Latest articles by Jonathan Bell
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Changan launches in Europe with two mid-sized electric SUVs. We try the S05 for sizeThe Changan S05 is a comprehensively equipped EV at a very competitive price. Will it be enough for the Chinese giant to woo European customers?
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A drafting table for Daniel Arsham is a dream piece of bespoke studio equipmentArtist Daniel Arsham has commissioned the ultimate creative station from Caliper: the result is this dashing drafting table
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The Leica Leitzphone is a Xiaomi-powered high-end smartphone for photography loversThe Leica name is finally attached to a premium smartphone, delivering quality image-making in your pocket without compromising design or performance. Introducing the Leica Leitzphone Powered by Xiaomi
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Welcome to Galaxy S26 as Samsung unveils the annual update of its flagship smartphoneThree variants of the Samsung Galaxy S26 are now available, alongside two versions of the Galaxy Buds4. What do the new devices offer and should you make the upgrade?
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Smartphone addiction? This Catalan company wants to bring balance to your mobile lifeThe Balance Phone is seeking to wrest your attention from the screen, using minimal design and a welcome absence of nagging apps and notifications
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Astell&Kern’s newest player offers customisable sound quality and robust industrial designThe new Astell&Kern PD20 is a multifunctional high-res digital audio player designed for use at home and on the move
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Genesis Design California studio gives the car brand a creative foothold in El SegundoEYRC Architects has transformed an industrial building into a creative hub and showcase for luxury South Korean car maker Genesis
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An electric restomodder goes old school: meet the petrol-powered Lunaz Aston Martin DB6British engineering specialist Lunaz is best known for its electrified luxury classics. Now the company marks its 50th commission with a return to classic combustion with this reborn Aston Martin
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Find inspiration, aspiration and sage advice in the Steve Jobs Archive's ‘Letters to a Young Creator’Some of the greatest modern minds come together to provide their insights into the creative process in this new publication
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Two new books explore different sides of the post-industrial landscape – real and virtual‘The Edge of Ruin’ and ‘Photography, Video Game, Landscape’ offer up two viewpoints on modern landscape photography, both shaped by technology
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Do mid-range phones provide all the power you’ll ever need? We try the Google Pixel 10aYour phone can probably do way more than you think. So should we ditch flagship devices and stick to the polished performance of mid-range models?
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The ultimate monograph for the ultimate superyacht builder: Feadship by AssoulineCast yourself away with this celebration of Dutch shipyard Feadship, a pioneering creator of unique superyachts
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Sleek new wireless speakers from French audio brand Triangle are ready for lossless listeningTriangle Hi-Fi have announced the Capella 2 speakers, a wireless system designed for high-fidelity with maximum practicality
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Kengo Kuma talks technology and architecture to mark his new monograph, ‘Substance’The new book from the celebrated Japanese architect features 35 material-led pavilion projects as well as his thoughts on the fusion of design, craft and technology; we interviewed him to find out more
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The V&A’s digital collection acquires another significant piece: the very first YouTube videoAs part of its remit to capture the shifting sands of culture, the Victoria & Albert Museum launches a new display showing a meticulous recreation of the early days of the world’s second most popular website, YouTube
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A triplex apartment in Central London blends highly crafted materials with expansive spacesThe Apartment Arabescato by Grafted is an impressive extension of a Fitzrovia flat, a showcase for craft, space and material
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Block party: 7 pieces of concrete techWe explore the makers and manufacturers exploring the benefits of concrete, whether it's anchoring high-end audio or simply providing a raw aesthetic
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A swift homage to Swedish style courtesy of Autoforma’s wild restomod Volvo P1800ESAn enduring automotive classic gets the restomod treatment: meet the Autoforma Norrsken, a bespoke update of Volvo’s P1800ES shooting brake
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The Kappe House, one of LA’s most significant midcentury modern houses, is on the marketThe architect Ray Kappe completed his own house in 1967. Owned by the Kappe family until 2025, the Pacific Palisades residence has now gone on the market for the first time. We take a tour
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Three Ukrainian guesthouses in a meadow blend the vernacular with modern amenitiesYOD Group has completed the Reed Roof Guesthouses in central Ukraine, self-contained structures designed as a retreat from the harsh realities of everyday life
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From vinyl storage to speakers, Mortar is your new source for minimalist techScottish start-up Mortar is a personal project that’s scaled up to bring refined design to all aspects of the contemporary interior; meet its founder
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There’s a new player in the Electromod Mini scene: Everrati launches the Electric Classic MiniBritish electrification specialist Everrati has turned its attention to the original Mini, transforming the evergreen city car into a nippy, compact and lavishly trimmed EV
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Nothing opens its second dedicated tech store and aims to make a splash in the Indian marketThe new Nothing Store Bengaluru gives the upstart tech brand a community foothold in the heart of India’s biggest tech city
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Sleek new speakers from Swiss manufacturer Geneva Lab offer stylish power or portabilityGeneva Lab launches two new speaker systems, the portable Duo and the architecturally infused DeCon/XL
