Articles by Joel Burgess, Staff Writer

Joel is the go-to laptops and systems reviewer for the Australian TechRadar team, reviewing over 250 laptops for the website (and APC magazine) since 2014.

In between compiling giant spreadsheets of the top performing laptops, Joel has developed a keen interest in getting granular with consumer hardware. If he’s not pushing a gaming rig to its limits, he’ll be pressure testing the latest home coffee machine or digging into the science behind air purifiers.

Articles by: Joel Burgess

Apple Music's arrival hasn't opened Pandora's box

By Joel Burgess published 27 July 15

Apple Music might seem important, but Pandora isn't at all fazed by the new kid on the block.

A university in Sydney is turning scientists into Minority Report agents

By Joel Burgess published 23 July 15

UTS is bringing sci-fi to science, launching a 360º 3D Holodeck for researchers.

September set for new Parrot mini drone range invasion

By Joel Burgess published 21 July 15

Parrot's latest collection of Mini Drones will be targeting your Christmas lists later this year.

How to automate repetitive tasks

By Joel Burgess published 17 July 15

Free up your valuable time by transforming your PC or smartphone an efficient, automated task workhorse.

The best 10 Deep Dream images

By Joel Burgess published 10 July 15

We haven't even scratched the surface yet but nestled in amongst a ton of NSFW images are some absolute gems.

New Australian ISP to dodge geoblocking

By Joel Burgess published 9 July 15

Yournet is launching a broadband plan that will disregard geo-blocks at the ISP level.

Report suggests the Apple Watch is failing

By Joel Burgess published 8 July 15

Apparently, Apple is currently selling seven times fewer watches than in May.

What happens when Google puts PCs on acid

By Joel Burgess published 7 July 15

After Google unleashed its Deep Dream code onto the greater public, someone decided to apply the trippy filter to Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.

NBN internet highways prohibitively expensive for Netflix broadband wagon

By Joel Burgess published 6 July 15

Telco's worried that the NBN's pricing model won't cope with increased data caused by the launch of Netflix.

Plex hack means it's time to change your Plex password

By Joel Burgess published 3 July 15

Hackers 'Plex' their muscles, stealing forum private messages, email addresses and encrypted passwords.

Sony just launched its own Kickstarter for new gadgets

By Joel Burgess published 1 July 15

Sony has decided to outsource its decision-making responsibilities for new innovation investments – to the general public.

Draft Dallas Buyers Club letter to scare pirates into settlement

By Joel Burgess published 19 June 15

Lawyers to send threatening letters to infringers for incurred legal costs and multiple film copies if a settlement is not reached.

Samsung TVs get a bit smarter with a dedicated Presto app

By Joel Burgess published 12 June 15

Today the Foxtel and Seven West Media joint venture secured another milestone by providing an a native app for Samsung smart TVs.

Your next PVR could go above and Beyonwiz

By Joel Burgess published 11 June 15

The latest Beyonwiz PVR looks to counter all problems with PVRs by giving you incredible tuner and storage options.

NBN hard-wires over a million homes

By Joel Burgess published 3 June 15

Malcolm Turnbull announced today that the NBN had surpassed the milestone of a million serviceable premises in Australia.

Fetch TV rides Netflix's coat-tails

By Joel Burgess published 1 June 15

Fetch TV wasn't expecting that its integration of Netflix would bring over 30,000 new users to the service, in just two months.

Apple Pay bringing a new rewards system to WWDC?

By Joel Burgess published 28 May 15

Apple is planning to announce a frequent-flyer type rewards system, when using its Apple Pay electronic payment method.

FreeView Plus fights for relevance with first set top box

By Joel Burgess published 26 May 15

Dish TV's ArialBox T2100 will allow its users to access the catch up TV services from all the free to air networks, including ABC iview and SBS On Demand.

70,000 shots later, this image is now the world's biggest photo

By Joel Burgess published 25 May 15

A new image featuring the world's 11th tallest mountain has taken out the title for the largest picture in the world.

Other ISPs to join the Dallas Buyers Club target list

By Joel Burgess published 22 May 15

Voltage Pictures confirms more ISPs will be pursued in new copyright claims following the outcome against iiNet

iiNet offers pro-bono legal support for its Dallas Pirate Club

By Joel Burgess published 20 May 15

iiNet account holders suspected of illegally downloading the Dallas Buyers Club film, offered free legal council

Presto pulls a Quickflix on Stan

By Joel Burgess published 14 May 15

This Quickflix deal will replace its streaming service with Presto TV, Movies and Entertainment.

Quickflix halts trading on Australian Stock Exchange

By Joel Burgess published 13 May 15

Quickflix halts trading for in the lead up to potential takeover announcement.

Netflix is completely dominating the Australian video on demand market

By Joel Burgess published 11 May 15

Leaked Hitwise research suggests that Netflix has left all other competitors eating its dust in the Australian video on demand market.

New Sydney train tech catching vandals in the Mousetrap

By Joel Burgess published 8 May 15

Vandals beware, as Sydney trains are setting traps to catch you in the act.

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