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 app turned me into the music creator that GarageBand never could

By Paul Hatton published 28 June 26

Homescreen Heroes: BandLab is a free music-making app for recording vocals, making beats, and mixing demos

I've tested the Amazfit Cheetah 2 Pro for six weeks, and it's a powerful, premium Garmin alternative — albeit a lumpy and uncomfortable one

By Paul Hatton published 15 June 26

The Amazfit Cheetah 2 Pro delivers premium materials, stellar AI training, and accurate tracking but is held back by a bulky 15.6mm design and laggy maps.

'Every day, a child is exposed to two pieces of inappropriate or harmful content': I've spent hours researching the best phone for my son — here are the safest options I've found, from iPhones to 'dumbphones'

By Paul Hatton published 14 June 26

What type of phone should you buy your child? Smartphones, dumbphones, and more explained by a parent.

According to my six-year-old, the Ordo Squishmallows Sonic Kids Battery Toothbrush is a big success — and it's more eco- and wallet-friendly than many other kids' brushes out there

By Paul Hatton published 30 May 26

The Ordo Squishmallows Sonic Kids Battery Toothbrush is a well-designed product with a reasonable set of features for the price

Best GoPro camera: we've tested the finest models you can buy at all price points

By Timothy Coleman last updated 28 May 26

Updated Looking for the best GoPro? We've rounded up all the finest options here for all budgets.

Huawei's new 'premium budget' smartwatch could be the fitness tracker to buy this year — even over the upcoming Fitbit Air

By Paul Hatton published 21 May 26

The Huawei Band 11 Pro has an impressive set of features but it lacks GPS accuracy

Best bridge camera: top choices with huge zoom lenses

By Timothy Coleman last updated 12 May 26

Buying Guide The best bridge cameras are great for wildlife photographers who don't want the hassle of interchangeable lenses.

I've worn the Garmin Tactix 8 for 8 weeks, and elite adventurers will love this watch — but most of you probably don't need it

By Paul Hatton published 26 April 26

The Garmin Tactix 8 is the ultimate one-watch solution for tactical operators. With an unbelievable battery life and dedicated tactical features, there's nothing better on the market at the moment.

My pre-teen son tested the Garmin Bounce 2 to see if it's really the top smartwatch for kids

By Paul Hatton published 16 April 26

The Garmin Bounce 2 is a smartwatch designed for kids that features location tracking, two-way calling, and chore management.

The incredibly cheap AGM Legion Pro is ideal for users who want a rugged Garmin-style watch for less than $100/£100

By Paul Hatton published 15 April 26

The AGM Legion Pro offers a lot to adventurers but accurate health tracking isn’t one of them

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

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.

A pink V-Tech KidiZoom Duo camera in the hands of a young child

Best cameras for kids 2025: we've tested the best cameras for children and teens

By Timothy Coleman last updated 5 December 25

Updated Looking for the best cameras for kids? We've tested all of the best choices in 2025 for the budding creative in your life.

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

5 Trending walking workouts on TikTok, from 'silent walking' to the 12:3:30 workout

By Paul Hatton published 12 August 25

Do you struggle on hikes? Here are 5 essential gym moves to strengthen your legs, glutes and core

By Paul Hatton published 11 August 25

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