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Hang out the Two Blokes Talking Tech – Tech Guide editor Stephen Fenech and EFTM’s Trevor Long – for Episode 631of the popular podcast where they dissect the week’s biggest tech stories. This week, Optus teams up with TPG to boost services for regional areas, Optus also exceeds Telstra and Vodafone for the fastest 5G speeds, Qantas technical difficulties, the new Netgear Orbi 970 mesh systems with Wi-Fi 7 and Telstra’s Starlink satellite service. 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.…

With the shutdown of the 3G networks looming, Aspera Mobile has launched two affordable and easy-to-use phones to ensure customers have a connection to loved ones and emergency services after the 3G closure. Aspera Mobile has introduced the F50 flip phone ($99) and the F48 candy bar device ($69). Vodafone has already shut down its 3G network with Telstra to follow in June and Optus in September. This means customers with older phones will need to upgrade to a device that can connect to not only 4G networks but also with emergency services. These devices are suitable for 3G upgrade…

Ring has unveiled its latest indoor camera which includes a pan and tilt function to allow users to look around the room and cover more parts of their home. The new Ring Pan-Tilt Indoor Camera offers 360-degree panning and 169-degree vertical tilt coverage. The camera has all the features of Ring’s Indoor Camera range Including the manual privacy cover. The plug-in powered Ring Pan-Tilt Indoor Camera lets users see even more of their phone home so they can keep an eye on things when they’re out – including their furry friends. The camera offers 1080p HD video and colour night…

Despite its difficulties in recent times Optus has topped the charts in Opensignal’s latest Mobile Network Experience Report with the fastest 5G download speeds, consistency and best gaming experience. Optus has come through a data breach in September 2022 and the worst telecommunications outage in Australian history in November 2023 that resulted in the resignation of CEO Kelly Bayer Rosmarin. But despite this adversity and the fact the company has still not nominated a new CEO, Optus has been recognised as having the best 5G download speeds on average between January 1, 2024, and March 30, 2024. It is the…

Australians are turning to AI as a valuable tool to help them navigate online dating to increase their chances of finding a match and protect them from becoming the victim of a scam, according to leading cyber safety brand Norton. Norton has released a new global consumer survey which shows more than half (58 per cent) of Australian online daters are considering taking on AI to be their coach in the dating game. The 2024 Norton Cyber Safety Insights Report Special Release: Online Dating reveals our online behaviours when it comes to meeting and swapping information online with potential partners…

Give yourself a gift by pressing play on Episode 598 of the top-rating Tech Guide podcast hosted by editor Stephen Fenech as he keep you updated and educated about the latest consumer tech news and reviews. On this week’s show Tesla’s Cybertruck spotted in Sydney streets and the Tesla Model 3 Performance is now available and HP has released its AI-powered PCs. In the Tech Guide reviews, we take a look at the new Samsung OLED TV, we run our eye over the Oppo Reno 11F 5G smartphone and Arlo has new even more affordable security camera. In the Tech…

Motorola has revealed its to new Edge devices – the Motorola Edge 50 Pro and the Motorola Edge 50 Fusion – which introduce AI capabilities along with sleek and ultrathin designs. Motorola says the Edge 50 Pro and Edge 50 Fusion combine style and performance and include an advanced camera system with AI enhancements. MOTOROLA EDGE 50 PRO – $999 The Motorola Edge 50 Pro has a sandblasted aluminium frame and has a vegan leather finish in two colours – Black Beauty and Luxe Lavender as well as a special edition pearl finish in Moonlight Pearl. The device has a…

Netgear has brought the latest wireless technology – WiFi 7 – to its flagship Orbi mesh systems to take wireless connectivity to all-new heights with up to a remarkable 26Gbps with even greater range. The new Netgear Orbi 970 Series not only has WiFi 7 compatibility, but it also has a new sleeker design plus a new and improved antenna design. This product has come along at a time when multi-gig speeds are becoming available to more households and the number of connected devices in our homes is rapidly increasing. Meanwhile we have expectations to stream 4K/8K video quality via…

Get in the fast lane Tech Guide’s Stephen Fenech and EFTM’s Trevor Long as they bring you the latest episode of Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars – The EV Podcast. This week, Stephen and Trevor talk to EV owners including a Model 3 owner in the colder part of Australia, a Mercedes AMG Owner who is “doing very well” but had issues with the car and an owner who got the go ahead from the wife to buy the KIA Niro. If you’ve got a question about EVs or you want to talk to and be part of the show…

Oppo has always offered attractive and innovative smartphones and its new Reno 11F 5G continues that story with a sleek design and a host of features that you would use every day. It has a near borderless 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED display that’s capable of displaying more than a billion colours and HDR10+ certified. It has a 93.4 per cent screen to body ratio. Images, apps and websites look great on the screen – you’ll never get tired of looking at it. The display can also adjust its brightness to adjust to your eyes in the dark or in the brightest…

