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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
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 as a hearing aid and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 revealed, have now gone on sale 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
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 and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 this world, HP’s line-up of tank printers just got a lot smarter and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 appliance range by taking over a house in Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, it's now easier to use your iPhone and Apple Watch on public transport and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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 professionals and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Forget remembering passwords – Apple is introducing passkeys, the race to have the cheapest EV in Australia is on, the Optus CEO admits they could done things better after the data breach, we take a look at the new Google Pixel Tablet, MGI has launched a hi-tech remote control golf buggy, Hisense has released its 2023 range of smart TVs and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Norton has issued a warning about tax time scams – what to look out for and how to avoid becoming a victim, LG has launched its colourful range of appliances, Australia’s worst smartphone habits have been revealed, we take a look at the new 15-inch MacBook Air, we’ll take a listen to the LG Tone Free T90 earphones, we brush up on the Colgate Pulse connected electric toothbrush and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
I was one of the first in the world to try Apple’s Vision Pro – I’ll tell you about the experience, we’ll go through the other software updates and hardware releases from Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference, Samsung has confirmed the launch location for its next foldable smartphone launch, we take a look at the new range of Sony Bravia XR TVs, Belkin’s new power bank that can charge both an Apple Watch and iPhone, STM has released a shatterproof screen protector and we answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Has Twitter been a success under Elon Musk – he’s tweeted a few stats, the device that can make your solar panels and battery even more efficient, now you can download and stream your Audible audiobook from your Apple Watch, we take a listen to the Focal Bathys audiophile headphones, we run our eye over the Oppo Pad Air tablet, the solutions from July to help you travel with your tech and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The best tech deals in the Black Friday sales, Samsung has re-entered the robot vacuum market. the app that’s like Airbnb for swimming pools, we take a look at the Netgear Nighthawk M6 Pro 5G hotspot, the new MacMate wireless charging station for all your Apple devices, the new Oral B Bluetooth electric toothbrush that can improve your oral health and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
How you can save money by taking a look at your mobile plans, internet and subscription services, Arlo has released a new security and a whole home security system, DJI has released a more affordable version of the Mavic 3 drone, we take a look at the new Apple TV 4K, we take a listen to the Bose QuietComfort II earbuds, Sony has finally revealed the release date and pricing of its VR2 headset and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why I sacked Optus after 25 years – and it has nothing to do with the data breach – I will tell you my detailed Optus horror story, we take a look at the new Belkin Soundform Nano Earbuds designed just for kids, Rode had released a new range of products for streamers and gamers, Espresso releases its latest espressoFlow software to improve your productivity and creativity and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Faster EV chargers are coming - they will be able to charge an electric car as fast as 15 minutes, how you can save money on your electricity and water bills using smart home devices, the NBN is extending fibre – possibly into your neighbourhood, we take a look at Apple's new 10th Generation iPad and the M2-powered iPad Pro, Arlo has launched a new personal safety device, Bowers and Wilkins have released the James Bond 007 version of its Px8 headphones and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The latest issue that has angered worried Optus customers, Apple and Mercedes Benz have partnered to offer drivers an all-new audio experience, Oppo has released its first tablet in Australia – but it sounds like the name of another very popular tablet, we take a look at the Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro smartphones, we check out the TCL NXTPAPER 10s tablet which is a lot easier on your eyes, Sony has released a new pocket-sized vlogging camera and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Google has unveiled is Pixel 7 smartphones and its first smartwatch, we’ll tell you about the app worried Optus customers are flocking to, the AnkerWork product that allows you to have high quality video meetings anywhere, we take a look at the new Netgear Orbi WIFI 6E mesh system, we check out the just released iPhone 14 Plus which is supposed to have the best iPhone battery life, Logitech has released new made for Mac keyboards and mice and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Tesla has unveiled its latest product – and it’s not a car, Optus still under fire after its catastrophic data breach, the timely Norton product released months before the Optus debacle, we take a look at the new Sonos Sub Mini, Amazon releases a new read and write Kindle and new Echo speakers, Bowers & Wilkins launch new audiophile quality headphones and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We have the latest on the Optus data breach and what this means for you if you’re a customer, Amazon launches a new Alexa Kids experience, I’m now part of an exciting new lifestyle TV show, we take a listen to the new second generation AirPods Pro, Google has released a new Chromecast, we go through the main features of the latest Windows 11 update and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We love streaming services but research has revealed many are freeloading on someone else’s account, we check out the chair that can help you work in comfort, DJI released its new action camera on the same day as GoPro, we give you our verdict on the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro, Uniden has released a new high-tech baby monitor, Samsung’s portable storage solutions that can handle anything and still keep your data safe and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We’re back from attending Apple’s launch event in Cupertino and we’ll go through all the product announcements – the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro, Apple Watch Ultra, Apple Watch Series 8 and AirPods Pro 2. We check out the new Sony WH-1000XM5 noise cancelling headphones, Bose have released its new noise cancelling earphones, MG has unveiled its new ZS EV SUV and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
LG unveils new OLED screens at the IFA tech trade show in Berlin, 360 releases a new affordable P7 robot vacuum, we go hands on with the ASUS Space Edition laptop, we check out the new Samsung Foldables – the Z Fold 4 and the Z Flip 4, we’ll also talk about Jabra’s new Elite 5 noise cancelling earphones and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What we can expect to see at Apple’s launch event next week, subscription entertainment services on the rise despite cost-of-living pressures, Telstra is now offering free wi-fi across Australia – we’ll tell you where you can find it, DJI has launched a new FPV drone called Avata, Fitbit unveils three next generation trackers, the device that can charge your iPhone, Apple Watch and AirPods all at once and in the Tech Guide Help Desk we’ll give you some tech gift ideas for Father’s Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Apple issues an urgent security update for its products, stamp duty to be waived on electric cars and its 20 years since music recognition app Shazam was launched, we check out the new Huawei Watch GT 3 Pro smartwatch, we’ll go through JBL’s latest audio products, Samsung has launched a 55-inch curved gaming screen and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We are live in New York for Samsung's Galaxy Unpacked event where it unveiled the Galaxy Z Fold 4, Galaxy Z Flip 4, Watch Five, Watch 5 Pro and the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro earphones and we’ll also be talking to Samsung Australia's head of mobile Gary McGregor, Apple has plans offset the power used by their customers to charge and use their Apple products, we take a look at the Sennheiser Momentum 4 ANC, headphones, we check out the ASUS ROG Phone 6 gaming smartphones, Snapchat has created an in-app safety tool called Family Centre so they can keep an eye on their kids on the platform and we’ll answer all of your tech questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rumours are swirling about the new iPad after some leaked renders, why does Gen Z love subtitles when watching TV shows and movies, Uniden has released a higher resolution wireless security camera we check out the new Google Pixel Buds Pro earphones, we take a look at the Lenovo Slim 7 X Pro laptop, we’ll tell you about Oppo’s affordable new smartphone and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We’re in Bangkok for Huawei’s Smart Office launch event and we’ll go through their announcements, 5G is taking on the NBN and that’s how the telcos want it, what we can expect to see with the PlayStation VR2 headset, we check out the new TCL Mini LED C835 4K smart TV, we get our hands on the BackBone One PlayStation Edition, Motorola’s new G62 smartphone that is designed to entertain you on the move and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Shared electric scooter trials to roll out this week, what’s the most in demand product for the home right now – and it’s not a TV or a coffee machine, Samsung outlines how’s it staying one step ahead of cyber criminals with its smartphones, we check out the new Google Pixel 6a smartphone, we take listen to the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2 noise cancelling headphones, Uniden has released its news 4K dash cam and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Six million Australians damaged their phones in the last year – now there’s a new repair service that comes to you, Telstra’s 5G network is now in reach of 80 per cent of the population, it’s 10 years since Psy hit a billion views on YouTube with Gangnam Style – we take a look at the other music videos that have also crossed a billion views and the records they set, we run our eye over the re-designed M2 MacBook Air, we roadtest the new wearable Panasonic SoundSlayer speakers, we turn up the volume with the SoundBoks GO speaker and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Samsung retains top spot ahead of Apple in the smartphone category, foldable smartphones have experienced huge growth and we go through the rumours ahead of Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 launch next month, the tips to keep you safe online at tax time, we look at not one smartwatch but two – the Huawei Watch D which can take your blood pressure and the Withings ScanWatch Horizon which looks like a regular watch, we also road-test the Samsung Bespoke Jet Pro Stick Vacuum and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
It’s 15 years since the first iPhone went on sale, the next Apple Watch will tell you if you’re running a fever, Bowers & Wilkins releases its latest noise cancelling headphones, we take a look at the Astell and Kern UW100 earphones, Philips Pico Projector allows you enjoy your movies and games anywhere on a grander scale, Uniden’s new car kit means you can take your UHF radio anywhere and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Did Apple just confirm its rumoured VR headset, our first impressions of the Tesla Model Y and our growing appetite for EVs, the app that can make it easier to take a sickie, we take a look at the Arlo Go 2 4G camera, we road-test the M2 13-inch MacBook Pro, the Belkin product that can protect you from an expensive Apple Watch repair and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Just how fast are your tech products depreciating – and which ones are holding their value, Norton has launched new internet security software with Identity Theft Insurance and facial recognition technology is being used in some Australian retail store – should we be worried, Huawei has released four new wearables including a blood pressure monitor, Sony’s new in-car AV receivers offer wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, LG has entered the laptop market with its latest Gram range and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
The Tesla Model Y has finally gone on sale in Australia, we go through the highlights from Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference, Hisense has revealed its 2022 smart TV range, Netgear has released the Orbi Quad Band WiFi 6E Mesh System, the Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 2 is now available, we get ready for Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2 from Infinity Ward and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Why Apple’s decision to make its own silicon is paying dividends, Dyson’s dust study that has some interesting findings for pet owners, Roborock releases the S7 MaxV Ultra Robot vacuum, we take a look at the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 earphones, we take a listen to the Sonos Ray sound bar, Sony has released a new range of Bluetooth speakers and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
What we can expect to see at the upcomind WWDC 2022, Australians spend almost $4bn on video games and consoles in 2021, Rode has unveiled its latest Rodecaster Pro II all-in-one audio solution for content creators, we take a look at the LG range of home cinema projectors, Motorola has launched its range of smartphones to suit all budgets, Logitech has released its new line-up of mechanical keyboards and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
We go behind the scenes with Fox Sports and its 4K coverage and talk to Chief Technology officer Les Wigan, the research that will show you why you need a dash cam, we go through the latest 5G home broadband plans, we take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra, Sony has unveiled the LinkBuds S noise cancelling earphones, the LG monitor with a difference and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Google teases its new Pixel devices including the Pixel 7 smartphone and Pixel Watch, Sony has unveiled its new flagship WH-1000XM5 headphones, if you love Wordle – we’ve got some other similar games to try, we take a look at the DJI Mini 3 Pro drone, we take a listen to the JBL TUNE230NC earphones, Sonos has released a compact and affordable soundbar and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
How Facebook tried to bully the Australian Government on the media bargaining code, the smartphone designed specifically for seniors, why you need to change your password now, we take a look at the DJI Mic, LG has released its 2022 range of TVs, the Star Wars hard drives for Seagate released on May The 4th and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Hear from the many people we've worked with over the years over 500 episodes and also enter to win great prizes. On this week’s show: Seniors warned to stay alert against scams, Netgear unveils its new Wi-Fi 6E router, Fetch has launched its new Mighty PVR, we take a look at the 2022 Samsung 8K Neo QLED TV, we check out the 360 Smart Life robot vacuums, we take a listen to the Sennheiser Sports True Wireless Earphone and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
We’re talking about tech that can help the disabled, the elderly and protect children. We take you through Apple’s many accessibility features that you didn’t know existed, the new tech products that are designed for older Australians and the new child safety features for iPhone. In the Tech Guide reviews, we talk about the Ecovacs Deebot XI Omni automated home cleaning system, we check out the new Bose SoundLink Flex Bluetooth speaker, we’ll tell you about the Denon low profile soundbar and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
What we can expect from Apple and Samsung in 2022 and will be the big launch events return this year? Apple has also unveiled the winners of its Shot on iPhone Macro Challenge – and we’ll tell you how you can get up close for your photos as well, Canon’s new ink tank photo printer and Traeger’s new smart grills that will be released later this year.
