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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2024 NAMM Show was a hotbed of new musical innovation and updated classics
The best of the 2024 NAMM Show, the music industry’s festival of new gear, new designs and new ideas for making high-fidelity sounds
By Jonathan Bell Published
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New Devialet Phantom I speaker heralds Chinese Year of the Dragon
The Devialet Phantom I by Yang Bao and Wa Liu is a limited edition of the brand’s flagship speaker, a celebration of the Chinese Year of the Dragon
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Lunar Habitat Master Plan: how we might live on the moon
The Lunar Habitat Master Plan imagines a modular colony on the surface of the moon, using inflatable modules and 3D-printed protection
By Jonathan Bell Published
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The Beosound A9 x MonoNeon brings bold colour to the ultra-refined Danish speaker system
Bang & Olufsen’s Beosound A9 limited-edition speaker with musician MonoNeon sees the brand continue its collaborative streak
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Samsung Galaxy S24 series goes all out on AI
The Samsung Galaxy S24 series is announced, with a host of AI-powered functions designed to transform your relationship with your phone
By Jonathan Bell Published
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CES 2024: truly all the tech you need and then some
The best tech of CES 2024, from next-level laptops to mindful mirrors, audacious audio and more innovation than you can shake a smart bot at
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Transparent Turntable spins into the Wallpaper* Design Awards 2024
The Transparent Turntable is a high-end record player from Sweden that mixes modular design with minimal lines
By Jonathan Bell Last updated
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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 2024
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Swarovski Optik and Marc Newson create the world’s first smart binoculars
The Swarovski Optik AX Visio binoculars integrate precision optics with digital intelligence to create a birder's dream
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Year in review: top 10 gadgets of 2023, as selected by Wallpaper’s Jonathan Bell
Our top 10 gadgets of 2023 are, by definition, items we do not need. Yet, from an e-ink tablet to a flip phone and a coffee maker, they are things we couldn’t help but admire
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Year in review: top 10 audio products of 2023
Every audio brand offers high fidelity as a gilt-edged promise – which products matched up to the claims? Consult our top 10
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Huawei’s new MatePad Pro 13.2-inch tablet has big-screen credentials
The feature-packed Huawei MatePad Pro 13.2-inch is a new hero for curating, creating and reshaping beautiful content, wherever you are
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Wallpaper* gift guide: shopping with technology editor Jonathan Bell
The best tech gifts, from gaming on the go to a Japanese record player, and the odd creative curveball
By Jonathan Bell Published
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OPPO celebrated smartphone photography excellence at Paris Photo 2023
Smartphone giant OPPO announced the next steps in smartphone photography during its Paris Photo showcase
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Dogs in space: this friendly canine AI is designed to comfort lonely astronauts
Long-range space missions pose huge psychological problems. This robotic dog is designed to keep astronauts company whilst checking their vital signs
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Three new record players offer fresh ways to experience old vinyl
Each of these recently released record players makes it easy to bring the warmth of vinyl back into your daily listening habits
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Collaboration makes for happy designers, says Figma report
A report from online design platform Figma shines a light on new ways of working faster, better, together
By Simon Mills Published
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Humane’s Ai Pin is a wearable personal assistant, powered by artificial intelligence
The launch of the Humane Ai Pin sees invisible computing and ubiquitous AI take a big step towards the mainstream
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Ten new pieces of tech designed to help homeworkers get into the swing of things
We’ve sifted through the most recent releases from across the world of tech to select ten items that’ll enhance the remote working experience
By Jonathan Bell Published
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The television fights back: Sky Live brings a new level of interaction to the medium
Sky Live pairs with Sky Glass to create a domestic entertainment hub unlike any other. Can it help divert our tired eyes from away from our smartphones?
By Jonathan Bell Published
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All speakers great and small: we round up the latest in audio innovations
From high-end home systems to portable powerhouses, here are six sets of speakers designed to deliver perfect audio wherever you need it
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Google Pixel Watch 2 wants to look after you
The Google Pixel Watch 2 harnesses the power and potential of FitBit, which the company acquired in 2022, for both personal wellness and safety
By Pei-Ru Keh Published
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Google Pixel 8 Pro might change our relationship with photography
The Google Pixel 8 Pro phone goes all out to inject generative AI abilities into this essential everyday object
By Jonathan Bell Published
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The Dark Side of the Moon Turntable gives the 1973 masterpiece a new spin
Pro-Ject Audio Systems’ newest Artist Series turntable lets you spin Pink Floyd's classic album on an inspired design
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Fender Tone Master Pro hopes to capture the ears of guitarists everywhere
The new Fender Tone Master Pro is the company’s first foray into digital multi-effects systems, a sophisticated unit that blends retro style with high-end electronics
By Jonathan Bell Published
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Marantz celebrates 70 years of sonic luxury
Storied hi-fi marque Marantz honours its past and looks to an elegantly designed musical future
By Simon Mills Published
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New Tivoli SongBook range adds function and style to the portable speaker
Tivoli Audio introduces the SongBook and SongBook MAX, two new streaming speakers with a rugged, retro style
By Jonathan Bell Published