Tech Guide
by Stephen Fenech
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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 #719 - Scam calls to watch out for, win a Tineco Floor One S9 Steam Plus · 54 minWe hear from Vodafone about the latest call scams to look out for, Sony has gone back to the future with its new wired headphones, Bambu Lab has released its next generation 3D…
- Tech Guide #718 - Apple launches a product Steve Jobs said it never would · 50 minApple launches a new product Steve Jobs said it never would – hear what Jobs said about this technology, Norton launches a new Safe AI tool to protect users when using AI and…
- Tech Guide #717 - iPhone Duo - should you buy it? Hear our verdict · 55 minThe iPhone Duo goes on sale to wild scenes in Australia – and the first device sold was given away for charity, Telstra to enable RCS to enrich messaging between iPhone and…
- Tech Guide #716 - Future Call of Duty game could be set in Australia, Ecovacs Deebot X12S review · 55 minA Call of Duty game set in Australia – that’s a possibility according Infinity Ward’s Alex Norris and we chat with him, smartphone shipments have plunged 20 per cent but Samsung…
- Tech Guide #715 - Microsoft releases most powerful product ever, AirPods 5 review · 42 minMicrosoft had released the most powerful product ever, Arlo has launched its new solar powered cameras for all round protection, we take a listen to the AirPods 5 earphones…
- Tech Guide #714 -Scam that gets you to call cyber criminals, Samsung's Galaxy Tab S12 tablets · 47 minThe new scam that’s forcing people to call cyber criminals, Belkin’s new iPhone screen protectors that do more than just protect your screen, the telcos join forces to activate…
- Tech Guide #713 - Aussies embracing faster NBN, eyes on with the Meta VR Glasses · 50 minOn this week’s show – It’s a year on from NBN’s Accelerate Great speed upgrade – whats the state of the nation and we’ve just returned from Meta Connect 2026 and we’ll talk about…
- Tech Guide #712 - Albo meets Tim Cook at Apple HQ, iPhone 18 Pro review · 46 minAustralian PM Anthony Albanese has a pow wow with former Apple CEO Tim Cook about youth safety online, we take a hands on look at the upcoming iPhone Duo, Epson releases new 4K…
- Tech Guide #711 - the massive global price gap of the iPhone Duo - international buyers paying a premium · 49 minApple has unveiled the iPhone Duo – it’s most expensive iPhone and international buyers will be paying a massive premium, we also discuss the new iPhone 18 Pro and the new Apple…
- Tech Guide #710 - Our wrap up of the IFA tech show in Berlin · 1 h 3 minThis week we are in Berlin for the IFA tech show - we're going to take you through the biggest announcements from companies like Ecovacs, Anker, Roborock, Dreame, MOVA and EZVIZ…
- Tech Guide #709 - Apple names the date it will announce its foldable iPhone - what to expect · 53 minApple has named the date for its next event where we will see the first foldable iPhone, Samsung has launched its latest affordable flagship smartphone, ASUS has unveiled its…
- Tech Guide #708 - Telcos unite for Triple Zero awareness campaign, Pixel 11 Pro XL review · 55 minAustralia’s telcos join forces to launch an awareness campaign about connecting to Triple Zero, Mova has launch a range of robots to cover your entire home – inside and out…
- Tech Guide #707 - Australians spend big on smartphones, robot lawn mower review · 47 minAustralians have expensive taste when it comes to buying smartphones, Google has unveiled the Pixel 11 range, Meta’s update on the Facebook and Instagram accounts removed after…
- Tech Guide #706 - Alexa+ is here, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 review · 55 minAlexa+ has launched in Australia – how is it better? Bose has launched its latest QuietComfort headphones, we take a first look at the new BMW Neue Klasse iX3 electric SUV, we…
- Tech Guide #705 - New AI products to keep you safe and get things done · 48 minThe new AI products to keep us safe online and to help us get things done, DJI has released a dual lens Osmo Pocket gimbal camera, we take a look at the GoPro Mission 1 Pro…
- Tech Guide #704 - Full wrap up of Samsung's foldable launch event and the new devices · 52 minWe’ve just returned from London where we attended the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked launch event , we’ll go through all the latest announcements including the all-new Galaxy Z Fold 8…
