Articles by Max Langridge, Senior Editor, Home Entertainment & Broadband (APAC)

Max is a senior staff writer for TechRadar, covering home entertainment and audio first, searching for the best NBN plans second and virtually anything else that falls under the consumer electronics umbrella third. Max started his career at What Hi-Fi?. In the three years he spent there, he went from not knowing what a DAC was, to demonstrating expert knowledge of brands, their latest releases and which ones could be deemed the best.

He took this knowledge and newfound passion across to Pocket-lint, where he spent a couple of years getting stuck into reviewing soundbars, headphones, home speaker systems and TVs, alongside producing a range of news and features for the day-to-day running of the site.

Max generated a new passion for fitness and health in the last few years, not only learning about how to keep himself fit in the gym, but how a range of wearable devices can prove to be expert assistants. He continued his writing in the men’s lifestyle space, before returning to consumer technology with Future where he is now also the editor of Australian Hi-Fi and Audio Esoterica magazines.

When he’s got some spare time, Max takes himself to the gym. He has dreams of one day learning to DJ.

Articles by: Max Langridge

Lyngdorf’s compact streamer-amp is “powerful and extremely versatile” — and it’s now reached Australia

By Max Langridge published 22 April 26

If you’re looking for an attractive box of tricks to get your songs singing their best, look no further.

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Best wireless earbuds in Australia for 2026: I've compared countless pairs of wireless buds, these are the top options for all budgets

By Max Langridge last updated 21 April 26

Our team of reviewers have spent hundreds of hours testing wireless earbuds, so I'm confident in recommending the best pairs in this in-depth guide.

I used the Philips Baristina Milk Frother for two weeks and found it produced consistently thick foam, even from non-dairy milks — but it’s too thick for latte art

By Max Langridge published 21 April 26

Philips' attractive milk frother is extremely simple to use and does an excellent job of foaming milk, but there's just one texture and it's rather thick.

Breville Barista Touch Impress espresso machine in Sea Salt, on a purple background with "Exclusive Deals" text.

The Breville Barista Touch Impress is the perfect coffee machine for my needs — and it’s now exceptional value thanks to our exclusive discount

By Max Langridge published 21 April 26

A variety of recipes at the touch of a button and a truly talented milk steaming wand make this Breville machine the true king.

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Samsung’s month-long sale is coming to a close — don't miss out on savings on OLED TVs, mobile phones, gaming monitors and more

By Max Langridge last updated 20 April 26

I test coffee machines for a living and I can't recommend this De'Longhi model at half price highly enough

By Max Langridge published 17 April 26

With a huge number of drink presets covering hot and cold, the De'Longhi Eletta Explore can be your personal at-home barista.

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I’ve put my detective hat on to seek out the NBN plans offering the best value in April 2026 — these 3 came out on top

By Max Langridge published 14 April 26

I've highlighted NBN plans catering to different speed and budget needs, all representing sensational value.

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These are my top headphone recommendations in Australia for all budgets, all tested by our experts

By Max Langridge last updated 13 April 26

Whether you need noise cancelling, wireless, wired or something else, these are the headphones you can buy in Australia today.

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The best air fryer in Australia: top air fryers for quicker, healthier cooking

By Max Langridge last updated 12 April 26

We tested the best air fryers in Australia from all the biggest brands including Philips, Ninja, Breville and more.

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The Dreame Z20 Station is an excellent example of how power, performance and price can be balanced in a cordless vacuum

By Max Langridge published 10 April 26

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The Dreame Z20 Station offers a close-to-perfect combination of design and performance and would be a fantastic addition to any home.

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This Philips air fryer is guaranteed to fix an issue in my kitchen — and it’s not the one you think

By Max Langridge published 9 April 26

I'm not exactly in need of a new air fryer, but I'm finding it increasingly harder to resist nabbing this gorgeous Philips machine.

The best 48- and 50-inch TVs in Australia: top picks for every budget

By Max Langridge last updated 8 April 26

The modestly-sized TVs can provide a lot of value and performance in a reasonable amount of space.

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TechRadar exclusive: Nab 500Mbps of internet for just AU$53p/m thanks to SpinTel

By Max Langridge published 1 April 26

The best cheap headphones in Australia — get top-quality audio at affordable prices, all tested by our reviewers

By Max Langridge published 31 March 26

Want a decent pair of budget earbuds or headphones without breaking the bank? Here are the best cheap headphones available today.

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After living with the Sonos Play, I think it's the only speaker you need — here's why

By Max Langridge published 28 March 26

The perfect wireless speaker doesn’t exis… Oh wait

Telstra mobile customers set for a second price hike in 12 months — is it enough to finally convince you to switch?

By Max Langridge published 27 March 26

Australia's largest telco is raising prices across postpaid and prepaid plans by as much as AU$45.

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Forget 2Gbps NBN — NBN Co’s latest full-fibre speed trial proves the network can go much, much faster

By Max Langridge published 27 March 26

It's taken years to get multi-gigabit internet in Australia, but now they're already achieving over 200 gigabits per second!

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5G home internet plans in Australia compared

By Max Langridge last updated 26 March 26

A 5G home internet plan might be your best option if you've been comparing different broadband types in Australia – we've found the best ones in this article.

Best NBN 250 plans: compare the last remaining options

By Max Langridge last updated 26 March 26

Compared NBN 250 plans have been phased out almost entirely in Australia, although a couple of options still remain.

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Don't wait for EOFY – there's still time to nab exceptional savings on the AirPods Pro 3, AirTags and more Apple gear if you're quick

By Max Langridge published 25 March 26

We thought the recent sales events in Australia would be the last time we'd see any discounts on Apple tech. How wrong we were, as these savings of up to 40% prove.

LG confirms Australian pricing and availability of radically revamped 2026 TV lineup — and there’s one big change I’m excited about the most

By Max Langridge published 23 March 26

The raft of upgrades coming to the OLED TVs is unsurprisingly stealing headlines, but it's the updates to the QNED series that has caught my attention.

The first Afterpay Day of 2026 has finished — but you can still shop these deals for a limited time

By Max Langridge last updated 22 March 26

The first Afterpay Day is now in the rear view mirror, but while we look ahead to the second one in August, you can still shop a number of deals

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Grounds for celebration: these 6 coffee machine deals are too hard to resist in Afterpay Day sales

By Max Langridge published 20 March 26

Whether you prefer a fully-automatic, manual or capsule coffee machine, there are plenty available at great prices for Afterpay Day.

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Afterpay Day has delivered some exceptional headphone deals – as TechRadar AU's resident expert, these 5 have my seal of approval

By Max Langridge published 19 March 26

With top brands including Sony, Sonos, Bose and JBL all discounted, now is a fantastic time to upgrade your personal audio.

Samsung Bespoke AI Jet Lite vacuum cleaner standing in its dock in a home, with "Big Savings" text in black.

Holy dustballs! Samsung's self-emptying cordless vacuums are up to AU$700 off

By Max Langridge published 18 March 26

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