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

The TechRadar Australia newsletter now comes to you six times a week

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 1 September 25

Stay up to date with all the latest news, reviews and analysis from the world of tech, plus the hottest deals, sent directly to your inbox more frequently.

The Ecovacs Deebot X8 Pro Omni robot vacuum cleaner on a green background with the TechRadar deals badge for price cut

This powerful robot vacuum aced all my tests and it's now 20% off just in time for spring cleaning

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 28 August 25

I've recently finished testing the Ecovacs Deebot X8 Pro Omni and my only complaint was its price tag, and that's not as much of a problem when shopping at The Good Guys – now down to AU$1,997.

The best Canon camera for 2025: Canon's finest DSLR, mirrorless and compact cameras

By Timothy Coleman last updated 27 August 25

Updated Trying to find the best Canon camera for you? We've ranked our favorite models in 2025 for all types of shooting situation and budget.

The Boox Go Color 7 Gen II ereader and the Boox InkSense stylus on a table

The Onyx Boox Go Color 7 Gen II is a versatile ereader with potential – so it's a shame it fumbles its key feature

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 26 August 25

Redesigned page-turn buttons make the Onyx Boox Go Color 7 Gen II a touch more ergonomic than its predecessor, but it fails to improve where it matters most.

A person writing on the ViWoods AiPaper productivity tablet with a TechRadar deals inset saying "don't miss"

Forget the Kindle Scribe: I just finished testing the ViWoods AiPaper and I can't recommend it highly enough – especially at 33% off!

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 26 August 25

I docked marks for being the most expensive epaper productivity tablet I'd ever tested, but the ViWoods AiPaper is also the best – and now it's available for AU$806.99 on Amazon.

A top-down view of the Ecovacs Deebot X8 Pro Omni with the robot exiting the base station

The Ecovacs Deebot X8 Pro Omni is a chatty all-in-one robot vacuum that cleans better than most others I’ve tested

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 21 August 25

Recommended

Ecovacs has taken user feedback on board, updating not only its app, but also making one heck of a robot vacuum cleaner in the Deebot X8 Pro Omni.

A Breville and a Nutribullet blender on a blue background

The best blender in Australia November 2025: top blenders tested and ranked

By Zachariah Kelly last updated 19 August 25

Updated These are the best blenders in Australia, based on tests by TechRadar's international team of experts.

Amazon is reportedly testing a smaller version of the Kindle Colorsoft for a November release, but I'm not entirely convinced by the leaks

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 14 August 25

A Redditor claiming to be testing a Kindle prototype has shared images and features of what is apparently being called the Kindle Petit Color.

Best beginner DSLR cameras for 2025: top entry-level choices for new photographers

By Timothy Coleman last updated 13 August 25

Updated Our round-up of the best beginner DSLR cameras in 2025 will help you find the perfect entry-level option for your budget.

The best DSLR camera for 2025: top choices for photography and video

By Timothy Coleman last updated 13 August 25

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, fully tested by us.

You don't need to spend thousands on a fancy new camera – the Canon EOS R100 is the best budget mirrorless for beginners at AU$846

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 8 August 25

Even without a discount, the Canon EOS R100 costs under a grand in Australia, but take advantage of the current 15% price cut for what is truly an exceptional entry-level mirrorless camera.

Dyson Supersonic hair dryer Black Friday deal

The Dyson Supersonic Nural may blow you away but there's 34% off the older model – now from just AU$380

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 5 August 25

The Nural might have all the bells and whistles to look after your luscious locks, but the Dyson Supersonic is still an excellent hair dryer and save you up to 34% on the asking price.

ViWoods AiPaper E Ink writing tablet on a tablet with its pen in its loop

Apart from minor flaws, the ViWoods AiPaper is the best E Ink writing tablet I’ve tested – and that distinction comes at a steep price

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 31 July 25

Recommended

It's got a few issues but I'd still call the ViWoods AiPaper an 'outstanding' E Ink writing tablet. If money is no object and productivity is your focus, I can't recommend it highly enough.

Amazon finally launches the Kindle Colorsoft in Australia – I'm just not convinced it's worth its asking price

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 25 July 25

With no fanfare whatsoever, the Kindle Colorsoft has finally been listed on Amazon Australia for AU$399, and it ships to New Zealand too.

Screenshots of the redesigned Kobo iOS reading app

Kobo's iOS app has been given a complete redesign, but I'd much rather the aging Elipsa 2E get an update

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 24 July 25

Vertical scrolling and guest mode come to Kobo's iOS reading app, with Instapaper integration coming later to ereaders

I can't believe that this Dyson cordless vacuum cleaner is still 34% off on Amazon long after Prime Day

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 23 July 25

It may not be the lowest price I've seen on the Dyson V11 Advanced, but at AU$795, it's still a solid investment in a very reliable cordless vacuum cleaner.

Keen on a new Kindle? Get this Kobo ereader instead at its lowest price yet

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 23 July 25

The Kobo Clara BW has a lot more features than its Kindle counterpart, including waterproofing, library borrowing and more – and, with this discount, at nearly the same price as the Kindle.

Narwal Freo Z10 robot outside its base station

The Narwal Freo Z10 robovac mopped my home better than it vacuumed and that’s not its only quirk

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 14 July 25

Narwal has a well-priced all-in-one robot vacuum in the Freo Z10, but vacuuming isn’t its forte and the Freo Mind automatic cleaning mode isn’t efficient.

Need a cheap air fryer? These 3 Prime Day deals will get you the popular kitchen appliance for under AU$100

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 13 July 25

You don't need to spend a lot of money to get a quality air fryer – this year's Prime Day sale has massive savings on Instant Pot and Philips air fryers that are healthy for you and your wallet.

I've been a Canon user for over a decade and these 3 Prime Day camera deals under AU$1,000 deserve your click

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 11 July 25

Mirrorless cameras and DSLRs with interchangeable lenses usually carry a four-figure price tag, but Prime Day has delivered very capable Canon cameras at affordable prices.

The battle of the bots: as TechRadar's resident robot-vacuum expert, these are the 4 Prime Day deals I'd spend my own money on

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 10 July 25

All-in-one options from Ecovacs, Dreame, Eureka and Narwal – prices from just AU$799

Been waiting for the Kindle Colorsoft in Australia? I'd get this Kobo colour ereader instead for AU$40 off

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 8 July 25

The Kobo Libra Colour offers more value than any current Kindle available in Australia, and it's got a small discount on Amazon for Prime Day.

Assortment of techn on a purple and pink gradient background with "EOFY 2025 DEALS" text in white in the centre.

EOFY sales 2025: the 25 best tax-time deals still available to buy

By Sharmishta Sarkar last updated 1 July 25

Aussie EOFY sales may have officially ended, but we've found 25 deals still hanging around.

Amazon Kindle Scribe (2024) in Metallic Jade

Forget Prime Day: Amazon has already dropped the improved 2024 Kindle Scribe to its lowest price yet

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 1 July 25

I use the 2024 Kindle Scribe every day and I can't recommend it highly enough to anyone who loves to read and journal, particularly when there's up to 43% off ahead of Prime Day.

Time's running out: nab an EOFY bargain on 5 of my favourite cordless vacuums - up to 43% off Dyson, Samsung, Shark and Roborock

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 30 June 25

There's hundreds of dollars to be saved on cordless vacuums right now, and all my recommendations have been tested by me or my colleagues.

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