Author: Stephen Fenech

Bambu Lab has just released the X2D – a new and more affordable 3D printer which offers most of the features of the flagship models and puts it within reach of more customers. The Bambu Lab X2D is priced at $1,049 or $1,349 if purchased with the AMS 2 Pro Filament feeder. This is less than half the price of the Bambu Lab H2C model which we reviewed on Tech Guide. The Bambu Lab X2D features dual nozzle 3D printing and can handle faster multi colour prints. It has a print bed area of 256mm x 256mm x 260mm and,…

GoPro has released new Mission 1 cameras – a higher-grade and rugged model to offer even higher resolutions, frame rates, and run times to perform in the most demanding environments. There are three cameras in the range Mission One Pro, Mission One Pro ILS, Mission One. They offer the same small light and rugged design as the original GoPro cameras but offer even higher performance and up to 8K resolution. The cameras feature a 50MP one-inch sensor with a larger surface area which can capture more light and offer professional-level low-light performance with up to 14 stops of dynamic range…

Make the tech savvy move and take a listen to Episode 689 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: We’re talking TVs – Hisense has unveiled its 2026 RGB Mini LED range. And Sony has finally announced its version of the RGB technology and Meta has just launched Muse Spark to its AI platform. In the Tech Guide reviews we take a look at the new MacBook Air with M5 and Dyson has packed 17 years of…

You may have noticed while Rory McIlroy was powering to his second straight Master victory that he was wearing a green band on his right arm – that’s a Whoop health and fitness wearable. And it has revealed what was happening with his heart rate during the gruelling final round and closing holes before his back to back victory at Augusta National. McIlroy became one of many high profile investors in Whoop alongside LeBron James and Christiano Ronaldo when the company raised $US575m in a funding round in 2020. At the time Whoop had a $US1.2bn valuation – today Whoop…

Roblox has announced it will be introducing two new age-based accounts for younger users on the platform as well as expanding parental controls for anyone under 16. The two new tiers will be Roblox Kids for those aged five to eight and Roblox Select for users aged nine to 15. These changes will involve age checks, account level defaults and content ratings plus ongoing moderation and greater parental controls, all working together in a unified framework. And this has nothing to do with the Australian social media ban but rather a continuation of the work Roblox kicked off earlier this…

Is now the best time to buy an EV? Find out by listening to the latest episode of Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars with Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long. This week, a record number of electric cars were sold in March 2026 but is it because of the fuel price crisis or just strong demand? We hear from Enrique about his new Atto 2, David’s been planning for EVs for longer than we’ve known about them – and now drives a Mach-E GT plus we hear about Matt’s new Zeekr 7X. And we review the Hyundai Kona all-Electric. If you’ve…

When most of the major brands unveiled their 2026 TVs at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas in January they all had one thing in common – RGB technology. And now it’s Sony’s turn to reveal its version. We’ve already seen Samsung’s Micro RGB, Hisense’s RGB MiniLED and LG’s Micro RGB evo TVs. Now Sony is introducing True RGB for its 2026 line-up of TVs. Like the other brands, Sony has replaced its white backlight and replaced it with tiny red, green and blue (RGB) cells. The thinking behind this is so the TVs can produce light and colour…

This river can kill you in a thousand ways!! This week on The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen podcast we’re watching Anaconda starring Jennifer Lopez, Eric Stoltz, Owen Wilson and Jon Voight. Anaconda tells the story of a documentary film crew looking for a mysterious hidden tribe but the trip goes off course when they rescue a snake hunter in a storm who says he has seen the tribe and can lead them to them – but he has other reasons to help them. Stephen watched Anaconda in the cinema and has rewatched it many times while Trevor is taking…

You can never underestimate Apple’s MacBook Air. The thin and light laptop certainly packs a punch despite its svelte dimensions and now with the latest M5 chip onboard, the MacBook Air will pleasantly surprise most customers. Steve Jobs pulled the original MacBook Air out of an inter-office envelope back in 2008 (I was in the audience that day at Macworld in San Francisco) to demonstrate the breakthrough design which made every other laptop at that time seem big and bulky. To this day the MacBook Air is still the most popular laptop in Apple’s line-up although it will now be…

Join in on the chat with the Two Blokes Talking Tech – Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long – for Episode 727 of the popular podcast as they discuss the biggest tech stories and product releases of the week. On this week’s show – what is happening with Apple’s folding iPhone? Will it be announced, is it delayed, will it be pushed back to next year. And what does that mean for the whole iPhone lineup? We talk about the spectacular images from space – shot on iPhone – and the conspiracy theorists ruining the internet. In the longer-than-a-minute reviews -…

