Author: Stephen Fenech

Reolink has put its intelligent visual technology into its latest product, the new Video Doorbell 2nd Gen which has just been released in Australia. The device incorporates the Qualcomm QCC730 micro-power Wi-Fi solution and can deliver up to 50 per cent longer battery life than regular Wi-Fi doorbell cameras. According to Finder research, nearly one in five Australians report a lost package in the last 12 months and 4 per cent have experienced theft directly from their doorstep so package security is a priority for many customers. The Reolink Video Doorbell 2nd Gen can offer a solution to this problem…

Get recharged and take a listen to the latest episode of Two Blokes Talking Electric Cars – the EV podcast with Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long. On this week’s show: Vidu has two Teslas and would by the new Model YL but there’s a problem with the child seats. What can he do? Meanwhile Colin bought a GWM Ora, didn’t drive any other car and despite being a massive petrol head, he’s loving it. And Brenton has gone with the Sealion 7 – what’s the verdict? If you’ve got a question about EVs or you want to be part of…

D-Link has released two new 5G wi-fi hotspots – the F518 and the DBR-330-G – to offer high speed connectivity when and wherever you need it. The products are aimed at users who work on the move, working remotely, who travel frequently and want to be able to stream their content anywhere. It also makes a reliable back-up if your fixed broadband is unavailable. The F518 5G Wi-FI 6 AX1800 mobile hotspot and DBR-330-G 5G AX3000 Wi-Fi 6 Mobile Hotspot are both available now. D-LINK F518 5G Wi-FI 6 AX1800 – $449.95 The F518 5G Wi-FI 6 AX1800 has an…

This week on The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen podcast we’re watching Contact starring Jodie Foster and Matthew McConaughey and directed by Robert Zemeckis. Contact tells the story of a passionate astronomer who discovers a signal from a distant world which contains more than just a message. The discovery rocks the entire world and becomes a political and theological issue before they find out what the signal really is. Stephen watched Contact in the cinema at a sneak preview screening and has enjoyed several times while Trevor is making contact for the first time. We go through the memorable scenes…

The DJI brand can be found on a variety of products including drones, action cameras, gimbal cameras and microphones and now it can literally deliver the power with the DJI Power 1000 Mini. Leveraging 15 years of battery research and development, DJI is pitching this as the most portable 1kWh power station on the market. It has a 1000Wh capacity and is smaller than other similar units making it ideal to add to your home or car. It is 31.4cm long, 21.2cm high and 21.6cm wide so it has a remarkably small footprint. For a 1kWh LiFePO4 (LFP) power station,…

Join the Two Blokes Talking Tech – Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long – for Episode 741 of their popular podcast where they dissect the week’s biggest tech stories and product releases. On this week’s show, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced an AI focus for his government – a new AI office, and rules for big tech coming to Australia for AI. Telstra’s had a big week – so how has it washed up and what next for Triple Zero. Qantas finally gets wi-fi on a big part of their International fleet, but there’s still a big gap. And Apple’s…

Amazfit, a leading smart wearable brand owned by Zepp Health has officially launched its Australian online store with a goal to deliver the next generation of wearables to provide meaningful and accurate guidance about their health, sleep, training, stress, and recovery. The Amazfit devices incorporate proprietary biometric sensors and combine these with AI, sport science algorithms, advanced GPS technology and a long battery life. Zepp Health develops both the hardware and the software for the Amazfit products, including its Zepp OS operating system, bio tracker biometric sensing platform, along with sports and health algorithms and AI-supported coaching tools. The result…

Samsung has provided a sneak peek into the flexible display technology which will be included in the next generation of Galaxy foldable smartphones that will be unveiled next week at the Galaxy Unpacked event in London. Samsung has unveiled its new Flex Titanium technology – the result more than seven generations of foldable innovation and expert engineering. It features a redesigned display structure which takes advantage of structural and material improvements for a more refined viewing experience while increasing the strength and reducing crease visibility. The new Flex Titanium technology brings together two titanium base components – a titanium alloy…

Apple has kicked off its Beta Software Program so users can install the latest iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27 Golden Gate on their devices from today. Apple unveiled these software updates at the Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference last month and the final versions will be officially released in September. The big improvements here are with Siri AI – a new and enhanced assistant that is smarter and more powerful than ever and serious upgrade to Apple Intelligence. SEE THE NEW FEATURES OF SIRI AI AND APPLE INTELLIGENCE Users can install the new software today with Apple’s Beta Software Program and report…

