Stephen Fenech

Tech Guide

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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Stephen Fenech

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Jul 6, 2026

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Tech Guide #582 - We go inside the Sphere in Las Vegas, Samsung Galaxy S24 launch confirmed 08.01.2024

We’re in Las Vegas for the Consumer Electronics Show and we’ve visited the stunning Sphere venue – the new landmark on the strip, Samsung has confirmed the launch date for its S24 smartphone range, Microsoft is going to add a new key to its Windows keyboard for the first time in 30 years, we get behind the wheel of the new MG4 XPower, LG announces a new portable projector, Belkin unveils its new w...

Tech Guide #581 - what tech to expect in 2024, Apple Watch under fire 01.01.2024

We’ll take a look at what we can expect to see in 2024, Aussie Formula 1 star Oscar Piastri partners with Quad Lock to share an important road safety message, why Apple Watches were removed from sale in the US, we take a look at the Logitech Wave Keys ergonomic keyboard, LG introduces a new AI-powered robot, we take a look at the world’s most expensive television and we’ll answer all your question...

Tech Guide #580 - one of the most ridiculous products we've ever seen, Hisense Mini LED X TV review 11.12.2023

What is the world coming to? A product has been proposed to prevent people being injured texting and walking, Vodafone and CommBank team up to combat SMS scams, more than 2.6bn personal records have been compromised in the last two years – what is the solution, we take a look at the Hisense Mini LED X TV, Withings has released the ScanWatch Nova Smartwatch, we go through our Christmas Gift Guide s...

Tech Guide #579 - Australia's thriving app economy, driving the new Tesla Model 3 04.12.2023

The App Economy is thriving in Australia, Sony has released a slimline PlayStation 5, Epson has launched a short-throw home theatre projector, we get behind the wheel of the new Tesla Model 3, we check out the new Ember mugs that can keep your tea and coffee warm, Laser launches an affordable range of smart decorative lights and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn mo...

Tech Guide #578 - Australians paying high broadband prices, M3 MacBook Pro review 27.11.2023

Australians are paying some of the highest prices for home broadband compared to other countries, only one per cent of Australians are recycling their old mobile devices, Telstra releases new speed and latency optimiser packs on its network, we take a look at the 16-inch MacBook Pro with M3 Max, we check out the Journey laptop sleeve that’s also a portable workstation, Panasonic has unveiled its n...

Tech Guide #577 - Optus CEO quits, messaging equity between iPhone and Android 20.11.2023

The Optus CEO Kelly Bayer Rosmarin has resigned after the outage and following a Senate inquiry, Apple to adopt a new standard to bring messaging equality between iPhone and Android, we go behind the scenes at Oppo to see how their devices go from concept to reality, we take a look at the Uniden App Cam Pano security camera, Samsung has launched a new Shop app, the tech products that are causing t...

Tech Guide #576 - Optus outage fallout continues, speaker that's also a work of art 13.11.2023

The fallout from the catastrophic Optus outage continues – what does the future hold for the telco, Laser has released a product that brings CarPlay and Android Auto to your vehicle, Apple TV+ comes to the Fetch TV box, we take a look at the Pantheone Obsidian speaker that looks like a work of art, Rode releases the Signature Edition of its iconic NT1 microphone, Samsung offers affordable luxury w...

Tech Guide #575 - Our fear of Christmas scammers, Mission Impossible competition 06.11.2023

Australians are more worried than ever they’ll be scammed this Christmas, NBN has upgraded its fixed wireless network, Apple releases new MacBook Pros and an iMac powered by its new M3 chips, we take a look at the incredible DJI Inspire 3 professional filmmaker drone, the chargers that will meet your tech travel needs., we’ve got a special giveaway for your chance to win a 4K copy of Mission Impos...

Tech Guide #574 - Foxtel's new Hubbl platform, Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip5 Retro 30.10.2023

Foxtel launches new Hubbl platform that combines TV and streaming services, Samsung goes back to the future with the limited-edition Galaxy Z Flip5 Retro, Double Tap has now been enabled on the latest Apple Watch and Apple Watch Ultra, we take a look at the new Arlo Video Doorbell, Aspera Mobile has released a rugged yet affordable smartphone, we check out Samsung’s new Galaxy Tab A9+ tablet and w...

Tech Guide #573 - NBN gets cheaper, Oppo's new foldable smartphone, Navman dashcam offer 23.10.2023

Your NBN plan is getting cheaper – we’ll tell you why, Oppo has launched a new foldable smartphone to take on Samsung, Australia has joined the World Phone Amnesty so smartphones have less of an impact on the environment, we take a look at the Navman MiVue ALTA dashcam that blends in your car – we also have a special discount offer for you, Netgear has unveiled its first WIFI 7 router – we’ll expl...

Tech Guide #572 - World-first AI tutor, Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro reviews 16.10.2023

On this week’s show: An Australian world first with the introduction of an AI-powered tutor for students, working from anywhere just got a lot easier with the Logitech Casa Pop-Up Desk, Aldi is offering another affordable 4K TV in its Special Buys, we take a look at the Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones, we also take a listen to the Denon earphones that can adapt to how you hear audio, Be...

Tech Guide #571 - All the announcements from HP Imagine, Goat G1 Robot Mower review 09.10.2023

We’ve just returned from Palo Alto where we attended the HP Imagine event where new PCs and services were unveiled, Australians lost more the $3bn to scammers with younger people more likely to fall victim, we take a look at the ECOVACS GOAT G1 robot mower, MG has unveiled its latest EV that offers performance at a competitive price, Google has unveiled its new Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones...

