Emma Bradstock has been an authority on consumer phone, internet, technology and streaming markets in Australia for more than six years, having written more than 300 articles for Canstar Blue. Emma covers a range of topics — from NBN speeds and technology to the latest release phones — and strives to help readers find the right phone and internet plans for their needs. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Media from Macquarie University, has more than a decade of professional writing experience in print and digital media, and contributed to Canstar Blue’s Highly Commended award for Best Consumer Technology Coverage in 2024. You can follow Emma on LinkedIn.
Posted by April 12th 2023
In market for a new smartphone, but don’t want to fork out $1,000? Good news — the current smartphone market has a huge selection of budget and mid-range phones that pack plenty of quality into …
Posted by March 31st 2025
Trekkies rejoice - everyone’s favourite USS Enterprise Captain is returning to our screens in a new Star Trek spin-off show, Star Trek: Picard. This new series has been created for the streaming platform CBS All …
Posted by July 7th 2023
Kids movies and shows are something the whole family can enjoy. Review the top kids movies to watch on Netflix at Canstar Blue.
Posted by April 12th 2023
Smartphone technology gets better and better with each year. These days, even devices on the more budget end of the spectrum will outperform a phone from several years ago. While other manufacturers tend to focus …
Posted by April 5th 2023
Note: Optus no longer offers the iPhone 11 Pro or the iPhone 11 Pro Max. After the initial announcement in September 2019, the iPhone 11 series took inspiration from the 2018 devices with a simple offering …
Posted by January 23rd 2023
After months of speculation and anticipation, we finally have details on the 2019 Apple iPhones. Named the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max, these devices follow on nicely from the 2018 …
Posted by December 7th 2022
It was one of the biggest TV shows to hit screens in 2017 and now Big Little Lies is back for a second season. Based on the novel of the same name by Aussie author …
Posted by February 12th 2021
While the Aussie telco landscape is already fairly competitive, there’s a new provider on the block - and you might be surprised to find it’s from stationery and office supply giant, Officeworks. Known as Accord with Officeworks, the …
Posted by April 5th 2023
Despite the fanfare that comes with every iPhone or Galaxy S release, premium-priced devices aren't for everyone. It looks like the mid-range smartphone market is where more phone manufacturers are starting to take notice, with …
Posted by October 14th 2022
The newest budget-friendly smartphone has arrived, with Google officially unveiling its Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL devices. A value-focused spin-off of last year's popular Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL, the 3a range …