Chris Stead was the innovations editor at Finder. He is a gaming, tech and sports journalist with more than 24 years of writing and editing experience. Chris has a Bachelor of Advanced Science in Biology from the University of Sydney. A father of three, Chris has a passion for travel, photography and surfing.
58 articles written by this author
Finder tested 7 different mattress manufacturers: Ecosa, Emma, Ergoflex, Koala, Sleep Firm and Sleep Republic.
Celebrity Edge brings a new class of cruise ship to Australian waters, offering a refined adult-friendly experience and a stunning design.
If you're looking for the best portable fridge with battery power in Australia, the Anker EverFrost 33L, 43L and 53L has just arrived.
Finder has gone hands-on with every e-scooter in the Segway-Ninebot range in order to determine which one is best for you.
A full review of the New, Calm As and Soul Mate Koala mattresses.
Sony’s new PlayStation VR2 virtual reality headset looks to push the technology to greater heights, but does it deliver on its feature-rich, consumer-friendly pitch?
One of the best video games of all time gets a TV adaptation.
If you’re looking for Queenstown or Frankton accommodation close to the ski fields, you may find an answer in this Holiday Inn Remarkables Park review.
Discovery Parks Jindabyne offers good bang for your buck with warm, comfortable and spacious cabins in a handy location.
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