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Ian Bell

Ian Bell

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I work with the best people in the world and get paid to play with gadgets. What's not to like?

The BeatBot Aquasense Pro pool cleaner can both scrub the bottom of the pool and skim the top.

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.
Rivian Snow Mode information screen.

Rivian adds Snow Mode through software update just in time for winter

The latest Rivian software update adds many features, the biggest of which is a dedicated Snow Mode.
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Savant Pro Remote X2 review: Easy to use and pleasing to the eye

Savant has the best-looking smart home remote control on the market right now.
Lutron Caseta Smart Lighting Dimmer Switch.

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.
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Rachio IRO review

Rachio's sprinkler system definitely impressed us with its uber-simple smartphone interface and intelligent scheduling features, but the IRO's lack of physical controls and support for 3rd party rain sensors left us wanting more.
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RHA SA-850 Review

Review: The RHA SA-850 headphones draw looks with retro style and an affordable price tag, but don’t offer audio that stands out much from the considerable competition.
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Cooler Master Storm Sirus Review

The Cooler Master Storm Sirus gaming headset offer plenty of options for gamers to tailor their sound for fragging, but falls flat on music.
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Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Air Review

The Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin Air updates its classic design with support for AirPlay and more refined sound, but retains a price as stratospheric as its name suggests.
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Vers 1.5R Review

The Vers 1.5R clock radio and alarm outperforms plastic rivals with surprisingly deep bass and a clean design.
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Vers 1E Review

The Vers 1e earphones with mic offer a sleek and environmentally friendly wood design, but don’t perform as well as competitors.
Audio-Technica ATH-CKF300 Gold

Audio-Technica ATH-CKF300 Review

Review: The Audio-Technica ATH-CKF300 canalphones defy their low price tag and designer looks with surprisingly tight sound and design.
Cherry JK-0300

Cherry JK-0300 Review

Review: The JK-0300 keyboard from Cherry offers Apple-like style for Windows users but falls a little short in built quality.
Creative Sound blaster Tactic 3D Sigma

Creative Sound Blaster Tactic 3D Sigma Review

Review: The Sound Blaster Tactic 3D Sigma from Creative is an affordable headset that should satisfy all but the most hardcore gamers.
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Thinksound ts02 Review

Review: The Thinksound’s ts02 canal phones deliver warm mids and deep bass from a unique wooden design.
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iPad not charging? Simple tips for charging the iPad via USB

If your iPad is not charging via USB, try these simple tips for charging the iPad even when you encounter the dreaded “not charging” message.
Paul Frank Julius Dance Machine

Paul Frank Julius Dance Machine Review

Review: Paul Frank’s painfully cute Julius Dance Machine iPod dock goes heavy on style and light on functionality.

Samsung buys color “E Ink” firm Liquavista

The race for the next generation e-Reader picks up steam as Samsung purchases color e-ink company Liquavista.

Living microorganisms used to make video games

A professor and physicist at Standford University has figured out how to have single cell organisms imitate classic video games like Pinball and PacMan.

More than 4 million Honda and Acura owners e-mail addresses stolen

Silverpop, the company responsible for holding the e-mail addresses of 2.2 million Honda and 2.7 Acura owners has lost the valuable information through what looks like a site hack.
Nix Digital Hu-Motion Frame

NIX Hu-Motion (12-inch) Review

Review: The Hu-Motion digital picture frame by NIX features a 12-inch display and motion detection, but also a hefty price tag.
Altec Lansing Octiv Stage

Altec Lansing Octiv Stage MP450 Review

Review: Altec Lansing's Octiv Stage MP450 iPad dock manages to squeeze dual full-range speakers that help it pump out fine sound for its size.

Logitech suspends Revue shipments, waits for Google app store

Logitech is halting all Revue shipments until Google gets their act together with the Google TV OS and marketplace.

Nemesis electric sports car hits 170 MPH

Tesla has nothing on Nemesis, a UK-based electric sports car that can fly to 100 MPH in just 8.5 seconds.
NOC NS200

NOCS NS200 Review

We review the NS200 headphones from Swedish manufacturer NOCS which feature a warm, bass heavy sound and Apple-like style.
Jays t-Jays Three Earphones

Jays t-Jays Three Review

The t-Jays Three earphones by Swedish manufacturer Jays offer outstanding sound quality, but feature an awkward design that may be uncomfortable for some users.

Tesla Motors unveils new car factory

Tesla has taken the wraps off their new car factory, courtesy of Toyota.
Sony Dash

Sony Dash Review

We review the Dash, a personal internet viewer from Sony that delivers a wide selection of apps for music and video, but also functions as an alarm clock and digital picture frame.
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Thinksound ts02+mic Review

Thinksound's ts02+mic headphones feature an in-ear 8mm high-definition driver along with an integrated microphone and call control that works with Blackberry and iPhone models.

Peugeot EX1 EV breaks records

The Peugeot EX1 EV is another electric supercar with more than 300 horsepower and has set world records for acceleration.

Jaguar C-X75 electric supercar scoots to 60 in 3.4 seconds

The Jaguar C-X75 concept supercar was shown off at this year's Paris Auto Show, and boy is it a winner.

Jailbreakers Free Apple TV From Its Maker’s Restrictions

The new Apple TV has been hacked and can now support a number of new apps that it originally couldn't. Is this a blessing in disguise?
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HTC CEO: We we won’t tell consumers you’re holding it wrong

In an interview with the Seattle Times, HTC CEO Peter Chou told the newspaper you can't blame consumers for holding the phone wrong.

2012 Range Rover Evoque

The Range Rover Evoque starts at a reasonable $45,000 and gives out plenty of horsepower combined with modern design.

BlackBerry Storm 3 Confusion, HTC Mozart Specs Revealed

The Windows 7 based HTC Mozart has had a bit of a revealing today, complete with pictures and specifications.