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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Sound stages: the debut of two spatial audio products from Focal and Bang & Olufsen
The curtain goes up on two new premium soundbars, the Focal Mu-so Hekla and the Beosound Premiere from B&O, bringing architectural elegance to spatial audio
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Swedish tech brand Transparent launches its Aroma Diffuser for the home
The audio specialist moves into the olfactory zone with its latest product, the elegant Aroma Diffuser
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Formula E reveals GEN4, the latest iteration of its powerful all-electric race car
Faster, more efficient and with more recyclability than ever before, the GEN4 Formula E car will make its competitive debut in the 2026/27 season
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Teenage Engineering gets playful with two new devices, Riddim and Ting
The new EP–40 Riddim and EP–2350 Ting from Teenage Engineering are infused with authentic dub and reggae sounds and effects
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Bang & Olufsen Reloved brings expertly refurbished tech to design-loving audiophiles
Bang & Olufsen’s new Reloved initiative expands the company’s focus on quality, circularity and sustainability
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Sonoforma fashions guitar furniture for players who want to blend sound into their interior
The new Sonoforma Rhapsody guitar cabinet splices midcentury lines with sonic innards, creating an amplifier that instantly feels right at home
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Five of the finest compact cameras available today
Pocketable cameras are having a moment. We’ve assembled a set of cutting-edge compacts that’ll free you from the ubiquity of smartphone photography and help focus your image making
By Jonathan Bell Published
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In the frame: Layer is a new high-tech platform for displaying unique pieces of generative art
A museum-grade canvas renders digital art with spectacular precision, cutting-edge tech and exacting industrial design
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Nothing expands its affordable offering with a new starter smartphone, the Phone (3a) Lite
Packing all the familiar Nothing tech tropes into a low-cost, high-powered device, the Nothing Phone (3a) Lite should open up the brand to even more customers
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Leica’s M-series shoots into the electronic viewfinder era with the new EV1
For the first time, Leica has introduced an electronic viewfinder in an M-series camera, enhancing access and ease of use of this photographic icon
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Forget the sensor-stuffed smart home and opt for these bots made from warm Danish oak instead
Swift Creatives have debuted their conceptual Wooden Bots, smart notification systems concealed within a trio of sculptural, highly crafted, but still recognisably robotic devices
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Projection made simple courtesy of Vibe One, the first offering from XGIMI’s new sub-brand
Vibe by XGIMI wants to bring projection to the masses, with a debut product that simplifies and streamlines the art of conjuring up cinema wherever you happen to be
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Fender American Professional Classic models are the pinnacle of the guitar maker’s craft
We visit Fender’s California factory to see the latest American Professional Classic models take shape
By Craig McLean Published
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Vivo launches OriginOS 6, for a smooth and intelligent mobile experience
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Superior AI, next-level graphics and a seamless user experience make this Vivo’s most sophisticated operating system yet
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Fuseproject and Tuux join forces to create a womb-like meditation retreat for the workspace
The Iris Meditation Pod from OpenSeed is a scientifically driven one-person retreat, designed to increase concentration and overall well-being
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Fancy transforming your ageing Casio into a smartwatch? Ollee has the answer
The Ollee Watch transforms Casio's cult digital watch into a retro-tinged smart device
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Two new portable projectors from Wanbo and Soundcore showcase extremes of scale
The ultra-compact Wanbo Dali 1 goes up against Soundcore’s mighty Nebula X1 Pro mobile theatre system
By Jonathan Bell Published
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The best wireless in-ear headphones, tested by experts
Our latest round up of the best wireless in-ear headphones includes products from Apple, Bang & Olufsen, Bose, JBL, Nothing, and Sony
By Dan Oliver Published
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Nine music tech innovations shaping how we make sound
New releases from Akai, Boss, Roland and more help shape the future of music-making technology
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Six decades of sonic style are celebrated in this limited-edition Brionvega Radiofonografo
Brionvega has lovingly kept the Castiglionis’ 1965 classic Radiofonografo in production. Now it’s marking the ultimate piece of sculptural hi-fi’s 60th anniversary with a limited edition
By Jonathan Bell Published
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This vivid custom amplifier embodies the creative approach of the late Virgil Abloh
Resplendent in his signature orange, the McIntosh MA8950 x Virgil Abloh Integrated Amplifier is a unique tie-in between the American audio manufacturer and the estate of the late designer
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Google Home gets a glow-up as Gemini joins the party with its uncanny observational skills
Your smart speaker becomes sentient and you now have your own NSA-grade domestic surveillance set-up. Welcome to the terrifying power of Gemini-enabled Google Home
By Jonathan Bell Published
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We roadtest Apple’s newest wearable tech, the Apple Watch Ultra 3 and Series 11
The Apple Watch Ultra 3 hardly reinvents Apple’s most ruggedly handsome of designs, but it does refine it. And for truly off-grid adventurous types, it adds some potentially critical capabilities
By Nick Compton Published
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The Orchid, Telepathic Instruments’ cult synth chord engine, looks set for the big time
Lovers of eccentric music devices rejoice: Telepathic Instruments is rolling out its Orchid ideas machine to a global audience
By Jonathan Bell Published
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From craft cupboard to office desktop, here's a collection of analogue tools you can trust
Never charge anything again with this suite of desktop accessories and top-drawer essentials that represent the very best of enduring mechanical design
By Jonathan Bell Published
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CMF Headphone Pro is the latest product from Nothing’s diffusion range of entry-level tech
CMF continues its quest to bring high design to ultra-affordable devices with its new Headphone Pro, a chunky pair of feature-rich over ear headphones
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Three new small-scale digital radios bring the world to your desktop
Looking for a straightforward, small scale digital radio? Three big players offer up fresh takes, all offering excellent and varied style along with many sonic options
By Jonathan Bell Published


