Matthew Bolton
Matt is T3's former AV and Smart Home Editor (UK), master of all things audiovisual, overseeing our TV, speakers and headphones coverage. He also covered smart home products and large appliances, as well as our toys and games articles. He's can explain both what Dolby Vision IQ is and why the Lego you're building doesn't fit together the way the instructions say, so is truly invaluable. Matt has worked for tech publications for over 10 years, in print and online, including running T3's print magazine and launching its most recent redesign. He's also contributed to a huge number of tech and gaming titles over the years. Say hello if you see him roaming the halls at CES, IFA or Toy Fair. Matt now works for our sister title TechRadar.
Before working for T3 Matt was Editor for MacLife, a magazine dedicated to all things Apple. This was the number one Apple magazine in the world during Matt's stewardship and covered all the new hardware and software released by the firm, from iPhones to iPads and onto MacBooks and AirPods.
Away from Future and consumer technology, Matt's passions revolved around the cinema, which he visits on average three times a week. He's also a big fan of board games, mountain walks, Lego and his pet cat.
Latest articles by Matthew Bolton
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Why Sonos' new speaker tech is such a game-changer
Sonos just bought a revolutionary new kind of speaker tech, and it could shake up everything from soundbars to Bluetooth speakers
By Matthew Bolton Published
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4 common mistakes people make with 4K TV settings
Get a more accurate picture on your 4K TV by making sure these settings aren't messing with the picture
By Matthew Bolton Published
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Zelda Breath of the Wild 2 should steal these 6 great ideas from mods
The Breath of the Wild modding community has some very cool ideas, and we hope the new Zelda borrows some – here are our favourites
By Matthew Bolton Published
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Urbanears' recycled cheap earbuds beat AirPods for eco-cred as well as price
Made with up to 97% recycled plastic, Urbanears Boo wireless earbuds are easier on the planet as well as your wallet
By Matthew Bolton Published
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Is LG C2 42-inch OLED TV's older panel tech really a problem? No, here's why
Some 42-inch LG C2 models don't have a next-gen panel, but it's not the big problem you might've heard
By Matthew Bolton Published
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The LG C2's next-gen OLED panel should last longer, thanks to this secret sauce
LG Display says a key feature of OLED.EX is "personalized algorithms" designed to maintain performance over time – here's what that means
By Matthew Bolton Published
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Apple WWDC 2022 event set for June 6: expect iOS 16, watchOS 9 and more
Apple's annual developer conference is back on June 6, and the opening keynote is where we'll hear about all the new software (and maybe hardware)
By Matthew Bolton Last updated
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Cheaper 4K & 8K TVs on the way as LCD prices drop even further
LCD prices have been steadily falling since last year, and it looks like more of the same is coming – which is great news for people buying TVs this year
By Matthew Bolton Published
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42-inch OLED TV first look: I tried Sony & LG's small sets, and here's what I thought
The new Sony A90K and LG C2 42-inch OLED TVs are the first of their kind, and that makes them both a bit magical, and a bit limited
By Matthew Bolton Last updated
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I loved Sony's 32-inch 4K TV, and it's a crime more people don't know about it
A tiny TV with 4K resolution, Sony's advanced X1 image processing, Dolby Vision HDR and four(!) HDMI ports
By Matthew Bolton Published
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I tried the Sony A95K QD-OLED TV, and it wasn't what I expected
Sony's next-gen QLED showed me quiet realism more than abundant colours and brightness
By Matthew Bolton Published
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I tried a new Dolby Atmos soundbar that puts my Sonos Arc to shame
The Devialet Dione delivers the the best bass I've ever heard from a one-box soundbar
By Matthew Bolton Last updated
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I tried this iPhone/AirPods/Apple Watch all-in-one charger, and I can't go back
The Belkin 3-in-1 Wireless Charging Pad with MagSafe is expensive, but it's so worth it
By Matthew Bolton Last updated
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I don't know how to feel about this hybrid turntable with pulsing LED lights
Lenco's new record player has amp and speakers built in… and more importantly, it has colourful lights built into the platter
By Matthew Bolton Published
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Why this unique OLED TV was my pick for my big home cinema upgrade
I wanted to go bigger for movies at home, and this TV makes the pictures bigger than just the screen
By Matthew Bolton Published
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New Lego Star Wars Diorama sets are slices of the films brought to your shelf
Build little 3D models of the Trench Run, Dagobah and the Trash Compactor moments from the movies
By Matthew Bolton Published
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Top 4 affordable 4K TVs that support the PS5's new VRR feature
Want to future-proof with a TV for your PS5 that includes support for its VRR tech, as well as 4K 120Hz and great image quality? Here are our picks right now
By Matthew Bolton Last updated
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Why VRR coming to the PS5 at last is a big deal (and why it has a big problem)
It's another weapon in the battle between resolution and graphical quality – as long as you have a TV that supports it
By Matthew Bolton Published
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A Sonos smart TV OS makes sense – it's about what comes after soundbars
Soundbars are a great solution for today, but the future of home cinema is wireless, so it's all about who controls that technology
By Matthew Bolton Published
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Why Android TV losing Apple TV's movie store is a shame: it's about cheap 4K HDR
The Apple TV app on Android TV devices has lost the ability to buy or rent movies from Apple, and that's a huge shame
By Matthew Bolton Published
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Get a five-star 65-inch Samsung 4K TV for just £699 in this Currys TV deal!
This Samsung TV deal gets you a huge 4K set for a ridiculously low price
By Matthew Bolton Published
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My pick for the Best Picture Oscar winner just arrived on Disney Plus
Nightmare Alley is a strange and gorgeous film, and it's now available in 4K HDR on Disney Plus
By Matthew Bolton Published
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iPhone SE (2022) review: a great cheap iPhone, but with limits
The iPhone SE (2022) gets some high-tech upgrades, and now offer the full iOS experience
By Matthew Bolton Published
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LG's new OLED TVs get official European prices, and it's not good news
Prices for the full range of LG OLED TVs, from the expensive to the cheap, are out – and we're looking at price rises
By Matthew Bolton Last updated