Latest articles by Jonathan Bell
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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
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A new all-electric motorbike from BBM offers modular design and ultra-fast charging
The BBM Hiro is a new electric motorcycle built around a modular core, designed to match the power, range and riding style of the most accomplished ICE bike
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The Alfa Romeo Junior and the ups and downs of modern automotive brand building
Compact, sporty and neat, with over a century of heritage to contend with, the Alfa Romeo Junior is a flawed but fascinating EV
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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
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EMC’s new G-Wagen seats eight in high style without losing the original’s rugged good looks
Expedition Motor Company reveals its first Long Wheelbase Cabrio variant of the iconic Mercedes G-Wagen, overhauled and ready for upscale passenger transport
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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
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Vivo launches OriginOS 6, for a smooth and intelligent mobile experience
Superior AI, next-level graphics and a seamless user experience make this Vivo’s most sophisticated operating system yet
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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
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Formafatal ventures deep into the Costa Rican jungle with Studio House, a spectacular retreat
Set high on a forested hillside, the Studio House has far-reaching ocean views yet is completely integrated into its site
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‘Brutalist Berlin’ is an essential new guide for architectural tourists heading to the city
Blue Crow Media’s ‘Brutalist Berlin’ unveils fifty of the German capital’s most significant concrete structures and places them in their historical context
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Brompton splices power with lightness in the new Electric T Line, a featherweight e-bike
The cult of Brompton will garner many new recruits thanks to the ultra-sophisticated, titanium-framed Electric T Line, announced today
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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
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A new concrete house in São Paulo state is designed to open up to its hillside views
Architects Fernanda Padula and Juliana Risso have shaped this family house in Brazil from meticulously poured concrete forms, precise joinery and a close relationship with the landscape
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Ballman Khaplova creates a light-filled artist’s studio in upstate New York
This modest artist’s studio provides a creative with an atelier and office in the grounds of an old farmhouse, embedding her practice in the surrounding landscape
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A new American airline hopes to bridge the worlds of private aviation and business class
Magnifica Air’s Airbuses have acres of space, private suites and white-glove treatment for your precious luggage, coming soon to a route near you
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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
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Niels van Roij Design's newest project is this perfectly tailored Rolls-Royce Shooting Brake
Henry II is a hand-crafted Shooting Brake created from a 1981 Rolls-Royce Corniche coupé. Commissioned by its long-standing owner, the car has been upgraded into a true grand tourer
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Zagato apply their expertise to the debut machine from a new hypercar brand, capricorn
The capricorn 01 Zagato hypercar combines exotic Italian design with German manufacturing and engineering
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TAG Heuer’s Connected Calibre just got a smart new OS, new faces and a new collaboration
TAG Heuer introduces its newest smartwatch, the Connected Calibre E5, along with a partnership edition with running brand New Balance
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A wellness retreat in south-west France blends rural charm with contemporary concrete
Bindloss Dawes has completed the Amassa Retreat in Gascony, restoring and upgrading an ancient barn with sensitive modern updates to create a serene yoga studio
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Dacia wants to make small cars great again – all hail the new Hipster Concept
The best way to minimise energy use in all its forms is to downsize. The Dacia Hipster Concept is a smart way of making a practical car way more pint-sized
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Celebrate the angular joys of 'Brutal Scotland', a new book from Simon Phipps
'Brutal Scotland' chronicles one country’s relationship with concrete; is brutalism an architectural bogeyman or a monument to a lost era of aspirational community design?
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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
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Taschen’s all-encompassing history of Ferrari is a mighty monograph for a mighty brand
At nearly 700 pages, this new book from Taschen is the ultimate gift for the Ferrari fan in your life, spanning the brand’s history on road and track from inception through to the present day
