Writer and Podcaster
A few years ago it was easy to write off GoPro, the California-based action camera company. But GoPro’s had a terrible few years, losing market share to no-name knock-offs on the low end and seeing its core value proposition — the waterproof, go anywhere camera — included in almost every mobile phone. It was hard to see a way forward. (read more)
Sennheiser has updated its Momentum line of over-ear headphones, improving the quality of noise cancelling and upgrading the tech inside. (read more)
Let’s Talk About Sects is an award-winning podcast from Sydney-based filmmaker and writer Sarah Steel. The show explores the charismatic leaders behind cults ranging from The Family, Branch Davidians and one that sprung up from an addiction to recovery program Synanon. (read more)
Recently I was in the park with Penny, my four-year-old daughter. Penny struck up a friendship with a ten-year-old and the two girls were chatting about their favourite games and activities. (read more)
Pocket Casts has long been our favourite way to find, subscribe and listen to podcasts. The app, available on Android, iPhones and the web, is simple enough for first-time listeners to get started, while still giving podcast power-users the ability to tweak every setting. For almost a decade, Pocket Casts charged a small fee for its apps, but starting from today those apps are free. (read more)
With the upcoming release of iPadOS — a dedicated variant of iOS tailored for the iPad’s bigger screen — on September 30, software on the iPad Pro will finally live up to the power of the hardware. But for many users, the iPad can never be a true laptop replacement if the keyboard doesn’t feel right. (read more)
There is a surprisingly light tone to Snowball, the latest season of the ABC’s true crime podcast Unravel. Compared to the tough, sombre listens of previous seasons, Snowball feels more like a caper movie, a long con stuffed with characters and situations that verge on the ridiculous. (read more)
Sony’s A9G OLED televisions are now available in Australia. Priced well above my pay grade, these are the best TVs Sony can make with current technology. The range comes in three sizes, starting at $5199 for the 55-inch, up to $14,399 for the 77-inch. (read more)
Anna Priestland has had a unique career in podcasting. Just a few years ago Priestland was working in the fashion industry, toying with the idea of becoming a full-time writer. After a few freelance gigs, she emailed the host of her favourite true crime podcast, Case File, offering to write a few episodes of the show. (read more)
Daily news podcast The Squiz is a local media success story. The show is completely independent and produced on a shoestring, yet competes with the biggest media brands in Australia. (read more)
