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

De'Longhi La Specialista Touch, Sunbeam Origins Classic, Nespresso Vertuo Creatista and Smeg BCC13 coffee machines on a blue background with "Price Cut" text in white.

Wake up and smell the savings: these are the 5 best EOFY coffee machine deals to buy before June 30

By Max Langridge Published 26 June 25

A high-quality coffee machine is practically a necessity in Australia and I've found 5 fantastic models that all get superb EOFY savings.

My favourite headphones aren’t from Sony or Bose – and this fantastic 37% EOFY discount means you can hear it for yourself

By Max Langridge Published 24 June 25

The Sonos Ace headphones have been my best friend since they launched and they've now dropped to an exceedingly low price.

Young family sitting on sofa, all using phones and looking excited.

At just AU$85/month, Superloop’s stunning NBN 1000 discount is the best EOFY broadband deal I've found – but you'll need to be quick

By Max Langridge Published 23 June 25

EOFY is always a great time to snap up some tech bargains, but it's also perfect to find an excellent NBN deal, as this Superloop gigabit plan proves.

Breville the Oracle Touch coffee machine on a blue background with "Exclusive Deals" text in white.

The oracle has spoken – the king of Breville coffee machines is now AU$1,000 off thanks to our exclusive discount code

By Max Langridge Published 19 June 25

Effortless, delicious coffee time after time with the Breville Oracle Touch

Samsung S90F and LG QNED93 on a red background with "Don't Miss" text in white

LG and Samsung EOFY TV deals see up to AU$1,800 knocked off top-performing screens

By Max Langridge Published 18 June 25

It's not often the major brands deliver discounts of their own, but that all seems to have changed with these fantastic offers from Samsung and LG.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones, SoundLink Flex speaker, Smart Ultra Soundbar and Music Amplifier, arranged on a green background with "Big Savings" text in white.

The Bose bargains are strong this EOFY – and our exclusive TechRadar discount code will let you snag premium audio gear for even less

By Max Langridge Published 17 June 25

Whether it's a new pair of headphones, a soundbar to partner with your TV or an easy gateway into hi-fi, Bose audio gear will serve you well – and it's now more affordable than ever.

LG's new Magic Remote held in a hand in front the LG G5 OLED TV.

I thought I’d love LG’s new OLED TV Magic Remote, but it’s changed too much for my liking

By Max Langridge Published 11 June 25

Useful buttons gone, useless buttons in – what happened LG?!

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Frankly, I can't believe this 2025 Sony OLED telly is already AU$1,300 off – it's only a month old!

By Max Langridge Published 10 June 25

Discounts of this magnitude can be expected on older models, but on a one-month-old TV? Act fast if you want to snap up one of Sony's best screens to date.

The Hisense C2 Ultra viewed from the side.

I spent three weeks testing the Hisense C2 Ultra projector and was amazed at how consistently it served up scintillating visuals

By Max Langridge Published 2 June 25

Recommended

Who needs a TV when you can get a portable projector this good?

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones in black and white on an orange background with "lowest price" text.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones plummet further to all-time low AU$359.95 with our exclusive coupon code

By Max Langridge Published 2 June 25

Offering some of the best noise cancellation and sound quality available, and now at an unbelievable price, the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones are a fantastic buy.

KitchenAid KF8 coffee machine on a kitchen counter. "Price Cut" text is in the top left.

The KitchenAid KF6 "brews exceptional" coffee and it's now AU$300 off for a limited time only

By Max Langridge Published 22 May 25

The easiest coffee you'll ever make from a gorgeous, capable espresso machine – and now a lot more affordable. We'll drink to that.

TCL C7K TV on a pink background with "Don't Miss" text in white on the left side.

TCL’s “affordable TV to beat in 2025” is already more affordable – get the 65-inch C7K for just AU$1,610

By Max Langridge Published 22 May 25

The TCL C7K range only launched a few months ago, but you can already grab it with significant discounts for a limited time.

