Duncan Bell
Duncan is the former lifestyle editor of T3 and has been writing about tech for almost 15 years. He has covered everything from smartphones to headphones, TV to AC and air fryers to the movies of James Bond and obscure anime. His current brief is everything to do with the home and kitchen, which is good because he is an excellent cook, if he says so himself. He also covers cycling and ebikes – like over-using italics, this is another passion of his. In his long and varied lifestyle-tech career he is one of the few people to have been a fitness editor despite being unfit and a cars editor for not one but two websites, despite being unable to drive. He also has about 400 vacuum cleaners, and is possibly the UK's leading expert on cordless vacuum cleaners, despite being decidedly messy. A cricket fan for over 30 years, he also recently become T3's cricket editor, writing about how to stream obscure T20 tournaments, and turning out some typically no-nonsense opinions on the world's top teams and players.
Before T3, Duncan was a music and film reviewer, worked for a magazine about gambling that employed a surprisingly large number of convicted criminals, and then a magazine called Bizarre that was essentially like a cross between Reddit and DeviantArt, before the invention of the internet. There was also a lengthy period where he essentially wrote all of T3 magazine every month for about 3 years.
A broadcaster, raconteur and public speaker, Duncan used to be on telly loads, but an unfortunate incident put a stop to that, so he now largely contents himself with telling people, "I used to be on the TV, you know."
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KitchenAid has unveiled the Colour of 2022 for its stand mixers and blenders – and Prince would have loved it
Can you guess what it is from this subtle visual clue?
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Radon is a highly dangerous pollutant. This sensor can detect it
Airthings View Plus can also detect CO2, gases and particles, as well as tracking temperature, humidity and air pressure
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The go-anywhere Raleigh Motus ebike has a model to suit everybody and looks like great value for money
The Motus is built to make your daily ride effortless and it comes in over 100 different versions
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Karcher takes on Dyson with a plethora of new, cheaper cordless vacuum cleaners
Steam and pressure washer specialist seeks to conquer a less niche market via lower prices and the gift of intense yellowness
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I'm cleaning my home using a literal Dust Magnet – an air purifier with a twist
Specifically, it's the Blueair DustMagnet and so far, it seems to be working, a bit
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I tried the new Gillette razor and it is easily the best shaving experience I’ve had
Gillette Labs With Exfoliating Bar is one giant leap for shaving mankind
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This Le Creuset beater could be the only pan you ever need and it's got 30% off right now
Save a big 31% on the Staub Chisteria, a casserole dish and sauté pan so posh, it makes Le Creuset look cheap
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The new Dyson Micro is the cordless vac for how we live now 😎
…In tiny apartments with laminate floors 😔
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The 3 best non-alcoholic drinks for good taste and a clear head
Keen to stay off the booze? Here's the three best alcohol-free beverages we tried in Dry January and are still loving in not-quite-so-dry February
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Beats Fit Pro are great but they are less good as running headphones than their predecessor
ironically, earbud advancements mean we may never see a better pure workout bud than the old Powerbeats Pro
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Dualit Newgen review: the Great British Toaster is a design classic
Find out why the Dualit Newgen toaster is the toast of the town
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Toothbrush of the future? I tried a device that cleans your teeth in 10 seconds flat
Y-Brush is nothing less than a total reinvention of the toothbrush. But is it any good?
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This smart gym wear takes on Garmin and Fitbit with the 'world's most accurate' sensors. Here's my view…
Prevayl SmartWear starts with cardio-sensing tops and will grow to include a full range of kit
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Now THAT is a knife: specifically, a limited-edition Zwilling Intercontinental 20cm Chef’s Knife
Celebrate 290 years of chopping up ingredients with this beautiful commemorative cook's knife made in Solingen, Germany
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Dalek-style robots aim to exterminate your online grocery shopping issues
It's bye bye humans and hello to faster deliveries and lower costs as Ocado Smart Platform aims for a big leap forward
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Brompton's folding bike is the 'Goldilocks' gold standard says their design supremo
Brompton's Chief Design and Engineering Officer is bullish about the bike's design
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Brompton's head designer on the new T Line bike, samey electric scooters and why Brompton is best
Will Carleysmith, Chief Design and Engineering Officer at Brompton, is also opposed to having one big leg
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Cannondale Synapse looks like the future of cycling – but perhaps not for the road bike hardcore
It's a bike with battery power, integrated lights and radar, an app and the potential for more… but it's not an ebike
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If Brompton ever made a scooter it would be 'different'… but it's no surprise they believe bike is best
We spoke to Brompton's Chief Design and Engineering Officer about some possible future moves in urban mobility
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Brompton T Line: how Brompton reinvented its folding bike in titanium
Only the brakes remain from the old Brompton and the weight is down to just 7.45kg
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Haier’s hOn-powered appliance range keeps your kitchen classy and connected
A fridge, washing machine and wine fridge that are smart in at least two senses of the word. You okay, hOn?
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Three new air fryers from Instant Pot introduce one great new feature
Which feature-stuffed health fryer will you choose for perfectly crisped food with 95% less fat?
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Electric scooters are unlikely to remain illegal says UK lawyer
However a surprising number of people are not aware of the law around e-scooters as they currently stand
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Amazon has power tool deals on Bosch pro and Einhell DIY gear today!
The best tools deals for DIY fans looking to get tooled up
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