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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Best kitchen bin 2024 with the best recycling bins and trash cans
Bin there, done that, with best kitchen bin: our most rubbish buying guide ever
By Bethan Girdler-Maslen Last updated
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Best cycling helmet 2024 to protect your head on the road
Here are the best cycling helmets from cool, urban skid lids to aero helmets for streamlined show-offs
By Matt Kollat Last updated
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Best fitness tracker 2024 to help you get fit and stay healthy
What is the best fitness tracker and fitness band? Well, it's probably made by Fitbit, and you'll find it here
By Matt Kollat Last updated
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Best beard trimmer 2023: from stubble to long beard maintenance
Use the best beard trimmers, clippers and shapers to maintain a well-tended beard or on-trend perma-stubble
By Duncan Bell Last updated
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Simba GO review: eco-friendly mattress takes luxe to the max
Simba GO is a latex, foam and sprung hybrid mattress that's incredibly comfortable and decidedly premium
By Duncan Bell Published
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Best Fitbit 2024 for health and fitness tracking reviewed & ranked
The best Fitbits count steps, track sleep and estimate calories: find the best Fitbit for you using our comprehensive guide
By Matt Kollat Last updated
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The best horror films on Netflix – in cyberspace nobody can hear you scream
Slashers, demonic infestations, sinister Scandinavians – ‘spooktacular' really is the only word for this streaming content
By Duncan Bell Last updated
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The best shows cancelled by Netflix so far – there's something to upset everyone
Celebrating what Netflix does best: making great shows and then stopping them just to annoy you
By Duncan Bell Last updated
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If you're a real coffee lover this Classic could be the best espresso machine you'll ever buy
The Gaggia Classic has endured for over 30 years and is like the vinyl of coffee making
By Duncan Bell Last updated
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I'm a coffee expert and this is the best bean to cup machine I've ever tried
Sage and Breville's Barista Express Impress makes your perfect coffee every time with minimal practice
By Duncan Bell Last updated
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The 3 best comedies on Netflix – not including Once Upon A Time In Hollywood
If you want to cheer yourself up in January, Netflix may not be the best place to start but we've found what we can
By Duncan Bell Published
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The best cheap Le Creuset deals for December from Dutch ovens to casseroles
Le Creuset cookware with the the best sale prices, offers and deals we can find
By Duncan Bell Last updated
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Banshees of Inisherin and The Menu are the best movies to stream on Disney+ (or any other service) this month
What's on the Disney+ menu for January? Well for a start, there's The Menu… and a lot of bloodshed and brooding
By Duncan Bell Last updated
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The best R-rated adult movies on Disney+ from Predator to Logan
Relentless violence! Deforestation with big guns! Satanism! Cannibalism! Problematic attitudes! Wound detail!
By Duncan Bell Published
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Best bike 2024: how to choose the perfect bike for you
The best bikes for every task, from fixies to road racers to mountain, electric and beyond
By Leon Poultney Last updated
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The best new movies on Netflix for January as The Pale Blue Eye takes on Blue Monday
From the prestige drama of Christian Bale to the not-quite-so prestige dramas of Jason Statham and Mike Myers
By Duncan Bell Last updated
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Best hand blender 2024 with the cream of immersion and stick blenders
The best hand blenders – aka immersion and stick blenders – for soups, sauces, smoothies and more
By Derek Adams Last updated
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I tried Halfords Carrera Impel and it's probably the UK's best cheap ebike so far
The Carrera Impel is a smart, well built electric bike that could easily pass for one that's twice the price
By Duncan Bell Published
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Best hair clippers 2024: cut your hair at home
Get a professional trim with the best hair clippers, from professional standard to ridiculously cheap
By Duncan Bell Last updated
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Best Apple AirPods deals for December 2024
Here's where you can find the best Apple AirPods deals, including top offers on the Pro and Max versions
By Duncan Bell Last updated
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How to watch Arsenal v West Ham on a free live stream
The Arsenal West Ham clash is on Amazon Prime NOW
By Duncan Bell Published
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Forget Netflix – this deliciously devious iPlayer reality show is the ultimate festive binge watch
Friendship, treachery and a never-ending succession of bad decisions make the BBC's The Traitors unmissable
By Duncan Bell Published
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Dyson Zone price announced – how does £749 for a pair of air purifying headphones grab you?
Dyson lays out full spec, March 2023 release date and price
By Duncan Bell Last updated
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Dyson Zone early hands-on review: these air purifier headphones are odd yet impressive
Dyson Zone really does purify air and deliver great sound, but will people wear it? I did, and I’ve got the pics to prove it
By Duncan Bell Published