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 Headphone (a) reviewed: battery for days
A more economical take on Nothing’s transparent Headphone (1), the Headphone (a) is like its brother, but costs less. Is it good value?
Apple (finally) refreshes Studio Display offerings
The week that was for Apple revealed a few new laptops and a brand new phone. But there are also two pricey screens on the way.
Nothing has more in store with 4a, 4a Pro, Headphone (a)
Spending less is in, with a win for consumers looking for value in mobiles and headphones, as Nothing’s latest slate shows.
Apple now has an $899 laptop in MacBook Neo
MacBooks have always been premium, and therefore out of reach for a lot of buyers, but with the MacBook Neo, Apple is making some changes. Mostly on price and spec.
Google Pixel 10a reviewed: excellent yet unexciting
A new Pixel for the mid-range, the Pixel 10a is very much like last year’s Pixel 9a, and while unexciting, it’s not actually a problem.
Ultrahuman’s Ring Pro brings AI health to your fingers
One of the handful of smart rings is bringing a little more AI in its Ring Pro, handy for folks who don’t like a smartwatch or smartband.
Apple updates MacBook Air for M5 at $100 more
Arguably Apple’s most popular update gets a little more speed and a chip suited for the AI era we’re living in, though it does cost a little more, too.
Workstation and pro-grade laptops on the way in MacBook Pro M5
The “pro” grade laptop offering from Apple is getting a properly professional upgrade, as the M5 MBP gets Pro and Max.
High-end hardware updated at Apple with M5 Pro, Max
New chips have made their way from the world of Apple, and it’s good news if you love power.
Motorola readies Razr Fold, Edge 70 in 2026
The foldables from Google and Samsung look set to have another player join them, and that’s not all Motorola has in store.
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.