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.

EcoFlow readies a solar hat to recharge your phone

October 14, 2024

You might have a sunny disposition, but a new garment gadget could just turn you into a solar power source as you walk around.

2 min read

Valve brings portable gaming local with Australian Steam Deck release

October 13, 2024

A surprise attack from one of the legends of the gaming world, as the import-only Valve Steam Deck is priced for Australia.

2 min read

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max reviewed: big and brilliant

October 11, 2024

Armed with improvements just about everywhere and a bigger screen, the iPhone 16 Pro Max impresses in a seriously solid way.

11 min read

Telstra gifts a sense of security via updated app

October 11, 2024

Public WiFi can come with the odd risk or two, but if you're a Telstra customer, you might just have a way to evade those risks on the go.

2 min read

Samsung’s $150 Fit3 fitness band is for folks who don’t want a pricey watch

October 10, 2024

The high price of wearables could be one reason why you've not considered strapping a smartwatch to your wrist. And it might be why Samsung is reviving its fitness trackers.

2 min read

Google TV Streamer reviewed: the slightly smarter, flatter Chromecast

October 10, 2024

The Chromecast is dead. Long live the Chromecast! Or so you might think, as Google kills and resurrects its Google TV gadget with AI in the TV Streamer 4K.

5 min read

3G shutdown on track for October 28

October 9, 2024

With only a few weeks until 3G is shut off for good, the end really is nigh for the old third-gen mobile network. What do you need to do ASAP?

3 min read

Motorola’s Bose-less Buds arrive for under $150

October 9, 2024

Motorola now has two offerings in noise cancelling truly wireless earbuds: one tweaked by Bose and the other that, well, isn't.

2 min read

VetChat Plus reviewed: peace of mind pet service

October 8, 2024

On demand telehealth veterinarians for your fur-baby. It's real and surprisingly good value, though you may still need a vet in real life.

4 min read

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Meta preps an AI video maker to mess with your feed

October 8, 2024

More videos are coming to your Facebook and Instagram feeds, and thanks to AI, you mightn't even know if they're real.

2 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.