The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has warned customers to keep an eye on increasing mobile plan costs, after analysing recent price changes from Telstra, Optus and Vodafone. The big three telcos have all adjusted their postpaid and prepaid plan ranges in the last year, with some prices increasing by as much as $40 … Continued
This competition has now closed. Stay tuned for the announcement of the winner! Don’t let winter put a freeze on your cooking. Canstar Blue has teamed up with Russell Hobbs to give you the chance to win a snazzy 7L slow cooker and make easy work of your favourite winter warmer recipes. Hello slow-cooked goodness! The … Continued
SUVs are a popular option for Aussie motorists, with almost 50% of new car sales over the past year falling within the SUV category, according to the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI). While a popular choice of wheels, for anyone who has stepped foot onto a car yard to look at SUVs will know … Continued
The ASUS Zenfone 8 is ASUS’ attempt at pulling off an iPhone SE or Galaxy S20FE-style premium phone, and is noticeably smaller than most Android phones, sporting both high-level performance and a headphone jack. There’s a lot about this phone that makes it unique and splits it away from other premium devices, although unfortunately some … Continued
Greenpeace has released its latest briefing paper into how Australia’s biggest telcos are leading the ‘race to renewables’, ranking the biggest companies on their commitment to cleaner energy. Somewhat surprisingly, Australia’s largest telco emitter is also Greenpeace’s #1 renewables role model. Telstra has been ranked in first place in Greenpeace’s renewable ratings, despite also being … Continued
When the Buggles said that ‘video killed the radio star’, they weren’t joking – except now music streaming services are the top dog and have killed literally everything else. Gone are the days of lining up outside your local record store, or spending hours attempting to download songs from Limewire onto your iPod touch. Now we … Continued
A multi-time winner of Canstar Blue’s Most Satisfied Customers award for smartphones, OPPO has risen from being a little-known challenger brand to an increasingly popular choice for Aussie phone users. OPPO offers a range of devices for every budget, from lower-end affordable phones to premium models such as the Find X3 series. The OPPO A53 … Continued
On those days when you don’t feel like cooking or are in need of a quick meal, many Australians turn to a fast food option that saves them time and eliminates the need for a clean up. But while fast food chains remain popular around the country, our willingness to hand over cash for a … Continued
A new car is a hefty purchase to make, but when the end of financial year sales roll around, vehicle manufacturers are looking to offload old models to make way for new stock, meaning motorists can drive off in a new set of wheels having got an awesome bargain. Here is a quick guide to some of … Continued
The Samsung Galaxy A72 is the most expensive phone from Samsung’s 2021 range of ‘budget’ A series phones – which makes it a tough sell on its own, as it’s priced like a top-end mid-range phone. It performs well, although it leaves some things to be desired in terms of speed and software. Sitting at … Continued