Mobile Phones
The IP69-rated OPPO A5 Pro 5G costs just $399
The OPPO A5 Pro 5G's biggest selling points are about its battery and its water resistance. I'm scared to combine the two.
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.
BTTR Roundup
BTTR Roundup #39: Ninja Slushi Verdict + New TV Prices & AI for Kids?
Your tech roundup is here: Ninja Slushi tested, Hisense/Samsung TV costs revealed, Google's AI plan dissected, plus AirPods Max review.
Headphones
Apple AirPods Max review: Luxurious audio only Apple can provide
Apple's premium noise cancelling headphones, the AirPods Max, offer great sound and connectivity and luxurious design, but aren't perfect.
Software
Google is giving kids access to its Gemini AI
At a time that the Australian Government is banning social media for kids under 16, Google is about to give kids access to its Gemini AI platform.
Computing
When did you last upgrade your home Wi-Fi? eero's new Wi-Fi 7 could help you with better Wi-Fi speeds
Amazon's latest eero routers promise Wi-Fi 7 connections to speed up your Wi-Fi, without a lot of complication.
Audio Visual
The rest of Samsung's TV lineup has arrived in Australia, here's what you need to know
Samsung's 2025 lineup has arrived in Australia, which means there are lots of big screens with lots of big prices.
Mobile Phones
The OPPO Reno13 5G is shiny
It's early days, but the Reno13's shiny style is nice for the price.
Software
People are going to buy a whole bunch of crap with ChatGPT's Shopping functionality
ChatGPT is launching shopping recommendations, and I'm left wondering what the future holds for BTTR.
Cameras
Part of me longs for the simplicity of a Polaroid camera like the new Polaroid Flip
With products now typically on an annual update cycle with minor spec bumps every year, don't you just wish you could go back to the old days of simple products that just work?
Power Stations
Laser's new Chargecore powerbanks use safer Lithium Iron Phosphate batteries
Rated to last for up to 5,000 cycles and more thermally stable and non-combustible than Lithium-ion batteries, these new powerbanks seem like a no-brainer.
Kitchen Appliances
The Ankarsrum stand mixer is probably more appliance than I can handle
The cult Assistent Original Swedish stand mixer from Ankarsrum has arrived in Australia in 16 different colours and with a powerful 1500W motor.
Audio Visual
Hisense has priced its 2025 ULED TVs
Announced back at CES, we now know how much Hisense's 2025 ULED TV models will cost in Australia
