Tech
For ideas that inspire and technology that lasts, we find the things that combine beauty and style to make the most of your digital life
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Ten bespoke musical dollhouses inhabit a suburban wonderland in this NY installation
BGN 11 is an exhibition by Bentgablenits, Teenage Engineering and Shopify, New York, exploring the world of craft, technology and nostalgia
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Alaska Alaska transforms a cult piece of modernist design into a striking speaker
The AA67 speaker by Alaksa Alaska and Caliper is a source of sound and colour for the home, inspired by Slovenia’s much-admired K67 Kiosk
By Jonathan Bell Published
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What’s new in the wearable world of smart glasses, and extended and augmented reality
Are you ready for AR? Meta, Google, Snap and more are gearing up to compete with Apple and deliver frames-based communications devices – complete with AI integration
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Teenage Engineering switches to the dark side with the Field System Black series
None more black: TE’s studio in a pocket is reissued in a new matte black finish to match the cult audio company’s OP-XY sequencer
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Liquid Glass, subtle AI and cross-device continuity define Apple’s new 26-branded OS
At WWDC25, Apple announced a raft of design changes, rolling out iOS 26, iPadOS 26, macOS Tahoe 26, watchOS 26, and tvOS 26 to the delight of attending developers
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Skymill is a desktop device that’ll reshape your relationship with the weather
Gustav Rosén’s Skymill Weather Station fuses digital and analogue design to create an esoteric hybrid weather and air quality monitor
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Dyson’s new Cool CF1 fan brings quiet, compact cooling into the home
An evolution of Dyson’s quest to reinvent the humble desk fan, the Cool CF1 is enhanced and updated for a new, smarter generation
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Bang & Olufsen’s Recreated Classics series continues with this ultimate vinyl set-up
The new Beosystem 3000c pairs the newly revived aluminium Beogram 3000 turntable with the modern Beolab 8 speakers
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Google I/O 2025 melded light-touch UI interactions with an enhanced AI-driven core
We take stock of Google’s new AI offerings. Under a new Material 3 Expressive aesthetic that softens and smooths, AI arrives to take stock of you, your choices, desires, innermost thoughts and exactly what it is you want for dinner
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Welcome to io: OpenAI acquires Jony Ive’s secret startup to shape the form of future AI
Jony Ive’s LoveFrom has spent two years assembling io, a crack team of specialists to visualise the physical form of Artificial Intelligence. Newly acquired by Sam Altman at ChatGPT, this tech supergroup hopes to re-shape the landscape of Silicon Valley and our relationship with tech
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Marshall branches out further from its guitar amp roots - meet the Heston 120 Soundbar
TV sound is the latest domain to be conquered by the classic Marshall script. The Heston 120 puts powerful speakers into a slimline package for TV and music
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Polaroid announces a new tie-in with MoMA, creating a camera that pops with colour
The Polaroid Now Generation 3 MoMA Edition is an instant camera for lovers of pop culture, bold hues and instant gratification
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Samsung and Sony have unleashed new phone flagships, with Nothing snapping at their heels
Do flagship smartphones still have a place in a world of masterful mid-range devices and a general move towards less screen dependence, rather than more? We explore two new entries into the genre
By Jonathan Bell Published
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The rhythm and materiality of Art Deco infuses Bang & Olufsen’s newest Atelier Limited Edition
The Bang & Olufsen Atelier Limited Edition Art Deco is the ultimate home cinema for architecture enthusiasts
By Jonathan Bell Published
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We Are Rewind brings back the boombox with the deliberately retro GB-001 cassette recorder
This cassette player, recorder and portable Bluetooth speaker system all-in-one splices classic looks with digital tech and analogue sounds
By Jonathan Bell Published
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The Pine Beat speaker is the future-proofed debut product from Poca Audio
Longevity and flexibility make the new Pine Beat Bluetooth speaker a smart choice for those who dislike the disposability of modern tech
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Moog’s new Messenger synthesizer has come calling for the clones
Don't shoot the Messenger: Moog might no longer be an all-American company, but it finally has an instrument to counter the cloned versions of its legendary analog synthesizers
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Lighter laptops with weightier AI: Microsoft Surface Laptop 13” and Surface Pro 12”
The headline feature of the new Surface Laptop 13” and Surface Pro 12” from Microsoft is ultra-long battery life. What the company really wants you to do is spend more time conversing with Copilot
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Under pressure: Apple applies skill, science and true grit to get the most out of its electronics
Apple’s Cork HQ is home to a sophisticated R&D lab. Wallpaper* took a tour behind the scenes to see how longevity is baked in to new products
By Jonathan Bell Published
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We test the all-new Asus Zenbook A14, a laptop shaped around new materials
Asus hopes its Ceraluminium-based Zenbook laptops will bring brightness and lightness to your daily portable computing needs
By Emma O'Kelly Published
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We Are Rewind introduces Edith, the newest edition of its reworked portable audio player
Champions of cassette tape now have another outlet for their analogue fetish. The Edith WE-001 is a recording portable tape player with a bold palette and modern technology
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Living light: can the Light Phone III help you reclaim precious time without losing out on life?
Light hope their new Phone III contains just the right amount of tech to live a life free from digital distraction. We put their minimal handset to the test
By Jonathan Bell Published
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The new Phone 2 Pro from CMF combines generous scale with true affordability
We explore the ins and outs of the CMF Phone 2 Pro, the newest device from the Nothing sub-brand that focuses on bold design and carefully honed value engineering
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Bowers & Wilkins has updated its Px7 wireless headphones. We give them a listen
The new Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 bring audio expertise and new technology to an updated and enhanced version of its excellent noise-cancelling headphones
By Jonathan Bell Published
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The new Polaroid Flip unfolds to bring you pin-sharp instant photography
Polaroid announces the Flip, an instant camera that blends its evergreen film technology with better results and more control
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Microsoft vs Google: where is the battle for the ultimate AI assistant taking us?
Tech editor Jonathan Bell reflects on Microsoft’s Copilot, Google’s Gemini, plus the state of the art in SEO, wayward algorithms, video generation and the never-ending quest for the definition of ‘good content’
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Asus chose Milan Design Week as the springboard for its new high-end Zenbooks
Milan Design Week 2025 saw Asus collaborate with Studio INI to shape an installation honouring the slimline new Zenbook Ceraluminum Signature Edition laptop series
By Craig McLean Published