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BANG & OLUFSEN X DAVID LYNCH Twin Peaks legend David Lynch first brought his design talents into the spotlight back in 1997, when he designed furniture for his film Lost Highway, before going on to present a furniture collection at the prestigious Milan Furniture Fair. In recent years the director has lent his design prowess to audio tech, most notably with Bang & Olufsen. Artwork by David Lynch, his second collaboration with the Danish brand, comprises the highly portable Beoplay P2 (£175) and the more powerful, multi-room compatible Beoplay M5 (£700). Both speakers are embossed with select images from Lynch’s War Between the Shapes series of works, created on paper in the 1970s, and from the ‘Paris Suite’ lithographs created in 2007 at the fine art printing studio Idem in…

BREMONT SUPERSONIC The Supersonic incorporates an actual piece of Alpha Bravo, the last remaining Concorde, and is packed full of subtle touches that any aviation geek will really admire. £9,495, bremont.com G-SHOCK X GORILLAZ DW5600 Part of G-Shock’s 35th anniversary collection, the DW5600 has been re-imagined for Gorillaz’ 2D, Murdoc and Noodle in three different colours, each showcasing their personalities. £119, g-shock.co.uk SWATCH X HACKETT SISTEM51 The ultimate gentleman’s accessory, this stainless steel watch features Jeremy Hackett’s Sussex Spaniel, Muffin, as the star of the sun-brushed green dial. Only 1,983 have been produced. £148, shop.swatch.com…

THE NEXUS PUSH BAND A game-changing wearable accelerometer/gyroscope designed for CrossFit. It monitors strength and cardio, then two algorithm engines utilise machine learning and AI to give you feedback on areas to improve. £230, trainwithnexus.com ASSAULT AIRBIKE Punish your arms and legs equally, with the Assault AirBike, which uses air resistance to scale automatically to how hard you want to work. The harder you pedal, the greater the resistance. It’s tough. £875, rogueeurope.eu ATREQ ELITE BATTLE ROPE Widely used in CrossFit, gyms, bootcamps and circuit training, this 10m, 7kg, super-durable rope is made from orange manila sisal polyrope. It will help you hurt – no pain, no gain. £94, newitts.com…

PHILIPS HUE ADORE This illuminated mirror casts a flattering glow, throwing out a relaxing or energising shade of light depending on circumstances. Create a specific bathroom lighting schedule via the Hue app. £229, meethue.com HIMIRROR PLUS Handy when you’re shaving or applying make-up, the HiMirror Plus works with a companion app to create all manner of lighting, so you can see how your face will look in different situations. £239, himirror.com SIMPLE HUMAN WALL-MOUNTED SENSOR MIRROR This lights up as your face nears it. A Tru-Lux light system mimics natural sunlight, enabling you to always get the best view of your skin. £170, selfridges.com…

Sony, Sony, Sony. Old Dave Sony has let GaGu down and basically ruined Christmas, because his PlayStation Classic is, it turns out, packed with a load of old guff that nobody really wants to play. Certainly, back in the day, Guru got his chuckles out of the likes of Twisted Metal and Destruction Derby but these jagged polygon messes don’t stand up in this day and age. Similarly disappointing, the latest attempt to milk the Neo Geo library for all it’s worth. The off-colour arcade machine-shaped NeoGeo Mini (£129, snk-corp.co.jp) has an odd controller, a price that’s about twice as high as it ought to be, quite terrible TV output, and its external pads are just about the worst bit of hardware engineering Guru’s ever seen. At least the screen…

Smart heating Save cash with efficient heating tailored perfectly to your home When it comes to energy bills, the majority of homeowners in the UK spend the most money on heating their homes. During the cold winter months, keeping your home warm and cosy is a priority, but that doesn’t mean it has to cost a small fortune. Smart heating systems are a good long-term solution to reducing home heating costs and using less energy, all while keeping you and your family warm when you need it. There are a range of smart heating systems and thermostats available that give you maximum control over the heating in your home. Because they’re connected to the internet, smart thermostats like the Smart Hive Thermostat (from £179, hivehome.com), and the Tado° Thermostat (from…

Not too long ago, dash cams were strictly filed in the ‘nice to have’ category, good for capturing titillating footage of Siberian meteorite strikes but by no means a necessary inclusion in cars. But now they’re cheaper, better, and quickly moving towards becoming an essential gadget for your vehicle. For a start, dash cams are pleasing to insurers in a time of increasing fraudulent accidents. Want to report a dangerous driver? If you’re collecting the proper footage by default, you’ll have what you need to provide to the relevant authorities. Want to keep better tabs on a car-borrowing teen? A dash cam can record their journeys, footage from which you can later scrutinise to ensure they’re behaving behind the wheel. If you’re embarking on a scenic road trip, with many…

