Articles by Joel Burgess, Staff Writer

Joel is the go-to laptops and systems reviewer for the Australian TechRadar team, reviewing over 250 laptops for the website (and APC magazine) since 2014.

In between compiling giant spreadsheets of the top performing laptops, Joel has developed a keen interest in getting granular with consumer hardware. If he’s not pushing a gaming rig to its limits, he’ll be pressure testing the latest home coffee machine or digging into the science behind air purifiers.

Articles by: Joel Burgess

Gigabyte Aero 15 (2019) review

By Joel Burgess published 27 February 19

Gigabyte's Aero 15 Y9 and X9 gaming laptops are swingin' 20 series Nvidia GPUs and Core i9 processors.

Hands on: ASUS TUF FX504 review

By Joel Burgess published 26 April 18

Not yet rated

ASUS explores new turf with its resilient range of TUF FX504 gaming laptops.

Hands on: MSI GE63 Raider RGB Edition review

By Joe Osborne, Joel Burgess published 13 April 18

Not yet rated

UPDATED The 8th-Gen GE63 and GE73 gaming laptops from MSI could easily become a weapon of choice for pro gamers.

Gigabyte Aero 15 (2018) review

By Joel Burgess published 4 April 18

The 2018 Aero 15 from Gigabyte adds a hexa-core CPU and a 144Hz screen to this powerful professional offering.

Here's why the Galaxy Note 8 is Samsung's first handset with a dual-camera setup

By Joel Burgess published 6 November 17

Samsung's Advanced Camera R&D Group provides some insight into the Note 8's camera system.

MSI sneaks in new GS63VR and GS73VR Stealth Pro gaming laptops at Computex

By Joel Burgess published 30 May 17

COMPUTEX 2017 The world's first 3ms 120Hz screens aren't the only thing snuck into these units.

Gigabyte gives global launch-dates to its gaming laptops

By Joel Burgess published 30 May 17

COMPUTEX 2017 These new performance and value gaming laptops put a new spin on the well known ranges.

Venom BlackBook Zero 14 review

By Joel Burgess published 30 March 17

This ultra-portable clamshell laptop makes a compelling argument for using Intel’s Kaby Lake Core M CPUs in professional notebooks.

Xiro Xplorer V review

By Joel Burgess published 30 August 16

The Xire Xplorer V is a good camera/ drone all-in-one combo that delivers stable FullHD footage and lives up to the price tag.

The five best movie scenes shot using drones

By Joel Burgess published 26 August 15

Movie Week Drones are about to swarm Hollywood, and after looking at some of the best scenes shot using UAVs it's easy to see why.

Apple Music's arrival hasn't opened Pandora's box

By Joel Burgess published 27 July 15

Apple Music might seem important, but Pandora isn't at all fazed by the new kid on the block.

A university in Sydney is turning scientists into Minority Report agents

By Joel Burgess published 23 July 15

UTS is bringing sci-fi to science, launching a 360º 3D Holodeck for researchers.

How to automate repetitive tasks

By Joel Burgess published 17 July 15

Free up your valuable time by transforming your PC or smartphone an efficient, automated task workhorse.

The best 10 Deep Dream images

By Joel Burgess published 10 July 15

We haven't even scratched the surface yet but nestled in amongst a ton of NSFW images are some absolute gems.

Report suggests the Apple Watch is failing

By Joel Burgess published 8 July 15

Apparently, Apple is currently selling seven times fewer watches than in May.

What happens when Google puts PCs on acid

By Joel Burgess published 7 July 15

After Google unleashed its Deep Dream code onto the greater public, someone decided to apply the trippy filter to Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas.

Plex hack means it's time to change your Plex password

By Joel Burgess published 3 July 15

Hackers 'Plex' their muscles, stealing forum private messages, email addresses and encrypted passwords.

Sony just launched its own Kickstarter for new gadgets

By Joel Burgess published 1 July 15

Sony has decided to outsource its decision-making responsibilities for new innovation investments – to the general public.

Apple Pay bringing a new rewards system to WWDC?

By Joel Burgess published 28 May 15

Apple is planning to announce a frequent-flyer type rewards system, when using its Apple Pay electronic payment method.

70,000 shots later, this image is now the world's biggest photo

By Joel Burgess published 25 May 15

A new image featuring the world's 11th tallest mountain has taken out the title for the largest picture in the world.

Boxing match piracy causes Twitter bout

By Joel Burgess published 4 May 15

Periscope has only been operational for a little over a month, but it's already excelling at something, piracy.

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