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.

Power Stations

NRGVault 10,000mAh Outdoor Activity Power bank review: Energy for the bush

The NRGVault is a perfectly serviceable power bank that's great for campers or hikers, though has a few minor design flaws that hold it back.

Vacuum Cleaners

Shark's latest vacuum sucks in both directions

With improved suction whether you push or pull the vacuum, the PowerDetect Clean & Empty should help you clean your home faster.

Audio Visual

If only the DJI Mic Mini launched six months ago

Perfect for entry level creators, the Mic Mini is a budget, affordable wireless mic offering.

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Newsletter

Forget Black Friday sales. Do this instead

Black Friday has become an overwhelming abomination of consumerism dressed up as bargains. Slow down and support independent media.

Technology

Motorola is the latest to launch an AirTag rival

Tracking your stuff is with an Android device is easier with Motorola's new Moto Tags.

Mobile Phones

Samsung slims down the Galaxy A16 with a larger display

Samsung's Galaxy A16 smartphone gets a larger screen in a slimmer body, with six years of OS updates.

Mobile Phones

OPPO brings the Find X8 Pro to Australia for $1,799

After skipping a few generations, Oppo has decided to bring its latest flagship, the Find X8 Pro, to Australia.

Health

Oclean's AirPump A10 water flosser combines air and water for a gentler floss

Look after your gums in a more gentle way.

Audio Visual

BlueAnt boosts its party speaker with double the bass

With double the battery, double the bass, and double the tweeters, the BlueAnt X5i looks to be twice the party speaker of its predecessor.

Home Security

Blink Outdoor 4 review: Bountiful battery life

I couldn't test the claim of two years of battery life in six weeks, but even if it lasts half that time it's still a fantastic budget security camera.

Appliances

Shark FlexBreeze Fan review: Brilliant like a cool breeze

If you need a pedestal fan to help you get through the intensity of Australian summer, the Shark FlexBreeze is one of the best options available.

Health

Oclean X Ultra S Electric toothbrush review: A great clean with limited intelligence

The Oclean X Ultra S gives a really good clean, but its smart features aren't all that smart.

eReaders

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2024) review: Brilliant, but boring

The latest Kindle Paperwhite is a great eBook Reader, but there's no reason to rush out and upgrade if you already own a working Kindle.

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Newsletter

A tough week in tech: Social media bans and Google abuse

It's been a week.

Audio Visual

Sonos Arc Ultra review: An impressive upgrade

The new Sonos Arc Ultra soundbar offers incredibly balanced audio with immersive surround. It's not cheap, but it's impressive.

Audio Visual

Sonos Sub 4 review: Thumping

You don't need to add the Sub 4 to your Sonos home theatre system, but it adds a really nice bass boost for your movie's explosions, without drowning out the dialogue.

Power Stations

EcoFlow Delta Pro 3 review: Portable Powerhouse

The EcoFlow Delta Pro 3 is a portable power station on steroids, offering a suite of power and charging options in a big, bulky body.

Sales

Black Friday Australia 2024: All the best deals so far

Black Friday is technically still a week away, but the sales are here now. Here's how to get the most from the biggest sale event of the year.

Tablets

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra review: Is bigger always better?

The Galaxy Tab S has come a long way, but it's not a device for everybody.

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Newsletter

Demand for Twitter has X-pired. But is BlueSky or Threads the better successor?

As users leave Twitter in droves, let's take a look at the alternatives and where you should consider posting.

Home Security

Blink Mini 2 review: Budget-friendly home security

The Blink Mini 2's $69 RRP makes it exceptional value though you need to spend more than that to unlock all its features.

Appliances

Why have I never seen an esky with a drawer before?

The Ninja FrostVault hard cooler keeps your food dry while keeping it cold in a "dry zone" drawer.

Home Security

Ring Pan & Tilt Camera review: I can’t believe it doesn’t track motion

It offers comprehensive rotation and movement, but doesn't use that to track movement in your home. It's a missed opportunity.

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Featured

I analysed 264 mobile SIM plans to help find your next mobile plan

Paid subscribers get a link to the full spreadsheet with all the data and formulas to help make their own decisions.

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Newsletter

Albo sticks a "Ban"-daid on social media, but it's not a real solution

The Labor government's decision to push forward legislation banning kids under 16 from social media doesn't address the underlying problem.