Author: Stephen Fenech

Celebrate the 15 birthday of the Two Blokes Talking Tech podcast with Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long in Episode 720 as they go through the week’s biggest tech stories, rumours and product releases. Stephen and Trev have been at this for 15 years, can you believe it? We share some reflections – but then it’s on with the show. This week, Apple has news – why speculate on what they might be announcing in the first week of March. And why did YouTube take so long to get to Vision Pro when it was on the original iPhone? Kayo has…

Google has unveiled its new Pixel 10a smartphone – an affordable new device that offers a sleek and durable design, impressive features and a camera that produces stunning results. Priced at $849, the Pixel 10a is available in four colours – Lavender, Berry, Obsidian and Fog. On the design side, the Pixel 10a has been smoothed even further and now has a completely flat back with the camera bar now flush with the rear panel of the phone. The device is made with the most recycled material of any A Series Pixel to date including recycled cobalt, copper, gold and…

JBL has launched the BandBox – an AI-powered amp and portable speaker built for musicians from beginners to experts. The new JBL BandBox Solo and BandBox Trio offer real time vocal and instrument separation along with JBL’s signature sound and built-in effects and practice tools. JBL has combined the features of a powerful portable speaker with an amplifier complete with musician-focused tools so you can practice, create and perform. AI is at the heart of the BandBox which includes technology that allows users to isolate or remove vocals, guitar or drums from any track in real time. This means you…

Make the right move and press play on Episode 681 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: nearly half of Australians would consider dating an AI chatbot, Samsung has confirmed a launch event for the S26 smartphones and Microsoft shares its Global Online Safety survey results. In the Tech Guide reviews we talk about the new Espresso Lite 15 portable monitor, we check out the device that can provide wireless CarPlay and Android Auto and Sony unveils…

You can improve your workflow and increase your productivity with the new espresso Lite 15 – the latest and most affordable portable monitor from the Australian company. Tech Guide got hold of the white espresso Lite 15 – yes it comes in colours now – white, black, mint, orange and purple – so you can personalise and match and improve the experience. The portable monitor has a 15.6-inch 16:9 LCD Full HD panel that runs at 60Hz. It can display 100 per cent of the eRGB colour space so editors, artists and designers can have accurate colours at their fingertips.…

Get charged up 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. On this week’s show – choosing between a Tesla and a KIA – it’s tough one that one of callers is faced with – which way is he leaning? Stephen and Trevor share differing views. And an excited Sarah calls in to tell us about her brand new EV which she adores. If you’ve got a question about EVs or you want to be part of the show you…

If your car requires you to connect a cable to activate CarPlay or Android Auto then you need the new AAWireless TWO+ adapter so you can go hands free and cable free. The unit itself is about the size of a matchbox and has a USB C port to connect the included USB-C to USB-A cable. It doesn’t include a USB C to USB C cable because if your car has USB C ports, it is probably a recent model and has wireless CarPlay and Android Auto on board already. But even older Cars with USB a ports still need…

I thought I was looking into a mirror! This week on The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen podcast we’re watching Twins starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito and directed by Ivan Reitman. Twins tells the story of Julius – a genetically-engineered perfect human in an experiment – who learns he has a twin brother. Julius decides to go to Los Angeles to find him and discovers they are not exactly alike. Stephen watched Twins in the cinema and has rewatched it multiple times while Trevor can’t remember if he’s seen it or not. We go through the memorable scenes and…

Start your weekend right with Episode 719 of the Two Blokes Talking Tech with Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long as they go through the week’s biggest tech stories and product releases. On this week’s show, Samsung has set the date for their next Unpacked event – what can we expect to see? Will the Galaxy S26 Edge be back? And is Stephen’s 3D print of a mock up a true reflection of the rumoured Apple foldable iPhone. Also on the show, Roblox under pressure, some more Optus Woes, and the amazing drones at the Winter Olympics. You can listen and…

Apple has finally released the YouTube app for the Apple Vision Pro so you can immersive yourself with your favourite videos and content creators on the popular platform. A new standalone YouTube can now be downloaded on the Apple Vision Pro and allows users to watch standard videos, 180-degree and 360-degree videos along with YouTube Shorts. And the great news for owners of the Apple Vision Pro with M5 released in October last year – they can watch YouTube videos in 8K. Before the launch of the YouTube app for Vision Pro, the only way to watch YouTube was through…

