Articles by: Hamish Hector

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Hamish Hector

Hamish is a Staff Writer for TechRadar, having previously written for the site and Gfinity Esports as a freelance writer. He has been writing about tech and gaming for multiple years, and now lends his experience to cover news and reviews across everything on TechRadar (from Computing to Audio to Gaming and the rest). In his free time, you’ll likely find Hamish humming show tunes while building Lego or playing D&D with his mates.

Articles by: Hamish Hector

Fortnite Chapter 3 featuring Spider-Man and other Fortnite skins

Fortnite skins January 2022: All the skins coming to Fortnite and how to get them

By Hamish Hector published 21 January 22

Update Here are the latest leaks and official reveals for the Fortnite skins you can expect to see in the Battle Royale soon.

Apple MR headset news, price and what we want to see

By Hamish Hector, Axel Metz published 11 January 22

Updated The Apple MR headset may not have been announced yet, but we have plenty of leaks and rumors to discuss.

CES 2022 cancellations: BMW, Mercedes and Nokia latest to drop out

By Hamish Hector, Jeremy Kaplan, John McCann published 29 December 21

Updated They join Google, Amazon, Microsoft, Nvidia and more in opting out of in-person CES due to Covid.

Gran Turismo 7 release date, news, cars, trailers and what we want to see

By Hamish Hector, Adam Vjestica published 18 December 21

Updated Gran Turismo is a staple PlayStation hit. Here's everything we know about Gran Turismo 7 on PS5.

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Spider-Man: No Way Home: release date, trailers, cast, plot and more

By Hamish Hector, Tom Power published 14 December 21

Updated Here's everything you need to know about Spider-Man: No Way Home, which has finally swung into theaters.

The Game Awards 2021: date, time, nominees and announcement predictions

By Hamish Hector, Vic Hood published 9 December 21

The Game Awards 2021 The Game Awards 2021 takes in a few hours', so we've gathered up everything you need to know about one of the biggest events in the gaming calendar.

Best VR games 2022: the top virtual reality experiences to play right now

By Vic Hood, Mark Knapp, Dan Griliopoulos, Hamish Hector published 6 December 21

Buying Guide These are the must-have VR experiences you need to suit a range of headsets and tastes.

You'll struggle to get the Google Pixel 6 Pro anytime soon

By Hamish Hector published 29 October 21

Google's Pixel 6 Pro faces huge delivery delays due to stock shortages caused by a lack of computer chips.

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Sony might release a terrible VR headset soon, but don't worry, it's not PSVR 2

By Hamish Hector published 27 October 21

Ahead of Facebook Connect, Sony's own VR headset has been leaked, powered by your Xperia smartphone.

The Apple AirTag, Glaxy Smart Tag and Tile trackers on three different red backgrounds

Apple AirTag Vs Tile Vs Samsung Galaxy SmartTag: which tracker is best?

By Hamish Hector, Carrie-Ann Skinner published 15 October 21

Apple AirTag, Samsung Galaxy SmartTag, and Tile are each location trackers that can find your misplaced possessions – we work out which is right for you.

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How to connect AirPods to a Windows 10 PC

By Hamish Hector published 1 October 21

Updated AirPods now sound better on Windows 10 thanks to the latest Insider Preview build, here's how to download it.

Valve Index 2: rumors, predictions and what we want from the VR headset

By Hamish Hector published 29 September 21

Here’s a rundown of everything we currently know about the Valve Index 2 and what we want to see from the VR device.

Android 12 could bring one of the best Windows features to Chromebooks

By Hamish Hector published 13 September 21

Android 12 will soon bring a bunch of new features to smartphones, but could even add some to Chromebooks such as phone screen mirroring.

Best Xbox Game Pass games: 30 games you absolutely need to play

By Nick Pino, Hamish Hector published 7 September 21

Updated Just bought an Xbox Series S/X? Here are the 30 best Xbox Game Pass games to download right away.

Windows 11 finally has a release date, and you can upgrade for free

By Hamish Hector published 31 August 21

Microsoft has just announced the release date for Windows 11, and it's coming out in just over a month's time.

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There should have been more mobile games at Gamescom 2021

By Hamish Hector published 31 August 21

Opinion Mobile gaming is the biggest video game sector, yet you wouldn't know it from the Gamescom 2021 lineup – do things need to change for smartphone games to earn more love?

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AirPods Pro beta teases even more iOS 15 features

By Hamish Hector published 5 August 21

The latest AirPods Pro beta firmware teases new features coming when iOS 15 launches, including FaceTime audio improvements and conversation boost.

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Can the Oppo Watch 2’s processor upgrade take on Apple and Samsung?

By Hamish Hector published 28 July 21

The Oppo Watch 2 has been unveiled, giving us a first official look at the smartwatch’s specs, so how does it stack up?

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Yet another PS5 exclusive has been delayed

By Hamish Hector published 13 July 21

Ghostwire: Tokyo has been delayed, adding to the list of PS5 games that you won't be playing this year.

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Is Xbox winning the console war with developers?

By Hamish Hector published 10 July 21

Recent reports suggest some developers prefer making games on Xbox over PlayStation, and that should worry everyone who owns a console.

In-app purchases could soon come to early access Oculus Quest 2 games

By Hamish Hector published 7 July 21

A new statement from Oculus reveals that early access games on Oculus Quest 2 will soon get DLC capabilities through App Lab.

Sony State of Play announcement for July 8

Deathloop headlines July State of Play, but don't expect Horizon Forbidden West

By Hamish Hector published 6 July 21

Sony has the July State of Play lined up to give us details about Deathloop and other third-party games but has confirmed that God of War and Horizon Forbidden will be absent.