000 handsets to customers doing it tough and struggling to replace their device ahead of the 3G shut down at the end of September. Optus has put several measures in place including providing a free mobile handset to eligible customers who may be going through financial issues, the elderly and others experiencing various difficulties. More than 2.6 million messages – including emails, letters and SMS messages – have been sent out to impacted customers who may be without a mobile connection after the last 3G network is closed for good at the end of September. Optus…

Belkin has released a product that works hand in hand with Apple’s new Vision Pro – it’s a specially-designed holder that can help users keep the device’s external battery safely attached to their body. The Belkin Battery Holder for Apple Vision Pro allows users to snap the battery securely inside and either clip it to their belt or hang it by the included strap across your shoulder. This way it is a lot safer to move around with the Vision Pro and eliminate the risk of the external battery falling to the ground and potentially taking the headset with it. https://youtu.be/upcbdid8ONM?si=J_464I7i7XJI0xa3 In…

Did you know you can be tracked across multiple websites, your location data can also be collected without your permission and that web extensions can expose your privacy? These are just some of the things Apple has pointed out in a new campaign to make people aware of what’s really going on when we browse the web. Apple, which has always been a strong advocate for privacy, released a new video showing the dangers users face online. https://youtu.be/8QKW6mVT814?si=UGlO3i3HUfkUxgHr At the same time the company pointed out that its Safari browser on iPhone and Mac offers protection against things like cross…

Tune in to Episode 609 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 take you through Samsung’s new announcements from Paris and we chat with Eric Chou – Head of Mobile Experience for Samsung Australia. We also have an interview that’s out of this world – we talk to Katherine Bennell Pegg – she’s the first astronaut who trained under the Australian flag – a fascinating chat. In the Tech Guide reviews, we take a look at…

Uniden has released a new range of advanced yet affordable baby monitors to give parents even greater flexibility to keep an eye on newborns and toddlers. There are three new models in the line-up in the award-winning Uniden BabyWatch range – BW2511, BW3531 and W4501 – which have been priced to keep them within easy reach of budget-conscious customers. The range feature Uniden’s signature high-quality while keeping the prices down to make them accessible by even more families who are feeling cost of living pressures. Every model features a colour screen along with sound detection, temperature monitoring and two-way talk…

Apple has kicked off the Apple Beta Software Program so users can install the latest iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia on their devices from today. Users will also be able to load the beta versions of tvOS 18 and watchOS as well. These software updates were recently announced at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference last month and will be officially released in September. But Apple’s Beta Software Program gives users the chance to get their hands on the new software today and report any bugs to improve the quality of the update by the time the final version is released.…

Jump onboard to 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 a feature that’s available on most EVs, yet many people think it’s exclusive to Tesla. We jump on the line and talk to George who shares his love of his Lexus UX300e and Orz loves his Mercedes plug-in hybrid – but when we he go for the full EV? If you’ve got a question about EVs or you want to talk to and…

The new Microsoft Surface Pro – one of the first cabs off the rank under the Copilot+ PC banner – is a remarkably powerful and useful tablet that will easily meet your productivity and entertainment needs. The tablet is running the Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite chip – this is brand-new silicon that brings it into the Copilot+ PC class and enables much of its AI functionality to occur on device. This new chip has brought to PC users improved speed and battery life for the very first time. Microsoft was quick to draw comparisons with Apple’s M series chips and…

Do you want to play a game? This week on The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen podcast we’re watching WarGames released in 1983 and starring Matthew Broderick and Ally Sheedy. WarGames tells the story of a computer savvy student who tries to connect with a gaming company to sample their new titles but he gets a lot more than he bargained for – and it could have global consequences. Stephen watched WarGames in the theatre as a teenager – he already owned a computer back then – while Trevor is logging in for the very first time We go through…

Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic partner Samsung has unveiled the Olympic edition of the new Galaxy Z Flip6, a money-can’t-buy edition of the device that’s been exclusively designed and customised for the 17,000 athletes competing in Paris. Samsung, an Olympic sponsor for more than 30 years, will be offering the Olympic edition of the Galaxy Z flip 6 which now features Galaxy AI. But only athletes competing at the Paris Olympics will be receiving it. It is the first time Samsung has made its newest product available to athletes before it officially goes on sale around the world. The Olympic Edition…

Episode 641 of the Two Blokes Talking Tech podcast with Tech Guide editor Stephen Fenech and EFTM’s Trevor Long is coming to you live from Paris where we attended Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked event. On this week’s show, we are on the ground in Paris as Samsung unveils its latest foldable smartphones – the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Galaxy Z Flip6 – it’s new smartwatches – the Galaxy Watch 7 and Galaxy Watch Ultra along with the new Galaxy Ring and the latest Galaxy Buds3 and Buds3 Pro. Stephen and Trevor also share their thoughts on the new Apple Vision Pro…

Samsung has launched it’s Galaxy Buds3 Series which offer a brand new design and a host of new features powered by Galaxy AI including the ability translate a foreign language on their own. The Galaxy Buds3 and Galaxy Buds3 Pro have a premium blade design and are highlighted with blade lights to give them some extra flair. Customers can control their playback with a simple pinch or swipe up or down on the blade. AI features include Interpreter which allows you to hear a foreign language translated in your ears in real time without the need for a Galaxy smartphone or…

Samsung has unveiled the latest generation of foldable smartphones – Galaxy Z Fold6 and Galaxy Z Flip6 – that not only elevate the mobile experienced with their unique form factors but also have the powerful Galaxy AI onboard. Announced at a global launch event in Paris, the new Samsung Galaxy Z series are the slimmest and lightest models Samsung has ever produced while still offering even more power, performance and durability. Samsung also announced new Galaxy watches and a ranger of upgraded Buds earphones. The new Samsung products are available for pre-order now and will go on sale on July…

Samsung has bolstered its wearables line up with a new range of Galaxy smartwatches and an all-new  Galaxy Ring which is designed to offer even more insights into your health and Wellness. There are two new smartwatches the Galaxy Watch 7 and Galaxy Watch Ultra with both also incorporating the power of Galaxy AI. GALAXY RING Galaxy Ring is Samsung’s latest product that can gather health and wellness information in its smallest and most discreet form. Samsung has brought its proven sensor technology to the lightweight Galaxy Ring which weighs just 3g. Available in three colour choices, Titanium Black, Titanium…

Amazon has launched its new Echo Spot – the latest in its Alexa-enabled devices – which is not only a smart speaker but a customizable smart alarm clock. The new Echo Spot is ideal for the bedside table or the desk with a screen that can display various custom clock faces and colours. Priced at $149, Echo Spot is available in Black, Glacier White and Ocean Blue. “Customers care about the way they wake up in the morning and go to bed at night and the all-new Echo Spot will transform the way they start and end their day,” said…

We take a deep dive into Apple’s new Vision Pro which we’ve been using for the past week in Episode 608 of the top-rating Tech Guide podcast hosted by editor Stephen Fenech. On this week’s show, we take a detailed look at the Vision Pro – how it works, how you can use it for work, play, education and gaming as well as for watching sport and viewing movies and other content. Also on the show, LG has launched its new wireless OLED TVs, DJI goes from drones to electric bikes and TCL releases a phone with a screen that’s…