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 Australian phone plans with international roaming
By Stephen Lambrechts last updated
Travelling overseas? Here's how Australia's three major telcos handle international roaming charges and what you can do to get the most bang for your buck.
Best Telstra network mobile plans: access Australia's best cellular coverage for less
By Stephen Lambrechts last updated
Take advantage of the widest-reaching mobile network in Australia thanks to these Telstra resellers.
Amazon Prime Day 2024: The 60+ best deals still available post-sale
By Stephen Lambrechts, Lucy Scotting last updated
We're rounding up all the best leftover deals and discounts following Amazon's Prime Day sales event.
Missed the Prime Day deal on Dyson's Gen5 Detect? It's now restocked — and down to AU$978
By Stephen Lambrechts published
Amazon has a trio of excellent deals on Dyson's handstick vacuums, with savings of up to AU$571.
There's still time to snag an audio upgrade with these post-Prime Day headphone deals
By Stephen Lambrechts last updated
Hear this: it's not too late to score an awesome deal on a pair of headphones or earbuds.
Prime Day isn't done yet — these Samsung Galaxy phones are still discounted by up to 27%
By Stephen Lambrechts published
Thought Prime Day was over in Australia? These leftover Samsung Galaxy phone deals say otherwise.
Optus mobile free trial: is a complimentary week of service enough to tempt you over?
By Stephen Lambrechts published
Optus hopes to win new customers by offering free one week eSIM trials with no commitments.
Last chance: grab these bestselling Bluetooth speaker deals before Prime Day ends
By Stephen Lambrechts published
Looking to get the party started without spending big? Check out these last-minute Bluetooth speaker deals.
I love Transformers toys, and resisting these 6 Prime Day deals is taking every single ounce of my energon
By Stephen Lambrechts published
As the Prime Day festivities come to a close, we look at the best Transformers toys currently discounted on Amazon.
Save big without spending big with these 14 Prime Day deals for under AU$50
By Stephen Lambrechts published
On a budget? These excellent Prime Day deals for under AU$50 that prove you don't need to spend big to save big.
As a die-hard movie buff, these are the five 4K Blu-rays I'm eyeing off this Prime Day
By Stephen Lambrechts published
Physical media is king, and these are the top 4K movies I'm planning to buy from Amazon's Prime Day sale event.
The Backbone One phone controller is up to 50% off and I can't recommend it highly enough
By Stephen Lambrechts published
The fantastic Backbone One phone controller is now up to 50% off thanks to this unmissable Prime Day deal.
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.
Galaxy Z Flip 6 pre-orders — freebies include Galaxy Buds 3 Pro and Galaxy Tab S9 FE
By Stephen Lambrechts published
Galaxy Z Flip 6 preorder deals are live. We've rounded up the best deals you can get at Samsung, Amazon, Optus and more.
Samsung Z Fold 6 pre-orders — get up to AU$1,349 in value
By Stephen Lambrechts published
Samsung's Galaxy Z Fold 6 is now available for pre-order — here are the best bonus offers from carriers and retailers.
Telstra just announced another mobile plan price hike, so here are eight great alternatives
By Stephen Lambrechts published
Telstra is raising the price of its mobile plans again, but you can avoid paying more with these competing telcos.
Aldi Mobile phone plans review
By Stephen Lambrechts published
Making use of Telstra's 5G network, Aldi Mobile provides Aussies with a wider variety of prepaid options, including family plans.
All the best EOFY 2024 laptop deals still available in Australia
By Stephen Lambrechts last updated
EOFY 2024 There are still some great bargains on laptops and 2-in-1s to be found beyond the end-of-financial-year sale.
EOFY 2024 is now over, but these top deals are still available
By Stephen Lambrechts, Lucy Scotting last updated
It's a new financial year, but you can still nab some excellent leftover deals from the EOFY sales period.
SIM-only mobile plans compared: The best Australian picks for every budget
By Stephen Lambrechts last updated
Stick with your current phone and save yourself some money by choosing a SIM-only mobile plan.
Cheap mobile plans compared: best Australian options starting from AU$10
By Stephen Lambrechts last updated
Find out how to get unlimited calls and text along with a decent amount of data without breaking the budget.
Apple's iPad (2021) and AirPods Pro 2 have hit their lowest ever prices in these epic deals
By Stephen Lambrechts published
Apple's excellent AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) and iPad 10.2 (2021) have dropped to their lowest prices to date thanks to Amazon.
Telstra mobile plans review
By Stephen Lambrechts last updated
Easily the largest mobile telephone service provider in Australia, Telstra offers excellent coverage but middling value.