Gadgets
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The Xbox has been transformed into a highly designed object
Microsoft designers Carl Ledbetter and Chris Kujawski on their new approach to Xbox design
By Jonathan Bell Last updated
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Wood look tech-toys for analogue-inspired interiors
We still crave a bit of warmth to go with our technology. However sleek things get and the more wireless and wondrous they become, the desire for a tactile surface or visual softness never goes away. Many wireless speakers have latched onto fabric covers as a way of blending into the domestic realm, but for our money there’s only one material that can give technology an analogue sheen in this digital age, and that’s wood.
By Jonathan Bell Last updated
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Master & Dynamic and Away’s travel collection has us missing flights
Audio specialist Master & Dynamic and luggage brand Away offer up a capsule collection, from headphones to a daypack, with proceeds benefiting the music community impacted by the pandemic
By Jonathan Bell Last updated
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Georg Jensen and Philips join forces on three-piece technology collection
Scandinavian aesthetics meet Dutch functionality in two portable speakers and a power bank, clad in mirror-polished stainless steel, Kvadrat fabric and brown leather
By TF Chan Last updated
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Nolii detangles the experience of tech accessories
‘These products are like the Lego – they’re beautifully designed’
By Jonathan Bell Last updated
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Vodafone Smart Tech's Tom Guy on the Internet of Things
As more and more people want smart tech to offer simpler solutions to everyday problems, Vodafone Smart Tech is here to stay
By Jonathan Bell Last updated
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Beosound Emerge makes home tech blend in
Designed by LAYER, the Beosound Emerge makes the speaker system disappear into home design
By Jonathan Bell Last updated
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High-tech beauty: at home gadgets for experimental regimens
Tap into the future of skincare with our edit of the most forward-looking new devices in beauty technology
By Fiona Mahon Last updated
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Zuma is embedding seamless speakers into ceiling light fittings
British start-up Zuma is on a mission to seamlessly integrate light and sound
By Jonathan Bell Last updated
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Wallpaper* wants… five luxury earbuds for audiophiles
Superior style meets high-end craft and audio excellence – here are five new earbuds we’d like to take for a spin
By Jonathan Bell Last updated
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Microsoft Surface Duo offers a slick two-screen experience
Two screens: twice as good as one? Microsoft Surface Duo says so
By Jonathan Bell Last updated
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Future face: augmented reality is changing the way we look
AI, e-makeup, augmented reality — discover the rise and rise of algorithmic beauty
By Emma Firth Last updated
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The new Google Nest Hub is an alarm clock on steroids
Meet your new, improved and super smart bedtime companion
By Jonathan Bell Last updated
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Best buds: our favourite five new wireless earbuds
Our design guide to wireless earbuds, with all the qualities you look for in a sound investment
By Jonathan Bell Last updated
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Apple and Hermès launch AirTag accessories
Apple has launched its anticipated new AirTag trackers, alongside three new accessories crafted by French maison Hermès. Here, we explore the history and future of this decade-long collaboration
By Elly Parsons Last updated
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Wireless speakers that go anywhere with style
Our edit of the best wireless speakers on the market for design-minded audiophiles
By Jonathan Bell Last updated
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Listen up: Apple AirPod jewellery will bring joy to your digital life
Jewellers are experimenting with new ways to embellish your Apple AirPods
By Hannah Silver Last updated
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The beauty gadgets of 2022 to transform your skin, hair and wellbeing
Discover the best beauty gadgets of 2022 that will simplify and streamline your grooming needs
By Pei-Ru Keh Last updated
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Virtual supercars offer a new kind of driving experience
Virtual supercars and the delights of sim racing mean you can test the limits of an Aston Martin Valkyrie or a Zagato, say, without leaving the comfort of your gaming den
By Jonathan Bell Last updated
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Transparent’s portable Light speaker gets the party glowing
A portable speaker and lamp in one, the Light speaker by Swedish technology firm Transparent draws inspiration from the traditional lantern
By Jonathan Bell Last updated
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Microsoft’s Surface Duo 2 is a newly enhanced pocket foldable
Microsoft Surface Duo 2 enters the foldable phone fray, with a host of improvements that bolster its status as a miniature workstation
By Jonathan Bell Last updated
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New KEF speakers please both audio extroverts and classically minded music lovers
Two new series of KEF speakers – Blade and The Reference – take to the floor
By Jonathan Bell Last updated
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Tempting new technology that makes a bold visual statement
Design-led technology and gadgets on our wish list include these visual triumphs, from a distinctive portable speaker to a compelling camera
By Jonathan Bell Last updated
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Wellness technology: new devices for health, hygiene and clean living
Wellness and hygiene are high on our agenda right now – and technology firms are rising to current demand with everything from sanitiser dispensers to particle-counting vaccuum cleaners, automated loo seats to heart-monitoring T-shirts
By Jonathan Bell Last updated
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Wallpaper* wants… five new earbuds for the best audio on the move
Five new earbuds with the very latest in noise-cancelling technology, comfort and sound
By Jonathan Bell Last updated
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Alice Camera is a clever blend of AI, high-quality optics, and smartphone intelligence
Launching in summer 2022, the Alice Camera is designed to offer ‘the intelligence and user experience of a phone but with the image quality of a DSLR’
By Jonathan Bell Last updated
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Best earbuds 2022: six stylish in-ear solutions for everyone
Six pairs of contemporary earbuds you can rely on, by brands spanning established names to innovative start-ups and environmentally-focused companies
By Jonathan Bell Last updated