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

Last chance to score a month of free NBN – Buddy Telco's birthday offer ends this weekend

By Max Langridge Last updated 28 August 25

The budget-focused offshoot of Aussie Broadband is one of my favourite NBN providers, and this birthday offer makes it even greater value.

De'Longhi La Specialista Touch coffee machine on a counter, surrounded by full coffee-based drinks.

I've been eyeing the De'Longhi La Specialista Touch espresso machine – and now it's got a 22% discount

By Max Langridge Published 25 August 25

The De'Longhi La Specialista Touch is a fantastic bean-to-cup espresso machine for coffee novices and experts alike, and it's now received a huge discount at eBay.

A white Ninja Double Stack XXXL air fryer on a kitchen counter, surrounded by plates of cooked food.

The Ninja Double Stack air fryer is perfect for small kitchens and large families – and it's now dropped below AU$400

By Max Langridge Published 22 August 25

With a AU$111 saving, this Nina Double Stack air fryer represents excellent value and is a fantastic deal to jump on if you've been eyeing up a top-performing air fryer.

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It’s time to get in a spring-clean state of mind – these 4 stick vacuums will have your home clean as a whistle with up to 54% off

By Max Langridge Published 21 August 25

A cordless stick vacuum cleaner is a household essential. Make sure you're armed with the best model for you with these top models, just in time for Spring.

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Better than socks: the beard trimmer I use every week is now 20% cheaper, just in time for Father's Day

By Max Langridge Published 21 August 25

He's got plenty of foot warmers, so give him something infinitely more useful – it's a win-win

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Who needs HBO? This new Binge deal nets you a whole year for AU$4 a month – it convinced me to rejoin

By Max Langridge Published 14 August 25

Aussie-owned streaming service Binge has dropped an insane, limited-time offer that can net you a full 12-month subscription from just AU$48.

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Australians are finally taking up NBN Co's free full fibre upgrades – here’s why now is the best time to join them

By Max Langridge Published 12 August 25

Australians are recognising the benefits of upgrading their NBN connection to full-fibre. Here's why you should too.

Tangerine just delivered an NBN 500 sucker punch – its new early-bird plan costs just AU$69p/m

By Max Langridge Published 11 August 25

Looking for an exceptionally fast NBN plan for a very low price? Tangerine's NBN 500 plan is the cheapest yet.

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TCL’s 2025 TVs are having a winning moment – with up to AU$3,610 in savings across all models, so can you

By Max Langridge Published 6 August 25

TCL TVs represent remarkable value at full price, but now with up to 45% off a range of models and sizes, they're bona fide bargains.

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No Starlink, thanks: NBN Co is teaming up with Amazon for future satellite internet services

By Max Langridge Published 5 August 25

Amazon's Starlink rival has been selected by NBN Co as the technology of choice to bring faster internet to rural areas of Australia.

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Forget the Sony WH-1000XM6 – I think the XM5 headphones at just AU$369 is the better buy

By Max Langridge Published 4 August 25

The Sony WH-1000XM5 are a talented set of headphones that will suit any music fan perfectly and, now at their lowest-ever price, they're a certified bargain.

I snapped up the Dreame Hair Gleam during Prime Day – here's why you should too now that it’s back to its discounted price of AU$79

By Zachariah Kelly Published 30 July 25

The Dreame hair Gleam is a reliable and cheap hair dryer, and now that it’s back down to its Prime Day price of just AU$79, it’s even harder to ignore.

My go-to wet-dry vacuum cleaner is AU$300 off in this post-Prime Day deal – but hurry, stock is low

By Max Langridge Published 23 July 25

The Roborock F25 Ace has been a godsend for my home cleaning routine and it's now down to a very attractive price.

The NBN 500 competition just got hotter – SpinTel joins the pre-launch club with a AU$74p/m plan

By Max Langridge Published 21 July 25

SpinTel isn't waiting for the official launch of NBN 500 plans in September, and has already dropped a low-cost option for anyone wanting to supercharge their home internet.

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I love the Sunbeam Origins Sense's nifty milk-steaming trick – I'd highly recommend it as an affordable espresso machine for beginners

By Max Langridge Published 18 July 25

Recommended

Offering all of the features you need to pour a delicious coffee, including an automatic steam wand for milk, the Sunbeam Origins Sense is a fantastic manual coffee machine.

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Big sound, tiny price: I’ve found 5 fantastic Bluetooth speaker deals under AU$100 for Prime Day

By Max Langridge Published 14 July 25

Good, portable sound doesn't have to cost the earth, as I've found five fantastic Bluetooth speakers for less than AU$100.

An AI-generated man and woman shushing with their finger to their lips. The TechRadar and Prime Day logos are on the right with "Secret Deals" text.

I'm a veteran Amazon deal hunter, but I only just learned there are SECRET deals that only Prime members can see

By Max Langridge Published 11 July 25

Amazon doesn't make it a secret that Prime Day is for Prime members, but it doesn't always tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth.

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As an audio obsessive, I've uncovered 10 exceptional Prime Day headphone and speaker deals that shouldn't be missed

By Max Langridge Published 11 July 25

With prices starting at AU$66 and nothing over AU$400, there are some true audio bargains to be found in this year's Prime Day sale.

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I've reviewed many coffee machines, but my favourite is at its cheapest for Prime Day – AU$80 only!

By Max Langridge Published 8 July 25

The Nespresso Vertuo Pop makes brewing a delicious coffee exceptionally easy and it's now down to its lowest-ever price.

Sunbeam Origins Classic Espresso Machine on a kitchen counter

Two weeks with the Sunbeam Origins Classic Espresso Machine gave me delicious coffee every day, but it’s got quite a messy quirk

By Max Langridge Published 4 July 25

Recommended

It can get a little messy at times, but there's no arguing with the fact this manual bean-to-cup espresso machine is exceptional value.

UE Megaboom 4 speakers in blue and pink being used at a picnic table.

The Ultimate Ears Megaboom 4 will be the life of any party – and it’s now 35% off in this early Prime Day deal

By Max Langridge Published 3 July 25

A portable Bluetooth speaker capable of delivering room-filling sound and built tough enough to survive anything that comes its way? Sign us up.

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Want NBN 500 right now? Exetel's not waiting for NBN Co and has just unlocked the speed upgrade two months early

By Max Langridge Published 1 July 25

The Exetel One NBN plan is the first of its kind, offering up to 500Mbps download speeds at a price that's cheaper than most 100Mbps plans.

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It's not too late to save: I’ve been tracking EOFY headphone deals all month, and 5 of my favourites are still up for grabs

By Max Langridge Published 30 June 25

The EOFY sales in Australia are coming to a close in a matter of hours, so don't delay and check out these excellent EOFY deals on a range of headphones before they expire.