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

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I've covered Black Friday sales for 9 years – these are the 50+ early deals I recommend right now

By Sharmishta Sarkar last updated 15 November 25

Black Friday 2025 isn't officially here yet, you can already shop early deals on headphones, laptops, cameras, smartphones and a lot more.

Dyson Black Friday 2025 deals have come early – these are the best discounts on vacuums, hair tools and fans

By Sharmishta Sarkar last updated 15 November 25

Dyson's Black Friday 2025 deals in Australia have started already, plus there are plenty of Dyson dupes to choose from too.

Exclusive Steelcase discount: get 28% off four of our favourite ergonomic office chairs ahead of Black Friday

By Max Delaney last updated 12 November 25

Steelcase makes some of the best office chairs available, and the brand's getting the Black Friday sale season started early with an exclusive coupon for TechRadar Australia readers.

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Dyson's V15s Detect Submarine for just AU$724 is my favourite early Black Friday deal – a new all-time Aussie low

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 11 November 25

A price-beat and an additional checkout code gets you a whopping 53% off the Dyson V15s Submarine Detect from The Good Guys.

Black Friday sales 2025 in Australia: official date and the best early deals to shop before the rush

By Sharmishta Sarkar last updated 11 November 25

While Black Friday 2025 officially is on November 28 this year, some brands and retailers are already luring shoppers in with early deals – shop the best ones right now.

Best camera phone in Australia for 2025: the top smartphones for photos and videos, tested and recommended by experts

By Zachariah Kelly last updated 11 November 25

Buying guide Our phone and photography experts weigh in on which handset takes the best photos and videos

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Amazon Black Friday 2025 sale in Australia: when does it start and the best early deals to check out now

By Sharmishta Sarkar last updated 7 November 25

Amazon's Black Friday 2025 sale in Australia will kick officially kick off on November 18 – here's all the information you need to start preparing for the deals bonanza.

The Shark Cordless PowerDetect Clean & Empty as the best stick vacuum in Australia

The best stick vacuum cleaner in Australia for 2025: 7 powerful cordless recommendations tested by experts

By Sharmishta Sarkar last updated 5 November 25

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

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The best noise-cancelling headphones in Australia for 2025

By Max Langridge last updated 5 November 25

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

The white Kobo Libra Colour as the best ereader on a blue background

The best ereader of 2025: 9 top Kindles, Kobos and more – all tested and picked by experts

By Sharmishta Sarkar last updated 5 November 25

We tested several of the best ereaders and e-paper tablets you can get from Kindle, Kobo and more to find the top 9 options across different budgets and categories.

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Best office chairs in Australia of 2025: 9 ergonomic seats tested and reviewed for comfort and support

By Sharmishta Sarkar last updated 5 November 25

Tested for ergonomics and real-world comfort, these are the office chairs that came out on top during our review process.

Best phones in Australia in 2025: our 9 top handsets, all tested and recommended by experts

By Zachariah Kelly last updated 5 November 25

Updated We've tested all of the best phones in Australia to bring you our expert picks across a wide range of needs.

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Best vacuum cleaner in Australia: top 11 recommendations tested by experts

By Sharmishta Sarkar last updated 4 November 25

Updated After testing hundreds of models in the last decade, these are the 11 best vacuum cleaners that aced our tests – from Dyson, Shark, Samsung and more

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The best Kindle in 2025: top Amazon ereaders tested and reviewed by experts

By Sharmishta Sarkar last updated 3 November 25

Paperwhite, Scribe or Colorsoft? I break it all down for you

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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 28 October 25

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.

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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 16 October 25

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.

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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 15 October 25

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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This new accessory might just be what my Kobo ereader needs

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 14 October 25

Kobo has just announced that's it releasing a remote page turner for its ereaders, which will be available to buy from November 4.

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Don't let this SodaStream Prime Day deal fizzle out – grab the Terra sparkling water maker for just AU$79

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 11 October 25

Get ready for summer with this excellent 34% discount on an equally fantastic SodaStream machine, complete with a 1L bottle, gas cylinder and a 40ml bottle of flavouring.

Hurry! The Dyson V8 for just AU$339 is a Prime Day deal that will sell out quick

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 11 October 25

It's not the lowest price I've seen on the Dyson V8, but every time it gets a discount like this, it becomes a bestseller.

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Looking for a vlogging camera? Canon's compact PowerShot V1 is down to its lowest price yet on Amazon

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 5 October 25

The PowerShot V1 is Canon's comeback into the compact camera business and it's now just AU$1,049 – a fantastic price for beginner content creators.

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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 4 October 25

Great Value

There’s nothing particularly standout about the Nanoleaf Smart Multicolor Floor Lamp, but this feature-packed light offers excellent value for money.

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Kindle vs Kobo: which ebook reader is best for you?

By Sharmishta Sarkar last updated 25 September 25

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.

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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 20 September 25

I’ve never had cause for complaint when testing a Deebot, but Ecovacs should pull the T50 Max Pro Omni off shelves.

What is Amazon Prime in Australia? Subscription cost, benefits and free trials

By Sharmishta Sarkar last updated 17 September 25

Updated Amazon Prime offers plenty of benefits for a flat fee. Here's everything you need to know about the subscription service.

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