About Leigh :) Stark, Founder & Editor

The founder and editor of Pickr, Leigh is responsible for most of what goes on the site. An experienced reviewer and journalist since 2007, his work aims to be detailed and to always go above and beyond for the story. His latest articles and reviews are below.

Nothing’s CMF brings budget Buds 2, mid-range Phone 2 Pro to Australia

April 29, 2025

Nothing's transparent play for technology enters a new price point, as its "CMF" brand reveals new moderately priced gear.

3 min read

Skullcandy, Bose team for a Method with noise cancellation

April 28, 2025

The "Bose" name is typically found for a premium price, but Skullcandy is collaborating for a more cost effective noise cancelling option.

2 min read

Hisense’s 2025 TV range includes big screens with Mini-LED

April 27, 2025

New TVs are on the way from Hisense, with the smallest measuring 55 inches. However, 100 inch TVs can now be found for well under $10K, too.

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MyHeritage opens up Australian, New Zealand records for Anzac Day

April 25, 2025

Lest we forget those who came before us, and if you have relatives that were in the wars, an opened archive could see you learning that little bit more.

3 min read

Google Pixel 9a reviewed: stellar value

April 24, 2025

With the Pixel 9a, Google is standing out with a phone that could stand the test of time, or at least the next few years.

10 min read

Apple Watch celebrates 10 years on wrists

April 24, 2025

It's been ten years since Apple brought its Watch to life, and lives have changed. Celebrate a birthday by looking at the ten year life of the Apple Watch.

9 min read

Google Wallet rolling out for kids phones in Australia

April 23, 2025

If you've given your kids a recent Android phone and they're part of a family account, you'll soon be able to manage their money.

2 min read

AI music on the increase with more on streaming services

April 22, 2025

How much of what you listen to was created without the aid of artificial intelligence? Depending on what you listen to, the answer might surprise you.

4 min read

Audeze preps HiFi headphones without an extreme HiFi price

April 22, 2025

High fidelity headphones tend to come with an on-topic "high" price to match. But the latest pair from Audeze goes the opposite direction.

2 min read

How to save a life (with an Apple Watch)

April 21, 2025

Technology can save lives when given the chance. The Apple Watch Ultra did that last year for one Aussie pulled out to sea.

3 min read

Who is Leigh :) Stark?

Editor of Pickr and Host of The Wrap, Leigh Stark at CES 2020 in Las Vegas

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.

While he founded Pickr in 2016, Stark’s work has been seen in other publications including the Australian Financial Review, Popular Science, GadgetGuy, and many more.

Since then, he’s won an IT Journalism Award for his work on Pickr, as well as several commendations and nominations, and was one of the main finalists for technology podcasters at the Australian Podcast Awards.

Meanwhile, listen out for his voice on radio via ABC Brisbane, ABC Canberra, 3AW, and 6PR with his face also seen on TV’s Nine. For more on this, check out Leigh Stark’s most recent media appearances.