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.
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Splendor review: a modern board game gem
Splendor is an easy-going game of building a gemstone empire that's perfect for beginners, but has enough strategy to satisfy the competitive
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Apple iPad Pro (2020) review: still a pro tablet worth buying?
The 2020 iPad Pro still holds its worth, thanks to an elite screen, beautiful design, and powerful apps. But there is a more powerful 2021 model to consider too...
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Apple iPad 10.2-inch (2020) review: an excellent low-price tablet
Apple's cheaper tablet is an impressive all-rounder, though it's showing its age
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Apple iPhone 12 review: Still excellent in almost every way
The iPhone 12 is still one of the best iPhones for most people
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Apple Watch Series 4 review
T3's Apple Watch Series 4 review looks at whether you should buy this ageing smartwatch
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B&O's new earbuds aim to school AirPods Pro on how luxe in-ear sound is really done
The new Bang & Olufsen EX true wireless earbuds feature active noise cancellation, great battery life and a big driver
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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)
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Cheap soundbar deal! Get a highly-rated soundbar for just £169 at Amazon
The Polk React was an excellent budget soundbar even before 30% was knocked off its price – now it's a fantastic deal at Amazon
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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
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Sonos Beam 2 gets first ever deal – save £50 on this Dolby Atmos soundbar!
You don't get many Sonos deals, but there's a discount on the five-star Sonos Beam 2nd Gen soundbar at John Lewis right now
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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
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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
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Get Samsung's best 4K TV picture quality for just £999 in this Currys TV deal
The 50-inch Samsung QN94A 4K TV is an astounding deal for movie or game lovers at this price
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This £30 Bluetooth waterproof speaker deal from Amazon is your perfect spring upgrade
The Anker Soundcore 2 is a small battery-powered speaker that can take a dip and a tumble, while providing great music in the garden or park
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This Sony 4K TV deal is the cheapest PS5-ready TV you can get today
Grab the 50-inch Sony X89J at £280 off and get 4K 120Hz and VRR support for your PS5
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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
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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
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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
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