Articles by James Cutler, Staff Writer

James is a full-time journalist with the TechRadar Australia team, covering all aspects of tech and the web with a particular focus on phones, TVs and home entertainment, AR/VR, gaming, gadgets, and digital behaviour trends. He has worked for more than six years in broadcast, digital and print journalism in Australia covering a range of topics, including writing about all things e-commerce with Power Retail, as an Associate Producer with Network 10’s The Project and as an Intern with Melbourne’s The Age, among other pitstops, and has developed particular skills in interviewing, working with the written word and maintaining a strong news sense. Having been writing since a very young age, James’ early inspirations included a variety of entertainment, tech and gaming magazines that he would discover in his rural hometown’s newsagency. James also holds a Masters in International Relations from Monash University and has lectured around Australia on topics including traditional and digital media, social media, and modern extremism and radicalisation in communities online. In his spare time, he can typically be found bouncing between one of a number of gaming platforms or watching anything horror.

Articles by: James Cutler

Uncharted at 15: how Naughty Dog struck gold with Nathan Drake and co

By James Cutler published 27 December 22

Now 15 years old, the Uncharted game series has had an impact on broader gaming far greater than many might have expected.

A montage of upcoming and current VR releases

Can VR make a comeback in 2023? These games and headsets give us hope

By James Cutler published 21 December 22

Progress in virtual reality has seemingly stagnated since 2021, but the next year could be when VR reaches its full potential.

Best TV shows of 2022 and where to watch them in Australia

By James Cutler published 16 December 22

2022 has been an enormous year for TV shows, but which are the picks of the bunch most worth your time?

Insane Samsung OLED deal: get a whopping AU$1,699+ off at JB Hi-Fi, today only

By James Cutler published 14 December 22

Aussie deals Celebrating Wicked Wednesday, JB Hi-FI has served up a stellar savings opportunity on Samsung's best OLED TV

Save 32% off Samsung’s best wireless earbuds + savings on Fitbit, PS5 and more

By James Cutler published 9 December 22

Aussie Deals With Christmas less than three weeks away, we’ve found savings on quality gift options via Amazon Australia before it’s too late!

Gift a robot vacuum this Christmas with savings up to AU$1,000

By James Cutler published 8 December 22

With Christmas fast approaching, play the role of Santa by taking advantage of ripper savings on premium robot vacuums.

Dyson Zone ANC headphones and air purifier

Dyson's air-purifying ANC headphones are really coming to market next year

By James Cutler published 8 December 22

Dyson has revealed the specifications of its noise-cancelling headphones with wearable purifier attachment due in 2023.

Accidental Steam listing leaks Star Wars Jedi: Survivor release date

By James Cutler published 6 December 22

Ahead of its gameplay reveal at the 2022 Game Awards, EA's Star Wars sequel has seen its release details seemingly leaked online.

Examples of Snapchat augmented reality features

Snapchat's new AR plans include revolutionizing shopping, one outfit at a time

By James Cutler published 5 December 22

Snapchat's augmented reality ambitions seek to offer a friendlier future with big-name brands already on board.

Cyber Monday Lego deals still live in Australia 2022

By James Cutler last updated 30 November 22

Black Friday 2022 Collecting all the very best Lego deals still hanging around after Cyber Monday and Black Friday.

Cyber Monday deals under AU$100: 15 top bargains you don't want to miss

By James Cutler published 28 November 22

Cyber Monday 2022 Cyber Monday brings new opportunities to save and we've picked 15 of the best deals under AU$100 available right now.

5 fresh Australian Black Friday deals that are actually worth your time

By James Cutler published 25 November 22

Black Friday 2022 With Black Friday officially upon us, we've found some new savings on hot products that have caught our eye.

Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Black Friday deal

Scorching Galaxy Watch 4 deal: pay just AU$199 for the feature-packed Samsung wearable

By James Cutler last updated 25 November 22

Black Friday 2022 Keep the Black Friday hits coming with this stellar deal, as Samsung delivers a dynamite saving on the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4.

LG's premium G2 OLED tellies are heaps cheap for Black Friday

By James Cutler published 25 November 22

Black Friday 2022 Performance and value combine in this Black Friday saving on the LG G2 OLED TV in a range of sizes.

Sony AU is throwing in a free PS5 with select OLED TVs for Black Friday

By James Cutler published 22 November 22

Black Friday 2022 In an Black Friday standout deal, you can get your hands on one of Sony’s top TVs with a bonus PS5 bundle thrown into the mix.

Playstation characters over Black Friday deals banner

The best PS5 game deals on Amazon AU for Black Friday

By James Cutler last updated 21 November 22

Black Friday 2022 Black Friday is still a week away, but these quality PS5 game bargains refuse to wait – here are the best early deals.

Mock vintage noir movie card featuring title 'Strange Case of the Missing Millions' in reference to collapsed crypto exchange FTX

FTX’s collapse shows ‘new money’ cryptocurrencies still suffer from many of the same old problems

By James Cutler published 17 November 22

The collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX raises problems for more than just its leaders, shareholders and customers, as crypto faces down a persistent issue.

A screenshot of Pentiment depicting the main character petting a dog

Pentiment is a novel game willing to teach you a lesson

By James Cutler published 17 November 22

New narrative adventure RPG Pentiment blends history with humor and heart to offer value beyond each playthrough

Blast from the past or savvy strategy? Instagram debuts new feature for Aussie users

By James Cutler published 11 November 22

Instagram have quietly launched a new feature in the platform’s app, with Aussie users offering no shortage of notes for the Meta product

Pixelated Australia over a motherboard image

Australia sluggish to embrace tech futures as cyberspace bites back – so what next?

By James Cutler published 11 November 22

Recent developments in Australia have seen long-awaited investments in tech, but questions remain on if its too little, too late.

Horizon Forbidden West and God of War Ragnarok head to head

God of War: Ragnarok is balanced and focused – and should be a lesson for AAA developers

By James Cutler published 11 November 22

Offering a memorable, substantive playing experience, God of War: Ragnarok succeeds where many other modern AAA games fail.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 on a blue background, beside text that reads 'price cut'

Bose's latest QuietComfort Earbuds II have already landed a plump discount

By James Cutler published 10 November 22

Aussie Deals Grab these newly released contenders for the title of best noise-cancelling true wireless earbuds at a steal for a limited time only.

Aussie consumer watchdog is taking Dell to court over misleading discounts

By James Cutler published 8 November 22

PC dynamo Dell has run afoul of the ACCC, following allegations of the tech company “inflating” some offers.

A closeup on the iPhone 14 Pro series' triple camera system, the device depicted is the Deep Purple colorways

Apple warns of looming iPhone 14 shortage and longer wait times

By James Cutler published 7 November 22

Anyone waiting to get their hands on an iPhone 14 model will need to be patient as Covid restrictions impact one of Apple’s China-based factories.

Aussie PS5 stock alert: Amazon selling God of War Ragnarök console bundle

By James Cutler published 4 November 22

The reviews are in and God of War is a “masterclass”, and gamers worried about missing out can snag a new PS5 bundle.

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