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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EBO Max is a football-shaped FamilyBot that brings intelligence and security to the homeThe robots are coming, trundling slowly through your single-level living space and gazing around in big-eyed wonder. We check out Enabot's EBO Max
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Three new robot-vacuum cleaners make light work of interior upkeepShark, Mova and iRobot unveil three new flagship devices that show the home robotics sector continuing to innovate
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Two new cassette players tap into generational nostalgia for tech with added frictionSlip away from streaming culture and slow things down with the new Gadhouse Miko and a fresh edition of We Are Rewind’s WE-001. These new portable players showcase the growing love for the compact cassette
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Apple is 50, bigger and stronger than ever. How does the company shape the world of 2026?1 April 2026 marks Apple’s half-century. Jonathan Bell considers what Cupertino’s relentless ambition means for the modern world
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Casio’s flagship calculator incorporates traditional Japanese lacquer workCasio is upping the aesthetic and material quality of a desk-top mainstay, transforming the S100X-JC1-U calculator with an ancient hand-finished process
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Bang & Olufsen brings ultimate craft to the limited-edition Beolab 90 Monarch and ZenithThe Beolab 90 Monarch Edition and Beolab 90 Zenith Edition represent the peak of Bang & Olufsen’s Atelier customisation service, exploring craft and materiality in unprecedented depth
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Three talented new compact radios for surfing the airwaves in styleRadio continues to endure, and these new players offer up multiple functions within a small form factor
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Changing the clocks? Four new alarm clocks to ease your early startsThe humble alarm clock shouldn’t cause you information overload; we explore the options to greet the dawn without distress
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Bring the beat back with Bumpboxx's mighty BB-777, a boombox for the 21st centuryCalifornia speaker specialists Bumpboxx have taken their expertise and added a side order of retro inspiration to create this stylish revival boombox
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Create the ultimate cool compact audio system courtesy of Cambridge, Leak and Pro-JectCambridge Audio’s new ultra-compact L/R S speakers in walnut are a desktop delight. We pair them with two more hi-fi components that mix modern tech with vintage looks
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Berlin studio Yont adds a brutalist pink edge to this record store and label HQBased in the heart of Berlin’s Mitte club district, queer house-music label Seven has a new space shaped by Yont Studio
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Blast off back to childhood with Lego’s newest venture, the Tintin Moon RocketLego and the Hergé Foundation have finally teamed up, unlocking a much-loved IP with a dynamic introductory set, the iconic rocket from Explorers on the Moon
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Tembo is an innovative new instrument designed to demystify electronic music-makingMusical Beings has launched Tembo, a digital sampler and sequencer that presents the user with a unique and very analogue interface
By Jonathan Bell Published
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11 great gadgets, design objects and distraction machines for your desktopThe desktop toy is back, this time with a high-tech twist. We explore a range of objects designed to divert and delight today’s white-collar workers, with occasional functionality thrown in
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Four new headphones – find your fit, from Nothing, Meze, Grado and SoundcoreSpanning wired, wireless, over-ear and in-ear, these new headphones showcase the variety of design and technical sophistication on the market today
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Nothing Phone (4a) marks an attractive new waypoint on the ascent to peak smartphoneThe new Nothing Phone (4a) is a welcome mid-tier diversion from the relentless quest for the ultimate smartphone. So what, if any, are the compromises?
By Jonathan Bell Published
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My first MacBook: Apple debuts the striking, candy-coloured MacBook NeoBright ideas, new processes and a decidedly un-Apple price point – the MacBook Neo is perfect for fauxstalgia-stricken Gen Z
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Sure shots: eight options for making espresso and creative coffees when you're on the moveThese devices offer up all the alternative ways to brew coffee when you’re out and about, from camping kits to tubes of coffee concentrate
By Jonathan Bell Published
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The Leica Leitzphone is a Xiaomi-powered high-end smartphone for photography loversThe Leica name is finally attached to a premium smartphone, delivering quality image-making in your pocket without compromising design or performance. Introducing the Leica Leitzphone Powered by Xiaomi
By Jonathan Bell Published
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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
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