A speaker that earns its place on the shelf
Objects with sound, texture and a reason to stay visible after the first week.
Read storyThe technology edit
Technology
For objects, systems and ideas that combine design, usefulness and a more comfortable digital life.
The lighting system that learns the evening without turning the room into a dashboard
A design-first way to think about scenes, sensors and the small rituals that make a home feel settled.
Read the feature +
The small-screen upgrade that changes a room
A measured guide to viewing distance, light and the technology that disappears when it works.
Read story
What a quiet home network actually needs
A useful plan for a network that supports the home without asking for constant attention.
Read storyBrowse the technology desk
Guides arranged by the rooms, routines and systems that need them.
01
Connected LivingSystems, products and quiet technologies that make a home easier to inhabit.Explore +02
Future ObjectsThe designed tools, materials and interfaces shaping the next useful everyday.Explore +03
Home SystemsPractical notes on energy, light, comfort and the infrastructure behind a calmer home.Explore +04
Sound and ScreenAudio, display and media objects considered for the rooms where they actually live.Explore +05
Energy and MobilityDesigned movement, charging and lower-friction everyday transport.Explore +
Connected LivingSystems, products and quiet technologies that make a home easier to inhabit.Explore +02Future ObjectsThe designed tools, materials and interfaces shaping the next useful everyday.Explore +03Home SystemsPractical notes on energy, light, comfort and the infrastructure behind a calmer home.Explore +04Sound and ScreenAudio, display and media objects considered for the rooms where they actually live.Explore +05Energy and MobilityDesigned movement, charging and lower-friction everyday transport.Explore +The desk object that makes work feel less temporary
Looking beyond specs at the materials, proportions and habits behind a better working surface.
Read moreEnergy storage without the garage aesthetic
How household batteries are becoming quieter, smaller and more legible in the spaces around them.
Read moreA camera for keeping the world close
The case for one well-considered camera in a phone-first life.
Read moreA home should not need a manual every weekend
Our recurring notes on the domestic systems that deserve a little more care before they become invisible infrastructure.
Explore home systems +Recently updated
Latest guides
New editorial picks and fresh resource updates from the archive. Search the archive.
A practical step-by-step guide to what to check before choosing a small projector setup for a living room that is used every day, including preparation, instructions, common issues
connected-living
What To Check Before Choosing A Practical Smart Lighting Setup For A Rented Home
A practical step-by-step guide to what to check before choosing a practical smart lighting setup for a rented home, including preparation, instructions, common issues, tips, and ne
energy-and-mobility What To Check Before Choosing A Home Energy Monitor That Makes Everyday Use Easier To UnderstandA practical step-by-step guide to what to check before choosing a home energy monitor that makes everyday use easier to understand, including preparation, instructions, common issu
energy-and-mobility What To Check Before Choosing A Home Charging Routine For An Electric Car Without Overcomplicating ItA practical step-by-step guide to what to check before choosing a home charging routine for an electric car without overcomplicating it, including preparation, instructions, common
connected-living
What To Check Before Choosing A Connected Home Setup That Works Without A Complicated App Stack
A practical step-by-step guide to what to check before choosing a connected home setup that works without a complicated app stack, including preparation, instructions, common issue
sound-and-screen How To Plan Wireless Speakers For A Home That Values Sound And A Calm RoomA practical step-by-step guide to how to plan wireless speakers for a home that values sound and a calm room, including preparation, instructions, common issues, tips, and next ste
future-objects How To Plan Future Facing Kitchen Technology That Earns Its Counter SpaceA practical step-by-step guide to how to plan future-facing kitchen technology that earns its counter space, including preparation, instructions, common issues, tips, and next step
home-systems How To Plan A Useful Home Office Screen Setup With Fewer Cables And DistractionsA practical step-by-step guide to how to plan a useful home office screen setup with fewer cables and distractions, including preparation, instructions, common issues, tips, and ne
Future objects
Designed for a life that moves between rooms.
A camera for keeping the world close
The case for one well-considered camera in a phone-first life.
Read story
The new case for a dedicated listening corner
A room-scale guide to placement, sources and listening without performance theatre.
Read story
A wearable worth keeping after the data fades
The practical details that make a wearable more companion than command centre.
Read story
The projector for rooms that change purpose
A clear-eyed guide to a flexible screen without a permanent cinema installation.
Read storyTechnology, room by room
The archive starts with the spaces you are actually trying to improve.
Browse practical reading across connected living, designed objects, home systems and more considered ways to use technology.
Reader resources
Partner technology notes, plainly marked.
Product and service research where a third-party commercial relationship may exist. Editorial judgement stays independent.