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

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

By Zachariah Kelly published 6 March 25

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

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 2 March 25

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 27 February 25

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 22 February 25

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

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 14 February 25

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

The MG4 XPOWER parked on a road with a concrete barrier behind it

The three-year-old Chinese-made MG4 still remains the EV to beat in 2025 – here's why

By Zachariah Kelly published 31 January 25

At the cheaper-end of the EV market, the MG4 is a brilliant all-rounder.

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

By Zachariah Kelly published 23 January 25

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

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 10 January 25

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 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 9 January 25

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 7 January 25

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

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

By Zachariah Kelly published 13 December 24

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 12 December 24

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

A person using a laptop to do some shopping

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

By Zachariah Kelly published 28 November 24

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 Tab S10 Plus on a table

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

By Zachariah Kelly published 8 November 24

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 2 November 24

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

My favorite thing about the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 isn’t that it folds

By Zachariah Kelly published 5 October 24

The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 gets a bad wrap for a high cost and low performance in trade-off for a gimmick, but its height makes me happy.

Blink and it’s here: Amazon’s affordable home security range finally arrives in Australia

By Zachariah Kelly published 2 October 24

Blink has been available in other markets, but Amazon’s budget alternative to Ring has arrived Down Under just in time for Prime Big Deal Days.

The Google Pixel Buds Pro2 (left) and the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro (right)

Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro vs Google Pixel Buds Pro 2: which pro earbuds come out of top?

By Zachariah Kelly published 27 September 24

Samsung and Google have released new pro earbuds to match their flagship smartphones, but is one pair better than the other? Let’s find out.

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 review: tiny earphones that are drowned out by the competition

By Zachariah Kelly published 26 September 24

Google’s new pro buds are tiny and cute, but they might be a pain in your ears

A person holding Amazon Prime delivery packages

Amazon Prime Day 2024 in Australia greenlit for 6 days of deals this October

By Zachariah Kelly published 17 September 24

Amazon Prime Day will be returning in October 2024 with a nearly week-long bonanza.

LG 32-Inch UltraGear OLED review: This is the 4K OLED monitor of my dreams

By Zachariah Kelly published 16 September 24

The LG 32-Inch UltraGear is a brilliant OLED gaming monitor with a professional aesthetic and the specs to match – and of the monitors I’ve reviewed, it’s my favorite.

Australian Facebook and Instagram posts are feeding Meta's AI machine

By Zachariah Kelly published 13 September 24

Meta has confessed to using the data of Australians on Facebook and Instagram to train its AI without the ability to opt out.

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL on the left and the Pixel 9 Pro Fold on the right

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Pixel 9 Pro Fold: is a foldable better than a big screen?

By Zachariah Kelly published 13 September 24

Google has shaken up the Pixel phone lineup this year with two new model divisions, but that’s caused some confusion in terms of which is best.

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is the folding phone I wanted from Samsung

By Zachariah Kelly published 7 September 24

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold makes for a much more compelling option to the foldable curious.

Logitech G515 Lightspeed TKL review: gaming performance in a keyboard chassis fit for the office

By Zachariah Kelly published 29 August 24

Logitech’s latest gaming keyboard strips back the heavy gamer focus for a more low-profile (and more palatable) audience.