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.

Apple has an events invite app for iCloud+ subscribers to try

February 5, 2025

Getting people to come to your next party or celebration could be made a little easier because now there's an app for that.

2 min read

Fender readies a way to capture riffs using a phone

February 4, 2025

Your phone is already a versatile do-everything-convergence-tool, and it's about to become a pocket guitar capturing studio, too.

2 min read

Espresso Display 15 reviewed: a must have

February 3, 2025

Second screen computing isn't really something you can take with you, but with Australia's Espresso Display 15, maybe you can.

5 min read

News
Online

Google’s AI overviews eye an exit with explicit language

February 2, 2025

If you're not a fan of Google's AI additions launched last year, there may be a handy fix: use specific words in the vernacular.

1 min read

Vodafone coverage expands as Optus coverage kicks in

January 31, 2025

There's now more choice for consistent and reliable mobile coverage, as a deal between Telstra's biggest rivals will see their footprint expanded.

2 min read

LG Tone Free T90S reviewed: LG’s best yet

January 30, 2025

Not just another pair of noise cancelling earbuds, the LG T90S brings a few unique features to truly wireless package.

8 min read

Apple’s iOS 18.3 rolls out with less intelligence on news summaries

January 29, 2025

If you're already used to the summaries Apple Intelligence imparts on your news, iOS 18.3 is nixing them for a time.

2 min read

Swann’s safety alarm aims to keep you safe for $40

January 28, 2025

If you're concerned about safety of a loved one, a gadget announced last year is finally coming to Australia for below $50.

2 min read

Cameras
News

Canon makes the biggest full-frame 35mm sensor yet

January 24, 2025

At 410 megapixels, Canon's latest sensor can claim the title of the world's biggest 35mm full-frame sensor. But you won't see it in a camera any time soon.

2 min read

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Ryobi enters the home with hard floor cleaner

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

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.