Dyson OnTrac headphones, £449.99
Of all the cans I put on my head this year, the one that surprised me the most was Dyson’s first standalone headphones. Excellent sound insulation (thanks to state-of-the-art noise cancellation technology from over 30 years of experience in aeroacoustics), extremely comfortable and acoustically excellent. Dyson Co., Ltd.
Origin story book trilogy by Ian Dunt and Dorian Lynskey, from £9.49 each
Lynskey and Danto’s analysis of political concepts and clichés has been made into a fascinating podcast, and three investigations into currently misused and misunderstood ideas (fascism, centrism, and conspiracy theories) have been turned into books . waterstones.com
Global Knives Knife Block 7 Piece Set, £750
Global Knives once pioneered the recognition of the exceptional quality of Japanese knives among British gourmets, and that’s still the case today. Produced to commemorate our 40th anniversary, these 7-piece sets (6 knives, 1 block) combine Oriental (like cutting) and tradition (like bread), all with the iconic global dot pattern. has been applied. globalknife.uk
Hedley Studio x Bentley Blower Junior Blue Pack Edition electric car, from £85,000
At 5:45 p.m. on March 13, 1930, Bentley Motors Chairman Wolf Barnato departed Cannes in his Speed Six, aiming to reach London before the famous Train Blue headed to Calais. He did it, exactly! This 85% scale all-electric Bentley Blower Junior Blue Edition commemorates that journey. hedleystudio.com
Birdfy Feeder 2 Duo Smart Birdwatching Feeder, £279.99
Birdfy and BirdWeather products have turned me into something of a bird lover. This new addition to Birdfy’s range has the potential to take my fascination to the next level. A solar-powered slow-motion triple-lens feeder camera will allow you to observe local birds. Robins are eating breakfast with more clarity than you could ever imagine. birdify.com
Yacht Rock Odyssey Vinyl Compilation Album, £32.99
As a 20-something indie worker with unkempt hair, I had to suppress my love for the Doobie Brothers and Hall & Oates for fear of ridicule. These days I don’t care about that anymore and am happy to be noticed as a proud yacht rocker. Katie Puckrik’s selection of the smoothest West Coast sounds is as much an education as it is an entertainment. roughtrade.com
reMarkable Paper Pro drawing tablet, £559
The pile of notebooks and pots of pens on my desk is proof that old habits die hard. However, thanks to its versatility, tactile surface, and realistic behavior of the marker pen, it’s a complete joy for compulsive note-takers like me. Just press a button and your notes will magically be transformed into editable text. noteworthy.com
Husqvarna Automower 450X Kids Remote Control Toy, £74.99
My son is obsessed with all kinds of vehicles, from garbage trucks to excavators, dump trucks, and (obviously) anything related to emergency services. So what should you get next? The answer is a remote-controlled mini robot lawn mower. Maybe you’ll develop an interest in gardening… husqvarna.com
iGulu S1 Countertop Brewer, $549
Over the years, coffee lovers have grudgingly come to accept that one-tap machines can actually be very good. Now, beer lovers may be looking to make a similar journey. This smart brewing machine turns ingredients into beer (or cider, kombucha, or mead) with the push of a button, but it takes a week or two longer than espresso. iguru.com
Teenage Engineering EP-1320 Medieval Instruments, £299
“Okay,” imagine someone saying in a meeting. “Create a synthesizer featuring the sounds of the 15th century: shawms, hurdy-gurdies, guitars, and more, with the addition of rowdy peasants, clanking chains, and torture sound effects.” – And what about chamber reverb? Somehow, they approved it. It’s an insane and truly wonderful instrument. teenage engineering
Xgimi MoGo 3 Pro projector, £429
Projectors aren’t generally known for their aesthetics, but this is a very cute spotlight-style unit that’s about the size of an XL take-home coffee cup but can fill a 120-inch screen. Power it from a stand or power bank and run Google TV (Netflix, Prime Video, Apple TV+, etc.) natively. When held vertically, it becomes a gently glowing Bluetooth speaker. uk.xgimi.com
Vitruvian Trainer+ Fitness Equipment and Entry Kit, £3,230
My eternal desire to get in shape is undermined by my dislike of being observed in the act of exercising and my lack of space at home. This “resistance training platform” features smart weight machines on a platform measuring less than 4 feet by 2 feet, and an accompanying app that gives you access to hundreds of exercises and workouts designed by famous athletes. This is what Easter deceives us about. vitruvianform.com
xTool M1 Ultra Machine Tool, £1,199
If you want to buy an inkjet printer that not only prints on paper, but also on plywood, and you also want the ability to laser cut that plywood (or leather or acrylic), or engrave glass or metal. , M1 is best. The secret lies in the hot-swappable modules. If you equip it with a marker pen, it will also draw for you. uk.xtool.com
Marlow Watch Company x Ardnamurchan Distillery Glenbeg Blue Collector’s Set Watch and Whiskey, £849
British design, Swiss manufacturing and Scottish inspiration. The Glenbeg Blue dial features copper details inspired by the stills at Ardnamurchan Distillery in the Western Highlands. The collector’s set includes a watch, a numbered bottle, and a ticket to a behind-the-scenes tour. marloewatchcompany.com
Mous Day backpack, £129.99
British company Mous is primarily known for high-quality cases for laptops, phones and tablets, and this 20-litre pack can hold all that and more. They’ve reinvented the shape of the top-loading pack (the main compartment opens in a neat V-shape for easy access) and presented it in a variety of soothing hues, including sage, marine, and stone. uk.mous.co
Chargeasap Connect Pro Smart Charging Cable, $60
If you’ve ever reached into a bag of tangled cables to charge your phone or laptop, you know that not all USB cables are created equal. This smart cable is made for fast charging, with a USB-C connector on one end, a variety of magnetic hot-swappable connectors on the other end, and an LED display to show charging progress. Built-in. chargesap.com
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