Jasmine Gearie

Jasmine Gearie

Ecommerce Editor

Jasmine Gearie was previously an Ecommerce Editor at TechRadar Australia, with a primary focus on helping readers find the best mobile and NBN plans. During her time with TechRadar, she also reported on important telco news in Australia, and helped track down tech deals to help readers save money.

Articles by: Jasmine Gearie

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Best stocking-stuffer Black Friday deals to get your Xmas shopping done early

By Jasmine Gearie published

We’re one month away from Christmas, so we’ve rounded up our top Black Friday deals under AU$50.

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One of our favourite Dyson handsticks is an incredible AU$551 off for Black Friday

By Jasmine Gearie published

Price cut The Good Guys is now offering the Dyson V11 vacuum cleaner for AU$648 during the Black Friday weekend.

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Aussie Broadband has the best Black Friday NBN deals, with up to AU$240 off plans

By Jasmine Gearie published

Big savings Aussie Broadband is slashing up to AU$20 off its fast NBN plans for an entire year in this Black Friday deal.

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Apple’s 15-inch 2023 MacBook Air is an absolute steal in this epic Black Friday deal

By Jasmine Gearie published

Price drop The 15-inch MacBook Air is only a few months old, but you can save AU$402 on the new laptop right now from Amazon.

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Meta Quest 2 drops to AU$439.99 ahead of Black Friday sales

By Jasmine Gearie published

Hot deal The Meta Quest 2 is one of the more affordable VR headsets you can buy, and it’s now up to AU$90 off on Amazon.

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Time to switch from Optus? I’ve got 4 mobile and NBN alternatives for you

By Jasmine Gearie published

If you’re ready to cancel your mobile or internet with Optus, I’ve got four recommendations that are off the Optus network.

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Optus network outage Nov 2023: CEO says "no indication" of hack [UPDATED]

By Jasmine Gearie last updated

Optus experienced a nationwide network outage with millions of customers affected, but services are slowing being restored.

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The ACCC says to shop around for a better NBN deal – here are 5 plans I’d recommend

By Jasmine Gearie published

Australia’s consumer watchdog wants NBN users to ensure they aren’t paying too much for their internet speeds.

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Best Google Pixel 8 plans in Australia (September 2024)

By Jasmine Gearie last updated

Compared The Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are now available to buy, and we’ve analysed every offer to find the best plan for you.

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Speed freaks rejoice: NBN 100 and faster internet plans could soon get cheaper

By Jasmine Gearie published

The ACCC has accepted proposed changes to the NBN’s wholesale pricing structure, and you could be better off if you’ve got a fast NBN plan.

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Time to switch? Telstra’s popular NBN 50 plan will soon cost a whopping AU$100p/m

By Jasmine Gearie published

Telstra’s NBN plans are some of the most expensive options in the market, but thankfully there are cheaper alternatives.

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NRL Grand Final 2023: live stream Penrith Panthers vs Brisbane Broncos worldwide

By Jasmine Gearie published

How to watch The Penrith Panthers face the Brisbane Broncos tonight in Sydney – here’s how to live stream the 2023 NRL Grand Final from anywhere.

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Best iPhone 14 Pro Max plans in Australia (September 2024)

By Jasmine Gearie last updated

Compared The iPhone 14 Pro Max is Apple a premium handset, and we’ve weighed up your options from Telstra, Optus, Vodafone and outright retailers.

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Best iPhone 14 Pro plans in Australia (September 2024)

By Jasmine Gearie last updated

Compared We’ve compared all iPhone 14 Pro plans from Telstra, Optus and Vodafone to give you our top picks for your needs.

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Need superfast NBN? This Superloop NBN 250 deal is the only one worth getting

By Jasmine Gearie published

Don't miss Superloop’s NBN 250 plan comes with a blazing typical evening speed, and it’s down to AU$85 a month for your first half-year.

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Finally, a robot vacuum cleaner that has the potential to get into corners

By Jasmine Gearie published

The Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni has a new square shape that might’ve finally solved a problem with most robot vacuums.

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NBN speeds have reached an all-time high, according to ACCC

By Jasmine Gearie published

Australia’s consumer watchdog has recorded the fastest ever download speeds in the peak usage period.

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Best Google Pixel 7a plans in Australia (September 2024)

By Jasmine Gearie last updated

The Pixel 7a is available now, and we’ve compared the latest offers from Telstra, Optus and outright retailers to find the best place to buy.

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Best iPhone 11 plans in Australia (September 2024)

By Jasmine Gearie last updated

Compared With the iPhone 14 now available, Apple has discontinued the iPhone 11. With limited availability, we examine whether this older device is still worth buying on a plan or outright.

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Best iPhone SE plans in Australia (September 2024)

By Jasmine Gearie last updated

Compared The iPhone SE 2022 is Apple’s most affordable phone, and we’ve got details on all the plans from Telstra, Optus and Vodafone.

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Best iPhone 12 plans in Australia (September 2024)

By Jasmine Gearie last updated

Compared Looking to buy an iPhone 12? We’re running you through the best plans from the telcos and outright deals.

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3G shutdown in Australia: when is it and what it means for you

By Jasmine Gearie published

3G networks will be completely shut down by September 2024 – here’s how to make sure your devices are ready for a 4G and 5G future.

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Best Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 plans in Australia (September 2024)

By Jasmine Gearie last updated

Compared The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 is still available to buy, but we think you’ll be better off with the new Fold 5 in most cases.

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Best Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 4 plans in Australia (September 2024)

By Jasmine Gearie last updated

Compared Want to buy a flip phone? We’ve checked the major telcos and outright retailers to help you decide if the Flip 4 is still worth buying.

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Starfield pre-order guide: where to find each version and what’s included in them

By Aleksha McLoughlin last updated

With Starfield now only two weeks away, we’re bringing you all the pre-order information you need to know ahead of launch.

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