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 air purifier 2024: remove allergens, particles and pollution from your home
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Best electric bike 2024: elevate your ride with eco-friendly efficiency
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Best running headphones 2024: stay in the zone with these sweatproof picks
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Best cheap Beats deals for November 2024: Turn up the beat
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Best blenders 2024: blitzing machines for smoothies, soups and liquidising
T3 picks of the best blenders from Nutribullet, KitchenAid and everything in between
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Best chef's knife 2024: for cutting meat, fish and veg
Cutting-edge criticism of the best chef's knives, best cook's knives and santoku from Germany, Japan and beyond
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Best bathroom scales 2024: from basic metrics to advanced insights
The best bathroom scales and body monitor scales to measure your weight, body fat, BMI and more
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Best record player 2024 with top turntables for all budgets
The best record players bring you sumptuous vinyl sound in style, no matter whether you're just starting or want a serious hi-fi upgrade
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Best projector 2024, including 4K and HDR models for film or sport
When it comes to sport and movie viewing it's time to go large and go home, with the best 4K and 1080p projectors
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Best juicer 2024: masticating and centrifugal juicers to power up your day
The best juicer helps you set the juice loose from your favourite produce
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Dyson V8 Absolute review: a compact cordless vacuum cleaner
Suction like a wired machine, better battery life, and the greatest bin emptying mechanism EVER
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Jura E8 review: perfect coffee, every time from a chic bean to cup machine
Jura E8 is at the forefront of a new generation of home bean to cup coffee machines that make barista-quality drinks with zero fuss
By Duncan Bell Last updated
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Best streaming DAC 2024: add wireless tech to any speakers
Add new-fangled wireless streaming to your sturdy hi-fi or mini system with these AirPlay, Sonos and Chromecast options
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Philips Series 9000 Laser-Guided Beard Trimmer review: reliable trimming for longer beards
The world's first laser-guided beard trimmer is simply one of the best beard trimmers a man can get
By Duncan Bell Last updated
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Best razor 2024: the finest wet shave razors for men
Remove stubble and beards the old-fashioned way with the best battery-aided and fully manual razors
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Best ice cream maker 2024: the perfect antidote to hot weather
Keep cool this summer with the best ice cream, frozen yogurt, sorbet and gelati wranglers
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