Ian Bell

Publisher

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.

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.

News         November 19

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.

Reviews         November 12

Soundcore Nebula X1 review: Cinema for the neighborhood

The Nebula X1 is an amazing portable projector packed with technology that movie fanatics will love.

Reviews         October 13

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

Reviews         September 30

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

Smart Home         September 26

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.

Reviews         September 20

Porsche acknowledges long EV charge times, wants you to game while you wait

Porsche and AirConsole announce in-car gaming in the new Porsche Macan

Car News         August 29

Aiper Surfer S2 Review: the pool skimmer champion

The Aiper Surfer S2 I reviewed, surprised me with its durability and functions.

Reviews         August 25

I asked Grok: What could the future PlayStation 7 hardware specs be?

Grok tries to guess what the future PlayStation 7 hardware specifications could be

Features         August 9

“Fraudsters” steal KLM customer data, here’s what they took and what to do about it

KLM had customers data taken by hackers through a third-party venfor system

News         August 7

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

Smart Home News         August 2

Dabbsson 2000L power station review: this one’s hard to beat on price and performance

The Dabbsson 2000L is an affordable power station that is very reliable

Reviews         August 2

Can you guess the nation’s fastest internet provider? New speed test reveals who

Ookla tested dozens of internet providers and names the nations fastest

News         July 29

Alarm.com comes to Apple CarPlay, now there’s no excuse not to arm your home on the go

The Alarm.com app is now available in Apple's Carplay so you can easily arm and disarm your alarm system.

Car News         July 29

Netgear’s new Orbi 370 Series WiFi 7 mesh system promises a lot for the price

Netgear's new Orbi 370 Series WiFi 7 mesh system offers a lot for the price, but is it any good?

News         July 29

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 […]

News         July 18

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) […]

News         July 17

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, […]

Mobile         July 17

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 […]

News         July 16

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 […]

News         July 16

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. […]

Mobile         July 16

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 […]

News         July 16

The best iPhone apps in 2025: These are the apps you need to download right now

Are you looking for the best iPhone apps? We take a deep dive into what the App Store has to offer, finding you the best options sorted by category.

Mobile         July 16

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 […]

Computing         July 15

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 […]

News         July 15

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 […]

Mobile         July 15

DJI Power 2000 Power Station review: perfect for outages, drones and camping

DJI Power 2000 Power Station review: perfect for outages, drones and camping

Reviews         July 9

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

Reviews         June 25

T-Mobile home internet plans have changed, here’s what you should know

T-Mobile Home Internet comes in two flavors, 5G and 2 gig fiber. We break down both plans for you so you can decide which one is best for you.

Mobile         June 12

Blackmailers, spys, and cheaters beware: Signal cuts off Microsoft screengrab feature

Popular privacy communication app Signal adds an update to prevent Microsoft's AI-driven feature "Recall" from taking screengrabs of your conversations.

News         May 22

Your information was probably stolen again: Researcher discovers 184 million stolen logins

Security researcher Jeremiah Fowler discovered a database of more than 184 million logins and emails stolen via infostealer malware. Time to change your passwords, again.

News         May 22

Anker Solix F3800 Plus review: this power station wins for versatility and value

The Anker Solix F3800 Plus offers high solar input, expandable power, and EV charging - ideal for home backup or off-grid use. With great portability, app control, and a 5-year warranty, it outshines the competition in usability and value.

Reviews         May 21

Lutron Caseta Smart Lighting Dimmer Switch review

You don’t have to have a professional install smart switches to make your lighting smart. Instead, try the Lutron Caseta Wireless Smart Lighting Dimmer Switch. It helps you take control of your home lighting through an easy-to-use app, though it has no shortage of competitors.

Reviews         April 25, 2023