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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.
News
We round up the latest product news and announcements for Australians. Whether it's. the latest mobile phone or a new coffee machine, we'll get you the critical information you need to know.
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.
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.
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?
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.
Vacuum Cleaners
The Tineco Carpet One Cruiser looks like a floorcare behemoth
Your dirty carpets are cruising for a bruising.
Gaming
I didn't want to be the only tech website to not publish the GTA 6 trailer
It definitely looks slick.
Laptops
Microsoft has just launched a couple of new CoPilot+ Surface devices
The new Surface Pro 12-inch and Surface Laptop 13-inch launch May 20 and promise better battery in a smaller body for a lower price.
Vacuum Cleaners
Roborock looks to take over the budget robot vacuum market with five new models
New Qrevo and Q-series robot vacuums range in price from $399 to $1,699, ensuring there's a model for all price points.
