Stephen Lambrechts
Stephen Lambrechts is the Managing Editor of Tom's Guide AU and has written professionally across the categories of tech, film, television and gaming for the last 15 years. Before Tom's Guide, he spent several years as a Senior Journalist at TechRadar, had a brief stint as Editor in Chief at Official Xbox Magazine Australia, and worked at IGN. He's also written for such mags and sites as APC, TechLife Australia, T3, FilmInk, Daily Telegraph and AskMen. Additionally, he's a Tomatometer-approved critic on Rotten Tomatoes, and has offered his tech advice on radio and television.
He's an expert when it comes to smartphones, TVs, gaming and streaming, having contributed many reviews in each of those categories over the years. Despite his many articles on streaming, he's a passionate collector of physical media who enjoys listening to vinyl records and acquiring obscure horror movies from the '60s, '70s and 80s. He can usually be seen rocking the latest retro sneaker releases, particularly Air Jordans and Reebok Pumps. Occasionally, he also indulges in other non-hipster stuff, like hiking.
Latest articles by Stephen Lambrechts

I didn't warm to 'Dexter: Original Sin' right away, but now I can't wait for season 2
By Stephen Lambrechts published
Showtime's new 'Dexter' prequel series isn't a great show, but it definitely hits the spot as a comfort watch.

LG Tone Free T90S buds have three amazing features every audio company should copy
By Stephen Lambrechts published
When it comes to innovative features, LG's newest flagship put other buds to shame — but that doesn't mean they're perfect.

Best phone controllers 2025: take your mobile gaming to the next level
By Stephen Lambrechts last updated
With the right controller, your iOS or Android phone can become a truly fantastic handheld gaming device.

Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra is an incredibly powerful phone — and there’s one area where it’s a cut above the rest
By Stephen Lambrechts published
Samsung's new flagship has trounced the iPhone 16 Pro Max in our gaming benchmark tests.

Netflix is back with a vengeance in 2025 — these are the movies I'm most excited about
By Stephen Lambrechts published
Netflix's upcoming lineup of movies for 2025 gives me hope that the streaming giant has got its groove back.

I've been wearing the Samsung Galaxy Ring for 3 months — and it's had one clear health benefit
By Stephen Lambrechts published
Samsung's first smart ring does one particular thing better than a smartwatch.

I'm replacing all of my gaming headsets with the Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 3 — here's why
By Stephen Lambrechts published
Turtle Beach's third generation Stealth 700 gaming headset addresses my main gripe with its predecessor.

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus has convinced me that we still need tablets in a post-foldable world
By Stephen Lambrechts published
In the age of foldables, standalone tablets feel more niche than ever. However, the Galaxy Tab S10 Plus makes a good case for their existence.

'Squid Game' season 2 gets a killer first trailer and I can't wait to see more
By Stephen Lambrechts published
Squid Game's highly anticipated second season looks even more intense than its predecessor in its first teaser trailer.

The Analogue Pocket maker's new retro console lets you play N64 carts in glorious 4K
By Stephen Lambrechts published
The highly anticipated Analogue 3D console has finally been revealed in all its glory — here's how much it'll cost and when it's set to launch.

Apple smart glasses tipped to launch in 2027 to fight Meta with Visual Intelligence
By Stephen Lambrechts published
Bloomberg's Mark Gurman offers an updated timeline on Apple's rumored smart glasses and AirPods with cameras.

Google's Pixel 9 Pro Fold is design evolution done right
By Stephen Lambrechts published
Google's foldable journey started with questionable design, but the Pixel 9 Pro Fold has turned everything around.

Google's Pixel 9 Pro XL has finally convinced me to ditch my Samsung phone — here's why
By Stephen Lambrechts published
The Pixel 9 series offers Google's most premium handsets to date, and I'm ready to jump ship.

Rambo for the modern age? This upcoming Netflix flick is now one of my most-anticipated films of 2024
By Stephen Lambrechts published
Netflix drops the first trailer for 'Rebel Ridge', the new film from the director of 'Green Room' and 'Blue Ruin'.

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 has significantly cut down my screen time — here's how
By Stephen Lambrechts published
Focusing on the Galaxy Z Flip 6's outer display has helped me cut down on endless scrolling, but will it stick?

Sonos Ace is the AirPods Max alternative I've been looking for
By Stephen Lambrechts published
Sonos has released its first pair of premium headphones, and while they're aren't exactly what fans were expecting, I couldn't be happier.

Samsung QN900D Neo QLED 8K TV review
By Stephen Lambrechts published
Samsung's most advanced television yet delivers stunning AI-enhanced images, exceptional brightness, improved contrast and unrivaled design.

I saw Dune: Part Two in IMAX and it demands to be seen on the biggest screen possible
By Stephen Lambrechts published
Director Denis Villeneuve's second stab at Frank Herbert's classic novel offers grand-scale filmmaking at its finest — perfect for IMAX.

Netflix's new Korean hit is basically 'accidental Dexter' — and has a perfect 100% on Rotten Tomatoes
By Stephen Lambrechts published
Parasite's Choi Woo-sik stars in Netflix's darkly funny thriller series A Killer Paradox.

Samsung QN900C Neo QLED 8K TV review: The brightness bar has been raised
By Stephen Lambrechts last updated
Samsung's new 8K flagship TV offers stunning colors, exceptional contrast and mind-blowing brightness.

Disney buys $1.5 billion stake in Epic Games, plans new Fortnite-connected gaming universe
By Stephen Lambrechts published
Disney and Epic Games have announced plans to collaborate on a new gaming and entertainment universe.

Samsung Galaxy S24's AI features are beating Google's Pixel 8 at its own game — but there's a catch
By Stephen Lambrechts published
The Galaxy S24 Ultra's AI features give us Pixel 8 smarts without sacrificing performance, but they won't be free forever.

Forget AirPods Pro — at half the price, Skullcandy's Rail ANC buds are a no-brainer alternative
By Stephen Lambrechts published
Skullcandy's Rail ANC earbuds offer good noise canceling and impressive sound without the exorbitant cost.
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