Author: Stephen Fenech

LG’s 77-inch Signature OLED T – the world’s first transparent 4K OLED TV – has finally arrived in Australia and is available for a cool $74,999. The transparent TV pushes the OLED technology to its limits with a transparent self-lit screen the connects to your sources wirelessly giving users the freedom to reimagine their living space. In transparent mode, uses can look straight through the television while still viewing the content that appears to be floating in mid-air. https://youtu.be/AYb-0UUezAw?si=AnmaPb2UaRp_EsU4 And despite its large 77-inch size, the Signature OLED T still creates a sense of openness. It can even be positioned…

Join us and celebrate the 700th Episode of the Two Blokes Talking Tech podcast with Tech Guide editor Stephen Fenech and EFTM’s Trevor Long as they go through the week’s biggest tech stories and product releases. And this week we have all the new iPhones on hand and share our first thoughts on the new Apple devices – the iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. Also on the show NBN speeds have been increased and did you know from next year you will you need to show ID to watch Porn? You can listen…

Meta has unveiled the latest generation of its AI glasses – the Meta Ray-Ban Display which can now show you answers, read messages and take video calls through the lenses. Priced at $US799 and set for release in the US on September 30, the Meta Ray-Ban Display are the first AI glasses with a high resolution monocular display. No Australian availability has been announced. The glasses can now show you answers to your questions and surroundings inside the lenses. Users can see short texts, WhatsApp messages and reels with the Meta Ray-Ban Display and view text and multimedia messages from…

Leading drone maker DJI has unveiled the DJI Mini 5 Pro – the first mini drone to feature a 1-inch sensor and take its onboard camera to the next level while achieving a flight time of up to 36 minutes. The DJI Mini 5 Pro can fit in the palm of your hand but it still has room for the 50-megapixel 1-inch sensor which allows the camera to capture even more detail in any conditions including low light. It also has a 48mm Med-Tele mode with higher digital zoom resolution so subjects can really pop with greater texture and added…

LG Electronics has released it’s new WashTower lineup that includes Australia’s largest washing machine. The new WashTower combines a Signature washing machine and dryer and puts them in a single stacked design. The washing machine has a 19kg capacity and it is stacked below the 10kg capacity dryer. This combination can make light work for laundry day in Australian households and get through more clothes at once. LG’s WashTower range has been empowered with AI capabilities including the AI Direct Drive technology along with AI Wash Cycle which ensures the unit selects the optimal wash cycle based on the weight…

Get onboard with Episode 662 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: Has Apple killed the SIM card after the release of the iPhone Air – the thinnest iPhone ever? We run our eye over all the rest of the Apple announcements. In the Tech Guide reviews – we take a look at Google Pixel 10 Pro XL, Journey releases an unlosable wallet and the latest tech behind the award-winning Uniden Baby Monitors. In the Tech Guide…

Spotify’s free music service has received a massive upgrade with new ways to listen, connect and share your favourite music. Spotify has introduced new and improved features to make listening even smoother and enhance the way you find and consume the music and podcasts you love. These new features have been four years in the making and give listeners more control over how they listen whether it’s searching and playing any track or listening to something that’s just being shared with you. The new features include: PICK AND PLAY Is there a favourite song or a nagging earworm you need…

If you haven’t checked yet, you may not realise your NBN speed has been increased. In most cases it will be up to five times faster. The NBN, under its Accelerate Great program, has just completed its biggest upgrade ever for customers and business owners to enjoy even faster wholesale speeds for selected tiers if you have Fibre To The Premises (FTTP) and Hybrid Fibre Coaxial (HFC). NBN customers on FTTC (Fibre To The Curb) or FTTN (Fibre To The Node) can sign up to these new faster plans and, by doing so, the NBN will upgrade their home connection…

Uniden’s popular baby monitor range has been honoured with multiple consumer and industry awards which highlights the company’s commitment to innovation and safety. A trusted name in home and parenting technology, Uniden also received a CHOICE recommended review for its multi-award winning BW6101R. In the Bounty Baby Awards, Uniden was awarded both silver and bronze awards in the baby monitor category for the Baby Watch BW3531 and BW4501 models. Uniden was also a finalist in the Kindred Baby & Toddler Awards 2025 with the BW4501 which honour excellence and innovation in the parenting space. “These awards and recommendations are an…

Start the journey and press play on the latest episode of Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars – The EV Podcast – with Tech Guide editor Stephen Fenech and EFTM’s Trevor Long. This week Stephen and Trevor take your calls including one from Nev who is a few weeks into owning a BYD Sealion 7 and he’s impressed. But is it enough to make them a two EV household? We run though some handy reference sites for detailed EV information, including a solution to the RANGE debate for your next car (or current car) EV DATABASE: https://ev-database.org/ AUSTRALIAN EV ASSOCIATION: https://aeva.asn.au/…