Dyson has launched the HushJet Mini Cool fan, a small portable fan designed to be used as a wearable, on your desk or in your hand. Dyson has taken 17 years of airflow engineering and shrunk it down into a device you can hold in the palm of your hand. The device weighs just 212g so it’s easy to carry around and keep by your side day and night. Priced at $169, the HushJet Mini Cool Fan has a six-hour battery and can achieve air flow speeds of up to 25m/s and is powered by a brushless DC motor spinning…

Meta has introduced Muse Spark – a powerful new update to Meta AI that will help users find answers, content, plan events and travel and explore new shopping modes across Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp and AI glasses. The Meta Superintelligence Labs (MSL) has rebuilt its AI stack from the ground up to unlock deeper reasoning and multimodal understanding. The new model will be able to reason through complex questions in science, math and health. Muse Spark can provide detailed health questions based on images and charts. In fact, Meta has a team of physicians developing the model’s ability to respond to…

Hisense has announced the pricing and availability of its premium TV line-up including the latest generation of RGB MiniLED and RGB MiniLED evo models. Hisense has expanded its RGB MiniLED offerings with the all-new UR series, which includes the UR9 and UR8 models that are available in sizes ranging from 55 inches all the way up to 100 inches. The new UR series brings RGB MiniLED technology and performance within reach of even more customers at more affordable price points. These Hisense RGB MiniLED TVs feature individually controlled red, green, and blue MiniLEDs which combine to deliver stunning colour, contrast,…

The heavily rumoured foldable iPhone which was expected to be released in September alongside the iPhone 18 line up may be pushed back to 2027 after running onto production and testing delays. According to reports from Nikkei Asia, the new iPhone Fold has run into engineering problems during its early test production phase. These issues are taking longer to resolve than the company anticipated. Tech Guide 3D printed the mock-up based on the rumoured dimensions. It has a passport shape with a shorter and wider front screen and larger internal display. Well know leaker Sonny Dickson shared images of the…

Indulge yourself and take a listen to Episode 688 of the top-rating Tech Guide podcast hosted by editor Stephen Fenech as he keeps you updated and educated about the latest consumer tech and product reviews. On this week’s show: One in three Australians are worried they will lose their jobs to AI and Meta has just released a new range of AI glasses aimed at the biggest group of customers – prescription wearers. In the Tech Guide reviews we take a listen to the Sony WF-1000XM6 earphones and we test drive the HP OmniBook X Flip 14 two in one…

Apple’s Shot on iPhone campaign has reached astronomical heights – literally. The crew of the Artemis II have captured and shared some stunning images of Earth taken from the Orion spacecraft taken with the iPhone 17 Pro Max. NASA has shared the images on its website including a shot of astronauts Christine Koch and Reid Wiseman looking back towards Earth. In one of Wiseman’s images you can see Australia albeit upside down. We believe these images were taken with the front selfie camera of the iPhone 17 Pro Max. Mission commander Reid Wiseman also shared his selfie on his X…

We answer all your questions about EVs on the latest episode of Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars with Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long. This week, we got your feedback, so there’s more van talk this week – with the KIA option coming soon! Plus Subaru has new EVs coming and even Toyota has gone EV on the Hilux. And we take your calls – Christine’s looking for a hatchback in Melbourne – ready to become an EV owner and Mitch is loving his BYD Atto 1 – he thinks it was like buying an iPhone And our review of the…

Sony’s reputation for producing truly impressive audio products precedes it and they have not disappointed with the new WF-1000XM6 earphones. They have stunning audio and outstanding Active Noise Cancellation to offer a superior experience plus a range of features and enhancements to make them an easy choice for anyone with a deep appreciation for music and audio quality. DESIGN The WF-1000XM6 have a slightly changed boxier shape from the previous version. These are slightly bulkier and have a new structure to improve ventilation along with fitting in more microphones. This also affects the fit if you have smaller ears. Because…

This week on The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen podcast we’re watching Coming To America starring Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall and James Earl Jones and directed by John Landis. Coming to America tells the story of Prince Akeem from Zumunda who wants to find a bride who live him for who he is and not for his royal title – and the place he chooses to find his future wife – America! Stephen watched Coming To America in the cinema and has rewatched it a number of times – the latest watched was on 4K disc – while Trevor is…

Start your long weekend with Episode 726 of the Two Blokes Talking Tech podcast with Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long as they discuss the week’s biggest tech stories and product releases. On the this week’s show, the RBA has killed off credit card surcharges, what does it mean for the digital wallets, and consumers, despite the woes for retail? eSafety have released an update on the social media ban – and – it’s as expected. Apple turns 50 this week and we take a walk down memory lane. And the MINUTE REVIEWS ARE BACK – Nothing 4a Pro and DJI’s…