How much electricity does a lawn mower use?

When you’re out mowing the yard in the scorching sun, you probably don’t stop to think about what your mower is costing you to run. It is relatively easy to know how much you’re spending on fuel for a petrol mower, but what about electric mowers? In this article, Canstar Blue explores how much power … Continued

Optus International Roaming Review & Guide

Global roaming can really add up if you use your phone plan as you normally would in Australia, which can end up with phone bill of hundreds or even thousands of dollars. You can always go with a travel SIM plan, but sometimes you want to still have access to your number and plan overseas. For … Continued

Black Friday phone deals: Save up to $400 on Samsung and Motorola smartphones

If you’re looking to save on a new smartphone, The Good Guys are offering a range of discounts on Motorola and Samsung phones this Black Friday. You can pick up discounts on the ticketed price of a range of premium and cheap phones (including the excellent foldable Motorola Razr series). These offers from The Good … Continued

Is my house suitable for ducted air con?

For many Australians, air conditioning is an essential to making it through summer. The harsh sun, heat waves that can last for weeks and breezes that feel like someone opened the oven door mean many of us will be scrambling for a place in front of the air conditioner. While a common inclusion in newer … Continued

Car Vacuum Cleaner Buying Guide

Dragging the household vacuum out, making sure the power cable reaches the car and all the fuss that comes with trying to clean car seats just seems like it belongs in the ‘too hard basket.’ This is where a dedicated car vacuum might come in handy. With so many models on offer, all containing different … Continued

How fast is mobile broadband? 5G & 4G speed

If you’re working from home, travelling often, or need to use the internet a lot for your job, it’s great to have mobile broadband, even just as a backup in the bottom of a drawer or bag. We’re here to answer your questions about mobile broadband’s speed and how effective it would be at getting … Continued

WiFi Range: What is the distance for a WiFi signal?

Ever had moments where you find your WiFi has dropped out when moving from one room to another? While WiFi can be convenient, there is a limit to how far it can reach, not to mention that there are things that can impact the signal and cause it to drop off. In this guide, we’ll … Continued

Mobile phone charging costs explained

Canstar Blue has crunched the numbers to work out how much it costs you each time you charge your mobile phone. You might be surprised.

Vodafone Coverage Map Explained

Find out how much of Australia the Vodafone network covers, and whether it’s the provider for you in this Canstar Blue article.

Appliance Removal: Which retailers will remove your old appliances?

While some of us won’t admit it, getting a new appliance can be an exciting time, particularly if your fridge broke last week and you’ve been living out of an esky. But whether you’re upgrading to accommodate for a growing household, you want to update the kitchen or simply because your old appliance is past … Continued