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Tech Guide

Tech Guide editor Stephen Fenech looks at the latest consumer technology news and reviews, talks to industry figures and answers all of your burning technology questions in his weekly podcast. It"s the best way to stay updated and educated

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53:32

Tech Guide Episode 443

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2021/03/22

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

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44:32

Tech Guide Episode 442

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2021/03/15

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. Learn more about your ad

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47:19

Tech Guide Episode 441

Tech Guide ·

2021/03/08

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

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49:43

Tech Guide Episode 440

Tech Guide ·

2021/03/01

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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66:15

Tech Guide Episode 439 with special guest PETER OVERTON

Tech Guide ·

2021/02/22

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

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47:45

Tech Guide Episode 438

Tech Guide ·

2021/02/15

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. Learn more about your ad

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46:22

Tech Guide Episode 437

Tech Guide ·

2021/02/08

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

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50:40

Tech Guide Episode 436

Tech Guide ·

2021/02/01

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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47:22

Tech Guide Episode 435

Tech Guide ·

2021/01/25

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. Learn more about your ad

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49:26

Tech Guide Episode 434 with special guest Samsung's...

Tech Guide ·

2021/01/18

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

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57:44

Tech Guide Episode 433

Tech Guide ·

2021/01/11

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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44:48

Tech Guide Episode 432

Tech Guide ·

2021/01/04

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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48:53

Tech Guide Episode 431

Tech Guide ·

2020/12/21

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. Learn more about your ad

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55:07

Tech Guide Episode 430 with special guest cyber...

Tech Guide ·

2020/12/14

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. Learn more about

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62:11

Tech Guide Episode 429 with special guest STEVE WAUGH

Tech Guide ·

2020/12/07

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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60:59

Tech Guide Episode 428 with special guest action...

Tech Guide ·

2020/11/30

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

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61:02

Tech Guide Episode 427 with special guest SANDRA SULLY

Tech Guide ·

2020/11/23

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. Learn

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53:07

Tech Guide Episode 426

Tech Guide ·

2020/11/16

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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52:47

Tech Guide Episode 425 with special guest DAVE...

Tech Guide ·

2020/11/09

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

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62:48

Tech Guide Episode 424 with special guest BEN FORDHAM

Tech Guide ·

2020/11/02

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. Learn more about your

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