Articles by Sharmishta Sarkar, Managing Editor (APAC)

Sharmishta is TechRadar's Managing Editor for the APAC region, looking after the day-to-day functioning of the Australian, New Zealand and Singaporean editions of the site. This includes managing not just the usual news, reviews and features coverage for the APAC editions of TechRadar, but she also spearheads the ecommerce content drive for several of Future's Australian publications. She also helps with onboarding and training new starters at Future's Australian office. Her expertise lies in photography, having been reviewing cameras and lenses for the last seven years. This has led to her also becoming the Managing Editor of the Australian edition of Digital Camera World. She's also quite the expert on ereaders and E Ink tablets on account of being an avid reader, and she's appeared on Singaporean radio a couple of times to talk about these underrated devices. She's also built up quite a lot of knowledge on smart home gizmos and helps review home and kitchen appliances on TechRadar. In addition to her duties on TechRadar and Digital Camera World, she also helps out on Tom's Guide and T3, both of which have Australian editions.

Articles by: Sharmishta Sarkar

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Boxing Day 2025 is in the rearview now – shop these 120 best deals still available to buy as picked by a tech expert

By Sharmishta Sarkar last updated 27 December 25

Boxing Day 2025 deals aren't done yet, with plenty of discounts on phones, cameras, laptops, audio gear and more – with some prices that are better than Black Friday.

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Best Boxing Day sales 2025 in Australia: everything you need to know to bag the best end-of-year bargains

By Sharmishta Sarkar last updated 25 December 25

December 26 is finally here with plenty of discounts

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This two-drawer Ninja air fryer is perfect for small kitchens – and it's 57% off for Boxing Day

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 25 December 25

Double the drawers means double the cooking space, but even the largest Ninja DoubleStack doesn't take up as much countertop space – grab it for just AU$259 this holiday season.

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As a Nikon fan, I can't recommend this Boxing Day camera deal highly enough – get the Z6 III at its lowest Australian price yet

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 23 December 25

It's not cheap, but the long list of upgrades and up to 36% off the body and kits makes the Nikon Z6 III worth considering if you want a great full-frame mirrorless camera to ring in the new year.

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Need a new colour ereader for the holiday season? I'd skip the Kindle Coloursoft and grab this discounted Kobo instead

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 23 December 25

The Kobo Libra Colour offers better value than the Kindle Colorsoft in Australia, and it's currently cheaper than its Amazon counterpart too.

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One of the top premium robovacs I tested in 2025 is a whopping 45% off – grab the Ecovacs Deebot X8 Pro Omni now for only AU$1,378

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 22 December 25

Need a robot vacuum that literally does it all? This one's a great choice

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Apple Watch users in Australia can soon start taking advantage of hypertension notifications

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 20 December 25

Apple Watches from Series 9 onwards now have approval from Australia's medical devices regulator to monitor blood pressure, and it could prove to be another life-saving feature.

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Just in time for Christmas, the Apple Watch 11 is up to AU$132 off – a new Aussie low that's better than Black Friday!

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 18 December 25

Available from multiple retailers, and one will deliver on time

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Best Canon RF lenses 2025: we've tested the best lenses for Canon's mirrorless EOS R cameras

By Timothy Coleman last updated 18 December 25

Updated Whether you shoot with an APS-C or full-frame Canon EOS R camera, we've rounded up the best glass you can buy.

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Best vacuum cleaner in Australia: top 11 recommendations tested by experts

By Sharmishta Sarkar last updated 18 December 25

Updated After testing hundreds of models in the last decade, these are the 11 best vacuum cleaners that aced our tests – from Dyson, Shark, Samsung and more

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I was stunned by the Dreame Aqua10 Ultra robovac's excellent cleaning performance – but it's slightly undermined by minor inefficiencies

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 17 December 25

Recommended

With the best cleaning performance I’ve seen from any robot vacuum to date, the Dreame Aqua10 Ultra robovac could do with a more streamlined app and better battery use.

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The best Kindle to buy right now: top Amazon ereaders tested and reviewed by experts

By Sharmishta Sarkar last updated 17 December 25

Paperwhite, Scribe or Colorsoft? I break it all down for you

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The best ereaders available now: 9 top Kindles, Kobos and more – all tested and picked by experts

By Sharmishta Sarkar last updated 10 December 25

We tested several of the best ereaders and e-paper tablets you can get from Kindle, Kobo and more to find the top 9 options across different budgets and categories.

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The best noise-cancelling headphones in Australia for all budgets, tested by experts

By Max Langridge last updated 4 December 25

We've rounded up the best noise-cancelling headphones that will keep the world out and your music in.

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Black Friday sales 2025 in Australia: these 100+ Black Friday deals are still available to shop at great prices

By Sharmishta Sarkar last updated 3 December 25

This year's Black Friday sales have officially ended, but some retailers are still offering discounts on phones, tablets, laptops, cameras and more.

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Best Dyson Black Friday 2025 deals in Australia: there are still big discounts on vacuums, hair tools and purifiers

By Sharmishta Sarkar last updated 1 December 25

Dyson's Black Friday deals are still going, so you can grab those last-minute purchases on Airwraps or a vacuum – plus there's a fair few Dyson dupes to choose from as well.

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Black Friday 2025 includes some truly epic robovac discounts – as TechRadar's resident expert, these are the 5 I'd recommend

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 30 November 25

There are plenty of deeply discounted robot vacuums during Black Friday, but my picks are all-in-one options that vacuum, mop and self-clean – prices from just AU$426.

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One lens or two? Either way this Aussie Black Friday deal gets you a Canon mirrorless camera for under a grand

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 29 November 25

The Canon EOS R100 is the perfect entry-level kit for a beginner

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Surprise! The best Kindle deal this Black Friday isn't from Amazon – here's how to score an extra AU$40 off the Paperwhite

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 28 November 25

The standard 16GB edition of the Kindle Paperwhite is already at an all-time low price on Amazon, but an another Aussie retailer is price beating by a significant margin.

The best Canon camera for 2025: Canon's finest DSLR, mirrorless and compact cameras

By Timothy Coleman published 27 November 25

Updated Trying to find the best Canon camera for you? We've ranked our favorite models in 2025 for all types of shooting situation and budget.

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Want salon-finish hair for the party season? These Black Friday Dyson Airwrap deals save you up to AU$250 on the coveted multi-styler

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 26 November 25

The Airwrap Origin is a lot more accessible at AU$399 right now, but the Airwrap i.d makes styling easier – here's which one I'd get this Black Friday.

Not all Dyson V8 deals are made equal – the new V8 Cyclone for AU$584 is the best-value Dyson Black Friday deal this year

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 25 November 25

A new 2025 release of the Dyson V8 cordless vacuum might cost more during Black Friday than the older version, but it's an upgraded model and is cheaper than buying V11 right now.

The Paperwhite at a record-low price is my top Black Friday Kindle deal – but there's another ereader I'd recommend

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 20 November 25

You're reading this right – the Kindle Paperwhite is 23% off right now

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Amazon Black Friday 2025 sale in Australia: all the latest info on the year's biggest sale

By Sharmishta Sarkar last updated 17 November 25

Amazon's Black Friday 2025 sale in Australia has officially started – here's everything you need to know to find the best tech deals this year.

Exclusive Steelcase discount: get 28% off four of our favourite ergonomic office chairs ahead of Black Friday

By Max Delaney last updated 12 November 25

Steelcase makes some of the best office chairs available, and the brand's getting the Black Friday sale season started early with an exclusive coupon for TechRadar Australia readers.

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