Hamish Hector

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

Boardgames in window display of Waterstones bookshop, Ipswich, Suffolk, England, UK.

I'm a huge board games fan — here are the 7 best ones to help you survive January 2026

By Hamish Hector published

Here's 7 more games to help you survive January without always needing your tech.

DJI Mini 5 Pro drone in flight on sunny day with mountain backdrop

UK drone laws just changed — here’s how to get your Flier ID and Remote ID so you can get back in the air

By Hamish Hector published

If you don't follow the CAA's new 2026 drone rules, you could get in a lot of trouble.

Retail store websites display queue numbers of over 128,000 and "out of stock" holding pages as the PS5 goes on sale in the UK, on November 19, 2020.

Scalpers are ruining the Internet, and in 2026, I hope their reign of terror comes to an end

By Hamish Hector published

Scalpers are one of the worst things about online shopping, and in 2026 I want them to disappear forever.

Frank Capra's It's A Wonderful Life

These are the 6 best Christmas films of all-time according to you, the TechRadar audience

By Hamish Hector published

You voted for your favorite Christmas movies, here are six of the Christmas classics you love to watch.

A Roomba next to a TV and a OnePlus phone

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from Texas accusing your TV of spying on you to iRobot finding a buyer

By Hamish Hector published

Here's the week's biggest tech news stories from iRobot, Samsung, OnePlus, and more for December 20, 2025.

Meta Quest 3S hands on

Meta just u-turned on the best VR announcement it ever made — and might have handed the win to Android XR

By Hamish Hector published

Meta has ‘paused’ third-party headset partnerships, which feels like a major win for Android XR.

Mortal Kombat

Warner Bros. rejects Paramount deal, but the Netflix merger drama is only just beginning

By Hamish Hector published

Warner Bros. tells shareholders to reject Paramount deal, but Netflix hasn't won the merger fight yet.

Meta Ray-Ban Gen 2

Your Ray-Ban Meta glasses just got a major audio update — especially for Spotify users

By Hamish Hector published

Latest Ray-Ban Meta update brings Conversation Focus and Spotify soundtracking to you smart specs.

How the Grinch Stole Christmas

The 6 best Christmas movies I’m streaming on Disney Plus, Prime Video and more this December

By Hamish Hector published

These are the best 6 Christmas movies ever made. Disagree? Have your say in our poll.

Lance Ulanoff wearing smart glasses next to Supergirl and new Pebble smart rings.

ICYMI: the week's 7 biggest tech stories from testing Android XR glasses to a revolutionary smart ring

By Hamish Hector published

The top tech news stories from Disney, Paramount, DC, Android, and more for December 12, 2025.

A screenshot of an enemy in Clair Obscur: Expedition 33

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 ‘Thank You’ update adds new dungeon, boss battles, and a Photo Mode worthy of The Paintress

By Hamish Hector published

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 just got free DLC, and it's precisely what I've been looking for.

Screenshots from Pokémon Legends: Z-A Mega Dimension

Pokémon Legends: Z-A’s Mega Dimension DLC is more of the same — for better and worse

By Hamish Hector published

I loved Pokémon Legends: Z-A, but a couple hours into Mega Dimension DLC I’m disappointed for 2 big reasons.

Motorola Razr 40 Ultra review closed handheld angled

Motorola just teased a new foldable to rival the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7

By Hamish Hector published

Motorola has big plans for CES, and that could include a brand new foldable.

The HBO Max logo in front of a collage of its latest titles

'HBO Max will stay' even after Netflix deal says Warner Bros. CEO David Zaslav

By Hamish Hector published

Move over Mark Twain, this time its HBO Max whose death may have been greatly exaggerated – according to Warner Bros. Discovery chief David Zaslav.

Steve Netflix

Trump says the big Netflix-Warner Bros merger ‘could be a problem’ – here’s why

By Hamish Hector published

‘Could be a problem’: Trump wants to personally help decide the Netflix-Warner Bros. Deal – and he’s already highlighted a big reason to block it.

Octopath Traveler 0

Octopath Traveler 0 is yet another fantastic RPG for the series, but it’s less Octopath than ever

By Hamish Hector published

Octopath Traveler 0 is another excellent RPG in this new-era classic franchise but less Octopath than ever.

Collage of tech from the Cyber Monday sales in the UK, including a Samsung TV, Nintendo Switch 2, Ninja air fryer, Kindle, Nothing Earbuds and robot vacuum

The best Cyber Monday deals still live in the UK – today's top sales at Amazon, Currys, Argos, and more

By James Pickard last updated

Black Friday and Cyber Monday are over in the UK, but some deals remain. Here are the offers worth buying before it all ends.

Mark Zuckerberg wearing a Meta Quest 3 and smiling.

Some Cyber Monday Meta Quest 3 and 3S deals are still live – but they're selling out quickly

By Hamish Hector last updated

Black Friday Meta Quest 3 and Meta Quest 3S deals are selling fast, these are the best still left.

Phil wearing the Ray-Ban Meta glasses (now in black and white)

Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses are still on sale for Cyber Monday, get a pair while you can

By Hamish Hector published

Forget every other Cyber Monday deal: you can get Ray-Ban Meta glasses for 20% off.

Assortment of tech and appliances on a coloured background with "Black Friday" text.

Black Friday is here – shop 85+ of the best Amazon UK deals on TVs, laptops, iPads, appliances, Kindles, and more

By James Pickard last updated

I'm a deals expert and these are the Amazon Black Friday deal I think you won't want to miss.

Oppo Find X9 Black Friday banner

Tired of Apple and Samsung phones? This Black Friday deal saves you £100 on a fantastic Android alternative

By Hamish Hector published

This fantastic iPhone alternative is barely a month old, but you can already save £100 this Black Friday.

The Xreal One Pro glasses being worn by a woman on an orange background.

The Xreal One Pro AR glasses are incredible, and over $150-off for Black Friday

By Hamish Hector published

I test XR glasses for a living, and the best ones I've ever tried are cheaper than ever right now.

PS5 controller, JBL speaker, Loop earbuds, and Blink doorbell.

Amazon Black Friday deals are live - I've found 15 tech gadgets under £50 worth adding to your cart

By Hamish Hector published

Amazon's Black Friday deals are live, and I've handpicked 15 gadgets under £50 worth adding to your shopping cart.

Hamish Hector wearing Shokz earbuds

My favorite earbuds of 2025 are down to their lowest ever price for Black Friday

By Hamish Hector published

My favorite open earbuds are down to their cheapest ever price right now, and my fiancée’s are too.

A person wearing the Meta Quest 3S

We’ve already seen one fantastic Black Friday Meta Quest 3S deal sell out – don’t miss this one

By Hamish Hector published

The Meta Quest 3 is my usual go-to VR headset, but this Black Friday means there's a new king in town.

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