Articles by Matthew Bolton

Bayan Audio SoundBook Go review

By Matthew Bolton published 2 September 14

A good looking portable speaker, the SoundBook Go has some nice features and surprisingly balanced sound.

The future of Apple: will it be doom or boom?

By Matthew Bolton published 28 June 14

In Depth Everyone's buying Android! Only Steve Jobs knew how to make good things! The common predictions of Apple's demise analysed.

HP Envy Leap Motion review

By Matthew Bolton published 5 June 14

Is HP's latest laptop a big Leap forward for the Envy line, or are its gesture controls just another gimmick?

Out of control: why iOS games controllers aren't console killers...yet

By Matthew Bolton published 11 May 14

In Depth iOS 7 brought with it game controller functionality but so far it's been under used. This is the reason why...

Schenker XMG C703 review

By Matthew Bolton published 21 March 14

Recommended

Gaming laptops are often a compromise, but this one comes closer to ticking every box than many.

Gigabyte Aorus X7 review

By Matthew Bolton published 26 February 14

Recommended

Super high-end twin-GPU gaming? Sure. Less than an inch thick? Why not. The Aorus X7 is a portable gaming marvel

CyanogenMod: from Android modding to the mainstream

CyanogenMod: from bedroom Android hack to million dollar mobile OS

By Matthew Bolton published 11 January 14

Interview CyanogenMod is changing from a community-driven Android mod to a big business venture - we talk to its founders.

Sony VAIO Tap 11 review

By Matthew Bolton published 7 November 13

The dream of having a full PC in an iPad-sized package is pretty darn close with Sony's Tap 11. But it's not there yet.

PlayJam GameStick review

By Matthew Bolton published 5 November 13

Mini review It's an Android games console in the form of an HDMI dongle. But is it any good?

HP Envy TouchSmart 15 review

By Matthew Bolton published 25 September 13

Recommended

Lots of computing power at a keen price. Has HP made a creative dream machine?

Lenovo IdeaPad Miix 10 review

By Matthew Bolton published 16 August 13

The rise of Windows 8 tablet hybrids continues: can Lenovo get it right?

Lenovo IdeaPad U410 Touch review

By Matthew Bolton published 10 July 13

Lenovo gives its 14-inch laptop a refresh, but will lots of little improvements make a big difference?

GolfSense 3D Golf Swing Analyzer review

By Matthew Bolton published 18 June 13

Turn your golf glove into a data-savvy caddy.

How to control your home with your iPhone or iPad

By Matthew Bolton published 23 May 13

Tutorial Control your lighting, television and heating and monitor your home while you're out, all with your iOS device.

Panasonic HX-WA3 review

By Matthew Bolton published 15 May 13

Recommended

Waterproof, sand-proof and Full HD, the Panasonic HX-WA3 camcorder is made for holidays - but how are its videos?

Turn your iPad into a great portable TV with these apps and services

By Matthew Bolton published 8 May 13

In Depth Your iPad could become the best TV you've ever used - and you just need the App Store to get started.

Corsair Voyager Air review

By Matthew Bolton published 5 May 13

A battery powered Wi-Fi hard drive that aims to give you 1TB of storage for your tablet.

Panasonic HC-V720 review

By Matthew Bolton published 3 April 13

Recommended

Panasonic updates its camcorder line, but it's more about features than image quality. Is that enough to make it worth the price?

MSI CX61 0NF review

By Matthew Bolton published 31 March 13

The MSI CX61 0NF brings a massive amount of power to those seeking a more reasonably priced machine, but it looks as if MSI has cut a number of aesthetic corners as well.

Logitech UE Mobile Boombox review

By Matthew Bolton published 1 March 13

We were really impressed by Logitech's UE Boombox. It wasn't small, though, so here's a more bag-friendly, mobile version.

Acer Aspire V5 Touch review

By Matthew Bolton published 6 February 13

The Acer Aspire V5 Touch brings touchscreen shenanigans to a lower price point than many other Windows 8 laptops.

Samsung Ativ Smart PC review

By Matthew Bolton published 31 January 13

Samsung and Intel attempt to bring long battery life to Windows 8 tablets. Can they produce the 'no compromise' machine we're after?

The future of iPhone: how Apple's handset could evolve

By Matthew Bolton published 20 January 13

In Depth The tech advances being developed now that could find their way into your next Apple phone - or the one in a decade's time.

Asus S56CA review

By Matthew Bolton published 8 January 13

With the arrival of Ultrabooks, laptops took a leap forward in portability by paring back on features. The Asus gives them back.

Toshiba Satellite U840 review

By Matthew Bolton published 21 November 12

Toshiba's U840-10V is a lower priced Ultrabook. But it's not light on specs, with an Intel Core i5 processor and 6GB RAM.