Netflix with ads launches in Australia November 4 priced at $6.99
If the entry level $10.99 Netflix plan is too much for you, Netflix is launching it’s...
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EFTM’s Favourite Things – Day 14 – Amazon Echo Show 15 valued at $399
There are a heap of Amazon Echo speakers on the market, small ones, ones with screens, ones that...
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Podcast: Two Blokes Talking Tech – Bush Telephone
Just how is it that giving people in the bush more choice when it comes to mobile plans wouldnt be...
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Meta announces Meta Quest Pro, their new high-end advanced VR headset
Mark Zuckerberg has announced Meta’s new VR headset, the Meta Quest Pro, bringing a host of...
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Google Pixel 7 review: Google’s flagship devices are still the best Android experience available
Google did not even try to hide the existence of the Pixel 7 this year, showing it off in May at...
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Google Pixel 7 Pro Review: The best of Google is now even better
The release of Google’s latest Pixel phone was an extended affair after being shown off at Google...
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Microsoft announces new Surface Pro 9, Surface Laptop 5, Surface Studio 2+ and more
Ten years after launching the original Surface tablet, Microsoft Chief Product Officer, Panos...
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Podcast: EFTM – Flashback 15 years
Does the ACCC represent consumers? Consumers looking for competition? That’s my question...
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Telstra explains customer ID data retention, and calls for a future with Digital Identity
Amidst an environment of great concern around just why companies are asking for our ID then...
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EFTM’s Favourite Things – Day 12 – Arlo Go 2 Security Camera valued at $429
Security is important, be it at your home, your new home construction site, your holiday home,...
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Podcast: EFTM – A flashback 15 years!
Does the ACCC represent consumers? Consumers looking for competition? That’s my question...
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EFTM’s Favourite Things – Day 11 – JBL Live Pro 2 True Wireless earphones valued at $199!
There’s headphones, then there’s great headphones. With JBL you always get the latter...
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Focal Utopia 2022 review — these could be the last open-back headphones you ever buy
Focal’s Utopia headphones have always been one of the best sets of open-back headphones you could...
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Regional Mobile coverage and competition under the microscope as ACCC considers TPG and Telstra coverage sharing
The ability for over four million Australians to shop around and find a better mobile deal is...
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EFTM’s Favourite Things – Day 10 – Logitech MX Keys and MX Master 3 Mouse Combo – worth $399
If there’s a product you choose to use on every computer in your office and at home, then...
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EFTM’s Favourite Things – Day 9 – STM Dux Backpack valued at $269!
It doesn’t matter if you’re a student, office worker, traveller or gym junkie –...
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German airline Lufthansa bans AirTags in checked bags – good luck with that!
How’s this for the most ridiculous decision ever. German airline Lufthansa is reportedly...
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PAX Melbourne 2022, the big names come to play but the local Aussie developers hit it out of the park
2022 and PAX Melbourne is back this year after a two-year COVID-enforced hiatus. Most of the...
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Turn your old photo Negatives into Digital photos! Awesome Kodak Slide n Scan Digital Film Scanner Review
I’m old enough to remember buying film for a camera, taking photos with care and paying to...
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Optus STILL hasn’t contacted all its customers? Telstra keeps showing them how it’s done.
It has been fifteen days since Optus went public about their massive and...
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Netgear Orbi WiFi 6E (RBKE963) Review – The most advanced WiFi system for the ultimate connected home
When I first reviewed the Netgear Orbi system almost six years ago I said it “redefines...
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Google Pixel Watch with Fitbit unveiled – available to pre-order today
Alongside their Pixel 7 phones, Google have unveiled their long awaited Pixel Watch. The Pixel...
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Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro announced with Tensor G2 and loads more camera features
At their annual hardware in the US overnight, Rick Osterloh and his team have unveiled the new...
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EFTM’s Favourite Things – Day 7 – Backbone One Playstation Edition valued at $179
For the gamers, our Day 7 giveaway is the Backbone One Playstation Edition. Take your iPhone and...
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Podcast: Two Blokes Talking Tech – Not all about Optus
Situation still concerning at Optus, Trev and Steve update what they know and how things are...
