Tech Guide

Tech Guide Episode 494 - Samsung Galaxy A Series, The Godfather 50th Anniversary 4K restoration

21 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 sma...

Tech Guide Episode 493 - Apple event recap, new dating app fast tracks path to love, LG XBOOM 360

14 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We go through the products unveiled at Apple Peek Performance event, Screen Australia creates a $6m fund for emerging game developers, the new dating ...

Tech Guide Episode 492 - Charge your EV with renewable energy, Australia braces for Russian cyber attacks, S22 review

07 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Australian start-up that allows EV drivers to charge their vehicles with renewable energy, Australian businesses have been warned about a probable...

Tech Guide Episode 491 - More grief for semiconductor industry, the smartphones unveiled at MWC

28 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How the Russian-Ukraine conflict will impact the already weakened semiconductor industry, we take a look at the smartphones announced at Mobile World ...

Tech Guide Episode 490 - BYD EVs land in Australia, which smartphones hold their value, Sony LiveBuds

21 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

BYD has launched its affordable electric vehicles in Australia, MG Motor has released a charger that works with all EVs, which smartphones hold their ...

Tech Guide Episode 489 - Samsung Galaxy S22, AirTags update, online creeping

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 Ai...

Tech Guide Episode 488 - Beware love scams, KFC delivered by drone, new iPhone next month

07 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Tech Guide Episode 487 - EV shipments to jump in 2022, Samsung S22 launch date revealed

31 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ha...

Tech Guide Episode 486 - Samsung teases S22, record $323m lost to scams

24 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 workin...

Tech Guide Episode 485 - ways to save while staying connected, Vegas Loop, CES

17 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Tech Guide Episode 484 - the latest tech and gadgets from CES 2022

10 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 dev...

Tech Guide Episode 483 - we're off to Las Vegas for CES 2022

03 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Tech Guide Episode 482 - 2022 workplace changes, new Hisense and LG TVs, Oppo folding phone

20 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Tech Guide Episode 481 - Smartphones too expensive, new Apple Maps, Optus Call Notes

13 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Are smartphones too expensive? Many Australians thinks so, Apple rolls out its latest version of Maps, Optus launches a new feature that can transcrib...

Tech Guide Episode 480 - Prince William, new WFH trends, most popular apps and videos

06 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 afte...

Tech Guide Episode 479 - Gen Z digital illiterates, Telstra blocking scam texts, Surface Go 3

29 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Research suggests most of the social media savvy Gen Z are actually digitally illiterate, Apple has introduced digital legacy to determine who can acc...

Tech Guide Episode 478 - Gamers under attack, new ASUS laptops, Traeger grill with wi-fi

22 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 f...

Tech Guide Episode 477 - Polestar 2 EV, TCL X925 8K TV, hybrid holidays

15 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Tech Guide Episode 476 - NBN expands fibre, DJI Mavic 3, MacBook Pro review

08 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 p...

Tech Guide Episode 475 - Facebook now Meta, tech support scams, wire-free earphones

01 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 repo...

Tech Guide Episode 474 - iPod turns 20, new MacBook Pros, AirPod 3rd Gen, Pixel 6 reviews

25 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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, Tels...

Tech Guide Episode 473 - news streaming service, JBL 75th anniversary, Apple Watch Series 7

18 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A new streaming service for news channels has just been launched, JBL celebrates its 75th anniversary and we talk to Australian general manager Marcus...

Tech Guide Episode 472 - Smartphone art, LG C1 OLED, smart solar, cheapest 5G device

11 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 n...

Tech Guide Episode 471 - New Amazon Echo products, Ducati e-scooter, Huawei audio range

04 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Amazon’s new Echo products – but not all are coming to Australia, Apple's significant updates its iWork applications - Keynote, Pages, Numbers , a...

Tech Guide Episode 470 - Apple fights EU, $6.4bn of unsold phones, iPhone 13 review

27 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 h...

Tech Guide Episode 469 - iPhone 13, Apple Watch Series 7, affordable NBN

20 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Tech Guide Episode 468 - Apple v Epic Games verdict, Foxtel iQ5, Ray-Ban video sunglasses

13 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Tech Guide Episode 467 - NBN fibre expansion, Windows 11, buy used cars online

06 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Tech Guide Episode 466 - Apple developer settlement, Will Smith reps Fitbit, Father's Day Gift Guide

30 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Tech Guide Episode 465 - Short throw projectors, Optus SubHub, new Call of Duty game

23 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Tech Guide Episode 464 - with special guest Samsung Australia's GARRY McGREGOR

16 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Tech Guide Episode 463 - Security camera UFO, a wearable cinema, adaptable earphones

09 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 compar...

Tech Guide Episode 462 - NBN boost, Virtual Barrier Reef diving, Apple Wallet expands

02 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

Tech Guide Episode 461 - Australia's digital rankings, Optus 5G victory, Samsung rumours

26 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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, w...

Tech Guide Episode 460 - $1,399 85-inch smart TV, World Emoji Day

19 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Tech Guide Episode 459 - e-waste rising, smartphone rumours

12 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 App...