Make the smart move and press play on Episode 702 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 – Samsung has named the date for its next Galaxy Unpacked event – what can we expect to see, investment scams are on the rise from compromised social media accounts and Hoyts has launched ScreenX – a 270-degree panoramic experience. In the Tech Guide reviews we take a look at the Rokid AI + AR glasses and we check…

The Kindle Scribe has evolved with a redesign and now has a colour display to make it an even more attractive digital notebook and e-reader. The Kindle Scribe Colorsoft latest generation comes in graphite and the new fig colour which is more like maroon. Tech Guide received the 64GB fig version of the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft for review which is priced at $1,099. The 32GB version is $999. The device has an 11-inch Colorsoft display with a front light so you get a clear view of the paper-like screen which is oxide-based to deliver high contrast and a paper-like look…

Park yourself 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, Chris finally got on board, with a BYD Sealion 7 – dealership woes turned great when he switched dealers and he’s loving it. Meanwhile John is wondering about cab-chassis utes going EV but meanwhile he’s purchased a Tesla. And Brenton has a new EV3 – but doesn’t want to charge at home. Stephen and Trevor also get behind the wheel of the BYD Atto 1. If you’ve got a question about…

Smartglasses are already a popular product but Rokid has launched the next generation of smart eyewear with AI and AR onboard along with dual micro LED displays to see information right before your eyes. The tiny displays put information in front of you in bright green text whether it’s an answer to a question, navigational directions while you’re walking or a script within the teleprompter. It’s like a wearable heads-up display. The AI on board can be accessed with your voice and the answers are displayed in the lenses. On the design side the Rokid glasses are black and basic…

This week on The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen podcast we’re watching Strange Days starring Ralph Feinnes, Angela Bassett and Juliette Lewis – and co-written by James Cameron and directed by Kathryn Bigelow. Strange Days tells the story of a gritty futuristic Los Angeles where an ex-cop selling visceral memory recordings finds himself in the middle of a conspiracy that involves the LAPD and underworld figures at the dawn of the new century. Stephen watched Strange Days in the cinema and is firmly positioned in his library of hidden gems while Trevor is coming to the party for the first time.…

There is more than one side to a story and soon at Hoyts Broadway in Sydney there will be more than one side to the screen with the introduction of the panoramic ScreenX experience. The new auditorium uses the world’s first multi-projection cinema system that completely reinvents the way moviegoers experience the latest films. The 270-degree panoramic screen puts viewers in the heart of the action, with key scenes expanding beyond the traditional screen in front of them to the side walls. There have been several films released in the ScreenX multi-screen format, including Moana, Toy Story 5, Star Wars:…

Get in early with Episode 740 of Two Blokes Talking Tech with Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long as they discuss the week’s biggest tech stories and product releases. On this week’s show – what a day, we’re coming to you a day early after Telstra’s epic network outage. The Two Blokes unpack it all after a day of woes for Telstra customers started at 4.30am. The NRL scores big on rights, but was more on the table, could it have been different? And Samsung makes its next event official. You can listen and watch the show right here on the…

Samsung has confirmed a Galaxy Unpacked launch event in London which will unveil the next generation of its foldable devices and new smartwatches. The event will take place in London on July 22 at 2pm local time – 11pm Sydney time. Samsung has been teasing the event and what we can expect to see on social media. There have been numerous posts showing off a new shape and others saying “a new shape unfolds”. We believe this is referring to the rumoured new device that will be introduced at the event – a passport-sized foldable smartphone. The rumours have been…

Telstra’s nationwide outage was caused by software bug that led to a timing server issue  before disconnecting customers across the country and preventing more than 300 people connecting to Triple Zero. Customers from around Australia were reporting issues with Telstra and other related companies that use the Telstra service, including Boost, Belong and Aldi. The troubles began at about 5:00 am with customers from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Canberra, and Adelaide lodging complaints. Outage tracking site Down Detector recorded a sharp uptake in reports at that time. “There was a software fault that changed the time desynchronisation,” explained Telstra Chief…

Tineco, the leader in wet and dry hard floor cleaning, has roared into Amazon Prime Day with some stunning deals that will save you as much as 46 per cent off its world number one floor cleaner range. Customers who have done their homework will be able to score the best value for money deals on Tineco products that deliver remarkably deep cleaning and powerful performance. Tineco rose to number one in wet and dry hard floor cleaning by releasing products packed with innovative features that takes the guesswork out of floor cleaning and makes the job of even easier.…

Go for quality and press play on Episode 701 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 – we have picked the winners of the Episode 700 celebration – check your emails. Meanwhile the foldable smartphones wars are heating up with the even more companies entering the category including Honor and Motorola and the new high-tech shoes from Mizuno that can literally put a spring in your step. In the Tech Guide reviews we take a look…