BTTR Roundup #78: World Cup TV tips, Two Kobo reviews and 74 deals

We're less than two weeks away from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, and all Australia's leading TV manufacturers have announced their 2026 lineup.

One thing I noticed across many of this year's TV announcements is that most manufacturers have pitched a dedicated soccer or sports mode to help viewers have the best possible experience watching the event.

I asked the leading TV brands what their TVs could offer to help improve the World Cup experience this week, and it's interesting that even if you don't have a new TV, there are still things you can do to get a better experience. Check it out and let me know what you think!

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Until next week

Nick @ BTTR

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This week's news

• How to get the most from your TV for the World Cup – Whether you're planning on buying a new 2026 TV or have an older model, I spoke to the big brands to work out how to get the most from your panel for watching the biggest sporting event in the world.
• Sony's new TVs want to show you colours your current TV can't – Despite Sony's announcement it would be outsourcing manufacturing to a joint venture with TCL, this year's BRAVIA are still pushing out new tech.
• The Ninja Crispi Pro puts your dinner on display, and that's entirely the point – Watching viral videos of the Ninja Crispi cooking stuff is one of my favourite ways to waste time.
• Oura Ring 5 shrinks by 40% and somehow gets better at the same time – Smart wearables that aren't just watches with a day's battery life are about to take off, judging by this announcement.
• Xiaomi's 17T Series puts Leica 5x lenses on phones without the flagship price tag – It's a solid set of specs on Xiaomi's new smartphones, but even better with the launch deals.
• TP-Link's first Wi-Fi 8 router is built for back bedrooms, not benchmarks – Wi-Fi 8 promises to be much better for home performance by the look of it.
• Rokid's AI smart glasses arrive in Australia to take on Meta – Privacy questions aside, it's good to see alternatives to Meta in this space.
• Steam clean your carpets for less with BISSELL's new CleanView HydroSteam – Cleaning carpets is horrible work, so anything that makes it easier sounds good to me!
• Logitech's new mouse comes with its own built-in pillow – If only all consumer tech products had in built pillows. Maybe I wouldn't feel so tight everywhere.
• Four years between drinks, and the Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 has made it count – I am truly excited for these headphones. I'm a long-time Sennheiser fan, and it's exciting to see how the audio company has managed to improve on the previous generation.

New reviews

• Kobo Remote review: the accessory you didn't know you wanted – I did NOT think I would enjoy using this product as much as I did. If you have a Kobo, it's definitely worth considering.
• Kobo Clara Colour review: Once you go colour, you can't go back – I did expect to enjoy this one, though. And I did, even though the colour e-ink screen doesn't do much when you're reading novels.

Best deals this week

Here's a taste of this week's top deals. There are 74 total this week.

19/10kg WashTower Stacked Washer Dryer Matte Grey - WWT-1910GRX

LG A$4,999.00 A$3,999.00 20% off

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Unistellar Odyssey

Camera House A$4,899.00 A$3,999.00 18% off

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Roborock Qrevo Edge 2 Pro Robotic Vacuum w/ Multifunctional Dock - White

Mobileciti A$2,799.00 A$1,988.00 29% off

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$500 OFF* LG 65" OLED AI B6 4K Smart TV 2026 (OLED65B6PSA) - $2,795

The Good Guys A$3,295.00 A$2,795.00 15% off

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Tineco FLOOR ONE S6 Stretch Pro

Tineco A$899.00 A$599.00 33% off

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Spacetalk Adventurer 2 Smart Watch Bundle | GPS tracker for kids, Frost

Spacetalk A$396.94 A$266.99 33% off

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Advwin Video Doorbell Camera with Chime

Advwin A$149.90 A$89.90 40% off

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