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 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.

Here's how you can save AU$400 on Google's Pixel 10 Pro XL right now
By Stephen Lambrechts Last updated
Google's new Pixel 10 handsets are out now, and I've compiled the top deals from Australia's major retailers and carriers.

TPG mobile phone plans review
By Stephen Lambrechts Last updated
TPG is a good option for those who want big data at a reasonable price, but don't expect any bells and whistles.

New Optus SIM-plan discounts deliver a one-two punch of AU$15 off and 50GB bonus data — plans from AU$40 a month
By Stephen Lambrechts Published
Switch to Optus and enjoy a great discount plus loads of bonus data every month for a whole year, but you'd better hurry — this deal expires very soon.

Tangerine Telecom mobile plans review
By Stephen Lambrechts Last updated
Tangerine offers budget-friendly access to Telstra's wholesale network, delivering especially great value on higher tier plans.

Aldi Mobile phone plans review
By Stephen Lambrechts Last updated
Making use of Telstra's 5G network, Aldi Mobile provides Aussies with a wider variety of prepaid options, including family plans.

Samsung’s 2026 Australian TV lineup is packed with upgrades, but I was utterly blown away by one model in particular
By Stephen Lambrechts Published
Samsung has rolled out its 2026 TV lineup in Australia, headlined by the new Micro RGB and OLED ranges, with all the pricing and availability details now revealed.

Boost Mobile phone plans review
By Stephen Lambrechts Last updated
Boost offers a good alternative to Australia's major telcos, so long as you're willing to go prepaid.

Kogan Mobile phone plans review
By Stephen Lambrechts Last updated
If the Vodafone 4G network access is good enough for you, there's plenty to like about Kogan Mobile's phone plans.

Belong mobile phone plans review
By Stephen Lambrechts Last updated
Owned by Telstra, Belong offers month-to-month SIM-only phone plans with great inclusions at budget-friendly prices.

Felix Mobile phone plans review
By Stephen Lambrechts Last updated
Felix Mobile is the only Aussie telco that offers an unlimited data plan, but is the trade-off in download speeds worth it?

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.

Cross-legged desk chairs are all the rage on TikTok, and I've found 9 compelling options that prove you don't need to spend big to try the trend
By Stephen Lambrechts Published
The internet’s obsessed with cross‑legged chairs, and now I'm considering nabbing one of these options, all rated 4 stars or above on Amazon.

Samsung’s Galaxy A57 is a smart alternative to the Galaxy S26 if you keep these three things in mind
By Stephen Lambrechts Published
The budget-friendly Galaxy A57 is an excellent device that could convince many users that a flagship phone isn't essential, assuming three key factors are considered.

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.

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.

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.

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.
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