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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Lego Technic Ford F-150 Raptor vs Lego Technic Land Rover Defender: which classic off-roader is best?
The Technic Ford F-150 Raptor and Lego Technic Land Rover Defender are two great Lego vehicles with a big price difference, so let's explore what they each give you
By Matthew Bolton Published
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What is 8K AI upscaling, and is it really better than 4K?
8K TVs are here to stay, and they all rely on AI upscaling to fill the extra pixels they have compared to 4K. Here's what that means, and why it makes a difference
By Matthew Bolton Published
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Yamaha's new wireless headphones add AirPods-style 3D audio to anything you listen to
The new Yamaha L700A noise-cancelling wireless headphones feature some advanced tech, and giant battery life
By Matthew Bolton Published
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Sony WF-1000XM4 vs Sony WF-1000XM3: which Sony noise-cancelling earbuds are best for you?
Wondering what the difference is between the Sony WF-1000XM3 vs Sony WF-1000XM4 wireless earbuds, apart from the price? Here's everything you need to know
By Matthew Bolton Published
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Lego Millennium Falcon vs Lego Star Destroyer: which giant Lego Star Wars set should you get?
The Lego Star Wars Millennium Falcon and Lego Imperial Star Destroyer are huge, stunning sets – but if you're thinking of investing one, is one better than the other? Here's what you need to know
By Matthew Bolton Published
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Nintendo Switch OLED: 5 features I wish it it had (and I don't mean 4K)
The Switch OLED is here, and while 4K support may have been a pipe dream, here are five realistic upgrades we think Nintendo should have included
By Matthew Bolton Last updated
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The MacBook Air's M1 chip is unbeatable – Apple says it wouldn’t have made it otherwise
Apple also says its looking at a GPU for "intense gamers", and talks about not believing the battery life at first
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Switch OLED explained: what is OLED, and why is it such a great upgrade?
The biggest change in the Nintendo Switch OLED is the new screen technology that gives it its name – but how does OLED work, and why is it so revered? Here's what you need to know
By Matthew Bolton Published
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The perfect PS5 soundbar is finally here: Klipsch Cinema offers 4K 120Hz and 8K HDMI support
Klipsch has launched the first soundbars with HDMI 2.1 passthrough for 4K 120Hz, 8K and Variable Refresh Rate, making them ideal for your PS5 or Xbox Series X setup
By Matthew Bolton Published
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Apple iPhone XR review: a great balance of polish, features and price
Updated for 2021: The iPhone XR gives you a big-screen iPhone with strong battery life for less
By Matthew Bolton Published
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This late rumoured late MacBook Air release date is just cruel now that I've tried the iMac M1
The next MacBook Air is reported to be coming later than originally expected, and I'm so impatient now that I've used the Mac it'll follow in the footsteps of
By Matthew Bolton Published
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2022 iPad Pro will reportedly have a world-first processor, but the story doesn't add up
Apple will apparently debut 3nm chips in a 2022 iPad, but it doesn't make sense for it to be the iPad Pro, as reports say
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Apple is scrapping the iPhone 12 mini early, but I think it could still be a late bloomer
A report says that Apple has stopped producing the iPhone 12 mini already, but I think it's slow sales are due to bad timing more than lack of interest
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Why I think OLED coming to iPad Air before iPad Pro makes sense, even if it seems backwards
The latest rumour says that the iPad Air will get an OLED screen next year, with the iPad Pro following a year after
By Matthew Bolton Published
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LG's next-gen 4K and 8K TVs are arriving this month, and their specs are even more mind-blowing than I expected
The new LG QNED 4K and 8K TVs promise mini-LED backlights that could put Samsung's best to shame
By Matthew Bolton Published
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Mysterious 'Nothing Ear 1' earbuds from OnePlus founder are coming next month
Here's what we know so far about the ambitious new earbuds from Nothing, the company created by OnePlus' Carl Pei
By Matthew Bolton Published
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New LG A1 cheap OLED TV suddenly appears on sale, and gets a positive early review
The A1 is the most budget-focused OLED TV that LG has ever launched, though it's actually not its cheapest right now
By Matthew Bolton Published
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Ausounds' affordable noise-cancelling headphones aim to undercut Sony and Bose
The Ausounds AU-XT ANC promise high-end headphones for under £200, with Sony-rivalling features
By Matthew Bolton Published
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Lego Technic Ferrari 488 vs Lego Technic Porsche 911
Looking for a great Lego Technic car build? Here's how the Lego Technic Ferrari 488 and Porsche 911 compare
By Matthew Bolton Published
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The first 83-inch LG and Sony OLED TVs are arriving, but here's why I think they're poor value
Been waiting eagerly for the new giant OLED TVs? Here's why they don't justify the price jump from the 77-inch versions
By Matthew Bolton Published
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Samsung QN800A vs QN900A: what's the difference between these 8K TVs?
The Samsung QN800A and QN900A are incredibly similar 8K TVs on paper, so we'll break down where they differ
By Matthew Bolton Published
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Bang & Olufsen Beosound Explore review: refined Bluetooth speaker inside, tough shell outside
The B&O Explore is a Bluetooth speaker make to sing sweetly even when tumbling down a mountainside
By Matthew Bolton Last updated
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Prime Day's 32-inch TV deals have been poor – but there are good offers elsewhere
Looking for 32-inch TV deals on Prime Day but disappointed? Here are three great deals from other stores
By Matthew Bolton Published
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Amazon Prime Day deals: Top 5 Nerf guns and Super Soakers, up to 74% off!
Our top Prime Day Nerf deals get you fun blasters for really cheap prices
By Matthew Bolton Published