- Tech Guide #703 - A new contender in health tracking, Kindle Scribe Colorsoft review · 47 minThere’s a new fitness brand in town that’s going to shake up the growing market, Samsung has unveiled new technology that will be part of their next generation of foldables…
- Tech Guide #702 - Samsung names the date for Galaxy Unpacked - what will we see · 51 minSamsung names the date for its next Galaxy Unpacked event – what can we expect to see, investment scams on the rise from compromised social media accounts, Hoyts has launched…
- Tech Guide #701 - Foldable smartphone wars heat up, high-tech running shoes · 51 minThe foldable smartphones wars are heating up with the even more companies entering the category including Honor and Motorola, the new high-tech shoes from Mizuno that can…
- Tech Guide #700 - OUR 700TH EPISODE!!! Listen for your chance win great prizes · 50 minWelcome to Episode 700 and to celebrate we have $15,000 worth of prizes to give away including a 100-inch Hisense TV plus phones, robot vacuums and products from Netgear and…
- Tech Guide #699 - Why your next iPhone will be more expensive · 48 minWhy your next iPhone will be more expensive – we hear from Apple CEO Tim Cook himself, Google has launched a new Home Speaker with Gemini onboard, Ring has launched a new…
- Tech Guide #698 - The new Apple features that didn't make the WWDC keynote · 46 minBupa has offered a new smartphone insurance policy that covers device damage and protection from scam and identity theft, we go over the announcements from Apple’s Worldwide…
- Tech Guide #697 - Amazon's Delivering the Future announcements - new robotics, Alexa+ coming to Australia this year · 49 minWe've just returned from London, where we attended Amazon's Delivering the Future event - we talk about the new robotics, Amazon Leo satellite internet, new electric delivery…
- Tech Guide #696 - Kmart embraces AI to transform online shopping · 42 minKmart has embraced AI to transform the shopping experience, what you need to bring older Macs and PCs up to speed, Dreame has announced the world biggest sport star as its new…
- Tech Guide #695 - Why your NBN speed sucks and what you can do about it · 50 minThe five mistakes you're making that are slowing down your NBN speeds, Apple has released a new sports app but Aussies won't like what it left out, we take a look and a listen to…
- Tech Guide #694 - A look at Samsung's Micro RGB TV technology, Hisense UR9 RGB Mini LED TV review · 57 minRGB – three letters you’re going to hear a lot if you’re looking for a new TV. We take a look at Samsung’s Micro RGB tech, Optus has started its comeback and consolidation tour…
- Tech Guide #693 - Chasing the big screen experience at home and in the cinema · 55 minHow you can enjoy the big screen experience at home and at the movies – Hisense releases its new flagship projector and Hoyts reveals its new LED cinema screen technology, Bose…
- Tech Guide #692 - Dreame's vision of the future in robots, TVs, smartphones and cars · 51 minWe’ve just returned from the US where we saw Dreame’s vision of the future in home appliances, robots, TVs, smartphones and even cars. Also on the show – Apple co-founder Steve…
- Tech Guide #691 - Microsoft invests $26bn into Australian AI - but what's the catch · 43 minMicrosoft tips in $26bn into Australian AI but what’s the catch, Samsung has released its AI powered 2026 range of TVs – we speak to Samsung Australia’s visual display director…
- Tech Guide #690 - eero Outdoor 7 takes your wifi into the yard, cheaper Bambu Lab 3D printer · 48 mineero releases new mesh router that can be used outside, DJI has launched the new Osmo Pocket 4 gimbal camera, Bambu Lab has just made 3D printing a lot more affordable with a new…
- Tech Guide #689 - It's TV season and every company has new RGB technology · 47 minThis week we’re talking TVs – Hisense has unveiled its 2026 RGB Mini LED range and Sony has finally announced its version of the RGB technology, Meta has just launched Muse Spark…
- Tech Guide #688 - Will AI take your job? 1 in 3 says it will · 47 minOne in three Australians are worried they will lose their jobs to AI, Meta has just released a new range of AI glasses aimed at the biggest group of customers - prescription…
- Tech Guide #687 - The latest from HP Imagine 2026, Samsung 115-inch Micro RGB TV review · 1 h 1 minWe’ve just returned from New York where we attended HP Imagine 2026 where we saw the announcement of HP IQ and enjoyed a demonstration of Google Beam - the 3D lifelike video call…
