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Journal
The way you arrive tells you a lot about how things are going to pan out. I've been sat, cramped into the backseat of a clapped-out Japanese exec-motor-turned-taxi, on the way to a messy house party somewhere in the middle of nowhere. I've had my...
Journal
A byword for the banal, the Ford Mondeo has a solid reputation amongst car critics, yet is seen by many as the workhorse to ferry the family; middle-management's loyal servant; reliable and solid; loathe to complain about rough treatment and the...
Technology
Who made a pact with their teen self that they'd never say "in my day"...? I did, and I'm just about to break it. But rules are there to be broken, right? Music — both in its making, and consumption — was a very different beast in my day. I...
Technology
It's great when you find an object that is exactly what you have been looking for, isn't it? When someone has designed and made something just how you had imagined it in your head. It doesn't happen too often though, and often compromises are made....
The Edit
The boombox is one of the quintessential hip-hop accessories and crucial to the spread of the genre's popularity: portable and loud, the stereos were perfect for groups of kids to gather around in parks and yards and share the freshest mixes. But...
Dispatches
Packing some serious punch from its svelte frame, the KAZAM Tornado 348 - cutting a silhouette of just 5mm - is a smartphone operating in the budget end of the market, but sans any of the pitfalls you'd usually associate with that word. We took it...
Journal
So you thought GIFs were the exclusive preserve of the message board geek? Well it's true that the animated image files are ideal for use as a zingy retort, but if one looks past the gurning celeb clips and backflipping kittens, there's something...
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Walking around a motor show is one of the great aspirational experiences – a chance to press one's nose to the glass of all the wonderful cars we will likely never own, or even drive. Rather, we admire them as abstract objects of design, still...
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An anonymous website allowing its users to draw with Emojis has been hot news on the internet this last week or so. Because, who doesn't like writing their name with a big smiley turd? Founded in Japan, of course, the humble Emoji has come some way...
Technology
KAZAM has only been in the mobile handset manufacturing game for a couple of years but the European start-up has already made the industry sit up and take notice with its super-thin Tornado 348 device. At just over 5mm it's one of the slenderest...
Technology
It's no secret that the rise of digital music formats such as mp3 has revolutionised the music industry, but what we gain in portability and convenience we often lose in sound quality, with storage space at a premium and file sizes kept to a...
Technology
The way jeans are going these days, it's getting a real struggle to squeeze our increasingly big-screened phones into our skinny-fit pockets. If you need a shoehorn, a light lunch and a deep breath to stow your mobile, check out the KAZAM Tornado...
City Notes
“A masterclass in conceptuality,” a hotel that “takes you on a fuzzy trip of vague recollection,” and “a paradise of inimitable escapism.” That’s what we said about Port de Sóller’s impressive Bikini Island & Mountain Hotel three...
City Notes
Hidden in the quiet heart of rural Spain, La Torre del Visco Hotel offers unrivalled luxury and adventures walking in a shepherd’s footsteps across the ancient Aragonese landscape that once inspired Picasso… In the early 20th century,...
City Notes
The world’s first StandardX hotel has opened in Fitzroy, Melbourne, the offshoot of the renowned global The Standard hotels, officially touted as the brand’s “rebellious younger sibling” with an offering of “intuitive hospitality without...
Stuff Crush
See captivating, never-before-published photographs of 1970s and '80s USA cultural hotspots including New York City, San Francisco, Las Vegas, New Orleans, Miami Beach and more in Street Walker, a new publication from revered street photographer and...
Dispatches
Paintings have transcended their origins as the crown jewels of galleries and museums. Today, they hold a central place in homes worldwide, where they not only decorate but also communicate personal taste, style, and emotion. Whether chosen for...
Dispatches
When it comes to your child’s health, dental care is often the one that gets overlooked. After all, baby teeth fall out so why bother? But establishing good habits and visiting the dentist from an early age is crucial for your child’s health and...
Dispatches
When buying a used car, you need to know the car’s history. The last thing you want is to buy a car with hidden problems, whether it’s been in an accident, has outstanding finance or has been stolen. A full car history check can make or break...
Dispatches
Escape rooms are a popular team building activity, but they’re more than just an hour of fun. They create a high pressure environment where communication is key. Working together fast, sharing ideas and solving problems under time pressure shows...