Author: Stephen Fenech

Kobo e-readers are already very popular with customers who choose to read their books in the digital format but now there’s a new product that can add to that convenience – the new Kobo Remote. Now reading just got even easier. Kobo e-readers have two button on the right side of the display – the top one turns the page forward and lower button turns a page back. The Bluetooth pairing button is on the front of the remote. It is powered by a single AAA battery. On the bottom is a lanyard slot so you can slip it on…

I make this look good! This week on The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen podcast we’re watching Men In Black starring Tommy Lee Jones and Will Smith. Men In Black tells the story of hotshot New York cop being scouted to join a mysterious organisation that he discovers monitors alien travellers on Earth. Stephen watched Men In Black at the movies and rewatched it many times while Trevor is entering the undercover world for the first time. We go through the memorable scenes and shares some interesting facts, behind the scenes tidbits, trivia, plot holes and other things you don’t…

Join in the chat with the Two Blokes Talking Tech – Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long – for Episode 724 as they go through the biggest tech stories and product announcements of the week. LG has unveiled its full TV range for 2026 and it’s easy to understand and offers some solid value. Plus it includes the Wallpaper TV. Samsung is also ready with their OLED range and pricing. While on Samsung – has the company killed the Tri-Fold? If so, why? Plus we talk about Oppo’s pricey fold, and Apple’s new AirPods Max 2. You can listen to the…

The Pixel 10a is Google’s new affordable smartphone that can tick the boxes for users who want a device with a long battery life, a decent camera and access to AI. Priced at $849, the Pixel 10a has a 6.3-inch Actua 120Hz variable display and is powered by the Google Tensor G4 chip. On the camera side the Pixel 10a has a 48MP wide camera and a 13MP ultra-wide – both with OIS (optical image stabilisation). It also has a 13MP front camera. Under the hood is 8GB RAM, your choice of 128GB or 256GB storage and a 5,100mAH battery.…

Australian NFL star and Super Bowl winner Jordan Mailata is trading the offensive line for the Amazon packing line in his new position as the company’s Packaging Reduction Officer. The Aussie-born Left Tackle for the Philadelphia Eagles is used to protecting a very important package on his field – the quarterback – and he is now turning his skills to tackling packaging waste. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Jordan Mailata (@jordanmailata) TUNE INTO THE TECH GUIDE PODCAST EPISODE 686 NEXT WEEK TO HEAR OUR COMPLETE ONE ON ONE INTERVIEW WITH AUSTRALIAN PHILADELPHIA EAGLES SUPER…

It’s been 100 days since the Under 16 social media ban began and all signs are indicating it has been a massive failure with teens easily able to dodge the age verification while vulnerable youth have been diverted to less regulated platforms. The ban came into effect on December 10, 2025, with social media platforms asked to use reasonable measures to remove accounts for any users under 16. Part of the process was age verification technology which would scan faces to determine the age of the user. The Australian Government spent $6.5m on the Age Assurance Technology Trial but reports…

Samsung has reportedly stopped production of its first Galaxy Z Trifold smartphone which has been in hot demand in the few markets where it was released just three months ago. The company says it won’t be restocking the device in South Korea and will eventually stop supply the other countries where it was released – US, UAE and Singapore. Bloomberg is reporting Samsung will sell all its remaining stock but will not be manufacturing anymore units. The Galaxy Z Trifold has a front 6.25-inch display that opens with two hinges to reveal a 10-inch tablet size display. In February Tech…

Oppo has announced the launch of a new foldable smartphone – the Find N6 – which has an inner display that opens virtually flat thanks to its world first Zero-Feel Crease. The flagship foldable device will go on sale in Australia on April 16 for $3,299. “Foldables have always promised a bigger, more immersive smartphone experience, but the crease has been one of the biggest barriers to that promise being fully realised,” said Michael Tran, Managing Director of Oppo Australia. “With Find N6, Oppo has solved one of the category’s most talked-about challenges with the world’s first Zero-Feel Crease. “We’re…

LG has released the Australian pricing and availability a bit stunning 2026 TV lineup which is highlighted by the return of the iconic LG OLED evo wallpaper TV The new range includes the latest OLED technology, micro RGB models and enhanced QNED televisions. And some of the 2026 models are launching with prices actually cheaper than the 2025 launch pricing. The premium models a powered by LG’s A11 AI Processor Gen 3 which employs a new Dual AI engine which can run parallel algorithms that can refine the sharpness and texture at the same time while delivering a natural and…

Get onboard and take a listen to Episode 685 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, PC and tablet shipments will drop dramatically in 2026 – we’ll tell you why, Norton has launched an AI-powered scam protection app for ChatGPT and Sonos goes back to its roots and releases its first new speakers in two years. In the Tech Guide reviews we’ve roadtested the MacBook Neo laptop, we checked the Netgear M7 WiFi 7 hotspot and…

