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

An incredible 45% off the Google Pixel 8 with Pixel Buds Pro thrown in for free

By Paul Hatton published 25 May 24

A huge discount with freebies thrown in but must be paired with a mobile plan.

On a budget? Get 20% off the impressive Tribit StormBox Micro 2 Portable Speaker

By Paul Hatton published 24 May 24

90dB Loud Sound, Deep Bass, IP67 Waterproof Small Speaker Built-in Strap, 12H Long Battery Powerbank, and 120ft Range

Canon's best camera for beginners is going cheap right now in the US and UK

By Paul Hatton published 21 May 24

An already budget-friendly mirrorless camera is now even more affordable. Respectable specs make it perfect for beginners.

Samsung Galaxy S24 plummets to record price at Amazon - what are you waiting for?

By Paul Hatton published 21 May 24

Price drop for the Samsung Galaxy S24 - includes 8GB RAM, 256GB Storage, 50MP Camera, and long battery life - all for a super low price

Track and share your activities like an absolute boss with this free app

By Paul Hatton published 18 May 24

A lovely little app that is guaranteed to get you out and about with features for sharing memories captured along the way.

Brompton C Line Explore electric review: 12-speed innovation for the classic bike

By Paul Hatton published 16 May 24

Review If you're set on a classic Brompton bike but want more help when cycling, the C Line 12-speed could be just the ticket

This app put the universe in my hands and now I can't put it down

By Paul Hatton published 12 May 24

The NASA app is a free and engaging app that collates video, images, and augmented reality models.

An iPhone on a green background showing the Final Cut Camera app

Apple’s new Final Cut Camera app looks great for shooting video – but I'd still love a photography equivalent

By Paul Hatton published 11 May 24

Apple's made its first pro video app called Final Cut Camera – and that's got wondering if you could do the same for photography.

Engwe P275 Pro review: A powerful city e-bike with automatic gear shifter

By Paul Hatton published 6 May 24

Review With branded parts and slimmed down design, the Engwe P275 Pro is a clear gear change for this bike producer.

I tried this Iron Man-style exoskeleton for a day, and it's so good I'll keep using it

By Paul Hatton published 5 May 24

An exoskeleton with assistance and workout modes that makes running, especially uphill, a whole lot easier.

I was fed up with creative blocks, and I found the perfect app to help me do something about it

By Paul Hatton published 4 May 24

Messier is a free and easy-to-use app that provides an abundance of creative lessons.

Opal Tadpole webcam: A gorgeous design with a Sony mirrorless camera

By Paul Hatton published 1 May 24

Best in Class

A 1080p webcam with good video quality and a directional microphone - super-portable for those on the go.

I was diagnosed with pre-diabetes – this app helped me change my diet

By Paul Hatton published 28 April 24

myfitnesspal is an incredible app for tracking what you're eating so you can make informed decisions about your diet.

This Swedish startup made the tech behind the world’s first solar-powered headphones – here’s how it works

By Paul Hatton published 22 April 24

Meet the company making gadgets like headphones, speakers and remotes better for the planet with solar power.

This new iPhone app is helping me take nostalgic photos like it's the 1980s

By Paul Hatton published 22 April 24

mood.camera is a simple iPhone app that applies filters to photos to emulate the feeling of taking photos on camera film.

I'm off to France this summer, and this app could make me très fluent

By Paul Hatton published 14 April 24

Babbel is a great app for learning almost any language with a series of lessons and everyday conversations.

Akaso Brave 8 Lite review: super-affordable GoPro and Insta360 alternative

By Paul Hatton published 10 April 24

A capable action camera that performs adequately given the price, but quickly comes up short in low light.

I was tired of scrolling – this app woke me up and made me smarter

By Paul Hatton published 7 April 24

Impulse is a brain training app for Apple and Android devices that uses games and puzzles to sharpen the mind.

Honor Band 7 review: Budget-friendly fitness tracker with great features

By Paul Hatton published 3 April 24

Review A budget-friendly fitness tracker with a ton of well-implemented features and a bright AMOLED screen

My plants were always dying. Then I found this AI powered app

By Paul Hatton published 31 March 24

Blossom is a horticultural app for Apple and Android devices that helps you take care of your plants.

Thinkware F70 Pro Dash Cam review: think small

By Paul Hatton published 21 March 24

A compact and well designed dash cam with Full HD recording and parking mode.

I'm a pro video editor and I couldn't live without this app

By Paul Hatton published 16 March 24

LumaFusion is a video editing app for Apple and Android devices with an abundance of features.

Fujifilm X100VI vs Fujifilm X100V: 5 reasons to upgrade, and one big reason why you shouldn't

By Paul Hatton published 29 February 24

Should you upgrade to Fujifilm's new X100VI, or stick with its predecessor, the X100V?

As a frequent flyer, this app helped me document my travels

By Paul Hatton published 25 February 24

Been is a simple app that lets travelers document their trips with creative ways to visualize past holidays.

How long do AirPods last?

By Paul Hatton published 24 February 24

With most AirPods tending to only last around two or three years, we find out what can be done to extend their life.

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