The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is a flagship grade smartphone that’s had an incremental improvement over last year’s model and a boost in Gemini’s power and reach. The Pixel 10 Pro XL – and the other models in the range – are ideally not meant for someone who invested in the Pixel 9 but for someone with a much older device. Design-wise there has been hardly any change but it still maintains its solid build quality and an assured in-hand feel. Part of that solidness is the fact the device is heavy – it’s 232g. In comparison the iPhone…

I’m what you call a big-shot attorney! This week on The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen podcast we’re watching Primal Fear starring Richard Gere and Edward Norton making his film debut. Primal Fear was released in 1996 and tells the story of a choir boy accused of murdering an Archbishop who is represented by headline-hunting attorney Martin Vail. And it’s far from an open and shut case. Stephen watched Primal Fear in the cinema and has rewatched it many times while Trevor is coming into the witness box for the very first time. We go through the memorable scenes and…

Apple’s new iPhone Air is the first smartphone to be shipped globally with eSIM compatibility only. Is this beginning of the end for physical SIM cards? The new iPhone Air has no slot for a physical SIM card so if you are planning to buy it and you’ve got a physical SIM card you’ll need to convert it to an eSIM. An eSIM is basically a built-in chip that can be imprinted with the information your SIM card holds and identify you on the cellular network. SIM stands for Subscriber Identification Module so when people dial your number the call…

Journey, a company known for its design-focused products, has just released it new VERSA trackable wallet series. The range includes two slim everyday wallets and a dedicated travel wallet that are trackable on Apple’s Find My network. They are made from quality leather material and are not only trackable but also MagSafe compatible. They also offer RFID blocking and can be recharged wirelessly. And the two everyday wallets can also double as iPhone stands. The new Journey wallets are the two versions of the LOC8 VERSA MagSafe Money Clip and Wallet Stand, the VERSA MagSafe Money Clip Wallet and Stand…

Join the Two Blokes Talking Tech – Tech Guide editor Stephen Fenech and EFTM’s Trevor Long – for Episode 699.99999 as they discuss all the latest Apple announcements including the iPhone Air, the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro. Stephen and Trevor go through the new Apple products in the order they were revealed – AirPods Pro 3, the Apple Watch Series 11, Apple Watch SE 3, Apple Watch Ultra 3 and then, course all the new iPhones – the iPhone 17, iPhone Air and the iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max. You can listen to show right…

Apple has just unveiled the new Apple Watch Series 11 which can now track your sleep more accurately and offer up to 24 hours of battery life. Also announced today was the Apple Watch Ultra 3 and the Apple Watch SE 3. In some markets around the world, the new Apple Watch Series 11 feature that can detect hypertension – a side effect of high blood pressure – is waiting medical approval. Apple Watch Series 11, Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Apple Watch SE all go on sale on September 19. APPLE WATCH SERIES 11 Apple Watch series 11 has…

Apple has released the new AirPods Pro 3 which offers improved audio quality, better active noise cancellation (ANC), live translation and it now includes heart rate sensors to track your workouts. It has an updated design for an even more secure and comfortable fit that can handle all your activities and exercise. The AirPods Pro 3 have a new multi-port acoustic architecture which controls airflow and how it carries sound into your ear. The result is an improved spatial listening experience, better bass response and an even wider soundstage so you hear every note, every instrument and every vocal with…

Apple has delivered a solid upgrade with the new iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro which feature an upgraded design, improved camera systems, better performance and all-day battery life. The iPhone 17 Pro is made of aluminium and features the first iPhone unibody design with a completely re-engineered architecture to fit a new thermal system and the biggest battery ever included in an iPhone. The iPhone 17 has a contoured edge design and, like the iPhone 17 Pro, is coated with Ceramic Shield 2 to make it 3x more scratch resistant then last year’s iPhones. APPLE REVEALS THINNEST iPHONE EVER…

Apple has just unveiled its thinnest iPhone ever – the iPhone Air. It is just 5.6mm thick and weighs only 165g but it offers more durability than any previous iPhone along with powerful performance and all-day battery life. It is also the first time Apple has made an iPhone with no SIM card tray for the entire world. The iPhone Air will only work with an eSIM. iPhone Air will be available in four colours – Sky Blue, Light Gold cloud white and space black and will start at $1,799 dollars for the 256GB model. APPLE LAUNCHES REDESIGNED iPHONE 17…

Tech Guide got a chance to take a first look at Roborock’s new range of robot lawnmowers at IFA 2025 in Berlin. The company has taken the smarts of its robot vacuums outside to tackle your lawn. There are three new robot mowers in the range – the RockMow Z1, the RockMow S1 and the RockMow Neo Q1. The RockMow Z1 looks like a miniature Tesla Cybertruck. https://youtu.be/M6M485m61Ko?si=xu3YM_gcs-P9iFmy The Roborock stand in Berlin included an area meant to look like a grass yard complete with slopes and obstacles and pets to demonstrate the abilities of the new RockMow range. Like…