Wearables
I wish a different company had made Meta's amazing new Ray-Ban smart glasses
Meta's new Ray Ban smart glasses look incredible, with an integrated display and a paired wristband for smart controls.
Technology
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Health
Zwift's AI coach wants to get you moving (with a shiny new smart bike)
New AI recommendations, smarter controllers, and upgraded bikes from Zwift promise to make indoor cycling appealing to everyone.
Drones
The DJI Mini 5 Pro brings cinema quality to your pocket
With a 1-inch CMOS sensor, 36 minutes of flight time and front-facing LiDAR for night flying safety, the DJI Mini 5 Pro is completely OP for its size.
Vacuum Cleaners
Roborock steams ahead with F25 Ultra and upgrades Qrevo Curv line
New wet/dry floor cleaners join robot vacuums, stick vacuums at big showcase events across Sydney and Melbourne.
Appliances
EcoFlow's new camping gear is changing the great outdoors
With its new Glacier fridge and Wave 3 portable air conditioner, camping in Australia is going to be very different to when I was a kid.
Software
Australians, you now get satellite roadside assistance on iPhones
A quiet update for iPhone 14 owners and above running iOS 18.4 or later, Apple's Road Assistance via Satellite is now available in Australia.
Streaming
Spotify has updated its free plan to let you choose your song
With the latest update, Spotify's free tier lets you listen to particular tracks and share with friends, though you'll still get ads and a shuffled playlist experience.
Technology
My NBN speed is 5x faster now than it was this morning. How much faster is yours?
Today, my NBN plan got a free upgrade to 500/50. Now it's time to take advantage of the speed.
BTTR Roundup
BTTR Roundup #58: Apple goes "Awe"-farming with new iPhone launch
Apple dominated the news this week with its "awe-dropping" event, but there was more than just new iPhones in Australia this week.
Wearables
The 2025 Apple Watch lineup sees minor hardware changes, but a big focus on your health
The Apple Watch 11, new Apple Watch SE and Apple Watch Ultra 3 all have some minor hardware improvements, but it's the software that's the hero this year.
Headphones
I think the AirPods Pro 3 might sell a lot, actually
Apple has finally launched its third generation of AirPods Pro earbuds, with features like heart rate monitoring and live translation built in.
Mobile Phones
Apple's 2025 iPhone 17 family is all about the cameras, actually
Sure, Apple released a super thin iPhone Air, but the real winners today are phone photographers with the new iPhone 17 range.