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Tom's Guide
11 hours ago
- Business
- Tom's Guide
Best EOFY telco deals: Optus, Vodafone and Telstra are slashing prices on phones, plans and more
With the end of financial year rapidly approaching, now is a great time to take advantage of the EOFY sales happening at Australia's major telcos. Carriers like Optus, Vodafone and Telstra are currently offering great deals on phone plans, along with discounts on handsets, smartwatches and more. We've taken the liberty of rounding up the best EOFY telco deals you can get right now by carrier, with big savings up for grabs — especially if you're willing to stay connected to an eligible plan for 24 or 36 months. Of course, these deals will end as soon as the new financial year begins on July 1, so don't wait too long to snag a bargain if you see one! Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: Save AU$400 and get a free Galaxy Watch 7 Want to get your hands on the best phone in the world right now at a huge discount, and get a free smartwatch while you're at it? This deal from Optus offers just that, with a AU$400 discount on the phone and a free Galaxy Watch 7 for those willing to stay connected to an eligible Optus phone plan for 24 or 36 months. That's AU$1,098 in value! T&Cs apply. Get 20% off Small and Medium SIM plans for 12 months with code In this online-exclusive deal, Optus is offering a 20% discount on Small and Medium SIM only plans for 12 months when you apply the code YES20 at checkout. That gets you a saving of AU$11 p/m on the Small plan and AU$13p/m on the Medium plan, which is quite decent! T&Cs apply. Get 100GB for just AU$39p/m for first 12 months on Small SIM Only Plan Want stacks of data without breaking the bank? This EOFY deal from Vodafone gets you 100GB of data for just AU$39p/m on the telco's Small SIM Only Plan for the first 12 months. That's twice the data the plan normally offers, along with a AU$10 monthly discount, saving you AU$120 over the first year connected. T&Cs apply. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: Save AU$300 + AU$500 bonus trade-in credit with eligible device on 36 months plan If you've got an eligible device to trade in, you can get a bonus AU$500 in trade-in credit towards the Galaxy S25 Ultra, which already has a AU$300 discount on it for EOFY. Of course, you'll need to stay connected to an eligible plan for 36 months months to take advantage. T&Cs apply. Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: Save AU$500 when you buy on repayment Those willing to stick with Telstra on an eligible 12, 24 or 36 months plan can save AU$500 over the course of their contract when they buy the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra on repayment. T&Cs and eligibility criteria apply.
AU Financial Review
18 hours ago
- Business
- AU Financial Review
How AI and tax reform could drive a white-collar squeeze
With the eyes of the world rightly trained on Iran, Amazon chief executive Andy Jassy's warning to his employees about artificial intelligence's threat to their jobs feels like a bit of a sideshow. But in the long run, Jassy's gloomy prediction may turn out to be a deeply consequential moment for many Australians. Jassy's warning that Amazon will end up with a smaller workforce because of AI isn't necessarily new. The potential threat posed to white-collar jobs from the technology has been recognised by several Australian chief executives, including Telstra boss Vicki Brady and Commonwealth Bank's Matt Comyn. But there's a bigger shift already under way in the labour market that could compound the impact of AI.
