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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Coros takes aim at Garmin with 'ultimate mountain sports watch', the Apex 4A titanium, sapphire-topped multisport watch boasting longer GPS life and snappier mapping
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Hyperice’s latest recovery gadget is a cordless compression wrap for sore hips and lower backsThe Normatec Elite Hips boasts clinic-style compression, a travel-friendly size, and four-hour battery life
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Strava teams up with Airbnb to turn weekends away into easy 'run-cations'Collab sees rural routes in the app, cosy stays sorted nearby, and there’s even a pastry at the end
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Nike reveals how it tests running shoe prototypes with athletes before launchThe world's biggest running brand lifts the lid on its Vomero Premium prototype routine - from taped-up test pairs to retail
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Brompton goes lighter and smarter with its next-gen e-bike rangeThe fresh T Line Electric boasts a super lightweight titanium frame and even learns how you ride
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Whoop quietly improves day-to-day accuracy with a 'high pressure' updateStrap too tight or messy data? The new but minimal Whoop 5.0 and Whoop MG update aims to sort that out
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Columbia brings back '90s classic Bugaboot, but you'll have to be quick if you want oneSupper limited run of 1,993 pairs will drop on 15 October
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Apple says EU rules are delaying some fitness-friendly features - here’s what it means for Watch usersMaps tools that runners love are on hold, and there’s more friction around apps and data sharing
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Nike slashes price of over 1500 items in huge End of Season Sale with 'up to 50% off'Big savings on everything from gym gear to race-ready running shoes, while sizes last
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GoPro reveals Lit Hero - a budget action cam with a built-in lightA front-facing LED for brighter pieces to camera, 4K/60 video for smoother footage, and a price that won’t make your eyes water
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DJI Osmo Nano officially launched - the tiny wearable camera that keeps your hands freeSports a big new sensor, hands-free mounting, and a clever dock that does more than charging
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DJI Osmo Action 6 leaks again ahead of launch – now with smartwatch controls in towRumours point to remote controls, GPS overlays and health data syncing all live on your wrist
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Garmin's new watch adds an Oura, Whoop feature we've been missing for yearsAnd the best news is that existing Garmin watch users can get it, too - for free
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Why I’d pick the Garmin Venu 4 over Apple Watch Series 11Garmin’s dedicated health tracking features and much better battery life sound way more appealing to me
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Apple Watch Series 11 battery life is better, but still not enough - is Samsung's solid state tech the answer?Samsung's "dream battery" could be the breakthrough we need to push smartwatches beyond one-day battery life
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Ultrahuman teams with Clue to make menstrual cycle tracking a whole lot smarterNow your ring can sync with your period app to give a bigger picture of health
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Apple just gave millions of Watch users a health upgrade you won’t want to ignorewatchOS 26 brings a health-tracking feature that I think is Apple's most important yet
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Looking for a cheaper alternative to Peloton? Here are 5 smart bikes that won't break the bankBig-brand studio vibes without the painful price tag
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watchOS 26 has landed and is available for your Apple Watch right nowIt'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 imagesExpect 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 updateForerunner 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 aboutThe 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 oneThe 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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