Ian Bell
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I'm the co-founder and CEO of Digital Trends Media Group, which I launched in 2006 out of my home office to share my passion for consumer electronics, gaming, entertainment, and making tech accessible to everyone. As a recipient of the Microsoft MVP award for Digital Media, I've been recognized as a pioneer in the field. I've authored or co-authored over 1,600 articles, overseeing content that reaches millions of people on topics like computing, pool cleaners, smart home tech, and portable power stations.
Aiper IrriSense 2 review: A smarter sprinkler for small yards
Is this 4-in-1 smart sprinkler worth the upgrade? In our Aiper IrriSense 2 review, we test its multi-zone mapping, EvenRain tech, and app control.
Beatbot Sora 70 Review: The Cordless 4-in-1 Robot That Finally Cleans Your Tanning Ledge
The Beatbot Sora 70 skips the gimmicky tech and gives you features that actually work to provide a spotless pool.
Aiper Scuba V3 Review: Finally, a pool robot with an actual brain
The Aiper Scuba V3 offers great AI technology coupled with solid value
Apple TV Not Working? 12 Common Problems and Expert-Verified Fixes (2026)
Apple TV is my favorite device for watching streaming shows and services. Here are remedies to common problems, updated for 2026 and tvOS 17
Lando Norris shows off special McLaren Edition headphones you can actually buy
The Bowers & Wilkins McLaren Edition Px8 S2 headphones deliver luxury listening on the go.
Aiper Scuba X1 review: gets the job done without complexity
The Aiper Scuba X1 pool cleaner I reviewed, works great and proved to be reliable.
Soundcore Nebula X1 review: Cinema for the neighborhood
The Nebula X1 is an amazing portable projector packed with technology that movie fanatics will love.
Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra review: the all-in-one pool cleaner champion
The Beatbot AquaSense 2 Ultra is the most premium pool cleaner on the market with amazing capabilities
TCL’s K1 smart door knob will keep clever kids out of your room
The TCL K1 smart knob has a very cool design and multiple security features
TCL D2 Pro smart lock review: this is the future of unlocking your home, and I love it
The TCL D2 effortlessly reads your palm veins to unlock this smart lock.
Aiper Surfer S2 Review: the pool skimmer champion
The Aiper Surfer S2 I reviewed, surprised me with its durability and functions.
The TCL D2 Pro lets you open your doors like Tony Starks Iron Man
The TCL D2 Pro smart lock reads your palm and lets you open your door like Tony Starks Iron Man
New biodegradable fiber tech helps with e-waste
What’s happened? Researchers from Seoul National University, led by Professor Seung-Kyun Kang and Dr. Jae-Young Baehave developed a groundbreaking biodegradable fiber that could revolutionize textile electronics, tackling the growing e-waste problem. This eco-friendly material, detailed in a July 2025 study published in npj Flexible Electronics, degrades naturally without harming the environment, unlike traditional electronic textiles […]
Drone Zips to 124mph (200 km/h) in 1 second
What’s Happened? A video circulating social media and YouTube showcases a custom racing drone built by Trinx Pepino, accelerating from 0 to 200 km/h in just one second, leaving even Formula 1 cars in the dust. Shared across platforms like Reddit and X, this feat highlights the raw power of modern FPV (First Person View) […]
Wireless usage spikes in 2025, networks strain
Wireless customers continue to be glued to their devices, with usage jumping 40 minutes daily compared to early 2024, per the J.D. Power 2025 U.S. Wireless Network Quality Performance Study—Volume 1. Over a third of Gen X and Gen Y users are on their phones for more than eight hours every two days, mostly streaming, […]
Steam delists hundreds of adult games
Why it matters: Vague policies on platforms like Steam risk chilling developer creativity, especially for indie creators tackling edgy themes, while raising broader concerns about content freedom in gaming amid global regulations. The news: Valve quietly updated its Steamworks guidelines to ban content violating payment processors’ rules, targeting “certain kinds” of adult-only material that’s not […]
Razer’s Core X V2 eGPU has blazing speeds, but no built-In power?
Why it matters: External GPUs (eGPUs) like Razer’s latest could supercharge slim laptops and handhelds for AAA gaming or creative work, especially as Thunderbolt 5 ramps up bandwidth. But with fewer all-in-one features, it’s a mixed bag for users craving simplicity. You need to buy more accessories for the Core X V2 encloser to make […]
World’s first Qi2.2 wireless power bank unlocks 25W magnetic charging speeds
Why it matters: As smartphones like the iPhone 16 and Galaxy S25 push charging speeds higher, Qi2‘s evolution to 2.2 promises up to 50W wireless power—cutting charge times and heat— but adoption has been sluggish, leaving users stuck with slower 15W Qi2 tech. This new power bank could kickstart the upgrade wave for on-the-go charging. […]
Japan shatters internet speed record, can download entire Netflix library in seconds
Why it matters: In a world hungry for faster data—think AI training, quantum computing, 8K streaming, and massive cloud backups—Japan’s breakthrough pushes the boundaries of what’s possible with existing fiber optics, potentially slashing global latency and boosting connectivity for billions. The news: Researchers in Japan have clocked a mind-blowing 402 terabits per second (Tbps) over […]
Google confirms merging Chrome OS and Android into one platform
Why it matters: Google’s push to blend Chrome OS and Android could supercharge affordable laptops like Chromebooks, making them more versatile for work and play. This move echoes Apple’s seamless ecosystem across iPadOS and macOS, potentially shaking up the PC market where Windows dominates but innovation lags. What’s happening: In a bombshell interview, Google’s Android […]
Google’s AI agent ‘Big Sleep’ just stopped a cyberattack before it started
Google’s AI agent, dubbed Big Sleep, has achieved a cybersecurity milestone by detecting and blocking an imminent exploit in the wild—marking the first time an AI has proactively foiled a cyber threat. Developed by Google DeepMind and Project Zero, Big Sleep identified a critical vulnerability in SQLite (CVE-2025-6965), an open-source database engine, that was on […]
Apple’s iOS 26 public beta may finally arrive next week
Why it matters: Apple fans dying to try the latest iPhone OS have faced a wait longer than expected for the iOS 26 public beta, diverging from Apple’s usually rapid rollout. A near-term release could help ramp up user testing , work out bugs, and increase excitement ahead of the full launch this fall, especially […]
Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max review: the Mercedes of robotic pool cleaners
The Aiper Scuba X1 Pro Max is the Mercedes of high-end pool cleaners
Beatbot Aquasense Pro review: simple setup, spotless results
Beatbot's Aquasense Pro pool cleaner performs better and been more reliably than the competition, but comes at a steep price.