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Tech Guide

Stephen Fenech
Tech Guide editor Stephen Fenech looks at the latest consumer technology news and reviews, talks to industry figures and answers all of your burning technology questions in his weekly podcast. It's the best way to stay updated and educated
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Tech Guide #654 - Scams we can expect after Qantas data breach, Hisense U8Q TV review

The scams Qantas customers can expect to see according to a cyber security expert, the feature that makes the new JBL Tour One M3 headphones stand out from the crowd, the new Rode product that’s been released that you can get for free, we check out the Hisense U8Q mini LED smart TV, we take a listen to the Nothing Headphones (1), Samsung hits new heights with its latest gaming monitor and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...

Jul 21, 202552 min

Tech Guide #653 - Hands-on look at Samsung's new Galaxy Z Fold7 and Z Flip7

We’ve just returned from New York where we attended Samsung’s Galaxy Unpacked – we’ll give you our hands-on first reviews of the products and we’ll also speak to Eric Chou – head of mobile at Samsung Australia and we’ll tell you about the next level foldable device Samsung will release before the end of the year, we’ll talk about the new Hisense luxury large screen TVs, LG has joined forces with will.i.am to produce the latest range of xboom Bluetooth speakers, how about an NBN discount for life...

Jul 14, 202555 min

Tech Guide #652 - Amazon's latest robotic innovations, Samsung 3D monitor

We’ve just returned from Japan where we saw Amazon’s latest innovations and we spoke the head of robotics, we’ll share the latest news about the Qantas data breach, we check out Samsung’s new 3D gaming monitor, Nothing has unveiled its latest flagship smartphone and first over ear headphones, Logitech’s new Flip Folio iPad case that can protect the device and keep you productive on the move and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...

Jul 07, 202553 min

Tech Guide #651 - Podcasts 20th Anniversary, What we can expect from Samsung's Unpacked event

It’s the 20th anniversary of the podcast – we’ll take you back to where it all began, Samsung is gearing up for a new Galaxy Unpacked event – we’ll tell you what we can expect to see, Ecovacs is launched a new window cleaning robot, we check out Samsung’s new Smart Monitor M9, Epson has released its new EcoTank printer range, Shokz has revealed its new open ear headphones and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...

Jun 30, 202546 min

Tech Guide #650 - Australians warned about tax time scams, Meta partners with Oakley for new AI glasses

Australians warned to stay alert for tax time scams, Apple has updated its parental controls for make it easier for our kids to have age-appropriate experiences, the Vera C Rubin observatory has released its first astro images and they are amazing, we check out new Meta Oakley AI glasses, Panasonic has launched a new hot and cold blender that can clean itself, Adobe releases the new generative AI Firefly smartphone app and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more a...

Jun 23, 202545 min

Tech Guide #649 - Hidden features from Apple's WWDC, Hisense M2 Pro mini projector

Apple has held its Worldwide Developers Conference and we go through the main announcements including the new features that didn’t make the keynote, the F1 movie starring Brad Pitt is about roar into theatres – and you can watch the haptic trailer that lets you see and feel the action, we check out eero Pro 7 mesh wireless system, we roadtest Tineco Carpet One Cruiser, Hisense has released the M2 Pro Mini projector that can turn any room into a 4K home theatre and we’ll answer all your questions...

Jun 16, 202555 min

Tech Guide #648 - iPhone compatibility with Telstra Satellite Messaging, Uniden's 4G security camera

There's an update to Telstra’s new satellite messaging service – more devices are now compatible, LG unveils a new smart monitor for work and play, Uniden has a new camera that can connect via 4G to keep eye on what’s important to you, we take a listen to the new Skullcandy Method 360 earphones, Belkin has released a range of accessories for the new Nintendo Switch 2, the Adobe Photoshop app is now available on Android and we’ll answer all your questions In the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more a...

Jun 09, 202540 min

Tech Guide #647 - Telstra activates satellite messaging, BritBox gets a makeover

Telstra has activated its satellite messaging service – we’ll tell you the devices that will work at launch, cybercriminals are targeting Australians with AI-powered scams, we talk to Moira Hogan from BritBox about the exciting new changes coming to the streaming service, we’ll take a look at the new LG QNED TV range, Oppo has launched a new affordable smartphone with a massive battery, you can now get the MacBook Air at a bargain price at Big W and we’ll answer all your questions In the Tech Gu...

