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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Forget the Kindle Scribe: I've tested the ViWoods AiPaper and it's the better epaper writing tablet at 33% off for Prime Day

By Sharmishta Sarkar Published 13 July 26

It used to be listed for over a grand when it first showed up on Amazon AU, but now it's just AU$599, making it cheaper than any of Amazon's latest Kindle Scribes.

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The best Aussie Prime Day deals you missed — and 10 exceptional ones you can still nab

By Sharmishta Sarkar Published 12 July 26

Prime Day 2026 is coming to a close and although many noteworthy deals have sold out, but there are still some deep discounts that you absolutely shouldn't miss.

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Read all about it: as an ereader expert, I'm chuffed that Prime Day Kindle deals see the best ones drop to all-time low prices

By Sharmishta Sarkar Last updated 9 July 26

You can kindle your digital reading passion for as low as AU$140 / NZ$146! I haven't seen these kind of Kindle deals in a very long time.

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The Logitech Lift is the best ergonomic mouse I’ve tried — and this Prime Day deal drops it to a record-low price of just AU$58.34 / NZ$74.39

By Sharmishta Sarkar Published 7 July 26

Get a whisper-quiet ergonomic mouse that’s so comfortable, your wrist will love you for it — and it doesn't cost the earth either.

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The Ninja DoubleStack at a record-low price of AU$189.95 is my pick of the best Prime Day air fryer deal — but there's more where that came from

By Sharmishta Sarkar Published 7 July 26

With record-low prices on some of the best air fryers money can buy, now is a good time to grab a scrumptious discount, with prices from just AU$93.

No, you're not dream(e)ing — there's up to a whopping 73% off a selection of our favourite Dreame robot vacuums and haircare tools for Prime Day

By Sharmishta Sarkar Published 6 July 26

The best DSLR camera: top choices for photography and video, still available new

By Timothy Coleman Last updated 3 July 26

Updated Welcome to my guide to the best DSLR cameras you can buy new today. From beginner-friendly picks to pro powerhouses, these are the best around, fully tested by us.

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BookTok is obsessed with this Amazon reading chair—and it pairs perfectly with the Kindle Colorsoft early Prime Day deal

By Sharmishta Sarkar Published 2 July 26

Who doesn't love a cozy and comfy oversized reading chair? And a cheap Kindle is icing on the top

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The best blenders in Australia 2026: top picks from Braun, Nutribullet and Vitamix

By Nico Arboleda Last updated 30 June 26

Updated We've put together the best blenders you can buy in Australia, based on tests done by TechRadar's international team of experts.

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Amazon AU’s best early Prime Day deal gives you 3 months of free reading and listening

By Sharmishta Sarkar Published 29 June 26

Two of Amazon's best subscription services are currently available with extended free trials ahead of Prime Day 2026 in Australia.

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Hurry! EOFY 2026 sales end soon — shop these expert-recommended deals on laptops, headphones, appliances and more before June 30

By Max Langridge Last updated 28 June 26

Aussie EOFY sales are about to end, so grab that discount on laptops, headphones, appliances and more before they all end in days.

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'Skip the Dyson, get this instead': As a vacuum reviewer, this is the EOFY handstick deal I'd buy myself

By Sharmishta Sarkar Published 26 June 26

The Dreame Z50 Station isn't sold at other retailers, so it's a good thing the appliance brand is discounting this powerful stick vacuum to AU$999.

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The best Dyson EOFY 2026 deals in Australia: save over AU$650 on top-selling vacuums, hair stylers and fans

By Sharmishta Sarkar Last updated 22 June 26

Dyson is hosting its own EOFY sale this year, with up to AU$651 off select products, but other retailers are also vying for your attention.

Vodafone Australia's mobile network has been resolved — here's what to do if you still can't make calls

By Sharmishta Sarkar Last updated 18 June 26

Australia's third-largest mobile network was down for a few hours, but services are back to normal

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I am unashamedly in love with the adorable Boox Tappy ereader page turner — but I'm heartbroken it doesn't work with my Kindle

By Sharmishta Sarkar Published 12 June 26

It has its limitations as it doesn't play well with all ereaders, but the Boox Tappy's retro charm is undeniable.

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Don't wait for Prime Day — there are already record-low prices on top-rated headphones, air fryers, vacuums and more

By Sharmishta Sarkar Published 10 June 26

From the very premium Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2 to the humble Samsung Galaxy SmartTag 2

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Robot vacuums are going cheap on Amazon's Mid-Year Sale — but which one is actually worth buying?

By Sharmishta Sarkar Last updated 4 June 26

A variety of robot vacuums are steeply discounted on Amazon right now, but it helps to know what to look for so you spend your money wisely, and I've picked four to help you get started.

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Colour me thrilled — the Kindle Colorsoft has dropped below the AU$300 mark for Amazon's Mid-Year Sale

By Sharmishta Sarkar Published 1 June 26

Just AU$5 more than its all-time low price and now matching the Paperwhite's RRP, the Kindle Colorsoft is definitely worth it for AU$299 and arguably better value than the 6-inch Kobo Clara Colour.

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Steelcase AU EOFY sale: snag 28% off top-rated office chairs with our exclusive site-wide coupon

By Sharmishta Sarkar Published 1 June 26

This air fryer with steam functionality at its lowest price makes me want to upgrade from my older model

By Sharmishta Sarkar Published 26 May 26

Compact, better materials and a nicer design makes the single-basket Philips Airfryer 5000 Series with Steam a worthy upgrade for a price not much more than the older dual-basket model.

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Shoppers rate this self-emptying stick vacuum higher than a Dyson and call it "excellent" — and it's just AU$649 right now

By Sharmishta Sarkar Published 22 May 26

With a tongue-and-cheek name and a spec sheet that puts most top stick vacs to shame, the Krapof Auto Clean Slim Power vacuum sounds like a powerhouse at a very competitive price.

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After testing over a dozen digital notebooks, I’ve realized that the stylus is the real MVP in the e-ink tablet equation

By Sharmishta Sarkar Published 16 May 26

Even the best digital notebook is nothing without a good stylus — and the ViWoods C1 ceramic pen is an excellent case in point.

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Amazon’s colour Kindle Scribe notetaker finally has an Australian launch date — and it's a month earlier than I expected

By Sharmishta Sarkar Published 13 May 26

With prices starting from AU$699, three new Kindle Scribe digital notebooks are up for pre-order in Australia, including the long-awaited Colorsoft version.

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Kobo's new 'whimsical' cases are gorgeous, but they aren't the hardware releases I was hoping for this year

By Sharmishta Sarkar Published 8 May 26

Announced at BookCon 2026, Kobo has released some new limited-edition "collector" cases for its ereaders while we're still waiting for a new ereader from the Japanese-Canadian brand.

Don't wait for the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft when the 2024 monochrome edition is at its lowest price — it's better value

By Sharmishta Sarkar Published 6 May 26

While a colour upgrade is tempting, a black-and-white version will always be cheaper

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