Australians are keen on EVs so what’s holding back sales, how will the Telstra filter block scam text messages and should we be worried about privacy, how Huawei’s new Watch GT 3 can be your health and fitness companion, we take a look at Epson’s new 4K home theatre projector, we put the new Peloton Guide through its paces, the new HP Envy Inspire printer built for our new hybrid lifestyles and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
How you can buy a used car online and have it delivered to your door in seven days, on World Backup Day we stress the importance of backing up your data, Suunto has released its latest sport watch that cheaper and lighter, we take a look at Apple’s Mac Studio and Studio Display, we get organised with the Amazon Echo Show 15, Samsung has unveiled the Smart Monitor M8 and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Apple has revealed a green manufacturing process to create the iPhone SE, Navman has released its latest range of dash cams, Shazam adds a new feature to help you find concert tickets, we take a look at the Sony Linkbuds unusual earphones, we take the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio for a spin, Bose launches its Smart Soundbar 900 and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Australian seniors using more tech but admit they are still struggling to keep up, Samsung has launched its affordable range of Galaxy A Series of smartphones, iconic film The Godfather turns 50 this week and we talk to the team that oversaw the 4K restoration, we take a look at the iPhone SE, we check out Version 2 of the thin and light Espresso displays, we also put the new M1 iPad Air through its paces and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
We go through the products unveiled at Apple Peek Performance event, Screen Australia creates a $6m fund for emerging game developers, the new dating app that can fast track your path to love, we take a listen to the LG XBOOM 360 speaker, we take a look at Panasonic’s personal air purifier, our thoughts on the teaser trailer for the upcoming Disney+ series Obi-Wan Kenobi and we answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
The Australian start-up that allows EV drivers to charge their vehicles with renewable energy, Australian businesses have been warned about a probable Russian cyber attack, Coles have taken to the air with grocery deliveries by drone, we run our eye over the Samsung Galaxy S22+ and S22 Ultra, we road test the new Ecovacs Deebot Neo robot vacuum, Gran Turismo 7 starts its engines on the PlayStation and we answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
How the Russian-Ukraine conflict will impact the already weakened semiconductor industry, we take a look at the smartphones announced at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, nearly half of all Australian use up all of their mobile data each month. we check out the LG NanoCell Mini LED 4K Smart TV, Panasonic unveils the Lumix GH6 camera, we run our eye over the ASUS Vivobook OLED laptop range and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
BYD has launched its affordable electric vehicles in Australia, MG Motor has released a charger that works with all EVs, which smartphones hold their value better than others, we embraced technology during the pandemic – Australians have now had enough and want a break, we’ll check out the Sony LiveBuds earphones, Motorola launches new affordable 5G smartphone and the software that can make your Mac run even faster and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
We talk to Samsung Australian Vice Garry McGregor about the new Galaxy S22 range of smartphones which have just been announced, Apple to update its AirTags to prevent unwanted tracking of people, two thirds of Australians dating online are running background checks, we’ll check out the new Audio Technica earphones which takes bass and battery to the next level, we take a look at Hypop’s portable lighting solutions so you can look your best on camera and Samsung has also released a new Galaxy Tab S8 tablet. And we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
If you’re looking for love this Valentine’s Day – don’t become a victim – we’ll show you how, if you’ve got a hankering for KFC – you can now have it delivered by drone, Apple is rumoured to be releasing a new iPhone next month, we’ll check out the Samsung Freestytle projector, we take a look at the Pivo Silver Pod that takes your smartphone videos to the next level, our tips to help you solve Wordle faster and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Electric vehicle shipments are set to increase in 2022, Samsung has named the date for the launch of its flagship Galaxy S22 smartphones – and we have more details about the device, Norton has released new AntiTrack software to stop sites tracking you, we check out the Samsung S21 FE 5G smartphone, Denon’s new soundbar that can connect to any TV, the must-have device for outdoor enthusiasts to keep them safe and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Samsung has teased it’s new upcoming flagship Galaxy S22 smartphones, Australians lost a record $323m in scams in 2021 and 3 in 5 Australians working from home are unhappy with their internet connection, we take a listen to the Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin all-in-one speaker system, Canon has launched the EOS R5 C its first full frame 8K camera, Boost Mobile if offering more refurbished iPhones through Coles Supermarkets and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Australians are spending $3.86bn a month to stay connected and entertained – how you can save money, we ride the Vegas Loop in a Tesla and tell you how this could become the future of transport and we take a look at the world’s first digital temporary tattoo printer, we take a look at Skullcandy Push Active Sports earphones, the fixed wing UAV that can take off and land like a drone and which masterpiece film is being released on 4K to celebrate it’s 50th anniversary. And we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
We were in Las Vegas for the Consumer Electronics Show and new wrap all the major announcements as well the quirkiest gadgets, health and wellness devices and those that can keep us COVID safe and also tell you if you have COVID in seconds. And we'll answer all your tech questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
We're off to Las Vegas for the 2022 Consumer Electronics Show, Samsung has unveiled a new tablet that’s faster and with a larger display and LG has entered the gaming laptop market, we’ll take a look at Technics AZ60 wireless earphones, the StayGo Mini from TwelveSouth that makes your iPad even more versatile, we check out HP’s new OfficeJet 9010e printer and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Why the workplace of 2022 is going to look a lot different after the pandemic, Hisense and LG unveil their 2022 TVs ahead of the Consumer Electronics Show, Espresso reveals Version 2 of its handy portable displays, we take a look at Epson EcoTank ET4850 printer which comes with enough ink to last up to two years, Oppo unveils its first foldable smartphone, the wireless phone charger that can also double as a photo frame and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Are smartphones too expensive? Many Australians thinks so, Apple rolls out its latest version of Maps, Optus launches a new feature that can transcribe your mobile calls in real time, we’ll take a look at the Huawei MateBook X Pro laptop, the Navman products that can keep you safe on the road this summer, we’ll give you some last minute gadget gift suggestions and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
We hear from Prince William – he is the latest guest in Apple’s Time to Walk episode, one in five Australians will continue to work from home after the pandemic, we’ll let you know the most downloaded apps and the most watched YouTube videos of the year, we’ll give you some Christmas gift suggestions based on products we’ve already reviewed, TCL launches a new tablet, new earphones and a sub-$250 smartphone, Optus wants you to Donate Your Device to help someone less fortunate and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Research suggests most of the social media savvy Gen Z are actually digitally illiterate, Apple has introduced digital legacy to determine who can access your iPhone after you die, Telstra has developed technology that can block annoying scam text messages, we check out the Surface Go 3 Windows 11 tablet, Binge and Kayo Sports apps now available on LG TVs, Rode releases the Lavalier II wearable microphone and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Gamers are under attack according to a report from Norton, ASUS has unveils a range of laptops designed with the creator in mind, a peek inside the first Amazon robotic fulfilment centre of the southern hemisphere, we fire up the Traeger Ironwood 885 smoker grill, we take a listen to the new Bose QC45 headphones, we become the life of the party with the Blueant X4 Bluetooth speaker and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
We get behind the wheel of the Polestar electric car months before its Australian release, NBN survey shows we’re prepared for a hybrid holiday this summer, who is the tech billionaire who’s bought a major share of the South Sydney Rabbitohs rugby league team, we take a look at the new TCL 75-inch X925 8K TV, Arlo unveils the security camera that can be used anywhere, the 14-in-1 hub that can improve your home workspace and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
NBN extends its fibre footprint yet again – is your suburb on the list, DJI launches its new Mavic 3 drone, Epson unveils its new EcoTank range of printers, we take a look at new MacBook Pro, we’ve played the new Call of Duty Vanguard game, we take a listen to Denon’s range of Home speakers and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Facebook changes its name to Meta – what it means and what can we expect, tech support scams top the list of cyber threats in Norton’s latest report, Belkin releases affordable headphones that come with chargers, we take a look at the latest Sennheiser true wireless earphones, DJI has released the new Action 2 camera, Samsung has increased the size of its lifestyle TVs and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
It’s 20 years since the iPod was introduced – we take a stroll down memory lane, Apple has unveiled its new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros, Telstra cracks 3.6Gbps on 5G in the Sydney CBD, we take a look at the new 3rd Generation AirPods, we run our eye over the Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, we check out the new Sonos Beam Gen 2 sound bar and we’ll answer all of your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
A new streaming service for news channels has just been launched, JBL celebrates its 75th anniversary and we talk to Australian general manager Marcus Fry, HP+ ecosystem that makes printing smarter and more sustainable, we take a look at the latest Apple Watch Series 7, the new high speed HDMI cables from Laser, the iPad screen protector that makes it feel like you’re drawing on paper and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
The company that turns old smartphones into works of art, the deal that’s going to help 40,000 household save on their energy bills, Kobo releases new eReaders so you can read or listen to your books anywhere, we take a look at LG 2021 C1 OLED TV, just how good can a $349 smartphone be – we run our eye over the TCL 20 R 5G, we have a play with the Backbone One game controller for iPhone and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Amazon’s new Echo products – but not all are coming to Australia, Apple's significant updates its iWork applications - Keynote, Pages, Numbers , and now you can ride a Ducati for less than $900, we take a look at the new iPad Mini and 9th Gen iPad, Huawei has moved into the audio business, Xbox launches Cloud Gaming and we’ll answer all you questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Apple to fight the EU plan to standardise all mobile devices with USB-C, Australians are sitting on $6.4bn worth of second-hand smartphones, Samsung has deployed 51,000 air purifiers so students can make a safe return to the class room, we take a look at the new iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro, Microsoft has released a range of new Surface products ahead of the Windows 11 launch. TCL has launched Australia’s cheapest 5G smartphone with the 20 R 5G and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
We take you through Apple’s new product announcements – iPhone 13, Apple Watch Series 7 and iPad Mini and the NBN releases new research that shows its plans are cheaper than our other utilities and among the cheapest in the world, we take a look at the new GoPro Hero10 Black action camera, DJI has released the new OM5 smartphone stabiliser and IKEA will be releasing a range of gaming furniture and accessories and we’ll answer all you questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Apple v Epic Games – we have a verdict, we talk to Nick Dandy - Foxtel’s Group Director of Product Innovation about the new iQ5 streaming set top box, the Google research that shows one in three Australians have been hacked or scammed, we take a look at the new Ray-Ban glasses developed with Facebook that can record video, we check out the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 foldable smartphone, we run our eye over the Belkin Magnetic iPhone Mount with Face Tracking and we answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
NBN makes good on its promise to expand the reach of fibre – is your suburb or town on the list? Windows 11 is out soon – will your PC be able to handle it and the site where buying a used car is as easy as buying something on Amazon, we take a look at Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 smartphone, Bose has launched QuietComfort 45 noise cancelling headphones, the Satechi USB hubs that make working and learning from home even easier and we’ll answer all you questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Apple will now allow developers to accept payments outside the app store in a landmark settlement, Fitbit has launched the Charge 5 and unveiled Will Smith its new brand ambassador, the delivery service that will get your groceries to you in 15 minutes or less, we take a look at gadget gift suggestions for Father’s Day, we built the Lego Star Destroyer that’s more than a metre long, Bowers & Wilkins have released its new 800 Series Diamond loudspeakers and we’ll answer all you questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Is a short throw projector the right solution to create your home theatre - we talk about the new Hisense Laser Cinema, the Optus SubHub to manage all of your streaming services explained, there’s a new Call of Duty game heading our way, we take a look at the new JBL Charge 5 Bluetooth speaker, we check out the Waterpik Nano which lets you floss your teeth with water and we listen to the affordable Sennheiser CX True Wireless earphones and we’ll answer all you questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Are foldable phones ready to go mainstream? We put that question to Samsung’s Australia head of mobile Garry McGregor, a new insurance company takes a high tech approach to lower your policies, we’ll tell you about some rare Apple memorabilia that’s going under the hammer, we take a look at the HoverBar Studio iPad stand, what we can expect from the new Paramount Plus streaming service, Kayo Sports lands on the PlayStation platform and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Did a Uniden security camera pick up a UFO, Google has expanded its range of Nest camera and introduces a video doorbell and how does Australia compare when it comes to paying for mobile data, we take a look at the TCL NXTWEAR G smart glasses which is like a wearable cinema, we take a listen to the NuraTrue earphones that can adapt to the way we hear sound, new Oppo technology that will get rid of the camera hole punch in smartphones and your tech questions will be answered in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
How to get the most out of your NBN connection at a time when we need it most, how you can dive the Great Barrier Reef virtually, Australia becomes the first country in the world to includes health insurance cards in Apple Wallet, we take a look at the new Uniden Guardian App Cam Home+ camera which you can pan and tilt, Norton’s Game Optimiser can improve performance by 30 per cent, new Jura coffee machine that can make hot and cold brews and your tech questions are answered in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Where Australians in the ranks in the digital world according to a new global report, Optus has claimed the title as Australia's fastest 5G network, what we can exact to see at Samsung's upcoming folding smartphone event, we take a look at the new Nanoleaf Elements light panels, we take a listen to the LG Tone Free FNB7 earphones that can kill bacteria, JBL Charge 5 speakers that can go anywhere and we answer all your tech questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Is the EKO $1400 85-inch 4K TV any good - we give you our verdict, our favourite emojis revealed on World Emoji Day, Windows moves from the PC to the cloud with Windows 365, we take a look at the new TCL 20 Pro 5G smartphone which comes with a free TV, Belkin launches new Magnetic Attach products for the iPhone 12, the OtterBox case for your Apple Watch and we answer all your tech questions with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Why Australia is among the world’s leading producers of e-waste, we’re coming in to smartphone season and the rumours are already flying about Apple, Samsung and Google's new devices, how you can get creative with the new Cricut smart cutting machines, we take a look at the new EFM Austin Bluetooth speaker and the two products that can keep your home clean and healthy - the Karcher FC7 two-in-one floor cleaner and the Dyson Purifier Hot + Cold Formaldehyde and all your tech questions will be answered in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Apple fan boys and girls rejoice - the Apple Beta Software Program lets you access the latest software now, Optus launches Call Translate that can translate two languages, the robot vacuum that’s cleaned up at the Canstar Blue awards, we take a look at the Defunc True Mute noise cancelling earphone, why the Gozney Dome is the hottest cooking appliance on the market, Lenovo launches new tablets for the our new hybrid lifestyle and all your tech questions are answered in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Microsoft unveils the new Windows 11 operating system, Telstra’s 5G now within reach of 75 per cent of Australians, is it ever OK to cyberstalk someone – nearly half of young Australians think it is, we take a look at the Netgear Nighthawk 4G LTE router, TCL announces the NXTWEAR G smart glasses that are like a portable cinema, Apple warns of the danger of sideloading apps onto the iPhone and in the .Tech Guide Help Desk we explain why there's a chip shortage and why your PS5 has been delayed again.
