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NBN more affordable than electricity and water, according to NBN

Posted by September 16th 2021

Monthly broadband bills have become less of a burden in most Australian homes, according to new research commissioned by NBN Co. Prepared by insights firm Accenture, the Consumer Affordability of NBN Services report looks at how …


Apple iPhone 13 Pro series

Apple reveals the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro range

Posted by August 16th 2024

If it's time to update your mobile, good news: Apple's lucky 13 smartphone series is now official. The iPhone 13 range has finally been unveiled, offering an all-new processor, upgraded cameras, and longer battery life, …




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ACCC report: Exetel upsets big telcos with fastest NBN speeds

Posted by September 6th 2021

Wondering how your NBN plan ranks when it comes to broadband speeds? The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has released its latest report into NBN speeds across the country — and in a shocking …




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OPPO Enco X review: Stepping up sound

Posted by October 14th 2022

The OPPO Enco X wireless earphones offer great sound and handy features like noise cancellation and an awareness mode. As OPPO’s high-end earphones, the Enco X earphones would complement any smartphone user well, thanks to …


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ROG Phone 5 review: Overkill for the average user

Posted by October 14th 2022

The ROG Phone 5 pulls no punches in being one of the best performance phones out there, and is intended for high-spec gaming with an obvious phone design for gamers. While the phone excels in …


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Motorola launches new Edge 20 phone range

Posted by August 30th 2021

Motorola has revealed the latest devices in its popular Edge line-up, as well as a new member of the brand's Moto G smartphone family. The Motorola Edge 20, Edge 20 Pro, Edge 20 Fusion and …


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Aussies move to faster NBN plans as network demands increase

Posted by June 21st 2022

Australia's need for broadband speed continues, with a new market report revealing that over two thirds of NBN customers are now on fast connections of 50Mbps or faster. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has …




Realme C21 review: A sleek phone for under $200

Posted by August 10th 2021

As a brand gaining more traction in the Australian market, Realme is a more budget-friendly phone manufacturer with its origins linked to popular brand OPPO. As part of its ethos, Realme focuses on bringing quality …


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ACCC says Telstra, Optus and TPG misled customers over NBN speeds

Posted by October 14th 2022

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) is initiating Federal Court proceedings against Australia's three biggest internet providers, after alleging each company misled customers over NBN speeds. According to the ACCC, Telstra, Optus and TPG each …



Front and back of Nokia G10 phones in dark blue and light purple colourways

Nokia G10 phone review: Cheap phones never looked so good

Posted by August 30th 2021

Earlier in 2021, Nokia changed the way it releases phones, introducing a ‘series’ or ‘range’ based approach similar to competitors Samsung and OPPO. Rather than the numbering convention Nokia was using, phones are now released …




Woolworths launches a digital wallet for shoppers

Posted by September 9th 2021

No Wallet? No Worries. Woolworths shoppers can now pay for groceries using a digital wallet linked to their Everyday Rewards card. The supermarket's new digital wallet offering called 'Everyday Pay' is currently still in the trial phase …