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I monitor internet plans for a living, and Telstra's upcoming AU$93 price for NBN 25 is a total joke – here's what to get instead

By Max Langridge Published 21 May 25

It's not just the slower NBN 25 plan that's getting a price hike, but it's the one that's most shocking to me.

Skullcandy Method 360 ANC earbuds sitting on top of their case.

Skullcandy's won me over with the Bose-tuned Method 360 ANC, but one design choice baffles me

By Max Langridge Published 21 May 25

Excellent sound and noise cancelation do a solid pair of cost-effective earbuds make, but surely the case can be improved?

NBN speed test: check your broadband speed here in seconds

By Max Langridge Last updated 20 May 25

Here's how to test your NBN speed connection so you can weigh it up against what you were promised.

Sonos Ace headphones and Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones side-by-side.

The Sony XM6 are an accomplished set of cans, but they’re not replacing my Sonos Ace anytime soon

By Max Langridge Published 19 May 25

Sound quality and excellent ANC are all well and good, but I need my headphones to be supremely comfortable, too.

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A man wearing the Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones. "Big Savings" text in white is in the bottom left.

At an all-time low price of AU$278, I'd skip Sony's upcoming XM6 headphones and grab the old-but-gold XM4s instead

By Max Langridge Published 15 May 25

Fantastic sound, comfort and noise cancellation combine for a truly remarkable set of headphones, and now they're yours for a remarkable price.

White Sonos Ace headphones in their case, on a table. "Big Savings" text in white is in the top right corner.

Forget Sony and Bose – the Sonos Ace headphones I love for both music and movies are currently AU$212 off

By Max Langridge Published 12 May 25

Exceptional comfort, a strong list of features and great sound make the Sonos Ace headphones a pair worthy of your consideration.

Spintel NBN review

By Max Langridge Last updated 8 May 25

Recommended

We take a deep dive look at Spintel, a low-cost NBN provider that may just prove to offering everything you need from a broadband service.

I’ve spotted some sneaky NBN providers aren’t waiting until July to raise plan prices – here are 5 deals you should jump on immediately to beat the increase

By Max Langridge Published 7 May 25

We expected price hikes to arrive in a few months, but now that a couple of providers have jumped the gun, it may start a knock-on effect. Switch your NBN plan now to make sure you can save.

De'Longhi Magnifica Evo Next coffee machine on a kitchen counter top.

The De’Longhi Magnifica Evo Next took me some time to master, but the delicious espresso it makes was worth the wait

By Max Langridge Published 5 May 25

Recommended

While there's a slight learning curve, this affordable espresso machine makes great coffee, with an admirable level of personalization on offer.

Woman sitting at table in front of laptop, looking annoyed and holding a credit card.

NBN plan prices are set for another increase come July – here’s what that means for you

By Max Langridge Published 2 May 25

NBN Co's wholesale costs to NBN providers is going up in a couple of months, but we know of a way to beat them... at least temporarily.

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Amazon Kindle Paperwhite, Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition and Kindle Scribe on a purple background with "Price Cut" text in white on the left side.

Amazon's most popular Kindles are up to AU$120 off right now and (hint, hint) make for perfect Mother's Day gifts

By Max Langridge Published 1 May 25

An ereader is the gift that keeps on giving if you’re still hunting for a Mother’s Day present, and a Kindle with up to AU$120 off could be just the ticket.

Forget cheap internet: TPG's making it FREE for a whole year for 100 lucky customers, and offering tempting NBN plan discounts to lure you over

By Max Langridge Published 1 May 25

TPG is turning 40 soon, and has slashed up to AU$180 off its NBN plans for a limited time to celebrate – alongside unveiling a shiny new logo.

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There's a new cheapest NBN 1000 plan on the block – but I'd skip it and spend a little extra on this fan-favourite provider instead

By Max Langridge Published 24 April 25

A super affordable NBN plan may be tempting, but it doesn't always guarantee great results.

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