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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New Motorola Signature kicks the old-school phone brand into the premium league
A new flagship phone from Motorola brings polychromy, power, big-screen action and even club membership
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Ruark Audio reveals the R810 MiE Radiogram – furniture has never sounded so good
Ruark is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a highly crafted version of its elegant R810 Radiogram, the Made in England edition, created in collaboration with Storm Furniture
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Our highlights from NAMM 2026, America’s biggest music tech trade show
NAMM 2026 offered up all sorts of audio innovation, from boutique electronics manufacturers to the big names in music tech. We’ve assembled a studio’s worth of new gear to explore
By Jonathan Bell Published
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The distinctive new Strada headphones from Meze Audio are hand-crafted for audio lovers
These over ear dynamic wired headphones from Meze Audio bring titanium, leather and Macassar wood to the audio experience
By Jonathan Bell Published
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The mighty new Akai Professional MPC XL is a pro-grade music studio in a box
Packing 40 years of music tech experience into a single all-singing device, the MPC XL is Akai’s new flagship studio tool
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Apple unveils Creator Studio, a new subscription service for its top-tier creative apps
Apple Creator Studio brings together Logic Pro, Final Cut Pro and a host of other pro-grade creative apps, as well as a new level of AI-assisted content search
By Jonathan Bell Published
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We gaze into our crystal ball to predict the tech hits (and misses) of 2026
The shape of things to come: seven technologies that will define the year ahead, from robotics, AI, aviation and more
By Jonathan Bell Published
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CES is awash with the far out and futuristic. Here are nine things that caught our eye
Discover what’s new in robotics, AI wearables, rollable screens, all-electric roller skis and more in our guide to the quirkiest tech innovations at CES 2026
By Jonathan Bell Published
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The best new gadgets that also look good at CES 2026
Away from robotics, mobility and the ever-present AI, we present the most elegant examples of new consumer electronics from CES 2026
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Apple Music’s new space for radio, live music and events sits in the heart of creative LA
Apple Music’s Rachel Newman and global head of workplace design John De Maio talk about the shaping of the company’s new Los Angeles Studio
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Roland and Karimoku expand their range of handcrafted Kiyola digital pianos
The new Roland KF-20 and KF-25 are the latest exquisitely crafted digital pianos from Roland, fusing traditional furniture-making methods with high-tech sound
By Jonathan Bell Published
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These Kickstarter catastrophes and design duds proved tech wasn’t always the answer in 2025
Odd ideas, Kickstarter catastrophes and other haunted crowd-funders; the creepiest, freakiest and least practical technology ideas of 2025
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Ten tech innovations that broke the mould in 2025
We present ten pieces of tech that showed a truly innovative approach, from fresh takes on guitar design to the world’s most retro smartwatch
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Top 10 gadgets of 2025, as chosen by technology editor Jonathan Bell
What were the most desirable launches of the last 12 months? We’ve checked the archives to bring you this list of the year’s ten best devices
By Jonathan Bell Published
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New tech dedicated to home health, personal wellness and mapping your metrics
We round up the latest offerings in the smart health scene, from trackers for every conceivable metric from sugar to sleep, through to therapeutic furniture and ultra intelligent toothbrushes
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Three new smartwatches showcase new frontiers in affordable timepiece design
Long may you run: smartwatches from Withit, Kospet and OnePlus favour function and value above all else, demonstrating just how much the smartwatch has evolved in recent years
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Forget smart homes, Doma's 'intelligent' doors open at the sight of a familiar face
Yves Béhar and Jason Johnson have founded Doma, a tech start-up dedicated to seamlessly integrating tech into your daily life
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Seven covetable accessories designed to improve your Apple experience
We present a clutch of cultured accessories for all things Apple, from chargers to cases, straps and keyboard covers
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Aesthetics and acoustics come together in the Braque speakers from Nocs Design
The Braque speakers bring the art of noise, sitting atop a brushed steel cube that wouldn’t look out of place in a contemporary gallery
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Inspired by a pebble, the stylish new Alma charger provides pocketable convenience
What if technology could quietly allay anxiety and not cause it? That’s the pitch behind new luxury accessories company Addition, starting with its new Alma wireless charger
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Irys is an app designed by photographers for photographers. We take it for a test run
Irys celebrates the art and quality of photography, along with the joy of discovery. We discuss the nature of online creativity and the artlessness of social media with founder Alan Schaller
By Jonathan Bell Published
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The ring’s the thing as Pebble launches a discreet device for memo-taking, Index Ring 01
A tiny device with a singular purpose but limitless applications, the Pebble Index 01 is a customisable smart ring for turning mental notes into text
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Tech gift ideas: Wallpaper’s Jonathan Bell lists 12 devices to desire this festive season
Technology editor Jonathan Bell delves into the best new releases and most giftable gadgets from 2025, offering up personal favourites as well as a few big hints
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Hyundai is the latest car company to get into robotics: meet the Mobile Eccentric Droid
The MobED is a new product from Hyundai’s Robotics LAB, pitched at last-mile delivery and industrial applications
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Nike pushes tech-assisted ways to just do it, from Project Amplify to a Mind Science Department
The sporting giant is seeking new ways of amplifying athletic performance, both physical and mental. We explore the world of Project Amplify and the work of the company’s Mind Science Department
By Nick Compton Published
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Caligra launches its c100 Developer Terminal, a stripped-back machine for serious computing
Pentagram’s Jon Marshall has collaborated with computing start-up Caligra to shape its sleek but serious desktop and mouse
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Sound and vision are combined in this Dyson x Porter bag and wireless headphone combo
Dyson’s first limited edition collaboration with cult Japanese bag brand Porter brings together the OnTrac headphones with a stylish shoulder bag
By Jonathan Bell Published


