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.
Google Pixel Watch 5 reviewed: Android’s Watch
The 2026 Pixel Watch doesn’t stray too far from the 2025 Pixel Watch, and that’s not a bad thing. You won’t need to upgrade, but for newbies, this is one of the better watches around.
Technics brings its fluid-tech to over-ear A1000
The battle for the best noise cancelling headphones continues, and Technics is next, as the company looks set to drip its magnetic fluid driver into a bigger pair of headphones.
Telcos ready for bushfire season with Disaster Roaming
Concerns of a severe bushfire season and other disasters have led telcos to come together for an emergency roaming technology that will let you temporarily jump telcos to stay connected.
Apple AirPods 5 reviewed: compact convenience
Believe it or not, earbuds and noise cancellation don’t normally go together. But Apple’s second-gen take on the tech wins kudos beyond noise handling. Truthfully, they’re stellar.
Leica’s Lux app, grip updated for iPhone 18
If you can’t afford a Leica, and probably would use your phone anyway, a Leica accessory could complete your vibe, though it’s not exactly inexpensive, either.
Bose revives the retired with rewired earbuds
It’s been some time since we saw corded earbuds arrive from a headphone maker, and yet Bose is bringing them back, albeit not in the “QuietComfort” brand.
2026 Dell XPS 13 reviewed: oddly placed
Not quite a MacBook Neo competitor, but definitely among the closest you can find, the 2026 Dell XPS 13 is definitely interesting, even if it doesn’t nail the formula.
Vodafone adds four-year plans in time for pricey phones
Somewhere between AI raising the cost of tech and the prices going up on everything else, mobiles are now more costly, so Vodafone has come up with a solution: pay a plan for longer.
Uniden updates walkie talkies for kids with video
Chatting to your friend over the road is about to get better than a thread and tin can ever could, or even a simple mic and speaker, as Uniden adds colour.
Ninja builds a big twist on the slushy machine
Big parties looking for bigger drinks may have a new appliance to consider, but be warned, because it looks to take up a fair amount of space.
Who is Leigh :) Stark?
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.