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.

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.

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 #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?

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.

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 #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.

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.

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 #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?

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.

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.

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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.

Audio Visual

Sonos just made the Arc Ultra even better for hearing dialogue

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

Motorola's Edge 60 Fusion sounds too good to be true

The edge 60 Fusion promises flagship features and specs in a phone that costs just $699, so what's the catch?

Kitchen Appliances

Ninja NeverClog cold press juicer review: Fresh juice with minimum effort

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

Samsung's Galaxy S25 Edge is just 5.8mm thin, costs $1,849

Premium performance in a thinner body and loaded to the brim with AI, The Galaxy S25 Edge is impressively engineered.

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BTTR Roundup #40: An impressive new Aussie budgeting app tested, new vacuums and last minute mother's day deals

Plus! I look into when Australians might get to buy Kindle books on their iOS Kindle app.

Software

When will I be able to buy Kindle books through the iOS app, dammit?

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.