Author: Stephen Fenech

Belkin has launched its new Auto Tracking Stand Pro – the first accessory to work with DockKit automated subject tracking technology – which keeps you centred in the frame as you move around your space. The new Stand Pro offers accurate camera work using the iPhone’s built in camera and the DockKit technology which can keep you centred with 360 degrees of pan and up to 90 degrees of tilt. Stand Pro let’s content creators focus on their content while the Stand Pro automatically tracks them and keeps him in the frame to capture their natural movements without the need…

Jump in the car with Tech Guide’s Stephen Fenech and EFTM’s Trevor Long as they bring you the latest episode of their popular new show Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars – The EV Podcast. This week, Stephen and Trevor talk about their most recent charging mishaps, we discuss the Mustang EV and the Cupra Born – Trevor’s car that Stephen is driving – what does he think? And we talk to a V8 Mustang owner decided to get an EV and another potential customer who is weighing up his options on which model to buy – he came to the…

Optus has announced NBN Co CEO Stephen Rue has been appointed as the company’s new CEO after an extensive internal and external international search. He will take up his new position in November 2024. Michael Venter will continue as interim CEO until Rue takes up his new position. Rue has just announced his resignation from his position as NBN Co Chief Executive Officer after almost a decade with the company, including the last six as CEO. The appointment was announced as Optus introduced a new governance model for decentralised operation and company-driven structure which means Rue and Optus executives will…

Telstra has delayed the closure of its 3G network by two months to give customers more time to check and update their devices and ensure they are not caught out. Telstra was initially due to shut down its 3G network on June 30, 2024, and it has now extended that deadline to August 30, 2024. This additional two months gives people more time to check their devices that rely on 3G for data, voice or emergency calls. A few months ago there were more then 750,000 customers who were using smartphones that would not work once 3G is closed. Telstra…

I’m the king of the world!!! This week on The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen we’re watching Titanic starring Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet and directed by James Cameron. Titanic tells the epic story of the maiden voyage of doomed cruise liner which is the backdrop for the love story between Jack and Rose. Stephen naturally watched Titanic in the cinema while Trevor, who has heard of the movies and knows all the famous references, has never actually watched movie from start to finish. We go through the memorable scenes and share some interesting facts, behind the scenes tidbits, trivia,…

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…