A dash cam could mean you’re eligible for a discount on your insurance premiums. Don’t get too excited, though, because that’s by no means a guarantee; some insurers offer no discount, and certain comparison websites don’t take dash cams into account. We do know that AXA, Admiral and Swiftcover are willing to offer discounts, and installing a dash cam can cut first car owners’ cover by up to 30 per cent if they choose to go with companies such as MyFirstUK. But whether that discounted deal actually amounts to a saving is up in the air. It all depends on your existing insurance status, your vehicle, and what another insurer that doesn’t care about dash cams might offer. Confused.com, at the very least, takes dash cams into account when comparing…

01 NETFLIX The Dolby Vision supported by the iPhone XS Max means you can watch Netflix in HDR, even if we haven’t quite got as far as 4K yet. This doesn’t matter, as HDR movies look amazing on the OLED screen, with rich, detailed shadows and bright colours. iTunes content can support Dolby Vision too. 02 FORTNITE Everyone is playing this game, and it’s been ported to both iOS and Android, so there’s no real excuse to not get on board. The basic idea sees an island of 100 players eliminate one another while building defensive structures. The colourful, almost cartoon-esque graphics and fast-paced action lend themselves to a big phone. Matches rarely take longer than 20 minutes, so you can fit in a couple on your lunch break. 03…

MATT BOLTON Editor As the office’s biggest tablet user, Matt wrote our big review of the iPad Pro (p82). He said it’s his second favourite tablet, after the Scottish sugar stuff, but it makes his teeth hurt less. MICHELLE McLAREN Art Editor Michelle had a fantastic time torturing the poor writer of our waterproof tech feature (p52). The water was freezing cold, but she just kept making him plunge his hands back in. “Again! Again!” she cackled. PAUL DOUGLAS Global Editor-in-Chief Paul’s fervent interest in the newly-crowned best noise-cancelling headphones (p92) was because he wanted to drown us out for some peace and quiet. If only they could block out Slack too… ROB JONES Tech & Gaming Editor Our keeper of the phones oversaw our review of the best giant…

THE COAT The centrepiece of Malek’s outfit is the checked coat, with the oversized cut giving him a relaxed-yet-dapper pose. Emulate the look with an Officine Generale puppytooth coat (£825, mrporter.com). THE TROUSERS Thoughtful understatement is the key here, with Malek’s beltless trousers standing out for their subdued gloss and sharp cut. Get a similar pair of Zadig & Voltaire Paris staple trousers (£230, farfetch.com). THE SHOES Malek ties his outfit together with this pair of polished Oxford shoes, which add a touch of classiness. Try out the same with these Church’s Oxford shoes (£445, matchesfashion.com).…

PRESTONE EXTREME PERFORMANCE SCREEN WASH Salt on winter roads and low sun can wreak havoc with your windscreen, so keep this pro screen wash handy. It dries streak-free and clears bugs, salt and debris in a jiffy. £4, holtsauto.com AUTOGLYM DE-ICER Woken up to a frost-filled windscreen? Simply spritz this de-icer and watch it quickly melt away frost, ice and snow. The water-free formula is paintwork-safe and fine for use on windows, mirrors, headlamps and door locks. £4.30, autoglym.com ICE SCRAPER WITH WATERPROOF MITT If you don’t have any de-icer to hand, or you’d rather not use anything chemical on your car, this Halfords mitt is an effective way to quickly and safely scrape off ice and snow. £4.50, halfords.com…

PACSAFE VIBE 325 ANTI-THEFT CROSS BODY PACK This compact bag helps keep your kit secure through slash guards, an RFID-safe blocking pocket, to protect from skimming, and a PopNLock security clip. £74, burtonblake.co.uk RIUTBAG X25 Our favourite thing here is how this quickly converts from a compact day bag to a much larger backpack. It’s also incredibly secure. £149, riut.co.uk TRAVELON ANTI-THEFT WAIST PACK This slash-resistant pack is ideal for shorter explorations, and the addition of a tethered key clip with LED light makes accessing it a breeze at night. £34, amazon.co.uk…

