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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Can you buy a Tour de France bike? Yes you can, and lots more besides
Inspired by the Tour de France 2022? Here's all the gear that we have some idea about
By Duncan Bell Last updated
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World Cup 2022: VAR makes linesmen redundant as AI decides offside calls
Computer says no goal at Qatar 22 soccer World Cup
By Duncan Bell Published
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This Netflix vampire anime based on a Nintendo classic has a Rotten Tomatoes score of 94% – why isn't it better known?
Everything about this show suggests it will be rubbish… and yet it is fiendishly good
By Duncan Bell Last updated
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I rode the Gocycle G4i folding ebike and it felt like the future
My hour of fold-up, futuristic, fully-charged electric bike bliss with the Gocycle G4i
By Duncan Bell Last updated
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I've used every Dyson fan and I would buy THIS one for the heat and 'super pollen'
Dyson Purifier Humidify + Cool: the big fan with the long name does almost everything, and does it brilliantly
By Duncan Bell Last updated
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Beats Powerbeats Pro review – The ultimate workout earbuds
The Beats Powerbeats Pro wireless headphones feature an earhook design, making them especially well-suited for running and workouts
By Duncan Bell Last updated
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The ultimate UK heatwave beater is a portable air conditioner. Here's what you need to know…
The best portable air conditioners can be life-changing but only if you use them right
By Duncan Bell Published
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Dyson quietly launched a new range of fans and air purifiers and you probably never knew
What is the mysterious Autoreact range?
By Duncan Bell Last updated
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T3 Awards 2022: all the Home Living award winners, from fans to mattresses
The T3 Awards celebrates home comforts and essentials to help keep you rested, relaxed and free from dust
By Ruth Hamilton Last updated
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T3 Awards 2022 Kitchen Living winners have something for every taste
Love kitchens and cooking? These T3 Award winners are the best in their class, from fridges to cookware, small appliances to… large appliances
By Duncan Bell Last updated
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The T3 Award 2022 for Best Golf Brand: here's the winner and all the nominees
Teeing off a new category for 2022
By David Usher Last updated
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There's now a BBQ with an air fryer built in and I am loving the concept
The best thing about summer meets the world's hottest kitchen gadget and the result looks mouthwatering
By Duncan Bell Published
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T3 Awards 2022: all the Headphones award winners announced
The T3 Awards 2022 winners of the best headphones revealed
By Mike Lowe Last updated
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Oral-B iO9 review
The best Oral-B electric toothbrush ever… But does this top-notch toothbrush really warrant its hefty price tag?
By Spencer Hart Last updated
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T3 Awards 2022: all the Getting Around award winners announced
What are the ultimate ebikes, scooters and travel tech of 2022? The T3 Awards reveals all…
By Duncan Bell Last updated
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BirdBike: this VanMoof-alike from Halfords is one of the best ebikes I've ridden
The build quality, price and riding experience are all spot on. It sure does look an awful lot like a VanMoof, but it's cheaper
By Duncan Bell Last updated
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This film is blowing up in the Netflix top 10 and just for once it is actually good
Oscar-winning movie joins forgettable rom-coms, true crime voyeurism and obscure action flicks in streaming charts
By Duncan Bell Last updated
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I bought an Omega James Bond watch but then my Apple MacBook destroyed it
Okay maybe 'destroyed' is putting it a bit strong but mixing metal laptops and watches will leave you shaken not stirred
By Duncan Bell Published
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9 mistakes everyone makes with vacuum cleaners from Dyson, Shark and beyond
Cordless and corded vac errors to avoid
By Duncan Bell Last updated
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I asked a Dyson Zone engineer about protection against covid. Here's what he said…
It's been claimed wearing a Zone could increase the risk of infection but Dyson is adamant this is not the case
By Duncan Bell Last updated
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Cancelling Netflix? I found 6 great movies to stream for free on Freevee, iPlayer and All 4
Some classic films that are totally free, gratis and for nothing if you cancelled Netflix, Disney+ et al lately
By Duncan Bell Last updated
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An electric bike will improve your fitness as much a normal bike says top ebike brand Cowboy
Urban smart bike purveyor says it's on course for 100,000 riders… and they'll be fit and healthy ones
By Duncan Bell Last updated
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VanMoof S5 is a slick, turbo-boosted urban ebike that's virtually theft-proof
The best city electric bike just got better, while its step-through sibling is the sexiest ever. There's a mini cargo bike too!
By Duncan Bell Last updated
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Shopping for a new electric bike? Here are 8 of the best from London's Ebike Festival
The Cycle Show and London Ebike Festival hits Alexandra Palace from today. Here are some of the electric highlights
By Duncan Bell Last updated