Jun 02, 202546 min

Tech Guide #646 - Why your next iPhone could cost $4,000, Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge review

Why the iPhone could cost more than $4000 thanks to President Trump, Dyson has unveiled the world’s thinnest vacuum, HMD has reinvented the flip phone., we check out Samsung’s super slim Galaxy S25 Edge smartphone, we take the new DJI Mavic 4 Pro for a spin, the smart speaker that enables remote care reminders for loved ones and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

May 26, 202557 min

Tech Guide #645 - Vodafone says Telstra has been overstating network coverage, Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge first impressions

Vodafone’s explosive claims about Telstra overstating its network credentials, are you paying too much for your SIM-only plan, we share our first impressions of Samsung’s new super thin S25 Edge smartphone, we check out Sony’s new noise cancelling headphones, we take a look at Samsung’s Neo QLED 8K smart TV, Huawei unveils its new Watch Fit 4 smartwatches and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

May 19, 202558 min

Tech Guide #644 - How a dash cam can keep you safe, new Reolink security cameras

It’s National Road Safety Week and Uniden shares the top five benefits of a dash cam, Reolink releases new wireless security cameras with pre-recording functionality, we announce the winners of the Belkin Mothers Day Giveaway, we check out the new D-Link 4G hotspot that you can use on your travels, we take a look at the Seagate Memory products you can also use on your travels, Microsoft has unveiled new Surface laptops and tablets and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. ...

May 12, 202547 min

Tech Guide #643 - Win a Belkin Mother's Day prize pack, Amazon eero Wi-Fi 7 mesh systems

This week we have a Mother's Day Giveaway of two Belkin product packs valued at more than $400 – find out how you can enter. We speak to Samsung Australia’s director of audio visual Simon Howe about the new 2025 Neo QLED smart TV line-up, Amazon has launched its new eero Wi-Fi7 mesh systems, we take a listen to the Belkin SoundForm headphones that punch well above their weight despite being priced below $100, retro meets tech with the new Polaroid Flip instant camera, Arlo’s adapter that connect...

May 05, 202552 min

Tech Guide #642 - Latest tech that won't break the bank, Apple Watch turns 10

Many Australians are doing it tough – we’ll tell you how to get the latest tech without breaking the bank, Apple Watch turns 10 years old, LG smart TV owners can now play the latest Xbox Games via the cloud, we take a look at the Garmin Instinct sport smartwatch, the latest range of Tile products so you’ll never lose your belongings, the smart drink bottle you can track and use as a phone stand and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Apr 28, 202545 min

Tech Guide #641 - Prepare for scams before the election, 15 Pro touchscreen monitor review

Norton is warning Australians to brace for a wave of scams before the election, Navman has released its first three-camera dash cam to cover your car on all sides, Uniden has partnered with new EV charging platform Ivygo to make charging safer and more convenient, we take a look at the new Espresso Displays 15 Pro portable touchscreen monitor, Belkin has released a 20K mAh portable battery, Fetch has given its user interface a big makeover and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide He...

Apr 21, 202547 min

Tech Guide #640 - How Apple Watch saved an Australian man from drowning

We’ve witnessed an amazing Masters Tournament at Augusta which is a smartphone free zone, why an Australian man owes his life to his Apple Watch Ultra, JBL unveils its latest flagship headphones with a handy new feature, we take a look at the new Google Pixel 9a smartphone, Apple’s AirPods Max now offer lossless audio, Samsung launches its latest range of tablets and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Apr 14, 202547 min

Tech Guide #639 - New Copilot AI features, Samsung 2025 OLED TV review

Microsoft has launched new Copilot features to make it more useful and personalised, Netgear has released the Orbi 870 Mesh System, the new international eSIM plans with unlimited data, we take a look at the new Samsung S95F OLED TVs, we also check out the IonMax+ Pro air purifier and why you need it, we run our eye over the Arlo Wired Floodlight security camera and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Apr 07, 202557 min

Tech Guide #638 - Getting your backups right, Ring's new AI feature

It’s World Back Up Day – 1 in 4 isn’t backing up their data and many that are are not doing it right – we’ll set you straight, Ring launches new AI features to find your videos faster, Apple has announced the launch date for the Worldwide Developers Conference, we take a look at the proprietary technology in Tineco’s latest floorcare products, we take a listen to the Audio Technica cartilage conductor earphones, Segway launches it latest electric scooters and we’ll answer all your questions in t...

Mar 31, 202551 min

Tech Guide #637 - Scam fooling one in seven people revealed - and how to stay safe

Find out the common scam that is fooling one in seven people – and the tips to avoid becoming a victim. Google has revealed the latest and more affordable Pixel smartphone, we set up the new Hisense C2 Ultra projector, we take a look at two different mid-tier smartphones – the Samsung Galaxy A56 and the new Nothing Phone 3a series, Netgear’s most affordable Wi-Fi 7 solution and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...

Mar 24, 202554 min

Tech Guide #636 - Is the age of the influencer over, Telstra Scam Protect

Is the age of the influencer over - we talk about the latest scandal.Telstra has launched a new initiative to warn about potential scam calls in real time, Epson launches a range of new projectors that you can watch anywhere in your home, we take a look at the MacBook Air with M4, we check out the EcoFlow portable power solution that can be used in the wild and in your home, we run our eye over the ASUS Zenbook A14 laptop and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn mor...

Mar 17, 202555 min

Tech Guide #635 - Would you go slower to save money with your NBN plan

Why Australian are looking for a better internet deal - but they are not looking at slower plans, Apple has just updated its iPad Air, MacBook Air and Mac Studio with new Apple silicon, we take a look at the Ecovacs Deebot X8 Pro Omni, the product that can offer wireless access to Android Auto in your car, Arlo partners with Samsung’s SmartThings and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Mar 11, 202547 min

Tech Guide #634 - Alarming research about children's online safety, Samsung Galaxy A smartphones

Alarming research about our children’s online safety, Amazon upgrades Alexa to be even smarter, Samsung has unveiled its range affordable Galaxy A Series smartphones, we share our verdict on the iPhone 16e, we take a look at the Elexi six-in-one charger, Ring has updated its Outdoor Camera Plus and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 03, 202553 min

Tech Guide #633 - Apple changes up smartphone line up with the iPhone 16e

Apple changes up its smartphone line-up with the release of the iPhone 16e – but can you call it affordable? Norton has added AI-powered features to its cyber safety products to improve online protection, Adobe’s Photoshop is 35 years old, we take a listen to the Technics EAH-AZ100 earphones with magnetic fluid driver, DJI unveils its new Osmo Mobile 7 gimbal for smartphones, we check out the Aiper Surfer S1 that can skim your pool automatically and keep it clean and we’ll answer all your questi...

Feb 24, 202547 min

Tech Guide #632 - Belle Gibson spoke to Tech Guide before her lies were exposed

Wellness fraudster Belle Gibson is back in the news – but we spoke to her before lies were exposed to the world, alarming new figures show just how many cyber threats are being blocked and social media is the new scammer playground and Apple has released the Apple TV app for Android. In the Tech Guide reviews we take a listen to the Powerbeats Pro 2 and the winner of the best smartphone screen award goes to … the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help...

Feb 17, 202548 min

Tech Guide #631 - Google Maps turns 20 - did you know it was created in Australia?

Google Maps turns 20 years old – but did you know it was created in Australia, HMD releases a new device to allow you to connect from anywhere via satellite, Apple has released Apple Invites to make it easier to bring your friends together, we share our verdict of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, we also check out the Acer Swift 14 AI laptop, Dyson has released the most powerful handheld vacuum and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ...

Feb 10, 202552 min

Tech Guide #630 - Apple a step closer to a foldable iPhone

Apple is a step closer to its first foldable iPhone, the iPad is 15 years old and I was at the launch, Vodafone has expanded its regional coverage, we check out the Netgear Nighthawk RS600 WiFi7 router, it’s back to school time and the smartphones to suit first time users, Swann has released a personal alarm system and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Feb 03, 202546 min

Tech Guide #629 - First look at Samsung Galaxy S25 Series smartphones

We’ve just returned from San Jose were we attended the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event which revealed the new Galaxy S25 series, Samsung also teased a super thin and light S25 Edge smartphone. Being the Australia Day long weekend I thought we’d go through some of the greatest technologies invented right here in Australia, we also we check out the new AirLock from OneAdaptr that's both a tracker and a lock, Arlo has released new flame detection technology that’s faster than a smoke detector, the we...

Jan 27, 202540 min

Tech Guide #628 - Arlo to improve protection with AI, new Netgear Orbi mesh routers

Arlo has partnered with an AI company to improve home protection, Netgear has released the Orbi 770 to improve your home wi-fi. Samsung is now offering larger ring Galaxy Ring sizes, we check out the new DJI Flip drone, we take a closer look at the ASUS Zenbook A14, the Shinobi Flooring that can prevent injuries from falls and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Jan 20, 202544 min

Tech Guide #627 - the highlights of the 2025 Consumer Electronics Show

We’ve just finished the Consumer Electronics Show and we’re going to give you our wrap of the biggest announcements from Samsung, LG and Hisense We’ll also take a look at the new robot vacuums, lifelike robots and the other quirky products we saw at the show and we’ll answer all of your questions of course in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jan 13, 202558 min

Tech Guide #626 - We're in Las Vegas for the Consumer Electronics Show

We’ve just landed in Las Vegas for the Consumer Electronics Show – we’ll give you a preview of what we can expect to see. LG and Belkin have already made some early announcements and we’ll take you through them. We take a look at the Samsung Heat Pump – an all-in-one washer dryer, EcoFlow has released a hat that can recharge your mobile devices, the case that adds a physical keyboard to your iPhone and we’ll answer all of your questions of course in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about you...

Jan 06, 202543 min

Tech Guide #625 - Apple Intelligence first impressions, world's smallest breathalyser

We share our first impressions of Apple Intelligence, we offer some more ideas from our 12 Days of Christmas Gadget Gift Guide, the winners of the Espresso Displays giveaway are announced, the new Andatech breathalyser that’s small enough to fit on your keyring, we take a ride on the Segway Ninebot ZT3 Pro electric scooter and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Dec 16, 202444 min
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