Tech Guide #570 - iPhone 15 Pro overheating issues, Meta Quest 3, DJI Mini Pro 4 drone 02.10.2023

Apple has confirmed an overheating issue with the iPhone 15 Pro and what they are going to do about it, Meta has released the Quest 3 mixed reality headset, Norton has launched an all-in-one security solution for small businesses, we take a listen to the new JBL Live Free 2 noise cancelling earphones, DJI has released the Mini Pro 4 drone, the new ASUS smartphone that is bucking the large screen t...

Tech Guide #569 - Microsoft launches Windows 11 Copilot that puts AI at your fingertips 25.09.2023

We’ve returned from New York where we attended Microsoft's launch of Copilot – the new generative AI for Windows, Microsoft also launched new Surface laptops, Norton has launched its own secure and private browser, we take a look at the new range of Stihl’s battery-powered products for the yard and the garden, Dyson has released a new Solarcycle Morph light, Amazon has released new Echo products a...

Tech Guide #568 - A wrap up of Apple's launch event 18.09.2023

We’ve returned from the Apple Event and will take you through all the major announcements including the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro, Apple Watch Series 9, Apple Watch Ultra 2 and new AirPods Pro, Blackmagic Design has released a powerful camera app for iPhone, Boost Mobile updates iPhone trade in values ahead of iPhone 15 launch, Technics has released a next-level direct drive turntable and we’ll ans...

Tech Guide #567 - GoPro Hero12 Black, GOAT G1 robot mower, Sonos Move 2 11.09.2023

GoPro has launched its latest Hero12 Black action camera, Ecovacs has expanded to the backyard with its first robot mower, Dyson releases its biggest air purifier for even larger spaces, we take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra tablet, Sonos has revealed its new Move 2 speaker, Bang & Olufsen joins forces with Ferrari to create a stunning audio collection and we’ll answer all your questio...

Tech Guide #566 - Wrap up of the major announcements from IFA 2023 in Berlin 04.09.2023

We wrap up the biggest announcements from the IFA tech trade show in Berlin, Apple has named the named the date for the iPhone 15 launch – what can we expect to see, Tesla has unveiled its new-look Model 3 which has been redesigned inside and out, we take a look at the new range of JBL earphones where you get to choose the form factor, Samsung has released a massive 57-inch gaming monitor, Netgear...

Tech Guide #565 - Samsung's tablets win major award, Aussie product lets you breathe underwater 21.08.2023

Samsung has beaten Apple for the first time for an important consumer award for its tablets, the small affordable Australian-made product that lets you breath underwater, Kobo’s new all-you can read and listen book subscription, we take a look at Panasonic’s first 6-blade electric shaver, the Aspera Mobile affordable new smartphone with flagship features, the Sennheiser earphones that can also act...

Tech Guide #564 - Navman's 4K dash cam, we drive the new MG4 EV 14.08.2023

On this week’s show: Navman has released its first 4K dash cam – and they are saying it’s their best ever, we get behind the wheel of the new MG4 EV, why Mac users are being targeted by cyber criminals, we take a look at the DJI Air 3 drone, Nokia has released a sub $450 smartphone that you can repair yourself, Dyson’s Zone headphones, which we though were an April Fools Day joke when they were re...

Tech Guide #563 - Vodafone State of Scams report, Norton Genie app to spot scams 07.08.2023

The Vodafone State of Scams report is a real eye opener and shows we’ve still got a massive problem, Norton has released a new AI-powered app than can help you spot the scams, my affair with Tesla has come to an end – I’ve actually gome back to my ex, we take a look at the DJI Osmo Action 4 camera, Oppo has launched the new Reno10 5G smartphone, BlueAnt releases a tiny but mighty portable speaker...

Tech Guide #562 - We're back from Seoul with new Samsung foldable smartphones 31.07.2023

We’re back from the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event in Seoul with the Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5 and we talk to Samsung Australia Vice President Garry McGregor, the NBN is expanding its fibre footprint even further, DJI has launched a new dual-camera drone, Sony has unveiled its latest flagship noise cancelling earphones, Ecovacs is cleaning up with its latest robot vacuum and we’ll answer al...

Tech Guide #561 - Save money on your mobile data, the huge change for future smartphones 24.07.2023

Are you paying for mobile data you don’t use? Circles Life can help you save money, Netflix’s password sharing crackdown has resulted in millions of new subscribers and why your future smartphone is going to be a lot different thanks to a new EU ruling. We take a look at the new way to charge your devices and organise your desktop at the same time, LG launches a coffee machine that looks out of th...

Tech Guide #560 - Special Scam Prevention Edition - Optus and Norton to the rescue 17.07.2023

On this week’s show: We’re going to help you avoid being scammed – first up Optus has launched a new initiative with the banks and second, Norton releases a phishing dictionary to more easily identify scams. And it was also World Emoji Day (July 17) and we look at the latest emojis and how we’re using them, we take a look at the new Sennheiser Profiler USB Microphone, Hisense debuts its TV and app...

Tech Guide #559 - Threads takes off and takes on Twitter, Prime Day bargains, a bigger Dyson 10.07.2023

The new Threads platform is taking on and could possibly overtake Twitter, Ecovacs Robotics have revealed their Prime Day specials, we go through all the other bargains you can find this week, we take a look at the new Dyson cordless vacuum, we check out the Theragun Mini 2.0 is like have a masseur everywhere you go, the Bon. Elk devices that lets you add a dash of colour to your workflow and we a...

Tech Guide #558 - Apple working on 30-inch iMac, Peloton's new fitness content, turn your laptop into a dual monitor 03.07.2023

Apple is rumoured to be working on a 30-inch iMac, Peloton has launched new gaming-inspired fitness content, Meta rolls out new parental supervision tools for Facebook, Instagram and Messenger, we take a look at the new device that turns any laptop into a dual monitor set-up, Samsung has released is smart Bespoke AI laundry appliances, LG has unveiled its entry level laptop for students and young...

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