Sinopsis
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
Episodios
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Tech Guide #584 - Samsung enters the AI smartphone age with the S24 range
22/01/2024 Duración: 47minSamsung has entered a new smartphone AI era after unveiling the Galaxy S24, the Australian Government takes its first steps to regulate how AI is developed and deployed, ASUS unveils the world’s first 14-inch dual OLED screen laptop, we take a look at the Netgear Nighthawk Wi-Fi 7 router, we test out the DJI Mic 2 at the Consumer Electronics Show, Sky News launches a new streaming subscription service and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Tech Guide #583 - We go through the highlights of CES 2024
15/01/2024 Duración: 47minWe've just returned from the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas and take you through all the highlights including the latest TV technology, how AI became the new buzzword as well as the other standout products and a few quirky finds as well. Tune in for all of that and much more. And we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Tech Guide #582 - We go inside the Sphere in Las Vegas, Samsung Galaxy S24 launch confirmed
08/01/2024 Duración: 41minWe’re in Las Vegas for the Consumer Electronics Show and we’ve visited the stunning Sphere venue – the new landmark on the strip, Samsung has confirmed the launch date for its S24 smartphone range, Microsoft is going to add a new key to its Windows keyboard for the first time in 30 years, we get behind the wheel of the new MG4 XPower, LG announces a new portable projector, Belkin unveils its new wired and wireless chargers and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Tech Guide #581 - what tech to expect in 2024, Apple Watch under fire
01/01/2024 Duración: 41minWe’ll take a look at what we can expect to see in 2024, Aussie Formula 1 star Oscar Piastri partners with Quad Lock to share an important road safety message, why Apple Watches were removed from sale in the US, we take a look at the Logitech Wave Keys ergonomic keyboard, LG introduces a new AI-powered robot, we take a look at the world’s most expensive television and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Tech Guide #580 - one of the most ridiculous products we've ever seen, Hisense Mini LED X TV review
11/12/2023 Duración: 49minWhat is the world coming to? A product has been proposed to prevent people being injured texting and walking, Vodafone and CommBank team up to combat SMS scams, more than 2.6bn personal records have been compromised in the last two years – what is the solution, we take a look at the Hisense Mini LED X TV, Withings has released the ScanWatch Nova Smartwatch, we go through our Christmas Gift Guide suggestions and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Tech Guide #579 - Australia's thriving app economy, driving the new Tesla Model 3
04/12/2023 Duración: 47minThe App Economy is thriving in Australia, Sony has released a slimline PlayStation 5, Epson has launched a short-throw home theatre projector, we get behind the wheel of the new Tesla Model 3, we check out the new Ember mugs that can keep your tea and coffee warm, Laser launches an affordable range of smart decorative lights and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Tech Guide #578 - Australians paying high broadband prices, M3 MacBook Pro review
27/11/2023 Duración: 54minAustralians are paying some of the highest prices for home broadband compared to other countries, only one per cent of Australians are recycling their old mobile devices, Telstra releases new speed and latency optimiser packs on its network, we take a look at the 16-inch MacBook Pro with M3 Max, we check out the Journey laptop sleeve that’s also a portable workstation, Panasonic has unveiled its new wearable gaming speaker and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Tech Guide #577 - Optus CEO quits, messaging equity between iPhone and Android
20/11/2023 Duración: 51minThe Optus CEO Kelly Bayer Rosmarin has resigned after the outage and following a Senate inquiry, Apple to adopt a new standard to bring messaging equality between iPhone and Android, we go behind the scenes at Oppo to see how their devices go from concept to reality, we take a look at the Uniden App Cam Pano security camera, Samsung has launched a new Shop app, the tech products that are causing the most injuries and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Tech Guide #576 - Optus outage fallout continues, speaker that's also a work of art
13/11/2023 Duración: 47minThe fallout from the catastrophic Optus outage continues – what does the future hold for the telco, Laser has released a product that brings CarPlay and Android Auto to your vehicle, Apple TV+ comes to the Fetch TV box, we take a look at the Pantheone Obsidian speaker that looks like a work of art, Rode releases the Signature Edition of its iconic NT1 microphone, Samsung offers affordable luxury with its latest smartphone and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Tech Guide #575 - Our fear of Christmas scammers, Mission Impossible competition
06/11/2023 Duración: 48minAustralians are more worried than ever they’ll be scammed this Christmas, NBN has upgraded its fixed wireless network, Apple releases new MacBook Pros and an iMac powered by its new M3 chips, we take a look at the incredible DJI Inspire 3 professional filmmaker drone, the chargers that will meet your tech travel needs., we’ve got a special giveaway for your chance to win a 4K copy of Mission Impossible Dead Reckoning Part 1 and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Tech Guide #574 - Foxtel's new Hubbl platform, Samsung's Galaxy Z Flip5 Retro
