Articles by Paul Hatton, Tech writer

Writer, app-hoarder, and professional "low battery" enthusiast. Paul spends his days testing wearables so you don’t have to, and his nights wondering if his sleep tracker is judging him. He’s fascinated by the tech that claims to make us better humans—and if it’s wearable, downloadable, or requires a firmware update, he has thoughts on it.

With over 20 years of experience and a first-class Computer Science degree, Paul has navigated the front lines of the tech and creative industries. His work has been published internationally and appears regularly in Digital Camera World and Creative Bloq.

Articles by: Paul Hatton

A Peloton without the price tag? I've completed dozens of rides on the Zwift Ride & Wahoo KICKR CORE indoor bike combo, and it's great

By Paul Hatton Published 29 March 26

The Zwift Ride and KICKR CORE is one of the best mid-range smart bikes on the market, with a good build quality and impressive performance for the price.

My 8-year-old daughter was struggling with math until we discovered this app

By Paul Hatton Published 8 March 26

Homescreen Heroes: Duolingo Math teaches up to grade 8 math in a fun and engaging way

'Unlike anything you’ve ever seen before' I tested Acer's very weird AI-powered e-bike for a whole month

By Paul Hatton Published 19 February 26

Review The ebii 20 is an e-bike from Acer, a brand better known for computing than cycling. We spent a month riding it.

Amazfit Balance 2 review: An outstanding fitness tracker, but so-so smart features

By Paul Hatton Published 18 February 26

The Amazfit Balance 2 delivers outstanding battery performance alongside excellent tracking, as well as a capable AI assistant.

I wore the Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro for a month, and at half the price of an Apple Watch Ultra 3, it gets top marks for value

By Paul Hatton Published 9 February 26

The Amazfit T-Rex 3 Pro impresses for outdoor activities and rugged build quality but fails on smartwatch features

I'm tempted by the iPhone 17, but there are 3 reasons why I won't be upgrading just yet

By Paul Hatton Published 27 December 25

I'm tempted by the iPhone 17, but it's still not compelling enough for me to swap out my current iPhone.

I review e-bikes for a living, and these are my top 3 electric bikes from 2025

By Paul Hatton Published 23 December 25

2026 is almost here and it was a bumper year for powered vehicles. Here are the best e-bikes I tested this year.

Huawei Watch Ultimate 2 review: A deep dive with the first ever smartwatch to feature sonar communication

By Paul Hatton Published 11 November 25

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The Huawei Watch Ultimate 2 is the first smartwatch with sonar communication – but that comes at a cost.

iPhone 17 vs iPhone 16 – 5 rumored upgrades for Apple's base model

By Paul Hatton Published 5 September 25

Rumors and claimed leaks suggest the iPhone 17 will improve on the iPhone 16 in these five key ways.

iPhone 17 vs iPhone 17 Pro – what are the rumored differences?

By Paul Hatton Published 3 September 25

Leaks suggest the iPhone 17 Pro will be better than the iPhone 17 in a number of meaningful ways

I still use an iPhone 12, but if the iPhone 17 gets these 3 features, I'll finally be tempted to upgrade

By Paul Hatton Published 3 September 25

I've not been tempted to upgrade in a long time, but maybe the iPhone 17 is the phone to force my hand.

How to block spam calls on iPhone

By Paul Hatton Published 23 August 25

We run you through how to block spam calls on iPhone using two distinct methods.

A message for runners and hikers: 5 reasons why you shouldn’t forget to train your arms

By Paul Hatton Published 13 August 25

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Build the strength and stamina for better runs and hikes with five key gym exercises that will make your outdoor adventures easier.

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The best cheap e-bikes for 2025: Cost-effective folding, road bikes, and eMTBs

By Paul Hatton last updated 4 August 25

e-bikes The best cheap e-bikes for commuter-friendly rides, without the environmental or economical costs.

I wore this $80 / £80 AI-powered Apple Watch rival for two months, and I still love it

By Paul Hatton Published 2 August 25

The Amazfit Bip 6 delivers an impressive level of performance and features, especially given the low price tag.

Electric bike conversion kits: should you get one?

By Paul Hatton Published 22 July 25

Should you get an electric bike conversion kit instead of a fully-fledged e-bike?

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5 things Samsung could announce at Galaxy Unpacked to convert me into a foldable user

By Paul Hatton Published 8 July 25

With Galaxy Unpacked now just days away, we look at five things Samsung could announce to convert me into a foldable user.

This cheap Apple Watch dupe is under $100 and actually stuffed with features

By Paul Hatton Published 13 May 25

The Tozo S6 is one of an increasing number of super-cheap smartwatches that are attempting to disrupt the industry.

Viaim RecDot Earbuds review: AI recording and transcription that will blow your mind

By Paul Hatton Published 10 May 25

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RecDot Earbuds' AI recording and transcription will wow you to the point that you'll probably accept their (very minor) shortcomings

I tried another Iron Man-style exoskeleton and now I'm stronger than ever

By Paul Hatton last updated 6 May 25

An exoskeleton with assistance and workout modes that makes running, especially uphill, a whole lot easier.

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Huawei Watch GT5 Pro review: Just a stylish sports watch?

By Paul Hatton Published 21 January 25

The Huawei Watch GT5 Pro is stuffed with comprehensive features, but the design is far from ideal.

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Mibro Watch GS Explorer review: A cheap outdoor smartwatch packed with features, but lacking basics

By Paul Hatton Published 21 January 25

The Mibro Watch GS Explorer aims high and delivers reasonably, but you can still tell it’s only a budget watch.

Engwe P20 review: A cheaper Brompton alternative

By Paul Hatton Published 20 November 24

Review Engwe P20 review: a cheaper Brompton alternative

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