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
Best phone controllers 2024: 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.
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.
Best Christmas horror movies: Spread Xmas fear with these 9 festive frighteners
By Stephen Lambrechts published
Sick of family-friendly holiday films? These twisted Christmas horror movies will certainly remedy that.
Mad Max prequel Furiosa brings the crazy in its first official trailer
By Stephen Lambrechts published
Warner Bros. has dropped the first trailer for its upcoming Mad Max prequel Furiosa, starring Anya Taylor-Joy.
Samsung's new Galaxy Z Flip 5 Retro jazzes up the foldable with early 2000s nostalgia
By Stephen Lambrechts published
Samsung's new Galaxy Z Flip 5 Retro celebrates the golden age of flip phones with a 2003-inspired makeover
Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 review: Head-rattling bass meets energetic audio
By Stephen Lambrechts published
Skullcandy's Crusher ANC 2 headphones deliver insane bass, but it's at the expense of treble, leading to middling dynamics.
Espresso's new 17-inch 4K display is the pro-grade portable I've been waiting for
By Stephen Lambrechts published
The Espresso 17 Pro takes portable monitors to the next level, boasting huge upgrades to resolution, color gamut and size.
Samsung's luxury steaming and drying wardrobe is exactly what I need in my home
By Stephen Lambrechts published
Samsung's Bespoke Mirror AirDresser is like a high-tech wardrobe that freshens and sanitizes your clothes.
Samsung’s 57-inch Odyssey Neo G9 monitor now up for pre-order in the UK and Australia
By Stephen Lambrechts published
Here's when Samsung's huge new Odyssey Neo G9 ultrawide gaming monitor will come out and how much it'll cost.
Amazon announces second Prime Day sale for this year — here's when it's happening
By Stephen Lambrechts published
Prime members have one more exclusive sales event to look forward in 2023. Here's what we know.
Sony's WF-1000XM5 earbuds are great — once you ditch the included earbud tips
By Stephen Lambrechts published
Sony's new flagship earbuds sound terrific, but you may struggle to get a proper seal from their included tips.
Netflix's Bloodhounds is the best show you're not watching yet
By Stephen Lambrechts published
Bloodhounds is a new K-Drama series that fuses thrilling boxing-inspired brawls with a generous helping of heart.
Sony A80L vs Samsung S95C: Which OLED TV should you buy?
By Stephen Lambrechts published
Sony and Samsung are both offering excellent OLED TVs this year — here's what you need to know about two of 2023's top models.
Dyson takes another stab at robot vacuums with the new 360 Vis Nav
By Stephen Lambrechts published
Launching in Australia first, Dyson's 360 Vis Nav robot vacuum promises to suck six times harder than competing products.
Samsung QN900C Neo QLED vs Samsung S95C QD-OLED: Which TV should you buy?
By Stephen Lambrechts published
Torn between Mini LED and OLED technology? Here's what we think about Samsung's approach to each TV format.
Silo is the best new Apple TV show you're not watching yet — and it's 91% on Rotten Tomatoes
By Stephen Lambrechts last updated
Apple continues to solidify itself as the home for high-quality science fiction with its new Rebecca Ferguson-led series Silo.
How to clean and protect your sneaker collection like a sneakerhead
By Stephen Lambrechts published
Don't let your expensive Air Jordans go bad prematurely — keep them looking new for longer with these handy tips.
How to preorder Nintendo Switch OLED Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Edition
By Rory Mellon last updated
Nintendo is marking the launch of the latest entry in the beloved The Legend of Zelda franchise with a new limited-edition Nintendo Switch OLED model — here are all the preorder details you need.