Articles by Zachariah Kelly, Staff Writer

With six years of tech-writing experience, Zac’s main focus as part of the Australian TechRadar team was mobile phone coverage, but he kickstarted the local EV reviews as well for this publication. He’s previously worked for Gizmodo Australia, Canstar Blue and The Daily Mail Australia (with articles published across Nine, Junkee, Kotaku Australia and Lifehacker Australia). He’s a huge nerd with a deep passion for technology, having been raised on a computer by his dad. Zac also volunteers at Headspace, a youth mental health organization, and is an avid gamer. He’s been nominated for several awards at the Australian Tech Journalism Awards.

Articles by: Zachariah Kelly

Forget a smartwatch this Father's Day – one of our favourite smart rings is going at an unmissable low price right now

By Zachariah Kelly published 20 August 25

The RingConn Gen 2 is one of the best smart rings on the market and it's got a rare 20% discount in time for Father's Day – now just AU$391.20.

A Breville and a Nutribullet blender on a blue background

The best blender in Australia December 2025: top blenders tested and ranked

By Zachariah Kelly last updated 19 August 25

Updated These are the best blenders in Australia, based on tests by TechRadar's international team of experts.

Man and woman hugging whilst looking at phone, and standing in front of Sydney Harbour Bridge

Compare unlimited data mobile plans in Australia (December 2025): plans from Telstra, Optus, Vodafone and more

By Zachariah Kelly last updated 18 August 25

Unlimited data mobile plans might sound like a good option, but there are some caveats that you should know about.

The Zeekr X EV offers a premium driving experience without the high cost – but too many little problems undermine its appeal

By Zachariah Kelly published 17 August 25

The Zeekr X is an ambitious car, sharing DNA with the Volvo EX30, but it lacks the polish applied by the Scandinavian automaker.

Two Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultras on a green background

Samsung’s best smartwatch is now down to its lowest Aussie price ever – save a massive AU$770

By Zachariah Kelly published 14 August 25

The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra has been around for just over a year now, and it’s dropped down to the lowest price we’ve ever seen for it.

I’ve fallen in love with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7’s cover screen – and it might just become my main way to use a phone

By Zachariah Kelly published 13 August 25

The Galaxy Z Flip 7 is one of the coolest-looking phones Samsung has ever made, and that partly comes down to its versatile cover screen.

A middle-aged couple using a laptop on the verandah of their farm in rural Australia

The best 4G home internet plans in Australia: top providers compared

By Zachariah Kelly last updated 11 August 25

Compared Let down by the NBN? You might want to consider 4G home internet.

Get ready for NBN speed boosts with a major discount on our favourite mesh Wi-Fi system

By Zachariah Kelly published 8 August 25

The Google Nest WiFi Pro is at an attractively low price on Amazon, down to AU$325.84 for a three pack, and it's a cost-effective way to get rid of Wi-Fi dead spots.

The Nothing Headphone 1 on a green background

My favourite new pair of headphones released only in July and are already 21% off on Amazon

By Zachariah Kelly published 7 August 25

The Nothing Headphone 1 released just weeks ago with a competitive price, but this post-launch discount makes it an even more attractive gadget.

I snapped up the Dreame Hair Gleam during Prime Day – here's why you should too now that it’s back to its discounted price of AU$79

By Zachariah Kelly published 30 July 25

The Dreame hair Gleam is a reliable and cheap hair dryer, and now that it’s back down to its Prime Day price of just AU$79, it’s even harder to ignore.

The Nothing Headphone 1 lying on a table

I like the Nothing Phone 3, but I love the company's Headphone 1 – they're my top tech of 2025 (so far)

By Zachariah Kelly published 26 July 25

The Nothing Headphone 1 is feature packed without being overly expensive, and it's got the best noise cancellation I've heard – Sony and Bose should watch out.

An image of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra from a hands-on event

Forget hardware – the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra's updated OS really shines

By Zachariah Kelly last updated 24 July 25

Hardware took a backseat with the Galaxy S25 launch, but Samsung’s playing to win with its refreshed software.

