Realme C21 review: A sleek phone for under $200

As a brand gaining more traction in the Australian market, Realme is a more budget-friendly phone manufacturer with its origins linked to popular brand OPPO. As part of its ethos, Realme focuses on bringing quality technology to users but at affordable price points. The Realme C21 is one such device, priced at $199 AUD RRP, … Continued

ACCC says Telstra, Optus and TPG misled customers over NBN speeds

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is initiating Federal Court proceedings against Australia’s three biggest internet providers, after alleging each company misled customers over NBN speeds. According to the ACCC, Telstra, Optus and TPG each made ‘false or misleading representations’ in advertising and promoting their respective NBN 50 and NBN 100 plans to customers, … Continued

Chance To Win One of Two VS Sassoon ‘Hydro Smooth Fast Dry’ Hair Dryers*

This competition has now closed. Stay tuned for the announcement of the winner! Looking to say goodbye to bad hair days? Canstar Blue has teamed up with VS Sassoon to give you the chance to win ONE of TWO ‘Hydro Smooth Fast Dry’ Hair Dryers − valued at $99.95 each! Yes, this means this giveaway … Continued

The best ways to make coffee at home (without a machine)

Australia is a nation of coffee snobs, each with their own favourite way of making the black stuff. So, which is best?

Best Sushi Makers To Buy For DIY Sushi

Lockdowns and restrictions don’t have to put an end to your sushi date night. In fact, you can make your favourite raw fish Japanese dish at home with the help of a good sushi maker! While the art of making sushi does require patience, you don’t need to be a whizz in the kitchen to … Continued

OPPO releases the latest device in its cheap 5G phone range — the OPPO A94 5G

2021 has been a big year for OPPO, thanks to the launch of its cheapest 5G phones ever — the $399 OPPO A54 5G and the $449 OPPO A74 5G. Now there’s a new A series OPPO device being added to this affordable 5G range, with the release of the OPPO A94 5G phone. With … Continued

Nokia G10 phone review: Cheap phones never looked so good

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 as part of a price-based series. The Nokia G series are the cheaper devices but with a little more than … Continued

Goodbye slow speed: how Optus 5G can end signal struggle at live events

A week after its 5G network was named the fastest in Australia, Optus has unveiled its first in-building mmWave 5G coverage at its Brisbane retail store on Queen Street. Thanks to its partnership with Nokia, Optus is able to deliver in-store speeds of more than 4.7Gbps — that’s almost five times faster than the maximum … Continued

Boost Mobile locks in Telstra network coverage for 10 more years

Popular Aussie telco Boost Mobile has inked a new 10-year network deal with Telstra, cementing its existing coverage and opening the door for more products and services to be available to its customers. As a Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO), Boost is one of Australia’s biggest prepaid mobile brands, and currently offers mobile coverage on … Continued

Coles offers FREE picnicware (but it’ll cost you at least $200!)

Coles shoppers can earn free picnicware with every shop as part of a new promo announced by the supermarket. From 4 August until 12 October 2021, Coles will be offering customers one ‘picnicware credit’ whenever they scan their Flybuys card for every $20 spent in-store or online. But you’ll need at least 10 credits before … Continued