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

Canon EOS 1D X Mark III review

By Paul Burrows, Sharmishta Sarkar Last updated 27 June 22

Editor's Choice

Canon's latest specialist DSLR is a work of art, providing a glimpse into the future of photography.

PocketBook Era is a 7-inch Kindle alternative with speakers

By Sharmishta Sarkar Published 6 June 22

PocketBook's newest ereader ups the ante by letting you listen to audiobooks without needing to pair wireless headphones.

Canon EOS R7 is the first camera that's made me seriously consider mirrorless

By Sharmishta Sarkar Published 28 May 22

Opinion I've been a Canon DSLR user for years, and even though the EOS R5 has been tempting, its high price was an issue.

A mockup of what the Canon EOS R7 mirrorless camera could look like

Canon EOS R7 could be announced soon alongside unexpected sibling

By Sharmishta Sarkar Published 11 May 22

Two new APS-C format Canon cameras possibly arriving this month could mark the end of the EOS M system.

The Canon EOS R5 camera on a blue background

Leaked Canon EOS R7 specs suggest it could be the go-to speedster for hobbyists

By Sharmishta Sarkar Published 10 May 22

Opinion If a burst speed of 30fps is true and the price is right, the EOS R7 could become Canon's new bestseller.

The entire Canon EOS R system, including bodies and lenses

Canon wants to dominate the mirrorless camera market with the EOS R range

By Sharmishta Sarkar Last updated 26 April 22

Canon's latest business strategy plans reveal the camera maker is keen on expanding its EOS R system.

Kindle Unlimited on the Kindle app and a Kindle ereader

Kindle Unlimited review

By Sharmishta Sarkar Published 6 April 22

If you’re not too fussed about owning the titles, Amazon’s ebook subscription service might be worth the monthly cost.

MyHeritgage Deep Nostalgia photo-animating AI

Creepy or clever? New photo-animating AI promises to bring your old relatives to life

By Sharmishta Sarkar Last updated 3 March 22

Genealogy company MyHeritage's new AI can add effects like smiles, nods and blinks to very old photographs.

The viewfinder of the Canon EOS R3 mirrorless camera

Canon EOS R3’s Eye Control AF could be the future of autofocus, but it needs work

By Sharmishta Sarkar Published 5 February 22

Opinion Is Canon’s revived Eye Control AF a gimmick? The answer is not quite so straightforward.

iOS 15.3 and macOS 12.2 out now with critical Safari bug fix for iPhone and Mac

By Sharmishta Sarkar Last updated 27 January 22

Patches are now rolling out publicly for a recently discovered Safari bug that leaked user information.

Logitech ergonomic keyboard and mouse on a desk

Why an ergonomic mouse and keyboard have been my best home office upgrades

By Sharmishta Sarkar Published 2 January 22

Tech resolutions Whether an ergonomic keyboard and a vertical mouse are beneficial is debatable, but it’s been a boon to one user.

Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip in Bone

Peak Design Everyday Backpack Zip (15L) review

By Sharmishta Sarkar Published 9 December 21

Its striking good looks aren't the only headline feature of Peak Design's Everyday Zip. There's more than meets the eye here.

Kobo Elipsa: the stylus-toting ereader that wants to take on the iPad

By Sharmishta Sarkar Last updated 5 December 21

Kobo's new premium ereader will let you draw, take notes and more while you read on a 10.3-inch E Ink screen.

TeenSafe phone-monitoring app leaks thousands of Apple ID account logins

By Sharmishta Sarkar Last updated 3 December 21

An app that lets parents monitor their kids’ phone activity has leaked thousands of Apple IDs and plaintext passwords.

Peak Design Everyday Backpack 20L V2 front view

Peak Design Everyday Backpack V2 review

By Sharmishta Sarkar Published 4 November 21

Best in Class

Peak Design’s Everyday Backpacks don’t come cheap. So, are they worth the hype and money?

Leaked Lenovo ThinkBook Plus reveals dual screen with stylus support

By Sharmishta Sarkar Published 2 November 21

A possible 17-inch Lenovo laptop could come with some unusual design quirks.

Nanoleaf Lines review

By Sharmishta Sarkar Published 29 October 21

Recommended

Nanoleaf only seems to do better each time, with the Lines being the best yet from the smart lights company.

Dyson Supersonic hair dryer with attachments on countertop

Dyson Supersonic review

By Sharmishta Sarkar, Stephen Lambrechts Published 20 October 21

Recommended

The price of the Dyson Supersonic will blow you away, but will the hair dryer as well?

Google Pixel Pass subscription is its answer to Apple One, new leak suggests

By Sharmishta Sarkar Published 11 October 21

A new Google subscription service could net you an upgrade to the Pixel 6, plus a host of other perks.

Kobo’s new ereaders show asymmetry is here to stay, and we’re all for it

By Sharmishta Sarkar Published 5 October 21

Stylus support on one and Bluetooth on both – the Kobo Sage and Kobo Libra 2 could give the Kindles a run for their money.

Philips Hue Go 2 displayed on table with green light

Philips Hue Go 2 review

By Sharmishta Sarkar Published 29 September 21

It took two tries for Signify to make an enjoyable Philips Hue portable smart lamp – it’s not quite perfect yet, but getting there.

Camera rumors 2021: the biggest and best camera rumors around

By Mark Wilson, Sharmishta Sarkar, Amy Davies Published 24 September 21

Updated Canon EOS M7? Fujifilm X-H2? Sony A7 IV? We analyze the biggest and best camera rumors around and give our verdict.

Nanoleaf Essentials Lightstrip review

By Sharmishta Sarkar Published 24 September 21

Recommended

Updated With both Thread and Bluetooth connectivity onboard, Nanoleaf’s first ever light strip is full of promise.

The Fujifilm GFX50S II camera on a wooden table

Fujifilm GFX50S II review

By Sharmishta Sarkar Published 17 September 21

Great Value

Can a relatively affordable price tag prompt full-frame mirrorless users to move to medium format photography?

'You bloody fool': An Australian duck that learned to curse like a local

By Sharmishta Sarkar Published 8 September 21

Ripper, a musk duck in Australia, learnt to mimic certain sounds, including closing doors and calling someone a "bloody fool".

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