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Google unveils the Google Pixel 6a, a powerful Pixel spin-off

Posted by May 12th 2022

Google has revealed the latest member of the Google Pixel smartphone family: the smaller, more affordable Google Pixel 6a. The bouncing baby handset delivers many of the features of the flagship Pixel 6 and Pixel …


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Telstra finally extends 5G network access to smaller telcos

Posted by July 1st 2022

Telstra has confirmed its long-awaited 5G wholesale service will go live in July, giving more customers potential access to the next-generation mobile technology. The news is a game-changer for Telstra Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs), who …





ALDI sells dual air fryer

ALDI’s 9L twin air fryer is hitting shelves THIS WEEKEND!

Posted by February 7th 2023

Bargain hunters will be seeing double at ALDI this weekend, with the discount supermarket slinging a 9L Ambiano Professional Dual Basket Air Fryer for $129 in Special Buys this Saturday (from 7 May). It will …


How to use Woolworths' Scan&Go

How to use Woolworths’ Scan&Go to save time when shopping

Posted by August 11th 2022

Did you know there’s a much faster way to shop and get through checkout queues at Woolworths?  The Woolies app has a little-known DIY feature − Scan&Go − that allows shoppers to scan grocery barcodes on …


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Telstra refunds customers more than $1.7 million after billing error

Posted by February 27th 2023

Telstra has paid out more than $1.73 million in refunds — and a hefty half-million dollar fine — after an investigation found the telco had overcharged thousands of its customers. The Australian Communications and Media Authority …



IKEA new online marketplace

IKEA launches new online marketplace for second-hand furniture

Posted by April 26th 2022

IKEA has finally launched its much anticipated online marketplace for shoppers to buy and sell second-hand furniture and homewares. Queensland customers will be the first to try the new shopping experience before it's rolled out …


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Samsung Galaxy S22 review: A pocket-sized powerhouse

Posted by March 27th 2025

Early 2022 has been a banner period for smartphone releases, with new premium devices from Apple, OPPO, Samsung, and Motorola all hitting Australian shores. One of the biggest launches has been this year's flagship Samsung …


TCL launches four phones from its TCL 30 series in Australia

Posted by April 12th 2022

During the 2022 Mobile World Congress (MWC) held in Barcelona, TCL announced its latest phone series — the TCL 30 range. While five devices were launched at the event, details on which devices would be …


Toasty! ALDI selling stone-look fire pit in Special Buys

Posted by April 11th 2022

The chilly season is upon us and ALDI is kicking it off in style with a stone-look fire pit on sale for $129 in Special Buys on Saturday, 16 April. The discount supermarket’s portable fire pit …


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ACMA to crack down on SIM-swap scammers

Posted by April 8th 2022

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is laying down the law to stop SIM-swap fraudsters, announcing that it will introduce new industry rules to protect customers later this year. Designed to enforce stronger identity checks …




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Save hundreds on phones and NBN with Telstra Day sale

Posted by June 22nd 2022

Telstra has brought back its 24-hour flash sale for April, and this time around there's some serious savings — not only on brand new phones, but also on selected home internet plans. This month's Telstra …