Gadgets
A self-driving pram? The new technology that will change the way we live
Fascinating technology is turning up in often unlikely places. Here are some cool examples, from a self-driving, AI-equipped pram to a fitness device a fraction the size of a smartwatch.
- by Tony Davis
Latest
The vanishing of the small high-end smartphone
The ASUS Zenfone 10 claims to be a pint-sized flagship, but the truth is there have been no truly small and powerful phones in 2023.
- by Tim Biggs
Spring tech: Three gadgets to enjoy outdoors as the weather gets nicer
It’s almost the time of year for outdoor entertaining and weekend getaways.
- by Tim Biggs
Text first, never leave a voice mail: The new phone etiquette
The unwritten rules of chatting on the phone differ wildly between generations. Here’s some guidance to help you navigate phone calls in 2023.
- by Heather Kelly
Meta’s new devices show us what our future could look like
We try on the new smart glasses and Quest 3 VR headset, which are very small steps towards the metaverse.
- by Tim Biggs
Opinion
Video games
Less is still more for the latest Xbox
Why a new $550 console could be the best option for entry-level next-gen gaming.
- by Tim Biggs
Opinion
Governance
Beyond the razzle-dazzle, Apple’s climate claims deserve scrutiny
Apple’s true specialty isn’t consumer technology. It’s marketing. So how much can we believe it selling its green credentials?
- by Mark Gongloff
The best and weirdest gadgets coming to homes soon
From colour-changing fridges to a massive 98-inch TV, all the latest connected tech lit up the stage at IFA – the world’s largest consumer electronics show.
- by Tim Biggs
Can spending more time on our phones really improve our mental health?
Apple’s new mental health features are great in theory. What about in practice?
- by Sarah Berry
Analysis
Home tech
The house of the future almost within reach as tech gets smarter
Google is overhauling its ecosystem with a focus on automation, as new smart home technologies make their way into more devices.
- by Tim Biggs
Bionic suits, airborne taxis, surround-sound drones: Where high tech is taking us next
From powered suits and ‘touchless’ screens to flying cars and speakers – 10 tech innovations to rock your world.
- by Tony Davis