Tech Guide Episode 458 - Apple Beta Software, Optus Call Translate, Gozney Dome

05 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Apple fan boys and girls rejoice - the Apple Beta Software Program lets you access the latest software now, Optus launches Call Translate that can tra...

Tech Guide Episode 457 - Windows 11, Telstra 5G, Cyberstalking

28 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 some...

Tech Guide Episode 456

21 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 anni...

Tech Guide Episode 455

14 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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, wh...

Tech Guide Episode 454 with special guest DR JOANNE ORLANDO

07 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Tech Guide Episode 453

31 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Tech Guide Episode 452

24 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 f...

Tech Guide Episode 451

17 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Tech Guide Episode 450

10 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 App...

Tech Guide Episode 449 with special guest Amazon's KATE BURLEIGH

03 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 adv...

Tech Guide Episode 448

26 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 W...

Tech Guide Episode 447 with special guest WNBA draft pick SHYLA HEAL

19 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 o...

Tech Guide Episode 446

12 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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, App...

Tech Guide Episode 445

05 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

LG has announced it will be exiting the worldwide smartphone market, what we can expect from Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference, Boost Mobile e...

Tech Guide Episode 444 - with special guest sports photographer PHIL HILLYARD

29 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 decis...

Tech Guide Episode 443

22 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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’...

Tech Guide Episode 442

15 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Oppo unveils its new Find X3 smartphone series, Peloton has launched its interactive platform in Australia, Adobe releases its “substantially faster...

Tech Guide Episode 441

08 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Tech Guide Episode 440

01 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 launc...

Tech Guide Episode 439 with special guest PETER OVERTON

22 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 i...

Tech Guide Episode 438

15 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

How our smartwatches have become medical devices, renders of Apple’s rumoured virtual reality headset have surfaced, if you love reading magazines t...

Tech Guide Episode 437

08 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Tech Guide Episode 436

01 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Tech Guide Episode 435

25 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Tech Guide Episode 434 with special guest Samsung's GARRY McGREGOR

18 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Tech Guide Episode 433

11 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 f...

Tech Guide Episode 432

04 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

Tech Guide Episode 431

21 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 wildlif...

Tech Guide Episode 430 with special guest cyber security expert MARK GORRIE

14 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Tech Guide Episode 429 with special guest STEVE WAUGH

07 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 Aust...

Tech Guide Episode 428 with special guest action novelist MATTHEW REILLY

30 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Tech Guide Episode 427 with special guest SANDRA SULLY

23 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Tech Guide Episode 426

16 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 onb...

Tech Guide Episode 425 with special guest DAVE FAULKNER of the HOODOO GURUS

09 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Tech Guide Episode 424 with special guest BEN FORDHAM

02 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We take you inside the Amazon Fulfilment Centre to show you how your orders are processed, Coles supermarkets start selling refurbished iPhones, in ou...

Tech Guide Episode 423 with special guest novelist TARA MOSS

26 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 Tec...

Tech Guide Episode 422 - with special guest CHANNA SENEVIRATNE from TELSTRA

19 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Tech Guide Episode 421 - with special guest best-selling author JANE HARPER

12 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Tech Guide Episode 420 - with special guest ANTHONY FIELD from THE WIGGLES

05 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 w...

Tech Guide Episode 419 - with special guest JEFF PARK from SEAGATE

28 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tesla has outlined new battery technology and plans to make a more affordable electric car, Kmart unveils new augmented reality technology, we chat wi...

Tech Guide Episode 418 - with special guest ERIN MOLAN

21 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Tech Guide Episode 417 - with special guest DAN WHITFORD from CUT/COPY

14 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 Ce...

Tech Guide Episode 416 - with special guest DEBORAH KNIGHT

07 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 Sam...

Tech Guide Episode 415 - with special guest ADAM REYNOLDS

31 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 you...

Tech Guide Episode 414

24 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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, Nint...

Tech Guide Episode 413

17 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Tech Guide Episode 412

10 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We take you through the Samsung announcements from the virtual Galaxy Unpacked event including the new flagship Galaxy Note20 and Note20 Ultra smartph...

Tech Guide Episode 411

03 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

Tech Guide Episode 410

27 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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, Go...

Tech Guide Episode 409

20 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 minute...

Tech Guide Episode 408

13 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 b...

Tech Guide Episode 407

06 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 c...

Tech Guide Episode 406

29 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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’...

Tech Guide Episode 405

22 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 exp...

Tech Guide Episode 404

15 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 cou...

Tech Guide Episode 403

08 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 bl...

Tech Guide Episode 402

01 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

NBN offers even faster speed tiers, Australians set online shopping records during coronavirus restrictions, Arlo releases a new wire-free floodlight ...

Tech Guide Episode 401

25 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Australian researchers have set a world record for internet speed, new Binge streaming service has just launched, the update from Apple and Google tha...

Tech Guide Episode 400

18 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Tech Guide Episode 399

11 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

How well are we coping working and learning from home? HP has revealed an interesting study, Apple to press on with the Worldwide Developers Conferenc...

Tech Guide Episode 398

04 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 smartphon...

Tech Guide Episode 397

27 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 w...

Tech Guide Episode 396

20 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 iPho...

Tech Guide Episode 395

13 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...