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

The MG S5 electric SUV parked in front of a house

The MG S5 is the SUV follow-up to one of the best EVs on the road – but is it anywhere near as charming?

By Zachariah Kelly Published 13 February 26

The MG S5 is built on the same underpinnings as its award-winning hatchback counterpart, but it unfortunately lacks some of its predecessor’s excitement.

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I took the tiny Hyundai Inster on a 400km weekend away – and there’s more to it than its size implies

By Zachariah Kelly Published 6 September 25

The Hyundai Inster has been praised universally for its practical size and efficiency, and I’ve fallen in love with every aspect of the car.

The Google Pixel 10 range is such a minor upgrade that I think the Pixel 9 is still the better buy – here's why

By Zachariah Kelly Published 6 September 25

The Google Pixel 10 range doesn’t add much on top of its Pixel 9 predecessors, making it difficult to recommend in the face of a potential saving.

The Porsche Macan electric car parked on grass

I took Porche's new electric SUV for a spin – and the pricey Macan is just pure perfection

By Zachariah Kelly Published 30 August 25

The Porsche Macan Electric is far ahead of the competition when it comes to a refined driving experience – but is that enough?

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The Zeekr X EV offers a premium driving experience without the high cost – but too many little problems undermine its appeal

By Zachariah Kelly Published 17 August 25

The Zeekr X is an ambitious car, sharing DNA with the Volvo EX30, but it lacks the polish applied by the Scandinavian automaker.

I’ve fallen in love with the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7’s cover screen – and it might just become my main way to use a phone

By Zachariah Kelly Published 13 August 25

The Galaxy Z Flip 7 is one of the coolest-looking phones Samsung has ever made, and that partly comes down to its versatile cover screen.

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The Nothing Headphone 1 lying on a table

I like the Nothing Phone 3, but I love the company's Headphone 1 – they're my top tech of 2025 (so far)

By Zachariah Kelly Published 26 July 25

The Nothing Headphone 1 is feature packed without being overly expensive, and it's got the best noise cancellation I've heard – Sony and Bose should watch out.

An image of the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra from a hands-on event

Forget hardware – the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra's updated OS really shines

By Zachariah Kelly Last updated 24 July 25

Hardware took a backseat with the Galaxy S25 launch, but Samsung’s playing to win with its refreshed software.

The Nothing Phone 3 lying face-down on a table

The Nothing Phone 3 might be the most distinctive smartphone of 2025 – but is it enough to lure in Apple and Samsung fans?

By Zachariah Kelly Published 19 July 25

The Phone 3 is Nothing’s first attempt at a proper premium handset, and in a hardware month supposed to be Samsung’s, this handset has stolen all my attention.

I took the Kia EV5 on a weekend away and it's a near-perfect electric SUV for families – with one major drawback

By Zachariah Kelly Published 6 July 25

The Kia EV5 is so very close to being the ideal car for many families, with generous space and great performance – but the operating system still holds this SUV from the Korean car giant back.

My week with the Mini Countryman EV made me realize it was perfectly ok to appreciate the finer things in life

By Zachariah Kelly Published 22 June 25

The Mini Countryman isn’t a class-leading electric SUV, but it does have one of the nicest user interfaces I’ve ever seen.

I might be a Steam Deck fanatic, but I can’t deny the Nintendo Switch 2 is still the king of easy, fun gaming

By Zachariah Kelly Published 12 June 25

The Nintendo Switch 2 has quickly become the new staple in my ‘fun uncle’ line-up of gadgets and gizmos.

The Samsung Galaxy S25 lying on its face on a table

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge might look gorgeous, but its headline feature stands out for all the wrong reasons

By Zachariah Kelly Published 31 May 25

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge might fail to justify its existence as a ‘thin’ phone, but it’s still a competitive handset in a crowded market.

Dell’s S3225QC OLED monitor won my heart with its in-built sound system, but where did all the ports go?

By Zachariah Kelly Published 22 May 25

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Dell’s first non-gaming QD-OLED display has epic sound and awesome features, but its severe lack of ports is unusual at its price point.

The MG Cyberster roadster electric car with its doors open

I took the convertible, scissor-door MG Cyberster on a holiday – and it was hands down the funnest EV I've ever driven

By Zachariah Kelly Published 10 May 25

The Cyberster lacks the practicality or sensibility of MG’s other cars, but for a brand leading the way on electrification, I can forgive some showboating.

I think the Google Pixel 9a is brilliant, but it has me questioning annual upgrades more than ever before

By Zachariah Kelly Published 10 May 25

Google has a proven formula with the Pixel A device, but you’ll probably be better off with last year’s model.

Nothing makes sense: why the company's new 3a Pro is my favorite affordable premium smartphone over the Google Pixel 9a

By Zachariah Kelly Published 28 April 25

Nothing caused a ruckus when it launched its uniquely designed phone in 2022, but three years on and the company has produced an epic premium Android for less.

Your TV is now an Xbox: LG displays can now cloud stream Game Pass games without a console

By Zachariah Kelly Published 24 April 25

LG TVs are the latest gadgets to pick up Xbox cloud streaming support, with the app coming to webOS 24.

The Alienware A3425DWM monitor on a glass desk

Alienware’s AW3425DWM 34-inch gaming monitor is so good, it's converted me from an ultrawide sceptic to a true believer

By Zachariah Kelly Published 12 April 25

Recommended

Stripped down and lower priced, Alienware’s 34-inch AW25DWM ultrawide is a keeper for enthusiasts on a budget.

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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 4 April 25

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 4 April 25

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 15 March 25

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 11 March 25

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 8 March 25

Recommended

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

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.

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