Tech Guide

Tech Guide Episode 394

06 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 ha...

Tech Guide Episode 393

30 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Federal Goverment is launching an information barrage with a new Coronavirus app and WhatsApp group, Dyson has answered the call from the British ...

Tech Guide Episode 392

23 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Tech Guide Episode 391

16 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The tech world is still reeling from the coronavirus with event cancellations and store closures but other companies are also showing their generosity...

Tech Guide Episode 390

09 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Tech Guide Episode 389

02 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Tech Guide Episode 388

24 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Tech Guide Episode 387

17 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Tech Guide Episode 386

10 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 compan...

Tech Guide Episode 385

03 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Panasonic has withdrawn from the Australian TV market, what we can expect to see at the Samsung Unpacked event next week, we chat with Motorola’s Da...

Tech Guide Episode 384

27 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Optus to support bushfire victims with a grants program, Samsung has released its new Galaxy Book S – a laptop with a difference, Uniden has announc...

Tech Guide Episode 383

20 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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’...

Tech Guide Episode 382

13 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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, Sams...

Tech Guide Episode 381

06 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

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 mo...

Tech Guide Episode 380

23 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Westpac will finally offer Apple Pay to its customers, embattled Chinese company Huawei comes out swinging and defends itself against what it calls fa...

Tech Guide Special Star Wars Edition

23 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 lat...

Tech Guide Episode 379

16 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Federal Government pledges $9m to let Australians know 5G is completely safe, a quarter of Australian parents will be gifting their child a smartp...

Tech Guide Episode 378

09 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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, Hisen...

Tech Guide Episode 377

02 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

You’ve heard about donating money how about donating data? Optus starts a new charity initiative. Speaking of data – the NBN has revealed were usi...

Tech Guide Episode 376

25 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Tech Guide Episode 375

18 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The Disney+ streaming service blasts off in Australia – we tell you everything you need to know, Motorola revives the Razr as a folding smartphone, ...

Tech Guide Episode 374

11 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Apple has released new privacy features to protect customers, Huawei has announced the release date and price of its new Mate 30 Pro flagship smartpho...

Tech Guide Episode 373

04 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Optus 5G now available to mobile and home broadband customers, the Apple TV+ streaming service has kicked off, we chat with Susan Bennett – the orig...

Tech Guide Episode 372

28 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 int...

Tech Guide Episode 371

21 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Tech Guide Episode 370

14 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 h...

Tech Guide Episode 369

07 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Plantronics has gone to the moon and back to release a new range of earphones, Microsoft unveils new Surface products including dual screen devices, A...

Tech Guide Episode 368

30 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Instagram users now being targeted by cyber criminals, why smartphones sales in Australia have slumped, Tesla releases its biggest software update eve...

Tech Guide Episode 367

23 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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, Hua...

Tech Guide Episode 366

16 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Tech Guide Episode 365

08 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 announcemen...

Tech Guide Episode 364

02 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Tech Guide Episode 363

26 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 ge...

Tech Guide Episode 362

19 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 p...

Tech Guide Episode 361

12 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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, M...

Tech Guide Episode 360

05 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

NBN providers using high pressure tactics and underhanded methods to sign customers, Hoyts introduces D-BOX seating in cinemas to add motion to the ex...

Tech Guide Episode 359

29 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 Wet...

Tech Guide Episode 358

22 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Tech Guide Episode 357

15 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 fina...

Tech Guide Episode 356

08 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Samsung to defend claims their ads were misleading customers about their devices’ water resistance, Sony launches its new noise cancelling earphones...

Tech Guide Episode 355

01 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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, Te...

Tech Guide Episode 354

24 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Tech Guide Episode 353

17 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

Tech Guide Episode 352

10 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Tech Guide Episode 351

03 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 con...

Tech Guide Episode 350

27 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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,...

Tech Guide Episode 349

20 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 pu...

Tech Guide Episode 348

13 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Tech Guide Episode 347

06 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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-...

Tech Guide Episode 346

29 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 popcor...

Tech Guide Episode 345

22 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 ele...

Tech Guide Episode 344

15 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 c...

Tech Guide Episode 343

08 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 A...