The latest incentives to drive electric vehicle sales, Telstra has doubled the number of blocked calls to now 13 million a month, it’s the 40th anniversary of Raiders of the Lost Ark – we reveal how they came up with the iconic sound effects, we take a look at the new Skullcandy in-ear wireless headphones that are less that $100, IKEA and Sonos partner to produce a frame that’s also a wi-fi speaker, Norton’s new game optimiser lets you level up your performance while staying safe and your tech questions are answered in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
We wrap up all the major announcements from Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference and tell you when you can install them on your Apple devices, why Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos is a big deal for the music industry, how much did tablet and computer sales surge during COVID? We’ll tell you the figures. We take a look at the new Sony WF1000XM4 noise cancelling earphones, we check out the Logitech Combo Touch for the iPad Pro, the sizes and prices of the new Hisense 2021 TV range and all your tech questions are answered in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Is our technology taking over our life? We chat to Dr Joanne Orlando about her new book that can help us cope, the 5G enabled helmet that can increase rider safety on the road, you might not be able to afford a Bentley car but Bentley headphones might be in your price range, we take a look at the new EarShots earphones for adventurers that are held in place by magnets, we put the Kobo Elipsa eReader and notepad through its paces, we run our eye over the Oppo Find X3 Pro smartphone and your tech questions will be answered in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
How I shot the Super Blood Moon through my telescope, Google Maps now comes to Sydney train stations, Panasonic introduces a Lumix camera that allows users to live stream their content, we take a look at the new Apple TV 4K, we check out the Dyson V15 Detect vacuum, we run our eye over the LG Gram laptop and we answer your tech questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
LG’s Rollable OLED TV is finally coming to Australia – and you won’t believe the price, TCL shows you don’t have to spend thousands any more for a quality smartphone, Huawei has released an affordable new health device, we take a look at Apple’s new products the M1-powered iMac and the iPad Pro and Kobo has released its new eReader that’s also a notepad and your tech questions will be answered in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
We love rugby league so we were thrilled to go behind the scenes at Suncorp Stadium for Magic Round to see the 4K camera technology used by Fox League, the latest health devices that can help you monitor your blood pressure and heart, the Australian start up’s invention that could how we play our favourite games, we take a look at the Poly Studio P5 webcam, we check out the Lenovo Yoga Slim 7i Carbon, HTC unveils two new VIVE VR headsets and your tech questions will be answered in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
The pursuit for even faster home broadband just got even better – we’ll take a look at the announcements from Telstra and the NBN, are the new Apple AirTags safe? Officeworks doesn’t think so, Dyson has unveiled its new V15 Detect vacuum that now uses lasers, we take a look at the Amazon Fire Stick 4K, we listen to the stunning Bowers and Wilkin PI7 true wireless noise cancelling earphones, we go hands on with the Microsoft Surface 4 laptop and your tech questions will be answered in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
We look back at the last decade of technology which saw the most rapid growth in Australia’s history, TCL has just launched its new 20 Series of advanced yet affordable smartphones, we chat with Amazon’s Kate Burleigh about the state of the smart speaker market, we take a listen to the Huawei FreeBuds 4i noise cancelling earphones, Arlo launches its Essential Indoor Camera, we get our hands on the gaming controller that works across multiple systems and your tech questions will be answered in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
We run our eye over the new Apple products announced at its recent event including new Airtags, iMac and iPad Pro, Netgear has released the Orbi Pro Wi-Fi 6 for small businesses, we take the DJI FPV drone for a spin, JBL has released headphones designed especially for kids, Ecovacs releases a new robot vacuum with an air freshener and your tech questions will be answered in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
DJI has announced a brand new drone that has an improved camera and is even safer to fly, a Norton study reveals that 7.5m Australian became victims of cyber crime during the pandemic, we chat with Shyla Heal the Australian WNBA draft pick who will be heading to Chicago, we take a look at the Amazon Echo Show 10 speaker that follows you, we also check out the new eero mesh wi-fi system, HP has launched the Instant Ink subscription service so you’ll never run out of ink for your printer and your tech questions will be answered in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Do you know how many hours you spend each day looking at your phone? You will be shocked. The new iPhone feature that will stop apps tracking you, Apple expands its Find My network to third party devices, we take a look at the Sonos Roam go-anywhere rugged speaker, we also check out the personal breathalyser that can tell you if you’re OK to drive, we run our eye over the affordable Caixun 4K Android TV and your tech questions will be answered in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
LG has announced it will be exiting the worldwide smartphone market, what we can expect from Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference, Boost Mobile expands its range of Apple refurbished products, we take a look at the Belkin range of MagSafe products for the iPhone 12, we check out Google’s new Nest Hub that can monitor your sleep, Netgear releases its new 4G LTE router and we’ll answer your tech questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
The Sydney primary school that Apple has showcased to the world on its website, why employees want to keep working from home post COVID but most decision makers are not on the same page, we chat to multi award-winning sports photographer Phil Hillyard, we take a look at the Lenovo IdeaPad Flex 5 Chromebook, we check out a product that offers a new way of training in the gym, Afterpay launches a digital card that offers a new in-store shopping experience and we’ll answer your tech questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Are flagship smartphones on the way out as the mid-tier surges with the release of the Samsung Galaxy A series, Dyson launches new air purifier that’s strong enough to filter formaldehyde, Sony has unveiled its VR system and controllers for the PlayStation 5, we run our eye over the Samsung 85-inch 8K Neo QLED TV, the new service that does for books what Spotify does for music, GoPro’s new app that puts some powerful image and video editing features in your hand and we’ll answer your tech questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Oppo unveils its new Find X3 smartphone series, Peloton has launched its interactive platform in Australia, Adobe releases its “substantially faster” native version of Photoshop for the M1 Macs, we check out the HyperX SoloCast microphone for podcasting and streaming, Sonos releases its first portable speaker, the new Wilson Parking app that works even better with CarPlay to discover, find and pay for parking and we’ll answer your tech questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Samsung releases its 2021 range of stunning TVs – we’ll tell you pricing and how they’re also better for the environment, why Australia will be virtually cashless within three years, Apple Watch ECG has finally been approved – what you need to do to make this feature work for you, we check out the Bose Sports Earbuds, DJI has released its new FPV drone – but is it legal to use in Australia, how the App Economy is thriving despite the impact of COVID and we’ll answer your tech questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Why Australia is in the slow lane when it comes to electric car adoption, news sites are back on Facebook but what have we agreed to, Huawei has launched a new foldable smartphone, we check out the affordable Oppo A53S smartphone, we hit the road with the Under Armour connected shoes and Canon releases its new compact camera that’s ideal for content creators and we’ll answer your tech questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Facebook has banned all Australian news sites from its platform – including ours. We give you the latest on the saga. And our timely special guest in our Celebrity Tech segment is Channel 9 senior journalist and newsreader Peter Overton and he also shares his thoughts on the whole Facebook and Google situation, we also run our eye over the new Hisense 8K ULED TV, we take a listen to the Skullcandy Indy ANC and the Soundboks – the world’s loudest portable Bluetooth speaker and we’ll answer your tech questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
How our smartwatches have become medical devices, renders of Apple’s rumoured virtual reality headset have surfaced, if you love reading magazines then you need Readly – it does for magazines what Spotify did for music, we take a listen to the Sennheiser IE 300 in-ear headphones for audiophiles, we check out Netgear’s Meural Wi-Fi photo frame, the world’s first smartphones with built-in temperature sensors and we’ll answer your tech questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Which 5G network is the fastest? Which has wider coverage? Optus and Telstra battle it out - and we'll share the results, will we see an Apple Car and why Ford has partnered with Google, the South Sydney rugby league club has launched Rabbitohs PLUS to offer fans cheaper mobile plans and other services, we get behind the wheel of the MG ZS electric vehicle, realme has released a 5G smartphone for under $500, the EcoXtreme device that’s both a Bluetooth speaker and secure place to store your belongings and we’ll answer your tech questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Understanding how our data is used on Data Privacy Day, Google has kicked off an information war about the News Media Bargaining Code - but they’ve also presented a solution, Tesla has unveiled the latest version of the Model S electric car, we review the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra smartphone, Norton releases new internet security for gamers, Ring launches its smallest and cheapest video doorbell and we’ll answer your tech questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Is the Google threat to cut off its search engine in Australia over the news media bargaining code a bluff, the best phones under $500 to buy for your child, the new Norton app that can completely secure your smartphone, we take a look at the Tado Smart AC Control that makes your air conditioner smart, the Xiaomi Mi Smart Watch that’s less than $100, the Anda Seat gaming chair that can give you the edge and we’ll answer your tech questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Samsung has unveiled its Galaxy S21 series of smartphones and we chat with Samsung’s vice president for IT and Mobile Garry McGregor, Telstra’s 5G network now within reach of 50 per cent of Australians, Arlo announces a new indoor camera and a touchless video doorbell, we take a look at the ASUS ZenBook Duo dual screen laptop, Volvo has a new key that limits the speed of its cars if someone borrows it, Ubisoft partners with Lucasfilm to create a massive open world game and we’ll answer your tech questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
The first virtual CES has kicked off and we go through the major announcements from Samsung, Hisense, LG and Sony and the products we’ll be seeing from them in 2021. In the Tech Guide reviews we take a look at the Netgear Nighthawk M5 5G Mobile Router and the JBL Quantum One gaming headset and we’ll answer your tech questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
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’ll answer your tech questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
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 chargers and we’ll answer your tech questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
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 Christmas Gift Ideas and we’ll answer your tech questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
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 questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
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 with a system that pays you and is endorsed by cricketing legend Shane Warne and we’ll answer your tech questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
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 pump that can top up your tyres and we answer all your tech questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
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 your tech questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
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 can match users based in their health and fitness interests and we’ll answer your tech questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
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 Signature Wine Cellar and we’ll answer your tech questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
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 the Tech Guide Help Desk.
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 releases new accessories designed for the iPhone 12 and we’ll answer your tech questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
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 vacuum becomes even more useful with the launch of a new feature and we’ll answer your tech questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
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 first 5G smartphone and we answer your tech questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
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 like a personal trainer on your wrist and we’ll answer your tech questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
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 the Tech Guide Help Desk.
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 sunglasses and we’ll answer your tech questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
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 Samsung Galaxy Buds Live earphones that look nothing like earphones, Sennheiser’s CX 400BT look like earphones – we road-test them as well, eBay Australia is celebrating its 21st birthday and we’ll answer your tech questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
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 their personal and professional life. This week we’re chatting with South Sydney Rabbitohs captain Adam Reynolds. We’ll also take a look at the EPOS range of audio products designed for business users, Hisense has launched brand new Dual Cell TV technology, LG’s new wireless earphones that come with a UVnano case that kills germs and we answer your tech questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
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 your laptop anywhere and we’ll answer your tech questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
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 air purifiers and we’ll answer your tech questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
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 check out the new TCL 10 Pro and 10L smartphones and also chat with TCL Australia boss Sam Skontos, LG has announced a 48-inch OLED TV that’s ideal for gaming and we answer your tech questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
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 questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
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 boombox and we’ll answer your tech questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
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 including a massive 49-inch model and we’ll answer your tech questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
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, Belkin has launched new charging solutions for your Apple products and we’ll answer all your tech questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
The popular TikTok app has been asked to face an Australian senate enquiry over privacy and spying fears, why Apple’s upcoming iPhone 12 might not come with a charger or headphones, Amazon starts construction on a high tech distribution centre with cutting edge robotics, we’ll take a look at the Minix NEO storage that’s a hub and a SSD drive in one, we check out the new Sony Extra Bass rugged speaker. we run our eye over the device that can charge all your Apple devices at once and we’ll answer your tech questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
The $51bn NBN rollout is complete but a new report shows we are still way behind other countries, we go through the biggest announcements from Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference, why young people are being targeted in tax time online scams, we’ll take a look at the Sony WH-CH710N noise cancelling headphones, the Spacetalk Life smartphone watch designed for seniors, the Moshi adapter that can put content from your laptop and mobile device on your TV and we’ll answer your tech questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Our electricity bills have doubled since we started working and learning from home, we've had our Tesla Model S for two years now – we share the experience - the good, the bad and the brilliant, the App Store economy rings up more than half a trillion dollars in sales – we tell you the most popular apps, we’ll take a look at the Espresso Display – a thin and portable monitor made by Australians, D-Link has a new wi-fi router, Technics have unveiled its new wirefree earphones and we’ll answer your tech questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
What we can expect to see at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference next week, what sort of value are we getting from Netflix compared to other countries, Sony finally unveils the Playstation 5, we’ll take a look at the Oppo Find X2 Pro smartphone, we check out the Arlo Pro 3 Floodlight Camera, we run our eye over the Belkin fast charging option and we’ll answer your tech questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Facebook lets you rewrite history with its new Manage Activity feature, how does Australia fare as e-waste recyclers, the devices that can help the blind see, we’ll take a look at the Sonos Arc soundbar, we’ll also take a listen to the Dynaudio Xeo 20 audio system, we’ll also check out the Alcatel 3L – a smartphone that’s under $200 and we’ll answer your tech questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
NBN offers even faster speed tiers, Australians set online shopping records during coronavirus restrictions, Arlo releases a new wire-free floodlight camera, we’ll take a look at the EKO Android TV, Sony launches the new ZV-1 pocket camera, the device that can charge all your Apple devices at once and we’ll answer your tech questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Australian researchers have set a world record for internet speed, new Binge streaming service has just launched, the update from Apple and Google that will make the COVIDSafe app even more effective, we’ll take to the skies with the DJI Mavic Air 2 drone, we’ll broadcast ourself with the Logitech StreamCam, Samsung’s new CT55 ultra curved monitor and we’ll answer your tech questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Why many of us will continue to work from home even after the coronavirus restrictions lift, TV sales have gone through the roof – and we’ll tell you why and – it’s official - 5G has been declared safe by a Parliamentary Committee, we’ll take a look at the new LG CX OLED TV, we take a listen to the SkullCandy Crusher Noise cancelling headphones, the new affordable smartphones just unveiled by Samsung and Alcatel and we’ll answer your tech questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. To celebrate our 400th Episode we’re giving you the chance to win a great prize – the Uniden Dash View 30 Dash Cam. Listen to the show to find out how you can enter.
