Author: Stephen Fenech

Rakuten Kobo has released the 2025 Book Report which offers a snapshot of what Australians read and how they read it with data revealing we are turning increasingly to books to entertain and educate ourselves. One trend the report showed was that readers were embracing expansive fantasy worlds, emotionally driven romance along with personal life stories. Australians were reading as both a way to be entertained and for emotional support. January was the most popular reading month with Australians wanting to start off the year with a bang with Sunday is our favourite day to read according to the report.…

Dyson has launched its first wet and dry robot vacuum – the Spot+Scrub Ai – which is designed to detect and react to the cleaning task at hand while also avoiding obstacles. The robot has an advanced AI stain detection system and uses AI vision and laser illumination to identify almost 200 types of household substances and objects until the floor is spotless. The Dyson robot also uses AI for smarter navigation. Also on board is a self-cleaning wet roller with a 12-point hydration system to ensure fresh heated water is used to lift and remove stubborn stains. And on…

Sit down with the Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long – the Two Blokes Talking Tech – and press play on Episode 718 of the popular podcast as they talk about the biggest tech stories of the week. On this week’s show, It’s a pretty important question if we’re going to give all this AI so much power – will it kill us? Is it willing to? Turns out – probably yes. Plus AI Slop and AI content on social media and the internet, is it all just too much? How Snapchat’s doing with the social media ban, and the Google…

Google has offered a sneak peak of its upcoming feature packed entry level smartphone – the Pixel 10a – which will be available for pre-order on February 19. It also looks like this year’s release window will be earlier for the Pixel 10a than last year’s Pixel 9a which hit stores in April 2025. We expect the Pixel 10a to be available by the end of February. Google released a 15-second teaser showing the Pixel 10a’s design and a striking blue colour option. https://youtu.be/HIkj4yz2t_E?si=Sm_y0AegCp4XTk8v The Pixel 10a looks almost identical to the Pixel 9a with the same flat edges and…

If you really want to take your skin care game to another level then you’ll need to give the popular Shark CryoGlow Under Eye Cooling + LED Mask a try. After huge sales in the US, the in-demand beauty product will be landing in Australia and New Zealand in the coming weeks. The Shark CryoGlow Under Eye Cooling + LED Mask incorporates award winning and internationally recognised technology to deliver noticeable and proven improvements in your skin from the comfort of your own home. The device was the most popular skin care facial device in the US. It was even…

Get updated and educated with Episode 679 of the Tech Guide podcast hosted by Stephen Fenech as give the latest consumer tech news and product reviews. On this week’s show: Is Apple finally preparing to release its first touchscreen MacBook Pro, Belkin’s new products to help content creators and Reolink has launched a new AI powered security camera. In the Tech Guide reviews we talk about the new MOVA 1000 robot lawn mower and Netgear has released the new Nighthawk M7 5G mobile hotspot. In the Tech Guide Help Desk we talk about overcoming issues with CarPlay. You can listen…

Snapchat doesn’t agree with the outright social media ban for Australians under 16s but it is still complying with the new law by disabling more than 415,000 accounts from its platform. And more are taken down every day using Snapchat’s own age detection technology. But the popular social media platform says the social media ban is still leaving significant gaps that could prevent it from reaching its goals. Snapchat admits there are still real technical challenges and limitations when it comes to age verification technology. This means that young people under 16 will be able to bypass these protections while…

Here is one rumour we hope is true. Apple is set to release its first touchscreen MacBook Pro – and it could hit the market as early as the end of 2026. Apple has stood alone in the ever evolving laptop market by NOT including a touchscreen in its excellent MacBook Pro and MacBook Air models. The rest of the laptop market – which happens to be the entire Windows laptop category – embraced the convenience of touchscreens years ago and continue to do so. Rumours suggest Apple is preparing thinner OLED displays for its upcoming range of MacBook Pros,…

Hit the road and press play on a brand new episode of Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars – the EV podcast with Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long. On this week’s show, Trev’s been on a road trip again, and the remarkable Tesla Superchargers just continue to impress. Why do they do it better? Why can’t others do the same? We also take a drive of the new GAC AION V – what’s it like? Why would it be a possible hit, and what’s to look out for? And we take your calls and questions on all matters EV. If you’ve…

The robots are now taking over our lawns after learning the ropes on our floors and carpets inside. Products like the MOVA 1000 are taking those smarts into the backyard. Tech Guide has been reviewing the MOVA 1000 for the last few weeks and it has now taken over most of the lawn mowing duties. The MOVA 1000 is 77cm long, 48.1cm wide and 30.9cm tall and weighs 11.7kg. It has large all-terrain back wheels so it can get around lawns of all shapes and sizes easily even if there are twigs and large leaves on the grass. It also…

