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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Sony reveals world-first QD-OLED TV, plus smaller OLED and Mini-LED at last
Sony's new TV line-up is a little confusing, but it's also incredibly exciting. Here's what you need to know
By Matthew Bolton Published
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LG's new OLED TVs are brighter than ever, and now come in 42-in and 97-in sizes
Smaller, bigger and better all at once – LG's new range sounds like exactly what we want
By Matthew Bolton Published
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LG's OLED TV Media Chair is like the ultimate home cinema for one
This concept combines an elite TV and recliner in one unit, with some extra tricks up its sleeve
By Matthew Bolton Published
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Apple's next iMac said to get 27-inch screen, but the rumour doesn't add up
Insiders have apparently told us the size of the panel and that it won't be mini-LED… but not everything they've said makes sense
By Matthew Bolton Published
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Get a five-star Samsung 4K TV for under £400 in these early Boxing Day deals
Get this brilliant budget-friendly Samsung 4K TV in 43-inch or 55-inch sizes for ludicrously cheap – and delivered before Xmas!
By Matthew Bolton Published
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Save over £100 on Sony WH-1000XM4 and Bose NCH 700 wireless headphones!
Two of today's best noise-cancelling headphones, but for killer low prices
By Matthew Bolton Published
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Samsung's new OLED 4K TVs are a good sign for cheaper QLED TVs – here's why
Samsung is planning to make its new OLED TVs the top 4K TV tier under its 8K TVs, which hopefully means its awesome mini-LED tech will get cheaper
By Matthew Bolton Published
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This 65-inch LG 4K TV for £550 is the Christmas smart TV deal you're looking for
Save £350 on this big-screen 4K TV, with great smart TV software that has all the key streaming services – and it delivers by Christmas!
By Matthew Bolton Published
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LG's new Dolby Atmos soundbar is truly unique, but there's a catch for PS5 owners
The new LG soundbar looks incredibly powerful, and promises more Dolby Atmos channels than any other system so far, but the HDMI passthrough will frustrate some
By Matthew Bolton Published
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Save £120 on AirPods Max – my favourite headphones of the last year
Apple's high-end headphones sound just incredible, but come with an elite price – this is the cheapest you'll find them, and they deliver before Xmas
By Matthew Bolton Published
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Sonos One review: still one of the best smart speakers, and an ideal multi-room starter
It's not new, but the Sonos remains a class-leading Wi-Fi speaker, thanks partly to being a smart speaker with both Alexa and Google Assistant built-in
By Matthew Bolton Published
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Top 3 board games for families in Amazon's deals – all arriving before Christmas
Looking for a fun board game to play with the family over Christmas? These three are all on sale right now, and will arrive in time for the day
By Matthew Bolton Published
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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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AirPods 3 just hit their lowest price EVER – and you can still get them before Xmas
The new AirPods 3rd Gen get another price cut, making them more tempting than ever
By Matthew Bolton Published
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This £8 TP-Link smart plug is ideal for Xmas tree lights, and works with Alexa or Google
Add some extra magic to your tree lights by enabling Alexa or Google Assistant control (or just using your phone)
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
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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
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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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AirPods Pro and AirPods 3 both hit cheapest EVER price in Cyber Monday deals
Get Apple's excellent wireless earbuds for the best price they've ever been
By Matthew Bolton Published