THE LOBSTER Funny, satirical, and deliciously weird, this new-to-Netflix radar-ducker sees Colin Farrell visiting The Hotel, where he has to find a mate or he’ll be turned into a lobster. Of course. FUNK BOX Scary Pockets’ latest streaming collection, borne of the band’s weekly in-studio YouTube videos, covers pop standards in tight live funk grooves with the help of various special guests. 99% INVISIBLE A beautifully produced podcast tangentially about the hidden design decisions just below the surface of the world around us – but really an excuse to explore some quite incredible stories.…

01 SANDISK ULTRA 128GB MICROSDXC The bigger an SD card, the more footage you can capture. Make sure it’s a minimum Class 10 to ensure it copes with the data rate of higher resolutions, and ensure your camera is compatible with 128GB cards. £20, sandisk.com 02 GARMIN PARKING MODE CABLE Running your cam while parked is valuable, but rarely included in a standard package. Grab this parking mode cable, which wires into your fuse box to ensure a trickle of juice makes its way to your dash cam at all times. £20, garmin.com 03 OZIO 12V 2-IN-1 ADAPTER If you’re filling your car’s 12V socket with a dash cam, it may clog up the hole that was used for charging your sat-nav. An adapter like this doubles up that capacity,…

1 ANKER POWER CORE 20100 Those batteries, eh? Power-hungry processors and screens can send the charge percentage into freefall. Top it up from this portable power bank, which holds enough juice to completely charge a phone several times over. Our only gripe is that, over micro-USB, filling up such a large tank from the mains can take a long time. £32.99, amazon.co.uk 2 LOGITECH KEYS-TO-GO When your phone’s this big, you might be tempted to try and do some work on it, perhaps even on a train. Logitech’s Bluetooth keyboard is just about pocket-sized (and definitely bag-sized), and comes in several versions, including one tailored to iPhones. Its full-size keys are comfortable to type on, and the battery lasts three months. £54.99, logitech.com 3 OLLOCLIP MULTIDEVICE Add-on lenses open up…

SPECIFICATIONS Screen 12.9-inch 2732x2048 LCD Processor Apple A12X Bionic Storage 64GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB Operating system iOS 12 Camera 12MP rear with 4K video, 7MP front with 1080p video Dimensions 280.6x214.9x5.9mm Weight 631g From £969 apple.com The question of whether tablets are real computers or not is long dead. Even before companies started putting ‘pro’ on the end of product names, people were using tablets for business, creativity, gaming, personal admin… You know, things you would normally use computers for. The follow-up question is whether you might buy the new Apple iPad Pro instead of your next laptop, and that’s where it gets complicated. The new iPad Pro is the best tablet ever made, and is a marvel of engineering… but still might not be right for you. Cutting corners…

In association with gadget-cover.com If you’re looking for the very best tech available today, you’ve definitely come to the right place. Best of the Best is the most useful gadget-buying guide you will ever encounter. To create it, we’ve extensively tested the best tech the world has to offer, to bring you rock-solid recommendations for your home life, daily commute and the tech you use all the time. In 54 different categories, we’ve chosen the top four products, so you can choose one that’s just the right mix of features and budget for what you need. These rankings come from real testing by our team of experts – they’re the products we’d choose for ourselves, and we can’t recommend any higher than that. Look for the links above each category…

I think that for a lot of people (by which I mean myself), the thing that first got them interested in the idea of smart home tech was purely how cool it is to have something like your lights turn on in specific modes with just a tap or a spoken phrase. Smart heating has been around just as long, but is a lot less sexy, even though it’s the upgrade that probably has a bigger impact on your quality of life, and your wallet, over time. Our cover feature this issue (p37) is about the practical side of the smart home. Yes, most of it is also still extremely cool, but here we’re looking at how it can save you time and help you go greener, which will also…

It can take years to become a footwear expert. With so many brands, colourways and silhouettes to know, it can feel like you’re lost at sea when trying to decide what to buy. Knowing what’s in and out is one thing, but knowing what it good for you personally is another matter entirely. Fortunately there are experts out there who can help. One of them is London-based stylist Erika Nilsson-Humphrey, founder of Dappad (dappad.com), a men’s wardrobe curation service. We asked her which models are absolute essentials for men’s wardrobes along with some outfits they can be matched with. The first of her suggestions is the Oxford, which is a classic laced shoe that goes well in formal and casual situations. “Oxfords are the most classic, timeless, yet always modern…

