Huawei Nova 7i Review: Huawei’s $500 phone

The Huawei Nova 7i is Huawei’s budget smartphone of 2021, and were it not for the lack of Google, it might be one of the best mid-range phones out there. It’s got a lot of good technology inside, with the cameras and performance terrific for a lower-priced smartphone; however, the simple lack of Google integration … Continued

Felix Mobile offering one month free on unlimited data plans

Green-focused prepaid telco Felix Mobile is offering a new deal on its single unlimited plan – one month free for new customers. If you’d like a risk-free trial, you can score unlimited talk, text and data free for your first month of service. All you need to do is apply a promo code in the … Continued

ALDI Mobile introduces two new family plans for data sharing

ALDI Mobile has announced two new family-oriented plans, each including shared data for multiple users. The new plans don’t replace old ALDI Mobile products, and are instead completely new options designed to cater to families or couples. There are three ‘family ‘ plans now being offered by ALDI Mobile, all at different price points with … Continued

Is it better to rent or buy appliances?

For the price of a few takeaway coffees per week, renting instead of buying an appliance may seem like a sweet deal. Plus, you won’t need to hire a moving truck to lug around your washing machine from one place to the next, or call a service to uninstall then re-install that bulky beast. With … Continued

Home theatre systems for beginners

What is a home theatre system and why would you want one? We translate the tech-speak and help you choose a new home theatre system.

The fastest NBN plans in Australia

Whether you’re on the hunt for your first NBN plan, or you’re a current NBN user with the need for speed, you may be wondering just how fast Australia’s broadband network can get. Speed is a huge factor in finding the right NBN plan for your needs, with slow performance being one of the biggest … Continued

Pillow Talk Giveaway: Win 2 Pillows + Silk Pillow Cases*

This competition has now closed. Stay tuned for the announcement of the winners! Dreaming of a good night’s sleep? For Sleep Awareness Week (March 14-20) Canstar Blue has teamed up with Pillow Talk to give you the chance to win TWO Pillow Talk award-winning pillows & TWO silk pillowcases! The full prize pack includes: 2 … Continued

Telstra still number one for 5G mobile speeds and coverage

Although it’s still early days for 5G networks in Australia, the next-generation mobile technology is becoming increasingly available in major metro and suburban areas across the country. Optus, Telstra and Vodafone are each in the 5G rollout process, but a new independent benchmarking report shows there’s still one telco with 5G service that’s head and … Continued

Everything you need to know about password managers

Dreaming up passwords can be tricky business, particular when you’re suppose to use a different password for everything. But while using the same password is convenient, it does leave you open to potential security threats, which could prove detrimental if one of your accounts is ever compromised. Thankfully there is an easier way to remember … Continued

Nokia 5.4 review: A value-packed phone for under $350

Carrying on the brand’s tradition of affordable smartphones packed with features is the Nokia 5.4. These days, Nokia has a more recognisable reputation for producing a solid smartphone experience for a cheaper price point (with the exception of its premium 5G device, the Nokia 8.3 5G), and with that is the kind of reputation continued … Continued