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

The best Canon camera: Canon's finest DSLR, mirrorless and compact cameras

By Timothy Coleman last updated 16 April 26

Updated Trying to find the best Canon camera for you? We've ranked our favorite current models for all types of shooting situations and budgets.

The white Kobo Libra Colour as the best ereader on a blue background

Best ereaders in 2026: 9 top ebook readers from Kindle, Kobo and more tested and picked by an expert

By Sharmishta Sarkar last updated 8 April 26

I've tested several of the best ereaders and epaper tablets you can get from Kindle, Kobo and more to find the top 9 options across different budgets and categories.

Own a Kindle from 2012 or earlier? It could be time to upgrade as Amazon's officially ending support for very old models

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 8 April 26

It shouldn't come as a surprise, but some users are being emailed that their pre-2012 Kindles will lose support from May 20.

The best DSLR camera: top choices for photography and video, still available new

By Timothy Coleman last updated 7 April 26

Updated Welcome to my guide to the best DSLR cameras you can buy new today. From beginner-friendly picks to pro powerhouses, these are the best around, fully tested by us.

The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite as the best Kindle on a read and blue background

The best Kindle for every use case and budget – tested and recommended by an expert

By Sharmishta Sarkar last updated 7 April 26

Kindles come in different sizes and with different features, from budget ereaders to premium epaper note takers. So allow me to help you decide between a Paperwhite, Scribe and the Colorsoft.

A Breville and a Nutribullet blender on a blue background

The best blenders in Australia 2026: top picks from Braun, Nutribullet and Vitamix

By Nico Arboleda last updated 31 March 26

Updated We've put together the best blenders you can buy in Australia, based on tests done by TechRadar's international team of experts.

Dyson V10 Konical on the Dyson Auto-empty Dok

Dyson has finally debuted a self-emptying cordless vacuum — but bafflingly, its auto-empty dock won't arrive until "later this year"

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 19 March 26

The Dyson V10 Konical is available now in Australia

The Boox Note Air5 C and the Boox Pen 3 sitting on top of a laptop keyboard

I've been using the Onyx Boox Note Air5 C for a few weeks and it's an excellent color epaper tablet — it just doesn't feel 'new'

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 26 February 26

There's very little to complain about when it comes to Boox's newest color 10-inch e-notebook, but the Note Air5 C fails to offer anything different from its predecessors.

Four months with the iPhone 17 Pro has changed the way I use my phone – the jury is still out whether that’s for the better or worse

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 3 February 26

I’ve been an iPhone user for years, but the 17 Pro is the first Apple handset that I truly like and use it much more than any iPhone before it.

The Boox Go 7 ereader with the InkSense Plus stylus on a tablet beside a pair of spectacles

I’ve tested plenty of ereaders but the Onyx Boox Go 7 is the first Android-powered ebook reader I really like

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 23 January 26

Recommended

The Boox Go 7 is a fantastic Kindle Oasis replacement, with excellent performance and a long feature list – but it will cost you.

Best beginner DSLR cameras: we've tested top entry-level choices for new photographers

By Timothy Coleman last updated 19 January 26

Updated Our round-up of the best beginner DSLR cameras will help you find the perfect entry-level option for your budget.

Canon EOS RP with the RF 24-240mm F4-6.3 IS USM

Best Canon RF lenses 2025: we've tested the best lenses for Canon's mirrorless EOS R cameras

By Timothy Coleman last updated 18 December 25

Updated Whether you shoot with an APS-C or full-frame Canon EOS R camera, we've rounded up the best glass you can buy.

Dreame Aqua10 Ultra robot vacuum charging in its dock

I was stunned by the Dreame Aqua10 Ultra robovac's excellent cleaning performance – but it's slightly undermined by minor inefficiencies

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 17 December 25

Recommended

With the best cleaning performance I’ve seen from any robot vacuum to date, the Dreame Aqua10 Ultra robovac could do with a more streamlined app and better battery use.

Three variants of the Apple Watch SE 3 on a pastel bluish-grey background

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 16 October 25

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 15 October 25

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 14 October 25

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

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 4 October 25

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 25 September 25

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 20 September 25

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

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 26 August 25

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.

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 21 August 25

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.

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 14 August 25

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

ViWoods AiPaper E Ink writing tablet on a tablet with its pen in its loop

Apart from minor flaws, the ViWoods AiPaper is the best E Ink writing tablet I’ve tested – and that distinction comes at a steep price

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 31 July 25

Recommended

It's got a few issues but I'd still call the ViWoods AiPaper an 'outstanding' E Ink writing tablet. If money is no object and productivity is your focus, I can't recommend it highly enough.

Screenshots of the redesigned Kobo iOS reading app

Kobo's iOS app has been given a complete redesign, but I'd much rather the aging Elipsa 2E get an update

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 24 July 25

Vertical scrolling and guest mode come to Kobo's iOS reading app, with Instapaper integration coming later to ereaders

Narwal Freo Z10 robot outside its base station

The Narwal Freo Z10 robovac mopped my home better than it vacuumed and that’s not its only quirk

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 14 July 25

Narwal has a well-priced all-in-one robot vacuum in the Freo Z10, but vacuuming isn’t its forte and the Freo Mind automatic cleaning mode isn’t efficient.

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