February 3, 2026
The best student laptops from our tests
Plus, expert tips for buying a laptop for primary and high school-aged kids.
Electronics and technology
From TVs and home theatres to routers and wearable tech, we find the best tech for your home and your family.
January 27, 2026
Inkjet and laser printers to avoid
Buying a printer for your home office? Avoid these models that scored lowest in our lab tests.
January 23, 2026
Best NBN plans for speed
We compare the best performing NBN plans from Aussie Broadband, Telstra, TPG and more by how close they get to their maximum speeds.
January 16, 2026
What is Grok and should Australia be blocking it?
Elon Musk’s xAI tool has raised alarms around the world for facilitating the creation of malicious content, including deepfake pornography.
Ratings and reviews
Cameras
March 22, 2023
Flir C3-X thermal camera review
The power of thermal imaging can show you which areas of your home are letting heat in and out and driving up energy bills.
September 12, 2022
How to get the most out of your camera
We explain three core camera settings – aperture, shutter speed and ISO – so you can take full control of your photography.
August 12, 2022
The rechargeable batteries that exceeded our expectations
Tenavolts rechargeable lithium batteries can deliver a constant 1.5V from a fully charged state to completely spent.
April 12, 2022
Rechargeable vs single-use batteries
We help you pick the right AA and AAA batteries for the job.
Computers
February 3, 2026
The best student laptops from our tests
Plus, expert tips for buying a laptop for primary and high school-aged kids.
January 27, 2026
Inkjet and laser printers to avoid
Buying a printer for your home office? Avoid these models that scored lowest in our lab tests.
November 5, 2025
Can this Dell 4K computer monitor replace your TV?
We review the performance of the Dell 32 Plus 4K as both a computer and a media monitor.
September 18, 2025
The best cheap printers from our tests
We highlight the best low-cost printers from our lab tests, including models with the cheapest annual ink costs.
Gadgets
February 18, 2025
The Ray-Ban Meta video glasses are a beautiful exercise in hypocrisy
Meta's brand-new smart glasses are very cool, but terrifying.
January 24, 2025
AppleCare promo offer can expire before the product even arrives
Seven days of free AppleCare+ cover is a compelling pitch, except you may never actually be able to use it.
March 1, 2024
Geoclense Home Harmonizer review
Does this device help you feel less physically and emotionally drained, or does it just drain your bank account?
January 11, 2024
How we test translation devices
Here's how we sort the best language translators from the rest.
Home Entertainment
January 15, 2026
Wireless speakers to avoid
Ranging from $100 to $1850, these poor-performing Bluetooth and Wi-Fi speakers are anything but music to your ears.
January 6, 2026
Best small TVs under $1000
Going small doesn't have to mean compromising on quality. Here's our pick of the small screens.
January 5, 2026
The lowest scoring TVs in our tests
Don't get stuck with a dud telly – our experts reveal the models that rated the lowest in our latest tests.
December 11, 2025
How to buy a great TV
LCD or OLED? HD or 4K? What is HDR? Our expert guide will help you find the right TV for your budget.
Internet
January 23, 2026
Best NBN plans for speed
We compare the best performing NBN plans from Aussie Broadband, Telstra, TPG and more by how close they get to their maximum speeds.
January 16, 2026
What is Grok and should Australia be blocking it?
Elon Musk’s xAI tool has raised alarms around the world for facilitating the creation of malicious content, including deepfake pornography.
December 11, 2025
Why your complaints about Meta and Google aren’t being resolved
Australia's telco ombudsman receives lots of complaints about digital platforms, but doesn't have the power to resolve them.
September 26, 2025
Interested in Starlink? Watch out for these scams
Fake websites are exploiting interest in the satellite internet provider and its owner.
Phones
December 11, 2025
Smartphone buying guide: How to find the right model for you
Time for a new phone? Here are our expert tips to help you pick the best.
November 14, 2025
Smartphones to avoid
We reveal the not-so-smart smartphones with poor battery life, disappointing cameras, slow performance and more.
October 27, 2025
Letting telcos regulate themselves isn’t working for consumers
A coalition of consumer advocates is calling for direct government oversight.
October 2, 2025
Push for Optus to be forced to prevent further triple-0 failures
Australia’s peak telco consumer rights body is calling on the government to force Optus to have a reliable triple-0 system.
Tablets and personal media devices
January 15, 2026
How to find the best tablet or laptop for school
Does your child need to bring their own device or tech to school? Here's what to consider before you buy.
September 26, 2023
Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 Ultra review
Samsung has embraced supersized devices. But is there a market for a massive, water-resistant tablet?
July 31, 2023
Google Pixel Tablet review
Part tablet, part smart hub and only partly complete, our hands-on look reveals some software quirks and oversights.
March 24, 2023
Microsoft Surface Pro 9 review
The tech giant refines a winning formula for its top tablet, adding more speed and 5G.
