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

Lenovo Coupon Codes
By Stephen Lambrechts last updated
65% OFF These 11 Lenovo coupon codes can help you save on Lenovo ThinkPads, tablets, Chromebooks, and more.

Dell Discount Codes
By Stephen Lambrechts last updated
13% OFF Use these 8 Dell coupons to save on leading laptops, monitors and more from the tech giant.

Best smartwatches in Australia 2026: Top picks for every budget
By Stephen Lambrechts last updated
Here are the best smartwatches available for iPhone and Android users based on our testing and reviews.

Get 125GB of data on Telstra's full network for just AU$17 with this epic Boost Mobile deal
By Stephen Lambrechts published
Boost Mobile is welcoming new customers with a huge discount and stacks of bonus data, but only for a limited time.

Best eSIM plans in Australia 2026: Get connected easily and enjoy your new plan in minutes
By Stephen Lambrechts last updated
Ditch the physical SIM card and join the eSIM revolution with these top plans, ranging from value-minded to data-heavy.

Best Telstra network mobile plans: alternative providers with top coverage
By Stephen Lambrechts last updated
Take advantage of the widest-reaching mobile network in Australia thanks to these Telstra resellers.

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$12.50 p/m
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.

Sick of vacuuming? Amazon’s slashing robot vac prices so you can finally put your feet up
By Stephen Lambrechts published
Forget vacuuming the old-fashioned way — these robot vacuum deals from Amazon make it easy to sit back and relax while your floors are being cleaned.

Best mobile game controllers for iPhone and Android: top gamepads tested and reviewed
By Stephen Lambrechts last updated
With the right controller, your iOS or Android phone can become a truly fantastic handheld gaming device.

Looking for a cheaper phone plan? Ezee Mobile’s 30% off sale makes it easy as
By Stephen Lambrechts published
Switch to Ezee Mobile and you can save nice chunk of change on your first 3 recharges, but only for a limited time.

Samsung’s 115‑inch Micro RGB TV has colors so good, I briefly considered selling a kidney to afford one
By Stephen Lambrechts published
After spending the day with Samsung’s mammoth Micro RGB flagship, I now can’t wait for when this tech finally hits more living-room-friendly sizes.

Sennheiser's Momentum 4 Wireless headphones are up to 55% off on Amazon, and I’m seriously tempted to buy them
By Stephen Lambrechts published
Arguably the best deal going on premium cans, Sennheiser's Momentum 4 Wireless headphones are now drastically reduced across a variety of colours on Amazon.

Prime Day 2026: Amazon's Big Smile Sale is over, but here are the top 5 deals you can still get
By Stephen Lambrechts, Lucy Scotting last updated
With Amazon's Big Smile Sale in our rearview, we now turn our attention back to Prime Day 2026. Here's everything you need to know.

New to open ear and bone conduction headphones? These 4 deals from Shokz are the perfect place to start
By Stephen Lambrechts published
Amazon's Big Smile Sale is host to some excellent discounts on Shokz headphones, including OpenRun, OpenSwim and OpenDots models.

I’m calling it: these are the 18 best gaming peripheral deals in Amazon’s Big Smile Sale today
By Stephen Lambrechts published
You don't have to blow your budget to nab a bargain — here are some affordable finds that feel like proper steals.

I’ve been digging through Amazon’s Big Smile Sale and these are the 12 best deals under AU$100
By Stephen Lambrechts last updated
You don't have to blow your budget to nab a bargain — here are some affordable finds that feel like proper steals.

2026 stinks, which is why I'm going back to the 1980s with these 12 retro-tastic deals
By Stephen Lambrechts published
Escape the doom and gloom of our current existence by rewinding to a simpler time with these wallet-friendly nostalgic treasures.

Coleman just reimagined the esky, and the slimmed-down result is perfect for anyone with limited storage space
By Stephen Lambrechts published
Running out of space? This new esky is a space-saving game changer for apartment dwellers and small car boots, and it's already discounted on Amazon.

The Galaxy S26 Ultra’s privacy display is more exciting to me than any AI feature
By Stephen Lambrechts published
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra packs plenty of cutting-edge AI features, but it's this one standout hardware innovation that steals the show.

I’ve broken down every Samsung Galaxy S26 pre-order — and the cheapest route might surprise you
By Stephen Lambrechts published
Looking for the most affordable way to score Samsung's latest flagship? Skipping telco contracts might be your best bet.

HBO Max and Paramount+ will soon merge into one mega streaming service — here's what you need to know
By Stephen Lambrechts published
As Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery prepare to merge, CEO David Ellison has revealed that HBO Max and Paramount+ will be combined into a single platform.

Save up to AU$700 on your Samsung Galaxy S26, S26 Plus or S26 Ultra pre-order when you buy direct using stackable codes
By Stephen Lambrechts published
Tom's Guide Approved - Sponsored Offer from Samsung Australia
Pre-ordering a new Galaxy S26? Here's how you can get a huge discount on Samsung's upcoming flagship and bundled accessories.

Score AU$200 off bundled accessories with this Samsung Galaxy S26 pre-order hack
By Stephen Lambrechts last updated
Tom's Guide Approved - Sponsored Offer from Samsung Australia
Sign up on the Galaxy Unpacked page today to snag an Eco-Voucher and enjoy a big discount on bundled accessories when Galaxy S26 pre-orders kick off.

Samsung's Tech Upgrade sale lets you nab epic bonus savings on already-discounted devices by trading in your old ones — up to AU$2,800 off
By Stephen Lambrechts last updated
Now's the time to upgrade your tired tech, with huge discounts up for grabs on Samsung's top phones, TVs, tablets and more.
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