Apple has revealed the AirPods Max 2 over-ear headphones with enhanced Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), improved sound quality and a range of other intelligent feature. AirPods Max 2 is powered by H2 chip which brings to the table for the first time features including Adaptive Audio, Conversation Awareness, Voice Isolation and Live Translation. Available for pre-order from March 26, the AirPods Max 2 will be available in midnight, starlight, orange, purple and blue and will go on sale in early April for $999. “With the incredible performance of H2, AirPods Max are upgraded with up to 1.5x more effective ANC…

Samsung has revealed the pricing and availability of its 2026 OLED TV range which includes the OLED S95H – the first OLED TV with the built in Art Store. There are three series of Samsung OLED TVs – S95H, S90H and S85H – which are available in more sizes and with brighter panels. Also onboard is the expanded Glare-Free displays which has been optimised for Australian customers so they can enjoy the Samsung OLED TVs in their bright open living areas. The new OLED TVs have the Samsung Vision AI companion which allows users to interact with the TV and…

Get up to speed by pressing 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, with the conflict in the Middle East affecting petrol prices – is now the best time to own an EV? Let’s not gloat, but it’s working out pretty well…. We take your calls and this week we’re talking to a Mini owner thinking of doubling down, and a Deepal owner doing the same. We also chat to the Cupra owner in New Zealand that’s fallen in love with the…

Netgear has always been about connectivity whether it’s in your home or out in the world. The latter just got even better with the release of the Nighthawk 5G M7 Portable Wi-Fi 7 Hotspot. The M7 can keep you and up to 32 devices connected on the move in more than 140 countries around the world. So whether you’re travelling with your family or working colleagues on the go, the Netgear Nighthawk 5G M7 Portable Wi-Fi 7 Hotspot has got you covered. On the design side the M7 has stepped away from the traditional square look of its predecessors and…

This week on The Best Movies You’ve Never Seen podcast we’re watching Boogie Nights starring Mark Wahlberg, Julianne Moore and Burt Reynolds. Boogie Nights tells the story of Eddie Adams who brings his talents to the world of adult film and experiences the rises and falls of the industry. Stephen watched Boogie Nights for the first time in the cinema and has rewatched it several times including the most recent time in 4K. Trevor is turning up for the first time. We go through the memorable scenes and shares some interesting facts, behind the scenes tidbits, trivia, plot holes and…

PC and tablet shipments will be drastically reduced by more than 11 per cent amid memory shortages and supply chain disruptions according to the latest data from the International Data Corporation (IDC). This year IDC says PC shipments will fall by 11.3 per cent in 2026 – a huge difference from 2.4 per cent forecast made in November 2025. Tablets shipments are also predicted to fall by a huge 7.6 per cent this year. These shipping reductions are driven by a combination of memory shortages, rising component prices and other broader supply issues. The memory shortage is the result of…

Take a look at the inside with Episode 723 of the Two Blokes Talking Tech podcast with Stephen Fenech and Trevor Long as they go through the biggest tech stories of the week and the latest product announcements. On this week’s show, Telstra and TPG going head to head with ACMA over how our mobile coverage maps should look. What does it mean, and what does it matter? And Aussies are banned from visiting porn sites unless you prove your age – agree or disagree? Apple’s MacBook Neo is a winner, a big winner, plus how does it affect the…

Sonos is going back to its roots with the release of the new Sonos Play and Sonos Era 100 SL speakers which offer high quality room-filling sound. Sonos is returning to the system that enabled multi-room audio and made it a household name years ago. This comes nearly two years after the disastrous release of the upgraded Sonos app which had been completely redesigned for iOS and Android. Customers complained about bugs and poorer speaker performance and the brand took a hit. Then CEO Patrick Spence even stepped down as a result. Sonos has regrouped and appointed a new CEO…

Smart ring maker Oura has revealed Australians and New Zealanders know all about getting some quality slumber – they are the world’s longest sleepers according to a new report. Oura today released its ANZ: The State of Sleep Report 2026 and it showed New Zealanders got the most sleep in the world each night at 7 hours and 11 minutes closely followed by Australians at 7 hours and 9 minutes on average. One of the specialties of the Oura smart ring is tracking sleep length and sleep quality and giving users a score every morning. A smart ring is an…

The new MacBook Neo is a real breakthrough product for Apple.  Not only a breakthrough in terms of the affordable $899 price but a breakthrough that Apple is now competing in a segment previously dominated by only Windows laptops. Tech Guide has been testing the MacBook Neo for the past week and we’ve found it really punches above its weight. For what you’re paying you are getting a decent laptop. And the fact that it’s a Mac is probably one of its best features. https://youtu.be/52co3wiqDYk The MacBook Neo has a 13-inch Liquid Retina display with the resolution of 2408 x…