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

A person playing with a Lego Mecha Team leader

Lego just dropped new Fortnite sets, and this one will let you build the best event of Chapter 1 at home

By Hamish Hector published 24 April 25

These four new Lego sets will help you recreate Fortnite at home, including the best Fortnite Chapter 1 event.

The Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses sat on a shelf

Your Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses just became an even better travel companion thanks to live translation

By Hamish Hector published 24 April 25

I already loved the Ray-Ban smart glasses as a travel companion, and a new update makes them even better.

An essential Google Messages group-chat feature finally looks set to launch soon

By Hamish Hector published 23 April 25

Google Messages finally looks set to get group chat muting.

Google Messages update finally adds an important safety tool – and teases a feature I'm surprised the app doesn't have already

By Hamish Hector published 22 April 25

Google Messages beta finally adds Sensitive Content Warnings for some.

The RayNeo Air 3S glasses, Google's Android XR glasses and the Xreal one glasses being worn by three different models.

There's no need to wait for Google's Android XR smart glasses – here are two amazing AR glasses I’ve tested that you can try now

By Hamish Hector published 22 April 25

You don't need to wait for Android XR glasses to launch, we alreday have great AR glasses you can try today.

James Cameron thinks VR is the future of cinema, but Meta needs to solve a major content problem first

By Hamish Hector published 15 April 25

James Cameron teases that the Meta Quest 4 could be a VR movie machine.

A man wearing the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses

Google’s surprise Android XR glasses tipped to land in 2026 – and my only complaint is they aren’t launching sooner

By Hamish Hector published 14 April 25

Google and Samsung looks set to debut Android XR glasses in 2026, but Apple has its own plans.

A Samsung phone next to a Pico phone tracker and a spacship captain from Black Mirror Season 7.

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from tariff-based iPhone panic buying to Samsung One UI 7 update taking its times

By Hamish Hector published 12 April 25

The week's 7 biggest tech stories from Apple, Pico, Samsung and more for April 12, 2025.

OnePlus Watch 3 gets surprise price hike in the US – and you can already guess why

By Hamish Hector published 11 April 25

The OnePlus Watch 3 now costs $499.99 in the US following the introduction of major tariffs on Chinese imports.

Valve leak hints that its next VR headset could be landing sooner than we realized

By Hamish Hector published 10 April 25

Valve looks to be starting (or already underway) with production of its Deckard VR headset.

Pico 4 Ultra and its controllers on a table

Pico just updated its best VR headset feature – and now I'm even more jealous my Meta Quest 3 doesn't have it too

By Hamish Hector published 9 April 25

Pico has upgraded the Pico 4 Ultra's incredible trackers with a new one for your waist.

This beginner-friendly train-driving simulator is the chillest Meta Quest 3 game I've played – but it's not for everyone

By Hamish Hector published 9 April 25

Train Sim World VR: New York is the beginner-friendly simulator you might have been waiting for.

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

You might get a free Meta Quest 3 to use on your next flight, but I'm not keen on the advertising it'll serve you

By Hamish Hector published 9 April 25

The next time you fly you could be handed a Meta Quest 3 to keep you entertained. Just look out for the ads.

The orange CMF by Nothing Phone 1 on a grey background

Nothing announces new CMF Phone 2 Pro phone and earbuds, but forgets its best product

By Hamish Hector published 7 April 25

Nothing announces new CMF phone and audio tech, but skips its best product.

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from the Nintendo Switch 2 launch to Microsoft turning 50

By Hamish Hector published 5 April 25

The week's 7 biggest tech stories from Microsoft, Nintendo, ChatGPT and more for April 5, 2025.

Android Auto's new update working in a cartoon car.

Latest Android Auto update could turn your car’s cameras into a free dash cam

By Hamish Hector published 3 April 25

Android Auto has added a free dash cam app that uses your car's in-built cameras.

Google’s new Battery Health assistance will intentionally shorten your Pixel 9a’s battery life – and you can’t turn the feature off

By Hamish Hector published 3 April 25

The Google Pixel 9a has a new feature that will intentionally reduce your phone’s battery life over time.

I test AR glasses for a living, and the RayNeo Air 3s are the ones I'd buy with my own money

By Hamish Hector published 3 April 25

The RayNeo Air 3S glasses aren’t perfect, but the sound and image quality they can produce for just $269 is something that has to be experienced to be believed.

Nintendo is charging people for its Welcome Tour interactive manual, and all the Switch 2 excitement has been drained from my body

By Hamish Hector published 2 April 25

Nintendo can’t get away with charging for the Switch 2’s Welcome Tour interactive manual.

GameCUbe Nintendo Classics titles inclduing Mario Sunshine and Pokemon: XD Gale of Darkness

Stop the presses, the best Pokémon games ever are getting Nintendo Switch 2 releases – alongside several other GameCube titles

By Hamish Hector published 2 April 25

Pokémon Colosseum and other fantastic GameCube rereleases might convince me to pre-order a Nintendo Switch 2.

Deltarune gets surprise Chapter 3 and 4 release date at Nintendo Switch 2 Direct – and they're launching very soon

By Hamish Hector published 2 April 25

Deltarune appeared at the Nintendo Switch 2 launch event with a Chapter 3 and 4 release date.

Nintendo Switch 2 – everything we learned

11 things we learned from the Nintendo Switch 2 Direct, including the new Mario Kart, pricing for the console, and some fancy new features

By Jacob Krol, John-Anthony Disotto, Hamish Hector, Rob Dwiar published 2 April 25

Nintendo packed a ton of information into the April 2, Switch 2 Direct live stream, and here are the 11 most important things we learned about the console.

The Meta Aria Gen 2 with its sensors exploding out from the frame

Latest Meta AR smart glasses leak has killed my interest before they’re even official

By Hamish Hector published 2 April 25

Meta’s next smart glasses could come with a display – and massive price hike.

The front and back of an iPhone 16e on a blue and violet background

SpaceX and Apple reported spat could spell bad news for Starlink and your iPhone’s satellite communication features

By Hamish Hector published 1 April 25

Apple and SpaceX might be feuding over satellite communications which could end badly for everyone.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus in Navy Blue showing Now Brief screen

Samsung Galaxy S25's best AI feature could be coming to your older Galaxy phone soon

By Hamish Hector published 1 April 25

It looks like Now Brief might not be exclusive to the Samsung Galaxy S25 after all.

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