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Nick @ BTTR.reviews
@nick.bttr.reviews
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Founder of BTTR.reviews.
Formerly Finder, TechRadar AU, Gizmodo AU.
Write about tech and appliances
Enjoy the occasional board game and bushwalk.
Not as active as I should be.
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CES 2026 happened, and while I wasn't dodging crowds in Las Vegas, my inbox certainly felt like it. From 130-inch TVs you definitely can't fit in your living room to robot vacuums that climb stairs, here's all the tech news worth knowing about.

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An image of LG's CLOid robot putting a dishg in an oven, with "This week's BTTR Roundup" superimposed over the dish.
January 9, 2026 at 6:04 AM
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HP's gaming division is getting a rebrand, bringing OMEN under the HyperX umbrella. The company also announced what it claims is the world's most powerful gaming laptop and a brain-reading headset that's still in development.

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An image of teh full lineup of HP's HyperX brand of products from CES.
January 9, 2026 at 4:54 AM
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HP announced a complete overhaul of its OmniBook consumer laptop range at CES, including an ultra-thin flagship and a laptop claiming up to 45 hours of battery life on a single charge.

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January 9, 2026 at 4:29 AM
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The Moto G57 has arrived in Australia with a 120Hz display, military-grade durability, and AI-powered photography tools that punch well above its price point.

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January 9, 2026 at 2:51 AM
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ASUS has unveiled a comprehensive lineup of AI-powered Copilot+ PCs at CES, headlined by a limited-edition ProArt laptop designed in collaboration with GoPro.

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The ASUS ProArt GoPro Edition
January 9, 2026 at 1:32 AM
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After killing off the iconic brand just a year ago, Dell has admitted it made a mistake and is relaunching the XPS lineup with new 14 and 16-inch models featuring Intel's latest processors and up to 40 hours of battery life.

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The new Dell XPS laptops
January 9, 2026 at 1:05 AM
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Belkin's new UltraCharge Modular Charging Dock features a bring-your-own-puck design that finally makes Qi2 charging work for Android smartwatches.

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The new modular Ultracharge model from Belkin
January 8, 2026 at 6:04 AM
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Lego has unveiled its biggest innovation since the minifigure, with smart technology that makes your builds interactive, no screens required.

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The new Lego Smart Tag with a Smart brick and minifigure in the background
January 8, 2026 at 1:26 AM
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Dreame's CES 2026 showcase revealed an ambitious AI-powered smart home ecosystem. For Australian customers, the X60 Max Ultra robot vacuum is confirmed to arrive early this year.

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One of the robot vacuum displays at the Dreame CES 2026 stand
January 8, 2026 at 12:15 AM
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With no subscription fees, and no cloud uploads – just on-device smarts powered by Qualcomm's latest chip.

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The Reolink AI box on a bench
January 7, 2026 at 11:20 PM
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The latest Hisense laser projector lineup includes the flagship XR10 with industry-first liquid cooling and the refined C3 range for smaller spaces.

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stylised pic of the hisense xr10 projector with a slogan that says "The Apex of Projector"
January 7, 2026 at 10:54 PM
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LG's iconic Wallpaper TV returns with True Wireless connectivity, making it the thinnest wireless OLED on the market.

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The new LG OLED evo W6 on a glass panel in a luxury apartment
January 7, 2026 at 10:44 PM
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The new flagship Insta360 webcams promise DSLR-like image quality, intelligent AI tracking, and native Elgato Stream Deck integration for content creators and hybrid workers.

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The new Insta360 webcams
January 7, 2026 at 6:31 AM
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Four new portable speakers join the LG xboom by Will.I.Am lineup, bringing AI-powered sound tuning, extended battery life, and features like vocal removal for karaoke enthusiasts.

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Will.I.Am holding one of the big xboom speakers over his shoulder
January 7, 2026 at 5:57 AM
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Ecovacs is expanding beyond vacuums at CES this year with a new pool cleaner, upgraded lawnmowers, and even a robotic pet companion.

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The lineup of ecovacs robots announced at ces
January 7, 2026 at 4:48 AM
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Hisense is expanding its RGB MiniLED technology across more sizes and price points, while introducing a new "evo" version that adds a fourth LED colour to the mix.

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The new hisense RGB MiniLED 116UXS TV in a beige room
January 7, 2026 at 3:49 AM
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Acer has unveiled a massive new range of laptops and desktops at CES 2026, covering pretty much every computing need imaginable. Here's what's heading to Australia this year.

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A girl using one of the new Acer Nitro laptops
January 7, 2026 at 3:23 AM
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The Roborock Saros Rover uses wheel-leg architecture to tackle stairs, slopes, and multi-storey homes, though you'll have to wait a bit longer to get your hands on one.

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The Roborock Saros Rover climbing some carpeted stairs
January 7, 2026 at 1:26 AM
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The new Samsung Freestyle+ portable projector's biggest upgrade is a near-doubling of brightness, while new AI features promise to make setup easier wherever you point it.

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A couple in a loungeroom using the Freestyle+ projector on a wall from their coffee table
January 7, 2026 at 12:44 AM
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The new flagship OpenFit Pro earbuds from Shokz feature advanced noise reduction technology while maintaining the open-ear design that keeps you connected to your surroundings.

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The new Shokz OpenFit Pro on an orange leather seat
January 7, 2026 at 12:03 AM
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LG's new premium lineup spans OLED, MiniLED and ultra-wide formats, with AI-powered upscaling that delivers 5K clarity without requiring a GPU upgrade.

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LG's new range of UltraGear evo gaming monitors
January 6, 2026 at 11:47 PM
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Australian tech brand espresso Displays' new entry-level portable monitor comes in five fun colours, including mint, orange and purple.

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The new range of colours with the espresso displays 15 lite
January 6, 2026 at 10:31 PM
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January 6, 2026 at 9:33 PM
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Samsung is expanding its home audio ecosystem with flagship soundbars, designer WiFi speakers, and those party-ready Sound Towers.

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The new Samsung Music Studio 7 speaker in hands
January 6, 2026 at 7:04 AM
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After years of watching Samsung dominate the lifestyle TV space, LG is launching its own art-focused Gallery TV at CES 2026, complete with customisable frames and a massive library of artwork.

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LG's Gallery TV set up in an artistic space.
January 6, 2026 at 6:42 AM