Articles by 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

Black Friday sales 2025 in Australia: dates and the deals to expect from the year's biggest sale

By Sharmishta Sarkar last updated 21 January 25

Black Friday 2025 is a long way off, but we're here to help you prepare, bring you the latest news and information as we get closer to the big sale

Vitamix A3500 and Breville Fresh and Furious blenders

The best blender in Australia April 2025: Breville, Nutribullet and other blenders tested

By Zachariah Kelly last updated 19 January 25

Updated We've tested and reviewed the best blenders in Australia – here are our top picks.

A powered-down Onyx Boox Go 6 on a table with books, headphones and spectacles

Onyx Boox Go 6 review: bugs and performance woes undermine a promising entry-level ereader

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 16 January 25

The Onyx Boox writing tablets are great devices, but the company really needs to simplify its entry-level ereaders.

Samsung Bespoke Jet cordless vacuum cleaner and its auto-empty stand on a purple background

Best stick vacuum cleaners in Australia for 2025: the top powerful and convenient cordless vacuums

By Sharmishta Sarkar last updated 13 January 25

We've tested some of the best cordless vacuums from Dyson, Shark, Samsung and more to help you find your spring cleaning partner.

The best vacuum cleaners from Samsung, Dyson and Shark on a red-and-blue background

Best vacuum cleaner in Australia 2025: top dust busters from Dyson, Samsung, Shark and more

By Sharmishta Sarkar last updated 13 January 25

Updated Corded, cordless, uprights or robots – these are the best vacuum cleaners money can buy.

Acer Swift Go, Espon Printer, Fitbit Ace 3 and iPad 10.2-inch on a green background

The best back-to-school tech for Aussie students

By Sharmishta Sarkar last updated 12 January 25

Buying Guide Help the kids achieve academic success in the 2024 school year with the best back-to-school tech.

The Sony WH-1000XM4 on an orange background

The best noise-cancelling headphones in Australia for 2025

By Max Langridge last updated 8 January 25

Updated We've rounded up the best noise-cancelling headphones that will keep the world out and your music in.

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Best Boxing Day discounts 2024 in Australia: shop the best remaining deals

By Sharmishta Sarkar, Lindsay Handmer last updated 26 December 24

The 2024 Boxing Day sales in Australia has kicked off and we're here to help you find the best deals.

Two images of people using different ereaders – the Kindle Colorsoft on an airplane and someone writing on the Kobo Libra Colour

Kindle vs Kobo: how to choose the best ebook reader for you

By Sharmishta Sarkar last updated 12 December 24

What’s the difference between Amazon's Kindle and Rakuten's Kobo ereader ranges and reading experiences?

A stylus selecting the AI Summary option on a Notebook of the Amazon Kindle Scribe (2024)

Can't find the promised AI features on your new Kindle Scribe? Here's why

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 11 December 24

AI Summary and handwriting recognition aren't technically available on the 2024 Kindle Scribe outside the US yet, but there are ways around the restriction.

A woman lying on a couch and adding annotations to an ebook on the Metallic Jade Amazon Kindle Scribe (2024)

Amazon's finally nailed scribbling in the margins with the Kindle Scribe's new Active Canvas feature

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 9 December 24

Available on both models of the Kindle Scribe via the latest firmware update, Active Canvas makes margin notes look neat and tidy.

A book cover displayed on the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2024)

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2024): a perfectly adequate ereader

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 4 December 24

An upgraded display and a boost in performance make the 12th-generation Kindle Paperwhite a good one, but I wouldn't call it Amazon's best.

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Still going: Dyson's Cyber Monday deals in Australia have officially ended but 11 items are still discounted

By Sharmishta Sarkar last updated 3 December 24

Dyson Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales are over, but there are vacuums, fans and hair-care tools still discounted

Cheaper than Black Friday: the simple but effective Dyson V10 Cyclone gets a further price drop – now 38% off

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 3 December 24

Amazon might have officially ended its Black Friday sale, but it's forgotten and dropped the price of the Dyson V10 Cyclone further to just AU$679.

Amazon Cyber Monday deals 2024: last chance to shop bargains across a wide range

By Sharmishta Sarkar last updated 2 December 24

Amazon has officially said goodbye to Black Friday and Cyber Monday, but it's still offering some excellent discounts.

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Cyber Monday 2024 in Australia: the top 5 deals still available to buy now

By Sharmishta Sarkar last updated 2 December 24

Last chance! Both Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales are over, but there are still some offers to be found.

Cyber Monday Dyson Airwrap deals 2024 in Australia: save on the most popular hair-styling tool and its dupes

By Sharmishta Sarkar last updated 1 December 24

Dyson Airwrap Cyber Monday deals are notoriously hard to find, but we're here to help you score one or find a fantastic deal on a dupe.

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Amazon Black Friday sale 2024 in Australia: the 10 best deals on week 2

By Sharmishta Sarkar last updated 1 December 24

Amazon's Black Friday sale in Australia is now underway, and we've picked out 10 standout deals that you shouldn't ignore.

Price-drop alert: the Dyson Gen5detect at a record-low price is my favourite Cyber Monday deal for 2024

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 30 November 24

Big savings! My biggest gripe with this powerful Dyson was its price tag, but at just AU$879 – 45% off – I think it's the best Black Friday vacuum cleaner deal.

Amazon can't stop discounting the tiny Canon PowerShot V10 vlogging camera and I couldn't be happier

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 23 November 24

There's nothing quite like the Canon PowerShot V10 4K vlogging camera, and it's currently only AU$499 – the lowest price yet.

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I'm an ereader expert and I think the best-value Black Friday Kindle deal is the 2024 Paperwhite Signature Edition

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 18 November 24

While the 2022 Kindle Scribe gets the biggest Black Friday discount, I think the latest Paperwhite Signature Edition is a better buy.

A hand holding the match green Amazon Kindle 2024 with a book cover displayed

Amazon Kindle (2024) review: new color, same budget ereader

By Sharmishta Sarkar last updated 16 November 24

The 2024 edition of the Amazon Kindle is still a great budget ereader, but it's a disappointing 'upgrade'.

This portable pizza oven is 20% off for Black Friday and makes restaurant-quality pies

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 14 November 24

Hot deal! The Gozney Roccbox is the best portable pizza oven available and it's an absolute standout for just AU$639.

UPDATE: Amazon has paused Kindle Colorsoft shipping following screen issues

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 5 November 24

Users are reporting a yellow strip at the bottom of the Kindle Colorsoft screen, leading Amazon to temporarily cancel shipping.

The Onyx Boox Go 10.3 e-paper writing tablet with stylus on a tablet with a cup of tea and glasses

Onyx Boox Go 10.3 review: a versatile alternative to the reMarkable 2

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 31 October 24

It might look like the reMarkable 2, but access to the Play Store might make this the better e-paper writing tablet for some users.

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