Business

Facebook’s parent company, Meta, wins ‘Shonky’ award for not tackling scam ads

- November 13, 2024 4 MIN READ

Scam ads are lucrative for scammers, but the money they steal from vulnerable people is also delivering plenty of cash to Mark Zuckerberg and his social media company Meta. The business behind Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp has been named one of five “winners” in consumer group CHOICE’s annual Shonky Awards for trash products. The CHOICE… Read more »

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Business

Online retailer Kogan.com wins ‘Shonky’ award from consumer group CHOICE for its $99 subscription

- November 3, 2023 2 MIN READ

ASX-lister online retailer Kogan.com has put another feather in its cap, winning a “Shonky” award from consumer group CHOICE. The annual Shonky Awards recognise products and companies that deliver a poor experience for shoppers. Kogan was called out for “tricking customers” according to CHOICE, into signing up for its $99 ‘Kogan First trial. Tech featured… Read more »

Choice renters
Other tech

The data proptech startups are collecting just to rent a home is freaking out people

- April 21, 2023 2 MIN READ

You might wanna think twice before using proptech platforms like 2Apply and Snug to apply for a home.  New research from CHOICE has revealed that over 40% of renters have been pressured to use these third-party platforms, which could lead to data breaches, extra costs, and exclusion from housing. CHOICE consumer data advocate Kate Bower… Read more »

Dishwasher
Life hacks

Here’s the story you need to share with the office – a dishwasher expert on 5 things should never do (putting cups & plates in the sink is not one, but should be)

- April 14, 2023 4 MIN READ

Now that tech companies are cutting back on free breakfasts, acai and poke bowls, life in the work kitchen is getting much harder. In some startups you may even have to put your own plates, cutlery and cups in the dishwasher after a meal. And for those currently putting them in the sink, because unsure… Read more »