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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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?
By Jonathan Bell Published
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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
By Jonathan Bell Published
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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
By Jonathan Bell Published
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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
By Jonathan Bell Published
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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?
By Jonathan Bell Published
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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
By Jonathan Bell Published
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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
By Jonathan Bell Published
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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
By Jonathan Bell Published
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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
By Jonathan Bell Published
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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
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Three new turntables put a fresh spin on vinylIf you’re fully invested in the vinyl revival, a high-quality turntable is the first place to start. These three decks offer style and simplicity as well as performance
By Jonathan Bell Published
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New Motorola Signature kicks the old-school phone brand into the premium leagueA 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 goodRuark 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 showNAMM 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 loversThese 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 boxPacking 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 appsApple 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 2026The 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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The best new gadgets that also look good at CES 2026Away 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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Too much screen time is taking a toll. These low-tech devices can help you step away and unplug‘Digital burnout’ is real; now, people are ‘detoxing’ by choosing intentionally limited tools. Could such gadgets cut your tech dependence?
By Anna Solomon Published
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Apple Music’s new space for radio, live music and events sits in the heart of creative LAApple 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 pianosThe 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 2025Odd 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 2025We 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 BellWhat 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 metricsWe 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 designLong 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


