Articles by Paul Hatton, Freelance writer

Paul is a digital expert. In the 20 years since he graduated with a first-class honours degree in Computer Science, Paul has been actively involved in a variety of different tech and creative industries that make him the go-to guy for reviews, opinion pieces, and featured articles. With a particular love of all things visual, including photography, videography, and 3D visualisation Paul is never far from a camera or other piece of tech that gets his creative juices going. You'll also find his writing in other places, including Creative Bloq, Digital Camera World, and 3D World Magazine.

Articles by: Paul Hatton

This app knows plants and poisonous possibilities – and it just might save you or your pet

By Paul Hatton published 3 August 25

Homescreen Heroes: PictureThis is your personal plant expert, anytime, anywhere

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.

This simple app could be the key to conquering un-bear-able stress

By Paul Hatton published 27 July 25

Homescreen Heroes: Bear Room delivers easy-to-use tools to help ordinary people manage the stress in their lives

Are electric bikes street legal? Here’s where you can – and can’t – ride an e-bike

By Paul Hatton published 23 July 25

Don’t get caught out. We dive into the laws surrounding electronically assisted bikes.

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?

Get 10% off at Squarespace: a website builder for beginners and pros!

By Paul Hatton published 21 July 25

10% off Squarespace subscriptions

I’m no movie director, but this app helped me create a movie of my life

By Paul Hatton published 20 July 25

Homescreen Heroes: 1 Second everyday is a video diary app with some innovative features

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Prime Day is over, but you can still score the fantastic Google Pixel 9 Pro for a record-low price

By Paul Hatton published 18 July 25

The Google Pixel 9 Pro drops to £679 at Amazon - that's a record-low price for what we think is the best Android phone available now.

Gamers, stock up. Top-tier gaming accessories are up to 35% off at CORSAIR

By Paul Hatton published 16 July 25

Gamers, stock up. Top-tier gaming accessories are up to 35% off at CORSAIR

This addictive Netflix games app might not be for you but your kids are gonna love it

By Paul Hatton published 13 July 25

Homescreen Heroes: World of Peppa Pig isn’t my choice, but my kids love it

Ready to try a robot vacuum? This super-cheap Eufy robovac is under £100 for Amazon Prime Day

By Paul Hatton published 11 July 25

This Eufy G50 Robot Vacuum Cleaner drops to under £100 for Amazon Prime Day and it's a great buy at a budget price.

This complete DJI drone package is "best for beginners" and down to its lowest-ever price for Prime Day

By Paul Hatton published 11 July 25

The DJI Mini 4K Drone Bundle drops to £259 in an amazing deal for beginners this Prime Day.

Fitness fanatics – you can't miss this feature-packed Samsung smartwatch for only £39 on Prime Day

By Paul Hatton published 10 July 25

The Samsung Galaxy Fit3 is now only £39 at Amazon thanks to this incredible Prime Day deal.

Upgrade your PC with up to 30% off a huge range of components at CORSAIR

By Paul Hatton last updated 10 July 25

Upgrade your PC with up to 30% off a huge range of components at CORSAIR

This "polished GoPro alternative" and "fantastic action camera" has never been more affordable than right now

By Paul Hatton published 9 July 25

The DJI Osmo Action 4 drops to a record-low price at Amazon in the US and the UK for Prime Day.

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.

Exclusive deal! Get Pro Breeze’s new leading cooling products for less

By Paul Hatton published 8 July 25

Get 10% off any air conditioner at Pro Breeze

This app is helping me unwind in new ways, and it might help you breathe your way to a better mood, too

By Paul Hatton published 6 July 25

Homescreen Heroes: Lungy helps me take my mental health seriously

This app got my kids off YouTube and into learning through play

By Paul Hatton published 29 June 25

Homescreen Heroes: Lingokids is a fun and educational app that promotes independent learning

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Listen up, Prime members! Get a 3-month free trial at Audible right now

By Paul Hatton published 19 June 25

Audible has just launched an early Prime Day deal that extends the usual one-month free trial to three months

Worried about phone snatchers? These 5 invaluable iPhone and Android settings will keep you safe and connected this summer

By Paul Hatton published 18 June 25

We detail five invaluable settings for iPhone and Android that will keep you safe and connected this summer.

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The best travel tripod for 2025: finest lightweight tripods for your camera

By Timothy Coleman last updated 16 June 25

Buying guide Lightweight, strong and compact, we rank the best travel tripods you can buy right now.

Best GoPro camera 2025: the finest models you can buy at all price points

By Timothy Coleman last updated 16 June 25

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

No cards, no problem – this app brings a beloved classic to my iPhone – and I can't stop playing

By Paul Hatton published 15 June 25

Homescreen Heroes: Solitaire is a simple app that introduces a level of competition to the classic card game.

I was tired of my phone demanding so much of my time, so I did something about it

By Paul Hatton published 8 June 25

Homescreen Heroes: One sec helps keep my phone use under control

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