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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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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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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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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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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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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These 5 board games make perfect Xmas gifts – and all cost under £30
T3 picks five board games your friends and family will love this Christmas, and all are super-affordable
By Matthew Bolton Last updated
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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 5 best Black Friday TVs for PS5 – today's top deals in all sizes
These are the best TVs for PS5 with Black Friday deals available today – all with support for 4K 120Hz and more next-gen features
By Matthew Bolton Published
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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