How well are we coping working and learning from home? HP has revealed an interesting study, Apple to press on with the Worldwide Developers Conference – but as an online event, Microsoft has revealed a range of new Surface products to help us stay connected and stay productive, we’ll take a listen to the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 2 earphones, we road test the Black Magic Design ATEM Mini Pro for live streamers,. Samsung has released the new Tab S6 Lite tablet which now comes with an S-Pen and we’ll answer your tech questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
The Apple beta software update that will make the COVIDSafe app work properly on iPhone, Apple Stores set to reopen as early as this week as smartphone shipments plummet, DJI has launched the new Mavic Air 2 drone, we’ll take a look at Huawei’s Mate Xs foldable smartphone, we literally road test the Under Armour HOVR connected shoes, we’ll run our eye over the Oppo A91 smartphone and we’ll answer your tech questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Everything you need to know about the government’s COVID Safe contact tracking app which has just been released, huge refresh for Office 365 which will now be called Microsoft 365, Facebook has launched a new Messenger app just for kids, we’ll take a look at Apple’s new and more affordable iPhone SE, we’ll also road test the Magic Keyboard for the iPad Pro, our verdict on the Star Wars on 4K disc and we’ll answer your tech questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Why we all need to download the government’s coronavirus contact tracking app for the good of our country, Apple has released a more affordable iPhone, Hisense has launched its 2020 range of TVs, we take a look at a work of art that also happens to be a high-end speaker system, we also check out the Sennheiser 450BT noise cancelling headphones, JBL has released a new range of soundbars and in the Tech Guide Help Desk we show you how to make your Zoom videos meetings more secure and more beautiful.
Apple and Google join forces to create coronavirus contact tracking technology, how you can avoid becoming a victim of the latest cyber scams, LG has announced pricing and availability of its 2020 8K and 4K TV range, we take a look at the affordable yet feature-packed Alcatel 3X smartphone, create a home cinema with the new BenQ HD projector, first glimpse of the new controller for the upcoming PlayStation 5 and we’ll answer your tech questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
How you can sort out your home wi-fi issues once and for all, Motorola releases the Razr folding phone – but didn’t let anyone review it, Apple has joined the coronavirus fight by making face shields for health workers, we’ll give you our verdict on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip folding smartphone, Fitbit has released the new Charge 4, Mastercard has increase contactless pay limit to reduce the risk of coronavirus and we’ll answer your tech questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
The Federal Goverment is launching an information barrage with a new Coronavirus app and WhatsApp group, Dyson has answered the call from the British prime minister Boris Johnson to develop a ventilator for coronavirus patients, we catch up with Alcatel boss Sam Skontos about the state of the smartphone market, we take a look at the Dyson V11 Outsize cordless vacuum, the Australian device that can care for the elderly, Huawei has unveiled the P40 Series smartphones and we’ll answer your tech questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
The positive and negative effects of the coronavirus crisis on the tech world, how to set yourself up to make the best quality video calls if you’re working from home, Apple unveils the new iPad Pro, we take a look at Apple’s brand new MacBook Air, Samsung has announced the pricing for its Samsung Galaxy Z Flip, D-Link launches a new 4G LTE router and we’ll answer your tech questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
The tech world is still reeling from the coronavirus with event cancellations and store closures but other companies are also showing their generosity in these difficult times, we also go through the apps that can help you work from home if you need to self-isolate and take a look at an interlock system that can prevent drink driving, we review the Technics Ottava audio system, we check out the Echo Show 8 smart display, Dyson has launched its latest hair care product and we answer your tech questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Coronavirus is cutting deep in the tech world and causing severe shortages in the tech world with Apple one of the hardest hit, Oppo has launched its new flagship Find X2 smartphone, Vodafone turns on its 5G network, we take a look at the Sennheiser HE1 – the world’s best, and most expensive, headphones, Audible launches a new campaign to show how we can still fit books into our busy lives, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson partners with Under Armour to launch new wire-free earphones and we’ll answer all your tech questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Samsung is set to change the cinema-going experience, we go hands on with the new Huawei Mate Xs foldable smartphone, TV manufacturer Hisense seals a major NRL sponsorship deal, we take a look at the Samsung Galaxy S20 flagship smartphone, Ultimate Ears launches the bigger and louder Hyperboom portable Bluetooth speaker, Lady Gaga shoots her latest music video on an iPhone 11 Pro and we’ll answer all your tech questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Motorola Razr foldable smartphone release has been pushed back due to production delays, why eSIMs could be a game change for pre-paid mobile carriers, are you addicted to your smartphone – take our test to find out, we take a look at the Suunto 7 smart sport watch, HTC launches its latest VR headsets and we’ll tell you when you can bring Star Wars The Rise of Skywalker home on 4K and the special features that will be included and we’ll answer all your tech questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Mobile World Congress has been cancelled because of fears of the Coronavirus, how DJI is using its drone to fight the deadly virus in China, Vodafone and TPG get the green light to merge and what this will mean for customers and the mobile industry, we’ve just returned from the Samsung event in San Francisco and we’ll give you our hands on reviews of the new Galaxy S20 smartphones and the Galaxy Z Flip foldable phone, we’ll also check out Zoleo – the new device that can keep you connected anywhere with or without the cellular network and we’ll answer your tech questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Google Maps is 15 years old and we take a look at its Australian roots, the coronavirus won’t stop Mobile World Congress in Barcelona despite companies pulling out, is the BlackBerry finally dead and buried, we take a look at Turtle Beach PC Gaming headphones, Denon is bringing its TV soundbars to Australia, the Apple TV app is now available on the latest LG smart TVs and we’ll answer your tech questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Panasonic has withdrawn from the Australian TV market, what we can expect to see at the Samsung Unpacked event next week, we chat with Motorola’s Danny Adamopolous about the new Razr folding smartphone, we take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Book S laptop, Uniden releases a new range of UHF radios to stay connected in remote areas, the family that’s paying 46 cents a day for their power after installing a Tesla Powerwall and we’ll answer your tech questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Optus to support bushfire victims with a grants program, Samsung has released its new Galaxy Book S – a laptop with a difference, Uniden has announced pricing for its new App Cam Solo wire-free Pan and Tilt camera, we take a look at the SanDisk Pro Portable SSD drive, the devices that can help you save water and what happens to your Facebook account after you die and we’ll answer your tech questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
The shape of PCs are changing in 2020 with the world's first foldable PC, the new hi-tech smart bicycle helmet with Alexa onboard, the robot pet that’s designed to bring some love to your life, we take a look at the Samsung T7 SSD which has fingerprint security, the smart gym you can take anywhere, the device that can brush your teeth in 10 seconds and we answer your tech questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
We’ve just returned from the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas and we’re wrapping up all the major announcements from CES that cover LG, Samsung and Hisense TVs, smart products, wearables, smartwatches, smartphones and even flying cars. We’ll also take a look at all the quirky products we uncovered in the halls of CES including devices for your dogs, a pillow that can stop you snoring, a product that can precisely measure and mix baby formula and heat it up and we’ll finish off by answering all your tech questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
We’re in Las Vegas for the Consumer Electronics Show and we’ll talk about we can expect to see here and in 2020, the telcos that will waive the mobile bills of rural firefighters, Vodafone outlines the rollout of its 5G network, we take a look at the Beats Solo Pro noise cancelling earphones, we check out the ALogic Dock Wave which is a dock, battery and wireless charger in one, we go through your rights as a customer when it comes to exchanges and refunds and we’ll answer your tech questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Westpac will finally offer Apple Pay to its customers, embattled Chinese company Huawei comes out swinging and defends itself against what it calls false claims, the new Virtual Power Plant that can help customers save on electricity, we take a look at the Star Wars edition of the Samsung Galaxy Note10+, we run our eye over the Microsoft 15-inch Surface 3 laptop, we check out the new Samsung curved gaming monitors and we’ll answer your tech questions in the TG Help Desk.
We share our thoughts and review of Star Wars The Rise of Skywalker. Warning: there will be HEAVY SPOILERS so if you haven't seen Episode IX - the latest film - you better come back when you have. May the Force be with you!
The Federal Government pledges $9m to let Australians know 5G is completely safe, a quarter of Australian parents will be gifting their child a smartphone for Christmas this year, we’ll share some more last minute tech Christmas gift suggestions, we take a look at the Jabra Elite 75t earphones, Messenger gets in the Star Wars spirit, the best tips to become more energy efficient with smart products and we’ll answer your tech questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Christmas is two weeks away and we offer you some gift suggestions, we’ll reveal how you’ll be able to stream the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in 4K, Hisense has announced it will releasing a range of 8K TVs in Australia next year, we take a look at the Ecovacs Deebot OZMO 950 robot vacuum, we check out Apple’s new smart charging cases for the iPhone 11, the new Star Wars watch bands and faces for the Apple Watch and we'll give you the best tips for staying safe while shopping online this Christmas in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
You’ve heard about donating money how about donating data? Optus starts a new charity initiative. Speaking of data – the NBN has revealed were using a lot more of it this year – the stats will surprise and amuse you, Kayo Sports – the streaming service - celebrates its first birthday and we chat to CEO Julian Ogrin, we’ll take a look at the Bowers & Wilkins PX7 noise cancelling headphones, Samsung has launched the new Galaxy A90 5G smartphone, Epson has released six new EcoTank printers and we’ll answer your tech questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Optus launches new build your own mobile plans to suit your needs, Canon now offering an unmatched 5-year warranty on their cameras and lenses, Tesla has unveiled the Cybertruck – a vehicle built like an armoured tank that has divided the motor industry, we’ll take a look at the new 16-inch MacBook Pro, TCL has released the 4G MoveTime Family Watch so parents video call their kids and track them via GPS, LG has released a new range of fast gaming monitors to give players the edge and we answer your VoiceBytes in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
The Disney+ streaming service blasts off in Australia – we tell you everything you need to know, Motorola revives the Razr as a folding smartphone, the surprising stats about Australians listening to audiobooks, we’ll take a look at Yeti X USB microphone, we add a touch of luxury to our desktop with the Logitech MX Keys wireless keyboard and Alcatel releases two new affordable smartphones and we’ll wrap things up with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Apple has released new privacy features to protect customers, Huawei has announced the release date and price of its new Mate 30 Pro flagship smartphone – but will anyone buy it, Hisense releases a new 85-inch smart TV, the TCL Plex smartphone, take a listen to the Sennheiser AMBEO soundbar, the Google Nest Hub Max smart display and we’ll wrap things up with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Optus 5G now available to mobile and home broadband customers, the Apple TV+ streaming service has kicked off, we chat with Susan Bennett – the original voice of Siri – in Australia to star in a cheeky HP laptop campaign, we’ll take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Fold, we take a listen to Apple’s new AirPods Pro earphones, the new DJI drone that’s lighter than your phone and that fits in the palm of your hand and we’ll wrap things up with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
We’ve just returned from the Tokyo Motor Show and we’ll talk about the Lexus and Toyota announcements, Tesla Solar Roof turns your entire roof into a solar panel, complaints to telcos have actually dropped, we’ll take a look at the Google Pixel 4 smartphone, we dive into Call of Duty Modern Warfare, we check out the latest Star Wars trailer and we’ll wrap things up with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Google Pixel 4 smartphone has been unveiled but it has a serious security flaw, the new Norton 360 Premium internet security is now available, Samsung takes a whole new direction with its TVs, we’ll take a look at the BlueAnt Pump Air 2 wireless micro buds, we check out the Logitech MX Master 3 mouse, Beats releases the Solo Pro noise cancelling headphones and we’ll wrap things up with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Our solar panel and battery savings after two years, the best tips to keep yourself safe online, Optus introduces a new service so customers won’t have to wait on hold, we’ll take a look at the Montblanc Augmented Paper, Tile releases a new range of trackers, Seagate launches new solid state drives and we’ll wrap things up with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Plantronics has gone to the moon and back to release a new range of earphones, Microsoft unveils new Surface products including dual screen devices, Apple launches its Apple News+ subscription service, we’ll take a look at the Alcatel 3T 10 Station which includes a tablet and a speaker, GoPro launches news Hero8 Black camera, you may be sitting on a goldmine with your old smartphones and we’ll wrap things up with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Instagram users now being targeted by cyber criminals, why smartphones sales in Australia have slumped, Tesla releases its biggest software update ever for its electric cars, we take a look at the Hisense 100-inch Laser TV, we take a listen the Sonos Move Bluetooth speaker, Arlo launches its Pro 3 wire-free security cameras and we’ll wrap things up with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
The world’s first cameras that can detect if you’re using your mobile phone illegally while driving – and they’re right here in Australia, Huawei has unveiled the Mate 30 Pro but without Google Apps and the Google Play Store, Netgear will launch a WI-Fi 6 version of its Orbi mesh system, we’ll give you our verdict on the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro and the Apple Watch Series 5, HP launches DragonFly Elite – its lightest convertible laptop and we’ll wrap things up with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
We unpack the Apple launch event announcements including the iPhone 11, Apple Watch, iPad and Apple TV+, we’ll check out the best smartphones under $700, HTC has unveiled its Vive Cosmos VR, Hisense has entered the air conditioning market in Australia and we’ll wrap things up with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
We're in Berlin for the IFA Tech show, we get our hands on the new Samsung Galaxy Fold, we’ll also talk about 8K, take a look at all the announcements from Lenovo and chat with Lenovo's Australian managing director Matt Codrington, you'll hear about the new Ecovacs Robotic’s Deebot Ozma 950, the new smartphones coming from TCL and Alcatel, the Ring doorbell released just for apartments and we’ll wrap things up with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Apple has confirmed its September iPhone launch event, Samsung launches a display that is as big as your wall, Dyson has released the Lightcycle task light that can imitate natural light and improve our well being, we check out the Telstra locator so you won’t lose a thing, we roadtest the Synology 1019+ Networks Attached Storage drive, Panasonic releases the Lumix S1H cinema and we’ll wrap things up with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Disney has just held its D23 expo and revealed the content for its new Disney+ streaming service, Dyson unveils a new personal air purifier fan, we get behind the wheel of the Tesla Model 3 which is just about to appear on Australian roads, we give you our verdict on the Samsung Galaxy Note 10, we check out the new Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700, Google launches an online museum about Australian sporting history and we wrap things up with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
The scams that have cost Australians half a billion dollars and how you can avoid becoming a victim, ALDIMobile has unveiled some great value mobile plans, we give you our impressions of Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland, we check out the Winbot X robot window cleaner, Arlo’s wire-free cameras are now HomeKit compatible, DJI releases the Osmo Mobile 3 gimbal for your smartphone and we wrap things up with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Coming to you from the US after the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 launch in New York and we speak with Garry McGregor Samsung Australia’s Vice-President, Mobile Division, Samsung has also announced it will be reentering the Australian laptop market, President Donald Trump has angered gamers after blaming violent video games for the recent mass shootings in the US, we take a hands-on look at the July Carry On case with a built in battery, we check out the ultimate USB-C hub, JBL unveils it latest rugged Bluetooth speaker and we wrap things up with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
