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

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

Huawei Watch D2 review: Blood pressure monitoring at its best

By Paul Hatton published 21 October 24

Huawei Watch D2 review: blood pressure monitoring at its best

Suunto Race S review: a worthy competitor to rival Garmin

By Paul Hatton published 1 October 24

A smartwatch for athletes who want to take their exercise to a whole new level.

Eureka J20 robot vacuum review: outstanding mopping

By Paul Hatton published 2 September 24

With an incredible roller mopping system that keeps fresh water flowing, the Eureka J20 excels in the floor washing stakes.

Mobile Pixels Geminos T: A vertical stacking monitor solution that needs perfecting

By Paul Hatton published 24 August 24

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The Geminos T from Mobile Pixels lets you bring two screens with you on the go - but is it worth the price?

Xiaomi 14 Ultra review: the king of the camera phones

By Paul Hatton published 5 August 24

Recommended

The Xiaomi 14 Ultra is one of the best camera phones on the market.

The Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 foldable phone on a black background

Xiaomi’s super-slim Galaxy Z Fold 6 rival could get a surprise global release

By Paul Hatton published 5 July 24

The successor to the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 could get a global release on July 12 – it could also be the thinnest on the market.

Nothing fully reveals the CMF Phone 1’s design and camera specs – and it looks like a budget beauty

By Paul Hatton published 3 July 24

The new Nothing CMF Phone 1 boasts a 6.67-inch Super AMOLED display and customizable attachments.

Samsung might finally be about to deal with the Galaxy S24 Ultra's biggest problem

By Paul Hatton published 28 June 24

A redesign could see sharp corners replaced with a rounded look

This portable home cinema cost me less than $20, but now I use my laptop instead

By Paul Hatton published 8 June 24

I tried a phone magnification device that delivered a blurry image and left me with a headache.

Brompton C Line Explore electric review: 12-speed innovation for the classic bike

By Paul Hatton published 16 May 24

Review If you're set on a classic Brompton bike but want more help when cycling, the C Line 12-speed could be just the ticket

Engwe P275 Pro review: A powerful city e-bike with automatic gear shifter

By Paul Hatton published 6 May 24

Review With branded parts and slimmed down design, the Engwe P275 Pro is a clear gear change for this bike producer.

I tried this Iron Man-style exoskeleton for a day, and it's so good I'll keep using it

By Paul Hatton published 5 May 24

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

Opal Tadpole webcam: A gorgeous design with a Sony mirrorless camera

By Paul Hatton published 1 May 24

Best in Class

A 1080p webcam with good video quality and a directional microphone - super-portable for those on the go.

This Swedish startup made the tech behind the world’s first solar-powered headphones – here’s how it works

By Paul Hatton published 22 April 24

Meet the company making gadgets like headphones, speakers and remotes better for the planet with solar power.

This new iPhone app is helping me take nostalgic photos like it's the 1980s

By Paul Hatton published 22 April 24

mood.camera is a simple iPhone app that applies filters to photos to emulate the feeling of taking photos on camera film.

Akaso Brave 8 Lite review: super-affordable GoPro and Insta360 alternative

By Paul Hatton published 10 April 24

A capable action camera that performs adequately given the price, but quickly comes up short in low light.

Thinkware F70 Pro Dash Cam review: think small

By Paul Hatton published 21 March 24

A compact and well designed dash cam with Full HD recording and parking mode.

Fujifilm X100VI vs Fujifilm X100V: 5 reasons to upgrade, and one big reason why you shouldn't

By Paul Hatton published 29 February 24

Should you upgrade to Fujifilm's new X100VI, or stick with its predecessor, the X100V?

How long do AirPods last?

By Paul Hatton published 24 February 24

With most AirPods tending to only last around two or three years, we find out what can be done to extend their life.

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