TechDrivePlay is an independent Australian publication covering cars, consumer technology and gaming.
We create hands-on reviews, practical guides, comparisons, news and original features designed to help readers make better decisions about the cars they drive, the technology they use and the games they play.
Our focus is simple: Drive. Tech. Play.
Rather than trying to cover everything, TechDrivePlay concentrates on the areas where our team has genuine experience, interest and access to products, vehicles and industry experts.
What We Cover
Drive
Our Drive coverage includes new car reviews, ownership advice, automotive technology, performance cars, electric and hybrid vehicles, buying guides and practical information for Australian motorists.
Where possible, our vehicle reviews are based on real-world driving in Australian conditions, with original photography, video and observations from our time with the vehicle.
Tech
TechDrivePlay covers consumer technology including computers, smartphones, cameras, audio, smart home products, networking, gaming hardware and other technology people actually use.
Our reviews focus on real-world experience rather than simply repeating specifications. We look at how products perform, what they are like to live with and whether they represent good value for Australian buyers.
Play
Our Play section covers gaming, gaming hardware and practical game guides.
This includes hands-on game coverage, walkthroughs, hardware reviews and guides based on actual gameplay wherever possible.
How We Review Products
We believe readers should be able to understand how an opinion was formed.
For reviews, we aim to clearly explain the testing conditions, how long we used the product or vehicle, and the factors that influenced our conclusions.
Depending on the review, this may include:
- real-world vehicle driving
- long-term product use
- performance and battery testing
- photography and video
- direct comparisons with competing products
- Australian pricing and availability
- software and firmware versions where relevant
Many products and vehicles reviewed by TechDrivePlay are temporarily supplied by manufacturers, distributors or public relations agencies.
Receiving a review unit does not guarantee positive coverage, and brands do not determine our editorial conclusions.
Our Editorial Approach
TechDrivePlay aims to publish content that adds something useful rather than simply repeating information already available elsewhere.
When covering news, we prioritise developments relevant to Australian readers and the core areas of Drive, Tech and Play.
For guides and features, we aim to combine reliable sources with practical experience, original analysis and Australian context.
We may use technology and AI tools to assist with research, organisation and production workflows, but editorial responsibility for published content remains with TechDrivePlay.
About the Editor
Zachary Skinner
Zachary Skinner is the Editor and Founder of TechDrivePlay.
His interests in cars, consumer technology, gaming and digital products form the basis of TechDrivePlay’s editorial direction.
Zack previously worked as Digital Editor of eat.live.escape before launching TechDrivePlay, and has experience across digital publishing, technology, coding and content production.
He regularly tests vehicles and technology for TechDrivePlay, working directly with automotive manufacturers, technology companies and their Australian representatives.
His particular interests include performance cars, automotive technology, cameras, computers, gaming hardware and the ways emerging technology changes how people use everyday products.
Ownership
TechDrivePlay is owned and operated by MJC Digital Pty Ltd and is part of the broader eat.live.escape publishing family.
Editorial decisions, reviews and opinions published on TechDrivePlay are determined by the TechDrivePlay editorial team.