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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An incomplete android bestiary listing the fast-moving world of humanoid robots
Who are the key players in the coming robotic revolution? We line up the most likely movers and makers vying to control the automated future
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Joe Doucet unveils a colour-changing paint that adapts to the seasons like a ‘mood ring’
The climate-responsive paint has the potential to passively cool and heat buildings
By Anna Fixsen Published
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The OM System OM-3 camera blends heritage design with cutting-edge technology
The OM-3 from OM System is the newest must-have mirrorless camera design, classically styled and comprehensively equipped to create the ultimate contemporary digital camera
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Type without the tyranny of distractions: eight new ways to get the words out
Looking 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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Enter the Wallpaper* Smart Space Awards 2025
We’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 tech
Barcelona’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 colours
Meet 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 date
Nothing 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 model
Bang & 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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Five new cutting-edge over-ear headphones deliver high-end audio in style
Meze 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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Thunderstruck: Pro-Ject Audio Systems lend their turntable tech to AC/DC’s iconic aesthetic
Pro-Ject Audio Systems’ new limited edition AC/DC Turntable is a magnificent slice of heavy metal fandom
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Waiting for Ideas have recast the turntable as a minimal aluminium altar for vinyl worship
The 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) Series
Nothing’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 model
TE’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 laptops
Thirteen 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 smarts
The 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 lovers
Brand-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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Leica and Burton Snowboards create a new edition of the Sofort 2 compact instant camera
The 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 design
Enton 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 service
Bang & 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 PiA
PiA, 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 interactions
A 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 editions
With 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 paces
A 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 innovation
Dutch 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 show
California'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