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.
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.
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.
Consumer Interest In DVD Remains Strong
In the first quarter 2005, more than 400 million DVDs shipped to retail according to figures compiled by Kaplan, Swicker and Simha on behalf of DEG: The Digital Entertainment Group.
Samsing Finishes 100M Large TFT-LCD
Samsung has finished manufacturing their 100-millionth TFT LCD. And you wondered why LCD prices have fallen so much.
Is the Internet Poised to Break?
Traffic volumes continue to soar in 2009 as just about every industry has turned out sharp increases in demand for bandwidth, raising concerns about whether capacity can handle the demand.
Sony DRU-530A Review
Sony's DRU-530A is an affordably priced multi-format burner for your PC. With support for all the popular formats and 8X DVD writing, this drive has a lot going for it.