
Lee Bell
Lee Bell is a freelance journalist and copywriter specialising in all things technology, be it smart home innovation, fit-tech and grooming gadgets. From national newspapers to specialist-interest titles, Lee has written for some of the world’s most respected publications during his 15 years as a tech writer. Nowadays, he lives in Manchester, where - if he's not bashing at a keyboard - you'll probably find him doing yoga, building something out of wood or digging in the garden.
Latest articles by Lee Bell
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Apple just gave millions of Watch users a health upgrade you won’t want to ignore
watchOS 26 brings a health-tracking feature that I think is Apple's most important yet
By Lee Bell Published
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Looking for a cheaper alternative to Peloton? Here are 5 smart bikes that won't break the bank
Big-brand studio vibes without the painful price tag
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watchOS 26 has landed and is available for your Apple Watch right now
It's time to upgrade your Apple Watch - the software update brings a host of small but meaningful new features to your wrist
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DJI Mini 5 Pro drone leaks again ahead of launch - and this time with full specs and images
Expect some big hardware upgrades to arrive very soon
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Garmin’s older Forerunner watches just got a free upgrade - here’s what’s new in the latest update
Forerunner 165, 255, 265, 955 and 965 all get a boost with Garmin’s latest beta software release
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Apple watchOS 26 is nearly here - these are the features I’m most excited about
The big Apple Watch update lands on 15 September, bringing a bunch of small but meaningful upgrades to your wrist
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Decathlon is taking on Nike and Adidas with its lightest and fastest Kiprun shoe yet - but you'll have to be quick to buy one
The featherlight and carbon-plated Kipstorm Lab is limited to just 500 pairs
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Huawei teases WATCH GT 6 ahead of launch with battery life that lasts for 'weeks not hours'
The new smartwatch is set to debut in Paris on 19 September - and leaks suggest some big upgrades are coming
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Garmin just dropped a bunch of cycling gadgets that will make your ride smarter and more accurate than ever
The Edge 550 and 850 bring smart fuelling alerts, group ride comparisons and more readable screens
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Everyone’s talking about the Ultra 3 - but I think the SE 3 is Apple's smartest move yet
The Apple Watch SE 3 packs the upgrades that matter into the firm's most feature-rich yet affordable smartwatch to date
By Lee Bell Published
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Philips Hue Play Wall Washer review: drench your boring walls with innovative light, but it’ll cost you
A smart yet expensive ambient light that does more than just look pretty
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Sensors based on rose petals could be the fix wearables need to accurately track hydration, scientists say
Waseda University’s breakthrough in non-contact sweat sensors could change how wearables are made in years to come
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Hypershell upgrades revolutionary exoskeleton to make long hikes easier than ever
The new X Ultra packs more power and smarter support to help cut effort for serious adventurers
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Eight Sleep Pod 5 review: smarter sleep but with a seriously premium price tag
The latest smart mattress cover by Eight Sleep claims to boost your rest with real-time temperature control and AI-driven insights – but is it worth the splurge?
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Is the Moto Watch Fit the affordable Apple Watch alternative for Android users that no one saw coming?
A cheap-and-cheerful Apple Watch lookalike with week-long stamina and 100 sports modes
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Garmin’s flagship adventure watches get two fresh updates - and it’s more than a bug patch
Latest beta updates have dropped for the Fenix 8, Tactix 8, Enduro 3 - here’s what's changed
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Oura adds pregnancy tracking features based on data from over 10,000 expectant mothers
The smart ring maker says its new tools will offer deeper, more personalised health insights throughout pregnancy
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Garmin’s older flagship watches just got smarter – here’s what's new in the latest beta update
Fenix 7, Epix 2, Enduro 2, Quatix 7 and MARQ Gen 2 all get a boost with Garmin’s latest beta software
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Roborock Q7 M5 review: a powerful, reliable robot vacuum with a few glitches
Powerful suction, solid design and a reasonable price tag make this robot vac a top option for those on a budget
By Lee Bell Published
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I had air con installed in my bedroom and was shocked how quick and easy it was
With UK summers only getting hotter, I tested whether a fixed air con installation was really worth it
By Lee Bell Published
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HOKA just launched a new carbon racer shoe that’s built for speed – and comfort
The Rocket X 3 kicks bring a more stable, supportive take on the race-day super shoe
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HOKA just dropped a fresh shoe that support-focused runners are going to love
The brand's best-loved support shoe just got a snazzy upgrade with its eighth iteration now available
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Protein Works just launched a protein-packed coffee and it could be my new go-to morning fix
Because regular coffee just isn’t cutting it any more
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Ultrahuman’s sleekest smart ring just got a rose gold glow-up - but it'll cost you extra
The brushed rose gold version of the Ring AIR promises a subtler finish - but it’ll set you back £50 more than the other colour options
By Lee Bell Published