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

An electric car parked in a green car space

I took the rear-windowless Polestar 4 on a three-day road trip – here’s why ditching the back glass was a good (and bad) idea

By Zachariah Kelly Published

The Polestar 4 caused a stir when it was announced, but its controversial design choice is easy to live with.

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Sue Storm using her force-field powers in The Fantastic Four: First Steps

CinemaCon 2025 – every big movie announcement, including Avatar 3, Fantastic Four, Spider-Man, James Bond, Mission Impossible and more

By Matt Bolton Last updated

CinemaCon 2025 is over – here are all new movie announcements that we spotted during the event.

The Apple iPhone 16e held at a slant at a window

From iPhone to Android and (almost) back again – the iPhone 16e failed to lure me back to iOS

By Zachariah Kelly Published

After using Samsung and Google phones for three years, I’ve picked up an iPhone again – here’s what I thought about going back to Apple with the iPhone 16e.

The Deepal EO7 from the side, an SUV and pick-up truck combo

I drove an electric SUV that transforms into a pick-up, and it’s as fun as it is functional

By Zachariah Kelly Published

The Deepal EO7 will be arriving in Australia before the end of 2025, with other regions under evaluation.

The Asus ROG Harpe Ace Mini gaming mouse on a table

The Asus ROG Harpe Ace Mini might be small, but few mice have impressed me this much

By Zachariah Kelly Published

Recommended

The Asus ROG Harpe Ace Mini is a masterful device, with a great feature set, low weight and a tiny body.

The Chery Omoda E5 from the side

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

By Zachariah Kelly Published

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

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The Asus ROG Falchion Ace HFX keyboard

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

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

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

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

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

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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

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

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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.

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 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 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.

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

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

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).

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

By Zachariah Kelly Published

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.

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

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.

The Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 on a table

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

By Zachariah Kelly Published

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

The LG 32-inch UltraGear OLED

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

By Zachariah Kelly Published

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.

The Meta logo on a smartphone in front of the Facebook logo a little bit blurred in the background

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

By Zachariah Kelly Published

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

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