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.
Dell’s XPS 13 set to take on MacBook Neo
Apple’s sub-$1000 MacBook Neo won’t be the only aluminium-clad cut-cost laptop in Australia, as Dell reworks its XPS 13 to match things with Windows.
Laser takes the price of portable screens under $100
Adding an extra screen to your laptop is easy with a portable display, but they’re not always affordable. Laser is changing that, launching what appears to be the first $99 screen.
Ninja’s glass air fryer doubles as storage, theatre
Is it a new form of kitchen entertainment or a clever cooking appliance? Ninja’s latest answers the question of “why not both”.
How Ghost Pairing turns your WhatsApp against you
Your phone is supposed to be a safe space for two-factor, but with ghost pairing, scammers have worked out how to intercept, reading WhatsApp for crucial codes.
Oura sizes up slimmer, smarter wearable in Ring 5
A wearable that doesn’t feel like one is getting slimmer for version five, offering a choice against the assortment of smart watches and bands.
TP-Link readies WiFi 8 routers before WiFi 8 is a standard
WiFi 8 is coming, but probably won’t be here until 2028. So why is TP-Link’s WiFi 8 Archer 8 practically ready?
Anker turns to in-house tech to build better sound, ANC
One of the brands that often surprises with its prowess, Anker has gone with its own hardware to make better earphones for on the go.
Roborock F25 Ace Pro reviewed: fantastic overkill
Cleaning your floors is rarely fun, but the Roborock F25 Ace Pro delivers an experience that’s not only great at its job, but entertaining at times, too.
Ninja makes the blender a tumbler to go
The blender bottle has been a thing you’ve been able to take on the go, but Ninja’s latest take on the tech is all about giving you a proper way to drink: a tall glass of smooth(ie).
Asus Zenbook Duo reviewed: clever and costly
At over $6000, you’d expect the Zenbook Duo to be exceptional, and the two-screen laptop-desktop hybrid definitely wins points. But that price is a killer issue.
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.