Bluetooth sound codecs – what you need to know as the game has changed (audio guide)
The choice of Bluetooth sound Codecs can make an incredible difference to sound quality over…
Consumer Advice
Lithium-ion e-scooters, e-skateboards, and e-bikes banned on UK on public transport
Lithium-ion e-scooters, e-skateboards, e-bikes and more have been banned on British transport with calls for…
International Roaming – dangerous traps for staying connected (smartphone)
International Roaming has become vital to Aussies holidaying overseas. New security changes make it vital…
2023 Norton Cyber Safety Report – the Wild, wild, web (www)
The 2023 Norton Cyber Safety Insights Report paints an accurate but grim picture of consumer…
LG OLED TV RECALL – 2016-2019 (AV)
The LG OLED TV recall for specific 65 and 77” models has been active since…
TikTok is finally banned on Australian Government and Agency smartphones
TikTok is finally banned for AU Government, politicians, Departments and Agencies. It is fundamentally a…
Telstra to move your NBN home phone to Telstra 4G – DON’T DO IT (Update)
Telstra has advised its universal service obligation (USO) customers (those on the $25-45 per month…
How to extend your smartphone battery life (guide)
How to extend your smartphone battery life is all about a fixed recharge cycle life…
Having trouble hearing clear TV dialogue? Here is what you can do (AV hearing impairment guide)
More than a third of Australians have trouble hearing clear TV dialogue. Hearing impairment issues…
Top Apps lie about privacy – Mozilla study
Nearly 80% of top apps lie about privacy on Google Play Data Safety label listings,…
5G fact and fiction. What you need to know (guide)
5G Fact and Fiction. What is it? What does it do that 4G can’t? Does…
TikTok is dangerous – a drug, subversive and spyware
TikTok is dangerous. All western governments are urged to follow the EU, US and Australian…
How to save money on smartphone bills (guide)
There is no magic way to save money on mobile phone bills, but our advice…
Millions of abandoned apps on Google Play and Apple Store
There were over 1.4 million abandoned apps on Google Play and Apple App Store in…
Smartphones made for the China home market are full of it (Spyware)
Three UK researchers have discovered that smartphones made for the China home market are packed…
OnePlus smartphones not approved for sale in Australia – Warning
The OnePlus 11 5G Qualcomm SD8 Gen 2 smartphone is being sold in Australia. From…
Chinese spycams banned at last from Government facilities
Chinese spycams by Hikvision and Dahua have finally been banned. Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles…
Australia’s most distrusted brands – tech fares poorly
Australia’s most distrusted brands are dominated by tech and communications companies, leading the top ten.
Telstra’s vulnerable customers ignored – ACMA court-enforceable undertaking to address issues
Telstra’s vulnerable customers ignored – The ACMA has accepted a court-enforceable undertaking from Telstra for…
School Student Broadband Initiative narrows the digital divide.
The School Student Broadband Initiative (SSBI) will provide free NBN internet access for up to…
Ten essential tips for buying a smartphone (guide 2023 update)
Ten essential tips for buying a smartphone gives you the power to get what you…
Samsung – Canstar Blue 2023 Most Satisfied Smartphone Customers
Samsung has been awarded the Canstar Blue 2023 Most Satisfied Smartphone Customers recognition.
ACMA to get teeth to act against social media misinformation
ACMA will get new information-gathering and record-keeping powers as social media continues to pedal misinformation
MyGov refund scam (consumer advice)
The MyGov refund scam uses email to advise you that you are due a refund.…
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