Author: Stephen Fenech

Apple today unveiled the highly anticipated iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro at Apple Park which has a better camera, a faster processor, an improved display and all all-new USB-C charging port. Tim Cook kicked off the event at the Steve Jobs Theatre before launching into a pre-recorded presentation that introduced the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro along with the Apple Watch Series 9 and the Apple Watch Ultra 2. But the iPhone 15 was the star of the show with numerous changes and upgrades and a range of brand new colours. Screen sizes have remained the same at…

Get onboard with Episode 567 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: GoPro has launched its latest Hero12 Black action camera, Ecovacs has expanded to the backyard with its first robot mower and Dyson has released its biggest air purifier for even larger spaces. In the Tech Guide reviews, we take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra Tablet, Sonos has revealed its new Move 2 speaker and Bang & Olufsen joins forces with Ferrari…

Cowabunga dudes! Laser has launched a range of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles-branded products to celebrate the release of the new film Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem. Created under licence with Paramount Pictures, the new Laser TMNT products include an alarm clock, portable speaker, charging cables, earphones, headphones and a powerbank. Each of the products includes the latest graphics from the franchise so every fan can get their own Turtle Power and stay connected to their favourite characters. “Everyone wants affordable tech now more than ever. The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles have been an iconic part of pop culture, capturing the hearts…

Technics has launched its next generation direct drive turntable which offers smooth and accurate rotation stability and a new power supply for lower noise. The SL-1200GR2 and SL-1210GR2 turntables are the latest models in the popular GR Grand Class turntables. “This is the first offering in the fourth generation of the Technics turntable lineup. A key objective with this new model is to further enhance sound quality by eliminating micro vibrations from the motor, using the new Delta-Sigma-Drive system.” Says Aaron Waters, Product Marketing Manager, Technics. “Customers will also enjoy the classic Technics design in both silver and black versions,…

This is the “go big or go home” tablet. The 14.6-inch Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is a tablet on steroids and it has the power and features to back it up as well. Tablets have become a lot more powerful in recent years – so powerful they can take the place of your laptop or step in as an alternative. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra is one of those tablets. It is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 3.36Ghz octa-core processor and 12GB RAM which makes it quite a capable device. On the design side, the Samsung…

You just lit up a friendly! This week on The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen we’re watching Courage Under Fire starring Denzel Washington and Meg Ryan and released in 1996. Courage Under Fire tells the story of Nat Serling – an office racked with guilt over a friendly-fire incident – who is tasked with investigating Captain Karen Walden and whether she deserves to receive the Medal of Honour. Stephen watched Courage Under Fire in the cinema and has rewatched it multiple times while, as expected, Trevor is watching it for the first time. Does he like it? We go through…

Welcome to Episode 599.1 of the Two Blokes Talking Tech podcast with Tech Guide editor Stephen Fenech and EFTM’s Trevor Long as they discuss the biggest tech stories and product launches of the week. On this week’s show we talk about the biggest change we’re expecting from the iPhone 15, Samsung and LG release some new products at IFA in Berlin, JBL launch new multiroom speakers and Belkin launch a range of wireless and USB-C charging products. You can listen to the show right here on Tech Guide site using the audio player below. It is also possible to subscribe…

ECOVACS ROBOTICS has already established itself as a leader in robot vacuums and robot window cleaners but it is heading outdoors with the launch of the GOAT G1 – the company’s first robotic lawn mower. Available from September 21, the GOAT G1 will incorporate a quarter of a century of robotics experience to deliver a mowing experience like no other. Under the hood are a range of intelligent features and technologies which come in to play with wireless boundaries, navigation and obstacle avoidance. Australia will be one of the first markets in the world to offer the GOAT G1 thanks…

Sonos has launched the Move 2 portable speaker which incorporates brand new acoustic architecture with dual tweeters to offer wider and crisper audio from a relatively small speaker. Under the hood are three class-D digital amplifiers and a precision-tuned woofer that can produce impressive bass from a speaker that’s small enough to carry anywhere. The device has both Bluetooth and wi-fi connectivity so you can pair the Move 2 to a mobile device and take it anywhere or place it in your home with the rest of your Sonos system via wi-fi to enjoy multi room audio. Move 2 offers…

Dyson has taken a “go big or go home” approach with the Dyson Purifier Big+Quiet Formaldehyde which can offer indoor purification in much larger rooms in your home. The Dyson Purifier Big+Quiet Formaldehyde has double the airflow of previous models at up to 87 litres per second of purified air that can be projected more than 10m away from the unit. Dyson has always been educating customers about the need for cleaner air in our indoor spaces for our health and wellbeing. “Poor indoor air quality is a much-ignored, growing issue. Our home environments can be filled with particle and…

