Tech Guide

This week we have a Mother's Day Giveaway of two Belkin product packs valued at more than $400 – find out how you can enter. We speak to Samsung Australia’s director of audio visual Simon Howe about the new 2025 Neo QLED smart TV line-up, Amazon has launched its new eero Wi-Fi7 mesh systems, we take a listen to the Belkin SoundForm headphones that punch well above their weight despite being priced below $100, retro meets tech with the new Polaroid Flip instant camera, Arlo’s adapter that connects its security cameras to power and the internet with the same cable and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many Australians are doing it tough – we’ll tell you how to get the latest tech without breaking the bank, Apple Watch turns 10 years old, LG smart TV owners can now play the latest Xbox Games via the cloud, we take a look at the Garmin Instinct sport smartwatch, the latest range of Tile products so you’ll never lose your belongings, the smart drink bottle you can track and use as a phone stand and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Norton is warning Australians to brace for a wave of scams before the election, Navman has released its first three-camera dash cam to cover your car on all sides, Uniden has partnered with new EV charging platform Ivygo to make charging safer and more convenient, we take a look at the new Espresso Displays 15 Pro portable touchscreen monitor, Belkin has released a 20K mAh portable battery, Fetch has given its user interface a big makeover and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve witnessed an amazing Masters Tournament at Augusta which is a smartphone free zone, why an Australian man owes his life to his Apple Watch Ultra, JBL unveils its latest flagship headphones with a handy new feature, we take a look at the new Google Pixel 9a smartphone, Apple’s AirPods Max now offer lossless audio, Samsung launches its latest range of tablets and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Microsoft has launched new Copilot features to make it more useful and personalised, Netgear has released the Orbi 870 Mesh System, the new international eSIM plans with unlimited data, we take a look at the new Samsung S95F OLED TVs, we also check out the IonMax+ Pro air purifier and why you need it, we run our eye over the Arlo Wired Floodlight security camera and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s World Back Up Day – 1 in 4 isn’t backing up their data and many that are are not doing it right – we’ll set you straight, Ring launches new AI features to find your videos faster, Apple has announced the launch date for the Worldwide Developers Conference, we take a look at the proprietary technology in Tineco’s latest floorcare products, we take a listen to the Audio Technica cartilage conductor earphones, Segway launches it latest electric scooters and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Find out the common scam that is fooling one in seven people – and the tips to avoid becoming a victim. Google has revealed the latest and more affordable Pixel smartphone, we set up the new Hisense C2 Ultra projector, we take a look at two different mid-tier smartphones – the Samsung Galaxy A56 and the new Nothing Phone 3a series, Netgear’s most affordable Wi-Fi 7 solution and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is the age of the influencer over - we talk about the latest scandal.Telstra has launched a new initiative to warn about potential scam calls in real time, Epson launches a range of new projectors that you can watch anywhere in your home, we take a look at the MacBook Air with M4, we check out the EcoFlow portable power solution that can be used in the wild and in your home, we run our eye over the ASUS Zenbook A14 laptop and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why Australian are looking for a better internet deal - but they are not looking at slower plans, Apple has just updated its iPad Air, MacBook Air and Mac Studio with new Apple silicon, we take a look at the Ecovacs Deebot X8 Pro Omni, the product that can offer wireless access to Android Auto in your car, Arlo partners with Samsung’s SmartThings and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alarming research about our children’s online safety, Amazon upgrades Alexa to be even smarter, Samsung has unveiled its range affordable Galaxy A Series smartphones, we share our verdict on the iPhone 16e, we take a look at the Elexi six-in-one charger, Ring has updated its Outdoor Camera Plus and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple changes up its smartphone line-up with the release of the iPhone 16e – but can you call it affordable? Norton has added AI-powered features to its cyber safety products to improve online protection, Adobe’s Photoshop is 35 years old, we take a listen to the Technics EAH-AZ100 earphones with magnetic fluid driver, DJI unveils its new Osmo Mobile 7 gimbal for smartphones, we check out the Aiper Surfer S1 that can skim your pool automatically and keep it clean and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wellness fraudster Belle Gibson is back in the news – but we spoke to her before lies were exposed to the world, alarming new figures show just how many cyber threats are being blocked