Sharmishta Sarkar

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

Kindle Touch from 2011
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

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

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

The Dyson V10 Konical is available now in Australia

Ultrahuman Ring PRO
I wear the Ultrahuman Ring Air every day, which makes me very excited to try the much-improved Ring Pro

By Sharmishta Sarkar Published

The new Ultrahuman Ring Pro has been released with better sensors, better battery and a feature-filled charging case — not to mention a much higher price.

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

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.

Apple iPhone 17 Pro REVIEW
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

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

Recommended

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

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

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.

A green ErgoTune Vesby office chair again a white wall
I’ve been sitting on the ErgoTune Vesby for months – if it wasn’t for one annoying quirk, I’d give this office chair full marks

By Sharmishta Sarkar Published

Recommended

Looking more like a peacock chair than an office chair, the ErgoTune Vesby combines design, comfort and ergonomics well, but its prebuilt bits need better fitting.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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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

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.

Kindle Colorsoft 16GB
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

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

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

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

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.

PocketBook InkPad Eo with its stylus on a laptop
PocketBook's InkPad Eo improves on the build quality of its forebears – it's a shame this E Ink writing tablet is so frustrating to use

By Sharmishta Sarkar Published

PocketBook’s first Android 11 e-note tablet does a couple of features to commend it, but it needs to do a lot better than the InkPad Eo if it wants to be competitive.

The Ultrahuman Ring Air on an index finger
Kiss my ring, Apple Watch! I've swapped to a smart ring for health tracking – and won't be going back

By Sharmishta Sarkar Published

As a woman of a certain age, I needed to understand the changes my body was going through and the Ultrahuman Ring Air is providing far more insight than my Apple Watch was ever able to.

Two Boox Mira Pro 25.3-inch color E Ink monitors on a display table
I'd jump at the chance to swap my 24-inch LCD monitor for this 25-inch color E Ink alternative – if only I could afford it

By Sharmishta Sarkar Published

Boox – known for its fantastic E Ink writing tablets and ereaders – has just released its very first color monitor that could be easy on the eyes for many users – if you're willing to pay for it.

Dyson V12 Detect Slim
Dyson V12 Detect Slim vacuum cleaner review: powerful, tech-packed, and underrated

By Sharmishta Sarkar last updated

The V12 Detect is often overlooked in the wider range, but this streamlined cleaner is perfect for small homes.

Roborock Qrevo Edge on a hard floor
Roborock Qrevo Edge review: a premium robot vacuum that stumbles in the one area it should shine

By Sharmishta Sarkar Published

This do-it-all robot vacuum needs minimal hands-on effort from you, but doesn't quite live up to its name.

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