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

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

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

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

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

Best Kindle banner Kindle Paperwhite

The best Kindle in 2024: the top Amazon ereaders picked by our team of experts

By Sharmishta Sarkar last updated

Updated The best Kindle device from Amazon will help you read ebooks and even take notes or listen to audiobooks with ease.

Best ereader Kobo Libra Colour in black and white on a purple and blue background

The best ereader for 2024: top ebook readers from Kindle, Kobo and more

By Sharmishta Sarkar last updated

We tested some of the best ereaders and e-paper tablets you can get from Kindle, Kobo and more to find the top options across different budgets and categories.

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

Amazon Kindle Paperwhite (2024): a perfectly adequate ereader

By Sharmishta Sarkar published

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.

Nikon D3500 lead image

The best DSLR camera for 2024: top choices for photography and video

By Timothy Coleman last updated

Updated Welcome to our guide to the best DSLR cameras you can buy. From beginner-friendly picks to pro powerhouses, these are the best around.

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

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

Nikon D3500 best beginner DSLR lead image

Best beginner DSLR cameras for 2024: top entry-level choices for new photographers

By Timothy Coleman last updated

Updated Our round-up of the best beginner DSLR cameras will help you find the perfect entry-level option for your budget.

Canon EOS R5 Mark II on a red background

The best Canon camera for 2024: Canon's finest DSLR, mirrorless and compact cameras

By Timothy Coleman last updated

Updated Trying to find the best Canon camera for you? We've ranked our favorite models for all types of shooting situation and budget.

Amazon Kindle Colorsoft Hands On

UPDATE: Amazon has paused Kindle Colorsoft shipping following screen issues

By Sharmishta Sarkar published

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

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.

A person writing on the Kobo Elipsa 2E with the Kobo Stylus 2

I love Kobo's E Ink writing tablets, but there's one critical area where Kindle has them beat

By Sharmishta Sarkar published

It will be a small change that could make a world of difference when writing on the Elipsa 2E or the Libra Colour.

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

Amazon’s color Kindle is too late to the party – I’m firmly in camp Kobo now

By Sharmishta Sarkar published

Other than being Amazon's first color ereader, I'm struggling to justify the Kindle Colorsoft's price.

Amazon Kindle 2022 with a book cover displayed on screen

Leak reveals new entry-level Kindle could arrive as soon as this week

By Sharmishta Sarkar published

Amazon still seems committed to the Kindle ereader range, with a new 12-gen base model accidentally revealed.

Dyson V8

Dyson V8 review

By Sharmishta Sarkar last updated

Updated The Dyson V8 and V8 Absolute are versatile cordless vacuums that are still solid recommendations if you can't find a deal on a newer model.

Canon EOS R5 II mirrorless camera

Canon EOS R5 Mark II review: arguably the most versatile and easy-to-use pro camera yet

By Sharmishta Sarkar published

Editor\'s Choice

With more speed, better accuracy and new AI-driven features, the Canon EOS R5 Mark II is an impressive upgrade from its predecessor.

A book cover displayed on the Onyx Boox Go Color 7 while lying on a pile of physical books

Onyx Boox Go Color 7 review: this Android ereader isn’t the page-turner I expected

By Sharmishta Sarkar published

The 7-inch Boox Go Color has a nice, lightweight design with page-turn buttons, but its software experience is far from perfect.

Dyson V15 Detect Absolute vacuum cleaner

Dyson V15 Detect review

By Sharmishta Sarkar last updated

Best in Class

Updated The Dyson V15 Detect cordless vacuum has a laser to help you hunt out hidden dirt. Here's our review.

Dyson Gen5 Detect vacuum cleaner

Dyson Gen5detect review: a heavy-duty vacuum in more ways than one

By Sharmishta Sarkar last updated

Updated The feature-packed Dyson Gen5detect delivers impressive suction and superb battery life, but it's just a bit too heavy.

Two hands holding the Canon EOS R5 Mark II

Just months after I defected to Nikon, Canon's new EOS R5 Mark II is giving me serious FOMO

By Sharmishta Sarkar published

Call me biased but I think the EOS R5 Mark II – with its new subject tracking prowess – is arguably the best Canon camera yet.

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Best full-frame mirrorless camera 2024: top options from Sony, Canon, Nikon and more

By Timothy Coleman last updated

Updated Whether you're shooting stills or video, we've reviewed and rated all of the best full-frame mirrorless cameras you can buy in 2024.

Ember Travel Mug 2+ on a countertop with a coffee press and a jar of coffee beans

The Ember Travel Mug 2+ is a smart mug with a really dumb problem

By Sharmishta Sarkar published

Apple's Find My support is handy, but a leaky lid design and limited battery life add up to a rather lukewarm smart mug.

Breville Paradice 16 food processor on a table beside the two storage boxes for its blades and attachments

Breville the Paradice 16: the food processor that means business

By Gabriella Margerison published

Editor\'s Choice

With a 16-cup capacity and plenty of blades to dice, slice, julienne, peel and more, the Breville Paradice 16 is a pro in the kitchen.

Kobo Clara BW displaying a book cover and propped up on its sleepcover on a table with books

Kobo Clara BW review: a compact ereader showcasing the best E Ink display yet

By Sharmishta Sarkar published

Best in Class

With the best grayscale screen and self-repair options, Kobo’s latest entry-level ereader paves the way for future e-paper tablets.

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