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Nokia G10 phone review: Cheap phones never looked so good

Posted by August 30th 2021

Earlier in 2021, Nokia changed the way it releases phones, introducing a ‘series’ or ‘range’ based approach similar to competitors Samsung and OPPO. Rather than the numbering convention Nokia was using, phones are now released …



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How to watch See in Australia

Posted by March 13th 2023

There’s been no shortage of movies and shows exploring a world where we’re left without one of our senses. Don’t Breathe kicked off the trend in 2016 by making it scary to talk, although Bird …



Woolworths launches a digital wallet for shoppers

Posted by September 9th 2021

No Wallet? No Worries. Woolworths shoppers can now pay for groceries using a digital wallet linked to their Everyday Rewards card. The supermarket's new digital wallet offering called 'Everyday Pay' is currently still in the trial phase …


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Huawei FreeBuds 4i Review: Light and simple

Posted by July 27th 2021

Huawei’s budget-oriented FreeBuds 4i earbuds are cheap, powerful, and ultimately easy to use, giving you some decent quality headphones for a significantly cheap price, especially compared to more premium headphones on the market right now. …


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TCL 20 5G Review – Only the best essentials

Posted by July 27th 2021

TCL is mostly known within the TV manufacturing space, but did you know the company produces phones too? TCL phones are, in fact, quite good, and the company isn’t hesitant about making decent performance affordable …



How to watch the CrossFit Games in Australia

Posted by July 27th 2021

If you’re a fan of CrossFit, chances are you’ve heard of the ‘CrossFit Games’ – a showcase of the fittest individuals on the planet. With CrossFit becoming a word synonymous with fitness and working out …



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Optus named Australia’s fastest 5G mobile network

Posted by June 22nd 2022

After the initial rollout of 5G in Australia, there has been much talk about how fast 5G is and the potential speeds Aussies can access on the new mobile network technology. While in the real …


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EnergyAustralia sparks competition with its move into NBN

Posted by July 22nd 2021

The NBN and telco space is about to get a lot more crowded, with EnergyAustralia the latest energy provider to announce its move into the telco sector. Not only has EnergyAustralia launched a simple suite …


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How to win a year of free electricity with Nectr

Posted by July 22nd 2021

Get those lucky socks ready folks as Nectr is flinging 12 chances to win a year’s worth of free electricity! Customers in New South Wales, Queensland and South Australia who sign up online and submit an …


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Telstra Energy: Say watt? Telco giant set to dial into energy

Posted by July 21st 2021

Telecommunications powerhouse Telstra is prepping for its launch into the energy retail market which could see it challenge major providers like AGL and Origin as it awaits approval by the regulators. In its detailed submission to …


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Elysian Energy launches monthly subscription plan with huge benefits

Posted by September 5th 2022

Elysian Energy has entered voluntary administration. Elysian Energy customers will soon be transferred to a new retailer as part of the Australian Energy Regulator’s and Essential Services Commission’s Retailer of Last Resort Scheme. This offer, alongside …


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Bills set to rise for Victorians paying default energy prices

Posted by July 5th 2022

Victorian customers still paying default electricity prices will be paying more for power after the state’s regulator announced a small price rise. The Victorian Default Offer (VDO) – the state’s regulated ‘fair price for energy’ – …


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OVO Energy offers big savings to electric vehicle drivers

Posted by September 5th 2023

Electric vehicle (EV) drivers could soon pocket up to $300 a year on energy bills thanks to OVO Energy’s new EV discount offer, OVO Drive. The retailer’s latest offering gives EV owners access to cheaper energy …


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How to watch the Fast and Furious movies in Australia

Posted by July 7th 2023

The Fast and Furious movies have been a staple in cinemas and Sunday afternoon watches for years now, with the high-octane thrills and questionable storylines enough to get you thinking that you could drift if …


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Telstra to refund $25m to customers after NBN rule breaches

Posted by October 14th 2022

Telstra has been hit with a massive $25 million remedial direction by Australia's communications regulator, after breaching NBN rules and leaving almost 50,000 customers with under-performing broadband plans. The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) issued …