The hair care appliances Aussie consumers really rate

If you’re reading this story, it’s probably safe to assume you’re not the wash-and-go type. That means you know that having hair that takes some styling to look its best opens up a whole world of problems ─ not of the life-and-death kind, we’ll admit, but the type that can add painful minutes to your … Continued

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

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 Telstra with the direction after finding that the telco (and its subsidiary Belong) had failed to inform customers that … Continued

Internet plans with 4G backup routers

There’s nothing worse than a random internet drop-out, especially when you’re in the middle of Netflix or gaming. But, that’s a fact of life for many Australians, including those on the National Broadband Network (NBN). While there are countless different routers and modems out there, few have dual access to a 4G connection should your … Continued

Optus reclaims #1 spot in ACCC’s NBN speed rankings

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has dropped its latest Measuring Broadband Australia Report – and the good news is, NBN performance has never been better. The 13th quarterly report tracked the speeds achieved by Australia’s leading NBN providers throughout February 2021, analysing both download and upload speeds during the peak traffic period between … Continued

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This competition has now closed. Stay tuned for the announcement of the winner! Is money calling you? You bet. Subscribe to Canstar Blue’s telco newsletter between the dates of June 30 and July 28, 2021, for a chance to win a $300 Visa gift card. To enter, simply: Follow Canstar Blue on Facebook or Instagram … Continued

ECOVACS’ Deebot T9+ Robot Vac Wins Canstar Blue Innovation Award

Robot vacuums have revolutionised the game when it comes to cleaning. Many Aussie households are no longer lugging around heavy vacuum cleaners, many of which have a cleaning reach that’s often limited by the length of the cable or what’s usually a 60-minute cord-free runtime. But ECOVACS is one brand looking to make cleaning floors … Continued

Samsung Neo QLED 8K TV Wins Canstar Blue Innovation Award

Thanks to Covid-19, Aussies are spending more time inside their abode than ever before, thus using their TVs more – up to 37 hours a week, according to research by Samsung! At the same time, we’ve seen a shift in demand for bigger TVs, but models that offer more than just ‘size’. Consumers want a … Continued

Samsung GEO WindFree Split System: Canstar Blue Innovation Award Winner

Air conditioning is (almost) a necessity in Australia. Not only does AC go a long way towards making indoor temperatures more comfortable, it also helps improve indoor air quality. But The Samsung WindFree GEO Split System introduces real innovations to air conditioning, most of which are unique to the brand and designed to overhaul how … Continued

Samsung Terrace Outdoor 4K Smart TV: Canstar Blue Innovation Award Winner

The Australian climate is ideal for entertaining outdoors and thanks to advancements in television and display technology, you can now watch TV from the living room and the backyard and enjoy the same top-notch immersive viewing experience. It’s those advances that have delivered products such as Samsung’s The Terrace Outdoor 4K Smart TV, which is … Continued

Samsung’s Smart AI Laundry Appliances Win Canstar Blue Innovation Award

The rise of smart appliances has seen manufacturers launch products with an increasing number of intelligent features and automatic settings, many of which can often be activated with the press of a single button. And that innovation has extended as far as the mundane, old laundry. A Canstar Blue survey found one in four Australian … Continued