NBN providers using high pressure tactics and underhanded methods to sign customers, Hoyts introduces D-BOX seating in cinemas to add motion to the experience, how you can save even more money with Reposit - we chat with CEO Dean Spaccavento, we check out the new Muse 2 meditation band, Samsung has just unveiled its new Galaxy Tab S6, Epson launches a portable laser projector and we wrap things up with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Samsung has fixed the issues with the Galaxy Fold and sets a launch date, Foxtel includes Netflix in its new interface, we go behind the scenes at Weta Digital to see how Alita Battle Angel was brought to the screen and chat with digital animation supervisor Mike Cozens, we check out the new Seagate portable hard drives, we also take a look at the Birde speaker that’s the safest way for your kids to access audio and video content, we look at the Brother VC500W label printer and we wrap things up with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
We cover the major leaks and rumours of the upcoming phones from Apple, Samsung, Huawei and Google, the NBN achieves 1Gbps on HFC, the latest Xbox has been unveiled – but it doesn’t take discs, we’ll check out the new Sony noise cancelling earphones, we take a look at the RHA wireless flight adapter that allows you to use wireless headphones with the in-flight entertainment system, we run our eye over the device that’s both a USB hub and an SSD drive and we’ll wrap things up with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
DJI has released a paper on increasing drone safety and we speak with DJI's head of corporate communications Adam Lisberg, how to teach your kids financial literacy with the new ZAAP digital wallet, Huawei doubles down on customer service with a new partnership, we’ll check out the Hisense Series 8 75-inch ULED TV, we’ll take a look at the Samsung Space Monitor, Oppo launches the mid tier Reno Z and we’ll wrap things up with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Samsung to defend claims their ads were misleading customers about their devices’ water resistance, Sony launches its new noise cancelling earphones, the NBN floats the ridiculous idea of a Netflix Tax, we check out the LG V50 5G smartphone, the Kathmandu Connect Smart BackPack, the Evoke Pure F3 Internet and Digital radio and we’ll wrap things up with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Apple’s product designer Jony Ive has announced he is leaving the company, say goodbye to the notch – Oppo has invented an under-screen camera, Telstra has completely revamped its mobile plans, we check out the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G, we also take a look at the Mighty Pet Light Up LED dog collars and leashes, we take you inside the reimagined Apple Store in Bondi and wrap things up with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
New and faster wi-fi is here with the new WiFi 6 standard, Apple has issued a safety recall on its MacBook Pro laptops, our drivers licences are going digital, we’ll check out the Powerbeats Pro earphones , we roadtest the Ecovacs Robotics Deebot 710, we point out the pros and cons of driving an electric car after a year of ownership and we’ll wrap things up with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Would you take a ride in a flying taxi? Uber hopes you do, Panasonic unveils its 2019 TV range including a transparent prototype, Hisense’s AR app allows customers to virtually try their products before they buy, we’ll take a look a the HTC 5G Hub, we’ll take a listen to the Jabra Elite 85h noise cancelling headphones, we check out the Netgear Armor that can protect your devices at the network level and we’ll wrap things up with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Our full wrap of the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference in San Jose and we’ll take you through all the major announcements for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch, LG has launched a new 5G phone with dual screens, Samsung has announced its 98-inch 8K TV but just wait till we tell you the price, we take a look inside the high tech state of the art Bankwest Stadium and we wrap things up with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
More 5G devices - the Oppo Reno 5G that almost hit 2Gbps in a speed test, Tesla opens up orders for the Model 3, Jaycar Electronics launches a new concept store, we’ll check out the Bose Frames – the sunglasses with the built-in earphones, the products that can make your Google smart speakers cord free, Apple has launched its most powerful iPod Touch and we’ll wrap things up with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Telstra's blazing 5G demonstration with the Samsung Galaxy S10 5G, we’ll also look at the HTC 5G Hub which has also been launched on the Telstra 5G, TCL to release its 8K TV in Australia, we’ll check out the new Google Pixel 3a smartphone, we’ll run our eye over the Lenovo Smart Clock and the Aura Scanner that can also double as a desk lamp and we’ll wrap things up with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Is this the end for Huawei, it just had its access to Android blocked by Google, Optus reveals its first real-world 5G home broadband speeds and it puts the NBN in the shade, DJI launches the Osmo Action to take on the GoPro, we’ll check out Arlo Ultra wire-free security cameras, we run our eye over Hisense Series 7 TV and Samsung has unveiled the new Space Monitor to reclaim desktop real estate and we’ll wrap things up with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Optus has named its first 50 5G sites – is your suburb on the list, Dyson reveals the first details about its electric car, Huawei launches new dual camera mode with its P30 smartphones, we’ll check out the Meural Canvas which brings the world’s most famous artwork into your home, we’ll take a look at the latest record turntables as the vinyl revival continues, Samsung’s new Galaxy A Series smartphones and we’ll wrap things up with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Why the Telstra Smart Modem isn’t so smart, do you have a strong password on your accounts, why Lego sales have suddenly spiked, we check out the D-Link Omna Indoor Outdoor Surveillance Kit, we take a look at the Rode PodMic, run our eye over the latest Kindle and we wrap things up with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Has the new iPhone just been revealed, Tesla reveals full self driving plans as well as a robotaxi network, the new Hoyts app to pre-order your popcorn, we check out Samsung’s Q900 8K TV, we take a listen to the AirPods 2 and take a look at horror sci-fi film Alien on 4K and we finish off with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Has the folding smartphone fallen at the first hurdle - Samsung dealing with Galaxy Fold issues, MG Motors is the latest car company to release an electric car and how 3D scans can help restore the fire-ravaged Notre Dame cathedral, we’ll take a look at LG’s C9 OLED TV, the Nokia 8.1 smartphone, Rode has released the world’s smallest and lightest wireless microphone system and we wrap things up with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
The top 10 questions we’ve been asked about electric cars, IKEA and Sonos join forces to create functional audio furniture, how your Samsung phone can replace your Opal card, we do a full review of the Huawei P30 Pro smartphone, Amazon releases the Echo Link to connect your hi-fi system to Alexa, we geek out about the new teaser trailer for Star Wars The Rise of Skywalker and we wrap things up with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Why Labor’s plan for half the new cars in Australia to be electric by 2030 is an electric dream, the study that shows the incredible growth of the App Economy in Australia , a new report reveals just how close we’ve become to our smartphones, we take a listen to the Microsoft Surface noise cancelling headphones, we check out the Ring Stick Up Cam and we chat about the Thule backpacks we’ve used to travel around the world and we’ll wrap things up with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
We’re in Paris for the launch of the Huawei P30 Series – and we go hands on with the Huawei P30 Pro which has been named as the world’s best smartphone camera, we’ll also take you through the announcements from Apple’s It’s Showtime event, Samsung has revealed pricing and availability of its 2019 home entertainment range of TVs and soundbars, we check out the Blackmagic Pocket 4K Cinema camera, Amazon’s Echo Input which can make your favourite speaker smart, how you can win a million dollars from Alcatel at South Sydney’s next home game and we wrap things up with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Why your water resistant iPhone is not covered under warranty for water damage, still on Apple – the company has released three new products – updated iPad Air and iPad Mini, a refreshed iMac line-up and second generation AirPods, we take a hands-on look at the new Dyson V11 cord free vacuum, we take a listen to the Jaybird Run XT wire-free earphones, Amazon releases a brand new Kindle and we wrap things up with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
It’s TV season and LG and Samsung reveal pricing and availability of their models, Apple has confirmed it will be holding a March launch event and has also named the date for the Worldwide Developers Conference, Tesla unveils the new Model Y electric SUV, we take a hands-on look at the new Panasonic Lumix S Series, BenQ releases affordable True 4K projectors, the first mobile vending-machined for ride share vehicles in Australia and we finish off with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Special offers for the Samsung Galaxy S10, Tesla’s new V3 Supercharger to reduce charging time for its electric cars, the first Australian housing development to offer $0 electricity bills, we take a look at the new range of Fitbit wearables, the Alcatel Family Watch for parents to stay connected and keep track of their kids, Sony's new Extra Bass headphones and your questions answered in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
The 4G and 5G mobile broadband devices that will keep us connected in 2019, we share even more details about the incredible Huawei Mate X foldable phone, Tesla will unveil a new model electric car this month, we take a look at the Samsung Galaxy S10+ smartphone, SanDisk has released the world’s fastest 1TB microSD card. the NRL and AFL season are about to kick off their new seasons in 4K and finish with your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
We're in Barcelona for Mobile World Congress and we'll take you through the major announcements including the Huawei Mate X folding smartphone which we got our hands on, the Samsung Galaxy Fold unveiled at Unpacked in San Francisco last week, as well as other new devices launched at MWC from LG, Nokia and Alcatel, the Samsung S10 range of new devices, the Samsung S10 5G, Samsung's new wearables, Telstra announces its line up of 5G smartphones its customers will be able to use before anyone and we wrap things up with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Samsung's Unpacked event - what we can expect to see, best of the affordable smartphones under $500, how to choose the right micro SD card for your devices, Canon has a new EOS RP mirrorless camera, D-Link release the Omna Indoor/Outdoor Surveillance Kit, our thoughts on the high tech Star Wars Identities Exhibition at the Powerhouse Museum and your questions answered in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Are flagship smartphones too expensive, Tesla to rollout new sentry and dog modes on its electric vehicles, Linksys partners with Trend Micro to create a secure home network, we take a look at the new Sony True 4K Home Cinema VPL-VW570ES projector, the Razer Phone 2 smartphone designed for gaming, the Synology DS119j Network Attached Storage and we’ll wrap things up with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Is the future of the smartphone a foldable device - we’ve got an opinion on that, Optus has launched its new 5G network which will replace the NBN for some customers, Facebook celebrates its15th birthday - we take you the platform’s highs and lows. we review the Uniden App Cam X56, the Kensington Dock that can add more versatility to your laptop, Audible launches a new audiobooks campaign and we’ll finish off with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
How’s your NBN connection? If you’re not happy did you know you could get a refund? Apple Pay at last for the Commonwealth Bank, Australians reveal their greatest fear – running out of battery on our phones, we take a look at the product that can turn your whole house into smart speaker, Ring releases a new Stick Up Cam, the connected eyewear that could save your life and we'll finish things off with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Samsung has announced the launch date for the Galaxy S10 and we talk about what can we expect to see, Netgear has also unveiled its new range of wi-fi devices, the top 10 reasons why electric bikes will be a hot item in 2019, we take a look at the Rodecaster Pro podcast production studio, Nuraphone release a new pair of earphone that adapt to your hearing and we round up even more quirky gadgets we discovered at the Consumer Electronics Show including the wellness belt, the Volo cordless hairdryer and Neutrogena's personalised beauty mask system and we wrap it up all up with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
We've just returned from the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas and we'll talk about biggest announcements from the show including from LG, Samsung and Hisense. And we’ll also take you through the coolest and quirkiest smart devices we discovered in the halls at CES including a robot that can fold clothes, an airbag for cyclists, the Bell Nexus passenger drone, devices to stop you snore and get a better night's sleep, the world's first foldable phone, the Ecovacs robot air purifier, Telstra’s 5G announcement and we wrap it up with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
We're in Las Vegas for the Consumer Electronics Show and we’ll talk about what we can expect to see in 2019. Also on the show, Apple shares slump on the back of weaker iPhone sales while the App Store sets records, Uniden unveils a new wireless 4G security camera that can be positioned anywhere, we check out Nuraphone headphones that can be tuned to the way you hear sound, Amazon reveals the top selling products, Cygnett unveils its new wireless charging range and we finish off with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Should we follow Tom Cruise’s advice and turn off motion smoothing on our TVs, my experience hooking up to the NBN, Commonwealth Bank will finally offer Apple Pay, we check out FZ One smartphone with parental controls, the Huawei app that allows deaf children to enjoy story time, the Cygnett Battery that can power your laptop on the go and we finish off with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
The world’s first multi-function underwater drone, how Vodafone will reward customer loyalty, Samsung launches its SmartThings smart home platform, we check out the HP Spectre Folio, the new Arlo Ultra 4K security cameras, DJI has released the Osmo Pocket to shoot even smoother video and we finish off with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Samsung Galaxy S10 rumours and leaked images have already surfaced, Alexa smart speakers to offer access to Apple Music, the countries that get the best and worst value from Netflix, we put the new MacBook Air through its paces, we check out the PlayStation Classic retro console, the Tiny Tower laptop stand that can save your neck and we wrap things up with the Tech Guide Help Desk
The new streaming service for sports lovers, the things you need to know to fly your drone safely, how we see with our brains when watching super high resolution displays like 8K TV, we put the new iPad Pro to the test, we check out the Hisense 4K OLED TV and Netgear launches the Orbi Outdoor and we’ll answer your VoiceBytes in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Create your own skills for your Alexa-powered smart speaker, Oppo launches the R17 and R17 Pro smartphones, Google rolls out the Night Sight camera update for the Pixel 3 smartphone, we take a look at the new Nonda smart wireless reversing camera, the Telstra Essential Tab 8 from Alcatel, Hisense releases its first range of OLED TVs and we’ll finish off with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Apple unveils a new iPad Pro, MacBook Air and Mac Mini, Norton's social experiment to help parents manage their kids screentime and we talk to the Dr Joanne Orlando who ran the experiment, the audiobooks Audible recommends to keep your dog calm, we take a look at the Huawei Mate 20 Pro smartphone, we roadtest the Tesla Version 9 software, the rebates for solar rebates that have been introduced in Australia and we’ll wrap things up with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Apple’s iPhone XR goes on sale, the Messenger app gets a revamp and is even easier to use, the Australian app that can help people living with memory loss, we take a look at the Epson Fast Foto photo scanner, the Google Home Hub smart speaker, HP unveils its sleek new Spectre laptop range and we wrap it up with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Huawei launches the Mate 20 Series smartphones, Brother launches new printers with enough ink for a year, Tesla announces a more affordable version of the Model 3, we take a look at Google Pixel 3, we check out the new Tile tracker, give our verdict on the Call of Duty Black Ops 4 game and finish off by answering your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Google has officially unveiled the Pixel 3 smartphone, Dyson launches its latest beauty technology, Hisense releases its designer collection of affordable 4K TVs, we take a look at the Amazon Echo Show and LG WK7 smart speakers, the Australian-developed device that can track your kids and we finish off by answering your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
It's Stay Smart Online Week and we give you the tips so you don’t become a statistic, the battle of the Sydney Opera House sails to promote the world’s richest horse race, the Epson product that can digitise your photo albums, we take a look at the HyperX Cloud gaming headset, the new Microsoft range of Surface products, the Sphero Bolt app-powered robot w finish off by answering your questions on the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Google turns 20 years old, how Australian shoppers are being targeted by cyber criminals, why property developers are utilising solar and battery solutions, we take a look at the new Arlo Security Lighting System, Fantastic Furniture releases an exclusive Star Wars collection, Kogan launches a new and affordable Windows 10 tablet and we'll finish off with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Amazon's new Echo devices unveiled at its surprise event, GoPro’s new Hero action cameras, how Foxtel will be creating Australian television history, we review Apple’s brand new iPhone Xs, we road test the Apple Watch Series 4, fly the DJI Mavic 2 Pro and we'll finish off with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
We go through all the Apple announcements – the iPhone Xs, the iPhone Xs Max, the iPhone XR and the Apple Watch Series 4 and we answer all the questions you’ve asked after the launch event, we take a look at Synology DS418Play network attached storage, D-Link’s new Covr mesh wifi system, Oppo’s Find X Lamborghini edition smartphone and we finish off with your question on the Tech Guide Help Desk.