Time of India
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
A heart for every frame
In the " BE Extraordinary " series, in collaboration with Harsh Kapadia, CCO, Grey India , we highlight campaigns from Cannes Lions that broke through the clutter, often earning silvers and bronzes without the extensive public discussion that's the exclusive preserve of Grand Prix winners. This segment turns its lens to filmcraft, showcasing how brands are leveraging cinematic storytelling and visual artistry to convey messages and engage audiences in memorable ways. Together is for Christmas - Telstra, +61 and Bear Meets Eagle On Fire The "Together is for Christmas" campaign, created for Telstra, Australia's telephone network, by agencies +61 and Bear Meets Eagle On Fire, utilised an elaborate narrative to serve as its festive commercial. The film's objective was to subtly convey Telstra's extensive network coverage while simultaneously connecting the brand with the emotional themes of togetherness and connection during the holiday season. The commercial opens with a man engaged in decorating his home for Christmas. His phone, which is playing music nearby, is accidentally swallowed by a donkey. The donkey then wanders away from the property. As the donkey travels across various locations, the swallowed phone continues to play music, leading observers to believe the animal is singing. This phenomenon rapidly transforms the donkey into a national sensation, becoming known as the "singing donkey," and embarking on a journey of celebrity that lasts for much of the year. The donkey, after experiencing widespread fame and fortune, decides to return home for Christmas, seemingly recognising the importance of being with loved ones during the festive period. The donkey returns, carrying a small Telstra-branded bag, inside which is the man's phone. The man, unaware of the donkey's extraordinary journey and newfound celebrity, simply receives his phone back. This cinematic storytelling approach, leveraging classic advertising humor, effectively demonstrates Telstra's pervasive network reach: the music plays uninterrupted regardless of the donkey's location. Beyond this subtle product demonstration, the film aims to evoke the emotional significance of Christmas and position Telstra as a facilitator of human connection. The execution relies on detailed cinematic techniques and narrative depth to create a memorable and endearing festive advertisement. A$AP Rocky - Tailor Swif, Iconoclast The music video for A$AP Rocky's song 'Tailor Swif', produced by Iconoclast and directed by Vania Heymann and Gal Muggia, stands out as a distinctive example of filmcraft within the music industry. The video was filmed in Kyiv, Ukraine, in 2021 and officially released in 2024. The creative approach behind Tailor Swif involved pushing the boundaries of traditional music video aesthetics, blending elements of hip-hop culture with avant-garde and internet-inspired imagery. Every frame is meticulously crafted and designed to offer a unique and often unexpected visual surprise, contributing to a rich and layered viewing experience. A notable detail highlighted in discussions, for instance, includes a wig constructed entirely from cigarettes, serving as an example of the video's unconventional visual vocabulary. This continuous stream of visual stimulation encourages repeated viewings, as audiences often discover new details and interpretations with each watch. The film's artistic direction and production emphasise a form of visual surrealism that is frequently understated, requiring a moment for viewers to fully register the ingenious and unconventional elements presented within each scene. The video is considered a visually captivating and innovative piece of work, demonstrating advanced filmcraft in its execution. The Paris Paralympics Commercial, Channel 4 The Paris Paralympics Commercial, widely associated with Channel 4's distinct approach to sports advertising in the UK, focused on promoting the upcoming Paralympic Games. The campaign's core objective was to fundamentally reframe public perception of the Paralympics, shifting the narrative away from one centered on sympathy or merely overcoming disability. The film prominently featured dynamic reactions of Paralympians engaged intensely in their respective sports. The visual execution emphasised the athletes' raw competitive spirit and dedication, regardless of any physical disadvantage they might have. The central message asserted that, for Paralympians, the focus is purely on performance and the pursuit of gold, mirroring the competitive drive seen in Olympic athletes. The campaign deliberately challenged viewers by communicating that factors like disability, external conditions, or even public sentiment should not detract from the athletes' sporting prowess. This commercial aimed to directly address the audience, encouraging them to view the Paralympics as a genuine and hardcore sporting event, rather than a "feel-good" or charitable occasion. By showcasing the intense competition and the athletes' singular focus on performance and winning, the campaign sought to elevate the status of Paralympic sport to that of any elite athletic competition. It was designed to foster a perception where ability, competitive spirit and the pursuit of excellence are paramount. (At BE Extraordinary, a series about the winners at Cannes Lions in collaboration with Harsh Kapadia, CCO, Grey India, we peer outside the Grand Prix, and look at clutter breaking work that picked the silvers and the bronzes, but don't often get discussed.)
9 News
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- 9 News
Trailer for Death Stranding 2: On The Beach - Explore. Connect. Survive.
