A Guide to Gas Heaters

Gas heaters use gas as a fuel source, and range in price from $500 to over $1500. Find out if a gas heater is right for you with Canstar Blue.

A Guide to SPF Sunscreen Ratings

Sun protection is now more important than ever, but how do you know which type and strength of sunscreen to apply? Canstar Blue explains SPF ratings.

A Guide to Types of Milk

Do you know your soy milk from your flaxseed milk? Here is a guide to the different types of milk in your supermarket.

A guide to vented clothes dryers

From vented dryers and condenser dryers, to heat pump dryers and gas dryers, who knew clothes dryers could get us in such a spin? In this guide, we tackle one type of tumble dryer ─ the vented clothes dryer – to give you the lowdown of how they work, the pros and cons of using … Continued

5G network awards highlight Telstra, Optus and Vodafone, but which telco is actually best?

Australia’s three mobile networks have been put to test to determine which telco is first in 5G — with mixed results. Telstra, Optus and Vodafone have all taken top spots in various 5G categories, making it harder to narrow down just which one is the ‘best’ 5G provider in Oz. Mobile analytics company OpenSignal has … Continued

OPPO Find N2 Flip review: A serious foldable competitor with quality screens

The foldable smartphone market has been dominated by Samsung in recent years, and while other brands have released foldable phones, we’ve only seen a small number hit the Aussie market. With the launch of the OPPO Find N2 Flip in the Australian market, this marks a first for OPPO and gives Aussies more choices for … Continued

Cheap Electric Blanket Buying Guide

If you’re looking for a comfy and cosy way to keep warm this winter, an electric blanket may be the next purchase you didn’t know you needed. They’re a handy appliance that combine the comforts of a soft blanket and the warmth of a heater, and are also a cost-effective way to keep warm in … Continued

New AI could soon help to lower home energy bills

A new artificial intelligence (AI) system which could help to lower energy bills for households has begun trials in the country, thanks to industry big-wigs the CSIRO and CoreLogic. The national science agency and property data analysis company have teamed up to pilot the CSIRO’s RapidRate AI model that looks to estimate the heating and … Continued

Record solar output drives daytime power prices down

Solar energy output in the electricity grid has broken a new quarterly record, pushing daytime power prices down with it, according to a report from the Australian Energy Regulator (AER). Large-scale solar energy output, like that delivered from solar farms, was found to have increased by 11% from the October-December 2022 quarter. This quarter had … Continued

Types of Dishwasher Detergent

Dishwashing detergent currently comes in three common forms; tablets, powder, and gel. Here’s a quick summary.