Tech Guide Episode 342

01 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 sma...

Tech Guide Episode 341

25 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Why your water resistant iPhone is not covered under warranty for water damage, still on Apple – the company has released three new products – upd...

Tech Guide Episode 340

18 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 h...

Tech Guide Episode 339

11 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Special offers for the Samsung Galaxy S10, Tesla’s new V3 Supercharger to reduce charging time for its electric cars, the first Australian housing ...

Tech Guide Episode 338

04 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 pho...

Tech Guide Episode 337

25 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Tech Guide Episode 336

18 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 de...

Tech Guide Episode 335

11 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Are flagship smartphones too expensive, Tesla to rollout new sentry and dog modes on its electric vehicles, Linksys partners with Trend Micro to creat...

Tech Guide Episode 334

04 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 f...

Tech Guide Episode 333

28 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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 revea...

Tech Guide Episode 332

21 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Tech Guide Episode 331

14 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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, Samsun...

Tech Guide Episode 330

07 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Tech Guide Episode 329

17 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 o...

Tech Guide Episode 328

10 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The world’s first multi-function underwater drone, how Vodafone will reward customer loyalty, Samsung launches its SmartThings smart home platform, ...

Tech Guide Episode 327

03 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Samsung Galaxy S10 rumours and leaked images have already surfaced, Alexa smart speakers to offer access to Apple Music, the countries that get the be...

Tech Guide Episode 326

26 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Tech Guide Episode 325

19 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 up...

Tech Guide Episode 324

05 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Tech Guide Episode 323

29 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 memor...

Tech Guide Episode 322

22 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Huawei launches the Mate 20 Series smartphones, Brother launches new printers with enough ink for a year, Tesla announces a more affordable version of...

Tech Guide Episode 321

15 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Google has officially unveiled the Pixel 3 smartphone, Dyson launches its latest beauty technology, Hisense releases its designer collection of afford...

Tech Guide Episode 320

08 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 worl...

Tech Guide Episode 319

01 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Google turns 20 years old, how Australian shoppers are being targeted by cyber criminals, why property developers are utilising solar and battery sol...

Tech Guide Episode 318

24 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Amazon's new Echo devices unveiled at its surprise event, GoPro’s new Hero action cameras, how Foxtel will be creating Australian television history...

Tech Guide Episode 317

17 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 quest...

Tech Guide Episode 316

10 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Tech Guide Episode 315

03 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Tech Guide Episode 314

27 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

DJI launches two new Mavic drones with enhanced camera technology, Fitbit unveils the Charge 3, JBL’s Endurance which lets users take their music an...

Tech Guide Episode 313

20 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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, ...

Tech Guide Episode 312

13 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Tech Guide Episode 311

06 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Google launches its biggest ever smart speaker , Samsung unveils new Galaxy tablets, we chat with musician and entrepreneur Joel Madden who was in tow...

Tech Guide Episode 310

30 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 streami...

Tech Guide Episode 309

23 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Telco customer service a major fail according to a new report, the new housing development where residents create and share their power, an Australian...

Tech Guide Episode 308

16 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 Ma...

Tech Guide Episode 307

09 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Tech Guide Episode 306

02 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Kmart stops selling DVDs – is this the beginning of the end for physical media, Vodafone simplifies its NBN plans, we chat with Oppo executive direc...

Tech Guide Episode 305

25 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 th...

Tech Guide Episode 304

18 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Tech Guide Episode 303

11 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 ser...

Tech Guide Episode 302

04 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 control...

Tech Guide Episode 301

28 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Why is your inbox flooded with emails about privacy policy updates, HTC unveils its new U12+ smartphone, Tesla expands its network of Supercharger s...

Tech Guide Episode 300

21 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

Tech Guide Episode 299

14 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Google amazes and frightens with its latest artificial intelligence features, why your monthly mobile data might be draining faster than usual, Apple...

Tech Guide Episode 298

07 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 d...

Tech Guide Episode 297

30 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

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 Ca...

Tech Guide Episode 296

23 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

When landlines will become extinct and why, the smartphone watch designed in Australia just for kids, Amaysim’s stoush with Huawei over the P20 smar...