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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This boutique British loudspeaker brand offers a very personal approach to hi-fi designEnton Green builds bespoke speakers to order, combining classic audio design with contemporary components and hand-crafted finishes
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Re-style the source of your favourite sounds with the new Bang & Olufsen Atelier serviceBang & Olufsen Atelier brings macro-level colour and material customisation to the Danish manufacturer’s wide range of hi-fidelity devices. We delve into the sample drawer
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Layer conceptualises a next-gen AI-powered device: introducing the PiAPiA, the Personal Intelligent Assistant, is a conceptual vision of how AI might evolve to dovetail with familiar devices and form factors
By Jonathan Bell Published
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OpenAI has undergone its first ever rebrand, giving fresh life to ChatGPT interactionsA new typeface, word mark, symbol and palette underpin all the ways in which OpenAI’s technology interacts with the real world
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Point, shoot and process with Lomography’s two new colourful Instax camera editionsWith the Pemberley and The Blues editions, the Lomo’Instant Square Glass camera provides stylish and pocketable analogue photography
By Jonathan Bell Published
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We put the new ultra-compact Dyson Car+Boat handheld vacuum through its pacesA cordless handheld vacuum pitched at a plethora of tasks, Dyson has tasked the new Car+Boat with far-reaching functionality without compromising performance
By Jonathan Bell Published
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The Century Series, Philips goes retro to celebrate over 100 years of audio innovationDutch audio brand Philips has drawn on its extensive archive to shape the form of the five Century devices, all of which offer stylish ways to enjoy vinyl, radio and more
By Jonathan Bell Published
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NAMM 2025: 10 takeaways from the world's most important music showCalifornia's annual NAMM show brings musical instrument manufacturers big and small to show off their latest wares and audio innovations. Here are ten of the best from 2025
By Jonathan Bell Published
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On the wedge: Love Hultén splices a custom synth into the classic Aston Martin LagondaA retro-futuristic sonic dream, courtesy of this bespoke synthesizer system designed for the back seat occupiers of an iconic Aston Martin
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Meet Samsung’s Galaxy S25 series, designed to set new standards for AI-powered smartphonesWelcome to the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, Galaxy S25+ and Galaxy S25 – tech editor Jonathan Bell gets some hands-on experience with the new-generation devices
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Yves Béhar describes his approach to design, built around a core of sustainable processes and positive social impactYves Béhar is the Swiss-born American founder of Fuseproject, a San Francisco-based multidisciplinary design studio with an outpost in Lisbon. Béhar's work is held in collections at both MoMA and SFMoMA and includes everything from mobility design to medical technology, robotics and high tech start-ups
By Yves Béhar Published
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Loop’s quiet revolution: design-conscious earplugs that really workThe makers of Loop earplugs offer ever-more colourful and functional options to allow anyone to turn life down a little
By Bridget Downing Published
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Five examples of quirky personal tech designed to make a subtle statementWhether it’s on your wrist, in your pocket or on your bedside table, here are five gadgets to inspire and enthral
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Leica’s SL3-S is its newest camera, an upgrade of its pro-grade full-frame systemPhotographers and videographers are catered for by the Leica SL3-S’ performance upgrades and expanded compatibility
By Jonathan Bell Published
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The Nokia Design Archive goes live – relive the early years of mobile multimediaThe archive of Finnish tech pioneers Nokia has been entrusted to Aalto University. Now you can explore the company’s archive of models, concepts and marketing material through an online portal
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Verso Musical Instruments launches Sine guitar, a new take on an age-old formVerso’s Sine guitar creates another bold new form factor for the electric guitar, part of the company’s commitment to reinventing the instrument
By Jonathan Bell Published
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CES 2025: we select the best new tech for home and workplaceTen new devices that’ll help define the domestic realm and the world of work, should you wish to immerse yourself still further in the algorithmic mire
By Jonathan Bell Published
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CES 2025: a collection of this year’s conceptual tech and real-world innovationsRobots of every shape and size were on display at CES, some with more promise than others, along with new approaches to art, health and entertainment
By Jonathan Bell Published
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At CES, a self-watering pot that listens to your plant's needsHopeless with houseplants? This AI-assisted invention gives your little green friends a voice
By Jordan Bassett Published
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Wallpaper Design Awards 2025: In tech, we’re worshipping at the altar of inanimate objects, not smart devicesThe very best contemporary technology, as celebrated by the 2025 Wallpaper* Design Awards and detailed by tech editor Jonathan Bell – watch the video
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Kirin’s Electric Salt Spoon is the most bizarre exhibit at this year’s CESThe innovative device sends an actual electric shock to your tongue, which makes your food taste saltier than it really is
By Jordan Bassett Published
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At CES 2025, Nvidia accelerates towards an AI-driven, robotic-powered autonomous futureNvidia reveals a personal AI supercomputer, digital replicants of the physical realm, and chips to give cars and robots their long-awaited true autonomy
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Shine on: Yaber brightens home entertainment with two new compact projectorsYaber showcased new projectors at CES 2025 – its first ultra-short-throw device, as well as an ongoing collaboration with the estate of Keith Haring
By Jonathan Bell Published
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At CES, the robotic revolution just took a significant step forward with this compact home helpThe Roborock Saros Z70, revealed at CES 2025, marks the evolution of the autonomous robotic vacuum to a smart, sock-clearing robot that’ll tidy as well as sweep
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Sonic Heirloom captures audio memories through an experimental blend of digital and analogue techMap Project Office and Father present the Sonic Heirloom, a beautifully crafted device designed to carry audio recordings through the generations
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Year in review: top 10 gadgets and tech of 2024, as chosen by technology editor Jonathan BellThe very best of 2024’s gadget and technology launches and stories, from emerging AI to retro gaming, laser projectors and musician’s side projects
By Jonathan Bell Published
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New Revox B77 MK III reel-to-reel tape recorder, and more cassette tape-based trickeryThe new Revox B77 MK III might be the ultimate analogue flex. In response, we’ve explored the outer reaches of cassette tape design
By Jonathan Bell Published


