Is PLA with a core of PETG an advancement in filament technology, or just the latest fad?

Stronghero3D and some other companies have recently released filament combining PLA with a core of PETG. What benefits are there from this new melding of materials and are there any disadvantages?

CNC Kitchen:

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FILAMENT
Shadow Purple https://amzn.to/3wfyZBV
Mirror Chrome Glitter Blue Purple Black https://amzn.to/3JFozia
Burnt Titanium, Blue, Purple, Black https://amzn.to/4a26rJL
Matte Rock Yellow Brown Red Black https://amzn.to/3UzkoKY
Multi Color Wood Filament https://amzn.to/3Wk8Yfs
Shadow Red https://amzn.to/3UXpz7M
Shadow Red-Purple-Blue https://amzn.to/3JYpGcP
Shadow Rock-Black-White https://amzn.to/3R4uotF
Shadow Golden Fire https://amzn.to/3ycPkI1

MODELS
The Roctopus by jacoob3 https://makerworld.com/en/models/112947?from=search#profileId-121307
MOM Suspended String Art by 3DPrintBunny: https://thangs.com/designer/3dprintbu…
Silver Dragon Wyrmling by The Dragon’s Den: https://www.myminifactory.com/object/3d-print-silver-dragon-wyrmling-272256
StarLight & MoonLight Baby Dragons by The Dragon’s Den: https://www.myminifactory.com/object/…
Tempest Vase 2 by 3DPrintBunny: https://thangs.com/designer/3dprintbu…
Dragon Whelp by Nikko Industries: https://www.nikkoindustries.com/products/dragon-whelp?_pos=21&_sid=37f806f46&_ss=r

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