Trailer for Death Stranding 2: On The Beach - Explore. Connect. Survive. Added 29 minutes ago Trailer for Death Stranding 2: On The Beach - Explore. Connect. Survive. 29 minutes ago 03:19 Elder Scrolls Online's Game Director Rich Lambert unpacks the past, present and future of the game in an interview with The latest big update for ESO is out now on PC and coming soon to Xbox and PC. 11 hours ago 04:14 Exclusive: Apple's Greg Joswiak speaks to Trevor Long about AI, Siri and why a previously announced update didn't eventuate. 7 days ago 17:26 Mark Santomartino and Julian Price discuss the Nintendo Switch 2 after going hands-on with the console ahead of its release. Jun 3rd, 2025 17:23 Telstra is launching satellite messaging, which allows a standard mobile phone to connect to the Telstra network via the SpaceX Starling satellite network. Jun 2nd, 2025 04:47 Google is launching a new AI Mode feature in their main search engine in the US. May 20th, 2025 00:34 Blizzard game developers Darren Williams and Ely Cannon sit down with to reflect on 30 years of Warcraft. Apr 21st, 2025 04:39 The next big expansion for the long running Elder Scrolls Online video game has been unveiled. A decade on, players will be able to continue the original storyline in Seasons of the Worm Cult. Coming to PC and consoles in June. Apr 11th, 2025 00:44 For the first time, 9News can reveal these leaked iPhone 17 Models in video to show the likely changes coming later this year. Mar 27th, 2025 03:05 One of the most hyped new features Apple announced last year was the potential to use the existing Apple AirPods Pro 2 to perform a hearing test - and that feature is rolling out in Australia today. Mar 25th, 2025 04:16 Why this is the best value iPhone on the market. Feb 27th, 2025 11:57 Technology expert Trevor Long speaks on Apple's new iPhone 16e. Feb 19th, 2025 02:47 South of Midnight is an upcoming action adventure game featuring mythical creatures and Deep South folklore. recently went hands on with game, which is set to release on Xbox Series X|S and PC in April. Feb 11th, 2025 02:08
RNZ News
3 days ago
- RNZ News
Why does my phone sometimes not ring when people call? A communications expert explains
First published on If your phone frequently doesn't ring on 4G or 5G there are a few things you can do. Photo: 123RF Analysis - There's a certain feeling I get in the pit of my stomach when I'm waiting for an important call to come through. You know the type - maybe a call from your boss, a potential new employer or news of a loved one who's due to give birth. In these situations, I usually stare at my phone, willing it to ring. I make sure - over and again - it's not on silent or "do not disturb" mode. When the screen is out of my sight, I imagine I can hear the familiar ringtone. Then it pops up - the missed call notification. But the phone never rang. What happened? When making a mobile call using 4G or 5G networks, the caller dials a number and their network operator (Telstra or OneNZ, for example) routes the request to the recipient's device. For this to work, both phones must be registered with an IP Multimedia Subsystem - or IMS - which automatically happens when you turn on your phone. IMS is the system that allows the combination of voice calls, messages and video communications. Both phones must also be connected to a 4G or 5G cell phone tower. The caller's network sends an invite to the recipient's device, which will then start to ring. This process is usually very fast. But as generations of cellular networks have evolved (remember 3G?), becoming faster and with greater capacity, they have also become more complex, with new potential points of failure. Mobile phones use Voice over LTE (VoLTE) for 4G networks or Voice over New Radio (VoNR) for 5G. These are technologies that enable voice calls over those two types of networks and they use the above mentioned IMS. In some countries such as New Zealand, if either of these aren't enabled or supported on your device (some phones have VoLTE disabled by default), it may attempt to fall back to the 3G network, which was switched off in Australia in 2024 and is currently being phased out in New Zealand. If this fallback fails or is delayed, the recipient's phone may not ring or may go straight to voicemail. Another possibility is that your phone may have failed to register with the IMS network. If this happens - due to something like a software glitch, SIM issue, or network problem - a phone won't receive the call signal and won't ring. Then there are handover issues. Each cell phone tower covers a particular area, and if you are moving, your call will be handed over to the tower that provides the best coverage. Sometimes your phone uses 5G for data but 4G for voice; if the handover between 5G and 4G is slow or fails, the call might not ring. If 5G is used for both data and voice, VoNR is used, which is still not widely supported and may fail. Mobile apps introduce other potential problems. For example, on Android, aggressive battery-saving features can restrict background processes, including the phone app, preventing it from responding to incoming calls. Third-party apps such as call blockers, antivirus tools, or even messaging apps can also interfere with call notifications. Finally, if your phone is in an area with poor reception, it may not receive the call signal in time to ring. These so-called "dead zones" are more common than telcos would like to admit. I live at the end of a long driveway in a well-covered suburb of Auckland in New Zealand. But, depending on where I am in the house, I still experience dead zones and often the WiFi-enabled phone apps will more reliably cause the phone to ring. If your phone frequently doesn't ring on 4G or 5G there are a few things you can do: This story was originally published on The Conversation.