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iPhone 14 Plus Review – For when Big is Better
Big is better they say, and for some reason that might just be why they’ve been holding out...
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ASUS Zenfone 9 review: Great things come in small packages
It’s been some time since we saw a small flagship phone which ticks all the boxes, but thew new...
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EFTM’s Favourite Things – Day 6 – Netgear Meural WiFi Photo Frame valued at $649
Day 6 and we’re almost rounding out week one of our October giveaway, 31 prizes in 31 days...
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Xbox Elite Series 2 – Core: A new cheaper elite controller
Xbox has always had many options for all types of gamers and the newest Elite controller is a...
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Alienware 34 AW3423DW QD-OLED review — brilliant, punchy colours in a gaming monitor
Alienware are a well-known gaming company but have not really hit the ball out of the park with...
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Focal release Bathys, their first ever Hi-Fi Bluetooth headphones – and we tried them out
Focal is renowned for their audiophile quality audio products with some of their headphones now...
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Google announces new wired Nest Doorbell with 24/7 continuous recording
After the launch of the new Nest Doorbell (Battery) last year, there was buzz about a wired model...
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Google announces new Nest Wifi Pro with Wi-Fi 6E Support
Ahead of their Made by Google event to show off the Pixel 7 phones and PIxel Watch on Friday...
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Podcast: EFTM – What is Identity Protection and some non-Optus content
Optus is still dragging the chain on customer contact and help, so I’m here for those with...
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AIRROBO Robot Vacuum P20 review: basic but extremely affordable
We have reviewed a lot of robot vacuums here at EFTM in the past few years and although they are...
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AnkerWork, Anker’s sub-brand for home and office accessories, is launching in Australia today
Most people have heard of Anker and their charging products but how many have heard of...
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OPPO Reno 8 Review: Premium mid-range done right
After checking out their mid-range flagship, the Find X5 earlier this month, OPPO then unveiled...
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Alternatives to Optus – for customers fed up and wanting a change
Optus certainly isn’t winning any new customers right now, and what’s worse is they...
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Google Pixel 7 Event – What do we expect to see?
At their Made by Google event this week, Google will unveil their latest hardware across a number...
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BREAKING: Twitter – Edit tweets now available in Australia
Do you make enough mistakes in your typing to justify paying $6.99 per month to Twitter for the...
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EFTM’s Favourite Things – Day 4 – Chromecast with Google TV – Valued at $99
The Chromecast with Google TV may be just $99, and by far the cheapest of our 31 prizes over the...
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Optus CEO Confirms 2.1 million ID Documents exposed in Cyber Attack
Optus CEO Kelly Bayer Rosmarin has spoken for the first time since her press conference two...
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Dear Optus: Have my details been stolen in your hack? Customers left with no idea where they stand.
Eleven days since it was revealed Optus suffered a massive Cyber Attack resulting in the loss of...
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EFTM’s Favourite Things – Day 2 – JBL Partybox Encore portable speaker valued at $349
There’s portable bluetooth speakers, and then there’s the JBL Partybox speakers. These...
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EFTM’s Favourite Things – Day 1 – Ecovacs DEEBOT T9+ valued at $1,299
Excited about our first giveaway for October, it’s the amazing Ecovacs Robotics Deebot T9+...
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Fortnite fans can team up with their favourite streamers and celebrities in the Alienware Arena Series
Fortnite has been popular for a while now and it is still going strong in many circles. This...
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Telstra emails all mobile customers online safety tips – showing Optus how fast you can deliver an all-customer communication
With a week of negative headlines for Optus, you can imagine all the telcos have been locking down...
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Australian Federal Police step in to help Optus’ most affected customers with Operation Guardian
While Optus fails to do much at all communicating with customers, in particular the most affected...
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HUGE GIVEAWAY over $25,000 in prizes: EFTM’s Favourite Things – 31 prizes in 31 days!
We get the chance to test out and use some of the coolest gadgets and gizmos on the market, and we...
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EXCLUSIVE: “I’m Angry” – Optus yet to alert the 10,200 worst affected customers of their situation
It’s been over a week since the Optus Cyber Attack happened, and now several days since...
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