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

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Our pick for the best budget earbuds tumbles to a record-low price at Amazon

By Paul Hatton Published 5 September 25

The Nothing Ear (a) are a five-star pair of earbuds and our best budget pick – and now you can get them for a record-low price of £69 at Amazon.

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

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Snap up the brilliant Sonos Ray for a record-low price of $179

By Paul Hatton Published 3 September 25

The Sonos Ray plummets to $179 at Best Buy

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.

I’ve just found a trip planner that puts Google Maps to shame

By Paul Hatton Published 31 August 25

Homescreen Heroes: RoadTrippers takes all the stress and complication out of planning holiday trips

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Listen up, runners! The excellent and brand-new Shokz OpenFit 2 have dropped to a record-low price on Amazon

By Paul Hatton Last updated 28 August 25

The first discount on the new Shokz OpenFit 2 is now live at Amazon, dropping the excellent open-ear earbuds to a record-low price of $139.95.

Save £50 and get a free stylus with this limited-time launch offer on the new Huawei MatePad 11.5

By Paul Hatton Published 27 August 25

Need a drawing tablet? Don't miss this limited-time launch offer on the new Huawei MatePad 11.5 features a £50 discount and a free M-Pencil 3.

This is the one travel app I can't afford to forget

By Paul Hatton Published 24 August 25

Homescreen Heroes: Google Translate is the best in the business at translating text, images, and documents

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.

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One of the best and cheapest video doorbells just plummeted to a great low price

By Paul Hatton Published 21 August 25

The Blink Video Doorbell plummets to $39.99 at Amazon, which is a fantastic price for a cheap and capable smart doorbell that we love.

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Massive Google Pixel 10 Pro launch deal is live – get up to £770 off with a trade-in

By Paul Hatton Published 20 August 25

The official Google Store UK has a massive launch deal for the Pixel 10 Pro, featuring up to £770 off when you trade in your old phone.

This LG soundbar with Dolby Atmos is a whopping £500 off at Currys

By Paul Hatton Published 20 August 25

Pick up this powerful Dolby Atmos soundbar from LG for £599 at Currys – that's a saving of £500.

From BBQ blunders to grill master: How one app solved my summer cooking woes

By Paul Hatton Published 17 August 25

Homescreen Heroes: GrillTime helped me master my timings and serve up delicious food every time

The best sustainable electric toothbrush gets its biggest discount since Black Friday – and we love it

By Paul Hatton Published 16 August 25

Need a new electric toothbrush? Look no further than this deal on the top-rated Suri Sustainable Sonic Toothbrush.

Get power ready and save up to £450 on power stations at Jackery

By Paul Hatton Published 15 August 25

Get power ready and save up to £450 on power stations at Jackery

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Listen up, students! The latest MacBook Air is down to a record-low price and it's the top laptop I recommend for the new school year

By Paul Hatton Published 14 August 25

The newest Apple MacBook Air M4 has dropped to a record-low price of $899 / £849 at Amazon.

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

Underrated gaming upgrades—desks and chairs—are up to 20% off at CORSAIR

By Paul Hatton Published 5 August 25

Underrated gaming upgrades—desks and chairs—are up to 20% off at CORSAIR

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The best cheap e-bikes for 2025: Cost-effective folding, road bikes, and eMTBs

By Paul Hatton Last updated 4 August 25

e-bikes The best cheap e-bikes for commuter-friendly rides, without the environmental or economical costs.

This excellent Oura smart ring plummets to a new record-low price at Amazon

By Paul Hatton Published 4 August 25

You can now pick up the Oura Ring 3 for a record-low price of only £155 at Amazon.

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

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