What we can expect to see at Apple’s iPhone launch event, Foxtel updates the Foxtel GO app – but there is a catch, Tesla rolls out a new security feature, we take a look at the Ring Spotlight Camera, the Logitech keyboard that you can use with your smart TV, Bose unveils a new smart speaker and soundbars and we finish off with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
We're in Berlin for the IFA tech trade show where we take a look at 8K TVs, Huawei's mobile announcement along with new Ecovacs robot vacuums, Netgear's new Orbi system, the latest BlackBerry plus the other tech news including Apple's iPhone event confirmation, Tesla opens a new service and delivery centre, TPG and Vodafone merger and what it means to customers and we finish off with the Tech Guide Help Desk
DJI launches two new Mavic drones with enhanced camera technology, Fitbit unveils the Charge 3, JBL’s Endurance which lets users take their music anywhere and it's all smartphones in the Tech Guide reviews - the Samsung Galaxy Note 9, the Opportunity Find X and the Huawei Nova 3 and we finish off with your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Foxtel is going 4K with its new iQ4 set top box, just how much information are your apps accessing, why smartphones have become conversation killers, we check out the Google Home Max speaker, the new Dragon Anytime dictation app, the new drives to handle your data on the go and we’ll finish off with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
We're in New York for the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 launch, we also talk about the Galaxy Watch, the Galaxy Home speaker and chat with Samsung Australia head of mobile Garry McGregor, we review the AirFly wireless transmitter, the Tesla Model 3 is coming to Australia, Huawei’s new mid-tier Nova 3i smartphone and we'll finish off with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Google launches its biggest ever smart speaker , Samsung unveils new Galaxy tablets, we chat with musician and entrepreneur Joel Madden who was in town for Advertising Week, we look at the Norton Core router, the new MacBook Pro, Sony unveils new Master Series TVs and we finish off with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
We take a look inside the NRL Bunker, the people behind it and the technology that powers it, Samsung launches new soundbars, our appetite for streaming services is growing, we look at the latest Panasonic OLED TVs, the NVIDIA Shield 4K streaming and gaming device, the latest Kobo HD e-reader and we finish off with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Telco customer service a major fail according to a new report, the new housing development where residents create and share their power, an Australian is among the winners in the iPhone Photography Awards, we chat with Dr Joanne Orlando a leading expert when it comes to children and technology, we look at the WD My Passport SSD drive, the new range of JBL Bluetooth speakers and we finish off with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Should you opt out of the My Health Records database, Telstra deploys new LTE-B technology for hi-def video streaming, Apple updates its line-up of MacBook Pros, we look at the LG G7 ThinQ smartphone, Microsoft’s new Surface Go tablet, the products that can help you organise your keys and accessories and we'll finish off with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Apple is celebrating the App Store’s 10th birthday, why 80 per cent of customers stick with their provider when they switch to the NBN, the best day to go shopping if you’re an Amazon Prime member, we check out the Hisense 75-inch Series 8 ULED TV, the Uniden UPP136 that can jump start your car, Canon has opened a new experience store and we finish off with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Kmart stops selling DVDs – is this the beginning of the end for physical media, Vodafone simplifies its NBN plans, we chat with Oppo executive director Michael Tran about the R15 Pro and Find X smartphones, we take a look at the world’s smallest device to help sleep apnea sufferers, we check out the latest Dyson challenger, the phone holder for your car that can charge your device wirelessly and we finish off with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
The battle for your online shopping dollars with the launch of Amazon Prime, the new smartphones from Oppo, why Apple was fined $9m, we check out the TCL X4 4K smart TV, a retro keyboard that’s like an old typewriter, the camera that will ley you see and talk to your dog and give them treats when you’re not home and we’ll wrap it up with your VoiceByte questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
The Optus World Cup streaming debacle, the scams you should watch out for during the World Cup, Telstra about to unleash even faster speeds on its 4G network, we check out the HTC U12+ smartphone, Crumpler’s new bag collection inspired by Star Wars, why customer orders for faster NBN speeds are in the rise and we finish off with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
All of the major announcements from Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference in San Jose, we take a tour of the Tesla factory in Fremont, the new service called CarChase that can sell your car for you, we check out the new Sony Extra Bass Bluetooth speakers, BlackBerry has launched its KEY2 smartphone, ASUS unveils a laptop with a trackpad that doubles as a second screen and we’ll wrap things up with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Amazon’s US site is now off limits to Australians, Virgin Mobile is closing down so what can existing customers do, how Family Zone parental controls are leading the way at home and in schools, we check out the new Apple HomePod capabilities, the Beats by Dr Dre Decade Collection, the Honda device that can help people walk properly again and we wrap it up with the Tech Guide Help Desk
Why is your inbox flooded with emails about privacy policy updates, HTC unveils its new U12+ smartphone, Tesla expands its network of Supercharger stations across Australia, we review the latest Audio Technica noise cancelling headphones, the ASUS ZenBook Flip 14, we run our ears over the new Ultimate Ears Blast and Megablast and wrap it up with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
It's our 300th episode and we're talking about the Optus broadband congestion issues that are leaving us high and dry, Telstra customers hit by yet another outage, are you paying too much for your mobile phone plan, we take a deep dive intio the Huawei P20 Pro smartphone, the Tello mini drone, the new Teleportivity platform being described as the Uber of customer service and we finish off with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Google amazes and frightens with its latest artificial intelligence features, why your monthly mobile data might be draining faster than usual, Apple to become even more environmentally friendly with its new products, we take a look at incredible LG C8 OLED TV, we roadtest the Microsoft Surface Pro with 4G, D-Link launches its new Covr wi-fi system and we’ll finish off with the Tech Guide Help Desk
Why we might be using Uber as the model for the mobile plans of the future, LG unveils its new G7 smartphone, why it will be become easier to catch drivers using their phones illegally behind the wheel, we take a look at the Uniden iGo Cam 80 dash cam, we take a drive in the Volvo XC40, tell you how you can take on your friends in a lightsaber duel with Jedi Challenges and we'll finish off with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Pimp up your PC with the Windows 10 April update, Telstra slapped with a $10 million fine, we chat with Will Davies about his car sharing start up Car Next Door, we check out the Samsung 2018 QLED Series 9 TV, run our eye over the Amazon Echo Spot speaker, listen to the Bose SoundSport Free wireless earphones and finish off with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
When landlines will become extinct and why, the smartphone watch designed in Australia just for kids, Amaysim’s stoush with Huawei over the P20 smartphone launch, we check out the Fitbit Versa, the affordable BenQ 4K projector and the luxury Logitech Craft keyboard and we’ll finish off with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
A special edition of Tech Guide where we talk about the latest 2018 TVs from Samsung, LG, Panasonic and Hisense – all the new features, innovations, models, sizes and pricing, Optus has announced a plan with unlimited mobile data, we check out the Audi SQ7 TDI performance SUV, Telstra’s new wi-fi boosters, the eBay Quicklist feature to help you sell faster and we’ll answer your VoiceByte questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
The Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman takes a swipe at the telcos, how I got my electricity bill to $0, Optus showcases 5G and we chat with Optus head of networks Dennis Wong, we check out the Jura Z8 coffee machine, the latest 9.7-inch iPad with Apple Pencil support, the LG Instaview Smart refrigerator and we’ll finish off with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
All the announcements from Apple’s education event in Chicago, Huawei unveils its new P20 flagship smartphone, Samsung locks up the last of the big four banks for Samsung Pay, we check out Jabra Elite 65t wirefree earbuds, we take a look at the new Logitech new wireless keyboard and mouse combo, Vodafone has a new streaming device and updated NBN plans and we’ll finish up with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
The extent of the Facebook data debacle and how to keep your date safe, how the Mercedes Benz Formula 1 team uses technology to gain the winning edge, the incredible hidden feature of the Huawei Mate 10 Pro – that your friends will love, we check out the HTC U11 Life smartphone, Alcatel will preload Family Zone parental control software in their devices, how you can hear your Audible audiobooks on your Sonos speakers and we’ll finish up with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Aussie Broadband offers the ultimate transparency to its NBN customers, how to spot the signsyour child is being cyber bullied, Netgear launches the Nighthawk Pro gaming router and we chat to Netgear CEO Patrick Lo all about it, we check out the Belkin USB-C charger than can look after all of your devices, Fitbit has unveiled two new activity trackers, the product that can help coffee lovers save the environment and we’ll finish up with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Crowne Plaza installs Tesla chargers across Australia, Samsung unveils new QLED TVs that can blend into the wall, Australians are embracing robotics to get out of doing the housework, we check out the Samsung Galaxy S9, we roadtest the Cocoon Create 3D printer that’s less than $500, the Acer Spin 5 convertible laptop and we finish up with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Australians are loyal to their mobile provider but that loyalty could be costing us money, why Telstra is bumping customers up to faster NBN speeds for free and Samsung’s Galaxy S9+ camera judged the best in the world, we check out the AlcoSense Verity personal breathalyser, we experience the HTC Vive Pro virtual reality headset, the ZTE foldable smartphone with two screens and we finish off with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
We're coming to you from Mobile World Congress in Barcelona and will take you through the latest announcements from Samsung, Huawei, Alcatel, LG and Nokia, we'll also chat with Samsung Australia’s head of IT and mobile Gary McGregor about the brand-new Galaxy S9 smartphone, also why solar panels and batteries are set to boom in Australia, Amazon Alexa smart speaker review, the most versatile portable battery you can buy and we finish off with the Tech Guide Help Desk
Why penalties for texting drivers need to be more severe, pilots of DJI drones now need to pass a quiz before they can fly, Samsung teases the features of the Galaxy S9 with some new videos, we check out Apple’s HomePod speaker, the device that makes your air conditioner smart, Netgear X4S tri-band range extender and we finish off with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Coming to you from Rome at Samsung's Southeast Asia and Oceania Forum, we take you through the news and releases and chat with Sunggy Koo Samsung VP of smart appliances and home IoT, Apple's new iPhone battery settings for iOS 11.3, Lenovo's ThinkPad laptop recall, we take a look at Bankwest's Halo - Australia's first payment ring, D-Link's new smart security cameras and we finish off with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Optus plans for 5G fixed wireless internet that’s 20 times faster than the NBN, legendary singer Michael Bolton stars in Audible’s new Australian campaign, we chat with futurist Barrie Barton and ask if we can expect the same future presented in film Blade Runner 2049, we review the DJI Mavic Pro, the Salli Saddle Chair that combines sitting and standing, the retro mini Commodore 64 and we finish off with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Rumours fly after Samsung announces Galaxy S9 launch date, Aussie Broadband shakes up its NBN plans with flexible data allowances, DJI unveils its new Mavic Air drone, what to do if you lose an Apple AirPod, Whirlpool’s new smart appliances and how they work together, Garmin’s new golf GPS band and we finish off with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Apple CEO Tim Cook himself explains why Apple slowed down older iPhones, Amazon Alexa gets an Australian launch date, Westpac lets you do your banking with iMessage, LG’s V30 smartphone – and it’s now cheaper, the GoPro Fusion 360-degree, Vodafone slashes pricing for its NBN plan and we finish off with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
We wrap up all the big announcements from the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas including news from companies like LG, Samsung, Hisense, Netgear and Alcatel plus a few other quirky products we found on the show floor and we finish off with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
We're in Las Vegas for the Consumer Electronics Show and share the latest quirky smart devices revealed ahead of the biggest tech trade show in the world, we take a look at the Epson ET-4750 which comes with two years of ink, we test out Tesla's Enhanced Autopilot and Summon features, we also chat with Wolf Creek writer director Greg McLean about his latest film The Belko Experiment and we finish off with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
An angry Telstra customer stages a sit-in at a store and the police who were called resolve his NBN problems, Apple issues an apology for slowing down old iPhones, why Apple may also be buying Netflix, we take a look at the Huawei Mate 10 Pro smartphones, the Netgear Arlo Go camera that can be used anywhere, the JBL Link smart speaker and we finish off with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
