Zachariah Kelly

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

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Best multi-cookers in Australia 2025: pressure cookers and instant pots reviewed

By Zachariah Kelly last updated

Updated There's a perfect multi-cooker out there for your kitchen, be it from Instant Pot, Breville, Ninja or another big name.

A virtual reality headset and two controllers

I love my Meta Quest 2, but AU$50 off the Meta Quest 3S is the perfect VR gaming deal for a beginner

By Zachariah Kelly published

Keen on VR gaming but don’t want to spend too much? Pick up the entry-level Meta Quest 3S with an attractive discount right now, plus three months of Quest+ and the new Batman VR game.

Two Avast antivirus packages, the Premium and Ultimate options, sitting on a benchtop

Avast’s brilliant virus protection now starts from just AU$37.99 for a full year – giving you peace of mind when browsing the web

By Zachariah Kelly published

Avast is offering its cybersecurity packages at hugely discounted prices right now for a limited time.

A power bank, vertical mouse and shaver on a purple background

Budget buys: these are the top 7 deals under AU$100 I’d recommend from Amazon’s Big Smile Sale

By Zachariah Kelly published

Amazon’s Big Smile Sale has brought big discounts on a wide range of products, including cheap power banks, PC peripherals and more costing under AU$100.

Three Lego sets side by side

I'm a Lego fan and these are the 5 sets I'm eyeing during Amazon's Big Smile Sale – prices from just AU$108.37

By Zachariah Kelly published

Iconic Lego sets for the young at heart are going cheap on Amazon right now with up to 28% off – from Fortnite to Star Wars and more.

Three Garmin smartwatches

These 6 Garmin deals – starting from just AU$299 – make me want to swap out my Samsung Galaxy Watch

By Zachariah Kelly published

Amazon Big Smile Sale 2025 has kicked off, with up to 46% off slashed across a wide range of great Garmin sports watches.

The Apple iPhone 16e held at a slant at a window

From iPhone to Android and (almost) back again – the iPhone 16e failed to lure me back to iOS

By Zachariah Kelly published

After using Samsung and Google phones for three years, I’ve picked up an iPhone again – here’s what I thought about going back to Apple with the iPhone 16e.

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2025 Australian PC Awards winners – all the gear experts reckon is better than the rest

By TechRadar Australia published

APCA 2024 TechRadar teamed up with experts from APC Magazine, PC Gamer and PC PowerPlay to find the best PC gear of the year.

ErgoTune Joobie office chairs in different colours on an orange and blue background

Best office chairs in Australia in 2025: great seats for working from home or the office

By Sharmishta Sarkar last updated

We feature the best office chairs for different budgets, for the home and or the workplace, even online learning.

The Deepal EO7 from the side, an SUV and pick-up truck combo

I drove an electric SUV that transforms into a pick-up, and it’s as fun as it is functional

By Zachariah Kelly published

The Deepal EO7 will be arriving in Australia before the end of 2025, with other regions under evaluation.

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Plus in orange, the S24 Ultra in silver, the Jet 65 vacuum and the S90D TV

Hurry! Samsung's latest sale is slashing up to 47% off its top TVs, phones and more for a limited time only

By Zachariah Kelly published

Whether you want a mobile upgrade, a handy vacuum, or a home cinema enhancement, Samsung has you covered with discounts of up to 47%, but get a wriggle on as the sale ends on March 12

The Asus ROG Harpe Ace Mini gaming mouse on a table

The Asus ROG Harpe Ace Mini might be small, but few mice have impressed me this much

By Zachariah Kelly published

Recommended

The Asus ROG Harpe Ace Mini is a masterful device, with a great feature set, low weight and a tiny body.

The Chery Omoda E5 from the side

Why did carmakers ditch the spare tyre? I have no idea – but the Chery Omoda E5 is bringing it back

By Zachariah Kelly published

Many new cars, especially EVs, miss out on a spare tyre – but that’s one of the strengths of Chery’s Omoda E5.

The Asus ROG Falchion Ace HFX keyboard

I’ve fallen in love with the Asus ROG Falchion Ace HFX 65% keyboard because of its brilliant touch bar and Hall effect keys

By Zachariah Kelly published

Recommended

The ROG Falchion Ace HFX offers one of the best media control solutions I’ve ever seen.

The Asus ROG Pelta gaming headset lying on a table with the microphone removed

Asus’ new high-end ROG Pelta gaming headset is one of the most impressive (and comfortable) I’ve ever tested – and the price ain't bad either

By Zachariah Kelly published

Recommended

The Asus ROG Pelta is a brilliant gaming headset, sporting an awesome cost-to-performance ratio that can’t be ignored.

The Chery Omoda E5 parked across two spaces in a carpark

Chery's Omoda E5 is a brilliant EV in Australia, but a poor purchase in the UK

By Zachariah Kelly published

The Chery Omoda E5 may just be the perfect electric SUV for your lifestyle, but keep an eye on its competitors.

A person using an iPhone

Aussies were decidedly not happy about the 3G shutdown, according to new report

By Zachariah Kelly published

Following the shutdown of 3G networks across Australia, telco complaints have increased significantly, according to TIO

The LG OLED Flex, OLED C4 and OLED G4, from back to front, in front of a blue background

LG’s four-day Blitz sale has up to 48% off its best 2024 TVs

By Zachariah Kelly published

LG’s TV Blitz sale makes the epic OLED and QLED TVs all the more affordable, but only for a limited time.

An NBN technician installing NBN in a service box.

Should NBN 50 be the cheapest broadband speed tier? ACCAN certainly thinks so

By Zachariah Kelly published

ACCAN is calling on the NBN to scrap NBN 25 as its entry-level offering and replace it with cheaply accessible NBN 50.

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra back to front and beside its stylus on a red background.

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra price crash: my favourite phone of 2024 is cheaper than ever right now

By Zachariah Kelly published

The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is more than AU$700 off with this sale on Kogan

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra tablet, beside an Odyssey G8 OLED monitor, a Galaxy Watch 7 and a Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus smartphone

Shh! Samsung's secret sale is slashing up to 50% off its top tablets and phones for 48 hours only

By Zachariah Kelly published

Hurry, you can get some of Samsung's best tech from 2024 for less until Wednesday, 19 February, with prices starting at just AU$276.

The ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM monitor on a glass desk

I love the 27-inch Asus ROG Swift OLED PG27UCDM 4K monitor, but I find its design flaws baffling

By Zachariah Kelly published

Asus’ first 27-inch OLED gaming monitor is exceptionally powerful, but it's also very pricey and aesthetically over the top.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra on a blue background

The best Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra plans in Australia | September 2025

By Zachariah Kelly published

Looking to save on the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra? These are the deals you should keep in mind when shopping around.

Four Logitech mice arranged onto a red background

Need a new pointer? Amazon's slashed the price on four of Logitech’s best mice for a limited time

By Zachariah Kelly published

Logitech makes some of the best mice in the world, and four exceptional options are currently discounted.

The BYD Dolphin parked by the side of the road beside a lake

Cheapest electric cars in Australia: top 5 affordable EVs below AU$40K

By Zachariah Kelly published

Budget brands from China are leading the way on EV affordability – these are the cheapest electric cars in Australia.