BTTR Roundup
BTTR Roundup #57: Incredible Freaking Appliances (or IFA for short)
There have been too many product announcements out of the IFA 2025 trade show in Berlin for one guy with a tech website to cover. But I'm going to try anyway!
Founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin, Google has revolutionised the digital world. Originally known for its search engine, Google now offers a diverse range of products and services including Gmail, Google Docs, and Google Maps. It's also the powerhouse behind Android, the world's most popular mobile operating system. Google's mission is to organise the world's information and make it universally accessible, a goal it continues to pursue with relentless innovation.
BTTR Roundup
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.
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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.
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
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.
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.
Software
Google is giving kids access to its Gemini AI
At a time that the Australian Government is banning social media for kids under 16, Google is about to give kids access to its Gemini AI platform.
Mobile Phones
The easiest way to remove all your personal data from an Android device before you sell it
It's essential your old phone doesn't have your personal details on it before you sell or recycle it. Here's the best and simplest way to delete it all.
Audio Visual
Samsung and Google created a new 3D audio standard to rival Dolby Atmos, and it's launching this year
Eclipsa Audio will launch on Samsung's 2025 TVs and soundbars, though only YouTube will support the standard at first.
Technology
Google's destruction of its core product continues with AI overviews launching in Australia
Just switch to DuckDuckGo already.
Guides
De-Googling my life #4: Chromecast alternatives
Google has already announced its intentions to kill off the Chromecast, so it's time to find a suitable replacement.
Opinion
The demise of USA Today's Reviewed is a tragedy
It's hard for product review sites right now, but we need to ask ourselves why that is.