Articles by Jasmine Gearie, Ecommerce editor

Jasmine Gearie is an ecommerce editor at TechRadar Australia, with a primary focus on helping readers cut through the jargon to find the best mobile and internet plans for their needs. She crunches the numbers to maintain dedicated guides to the latest phones, NBN and broadband plans of all types, and covers the important telco industry news. She also hunts down tech deals on laptops, phones, gaming consoles and more, so readers know where to buy the products they want for the cheapest prices.

Articles by: Jasmine Gearie

Mobile phone showing Instagram's new 'Add Yours' feature

Instagram's new 'Add Yours' Stories sticker wants to encourage public discussions

By Jasmine Gearie published 2 November 21

The new 'Add Yours' sticker lets you share with a larger audience and start a public thread on Instagram.

Facebook smartwatch leaks, and it's got one big feature its rivals lack

By Jasmine Gearie last updated 29 October 21

This could be your first look at the Meta Watch.

Is Facebook about to re-brand with a new name next week?

By Jasmine Gearie published 20 October 21

A new report suggests Facebook wants to rebrand with a new name as it looks to the metaverse, and combats a brand crisis.

Nanoleaf Lines mounted on wall behind gaming monitor

New Nanoleaf Lines add a little Fast and Furious to your gaming setup

By Jasmine Gearie published 14 October 21

Nanoleaf’s new backlit lighting sticks add some extra RGB flair to your wall (or ceiling).

Twitter users can now remove followers without them knowing

By Jasmine Gearie published 12 October 21

Twitter users on the web can now curate their followers list with a ‘soft block’ option, but it’s not available on the app yet.

Nathan Cleary of the Panthers is tackled by Adam Reynolds of the Rabbitohs

NRL grand final 2021: how to watch Panthers vs Rabbitohs live online

By Jasmine Gearie published 2 October 21

How to watch It’s time for the NRL grand final decider, and it’s all on the line for Penrith and South Sydney as they face off in Brisbane.

TheMarket’s massive Apple sale: save up to NZ$250 on iPads, MacBooks and iPhones

By Jasmine Gearie published 30 September 21

TechRadar Deals TheMarket has discounted a huge range of Apple gear, including the iPhone 12 Pro, iPad Air 4 and MacBook Air M1.

James Jordan of the Demons handballs whilst being tackled by Cody Weightman of the Bulldogs

AFL grand final 2021: how to watch Melbourne vs Western Bulldogs live online

By Jasmine Gearie published 24 September 21

How to watch It’s all on the line between the Demons and the Bulldogs – here’s how to live stream the AFL grand final decider.

Lachie Whitfield of the Giants is tackled by Geelong Cats player

AFL finals 2021: where to watch the semi-finals live online

By Jasmine Gearie published 3 September 21

How to watch Grand final glory is within reach for one team, and here’s how you can watch every game during the Finals Series live.

A variety of men's accessories laying neatly on a wooden table.

Father’s Day gift ideas for 2023: great presents for dad this year

By Jasmine Gearie last updated 7 August 23

Gift guide Shopping for dads and father figures isn’t always easy, but the TechRadar team is here to help you find the perfect gift for Father’s Day 2023.

Facebook’s app could soon see video and voice calls added

By Jasmine Gearie published 24 August 21

Voice and video calls arrive in the main app, but it’s unclear whether direct messaging will return to Facebook’s mobile app.

Can’t find the elusive PS5 in NZ? Hurry and grab it from TheMarket

By Jasmine Gearie last updated 4 August 21

TechRadar Deals The PS5 Digital Edition has just been restocked at TheMarket.

Latrell Mitchell of the NSW Blues smiles after scoring a try

State of Origin 2021 Game 3: how to watch NSW vs Qld final from anywhere

By Jasmine Gearie published 14 July 21

How to watch State of Origin’s final game will be played tonight on the Gold Coast. Here’s how to watch the Blues vs the Maroons in Game 3.

Amazon AU will now ship to New Zealand

By Jasmine Gearie last updated 6 July 21

New Zealanders can now shop on Amazon Australia, with standard delivery from AU$2.99.

Apple AirTags battery warning updated in Australia, but local watchdog still not happy

By Jasmine Gearie published 28 June 21

Apple AirTags now have a more explicit button battery warning when sold in Australia, but the country’s consumer watchdog says it’s still not enough.

om Trbojevic of the Blues is tackled during game one of the 2021 State of Origin

State of Origin 2021 Game 2: live stream NSW vs Qld from anywhere

By Jasmine Gearie published 27 June 21

How to watch It’s a must-win match for Queensland at Suncorp Stadium. Here’s how to watch the Blues vs the Maroons in State of Origin Game 2.

How to upload photos to Instagram from a PC

Instagram desktop posting could finally roll out soon

By Jasmine Gearie published 25 June 21

Instagram has only ever allowed photo and video uploads from its mobile app, but that might change soon with desktop posting now in testing.

State of Origin 2021 Game 1: live stream NSW Blues vs Qld Maroons from anywhere

By Jasmine Gearie published 9 June 21

How to watch Origin is back, with the NSW Blues set to face the Queensland Maroons in Townsville for the 2021 series opener.

Nanoleaf gives smart lighting a classy, wood-like finish with new Elements range

By Jasmine Gearie last updated 8 June 21

Nanoleaf’s new nature-inspired smart light panels look just as good when switched off as they do when turned on.

Update: Apple responds to AirTag being pulled by major Australian retailer

By Jasmine Gearie, Gareth Beavis last updated 12 July 21

The just-released AirTags tracking devices have been withdrawn from sale, but Apple is confident of compliance.

Facebook really, really wants iOS 14.5 users to enable app tracking

By Jasmine Gearie published 3 May 21

Facebook is taking on Apple's new privacy updates by asking users to help keep the social media apps "free of charge".

Google Assistant mispronouncing your name? That's about to change

By Jasmine Gearie published 29 April 21

The tech giant's latest update will make Google Assistant better with hard-to-pronounce names and conversations.

Google’s collection of consumer location data was misleading, Australian court rules

By Jasmine Gearie last updated 16 April 21

Australia's Federal Court has found that the tech giant's account settings were likely to mislead or deceive its users.

Problems using Google Docs? It could be your adblocker

By Jasmine Gearie published 16 April 21

Users have been reporting issues with Google Docs and Google Slides, but there are quick fixes available.

Ecovacs Deebot U2 review

By Jasmine Gearie last updated 16 May 22

The Ecovacs Deebot U2 delivers strong suction at an affordable price point, although lacks a key feature.

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