LG to leave smartphone business by mid-2021

Pour one out for LG Mobile: the electronics company has announced it’s now calling time on its worldwide smartphone business. In a statement released over the Easter break, LG confirmed plans to close its mobile unit, after the decision was approved by the company’s board of directors. LG’s mobile sector will ‘wind down’ over the … Continued

Vodafone now offering PlayStation 5 consoles on plans

If finding the latest PlayStation is driving you to despair, good news: Vodafone is now offering PlayStation 5 consoles on plans to its customers, provided they’re signed up on eligible internet and phone plans. Vodafone will be offering both the PlayStation 5 console and PlayStation 5 Digital Edition (which is cheaper, but comes without a … Continued

Are Kmart toasters any good?

Kmart is arguably the best shopping destination for all things trendy homewares and cheap and cheerful appliances, including a wide range of budget toasters. But, are Kmart toasters any good? Here’s the lowdown. Are Kmart toasters any good? Kmart toasters can be described in two words – cheap and functional. Kmart Anko toasters feature basic … Continued

ACCC report: TPG beats Optus for fastest NBN speeds

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released its new report on NBN speeds and performance, the first for 2021 and 12th quarterly report to date. Analysing the average download, upload and streaming-specific speeds of major Australian NBN providers in December of 2020, the latest Measuring Broadband Australia Report marks the first time since … Continued

Motorola unveils new Moto G10, G30, E7 and E7 Power affordable smartphones

Motorola has unveiled the latest additions to the feature-packed and wallet-friendly Moto G and Moto E smartphone ranges. The Moto E7, Moto E7 Power, Moto G10 and Moto G30 will all be available in Australia starting April 1, and all four devices will sell for less than $300 upfront. Whether you’re looking for solid battery … Continued

Kogan launches bundle offer for energy and NBN customers

Retailer-of-all-trades Kogan is launching a new bundle offer to entice customers to jump on board with both energy and home internet plans. Sign on for Kogan Internet and Kogan Energy, stay with both plans for at least 12 months, and you’ll be gifted a $50 energy credit each year for up to three years. That’s … Continued

What internet speed do I need?

Whether you’re switching over to the NBN for the first time, or looking to find the best NBN plan to suit your household, it can be confusing to decide which NBN plan you need. There are lots of things to consider — the NBN connection in your home, speed tier, data needs, cost and of … Continued

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