Leigh :) Stark

Founder & Editor

One of Australia's award-winning technology journalists working out of Sydney, Leigh Stark has been writing about technology for over 15 years, covering phones, computers, cameras, headphones, speakers, and more. Stylising his middle initial with an emoticon, he aims to present tech in a way that makes it easy for everyone.

For over 15 years, Leigh Stark's writing has appeared across the Australian media landscape, including the Australian Financial Review, GadgetGuy, Popular Science, APC, PC & Tech Authority, Women's Weekly, and more. As a technology commentator, he has lended his expertise on ABC Sydney, ABC Melbourne, ABC Brisbane, ABC Canberra, ABC Radio National, as well as on 2GB, 3AW, 4BC, 6PR, and on Nine and Ten TV networks.

Awards:

2026 Best Consumer Technology Media•2025 Best Independent Coverage•2024 Best Website

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How to retrain your social algortithms

Everyone’s social media feed is different, but not every feed is a fun place to be around. How can you make your feed well and truly yours?

Solar and multi-cam is the sentry in Reolink’s latest

Keeping eyes on your home is getting more eyes and perpetual power, thanks to a gadget that ups both the look and capability of at home security.

ChatGPT moves to Astra in 6, but is it any smarter?

ChatGPT is talking about the next big thing in AI, and saying version six can match humans. Are we really there?

Bose QuietComfort Headphones 2nd-gen reviewed: still solid

A tweak in design and hardware makes the Bose QuietComfort Headphones 2nd-gen as good as ever, if not for the price.

Robomowers grow an arm with Mova

The future of automated garden maintenance could include a robotic lawnmower able to move branches and sticks out of the way. That’s just one of the ideas Mova is showing at IFA this year.