Sam is an award-winning journalist with over six years of experience across print and digital media. As T3’s Senior Staff Writer, Sam covers everything from new phones and EVs to luxury watches and fragrances. Working across a range of different social media platforms alongside his written work, Sam is a familiar face for fans of T3. When he’s not reviewing snazzy products or hunting for stellar deals, Sam enjoys football, analog photography and writing music.
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New Sonos speakers prove multi-room is far from dead, it's entering an exciting new phase
Two new speakers have launched, bringing iconic Sonos sound to new formats
By Sam Cross Published
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9 best watch deals in the Amazon Spring Sale – including G-Shock, Citizen, Seiko and more
The Amazon Spring Deal Days sale has lots to love
By Sam Cross Published
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Ryan Gosling's new sci-fi film is in cinemas soon – but watch lovers may find another star on show
Project Hail Mary follows Gosling to the sun, with an elegant wrist-mounted companion
By Sam Cross Published
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I tested Acqua di Parma Colonia Il Profumo Millesimato – the birthday brand celebrates with a landmark, spring-ready scent
If you're looking for a refined take on the classic Colonia, this is worthy of your cash
By Sam Cross Published
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7 more British watch brands you don't know about – but you should
With the British Watchmaker's Day returning, here are some of my favourite brands from the home nations
By Sam Cross Published
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New Meze Audio earbuds feature more gold than Mr T's nightstand
The Astru is wrapped in 80 layers of gold
By Sam Cross Published
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Invoke the spirit of the 70s with Leak's new retro audio streamer
The Leak TruStream defies its capabilities with a retro appearance
By Sam Cross Published
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5 best instant cameras for Mother's Day – treat Mum to the gifts of retro photography and memory making
It's one of the best gifts I've ever given, and any of these will light up Mum's life
By Sam Cross Published
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New Louis Vuitton pocket watch is an ode to Mount Fuji – it's a work of art
It took a hand-crafted art piece to dispel my disdain for the pocket watch
By Sam Cross Published
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This pair of luxury headphones is engineered to sound more real than its competitors – and it just might work
German engineering sits at the heart of the Grell Audio OAE2
By Sam Cross Published
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New Polaroid cameras bring retro photography goodness with two summer-ready colours
Your summer look won't be complete without one of these on your shoulder
By Sam Cross Published
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Fancy a free Casio watch? Two you've never seen before can be won right now
It celebrates the launch of a new watch community platform
By Sam Cross Published
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New Creed fragrance is a reworked version of a 22-year-old classic – it sounds like a perfect summer scent
Creed Wild Vetiver sounds like a delectably modern take on Original Vetiver
By Sam Cross Published
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Q Acoustics helps you keep your Hi-Fi hidden with easy-to-install in-wall Bluetooth speakers
If you're looking to hide your audio obsession, this is a cool way to do so
By Sam Cross Published
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Astell&Kern's new premium Hi-Res digital audio player personally customises the sound to your ears
It's perfect for those seeking a tailored audio experience, or anyone with altered hearing requirements
By Sam Cross Published
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Vivo has big camera ambitions for its next flagship phone – far beyond the S26 Ultra and iPhone 17 Pro
Photographers and content creators will love this
By Sam Cross Published
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A new Sonos speaker leaks and could become your new portable Play-thing
Is this the Bluetooth speaker you've been waiting for?
By Sam Cross Published
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Tissot's first launch of 2026 is a range of race-ready chronographs
The new T-Race chronographs cement the brand's two-wheeled racing heritage
By Sam Cross Published
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Move over Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra – Leica just launched its first Android phone to kill off the camera phone competition
The iconic red dot can be found on an Android phone, crafted in partnership with Xiaomi
By Sam Cross Published
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This tiny, affordable add-on could supersize your phone audio – your laptop, too
The secret to higher quality audio on your phone might be iFi
By Sam Cross Published
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New Citizen watch takes its most iconic piece and gives it an artistic makeover – and you can't have one (yet)
The Citizen Tsuyosa gets the seconde/seconde/ treatment
By Sam Cross Published
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9 drool-worthy products I saw at the Bristol Hi-Fi Show which are giving me serious audio envy
My bank balance is ill-equipped to deal with wants of this nature...
By Sam Cross Published
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Samsung Galaxy S26 launch recap: Unpacked 2026 as it happened
Samsung's Galaxy S26 series was revealed on 25 February in San Francisco – here's the blow by blow from the launch event
By Mike Lowe Last updated
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Final's new headphones aim to give open-back sound in a closed-back design
Can you have the best of both worlds?
By Sam Cross Published

