
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.
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Garmin’s first 2026 smartwatch update is rolling out now across select Venu and Vivoactive watches
Software version 15.52 is landing on the Venu 4, Venu X1 and Vivoactive 6 with “manufacturing” tweaks and some other vague bug fixes
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This eight-move bodyweight workout trains your whole body when you don’t have time or patience for the gym
No equipment, no excuses - just a full-body session that hits legs, glutes, core and shoulders in under 30 minutes
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Amazon’s latest Garmin watch deals are worth a look if you want to train smarter this year
From the Forerunner 165 to the Vivoactive range, there are some proper bargains to be had
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Amazfit is prepping another top-tier adventure watch to take on Garmin, leak suggests
A fresh name spotted inside Zepp app code hints at a follow-up to its premium rugged model, the T-Rex Ultra
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I’ve tried many heart rate monitors over the years, and only these 3 are worth the money
Your smartwatch heart rate is good, but these are better
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I tested a lot of running compression socks and these 3 are worth your money
These socks prove that not all “tight socks” are the same
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Apple’s Health app could get major revamp in iOS 26.4 - with food tracking and an AI health coach rumoured
A refreshed layout, meal logging and doctor-led videos are reportedly on the cards as Apple doubles down on health
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Amazon is turning Bee's wearable into a proactive 'second brain', not just an always-listening notepad
The ambient AI clip-on is getting new “actions” that can draft emails and create calendar invites, raising the usual privacy questions
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Reebok just dropped a running shoe designed for the treadmill crowd
The FloatZig Tread targets indoor traction and responsiveness - plus there’s a new max-cushion sibling for distance running
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Apple Watch blood sugar monitoring could soon be a reality - thanks to a clever new breath-testing gadget
A necklace-style glucose gadget is in trials, and it could be the stepping stone Apple’s been waiting for
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Garmin's best-selling Forerunner 965 watch has been discounted to its lowest-ever price
The running watch giant's most popular Forerunner model is currently on sale with £100 off
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Adidas eyes Hyrox crowd with Dropset 4 functional training shoe - built for lifting, jumping and short runs
A stability-heavy trainer that’s been tweaked for modern functional fitness, with more energy return underfoot than before
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Segway’s next-gen e-bikes aim to make cycling simpler and safer with anti-theft tech and smoother pedal assist
The all-new models promise fewer jolts, less lag and a more natural feel on the pedals
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Motorola teams up with Polar for its next budget smartwatch, and it costs less than a pub night out for two
The new moto watch brings Polar-powered fitness tracking, recovery insights and up to 13 days of battery life
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Luna unveils fitness band to rival Whoop - and there's no monthly subscription
The Luna Band promises always-on health tracking and voice-led coaching, with a focus on useful insights not just charts
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Solos launches AirGo V2 smart glasses with upgraded 16MP camera, live video and multimodal AI
This $299 face wearable lets you ask questions about what you’re looking at, translate text and identify objects without pulling out your phone
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Merach unveils 'world's first' AI-powered treadmill that changes speed and incline based on your heart rate
Debuting at CES 2026, the LLM-powered tread links up with Apple Watch and starts at $1,199.99
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Samsung is bringing dementia detection tools to future Galaxy wearables
Upcoming feature will track changes in speech, movement and daily routines to nudge users to seek medical advice sooner
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I had a new boiler installed for winter and it was so much easier than I expected
My old combi was struggling so BOXT swapped it for a beefy new Worcester Bosch in just five hours
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Peloton Cross Training Bike+ review: the best exercise bike for those who can afford it
Home fitness doesn’t get any better than this, but is it a worthy upgrade for existing Peloton users?
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Arlo Essential 3 2K Pan-Tilt Security Camera review: well priced camera with useful AI smarts
This budget-friendly pan-tilt camera promises wall-to-wall 2K coverage and clever AI alerts – but can it really give Ring a run for its money?
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Here's my pick of the best Fitbit Black Friday deals in the US and UK – all with nearly 50% off the RRP
From kids’ LTE watches to Pixel smartwatches, these Fitbit and Google deals have the biggest discounts right now
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Decathlon’s Black Friday sale knocks up to 50% off treadmills, exercise bikes, shoes and Garmin watches
From budget exercise equipment to workout gear, here are the standout Decathlon deals to know about
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These are the 5 best Black Friday smartwatch deals with the biggest discounts on Amazon right now
The Garmin, Google, Huawei and Amazfit wearables I’ve picked out are all almost half price
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