The new Samsung S95D OLED 4K Smart TV offers a remarkable home viewing experience and you can enjoy the quality in any part of your home – even the brightest living area. Tech Guide sat down with the 77-inch S95D in one of the most challenging locations – a room with lots of windows and bright light streaming in. The TV is just 11.2mm thick and has Samsung’s Infinity One design with an edge to edge screen with virtually no bezels. We deliberately timed this review for daytime to test the Samsung TV’s new Glare Free certification which is designed…

This week on The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen we’re sports documentary Senna about brilliant Brazilian Formula One driver Ayrton Senna as we approach the 30th anniversary of his tragic death. Senna was released in 2010 and covers the Brazilian driver incredible rise in Formula One and his dominance in the sport until his untimely death in 1994. And this it’s Trevor, who is as big a fan of F1 as Stephen is a fan of Star Wars, who is driving this week’s show – Stephen has not watched this movie until now. We share some interesting facts, behind the…

It’s time to get real and listen to Episode 630 of the popular Two Blokes Talking Tech podcast with Tech Guide editor Stephen Fenech and EFTM’s Trevor Long as they discuss the week’s biggest tech stories and product announcements. On this week’s show: Meta AI – and we put it to the test, Apple’s next event and what we can expect to see, Uber for teens and Belkin’s new accessories. https://youtu.be/vuAe9gYcyqw?si=8XK6t7KgjDKgwQk8 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. It is also…

Tesla’s Cybertruck has been spotted in Sydney streets and could be an indication that it will one day become available to Australian drivers. The monster stainless-steel clad electric truck was seen at Bondi beach and documented on the Tesla Australia New Zealand Instagram account. Tesla teased something was coming a few days with a shot of a container being opened. This post was then followed today by a shot of the Cybertruck at Bondi Beach flanked by the Tesla Model 3 and Tesla Model Y. There was also some video of the huge Cybertruck cruising Sydney’s streets. There have also…

Arlo has released a new affordable entry level security camera – the Essential FHD Outdoor Camera 2nd Gen – which can keep your home safe for the value price of $99. Available exclusively from Officeworks, the Arlo Essential FHD Outdoor Camera 2nd Gen offers full high definition 1080p resolution. The camera links to your home’s wi-fi and can send movement alerts to the Arlo companion app on your smartphone. This new model can fit in with in existing Arlo cameras in your home or start your home security journey with the ability add more Arlo cameras in your home and…

Tesla has introduced its most powerful Model 3 to date with enhanced performance, and stability and an improved design. The new performance drive unit takes the vehicle from 0 to 100km/h in 3.1 seconds with a top speed of 265km/h and a range of 528km. The new Tesla Model 3 Performance rides on staggered, forged aluminium 20-inch wheels with new 20-inch performance tyres for sharper response and increased traction out of corners and on various surfaces. It includes adaptive damping technology which is controlled via the onboard software and integrated it into the Tesla Vehicle Dynamics Controller (VDC) to improve…

HP has revealed its largest range of AI PCs with features designed to harness the power of AI to improve productivity, creativity and collaboration. HP says AI will offer a substantial improvement that will help users unlock new experiences and new capabilities. It’s one thing using AI but HP believes it must be the right AI tools and technology to experience a positive impact. “AI creates a level playing field, ensuring we’re all creators, innovators and entrepreneurs,” say Brad Pulford, Vice President and Managing Director, HP Australia and New Zealand. “The sheer variety of applications and services in Australia is…

Apple has confirmed an event on May 8 which is likely to reveal new iPad Pro and iPad Air models along with a new Apple Pencil. The virtual event will kick off at the stroke of midnight as the calendar ticks over to Wednesday May 8 (7am May 7 PT time in the US) and will be live streamed on the Apple website and on YouTube. The event has been labelled “Let Loose” and has an illustration which incorporates Apple Pencil – so it will definitely be upgraded with new features. Apple CEO Tim Cook even took to X with…

In the paced realm of business, where every second matters and the environment is constantly changing, the concept of team extension emerges as a ray of hope, a strategy not to survive but to excel. It introduces a perspective, into projects, breathing life into them with added energy, insights and expertise – offering a means not just to keep up with competitors but to outshine them. This piece delves into the world of team extension delving into its intricacies and the significant impact it can make on enterprises. The model itself At its essence team extension involves breaking down the…

Go to the top of the class with Episode 597 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 talk to Hisense Australia’s Chris Mayer who explains the new features of the 2024 range of Hisense TVs and Sony has united its new TVs and soundbars under the Bravia banner. In the Tech Guide reviews, we take a look at the new Kobo colour e-readers, Rode has launched new microphones and mounts and we check out the lunchbox…