The Sydney Cricket Ground releases an AR app starring Aussie cricket legend Steve Waugh, why a third NBN users would change back if they could, how you can play Star Wars tourist - and it’s not in a galaxy far away, we take a look at the InCase NoviConnected smart carry-on case, the Breville device that can decant your red wine, how we converted to using a standing desk and we finish off with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
The busiest online shopping day of the year, Vodafone launches NumberSync for the Apple Watch, we chat with Audible’s Fidelma Maher about the most popular audiobooks of 2017, we take a look at the Ecovacs Deebot OZMO 930 robotic vacuum cleaners, the Google Pixel 2 smartphone, the Sony WH1000XM2 noise cancelling headphones and we finish off with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Why it was the right time for us to install solar panels and a storage battery, Vodafone launches its NBN services, we chat with Samsung’s chief medical officer Dr David Rhew about the use of technology in patient treatment, we take a look at the LG V30 smartphone, the 66 Audio BTS Pro headphones, the most popular Netflix shows we binged in 2017 and we finish off with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Another delay for the NBN – but it’s for our own good, Apple opens its doors to a new style of store and a snapshot of our online dating habits - and it’s not all pretty, we take a look at the products that can help you get a better sleep, D-Link’s new Cobra modem router and Samsung’s new Galaxy Tab A 8.0 tablet and we finish off with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
An Australian world first with GymKit so you can link your Apple Watch to cardio equipment, Kogan shakes up the computer market with a new affordable notebook range, Tesla shocks the world by unveiling the fastest production car ever built, we take a look at Jedi Challenges where you get to wield a lightsaber, Audiofly’s impressive Bluetooth earphone range, the Huawei Nova 2i smartphone and we finish off with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Knowing your rights in the sharing economy, how we’re taking our Netflix bingeing habits public, Foxtel releases the Foxtel Now box, we take a look at Netgear Powerline Wi-Fi range extender, Kogan's new affordable big screen smartphone, Apple’s new Clips 2.0 app to help you create amazing selfies and we finish off with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Our iPhone X verdict – and our listeners share their thoughts using the VoiceByte app, we speak with Phillip Schroeder from Sonnen – the German battery-maker who wants to help you pay $0 for your electricity, we take a look at the new Call of Duty WWII game, the Alcatel PLUS 12 Windows 10 2-in-1, the new Nespresso Vertuo machine which uses all new pods and finish off with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
iPhone X pre-orders kick off in a frenzy - and not everyone was happy, David Jones unveils its new premium in-store technology zones, we take a destination drive in a Tesla Model X, our look at the Fitbit Ionic sports watch, BlackBerry unveils the new KEYone Black Edition, Telstra re-invents messaging for Android users and finish off with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
NBN labelled a waste of money – by PM Malcolm Turnbull, new 4K Telstra TV launched with even more content, Amaysim enters the energy business, we take a look at the products can prevent your credit card being skimmed, Samsung launches its new smart appliances, the cool new Star Wars gadgets for young Jedis and finish off with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Has wi-fi security been cracked wide open, we go behind the scenes at Samsung headquarters in South Korea, how fake Apple ID popups could steal out passwords, we take a look at the Ring Doorbell 2 and Ring FloodLightCam, the EvaSMART personal air conditioner, the new Kindle Oasis e-reader with a bigger display and waterproof design and finish off with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Why we’re hoarding our old devices instead of recycling, Google unveils the Pixel 2 smartphone, Australians want security but we’re not installing security cameras, we take a look at Apple’s iPhone 8 and the Apple Watch Series 3, we check out the Cozmo intelligent little robot companion and we off with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Domino’s to make their pizzas using battery power, Nokia is releasing a 3G version of the retro favourite 3310, GoPro released new action cameras including a 360-degree model, we check out the Jaybird RUN wirefree earphone, Sphero Mini robotic ball, the Apple TV 4K and we finish off with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
We go through the products unveiled at last week’s Apple event including the iPhone X, the iPhone 8, the Apple Watch Series 3 and the Apple TV 4K, we’ll talk about the new Bose SoundLink Micro speaker, the Oppo phone for FC Barcelona fans, the Commonwealth Bank finally offering Android Pay – but not Apple Pay and we finish off with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
What we expect to see at Apple’s iPhone event this week, Beats by Dr Dre Studio3 Wireless noise cancelling headphones, Seagate releases DJI Fly Drive for drone pilots, we check out the Navdy Head Up Display for your car, the Zus Smart Tyre Safety Monitor and we run our eye over the Samsung Galaxy Note8 and finish off with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
We’re just back from Berlin where we attended the IFA tech trade show and talk about new products from LG, Samsung, Sony, Hisense, Alcatel and Ecovacs Robotics, Apple confirms its iPhone launch event on September 12, we take a look at the new BB9E and R2D2 Sphere app-enabled droids, the augmented reality apps coming for the iPhone and iPad and we finish off with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
We’re in New York for the Samsung Galaxy Note8 launch and we go through the new features of the device, the plans and offers and talk to Samsung Australia director of IT and Mobile Garry McGregor, we also check out the Nest smart home products, the Huawei Watch 2 and the smartest barbecues in Australia and we finish off with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
We take a look inside the Huawei campus and testing labs, Vodafone reinvents its plans to offer a new phone with no lock-in contracts, Panasonic combines a 4K disc player with a recorder, we check out the Oppo R11 smartphone, the Samsung MS750 Soundbar and the Beoplay E4 noise cancelling earphones and we finish off with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
iPhone 8 rumours are reaching fever pitch ahead of launch, Sony launches its first Bravia OLED 4K TVs, the glasses that can help prevent digital eye strain, we take a look at the Hisense Series 7 ULED TV, we review the Nokia 6 Android smartphone, the new Kensington range of computer accessories and we finish off with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
We get behind the wheel of a Tesla electric car, Huawei Watch 2 that has its own 4G SIM Card, the Australian app that can help your kids earn pocket money and learn lessons about money as well, we check out Elgato Eve smart home accessories, we look at the Energizer LED headlights, Apple updates Apple Maps with transit information for more Australian cities and we finish off with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Crossing the road while texting is now illegal in one US city, Apple discontinues the iPod Shuffle and iPod Nano and the phone scams you need to watch out for, we check out the Google Home speaker, the LG SJ9 soundbar and the Laser 4K Smart TV player and we finish off with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
The Rock teams up with Siri to make a short movie for Apple, our gaming habits revealed and why we love to play, Samsung announces an event to launch what we’re expecting to be the Note 8, we check out the Sony Mobile XZ Premium smartphone, the new Panasonic 4K OLED TV, Netgear has released Arlo Baby – the 21st century baby monitor and we finish off with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Foxtel Now collapses under the weight of demand for Game of Thrones, the world’s smartest and most useful wallet, Amaysim adds more data to its mobile plans, we check out the Nanoleaf Aurora smart lighting system, we roadtest Logitech’s computer mice and take a look at BodyGuardZ iPhone case and finish off with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Nest smart home products have launched in Australia, the German company that can help you kiss electricity bills goodbye, CASA issues more fines for breaking safety rules in the same week Pauline Hanson dodges one, we run our eye LG G7 OLED 4K TV, the Air Bar that can turn your laptop display into a touchscreen, the new LDrivo app that’s like Uber for learner driver and we finish off with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
How to save money on a 4K TV or a mobile plan, screen-embedded fingerprint reader technology unveiled ahead of the iPhone 8 launch, Apple opens its public betas for iOS 11 and macOS High Sierra, we run our eye over the Audio Technica wireless Bluetooth headphones and the affordable Alcatel A3 XL smartphone while Netflix offers content with Dolby Atmos audio and we finish off with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Has Snapchat gone too far with its latest feature, it’s 10 years since the iPhone first went on sale, we test out the new Nikon D7500 DSLR – on the sideline of the State of Origin, we chat to HMD CEO Arto Numella about the rebirth of the Nokia brand, we run our eye over the Sena X1 Bluetooth smart bicycle helmet, the Breville Oracle Touch coffee machine and the i.am+ Buttons earphones and we finish off with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Can you get away with carrying a photo of your licence on your phone instead of your actual licence, why we’re not updating our phones as often as we used to, Telstra switches on its one millionth wi-fi hotspot, we run our eye over the new 10.5-inch iPad Pro and Sphero’s new Spiderman interactive toy plus Samsung Pay expands and we finish off with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Full wrap-up from the Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference including all the software updates, the hardware announcements plus a chat with Shainiel Deo from Halfbrick – the Australian creators of Fruit Ninja, Linksys Velop wi-fi system, Foxtel’s new streaming service, we review the GoPro Karma drone and finish off with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Intel introduces new technology to cricket and we also chat to former England captain now commentator Nasser Hussain and get his thoughts about the new tech coming to the game, the Late, Late Show sketch that’s now a series on Apple Music, the BlackBerry KEYone pricing and availability has been announced, we take a look at the Bose Revolve speaker, the Garmin VIRB 360-degree camera, Alcatel’s big screen feature rich smartphone for less than $200 and we finish off with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
New drone, new drone software and new drone safety app from CASA, iPhone 8 cases already appearing, Samsung releases the MU Series of 4K smart TVs, we take a look at the Huawei P10 and P10 Plus, the Ultimate Lightning McQueen from Sphero and Microsoft updates the Surface Pro and we finish off with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
The new HTC U11 smartphone that reacts to the way you squeeze it, how you can do a Macca’s run from your smartphone, Sony introduces a 4K short throw projector, we take a look at the ASUS Zenwatch 3 and a couple of very different printers – the Canon PIXMA Endurance G4600 and the HP Sprocket and we finish off with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Worldwide ransomware attack and how you can avoid becoming a victim, why Australia’s NBN rollout has become a global embarrassment, Apple’s tips on taking better photos with the iPhone 7, we take a look at the Fitbit Alta HR, HTC’s new One X10 and Vodafone’s new 35-day pre-paid plans and finish off with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
How smart home automation is being used in hotels, how to avoid the sting of global roaming charges, Amaysim’s new NBN plans try to make sense of the NBN, we take a look at ZUS smart car charger, the Laser Digital Alarm clock with wireless charging, the Logitech Spotlight presentation controller and the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Should we be worried about Facebook’s proposed emotion-based advertising tactics, Dyson unveils new heating and cooling air purifiers, Huawei announces the pricing and availability of the P10 and P10 Plus, we take a look at Samsung Galaxy S8, the HP Spectre X360 laptop and the Beoplay P2 wireless speakers and finish off with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
New fingerprint technology to safeguard your credit card, GoPro launches a new 360-degree camera, Stan now streaming in 4K, we take a look at the Jaybird X3 earphones, the Logitech BRIO 4K webcam, Bose launches new speakers with 360-degree sound and the Tech Guide Help Desk.
What’s your preloved smartphone worth - it could be more than you think, TPG set to become Australia’s fourth mobile network, Panasonic unveils its 2017 TV range which include OLED models, we take a look at the Navman Drive Duo SUV, the BlueLounge products that can help organise your cables and Assassin’s Creed – the popular game that made it to the big screen and we wrap up with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Samsung Pay announces a partnership with major Australian bank, ANZ to use your voice as added security, Kogan launches Australia’s cheapest 4K 65-inch curved TV, we review the LG G6 smartphone, the BeatsX Bluetooth earphones and the WD My Passport portable hard drive and we wrap up with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Live from New York from the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ launch - we look at the new hardware and features and give you a hands-on review of the new Samsung flagship smartphones. We also chat to Samsung Australia’s vice president of mobile device Richard Fink. Also on the show, Microsoft’s Surface Studio desktop computer arrives in Australia, MPs get their first taste of autonomous driving with Volvo and how we’re changing from broadcast TV to broadband TV plus the Tech Guide Help Desk.
LG OLED wallpaper TVs arrive in Australia, Epson and Hisense launch new products at the Australian Grand Prix, laptops and tablets banned from some flights, HTC U Ultra smartphone review, Garmin’s new Dash Cams, Square Tap and Go payment devices and the Tech Guide Help Desk.
