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Google Pixel 8 phone, Pixel Watch 2, Pixel Buds Pro

Google unveils Pixel Watch 2 and new Pixel Buds Pro

Posted by October 5th 2023

Google’s latest announcement was all about the brand’s 2023 smartphones — but the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro aren’t the only new products in the Pixel portfolio. Accompanying the phones are an all-new Pixel Watch …



Blue Pixel 8 Pro phone and grey Pixel 8

Meet the Google Pixel 8 and Google Pixel 8 Pro smartphones

Posted by October 5th 2023

It's the tail end of 2023, but the big-time tech announcements keep on coming. The Google Pixel 8 series is now official, with the brand unveiling two new phones featuring updated specs and software, improved …




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Telstra NBN prices are changing: Will you pay more?

Posted by October 3rd 2023

Telstra has confirmed plans to increase pricing across its home NBN range, with its most popular unlimited plan set to rise to $100 per month from November. Australia's biggest telco has quietly announced the changes via …



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Felix Mobile launches new, data-packed SIM plans

Posted by September 26th 2023

Planet-first provider Felix Mobile is the latest Aussie telco to tweak plans and pricing — launching all-new SIM plans packed with data. The prepaid telco has unveiled two new SIM-only plans; however, it's also raised the …



iPhone 15 Amaysim offers

Amaysim offers new iPhone 15 series with plan discounts

Posted by April 30th 2024

While Telstra, Optus and Vodafone might be the first point of call when it comes to picking up a new iPhone and plan bundle, Amaysim is certainly offering some competition to tempt prospective iPhone 15 …


iPhone 15 plans Australia

Compare iPhone 15 plans and deals in Australia

Posted by October 4th 2023

Eyeing off the new iPhone 15 series? These phones come with a pretty hefty price tag, so you might prefer to pick up your iPhone on a plan so you can split your device payments. …


EnergyAustralia and ACCC alleged misleading prices

Consumer watchdog takes EnergyAustralia to court over misleading prices

Posted by September 22nd 2023

EnergyAustralia is in hot water with the consumer watchdog, after the retailer allegedly gave misleading electricity prices to households and small businesses during last year’s market crisis. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has taken …



Cheap Clothes Dryers in Australia

Posted by October 4th 2023

The cost of buying new home appliances can sometimes get our heads spinning, especially if you’re starting out from scratch. To help you find a budget friendly dryer that won’t squeeze your wallet dry, we …


Cheapest fridges to buy Australia prices review compared

Cheap Fridges in Australia

Posted by September 29th 2023

Buying a new fridge isn’t easy, especially on the budget, however cheap may not equal best. See what you’re really spending with Canstar Blue.



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Starlink busted by ACMA for telco code breach

Posted by September 20th 2023

Australia's media regulator has issued Starlink with a very public slap on the wrist, calling out the satellite internet service for failing to comply with Aussie telco industry guidelines. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) …


NSW Government scraps EV rebate 2024

NSW to pull the plug on EV rebates and subsidies in 2024

Posted by September 18th 2023

Drivers looking to purchase a new electric vehicle in New South Wales will soon miss out on major subsidies and rebates, as the state government looks to pull the plug on its EV incentives. As part …


Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 in mint

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 review: Bigger screen, better experience

Posted by September 21st 2023

Not content with being the premiere brand for standard Android smartphones, Samsung is also laying claim to the burgeoning foldable phone market in Australia. The manufacturer's Samsung Galaxy Z Fold and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip …


How to watch the ryder cup 2023

How to watch the Ryder Cup in Australia

Posted by May 14th 2024

It’s the United States versus Europe in the Ryder Cup, the biennial golf tournament that pits the landmasses across the Atlantic Ocean against each other. The tournament will stretch over three days, with five sessions …