Latest articles by Paul Hatton
I tested the Revopoint INSPIRE 2 with the shiniest object I could find
The Revopoint INSPIRE 2 boasts a new hybrid scanning system that is capable of capturing trickier objects than its predecessor
I storyboarded a dance scene in Poser 14 and couldn't believe how easy it was
The 3D animation software delivers modern power trapped in a dated interface.
Is the Acer Chromebook Spin 311 the ultimate budget companion?
The Acer Chromebook Spin 311 is a budget-friendly 2-in-1 laptop tablet with an equally budget-friendly set of hardware specs. The touchscreen works well, but the CPU is a little sluggish.
I tried the new Acer Chromebook 311, and it just keeps on going (even if a little slowly)
The Acer Chromebook 311 struggles for CPU power but excels in battery performance.
The best free animation software for 2D and 3D artists
The best free animation software for bringing your work to life
The Acer Swift Go 14 AI is a good all-rounder, but don't push it too hard
The Acer Swift Go 14 AI is a portable all-rounder designed for generalist creatives and content creators
I'm not the Hulk but I don't need to be thanks to the portable Ampace Andes 600 Pro Power Station
The Ampace Andes 600 Pro is guaranteed to keep your cinema rig rolling anywhere
Why AI video editing is the skill I’m finally learning in 2026
AI video creation and editing is a great skill to learn in 2026, and Filmora is an ideal tool to make it happen
Maya Indie could save you hundreds of dollars, but is it worth it?
Maya Indie is the full version of Maya but it comes at a fraction of the cost
If you work in CAD and AutoCAD these are simply the best laptop options out there
What's the best laptop for CAD? Find out here.
This pocket-sized Ugreen power bank satisfies all my power-hungry needs
Review The Nexode Power Bank 25000mAh 145W is another jewel in the crown of Ugreen's lineup.
iPad Pro is now a serious option for 3D artists in 2026
New photogrammetry capabilities come to ZBrush for the iPad making it a viable option for 3D creatives
If 2026 is the year the AI bubble bursts, are artists ready for what comes next?
What a cooling hype cycle could mean for creativity.
3D artists will lose the fight against AI in 2026
How AI-driven concepting and rendering will reshape 3D pipelines in 2026
RAM costs are rising and we’ll be the ones paying for it
Hey look, another thing AI is messing up for us.
Has AI made art directors redundant, or more important than ever?
AI makes us all art directors, but can we all be art directors?
Stop obsessing about the MacBook Air. It’s Acer who is dominating portability
The beautiful Acer Swift is the new king of thin and light.
The critical 3D art trends that will impact 2026
The top 3D art trends that I expect to take hold in 2026
I used the Acer Swift Edge 14 AI for a month and I think Acer might have just redefined portability
This beautiful laptop delivers on design, but what about the power?
I tried the Anker SOLIX C1000 Power Station and now I'm more power-hungry than ever
The chonkiest power bank of all is powerful, portable, and boy is it well built.
Where's all my cable clutter gone? The Anker Nano Charger took care of it
Review With six ports and 130W charging, you'll be hard pressed to max this thing out
I tried SolidWorks 2025 and was surprised by the CAD app update
SolidWorks 2025 boasts a full feature set for mechanical engineering and product design
Does the rise of the NPU spell the beginning of the end for discrete GPUs?
With the rise of NPUs and integrated GPUs, is raw GPU power still king when it comes to pro laptops?
