Nick Broughall

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.

Software

Just me coming to terms with what Google's I/O announcements mean for the Internet

On the surface, Google's IO announcements seem like a promising development for technology. In reality, it's going to create a tedious slop of nothing, harder to escape than quicksand.

BTTR Roundup

BTTR Roundup #41: Is thin in? Samsung's latest phone and the joys of juicing

In this week's BTTR roundup, we look at the new S25 Edge smartphone, go hands on with the Ninja NeverClog Juicer and the Ring Outdoor Cam Plus, and show our appreciation for (HBO) Max's social media team.

Streaming

An appreciation post for the Australian "HBO" Max social team

Warner Bros big wigs decided to rebrand their streaming service back to "HBO Max" from "Max" this week, just six weeks after launching in Australia.

Headphones

Your ears will be the big winner with the arrival of Sony's latest noise cancelling headphones

Sony has launched its WH-1000XM6 noise cancelling headphones, with an improved chip and 12 microphones for noise cancellation.

Home Security

Ring Outdoor Cam Plus review: All in the details

With 2K video quality out of the box and dual-band Wi-Fi support, the Ring Outdoor Cam Plus offers a solid balance of performance and price.

Drones

Droners will love the new DJI Mavic 4 Pro

DJI has just launched its latest pro-grade drone, the Mavic 4 Pro, with a triple camera system and 30km HD video transmission.