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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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  • Monday · 53 min

    Tech Guide #719 - Scam calls to watch out for, win a Tineco Floor One S9 Steam Plus

    We 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 printer, we take a look at Apple’s new MacBook Pro with M6 chip, we put the Tineco Floor One S9 Steam Plus floor cleaner through its paces – and we’re giving one away, Boost Mobile has slashed prices on its pre-paid plans and refurbished smartphones and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • November 2 · 49 min

    Tech Guide #718 - Apple launches a product Steve Jobs said it never would

    Apple 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 help them stay in control, we take a look at Hisense's XR10 home theatre triple laser projector, Amazon unveils new Echo products featuring an advanced Alexa+ and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 26 · 55 min

    Tech Guide #717 - iPhone Duo - should you buy it? Hear our verdict

    The 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 Android, Laser releases what it’s calling the safest powerbanks you can buy, we share our verdict on the iPhone Duo – Apple’s first foldable iPhone, Belkin releases a new range of trackers and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 19 · 54 min

    Tech Guide #716 - Future Call of Duty game could be set in Australia, Ecovacs Deebot X12S review

    A 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 is still on top, we go through Apple’s latest home releases including the brand new Home View, we take a look at the Ecovacs Robotics Deebot X12S OmniCyclone, Google releases a new Fitbit and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 12 · 42 min

    Tech Guide #715 - Microsoft releases most powerful product ever, AirPods 5 review

    Microsoft 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, Uniden has unveiled ts first video walkie talkies and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • October 5 · 47 min

    Tech Guide #714 -Scam that gets you to call cyber criminals, Samsung's Galaxy Tab S12 tablets

    The 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 Temporary Disaster Roaming, Samsung has released new Galaxy Tab S12 tablets, we check out the Sennheiser HD 480 Pro Plus headphones, Snapmaker launches its new U1 3D printer in Australia and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • September 28 · 50 min

    Tech Guide #713 - Aussies embracing faster NBN, eyes on with the Meta VR Glasses

    On 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 the Meta VR Glasses, new Meta Glasses without cameras and we sit down with Meta VP for Wearables Alex Himel and discuss new products and privacy, we take a look at the Mac mini with M6, Motorola unveils the signature 27 smartphone and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • September 21 · 46 min

    Tech Guide #712 - Albo meets Tim Cook at Apple HQ, iPhone 18 Pro review

    Australian 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 lifestyle projectors for the home, we give you our verdict on the new iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, ASUS launches the impressive Zenbook 14 laptop and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • September 14 · 48 min

    Tech Guide #711 - the massive global price gap of the iPhone Duo - international buyers paying a premium

    Apple 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 Watches and AirPods, we take a look at the JBL Cove multi room speakers, we check out the HP OmniBook Ultra laptop and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • September 7 · 1 hr 3 min

    Tech Guide #710 - Our wrap up of the IFA tech show in Berlin

    This 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 and much more. We've taken a hands-on look at most of the products we're going to be talking about. And we'll answer all of your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • August 31 · 52 min

    Tech Guide #709 - Apple names the date it will announce its foldable iPhone - what to expect

    Apple 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 limited edition ROG XBOX Ally X20 portable gaming PC, we take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, we run our eyes – and ears over the Noble Audio Fokus Apollo Pro premium headphones and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • August 24 · 55 min

    Tech Guide #708 - Telcos unite for Triple Zero awareness campaign, Pixel 11 Pro XL review

    Australia’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, EZVIZ has unveiled a host of new smart home security products, we take a look at the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL smartphone, we run our eye over the Sony True RGB Bravia 7 II, we roadtest the ASUS Zenbook A16 laptop and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • August 17 · 46 min

    Tech Guide #707 - Australians spend big on smartphones, robot lawn mower review

    Australians 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 the social media ban began, we test drive the new Mammotion LUBA 3 AWD robot lawn mover, Insta360 releases new X6 360 degree camera and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • August 10 · 55 min

    Tech Guide #706 - Alexa+ is here, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 review

    Alexa+ 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 give you our verdict on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8, DJI has launched new Mic Mini2, TCL unveils the latest monitors aimed at hardcore gamers and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • August 3 · 47 min

    Tech Guide #705 - New AI products to keep you safe and get things done

    The 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 cinema camera, we check out the Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 smartwatch and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • July 27 · 51 min

    Tech Guide #704 - Full wrap up of Samsung's foldable launch event and the new devices

    We’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 and its new smartwatches, we’ll also talk to Samsung Australia’s Nathan Rigger about the new range, we take a look at the D-Link 5G mobile hotspots, Reolink’s new Video Doorbell and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • July 20 · 46 min

    Tech Guide #703 - A new contender in health tracking, Kindle Scribe Colorsoft review

    There’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, Apple has launched its Public Beta Program so you can try the latest software right now, we take a look at the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft, the DJI portable power station and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • July 13 · 51 min

    Tech Guide #702 - Samsung names the date for Galaxy Unpacked - what will we see

    Samsung 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 ScreenX – a 270-degree panoramic experience, we take a look at the Rokid AI + AR glasses, we check out the Jackery portable power station and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • July 6 · 51 min

    Tech Guide #701 - Foldable smartphone wars heat up, high-tech running shoes

    The 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 literally put a spring in your step, we take a look at the eero outdoor wireless 7 router, we check out the Seagate One Touch desktop external hard drive, we shed some light on the high quality torches from LEDLenser and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • June 29 · 49 min

    Tech Guide #700 - OUR 700TH EPISODE!!! Listen for your chance win great prizes

    Welcome 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 Norton. This week Apple has hiked prices on iPads and Macs by as much as 30 per cent, BlackVue has removes a dashcam feature that allowed you to view locations and live streams of other users, we take a look at the ASUS ZenBook Duo dual screen laptop, Nuance Audio Glasses can help people with mild to moderate hearing loss, the Mova DIVER A10 can clean your pool for you and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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