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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Meze Audio Rai Solo review: in-ear wired headphones that are so fresh, so clean
The Meze Audio Rai Solo deliver incredible detail and dynamic range for a thoroughly reasonably price
By Matthew Bolton Published
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The iPhone Photography Award winners prove you don't need the latest model to take amazing shots
Winning shots comes the cheaper iPhone 11 and iPhone XR and older models, not just the iPhone 12
By Matthew Bolton Published
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This iPad Mini specs leak is exactly what I want, but the most important piece of info is missing
The iPad Mini will reportedly get USB-C and a next-gen processor in a new design… but how big will it be?
By Matthew Bolton Published
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Bang & Olufsen Beosound Level review: an elegant wireless speaker that's also portable
The B&O Beosound Level is a refined and stylish speaker that's packed with features and is built to be upgradeable – but it has some oddities too
By Matthew Bolton Published
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Bose headphones fans rejoice! The QuietComfort 45 has been leaked in official FCC photos
Bose QuietComfort 45 have been spotted in official FCC photographs, meaning than an upgrade for one of most most-loved headphones of all time is coming
By Matthew Bolton Published
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iPhone SE 3 set for 5G and speed upgrade but keeps the Home button, and honestly I’m relieved
A new report says the iPhone SE 3 will keep the old design that dates back to the iPhone 6… and I think that's a great idea
By Matthew Bolton Published
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Beats Studio Buds review: great-value wireless earbuds for iPhone or Android
The Beats Studio Buds are wireless earbuds that can do it all, and cost less than most of the competition
By James Holland Published
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Lego Star Wars Mandalorian sets guide: the Lego bounties worth hunting
Looking for some great Lego Star Wars sets for fans of The Mandalorian? These are the options to look out for
By Matthew Bolton Published
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Steam Deck's pitiful specs make me wish it could run Apple's mighty M1 chip
The perfect chip for Steam Deck exists, but you'll find it in the boring and sensible MacBook Air. If only Apple would let Valve use it…
By Matthew Bolton Published
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First iPhone 13 date leak is a sign the world is slowly getting back to normal
The rumoured date for Apple's iPhone 13 launch switches back from the later launch window we saw last year to the September schedule we used to know
By Matthew Bolton Published
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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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Mega OLED TV deal: Get LG's 2021 TVs for the cheapest they've EVER been – starting from just £990!
The LG store UK online is cutting an extra 10% off the already-dropped prices, so you can get new-gen TVs for ridiculously cheap
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
By Matthew Bolton Published
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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
By Matthew Bolton Published
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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
By Matthew Bolton Published