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.
Pickr is turning 10 with new features
Pickr turns 10 in 2026, and with that, the website gets a whole heap of changes to make it feel like a living, breathing review site readers can work with.
You should think twice before giving ChatGPT health records
ChatGPT has rolled out a feature where you can give it access to your medical information, but the analyses aren’t…
Apple Replay, Spotify Wrapped is live for artists, listeners
Subscribers to both of the major music services can explore the data, and show off or shy away from what they’ve been listening to.
Pickr 2025 Holiday Gift Guides: Disney Fans
Some of us love Star Wars and Marvel and Disney aplenty, and if you’re buying for someone who does, these ideas could make the holiday season.
Can parents override the social media minimum age ban?
From December 10, anyone under the age will be knocked off the biggest social media services, but what if parents want their kids to have access?
Pickr 2025 Holiday Gift Guides: Readers
If you’re buying for someone who loves to read, but also loves tech, consider an eReader or something from this reading-focused gift guide.
YouTube set to disconnect under 16s for Dec 10
Parental controls for under 16s are set to disappear thanks to the government’s age minimum, as YouTube details what’s next for teens.
Oppo Find X9 Pro reviewed: on another level
One of the last major phones of the year also turns out to be one of the best. What’s so special about the Find X9 Pro that puts it on another level?
Samsung’s Galaxy Z trifold emerges (but probably won’t arrive until next year)
What if a phone could also be a 10 inch tablet? It’s a real thing, as Samsung shows off what the world can expect from a big phone that’s also a big tablet.
Lego Brick Like This reviewed: fun and competitive
A party game for kids and adults, Lego Brick Like This is all about giving the right instructions and building stuff, and is fun for everyone.
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.