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.

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Ryobi enters floor cleaning with vacuum mop 2-in-1

January 24, 2025

Cleaning the house is more than just about sucking debris off the floor. It's also about mopping up hard floors when you can.

2 min read

Samsung’s S25 brings more performance, more AI

January 23, 2025

2024 may have been the start of AI phones, but 2025 keeps it going, and Samsung's Galaxy S25 will use AI at the heart of Android, with plenty of guts in other places, too.

6 min read

Adobe readies co-editing in Photoshop for side-by-side work, play

January 22, 2025

Creating is typically a solo endeavour, but a new feature coming to Photoshop means creation can be done in a co-op kind of way.

2 min read

Samsung readies AI in soundbars, Eclipsa 3D audio

January 22, 2025

Dolby Atmos has some friendly competition this year, as Samsung and Google show what's coming, complete with AI in audio.

2 min read

Twelve South’s latest gadget helps you always find a Mac charger

January 21, 2025

Losing your MacBook charge pack could be a thing of the past, thanks to a new take on the tech with Apple's Find My built in.

2 min read

Identity protection set to become yet another app you might need

January 20, 2025

The rise of viruses led to antivirus, and the rise of malware to internet security. The next extra app and service you get to look forward to could come from identity theft.

2 min read

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TikTok went dark in the US, could it happen in Australia?

January 19, 2025

A TikTok ban in America kicked in preventing Americans from logging onto the platform, but has since returned. Are Australians safe from it happening here?

4 min read

Ecovacs’ latest robo-vac applies the pressure while mopping

January 18, 2025

Robo-vacs with arms and legs aren't the only type of auto cleaners on the way this year. There are also vacs that'll use pressure to mop and self-clean.

3 min read

Nintendo previews Switch 2 ahead of April launch

January 17, 2025

Nintendo's portable system is about to see a slightly bigger and more impressive follow-up, as the Switch 2 is shown early.

2 min read

Epson EF-21 laser projector reviewed: almost portable

January 17, 2025

A projector you can move around the house, the Epson EF-21 brings with it smarts and size. Is it worth the price?

5 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.