
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.
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.
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.
Laser's collection of new ChargeCore power banks offer the safer LiFePO4 technology, but not all models are created equal.
Nintendo's latest console has finally hit shelves, but do we actually know if it's worth the $700 price tag yet?
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.
I'm shifting BTTR's publishing strategy to be email-first. Here's what that will mean for subscribers.
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.
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.
By not recklessly shoving AI down the throats of its users, some writers think Apple is failing. It's actually a sensible approach.
Google wants to own the Internet, while OpenAI announces mystical devices that will supposedly change computing. Is this really what people want?
The Ankarsrum Assistent Original is an exceptionally well-built kitchen appliance that makes mixing and kneading dough an effortless endeavour.
OPPO's Reno13 5G offers exceptional battery life and strong performance, but may be slightly overpriced in a competitive market.
Software
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
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
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
Sony has launched its WH-1000XM6 noise cancelling headphones, with an improved chip and 12 microphones for noise cancellation.
Home Security
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
DJI has just launched its latest pro-grade drone, the Mavic 4 Pro, with a triple camera system and 30km HD video transmission.
Audio Visual
Sonos has delivered a free update to the Arc Ultra soundbar to deliver a new AI-powered Speech Enhancement feature, making a fantastic product even better.
Mobile Phones
The edge 60 Fusion promises flagship features and specs in a phone that costs just $699, so what's the catch?
Kitchen Appliances
Ninja's cold-press juicer does a great job of squeezing out the juice from your fruits and vegies without getting itself clogged.
Mobile Phones
Premium performance in a thinner body and loaded to the brim with AI, The Galaxy S25 Edge is impressively engineered.
BTTR Roundup
Plus! I look into when Australians might get to buy Kindle books on their iOS Kindle app.
Software
As Americans get to buy eBooks through iOS apps without Apple taking a cut, I hold out hope for change in Australia to do the same thing.