In winter, sunlight throws a kinder, softer light across the land, crisp frost crunches underfoot, and the pub’s roaring open fire awaits your wind-brushed cheeks. Scientists talk of the biophilia effect – our innate desire to be in green and lumpy places – and hill-walking is a great way to keep the winter blues away. Plus it’s a sensational cardiovascular activity. The UK has 15 National Parks (nationalparks.gov.uk), such as the Lake District, Peak District and South Downs, which, being the most handsome, are the logical places to escape to. But also look into our National Trails (nationaltrail.co.uk), which can be wondrous. For kit, consider SKIINCore’s (£TBC, skiin.com) self-heating, wire-free base clothing, controllable via your smartphone. It only heats areas most sensitive to cold and learns your optimal temperature. Salomon’s…

Arlo recently announced its latest wireless security camera, the Arlo Ultra, and it sounds ace. In addition to offering Ultra HD (hence the name) recording, the rechargeable Ultra has a built-in spotlight to enable it to record in colour at night, and noise-cancelling microphones to enhance audio quality. It also has a 180-degree field of view, with a 4K HDR sensor and high-res clout enabling it to pick out the finer details of what’s happening outside. Max resolution footage can be stored locally (microSD card) or in the cloud. The Ultra ships in early 2019, with a one-camera system (which includes a SmartHub and subscription) costing £369.…

ULTIMATE EARS MEGABLAST Get the party started at home, at the beach, in the pool, or even when wild swimming, with the unbeatable Megablast, a portable Wi-Fi/Bluetooth speaker that delivers bass-rich, true 360° sound. There’s integrated Alexa Voice Service, so you can control playback hands-free, shouting orders from the pool or bath. Naturally you can also ask Alexa to give you a news or weather update. As well as being waterproof, it’s dust- and drop-proof, so perfectly capable of living life outdoors. £269.99, ultimateears.com APPLE WATCH SERIES 4 The best smartwatch on the planet is now more comfortable to wear, and rocks a bigger screen for easy reading of data and notifications. As we tested, it’s fully waterproof and fine for use in a range of fitness scenarios, in and…

Using a stylus on a touchscreen device may look somewhat comical now, but Samsung has been bundling them with Note devices since the very first edition, and that stylus was built in partnership with Wacom. Nowadays, the Bluetooth S Pen has a 0.7mm tip, and can sense 4,096 different levels of pressure. Its fiendishly clever power system gives it half an hour’s use from just 40 seconds charging inside the phone’s body. As well as using it as a remote for the phone, it can be used as a clicker during presentations, with the Note9 connected to a projector. You can make notes from the Lock screen too, and developers can even tie into it. The S Pen isn’t essential to have, but as it’s included you may as well…

HOW TO MAKE WINE Rustle up your own house merlot or pinot grigio, and discover the gadgets to help you savour it We’ve been making wine for thousands of years. Well, not us personally, but humankind. And it isn’t as complicated as you might think. A bit messy, perhaps, but not difficult if you plan your wine-making experience properly and gather up all the supplies you need before you start. On that note, there are specific tools you’ll need to arm yourself with before you crush a single grape. The first of these is a two-gallon crock pot or glass jar fitted with a lid that enables air flow to enter and escape the wine mix, but without providing an open home to opportunistic bugs. You’ll also need a one-gallon…

£329 sony.co.uk One of the best investments you can make for true peace of mind is seriously good noise-cancelling headphones… And Sony’s are more serious than a visit from a police offer who’s taken their hat off. In fact, we think these are the best headphones of their kind on the planet. Available in black or a grey putty colour, they’re not the prettiest headphones, and are certainly no style statement in the way the Bowers & Wilkins PX or the Beats Studio 3 are, but they don’t look bad either. They keep a profile fairly close to the head, so if you don’t like anything ostentatious, these will suit. More importantly, these Sony headphones are supremely comfortable. At 255g, they’re around 25 per cent lighter than the B&W PX…

LOCHERBER MILANO OUDH DIFFUSER Alongside lighting, scent has a huge impact on the ambience of your home, evoking different moods depending on the fragrance notes most dominant within the scent. Locherber’s seductive Milano Oudh captures the woody, aromatic and amber fragrance found in the rich dark resin of agarwood (also known as Oud). This precious resin is used to make luxury incense and perfumes, because it produces a long-lasting fragrance – deepened further with notes of violet leaves, coffee, sandalwood and patchouli – to help you feel relaxed as soon as you breathe it in. Locherber’s heady blend comes in a hand-painted glass bottle with Portoro marble cap (Italian marble used to decorate imperial Roman villas), complete with a set of reusable rattan reeds. £500 (for 500ml) amara.com NEXT ISSUE…