and social media is the new scammer playground and Apple has released the Apple TV app for Android. In the Tech Guide reviews we take a listen to the Powerbeats Pro 2 and the winner of the best smartphone screen award goes to … the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Google Maps turns 20 years old – but did you know it was created in Australia, HMD releases a new device to allow you to connect from anywhere via satellite, Apple has released Apple Invites to make it easier to bring your friends together, we share our verdict of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, we also check out the Acer Swift 14 AI laptop, Dyson has released the most powerful handheld vacuum and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apple is a step closer to its first foldable iPhone, the iPad is 15 years old and I was at the launch, Vodafone has expanded its regional coverage, we check out the Netgear Nighthawk RS600 WiFi7 router, it’s back to school time and the smartphones to suit first time users, Swann has released a personal alarm system and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve just returned from San Jose were we attended the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event which revealed the new Galaxy S25 series, Samsung also teased a super thin and light S25 Edge smartphone. Being the Australia Day long weekend I thought we’d go through some of the greatest technologies invented right here in Australia, we also we check out the new AirLock from OneAdaptr that's both a tracker and a lock, Arlo has released new flame detection technology that’s faster than a smoke detector, the wearable robots we found at the Consumer Electronics Show and we answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Arlo has partnered with an AI company to improve home protection, Netgear has released the Orbi 770 to improve your home wi-fi. Samsung is now offering larger ring Galaxy Ring sizes, we check out the new DJI Flip drone, we take a closer look at the ASUS Zenbook A14, the Shinobi Flooring that can prevent injuries from falls and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve just finished the Consumer Electronics Show and we’re going to give you our wrap of the biggest announcements from Samsung, LG and Hisense We’ll also take a look at the new robot vacuums, lifelike robots and the other quirky products we saw at the show and we’ll answer all of your questions of course in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve just landed in Las Vegas for the Consumer Electronics Show – we’ll give you a preview of what we can expect to see. LG and Belkin have already made some early announcements and we’ll take you through them. We take a look at the Samsung Heat Pump – an all-in-one washer dryer, EcoFlow has released a hat that can recharge your mobile devices, the case that adds a physical keyboard to your iPhone and we’ll answer all of your questions of course in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We share our first impressions of Apple Intelligence, we offer some more ideas from our 12 Days of Christmas Gadget Gift Guide, the winners of the Espresso Displays giveaway are announced, the new Andatech breathalyser that’s small enough to fit on your keyring, we take a ride on the Segway Ninebot ZT3 Pro electric scooter and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learn how you can win an Espresso Displays prize pack to be more productive in 2025, Samsung rolls out its One UI 7 Beta for its Galaxy smartphones, we share the some gift ideas from our 12 Days of Christmas Gadget Gift Guide, we check out the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10+ tablet, we also test drive the Aiper pool cleaning robot, the Uniden iGO Play 10 that can bring CarPlay and Android Auto to your car and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We speak to Oppo Australia Managing Director Michael Tran as the brand celebrates 10 years in the Australian market, as we expected the Govt ban on social media for under 16s has been passed – what happens now, we check out massive Hisense 110UX – the 110-inch ULED TV, how you can charge your Apple products in style with the new Journey Nova, we take a listen to the Logitech UE Miniroll Bluetooth speaker so you can take your music anywhere and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We speak to digital wellbeing expert and researcher Dr Joanne Orlando about the government’s proposed social media ban – do we need it, will it work? Also on the show Norton issues a warning to Australians to beware of Black Friday and Cyber Monday digital traps, the Oclean water flosser that fits in the palm of your hands, we check out the new STIHL range of battery powered garden tools, Samsung releases a new premium yet affordable smartphone, the Ugears 3D puzzles and models that help reduce stress and improve your mental health and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

