Lucy Hedges on creating a sanctuary for the senses

From chasing the Northern Lights to witnessing a solar eclipse, why not try an astrotourism holiday in 2026?

Spurred on by my wife’s wish to revisit her old CDs, but to ‘not get too hi-fi about it, Chris’, I needed something compact and engaging for her tiny home office. This little beauty ticks all the boxe

Tech enhancements that help guarantee this year will be the best yet

Fully rounded After 11 years and several redesigns, the Amazon Echo has been replaced by a super-sized Echo Dot. Still roughly spherical with one chunk of the sphere lopped off to form the base, the E

Over the last six months, four of our team have had the latest smartwatches on an extensive ‘soak test’. This is not our usual comparative review by a single reviewer (or a pair), but an in-depth look into the latest in wrist-worn technology specifically designed for outdoor use