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 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.

My favorite VR headset of 2025 has started selling out – here’s why you should grab one before it’s gone for good

By Hamish Hector published 30 June 25

The Meta Quest 3S Xbox edition is sold out at Meta.com, but it’s still available to buy from third-party partners.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

This Android AirTags rival finally got the one big feature it's been missing

By Hamish Hector published 12 June 25

The Android Find Hub compatible Moto Tag finally boasts UWB, in a move that brings it on par with the AirTag.

Hamish wearing Xreal glasses holding the Nintendo Switch 2

Xreal already 'working on a solution' to Nintendo Switch 2's devastating lack of AR glasses support

By Hamish Hector published 12 June 25

AR glasses don't yet work with the Nintendo Switch 2 but a fix is alreday being developed.

Xreal just teased its Android XR specs, and they boast a massive upgrade over its other AR smart glasses

By Hamish Hector published 11 June 25

Xreal just divulged new Project Aura details including its 70-degree field of view, and an Android XR compute puck.

You can use PSVR 2 controllers with your Apple Vision Pro – but you’ll need to buy the whole PlayStation headset as well

By Hamish Hector published 10 June 25

PSVR 2 controller support has arrived to the Apple Vision Pro, but right now it's going to cost you.

visionOS 26 Personas, Liquid Glass on iOS 26 on an iPhone, and macOS 26 Tahoe

15 things we learned at the Apple WWDC 2025 keynote

By Marc McLaren published 9 June 25

Apple's WWDC 2025 was packed with big software announcements. Here are the key details you need in your brain.

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
View Archive