LG is rumoured to be making a comeback in the smartphone market with a folding device, we go inside the BMW Plant in Spartanburg in South Carolina, Apple releases a new Immersive Video experience by The Weeknd for the Vision Pro, we check out the ReChargeCore rechargeable AA and AAA batteries, we roadtest the new July Carry On Pro luggage, Belkin has released the latest range of out affordable SoundForm earphones and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samsung is rumoured to be working on a tri-fold smartphone, Arlo releases the new Wired Floodlight Smart Camera, the Sony PlayStation 5 Pro has landed, we check out the new Mac Mini and tell you why it’s the Yoda of the Mac line-up, we also test the new MacBook Pro with M4, take a look at the handy new OneAdaptr charging stand and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prime Time is dead – we are spending as much time streaming as we are watching free to air TV according to an interesting new report from Deloitte, Apple unveils new M4 MacBook Pros, Optus hauled over the coals for alleged inappropriate sales practices, we check out the Hisense C1 Trichroma mini projector, we take a look at the LG QNED TV, the Sennheiser Profile Wireless audio solution for creators and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

E-Scooters are a step closer to being legal on NSW roads, Sonos launches new soundbar with new breakthrough audio technology in board, you can score a bargain at Aldi – a Uniden dash cam for less than $100, we give you our final verdict on the Samsung Galaxy Ring, our complete review on the new iPad Mini, we check out the affordable yet effective Ultenic T10 Pro Lite robot vacuum and mop 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 a 3G network community service announcement ahead of the network shutdown, our early thoughts on the Samsung Galaxy Ring, Apple has unveiled the latest iPad Mini, we check out the Ecovacs Deebot X5 Pro Omni robot vacuum, Amazon has launched a new range of Kindle, we also test drive a Svbony telescope and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An update on our movie ripping project – and our efforts not to break the law, is your car spying on you – we reveal the car brands that are, Arlo has launched the new Essential XL with four times more battery, we check out the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE smartphone, we put the Google TV Streamer through its paces, the powerful new Panasonic shaver that fits in the palm of your hand 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 getting rid of all our movie discs – but what we’re doing with our movie collection, Netgear has expanded its range of Wi-Fi 7 mesh and standalone routers, Jura unveils its latest automatic coffee machine, we give you our verdict on the Apple Watch Series 10, we take a look at the PlayStation 5 Portal remote player, Amazon has released a new range of security cameras and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Meta unveils its new Orion prototype AR glasses, Samsung releases a new smartphone and tablet with Galaxy AI onboard, one in six Australians have had their credit card information stolen – how you can protect yourself, we take the DJI Neo selfie drone for a spin, how you can turn your Echo speakers into wi-fi extenders, Rode releases a new game-changing video console and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We share our reviews of the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Pro and the AirPods 4, we’ll also tell you about the Optus 5G standalone network for your home internet instead of the NBN, DJI has launched the Osmo Action 5 Pro, Logitech has a new go-anywhere speaker and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm back! We go through all of the Apple announcements including the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro, Apple Watch Series 10 and AirPods meanwhile Sony has revealed the PlayStation 5 Pro - but it's not cheap, we take a look at the DJI Neo - the drone that can take off from the palm of your hands, Withings has a new smartwatch, Adobe previews its new Firefly Video Model which can generate and expand videos using AI and we answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's Tech Guide Recast - we're taking a look back at our greatest Celebrity Tech interviews - this week it's the Blue Wiggle Anthony Field and best selling Australian author Matthew Reilly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's Tech Guide Recast - we're taking a look back at our greatest Celebrity Tech interviews - this week it's TV and radio hosts Erin Molan and Deborah Knight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's Tech Guide Recast - we're taking a look back at our greatest Celebrity Tech interviews - this week it's former Australian Test cricket captain Steve Waugh and 2GB Breakfast host Ben Fordham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's Tech Guide Recast - we're taking a look back at our greatest Celebrity Tech interviews - this week it's best selling authors Tara Moss and Jane Harper. