BTTR Roundup #56: Apple vs Samsung (September 2025 Invite edition)
Apple and Samsung events, new vacuum cleaners launching and DJI's latest wireless microphone: It's a big week for tech in this week's BTTR Roundup.
Latest
Roborock's H60 Hub Ultra promises a $999 stick vacuum powerhouse
With 210 AirWatts of suction, 90 minutes of battery and a powerful auto-empty dock with sealed bags and a 5-stage filtration system, the H60 Hub Ultra promises to keep your home clean.
What is Samsung showing off at its Galaxy event next week?
Samsung has a pretty set schedule of hardware launches, so what Galaxy device could it be unveiling at this event right before IFA?
Did you know you could hide apps on your iPhone? Here's how
Apple lets you hide apps from your iPhone's screen for anyone other than you. Here's how to set it up.
Apple's "Awe-dropping" iPhone event will be 3am 10 Sept AEST
Sorry, I'm just not getting up early to cover the launch this year.
Motorola Moto Edge 60 Pro review: What makes a phone Pro-tier?
Motorola's Edge 60 Pro is a perfectly decent phone with great battery life, but lacks impact against similarly priced devices.
BTTR Roundup #55: Is nudity-blocking software the best way to protect your kids?
This week, we look at HMD's new phone that automatically blocks nudity, Google's latest Pixels and the most exciting tech to launch this decade: Ninja's Swirl by Creami.
I love Ghost's vision for the web, but its ActivityPub integration has one glaring drawback
It's been almost two weeks since I updated to Ghost 6.0, and so far it's been great. But it could be even better with one simple change.
Do your AirPods stop playing music from your phone every time you open a link on your Mac? Here's how to stop that
Multi-point pairing is really great when you want it, but extremely frustrating when it interrupts you mid-song because of some stupid pop-up video.
BTTR Roundup #54: Fortnite headed back to iOS in Australia
Australian courts rule Apple was anti-competitive with its payment methods, clearing the way for Fortnite's eventual iOS return.
Shokz OpenFit 2+ review: The upgrade you hope it will be
Shokz addressed almost all of the issues with the original OpenFit with the launch of the OpenFit 2+, making them a great option for active people.
BTTR Roundup #53: Productivity booster
I boosted my productivity reviewing a portable monitor; the Productivity Commission would rather exempt AI tech companies from copyright rules.
Monitors
Espresso Displays 15 Pro review: 4King brilliant
4K resolution, 550 nits of brightness, 1.07 billion colours, all from a portable monitor powered by a single USB-C cable: The espresso 15 Pro is an impressive productivity partner.
BTTR Roundup
BTTR Roundup #52: The social media ban is coming and YouTube will be part of it
YouTube in the social media ban... Galaxy Z Fold7 reviewed... Dancing floor cleaners... It's been a big week in tech.
Headphones
My favourite pair of headphones to buy right now
Looking for the best headphones in Australia? I've tested a bunch of headphones, and these are what I would buy tomorrow.
Mobile Phones
My pick for the best Samsung phone you can buy right now
I've tested a whole heap of Samsung phones over the past few years. Here's what I think is best.
Mobile Phones
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold7 review: Exceptional, but not perfect
Samsung has refined the folding form factor to a stunning piece of art with the Fold7, but there's still room for improvement.
BTTR Roundup
BTTR Roundup #51: Google wants you to think that AI overviews are great and not killing news publishers
Amazon's colourful Kindle arrives, Breville launches a beast of an espresso machine, and Motorola has a pair of new budget handsets this week
Gaming
Backbone Pro review: Levelling up
Backbone has created one of the best controllers on the market with the Backbone Pro, but its price places it out of reach for many.
Headphones
My favourite wireless earbuds
I've reviewed a whole heap of headphones over the past few years. These are my favourite wireless earbuds.
Vacuum Cleaners
The best robot vacuums in Australia I've tested in the past few years
I've done the research, tested the products and come up with this list of my favourite robot vacuums in Australia.
Gaming
How Backbone turned controller comfort into a science for the new BackBone Pro
Backbone created over 9,000 iterations of BackBone parts, designing its new BackBone Pro controller over three years. I spoke with Backbone CEO Maneet Khaira about how it made the controller happen.
BTTR Roundup
BTTR Roundup #50: As Aussies spend more money on digital gaming, what do we lose in the process?
The IGEA has announced Australian gaming sales figures for 2024 this week, and the picture isn't pretty.
Headphones
Shokz OpenDots One review: Ringing in the new ear
The Shokz OpenDots One look like earrings, and manage to combine a comfortable, secure fit with all-day battery life and good sound quality. What's the catch?
