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.

Prime Day 2026 has ended: here are the top deals still available after Amazon's July sale event
By Stephen Lambrechts Last updated
Amazon's first Prime Day sale has just finished, with loads of deals on tech, accessories, fashion and more.

Prime Day 2026 Lego sales — massive savings on select sets from Nintendo, Disney, DC, Minecraft and more
By Stephen Lambrechts Last updated
Amazon's Prime Day 2026 sale has seen prices slashed across a wide variety of Lego sets, with discounts on Minecraft, The Legend of Zelda, Harry Potter and other huge franchises.

Nintendo's Switch 2 price hike is less than 7 weeks away, but this Prime Day deal lets you save big
By Stephen Lambrechts Published
Nintendo's jacking up the Switch 2 price in September, but you can still score a sweet discount on the old price if you're quick

Unhappy with Moose Mobile's Vodafone switch? This AU$1 Yomojo deal is the perfect escape plan — and lets you stay on the Optus network
By Stephen Lambrechts Published
Tom's Guide Approved - Sponsored Offer from Yomojo
Moose users facing a forced network change can jump to Yomojo for AU$1 and score big savings over six months.

I stress-tested Sony’s Bravia 7 II True RGB TV with the darkest scenes I could find — here’s what happened
By Stephen Lambrechts Published
Sony's True RGB display tech makes plenty of promises, so I decided to throw the darkest, most difficult scenes I could find at it to see how it handles them.

EOFY 2026 sales are over — but there are still some leftover bargains to be had
By Stephen Lambrechts Last updated
The EOFY sales period has officially ended, but some deals are still available for the rest of the week.

Don’t miss out: these last‑minute EOFY TV deals are your final chance to score a new set at clearance prices
By Stephen Lambrechts Published
Retailers are looking to offload stock, which makes EOFY is the best time to buy a new television.

Sony's new Bravia 7 II True RGB TV has impressed the hell out of me, and now it's up to AU$1,500 off for EOFY
By Stephen Lambrechts Published
Sony’s Bravia 7 II has barely hit the shelves, but its early EOFY price drop makes it one of the best tax‑time deals going.

Don't miss these epic deals from The Good Guys — huge savings on TVs, laptops, appliances and more
By Stephen Lambrechts Last updated
Tom's Guide Approved - Sponsored Offer The Good Guys
Hunting for a bargain? We’ve rounded up the best deals on offer this week from The Good Guys.

Best early Prime Day deals in Australia: our top 10 discounted picks leading into Amazon's July sale
By Stephen Lambrechts Published
Amazon's Prime Day sale may not start until July 7, but our Savings Squad is already seeing some excellent bargains leading into the big event.

The best wireless earbuds in Australia 2026: Our top picks for any budget
By Tammy Rogers, Stephen Lambrechts Last updated
With options for every budget, these are the best models we've heard based on local availability and our in-depth reviews and testing.

Best cheap phones in Australia 2026: Top budget-friendly handsets you can buy
By Stephen Lambrechts Last updated
These are the best affordable phones based on our testing and reviews.

Music to your ears: Sennheiser knocks up to 50% off its best headphones for EOFY
By Stephen Lambrechts Last updated
Tom's Guide Approved - Sponsored Offer Sennheiser
Sennheiser has kicked off its EOFY sale with massive price reductions on its Momentum and Accentum headphones, among other models.

Best Samsung EOFY deals: huge discounts across phones, TVs, tablets and more
By Stephen Lambrechts Published
Tom's Guide Approved - Sponsored Offer from Samsung Australia
Samsung's slashing prices across almost its entire range for its end-of-financial-year sale, with additional savings up for grabs when you trade in your old tech.

Best Nintendo Switch 2 deals for EOFY 2026: where to nab the lowest price this June
By Stephen Lambrechts Published
Miss this and you'll kick yourself later — save now ahead of the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 price increase.

EOFY madness hits Optus — Pixel phones slashed by AU$800, Galaxy S26 Ultra by AU$600
By Stephen Lambrechts Published
Discounts of up to AU$800 are up for grabs on top Android flagship phones when you stay connected to Optus for 24 or 36 months.

Kogan's EOFY 2026 sale has kicked off, slashing prices on TVs, laptops, appliances, mattresses and more — these are the 60 best deals we've found
By Stephen Lambrechts Published
Tom's Guide Approved - Sponsored Offer from Kogan
Looking to bag an end-of-financial-year bargain? Kogan's got a massive selection of discounted items, and we've highlighted the ones that deserve your attention.

'Wipes the floor with the competition': Sony's brilliant new Bravia True RGB TVs are coming to Australia — here's how much they'll cost and when you can get them
By Stephen Lambrechts Published
Sony’s new Bravia lineup hits Australia this week, and its True RGB technology absolutely blew me away.

I ditched my petrol lawn mower for an electric one and it's the best backyard upgrade I've made
By Stephen Lambrechts Published
After years of petrol-mower related frustrations, I've switched to a battery-powered model and I'm never looking back.

I almost found my dream keyboard in the GravaStar Mercury V60 Pro, if it weren't for three finicky details
By Stephen Lambrechts Published
I'm absolutely in love with the acoustics and typing experience on this 60% keyboard, though a few small things hold it back from being perfect.

Best long-expiry prepaid mobile plans in Australia: set, forget and save big with the top 180-day and 365-day options
By Stephen Lambrechts Published
Looking for long‑term value? Paying up front for a long-expiry plan can save you money over time.

Samsung Galaxy S25 deals in Australia: save up to AU$600 on last year's flagship
By Stephen Lambrechts Last updated
Samsung's new Galaxy S25 handsets are out now — here's what you'll get from Australia's top telcos and retailers.

Samsung Galaxy S26 — top plans and deals in Australia
By Stephen Lambrechts Last updated
Whether you're buying outright or going on a plan, these are the best deals on Samsung's new Galaxy S26, S26 Plus and S26 Ultra.

'Two-day battery life is a game changer': Honor Magic8 Pro's silicon-carbon battery is a wake-up call for Samsung and Apple
By Stephen Lambrechts Published
After trying the Honor Magic8 Pro, I’m convinced silicon‑carbon is the future of phone batteries, and the phone itself is pretty awesome, too.
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