The Fast and Furious movies have been a staple in cinemas and Sunday afternoon watches for years now, with the high-octane thrills and questionable storylines enough to get you thinking that you could drift if you really wanted to. And as the franchise rolls onwards and the action become more ridiculous, it’s sometimes nice to … Continued
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 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
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
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
Melbourne-based energy provider Sumo has been ordered to pay $1.2 million in penalties after the consumer watchdog took it to the Federal Court for selling electricity plans that made false or misleading claims to Victorians. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) said Sumo misled customers between June and December 2018 about how much they … Continued
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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
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
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