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BTTR Roundup #45: What Would Destroy Culture (WWDC) in 2025? AI, of course
There was a lot of news out of WWDC this week, but Apple downplayed its AI situation. That hasn't stopped the conversation being about almost nothing else.
Nick Broughall
Nick Broughall is the founder and editor of Aussie tech review site BTTR. He is an award-winning reviewer, with 20+ years experience working as an Editor at sites like Finder, Gizmodo and TechRadar.
Headphones
Belkin SoundForm Isolate/Surround review: Low price, high performance
The latest over-ear headphones from Belkin perform way better than the price tag implies, but there's only one pair you should really consider.
Power Stations
Laser ChargeCore LiFePO4 power bank review: Don’t go too cheap
Laser's collection of new ChargeCore power banks offer the safer LiFePO4 technology, but not all models are created equal.
BTTR Roundup
BTTR Roundup #44: Planning a fun long weekend of not playing the $700 Switch 2
Nintendo's latest console has finally hit shelves, but do we actually know if it's worth the $700 price tag yet?
Vacuum Cleaners
Ecovacs Deebot T50 Pro Omni review: One low sucker
At just 81 mm high, the Deebot T50 Pro Omni is designed to clean under all your furniture, but it's the powerful suction and impressive mopping that make this worth the money.
Opinion
Finding balance on the shifting sands of online publishing: BTTR is going email first
I'm shifting BTTR's publishing strategy to be email-first. Here's what that will mean for subscribers.
BTTR Roundup
BTTR Roundup #43: The power of numbers and AI's true cost
From Apple changing its Operating System names to match the year to a funky new monitor on stand with wheels and a movable arm, this is your weekly roundup of Australian tech news.
TVs
Hisense U6QAU Pro 4K TV review: Big and brilliant for your budget
The Hisense U6QAU Pro 4K TV surprised me by just how much quality you get at such a large screen size for a reasonably affordable price.
Software
Apple's AI failure could be its best product in years
By not recklessly shoving AI down the throats of its users, some writers think Apple is failing. It's actually a sensible approach.
BTTR Roundup
BTTR Roundup #42: As the AI steamroller accelerates, how do we avoid getting crushed?
Google wants to own the Internet, while OpenAI announces mystical devices that will supposedly change computing. Is this really what people want?
Kitchen Appliances
Ankarsrum Assistent Original stand mixer review: Kneadful things
The Ankarsrum Assistent Original is an exceptionally well-built kitchen appliance that makes mixing and kneading dough an effortless endeavour.
Mobile Phones
OPPO Reno13 5G review: Battery for days
OPPO's Reno13 5G offers exceptional battery life and strong performance, but may be slightly overpriced in a competitive market.
