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

38% off at WAVYTALK but only for a limited-time with our exclusive codes

By Paul Hatton Published 4 September 26

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I hit 40 and knew my lifestyle had to change. This app is helping me power up, take more steps, and supercharge my water intake

By Paul Hatton Published 30 August 26

Homescreen Heroes: GO Club helps you make simple health improvements that are actually achievable

Hurry! Back to school deals on comfortable Shokz open-ear headphones

By Paul Hatton Published 19 August 26

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Refrigerator opened with food in. In a kitchen with a plant by the window

Now's the perfect time to buy an AEG cooling appliance thanks to this 10% discount code

By Paul Hatton Published 18 August 26

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With this discount code customers get 10% off AEG cooling appliances featuring AI CoolAssist® technology.

Hurry! Three amazing deals on the iPhone 17 lineup at iD Mobile

By Paul Hatton Published 18 August 26

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Discounted prices on the iPhone 17, iPhone 17 Pro, and iPhone 17 Pro Max and £5 off the upfront cost with this discount code

My whole family used the RunStar 4e Body Scale, and this affordable scale is great for weight — but let down by inaccurate body composition

By Paul Hatton Published 7 August 26

The RunStar 4E Body Scale is a basic smart body scale that measures over 20 different metrics. Accurate performance is sketchy, although the core measurements of weight and BMI are accurate.

The HP 15 Laptop on a wooden desk next to a couple of plants, notebooks, and a pen.

Need a budget laptop for school or college? This HP 15 Laptop is a bargain buy at EE

By Paul Hatton Published 22 July 26

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This HP laptop is a great budget buy if you need a new device for school, college, or just everyday use at home.

This unbelievably amazing broadband deal means I'm changing to giffgaff

By Paul Hatton Published 22 July 26

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£5 a month broadband for the first 6 months across all three broadband speeds (200Mbps, 500Mbps and 900 Mbps)

The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 on a desk in front of a window

Is your college laptop struggling? This Intel i5 and 16GB RAM-powered Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 will get you back up and running for £499.99

By Paul Hatton Published 21 July 26

This Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 drops to £499.99 at Amazon — it's a smart buy if you need a capable laptop for school, college, or just everyday use.

Best bridge camera: top choices with huge zoom lenses

By Timothy Coleman Last updated 20 July 26

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

The Ninja Foodi Max air fryer on a marble kitchen countertop.

Still don't own an air fryer? The excellent Ninja Foodi Max is down to its lowest price since Black Friday

By Paul Hatton Published 20 July 26

The Ninja Foodi Max crashes in price to just £179.99 at Amazon — that's the lowest price since Black Friday.

No more beating around the bush — Arc Search puts AI at the center of your browser experience

By Paul Hatton Published 19 July 26

Homescreen Heroes: Arc Search adds a layer of AI technology on top of a standard web browsing experience

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

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

By Timothy Coleman Last updated 15 July 26

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.

Ultrahuman Ring PRO Kickstarter backers are still left waiting after production issues plague the Oura rival

By Paul Hatton Published 8 July 26

Kickstarter backers of the Ultrahuman Ring Pro have been informed of shipment delays and they've taken to Reddit to voice their frustration

Fitbit Charge 6 displaying heart rate data

If I was buying a fitness tracker right now, it would be the discounted Fitbit Charge 6

By Paul Hatton Published 2 July 26

The Fitbit Charge 6 is a budget-friendly smartwatch that has dropped back to its lowest-ever price right now at Amazon.

Autodesk Flex – Say goodbye to expensive subscriptions and long-term contracts

By Paul Hatton Published 1 July 26

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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

Save up to 20% at Plaud including a major discount on the outstanding Note Pro

By Paul Hatton Published 25 June 26

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Save up to 20% at Plaud, including a major discount on the outstanding Note Pro. Discounts are also available on the NotePin S, NotePin, and the Note.

The best Prime Day VR deal? Meta Quest 3 512GB at £499.99

By Paul Hatton Published 24 June 26

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The Meta Quest 3 512GB crashes to £499.99 – That's £100 off

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.

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By Paul Hatton Published 12 June 26

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Next generation of SANDISK portable SSDs have just dropped and these are our favourite picks

By Paul Hatton Published 10 June 26

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Reliable, portable, durable, and affordable

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.

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