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

Breville Infizz Fusion sparkling beverage maker on a countertop with cocktails

I love the Breville InFizz Fusion drink carbonator – and at a record-low price of AU$196, this SodaStream-killer is an ideal Mother's Day gift

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 2 May 25

Lowest price Amazon is dropping the price of the SodaStream-beating Breville InFizz Fusion to a record-low price.

Dyson V12 Detect Slim vacuum cleaner review: powerful, tech-packed, and underrated

By Sharmishta Sarkar last updated 28 April 25

The V12 Detect is often overlooked in the wider range, but this streamlined cleaner is perfect for small homes.

Roborock Qrevo Edge review: a premium robot vacuum that stumbles in the one area it should shine

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 15 April 25

This do-it-all robot vacuum needs minimal hands-on effort from you, but doesn't quite live up to its name.

The Onyx Boox Palma 2 standing upright against a pile of books on a table

The phone-sized Onyx Boox Palma 2 is the compact ereader I can't put down, even if it's not the upgrade I was hoping for

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 2 April 25

Boox's phone-like ereader gets an upgrade, but the Palma 2 is a slightly disappointing one as it's still got the potential for so much more.

I've been using this Philips air fryer with steam for months and I can't recommend it highly enough at its lowest price yet

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 22 March 25

Its steam functionality has a few caveats, but the results from the Philips 5000 Series Dual Basket Air Fryer Steam are fantastic every time – and this 40% discount is hard to beat.

Samsung Music Frame on a table beside some books and a vase

I spent six weeks listening to the Samsung Music Frame and it kept missing the beat

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 12 March 25

Samsung’s done well to hide a speaker in plain sight, but it needs to improve the soundstage if it wants the Music Frame to do well.

Person holding the Canon PowerShot V1 alongside another holding a Sony 400-800mm lens

CP+ 2025 live: all the latest news from Canon, Sony and more at the world’s biggest photography show

By Timothy Coleman last updated 28 February 25

We're attending CP+ in Japan, one of the last remaining photo and video shows, getting hands-on with the latest camera gear.

The Philips 5000 Series Dual Basket Air Fryer XXL Steam on a table

Steam in the Philips 5000 Series Dual Basket XXL air fryer makes fantastic meals, but it's not without caveats

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 28 February 25

Recommended

Philips’ first steam-enabled air fryer is an excellent cooking appliance, but its headline act isn’t the magical solution I was expecting.

Nikon Z6 III on a purple background with dont miss text overlay

If I didn't already own a Nikon Z8, I'd be nabbing this knockout discount on the Nikon Z6 III

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 25 February 25

It's not cheap, but the long list of upgrades and an 18% discount on Amazon makes the Nikon Z6 III worth considering if you want a great new full-frame mirrorless camera.

My favourite ergonomic office chair is now cheaper than ever, and a total steal at AU$499

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 24 February 25

The ErgoTune Supreme is being discontinued, so remaining stock is being flogged for its lowest price yet.

An Apple Watch, iPhone and AirPods on the Journey Glyde 4-in-1 travel charger

I took the Journey Glyde on a four-week overseas trip and it barely kept up with my adventures

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 21 February 25

The Journey Glyde is a good wireless charging stand, but its high price isn’t worth the meager 10,000mAh backup.

A fully setup Desky Dual Bamboo standing desk with laptop, monitor and peripherals

Desky Dual Hardwood sit-stand desk review: an affordable, voice-controlled workplace essential

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 19 February 25

Recommended

Well made and quiet, the Desky Dual Hardwood standing desk can even be moved by a simple Siri or Google Assistant voice command.

A stylus selecting the AI Summary option on a Notebook of the Amazon Kindle Scribe (2024)

Your Kindle Scribe just became a better note-taking ereader with promised AI features rolling out widely now

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 14 February 25

The latest firmware brings AI Summary and handwriting recognition to old and new Kindle Scribes in three more countries.

ErgoTune Joobie office chair review: supreme comfort and ergonomics to let you focus on work (or play)

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 14 February 25

Editor's Choice

Arguably one of the best office chairs I’ve tested, the ErgoTube Joobie offers more comfort and just as good ergonomics as the ErgoTune Supreme V3.

Ecovacs Deebot T30 Omni robot vacuum plugged into a wall socket

The Ecovacs Deebot T30 Omni has been cleaning my home for months and it’s the best-value robot vacuum I’ve tried

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 12 February 25

Recommended

Designed to be hidden away under a counter, the Ecovacs Deebot T30 Omni is the most compact robot vacuum of its kind and does a good job too.

A person holding the Dyson V15s Detect Submarine

Dyson V15s Detect Submarine review: does Dyson's only vacuum-mop sink or swim?

By Sharmishta Sarkar last updated 6 February 25

It cleans well and is a good space-saving solution, but the Dyson V15s Detect Submarine has flaws that need to be fixed.

The Oclean X Ultra S electric toothbrush standing on a table beside its travel case and replacement brush heads

Oclean X Ultra S review: a chatty guide to next-level oral care

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 22 January 25

Best in Class

There are electric toothbrushes and then there’s the Oclean X Ultra S – it’s the ultimate in smart oral care.

A powered-down Onyx Boox Go 6 on a table with books, headphones and spectacles

Onyx Boox Go 6 review: bugs and performance woes undermine a promising entry-level ereader

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 16 January 25

The Onyx Boox writing tablets are great devices, but the company really needs to simplify its entry-level ereaders.

Acer Swift Go, Espon Printer, Fitbit Ace 3 and iPad 10.2-inch on a green background

The best back-to-school tech for Aussie students

By Sharmishta Sarkar last updated 12 January 25

Buying Guide Help the kids achieve academic success in the 2024 school year with the best back-to-school tech.

Can't find the promised AI features on your new Kindle Scribe? Here's why

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 11 December 24

AI Summary and handwriting recognition aren't technically available on the 2024 Kindle Scribe outside the US yet, but there are ways around the restriction.

A woman lying on a couch and adding annotations to an ebook on the Metallic Jade Amazon Kindle Scribe (2024)

Amazon's finally nailed scribbling in the margins with the Kindle Scribe's new Active Canvas feature

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 9 December 24

Available on both models of the Kindle Scribe via the latest firmware update, Active Canvas makes margin notes look neat and tidy.

A book cover displayed on the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2024)

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2024): a perfectly adequate ereader

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 4 December 24

An upgraded display and a boost in performance make the 12th-generation Kindle Paperwhite a good one, but I wouldn't call it Amazon's best.

Cheaper than Black Friday: the simple but effective Dyson V10 Cyclone gets a further price drop – now 38% off

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 3 December 24

Amazon might have officially ended its Black Friday sale, but it's forgotten and dropped the price of the Dyson V10 Cyclone further to just AU$679.

Amazon Cyber Monday deals 2024: last chance to shop bargains across a wide range

By Sharmishta Sarkar last updated 2 December 24

Amazon has officially said goodbye to Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but it's still offering some excellent discounts.

Assorted tech products on blue background with cyber monday deals text overlay

Cyber Monday 2024 in Australia: the top 5 deals still available to buy now

By Sharmishta Sarkar last updated 2 December 24

Last chance! Both Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales are over, but there are still some offers to be found.

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