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Leica’s D-Lux 8 continues a long tradition of simple, streamlined point and shoot cameras
The long-running D-Lux series is Leica’s nod to ‘entry level’ technology. The latest D-Lux 8 updates the lens, body and software of this high-quality pocket camera
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Cast aluminium speaker is a tower of sound by Tom Fereday
Industrial designer Tom Fereday and bespoke speaker maker Pitt & Giblin create the monolithic Cast from aluminium and high-end components
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Openhagen’s elegant projector splices modern design with high-definition tech
Danish maker Openhagen’s LightBoks brings wood and warmth to the multimedia projector market, proposing a device that looks just as good when it’s not in use
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Torment Nexus or social revolution? Google’s I/O 2024 was all about AI integration
We sift through the revelations and revolutions from Google’s I/O conference, where its Gemini AI model was pushed to the fore for searching and making. The future is how you find stuff, and Google thinks it has the answer to everything
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Dyson masters the mop: new WashG1 powers into home cleaning
As he launches the Dyson WashG1, Sir James Dyson talks to Wallpaper* about the new ‘wet cleaning’ device, the stumbling blocks on the road to a circular economy, and the shape of things to come
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The Google Pixel 8a is an AI-driven ‘beginner’s smartphone’ that eclipses its pricier rivals
We get our hands on Google’s latest device, the mid-range Pixel 8a, a stripped-down smartphone that still packs an excellent camera, solid hardware and an AI-powered software punch
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SFMOMA’s new exhibition explores the design, craft and art of noise
'Art of Noise' digs into San Francisco MOMA’s visual archives and collections to bring together audio objects and installations from around the world
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Huawei exhibition celebrates the power of smartphone photography
Huawei XMAGE, the smartphone innovator’s mobile imaging arm, curates a photography exhibition that highlights the creative power of its technology
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Saga Holobike, a striking new exercise bike, blends seamless styling with new display technology
Layer has created the Saga HoloBike, with an immersive riding experience that takes indoor exercise to another dimension
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These 8 high-end mini PCs pack their computing power into a tiny footprint
Speed, space efficiency and style come together in new-generation mini PCs, an excellent way to keep your tech out of sight and out of mind
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A new office for Xbox game developer Rare is low in carbon and high in style
Barn X is the new hub for game developer Rare’s team, designed to make the Microsoft subsidiary the most environmentally efficient game maker on the planet
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HMD and Nokia put the candy back in the candybar phone
Colourful new Nokia phones from HMD will keep digital detoxers’ low-tech credentials alive with style
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A new limited-edition Rhodes piano and Gibson doubleneck guitar aim for the stars
The new Rhodes Mk8 Earth Edition piano and Gibson Jimmy Page EDS-1275 Doubleneck guitar revisit classic instruments at a price
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Bang & Olufsen’s Recreated Classics series continues with a CD player revival
Bang & Olufsen’s Beosystem 9000c music system brings the original digital compact disc format back to life and pairs it with the latest in speaker design
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Five compact DAB radios that combine broadcast content with visual brio
The latest DAB radios – countertop and bedside broadcast companions – for those who like their devices to be standalone and visually simple
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New Nothing Ear and Ear (a) earbuds: audio innovation with a retro nod
Nothing’s new Ear and Ear (a) earbuds, drawing inspiration from vintage portable hi-fi and packed with updates, help the company maintain its status as an audio innovator
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Dial into the Boring Phone and more smartphone alternatives
From the deliberately dull new Boring Phone to Honor’s latest hook-up with Porsche, a host of new devices that do the phone thing slightly differently
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The Light Touch Turntable by John Tree and Neal Feay offers a new spin on sound and vision
Launching at Milan Design Week 2024, the Light Touch Turntable by John Tree and Neal Feay is made of anodised aluminium and has an automated arm to avoid scratching of records, for seamlessly tuned high fidelity
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Cutting-edge sound machines celebrate the independent spirit
Synths, effects, and even toys – these sound machines offer up new adventures in music creation, and showcase the idiosyncratic world of low-volume tech production
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Wearable tech that’ll help you hack, track and snack your way to success
The latest in discreet wearable tech, from biowearables to smart glasses, is designed to help you be your best self
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These new Samsung x Marimekko accessories bring cult patterns to your pocket devices
Finnish design house Marimekko has infused accessories for the latest Samsung devices with its characteristic abstract floral style
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‘Audio Erotica’ charts home audio through promotional graphics and imagery
‘Audio Erotica: Hi-Fi Brochures 1950s-1980s’ is a playful survey of three decades’ worth of design for listening
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Deyan Sudjic’s new book explores the appeal of analogue technology
‘Analogue: A Field Guide’ by Deyan Sudjic delves into the design history of hundreds of iconic pieces of personal tech
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Remote working wonders: what every home office needs
Remote working calls for clever and efficient kit that won't impinge on domestic bliss at day’s end – from a desk that stows your monitor out of sight to a discreet cloud alternative
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LG OLED x Shepard Fairey at Frieze LA paired striking imagery with cutting-edge display technology
LG teamed up with artist Shepard Fairey at Frieze LA 2024 to showcase the quality of its ultra-high resolution OLED evo G and evo C televisions, animating his work like never before
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New Leica SL3 meets the desires and demands of photographers and filmmakers
The Leica SL3, the latest in the brand’s range of mirrorless full-frame system cameras, is powerful, pocketable and undeniably professional
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Fender 70th Anniversary Stratocaster editions celebrate the enduring icon
New Fender 70th Anniversary Stratocaster editions celebrate the enduring appeal of an icon of both modern music and industrial design. Here’s the new line-up
