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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Polk's first Dolby Atmos soundbar is the cheap soundbar your TV's been waiting for
The Polk Signa S4 features real upfiring drivers and a subwoofer for a ridiculously low price
By Matthew Bolton Published
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I built Lego's Super Mario 64 set, and it's my favourite Christmas gift of 2021
This Lego set will bring a smile to even the most grizzled Mario fan's face
By Matthew Bolton Published
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These 5 Lego sets for adults under $99/£99/AU$99 are perfect Christmas gifts
These Lego sets are fun to build, and look fantastic on your desk or shelf – they're ideal Xmas gifts
By Matthew Bolton Published
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Loewe's new 4K TVs take on Samsung Frame and Sky Glass to be the most stylish TV
Get a great-looking TV with a splash of style from a German design legend
By Matthew Bolton Published
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Why Apple AirTag makes a great stocking filler Christmas gift for iPhone users
Small, sleek and easy to use, AirTags mean you'll never lose your keys/bag/dog again
By Matthew Bolton Published
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Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch & 16-inch (2021) review: M1 puts the Pro back in MacBooks
The new 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pros are incredible laptops – but do you need this much power?
By Matthew Bolton Published
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Samsung's first hybrid OLED TVs might finally make small TVs more cinematic
Mixing QLED tech with OLED, Samsung's QD-OLED TVs might bring cinematic image quality to small TVs at last
By Matthew Bolton Published
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These cheap wireless earbuds from Audio-Technica are the funkiest design I've seen all year
The hi-fi and headphone legend launches cheap earbuds that don't skimp on the style
By Matthew Bolton Published
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Smeg's new oven will cook food 70% faster, including a roast in 30 minutes…
The Smeg Galileo oven technology sounds too good to be true… and starts from a very reasonable price
By Matthew Bolton Published
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The first 42-inch OLED TV will be the LG C2 next year, based on this leak from… LG
And it's not the only new size of LG OLED TV to be spotted lurking on an LG website
By Matthew Bolton Published
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The LG C1 OLED TV's big HDMI problem is fixed – just in time for Black Friday
Thinking of getting this five-star TV in the Black Friday sales? Go ahead – after an update, it's ready for the PS5 again
By Matthew Bolton Published
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The best Skullcandy Black Friday deals 2021
Today's best Skullcandy deals – grab yourself a Black Friday bargain!
By Max Slater-Robins Last updated
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Google Nest Audio review: a better-sounding Google Assistant smart speaker
The Nest Audio is Google's new mid-price smart speaker, but is it overshadowed by the new Amazon Echo?
By Matthew Bolton Last updated
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Apple HomePod mini review: the best small smart speaker for sound quality
The HomePod mini is adorable, sounds excellent for the size, and is solid value, but remains strongly Apple-centric
By Matthew Bolton Last updated
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The new Amazon Echo Show 15-inch goes on-sale today, to derail your Black Friday plans
Pre-order the new-size Amazon Echo Show today, ready for release on December 9th
By Matthew Bolton Last updated
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Samsung's OLED QLED TV hybrid to be unveiled soon – here's why you should be excited
Samsung's fabled 'QD-OLED' TV has been in the works for years, and apparently will finally be revealed at CES 2022
By Matthew Bolton Published
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Apple iPad mini (6th Gen) review: the small tablet reaches its ultimate form
The iPad mini 6 is what the pocketable tablet was always meant to be, thanks to its sleeker design, smarter features and powerful flexibility
By Matthew Bolton Last updated
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Free upgrade for Sonos Beam and Arc soundbars adds major DTS surround sound option
The update rolls our today, bringing better movie soundtrack support for Blu-rays and other connected devices
By Matthew Bolton Published
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Lego's Black Friday surprise is a Star Wars AT-AT as big as a medium-sized dog
Lego has just unveiled its latest Star Wars Ultimate Collector Series set, and it's a 27-inch tall minifigure-scale AT-AT
By Matthew Bolton Last updated
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Apple Watch Series 6 review
The Apple Watch Series 6 maintains Apple's dominance of the smartwatch field with new features and new looks
By Matthew Bolton Last updated
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Some LG C1 OLED TVs have a huge problem for PS5 and Xbox, but a fix is coming
LG C1 and G1 TVs that were manufactured recently may not be able to receive 4K HDR over HDMI, but LG has an update to fix it on the way
By Matthew Bolton Last updated
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Cheaper OLED screens are coming to dethrone the MacBook Pro's mini-LED display
Next-gen OLED production promises the same long life and contrast as mini-LED, but will cost less in tablet and laptop sizes
By Matthew Bolton Published
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Apple FINAL Xmas order dates revealed for iPhone, AirPods, iPad and more
If you're thinking of getting someone an Apple Xmas treat, don't miss these dates
By Matthew Bolton Published
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Samsung's 'OLED killer' microLED TVs suffer big setback, but I can live with it
The next-gen microLED TVs were supposed to become available in more living-room friendly sizes quickly, but that won't happen soon
By Matthew Bolton Last updated