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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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Type without the tyranny of distractions: eight new ways to get the words outLooking for a way to divert you from doom-scrolling? This selection of eight distraction-free typing devices will keep you offline and away from the socials to help you meet that deadline
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Your final chance to enter the Wallpaper* Smart Space Awards 2025We’re celebrating five years of Smart Space in 2025, tracing half a decade of technological trends and evolution, celebrating the ideas that worked and the devices that became indispensable
By Jonathan Bell Published
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MWC 2025: 6 of the best conceptual phone designs and future facing techBarcelona’s Mobile World Congress has become the phone industry’s major hotspot for launches and new technology. Here are six of the best conceptual designs from this year's event
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Apple updates the iPad Air with new silicon, new intelligence and new coloursMeet the new M3-powered Apple iPad Air, a compact multimedia tablet built for graphics and AI and capable of outclassing many laptops
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Hands on with the new Phone (3a) Series, Nothing's smartest smartphones to dateNothing has launched the Phone (3a) Pro and (3a), featured boosted camera power and the ability to deploy AI for good
By Jonathan Bell Published
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The new Beogram 4000c Saint Laurent Rive Droite Edition of Bang & Olufsen’s iconic modelBang & Olufsen’s legendary design portfolio and technical skill are married to Anthony Vaccarello’s unerring eye for style and detail in the Beogram 4000c Saint Laurent Rive Droite Edition turntable
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Artist Lachlan Turczan and Google's 'Making the Invisible Visible' at Milan Design Week 2025All that is solid melts into air at Garage 21 in Milan as Google showcases a cutting-edge light installation alongside a display of its hardware evolution and process
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Five new cutting-edge over-ear headphones deliver high-end audio in styleMeze Audio, Dyson, Noble, Grado and Écoute Audio offer up their latest wired and wireless headphones for a premium audio experience
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Apple is rumoured to be releasing a foldable iPhone. How should it stand out from the crowd?The new model is forecast for 2026, but Apple’s competitors have already entered the foldable phone market. Is the tech megabrand late to the party, or can we expect something special from its contribution?
By Anna Solomon Published
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Waiting for Ideas have recast the turntable as a minimal aluminium altar for vinyl worshipThe PP-1 turntable is an ultra-minimal, all-aluminium record player designed to enhance the vinyl experience
By Jonathan Bell Published
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We take an exclusive look at the forthcoming Nothing Phone (3a) SeriesNothing’s unique design language continues to evolve - the new Phone (3a) Series is the company’s largest, fastest and most distinctive handset to date
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Teenage Engineering celebrate ten years of the Pocket Operator synth series with £49 modelTE’s cult series of pocketable synths, beat machines, sequencers and samplers celebrates its tenth decade with a new microsite and competition
By Jonathan Bell Published
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The best luggage for laptopsThirteen ways to tote your technology around in style: our guide to the best travel bags for laptops, tablets and more
By Jonathan Bell Published
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The new OnePlus Watch 3 is a tough but stylish Android timepiece with added smartsThe Google-powered OnePlus Watch 3 is an elegant smartwatch with endurance, style and the latest sensor technology
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Cassette players new and classic for analogue audio loversBrand-new cassette players, refurbished classics and the best second-hand sources to experience analogue audio in 2025
By Jonathan Bell Last updated
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Sky has updated its flagship Glass smart TV and announces a new junior model, the Glass AirSky Glass Gen 2 features better sound, a brighter screen and new colour choices, making this all-in-one streaming machine a smart choice for the streamlined home
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Leica and Burton Snowboards create a new edition of the Sofort 2 compact instant cameraThe Leica Sofort 2 Burton Edition adds a wintery sheen to the brand’s lesser-known sideline in instant cameras
By Jonathan Bell Published
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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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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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E-ink comes of age: the best new tablets for distraction-free reading and writingWe explore the world of E-ink tablets to find the best device for handwriting input, editing, sketching and light computing duties
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