Sony has unveiled its new WF-1000XM6 truly wireless active noise cancelling earbuds which deliver the company’s signature high quality sound, enhanced call quality and improved connectivity. The already highly regarded 1000X series earbuds are now even better starting with an improved ergonomic design to make them even more comfortable and secure. On the noise cancelling side, the new WF-1000XM6 earbuds offers a 25 per cent reduction in noise when compared to the previous model. This is all due to the advanced HD Noise Cancelling Processor QN3e which offers precise control of four microphones – one more than the predecessor –…

Samsung has confirmed it will be holding an Unpacked event in San Francisco on February 25 (early February 26 Australian time) to launch the new Samsung Galaxy S26 range of smartphones. The event will be held at the Palace of Fine Arts in San Francisco at 10am local time which will be 5am February 26 (Sydney time). We can expect to see the latest S26, S26+ and the S26 Ultra. There is also speculation around whether Samsung will launch the S26 Edge – a follow up to the super thin S25 Edge launched last year. Our money is on the…

With Valentine’s Day approaching, Norton has released new research that shows how AI is embedding itself into online dating with almost half of Australians saying they would consider dating an AI chatbot. According to the Norton Insights Report: Artificial Intimacy, AI is not just a part of the dating app algorithm, it’s becoming part of the relationship with 45 per cent of online daters saying they would think about dating an AI chat bot. One in three (34 per cent) also believe an AI partner would provide more emotional support than a human. But at the same time, cybercriminals are…

One of the biggest Apple rumours is that it will release a foldable iPhone this year. Based on those rumours, a 3D mock-up was created. We got hold of it and 3D printed it so we could hold it in our hand. We printed the mock up on the Bambu Lab H2C 3D printer. And it even folds. The iPhone Fold mock-up has a 5.5-inch front display which opens to a 7.6-inch inner display. The shape is shorter but the width of the front screen (3.5-inch) is the same width as the screen on the iPhone 17 Pro Max. Interestingly…

Go to the top of the class by listening to Episode 680 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 product reviews. On this week’s show: an alarming report reveals university students are using AI to cheat their way to a degree, Google has teased the upcoming Pixel 10a and Rakuten Kobo releases its annual reading report. On the Tech Guide reviews we talk about the new Dyson wet and dry robot vacuum, the skin care mask that has taken the US by…

Today is Safer Internet Day and Microsoft has released its annual Global Online Safety Survey which revealed 62 per cent of all Australians have experienced an online risk in the last 12 months. 2026 is the 10th year Microsoft has released the report which is the result of a global survey of teens and adults about their online experiences. The top online risks found were hate speech (31 per cent), online fraud and scams (30 per cent) and cyberbullying (30 per cent). Ohe key finding among teenagers was the fact that 72 per cent talked to someone after experiencing a…

It’s not just smartphones Oppo is releasing in 2026 – the company has just unveiled the new Oppo Pad 5 tablet with an even bigger screen and bigger battery and the Oppo Watch 5 which is a daily fitness companion that can also track your health. OPPO PAD 5 – $499 The new feature packed tablet is great for work and play thanks to its extra-large 12.1-inch 2.8K display and quad-speaker sound system. The Eye Comfort display has earned an Intelligent Eye Care 4.0 certification so it can reduce eye fatigue even after extended use. It also has a Pastel…

Hit the highway and press play on the latest episode of Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars – the EV podcast with Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long. On this week’s show, we talk to Brendon Green from Pickles again to look at their latest battery health data. It turns out that fears that DC charging might be problematic for battery health may be over-rated. We also look at how the market is looking for second hand cars and what’s driving it. Plus we take your calls and take a look at the ATTO 2 from BYD. If you’ve got a question…

Picture this: you’re on the operating table for life saving heart surgery. Years earlier the doctor about to perform the surgery used AI to cheat their way to their degree. Not exactly a confident scenario. Or what about the engineer who used ChatGPT to sit their exams for them and to complete their assignments in under 20 minutes? Would you feel safe driving over a bridge they designed? This unfortunately could be the sad reality after the stunning expose in the Weekend Australian Magazine written by Ros Thomas where she describes the rampant use of AI like ChatGPT being used…

I am not an animal!! I am a human being!! This week on The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen podcast we’re watching The Elephant Man starring Anthony Hopkins, John Hurt, Anne Bancroft and directed by David Lynch. The Elephant Man tells the true story of John Merrick – a severely deformed man who is rescued from the circus side shows by a doctor and offered a new life in society. Stephen did not see this in the cinema when it was released in 1980 – he was a bit young while for Trevor – the mere mention of the film…