Samsung’s QN90F TV absolutely towered over me when I recently tested the massive 115-inch TV. As wowed as I was, my concern was that stretching a 4K image over such a large display would result in some compromises.
However, the 115-inch version of the Samsung QN90F mitigates this by using the same NQ8 AI Gen3 as the 8K QN990F TV, one of our picks for 2025’s best TVs. This more powerful processor makes the QN90F’s 4K imagery look crisp, even on such a massive display.
Like many of Samsung’s premium TVs, this one includes an anti-glare coating, much like the high-end S95F OLED model. Even without that coating, the QN90F punches up the brightness levels, which is a staple of Mini LED technology.
115-inch TVs are still a new form factor, reflected by the high $26,999 price tag. The 98-inch Samsung QN90F, however, sits below the $10,000 mark, and was less than $8,000 during the recent Black Friday sales. Whether you can fit either TV into your living room is a different thing altogether.
Australians can’t get enough of their pop idols, fictional or otherwise, based on what the nation asked Amazon’s Alexa smart assistant the most in 2025.
Perhaps predictably, Taylor Swift was the celebrity Australians peppered Alexa with questions about more than anyone else. Despite that, Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl was the second-most requested album, following Chappell Roan’s 2023 LP, The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess.
That’s based on Alexa requests made by Australia and New Zealand users between January and November this year. Of the millions of questions asked of the smart assistant, the data provided by Amazon gives an idea of who and what made an impact in 2025.
Reflecting the overwhelming popularity of Netflix’s KPop Demon Hunters, six songs from the movie made the top 10 music list, led by “Golden”. Meanwhile, Bruno Mars made two appearances, including the top spot with “APT.” alongside ROSÉ.
Proving that all is right in the world, Alexa received the most questions about AFL than its rugby league competitor. My beloved Adelaide Crows were the fifth most asked about Australian sporting team. We’ll conveniently forget about their 2025 finals campaign for now.
Amazon’s list of popular topics and questions is a fun one to sift through. For the most part, there aren’t too many surprises along the way. An exception might be the fact that more Aussies asked questions about the late Steve Irwin than his son, Robert.
Based on the general knowledge questions, we’re also still asking Alexa whether tomatoes are a fruit or a vegetable. I’d hope that Alexa responded with some variation of the adage that knowledge is understanding that tomatoes are a fruit, and that wisdom is knowing that they shouldn’t go in a fruit salad.
Anyways, here’s the full data as shared by Amazon, so you can compare it with what you asked your Echo Dot or any other Alexa-enabled device.
Australia’s most asked Alexa questions 2025
Celebrity
Most asked about overall
Taylor Swift
Cristiano Ronaldo
MrBeast
Michael Jackson
Lionel Messi
Eminem
Ariana Grande
Queen Elizabeth II
Sabrina Carpenter
Katy Perry
Most asked musicians
Taylor Swift
Michael Jackson
Eminem
Ariana Grande
Sabrina Carpenter
Most asked actors
Ariana Grande
Tom Cruise
Dwayne Johnson
Nicole Kidman
Adam Sandler
Most asked athletes
Cristiano Ronaldo
Lionel Messi
LeBron James
Michael Jordan
Stephen Curry
“Who is … married to?“
1. Finn Wolfhard
2. Katy Perry
3. Ed Sheeran
4. Eminem
5. Bruno Mars
6. Justin Bieber
7. Taylor Swift
8. Elon Musk
9. Sabrina Carpenter
10. Beyoncé
11. Nicole Kidman
How much is … worth?”