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's Tech Guide Recast - we're taking a look back at our greatest Celebrity Tech interviews - this week it's Dave Faulkner from the Hoodoo Gurus and Dan Whitford from Cut/Copy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's Tech Guide Recast - we're taking a look back at our greatest Celebrity Tech interviews - this week's Ch 10's newsreader Sandra Sully and Ch 9's news anchor Peter Overton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve reviewed the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold6 – we’ll take a deep dive into the device that goes on sale this week and we’re talking LED lighting – and in particular downlights – we even went to the factory where they are made. In the Tech Guide reviews, we take a look at the Uniden products that are a must for new parents, the Belkin product that’s a must for Vision Pro owners and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Global IT outage that stopped the world actually could have been much worse, Apple launches a new campaign about the dangers of web browsing, Optus is giving away 20,000 phones ahead of the 3G shutdown, we take a look at the new range of Uniden home security products, Dyson is taking on the big audio brands its new noise-cancelling 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 take you through Samsung’s new announcements from Paris and we chat with Eric Chou – Head of Mobile Experience for Samsung Australia, we also have an interview that’s out of this world – we talk to Katherine Bennell Pegg – she’s the first astronaut who trained under the Australian flag – a fascinating chat. In the Tech Guide reviews, we take a look at the Microsoft Surface Pro Copilot+ PC, Segway Ninebot launches its new e-motorbikes 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 Apple Vision Pro is here – we give you our in-depth review. Also on the show, LG has released its new wireless OLED evo TVs – and they’ve added an extra size, DJI has gone from drones to electric bikes, the TCL smartphone with a screen that’s easy on your eyes and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Samsung has confirmed a launch event in Paris – what can we expect to see? Rumours are swirling ahead of the release of a 10th Anniversary Apple Watch, Telstra reveals how scammers are trying to catch you off guard, JBL has released the new SoundGear Frames Audio Sunglasses, we take a look at the Roborock S8 MaxV Ultra robot vacuum, we take a listen to the Beats Solo 4 headphones and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What price would you pay for amazing wi-fi? We’ve reviewed the Netgear Orbi 970 with WiFi 7 but it’s not cheap, are you suffering from TV envy, Belkin has released a new range of surge protection products, Logitech has launched new Bluetooth keyboard to use on the go, Amazon has updated its Echo Show smart display, the Force is strong with the new range of Casetify Star Wars cases and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve just returned from Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference and we’ll take a deep dive into Apple Intelligence - what you can do with it and also answer your questions about the iOS, iPadOS and macOS updates, we’ll talk about our latest experience with Apple’s Vision Pro, Samsung has released the Galaxy Watch FE, Panasonic has launched the Lumix GH7, Ecovacs has a half price deal with Aldi – we’ll tell you all about it and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Australians have been told to be on high alert for even more scams as we approach tax time – we explain how to protect yourself, we take a deep dive into the new ASUS range of Copilot+ PCs and ROG Ally portable gaming console recently announced at Computex, the Panasonic Multishape modular men’s personal care product, we take a listen to the new Sonos Ace headphones, we check out the world’s smallest 2-in-1 charger for iPhone and Apple Watch – the Butterfly from TwelveSouth and we answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is your smartphone making you anxious? New research reveals why – and Sonnen has announced it will be closing it’s Virtual Power plant forcing customers to find a new energy plan – us included, we take a look at the Hisense U8 2024 smart TV, we run our eye over the Motorola Edge 50 Pro smartphone, Navman has released a DashCam for motor cycles and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve kicked off a new era for PCs with Copilot+ – what we can expect from the major brands, Ecovacs takes cleaning to another level with the T30 Pro Mini robot vacuum, Uniden has the product to get your kids off their screens and into the great outdoors, we take a look at the DeLonghi Rivelia automatic coffee machine, Amazon releases the Eero wifi 7 mesh system, the Ember Travel Mug that keeps your hot drink warm 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

Apple increases its trade-in offers for the iPhone, new accessibility features have been introduced for the iPhone and iPad including eye tracking, HMD launches its first smartphones in Australia, we take a look at the Google Pixel 8a smartphone, Dyson has reinvented the mop with the new WashG1, Fetch adds free to air IP streams to its TV guide and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dumbphones are making a comeback with a re-release of the iconic Nokia 3210, we chat with Dr Joanne Orlando – a Digital Wellbeing researcher, presenter and author about how both parents and children can use their technology safely and responsibly, we take a listen to the Audio Technica ATH-TWX7 earphones, Belkin has released the Auto Tracking Stand Pro, Apple launches its first new iPads in 18 months and we’ll answer all your questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices