Tech Guide

What technology and products we can expect to see in 2021, are you addicted to your smartphone – new research suggests you are, LG is first out of the gate this year with an announcement about new TV technology, we take a look at the big waterproof speaker you can take anywhere, the Ring Indoor Cam to keep an eye on your home, the HyperX Quadcast S microphone that also puts on a light show and we’...

Optus set to break its own 5G speed record with new mmWave technology, Google AI-powered cameras are coming to the rescue of bushfire affected wildlife, how you can relive childhood retro gaming memories, we take a look at the Samsung Premiere short throw projector, we road-test the new Apple AirPods Max headphones, we check out the Dakota Side Table which has a built-in Bluetooth speakers and cha...

We chat with cyber security expert Mark Gorrie from NortonLifeLock - he shares his tips on how to stay safe online this Christmas, Apple releases new $900 AirPods Max headphones, we take a look at the improvements of the latest Tesla Model 3, we run our eye over the new Arlo Essential Wire-Free Video Doorbell, Uniden has launched its new App Cam Solo PRO security cameras, we wrap up our 12 Days of...

Why you don’t need to waste your money on extended warranties, the industry move to combat scam calls, in the Celebrity Tech segment we talk to Australian cricket legend and avid photographer – the one and only Steve Waugh, we take a listen to the new Jabra Elite 85t noise cancelling earphones, Apple names its top apps of the year, we round up some more Christmas Gift Ideas and we answer your tech...

Samsung has quietly added 30 more channels to their TVs with the launch of Samsung TV Plus, we’ve kicked off our 12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas, in the Celebrity Tech segment we talk to best-selling action novelist Matthew Reilly, we take to the skies with the DJI Mini 2 drone, we pump up the volume with the BlueAnt X5 Bluetooth speakers and Duracell partners with energy retailer Social Energy wi...

We roadtest the brand new M1-powered MacBook Air and 13-inch MacBook Pro - and boy were we impressed, there’s a new streaming service for those who love British TV, in the Celebrity Tech segment we interview news icon Sandra Sully, we run our eye over Netgear Orbi 4GX which connects you without the NBN, our verdict on Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War, we check out the Xiaomi Mi – a portable air pum...

We give you our verdicts on the Sony PlayStation 5 and the Xbox Series X, Apple unveils its own M1 processor and three new Macs with that new chip onboard, we run our eye over the new HomePod Mini, MG Motor releases its first full electric SUV in Australia, Belkin launches the Boost Charge Wireless Charger and Speaker which so you can charge your phone and hear your music as well and we answer you...

We share our verdict on the iPhone 12 Mini and the iPhone 12 Pro Max, DJI releases the Mini 2 drone that can fit in the palm of your hand and capture stunning 4K quality, in our Celebrity Tech interview we talk to Dave Faulkner – the frontman for the Hoodoo Gurus band, we take a look at the Chromecast with Google TV, Arlo releases the new Essential Wireless Video Doorbell, the new dating app that...

We take you inside the Amazon Fulfilment Centre to show you how your orders are processed, Coles supermarkets start selling refurbished iPhones, in our Celebrity Tech interview we catch up with 2GB breakfast show host Ben Fordham, we take a look a hands on look at the PlayStation 5, Alcatel has redefined value with the new 1SE sub-$200 smartphone, if you love your wine then you need the LG Signatu...

We give you our verdict on the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro, the research that shows cash and credit cards are headed for extinction, our Celebrity Tech interview we catch up with novelist and presenter Tara Moss, we take a look at the new iPad Air, we take a listen to the Audiofly AFT2 wireless earphones, Foxtel introduces Voice Control to the IQ3 and IQ4 and we’ll answer your tech questions in th...

We take you through the features and highlights of the iPhone 12, the iPhone 12 is also 5G compatible we’ll take a deep dive in what that means for customers and chat with Telstra’s executive of networks Channa Seneviratne, we’ll also talk about the other product Apple announced – the HomePod mini, we literally roadtest the Mate X electric bike, we check out the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds, Belkin r...

The 5G war is on between the telcos ahead of the iPhone 12 launch, the business card has been re-invented for the 21st century, in the Celebrity Tech interview we talk to Australian best-selling author Jane Harper, we’ll take a look at the LG Tone Free earphones which have a germ killing charging case, we check out the Airvida M1 - the world’s smallest air purifier, the Ecovacs OZMO T8 robot vacuu...

