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

Prime Day 2025: here's what we know about Amazon's next big sale in Australia
By Stephen Lambrechts, Lucy Scotting last updated
Amazon's Prime Day sale has just ended, but Prime Big Deal Days will likely bring back the bargains later this year.

Samsung's Smart Monitor M9 is my dream screen, but the OLED panel's hefty price tag is giving me nightmares
By Stephen Lambrechts published
Samsung has finally delivered an ideal Smart Monitor in the M9, perfect for both work and play, though its price point unfortunately places it beyond my budget.

Last chance to grab Sony's WH-1000XM5 at an unbeatable price following Prime Day
By Stephen Lambrechts last updated
Sony's WH-1000XM5 headphones are still at a great price following Amazon's Prime Day sale, but we don't expect this deal to last for long.

I frankly can't believe this jaw-dropping deal on Samsung's Galaxy S25 Edge, which slashes AU$870 off for Amazon Prime Day
By Stephen Lambrechts published
Samsung's newest flagship-level device is already drastically reduced as part of Amazon's Prime Day sale event.

Shokz OpenDots One vs. Shokz OpenFit 2+: which open-ear buds are right for you?
By Stephen Lambrechts published
Shokz's two new audio products offer very different approaches to open headphones, each with their own advantages and disadvantages.

Lenovo Coupon Codes
By Stephen Lambrechts published
64% OFF These 10 Lenovo coupon codes can help you save on Lenovo ThinkPads, tablets, Chromebooks, and more.

Dell Discount Codes
By Stephen Lambrechts published
11% OFF Use these 13 Dell coupons to save on leading laptops, monitors and more from the tech giant.

After 3 weeks of daily use, these are the 4 things I love about my Nintendo Switch 2 — and the 3 things that bother me
By Stephen Lambrechts published
The Nintendo Switch 2 is the Steam Deck alternative that I've been waiting for, but there are still some things that could be improved.

Edge or Ultra? Samsung's latest premium Galaxy phones are both AU$400 off for EOFY — but today only
By Stephen Lambrechts published
Samsung's Galaxy S25 Ultra and S25 Edge handsets are both drastically reduced for EOFY, but today might be your last chance to nab one at these prices.

It's the final day of EOFY sales, which means it's your last chance to snag a tax-time bargain
By Stephen Lambrechts last updated
We're almost at the finish line, and we're still rounding up the best EOFY deals and providing live coverage with a focus on big savings.

EOFY mattress sales 2025: Huge discounts on Sleeping Duck, Emma Sleep, Valmori and more
By Stephen Lambrechts last updated
Australia's top mattress-in-a-box brands are slashing prices for end of financial year.

Here's how you can get the Dyson V8 at its lowest recorded price for EOFY
By Stephen Lambrechts published
As EOFY approaches, Dyson's V8 Cordless Vacuum Cleaner has had its price slashed a various retailers, but the best deal can be found on eBay.

Click Frenzy 2025: the 10 best deals we've found in the Tech Frenzy sale
By Lucy Scotting, Stephen Lambrechts last updated
Click Frenzy Tech Frenzy is here, with the major Aussie sales event taking place from Tuesday, June 24 to Friday, June 27, 2025.

With Optus 5G access and 50% off, Aussie Broadband's SIM-only mobile deals might be the best I've seen this EOFY
By Stephen Lambrechts published
Looking for a cheap SIM-only deal? Aussie Broadband has slashed prices on its data-heavy mobile plans.

Best EOFY telco deals: Optus, Vodafone and Telstra are slashing prices on phones, plans and more
By Stephen Lambrechts published
The end of financial year is upon us, which means it's a good time to start saving on your phone costs.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — top plans and offers in Australia
By Stephen Lambrechts last updated
The Galaxy S25 Edge is Samsung's latest ultra-thin smartphone. Here are the best Galaxy S25 Edge plans to lock in top savings.

Samsung's Galaxy S25 Edge is already AU$400 off for EOFY, just weeks after its release
By Stephen Lambrechts published
Amazon and Samsung are both slimming down the price of this brand-new handset.

EOFY sales 2025: top 10 deals from Australia's end of financial year sales
By Stephen Lambrechts last updated
The EOFY sales period starts at the beginning of June and runs until the start of July.

Score Bose's QuietComfort Ultra Headphones at a record low price when you use our exclusive code
By Stephen Lambrechts published
Bose's EOFY sale has seen the best noise-cancelling headphones you can buy drop to an unbeatable price, but that's not the only great deal on offer.

Nintendo Switch 2 restocks in Australia: Here's where to get the new console and accessories
By Stephen Lambrechts last updated
The Nintendo Switch 2 is out now in Australia, but stock is limited — here's where you can still find the new console.

Amazon's Mid-Year Sale: the 10 best deals still available
By Stephen Lambrechts last updated
The Amazon Mid-Year Sale could kick off any day now, and we're expecting big savings on a range of tech and appliances.

Samsung QN990F Neo QLED 8K TV review: Almost brilliant
By Stephen Lambrechts published
Samsung's QN990F could've been the television to beat this year, though it's held back by a single, questionable design decision.

Telstra's announced another round of price hikes for its internet and mobile plans — and just days after network coverage accusations
By Stephen Lambrechts published
Telstra's quest to win the hearts and minds of all Aussies is going swimmingly. Oh wait, no it isn't.
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