
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

This killer Amazon deal slashes the 512GB Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6's price by AU$745 — but you'd better act fast
By Stephen Lambrechts published
Samsung's Z Fold 6 in the 512GB Silver Shadow variant has received a massive discount on Amazon AU.

Samsung's slashed AU$1,549 off last year's excellent S90D OLED TV in its latest 'secret' sale
By Stephen Lambrechts published
Samsung Australia's Secret Sale is back, slashing prices on tablets, phones, TVs and more — but let's keep it between us.

Click Frenzy just made the Samsung Galaxy S24 FE ridiculously cheap — grab it while you can
By Stephen Lambrechts published
Get Samsung's Galaxy S24 FE for the price of an A56 thanks to this amazing Click Frenzy deal.

iPhone 16e deals — top plans and offers in Australia
By Stephen Lambrechts last updated
These are the best iPhone 16e offers we've spotted from Aussie retailers.

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.

Yomojo's new SIM-only mobile deals knock 50% off for the first 3 months — prices from AU$9.95p/m
By Stephen Lambrechts published
In the lead up to its 10th anniversary, Yomojo has slashed its prepaid plan pricing in half for new customers.

I didn't warm to 'Dexter: Original Sin' right away, but now I can't wait for season 2
By Stephen Lambrechts published
Showtime's new 'Dexter' prequel series isn't a great show, but it definitely hits the spot as a comfort watch.

I've found a deal that can score you AU$250 off a Galaxy S25 — just days after its official launch
By Stephen Lambrechts published
Optus is offering the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra at a AU$250 discount when you stay connected to an eligible plan.

Samsung's 'secret' sale is slashing prices — and there's a AU$1,000 trade-in bonus on its flagship tablet
By Stephen Lambrechts published
Samsung Australia's Secret Sale is back, slashing prices on tablets, phones, TVs and more — but let's keep it between us.

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.

LG Tone Free T90S buds have three amazing features every audio company should copy
By Stephen Lambrechts published
When it comes to innovative features, LG's newest flagship put other buds to shame — but that doesn't mean they're perfect.

Optus mobile plans review
By Stephen Lambrechts last updated
While Optus comes in second in terms of coverage, it has Telstra beat when it comes to value.

Vodafone's new double-data SIM deal gets you a whopping 720GBp/m for under AU$60
By Stephen Lambrechts published
Need an obscene amount of data? Vodafone AU's double-data plans run circles around the competition.

Vodafone mobile plans review
By Stephen Lambrechts last updated
While Vodafone ranks behind Telstra and Optus in terms of network size, the telco has has plenty to offer in terms of value.

Samsung’s Galaxy S25 Ultra is an incredibly powerful phone — and there’s one area where it’s a cut above the rest
By Stephen Lambrechts published
Samsung's new flagship has trounced the iPhone 16 Pro Max in our gaming benchmark tests.

Vodafone just more than doubled its network coverage in Australia — here's what you need to know
By Stephen Lambrechts published
A network sharing deal between Optus and Vodafone's parent company is now in effect, increasing reach by 2.5 times.

Netflix is back with a vengeance in 2025 — these are the movies I'm most excited about
By Stephen Lambrechts published
Netflix's upcoming lineup of movies for 2025 gives me hope that the streaming giant has got its groove back.

Felix Mobile has slashed 50% off eSIM plans — get unlimited data for AU$20p/m
By Stephen Lambrechts published
Value-minded telco Felix Mobile has a fantastic offer for new customers signing up to its eSIM plans.

I've been wearing the Samsung Galaxy Ring for 3 months — and it's had one clear health benefit
By Stephen Lambrechts published
Samsung's first smart ring does one particular thing better than a smartwatch.

Black Friday deals 2025 in Australia — when it's happening and what to expect
By Stephen Lambrechts last updated
Black Friday 2025 is expected to deliver the most exceptional bargains of the year.

Ahead of next week's Unpacked event, Samsung's offering up to AU$500 in bonus trade-in value when you buy select Galaxy products
By Stephen Lambrechts published
With new Galaxy devices set to be announced, Samsung is offering discounts and bonus trade-in value on its current range.

Max streaming service locks in Aussie launch window — coming first half of 2025
By Stephen Lambrechts published
Local media agency EssenceMediacom has been appointed to handle Max's Australian launch.

Black Friday mattress sale 2025 in Australia: what to expect from major bed retailers
By Lucy Scotting last updated
Black Friday mattress deals are coming back this year — check out some of our favourite brands in the lead up to the big weekend.
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