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Angus Kidman

Angus Kidman

Editor-at-large

Angus Kidman is the international editor-at-large at Finder. He's an award-winning journalist who has reported on technology, travel, finance and other topics for over 25 years. Angus appears regularly on Sunrise, Today, The Project, Seven News and other TV and radio shows. His previous jobs include editor for Lifehacker Australia and editor-in-chief for Australian Personal Computer, and he's written for dozens of publications including Escape, the Sydney Morning Herald, Gizmodo, The Australian, the AFR, Kotaku, ZDNet and Business Insider. He won Best Consumer Technology Writer at the IT Journalism Awards in 2010 and 2012, Best Columnist at the same awards in 2014, Best Reviewer at the same awards in 2020, and was a finalist for Editor of the Year at the 2017 Mumbrella Publish Awards.

Expertise

  • Frequent flyer
  • Travel
  • Technology
  • Broadband

Experience

  • Technology commentator for ABC Radio National since 2013
  • Annual Finder Innovation Awards judge for tech innovation and travel categories
  • Mumbrella Publish awards judge

Education

  • Bachelor of Arts (Honours/First Class): Linguistics | University of New England | 1990-1993

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Latest articles by Angus Kidman

139 articles written by this author

Annual leave hack: How to get up to 62 days off in 2024

Here's the ultimate Australian travel hack to maximise your holidays in 2024.

Angus Kidman 20 March 2024
Annual leave hack: How to get up to 62 days off in 2024

Is the Humane AI pin your next phone, or a “jumped-up brooch”? [VIDEO]

Will an app-free laser projecting wearable curb our smartphone addiction?

Angus Kidman 20 November 2023
Is the Humane AI pin your next phone, or a “jumped-up brooch”? [VIDEO]

Woolworths Orange Friday sale: Traps to watch out for

Follow these tips to maximise your savings.

Angus Kidman 15 November 2023
Woolworths Orange Friday sale: Traps to watch out for

Buyer’s remorse: How to avoid sales regret

Almost half of us have seen a brand new purchase cheaper soon after buying.

Angus Kidman 21 October 2023
Buyer’s remorse: How to avoid sales regret

What does a Drag Race X Brady Bunch crossover look like? How to watch Dragging The Classics in Australia

The RuPaul's Drag Race team offers a unique take on the classic 1970's sitcom.

Angus Kidman 27 June 2023
What does a Drag Race X Brady Bunch crossover look like? How to watch Dragging The Classics in Australia

Budget alert: International travel prices to rise

When is the passenger movement charge going up?

Angus Kidman 10 May 2023
Budget alert: International travel prices to rise

I travelled 542km on a train for free just because

Hacking the maximum value out of an Opal bargain.

Angus Kidman 22 April 2022
I travelled 542km on a train for free just because

ALDI Pizzabot review: Snack sensation or pizza parody?

Can a supermarket robot pizza cooked in 2 minutes flat satisfy my junk food cravings? Let's find out.

Angus Kidman 6 April 2022
ALDI Pizzabot review: Snack sensation or pizza parody?

Amazon drops Visa surcharge: What next?

No more 0.5% extra for customers in Australia.

Angus Kidman 21 February 2022
Amazon drops Visa surcharge: What next?

No $20 fares: How Bonza can charge $100+ & still be cheaper than Qantas

ANALYSIS: Can a no-frills airline charge higher prices? Maybe yes, when it's competing with Qantas.

Angus Kidman 15 February 2022
No $20 fares: How Bonza can charge $100+ & still be cheaper than Qantas
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