GoPro has unveiled its latest Hero12 Black action camera which boasts a range of improvements that make shooting your videos even easier and the quality of those videos even higher. The new action camera has up to twice the battery life, can shoot 5.3K and 4K HDR video and has new audio capture features along with features that will satisfy professional and casual users. GoPro has managed to improve the new Hero12 Black significantly from last year’s Hero11 Black. Another exciting addition to the Hero12 Black is the Max Lens Mod 2.0 which can offer the widest 177-degree field of…

Cricut has unveiled its latest smart cutting machine – the Joy Xtra – which gives users the power to start creating stickers, labels, customised t-shirts and much more straight out of the box. Cricut has been around a long time and has released machines of various sizes, but the Joy Xtra is being described as the “Goldilocks” of smart cutting machines because it’s just right for newcomers and experts alike. The Cricut Joy Xtra smart cutting machine can cut, write, draw and foil to make popular projects including full colour stickers, custom cards, vinyl decals, T shirts and much more.…

The ECOVACS ROBOTICS DEEBOT NEO robot vacuum will be available for $399 this week from Aldi as part of its Special Buys – that’s half price. And before you make the purchase you can read our complete review. The DEEBOT NEO, usually priced at $799, will be available from September 9 in Aldi’s Special Buys while stocks last. While the DEEBOT NEO might be new to you, we know the robot vacuum very well after using is for several weeks so we could write our review. So if you’re wondering about what you’re going to get with the DEEBOT NEO…

Lend is your ears for Episode 566 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, we’ll wrap up the biggest announcements from the IFA tech trade show in Berlin, Apple has named the date for the iPhone 15 launch – what can we expect to see, and Tesla has unveiled its new look Model 3 which has been redesigned inside and out. In the Tech Guide reviews, we take a look at the new range of JBL earphones…

Premium brand Bang & Olufsen has partnered with iconic brand Ferrari to launch a collection of products including headphones, earphones and speakers which all have a striking shade of Ferrari’s signature red. The collection has been created to celebrate the things the two brands have in common including design excellence, poise, power and precision. “We are very excited about this collaboration. There was a strong sense of history in the making as we came together to create it,” says Bang & Olufsen CEO Kristian Teär. “It goes all the way back to the start for B&O and Ferrari. The founders, Enzo Ferrari, Peter Bang and Svend Olufsen, were visionaries, who…

Samsung has expanded its Bespoke home appliances into a cooking range which offer AI and wi-fi connectivity to simplify and speed up meal preparation. Announced at IFA 2023 in Berlin, the new Samsung line-up includes ovens, cook tops, range hoods and dishwashers which are both functional and stylish. The launch comes at a time when 66 per cent of Australians are choosing to cook more at home rather than eating out to save money. The products are powered by Samsung’s SmartThings connectivity which allows users to take their cooking to another level thanks to innovative features, advanced technology and AI.…

ECOVACS is literally changing the shape of robot floor cleaning with the new DEEBOT X2 OMNI which was unveiled at the IFA 2023 tech trade show in Berlin. The biggest change with the DEEBOT X2 OMNI is that the usually round robot vacuum is now square. ECOVACS says this change has been made to improve the cleaning efficiency when vacuuming and mopping. It’s also quite compact at 9.5cm high with a width of 32cm so it can in tight spaces like under beds, sofas and other furniture. One reason is the is so slim is the integration of semi solid-state…

Wax on, wax off! This week on The Best Movies You’ve Never See podcast were watching the 80s classic The Karate Kid starring Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita. The Karate Kid tells the story Daniel La Russo who has moved to California with his mother who’s starting a new job. Soon Daniel finds himself being bullied by students from the local karate dojo before seeking help from his wise old building maintenance man Mr Miyagi who was once a karate expert. Stephen watched The Karate Kid in the cinema as a teenager and has been a regular month ever since.…

Netgear has launched the M6 Pro Mobile router – the world’s first Wi-Fi 6E unlocked 5G mobile hotspot with built in 5G mmWave technology and the capability of speeds of up to 8Gbps. The new M6 Pro (MR6550) takes its place alongside the M6 (MR6150) Netgear mobile hotspot and adds support for 5G mmWave for super-fast download and upload speeds to make working on the go even faster and more efficient. The Wi-Fi 6E capability also provides improved wireless performance even in crowded areas so you can be assured of reliable and fast internet connectivity anywhere. The M6 Pro is…

Tesla has revealed its upgraded Model 3 electric vehicle which includes an updated design and a range of new features inside and out. Australian customers can configure the new Model 3 on the Tesla website with delivery expected between January and March 2024. The most obvious change is the look of the vehicle which has a sleek and more aerodynamic look to help reduce drag and noise and increase range. It has new wing-shaped headlights with integrated fog lamps to improve safety while driving at night. The new Tesla Model 3 sports a new taillight which is designed in one…