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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A Week on the Wrist with the Swan & Edgar Horizon – minimalism marks the second coming of this British watch brand
The Horizon marks a coming of age moment for Swan & Edgar
By Sam Cross Published
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WiiM's Sonos-rivalling smart speaker now has a more wallet-friendly sibling
The WiiM Sound Lite offers a compelling package at a lower price point
By Sam Cross Published
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I'm a big fan of coffee – but the Starbucks Camera is not like-a Leica
This retro compact camera looks like a gimmick – but does it hide a useful feature?
By Sam Cross Published
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New Bang & Olufsen speakers are an exercise in the exotic – but will you choose flamboyant or understated?
When sound becomes art, Bang & Olufsen is leading the charge
By Sam Cross Published
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Aston Martin watches are made by an unexpected brand – here are my 5 expert picks from the range
It's not just luxury sports cars and Formula One teams for Aston Martin
By Sam Cross Published
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Seiko teams up with The Pink Panther for the limited edition watch of the year
Is this a late entry for coolest watch of 2025?
By Sam Cross Published
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More square than a Minecraft Rubik's Cube – this luxury Swedish speaker is devilishly handsome
The Nocs Braque is a dedication to Cubism with enviable sonic qualities
By Sam Cross Published
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Spotify continues to evolve – starts to rollout music videos to a select few
It's taking a leaf from the YouTube Music book
By Sam Cross Published
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New Secretlab gaming chair celebrates the work of a world champion
The Secretlab McLaren MonoCell Edition is an incredibly limited edition chair
By Sam Cross Published
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Now you're talking – Lenovo's rollable display could be coming to gaming laptops
This could change the face of gaming laptops for good
By Sam Cross Published
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Nomos unveils two new champagne versions of its affordable world timer watch
It's one of the best value watches on the market, and it's even classier now
By Sam Cross Published
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Your Samsung Galaxy phone can get a neat free software upgrade right now
This update offers lots of additional features
By Sam Cross Published
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These Activo IEMs are an absolute bargain – but there's a catch
Activo's new five-driver IEMs are going to be extremely affordable, but you can't buy them just yet
By Carrie Marshall Last updated
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New A Lange & Söhne watch is a fusion of two of my favourite things
The Lange 1 Daymatic Honeygold is a limited edition watch in a very rare case
By Sam Cross Published
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First look at Apple's Formula 1 coverage shows a slick design for the 2026 season
The new season is going to look great on Apple TV
By Sam Cross Published
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I finally switched from Spotify – my chosen alternative isn't what you'd think
Is there a better value offering in the modern music streaming arena?
By Sam Cross Published
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3 best watch boxes for all budgets – tested and hand-picked by T3's watch expert
When you need to store a larger collection of watches, a watch box makes perfect sense
By Sam Cross Published
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A Week on the Wrist with the Detrash McQ – proof that class and trash can co-exist in harmony
Detrash ditches the dive watch in favour of a dress watch with real class
By Sam Cross Published
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Samsung's artsy TV could be even bigger next year
Rumours might give away a big new Samsung TV coming soon
By Sam Cross Published
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Alexa Plus has a genuine use case that'll keep movie fans happy
This AI-powered feature is perfect for mind-blank moments
By Sam Cross Published
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Your iPhone 17 screen protector could be doing more harm than good
The new device has things covered without added help
By Sam Cross Published
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New Panerai watch looks brilliant in bronze
The Panerai Luminor Marina Bronzo adds a touch of class to the brand's case
By Sam Cross Published
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Sony's new A7 V camera offers a solid upgrade on one of the most popular cameras around
The power of AI helps make the A7 V an unmissable prospect
By Sam Cross Published
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Parmigiani Fleurier honours its founder with a stunning pocket watch
As birthday celebrations go, this tops a cake and candles
By Sam Cross Published

