Average fast food spend in Australia

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

Full speed ahead with end of financial year car sales

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

Samsung Galaxy A72 review

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

NBN provider Superloop to acquire Exetel

Another Aussie telco sale is in the cards, with NBN provider Superloop announcing plans to acquire internet and mobile reseller Exetel. Superloop has officially confirmed its intent to nab the Australian-owned Exetel in what is set to be a $110 million deal. The acquisition will see Superloop quadruple its current broadband subscriber base, which is … Continued

Suunto 7 Titanium sports watch review: A watch for the adventurous

While the name Suunto might not be the most recognisable in the world of smartwatches and fitness trackers, this Finnish brand has a long history in making products and technology for the outdoors, and its range of fitness watches reflect this background. The Suunto 7 Titanium is one of the latest sports watches to be … Continued

ALDI rolls out first self-serve checkouts with ‘card only’ payments

Supermarket ALDI will roll out self-serve checkouts in select stores with only card payment options available, sparking debate among shoppers online. The German supermarket will trial the first self-service checkouts in 10 stores across New South Wales, with the Darlinghurst store in Sydney the first in line. Unlike the Coles and Woolies machines which accept … Continued

TPG NBN Plans & Prices

TPG has fast become one of the most popular home internet service providers in Australia. Behind Telstra, it’s become one of Australia’s largest telcos, thanks to its acquisition of iiNet and its subsidiaries (including Internode), and more recently, its merger with Vodafone. In fact, when it comes to NBN market share, TPG Telecom as a … Continued

Optus releases the new Internet Gamer NBN plan

Update 6/8/21: Optus’ Internet Gamer plans are currently unavailable. However, customers can still sign up for a standard Optus NBN plan, and add Game Path for $10 per month. For anyone who is big into playing games, especially online, it’s so important to have a good internet connection. Fortunately many NBN providers now make a … Continued

Nokia releases latest mobile phone, the Nokia X20 5G phone

Nokia has released the latest device in its new lineup of smartphones — the Nokia X20. Early this year, Nokia announced that the company would be changing the way it structures its phone lineup, with devices released as part of a ‘series’, including the ‘C series’ ‘G series’ and ‘X series’. The new Nokia X20 … Continued

Optus hits one million 5G devices, turns on fast mmWave 5G

Optus has hit a major 5G milestone, confirming today that it now has one million 5G-ready devices operating on its network. If that’s not enough, the telco has also announced that its first-ever mmWave 5G sites have gone live – offering faster speeds and a larger network capacity where it’s needed the most. Six new … Continued