I see pride! I see power! This week on The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen podcast on the eve of the 2026 Winter Olympics we’re watching Cool Runnings starring John Candy. Cool Runnings is based on the true story of the first Jamaican bobsled team that competed for the first time in the 1988 Winter Olympics. Stephen saw Cool Runnings in the cinema and has rewatched it a few times while Trevor claims to have seen it but couldn’t remember anything about it. We go through the memorable scenes and shares some interesting facts, behind the scenes tidbits, trivia, plot…

Belkin has released a range of products a new collection designed to help customers create high quality content on the move while keeping their phone charged up and ready to use. The new Creation Collection includes the Stage Power Grip – a portable camera grip that attaches to your iPhone with mag safe and Stage Creator Kit – a three-in-one offering that includes A tripod, magnetic phone mount and a wireless microphone. Belkin has created these products for vloggers, bloggers and TikTokers who want to capture high quality content wherever inspiration strikes. BELKIN STAGE POWERGRIP – $99.95.  The Belkin Stage…

Get acquainted with Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long – the Two Blokes Talking Tech – by listening to Episode 717 of the popular podcast. On this week’s show, Apple made two announcements this week, firstly – new AirTags – the second gen are louder and have better range for finding plus, hypertension notifications available in Australia on Apple Watch. We also talk about Sony selling 51 per cent  of its TV business to TCL – what do we expect from that? Stephen and Trevor also getting right into 3D printing with the Bambu Lab H2C and Netgear’s new mobile hotspot…

Telstra is investigating an issue preventing customers with older iPhones from connecting to its network, including Triple Zero, after a recent software update. Customers with iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and the iPhone X (all released in 2017) have experienced issues after installing an update designed to allow them to still connect to Triple Zero. But the update has now cut off Telstra customers from the network completely – including regular calls and Triple Zero calls. Apple has paused software updates while the investigation continues. “We’re currently investigating an issue preventing some older Apple devices from connecting to our network,…

Your Mac didn’t mean to become a photo hoarder. But here we are. Ten screenshots of the same receipt, five identical sunsets, and a burst of 37 nearly identical selfies are quietly eating up your storage. Duplicate photos pile up fast, slow your Mac down, and make finding the right picture way harder than it should be.  But don’t worry. Here we’ll share 3 easy ways to know how to delete duplicate photos on Mac​. We’ll compare each method, and help you choose the one that best fits your time, photo library size, and patience level. Part 1: 3 Easy…

Apple has released another health feature for Apple Watch – hypertension notifications – which could indicate signs of chronic high blood pressure. Hypertension notifications are available on Apple Watch Series 9 and later and Apple Watch Ultra 2 and later. This builds on Apple’s already impressive suite of health features for Apple Watch. Hypertension is a condition that impacts around 1.3 billion adults globally and is the leading risk factor for heart attack, stroke and kidney disease. But unfortunately it goes frequently undiagnosed because it offers no symptoms and can be easily missed by anyone who does not visit their…

Lend us your ears and take a listen to Episode 678 of the top-rating Tech Guide podcast hosted by Stephen Fenech as he keeps you updated and educated about the latest consumer tech news and reviews. On this week’s show: Phishing and AI scams are increasing – how do we cope and what can we do, it’s Australia Day – what better time to talk about the Aussie inventions that changed the world and we talk to the 2026 Australian of the Year astronaut Katherine Bennell-Pegg. In the Tech Guide reviews we run our eye ever the new Bambu Lab…

Apple has released the next generation of AirTags which are easier to find with wider Bluetooth range and a louder onboard speaker. And it’s the same price as the previous model – $49 for a single AirTag and $165 for a four-pack. The new AirTag doesn’t look any different – it’s the same size so it will still fit into the existing accessories. But the big improvement is the second generation Ultra-Wideband chip powering the new AirTags – that’s the same chip found onboard the iPhone 17 range, the iPhone Air and the latest Apple Watches. This makes the AirTags…

Netgear has launched the new Nighthawk 5G M7 Portable Wi-Fi 7 Hotspot (MH7150) which is now supported by a new mobile app and is also eSIM compatible. The device offers portable high speed connectivity so you can stay connected in more than 140 countries around the world. The Nighthawk 5G M7 Hotspot has a fresh new streamlined design and is ideal for travellers, remote workers, mobile professionals and families on the move. The device offers Wi-Fi 7 speeds of up to 3.6Gbps for up to 32 connected devices. It’s also possible to connect directly to the hotspot via USB-C or…

Reolink today launched the new TrackFlex Floodlight Wi-Fi – a floodlight camera with dual 4K lenses that includes local AI video search. The TrackFlex has a 2-in-1 dual lens design which provides 360 degree coverage so you can capture wider areas with ease. The dual lens system comes can seamlessly switch between focal lengths and keep track of moving objects. This means users can capture sharp images without the focus lag you usually get with a single lens camera. And with 4K resolution, users can see added detail that’s enabled by the 6x hybrid lens while viewing live video through…