Old Billingsgate, London
3rd October 2013
10/09/13 T3 is delighted to announce that Adam Hills, star of Channel 4’s critically acclaimed The Last Leg, is to host this year’s T3 Gadget Awards.
Known as the ‘Oscars of the gadget world’, the Ford SYNC presents T3 Gadget Awards in association with Qualcomm & EE recognise and honour the gadgets, software and personalities who have intrigued, inspired and wowed the world over the past twelve months.
Adam Hills is a multi-award winning comedian, and has received international acclaim as one of the world’s most revered stand-up comics. Although he is not an athlete, Hills became a figurehead of the 2012 Paralympic Games due to The Last Leg. The Channel 4 prime time show challenged the British public’s perception of the disabled, whilst receiving critical acclaim. A third series has just begun.
On hosting the awards, he says: “The T3 Gadget Awards are always the highlight of my social calendar – even more so this year, as I’ll be hosting them. Prepare yourself for a night of glitz, glamour, and all the after-party shenanigans that are synonymous with the evening.”
Kieran Alger, Editor-In-Chief of T3, says: “We’re delighted to have Adam Hills as the host for this year’s T3 Gadget Awards. He’s one of the brightest talents on TV and a great addition to what’s shaping up to be a brilliant celebration of tech.”
Spread over 17 categories, voting is open until the 24th September for the public to help decide which devices, apps and brands will reign supreme at the star-studded ceremony.
Samsung and Apple lead the way with nine nominations each, coming head-to-head in four categories, including Tech Brand of the Year and the coveted Smartphone of the Year. Sony is nominated in eight categories with its Bravia TV’s and Xperia Tablet performing strongly.
Winners will be decided by reader votes and a panel of expert industry judges, and will be announced at the T3 Gadget Awards 2013 final at Old Billingsgate in London on October 3rd.
For more information on the T3 Gadget Awards 2013 visit t3.com/awards
For further comment from Kieran Alger, Editor-in-Chief of T3, or any other information please contact Ben Pester, Communications Manager at ben.pester@futurenet.com or 0207 042 4035 and 07737 138 384
Editors Notes:
About T3:
Established in 1996, T3 is the world’s best technology lifestyle brand – in print and online at www.t3.com and beyond, from its five-star iPad app to the prestigious T3 Gadget Awards. T3 is packed with all the latest consumer technology news, reviews and features, covering everything from tablets to consoles and home cinema systems to MP3 players. Exclusives give T3 readers first look at the hottest new gadgets, while extensive buying guides make sure they end up with exactly the right kit. The T3 Gadget Awards launched in 2007.
About Ford Motor Company:
Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 166,000 employees and about 70 plants worldwide, the company’s automotive brands include Ford and Lincoln. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford’s products, please visit www.fordmotorcompany.com.
Ford of Europe is responsible for producing, selling and servicing Ford brand vehicles in 51 individual markets and employs approximately 66,000 employees. In addition to Ford Motor Credit Company, Ford of Europe operations include Ford Customer Service Division and 22 manufacturing facilities, including joint ventures. The first Ford cars were shipped to Europe in 1903 – the same year Ford Motor Company was founded. European production started in 1911.
T3 Gadget Awards 2013
The Last Leg Star Adam Hills
Confirmed As Host
Old Billingsgate, London
3rd October 2013
T3 is delighted to announce that Adam Hills, star of Channel 4’s critically acclaimed The Last Leg, is to host this year’s T3 Gadget Awards.
Known as the ‘Oscars of the gadget world’, the Ford SYNC presents T3 Gadget Awards in association with Qualcomm & EE recognise and honour the gadgets, software and personalities who have intrigued, inspired and wowed the world over the past twelve months.
Adam Hills is a multi-award winning comedian, and has received international acclaim as one of the world’s most revered stand-up comics. Although he is not an athlete, Hills became a figurehead of the 2012 Paralympic Games due to The Last Leg. The Channel 4 prime time show challenged the British public’s perception of the disabled, whilst receiving critical acclaim. A third series has just begun.
On hosting the awards, he says: “The T3 Gadget Awards are always the highlight of my social calendar – even more so this year, as I’ll be hosting them. Prepare yourself for a night of glitz, glamour, and all the after-party shenanigans that are synonymous with the evening.”
Kieran Alger, Editor-In-Chief of T3, says: “We’re delighted to have Adam Hills as the host for this year’s T3 Gadget Awards. He’s one of the brightest talents on TV and a great addition to what’s shaping up to be a brilliant celebration of tech.”
Spread over 17 categories, voting is open until the 24th September for the public to help decide which devices, apps and brands will reign supreme at the star-studded ceremony.
Samsung and Apple lead the way with nine nominations each, coming head-to-head in four categories, including Tech Brand of the Year and the coveted Smartphone of the Year. Sony is nominated in eight categories with its Bravia TV’s and Xperia Tablet performing strongly.
Winners will be decided by reader votes and a panel of expert industry judges, and will be announced at the T3 Gadget Awards 2013 final at Old Billingsgate in London on October 3rd.
For more information on the T3 Gadget Awards 2013 visit t3.com/awards
For further comment from Kieran Alger, Editor-in-Chief of T3, or any other information please contact Ben Pester, Communications Manager at ben.pester@futurenet.com or 0207 042 4035 and 07737 138 384
Editors Notes:
About T3:
Established in 1996, T3 is the world’s best technology lifestyle brand – in print and online at www.t3.com and beyond, from its five-star iPad app to the prestigious T3 Gadget Awards. T3 is packed with all the latest consumer technology news, reviews and features, covering everything from tablets to consoles and home cinema systems to MP3 players. Exclusives give T3 readers first look at the hottest new gadgets, while extensive buying guides make sure they end up with exactly the right kit. The T3 Gadget Awards launched in 2007.
About Ford Motor Company:
Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 166,000 employees and about 70 plants worldwide, the company’s automotive brands include Ford and Lincoln. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford’s products, please visit www.fordmotorcompany.com.
Ford of Europe is responsible for producing, selling and servicing Ford brand vehicles in 51 individual markets and employs approximately 66,000 employees. In addition to Ford Motor Credit Company, Ford of Europe operations include Ford Customer Service Division and 22 manufacturing facilities, including joint ventures. The first Ford cars were shipped to Europe in 1903 – the same year Ford Motor Company was founded. European production started in 1911.
About Future plc:
Future plc is an international media group and leading digital business, listed on the London Stock Exchange (symbol: FUTR).
We have operations in the UK, US and Australia creating more than 200 publications, apps, websites and events.
We hold market-leading positions in Technology, Games, Guitar, Creative and Sport & Auto sectors.
We attract more than 51 million monthly global unique users to our websites, which include techradar.com, gamesradar.com, bikeradar.com and musicradar.com.
Future sold more than 24 million magazines last year, that’s 45 magazines sold every minute. Our most well-known brands include T3, Cycling Plus, Total Film, Mollie Makes and Official Xbox Magazine.
Future has developed its own app-creation software, FutureFolio. We produce over 100 digital editions, and have now sold over five million digital copies.
Future exports or syndicates 225 publications to over 89 countries, making us the UK’s number one exporter and licensor of magazine content.
Future has been named Consumer Digital Publisher of the Year for three years in a row by the Association of Online Publishers (2011, 2012, 2013) and is currently the Professional Publishers Association Digital Publisher of the Year and the British Media Awards Media Company of the Year.