Celebrating Three Decades of Tech: T3 Awards 2026 Highlights the iPod’s Legacy
T3 Magazine marked its 30‑year milestone by hosting the T3 Awards, a ceremony that honors both current tech favorites and historic breakthroughs. The event featured 84 prizes across ten categories, ranging from smart‑home devices to high‑tech automobiles.
Design Awards
A panel of leading industry voices chose the winners for four Design Awards—Active, Home, Tech, and Auto. Notable judges included:
- Mark Spoonauer (Tom’s Guide)
- Editors from TechRadar, Wallpaper*, Shortlist, and SheerLuxe
Special Anniversary Categories
To celebrate the anniversary, T3 added three special categories:
- Person of the Year – Apple CEO Tim Cook
- British Icon – Tim Berners‑Lee, creator of the World Wide Web
- Biggest Product in T3’s Lifetime – Apple iPod
The iPod is praised for transforming music distribution and paving the way for later devices like the iPhone.
Event Schedule
The awards ran over a week:
| Day | Date | Focus |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | July 6 | Home |
| Tuesday | — | Active & Auto |
| Wednesday | July 8 | Core Technology |
| Thursday | July 9 | Headline & Design Awards |
Winners were posted on T3.com each day.
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