Latest articles by Jonathan Bell
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No Roman holiday is complete without this new guide to the city’s modern architectureModern Rome is the newest publication from Blue Crow Media’s growing collection of architectural city guides and detailed maps. We take a tour
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The new Commodore Callback flips off the distractions and intrusions of modern devicesBaking in just the right amount of functionality, the Commodore Callback 8020 is a flip phone with carefully calibrated levels of intentional friction and a deliberately retro-futurist aesthetic
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In the Saudi desert, Heatherwick Studio proposes a dramatic window on the universeDeep in north-west Saudi Arabia, AlUla Manara wants to re-shape the stargazing experience through dramatic architectural forms
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RDR architects have completed an elegant new structure for the Swiss AirforceHalle 2 is the new home for Payerne Air Base’s Rescue Standby Unit, consolidating essential functions within a sleek silvery skin
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The new Canadian cabin is celebrated in Gestalten’s Northern Exposure monographA feast for the restive imagination awaits in Northern Exposure, a richly illustrated guide to the very best in contemporary Canadian residential architecture
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From reborn supercars to reworked 80s icons, Ford’s sporting past is being revivedWe take a look at four fast Fords from specialist restomodders around the world
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A waterfront house in Miami is arranged as a sequence of densely planted courtyardsKODA has completed a waterfront house, Pine Tree Residence, in Miami Beach, using planting to shape protected sightlines to create a private waterfront space
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Akai Professional has updated its entry-level MPCs for music makers of all stripesThe G2 versions of Akai’s MPC One and MPC Key 37 are here, offering enhanced functionality, more memory and a host of new features
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Honor Watch 6 is the newest do-it-all smartwatch for the wrist of the active wearerIf you’re into ultra-granular fitness tracking, consider the new Honor Watch 6, a sensor-packed smartwatch that’s designed to pair up with over 120 sporting activities
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A lakeside retreat in Canada creates a platform for contemplation in the forestYh2 Architecture has completed a lakeside retreat on a sloping site alongside Québec's Lake Memphremagog
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Not human, but helpful - Eno is the debut multi-purpose robot from start-up Genesis AIGenesis AI wants its robots to help without having to mimic the human form. Enter the Eno robot, a mix of robust industrial forms and slick simplicity
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Bowers & Wilkins launches the 800 Series Diamond D5, a design evolved over 60 yearsOne of the pre-eminent speaker designs of modern times, the Bowers & Wilkins 800 Series has been given a complete overhaul
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The new Honda Prelude wants you to settle down into a long-term relationshipThe Prelude coupé wears its technology lightly, luring in buyers with the promise of reliability, practicality and longevity, with just a dash of awkward style
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Assouline’s monograph celebrates the world of that timeless two-wheeler, the VespaIt’s 80 years since Piaggio’s Vespa re-shaped the urban experience, both in Italy and beyond. A new monograph – and limited edition bike helmet – tells the tale of the moped’s mass adoption through words and pictures
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Shark believes colour is the magic ingredient to elevate the quotidian chore of cleaningThe new Shark Home Luxe Collection brings a palette of unconventional colours to the realm of vacuuming, both robotic and manual
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Can Insta360’s Luna Ultra shake up the monocultural action camera market?Insta360 intends to capture the hearts of content creators with its new Luna Ultra, a pro-grade pocketable action camera with high levels of quality and innovation
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Birdie’s flock expands as the Danish home tech brand introduces three new wellness productsThe Birdie Home Collection now includes the Birdie Pro, Birdie Flame light and Birdie Podium air purifier, joining the signature yellow Birdie to help feather the perfect nest
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Technics x Fritz Hansen collaborate on a Bauhaus-era lamp and a cult classic turntableTechnics and Fritz Hansen’s Copenhagen sound installation has led to these limited edition versions of the Kaiser Idell Luxus lamp and the SL-40CBT turntable
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The Dwarf Mini Smart Telescope is a compact gateway to astrophotography and stargazingDwarflab’s new Dwarf Mini Smart Telescope is an app-driven introduction to the infinite realm of astronomy, a compact but feature-packed device for travels into the cosmos
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Curvy and flowing, Xingu House draws on its Brazilian setting with drama and aplombDramatically cantilevered on a hilltop in Minas Gerais, Tetro Arquitetura's Xingu House elevates Brazilian modernism with sensuous and sculptural statements
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All-electric SUV specialists Rivian have launched their all-important R2 model8,000ft up in Utah, we get to grips with Rivian’s new R2 on road and trail, and delve into the company’s aspirations for autonomy, tech and robotics
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From Le Mans to the mancave, the AMR-C01-R Hypercar Edition is a sleek virtual racerAston Martin and Curv Racing Simulator introduce the AMR-C01-R Hypercar Edition, an endurance racing machine for the home inspired by the Aston Martin Valkyrie
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Roberts has announced a new multifunctional radio for the outwardly bound, the SolarDAB99Containing a host of handy functions, the Roberts Radio SolarDAB 99 is a portable audio companion that’s shaped to attend the school of hard knocks
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LA-based OBEN has created a series of extraordinarily sculptural sound piecesFusing audio and art, OBEN Hi-Fi’s eccentric collection of custom speakers and one-off commissions sets the firm apart in the crowded world of high-end audio