30/10/2023 Duración: 47minFoxtel launches new Hubbl platform that combines TV and streaming services, Samsung goes back to the future with the limited-edition Galaxy Z Flip5 Retro, Double Tap has now been enabled on the latest Apple Watch and Apple Watch Ultra, we take a look at the new Arlo Video Doorbell, Aspera Mobile has released a rugged yet affordable smartphone, we check out Samsung’s new Galaxy Tab A9+ tablet and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Tech Guide #573 - NBN gets cheaper, Oppo's new foldable smartphone, Navman dashcam offer
23/10/2023 Duración: 53minYour NBN plan is getting cheaper – we’ll tell you why, Oppo has launched a new foldable smartphone to take on Samsung, Australia has joined the World Phone Amnesty so smartphones have less of an impact on the environment, we take a look at the Navman MiVue ALTA dashcam that blends in your car – we also have a special discount offer for you, Netgear has unveiled its first WIFI 7 router – we’ll explain how it works, there’s a new more affordable Apple Pencil and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Tech Guide #572 - World-first AI tutor, Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro reviews
16/10/2023 Duración: 48minOn this week’s show: An Australian world first with the introduction of an AI-powered tutor for students, working from anywhere just got a lot easier with the Logitech Casa Pop-Up Desk, Aldi is offering another affordable 4K TV in its Special Buys, we take a look at the Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones, we also take a listen to the Denon earphones that can adapt to how you hear audio, Belkin’s new Thunderbolt 4 range for the ultimate connectivity and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Tech Guide #571 - All the announcements from HP Imagine, Goat G1 Robot Mower review
09/10/2023 Duración: 46minWe’ve just returned from Palo Alto where we attended the HP Imagine event where new PCs and services were unveiled, Australians lost more the $3bn to scammers with younger people more likely to fall victim, we take a look at the ECOVACS GOAT G1 robot mower, MG has unveiled its latest EV that offers performance at a competitive price, Google has unveiled its new Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Tech Guide #570 - iPhone 15 Pro overheating issues, Meta Quest 3, DJI Mini Pro 4 drone
02/10/2023 Duración: 47minApple has confirmed an overheating issue with the iPhone 15 Pro and what they are going to do about it, Meta has released the Quest 3 mixed reality headset, Norton has launched an all-in-one security solution for small businesses, we take a listen to the new JBL Live Free 2 noise cancelling earphones, DJI has released the Mini Pro 4 drone, the new ASUS smartphone that is bucking the large screen trend and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Tech Guide #569 - Microsoft launches Windows 11 Copilot that puts AI at your fingertips
25/09/2023 Duración: 50minWe’ve returned from New York where we attended Microsoft's launch of Copilot – the new generative AI for Windows, Microsoft also launched new Surface laptops, Norton has launched its own secure and private browser, we take a look at the new range of Stihl’s battery-powered products for the yard and the garden, Dyson has released a new Solarcycle Morph light, Amazon has released new Echo products and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Tech Guide #568 - A wrap up of Apple's launch event
18/09/2023 Duración: 42minWe’ve returned from the Apple Event and will take you through all the major announcements including the iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Pro, Apple Watch Series 9, Apple Watch Ultra 2 and new AirPods Pro, Blackmagic Design has released a powerful camera app for iPhone, Boost Mobile updates iPhone trade in values ahead of iPhone 15 launch, Technics has released a next-level direct drive turntable and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Tech Guide #567 - GoPro Hero12 Black, GOAT G1 robot mower, Sonos Move 2
11/09/2023 Duración: 51minGoPro has launched its latest Hero12 Black action camera, Ecovacs has expanded to the backyard with its first robot mower, Dyson releases its biggest air purifier for even larger spaces, we take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra tablet, Sonos has revealed its new Move 2 speaker, Bang & Olufsen joins forces with Ferrari to create a stunning audio collection and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Tech Guide #566 - Wrap up of the major announcements from IFA 2023 in Berlin
04/09/2023 Duración: 44minWe wrap up the biggest announcements from the IFA tech trade show in Berlin, Apple has named the named the date for the iPhone 15 launch – what can we expect to see, Tesla has unveiled its new-look Model 3 which has been redesigned inside and out, we take a look at the new range of JBL earphones where you get to choose the form factor, Samsung has released a massive 57-inch gaming monitor, Netgear has released the world’s first unlocked mobile hotspot with 5G mmWave and WIFI 6E and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Tech Guide #565 - Samsung's tablets win major award, Aussie product lets you breathe underwater
21/08/2023 Duración: 45minSamsung 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