2026 Shonky Awards
From protein chips that’ll give your wallet a workout to a washer-dryer that leaves you waiting… and waiting… here are some of the worst products and services uncovered by CHOICE experts this year.
ALL The winners revealed
The 2026 Shonky Awards go to…
We call out products and services doing the wrong thing by Australians.
The 2026 Shonky winnersMore about each winner
Here are the worst products and services uncovered by CHOICE experts this year.
Sony Interactive Entertainment
The Shonky Award for asking us to pay to play, but not own.
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