Articles by Max Langridge, Senior Editor, Home Entertainment & Broadband (APAC)

Max is a senior staff writer for TechRadar, covering home entertainment and audio first, searching for the best NBN plans second and virtually anything else that falls under the consumer electronics umbrella third. Max started his career at What Hi-Fi?. In the three years he spent there, he went from not knowing what a DAC was, to demonstrating expert knowledge of brands, their latest releases and which ones could be deemed the best.

He took this knowledge and newfound passion across to Pocket-lint, where he spent a couple of years getting stuck into reviewing soundbars, headphones, home speaker systems and TVs, alongside producing a range of news and features for the day-to-day running of the site.

Max generated a new passion for fitness and health in the last few years, not only learning about how to keep himself fit in the gym, but how a range of wearable devices can prove to be expert assistants. He continued his writing in the men’s lifestyle space, before returning to consumer technology with Future where he is now also the editor of Australian Hi-Fi and Audio Esoterica magazines.

When he’s got some spare time, Max takes himself to the gym. He has dreams of one day learning to DJ.

Articles by: Max Langridge

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Best coffee machines in Australia: the top home espresso machines for all budgets, all tested and approved by trained baristas

By Max Langridge Last updated 12 August 26

A coffee machine takes pride of place in a kitchen, so make sure you have the best one for your household's needs.

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We’ve tested dozens of air fryers and these are the 6 best for Aussie home cooks

By Nico Arboleda Last updated 11 August 26

We tested the best air fryers in Australia from the biggest brands, including Philips, Ninja, Breville and more.

The KitchenAid KF2 might be the company's entry-level automatic coffee machine, but I think its unique feature makes it the most desirable

By Max Langridge Published 11 August 26

If you don’t need all the bells and whistles of an extensive drinks menu, the KitchenAid KF2 will be an invaluable addition to your kitchen.

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Better coffee — and now better NBN? Melburnians may have added another bragging right over Sydneysiders

By Max Langridge Published 10 August 26

Data recently published by Ookla indicates the median fixed-line internet speed achieved in Melbourne is faster than Sydney, but does that tell the full story?

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Dyson AU’s unlocked its Afterpay Day deals early — and our exclusive stackable coupon code can save you even more

By Max Langridge Published 10 August 26

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Dyson's week of deals and discounts is now live for Afterpay Day, with savings on vacuum cleaners, hair care tools, air purifiers and more.

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Keen to get Alexa+ but don’t have the necessary hardware? These are the 9 Amazon devices we recommend to get you up and running

By Max Langridge Published 7 August 26

Amazon's heavily-upgraded and much smarter AI assistant is now available in Australia, but you need specific devices to access it. These are our favourites.

Best NBN 250 plans: compare the last remaining options

By Max Langridge Last updated 6 August 26

Compared NBN 250 plans have been phased out almost entirely in Australia, although a couple of options still remain.

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The Sony 1000X Collexion are the company's most luxurious headphones to date — and an unexpected discount makes them worthy of an audition

By Max Langridge Published 3 August 26

Sony's flagship headphones are now 10 years old, with the 1000X Collexion being its most premium yet. They're pricey though, which makes this discount very welcome indeed.

‘Exceptional espresso every time’: The KitchenAid KF3 is a gorgeous fully automatic coffee machine ideal for smaller kitchens

By Max Langridge Published 29 July 26

A personal barista that won’t judge your coffee order

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Hurry, these 55 Prime Day deals are still going strong — up to 68% off headphones, appliances, fitness tech and more

By Max Langridge Published 17 July 26

It's not uncommon for discounts to end as soon as Prime Day does, but this year appears to be different, as this a plethora of savings on top-tier tech proves.

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Amazon flips the bird to Apple — drops iPad (A16) price back down to pre-hike level

By Max Langridge Published 16 July 26

It might be a discount that should never have needed to happen, but it's a discount nonetheless. You'll likely have to be quick to secure it though.

Optus NBN plans compared: best option for every need

By Max Langridge Last updated 16 July 26

Compared We’ve taken a closer look at each of Optus' NBN plans to help you make the right choice.

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I'm an audio expert and these 13 Prime Day headphone deals that are still available to shop are perfect for any music fan

By Max Langridge Last updated 14 July 26

Amazon's annual sale may have come to an end, but there are still a good number of discounts on top-rated headphones to shop.

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Prime Day might be over, but these 25+ discounts on some of my favourite coffee machines are still live and worth shopping

By Max Langridge Last updated 13 July 26

The annual Amazon sale has now ended, but that doesn't mean the deals have to stop, as these superb discounts on a wide range of espresso machines prove

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The Philips Baristina is a perfect espresso machine for beginners — and it’s more affordable than ever in the Prime Day sales

By Max Langridge Published 10 July 26

It's our favourite budget coffee machine for a reason, and now that it's discounted in the Prime Day sales, it makes the Baristina even easier to recommend for coffee novices.

AirPods Pro 3 just dropped to AU$299 for Prime Day, and it’s the lowest Amazon price we’ve seen

By Max Langridge, Lindsay Handmer Published 9 July 26

The Apple AirPods Pro 3 are down to AU$299 at Amazon for Prime Day in Australia, which is the lowest price we’ve seen.

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I was skeptical about the necessity for home security cameras — a late-night scare has now changed my mind

By Max Langridge Published 8 July 26

Installing smart home security cameras in and around the home doesn't need to be difficult or expensive — here's why I've added some to my shopping basket.

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I’ve found the Apple AirTag to be invaluable — so it’s good news that the upgraded second-gen tracker is 21% off for Prime Day

By Max Langridge Published 8 July 26

If you're like me and find it easy to lose your keys, or you want to make sure your suitcase never goes MIA, the AirTag 2 is an essential for any iPhone owner.

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The Ninja Luxe Cafe Premier is an “espresso machine anyone can master” and it’s dropped to an all-time Aussie low for Prime Day

By Max Langridge Published 7 July 26

Amazon Prime Day has thrown up a plethora of excellent deals on coffee machines, but this incredibly low price on the talented Ninja Luxe Café takes the crown.