We round up the rumours ahead of the Samsung Galaxy S8 launch, tap and go with your sunglasses, TAG Heuer releases a new smartwatch, we chat with D-Link’s Graeme Reardon about the company’s 30th anniversary, we check out the Sol Republic Amps Air wire-free earphones, the Razer Blade gaming laptop and finish off with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
The fitness industry and personal training goes high tech, how the internet and DNA technology has made tracing your family tree even easier, we chat to Netgear’s Arlo director of product management Damir Skripic about the new range of Arlo cameras, we road test the technology features of the Volvo S90, we check out the Samsung Galaxy A7 smartphone and inspect Laser’s range of portable power banks and finish off with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
We wrap up news from Mobile World Congress including the smart networks of the future, Oppo’s new smartphone camera technology, we chat to Alcatel Australia’s managing director Sam Skontos about Alcatel’s new smartphones and the BlackBerry KEYone, we check out the BenQ W1210ST home projector, the Omna home web camera from D-Link, STM’s new range of laptop bags from its Streets Collection and the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Special Mobile World Congress edition from Barcelona where new devices have been unveiled including the Huawei P10, Samsung’s two new tablets, Blackberry’s KEYone, LG’s G6 with a big screen in a small body, Nokia revives the classic 3310 and unveils its first Android devices and Telstra builds an optical network and dedicated IoT network.
Will the Australian telcos follow US carriers and offer unlimited data, what we might see at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference in June, EHang 184 autonomous passenger drone will go into service THIS YEAR and Microsoft updates Office with Touch Bar support, we look at the iKlip Grip Pro multifunctional photography accessory, the Netgear Nighthawk X1 mobile router and the Atari Flashback 7 classic console and finish off the Tech Guide Help Desk.
We round up the many rumours about the iPhone 8, Foxtel makes a decision about legal action against Mundine Green Facebook fight streamers, more banks now offering Apple Pay, Prince’s music is now available on streaming – but is it what the late musician wanted, we chat to NRL CEO Todd Greenberg about Telstra’s new Live app ahead of the season kick off, the DoTalk translation app, Samsung’s Galaxy A series smartphones and the Tech Guide Help Desk.
The man who streamed the Mundine-Green pay per view fight on Facebook is facing legal action, Samsung starts its marketing campaign to win back customer loyalty, GoPro’s Karma drones are back in the sky after a recall, V8 racing champion Mark Skaife races a black-out car around the track using phones on the Vodafone network, Netgear’s Nighthawk X10 router, Huawei Mate 9 smartphone and the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Samsung to reveal a new tablet to take on the iPad, it’s seven years since the original iPad was unveiled, Optus launches mobile calls over wi-fi, we take a look at the Sony MDR-1000X noise cancelling headphones, the Oppo R9s smartphone, luxury Element cases for the iPhone and the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Samsung reveals the reason why the Galaxy Note7 exploded and was taken off the market, the drone that can go underwater and change fishing forever, the jacket that can carry your laptop and all your other gadgets, the smart hair brush and the app your kids can use to create and animate their stories and the Tech Guide Help Desk.
The drone that’s big enough to fit a passenger, Star Wars Battle Drones, Catspad - the smart way to look after your cat, the Xenoma wearable e-skin, Whirlpool’s smart kitchen appliances, we chat to Hisense’s Andre Iannuzzi about the 2017 TVs, Huawei and HTC’s new smartphones, Samsung’s Gear smartwatches now work with the iPhone, 10 years since Steve Jobs unveiled the iPhone and the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Special CES edition - we take a look at the biggest announcements and the quirkiest products. We talk to Consumer Technology Association president Gary Shapiro who reflects on 50 years of CES, we take a look at LG’s products including the OLED wallpaper TV and also hear from LG Australia’s head of marketing Angus Jones, Samsung and Sony’s latest products, Netgear CEO Patrick Lo talks about the company’s new wi-f line-up plus FridgeCam, Eugene smart recycle device, IQbuds reinvents earphones, Hover Camera selfie drone, smart dog collar and Motiv Ring activity tracker, BlackBerry making a comeback and how a MacBook Pro saved a man’s life.
We’ve arrived in Las Vegas for CES 2017 - what can we expect to see, LG’s impressive new audio products, finding the best mobile plan for yourself, Optus Home Wireless Broadband, Oppo’s new 4K UHD player, Foxtel Kids app and the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Federal court orders ISPs to block piracy sites, Amazon Prime Video launches in Australia and what it takes to become a licenced drone pilot, we take a look at Apple’s new AirPods, Netgear’s new Orbi home wi-fi system, the Under Armour HealthBox and the Tech Guide Help Desk.
How to stay safe while you’re online Christmas shopping, Bluetooth 5 is now available and coming to your next gadget, Amazon Go store could be a game changer for bricks and mortar retail, we take look at the Samsung Gear S3 smartwatch, the new GhostDrone 2.0 VR from EHang, the redesigned Apple Music app and the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Drastic changes to mobile phone laws for P-Plate drivers, the malware that’s infected millions of Google accounts, Apple has announced a battery replacement program for the iPhone 6S, we take look at the new thinner, lighter MacBook Pro, the latest range of USB-C adapters, the new feature for the Netflix app and the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Changing the way we recharge our devices at home, why smartphones users are at risk of losing their photos and we are still not taking precautions online making it easier for hackers, we take look at the new smart and portable air pump, the Beats Solo3 Wireless headphones and the eTurbo activity tracker designed just for kids and the Tech Guide Help Desk.
What’s made eBay’s list of the hottest tech toys for Christmas, the alarming privacy breach affecting more the 700 million Android devices, Australia has become one of the leading countries for OLED TV adoption, we take a look at the new DJI Phantom 4 Pro drone, the Radar Pace smart eyewear by Oakley and Intel that’s also your virtual coach, the Microsoft Wireless Display Adapter and the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Google enters the virtual reality world with the Daydream View, GoPro issues a recall for its Karma drones, how you can bring Hollywood home with a JBL Synthesis home theatre system, we review the Western Digital My Passport Wireless Pro, Belkin’s Valet Charger Power Pack that can charge your iPhone and Apple Watch together, the PlayStation 4 Pro and the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Norton school safety cyber session with Jarryd Hayne takes an embarrassing turn - we speak with Hayne, how LastPass can remember all of your passwords for you, Freeview FV app is available now and we chat with Freeview CEO Liz Ross, SwissDigital’s smart bag range, levitating Death Star Bluetooth speaker, Laser BD3000 multi-region Blu-ray/DVD player and the Tech Guide Help Desk.
The Samsung app that could save your life this summer, Nespresso Creatista unleashes your inner barista, Kodak gets back in the picture with a new app, our review of the Google Pixel smartphone, the Ring connected doorbell, Samsung’s full HD curved monitor and the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Apple rumoured to release re-designed MacBook Pro, Microsoft Hololens open for pre-orders, no-hands selfie craze sweeping the internet, PlayStation VR review and a look at the launch games, Samsung’s curved full HD monitor and we chat with Independence Day Resurgence director Roland Emmerich plus the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Samsung in crisis again after more Galaxy Note7 fires, Freeview’s new app to watch free-to-air TV on the go, Google launches the new Pixel smartphone, Samsung Dolby Atmos sounder review, iPocket Drive for iPhone and iPad, Fitbit Charge 2 and the Tech Guide Help Desk.
What an Apple customer did when he was refused a refund, ASUS unveils new laptops and convertibles, Game of Thrones digital enhanced edition, Sony 4K UHD Z9D TV review, Dyson’s new line of air purifiers, we interview drone instructor Ashley Cox from UAVAir and finish off with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Just how much time do we spend on the internet, Samsung partners with Woolworths so you can now shop from your fridge, which were the most watched AFL and NRL teams on Telstra’s live streaming, Panasonic UB900 4K UHD disc player review, we take a look at the Apple Watch Series 2, we hear from the GoPro senior media manager Chris Kinman and finish off with the Tech Guide Help Desk.
GoPro introduces new products including a drone, do you buy smartphone outright or start a two-year contract, Uber introduces Scheduled Rides, iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus reviews, Incipio ClamCase for iPad Pro 9.7, Braven 105 waterproof speakers and the top 10 hidden features of iOS 10 in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Apple’s new iPhone 7 - the new features, the features that have even removed and all your questions answered, Sony has two new PlayStation 4 consoles heading our way, we chat to Netgear CEO Patrick Lo about the new Orbi system and what he thinks about the NBN rollout, Dyson’s new V8 cordless vac and the Smorgasbord Savende to organise and charge your devices and the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Samsung Galaxy Note7 recall - everything you need to know, what Apple will unveil at its event, biggest news from IFA, we chat with Jaybird founder Judd Armstrong about the Freedom wireless earphones, Sphero’s Force Band, Garmin’s new sportswatch and action cam and the Tech Guide Help Desk.
iPhone security vulnerabilities, what we can expect to see with the iPhone 7, our biggest complaints about broadband, the NBN’s ambitious rollout completion plan, Ford unveils SYNC 3 in-car infotainment system, 360Fly 4K 360-degree camera, product that protects you from credit card skimmers, Garmin’s new fenix Chronos multisport watch and the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Telstra launches new wi-fi technology for the home, do you want wi-fi on your flight, Kobo unveils the Aura ONE e-reader, Samsung Galaxy Note7 smartphone review and a look at the device’s hidden features, CulCharge 3-in-1 PowerBank - the smartphone battery that can fit on your keyring and the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Optus under fire after English Premier League streaming issues, the wash-up of the Census debacle, Star Wars The Force Awakens in 3D coming to Blu-ray, Power Jump battery can charge mobile devices AND jump start your car, the Laser device that can add wi-fi functionality to older speakers, Logitech’s new keyboard covers for the iPad Pro and the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Instagram launches Stories - but is this a Snapchat rip off, Android devices worldwide exposed worldwide with the QuadRooter threat, we take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Note7 and chat with Samsung Australia vice president Phil Newton about the new device, D-Link’s 180-degree wide-eye security cam, Epson’s new range of 4K enhanced projectors and the Tech Guide Help Desk.
We’re in New York for the Samsung Unpacked event - what can we expect to see, Apple sells its billionth iPhone, Vodafone introduces prepaid roaming packs, how many Australians have smashed their smartphone screens, LG X-Boom Freestyler speaker review, the latest batch of 4K Ultra HD movies on disk and how you can get iOS 10 and macOS Sierra now in the Tech Guide Help Desk.
The telcos that scored the highest satisfaction ratings, the massive changes coming to Windows 10, IKEA’s ideas on creating a more sustainable home, Philips Hue 2.0 lighting system, Sony Xperia X Performance smartphones, Amazon Drive’s unlimited cloud storage and the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Telstra launches a new campaign to rebuild the brand - but is it enough, Linksys launches new high speed wi-fi devices, Android Pay has launched in Australia, 3SIXT Digital Lightning Buds, Netatmo Welcome security camera with facial recognition, we chat to Kevin Mitnick - the world’s most famous hacker and the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Telstra hits back at Choice claims customers are being slugged with higher prices, Pokemon Go app sweeps the world, LG partners with Volkswagen to created a smart connected car platform, Huawei P9 smartphone review, smart trampoline that combines screen time with exercise, Logitech’s K780 multi-device wireless keyboard and the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Apple patents technology to disable your phone’s camera at concerts, Fetch TV launches two new set top boxes, Norton’s new Wi-Fi Privacy app protects you on unsecured networks, we review the HP Spectre - the world’s thinnest laptop, GoPro unveils a range of new mounts and a backpack, Jabra’s Halo Smart earphones and the Tech Guide Help Desk.
LG flagship 4K OLED TVs land in Australia, SVOD services soaring in 2016, Telstra launches smart home platform, Netatmo Weather Station review, Bose QC35 Bluetooth noise cancelling headphones, Oppo R9 smartphone and the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Samsung Pay launches in Australia, Etihad Stadium unveils its smart seats, we chat to developers at Apple’s Worldwide Developers conference, Samsung’s Gear Fit 2 review, the free application that can create and remember all of your passwords, SanDisk’s USB-C Flash Drive and the Tech Guide Help Desk.
We’re at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference and we take you through all of the new announcements for iOS 10, watchOS 3 and macOS Sierra, the new technology unveiled by Domino’s to get your pizza to you faster, the new Bose range of wireless headphones, the case that makes your Apple Watch waterproof, Audio Technica Hi-Res Audio headphones, SanDisk iXand Flash Drive that can expand your iPhone and iPad’s memory and the Tech Guide Help Desk.
The leg rope that can repel sharks, how to watch the English Premier League for free, a look behind the scenes at the Intel Drone 100 before their flight over Sydney, the tracker that will never let you leave anything behind, Samsung’s new fitness wearables, the HTC Desire 825 mid-range smartphone and the Tech Guide Help Desk
ASUS challenges Apple with super-thin ZenBook 3, Dyson enters the lighting business, 360Fly launches new 4K 360-degree camera, we interview Norton’s Mark Gorrie about our lack of security on our smartphones, Vividwireless home internet plans without cables, Braven’s massive BRV-XXL Bluetooth speaker and the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Message stress plaguing young Australians, Australia-made headphones can adapt to the way you hear sound, Woolworth launch competitive plans with Samsung devices, winners and losers of the latest global smartphone sales figures, Fitbit Alta review, Laser Navig8r Crash Cao Pro X, Sony’s HT-RT3 home cinema soundbar and the Tech Guide Help Desk.
Why your 4K TV may not be able to play 4K discs, ingogo taxi booking app introduces fixed fares, we take a step inside The Electric Canvas - the company behind Vivid, Garmin’s Forerunner 735XT, we check out the LG Stylus DAB+ smartphone which has a built-in digital radio, Jabra’s Halo Fusion earphones and the Tech Guide Help Desk.