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

The Samsung Galaxy S25 sitting beside the Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus

Finally! Samsung’s Australian Galaxy S25 catches up to America’s version in one key way

By Zachariah Kelly published

Samsung has historically packed a less powerful CPU into its Australian Galaxy S phones (except for the Ultra), but that changes with the S25 series.

A Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra on a stand

Samsung Galaxy S25 phones get Content Credentials support and I couldn't be happier for creators

By Zachariah Kelly published

Samsung becomes the first manufacturer of phones to adopt Adobe's Content Credentials standard – now others need to follow suit.

A Dell monitor in white displaying lines in the sand

Time for a study upgrade? Get a discounted monitor for the home desk thanks to our exclusive Dell coupon code

By Zachariah Kelly published

Your homework setup is about to get an upgrade, thanks to this Dell discount on monitors.

An NBN technician working on an NBN distribution box

Goodbye, copper! NBN Co to upgrade final fixed-line homes to full-fat fibre

By Zachariah Kelly published

An AU$3 billion equity investment from the Federal Government puts the NBN on track to finish its upgrade plan.

The Volvo EX30 from the front in a yellow color

Finally! The Volvo EX30 has solved one of my biggest problems with modern cars

By Zachariah Kelly published

Wireless phone charging is remarkably inefficient and inconsistent, and automakers have seemingly struggled to make it work in cockpits. The Volvo EX30 finally gets it right.

The BYD Dolphin by a river

Time to go electric? BYD just launched Australia's first EV under AU$30K

By Zachariah Kelly published

With the launch of a new ‘Essential’ trim, BYD is offering the most accessible EV yet.

The closed lid of the HP Omnibook Ultra Flip, a new laptop from HP

HP’s resurrected OmniBook Ultra Flip is a premium laptop winner – after you disable the bloatware

By Zachariah Kelly published

HP’s latest flagship laptop does away with the Spectre name, and underpinned by an all-new Intel CPU, it’s one of the best PCs I’ve ever used.

The Volvo EX30 electric car from the top down in an electric yellow color

Energetic, fun and surprisingly spacious: the Volvo EX30 is a brilliant EV for the company's next generation

By Zachariah Kelly published

The Volvo EX30 is a fun and practical EV that takes the company’s shared DNA with Polestar and turns it into something new.

The Dyson V8 Extra, a hand vacuum with purple detailing

Better than Boxing Day? Dyson V8 Extra slashed by 53%

By Zachariah Kelly published

The Dyson V8 Extra includes a useful assortment of attachments to make cleaning your home easier – and it’s now cheaper than ever.

Assortment of tech products on a yellow background. Text beside it reads 'JB Hi-Fi Boxing Day sales'

JB Hi-Fi Boxing Day sale 2024: the best deals before the end of the year

By Zachariah Kelly last updated

Christmas might be over for 2024, but with Boxing Day now here, you've got one opportunity this year to score some major savings.

A person typing on a laptop

Norton’s making it easy to stay secure this Christmas with up to AU$160 off its award-winning antivirus suites

By Zachariah Kelly published

Just in time for the festive season, Norton has slashed the price of its antivirus suite, scoring you massive savings for a limited time.

The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N in orange

Hyundai’s Ioniq 5N makes EVs fun again with fake gears and real thrills

By Zachariah Kelly published

Not satisfied with the quiet and clinical nature of EVs? The Ioniq 5 N adds engine sound, fake gears and race track feel

The Blink Outdoor 4 sitting on some bricks

Blink Outdoor 4 review: affordable, beginner-friendly home security that gets the job done

By Zachariah Kelly published

The Blink Outdoor 4 is a brilliant home security camera for beginners, but it might leave users looking for an upgrade, disappointed.

The Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra with an orange band on a purple background

A generous 35% off Samsung's most powerful smartwatch is my favourite Cyber Monday deal yet

By Zachariah Kelly published

This Cyber Monday, you can get Samsung’s powerful Galaxy Watch Ultra for only AU$838 – an all-time-low price.

The Dyson Purifier Cool fan in use, demonstrating air flow and purification

Need to cool off? Dyson's coveted purifier fans are up to 39% off for Black Friday

By Zachariah Kelly published

This Black Friday, score big discounts on cooling fans, heating fans and air purifying fan combos from Dyson

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Black Friday coupon scams are on the rise: here's how to avoid dodgy discount codes this sale season

By Zachariah Kelly published

As we head into Black Friday season, be mindful of coupon scams that could catch you off guard when hunting for bargains.

The Samsung Galaxy A55 smartphone

Our favourite budget smartphone is cheap as chips in this Black Friday deal

By Zachariah Kelly published

For a record-low price on eBay, the Samsung Galaxy A55 is a fantastic budget phone for just AU$497.

A close up of a woman's hands typing on a laptop with a badge that says Big Savings at the bottom right.

Help shield yourself from cyber threats this Black Friday with up to AU$160 off Norton 360

By Zachariah Kelly published

For a limited time, you can score a year of Norton 360 from only AU$59.99.

The Apple iPhone 16 in green

Here's how to score the iPhone 16 for just AU$100 during Black Friday sales

By Zachariah Kelly published

Vodafone’s Black Friday deals have gone live, and include a colossal AU$1,299 off any iPhone 16 model when you sign up for a 36-month payment plan.

The LG OLED Flex bendable display

A total flex: Get a massive 40% off LG’s bendable TV, plus other huge discounts

By Zachariah Kelly published

For a limited time, you can score LG’s super cool bendy TV and QNED TV, plus get soundbars with up to 44% slashed off the price.

Photo of Steam Deck handheld console

Buying a Steam Deck in Australia: how to purchase the PC gaming handheld down under

By Max Langridge last updated

The Steam Deck can now be purchased from Valve directly in Australia – here’s how you can purchase it.

The JBL Flip 6 in Grey from the back and front

The JBL Flip 6 with 43% off is a flipping good Black Friday deal

By Zachariah Kelly published

With Amazon’s Black Friday sale underway, the JBL Flip 6 has been discounted to just AU$97 for a limited time.

The Dyson Supersonic Nural hair dryer from the side and front

Dyson's new Supersonic Nural blew us away and it gets its first discount ahead of Black Friday

By Zachariah Kelly published

In the run-up to Click Frenzy and Black Friday, Dyson has slashed the price of the Supersonic Nural Hair Dryer across two colourways.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus on a table

Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 Plus review: a performance powerhouse for artists

By Zachariah Kelly published

A gorgeous display, powerful speakers and performance to rival a laptop, the Galaxy Tab S10 Plus feels made for me.

The Samsung Galaxy Ring in Titanium Silver Colorway

The Samsung Galaxy Ring is brilliant, but it misses the mark in three key areas

By Zachariah Kelly published

The Samsung Galaxy Ring brings wearable health smarts to your finger, but it’s not a must have device (yet).