Articles by Hamish Hector, Senior Staff Writer, News

Hamish is a Senior Staff Writer for TechRadar and you’ll see his name appearing on articles across nearly every topic on the site from smart home deals to speaker reviews to graphics card news and everything in between. He uses his broad range of knowledge to help explain the latest gadgets and if they’re a must-buy or a fad fueled by hype. Though his specialty is writing about everything going on in the world of virtual reality and augmented reality.

He’s been writing about tech and gaming for over five years now, getting his start at the University of Warwick’s student newspaper The Boar as a writer and later Games Editor while studying for his BSc in Maths and Physics (and later an MSc in Biotechnology, Bioprocessing, and Business Management). After graduating from university in 2020 he wrote all about battle royale games for Gfinity Esports before joining the TechRadar team in February 2021.

In his free time, you’ll likely find Hamish lost in one of the latest VR games on his Meta Quest 3, watching a West End musical with his fiancee, playing Magic: The Gathering at his local game store, or planning the D&D campaign he runs for his mates.

Want to get in touch? You can contact Hamish via his email.

Articles by: Hamish Hector

The Swann MaxRanger4K solar-powered camera has kept my home feeling safer without forcing me to buy a subscription

By Hamish Hector published 6 July 25

Swann's MaxRanger4K Solar camera is an impressive, albeit pricey home security option.

A Nintendo Switch 2 next to hands holding the Sigma BF and a B&O Bluetooth speaker sitting on a table

The best tech of 2025 so far – the 17 finest gadgets we've tested this year

By Mark Wilson published 5 July 25

TechRadar has spent days testing products across phones, TVs, laptops, cameras, smartwatches and more in 2025. These are the best ones we've reviewed so far this year.

The Xbox Series X Digital next to the new Dyson Airwrap and Nothing Headphone (1)

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from Spotify's suspected AI band to Nothing's first over-ear headphones

By Hamish Hector published 5 July 25

Here's the biggest tech news stories from Dyson, Xbox, Dyson, Nothing and more for July 5, 2025.

I used a Google Pixel 9 Pro for a week – and I wish my Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 had its best feature

By Hamish Hector published 3 July 25

There’s one feature I wish I could steal from the Pixel 9 Pro for my Z Fold 6: its camera.

Okarun and Momo running from monsters while a cow gets abducted

This Netflix show with 100% on Rotten Tomatoes is back for season 2 today – here’s why you need to binge season 1 right away

By Hamish Hector published 3 July 25

He believes in aliens, she believes in ghosts, and they each think the other is absolutely crazy for not agreeing with them.

The Oakley Meta HSTN smart glasses being used by a basketball player

4 key changes Meta is making with its Oakley smart glasses to make them stand out from the Ray-Ban AI specs

By Hamish Hector published 2 July 25

Meta is soon set to go from having just one pair of current-gen smart glasses to two as it adds Oakley specs to sit alongside its Ray-Bans.

Google Gemini is set to become a significantly better phone assistant thanks to these two small upgrades

By Hamish Hector published 1 July 25

Google Gemini's new app access options aren't something to be scared of; it's something to celebrate.

I used to play Marvel Snap every day but I’m so frustrated by its recent changes I’m leaving for my new favorite card game

By Hamish Hector published 28 June 25

I used to play Marvel Snap every day, but I’ve been so disappointed by recent changes I've swapped to a different card game.

A Tesla car, James Bonds and Samsung's foldable promo image

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from Tesla finally launching robotaxis (kinda) to Samsung's foldables teaser

By Hamish Hector published 28 June 25

Here's the biggest tech news stories from Samsung, Amazon, Tesla, and more for June 28, 2025

The Xiaomi AI glasses being worn by a model

Finally! These AI smart glasses are giving me a feature I’ve been desperate for the Meta Ray-Bans to get since launch

By Hamish Hector published 26 June 25

Meta beware! These new AI smart glasses are better than my Ray-Bans in nearly every way, but I know I’ll never own a pair.

AR glasses resting on a table with a hud on display giving the user the option to call, message, get directions or take a photo

I’ve been telling you AR glasses will be awesome, and this real-life ad blocker is yet another reason why I'm right

By Hamish Hector published 25 June 25

Ever wish your digital ad blocker could work offline too? This in-development AR glasses software could do just that.

The limited edition Xbox Meta Quest 3S is the best VR headset deal I’ve seen in 2025 – here’s why

By Hamish Hector published 25 June 25

The limited edition Xbox Meta Quest 3S isn’t just gorgeous it’s the best VR headset deal I’ve seen in 2025.

Move over ROG Xbox Ally – the real first portable Xbox is here, and it’s a gorgeous VR headset

By Hamish Hector published 24 June 25

Xbox has a VR headset – and it’s stunning, perfect for cloud gaming, and excellent value for money.

Girl wearing Meta Quest 3 headset interacting with a jungle playset

I test Meta Quest 3 games for a living – here are my 6 favorite deals from Meta's Mega Summer Sale

By Hamish Hector published 23 June 25

There are so many savings to be had, but I could only pick a few favorites

These Rokid Max 2 glasses have a feature every pair of AR smart glasses needs to have

By Hamish Hector published 22 June 25

The Rokid Max 2 AR glasses are a solid pair of smart specs that are ideal for watching films and playing games.

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech news stories from Oakley's next-gen smart glasses to our first week with Alexa+

By Hamish Hector published 21 June 25

The past week's biggest tech news from Trump Mobile, Oakley, Meta, Amazon, and more.

I adore my Meta Ray-Bans, but these new Oakley smart glasses are making me jealous

By Hamish Hector published 20 June 25

After months of rumors and an official teaser, Meta and Oakley's smart glasses are here and they're gorgeous.

I love my Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6, but I desperately hope these 4 Z Fold 7 rumors are true

By Hamish Hector published 20 June 25

Here’s the four rumored Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 upgrades I’m most excited to see when it debuts.

The Meta Quest 3 and controllers on their charging station which is itself on a wooden desk next to a lamp

I test VR headsets for a living, and this Meta Quest 3 accessory has taken my setup one step closer to Ready Player One

By Hamish Hector published 19 June 25

Haptic vests, battery straps, and more make up my perfect Meta Quest 3 setup.

Google's punishment of adblocking YouTube viewers is understandable – but that doesn't make it any less awful

By Hamish Hector published 18 June 25

Experiencing YouTube interruptions? Using an ad blocker? Google keeps making its platform worse for people who don’t suffer through ads

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Xreal has changed the game with its One Pro AR smart glasses, and I think I'm in love

By Hamish Hector published 18 June 25

The Xreal One Pro stand out above the crowd as the new best AR smart glasses for entertainment.

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WhatsApp is officially getting ads – and I’m worried it’s a slippery slope from here

By Hamish Hector published 17 June 25

Should Meta be worried? The Valve Deckard VR headset is shaping up to be a beast – here are 5 things we know

By Hamish Hector published 17 June 25

The Valve Deckard could combine everything I love about the Meta Quest 3 with everything that made the Valve Index great – with one notable exception.

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Hamish wearing a black pair of Wayfarer smart glasses from Ray-Ban and Meta. He's also wearing a hat and a bag in a large modern living room.

Forget Ray-ban – Meta’s next smart glasses just got a surprise launch date and an exciting new partner

By Hamish Hector published 16 June 25

Meta’s next smart glasses are seemingly coming sooner than anyone thought they would as it announces Oakley partnership.

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from Apple's beautiful Liquid Glass to the Xbox's surprise handheld launch

By Hamish Hector published 14 June 25

The past week's biggest tech news from Apple, Xbox, Garmin and more and for June 14, 2025.

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