1. Elon Musk
2. MrBeast
3. Taylor Swift
4. Cristiano Ronaldo
5. Jeff Bezos
6. Lionel Messi
7. Bill Gates
8. Eminem
9. LeBron James
10. Michael Jordan
“How tall is…”
1. Sabrina Carpenter
2. Taylor Swift
3. Lionel Messi
4. Tom Cruise
5. Cristiano Ronaldo
6. Kevin Hart
7. Ariana Grande
8. Snoop Dogg
9. Dwayne Johnson
10. Nicole Kidman
Most asked Australian celebrities
Steve Irwin
Nicole Kidman
Kylie Minogue
Chris Hemsworth
Robert Irwin
The Kid Laroi
Keith Urban
Hugh Jackman
John Farnham
Jimmy Barnes
Sport
Most asked about sports
AFL
Rugby League
Basketball
Cricket
F1
Most asked about Australian sports teams
Collingwood Magpies
Brisbane Broncos
Brisbane Lions
Geelong Cats
Adelaide Crows
Sydney Swans
Fremantle Dockers
Hawthorn Hawks
Carlton Blues
Essendon Bombers
Music
Top 10 songs
“APT.”, ROSÉ, Bruno Mars
“Golden”, HUNTR/X (KPop Demon Hunters)
“Soda Pop”, Saja Boys (KPop Demon Hunters)
“Your Idol”, Saja Boys (KPop Demon Hunters)
“Takedown”, HUNTR/X (KPop Demon Hunters)
“How It’s Done”, HUNTR/X (KPop Demon Hunters)
“What It Sounds Like”, HUNTR/X (KPop Demon Hunters)
“Die With A Smile”, Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars
“That’s So True”, Gracie Abrams
“Barbie Girl”, Aqua
Top 10 artists
Taylor Swift
Bruno Mars
The Wiggles
ROSÉ (KPop Demon Hunters)
EJAE (KPop Demon Hunters)
HUNTR/X (KPop Demon Hunters)
Ed Sheeran
Rei Ami (KPop Demon Hunters)
Audrey Nuna (KPop Demon Hunters)
Eminem
Top five albums
The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess, Chappell Roan
The Life of a Showgirl, Taylor Swift
KPop Demon Hunters
Folklore, Taylor Swift
Reputation, Taylor Swift
Most requested local artists
ROSÉ
The Kid Laroi
Kylie Minogue
Hilltop Hoods
John Farnham
Top tracks featuring a local artist
“APT.” by ROSÉ, Bruno Mars
“Dance Monkey” by Tones And I
“Stay” by The Kid Laroi and Justin Bieber
“Youngblood” by 5 Seconds of Summer
“Number One Girl” by ROSÉ
Popular general knowledge questions
Population sizes: the world, Australia, New Zealand, United States, China, India
Islamic prayer: “Next Islamic prayer” for Maghrib, Dhuhr, Asr, Fajr, and Isha, and specific prayer timings
Election information across Australia and New Zealand
Cooking times for health-conscious food: eggs, chicken, broccoli, sweet potato, salmon
“How to cook for just yourself?”
Sleeping help: “how to fall asleep?” and “how to fall asleep fast?”
In a bid to squeeze alongside the Netflixes and Disney Pluses of the world, local TV company Fetch has launched a new low-cost ‘Access’ plan for $3.99 per month.
Fetch Access — which requires the brand’s hardware, like the Fetch Mini G5 — includes more than 30 free-to-air channels streamed via the internet, over 25 additional specialist channels, and a rotating library of 30 movies to watch each month. On top of that, the subscription includes more than 30 games, like Pac-Man, Tetris, and Doodle Jump.
In announcing its cheaper subscription service, Fetch referenced a recent Deloitte report that found Australians pay an average of $78 per month on media subscriptions. That’s up $15 from 2024, with Fetch’s new service aiming to fit within already-stretched household budgets.
Of the 30 movies included with Fetch Access at launch, there’s a mix of classics and mainstream flicks. The Godfather trilogy is there, alongside multiple Spider-Man movies, and the appropriately festive Elf. Interestingly, the streaming resolution varies between movies; The Godfather is listed as being in 4K, while the more recent A Beautiful Day In The Neighborhood is only in HD.
Alongside the collection of free-to-air channels — like ABC, SBS, Seven, Nine, and Ten — Fetch’s specialist channels are an eclectic bunch. Bundled with the Fetch Access package are channels dedicated to Bondi Vet, Mythbusters, and Hell’s Kitchen, among other niche shows.
Separate from Access, Fetch still sells several other premium channel packages in addition to standalone streaming apps like Netflix. Earlier in the year, Fetch re-committed to a partnership with ESPN to continue airing sports content as part of its $7.99 monthly Vibe Pack.
It also sells channel packages focusing on dramas and documentaries, plus a $24.99 monthly Ultimate Pack that combines all of Fetch’s premium channels into one subscription.