- Tech Guide #686 - One on one with Aussie Super Bowl hero Jordan Mailata · 55 minIt’s been 100 days of the Social Media Ban – and the verdict is in – it’s a massive failure. We sit down with Aussie Super Bowl Hero Jordan Mailata who’s working with Amazon…
- Tech Guide #685 - Why PC and tablet shipments will plummet in 2026, MacBook Neo review · 50 minPC and tablet shipments will drop dramatically in 2026 – we’ll tell you why, Norton has launched an AI-powered scam protection app for ChatGPT, Sonos goes back to its roots and…
- Tech Guide #684 - Australian porn ban - you have to prove you're over 18 · 55 minAustralians must now prove they are 18 before accessing porn sites, Apple has had a huge week of product releases but it’s their two cheapest products everyone is talking about…
- Tech Guide #683 - We go hands-on with the new Samsung Galaxy S26 smartphones · 46 minWe've just returned from the Samsung Unpacked event in San Francisco where we saw the new Galaxy S26 smartphones series, we talk to Samsung Australia Head of Product Nathan…
- Tech Guide #682 - Is the super thin smartphone dead? · 35 minIs the superthin smartphone dead? Apple and Samsung have a decision to make – but Dyson shows that thin is still very much in with its latest floor cleaning product, we talk…
- Tech Guide #681 - Nearly half of Australians would date an AI chat bot · 42 minNearly half of Australians would consider dating an AI chatbot, Samsung has confirmed a launch event for the S26 smartphones, Microsoft shares its Global Online Safety survey…
- Tech Guide #680 - Uni students using AI to cheat their way to a degree · 41 minAn alarming report reveals university students are using AI to cheat their way to a degree, Google has teased the upcoming Pixel 10a, Rakuten Kobo releases its annual reading…
- Tech Guide #679 - Is Apple finally releasing a touchscreen MacBook Pro · 49 minIs Apple finally preparing to release its first touchscreen MacBook Pro, Belkin’s new products to help content creators, Reolink has launched a new AI powered home security…
- Tech Guide #678 - We talk to 2026 Australian of the Year Katherine Bennell-Pegg · 1 h 6 minPhishing and scams and AI scams are increasing – how do we cope and what can we do, it’s Australia Day – what better time to talk about the Aussie inventions that changed the…
- Tech Guide #677 - Oscar Piastri partners with Google Pixel · 39 minAussie F1 driver Oscar Piastri joins forces with Google Pixel for a fun campaign, Aussie company Espresso releases new portable monitors, Apple decides to partner with Google…
- Tech Guide #676 - Our wrap-up of the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show · 59 minWe’ve just returned from the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas and we are going to wrap it all up for you. We’ll talk about the new TVs, the many robots - both real and…
- Tech Guide #675 - Which iPhone needed a Triple Zero patch, we chat to tennis ace Ash Barty · 39 minApple has issued an urgent software update for one of its devices to avoid potential triple zero issues, we talk to Grand Slam Tennis Champion Ash Barty as she hits the road as…
- Tech Guide #674 - Our Christmas Gadget Gift Ideas, will Samsung's new Trifold phone come to Australia · 56 minWe’ve kicked off our 12 Days of Christmas Gift Ideas – we’ll go over our ideal gift selections, Samsung has released the new Galaxy Z Trifold – but will it ever come to…
- Tech Guide #673 - Samsung's new TV technologies - micro RGB and Vision AI Companion. · 29 minIn this special edition of the Tech Guide podcast we chat to Samsung Australia's Director of Audio Visual Simon Howe about the Australian TV market and the new technologies just…
- Tech Guide #672 - New rules for powerbanks on flights, Honor launches in Australia · 45 minThere are new rules on the use of portable batteries on flights on Australian airlines, Meta has jumped the gun and will begin its social media ban early, Arctel slashes NBN plan…
- Tech Guide #671 - Early onset dementia linked to excessive screen use, DJI Neo 2 drone review · 50 minThe alarming rise in early onset dementia linked to excessive screen time, the new smart reminder clock for people living with dementia and we speak to the person who is bringing…
- Tech Guide #670 - Microsoft's apology, Arlo Pan Tilt Camera review, Lego Death Star · 49 minMicrosoft issues an apology and offers refunds to 2.7m Microsoft 365 subscribers – were you one of them? Apple has kicked off renewable energy projects in Australia to match the…
