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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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
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Clearaudio's Celebrity Edition is arguably the best-looking turntable ever made
Legendary jazz guitarist, Al Di Meola, has made his mark on this design
By Sam Cross Published
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Samsung working on revolutionary foldable tech to keep it one step ahead of Apple – iPhone Fold won't have this
It could help the devices to last even longer
By Sam Cross Published
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Apple's M6 MacBook Pro might be worth holding on for – OLED touchscreen, Dynamic Island and much more tipped
New MacBook models are on their way, but there's even more to come down the line
By Sam Cross Published
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This turntable and tape combo is literally a work of art – includes a hidden record compartment
Ever wanted your hi-fi to look more sci-fi? This all-in-one art piece might be just the ticket!
By Sam Cross Published
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Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra camera and battery specs revealed – leaked marketing leaves no stone unturned
This is everything there is to know about the new device
By Sam Cross Published
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Ulysse Nardin pairs up with the Gumball 3000 for another Freaky watch
An action packed, luxury car rally requires an equally luxurious watch
By Sam Cross Published
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I've longed for one Bang & Olufsen speaker for years, but this dinky, British alternative has cured my cravings
The Majority Move M1 may be small, but it packs a lot of punch
By Sam Cross Published