Can you believe phone and internet complaints are down despite the year we’ve had, Telstra to offer 5G home internet, the Celebrity Tech interview we’re talking to Anthony Field aka the Blue Wiggle about the role technology has played in his life and career, we’ll take a look at the Netgear Orbi Wi-Fi 6, we check out the Apple Watch Series 6, Google unveils a range of new products including its fi...

Tesla has outlined new battery technology and plans to make a more affordable electric car, Kmart unveils new augmented reality technology, we chat with Seagate’s Jeff Park about our increasing demand for data and the company’s new 18TB IronWolf drive, we’ll take a look at the Hisense Dual Cell TV, we go through the new range of Amazon smart speakers, Huawei has unveiled a new smartwatch that’s li...

No new iPhone but we have new Apple Watches and iPads, PlayStation 5 has been announced and presales sell out in minutes, this week’s Celebrity Tech interview is with Ch 9 and 2GB sports presenter Erin Molan, we take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2, we go hands on with the eight generation iPad, take you through the new features of the GoPro Hero9 Black and we’ll answer your tech questions in...

How 5G has become a real alternative to the NBN, the app that can help you stay on top of your bills and also find you a better deal, this week’s Celebrity Tech interview is with Dan Whitford the frontman for Aussie synth-pop band Cut Copy, we’ll take a look at the LG Velvet smartphone, the GoCube smart connected Rubik’s cube for the 21st century, Bose announces new noise cancelling earphones and...

The new screen technology that we’ll see in future smartphones, Samsung has announced pricing and availability of its Galaxy Z Fold2 and talk to Samsung Australia Vice President Garry McGregor all about it, Apple releases a humorous video about privacy to make a point, this week’s Celebrity Tech interview is with Channel 9 and 2GB journalist and presenter Deborah Knight. we’ll take a look at the S...

If you fly a drone you’ll now have to get it registered with CASA, Norton has introduced Dark Web monitoring to its internet security to protect your identity and we’re introducing an all-new segment to the Tech Guide podcast – it’s called Celebrity Tech – each week we’ll be talking to people in the media, sport and entertainment about their relationship with technology and how they use it in thei...

There’s an app that can detect early signs of COVID-19, D-Link has released new wi-fi 6 mesh routers to improve your home’s wireless network, Nintendo’s Super Mario has joined forces with Lego so you can build your own interactive games, we’ll share our verdict on the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, we check out the Jabra Speak 750 speakerphone, Cygnett’s new ChargeUp Edge+ 27K power bank can charge...

Google writes a bizarre open letter opposing paying news media outlets for their content, it’s National Scams Awareness Week and we share the latest scams and tips on how to stay safe, the new SleepCheck app that can tell if your snoring is a sign of something more serious, we’ll take a look at the new LG 75-inch 8K NanoCell TV, we check out the new Navman dash cam, Samsung launches a new range of...

We take you through the Samsung announcements from the virtual Galaxy Unpacked event including the new flagship Galaxy Note20 and Note20 Ultra smartphones as well as the Galaxy Watch 2, Galaxy Buds Live, the Galaxy Tab S7 and the follow up to the original folding phone – the Galaxy Z Fold 2. In the Tech Guide reviews we’ll take a look at the new Sony WH-1000-XM4 noise cancelling headphone, we chec...

Telstra announces its bold 5G plans, Apple confirms the iPhone 12 will be delayed, Arlo launches a new affordable wire-free security camera, we’ll take a look at the Intel mini PC, we road-test the new Panasonic noise-cancelling wire-free earphones and also check out the Waterpik Sonic Fusion – the world’s first toothbrush that can floss your teeth at the same time and we’ll answer your tech quest...

Samsung’s new smart lock can now turn your fingerprint into your front door key, LG releases its new 5G Velvet smartphone and at the right price, Google’s search results for the first half of a crazy 2020, we’ll take a look at the Pico – the world’s first device that can measure colour, we talk about one of the hottest products at the moment – a forehead thermometer, JBL has brought back the boomb...

Robot vacuums go to the next level with the new Ecovacs Robotics OZMO T8 AIVI, the new technology that can completely recharge your phone in 20 minutes, Netgear launches its Wi-Fi Orbi and Nighthawk range, we’ll take a look at the new Google Pixel Buds wire-free earphones, we hit the road in the Mercedes Benz GLS 400d which is brimming with the latest tech, Samsung has launched new gaming monitors...

Apple has kicked off its Public Beta Program so you can install iOS 14 today, the flying cars we’ve been promised for decades are finally here and being tested in Australia, what can we expect from Samsung’s upcoming Unpacked event next month, we’ll take a look at the Echo Auto so you take Alexa on the road, we’ll chat about the new Samsung soundbars that has more audio channels than ever before,...