Sharmishta Sarkar

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

Amazon Kindle Colorsoft in black on blue background with don't miss sign
Colour me thrilled — the Kindle Colorsoft has dropped below the AU$300 mark for Amazon's Mid-Year Sale

By Sharmishta Sarkar Published

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.

Three Steelcase chairs arranged in front of a desk
Steelcase AU EOFY sale: snag 28% off top-rated office chairs with our exclusive site-wide coupon

By Sharmishta Sarkar Published

Sponsored

Upgrade your home office with a Steelcase chair — and it's tax deductible too

The Philips Airfryer 5000 Series with Steam on a light orange background with a TechRadar deals logo
This air fryer with steam functionality at its lowest price makes me want to upgrade from my older model

By Sharmishta Sarkar Published

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.

Kleva Krapof Auto Clean Slim Power Vac in white on a blue and green background
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

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.

ViWoods C1 ceramic stylus on the ViWoods AiPaper tablet alongside with digital pens
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

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 Kindle Scribe Colorsoft hands on
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

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.

Colorful Kobo cases for the Libra Colour on a shelf with decorative items
Kobo's new 'whimsical' cases are gorgeous, but they aren't the hardware releases I was hoping for this year

By Sharmishta Sarkar Published

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.

Amazon Kindle Scribe (2024)
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

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

Kenwood MultiPro Go food processor on a table
I’ve been using the compact Kenwood MultiPro Go food processor for months and I can’t get over how quick and efficient it is for its size and price

By Sharmishta Sarkar Published

Recommended

The Kenwood MultiPro Go food processor fits into a deep kitchen drawer easily for storing and still powerful enough to slice, grate, knead and chop with ease.

The Apple Watch Series 11 resting on a wooden table
The Apple Watch SE 3 might be cheaper, but the Apple Watch 11 at its lowest price is the better buy right now

By Sharmishta Sarkar Published

A fabulous upgrade that can go the distance

The Philips 5000 Series Dual Basket Air Fryer XXL Steam on a table
My air fryer has a steam function I can't do without — and it's just half price right now

By Sharmishta Sarkar Published

This Philips air fryer is the most versatile air fryer I've tried and worth every penny, all thanks to an additional steam functionality.

Kindle Touch from 2011
Own a Kindle from 2012 or earlier? It could be time to upgrade as Amazon's officially ending support for very old models

By Sharmishta Sarkar Published

It shouldn't come as a surprise, but some users are being emailed that their pre-2012 Kindles will lose support from May 20.

Apple AirTag 4 pack on orange background with "lowest price" text in black
Keep losing your keys? Apple AirTags have dropped to their lowest price yet — each tracker now just AU$24.75

By Sharmishta Sarkar Published

Amazon has just dropped the price of the 4-pack of Apple's first-generation AirTags to just AU$99, the lowest it's been to date.

Different Lego sets arranged on a bookshelf
I might have grown up on classic Lego, but I've got my eye on these 12 modern sets thanks to some tempting Amazon discounts

By Sharmishta Sarkar Published

Who said Lego was just for kids? If, like me, you love the popular building blocks, I've picked my favourites currently discounted by up to 33% on Amazon's Big Smile Sale.

Dyson V10 Konical on the Dyson Auto-empty Dok
Dyson has finally debuted a self-emptying cordless vacuum — but bafflingly, its auto-empty dock won't arrive until "later this year"

By Sharmishta Sarkar Published

The Dyson V10 Konical is available now in Australia

Roborock Saros 10R robot vacuum and mop in its dock with dog next to it
After reviewing numerous robot vacuums in the last 12 months, this is the model I'd buy — and it's got a significant price drop too

By Sharmishta Sarkar Published

Hear me out — even with a 26% discount, the Roborock Saros 10R is expensive, but it's worth every cent.

A collection of kitchen gadgets on a marble countertop
I love cheap kitchen appliances and I've found 12 must-haves in Amazon's Big Smile Sale for under AU$100

By Sharmishta Sarkar Published

From egg cookers to blenders, meat thermometers to steamers and air fryers

A person using the Dreame Z50 Station on a carpet in front of a couch
I've been using the Dreame Z50 Station self-emptying cordless vacuum for weeks – its performance should have Dyson and Shark worried

By Sharmishta Sarkar Published

Recommended

The Dreame Z50 Station has an industry-leading 330AW of suction and it puts every bit of it to excellent use. Its weight is its only downfall.

Ultrahuman Ring PRO
I wear the Ultrahuman Ring Air every day, which makes me very excited to try the much-improved Ring Pro

By Sharmishta Sarkar Published

The new Ultrahuman Ring Pro has been released with better sensors, better battery and a feature-filled charging case — not to mention a much higher price.

The Boox Note Air5 C and the Boox Pen 3 sitting on top of a laptop keyboard
I've been using the Onyx Boox Note Air5 C for a few weeks and it's an excellent color epaper tablet — it just doesn't feel 'new'

By Sharmishta Sarkar Published

There's very little to complain about when it comes to Boox's newest color 10-inch e-notebook, but the Note Air5 C fails to offer anything different from its predecessors.

Dyson V8 Cyclone cordless stick vacuum
If I didn't already own the V15 Detect, the V8 Cyclone would be the Dyson I'd get – now just AU$438.30

By Sharmishta Sarkar Published

The 2025 release of the Dyson V8 cordless vacuum has just dropped to a record-low price, which makes it excellent value and cheaper than buying V11.

A collection of Valentine's Day gifts on a pink satin cloth with cutout paper hearts and rose petals
9 amazing Valentine's Day gifts to show your other half how much you appreciate them

By Sharmishta Sarkar Published

From flowers that will never wilt to portable coffee machines and smartwatches, there's a perfect Valentine's Day gift for that special someone to show how much you care.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro REVIEW
Four months with the iPhone 17 Pro has changed the way I use my phone – the jury is still out whether that’s for the better or worse

By Sharmishta Sarkar Published

I’ve been an iPhone user for years, but the 17 Pro is the first Apple handset that I truly like and use it much more than any iPhone before it.

The Boox Go 7 ereader with the InkSense Plus stylus on a tablet beside a pair of spectacles
I’ve tested plenty of ereaders but the Onyx Boox Go 7 is the first Android-powered ebook reader I really like

By Sharmishta Sarkar Published

Recommended

The Boox Go 7 is a fantastic Kindle Oasis replacement, with excellent performance and a long feature list – but it will cost you.

A collection of tech and electronic items on a green TechRadar Boxing Day deals background
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

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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