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

Dyson Supersonic hair dryer and Dyson V8 vacuum cleaner on a colorful background with text reading TechRadar Black Friday Dyson deals
Best Dyson Black Friday 2025 deals in Australia: there are still big discounts on vacuums, hair tools and purifiers

By Sharmishta Sarkar Last updated

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

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.

Canon EOS R100 on a green background with don't miss text overlay
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

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

The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite ereader on a blue TechRadar Black Friday deals background
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

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.

Dyson Airwrap i.d and Airwrap Origin on a blue TechRadar Black Friday deals background
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

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.

Dyson V8 Cyclone cordless vacuum cleaner in front and side profile on a green TechRadar deals background
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

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.

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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

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

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.

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

By Max Delaney Last updated

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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Dyson's V15s Detect Submarine for just AU$724 is my favourite early Black Friday deal – a new all-time Aussie low

By Sharmishta Sarkar Published

A price-beat and an additional checkout code gets you a whopping 53% off the Dyson V15s Submarine Detect from The Good Guys.

A green ErgoTune Vesby office chair again a white wall
I’ve been sitting on the ErgoTune Vesby for months – if it wasn’t for one annoying quirk, I’d give this office chair full marks

By Sharmishta Sarkar Published

Recommended

Looking more like a peacock chair than an office chair, the ErgoTune Vesby combines design, comfort and ergonomics well, but its prebuilt bits need better fitting.

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While I love my Apple Watch 11, I can’t deny that the Watch SE 3 is the better choice for most people

By Sharmishta Sarkar Published

The Apple Watch 11 has been a massive upgrade for me over the SE 2, but I can’t help but think the SE 3 does more than enough for most people’s needs.

Breville Eye Q toaster beside a plate of half-eaten toast and a glass of juice
100 years after pop-up toasters debuted, Breville might finally have improved on the original design with the high-tech – and pricey – Eye Q

By Sharmishta Sarkar Last updated

The Breville Eye Q is aptly named as it uses an optical sensor to ‘see’ the color of your toast before judging it ready.

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Kobo Remote page turners in black and white colorways on a red background
This new accessory might just be what my Kobo ereader needs

By Sharmishta Sarkar Published

Kobo has just announced that's it releasing a remote page turner for its ereaders, which will be available to buy from November 4.

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Don't let this SodaStream Prime Day deal fizzle out – grab the Terra sparkling water maker for just AU$79

By Sharmishta Sarkar Published

Get ready for summer with this excellent 34% discount on an equally fantastic SodaStream machine, complete with a 1L bottle, gas cylinder and a 40ml bottle of flavouring.

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Hurry! The Dyson V8 for just AU$339 is a Prime Day deal that will sell out quick

By Sharmishta Sarkar Published

It's not the lowest price I've seen on the Dyson V8, but every time it gets a discount like this, it becomes a bestseller.

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Looking for a vlogging camera? Canon's compact PowerShot V1 is down to its lowest price yet on Amazon

By Sharmishta Sarkar Published

The PowerShot V1 is Canon's comeback into the compact camera business and it's now just AU$1,049 – a fantastic price for beginner content creators.

Nanoleaf Smart Multicolor Floor Lamp display red light beside a console table
Nanoleaf's first ever floor lamp has transformed my living room lighting – I just wish the app was easier to use

By Sharmishta Sarkar Published

Great Value

There’s nothing particularly standout about the Nanoleaf Smart Multicolor Floor Lamp, but this feature-packed light offers excellent value for money.

Two images of people using different ereaders – the Kindle Colorsoft on an airplane and someone writing on the Kobo Libra Colour
Kindle vs Kobo: which ebook reader is best for you?

By Sharmishta Sarkar Last updated

What’s the difference between Amazon's Kindle and Rakuten's Kobo ereader ranges and reading experiences? Here's a full breakdown on how they compare.

Ecovacs Deebot T50 Max Pro Omni robot coming out of its base station
I’ve tested and loved 6 Ecovacs Deebot robot vacuums – the T50 Max Pro Omni has been the first to disappoint me

By Sharmishta Sarkar Published

I’ve never had cause for complaint when testing a Deebot, but Ecovacs should pull the T50 Max Pro Omni off shelves.

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The TechRadar Australia newsletter now comes to you six times a week

By Sharmishta Sarkar Published

Stay up to date with all the latest news, reviews and analysis from the world of tech, plus the hottest deals, sent directly to your inbox more frequently.

The Boox Go Color 7 Gen II ereader and the Boox InkSense stylus on a table
The Onyx Boox Go Color 7 Gen II is a versatile ereader with potential – so it's a shame it fumbles its key feature

By Sharmishta Sarkar Published

Redesigned page-turn buttons make the Onyx Boox Go Color 7 Gen II a touch more ergonomic than its predecessor, but it fails to improve where it matters most.

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A top-down view of the Ecovacs Deebot X8 Pro Omni with the robot exiting the base station
The Ecovacs Deebot X8 Pro Omni is a chatty all-in-one robot vacuum that cleans better than most others I’ve tested

By Sharmishta Sarkar Published

Recommended

Ecovacs has taken user feedback on board, updating not only its app, but also making one heck of a robot vacuum cleaner in the Deebot X8 Pro Omni.

Kindle Colorsoft 16GB
Amazon is reportedly testing a smaller version of the Kindle Colorsoft for a November release, but I'm not entirely convinced by the leaks

By Sharmishta Sarkar Published

A Redditor claiming to be testing a Kindle prototype has shared images and features of what is apparently being called the Kindle Petit Color.

Canon EOS R100 camera in the hand
You don't need to spend thousands on a fancy new camera – the Canon EOS R100 is the best budget mirrorless for beginners at AU$846

By Sharmishta Sarkar Published

Even without a discount, the Canon EOS R100 costs under a grand in Australia, but take advantage of the current 15% price cut for what is truly an exceptional entry-level mirrorless camera.

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