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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What’s new from Apple: iPhone 15 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 make their debut
Apple cuts the cord with its isolationist past by joining the USB-C party. Other enhancements and upgrades ensure the new iPhones remain the photographer’s choice
By Jonathan Bell Published
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The latest over-ear headphones offer easy listening and effortless style
Over-ear headphones, whether wireless or wired, offer comfortable listening, effective noise-cancelling and crystal-clear calls
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Bang & Olufsen Beolab 8 is a stunning standalone speaker
The new Bang & Olufsen Beolab 8 speaker can be used on its own or in a pair, or even as part of the ultimate home cinema set-up
By Jonathan Bell Published
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New Polaroid I-2 sees the revitalised brand continue to innovate
The Polaroid I-2 adds manual controls, digital connectivity and a host of high-quality improvements to this familiar creative tool
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Latest and greatest earbuds as more high-end brands move into the field
We round up the best new earbuds, including high-end audio, compact low-cost options, and branded offerings from some of the world's biggest luxury names
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Ruark Audio R410 is a stylish new integrated music system
The new walnut-clad Ruark R410 – engineered for hi-res streaming and designed for the most stylish interior – is a cut above the average audio system
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Bang & Olufsen teams up with Ferrari for an exclusive collection of its best audio products
The Bang & Olufsen Ferrari Collection – combining B&O’s audio heritage with the car maker’s extrovert sporting style – offers enthusiasts of both brands a new way to explore their passions
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Phaidon’s survey of the art of video games evokes wonder and nostalgia
‘Game Changers: The Video Game Revolution’ chronicles the evolution of the art and style of the world’s most popular entertainment medium
By Jonathan Bell Published
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From pocket synths to standalone beat machines, we’ll help you make some noise
Ten of the best-designed audio devices and experimental instruments for music makers
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Apple digs deeper into function, fluid graphics and interactions with the new WatchOS 10
Billed as the biggest update to its wearable interface since the Apple Watch debuted in 2015, WatchOS 10 enhances the function and performance of this essential device
By Nick Compton Published
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Samsung Galaxy series expands and improves with new tablets, smartwatches and folding phones
The arrival of Samsung’s Galaxy Z Fold5 shows a new maturity in folding device design, while smarter smartwatches and faster, more efficient tablets were also on the table
By Jonathan Bell Published
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New-edition KEF LS60 wireless speakers celebrate a partnership with Lotus Cars
Tall, trim and powerful, the KEF LS60 Wireless Lotus Edition speakers are a powerful home audio solution from the iconic British brand
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Keep track of your indoor air quality with Birdie, a stealthy but stylish home accessory
Birdie keeps a beady eye on indoor air quality, encouraging you to take action when things get fuggy
By Jonathan Bell Published
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We open up the new Google Pixel Fold and find out about the future of flexible screens
Google’s Claude Zellweger offers insights into the design approach behind the new Google Pixel Fold, as we report on life with the company’s first foldable
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Elegantly finished consoles add natural lustre to your home audio set-up
New finishes make these classic consoles by Brionvega and Wrensilva stand out from run-of-the-mill radiograms
By Jonathan Bell Published
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New tech essentials for working-from-home happiness
Working-from-home tech and accessories, from standing desks to extra monitors, cables, a coffee maker and more, to shape your ultimate home office space
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Nothing Phone (2) doubles down on the brand’s minimalist, low-key aesthetic
Nothing Phone (2) is the alternative choice, a high-tech handset designed to wean you off digital distractions without compromising quality or function
By Jonathan Bell Published
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New Motorola Razr 40 is a foldable phone for digital minimalists
Powerful yet pocketable, the Motorola Razr 40 shows how the clamshell phone is maturing, pitched at those who prefer to keep digital temptation at bay
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Five full-featured tablets to unchain you from your desk
These five super screens – Apple, Android, and Windows tablets – offer the display area and processing power to handle any creative task
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Astell&Kern gives its flagship portable media player a material makeover
The Astell&Kern A&ultima SP3000 offers high-fidelity sound in a compact, if weighty, package with features galore for the discerning audiophile
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Taking Google’s sleek Pixel Tablet for a test run
The Google Pixel Tablet is a premium slice of media tech, complete with speaker dock that transforms it into the central hub of a smart home set-up
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Kibu are colourful headphones designed for a new generation of responsible consumers
Morrama and Batch.Works team up to create Kibu, children's headphones that can be easily assembled, repaired and recycled
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Saint Laurent pairs up with Fender to create this limited-edition Stratocaster
France’s premier fashion house teams up with American guitar maker Fender, resulting in this gloss-black Stratocaster and special-edition amplifier
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Enter the Wallpaper* Smart Space Awards 2023
The Wallpaper* Smart Space Awards are back to find the very best in new domestic design and technology: nominate your product
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Apple Design Awards 2023 celebrate the work of iOS app developers
Apple Design Awards 2023 exclusive: as Apple rewards developers for the quality of their App Store wares, we showcase three standout apps and reveal all 12 winners
By Pei-Ru Keh Published
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Will Apple Vision Pro usher in a new world of spatial computing?
All eyes are on Apple’s first foray into augmented reality. Apple Vision Pro promises to bring us a new world of work and play
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Seven sculptural speakers that go to 11
Seven of the most lavishly elaborate speakers, handmade objects that turn audio into art
By Jonathan Bell Published