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

How to turn on subtitles for Netflix, Stan, Disney+ and more

Enabling closed captions and subtitles when streaming content can greatly improve your viewing experience, whether you’re hearing impaired and require audio descriptions or you simply need some help understanding quiet or foreign dialogue. Thanks to accessible television regulations and monitoring in Australia, closed captioning and subtitles are becoming more widely available across a range of … Continued

How to watch Futurama in Australia

Since the first episode aired in 1999, Futurama has been transporting viewers to the 31st Century for an exhilarating journey through space. The ultimate escapist cartoon series, which combines the nostalgia and jokes of the Simpsons with the sci-fi fantasy elements of your favourite space odyssey, might be the perfect balm to soothe your soul … 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

Vivo X50 Pro 5G review: a challenger phone with a great camera

You may not have heard of Vivo, but the new-ish name in phones is ready to crack the Australian mobile market. Owned by the company behind award-winning smartphone brand Oppo, Vivo has enjoyed rapid success in its home territory of Asia, with a focus on products for ‘youth culture’ and the goal to become a … Continued

The best Nokia mobile phone plans

Nokia is back! Compare Nokia 8 phone plans at Canstar Blue. Get your hands on the Nokia 8 with a beefy plan from less than $65 a month.

Smart Speaker Buying Guide

Not so long ago, controlling devices in your home with your voice and asking questions to a virtual assistant with artificial intelligence seemed like a futuristic gimmick that belonged in the realm of sci-fi flicks and eerie predictions of the robot apocalypse. But fast-forward to the present day, and you’d be hard pressed to find … Continued

Are Anko Kmart appliances any good?

If you’re an avid Kmart shopper, chances are you’ve bought or pondered over an Anko product before. But is this budget brand worth all the fuss? Here’s our review. Is Anko owned by Kmart? Anko is the official brand name of all Kmart’s own-branded products. It was introduced in 2019, as part of a re-branding … Continued

Here’s how to watch Disney+ on your TV

For decades, Disney has been producing some of the most beloved content around, from original classics like Lion King and Little Mermaid to recent Pixar masterpieces. Add in the Marvel powerhouse, the Star Wars franchise and National Geographic, and you’ll be hard pressed finding someone who isn’t a fan of Disney content. Thanks to the … Continued