Latest articles by Jonathan Bell
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Taking off? XPeng Aero HT promises world’s first all-electric ‘Land Aircraft Carrier’
Six wheels, six rotors, four seats and an aesthetic that bests even the boldest futurologist – Chinese manufacturer XPeng looks to the skies with this truck and its onboard flying machine
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Wallpaper Design Awards 2025: In tech, we’re worshipping at the altar of inanimate objects, not smart devices
The very best contemporary technology, as celebrated by the 2025 Wallpaper* Design Awards and detailed by tech editor Jonathan Bell – watch the video
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AC Future and Pininfarina’s RV concepts create the ultimate in mobile living at CES 2025
This trio of smart, expandable RV concepts from AC Future continues the industry's ongoing design evolution and our fascination with life on the road
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At CES 2025, Nvidia accelerates towards an AI-driven, robotic-powered autonomous future
Nvidia reveals a personal AI supercomputer, digital replicants of the physical realm, and chips to give cars and robots their long-awaited true autonomy
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Shine on: Yaber brightens home entertainment with two new compact projectors
Yaber showcased new projectors at CES 2025 – its first ultra-short-throw device, as well as an ongoing collaboration with the estate of Keith Haring
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Van life with an eco edge – this mobile wooden cabin is designed for getting away from it all
The Cocoon-Freelancer is Attia Design’s alternative to the van life aesthetic, a plastic- and chemical-free timber structure that makes a virtue of simplicity
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Donut Lab has baked modularity and innovation into its new suite of electric motors
Spun out of an electric motorbike start-up, Donut Lab hopes to reshape the world of electric mobility with five new modular electric motors
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At CES, the robotic revolution just took a significant step forward with this compact home help
The 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
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New wave: 11 electric boats for a nautical New Year
From cutting-edge electric hydrofoils to elegant speedboats, here are some of the newest innovations to take to the waves
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Sonic Heirloom captures audio memories through an experimental blend of digital and analogue tech
Map Project Office and Father present the Sonic Heirloom, a beautifully crafted device designed to carry audio recordings through the generations
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The top 10 architecture stories of the year: who, what, where and why?
Our top 10 architecture stories of 2024 feature some of the industry's finest moments of the year
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RollAway Hospitality describes its all-electric RV as a luxurious suite on wheels
A Californian start-up combines zero-emission tech with expert packaging to create a designer camping experience
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From Polestar 1 to Polestar 6, a definitive guide to the acclaimed EV brand's cars and concepts
Now that the new Polestar 3 and 4 are on the road, we take stock of Polestar’s progress and chronicle its evolution, cataloguing all the EV car company’s models and concepts to date
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The innovations and eccentricities coming soon from the Chinese auto industry
China accounts for 75 per cent of new EVs, and new models arrive on a weekly basis. Here are some of the key brands looking to reshape the automotive landscape in the years to come
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Year in review: top 10 gadgets and tech of 2024, as chosen by technology editor Jonathan Bell
The very best of 2024’s gadget and technology launches and stories, from emerging AI to retro gaming, laser projectors and musician’s side projects
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Maserati unveils the Fuoriserie By Hiroshi Fujiwara MC20 Cielo model
Hiroshi Fujiwara, the so-called Godfather of Streetwear, lends his talents to Maserati’s in-house bespoke division, creating a stylish take on the company’s open-topped supercar
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Year in review: the top 10 cars of 2024, selected by transport editor Jonathan Bell
What are our cars of the year? We’ve scoured the archives to unveil the machines that most impressed us over the past 12 months, from retro revivals to high-tech EVs
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Misfires and Monstrosities: three vehicular design disasters that show taste is in retreat
From a multi-million dollar piece merchandise to a wretched Rolls-Royce, these are the low points of the year in transportation design
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A revamped Edinburgh apartment combines Californian-style modernism with modern craft
Archer + Braun have transformed an apartment in a historic house with finely tuned contemporary additions and sympathetic attention to detail
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New Revox B77 MK III reel-to-reel tape recorder, and more cassette tape-based trickery
The new Revox B77 MK III might be the ultimate analogue flex. In response, we’ve explored the outer reaches of cassette tape design
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The Rolls-Royce Ghost Series II glides into the DMs of the world’s 1 per cent
The Series II version of the ‘Baby Rolls’ has slight but sophisticated revisions to keep this hefty saloon in the targets of an increasingly idiosyncratic and individualist buyer
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DS Automobiles makes good on its conceptual promises with the new DS No.8
An all-electric flagship, DS No.8 is either a high-riding saloon or a low-slung SUV. Either way, it illustrates a welcome dose of fresh thinking from the French manufacturer
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12 new lighting products designed to entertain, educate and enhance
From psychedelic themes to sophisticated LED scenes, here are a dozen high-tech lighting devices to inform, illuminate and re-shape your space
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The top 10 concept cars of 2024, as selected by Wallpaper’s Transport Editor
We round up our favourite forays into futuristic design with this collection of concepts and design studies showcasing the transport of tomorrow