An Ecovacs robot on an orange and blue background

Missed Prime Day? You can still get a very good premium all-in-one robot vacuum cleaner for just half price

By Zachariah Kelly published 22 July 25

The Ecovacs Deebot T30S Pro is currently 50% off on Amazon, an all-time low price for the powerful floor-cleaning robot.

The Nothing Phone 3 lying face-down on a table

The Nothing Phone 3 might be the most distinctive smartphone of 2025 – but is it enough to lure in Apple and Samsung fans?

By Zachariah Kelly published 19 July 25

The Phone 3 is Nothing’s first attempt at a proper premium handset, and in a hardware month supposed to be Samsung’s, this handset has stolen all my attention.

A Google Pixel 9 Pro XL on a red background

I love the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and would highly recommend it at its lowest price yet – just AU$888 ahead of the Pixel 10 launch

By Zachariah Kelly published 17 July 25

Google may have announced its next Pixel event for August, but that shouldn’t stop you from saving AU$961 on the incredible Pixel 9 Pro XL right now.

Last chance: save up to AU$200 off top Kindle ereaders before Prime Day ends

By Zachariah Kelly published 14 July 25

The Paperwhite and the Scribe are my picks for the best Prime Day Kindle deals, but you'll have to get a wriggle on if you want to nab one for up to 31% off.

Three gaming controllers on an orange background

I love my 8BitDo Ultimate 2C controller, but big Prime Day discounts on 5 other gamepads have me seriously tempted (to switch)

By Zachariah Kelly published 11 July 25

A better gaming controller is out there if you know what to look for – here are the five models I’d recommend this sales season.

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As a Lego fanatic, these are the 5 deeply discounted sets I recommend buying during Prime Day – prices from just AU$37.60

By Zachariah Kelly published 10 July 25

Prime Day is a great time to pick up a Lego set or two, with up to 25% off sets from the Star Wars franchise, Marvel and more.

Want an Apple Watch for under AU$300? Here's how you can score one during Prime Day

By Zachariah Kelly published 9 July 25

The Apple Watch SE is a great affordable smartwatch, but for just AU$299, it's an absolute steal during Amazon's Prime Day sale.

A Samsung Galaxy S24 FE, back to back, on a green background

Looking for an affordable Samsung phone? This Galaxy S24 FE deal makes it my current top pick, at just AU$726 for Prime Day

By Zachariah Kelly published 8 July 25

The Samsung Galaxy S24 FE was already an attractively-priced phone, but this discount makes it even harder to miss.

Grab Dyson’s cheapest vacuum at AU$470 off with this epic Prime Day deal

By Zachariah Kelly published 8 July 25

The V8 is Dyson’s entry-level handheld vacuum and if you have a limited budget, it’s well worth picking up.

The Samsung Galaxy Ring on a purple background

Samsung’s Galaxy Ring is down to its lowest price ever for Prime Day – just AU$549

By Zachariah Kelly published 7 July 25

Samsung’s latest health-tracking wearable is down to its lowest price ever for Prime Day, with 21% shaved off the price.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge on a purple background

Hold the phone: Samsung’s super-slim Galaxy S25 Edge just had 45% shaved off its price – it's only 2 months old!

By Zachariah Kelly published 7 July 25

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge released at the end of May, and already it’s down AU$850 on Amazon.

There’s Nothing to it: Optus is offering an epic deal on Nothing’s new phone and futuristic-looking set of headphones

By Zachariah Kelly published 6 July 25

Celebrating the launch of Nothing’s first premium smartphone, the Phone 3, Optus is offering a great deal if you’re looking for a new headset too.

I took the Kia EV5 on a weekend away and it's a near-perfect electric SUV for families – with one major drawback

By Zachariah Kelly published 6 July 25

The Kia EV5 is so very close to being the ideal car for many families, with generous space and great performance – but the operating system still holds this SUV from the Korean car giant back.

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