Tech Guide

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 choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

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 megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Tech interview we catch up with novelist and presenter Tara Moss, we take a look at the new iPad Air, we take a listen to the Audiofly AFT2 wireless earphones, Foxtel introduces Voice Control to the IQ3 and IQ4 and we’ll answer your tech questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 customers and chat with Telstra’s executive of networks Channa Seneviratne, we’ll also talk about the other product Apple announced – the HomePod mini, we literally roadtest the Mate X electric bike, we check out the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds, Belkin releases new accessories designed for the iPhone 12 and we’ll answer your tech questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 interview we talk to Australian best-selling author Jane Harper, we’ll take a look at the LG Tone Free earphones which have a germ killing charging case, we check out the Airvida M1 - the world’s smallest air purifier, the Ecovacs OZMO T8 robot vacuum becomes even more useful with the launch of a new feature and we’ll answer your tech questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 we’re talking to Anthony Field aka the Blue Wiggle about the role technology has played in his life and career, we’ll take a look at the Netgear Orbi Wi-Fi 6, we check out the Apple Watch Series 6, Google unveils a range of new products including its first 5G smartphone and we answer your tech questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tesla has outlined new battery technology and plans to make a more affordable electric car, Kmart unveils new augmented reality technology, we chat with Seagate’s Jeff Park about our increasing demand for data and the company’s new 18TB IronWolf drive, we’ll take a look at the Hisense Dual Cell TV, we go through the new range of Amazon smart speakers, Huawei has unveiled a new smartwatch that’s like a personal trainer on your wrist and we’ll answer your tech questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 interview is with Ch 9 and 2GB sports presenter Erin Molan, we take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold2, we go hands on with the eight generation iPad, take you through the new features of the GoPro Hero9 Black and we’ll answer your tech questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Celebrity Tech interview is with Dan Whitford the frontman for Aussie synth-pop band Cut Copy, we’ll take a look at the LG Velvet smartphone, the GoCube smart connected Rubik’s cube for the 21st century, Bose announces new noise cancelling earphones and sunglasses and we’ll answer your tech questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 Samsung Australia Vice President Garry McGregor all about it, Apple releases a humorous video about privacy to make a point, this week’s Celebrity Tech interview is with Channel 9 and 2GB journalist and presenter Deborah Knight. we’ll take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live earphones that look nothing like earphones, Sennheiser’s CX 400BT look like earphones – we road-test them as well, eBay Australia is celebrating its 21st birthday and we’ll answer your tech questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 your identity and we’re introducing an all-new segment to the Tech Guide podcast – it’s called Celebrity Tech – each week we’ll be talking to people in the media, sport and entertainment about their relationship with technology and how they use it in their personal and professional life. This week we’re chatting with South Sydney Rabbitohs captain Adam Reynolds. We’ll also take a look at the EPOS range of audio products designed for business users, Hisense has launched brand new Dual Cell TV technology, LG’s new wireless earphones that come with a UVnano case that kills germs and we answer your tech questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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, Nintendo’s Super Mario has joined forces with Lego so you can build your own interactive games, we’ll share our verdict on the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, we check out the Jabra Speak 750 speakerphone, Cygnett’s new ChargeUp Edge+ 27K power bank can charge your laptop anywhere and we’ll answer your tech questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 scams and tips on how to stay safe, the new SleepCheck app that can tell if your snoring is a sign of something more serious, we’ll take a look at the new LG 75-inch 8K NanoCell TV, we check out the new Navman dash cam, Samsung launches a new range of air purifiers and we’ll answer your tech questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We take you through the Samsung announcements from the virtual Galaxy Unpacked event including the new flagship Galaxy Note20 and Note20 Ultra smartphones as well as the Galaxy Watch 2, Galaxy Buds Live, the Galaxy Tab S7 and the follow up to the original folding phone – the Galaxy Z Fold 2. In the Tech Guide reviews we’ll take a look at the new Sony WH-1000-XM4 noise cancelling headphone, we check out the new TCL 10 Pro and 10L smartphones and also chat with TCL Australia boss Sam Skontos, LG has announced a 48-inch OLED TV that’s ideal for gaming and we answer your tech questions in the Tech Guide Help Desk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices