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 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.

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.

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

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.

PocketBook InkPad Eo with its stylus on a laptop

PocketBook's InkPad Eo improves on the build quality of its forebears – it's a shame this E Ink writing tablet is so frustrating to use

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 25 June 25

PocketBook’s first Android 11 e-note tablet does a couple of features to commend it, but it needs to do a lot better than the InkPad Eo if it wants to be competitive.

The Ultrahuman Ring Air on an index finger

Kiss my ring, Apple Watch! I've swapped to a smart ring for health tracking – and won't be going back

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 21 June 25

As a woman of a certain age, I needed to understand the changes my body was going through and the Ultrahuman Ring Air is providing far more insight than my Apple Watch was ever able to.

An Ecovacs Deebot T30 Omni robot vacuum deal

Premium features, budget price: Amazon's Mid-Year sale just dropped my favourite robot vacuum cleaner to its lowest price ever

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 4 June 25

This robot vacuum can suck up dirt, mop, empty its own bin, wash its mop pads and dry them too – all for just AU$999, which is an absolute bargain.

Kayo Sports review: exclusively for the diehard sport fan, now in 4K

By Sharmishta Sarkar last updated 4 June 25

This Australian streaming service is dedicated to the die-hard sports fan, but it will cost you if you want 4K content.

I've covered every single Amazon AU Mid-Year Sale and these are the 7 deals I'd buy with my own money

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 2 June 25

Amazon's big sales means you can score high-ticket items for a fraction of the price and I've picked my favourites – from headphones to air fryers and a lot in between.

A dog watches the Dyson V15s Detect Submarine wet-dry vacuum mop around its bowls

As good as Black Friday: the Dyson-exclusive V15s Detect Submarine Complete is good value with a AU$550 discount

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 26 May 25

Shipping with its free-standing dock, three main cleaning heads and three additional attachments, the V15s Detect Submarine Complete is a worthwhile investment for AU$1,099.

This robovac will vacuum, mop and clean itself for just AU$799 – grab the Ecovacs Deebot T20e for its lowest price yet

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 20 May 25

Most other all-in-one robot vacuums like the Deebot T20e Omni cost upwards of AU$1,500, making this 60% discount one heck of a bargain.

Two Boox Mira Pro 25.3-inch color E Ink monitors on a display table

I'd jump at the chance to swap my 24-inch LCD monitor for this 25-inch color E Ink alternative – if only I could afford it

By Sharmishta Sarkar published 11 May 25

Boox – known for its fantastic E Ink writing tablets and ereaders – has just released its very first color monitor that could be easy on the eyes for many users – if you're willing to pay for it.

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